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All The Incredible Comics That Will Melt Your Wallet in 2016

2015 was a great year for comic books, and 2016 is shaping up to be just as exciting—and financially ruinous. Seriously, take a deep breath, look longingly at your wallet, and get ready to write up your pull list of some of 2016’s coolest sounding comics. https://gizmodo.com/the-20-best-comics-and-graphic-novels-of-2015-1748709046 JANUARY Dragon Age: Magekiller #2 (Dark Horse)—This series…

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The BBC is Bringing Back Robot Wars, the Original Robot Fighting Show

Sure, BattleBots was cool, but let’s not forget the real father of Robot TV deathmatches broadcast for our pleasure: the classic BBC series Robot Wars. Fans of violent robotic combat rejoice then, because the BBC are bringing back the series with more robots, and some mandatory science bits to distract you from the FIGHTING ROBOTS.…

Television James Whitbrook

The Unlikely Way That Agent Carter Will Connect with Doctor Strange

The World War Z sequel loses its director. Zack Snyder teases the mythology of Batman v Superman’s villain. Supergirl could actually cross over with The Flash and Arrow. Plus, new TV spots for Deadpool and Legends of Tomorrow, plus images from the return of The X-Files. Spoilers now! Batman v Superman Zack Snyder teases the…

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This Interview With the Guy Who Played Jar Jar Binks Is Tragic as Hell

Jar Jar Binks is the epicentre of so many people’s rage about the issues of the Star Wars prequels, or even Star Wars in general. But people often forget that under the CG alien was actor Ahmed Best—and he’s spent over a decade having to deal with Jar Jar’s reputation. A new interview with Best…

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Discover the Origins of Abe Sapien‘s Latest Occult Villain in This Exclusive Comic Preview

The adventures of Hellboy and his friends in the pages of Dark Horses comics have always examined the spooky underpinnings of the occult. But this week’s issue of Abe Sapien takes a whole new look at Western occultism, through the gorgeously macabre art of Santiago Caruso—and io9 has an exclusive look! A warning: some of…

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The Next Wave of Star Wars Toys is All About Rey

The way toy manufacturing works, it’s likely Hasbro had always intended that the first post-release Force Awakens toys would include more merchandise that highlights Rey. But after facing mass backlash at her perceived absence, you can be sure as hell they’re going to let you know she’s included. https://gizmodo.com/the-coolest-star-wars-rey-toys-that-you-can-actually-bu-1751552945 Just a small reminder: If you’ve…

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The Incredible Hulk May Have Just Revealed Cate Blanchett’s Role In Thor: Ragnarok

A new hoodie probably doesn’t give us a glimpse of Spider-Man’s Civil War costume. There’s plans for a lot of characters in Avengers: Infinity War. Pacific Rim 2 still lives. Arrow’s executives firmly deny recent rumors about Felicity’s fate. Plus, Princess Leia in Star Wars Rebels, and new Deadpool footage. Spoilers Get! Thor: Ragnarok Following…

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A Reminder That Clark Kent and Lois Lane Used to Pretty Much Hate Each Other

Lois and Clark. It’s a pairing held up as one of the dreamiest in all comics, the classic romance of the secret superhero and the no-nonsense reporter that loved him. The two have gone through some rough spots—but let’s not forget, in their earlier incarnations, Lois and Clark could be real douchey to each other.…

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Steven Universe Tells Us That the Answer to All Our Questions is Love—But It’s Also Fandom

When last week’s “Steven Bomb” of Steven Universe episodes began, it offered love as the real answer to many fans’ questions about the history of Garnet. But in “Log Date 7 15 2″, we got an alternative answer to those questions, and it was so meta, it might as well have been a love letter…

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James Gunn Wanted David Bowie To Cameo In Guardians of the Galaxy 2

The pop culture world is united in grief today at the loss of David Bowie, who passed away last night. Tributes have poured in across the world in mourning—including director James Gunn who, in his own touching tribute, revealed that Bowie was in talks for for an appearance in the Guardians sequel. https://gizmodo.com/rip-david-bowie-the-musician-who-changed-science-ficti-1752187018 According to…

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Marvel’s Civil War Sequel Sounds a Lot Like Superhero Minority Report

Yes, Civil War II: Revenge/Return of the Civil is happening—but our early skepticism at Marvel simply reheating its major 2007 comic book event to tie into the next Captain America movie seems to have been mostly waylaid by new information that teases the conflict that pits hero against hero will be at least a little…

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Do Arrow Set Pictures Reveal The Ultimate Fate Of Felicity Smoak?

Clark Gregg doesn’t think Agents of SHIELD’s Inhuman story will have a major impact on the Inhumans movie. John Boyega teases Finn’s role in Star Wars: Episode VIII. Plus, new TV spots for Batman v Superman, and the return of Agent Carter. So many Spoilers! Captain America: Civil War Joe Russo discusses bringing Spider-Man to…

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Sara Lance Kicks Butt in the ’70s in the First Clip From Legends of Tomorrow

It’s not long before the CW’s answer to the Justice League hits our TV screens, and everything we’ve seen so far seems wildly ambitious and full of that cheesy, earnest fun that the CW’s DC universe thrives on. That same sense of fun is definitely there in this new clip, along side a whole bunch…

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On Steven Universe, Peridot Finally Makes a Big Decision

Ever since Peridot entered a tentative alliance with the Crystal Gems, the question of just what would happen to her has been on the lips of Steven Universe fans. Would she betray them? Join them? Well, whether she wanted to or not, Peridot made a decision in “Message Received” that changes Steven Universe in some…

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Marvel’s New Falcon Is a Latino Falcon Man-Hybrid

Ever since Sam Wilson took on the mantle of Captain America, his former superhero alter ego of the Falcon has lain dormant. That is, until next week, when The Falcon returns… as Joaquin Torres, a man who is literally part-falcon. Torres has played a role throughout Nick Spencer and Daniel Acuña’s Sam Wilson: Captain America…

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BBC America’s Dirk Gently Series Is Really Going Forward

We’ve known since last year that BBC America were working on bringing a new version of Douglas Adam’s holistic detective to U.S. shores—but now it’s official: BBC America have announced that they’ve greenlit Dirk Gently for an order of eight episodes. https://gizmodo.com/douglas-adams-dirk-gently-series-heading-to-u-s-tvs-an-1615974469 The series, penned by Chronicle and Superman: American Alien writer Max Landis, will…

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A Disney Artist Mashed Up Calvin and Hobbes With The Force Awakens

The Force Awakens fan art is everywhere. But none can top Brian Kesinger’s mashup of the film’s characters with the wonderful stylings of Bill Watterson. None of it. Over the past few days Kesinger, a storyboard artist for Disney, has been posting snaps of his artwork to Instagram. The pairings are perfect: Rey and BB-8,…

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It’s a GIF Party, Come Dance Your Friday Away

Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your GIFs. It’s Friday, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time to party. Let us know how your week has gone. Good? Bad? Busy? Relaxing? But remember, readers, to do it with gifs.

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The Obi-Wan Kenobi Movie Rumors Have Grown Into A Whole Obi-Wan Kenobi Trilogy

Ready Player One gets a villain. Zack Snyder talks casting Wonder Woman for Batman v Superman. A Firefly alum heads to Legends of Tomorrow. Plus, Ryan Reynolds talks fitting Deadpool into the X-Men movie universe, new posters for Jungle Book and Daredevil, and the return of 12 Monkeys. Spoilers! Star Wars Rumors of a Star…

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Watch the Horrifying Spectacle of Three Million Bats Going Night Hunting

Bats are fascinating creatures—both from the point of scientific research and their place in the canon of the horror genre as spooky creatures of the night. So whether you’re a science person or a horror person, this shot of millions of bats streaming into the sky is either great, or great and fearsome. The spectacular…

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All The Incredible Comics That Will Melt Your Wallet in 2016

The BBC is Bringing Back Robot Wars, the Original Robot Fighting Show

The Unlikely Way That Agent Carter Will Connect with Doctor Strange

This Interview With the Guy Who Played Jar Jar Binks Is Tragic as Hell

Discover the Origins of Abe Sapien‘s Latest Occult Villain in This Exclusive Comic Preview

The Next Wave of Star Wars Toys is All About Rey

The Incredible Hulk May Have Just Revealed Cate Blanchett’s Role In Thor: Ragnarok

A Reminder That Clark Kent and Lois Lane Used to Pretty Much Hate Each Other

Steven Universe Tells Us That the Answer to All Our Questions is Love—But It’s Also Fandom

James Gunn Wanted David Bowie To Cameo In Guardians of the Galaxy 2

Marvel’s Civil War Sequel Sounds a Lot Like Superhero Minority Report

Do Arrow Set Pictures Reveal The Ultimate Fate Of Felicity Smoak?

Sara Lance Kicks Butt in the ’70s in the First Clip From Legends of Tomorrow

On Steven Universe, Peridot Finally Makes a Big Decision

Marvel’s New Falcon Is a Latino Falcon Man-Hybrid

BBC America’s Dirk Gently Series Is Really Going Forward

A Disney Artist Mashed Up Calvin and Hobbes With The Force Awakens

It’s a GIF Party, Come Dance Your Friday Away

The Obi-Wan Kenobi Movie Rumors Have Grown Into A Whole Obi-Wan Kenobi Trilogy

Watch the Horrifying Spectacle of Three Million Bats Going Night Hunting

Trump Says He’ll Sign Order to Pay TSA

Deadpool Will Deface ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Classics for a New Secret Lair

Apple’s Siri Isn’t Just Going to Use One Chatbot. It’s Going to Use All of Them

Why ‘For All Mankind’ Season 5 Is the Key to the Rest of the Series

ASUS ZenScreen 15.6-Inch Portable Monitor Is Now Cheaper Than Black Friday in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Early Wildfires Are Surging Across the US—and Trump’s New Fire Agency Isn’t Ready

INIU Brings Another Power Bank to the Spring Sale as SnapGo Keychain Portable Charger Drops to Its Lowest Price

Attorney Hit With Historic Fine for Citing AI-Generated Cases

Travelers Experiencing the Longest Security Lines in TSA History

Could There Be a ‘Project Hail Mary’ Sequel?

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets

Apple Studio Display XDR Review: It Looks So Good, I Wish It Were an iMac

RayNeo Air 4 Pro Review: My Eyes Love These Video Glasses, but My Nose Disagrees