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You Won’t Have To Wait Too Long To Learn All About Supergirl‘s New Comic Book Hero

No, Doctor Strange will probably not feature a Spider-Man cameo. The Flash casts another comic book villain. Lev Grossman teases the differences between The Magicians books and the show. Plus, good news for The Librarians, the stunts of The Force Awakens, and Black Mirror starts casting. So many Spoilers! Captain America: Civil War Marvel have…

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Loki Is Looking Mighty Familiar in This Week’s Issue of The Mighty Thor

Thor is currently facing a whole heap of problems in The Mighty Thor—and so is Jane Foster. Everything is about to get trickier with the re-arrival of Loki in her adventures. But that’s not the weirdest thing going on with Loki’s return … his face is. Minor Spoilers ahead for The Mighty Thor #2, by…

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Where Marvel’s “All-New, All-Different” Universe Stands Right Now

It’s been nearly three whole months since we bid adieu to the Marvel comic universe of old, and said hello to the world of “All-New, All-Different” Marvel. In many ways, a lot has changed, and in some frustrating ways, barely anything has. Not been reading along? This is how it has shaped up so far.…

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The io9 Photoshop Contest: Create the Most Bizarre Star Wars Tie-In Merchandise You Can Imagine!

Happy Star Wars eve, everyone! We might all be waiting for The Force Awakens to finally premiere, but it won’t be the movie that overwhelms us going forward— it’ll be the tie-in merchandise. There’s so much of it out there already, but we thought we’d add to the fun with some of our own—and that’s…

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Watch the VFX of Doctor Who Season 9 Come Together

Doctor Who’s ninth season gave us some fantastic images: gorgeous vistas of alien cities, weird and creepy aliens, the whole shebang. Now you can get a little glimpse into how the show’s VFX artists brought it all together in this nifty compilation video. Milk Visual Effects recently released this short reel highlighting its work on…

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The New Ghostbusters Answer the Call in Their First Official Pic

Good morning, ladies. I presume you’re here to kick ass and bust ghosts? Excellent. https://gizmodo.com/who-ya-gonna-call-1717094787 Yes, we’ve seen the new heroes of Paul Feig’ Ghostbusters before, but this new photo—shared first by Ghostbusters fan site Proton Charging early this morning—is apparently the first official still from the film. As you can see, it features Kristen…

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Our First Real Details About The Iron Fist Netflix Series!

Justin Lin talks about the music in Star Trek Beyond. The Force Awakens moves on from TV spots to mini-featurettes. One character is skipping the next season of Game of Thrones. Plus, Doctor Strange gets a writer, plot synopses for Suicide Squad, and The Flash casts another speedster. To Me, My Spoilers! Star Trek Beyond…

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Sherlock Meets The BBC’s Other Great Detectives In This Fun, Weird Promo

Mashup video edits are universal favorites among fans, and have been for ages. Wars and Trek? Sure. DC’s live action movies and TV shows in one trailer? Fantastic! The BBC mashing up its hit crime shows Sherlock, Luther, and The Fall? Okay that’d be—wait, hold the phone, what?? So, we wouldn’t usually cover the thought…

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The Long, Complicated Relationship Between Star Wars and Marvel Comics

The release of Star Wars in 1977 was an absolute gamechanger, on so many levels—from effects, to toys, and to how expanded universes were created in general. But Star Wars was also of vital importance to an unexpected ally in Marvel Comics. Without the galaxy far, far, away, they might have vanished for good. In…

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Welcome to Earth, and Also These Awesome Covers For the Independence Day Comic

It’s the week for all things Independence Day, after our first look at the sequel promised a return to Earth for the aliens. But before all that, Titan Comics is releasing a new comic series that will link the two movies together—and io9 has an exclusive first look at some of the series’ gorgeous covers.…

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Giant Necks and Stern Looks Abound In Hot Toys’ Batman v Superman Figures

We got a brief glimpse at Hot Toys figures for Batman v Superman yesterday, but now the company has released a full look at the Dark Knight and Man of Steel, and—nope. Can’t do it any more. Have to say it. LOOK AT THE GODDAMN SIZE OF BATMAN’S NECK, HOLY COW. https://gizmodo.com/hot-toys-batman-v-superman-line-will-include-a-massive-1747890462 Seriously. I get…

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Return To The Wizarding World In The First Trailer For Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

It’s been just four years since we last visited J.K. Rowling’s magical world on the big screen, but it feels like much longer. And while this trailer for the prequel series Fantastic Beasts doesn’t have much to it, it’s a first glimpse at what it’s going to be like being back in this world—just with…

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A New Doctor Strange Set Picture Teases Some Major Marvel Mysticism!

Is there more to Batman v Superman than everyone thinks? And will The Force Awakens include a tease for Rogue One? Jennifer Lawrence talks turning blue for X-Men Apocalypse. Plus more from Deadpool, Charles Dance talks Childhood’s End, and a new look at The 100’s third season. Behold, Spoilers! Doctor Strange Marvel co-president Marvel Louis…

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The New Superman Is Going To Team Up With The Old Superman

Wait, what’s that I hear you cry? There’s no such thing as old Superman and new Superman? They’re ostensibly the same character, Kal-El/Clark Kent? How is this even happening? I’ll tell you why. COMIC BOOKS, THAT’S WHY. So, a recap if you’re unfamiliar with the wild, wild situation in the current DC Comics universe. A…

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Everything We Know About Star Wars‘ Post-Return of the Jedi Future

Last week’s “Force Friday”* wasn’t just about the release of new Star Wars toys. It also heralded the start of “Journey To The Force Awakens,” a planned series of stories detailing the 30 years between Return of the Jedi and the new film. Here’s everything we know so far about the formative years of Disney’s…

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DC’s New Legends of Tomorrow Comic Has Absolutely Nothing To Do With Legends of Tomorrow

Oh, DC, this is very silly. The good news first: a new comic anthology series coming from the company brings back some minor DC heroes and, re-pairs some of them with their original creative talents. The bad news? Said anthology is named Legends of Tomorrow, despite having nothing to do with the TV show. Let’s…

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How the Lightsabers In The Force Awakens Finally Realized George Lucas’ Original Vision

That innocent period where what little we knew of The Force Awakens was the debate over the feasibility of Kylo Ren’s lightsaber was a wonderful time. But it turns out aside from the debate about if it was THE BEST or THE WORST, from a practical point of view, the movie’s sabers had two new…

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The Black-and-White Cut Of Mad Max: Fury Road Could Hit Theaters Next Year

Even before Mad Max: Fury Road released (and promptly blew our socks off), Director George Miller was insistent that the film would best be viewed in black and white. After that version was sadly absent from the home release, we might be getting something even better: a chance to see the B&W version in theaters.…

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Watch the Eighth Doctor Totally Nail the Twelfth Doctor’s Epic Doctor Who Speech

The Twelfth Doctor’s barnstorming speech about the horror of war in “The Zygon Inversion” is already being hailed as the breakout moment of Peter Capaldi’s tenure on Doctor Who. But like most things Doctor Who related, it’s just as delightful, if not moreso, when the Eighth Doctor himself gets to deliver it. Paul McGann was…

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First Look at the Next Series of Rivers of London Comics!

Rivers of London is back! After a miniseries earlier this year, Ben Aaronovitch’s magical detective series is returning to comics, and this time Peter and the Special Branch are tackling a case that leads directly into the next book in the series. Check out the first details and the covers, exclusively here on io9! https://gizmodo.com/ben-aaronovitchs-rivers-of-london-series-is-coming-to-c-1699533443…

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You Won’t Have To Wait Too Long To Learn All About Supergirl‘s New Comic Book Hero

Loki Is Looking Mighty Familiar in This Week’s Issue of The Mighty Thor

Where Marvel’s “All-New, All-Different” Universe Stands Right Now

The io9 Photoshop Contest: Create the Most Bizarre Star Wars Tie-In Merchandise You Can Imagine!

Watch the VFX of Doctor Who Season 9 Come Together

The New Ghostbusters Answer the Call in Their First Official Pic

Our First Real Details About The Iron Fist Netflix Series!

Sherlock Meets The BBC’s Other Great Detectives In This Fun, Weird Promo

The Long, Complicated Relationship Between Star Wars and Marvel Comics

Welcome to Earth, and Also These Awesome Covers For the Independence Day Comic

Giant Necks and Stern Looks Abound In Hot Toys’ Batman v Superman Figures

Return To The Wizarding World In The First Trailer For Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

A New Doctor Strange Set Picture Teases Some Major Marvel Mysticism!

The New Superman Is Going To Team Up With The Old Superman

Everything We Know About Star Wars‘ Post-Return of the Jedi Future

DC’s New Legends of Tomorrow Comic Has Absolutely Nothing To Do With Legends of Tomorrow

How the Lightsabers In The Force Awakens Finally Realized George Lucas’ Original Vision

The Black-and-White Cut Of Mad Max: Fury Road Could Hit Theaters Next Year

Watch the Eighth Doctor Totally Nail the Twelfth Doctor’s Epic Doctor Who Speech

First Look at the Next Series of Rivers of London Comics!

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