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Marvel gave Star Wars’ Han Solo his own comic book. It’s pretty great.Marvel gave Star Wars’ Han Solo his own comic book. It’s pretty great.
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Han Solo is one of the most gorgeous books of the year.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Kelly Thompson is one of the best new talents in comic booksKelly Thompson is one of the best new talents in comic books
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Comic book writer Kelly Thompson wants to make you laugh, then break your heart.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Marvel’s Civil War II is a good summer superhero comic. Jupiter’s Legacy may be better.Marvel’s Civil War II is a good summer superhero comic. Jupiter’s Legacy may be better.
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Begun, the summer superhero comic book wars have.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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X-Men: Apocalypse is what happens when a superhero franchise runs out of ideasX-Men: Apocalypse is what happens when a superhero franchise runs out of ideas
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Just like Sony’s stale Spider-Man series, the X-Men have seen better days.

By Peter Suderman
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Saga creator Brian K. Vaughan on Cleveland, aliens, and what’s next for his comicsSaga creator Brian K. Vaughan on Cleveland, aliens, and what’s next for his comics
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How graphic rocket ship sex scenes help Brian K. Vaughan write a story about mortality.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Captain America’s [spoiler] reveal, explainedCaptain America’s [spoiler] reveal, explained
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Spoiler alert!

By Alex Abad-Santos
How the X-Men changed my life
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When I found the X-Men, I found my tribe.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The un-American Captain AmericaThe un-American Captain America
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Iron Man was right. Seriously.

By Ezra Klein
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The comic book movement that gave us the era of the superhero movieThe comic book movement that gave us the era of the superhero movie
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Widescreen comics were the forerunner of the blockbusters we know today.

By Peter Suderman
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How Marvel films like Captain America: Civil War became the world’s biggest TV showHow Marvel films like Captain America: Civil War became the world’s biggest TV show
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With all TV’s strengths and weaknesses.

By Emily St. James
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Why Black Panther is one of the best parts of Captain America: Civil WarWhy Black Panther is one of the best parts of Captain America: Civil War
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T’Challa’s introduction was pretty close to perfection.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Captain America: Civil War isn’t romantic in the places it thinks it isCaptain America: Civil War isn’t romantic in the places it thinks it is
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The movie’s forced flirtation is its biggest failing.

By Caroline Framke
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How Marvel built such an impressive movie universeHow Marvel built such an impressive movie universe
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We talked to the screenwriters of Captain America: Civil War about the challenges and payoffs of making sure all of Marvel’s movies connected.

By Peter Suderman
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Poll: Americans think Iron Man would beat Captain America in a fightPoll: Americans think Iron Man would beat Captain America in a fight
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Though Americans think Iron Man would win in a battle, Captain America is still America’s hero of choice.

By Alex Abad-Santos and Javier Zarracina
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Marvel says it wants a standalone Black Widow movie. We’ll believe it when we see it.Marvel says it wants a standalone Black Widow movie. We’ll believe it when we see it.
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A new interview with the Marvel Studios president struck hope into the hearts of fans.

By Caroline Framke
Marvel’s Civil War and its politics, explained
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The secret comic book history of Marvel’s Civil War.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Kimmel debuted a new Captain America: Civil War clip. He also turned Trump into Iron Man.Kimmel debuted a new Captain America: Civil War clip. He also turned Trump into Iron Man.
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Ant-Man meets Captain America!

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Exclusive: the first look at Afar, a new psychedelic sci-fi fantasy comic from ImageExclusive: the first look at Afar, a new psychedelic sci-fi fantasy comic from Image
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It’s pretty good!

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Mark Millar is known for grim, gory comic books. His latest, Empress, is nothing like that.Mark Millar is known for grim, gory comic books. His latest, Empress, is nothing like that.
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It’s a kinder, gentler, softer Mark Millar.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Black Panther by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Brian Stelfreeze is brilliant, political, and humanBlack Panther by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Brian Stelfreeze is brilliant, political, and human
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Batman v Superman was trashed by critics. Fans think it’s because Marvel paid them.Batman v Superman was trashed by critics. Fans think it’s because Marvel paid them.
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Frank Miller gave us the best Batman — and the worstFrank Miller gave us the best Batman — and the worst
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In the years since Dark Knight, Miller has continued to work with both the character and the brooding sensibility, with increasingly unpleasant results. And in the process, he has squandered much of what made the original so great.

By Peter Suderman
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An open letter from Wonder Woman to Batman regarding the events of Batman v SupermanAn open letter from Wonder Woman to Batman regarding the events of Batman v Superman
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Consider this a spoiler warning.

By Amanda Taub
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Batman v Superman’s main flaw is not understanding why Batman and Superman fightBatman v Superman’s main flaw is not understanding why Batman and Superman fight
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13 Batman/Superman stories you should watch instead of the godawful Batman v Superman13 Batman/Superman stories you should watch instead of the godawful Batman v Superman
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These are much, much better.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Batman v Superman might be a terrible movie, but it made a record-setting amount of moneyBatman v Superman might be a terrible movie, but it made a record-setting amount of money
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’s bad reviews didn’t stop it from making history.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Daredevil season 2 and the fear of a powerful woman named ElektraDaredevil season 2 and the fear of a powerful woman named Elektra
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It’s not easy being a powerful woman in Daredevil’s Hell’s Kitchen.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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19 things that make no sense in the utterly nonsensical Batman v Superman19 things that make no sense in the utterly nonsensical Batman v Superman
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Why is Batman so gullible? And why is Wonder Woman even in town?

By Emily St. James
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Batman v Superman spoilers: let’s talk about themBatman v Superman spoilers: let’s talk about them
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SPOILER ALERT. Really. MAJOR SPOILER ALERT.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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It’s time for a Wonder Woman resurgence. These comic book creators are making it happen.It’s time for a Wonder Woman resurgence. These comic book creators are making it happen.
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What it’s like to introduce Wonder Woman to a new generation of readers.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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5 moments that remind you how good Netflix’s Daredevil can be5 moments that remind you how good Netflix’s Daredevil can be
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Elektra! Punisher!

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Watch: the new trailer for X-Men: Apocalypse shows off its mutant matchupsWatch: the new trailer for X-Men: Apocalypse shows off its mutant matchups
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It’s mutant against mutant.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The Beauty is a terrifying comic book that imagines beauty as a diseaseThe Beauty is a terrifying comic book that imagines beauty as a disease
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It’s as gorgeous as it is terrifying.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 3, episode 12: Marvel is giving us an X-Men storyAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 3, episode 12: Marvel is giving us an X-Men story
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If you like the X-Men, you’ll like the Inhuman plot line this season.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Ben Affleck says Batman v Superman is really good. For his sake, let’s hope it is.Ben Affleck says Batman v Superman is really good. For his sake, let’s hope it is.
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His interview with the New York Times seems a like a mild cry for help.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The 5 best moments from the new Captain America: Civil War trailerThe 5 best moments from the new Captain America: Civil War trailer
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Spider-Man. Spider-Man. Spider-Man.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The biggest drama in comic books right now is over Spider-Man and raceThe biggest drama in comic books right now is over Spider-Man and race
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The new issue of Spider-Man is about diverse superheroes, and some fans think it failed.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The Legend of Wonder Woman is the brilliant comic Wonder Woman deservesThe Legend of Wonder Woman is the brilliant comic Wonder Woman deserves
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Watch: Daredevil’s new season 2 trailer belongs to ElektraWatch: Daredevil’s new season 2 trailer belongs to Elektra
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No offense, Jennifer Garner, but this already looks better.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Superhero movies have become too formulaic. Deadpool makes a case for breaking the mold.Superhero movies have become too formulaic. Deadpool makes a case for breaking the mold.
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The film is an important reminder that not all comic-based stories have to look the same.

By Peter Suderman