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The Surprising Link Between Dark Knight Returns and - Kids TV?
Frank Miller's Dark Knight Returns changed comics, but it also has links to everything from Tiny Toons to 1986's Transformers: The Movie.
Fox's Iron Man Could've Launched a 1990s MCU
In the days before hit Marvel movies, Iron Man languished in Hollywood with Top Gun: Maverick star Tom Cruise favored for the role of Tony Stark.
How Justice League Unlimited Gave the Question a Rorschach Makeover
Justice League Unlimited paid homage to a wildly popular Watchmen character while also expanding the scope of the DC Animated Universe.
Dreamwave's Transformers Reboot Gave Two Fan Favorites the Spotlight
Dreamwave's popular Transformers reboot saw two popular Generation One characters with long histories within the lore take the spotlight in a big way.
The Marvel & Archie Stars Cut From Tim Burton's Batman
Batman screenwriter Sam Hamm included an homage to two classic characters from Marvel and Archie in his early script treatment, but lawyers said no.
Marvel’s Homage to Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends Was Long Overdue
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends introduced a new generation to Marvel's heroes, but years would pass before the series received a tribute.
Dreamwave's Ultra Magnus Reveal was the Ultimate Transformers Fan Service
Dreamwave's 2000s Transformers revival gave countless nods to the fans, but it notably canonized one moment many thought they'd never see.
Who is the Hidden Villain in the Batman: Arkham Asylum Graphic Novel?
Grant Morrison & Dave McKean's classic graphic novel Batman: Arkham Asylum introduced a new villain, but readers will have difficulty finding them.
Why MTV Had To Cheat The Maxx’s Ending
MTV's cult adaptation of Sam Kieth's comic The Maxx had to wrap up its story long before the comic reached its end, resulting in an odd ending.
Did Spider-Man Lose His Virginity In Stan Lee's Film Pitch?
Before Raimi's film success, Stan Lee wrote a script treatment for a Spider-Man movie that was incredibly comics faithful...with some odd exceptions.
What Happened to Dreamwave's TMNT Reboot?
Transformers publisher Dreamwave hired a fan-favorite writer to reintroduce the Turtles…and there was one odd caveat.
How Batman Beyond Paved the Way for an Animated Justice League
Superman's legendary first team-up with Batman Beyond was a landmark moment for the show and character, but not so much in the tie-in comic.
The Lost Scenes in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man Trilogy
Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy was a massive success, but a number of scenes remain on the cutting room floor, even nearly 20 years later.
Chris Claremont's Shocking Choice in a Classic X-Men Love Triangle
The X-Men's infamous love triangle is the norm now, but when did writer Chris Claremont decide Wolverine and Jean Grey were a match made in heaven?
Iconic Animator Peter Chung Unveils Classic Ninja Turtles & Transformers Art
TMNT animator Peter Chung's Instagram account is a treasure trove of valuable art, including one design a Turtles creator wanted to nix.
Frank Miller's Early (And Raw) Attempt At Robocop 2
Robocop 2 could've been even more violent and even more outrageous if legendary comics scribe Frank Miller's original script had been produced.
X-Men: The Animated Series Season 2 Had a Surprising Influence on the Comics
A wedding was always planned for X-Men: The Animated Series Season 2, but someone did, in fact, object to this union.
Top Cow's Battle of the Planets Ended With a Ridiculous Cliffhanger
Alex Ross and Top Cow united in 2003 to revive Battle of the Planets for the new millennium, but the story remains incomplete.
Why an 'Adult' Take on Batman: The Animated Series Fell Flat
Fans anticipating mature, sophisticated Batman: The Animated Series stories without network censorship were in for a surprise.
Watchmen's Canceled 1980s Film Was Faithful to the Comic, But Failed the Characters
Years before Alan Moore disavowed Hollywood, he expressed support for a planned Watchmen adaptation by Terry Gilliam and Sam Hamm.