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A short summation of what the world of Marvel comics is like.

A lot of comic book fans are geeking out over the fact that Iron Man and Captain America will appear in Hulk and other crossovers. I think this is a bad idea.

Did you want to read more about Spider-Man or The Fantastic Four, but were intimidated to start reading series that have been around for decades? Well Marvel Comics has a solution to your dilemma. Go Ultimate!

Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, The Hulk ... the legends of Marvel Comics come to the small screen in four color animated glory, adapting the original work of Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch into a passable action-adventure yarn.

Iron Man might be the best Marvel Adaptation yet but Marvel Comics' insistence on foreshadowing sequels made it weaker than it should have been.

Comic book nerds everywhere are in an uproar because Marvel Comics cut a scene featuring Captain America from the Incredible Hulk movie. The decision was actually a good one though.

The Iron Man movie was a big success. If you saw the Iron Man movie but aren't familiar with the comic and you'd like to read more then check out these five Iron Man trade paperbacks from Marvel Comics.

A new character will soon lift the shield of Captain America in the Marvel Universe.

There are many political statements that are made with the death and burial of Captain America as well as the storyline that led up to the murder of the beloved character.

Best known for their comic characters like the X-Men and the Incredible Hulk, Marvel Comics has been an essential part of America's current history.

In terms of Marvel Comics and just who created what, some light is finally being shined on the artist/writer who created or co-created (along with Stan Lee) virtually the entire Marvel Comics line-up.

One of the confusing things about comic books is that there are many alternate versions of Earth with different versions of the same character. I will attempt to enlighten you on these alternate realities.

Author/journalist Hannibal Tabu interviews the artist formerly known as Jim Owsley about the industry, working at the two biggest publishers in the field and the challenges of being a creator of color.

Marvel Comics' big event Civil War has now ended. How does Civil War stack up with DC Comics' current major event 52.

A short article on one of the most important publishers of comic books, with notes on Batman, Superman, and Elseworlds.

Comic books originally gained favor with the originals like Superman [DC], SpiderMan [Marvel] and others.
But are they really appropriate material for our kids?

This is a discussion of the comics field in short. It is less a history; more an opinion on how to improve them, what titles and creators are geniuses of the field. Comics like Batman often deserve respect, but many times are telling the same old pulp tales.

A look at the biggest comic book movies that have shaped the genre, including Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man.

Marvel's summer crossover event pits hero versus hero as the Supers are divided after a disaster. Follow the rebel banner of Captain America or the Imperial Standard of Iron Man. Whose side are you on? In this war of giants there is no middle ground.

In the first of the two-part series, we looked at the heroes. This time, we look at the supervillains that infest our comic books. Is it possible for the uber-baddies to step into real life? Second of the two-part series.

A list of some rare Marvel comic books.

Here is a list of 8 very prized Marvel comic books.

Captain America is starring the Winter Soldier? The Incredible Hulk is starring Hercules? Shouldn't the characters in the title be in the comic book?

In today's issue of Captain America, the good Captain is killed.

New York Times best-selling author Eric Jerome Dickey branches out into comic book writing for Marvel Comics.

Marvel Comics has announced an Avengers movie slated for 2011. Which characters should be in the movie?

Trade paperbacks make great Christmas presents because each one contains an entire story from a comic book. Here are some trade paperbacks from Marvel Comics that will make good gifts this Christmas.

Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Joe Quesada revealed plenty during the two-hour Cup O' Joe panel on Saturday afternoon at the second annual New York Comic Book Convention. New Avengers/Transformers. Annihilation - Conquest. The last Daredevil story ever. Nuff said.

Action Figures make great Christmas gifts. These are some of the best action figures from Marvel Comics.

A look at Marvel's Upcoming films.

It's another billionaire hero. In this case one that is more deviant than the Bat and far wittier than the Spider. Iron Man is exactly that: he's a man's man.

Marvel comics recently decided to kill off Steve Rogers, more widely known as Captain America, in its comics.

There are many comic book fans that are sending their browsers over to the Marvel Comics website to check out membership fees for the Marvel Digital Library. It is worth it?

A personal commentary on the upcoming Marvel Comic's movie release: "Iron Man."

The best comic book store in Chicago is Chicago Comics. They have old and new comic books for sale, action figures, statues, T-shirts, and more. Their staff is friendly and reliable.

Mythical Legend or Song Lyrics

The United Nations has long been nicknamed the "Blue Hats" - due to the blue helmets UN workers wear out in the field. Turns out that might not be a bad idea for a super-hero costume.

Marvel Comics has announced there will be a new Captain America starting in January. Who will be taking over the role of Captain America?

This is a review of the game Marvel Ultimate Alliance. This game contains over 140 popular characters from Marvel Comics.

Don't you hate it when Marvel or DC has a big event and it forces you to buy comic books you don't want to buy in order to understand what is happening?

Iron Man is a favorite hero to some, but his popularity has never been in league with Spider Man or Batman. This short history summarizes the hero.

Kitson has been a mainstay at DC Comics for years, working on titles such as The Adventures of Superman, The Titans, and JLA: Year One. Currently he's working as the artist on the Legion of Superheroes.

After many attempts, Marvel comics finally has given Captain America and the Avengers (Ultimates) their dues.

What was deemed to be just a side-story of one of the adventures of the Fantastic Four, Marvel Zombies became a powerhouse franchise in its own right.

One of Marvel's oldest characters, Namor (aka Sub-Mariner), has an important place in comic book history. He is considered to be one of the first comic book anti-heroes.

For every smart, interesting choice made there is one equally groan-inducing and foolish by the creative team.

Magneto is a well-known villain from the Marvel Entertainment comic books. His primary enemies are the X-Men. Magneto has the superhuman power to control magnetism. He can shape and manipulate magnetic fields that exist naturally or artificially.

Who makes the better comic book? Well it depends on what you like.

Here's a look into how the modern-day movie version of Captain Marvel (no, he's not named "Shazam") could work via bringing back some of the meanest comic book villains ever--and a popularity battle with Superman that happened once in the 1940's...

Assemble your favorite team of four to battle Dr. Doom's Masters of Evil in this Xbox 360 title.

There are plenty of tricks every writer of comics should know before delving into the comic business. The most important would be in creating a super hero, not an anti-hero like Punisher, but a hero like Batman or Spider Man who all readers, not just adults, can look up to.

Marvel and DC go head to head with their big event books. Secret Invasion by Marvel and Final Crisis by DC.

As a kid did you ever feel like your parents were evil? Well I guarantee that even if your parent's are, they aren't super-villains, not like these kid's parents.

For this discussion, heroes like Spider Man and Batman will be discussed as examples in creating a super hero. Super heroes are very popular and this guide will show you how to create one.

Comics are no longer just for kids. Prices for 30 and 40 year old examples have reached heights that only the super-heroes inside could appreciate.

While comic books experienced a Golden Age in America based on consumer demand for uplifting tales of heroism, those same periodicals would experience a popularity kept afloat by a much different strategy north of the border - government sanction.

As in the comic books, radio shows, and motion pictures involving our super heroes, so it is in the minds of the human race, that super heroes do not die.

A new Broadway show based on the Marvel comics character is expected to open sometime in the future.

Comic book super heros have traditionaly been white, with minorities existing only to fill some sort of stereotype quota.

Having just moved here to Milwaukee and being something of a comic book hound I was interested in finding the best places in the area to get my regular comics "fix".

Superman, Batman, Supergirl, John Constantine -- all characters published by DC Comics, all have headlined their own, more or less, successful movies.

Comics from Marvel and DC

Stan Lee is the creator of one of the most famous characters of Marvel Comics.

A resurgence in Marvel Comics' popularity due to the film adventures of many of their characters, coupled with reams of archived Jack Kirby artwork and stories, is producing a steady stream of re-packaged and re-formatted artwork.

If you're looking for a speedy hangover cure, don't even bother - no cure exists, aside from, a bullet through the head, which I strictly would not recommend, unless, that is, you're one of the billions of superhero's featured in Marvel comics.

Marvel's Bill and Ted comic book series was written and drawn by indie comics legend Evan Dorkin and recieved critical acclaim. This smart, funny series has finally been reprinted in two trade paperback collections.

Perhaps not the first, but for my money the greatest black superhero of them all was LUKE CAGE, HERO FOR HIRE. Begun by Marvel Comics in 1972, the intention was to create a "hip", black superhero based on the popular "Shaft" movies of the time.

As a die-hard comic book fan, Smallville has impressed me. For the last seven years, the show has done what many who follow sci-fi and fantasy thought was impossible; breathed life back into the failing Superman franchise.

Hollywood is going to continue to make movie adaptations of comic books. These are some of the comic book adaptations you'll see very soon.

Which Marvel comic books stick out as not only memorable but would be a prized addition to any comic book collection? Read on for eight Marvel comic books that are not only rare, but would be seen as an ultimate prize for any serious collector!

For a fan of Superman comic books, the cream of the collectible crop is undoubtedly the one publication that precedes volume one, issue one, Action Comics #1, valued at a stunning $1,360,000 (yes, that is a comma, not a decimal point!).

This article outlines the rarest and best of collectible Superman comic books.

Comic books that are several hundred pages long that deal with relationships and family are not that far fetched. In fact you'd be surprised what material is available outside the USA.

Iron Man, one of Marvel Comics most exciting, powerful and popular super heroes, has recently made his big-screen debut. Tony Stark's debonair style, amazing power suit and dedication to justice make him an excellent super hero for young children to pretend to be.

Exactly how true is the television series "Smallville" to the canon established in the comic books, and how much is nothing more than hyperbole created to help boost the ratings? Read on for some "Smallville" allusions to Superman comic books/films, and decide for yourself!

I was lucky to get a sneak peek at the Marvel Comics new movie Iron Man. This is a good movie for all ages and taken in content can make the movie watcher question the "Industrial War Machine".

Iron Man is the latest Marvel Comics super hero to make it to the big screen. The film is filled with interesting, well acted characters and lot of cool action sequences. It also has enough plot holes big enough to fire a cruise missile barrage through.

In this discussion, I will elate a key question in comic books, whether they are art or not. There have been many respectable films based on comic books

The issue that is coveted by any Superman fan is a copy of Action Comics #1. This comic book sells for $250,000 for an unrestored, complete copy in average condition.

Comic books have always been popular with the American people, but in recent decades their popularity has increased dramatically. Film seems to be America's choice of form for pop culture, and comic book adaptations seem to be limitless lately.

Comic books might not seem as important as the government or science but African-American characters were just as groundbreaking in comic books as African-American people in other fields.

I love comic books but there are a few things that annoying me including the death and return of comic book characters.

Comic books are a male dominated world. Women are shown in an unfair way, mostly because they do not have any say in it. There are few women who have a career in the comic book industry.

There is one type of storyline that is used in comic books that I hate more than any other, time travel.

This article sheds some light on what true and false in the world of comic books.

Those of us who grew up in the 70s rather than the 50s missed out on those great and gory EC comics that are so hot nowadays on the collectors' market. Instead of EC we had Skywald comics… an even more graphic and idiosyncratic breed of horror comics.

When is the best time to sell your comic book collection, or part of you comic book collection?

When many people think comics they immediately think Stan Lee and that he was responsible for comic books but as a matter of fact he had a partner in crime.

The summer of 2008 is shaping up to be a fun couple of months for superhero fans. Batman, the Hulk, and Iron Man are just a few of the big names that will be hitting the big-screens next year. Each looks very promising, which is definitely a good sign.

Meet Joshua Pangborn, an up and coming theater playwright. He loves stage classics, but is equally comfortable with the pop culture of Batman or Wonder Woman. His new play opens this month in NYC.

Marvel Comics and Mugen fan site.

An overview on the importance of Spider-Man and cover art in Marvel Comics.

Superman is an iconic hero known the world over, but many people haven't sampled his comic book adventures. Here's the top ten stories you have to chec