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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton has revealed that an alternate ending was considered for a particular character. Major spoilers ahead! The film follows the titular hero Shang-Chi, played by Simu Liu, who is drawn back into the world of his villainous father Wenwu. …

Several of this week’s Marvel Comics carries a surprise eight-page backup story commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Soon after, Marvel made it available for free on Marvel Unlimited, Marvel.com (opens in new tab), and other major digital platforms. ‘The Four Fives’ centers on …

After decades in limbo, the legendary and iconic Golden Age superhero Micro-Face is finally being revived by equally legendary comic book publishing giant the NPR Planet Money Publishing Group… Okay. Hold up. We know you’ve never heard of Micro-Face. Hell, neither did we a few days ago. But he really …

Warning: major spoilers for Shang-Chi and the Marvel Cinematic Universe ahead…  Marvel has a Big Bad problem. In the MCU, villains either live long enough to become the hero or, more often than not, are mercilessly dispatched after a solitary appearance. Hela, Ultron, Kaecillus, Ego, Killmonger, and Mysterio (among so …

Shang-Chi is very, very good. How good? According to Rotten Tomatoes, it’s the highest-rated comic book movie of all time in terms of its audience score. As spotted by Redditor iCXNoLar (opens in new tab), Shang-Chi has received thousands of overwhelmingly positive votes and currently sits at a whopping 98% …

Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow may no longer be part of the MCU, but the actor’s lawsuit against Disney may have ramifications for Marvel Studio’s future. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal (opens in new tab), the Russo brothers – who previously directed Johansson in Captain America: …

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has finally arrived, smashing box office records and debuting to very positive reviews. The film follows the titular hero, played by Simu Liu, who left behind the Ten Rings organization – which is run by his father Wenwu (Tony Leung). But, Shang-Chi …

Marvel’s Midnight Suns will not have loot boxes or “related microtransactions,” developer Firaxis Games has confirmed. Responding to a tweet from a fan, Firaxis laid to rest any concerns that Marvel’s Midnight Suns would have loot boxes or microtransactions that could be purchased for competitive benefits. “Hey folks, regarding our …

Cable – the classic, grey-haired version of the time-traveling mutant – returned from the dead in July 28’s Cable #11 (opens in new tab). He was resurrected to fight the one foe his younger self (Kid Cable) couldn’t – the misguided clone of Cable, Stryfe. That battle was won, and …

Long-time Justice League member and Super Friend Aquaman is the latest iconic DC hero to get the 100-page spectacular treatment to celebrate his 80th anniversary.  (Image credit: DC) (opens in new tab) Aquaman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular (opens in new tab) goes on sale August 31 to recognize the …