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‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ swings into theaters with style

By Parker Otto | July 7, 2019

After “Avengers: Endgame” created one of the greatest comic book movies of all time with an emotional payoff to 10 years’ worth of film, there was much need for a fun, light-hearted superhero film. Thanks to a likeable protagonist, great humor and...

The Avengers assemble to take down Thanos in "Avengers: Endgame," the sequel to "Avengers: Infinity War."

‘Avengers: Endgame’ assembles into one of the greatest comic book films

By Parker Otto | April 28, 2019

The Avengers assemble to take down Thanos in "Avengers: Endgame," the sequel to "Avengers: Infinity War."

Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr., uses the Iron Man helmet to record himself in "Avengers: Endgame." The 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is being released today and will conclude the devastating events of "Avengers: Infinity War."

Marvel Cinematic Universe evolves film itself

By Parker Otto | April 25, 2019

Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr., uses the Iron Man helmet to record himself in "Avengers: Endgame." The 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is being released today and will conclude the devastating events of "Avengers: Infinity War."

The 21st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, "Captain Marvel" delivers action filled sequences with strong characters.

‘Captain Marvel’ delivers a new hero for the Marvel Cinematic Universe

By Parker Otto | March 10, 2019

The 21st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, "Captain Marvel" delivers action filled sequences with strong characters.

Animated film does web-slingers justice

By Peter Zemeske | December 17, 2018

“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is the new animated film in the titular super-hero’s long film franchise directed by Peter Ramsey, Robert Persichetti Jr. and Rodney Rothman and produced by “The Lego Movie” and “21 Jump Street” directors...

Fans remember Stan Lee’s legacy

By Parker Otto | November 14, 2018

Millions of Marvel fans heard the sad news Monday that comic book writer, editor and publisher Stan Lee died at the age of 95. He will forever be remembered as a creative genius who contrived amazing characters and a guardian angel who made numerous cameos...

Comic conventions have fun for all kinds of fans

By Tony Martin | March 9, 2011

I love comic books. The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo is coming to Chicago from March 18-20, and I wish I could go. I almost want to quit my band so I don't have to be on tour the weekend of C2E2. Having been to a couple of comic conventions in...