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Man Discovers $100K Comic Book Hidden in Wall of His House, In-Laws Nearly Ruin It

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:47:25 +0000

David Gonzalez was taking down a wall in a fixer-upper house he had bought in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, when he made a most interesting discovery: tucked in among some old newspapers as insulation was a copy of Action Comics No. 1, the first appearance of a character named Superman.

Four-Year-Old Girl Is a Marvel Comics Trivia Whiz

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:35:46 +0000

Okay comic book enthusiasts, it’s time to study up on that Marvel trivia because four-year-old Mia is up for a challenge. Recently posted on Reddit, this video of a young girl answering questions from her father regarding various Marvel superheroes could easily make your geeky mind explode. If not from her immense knowledge of the Marvel universe [...]

Here's How You Could Be the Next Iron Man

Emerald Catron — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:15:32 +0000

If you're wanting to be the next Iron Man or Hulk or if you just want a really awesome skeleton -- here's a handy guide to how you can make that happen courtesy of comedian Rusty Ward.

In his new Web series 'Science Friction,' Rusty brings real world technology to everyone's favorite tipsy superhero. Step one is probably to acquire some Tony Stark-level cash, because these things don't come cheap.

Disney's First Animated Marvel Comic Book Movie 'Big Hero 6′ Hitting Theaters in 2014?

Mike Moody — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:46:38 +0000

As we all know, Disney and Marvel Studios aren’t done making blockbusters based on Marvel Comics just yet. We’ve got ‘Iron Man 3,’ ‘Thor: The Dark World,’ ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier,’ and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ to look forward to between now and the end of 2014. And now we’ve learned that Disney’s first animated film based on a [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'

Donald Deane — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:32:50 +0000

Any self-respecting kid who grew up during the late 1980s through the early 1990s knows 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' like the back of their hand. Origin story involving mutagenic ooze? Wise old sensei in the form of a talking bipedal rat? Arch villain bristling with a set of pointy armor? Check, check and check.

13 Depressing Romance Comics for Valentine's Day

Emerald Catron — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:46:41 +0000

It’s everyone’s favorite time of year. If everyone in the world is a smug jerk in a happy relationship with somebody who actually cares about them, that is. Valentine’s Day. The day single people love to hate. The day people in relationships are afraid to talk about it lest their single friends get mad at [...]

10 Gender-Swapped Versions of Famous Comic Book Characters

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:48:43 +0000

Rumors are swirling around the geek-o-sphere that Superman’s pal Jimmy Olsen may in fact be Jenny Olsen, and played by actress Rebecca Bueller, in this summer’s movie ‘Man of Steel.’ Fans are already freaking over the idea of Superman palling around with a woman who isn’t Lois Lane. But looking back over comic history, you’ll [...]

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson Discovers Superman's Home Planet

Amanda Ferris — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:42:48 +0000

Superman’s home planet Krytpon isn’t fictional anymore! Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has discovered the real-life counterpart to the planet that is so deeply embedded in the ‘Superman’ canon.Tyson discovered the red dwarf star that is located in the Corvus constellation and is about 27.1 light years away from Earth. Up until now, this star was [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About Spider-Man

Matthew K. Manning — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:13:08 +0000

Arguably Marvel Comics’ biggest star, Spider-Man is a household name and an icon of popular culture. But how much do you really know about everyone’s favorite wallcrawler? Debuting in a modest 11-page story in August of 1962 in the pages of ‘Amazing Fantasy’ #15, Spider-Man became an instant hit, and soon spun off into his [...]

Stone Sour's Corey Taylor Writing Comic Book Series for Album 'House of Gold & Bones'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:48:34 +0000

As an extension of Stone Sour's double album 'House of Gold & Bones,' vocalist Corey Taylor is creating a comic book. A four-issue miniseries will be written by Taylor and published by Dark Horse Comics to accompany the two-part Stone Sour album.

Celebrating National Comic Book Day in Downtown Lawton! [PHOTOS]

Critter — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:41:50 +0000

If you showed up at Carolina Comics on Saturday afternoon (05-05-12) I'm sure you had a good time. It was National 'Free Comic Book Day' which happens on the first Saturday of May each year. Mark your calendars for 2013 I'm already looking forward to it! Z94 was there broadcasting live and even got an exclusive interview with Captain America!

Watch Spider-Man and Batman Come to Life in Awesome Animated Comic Book Covers [IMAGES]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:12:04 +0000

While most of your favorite comic book superheroes have already been brought to life on screens big and small, there is still something charming and unique about comic book blogger Kerry Callen’s series of GIFs in which he animates famous comic book covers. Watch Spidey almost overcome with water, The Dark Knight soar through the air, [...]

Archie Meets KISS in Unlikely Comic Book Crossover – Watch the Trailer Here [VIDEO]

Jeff Giles — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:01:54 +0000

In the biggest comic book crossover since Eminem crossed paths with the Punisher, the guys from KISS are meeting up with Archie and the gang from Riverdale High.

The four-part series won’t begin until November 30, but you don’t have to wait until then to get a good look — ‘Archie Meets KISS’ has debuted its very own trailer, and you can watch it now.

Tom Morello Debuts Comic Book Series 'Orchid'

Chris M. Junior — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:07:13 +0000

Tom Morello’s music tends to pack some punch, whether it’s his work with Rage Against the Machine or Audioslave or his recent solo recordings as The Nightwatchman.

The same can be said of Morello’s new graphic comic series, Orchid, which he unveiled Wednesday night at the San Diego Comic Con.