James Whitbrook

DC Comics Wants You To Color In Its New Comic Covers

We’re in the middle of that already weird limbo-week between Christmas holidays and New Years celebrations. Are you stuck at work with nothing to do? Stuck at home and wanting to unwind after all that family togetherness? DC Comics’ might be able to help. Every January release from the company will have one “Adult Coloring…

Here’s Some Crazy Speculation About The True Identity Of Star Wars‘ Mystery Villain

Check out brand new looks at X-Men Apocalypse and Ghostbusters. Benedict Cumberbatch almost didn’t manage to star in Doctor Strange. Kristen Bell heads to iZombie. Plus, tons of new glimpses of Shadowhunters, and the return of Supergirl. Spoilers Now! Star Wars Ever since The Force Awakens released, speculation has been rife about the true identity…

Even More Details About The “Trippy” World Of Doctor Strange

Civil War teasers hint at not one death, but two. Chris Carter explains why Mulder and Scully can’t be together in the new X-Files. Plus, filming from the set of Wonder Woman, cool new Legends of Tomorrow footage, and a new clone on Orphan Black. So many Spoilers! Doctor Strange As part of Entertainment Weekly’s…

Behold, The First Look At Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange (UPDATED)

By the hoary hosts of hoggoth, it’s the Sorcerer Supreme! We’ve had set pictures, and teasing glimpses through concept art, but this is it: our first official look at how Benedict Cumberbatch will appear as the master of all things mystical in the Marvel universe. That beard. That cloak. That magic! Oh my. Entertainment Weekly…

Marvel Could Be Adding Another Comic Hero To Its Movie Roster!

There’s even more rumors about Robin’s role in Batman v Superman. Has the X-Force movie lineup been revealed? Legends of Tomorrow casts a love interest for Sara Lance. Plus the first still from Assassin’s Creed, a smidgen of extra Deadpool footage, and new images from Grimm. To Me, My Spoilers! Marvel A new Empire interview…

Patsy Walker’s Brand New Comic Book Is A Delightful Surprise

Hellcat’s new comic isn’t just for fans of Patsy “Trish” Walker’s awesome appearance in Jessica Jones. It’s not even particularly for long term fans of Patsy as a character. Patsy Walker, AKA Hellcat! joins a rare breed in the mainstream comic world: It’s a book that’s genuinely for everyone, and a delight to read. https://gizmodo.com/jessica-jones-was-an-awesome-origin-story-for-one-of-ma-1744821800…

The Gwenpool Holiday Special Is A Marvel Christmas Done Right

Christmas is a time of bringing people together—usually, with copious amounts of food, booze, and gifts. The Gwenpool Holiday Special might sound like a zany stunt comic, focusing on Marvel’s latest female star, but it’s really about togetherness, and uniting Marvel heroes big and small. https://gizmodo.com/gwen-stacy-is-getting-her-own-comic-again-this-time-as-1749264695 Spoilers ahead for Gwenpool Holiday Special #1, by (big…

A Fan Favorite Character Is Returning To Agent Carter—But With A Catch

Plus the show teases a bizarre crossover. Sleepy Hollow casts a new bad guy. Get a look at what’s next on The Flash and Arrow, as well as the debut of Legends of Tomorrow. Plus, more snippets from Batman v Superman, and another clip from tonight’s episode of Doctor Who. Merry Spoilmas! Batman v Superman…

Kylo Ren Is Everything That Anakin Skywalker Should Have Been

Kylo Ren had a huge legacy to live up to in the new Star Wars, because Darth Vader is one of cinema’s all-time great villains. But Vader’s legacy is also a huge part of what makes Kylo Ren so fascinating—because he’s everything that Anakin Skywalker should have been in the prequels. A warning: there will…

There’s A Very Different Man In Red For Deadpool‘s Festive Trailer Tease

While it might be Christmas Eve, for Deadpool, today is Trailer Eve—and ahead of the full event, Fox have released a suitably festive teaser to celebrate. Seems like Santa’s got some new competition in the “Jolly guy in a red suit” department. While the festive trappings—the music, the rhyming narration, and the snow-strewn title cards—are…

J.J. Abrams’ Greatest Regret About Star Wars

Lawrence Kasdan talks about how the Han Solo spinoff movie will approach the character. Peter Capaldi ponders his future on Doctor Who. Stefan Kapicic talks playing Colossus in Deadpool. Mark Ruffalo teases a new characterization for the Hulk. Plus, what’s to come on Galavant and iZombie. Spoilers! Han Solo Anthology Lawrence Kasdan says the spinoff…

Pro-Tip: Never Ask Darth Vader to Dance

Darth Vader is many things—tragic villain, almighty horror, dab hand with a lightsaber—but he is not a dancer. Thanks the the Darth Vader Annual, we now know that this is what happens when you’re stupid enough to insist that the Dark Lord of the Sith take you for a twirl on the dance floor. Minor…

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Extraordinary X-Men Throws Another Wrench Into The Cyclops Mystery

Scott Summers has not been in Marvel’s new X-Men books. Okay, well, his time-displaced teen self has, but that’s a long story for another time. But while Cyclops has been absent, he’s had a very strong presence in the X-Men’s current adventure—for very bad reasons. And his latest moment is no exception. Spoilers ahead for…

How To Keep Track of All the Insane Changes DC Comics Has Been Going Through

It’s been one hell of a year for DC Comics. Sure, they didn’t explode their comic book universe, but the heroes and villains of DC have gone through some big changes. Last week, we caught you up with what’s going on in Marvel’s “All-New” universe, and now, it’s time to catch you up on Superman…

The Silliest Star Wars Tie-Ins From Our Force Awakens Photoshop Contest

Last week, we tasked you with celebrating the release of The Force Awakens by trying to match the movie’s completely bizarre and overwhelming array of tie-in products. The results are in, and from what I can tell, io9 readers love bad puns and going a little lewd (which is why we love you). Check ‘em…

We’re Getting a Whole Year of Never-Before-Seen Star Trek History in 2016

Next year marks the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, and fans are getting a lot to celebrate with—a new movie in Star Trek Beyond, and the promise of a brand new Star Trek show in early 2017. But every day of 2016, they’re going to get an extra treat: rare pieces of Star Trek history,…

Here’s How We’ll Meet the Justice League In Batman v Superman

Kurt Russell confirms he’s in talks for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Mark Ruffalo once again kills our hopes for a standalone Hulk movie. James Cameron talks Avatar 2. Plus, a crazy new poster for Deadpool, what to expect in Doctor Who’s Christmas Special, and Bradley Cooper returns to Limitless. Spoilers! Batman v Superman…

Ralph McQuarrie’s Ultra-Rare Cover For The Empire Strikes Back Novelization Is Gorgeous

Starwars.com has been running an ongoing feature series about the art of the beloved concept artist Ralph McQuarrie, recounting the history behind some of the artist’s lesser known or exceedingly rare pieces of art—including a spectacular look at one of McQuarrie’s rarest-ever paintings. The latest entry in the series predominantly focuses on McQuarrie’s work for…

The 11 Biggest Differences Between the Book and Movie Versions of The Force Awakens

Many movie novelizations are surprisingly different than the actual movies. The original Star Wars had a book version that was weirdly different and came out months earlier. So it’s probably not surprising that The Force Awakens’ own novel is contains some surprising moments that aren’t in the film. Suffice to say, there will be major…