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10 Years Ago, Captain America's Single Darkest Marvel Line Still Hits Harder Than Ever

A look back to 2016, when Captain America shocked comic book fans all over the world by saying two simple words

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X-Men’s Mystique Changed LGBTQ+ Representation in Comics Forever

The shapeshifting Mystique remains one of the X-Men's most ardent antiheroes and Marvel's greatest representation of LGBTQ+ pride in comics.

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Canon Events: Stephanie Brown's Death as Spoiler Set Up Her Underrated Batgirl Era

Stephanie Brown's journey from Spoiler to Robin to Batgirl is filled with dark twists that set the stage for her tragic end and eventual redemption.

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Marvel Gave Wolverine’s Forgotten Power Upgrade to Another Controversial Mutant First

Wolverine's abandoned power upgrade wasn't all that original, and the animated mutant who got it first failed to impress fans.

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Absolute Green Arrow Introduces the Comic Book Changes Fans Have Been Waiting For

The identity of Absolute Green Arrow remains a mystery, leaving fans to speculate: who is the Absolute Universe's Green Arrow?

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Marvel Should Take More Risks With New Heroes After The Ultimates

Marvel's recent success should pave a positive path ahead.

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Nearly 45 Years Later, Kitty Pryde Cannot Be Forgotten By Fans

Kitty Pryde remains one of Marvel Comics most relevant heroines, and her time with the X-Men is among one of the most storied in comic book mythology.

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Supergirl’s Comic Book Legacy Can Save the DC Cinematic Universe

From the most iconic sacrifice in comics to the most dramatic return, Supergirl has resonated with fans for decades, and is about to go Hollywood!

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Marvel's Official Star Wars Adaptation Angered George Lucas

In a brand-new Comic Book Legends Revealed, learn why Marvel's adaptation of the first Star Wars film angered George Lucas

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With The Absolute Universe Changing Comics Forever, DC is Currently the Top Superhero Publisher

Compact Editions, Next Level, and the Absolute Universes Expansion are only.a few examples of how DC is leading the pack.

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The Death of Marvel's Ultimate Hulk Reconfirms the True Source of His Impossible Strength

Marvel's Ultimate Hulk is officially dead at the hand of his universe's greatest Gamma-irradiated hero, and her victory changes everything.

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Why Captain America Has Never Been More Important Than Right Now

With so much uncertainty in the world, there is one thing we can all count on: Marvel's Captain America exists to defend the dream and democracy.

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The Mandalorian and Grogu Gain New Official Partners

In a brand-new Line it is Drawn, our artists drew your suggestions for Mandalorian and Grogu gaining new partners

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The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix is an X-Men Comic You Should Be Reading

Set the stage for X-Men '97's second season by delving into an often-overlooked storyline that connects the X-Men's past, present, and dark future.

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After Punisher: One Last Kill, The Punisher’s Ascent Into the MCU Must Be Examined

From vigilante to anti-hero, The Punisher gave rise to a new archetype in comics, and quickly rose up in the ranks at Marvel to blockbuster status.

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This X-Men Character Was Done Dirty In The Comics

This X-Men character hasn't had the most uncanny run in the comics pages of the mutant team.

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One Popular Cancelled HBO Show Almost Got A Marvel Comics Series

Meshing grounded drama and fantasy perfectly, this HBO show deserves one more shot on the comic page.

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As Absolute Batman Continues, There's Only One Batman Villain Who Understands Bruce Wayne

Since the Golden Age, Batman has gone up against some of the greatest villains in comics, but one key figure understands the man behind the cowl.

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Canon Events: Illyana Rasputin Became Magik After The X-Men Lost Her in Hell for Years

Magik's time in Limbo was filled with dark secrets and betrayals that shaped this powerful mutant, leaving a trauma that forever changed the X-Men.

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Absolute Green Arrow Places Today’s Real-World Anxieties Front And Center

With the introduction of The Longbow Killer, writer Pornsak Pichetshote has brought something very real, and very alarming, to the DC universe.

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