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This September, Todd McFarlane Productions will deliver a major moment for the Spawn Universe with the release featuring two variant covers by legendary creator Frank Miller, alongside a special collaboration with Spawn creator Todd McFarlane. The issue will include Miller’s latest variant as well as a rare joint edition with McFarlane, marking their first time working together on cover art since 1994’s Wizard Magazine #32, and their first cover collaboration set within the Spawn Universe.

Miller’s last artistic contribution to Spawn came in 2000 with his cover for Spawn #100. Now, twenty-five years later, he returns with a bold new variant cover, providing both pencils and inks, finished with colors by Alex Sinclair. For the 1:25 black-and-white variant, those same Miller pencils have been re-inked by McFarlane himself, uniting two of the most influential voices in modern comics.

“One of the great pleasures of being in the comic book industry is...

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is well on its way to swinging into theaters, and Tom Holland has already started suiting up.

The last time we saw Spidey on the big screen, he was sharing it with his predecessors, Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire. That got me thinking: who is the best Spider-Man?

All of them… or none of them? They’re all awesome in their own way.

Today, we’re going to break down each actor’s portrayal of the web-head in their respective films, and explore how Spider-Man: No Way Home re-opened the book of possibilities for future Spider-Man crossovers.

Tobey Maguire: The Godfather of the Spider-Trio

We’ll start at the beginning of Spider-Man in cinema (not counting the Japanese version) with the Godfather of the Spider-trio: Tobey Maguire.

Tobey was cast as Peter Parker in Sam Raimi’s highly acclaimed and much-loved Spider-Man trilogy, which was originally...

Never judge a book by its cover -- unless it's a comic book, then please judge away. When you pick up a title from Marvel or DC Comics, the cover makes all the difference. It holds the ability to sell you the book in an instant, or it could be the equivalent of garlic to a vampire if it looks about as boring as two tree branches locked in a staring contest. The cover needs to convince you that what you're about to page through is both a must-read and must-buy experience.

Publishers understand the importance of covers, hence using different approaches like wraparound covers, foil variants, and embossed designs. While these add a visual impact and collector's appeal, it only works if the cover asserts itself as iconic. Now, the question is, how does one determine that? That's easy -- you look at its influence on pop culture and...

Ahead of the release of the first part of this year's DC and Marvel crossover series, Marvel/DC: Deadpool/Batman #1, which had a series of All-Star team-ups as backups in the issue, DC is now revealing all the All-Star backups that It will be featuring in November's Batman/Deadpool #1 (behind the lead story by Grant Morrison and Dan Mora), as well as All twenty variant covers for the epic crossover event!

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Writer Grant Morrison has famously done a number of past stories that have involved metafictional elements, including the hit crossover event, Multiversity, and that continues again in this issue, which DC describes as "a reality-bending saga that’s equal parts cosmic horror, slapstick noir, and metafictional therapy session. It’s the kind of comic book that knows it’s a comic book, revels in being a comic book, weaponizes its comic bookiness—and dares you to keep reading anyway!

Doctor Strange returns with a new status quo and an unexpected new partner in a new Marvel series. After losing the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme to Doctor Doom, Strange has sought a new purpose, finding it in Asgard. In his forthcoming new series, Strange faces some horrific threats, but he does not fight alone.

Today, Marvel announced a new, ongoing Doctor Strange title to launch later this year. The book will be written by Derek Landy and drawn by Ivan Fiorelli. Marvel’s solicitation for Doctor Strange #1 reads as follows:

Stephen Strange, Stranded!

After becoming Sorcerer Supreme of Asgard, Strange lost his chance at redemption — and revenge against Doom — when Loki murdered Thor, cutting Midgard off from the other nine realms. With no way home and few allies remaining in Asgard, Strange travels to Alfheim to investigate an emerging crisis. But in an unfamiliar land, can Strange prevent elves and...

Outside of Marvel or DC, it's tough to find a more impactful comic book superhero than that of Spawn. Created by former Marvel Comics superstar Todd McFarlane, "Spawn" served as one the big launch titles for Image Comics (which McFarlane co-founded back in the early 1990s). It was a massive, genre re-defining IP, with the comic book series still going strong to this day. "Spawn" was even big enough to get a big-budget, live-action movie adaptation from New Line Cinema in 1997.

Unfortunately, the film didn't do well critically or commercially. Ever since then, McFarlane has been highly protective of the Spawn character and understandably so, even holding off on discussing a new movie until roughly 2009. Later, in 2016, McFarlane revealed he had finished a script for a new "Spawn" film. A year after, the horror maestros at Blumhouse Productions signed on to produce the project, with McFarlane slated to write and direct the "Spawn" movie himself.

There has been so much Spider-Man news lately. Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the next Tom Holland-led MCU film, just started filming this month. With that came the film's first short teaser, set photos revealing Holland shooting an action sequence in his new suit, and the confirmation that Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk will be making an appearance. Now, with less than a year until Brand New Day swings into theaters. McFarlane Toys has unveiled their latest Spider-Man comic figure.

A GameStop exclusive part of McFarlane's 1:10th scale posed Marvel line, this figure is based on Todd McFarlane’s cover from Spider-Man #6. This is specifically a “Line Art” version that makes the figure look like it has just been drawn. No color, just a pure comic book black-and-white illustration. Like all figures in this Web-Tastic series, Spider-Man will come with a backdrop depicting the rest of the pumpkin bomb-obsessed...

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is shooting in Glasgow, Scotland, and we finally have a first look at the wall-crawler's new mask. Many fans had expressed a desire to see a design inspired by artists like Mark Bagley and Todd McFarlane, but this is 100% Steve Ditko/John Romita Sr.

With the new suit borrowing heavily from those worn by Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield in Spider-Man: No Way Home and their respective solo outings, it's not overly surprising that Peter #1's mask has remained largely the same (though the lenses do look larger in some shots).

While this homemade suit isn't outfitted with Stark Tech, we'd bet on those lenses still moving so that Tom Holland's web-slinger can express emotion. With a significantly bigger design, that might have been trickier to achieve in a believable way.

Whether we'll get to see characters like The Punisher and Scorpion on Spider-Man:...

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is shooting in Glasgow, Scotland, and we finally have a first look at the wall-crawler's new mask. Many fans had expressed a desire to see a design inspired by artists like Mark Bagley and Todd McFarlane, but this is 100% Steve Ditko/John Romita Sr.

With the new suit borrowing heavily from those worn by Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield in Spider-Man: No Way Home and their respective solo outings, it's not overly surprising that Peter #1's mask has remained largely the same (though the lenses do look larger in some shots).

While this homemade suit isn't outfitted with Stark Tech, we'd bet on those lenses still moving so that Tom Holland's web-slinger can express emotion. With a significantly bigger design, that might have been trickier to achieve in a believable way.

Whether we'll get to see characters like The Punisher and Scorpion on Spider-Man:...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps capped off a strong year for the comic book genre. Particularly for the MCU, which has been a very up-and-down shared universe the last few years. This has given fans high hopes for next year. While Avengers: Doomsday is the main course in 2026, we’ll also see the return of Tom Holland's Web-Slinger in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Now, ahead of Spider-Man’s big screen comeback, McFarlane Toys has debuted their latest set of figures based on the famous Wall-Crawler.

There are three new Spider-Man pieces in McFarlane’s collection. In the company’s posed Marvel figure line, there's a 1:6th scale collectible scene based on Spider-Man #1 cover from 1990 by Todd McFarlane. There's also Gwen Stacy's 1:10th scale Ghost Spider collectible scene based on The Amazing Spider-Man #1. Both figures will come with a re-printed issue of their respective comic. While the...

Arrow Video‘s October line-up includes 4K Ultra HD editions of In the Mouth of Madness, Spawn, and Ms. 45.

In the Mouth of Madness will be released on 4K Uhd on October 7.

The 1994 cosmic horror film is directed by master of horror John Carpenter and written by Michael De Luca (Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare).

Special features:

4K restoration from the original 35mm camera negative by Arrow Films (new) 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Original lossless DTS-hd Ma 5.1 and stereo 2.0 audio options Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Audio commentary with director John Carpenter and producer Sandy King Carpenter Audio commentary with director John Carpenter and director of photography Gary B. Kibbe Audio commentary by Colors of the Dark podcast hosts Rebekah McKendry & Elric Kane (new) Making Madness- Interview with producer Sandy King Carpenter (new) Do You Read Sutter Cane?...

The Rick and Morty universe is about to expand with a new spin-off centered on one of the few people who can go toe-to-toe with Rick Sanchez — the President of the United States. During Adult Swim's San Diego Comic-Con panel for the dynamic adult animated duo, hosted by Collider's Perri Nemiroff, the network announced President Curtis, a series that will see Keith Davidreprise his fan-favorite recurring role as President Andre Curtis. Rick and Morty co-creator Dan Harmon and executive producer James Siciliano worked together to create the project, which promises new sci-fi adventures from a different perspective. Along with the announcement came an image showing Curtis and his eccentric team of close advisors.

Viewers have gotten glimpses into President Curtis's world through his collaborations/rivalry with Rick, but his spin-off show is his chance to shine without the multiversal scientist in the room. It'll follow the Commander-in-Chief and...

It may seem hot and summery, but it’s now less than 100 days until Halloween, and Arrow Video is ushering in the season with a formidable slate of genre releases. October’s drop features a high-concept comic book adaptation, a punk-fuelled zombie cult hit, two trailblazing Asian horror anthologies, an apocalyptic Carpenter classic and a ferocious revenge thriller from the heart of 1980s New York.

Leading the pack is Spawn, newly restored in 4K and arriving in Limited Edition Uhd and Blu-ray formats. The 1997 adaptation of Todd McFarlane’s comic book casts Michael Jai White as a betrayed Black Ops assassin reborn as a hell-bound antihero. Directed by Mark A.Z. Dippé and produced by the teams behind Blade and The Crow, Spawn returns with both its Theatrical and Director’s Cuts, alongside new interviews, featurettes and collector’s packaging.

Dan O’Bannon’s cult classic The Return of the Living Dead also receives the 4K treatment.

Superman has been reminding moviegoers of DC’s greatness in theaters. The film is closing in on the $500 million mark at the box office and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Even when you leave the theater, you’ll most likely see a ton of Superman merchandise on store shelves, including action figures from McFarlane Toys. Now, despite Zack Snyder's DCEUbeing a relic of the past, McFarlane could be making more figures for the director’s infamous DC trilogy.

McFarlane Toys Store has just unveiled their fourth crowdfunding campaign for their Club Drawing Board. The concept figures include a 20-inch-long Batmobile from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, parts for the Justice League version of the famous car, Ben Affleck's Batman and the Batsignal, and the “Justice Is Gray” black-and-white seven-inch-scale DC Multiverse figures for Batman, Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman, and Henry Cavill's Superman.

Spider-Man Noir was a standout character in the hit Spider-Verse films, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and he is about to star in his own live action TV series on MGM+ starring Nicolas Cage. Now, in a Cbr exclusive announcement, we are happy to reveal that Spider-Man Noir is returning to the world of comics, as well!

Marvel will be releasing a brand-new Spider-Man Noir series in October, and it will be written by a surprising classic Spider-Man creator, as Erik Larsen, who was one of the best-selling Spider-Man artists of all-time after he followed Todd McFarlane on Amazing Spider-Man, and who also followed McFarlane as the writer/artist on Spider-Man before leaving Marvel to found Image Comics in 1992, is returning to the Spider-Man mythos with this new series, which will be drawn by Andrea Broccardo.

What is the solicitation for the new Spider-Man Noir series?...

Marvel has revealed the variant covers for Deadpool/Batman, which goes on sale in November.

As you can see in the link above, one of the variant covers clearly parodies Todd McFarlane’s famous cover of The Incredible Hulk No. 340, which showed a snarling Wolverine with the Hulk’s reflection in his claws, but this time, we see a furious Batman with the reflection of Deadpool in his Batarangs. The excellent cover was drawn by Greg Capullo, and it will certainly be a fine addition to your collection.

Another one of the other variant covers, which was drawn by Skottie Young, shows a humorous encounter between Batman and Deadpool on the rooftops above Gotham City, while Mark Bagley provided a foil variant cover showing Batman and Deadpool racing towards the Joker in order to quash whatever evil scheme the Clown Prince of Crime has planned. And the excellent standard cover...

Marvel’s version of the iconic DC Comics hero Batmanhas been hotly debated by fans for decades now, but as the publishers team up for a universe-shattering crossover, they may have officially confirmed that Bruce Wayne is DC’s Wolverine. For the big two comics companies’ first crossover in many years, Marvel is giving Batman the Deadpool & Wolverine treatment, replacing Logan.

Marvel and DC's latest crossover kicks off later this year, with Marvel/DC: Deadpool/Batman #1 published by Marvel Comics in September, followed by DC’s Batman/Deadpool #1 in November.

To celebrate the momentous occasion, artist Ryan Stegman’s variant cover for Marvel’s issue is the perfect homage to another legendary superhero clash, officially putting Batman in the role of Wolverine.

Marvel’s New Crossover Confirms It: Batman Is Officially DC’s Wolverine Marvel/DC: Deadpool/Batman #1; Written by Zeb Wells with Kevin Smith, Kelly Thompson, Chip Zdarsky, and...

Announced last month, the world's biggest comic book companies will crossover for the first time in decades with September's Deadpool/Batman #1, published by Marvel Comics, and November's Batman/Deadpool #1, published by DC.

Deadpool/Batman #1 will be written by Zeb Wells and illustrated by Greg Capullo, with backup stories featuring more exciting Marvel/DC team-ups. Today, you can see all-new covers for the highly anticipated one-shot by superstar artists Mark Bagley (Ultimate Spider-Man), Ryan Stegman (Venom), and Skottie Young (Oz).

All three covers spotlight the main event: Deadpool and Batman crossing swords and batarangs after Wade Wilson is hired for a job in Gotham City. Will the Caped Crusader help him or destroy him?

Bagley’s special Foil Variant Cover depicts Deadpool and Batman joining forces against the Clown Prince of Crime, The Joker; Ryan Stegman's Homage Variant Cover reimagines Todd McFarlane's iconic Incredible Hulk #340 cover with Deadpool and Batman...

Spider Baby: The Novelization: "Jack Hill's cult horror classic is back — in prose. And it's available now."

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They're what you'd call “bad blood” — but they don't mean to be.Jack Hill's 1967 cult film Spider Baby was too strange, too funny, too tragic, and too early for its time. Now it's been fully reimagined in prose by author Dayna Noffke — and it's here. This is the first official novelization of Spider Baby, and it doesn't just retell the story — it expands it. New scenes. More depth. The same mix of dark humor and gothic decay that made the film unforgettable, now crawling across the page.

Inside the novel:

A crumbling mansion and the bloodline it's trying to hide A caretaker trying to hold everything together Visitors who shouldn't have come Sisters who don't know what...

Dwayne Johnson made his mark in the Dceu with his titular role in 2022's Black Adam. Naturally, the superhero movie's marketing came with a plethora of merchandise, and that incudles action figures for Johnson's Black Adam.

Per Popverse, McFarlane Toys boss Todd McFarlane recently commented on the feedback Johnson gave when the company developed an official Black Adam action figure. Johnson, who rose to fame as one of pro wrestling history's most popular superstars, wanted the figure to appear more muscular. At that point, McFarlane said he realized "The Rock" was completely right, and he had no problem making the changes to the figure's design.

As McFarlane explained, "Recently, we had to get approval on Black Adam, and Dwayne Johnson's only comment was — which I think he was right — was, 'Can you make me more ripped?' It actually seems like a silly one, but it actually was right,...

The process of making action figures is not an easy one. It's not just about digitally sculpting a character, throwing it in the development pipeline and watching a factory machine spit out a brand-new collectible to play with. It's a much more complicated process that involves careful planning, licensor's approval and, if you're adapting the likeness of an actor, actors' approval as well. Now, 2022's Black Adam has given us an inside look at the painstaking process behind creating the toys we know and love.

Todd McFarlane sat down for a wide-ranging interview with Popverse (link to the full interview is here). In it, the businessman revealed that, during the development of figures for the Black Adam film, Dwayne Johnson reached out to him to make one change to his collectible. According to McFarlane, the actor wanted his plastic counterpart to look more muscularly defined:

"Recently, we had to get approval on 'Black Adam,...

Well, hockey might be played on ice, but emotions around the Stanley Cup run red-hot. We’ve always believed the Cup is not just a trophy; it’s a time capsule. It holds grit, glory, bruised ribs, broken noses, and dreams frozen in time. And as the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers head into yet another overtime nail-biter, fans across the world are divided not just by geography, but by grudges, love stories, nostalgia, and, yes, puck-shaped loyalty.

As the Panthers and Oilers battle it out, here’s our take on the eight celebrities whose hopes today might just hinge on whether their team scores or sinks.

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1. Ariana Grande

She isn’t just a chart-topping artist; she’s hockey royalty in Florida. Before she was hitting whistle tones, she was riding Zambonis at Panthers games. She was...

This past weekend, after a long battle with ill health, we lost Peter David. So, as he pulls his chair up to the great writing desk in the heavenly bullpen, we look back at the career of one of comics’ most prolific and creative writers.

David’s career in comics began via the journalism route after graduating from New York University with a degree in journalism. After finding this a tough egg to crack, he decided to pursue a career in fiction. Still, it was a long journey from making this decision. Following on from some smaller publishing jobs, he served five years in Marvel’s sales department. At the time, Christopher Priest was editor of Spectacular Spider-Man and bought a script off David, being impressed by his ‘maverick’ like quality. That story was ‘The Death of Jean DeWolff’ What followed is a little grey, a rumblings of conflict of interests,...

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Robert Kirkman is definitely one of the superstar writers in modern American comics. He broke out writing at the publisher Image Comics, thanks to his superhero book "Invincible" and his zombie apocalypse comic "The Walking Dead."

Both "Invincible" and "The Walking Dead" are some of the biggest and most successful comics that exist outside the Marvel/DC duopoly. They're not just popular among comic fans, they've broken into the mainstream with popular TV adaptations too. "The Walking Dead" TV series is AMC's golden goose (just look at all the spin-offs) and "Invincible" has been adapted into a cartoon on Prime Video. ("Invincible" season 4 and more are on the way.)

Kirkman co-creating "Invincible" and "The Walking Dead" is already an achievement. You know what makes it even more impressive? That he wrote both series for about 15 years — and not just any 15 years,...

If you’re a comic book fan, you have a lot to look forward to in 2025. Marvel Comics’ Ultimate Universe has been publishing great stories, the DC Comics Absolute Universe has been stupendous, and the Energon Universe continues to be elite. There are also stories like I Was A Fashion School Serial Killer.

Those are just the ones that are currently available. There are more comic books coming out in 2025 that you should get pumped for. Here are the top eight.

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Wolverines and DeadpoolsWriter: Cody ZiglarArtist: Rogê Antônio

Cody Ziglar’s run of Deadpool has continued to make Wade Wilson a fun character while making his daughter, Ellie, an upcoming star. Now he’s writing Wolverines (Logan and Laura) with them? Simply, shut up and take my money!

The best part is that this won’t just be action.

Tobey Maguire’s rendition of Marvel’s larger-than-life superhero, Spider-Man, has a cult following, even 23 years after the release of its first installment. Directed by Sam Raimi, the Spider-Man Trilogy stood out for its aesthetics, interesting narratives, and realistic fight choreography.

While the recent iteration of the web-slinging bad boy, delivered by Tom Holland, banked by Marvel, relied heavily on CGI and visual add-ons, Raimi’s artistry was based on realism. So much so that the 65-year-old filmmaker even tried to hire people to replicate the superhero’s iconic daring comic poses!

The Fascinating Tale Behind Sam Raimi-Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man

Everyone has an opinion on which iteration of Peter Parker’s crime-fighting alter ego – Spider-Man- is the best to ever swing onto the big screen. Young fans might go for Holland’s version, but the first depiction to bring one of Marvel Comics’ most iconic superheroes into the cinematic mainstream was Maguire’s portrayal.

Comic book legend Todd McFarlane recently shared his own top choice for which actor should play Batman in James Gunn's DC Universe. A movie starring The Dark Knight, The Brave and the Bold, is currently in development.

Speaking with ScreenRant, McFarlane said his top choice for Batman is Star Trek actor Zachary Quinto. "I'm not great at Hollywood names, but there's an actor I like. He might be too old, but he was Spock in the Star Trek movies, and he was in Margin Call. [Zachary Quinto], that's the name," McFarlane said. "I've seen him in shows where he can be somber — and I'm not talking Spock somber — I'm talking about how there's a seriousness to a lot of characters he's done. I think Batman needs that personality because Batman, to me, is a guy that's so focused."

McFarlane went on to talk about the character of Batman and the reason...

DC fans are counting down the days till Batman returns to the big screen. As of now, The Batman: Part II in 2027 is the earliest that can happen. That film recently got delayed to the heartbreak of many, but James Gunn's Dcu is about to make a major splash with Superman this summer. This shared universe will have its own version of The Caped Crusader. McFarlane Toys has been trying to fill the Batman-void until the character returns to theaters with their wide variety of DC figures. Now, their latest Batman pieces are ready to take to the streets of Gotham.

The first of these new Batman figures is a part of McFarlane's DC Multiverse line. This GameStop-exclusive seven-inch Red Platinum Edition figure is based on “The Cowardly Lot” comic storyline from writer James Tyion IV and artist Jorge Jiménez that was found in the pages of Batman. The...

McFarlane Toys has released exciting new action figures featuring some of DC’s most iconic heroes and villains. As fans gear up for the highly anticipated Superman film directed by James Gunn, McFarlane is bringing fresh collectibles to shelves.

A new set of 4.5-inch scale vinyl figures has been revealed as part of McFarlane’s Todd’s MODs line. The set includes Superman, King Shark, and Killer Croc. These figures have exaggerated muscles and fun design details, such as King Shark wearing boxing gloves and pink swim trunks.

King Shark is famous for his role in The Suicide Squad, while Killer Croc has been a long-time villain in Batman comics.

McFarlane Toys has also added a new Batman figure to its DC Multiverse seven-inch scale Collector Edition series. This figure, numbered #34, is based on Batman: Year 2, a classic 1987 comic storyline.

Designed in Todd McFarlane’s signature style, the figure...

In the last 85-plus years, Batman has seen countless iterations. Whether it's found on the comic book page, in a film or a TV series, everyone has their preferred Batman as well as the style in which The Caped Crusader operates. McFarlane Toys has covered many of these different Dark Knights in their DC-centric figure lines. Now, their latest Batman figure takes the character back to his brutal routes.

A part of McFarlane's DC Multiverse seven-inch scale Collector Edition sub-series, their latest Batman figure (Collector Edition #34) is based on the four-part 1987 Detective Comics story “Batman: Year 2.” One of the artists on that comic was Todd McFarlane, and this Batman looks to be recreating his signature exaggerated style. The most noticeable thing the figure comes with is a gun, specifically Joe Chill’s gun. This was the criminal who murdered Bruce Wayne’s parents. This piece is being introduced in the...

Superman will soon be returning to the big screen this summer in James Gunn's highly-anticipated film. The epic adventure is set to kick off the new Dcu and, as we get closer to the film's release, the merchandise is bound to be unveiled any day now. This is sure to include apparel, Funko Pops, and action figures. The latter of which has seen McFarlane Toys being the heavy hitter for the last number of years. Now, before David Corenswet's version of the hero leaps a tall building in a single bound, McFarlane has unveiled their latest Superman figure alongside some of DC's toughest villains.

A part of McFarlane's Todd’s MODs line, these vinyl 4.5-inch scale figures include Superman, King Shark, and Killer Croc. King Shark is best known for his revolving door role on the supervillain-centric Suicide Squad black ops team, while Killer Croc has been terrorizing...

Marvel fans have had a stacked couple of months so far in 2025. Alongside Captain America: Brave New World debuting in theaters in February, Daredevil: Born Again is currently defending New York on Disney+. The MCU is still releasing new entries at a steady pace. At the same time, so has the merchandise, with McFarlane Toys being one of the more prominent brands releasing figures of late. Now, McFarlane has unveiled two new pieces based on some of Marvel’s most popular characters.

A part of McFarlane's 1:6th scale posed figure series, their latest Marvel additions include comic versions of Iron Man and Venom. Iron Man is based on Iron Man #256’s cover from 1990, while Venom is based on Venom #5’s cover. Both figures come with a comic reprint of their respective issue and a collectible art card.

Iron Man & Venom Have Become Film Icons

It's hard to remember a...

Alex Perez is one of the most popular and trustworthy sources when it comes to the MCU, which is why his popular monthly Q&As on The Cosmic Circus are always interesting.

Alex is there to answer the fans’ questions and reveal some interesting leaks and rumors, and one of the questions asked was related to the popular Ghost Rider, whom fans have been wanting to see in the MCU for a while now. Here is what Alex had to say!

Fans wanted to know whether Nicolas Cage would be returning to play Ghost Rider, and Alex had some good news there:

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Laurie Rolfe: Will Nic Cage’s Ghost Rider return for Avengers: Doomsday?

Alex Perez: I have heard he’s set to return, but not in Doomsday.

But, as far as Cage’s and...

Fans of Fortnite who are hoping to see the iconic comic book character Spawn in the game might soon get some good news. Todd McFarlane, the creator of Spawn, recently hinted that it could be time for him to push for a Spawn skin in Fortnite.

Since his debut in the 1990s, Spawn has gained a large following through comics, an animated show, and a 1997 live-action movie. Recently, McFarlane shared that he had actually approached Epic Games, the creators of Fortnite, about bringing Spawn into the game before. “Maybe it’s time for me to pick up the phone,” McFarlane said in a recent interview at Megacon Orlando.

He explained that, during his earlier talks with Epic Games, the team was already in the middle of launching big collaborations with Marvel and DC, so they didn’t prioritize Spawn. McFarlane shared, “I had that conversation with them because I was making toys.

Some see Marvel Comics' heyday as either the Silver Age of Comics or the 1980s, with the latter being an era where almost every major character and franchise had great ongoing titles. The 1990s were a much more infamous decade, both for Marvel and comic books as a whole. Grim and gritty were in, and this saw several characters in the Marvel Universe hit it bigger than others.

The 1990s catapulted several Marvel heroes and antiheroes into stardom, be they X-Ceptional mutants or symbiotic Lethal Protectors. This time period defined Marvel's X-Men in particular, and they had just the right amount of edge for the era. The same was true for various vigilantes and antiheroes, who shined brighter than ever in the Dark Ages of Comics.

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For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to showcase these awesome artists even more? Welcome to “Awesome Artist We’ve Found Around The Net.” In this column, we are focusing on one artist and the awesome art that they create, whether they be amateur, up and coming, or well established. The goal is to uncover these artists so even more people become familiar with them. We ask these artists a few questions to see their origins, influences, and more. If you are an awesome artist or know someone that should be featured, feel free to contact me at any time at [email protected] month we are very pleased to bring you the awesome art of…...

Recently, I finally got around to seeing Venom: The Last Dance. I never saw the movie when it came out in theaters because I had very little faith in the franchise after Venom: Let There Be Carnage, one of my least favorite comic book movies to come out in the era of comic books movies. Unfortunately, I paid a steep and overpriced four dollars to rent Venom: The Last Dance right before it came on Netflix. The movie was not worth the time or four whole dollars I spent on it. I genuinely would have rather stared at my reflection in the TV.

I know, my opinion about the movie is very strong. I do understand why some people like it. Action comedy is a very popular genre, but it very infrequently hits the spot for me especially when it's limited by the PG-13 rating. There are definitely some I like,...

If there is one thing guaranteed to kill off many fan dreams, then Hollywood’s obsession with money and copyrights is top of the list. This is something that Venom creator Todd McFarlane touched on while addressing how he would love to see Venom enter the MCU and face off with Spider-Man. While the Marvel characters did come together in Tobey Maguire’s third Spider-Man movie, the film was generally considered a bit of a mess, and it certainly didn’t allow Venom to live up to his full potential.

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Many fans wonder if popular Spider-Man villain Venom may appear in theaters again, and his designer has some thoughts on the matter.

Todd McFarlane is the former Marvel Comics designer of Venom's first full appearance and founder of Image Comics and McFarlane Toys. Since Venom's inception on the page, the anti-hero has become an instantly recognizable superhero antagonist. He was first adapted on screen by Topher Grace in 2007's Spider-Man 3 and again in a trilogy of films that ran from 2018 to 2024 by Tom Hardy.

Todd McFarlane spoke with The Direct's Pamela Gores during his guest appearance at Megacon Orlando 2025 about his thoughts on Venom's current movie predicament and another impressive IP at Image Comics: Invincible.

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The DC comics have spawned so many great stories and characters, and some of them got the chance to be adapted on the big and small screen. Zack Snyder was among the first filmmakers to tackle several projects in the DC Extended Universe but, as his time with the studio was done, James Gunn will take over the characters in the upcoming DC Universe.

The conversation about whose universe was better is inevitable, as Snyder has a series of devoted fans set to praise him, while Gunn has yet to impress since he's at the beginning of his long journey. However, over the years, the two filmmakers have often praised each other's work. Now, Gunn has proven the two are close in real life, as well, with a photo on Threads that's going viral on social media.

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Venom: The Last Dancebrings Eddie Brock's story to a dramatic conclusion, with the 2024 Sony hit now set to be released on streaming. The film depicts a symbiote invasion of Earth orchestrated from the shadows by the villainous Knull, forcing Eddie and Venom to protect their world from the extraterrestrial threat. Meanwhile, a shady government organization also hunts the pair, giving them yet another obstacle in their final adventure.

The Last Dance introduces plenty of new characters, some of whom have a major role in the Marvel Comics universe. The sequel also features several major actors joining the Sony Spider-Man Universe for the first (but perhaps not the last) time. These are the most important characters that fans need to know before they see Venom 3 on Netflix when it hits the streaming service on February 25.

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It seems as though nearly every iconic comic book hero has taken a trip on the Fortnite Battle Bus except this one.

In the 1990s, Spawn debuted in the comic book world. Todd McFarlane, who rose to fame after drawing for both Marvel and DC, brought his creation to life through his self-found publisher, Image Comics. Since then, Spawn's popularity has resulted in over 360 comics, an animated show, a 1997 live-action movie, and a soon-to-be new (also live-action) film.

The Direct chatted with Todd McFarlane at Megacon Orlando about where fans may see Spawn next, whether in video games or on the big screen, and his time at the convention.

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pawn creator Todd McFarlane recently shared his thoughts on the highly anticipated fight between Spawn and Ghost Rider in the popular online series.

Spawn has been gaining popularity again in recent years. While the character has always had a presence in comics, his appearance in Mortal Kombat 11 and the upcoming King Spawn movie have put him back in the spotlight. So, when Death Battle announced a Spawn vs. Ghost Rider matchup, fans went wild debating who would win.

During an interview with Heroic Hollywood at Megacon in Orlando, McFarlane made it clear who he thinks will win.

“Spawn wins. Spawn beats Superman. Oddly, if you’ve been paying attention, and you’ve seen what he’s done in the last 30 years, if people wish to combine all of that at one moment, I don’t think there’s any other character that can say they have the power that he has.

The comic book origins of Venom are storied and dramatic. The legend goes that a Marvel Comics fan named Randy Schueller wrote a letter to the company in 1982, suggesting that Spider-Man's costume be changed from the classic red-and-blue color scheme to a more minimalist black-and-white outfit. Marvel liked the enclosed design and paid him $220 for the idea. Spider-Man was in the black outfit for a few years thereafter.

Later on, John Byrne stated that the black outfit was not made of cloth. Instead, it was composed of a partially biological alien material, itself a conceit invented to cover the fact that the costume would be ripped in one panel only to show up miraculously repaired in the next.

Later still, it was established that the biological costume was a sentient alien entity made of liquid that had mentally bonded with Spider-Man, making it a symbiote. After wrestling with the alien entity in his brain,...

Venom: The Last Dance took the last bow as the most successful Sony's Spider-Man Universe title in October 2024. After several months following its release in theaters, Venom: The Last Dance is heading to streaming.

The final chapter of the Venom trilogy showed Tom Hardy reprising his role as the anti-hero Eddie Brock/ Venom, serving as a conclusion to the franchise. Venom 3 sends both Venom and Eddie on the run from Knull, the god of symbiotes, and marks their toughest battle yet. Following several months since its release on digital, Venom: The Last Dance is set to premiere on Netflix on Feb. 25.

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Today, Spider-Man 3 is remembered as a by-product of one of the greatest memes in pop culture history whereas for one of its leading stars, Topher Grace, the film is one of the greatest Spider-Man movies ever made. Sam Raimi’s final entry in his iconic trilogy did not stand the test of time but the same sentiment does not echo with the film’s leading antagonist.

Spider-Man 3 (2007) [Credit: Sony Pictures]

Spider-Man 3 made Topher Grace stand out, becoming his first big movie role where he was offered a leading part as much as the first Spider-Man elevated Tobey Maguire in the industry. But Grace’s popularity was never able to rival that of Maguire’s and ultimately, the actor’s rendition of Venom was bulldozed by Tom Hardy’s beloved trilogy.

Even so, Topher Grace has no regrets for one of his career’s worst movie roles.

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Venom: The Last Dance undoubtedly marked the end of an era for Tom Hardy’s franchise, leaving fans with a sense of emptiness. Because, over the years audiences had grown attached to Eddie Brock and his chaotic yet oddly charming symbiote, making it difficult to say goodbye. But while casual moviegoers had embraced this version of Venom, there was a bit of disappointment among comic book fanatics.

Tom Hardy in Venom: The Last Dance | image: Sony Pictures

For those who had followed Venom’s origins in Marvel Comics, the character on screen felt like a watered-down version of the monstrous, menacing force that made Spider-Man’s life a living hell. Even the legendary artist and co-creator of Venom, Todd McFarlane noted that Sony’s version was a major deviation done to fit Hollywood’s obsession with making every anti-hero “likable.”

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Despite negative reviews, Venom was a hit in 2018. Grossing $856 million at the worldwide box office on a reported $116 million production budget, the movie's success continued when it hit physical media (it's said to have earned $70.7 million in DVD and Blu-ray sales).

Venom: Let There Be Carnage and Venom: The Last Dance weren't quite as successful - earning $501.5 million and $474.5 million, respectively - but Sony Pictures has still made a lot of money from the Lethal Protector.  

Todd McFarlane and David Michelinie co-created the iconic villain who has little in common with Tom Hardy's interpretation of Eddie Brock. Talking to Cbr, McFarlane shared his thoughts on how Venom has been translated to screen and his evolution from bad guy to anti-hero.

"Well, I didn't have, I didn't have any input into any other and again, it doesn't bug me, right? Like I understand what the rules are. So they did their movie.

The live-action comic book film industry has been a somewhat ubiquitous presence in our world for the past two decades. And while that experience was a unifying and entertaining one for the first few years, it has snowballed into an unwanted imposition in our daily lives for the past half a decade or so. To the benefit of Kevin Feige, the Marvel chief architect seems to be aware of it.

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The universally preferred term – Superhero fatigue – has now become a malicious illness festering and spreading rapidly through the DC and Marvel communities. And yet, people swarm into theaters on each opening weekend of a major comic book movie to fill the seats and buy the merchandise despite complaining about the constantly declining, inferior quality of these films.

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Wicked, The Substance and Emilia Pérez snagged an impressive three wins each at the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards on Friday -- but none was able to claim the top award of the night. It was Sean Baker's surprise indie hit Anora that secured the Best Picture award.

Anora managed to defeat The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, Nickel Boys, Sing Sing, The Substance and Wicked for Best Picture -- making it a surprise winner in easily the most competitive category of the night. The comedy/drama film follows the relationship of Anora (Mikey Madison), who is a sex worker, and Vanya (Mark Eydelshteyn), the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch.

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