Author: ComicBuzz
Marvel Cinematic Universe movies often leave room for fans to speculate about various plot lines and characters. Some of these fan theories end up making more sense than the franchise’s official explanations. For example, Hela Odinsdottir (Cate Blanchett) in Thor: Ragnarok is the Asgardian Goddess of Death who shares a striking resemblance to Loki. This prompted fans to come up with this clever theory.With its sprawling source material and consistent release schedule, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is no stranger to fan theories. Some are more outrageous than others, but the best MCU fan theories can be surprisingly intelligent. After Thanos…
With a body count to rival those of planet destroyers and galactic rulers, the Joker is one of DC’s most prolific villains. But what makes him so deadly? From a failed comedian to a psychopathic gangster to the clown prince of crime, there are many ways to interpret this iconic character. Background Joker is an incredibly complicated character with a long and varied background. His early appearances saw him often cheat death, falling off cliffs or getting caught in burning buildings only to be chemically revived. His most notable early kills saw him slaughtering nearly three dozen people, quite a…
While he isn’t mentioned by name, Blue Beetle will fit into James Gunn’s DC Universe. He’s made this clear in a few different statements. Dan Garret first appeared in 1939 as a Fox Comics police officer who fought crime using super powers he gained from ingesting Vitamin 2x. A revamped version, archaeologist Dan Garrett, used a mystic scarab to fly and gain invulnerability and minor energy blasts. Character Background Blue Beetle has been a part of the superhero community in some form since 1939. The character has starred as a solo hero and a member of teams like the Justice…
The cosmic devourer of worlds, Galactus is one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe. He’s also a very complex character with a rich history. Despite his hunger pangs, Galactus has a softer side. He once allied with the Silver Surfer against a threat that threatened all of reality. Origin Galactus has existed since the very beginning of the universe, and can survive in space without any need for air or food. He consumes the life energy of planets to sustain himself, and has the ability to sense latent cosmic power on a surface. As the Devourer of…
To compare the nominal top-earning movies without context would be misleading. Because of release schedules and re-releases, gross totals for movies like The Birth of a Nation, Gone with the Wind, Star Wars, Jaws, and E.T. also include income from reissues and special editions. Nevertheless, Marvel and DC’s 2025 results indicate that the superhero genre is no longer guaranteed box office success. This may have far-reaching implications for both franchises’ future. 1. Avengers: Endgame As the grand conclusion to 22 Marvel Cinematic Universe films, Avengers: Endgame has broken all records at the worldwide box office. Its record-breaking performance is a…
Marvel has been churning out TV shows that are a little more quirky than the typical MCU fare. This includes trippy WandaVision and fourth-wall breaking She Hulk: Attorney at Law. The trailer for the new series starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is nifty, and it seems to hint at the show straying pretty heavily from the character’s comic book history. But what’s the deal with Von Kovak? Who is Wonder Man? The last time we saw Wonder Man he was battling the Avengers as part of Baron Zemo’s Masters of Evil, though that doesn’t necessarily mean the superhero won the fight.…
Gen V is full of cool superheroes at Godolkin University, but their powers aren’t all the same. From flying to shrinking, every student at this fallen school has a unique set of abilities. But which students are the strongest? And could any of them beat Homelander? Here’s how the new Supes at God U rank by power level. 1. Marie Moreau Gen V, the Amazon spin-off series that launched alongside The Boys, introduced a slew of dangerous new superhumans, and not all are equal. The series centers around students at Godolkin University, a corrupt institution where power levels are secretly…
With DC Comics being the fertile soil that it is, there’s a lot of potential for great movies. With that said, not everything will be produced. Luckily, the studio’s animated releases have been generally solid. Here are a few of the top ones to look forward to next year. Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall This animated adaptation of the massive Batman crossover arc from Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, Dennis O’Neil, Peter David, Jo Duffy, and Jim Aparo will be helmed by director Jeff Wamester and written by Jeremy Adams. It’s expected to release in 2026. In the story,…
The Russo Brothers and Marvel Studios are creating one of the highest-stakes stories in their history with Avengers Doomsday. The film will bring together heroes and villains from the MCU as well as X-Men characters from Fox’s mutant films. Pedro Pascal’s Mister Fantastic, Lewis Pullman’s Sentry, Joseph Quinn’s Johnny Storm, David Harbour’s Red Guardian, and Tom Hiddleston’s Loki will be joined by Channing Tatum’s Gambit. Namor The Sub-Mariner possesses a wide range of abilities that allow him to control the seas. His renowned strength and a ability to breathe both air and water make him a formidable force on land…
When DC co-CEO James Gunn rolled out his first slate of shared universe projects, one project caught the eye of fans: The Brave and the Bold. This movie was slated to debut the shared universe Batman and his son Damian Wayne as Robin. But that plan has changed. Now, we need to know who will take over as the Dark Knight. Who Will Replace Ben Affleck? With Superman (2025) kicking off the new DC Universe and replacing the stalled DC Extended Universe, attention is turning to who will play Batman in this new continuity. The new film will mark the…