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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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 …
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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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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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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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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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 …
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 …
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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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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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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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 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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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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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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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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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 …
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 …
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 …