Most people don’t know that Batman debuted on the big screen only four years after his comic book debut. Now, if we know that he first appeared in 1939, that means that his film debut was… in 1943?! Yes, Batman’s first cinematic outing happened in 1943, although the Batman films of the time, and there …
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One of the most profitable pieces of merch when it comes to comic books are definitely action figures. The leading traditional ones from each company are Marvel Legends and DC Universe Classics. Although both lines are generally loved by collectors you have to ask yourself which line is better. Although it was a tough and …
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A superhero, although not always as interesting and intriguing as a supervillain, is the most important type of character in modern tales of good versus evil. A superhero fights for the side of the good and he (or she) does his best to uphold justice and to defeat the villains. These characters usually embody laudable …
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So far, in our series of comparisons, we’ve compared superheroes with supervillains and – on one occasion – two supervillains. But now, we have reached a point where we can freely compare two superheroes and we’ve decided to see how Thor, Marvel’s God of Thunder, would match up against Carol Danvers, the current Captain Marvel. …
A powerhouse comparison of two extremely powerful characters is something we really do like to do and today, we managed to prepare one such comparison for you. We’re going to stay in the world of DC Comics and compare two bitter rivals, which is not something we’ve often done; we’ve usually done intra-universe or inter-universe …
The fantastic world of Batman is filled with amazing stories. Some of them are better known, mostly thanks to the fact that they have been adapted on screen in some form, but the true essence of Batman’s adventures lies within the stories told in the comic books. Some of them were published as graphic novels …
Discussing individual characters can be both interesting and not. That, of course, depends on the character. In this case, we have picked a very interesting persona that appears in Marvel’s stories called Gilgamesh, or the Forgotten One. Gilgamesh is one of the Eternals and is a quite interesting character, more than a lot of other …
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Comparing whole superhero groups is always tough. There are several reasons for that. First of all, the roster of each group has changed over the years and it is difficult to pinpoint one exact roster for each of the groups to compare. Secondly, superhero groups are usually comprised of very different types of characters and …
Today’s comparison is going to focus on two of Marvel’s superheroes whose primary power is their strength. They have a plethora of other powers, but they are primarily known as being the powerhouses of their groups and/or series. The first superhero is Hulk, the Green Goliath and one of Marvel’s best-known and most popular characters. …
After a rescheduling caused by the still-ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Marvel’s Eternals finally seem to be on track for a November 2021 cinematic release. The movie has been a hot topic for months now, as fans cannot really wait to see it on the big screens. This movie is going to be (well, sort of) the …
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When we mention the term superhero, we usually think of heroes from comics, TV series, and movies. This includes Superman, Batman, Spiderman, X-men, Avengers, and other famous faces of even more famous world franchises. But we forget that somewhere there are real heroes, most often self-effacing, who do not seek publicity. Fortunately, such people do …
DC Comics, for those of you that are not familiar with the story behind the comics, is a major American comic book publisher founded back in 1934. DC Comics is a major player in the comic book business and is the “home” of many famous comic book characters such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The …
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The third cinematic version of Spider-Man finally appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) after Marvel and Sony managed to reach an agreement. After a surprise appearance in Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man got his stand-alone series within the MCU, where he is played by Tom Holland. But, just how powerful is Tom Holland’s Spider-Man? …
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Although the comic book The Boys is not the most popular one out there the premise of it is quite interesting. The best part of it is undoubted all the characters and their personal struggles. The story has recently been gaining popularity in part thanks to the live-action show made by Amazon. With so many …
After the Joker, films about Superman and films about Batman, the time has come to look back at the best interpretations of Batman on screen, from 1966 until 2019. We recently got our first glimpse of the look of Batman’s suit from Reeves’ adaptation, which hits theaters next year and in which the Knight of …
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DC Comics, for those of you that are not familiar with the story behind the comics, is a major American comic book publisher founded back in 1934. DC Comics is a major player in the comic book business and is the “home” of many famous comic book characters such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The …
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Remember that scene from Thor when Odin just fell asleep and everyone panicked a bit? Well, that phenomenon is known as “Odinsleep” and is a completely normal occurrence in Asgard; the one in Thor was a shock because it was unexpected and no one really knew how long it would last. In today’s article, we …
Fiction has its fair share of crazy romantic relationships, but the one between Joker and Harley Quinn is right there on top of that list. Ever since Harley’s debut in the Batman: The Animated Series, her story has been intrinsically tied to the Joker’s and despite some later attempts to emancipate her, Harley’s relationship with …
After I recently compiled a list of the best movies about Superman, a colleague tells me that he finds it problematic that we don’t have the same list about Batman. As I love Batman more than Superman, I realized the hint and so on – here we are with a list of the best Batman …
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Our comparisons have, so far, generally included living characters, whether they are individuals or groups. But today, we have decided to give you something new and refreshing, while still staying within the boundaries of our usual comparisons. Today, we are going to compare two weapons, both of which have – at one point – been …
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Thor’s Hammer, Mjolnir, is one of the best-known and most powerful artifacts in Marvel’s fictional universe. And while we could talk about its powers and abilities, a more interesting question is usually related to who can lift the powerful weapon, i.e., whom the Hammer finds worthy. Only a select few heroes have – so far …
There are a lot of questions one might ask about the Hulk, one of Marvel’s best-known and most interesting characters. You can ponder about his powers, his abilities, his strength, how strong he is when compared to some other characters, but also some simpler questions like why his pants don’t tear or how tall he …
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Marvel Comics is a comic book publishing company founded in 1939 under the name Timely Comics. Timely Comics changed its name to Marvel Comics in 1961. Along with its chief rival, DC Comics, Marvel Comics is the biggest and most important mainstream comic book publisher in the United States. Throughout the rich and colorful history of …
Although he was not the first superhero in comics, since his first appearance in Action Comics # 1 (April / June 1938) when he became the first DC superhero, Superman has become the most important hero today. Today, his stories are by far the best-selling, and he personally not only popularized the superhero comic book …
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In our new comparison, we are going to be dealing with two very powerful supervillains from the Marvel universe. One of them is a magical entity – not the strongest, but among the strongest – called Dormammu, best known as the enemy of Doctor Strange, while the other is probably Marvel’s most famous villain, Thanos, …
It’s been a while since we’ve done a proper comparison so we think it’s time we go back to one of our most popular sections. Today’s comparison is another crossover one, as we are going to pit a hero from Marvel against a hero from DC Comics. The former is Wolverine, one of Marvel’s most …
Marvel Comics is a comic book publishing company founded in 1939 under the name Timely Comics. Timely Comics changed its name to Marvel Comics in 1961. Along with its chief rival, DC Comics, Marvel Comics is the biggest and most important mainstream comic book publisher in the United States. Throughout the rich and colorful history of …
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It is always interesting to compare two exceptional comic book characters to determine which one of them is stronger. Today, we have decided to write up a comparison between Marvel’s Deadpool, the Merc with a Mouth, and DC’s Batman, the famous Dark Knight of Gotham City. Can the most unconventional of all superheroes defeat Gotham’s …
It’s been a while, but we’re finally back with our “Who Would Win” section. Today, we are staying within the frameworks of the Marvel Universe, comparing everyone’s favourite Merc with a Mouth, Deadpool, with the Green Goliath, Hulk. Hulk is one of the strongest characters in Marvel’s universe, while Deadpool is… well… he’s Deadpool. We …
A colleague once told me during a conversation, that people really like a top list, in general. They are interesting, they offer some form of the opinion of some kind of authority and at the same time, they enable (juicy) discussions because, for the most part, people do not always agree. Or, in the case …
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We all know that Bruce Wayne is best know by his alter ego Batman. The Dark Knight of Gotham City is certainly one of the most famous superheroes ever and his adventures have been adapted in other media as well. And although everyone knows the name – Batman – many might not know how and …
Just as Geoff Johns did in his very successful Doomsday Clock storyline, we are going to give you a comparison of two characters from different segments of the DC Universe. Doomsday Clock merged DC’s Prime-Earth and Alan Moore’s Watchmen universe, while we are going to give you a more detailed comparison of Prime-Earth’s Batman and …
Arrowverse might not be the best or most popular superhero franchise, but it’s certainly one of the biggest TV franchises ever created. Established in 2012, when its main show Arrow was announced as a result of wanting to create another superhero show after the success of Smallville that finished a year earlier after 10 seasons …
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Today, DC revealed the latest Gotham City crimefighter to star in their own Batman Secret Files one-shot: 2020 breakout Clownhunter! Batman Secret Files: Clownhunter #1 is a brutal tale written by Ed Brisson, with art by Rosi Kämpe, in stores August 17th. This 40-page thrill ride follows the untrained but focused vigilante as he finds himself overwhelmed and outgunned after walking into an …
DC Comics, for those of you that are not familiar with the story behind the comics, is a major American comic book publisher founded back in 1934. Along with Marcel Comics, it is the most popular comic book publisher in the United States. DC Comics is a major player in the comic book business and …
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In this article, we bring you all the upcoming Marvel TV shows for the Disney+ streaming platform. An article that we will update as new information arrives. Marvel Cinematic Universe is the most successful movie franchise of all time, earning more than $21 billion so far! Now that the Infinity Saga has ended with Avengers: …
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Four years after Marvel’s Venom earned as much as 865 million US dollars, its seemingly even more ambitious sequel is coming to cinemas this fall. So the wait is over, as Sony has just released the first trailer and poster for Venom: Let There Be Carnage or Venom 2 starting roughly where the first film …
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Marvel Comics is a comic book publishing company founded in 1939 under the name Timely Comics. Timely Comics changed its name to Marvel Comics in 1961. Along with its chief rival, DC Comics, Marvel Comics is the biggest and most important mainstream comic book publisher in the United States. Throughout the rich and colorful history of …
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We’re back with our series of comparisons between comic book characters, this time again pitting a DC Comics character against a Marvel Comics one. This time, we are going to compare DC’s ultimate supervillain, Darkseid, against Marvel’s largest cosmic threat, Galactus. Who is stronger? Keep reading to find out. This was a tough one, as …
As one of Marvel’s most famous characters, The Hulk has, naturally, appeared in a lot of other media, including animated TV shows, movies, books and video games. Sometimes, the Green Goliath was the main character, while on other occasions, he had a secondary or even recurring role, depending on the media. He debuted way back …
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Wonder Woman is known as one of DC Comics’ most powerful superheroes ever. She was trained by the Amazons and she also possesses some divine powers, along with specific magical artifacts like the Lasso of Truth. Wonder Woman was granted passage out of Themyscira and into “Man’s World” when she had to accompany U.S. pilot …
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The Hulk is one of Marvel’s most important characters. He is known for his strength, for the depth of his story, but also for his endurance. He is nigh invulnerable and there are a lot of situations where it was implied that he – the Hulk is immortal. Is it really so? Can Hulk die? …
In another series of our comparisons, we are going to put two monsters up against each other in a fight that seems – just by seeing the names of the combatants – destined to be an epic clash. DC Comics’ Kryptonian monstrosity, Doomsday, is well known for being nigh undefeatable, while Marvel’s Hulk is known …
A group of superheroes is always stronger than an individual villain, right? Well, that is usually true, but sometimes a clash between a group and an individual villain does require more analysis, such as is the case in today’s article. Today, we are going to compare DC Comics’ Justice League to Marvel’s ultimate villain, Thanos, …
Netflix has finally released a trailer for the second half of the fifth season of the supernatural hit series Lucifer. The trailer itself is fantastic, and we can hardly wait for the almighty to intervene in the already existing chaotic mix. So, God arrives on Earth to mend his relationship with his son the devil, …
Although Batman is, himself, one of the most popular comic book characters ever and needs no further introduction, one of the things that certainly made him as appealing as he is are his villains. Batman’s Rogues Gallery, as the villains are collectively called, contains numerous names that have appeared in the several decades long history …
For the new movie about the most popular Marvel hero, the script will be made by the showrunner of the series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” Warning: the article reveals details from the final episode of the first season of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier TV show. The Marvel Cinematic Universe can’t do …
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If you are new to Avengers and Marvel, if you have not been introduced to mythology and don’t really know much about Thor? Maybe you mix up gods from Greek, Roman, or Norse mythology more often than you would like. However, help is coming! We can tell you exactly who Thor is. Thor is not …
In this article, we bring you all the upcoming DC movies that are known to be in development. Some of them are part of the main DC Extended Universe, and some of them are placed in a separate universe, although they’re all still part of a large DC Multiverse. Although it’s here for years, the …
In this article, we bring you all the upcoming MARVEL movies that are known to be in development, from both Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe and Sony Universe of Marvel Characters. Marvel Studios announced in 2019 the start of MCU Phase 4. Actually, the list looked a lot different (and better) until over a year ago, …
Wade Wilson, a.k.a. Deadpool, is one of the most controversial comic book characters in history. The Merc with a Mouth, as he is often called, is known for his extremely brutal feats, his language and his breaching the barriers of traditional comic book narratives. Because of that, he has also become one of the most …
Thor Odinson is certainly one of the most important and most popular characters in both the comic books published by Marvel and in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The latter version is interpreted by Chris Hemsworth, who is regularly praised for having captured the essence of the character in his interpretation of the role. Although …
Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger back in 1939, Batman is without a doubt one of the most popular comic book characters around the world. Gotham City’s Dark Knight has had many adventures and has appeared in a lot of derivative materials, which have only increased his popularity. He is usually perceived as a …
Today’s comparison is truly going to be a special one, since we’ve never had such a comparison before. Namely, we have compared both superheroes and supervillains from the same universe, but never have we done it with a mentor and his former pupil. Well, there’s a first time for everything, so if you want to …
The history of Native American characters in comic books, whether they’re from North, Central or South America, is quite diverse and extremely interesting. And while Native American characters have appeared in comic books, even European ones, the Native American superhero is a product of modern-day American comic books. These characters have most often appeared in …
The history of black characters in comic books, whether they’re African-American or some other ethnic group, is quite diverse and extremely interesting. The whole story started with Black Panther, back in 1966, and while Black Panther wasn’t truly the first black superhero in the history of comic books, he was the first black superhero in …
The history of black characters in comic books, whether they’re African-American or some other ethnic group, is quite diverse and extremely interesting. It all started with Black Panther, back in 1966, and while Black Panther wasn’t truly the first black superhero in the history of comic books, he was the first black superhero in American …
Today, DC announced Justice League Infinity, an all-new DC Digital First limited series featuring stories from the world of the Justice League Unlimited animated series. Co-written by Justice League Unlimited producer James Tucker and series writer J.M. DeMatteis with art by Ethen Beavers, Justice League Infinity stars the fan-favorite Justice League lineup of Superman, Wonder …
In the world of comic books, religion doesn’t usually play a large role, which is somewhat natural as there are different kinds of creatures and characters that directly contradict traditional religious view. Just imagine a heated debate between a devout Christian and, for example, Wonder Woman, a character whose mere existence disproves Christian beliefs; or, …
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There is a group of people that are attracted to fictional characters. Be it actual emotional attraction or just appreciation for their artistic beauty, these people defend their own feelings and there is little other people can do to change their minds. In Japan, for example, this phenomenon is associated with the word moe. The …
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It’s time to meet Marvel’s new superhero. Marvel Studios today released first a poster and a couple of photos, and then the first teaser trailer for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. The upcoming film is Marvel’s first work focusing on the Asian superhero, and the trailer has the task of first introducing …
Happy… wait, no… there’s no explicitly “yellow” holiday, so scratch that part. When we did our “green list”, we started off with good old Saint Paddy because we were celebrating the color green in that article. Today, we’re going with the color yellow and… well, we’re just going to stick to that. Although it’s a …
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Okay, no… technically, we’re late this year and there are about 364 times during the year that our intro is going to be wrong, but hey – who cares!? We started off with good old Saint Paddy because we’re celebrating the color green in today’s article. Although it’s not the most …
As you might expect, we are continuing our series of comparisons, this time with two characters from different universes – one superhero and one supervillain. Today’s topic of conversation are Batman, Gotham City’s Dark Knight, and Thanos, Marvel Comics’ Mad Titan. Who would win in a battle between these two? Well, keep reading to find …
Batman does not kill. This is a moral maxim that is well-known to all comic books fans and as we’ve analysed in our article – it is true for the most part. Certainly, in the 80-year history of the Dark Knight, the rule was broken on several occasions, but generally speaking – Batman really does …
Riddle me this: What’s green, and purple and carries a cane? A riddler, of course! Okay, now that you’ve survived this horrible pun, let us get to more serious matters. In today’s article, we are going to be dealing with one of Batman’s best-known enemies – Edward Nygma, a.k.a. The Riddler. The Riddler is a …
Superheroes are, from a theoretical point of view, stock characters that appeared in pulp fiction and have become a pillar of modern pop culture. These characters are today one of the most often used fictional characters in a variety of media (comic books, movies, video games, TV shows, even literature) and we can say that …
Superman and Captain Atom are both DC superheroes. They are both members of the Justice League, and good allies. What would happen if a fight broke out between Superman and Captain Atom? Who would win? In a Superman Vs Captain Atom fight, Captain Atom would defeat Superman. Superman has no good defense against Captain Atom’s …
Superman and Captain America are two fan favorites. One is a DC character, and the other is from Marvel. They do have their similarities and dissimilarities. But what would happen if a fight broke out between them? Who would win? In a Superman Vs Captain America battle, Superman would defeat Captain America. Worthy Captain America …
When talking about the PlayStation 4, we can talk about a lot of great exclusives, but also about some non-exclusive games that have still defined both the console and the modern world of console gaming. Among these games, Spider-Man and Batman: Arkham Knight certainly hold a very important place and this is why we are …
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Thanos was the most anticipated big villain of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with his appearance being teased as early as the end credits of The Avengers. Ever since the end credits of The Avengers: Age of Ultron, Thanos was linked with the infinity stones. However, during the final battle of Endgame Thanos is wielding a …
Superman and Captain Marvel are two popular superheroes. The former one is a leading protagonist in DC comics. And the second one is a formidable superhero from the Marvel universe. They have many similar abilities. But what if a fight broke out between them? Who would win? If a fight broke out between Superman and …
This morning, DC announced Batman Secret Files, a new monthly series of one-shots starring Bat-Family heroes. Batman Secret Files: The Signal #1kicks off the series on July 7, with a story written by Tony Patrick (Batman and The Signal) and art by Christian Duce (The Flash, Detective Comics, Justice League vs. Suicide Squad). Then, on July 27, Detective Comics and Eisner-Award winning writer Mariko …
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In DC Comics’ narrative continuity, there are a lot of complex and interesting characters that are actually alternative versions of the universe’s main characters. And while some of them are completely different from their originals, some seem to be similar in many ways, with some slight(er) differences. In today’s article, we are going to enter …
Hello and welcome to another round of “Who Would Win”, one of the most popular categories on Fiction Horizon. Today, we’re comparing two superheroes, but from different universes – Marvel’s Captain America and DC Comics’ Batman. How would the First Avenger fare against the Dark Knight? Well, keep reading to find out! Objectively speaking, Captain …
We’re back with yet another comparison of DC Comics’ superheroes, this time with Batman and Wonder Woman in the main roles. Both Batman and Wonder Woman are members of the Justice League and while they have clashed from time to time (most often in alternative universe storylines), they are generally on the same side. Still, …
Are Superman and Supergirl Related? Superman and Supergirl are a big hit among people of all ages. Both became the center of attraction after release. They share resemblance from having the same names, costumes, and background in addition to superpowers; hence, leaving Kryptonian fans a lingering question. Are they related to each other in any …
In Marvel’s fictional universe, Mephisto is the supreme lord of Hell, whose purpose is to deceive the mortals (terrestrial and otherwise) of all universes by proposing pacts to them. Mephisto will grant their every wish in exchange for their soul, which will join the other damned souls in his kingdom. He is an immensely powerful …
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In 1940, Gardner Fox and Henry Lampert created a comic book superhero known by the name The Flash. Throughout the years, several different characters have donned the costume of the Crimson Speedster, with Barry Allen being the most famous of them. Each iteration of the character brought something unique to his history and each of …
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Gotham’s Dark Knight is among the most famous and most recognizable comic book characters in history. Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, Batman has been present in the comic book culture since 1939. Throughout the years, his character has undergone a lot of changes, from being a campy superhero to becoming a tormented, dark …
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a global phenomenon with tons of material that portray a large and meticulously crafted narrative. And while most aspects have been explained (save for some plotholes, but that is not important here), there are still some narrative elements and decisions that make fans wonder, if they don’t actually confuse …
Captain Marvel is one of those characters that has a rich and very diverse history in the history of Marvel Comics. There have been several different iterations of the character, and although they donned the same name, each of them was very different. The current Captain Marvel is former pilot Carol Danvers and she, or …
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Inspired by the recently released Snyder Cut, we decided to make another comparison, this time comparing two exceptionally powerful supervillains. Both of our characters are among the most feared entities in their respective comic book universes and this text promises to be a bombastic clash. Marvel’s Mad Titan, Thanos, is considered to be one of …
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Aquaman and Superman are two founding members of the Justice League. They are equally popular and have their comic series. But are they a match for each other? Who would win in a fight, Superman or Aquaman? In a battle between Superman vs Aquaman, Superman would defeat Aquaman. If Superman decides to unleash his full …
Barry Allen and Wally West are very closely related. And they are the two most popular speedsters in the entire DC Comic Universe. Barry is the second flash, and Wally is the third. As far as their bond goes, Wally is the nephew of Barry’s wife. Wally worked as a sidekick for Barry on many …
In one corner we have one of the founding members of The Avengers, Thor. He is the powerful Asgardian God of Thunder, wielding the powerful hammer which allows him to fly and control the elements and use them to fight his enemies. In the other corner of this massive ring, we have Godzilla, the King …
Superman and Godzilla are the two most powerful characters of their respective worlds. While the former represents the DC Comics Universe, the latter is an enormous beast of the Monster verse. It would be a fight of a lifetime if both these immense storehouses of power clashed, and would be interesting to see who would …
Superman is a god-like figure, who chooses to live an ordinary life among us humans. On the other hand, the Avengers is an alliance of Marvel superheroes. Comic lovers would love to see the Avengers, and Superman fights alongside, joining forces against a common threat. But they also wonder how would a fight end if …
Luke Cage and Daredevil are two widely celebrated superhero figures from Marvel. Luke Cage is the first-ever African American superhero, who gets enhanced bodily abilities after an experiment. On the other hand, Daredevil lost his sight at a young age but develops martial arts skills, and radar senses. What would happen if a fight broke …
When you face an opponent that is virtually indestructible, stronger, and faster, skills don’t always matter. In a fight where the opponents have to go one on one with one another, endurance will come into play. The winner will be the fighter that can take the most punishment and also deal it out. Blade appears …
Thor is a fictional superhero character in the popular Marvel comic of the same name. The comic has a movie adaptation, released by Marvel Studios in 2011. Throughout the Marvel comic series, Thor fought several enthralling battles. In one of the last battles in Thor: Ragnarok, the famed God of Thunder lost his eye. But …
Superman, Brightburn, and Homelander are very popular sups. All these three super beings have powerful superpowers, some common to all three like laser vision, and some unique. But who of those three, Brightburn, Superman, and Homelander, would win in a fight? Superman is the strongest of all three, followed by Homelander and then the boy who …
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Superhero comic books are usually loved because of the individual superheroes whose adventures they narrate. Still, from time to time, superheroes decide to join forces to fight a common enemy or protect their world, thus forming superhero groups. Today’s article is not going to be about these individual superheroes, but rather about the groups they …
The female version of the Green Goliath has earned the right to be as famous as her male counterpart. And in this article, we will focus on how strong is She-Hulk and does she stand a chance against her more famous cousin. Walters retains her intelligence and emotional control when her green counterpart takes over. …
Back in the 1930s, the writers of Superman comics portrayed superman as someone who inherited all his superpowers. They depicted all Kryptonians as equally powerful. But later on, the plot was changed to make more sense. So how did Superman get his powers? Superman is the living database of every trait of Kryptonian civilization, has …
Shazam might be one of the most undervalued DC characters of all time. But did you know Shazam almost has equal powers as Superman? According to the writers from DC, there is no force, and no supervillain, that can kill Shazam. So is Shazam a God? Let us find out. Shazam is not a god. …
Marvel Cinematic Universe films are certainly one of the most popular and loved blockbusters of the past two decades, so it is no wonder that the premiere of the TV show following one of its familiar characters was much anticipated back in 2013. But is Agents of SHIELD Tv Show actually a part of the …
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Superman has all the abilities and powers the gods from our stories have, but is he really the one, or simply an all-powerful alien? Let us see is Superman a God, or something else. Superman isn’t a god even though he is immortal, all-knowing, powerful, superior to humans, can fly, can make fire with his …
Lobo is one of the most entertaining characters DC Comics has to offer. This anti-superhero, as he is usually described, is a guy whose stories are very fun to read. But Lobo is far from being ideal and he has often clashed with heroes around the universe. One of his more frequent opponents is Superman …
Lex Luthor is Superman’s most famous enemy, but how it all started and why does Lex Luthor hate Superman, find out in this article. Lex Luthor’s hate for Superman comes from his envy. Superman reminds Lex of everything that he can never be. Superman never gets sick, he can make fire come out of his …
At the beginning of 2019, Marvel released its long-awaited blockbuster Captain Marvel. Captain Marvel is a beloved character and the fans were eager to see Carol Danvers on the big screen. Following the release of Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel was predicted to be a huge success, but after the movie was released many fans were …
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A lot of fans will certainly remember the critically acclaimed episode of Batman: The Animated Series called “Dreams in Darkness”, which aired on November 3, 1992. In this episode, Scarecrow exposed Batman to his Fear Gas, which lead to Batman being declared insane and locked up in Arkham, with no one believing him that Scarecrow …
Superhuman speed, telepathy, X-ray vision, eidetic memory, are only some of the superpowers he has. Heat Vision is also one of his notable superpowers. But how powerful really is Superman’s Heat Vision? Superman’s heat vision can be higher than the temperature of a star, and as low as to light a candle without melting it …
In Marvel’s fictional universe, Mephisto is the supreme lord of Hell, whose purpose is to deceive the mortals (terrestrial and otherwise) of all universes by proposing pacts to them. Mephisto will grant their every wish in exchange for their soul, which will join the other damned souls in his kingdom. He is an immensely powerful …
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The Eternals are the “children” of the Celestials, who visited Earth one million years ago and conducted experiments on proto-humanity. Using these experiments, the Celestials would later create the humanoid Eternals and their monstrous counterparts, the Deviants. Although humanoid, the Eternals are not human and have much more powers than them. They are also long-living …
When the #ReleaseTheSnyderCut movement began, it seemed like no one actually believed that the pressure the fans put on Warner Bros. executives would result in anything but four years after Joss Whedon’s almost horrible rendition of Zack Snyder’s original idea, we have finally gotten our hands on Zack Snyder’s Justice League. It was an amazing …
The Deviants are a fictional species that are part of Marvel’s fictional universe. Created by Jack Kirby, the Deviants first appeared in the comic book Eternals #1 in July 1976. Like humans or the Eternals, the Deviants are actually a branch of humanity. They are, like the Eternals, the result of an Earthly experiment carried …
The history of comic books is always an interesting read. Although we know all these characters in their modern versions, most of them have a long history of appearances that is, at the moment of writing this article, slowly nearing a full century. One of those characters is the topic of today’s article, so let’s …
We continue our series of comparisons between extremely strong comic book characters with an inter-company crossover between Marvel Comics and DC Comics. In today’s article, we are going to compare two cosmic super villains, both of which are considered to be among the strongest characters in their respective universes. On one side, it’s Thanos, the …
In our last Spider-Man-related series of comparisons, we have chosen a crossover event featuring two very popular characters. Spider-Man is arguably Marvel’s most popular character, and the same could be said about his opponent for his respective universe. You know who it is? It’s Batman! In today’s article, we are going to tell you who …
In our recent series of comparisons, we are focusing on the character of Spider-Man, which is what we are going to do today. Marvel’s darling is often picked as the most popular superhero ever, which is why it is completely understandable why we decided to focus on him. We’re staying within the boundaries of Marvel’s …
After some time, we’re back with another series of comparisons, this time set within Marvel’s fictional universe. Captain America is Marvel’s icon, he is Marvel’s version of Superman and the embodiment of heroism within the Marvel universe. Spider-Man, on the other hand, is Marvel’s darling and arguably the franchise’s most beloved and most popular superhero. …
Lou Ferrigno Jr., known colloquially as “The Son of the Incredible Hulk”, is currently doing promotional and press work for his upcoming film, Dreamcatcher. Dreamcatcher is a mystery-horror film written and directed by Jacob Johnston that will be available On Demand and Digital from March 5th. Lou Ferrigno Jr. is among the cast of the …
Lou Ferrigno Jr., known colloquially as “The Son of the Incredible Hulk”, is currently doing promotional and press work for his upcoming film, Dreamcatcher. Dreamcatcher is a mystery-horror film written and directed by Jacob Johnston that will be available On Demand and Digital from March 5th. Lou Ferrigno Jr. is among the cast of the …
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The fantastic world of Batman is filled with amazing stories. Some of them are better known, mostly thanks to the fact that they have been adapted on screen in some form, but the true essence of Batman’s adventures lies within the stories told in the comic books. Some of them were published as graphic novels …
We all know about Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Iron Man and other extra popular superheroes. Their movies are everywhere, they have huge budgets, and earn a lot of money for their studios, and you have probably seen them all multiple times. Still, sometimes you maybe want something else, but still want to stick to superheroes, well, …
As depicted in the comics, and movies, Superman is one of the most powerful superheroes ever. But does he only possess these powers when he is on Earth? And most importantly, are all Kryptonians as powerful as Superman? Superman is the strongest Kryptonian, but other Kryptonians are strong as well, and not all of them …
Superman can fly at infinite speeds. We have seen him travel at ultra-high speeds, traveling from galaxies to galaxies in mere seconds. He is faster than any man-made aircraft. But how does Superman fly? Let’s find out in this article. He has an electromagnetic aura that sits inside his body, and he can extend it …
While we’re still comparing characters, we should do a Marvel versus Marvel matchup just for the fun of it. This article is going to be the conclusion of our small, three-article miniseries of comparisons. We had a DC-on-DC comparison, a DC-on-Marvel comparison and now we’re staying within the boundaries of the Marvel universe as we …
Everyone loves a good villain. Most people love at least a couple of them. So, the more, the merrier, right? Following up on that logic, we have decided to dedicate today’s article to two supervillains, who we are going to pit against each other in a hypothetical clash. One of them is DC Comics’ demon …
Wonder Woman is quite possibly the best-known female superhero ever. She has been around since 1941 and is a pivotal member of the DC Comics fictional universe. We’ve already compared Wonder Woman to Superman, but today we’re going to talk about her only, or – more precisely – her weaknesses. So let’s see, what are …
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In another round of comparisons, we are going to give you what we know you love – supervillains! We all love a good supervillain and DC Comics is well known for having a large number of truly great supervillains and we have decided to compare two of them for you today. Today’s comparison is going …
In today’s comparison, we are remaining in the realm of DC Comics’ superheroes as we are going to compare two major characters from that realm. One is Wonder Woman, DC’s Amazon warrior, and the other is Superman, Son of Krypton. Both are among the strongest characters in the DC Universe, which is why we reckon …
There are a lot of comic book characters with similar or completely identical names. Most of them don’t belong to the same publishing house, but sometimes – even this happens. Today, we decided to write an article about one such case – the case of Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel, two superheroines from – you …
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Superman is a one-man army. He can go against the strongest military force on Earth, and the highly advanced extra-terrestrial army, all by himself. But apart from his cosmic strength, how fast is Superman? Superman can travel 186,000 miles per second, and if needed he can travel at a speed thousand times higher than that. …
If you’re reading this, you’re probably acquainted with Mendeleev’s periodic table of elements, which was published in 1869 and is the main reference for all known chemical elements. If you know your chemistry – and we assume you do – you’ll know that neither adamantium, nor vibranium are present in the periodic table, although they …
This is the first female showdown we’re doing here on Fiction Horizon. So far, we’ve done mostly male comparisons or male-vs-female ones, but we’re glad to say that we’ve finally decided to compare two superheroines – Supergirl from DC Comics and Captain Marvel from Marvel Comics. Who’s stronger? Let us see! Despite what people might …
Despite Batman being one of the most iconic comic book characters, there are a lot of fans of the Caped Crusaded who’ve never read any of the comic books or graphic novels featuring him. This is due to the fact that Batman is present in other media, people generally know him through movies, video games …
Well, here we are with yet another comparison, this time from the world of DC Comics. Today, we are going to compare Batman with one of his greatest foes, Slade Wilson, a.k.a. Deathstroke. Both are humans and great powers, with the latter being somewhat enhanced via experimentation. But is that enough to defeat the Dark …
Today, we prepared another comparison for you, this time between two superheroes from two different comic book universes. Today’s representative of DC Comics is Batman, Gotham’s Dark Knight, while Marvel’s is Thor, the God of Thunder. Could Batman, a mere mortal, defeat Thor in a fight? Keep reading to find out! Despite being notoriously known …
If any brand is known for its expansion and presence in various media, it’s Marvel Comics. What started off as a simple comic book publishing house is now a lucrative business that is present in practically every form of media, including comic books, movies, television, and video games. The latter is going to be the …
When doing comparisons, the easiest thing one can do is to compare a superhero and a supervillain. They are natural enemies and if you’re within the same universe, you’ll probably have a lot of the work done for you by the writers. Still, despite being an easier task to fulfill, such comparisons are in no …
Today’s article is going to be about comic books, or – to be more precise – about a very specific imprint of comics published by DC Comics under the Elseworlds banner. In this article, we are going to talk about the Elseworlds adventures of Batman, and which are the best Elseworlds comics featuring Batman. DC …
Infinity Stones were at the center of the MCU from the moment they were introduced. They were sought out by the main villain Thanos, who wanted to assemble them and use them to delete half of the universe. Since they are such a prevailing part of the MCU it would be logical to question if …
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Marvel movie universe is getting bigger and bigger, and sometimes it is hard to follow which MCU movies fit where in a timeline. That is why we have decided to make this article, to make it simpler for you to sort all Marvel movies in order. There are currently 23 MCU movies, and this is …
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Marvel movie universe is currently the most popular franchise in history, and rightly so. Still, their animated movies are unfortunately not even close. But, as you will see in this article, they are getting better and better, and hopefully, now when Disney has its own streaming platform, they will step up its game on the …
Podcasts are extremely entertaining and make for a great addition to anyone who has a busy life but wants to entertain themselves. With how easy it is to make a podcast today it is no surprise there are a plethora of podcasts regarding the MCU and Marvel comic books in general. The only question is …
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Marvel Legends is one of the oldest and the most active action figure lines out there. There is definitely some appeal to the line, but the mixed opinions between different collectors usually put new collectors off from the collection. This is why many new collectors wonder whether the action figure line is actually worth collecting? …
Hasbro’s Marvel Legends alongside their other action figure lines are some of the most realistic on the market. Since Hasbro seems to be the only company that has this process figured out it begs to question how are these action figures produce to achieve such a level of accuracy and realism. They are produced through …
In another historical overview, we are going to discuss the first superhero that appeared in the literature. We’ve already spoken about the first DC Comics and Marvel Comics superheroes, but now we are going to go back even further and talk about the first superhero ever. Do you know who it is? Well, keep reading …
At the time of writing this article, Marvel Studios is still deciding on the exact date when their movie about the Eternals is going to hit theatres. While we wait, we are going to talk about this famous superhero group from Marvel Comics and are going to tell you just how powerful the Eternals actually …
The history of comic books is always an interesting read. Although we know all these characters in their modern versions, most of them have a long history of appearances that is, at the moment of writing this article, slowly nearing a full century. One of those characters is the topic of today’s article and he …
After a while, we’re back to comparing supervillains in our regular “Who Would Win?” section. This time, we’re staying inside the Marvel fictional universe as we are planning on comparing Kang the Conqueror and Thanos the Mad Titan. Kang is certainly a formidable foe, but can he hold his own against the Mad Titan? We’ll …
We are going to compare DC Comics’ Batman and Marvel’s Black Panther, two superheroes with a very noir theme connecting them to each other. Now, Batman is one of DC’s best-known superheroes, while Black Panther is a character that has only recently become a pillar for Marvel Comics. This is why we have decided to …
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The term “comic book death” refers to a situation where a well-known comic book character – usually a major protagonist or antagonist – dies, only to be resurrected after some time and brought back to the main narrative. Lots of big characters have experienced this kind of death (Batman, Superman, Captain America, etc.), and while …
Blade is an interesting Marvel’s anti-hero with a lot of questions surrounding him. One of the biggest questions about him is can Blade die of old age? His vampire genetics enable regenerative factors in his DNA which not only regenerate wounds and increase his abilities but also slow down his aging. Meaning it will take …
Blade is a dark and very interesting Marvel anti-hero. All sorts of mystery trails behind him, and one of the main question fans are always asking themselves is can Blade turn someone into a Vampire, or even turn them into Daywalkers as himself? Blade can feed on people, and doing so effectively turn them into …
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Without exact numbers, intelligence is always a subjective thing that you can assess from different perspectives. You might consider a person smarter because he’s a better investigator, or because he’s a better inventor, or because of something else. The point is – it’s very difficult to give an exact evaluation. But, since we’ve done it …
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Today’s comparison is not going to focus on the strengths and powers of the characters in question, but rather on their intelligence. Comparing DC’s Batman and Marvel’s Iron Man is certainly interesting, because you’re comparing two characters who are among the richest, smartest and best in their respective universes. But, despite everything else, Batman and …
Even though Marvel has not explicitly stated why fans have been thorough in piecing together events and timeframes in order to narrow down the potential reasons for this – why does Tony dislike being handled things? Tony does not trust anyone. The once party-going, fun-loving genius now hated crowds, often becoming agitated and tense before …
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Modern versions of Batman have cemented the “No Killing” rule for the character. Batman is thus a member of an “elite” group of comic book superheroes (others being Spider-Man, Daredevil, etc.), who never kill their opponents, despite the circumstances. But he is very “old”, debuting back in 1939, so is it really true that he …
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Believe it or not, we have a new comparison for you! This is another inter-company crossover between DC Comics and Marvel, where we are going to pit a DC superhero against a Marvel supervillain. In today’s article, we are going to compare Superman and Thanos, telling you who’s stronger and who would win in a …
Both Superman and Thor are among the strongest superheroes in their respective universes. Thor is an Asgardian god and draws his superhuman abilities from his divine heritage, while Superman is a Kryptonian alien who gains superhuman abilities thanks to the Earth’s atmosphere and environment. So, what would happen in a fight between the Man of …
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Thanos has been featured in our “Who’s Stronger” section a lot of times, mostly being compared to other individual superheroes or supervillains. But this time, while staying within the boundaries of the Marvel universe, we are going to compare Thanos to a whole race of superpowered beings – the Celestials. Could Thanos beat them? Without …
We continue our series of comparisons with two good guys, but this time from a completely different point of origin. Today’s comparison is not going to be one between a DC and Marvel character, but rather one between an American superhero comic book character and a Japanese martial arts/fantasy manga character – Superman and Son …
Although primarily associated with the Fantastic Four, Galactus is one of the most important characters in the whole Marvel Universe, being an essential figure in the upkeep of the whole fictional universe. He is known as the devourer of planets but is – interestingly enough – not always an antagonist as he’s taken on different …
These days, there probably isn’t a person in the world who doesn’t know who Thanos is. However, not so much is known about his color, and many are wondering, ‘Why is Thanos purple in MCU?’ So let us answer that question for you, and we will also tell you more about why he is different …
Doomsday is without a doubt one of the most iconic enemies of Superman, one of DC’s best-known heroes. Doomsday is a Kryptonian monstrosity that has only one goal in life – destruction. He killed whole planets and peoples using his immense power and his regenerative skills. Doomsday was defeated on several occasions in the comics, …
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Batman is certainly one of the most iconic comic book characters out there. Whether it’s the comic books, the movies, the featured or animated series, or even the video games – Batman has always attracted a lot of fans and a lot of attention. This is why today, we are going to be dealing with …
In a recent post, we listed the main Star Wars characters from youngest to oldest. It was a fairly interesting task that showed you the basic relations between the characters and it might have explained why some characters acted as they did. In today’s article, we are going to do the same with the Avengers …
We all know that Spider-Man is one of the most moral Marvel superheroes, with very high standards that he always adheres to. This is a reflection of Uncle Ben’s moral maxim “with great power comes great responsibility”, which Spider-Man adheres to out of respect for his deceased uncle. Where are we going with this? Well, …
Thanos is not only one of the most important, but also one of the most interesting Marvel characters. Often depicted as the “big bad” of the Marvel Comics universe, Thanos has become one of the most popular supervillains in the history of American comic books. In most iterations, he is portrayed as being the most …
Today’s comparison is yet another one involving the Mad Titan, Thanos. After comparing his powers to the likes of Apocalypse and Thor, we are now going to compare him to another superhero – Captain Marvel. Carol Danvers, the human alias of Captain Marvel, is one of the stronger earthbound heroes in the Marvel universe and …
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You’ve all probably seen both Infinity War and Endgame, two movies where the Avenger Thor actually had the upper hand against Thanos, the Mad Titan. Surely, Thanos won in the former with the help of the Infinity Gauntlet, but lost his head (literally) in the latter. So, is Thor more powerful than Thanos or was …
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Thanos is certainly one of the most important villains in the Marvel universe. His popularity was further increased via his role in the MCU, but even if we exclude the movies – Thanos is a seminal comic book villain. In today’s article, we are going to explore the very essence of his existence and tell …
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Comparing characters’ powers is always interesting because such comparisons might reveal who the stronger is between characters who’ve not had the pleasure of facing each other or have done it only on several, rare occasions. Today, we are going to compare Apocalypse, a supervillain from the X-Men franchise, and Thanos, the Mad Titan, and one …
James Howlett, a.k.a. Wolverine is without a doubt one of the most famous X-Men from Marvel’s famous franchise of the same name. Wolverine is a mutant and a member of Professor X’s X-Men, but also one of the most powerful mutants in the franchise. But, how powerful is he, actually, and what is Wolverine’s mutant …
We bring you all the characters that have killed Deadpool in Marvel Comics, and, as you will see, he is not really immortal like most people think. So, who are the characters that can kill Deadpool? The only characters that have ever killed Deadpool where Thanos and his own daughter Ellie. It has to be …
Thanos is one of the strongest villains in Marvel Universe, but still, there are some stronger beings than him, and one of them could be Asgardian god Odin. So, was Thanos afraid of Odin? We will let you know in this article. No, Thanos is actually not afraid of anyone, but he sure did avoid …
Without a doubt, Batman is one of the most popular comic book characters in the history of comics. The franchise has become so popular that it now spans over several media and the characters and the locations from the franchise have become an essential piece of modern-day pop culture. But today’s article is not about …
Ever wondered who the fastest man alive is? Your local advertising office will most certainly say The Flash (it’s a brand thing, trust us), but your neighbor from down the hall might say it’s Superman. Both are certainly fast, but who’s faster? Today’s article will examine who is faster Superman or The Flash. The Flash …
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Today’s article is going to be about comic books, or – to be more precise – about a very specific group of stories featuring Batman. The stories in question are his detective stories and we are going to bring you a list of the best among them. So be sure to check out the 10 …
The Hulk is one of the most popular characters in the MCU (we’re going to pretend like Smart Hulk never happened) and his story has more depth than some of the other heroes’ stories. So, after Age of Ultron, the Hulk disappeared only to miraculously appear on the planet Sakaar in Ragnarok. Many fans have …
In 2008, Marvel Studios released Iron Man starring Robert Downey, Jr. The movie was a critical and commercial hit, but more than for its individual achievements, the movie is today lauded for being the first installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the biggest unified cinematic narrative in history (sure, there’s the James Bond franchise as …
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Alan Moore’s epic Watchmen comic book is arguably the best comic book ever written. A gritty superhero story that shows the corruption of a not-so-distant dystopian future, Watchmen is a metaphor for a heroless future filled with heroes. The story has become an instant classic, so it really isn’t surprising that the big studios wanted to adapt the comic …
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Comic books are one of the most popular brands today and they have millions of fans around the world. Interesting characters, great art and mesmerizing stories are just some of the elements that attract new fans every day. Although comic books differ in a lot of aspects, there are a lot of comics who are …
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Batman is one of the most enduring comic book characters, being present in the world of comic books since 1939. During the years, he has become one of the pillars of DC Comics, and one of the best know and most popular comic book characters in history. In that aspect, it shouldn’t come as a …
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Comic book universes usually draw influences from real life and mythology for some of its plots and narrative elements. Both DC and Marvel have a variety of mythological influences (Wonder Woman’s gallery of rogues includes Ancient Greek deities, while Thor himself is based on Norse mythology), some of which are explicit, while others are more …
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As MCU continues to grow, the interest of Hollywood talents from the A list is becoming increasingly apparent. From big-name actors signing contracts for multiple films to top talent appearing as one and the main antagonist, the magnetism of the Marvel Studios project is very real. Matt Damon has joined the already complex cast of …
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The narrative continuity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a very large universe with lots of details that are different than the facts presented in the comic books. Although the MCU doesn’t really go against well-established comic book canon, it did make several interventions and changes to the characters, which ultimately proved to be …
A relationship between a tyrannical daughter and an almighty father is one that was certainly going to be turbulent. We mean, a relationship with a normal teenage daughter and her normal father tends to get chaotic, so just imagine what it could be like when each of them has so much power that they can …
Reading comic books is quite fun. It’s been fun since the 1930s, well, at least when mainstream American comic books are concerned. Marvel Comics and DC Comics have been offering us loads of brilliant stories and characters in their ongoing series and this is why we have decided to analyse two of these series in …
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Teth-Adam is one of DC Comics’ most famous and popular supervillains. The archenemy of the superhero Shazam (Billy Batson), Teth-Adam, better known as Black Adam, is quite popular among the fans and readers generally love all of the stories of this powerful supervillain. It’s not just him and his powers, but the rich mythology and …
Deadpool is a very special character. He is unique in most aspects and although he tends to be exceptionally brutal and weird people out, he is still one of the most popular comic book characters in the world. His unique skills, stories and his special approach to life make Deadpool so special and so likeable. …
Deadpool is a very special character. He is unique in most aspects and although he tends to be exceptionally brutal and weird people out, he is still one of the most popular comic book characters in the world. His unique skills, stories and his special approach to life make Deadpool so special and so likeable. …
Every time we come back to our comparisons, things seem to become more and more interesting. Today, we are staying within the Marvel Universe and we are going to compare two supervillains; we all know it’s much more fun comparing two interesting supervillains than anything else, so we’re enjoying this as much as you. The …
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are very popular and the adventures of these four ninjas are present in different forms of media. People usually speak of them as a collective unit, although each turtle is very individual and has specific personality traits that distinguish it from its brothers. In that aspect, while we usually do …
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Wade Wilson, better known as Deadpool, is one of Marvel’s most popular characters, mainly because of his unorthodox nature and general strangeness. Still, despite being exceptionally brutal and violent, Deadpool has been acquiring more and more fans over the years and has become of Marvel’s most valuable assets. But this guy is generally weird and …
Wade Wilson, better known as Deadpool, is one of Marvel’s most popular characters, mainly because of his unorthodox nature and general strangeness. Still, despite being exceptionally brutal and violent, Deadpool has been acquiring more and more fans over the years and has become of Marvel’s most valuable assets. But this guy is generally weird and …
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Deadpool is a very special character. He is unique in most aspects and although he tends to be exceptionally brutal and weird people out, he is still one of the most popular comic book characters in the world. His unique skills, stories and his special approach to life make Deadpool so special and so likeable. …
We are all quite aware that the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), despite having the same characters that appear in the comic books, has a very original take on some of them, which means that the versions we see on the screen aren’t completely identical to the ones we read about in the comics. And generally, …
When talking about the people who can manipulate time, two people should come to mind immediately are Doctor Strange and The Doctor. Although they are both very peaceful and prefer avoiding fighting, which one out of the two would win if they had to fight? After careful consideration, we concluded that the winner out of …
Thor’s powers are always an interesting topic to write about or talk about. The Asgardian God of Thunder has so many powers that each of them could be the topic of a couple of individual articles and that it why they are so fun. Yet, the MCU version of the character is somewhat different from …
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After months and months of waiting, Wonder Woman 1984 has finally arrived! Admittedly, under quite different conditions than we thought, but either way, at least we finally got that eagerly awaited film. Gal Gadot and Patty Jenkins return as an acting/directing duo that three and a half years ago gave us perhaps the most successful …
Thor is known for wielding a lot of different weapons. Some of those were quite usual and could be used by anyone, but Thor’s most famous weapons are those that can only be lifted by him and/or a small number of other characters who are either powerful enough or worthy enough to utilise them. Mjolnir, …
Wonder Woman 1984 is coming to theaters this week and to HBO Max (a little later than we’d like), and although Warner Bros. at this stage really can’t achieve anything but a loss, the studio still wants Wonder Woman 3. They believed the sequel would make a billion dollars at the world box office, but …
Deadpool is a character whose path to popularity is a very interesting one. He appeared as a mock character based on DC’s Deathstroke and after an initial run was abandoned even by his own creators. Yet, as he was revitalised, he has become one of Marvel’s most popular characters due to his unorthodox nature and …
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It looks like Tobey Maguire will reprise his earlier iteration of Peter Parker in MCU’s Spider-Man 3 – which could actually spark a possible clash between Tom Holland’s web crawler and Tom Hardy’s antihero Venom. Following an unprecedented deal between Sony and Marvel Studios, rights to Spider-Man were split. Holland debuted at the Marvel Cinematic …
With the current hype about the casting (rumours) related to Spider-Man 3 being one of the hottest topics around the Internet, we have decided to dwell into that issue ourselves and explain how the hype is even possible, based on the fact that the production studios have done so many changes and reboots of one …
In Zack Snyder’s past narratives of his version of the Justice League movie, Jared Leto’s Joker will steal Mother Box to create a cosmic line that The Flash will use to travel into the past. The Prince of Crime from DCEU will return to the franchise, albeit in an unconventional way, through the upcoming HBO …
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There is a total of 206 sovereign states in the world. Among them, 190 have undisputed and completely recognized sovereignty, while 16 are part of some territorial disputes and are not recognized by at least one other country in the world. So, what does this have to do with our site, you ask? Well, based …
Thor has arguably some of the best comic book narratives that Marvel has to offer. The Asgardian God of Thunder has had some amazing adventures over time, where his very essence has been deconstructed and reconstructed in some of the deepest narratives Marvel had to offer. From being completely unworthy to becoming Rune King Thor, …
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Galactus is one of the best-known and most beloved Marvel Comics supervillains. The devourer of planets has been part of some of the best stories Marvel had to offer and the fans usually loved his appearances in the comic books, which is why he is one of the most wanted characters for future movies set …
Director Zack Snyder is once again happily exercising his freedom of speech after HBO “released him from the chain” and gave him four hours for Justice League’s “Snyder’s Cut.” The director is now revealing that he has ideas for a potential sequel that would build on the mini-series. In a recent guest appearance on The …
Comic books are truly amazing. Why? Well, although there is usually a well-established mythology for every character and every narrative, each comic book universe is usually so large that there are a lot of alternative timelines and world where familiar characters end up in unfamiliar situations. Today’s article is going to be about one such …
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a global brand and for a lot of modern viewers the most popular and most important cinematic franchise ever. And while the MCU has brought pleasure to a lot of fans, the franchise is far from perfect and it has its fair share of plotholes and seemingly unexplained elements, …
Thor is a Norse deity associated with Thunder. Thor is also a fictional deity from Marvel Comics, also associated with Thunder. In today’s article, we are not going to be dealing with the former – since Fiction Horizon is not a portal on mythology – but with the latter, since we do work with comic …
Zack Snyder’s Justice League is gearing up for release on HBO Max in March 2021. The long-conceived Snyder Cut, a never-before-seen version of a superhero ensemble restored and completed by the original director, shot additional footage in October and has since completed 75% of the special effects work. With his four-part, four-hour directorial cut, Snyder brings together …
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Scarecrow’s best-known weapon is certainly his Fear Toxin (or Fear Gas), which he uses to induce fear in his opponents, thus rendering them incapable of fighting or completely mad. Some characters have been identified as being immune to the Fear Toxin, but there doesn’t really seem to be a rule. In light of that, we …
Like it or not, Rotten Tomatoes is crucial for many movie lovers when it comes to deciding whether to watch a new release. In the case of Wonder Woman 1984, it seems that the sequel to DC Comics will soon be “Certified Fresh” on the review aggregator thanks to this first wave of reviews. Of …
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Doctor Jonathan Crane, once a successful psychiatrist, now dons the costume of the supervillain Scarecrow. Scarecrow is known for being one of Batman’s most dangerous foes and is a villain known for inducing fears in his opponents, both heroes and villains alike. Scarecrow’s Fear Toxin has – throughout the years – become his major weapon …
One of the most famous memes around the net is the one where Batman slaps Robin mid-sentence because of a stupid thing he is about to say, but he never finishes the sentence. Since its inception, the meme has also been adapted into several different variants, either using different versions of the same characters or …
Dr. Manhattan cannot die, at least that is the dominant theory. The character has survived death and as a being of energy, he has proven that he cannot be destroyed as per the natural laws of the universe he exists in – energy cannot be destroyed, it just changes form. And yet, Damon Lindelof’s critically …
Even if we disregard the early attempts from the 1970s as well as the animated movies, Spider-Man is still a character that has appeared in film quite often, more often, in fact, than most of his Marvel counterparts. The first trilogy – the Raimi films – started in 2002 and ended in 2007. After Raimi’s …
Analysing Batman is always fun. One of DC Comics’ most famous characters has a deep psychological background that is always interesting to both interpret and analyse more profoundly. But, most of the analyses remain within the heroic framework of Batman’s persona, which is why we have decided to present you a different kind of analysis …
It is a well-known fact that the Internet doesn’t like Brie Larson in her role as Captain Marvel. In fact, there’s even an online petition to get her removed from the role that has acquired a substantial amount of support. And while we do not understand the backlash against Brie Larson, we do understand why …
Although a subject of mocking for most of his comic book history, Aquaman has recently become a more respected superhero thanks to his badass narratives, as well as Jason Momoa’s brilliant interpretation of the character on the big screen. All of this revitalised interest in Aquaman and his history, which is why we are going …
Marvel Comics and DC Comics are the two biggest players in the field of American comic books. Both publishing houses are known for their superheroes, but also for their expanded franchises which include TV shows and films (both live-action and animated), video games, books and other merchandise. Due to this fact, it is quite rare …
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In a modern world where all comic book franchises are viewed as being either part of Marvel’s or DC Comics’ universe, it is difficult to really find something that doesn’t belong to any of those two universes and is also very popular. But, things weren’t like that back in the 70s and 80s, and the …
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Robin is the name of several fictional characters who have, at one point, been Batman’s sidekicks in the comic books published by DC Comics. Dick Grayson was the first character to don the Robin costume, but after his departure, several other characters have been known as Robin. Batman and Robin, the famous Dynamic Duo, are …
Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman film is considered a modern classic and one of the best superhero movies ever. The movie paved the way for modern superhero movies, distancing itself from the campy tone of the earlier iterations and dwelling into the darkness that is often present in modern-day comic books. And while there are a …
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a group of teenage mutant turtles who have been trained in the way of the ninja by their sensei, a martial arts master called Splinter, who is actually mutant rat. This group of four brothers, named after four Italian Renaissance masters, have become a household brand of modern pop …
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Between 1992 and 1993, DC Comics published a story called “The Death of Superman”, a large narrative structure that dealt with Superman’s death at the hands of Doomsday, but also his return. Ever since then, the topic of Superman’s death has been a very interesting one in the world of comics and people have wondered …
Black Adam and Darkseid are not like the street-thugs we usually see Superheroes fight. They don’t operate on such a low level. On one hand, we have Black Adam, who possesses the same powers as Shazam. After he was given the superpowers from ancient Egyptian gods, he showed his true colors and vowed to destroy …
Surtur and Galactus are two popular supervillains developed by Marvel. Both of them have cosmic powers and are no match for even the strongest superheroes. Marvel fans have always wanted to see a fight between these two. But before they do, let us compare them against each other in this blog on Surtur vs Galactus: …
Alan Moore’s epic Watchmen comic book is arguably the best comic book ever written. A gritty superhero story that shows the corruption of a not-so-distant dystopian future, Watchmen is a metaphor for a heroless future filled with heroes. The story featured a lot of shocking moments, but one of the most shocking ones was definitely …
Alan Moore’s Watchmen features two of the smartest comic book characters ever created. The anti-villain genius Adrian Veidt, known better as Ozymandias, and the omniscient god-like being, Dr. Manhattan, formerly a scientist known by the name of Jonathan Osterman. These two are undoubtedly geniuses and in today’s article, we are going to tell you which …
Watchmen’s Dr. Manhattan is certainly one of the most intriguing comic book characters ever. This scientist who, after being exposed to radiation, became a god has inspired so many debates ever since the cult comic book’s debut in 1986. There are so many questions about Dr. Manhattan that need answering and we’ve decided to tackle …
Hulk is one of those characters that has a lot of different iterations. We’ve already talked about Blue Hulk and Space Punisher Hulk, but those two are just some of the iterations of the popular and famous Green Goliath. In today’s article, we are going to be discussing another iteration of the character, World Breaker …
When talking about the Hulk, one can ask many different questions. Some of these are deeper – like can he die or does he age – but some are more trivial, although they tend to be more fun. One of those questions is the topic of today’s article, in which we are going to tell …
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Continuing on our recent article on how the Hulk can die, we’re going to analyse one specific manner of death for the Green Giant – old age. This is an often-debated question and we are going to dig into the facts in order to give you a precise explanation of whether it is possible and …
Thanks to the popularity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Scarlet Witch and Vision have become mainstream characters, which wasn’t really the case before, especially when the latter is concerned. Still, the on-screen romance between the two, as well as the announced WandaVision TV series on Disney+, turned these two into essential characters within the …
In today’s comparison, we are going to be dealing with two alternative versions of two of Marvel’s well-known characters. Space Punisher Hulk is a version of the Hulk from Earth-12091, while Rune King Thor is basically Thor, but with access to an enormous amount of power. One is known as the strongest iteration of the …
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Like DC Comics, Marvel Comics also has a large number of alternative universes (or Earths), where our well-known heroes experience stories and adventures that are different from what they’re used to in their primary universes. This allows the writers to have more creative freedom and to explore some new character concepts and see what might …
Although initially being grey, the Hulk is today best-known as the green-skinned monster from Marvel’s comic books. Still, there are differently coloured versions of the characters present within Marvel’s fictional universe, such as the Red Hulk or the Yellow Hulk, but none of them are quite as famous as the green version. So, while talking …
The Justice League is certainly one of the most famous superhero groups ever and certainly the most important one in DC Comics’ fictional universe. Present in the world of comics since 1960, the Justice League has included a diversified roster that has saved the world on numerous occasions. Still, despite knowing about the League’s exploits, …
DC Comics is a comic book publishing house, but their stories have been adopted on numerous occasions. Alongside the famous live-action works, a lot of DC Comics’ stories and characters have appeared in animated form and some of these works – be they TV shows or movies – are among the best in their respective …
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In the history of live-action adaptations of Batman, a total of nine actors have portrayed the Dark Knight (not including those who’ve only portrayed him as a child and those who’ve portrayed him in TV series and not in movies). Most of them have had at least two stints as the Caped Crusader, with some …
In 2012, Christopher Nolan released The Dark Knight Rises, the last instalment of his critically and commercially successful The Dark Knight Trilogy. His three-part story chronicled Batman’s beginning, his peak and his “end”, and it was the last act that caused the most controversy among fans, despite being praised by critics. But, disregarding the artistic …
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In the history of live-action adaptations of Batman, a total of nine actors have portrayed the Dark Knight (not including those who’ve only portrayed him as a child and those who’ve portrayed him in TV series and not in movies). Most of them have had at least two stints as the Caped Crusader, with some …
Lord Darkseid is considered to be one of the most popular comic book characters ever. The New God of Apokolips is a ruthless ruler focused on achieving complete domination. Using his army of Parademons and his subordinates, Darkseid pillages the known universe, conquering planets and terraforming them to look like his home planet. Still, being …
In the history of live-action adaptations of Batman, a total of nine actors have portrayed the Dark Knight (not including those who’ve only portrayed him as a child and those who’ve portrayed him in TV series and not in movies). Most of them have had at least two stints as the Caped Crusader, with some …
In the history of live-action adaptations of Batman, a total of nine actors have portrayed the Dark Knight (not including those who’ve only portrayed him as a child and those who’ve portrayed him in TV series and not in movies). Most of them have had at least two stints as the Caped Crusader, with some …
In today’s comparison, we’re staying within the boundaries of the Marvel Universe. Similarly to what we did with Thanos and the Eternals, we are going to pit the Mad Titan against another superheroic group – the X-Men. Is Thanos stronger than the individual X-Men? Certainly, but how would he fare against the whole group? Well, …
In the history of live-action adaptations of Batman, a total of nine actors have portrayed the Dark Knight (not including those who’ve only portrayed him as a child and those who’ve portrayed him in TV series and not in movies). Most of them have had at least two stints as the Caped Crusader, with some …
In the history of live-action adaptations of Batman, a total of nine actors have portrayed the Dark Knight (not including those who’ve only portrayed him as a child and those who’ve portrayed him in TV series and not in movies). Most of them have had at least two stints as the Caped Crusader, with some …
Superman is a one-man army. On the other hand, Apollo somewhat follows the Superman archetype. What would happen if a fight broke out between them? If a fight broke out between Superman and Apollo, Superman would defeat Apollo. Thanks to his Kryptonian DNA, he can absorb immense energy from the Sun. And if he decides …
Superman is very close to God. In the movie Man of Steel, we saw him being treated as one too. People were worshiping him. But what if Superman had to fight Ares, the ancient God of war. Who will win? If a fight broke out between Superman and Ares, Ares would defeat Superman. Superman is …
According to some, Superman is the most powerful superhero there ever was and there ever will be. And on the other side, we have Apocalypse, the first-ever human mutant. Who would win a fight between them? If a fight broke out between Superman and the Apocalypse, Superman can defeat Apocalypse. It will be a close …
Wolverine is undoubtedly a fan favorite superhero from Marvel. He was featured in many movies. On the other hand, we have Colossus, who is another Marvel superhero, who was often overshadowed by the other X-Men members. But true fans know Colossus is no joke. If a fight broke out between the Wolverine and the Colossus, …
A metal (from Greek μέταλλον métallon, “mine, quarry, metal”) is a material that, when freshly prepared, polished, or fractured, shows a lustrous appearance, and conducts electricity and heat relatively well. This is the definition of a metal provided by Wikipedia. But that doesn’t really concern us since we’re not a portal that deals with metals. What does concern us, though, are some fictional metals present in …
We all love lists and we all love comic book characters. In honour of that, we have decided to compose yet another list of comic book characters, but a little different than the ones we’ve done so far. Namely, we’ve decided to present a crossover event of the best hand-to-hand fighters in the Marvel and …
Your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man certainly is one of the most popular Marvel superheroes, but considering the fact that he is just a teen with spider-like abilities, one surely ponders over his actual powers when compared to some other Marvel superheroes, right? Sure, he’s resourceful and has fought many strong opponents, but is he really that …
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