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The Wildly Expensive '90s Fantastic Four Film Nixed by Fox
Two Hollywood veterans and Fantastic Four fans attempted a comics-accurate adaptation, but the pitch was too rich for the studio's blood.
The Cat vs. Dog Dynamics of ThunderCats: Dogs of War
Chew co-creator John Layman assumed writer duties on Wildstorm's third ThunderCats series, moving the cast decades beyond the cartoon.
When Justice League Unlimited Invited Fans to "Question Authority"
He's a well-known crackpot, and much more problematic now, but DC's Question was also the most entertaining cast member of Justice League Unlimited.
The '60s Camp Insanity of Batman Meets Godzilla
A proposed follow-up to 1966's Batman: The Movie would've sent Adam West to Japan to face Toho's King of the Monsters
The Villainous, Post-Image Masters of the Universe Revamp
Robert Kirkman joined several creators in revamping He-Man's rogues gallery for the 2000s, but they had to do it without Image Comics.
The Forgotten Walking Dead/ Masters of the Universe Mash-Up
A long out-of-print Image comic brought The Walking Dead's creators together to expand the lore of He-Man And Masters of the Universe.
The Oddest Comics of the '90s -- Marvel's Illustrated Investor Reports?
While operating as a publicly traded company, Marvel issued financial report/comic hybrids festooned with Wolverine and Spider-Man.
How X-Men: The Animated Series Adapted History's Best-Selling Comic Book
The X-Men animated series is probably the greatest X-Men adaptation of all time. Its "Sanctuary" story finally gave Magneto the story he deserved.
The Iconic Dark Knight Moment Axed From Michael Keaton's Batman Films
Batman screenwriter Sam Hamm tried twice to homage a fan-favorite moment from DC's The Dark Knight Returns but to no avail.
The Forgotten Revival of Marvel's Classic G. I. Joe Series
For one story arc, G. I. Joe writer Larry Hama was paired with a fan-favorite Superman artist, and the result was a largely forgotten revival.
Jim Lee Explained a Decades-Old Mystery About His X-Men Art
IDW's Jim Lee's X-Men Artist's Edition shows how much detail was lost in some iconic pieces of X-Men art from the '90s due to printing techniques.
Justice League Unlimited's Long-Awaited Superman vs. Shazam 'Clash!'
After years of anticipation and a rivalry dating to 1939, the DCAU finally got its knock-down, drag-out fight between Superman & Captain Marvel.
Before Green Lantern, Before Deadpool, Ryan Reynolds as -- The Flash?
Hot off of Batman Begins, David S. Goyer was ready to bring The Flash to the big screen with Ryan Reynolds playing Wally West. What happened?
When A Crucial Marvel Universe Law Was Broken By -- Firestar?!
Firestar's unusual introduction to the Marvel Universe and the structure of her debut miniseries has left some fans confused for decades.
How the Transformers Almost Became…Muffy and the Mysterians?
When Marvel Comics adapted the Transformers for a Western audience, the toy line narrowly avoided a kid-friendly, all-ages makeover.
Justice League Unlimited's Comics-Accurate Suicide Squad (But Don't Call Them That)
A single, iconic episode of Justice League Unlimited showcased the Suicide Squad's potential as headliners years before the films.
The Unrepentant Transformers Fan Service of Dreamwave's The War Within
In 2002, Dreamwave paired a fan-favorite writer and a popular online artist to craft a new chapter in Transformers lore.
The '90s Super Mario Film Could've Been VERY Different
The 1993 Super Mario Bros. is one of Hollywood's most notorious flops, but early drafts presented a very different take on the Mushroom Kingdom.
The ThunderCats Sequel Was Dark, Nasty and Really, Really Adult
WildStorm's second ThunderCats miniseries went into very adult territory - and fans of the franchise were not pleased.
Cobra Commander's Shocking Link to a Horror Icon
Larry Hama has revealed a surprising link between G.I. Joe's sinister villain Cobra Commander and Psycho's notorious villain, Norman Bates.