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Mad Magazine's Mascot Has Mysterious Origins Way Older Than You Think
The face of Mad Magazine, Alfred E. Neuman, wasn't a creation of EC Comics and has a long history surprisingly dating back to the late 1800s.
Moon Knight's Real Legacy is Giving Comics One of Its Greatest Artists
Moon Knight is finally becoming a household name, so it's a perfect time to be reminded of the artist who made Moon Knight popular.
Spider-Woman Art Is Somehow Her Most Beautiful and Most Disturbing Yet
Peach Momoko shows why she deserves to be a household name for comic fans with this gorgeous (but creepy) Spider-Woman variant cover.
The Breaker Vol. 2 is a Korean High School Fight Comic You Can't Miss
In addition to more action, chases, and characters, The Breaker Volume 2 takes the manhwa series in a more mature and nuanced direction.
Maus Creator's Battle Against Censorship Began with the Garbage Pail Kids
Being banned from schools is not the only thing that Maus and Garbage Pail Kids have in common. Both were created by comics legend Art Spiegelman.
Why The Matrix Has Been Accused Of Ripping Off Grant Morrison's Comics
Grant Morrison has been vocal about their belief that The Matrix rips off their work on The Invisibles, and it's hard to deny the many similarities.
Who Is Ambush Bug: Origin and Powers of DC's Version of Deadpool
With the ability to teleport anywhere, and the knowledge that he exists within a comic book, who is DC's ridiculous villain-turned-hero Ambush Bug?
Disney's Most Famous Donald Duck Artist Only Drew One Mickey Mouse Comic
Disney artist Carl Barks became world famous for his Donald Duck comics, but in his career he only drew one comic featuring Mickey Mouse.
The First Superman Painting has a Strange and Mysterious History
The first painting of Superman was made at the beginning of the Golden Age, but since its creation it's become the basis of a few mysteries.
DC Had to Form a New Company Just to Handle Superman's Popularity
After Superman debuted, fans bought Superman branded gasoline, milk, and more, all thanks to Superman, Inc.
Tales from the Crypt Fan Art Recreates EC Comics Horror At Its Best
Tyler Pennington's EC Comics fan art not only pays tribute to the horror artists behind works like Tales from the Crypt, but also their inspirations.
Before Watchmen, Alan Moore Deconstructed Star Wars
Before becoming a legend with works like Watchmen and V for Vendetta, Alan Moore wrote five Star Wars comics that were only released in the UK.
Darth Vader's Force Powers Turn Cosmic in Jack Kirby Star Wars Art
Jack Kirby might have inspired Star Wars with his work on New Gods, so seeing him depict Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader is a rare treat.
Alien's Most Hilarious Xenomorph Hunter Came From Two Animation Titans
The co-creator of Clone Wars and the co-director of Inside Out teamed up to bring humor to the Alien franchise with Xenomorph hunter, Herk Mondo.
Frank Miller's First Batman Comic Was A Christmas Story
Before Batman: Year One and The Dark Knight Returns, Frank Miller made his Caped Crusader debut with Wanted: Santa Claus - Dead or Alive!
How a Legal Battle Over Superboy Changed DC Comics History
Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster famously created Superman for DC Comics, but it was actually Superboy that led to a legal battle with the publisher.
Doom Patrol Secretly Teaches Grant Morrison's Occult Philosophy
As a practicing Chaos Magician, Grant Morrison bakes occult ideas into their works, and their exceptional run on Doom Patrol is no exception.
Superboy's Mysterious Origins Could Tie Him To The Real-Life Mob
After the success of Superman, DC hit it big again with Superboy, but an offhand comment about his creation may reveal more than anyone intended.
How Marvel Betrayed The X-Men To Save Money On Taxes
Despite the X-Men's battles for equal rights in the comics, Marvel once tried to argue in a lawsuit that mutants are not actually human after all.
How One Flash Comic Led to Keaton Returning as Batman
Fans are excited for Michael Keaton's return as Batman in the new Flash Movie, but it wouldn't be possible without a Silver Age Flash comic.