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Locke & Key had a long, bumpy road to Netflix. It came out worse for wear.Locke & Key had a long, bumpy road to Netflix. It came out worse for wear.
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Netflix saved Locke & Key from endless development limbo — but sanitized it into bland mediocrity.

By Aja Romano
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Birds of Prey finds the fun in Harley Quinn’s breakup and breakdownBirds of Prey finds the fun in Harley Quinn’s breakup and breakdown
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Harley Quinn gets her groove back in Birds of Prey.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Watch: Marvel expands the MCU with the first trailer for its Disney+ showsWatch: Marvel expands the MCU with the first trailer for its Disney+ shows
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The Falcon and Winter Soldier, WandaVision, and Loki all get teases in Marvel’s first Disney+ trailer.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Netflix is turning One Piece, one of the biggest comics ever, into a live-action showNetflix is turning One Piece, one of the biggest comics ever, into a live-action show
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One Piece manga creator Oda Eiichiro will oversee the adaptation of his beloved series. Ganbatte, Oda-sama!

By Aja Romano
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Morbius, Marvel’s living vampire, finally has a trailer. And a huge Spider-Man connection.Morbius, Marvel’s living vampire, finally has a trailer. And a huge Spider-Man connection.
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Jared Leto stars as the vampiric anti-hero.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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A cartooning superstar says drawing is our native language. It’s never too late to become fluent.A cartooning superstar says drawing is our native language. It’s never too late to become fluent.
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Lynda Barry’s new book Making Comics is an empathetic read for anyone afraid to draw.

By Allegra Frank
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How Ms. Marvel became Marvel’s most important superheroHow Ms. Marvel became Marvel’s most important superhero
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Ms. Marvel’s superpower is changing the way Marvel thought about its readers.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The long-lost trailer for New Mutants, the highly anticipated X-Men spinoff, is finally hereThe long-lost trailer for New Mutants, the highly anticipated X-Men spinoff, is finally here
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After years of production delays, the teen mutant horror fest is finally alive and screaming.

By Aja Romano
Looking back at the tumultuous 2010s
How Iron Man and Captain America took Marvel from upstart to juggernautHow Iron Man and Captain America took Marvel from upstart to juggernaut
Looking back at the tumultuous 2010s

The heart and soul of the Marvel machine has been the friendship between Tony Stark and Steve Rogers.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Watchmen episode 8 has an Adrian Veidt-centric post-credits scene. It’s bonkers.Watchmen episode 8 has an Adrian Veidt-centric post-credits scene. It’s bonkers.
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Adrian Veidt explains why he isn’t happy in “heaven.”

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The fight to #ReleaseTheSnyderCut of Justice League (which may not even exist), explainedThe fight to #ReleaseTheSnyderCut of Justice League (which may not even exist), explained
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Zack Snyder’s fabled cut of Justice League and the corporate conspiracy theory behind it.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Watchmen dives into the past in an episode unlike any other in TV historyWatchmen dives into the past in an episode unlike any other in TV history
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The show uncovers the history of one mysterious superhero in an episode that explores American racism.

By Alex Abad-Santos, Emily St. James and 1 more
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Joker director Todd Phillips wants to do a sequel — and more DC origin storiesJoker director Todd Phillips wants to do a sequel — and more DC origin stories
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DC is probably getting more “edgy” origin stories from Phillips.

By Aja Romano
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Some Watchmen fans are mad that HBO’s version is political. But Watchmen has always been political.Some Watchmen fans are mad that HBO’s version is political. But Watchmen has always been political.
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Watchmen has always been political. In HBO’s adaptation, it’s just impossible to ignore.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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In 1986, Watchmen skewered the way we love superheroes. It’s still as relevant as ever.In 1986, Watchmen skewered the way we love superheroes. It’s still as relevant as ever.
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Why we keep coming back to Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’s Watchmen.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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How Don Hertzfeldt made his mind-bending stick figure animation into a strange and terrific bookHow Don Hertzfeldt made his mind-bending stick figure animation into a strange and terrific book
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The two-time Oscar nominee turned the scratch material from his award-winning animations into a tale of a weird apocalypse.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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The fight over Joker and the new movie’s “dangerous” message, explainedThe fight over Joker and the new movie’s “dangerous” message, explained
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Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker is the subject of a furious debate. The movie hasn’t even been released yet.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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House of X’s game-changing twist proves it loves the X-Men as much as fans doHouse of X’s game-changing twist proves it loves the X-Men as much as fans do
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Marvel’s House of X works because it doesn’t take the X-Men for granted.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The Joker’s final trailer reveals how society created the JokerThe Joker’s final trailer reveals how society created the Joker
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It’s time to send in the clowns.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Why Spider-Man’s future in the MCU isn’t as bleak as it seemsWhy Spider-Man’s future in the MCU isn’t as bleak as it seems
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Sony and Marvel both benefit greatly from keeping Spider-Man in the MCU. Both studios know this.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Art Spiegelman, creator of Maus, calls out Marvel Comics for its “apolitical” politicsArt Spiegelman, creator of Maus, calls out Marvel Comics for its “apolitical” politics
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The Pulitzer-winning author says an editorial policy prevented him from calling Donald Trump an “Orange Skull.”

By Aja Romano
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Marvel just changed everything we thought we knew about the X-Men in one fantastic comicMarvel just changed everything we thought we knew about the X-Men in one fantastic comic
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House of X is so good.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The X-Men used to be the premier superhero team. Marvel’s new story, House of X, reminds us why.The X-Men used to be the premier superhero team. Marvel’s new story, House of X, reminds us why.
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House of X restores an air of myth and mystique to Marvel’s Merry Mutants ahead of their arrival in the MCU.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Thor 4 brings back Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster as Thor. The comics did it first.Thor 4 brings back Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster as Thor. The comics did it first.
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In the comic books, Portman’s Jane Foster has already wielded the Mjolnir.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Marvel announces 10 Phase 4 projects for 2020 and 2021Marvel announces 10 Phase 4 projects for 2020 and 2021
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Thor 4! Black Widow! Doctor Strange 2! And so, so much more.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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How Spider-Man: Far From Home’s post-credits reveal could shape the future of the MCUHow Spider-Man: Far From Home’s post-credits reveal could shape the future of the MCU
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Spider-Man: Far From Home raises questions about Nick Fury.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Spider-Man: Far From Home turns a class-conscious hero into a tech broSpider-Man: Far From Home turns a class-conscious hero into a tech bro
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Peter Parker has become Tony Stark’s heir apparent, in ways both intriguing and kinda gross.

By Emily St. James
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Spider-Man: Far From Home’s 2 end-credits scenes set up Marvel’s futureSpider-Man: Far From Home’s 2 end-credits scenes set up Marvel’s future
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Spider-Man: Far From Home has two scenes that appear during the credits. (Spoiler alert.)

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Avengers: Endgame is being rereleased in theaters with new post-credits scenesAvengers: Endgame is being rereleased in theaters with new post-credits scenes
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The new scenes will appear on June 28.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The enduring legacy and fantasy of Captain America’s beard, explainedThe enduring legacy and fantasy of Captain America’s beard, explained
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How Captain America’s beard became an honorary Avenger.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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How Fox failed the X-MenHow Fox failed the X-Men
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Fox never really cared about telling the story of how the X-Men and Jean Grey are a family.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Dark Phoenix is a joyless retelling of the X-Men’s most famous storyDark Phoenix is a joyless retelling of the X-Men’s most famous story
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X-Men: Dark Phoenix forgets what makes the X-Men compelling.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Avengers: Endgame adds Spider-Man: Far From Home’s spoilery trailer as a post-credits sceneAvengers: Endgame adds Spider-Man: Far From Home’s spoilery trailer as a post-credits scene
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Endgame didn’t have a traditional post-credits scene. But airing the trailer after the movie does make sense.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Spider-Man: Far From Home is teasing alternate universes. But there’s a catch.Spider-Man: Far From Home is teasing alternate universes. But there’s a catch.
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How much should we trust Mysterio?

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Avengers: Endgame’s ending, explainedAvengers: Endgame’s ending, explained
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We examine 9 unresolved questions from Marvel’s biggest movie yet. Spoiler alert!

By Alex Abad-Santos and Emily St. James
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Hawkeye’s upcoming TV show means he probably survives Avengers: EndgameHawkeye’s upcoming TV show means he probably survives Avengers: Endgame
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A Hawkeye and Kate Bishop limited television series is reportedly in the works.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Hellboy is a terrible, absurd mess of a movie. Even its beauty can’t save it.Hellboy is a terrible, absurd mess of a movie. Even its beauty can’t save it.
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Hellboy is 6 minutes of gorgeous fight sequences surrounded by 114 minutes of awful movie.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The 7 deadly sins, explained by ShazamThe 7 deadly sins, explained by Shazam
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The hit superhero movie and comic reaches back to ancient Christian theology to create its real villains.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Shazam!’s 2 end-credits scenes, explainedShazam!’s 2 end-credits scenes, explained
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Spoiler alert.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Captain Marvel is officially a $1 billion box office hitCaptain Marvel is officially a $1 billion box office hit
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Captain Marvel joins the likes of Black Panther, The Avengers, and Captain America: Civil War in Marvel’s billion-dollar box office club.

By Alex Abad-Santos