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When Peanuts Mocked Strawberry Shortcake
Charles Schulz was never cruel with Peanuts, but he could still do some sharp satire at times, and in 1986, he came for Strawberry Shortcake
How a Justice League Based on Mission: Impossible Became About Teaching Young Heroes
In a feature spotlighting how comic series often evolve, CSBG sees how Justice League Task Force went from Mission: Impossible to being a hero school
When Thor Learned That He Had a Sister, and That There Was a Tenth Norse Realm
In their latest look at notable comic book retcons. CSBG looks to see how Angela was retconned into the Marvel Universe as Thor's sister
EXCLUSIVE: Jackpot and Black Cat Are Blackmailed Into a Sticky Situation
Mary Jane and Felicia are blackmailed into pulling off a heist in a candy shop in a CBR exclusive preview of next week's Jackpot and Black Cat #2
Five Times Batman Was Hunted in a 'Most Dangerous Game' Riff
Batman writers often have the Dark Knight hunted by a bad guy in a riff on "The Most Dangerous Game." Here are five examples of this sort of thing
EXCLUSIVE: Black Sails' Luke Arnold Co-Writes Lab Press' Debut Release, Essentials
Black Sails star Luke Arnold co-wrote the Essentials, The Lab Press' debut graphic novel release, and CBR has an exclusive preview of the comic
How Silver Age Superman and Marshal Dillon From Gunsmoke Were Basically the Same
Discover the striking similarities between the most popular superhero of the 1960s and the most popular Western TV character of the same decade
Line it is Drawn: Simpsons Team-Up/Mash-Up Week
In a brand-new Line it is Drawn, our artists drew your suggestions for comic book characters teamed up with or mashed up with Simpsons characters
When Daredevil Defeated Ultron...With a Stick?!
In their latest look at 'bad' superhero fights, CSBG spotlights the time that Daredevil defeated Ultron...with a stick?!
When Did Popeye First Gain Super-Strength From Eating Spinach?
In their latest look at notable comic firsts, CSBG reveals when Popeye first gained super-strength from eating spinach
Who is Temper in the Upcoming Relaunched X-Men Series?
In a spotlight on comic character histories, CSBG details the past of Temper, a member of the relaunched X-Men series
Justice League: That Time Martian Manhunter Got Married...as a Woman
In their latest spotlight on awesomely bizarre comics, CSBG looks at the time Martian Manhunter got married to a woman AS a woman
When Mary Jane Watson Went to Go Work for Iron Man
In their spotlight on times when supporting cast members move from one book to another, CSBG shows how Mary Jane went to go work for Iron Man
When Did Batman Rejoin the Justice League After Quitting to Form the Outsiders?
In a feature about 'permanent' changes later being reversed, CSBG shows how Batman rejoined the Justice League after quitting to form the Outsiders
When Did Magik's Soulsword Become a Giant Sword?
In their latest look at notable comic firsts, CSBG reveals when the X-Men's Magik first saw her soulsword become a giant sword
Doonesbury's Unusual Role in Bloom County's Success
In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, discover the unusual role that Doonesbury played in Bloom County becoming a hit comic strip
What if a Real Person Tried to Become a Superhero Using a Gamma Bomb?
Readers write in with comics from the past and CSBG finds the comic, like this black & white indie comic about an ill-fated attempt at gaining powers
The Surprising Importance of Schroeder to Peanuts' Success
In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, discover the surprising importance that Schroeder had on the success of the Peanuts comic strip
Superman: Mister Mxyztplk's Obscured Origins
In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, find out whether Mister Mxyztplk debuted in the Superman comic book or the comic strip
How David Cross Lost $150,000 Due to Hating Alvin and the Chipmunks
In the latest Movie Legends Revealed, learn how David Cross' distaste for the Alvin and the Chipmunks movies lost him $150,000