superheroes
Explore the very best, strongest, most powerful, and influential superheroes of all time.
6 Reasons Why 'Superman' Would Be a Perfect 'Supergirl' Prequel Series on The CW
When #Supergirl moved from CBS to The CW, one of the big talking points was Superman's appearance in the season premiere. The internet was rife with opinions about Tyler Hoechlin's version of the Man of Steel, ranging from the positive to the utterly ridiculous — like a guy who was outraged that the Green Arrow is taller than Superman, based on this photo (really!).
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
From the Depths of Despair to the Sorcerer Supreme: Doctor Strange's Personal Journey
Doctor Stephen Vincent Strange is a hero like no other. Stan Lee and Steve Ditko created him to explore a new avenue in their storytelling and bring new themes to their stories. Rather than a suit of armor or a radioactive spider, his abilities come from the mystic arts. In Strange's 53-year history, he has travelled to countless dimensions and battled a number of foes, ranging from celestial beings such as Galactus to demons such as Mephisto.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
6 Easy Steps If You Want to Be a Hero in the Arrowverse (P.S. None of Them Are Easy)
The Arrowverse has grown exponentially since its inception in 2012. What began as a show about a billionaire who returns home and dresses up as Robin Hood to save his city has now grown into a full-fledged TV universe. Arrow started it all, showcasing Oliver Queen's crusade against those who had failed his city. Season 2 then introduced a CSI by the name of Barry Allen to the mix. After a two-episode stint ended with Barry being struck by lightning the night a particle accelerator exploded, the Arrowverse had its first growth spurt. The Flash was born, and with it came endless possibilities.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
Which Robin Will Appear in the DCEU’s “The Batman” and Nightwing’s Solo Movie?
After years of pining and hoping and waiting, and two failed attempts by director Joel Schumacher at portraying his Batman’s #Robin, and one barely decent, half-assed attempt by #ChristopherNolan at coming up with an unnecessarily fake copy-Robin, we’re FINALLY getting a live-action film about the much-celebrated former Flying Grayson himself—not his arrogant, dreadfully snarky, or bad fanfiction version, but Richard “the acrobat” Grayson himself—courtesy of Warner Bros. and confirmed director Chris McKay (who is known for his fantastic work directing “Lego Batman”). This #DCEU iteration of #DickGrayson will come packaged as Batman’s equal rather than his sidekick, as his most beloved, post-Robin, #Blüdhaven-prowling, alter-ego #Nightwing.
By Dylan Balde8 years ago in Geeks
Mark Hamill Teases First Image From Batman: The Killing Joke
Oh you are good to us Mr. Hamill. The man behind The Joker himself has just shared the first exciting image of this year's Batman: The Killing Joke on his Twitter account. This means we are one step closer to the hotly anticipated comic adaptation.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
5 Characters We May Never See in the MCU
The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to succeed and is showing no signs of stopping any time soon. We have already been introduced to a huge number of characters, and upcoming films promise to introduce even more into the vast tapestry that is the MCU. The upcoming Avengers: Infinity War will reportedly have 67 characters taking part which will most likely mean EVERY character they have introduced so far will feature in some way (with some possible exceptions). Juggling all of these characters will probably be a Herculean task, but if it works out, it could prove to be the MCU's masterpiece.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
Holy Half-Century, Batman! 'Batman: The Movie' Turns 50
It's hard to believe, but one of the pioneering superhero TV shows is now half a century old. Batman: The Movie is of course the feature-length version of the 1960's Batman series and it was released 50 years ago. The series was extraordinarily popular and was described on the PBS television show Science Fiction as "the biggest TV phenomenon of the mid-1960s." It might not be to everyone's tastes, particularly in an age where we have so many excellent superhero films and TV shows to enjoy, but the show certainly has a lasting legacy.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
Spider-Man — The Ultimate Guide
Welcome to the Creators Ultimate Guide to Spider-Man! This is the place to go if you want to know anything about Marvel's flagship superhero. Spider-Man has been in the public eye for over 50 years, and his appeal continues to grow. He is the quintessential Marvel hero, and here you will find all you need to know. So read on, true believer, and enjoy!
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
How 'Spider-Man: The Animated Series' Inspired the 'Spider-Verse'
In his 54 years in comics, Spider-Man has inspired many big storylines. But perhaps none were quite as big as 2015's Spider-Verse! Dan Slott promised to bring EVERY SPIDER-MAN EVER to the comics - and so he did. Now, you might argue that Spider-Man has had a number of stories that are much bigger in terms of emotional impact or character progression (The Night Gwen Stacy Died for example), but in sheer scale Spider-Verse takes the crown. Never before had this number of Spider-People been pulled together into one storyline, but there had been something similar...
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
When Power Corrupts: 8 Heroes Who Went Evil
Part of what we love about comics is the character development. Reading how a specific character grows into their role as a hero, rogue, antihero or even villain is truly entertaining. Some of our favorite characters have gone through major changes over the years as they get acclimated to their role in the universe. But some changes haven't been for the good for our favorite heroes specifically, some changes have gone quite dark as we watched our beloved hero fall into a life of evil or corruption. More often than not, the change from heroism to villainy is a slow burn - unless of course they've been possessed, which does happen often enough in the comic universe.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Hero Defining Powers We Want To See Developed Before Season 2 of 'The Defenders'
The Defenders have gone through many incarnations since their first appearance in Marvel Feature #1 (Dec. 1971). The original members were a veritable who’s who of Marvel powerhouses wielding a wide array of abilities. Between The Incredible Hulk, Namor, Silver Surfer, and Doctor Strange, there isn’t much they couldn’t handle — including The Avengers. But don’t take my word for it. You can read about the epic battle between the two iconic groups in the Avengers/Defenders War (1973).
By Christian Byrd8 years ago in Geeks
