3+ week, 1+ day ago (333+ words) Here is a look at five Superman storylines that brand-new fans can read to get caught up on what they need to know about the DC Comics hero. All-Star Superman is a 12-issue series that DC Comics released from 2005 through 2008. Grant Morrison wrote the series, with Frank Quitely's art. For new readers, this is a way to follow Superman's last days on Earth. This is an out-of-continuity series about his death, as Superman is dying thanks to his overexposure to the Sun. He then accomplishes the Twelve Labors of Superman. There was a Death of Superman series in the 1990s in which Doomsday killed him, and the issue about his funeral was one of the greatest Superman stories ever written. However, for a complete story, Grant Morrison delivered a spectacular one here, showing how even Lex Luthor was affected by Superman's…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (229+ words) David Harth has been writing professionally for six years and is a former staff writer at CBR.com. He's written about comics, movies, TV, and video games. David has been a fan of geek media since he was a wee lad, starting out with Star Wars in the early '80s. Since then, he's become a huge [] When people think about the best era of Marvel, they often think about the '60s or the '00s, but an argument can be made that the 1980s were the greatest decade in the publisher's history. The '80s were an amazing decade for the comic industry, with a heaping helping of maturity changing the way that readers looked at the comics industry. While DC Comics often gets the most credit for making comics great in the decade of excess, the House of Ideas also played its role in the maturation…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (260+ words) David Harth has been writing professionally for six years and is a former staff writer at CBR.com. He's written about comics, movies, TV, and video games. David has been a fan of geek media since he was a wee lad, starting out with Star Wars in the early '80s. Since then, he's become a huge [] The X-Men in the '90s were something else. The team had grown in popularity by leaps and bounds in the '80s, and the beginning of the decade of extreme was basically a victory lap for their books. 1991 saw two massively successful X-books drop " X-Force #1 and X-Men (Vol. 2) #1 " and the rest of the decade would see the team control the top of the sales charts almost completely. Anything with an X on the cover sold well, and even Wolverine (Vol. 2) was a top ten selling book. It was…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago (244+ words) David Harth has been writing professionally for six years and is a former staff writer at CBR.com. He's written about comics, movies, TV, and video games. David has been a fan of geek media since he was a wee lad, starting out with Star Wars in the early '80s. Since then, he's become a huge [] Superman is the blueprint that every superhero has followed, and for many fans is the greatest superhero of all time. He's had multiple great eras over the years, with the Silver and Bronze Ages being the favorite of many fans. However, looking at the character's output, an argument can be made the 21st century is the greatest in the hero's 85 year history. There have been some tremendous stories starring the Man of Steel in the new century, including some that many fans feel are the best…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago (271+ words) Marco Vito Oddo is a writer, journalist, and Tomatometer-approved critic. Passionate about superhero comic books, horror, and Nintendo games, he has his byline added to portals such as ComicBook.com, We Got This Covered, The Gamer, and Collider. When he's not working, Marco Vito is reading, gaming, spending time with his dog, watching movies and TV [] Cartoon Network has long been a force in television animation, launching a wave of creator-driven comedies that broke the mold. But alongside its legendary status in humor, the network quietly built an equally impressive legacy in action and adventure. In particular, Cartoon Network became a crucial destination for heroic storytelling, using its platform to broadcast some of the most respected animated adaptations ever made while also cultivating its own stable of original heroes. This dedication to the genre made it the primary gateway for…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (353+ words) Logan has been reporting on video games for far too long and does so out of Nashville, Tennessee. When he's not endlessly debating the merits of uninstalling League of Legends from his PC, he's often trying to convince others to play the Dark Souls series. Ahead of its impending release, the team behind the upcoming video game Marvel Cosmic Invasion has revealed which Marvel comics served as the greatest inspiration for the title. Rather than being based around a single Marvel character, Cosmic Invasion is set to feature a vast cast of playable fighters that include Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Silver Surfer, and Wolverine, just to name a few. With so many characters involved, developer Tribute Games was influenced from a number of different Marvel comic books that have been released over the years to craft its own unique…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (967+ words) David Harth has been writing professionally for six years and is a former staff writer at CBR.com. He's written about comics, movies, TV, and video games. David has been a fan of geek media since he was a wee lad, starting out with Star Wars in the early '80s. Since then, he's become a huge [] Superman is the most important character in the history of comics. While there are certainly characters more popular than the Man of Steel, like Batman, Spider-Man, Wolverine, and possibly MCU Iron Man, none of them would exist without the Kryptonian superhero. He changed the face of fiction and pop culture as we know it forever. Over the decades, the hero has evolved with the times, but the core of the character have always been there " the ultimate immigrant giving his all to save his adopted…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago (251+ words) Justin Epps has over four years of covering comic book content, having previously written for Screen Rant. Justin is passionate when it comes to covering comics, whether it be in in-depth features, exciting news and updates, or interviews with comic book professionals. He's a huge fan of DC Comics (particularly anything by Grant Morrison), but [] For DC Comics fans, it doesn't get better than the day when solicitations drop. Months ahead of their release date, publishers like DC issue solicitations roughly three months ahead. These solicitations are generally used for comic book retailers to help them know what books to order in advance for their customers. But solicitations aren't just for comic shop managers, as fans also utilize the drops to scan for new series, glean information for upcoming story arcs, or simply just to marvel at all the cover…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (738+ words) David Harth has been writing professionally for six years and is a former staff writer at CBR.com. He's written about comics, movies, TV, and video games. David has been a fan of geek media since he was a wee lad, starting out with Star Wars in the early '80s. Since then, he's become a huge [] Dark Horse Comics isn't the most well-known indie publisher in comics, but that doesn't change how important it has been to the history of the comic industry. Starting in the late '80s, many of the greatest creators went to Dark Horse to publish their own creator owned books, giving readers a larger selection of genres than just superheroes. On top of that, the publisher also was the comic home of some of the most popular movie properties, like Star Wars, Predator, Alien, and many more. The…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago (239+ words) Justin Epps has over four years of covering comic book content, having previously written for Screen Rant. Justin is passionate when it comes to covering comics, whether it be in in-depth features, exciting news and updates, or interviews with comic book professionals. He's a huge fan of DC Comics (particularly anything by Grant Morrison), but [] As comic fans, it's always fun to take a peek and see what publishers like Marvel Comics have in store for the coming months. Thanks to the solicitations Marvel generally prepares for comic shop owners, fans everywhere get a small taste of stories that won't hit the shelves for another three months. While the solicitations only provide the broad details and a couple of covers, it's enough to spark discussions among readers everywhere. And the latest batch of solicitations has more than a few goodies…...