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Black Panther is a joyous game changer for MarvelBlack Panther is a joyous game changer for Marvel
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The movie soars on the spirit of its heroes and its villain.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Watch: the Deadpool sequel’s new trailer unleashes Josh Brolin’s CableWatch: the Deadpool sequel’s new trailer unleashes Josh Brolin’s Cable
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Domino and Negasonic Teenage Warhead make appearances too.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The first reactions to Black Panther promise a game-changing movie for MarvelThe first reactions to Black Panther promise a game-changing movie for Marvel
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The first reactions promise a fantastic movie and one that might change the genre.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Marvel’s Ant-Man and The Wasp trailer is all about how awesome the Wasp isMarvel’s Ant-Man and The Wasp trailer is all about how awesome the Wasp is
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The Wasp might be a better superhero than Ant-Man.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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After a brief separation, Superman and his iconic red undies are reunitingAfter a brief separation, Superman and his iconic red undies are reuniting
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It’s been a long seven years.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The makers of Rudolph also created some of the most off the wall Christmas specials everThe makers of Rudolph also created some of the most off the wall Christmas specials ever
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A definitive ranking of all 18 Rankin/Bass Christmas specials from 1964 to 1985.

By Emily St. James
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The Snagglepuss Chronicles is the first great comic book of 2018The Snagglepuss Chronicles is the first great comic book of 2018
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Heavens to Murgatroyd!

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The Punisher is the best pop culture depiction of PTSD in AmericaThe Punisher is the best pop culture depiction of PTSD in America
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“PTSD has become a label in society, and that’s a problem.”

By Sean Illing
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Justice League proves that the DC Extended Universe doesn’t know what to do with BatmanJustice League proves that the DC Extended Universe doesn’t know what to do with Batman
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The villains and fights keep getting bigger. And that hurts Batman the most.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Justice League’s 2 end-credits scenes, explainedJustice League’s 2 end-credits scenes, explained
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Spoiler alert.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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DC Comics fires Superman editor Eddie Berganza following allegations of sexual misconductDC Comics fires Superman editor Eddie Berganza following allegations of sexual misconduct
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Berganza, a man known for sexual misconduct, was promoted to executive editor — over the objections of multiple women.

By Aja Romano
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Thor: Ragnarok’s 2 end-credits scenes, explainedThor: Ragnarok’s 2 end-credits scenes, explained
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Spoiler alert.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Marvel has a villain problem. Thor: Ragnarok is a textbook example.Marvel has a villain problem. Thor: Ragnarok is a textbook example.
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Thor: Ragnarok feels fresh. Cate Blanchett’s Hela doesn’t.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Thor: Ragnarok finally makes Thor a hero worth rooting forThor: Ragnarok finally makes Thor a hero worth rooting for
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It’s the first Thor movie that will make you want to see more Thor movies.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Got superhero fatigue? Make an exception for The Gifted, Fox’s promising new X-Men show.Got superhero fatigue? Make an exception for The Gifted, Fox’s promising new X-Men show.
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It builds on what made classic X-Men stories legendary.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Marvel’s new Black Panther trailer: the fight for Wakanda is onMarvel’s new Black Panther trailer: the fight for Wakanda is on
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Long live the king.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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3 years ago, Marvel killed Wolverine. He just came back from the dead.3 years ago, Marvel killed Wolverine. He just came back from the dead.
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Wolverine is now the star of Marvel’s next big comic book event.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Marvel’s Inhumans’ long, difficult road to television, explainedMarvel’s Inhumans’ long, difficult road to television, explained
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For Marvel, it’s been a struggle turning Inhumans into a mainstream superhero team.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Marvel’s first Punisher trailer is hyperviolent gun porn with a dash of Jon Bernthal’s absMarvel’s first Punisher trailer is hyperviolent gun porn with a dash of Jon Bernthal’s abs
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Netflix’s latest Marvel series looks to be its most violent yet.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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7 can’t-miss pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend7 can’t-miss pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend
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Music, TV, movies, and more to add to your pop culture queue.

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Superman saved undocumented workers from a racist — and conservative media is mad about itSuperman saved undocumented workers from a racist — and conservative media is mad about it
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They argue that the Man of Steel has become a tool of propaganda.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Rainbow Rowell talks bringing back Marvel’s Runaways and writing fat representation in YARainbow Rowell talks bringing back Marvel’s Runaways and writing fat representation in YA
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“I want to bring Gert back, and I want her to be fat. Still.”

By Constance Grady
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Movies, patriotism, and cultural amnesia: tracing pop culture’s relationship to 9/11Movies, patriotism, and cultural amnesia: tracing pop culture’s relationship to 9/11
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The tragedy caused a dramatic shift in media trends. Looking back on it now is almost surreal.

By Lindsay Ellis
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Len Wein, a comic book legend who co-created Wolverine and Swamp Thing, has died at 69Len Wein, a comic book legend who co-created Wolverine and Swamp Thing, has died at 69
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You might have not heard of Len Wein. But you definitely know the superheroes he helped create.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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9 essential pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend9 essential pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend
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From Taylor Swift’s unfortunate (but still catchy) new single to an intriguing Robert Pattinson movie to the return of the Girlboss podcast.

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7 pieces of can’t-miss pop culture to catch up on this weekend7 pieces of can’t-miss pop culture to catch up on this weekend
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Our current obsessions include a true crime TV series about the Unabomber, a satirical novel about a Brooklyn mom on the lam, and an engrossing step team documentary.

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9 essential pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend9 essential pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend
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Including an endlessly fun ’90s nostalgia medley and the first trailer for Call Me by Your Name.

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Need some joy? Here, have Lupita Nyong’o shimmying around Comic-Con in secret cosplayNeed some joy? Here, have Lupita Nyong’o shimmying around Comic-Con in secret cosplay
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The Star Wars and Black Panther star had the most fun of anyone there.

By Caroline Framke
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8 pieces of can’t-miss pop culture to check out this weekend8 pieces of can’t-miss pop culture to check out this weekend
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From an excellent Bob’s Burgers/Archer mashup to Tyler, the Creator’s new album.

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5 big reveals from Marvel’s 2017 Comic-Con panel5 big reveals from Marvel’s 2017 Comic-Con panel
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Thor! Black Panther! Michelle Pfeiffer! And, oh yeah, the Avengers!

By Emily St. James
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Thor and the Hulk take on Cate Blanchett in the new Thor: Ragnarok trailerThor and the Hulk take on Cate Blanchett in the new Thor: Ragnarok trailer
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Also: Loki. Yay, Loki!

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Justice League’s new trailer offers an early look at our heroes’ enemyJustice League’s new trailer offers an early look at our heroes’ enemy
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Plus, check out Aquaman’s trident.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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9 pieces of can’t-miss pop culture to catch up on this weekend9 pieces of can’t-miss pop culture to catch up on this weekend
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From Lorde’s excellent new album to the best new movies to see.

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Marvel canceled Roxane Gay and Ta-Nehisi Coates’s Black Panther comics. The problem goes beyond Marvel.Marvel canceled Roxane Gay and Ta-Nehisi Coates’s Black Panther comics. The problem goes beyond Marvel.
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Getting angry over Roxane Gay’s canceled comic book is easy. Supporting it, and books like it, is harder.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Adam West, who defined Batman for a generation, has died at 88Adam West, who defined Batman for a generation, has died at 88
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West described himself as “the Bright Knight.”

By Constance Grady
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8 can’t-miss pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend8 can’t-miss pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend
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Get into the summer vibe with catchy pop tunes, a compelling new novel, and one of the year’s best horror films.

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In The Refrigerator Monologues, Catherynne M. Valente gives comics’ dead women their voices backIn The Refrigerator Monologues, Catherynne M. Valente gives comics’ dead women their voices back
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Comics are full of dead women who become their boyfriends’ tragic backstories. A new book gives them new life.

By Constance Grady
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Strange Fruit’s complicated, controversial place in comics’ diversity debateStrange Fruit’s complicated, controversial place in comics’ diversity debate
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Mark Waid and J.G. Jones’s miniseries tells a problematic story about the Jim Crow-era South — and about modern comics diversity.

By Tre Johnson
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9 essential pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend9 essential pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend
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New TV! New music! A viral video you really must see! And more!

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Summer movies 2017
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’s 5 end-credits scenes, explained [spoilers]Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’s 5 end-credits scenes, explained [spoilers]
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Warning: Spoilers!

By Alex Abad-Santos