NEWS
- Free Comic Book Day draws new readers into a growing literary mediumby Bill Hall on April 30, 2026
Comic book shops across the world are preparing to welcome crowds this Saturday as Free Comic Book Day returns.
- Marvel Teaming With Williams F1 Team For Iron Man Racing Towards Doom Comic Book Crossoverby JoshWilding on April 30, 2026
Atlassian Williams F1 Team drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon will make their official Marvel Comics debut later this year, with a special crossover event featuring Iron Man and Doctor Doom.
- The Big Burn is Officially One Hell of a Heistby Brian Cronin on April 30, 2026
In a CBR review of The Big Burn, learn how a group of crooks pull off one hell of a heist as they try to steal their souls from the devil
- Comic Store Week: Retailer Sting Nabs Comic Thieves, Comicopolis Doing Better, Retailers Discuss FCBD Plansby Brigid Alverson on April 30, 2026
Shop Talk, April 2026
- The comic book industry is too reliant on older characters like Batman, Spider-Man, the Transformers & Invincible, and it's holding us back says Robert Kirkmanby Joshua Lapin-Bertone on April 30, 2026
Robert Kirkman says the original sin of the comic book industry is its inability to move on from characters created generations ago
- The First 10 Classic Guardians of the Galaxy, Ranked by Powerby Shawn Lealos on April 29, 2026
The Guardians of the Galaxy were not originally the team MCU fans got to know, and here are the most powerful original members.
- Netflix’s New Stranger Things Spin-Off Was Always Doomed (And I Can Prove It)by Catherine Delgado on April 29, 2026
Stranger Things: Tales from '85 was a chance to re-energize fans of the original series, but it completely backfired.
- 7 DC Heroes That Have Actually Beaten Batmanby Marcus Helminiak on April 29, 2026
Batman is one of the world's best fighters, and he's famous for always finding a way to win, but not even he could beat these other heroes.
- Hands-On With The Secret of Crystal Mountain: A Low-Stress Platformer That Respects Your Timeby Sam Watanuki on April 29, 2026
We went hands-on with The Secret of Crystal Mountain at PAX East 2026. Here's why this charming indie platformer RPG might be one to watch when it launches on PC and Switch later this year.
- Kapow, Whoosh, Zap! ‘Free Comic Book Day' will leap into several SoCal shopsby Alysia Gray Painter on April 29, 2026
The freebies will be chosen ahead of time, while a bounty of activities, deals, and perks will add superheroic fun.
- Sapulpa's Route 66 Comics and Collectibles is Getting an Exclusive Cover for "Free Comic Book Day"by Micah Choquette on April 29, 2026
Sapulpa's only traditional comic book store is getting something really special for "Free Comic Book Day" this weekend...and it may look fami ...
- Predator Kills the Marvel Universe reviewby Alex Schlesinger on April 29, 2026
Don't let Predator Fatigue get in the way of enjoying this fun and exciting series.
- Free Comic Book Day only comes once a year - this year, it's on May 2! » Nashua Ink Linkby Carol Robidoux on April 29, 2026
Double Midnight Comics is excited to once again be hosting their Free Comic Book Day Extravaganza at their Manchester location - 252 Willow Street – at The Factory on Willow Saturday May 2!
- SATURDAY IS FREE COMIC BOOK DAYby Woody Gottburg on April 29, 2026
THIS SATURDAY (MAY 1) IS NATIONAL FREE COMIC BOOK DAY AND SIOUX CITY’S ACME COMICS IS AGAIN TAKING PART. ACME’S KEVIN MCGARRY SAYS THEY HAVE A LOT OF COMICS TO GIVE AWAY: COMICS7 OC…..INCREDIBLE. :06 MCGARRY SAYS THERE ARE A LOT OF OTHER ACTIVITIES GOING ON, INCLUDING A SPECIAL RAFFLE: COMICS8 OC……A FOOD TRUCK. :19
- Your Weekend in NH: Cats, comic books and First Friday funby Zoë Mitchell on April 29, 2026
From gallery strolls and a new stage adaptation of The Magician’s Elephant to farm festivals, orienteering, and hands-on wet felting, there’s plenty happening across New Hampshire this weekend.
- 5 Great DC Alternate Universes Nobody Talks Aboutby Jack Pecau on April 29, 2026
DC Comics’ multiverse has allowed many artists to put their own creative spins on preestablished iconic superheroes and villains.
- Absolute Batman #19 ‘DropGate’ Controversy: Heavy Mental Responds To Backlashby https://www.facebook.com/matt.mcgloin on April 29, 2026
Absolute Batman #19 Dan Quintana variant sparks DropGate backlash as Heavy Mental responds with an apology and new drop plan.
- Free Comic Book Day 2026: All Titles, Comic Giveaway Day, and Moreby Jason Wiese on April 29, 2026
The ultimate holiday for comic book fans returns.
MOVIES
- One Piece Chapter 1182 Spoilers & Manga Plot Leaks - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie Newsby Harsha Panduranga on April 30, 2026
Looking for One Piece Chapter 1182’s spoilers? Here’s the complete breakdown of the leaks, a week ahead of the official chapter’s release.
- The Boys Star Reveals Why Homelander Killed [Spoiler] - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie Newsby Rishabh Shandilya on April 30, 2026
The Boys reveals a shocking twist as Homelander kills a key character, with the star explaining it was driven by Homelander’s fear.
- Christopher Nolan Reveals Why The Odyssey Won't Be 3 Hours And Why It's Similar To His Batman Moviesby JoshWilding on April 29, 2026
The Odyssey director Christopher Nolan has revealed why the upcoming fantasy epic will be shorter than Oppenheimer and explains how the movie is similar to how he approached The Dark Knight Trilogy.
- Everything Coming to Prime Video for May 2026by Nicole Drum on April 29, 2026
There's more than just Spider-Noir coming to Prime Video in May!
- Lanterns Release Date Set for Anticipated DCU Show - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie Newsby Brandon Schreur on April 29, 2026
An official release date for Lanterns, the upcoming DCU show starring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre, has been announced.
- One of Stephen King’s Favorite Stephen King Movies Just Found a New Streaming Home (& It’s Absolutely Devastating)by Allison Schonter on April 29, 2026
One of Stephen King’s favorite adaptations of his works is an iconic horror film that is among his most devastating, and it just found a new streaming home.
- 1 Week Later, DC Reuploads the Lanterns Trailer (and Confirms the Release Date)by Chris Agar on April 29, 2026
A week after vanishing from official channels, the Lanterns trailer has been re-uploaded with some tweaks and confirmation of a release date.
- DC Studios co-CEO disagrees superhero fatigue was ever a thing, instead calls it "mediocre movie fatigue"by Molly Edwards on April 29, 2026
Peter Safran thinks Supergirl can avoid moviegoer fatigue
- Kablam! 17 Movies and Shows Based on Comic Booksby Netflix Tudum on April 29, 2026
From speech bubbles to surround sound, these streams will really “draw” you in.
- The Boys’ Surprising Death Is 1 Worth Celebrating - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie Newsby Brandon Schreur on April 29, 2026
There may be a lesson to be learned in the latest death in The Boys Season 5, but the Starlighters can also celebrate it as a victory.
- DC Studios Co-CEO Doesn't Believe In Superhero Fatigue: 'It Was Mediocre Movie Fatigue'by JoshWilding on April 29, 2026
DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran has revealed why he's not a believer in superhero fatigue, and his comments echo what James Gunn said in 2023. We also have a new look at this June's Supergirl.
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day Script Officially Confirms 6 Key Details & Peter Parker Changes (Including His New Suit)by Chris Agar on April 29, 2026
Three annotated pages of the Spider-Man: Brand New Day script are now online, confirming a handful of key details.
- DCU Co-Head Rejects Superhero Fatigue, Says Supergirl Is ‘Cool And Original’by @cosmicbooknews on April 29, 2026
Peter Safran says superhero fatigue is really “mediocre movie fatigue” as DC Studios prepares to release Supergirl in 2026.
- James Gunn On Whether Lex Luthor Knows Superman's Secret Identity & 'Plot Hole' Relating To Ultramanby MarkCassidy on April 29, 2026
James Gunn has weighed in on the perception that Lex Luthor should have been able to figure out Superman's secret identity after using his DNA to create Ultraman...
- 5 Things That Still Make No Sense About Godzillaby Spencer Perry on April 29, 2026
In 1954, filmmaker Ishirō Honda and Toho debuted the first Godzilla film, a dark monster movie about Japan grappling with its post-war identity and the shadow of the nuclear attacks that ended World War II, all wrapped up in an impressive special effects display. The film not only perfected the monster movie formula for the
- Deadpool 4: Ryan Reynolds Reveals Why He's 'Not In Any Huge Rush' For Wade Wilson's MCU Returnby JoshWilding on April 29, 2026
Deadpool & Wolverine star Ryan Reynolds has revealed why he isn't in a "huge rush" to move forward with another movie starring the Merc with a Mouth, and teases his future in the MCU.
GAMES
- Acclaimed Dracula Game Is Making a Return (And You Don’t Have To Wait Long To Play It)by Matthew Aguilar on April 30, 2026
Acclaimed Dracula Game Is Making a Return (And You Don't Have To Wait Long To Play It)
- Remaster of 2000 PS1 Exclusive RPG Leakedby Tyler Fischer on April 29, 2026
A remaster of a 2000 PS1 exclusive RPG has reportedly been leaked, and it is seemingly going to release soon.
- The Puzzles Of Return to Monkey Island Meets The Silliness Of Disenchanted In The Dungeon Experienceby Brandon Zachary on April 29, 2026
The Dungeon Experience is a purposefully bizarre comedy game that has enough absurdist laughs and colorful concepts to be enticing.
- NBA: The Run Is Exactly The Game EA Sports BIG Fans Have Been Waiting Forby Brandon Zachary on April 29, 2026
NBA: The Run's focus on pick-up-and-play arcade gameplay makes it a worthy (and long-awaited) successor to NBA Street.
- The Wheel of Time Just Revealed a Brand New Gameby Matthew Aguilar on April 29, 2026
The Wheel of Time Just Revealed a Brand New Game
- 5 Best SNES Shooters That Still Hold Up Todayby Ricky Frech on April 29, 2026
The Super Nintendo has several different types of shooters, but these five games stand out as the best to play these days.
- Major Dragon Ball Games Are Making Controversial Changes, And Here’s Whyby Evan Valentine on April 29, 2026
In Brazil, the Z-Fighters' digital entries are shutting down.
- Xbox Game Made Free in Error Now Given Away Officiallyby Logan Moore on April 29, 2026
An Xbox game that was recently given away on accident is now being handed out to users in an official capacity.
- Nearly Two Decades Later, Is This Still The Pinnacle Of Rockstar Games Storytelling?by Brandon Zachary on April 29, 2026
Nearly twenty years after the game debuted, the story of Niko remains one of the most effective narratives Rockstar has ever produced.
- Comic Store Week: Vibe Check: Borderlands Comics and Gamesby Brigid Alverson on April 29, 2026
What's Hot at the Store that Runs SC Comicon
- Highly Rated Free Fantasy RPG is Finally Available on Steam (And It’s Perfect Timing)by Amanda Kay Oaks on April 29, 2026
A wildly popular free mobile RPG has finally got a PC port via Steam, and the timing couldn't be more perfect.
- Injustice 3 Seemingly Confirmed Thanks to New Leakby Logan Moore on April 29, 2026
A third entry in the DC fighting game franchise Injustice seems to be in active development at NetherRealm Studios.
- What’s Even the Point of Fable Without the Morality System?by Brandon Zachary on April 29, 2026
Fable is bringing in a more complex approach to morality, even though the alignment system was one of the original game's best elements.
- New Collection Brings 6 Classic Game Boy & PS1 Games to Nintendo Switch & PS5by Amanda Kay Oaks on April 29, 2026
A whole lineup of nostalgic 1990s classics are headed to Nintendo Switch and PS5 in a new retro rewind collection.
- 6 Hardest NES Levels Everby Ricky Frech on April 29, 2026
The Nintendo Entertainment System is filled with difficult games, but these six levels really take the cake.
- GTA 6 Boss Teases the Game’s Priceby Logan Moore on April 29, 2026
GTA 6 still doesn't have a confirmed price, but it seemingly won't be as expensive as some had previously thought.




















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