In the 1990s, religion was not a common theme in superhero cartoons. But X-Men: The Animated Series used Nightcrawler to address the topic in a thoughtful way.

Once stolen from actor Nicolas Cage, it eclipsed the record price set in November when a copy of "Superman No. 1" sold for $9 ...

Near the issue’s end, the surviving four ThunderCats make their latest narrow escape in a gifted spacecraft. However, they suddenly find themselves drawn into a portal from which there is no escape.

We live in an age where superhero films dominate movie theaters. Almost everyone knows the difference between the Hulk and Captain America, and audiences turn up in droves to watch Deadpool (Ryan ...

Born with Autism (formerly classified as Asperger syndrome), Tyler B. Searle has been obsessed with storytelling since he was old enough to speak. He gravitated towards fairy tales, mythology, the ...

The 20-year-old Cartoon Network franchise never lost sight of the childlike joy that comes with being a superhero. Reading time 4 minutes For people who’ve made action-focused western animation a key ...

It's called 'Superhero,' based on Nelson's own experiences within the genre, and it's out now for you to read. Reading time 2 minutes Earlier this year, Tim Blake Nelson reprised as role as Samuel ...

Today on Variant, we talk about superhero cartoons that were canceled too soon! Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel: Listen to the Podcast on: iTunes - Spotify - Google Play - Stitcher - For More ...

2025 was a critical year for the superhero movie genre. Once the undisputed dominant force in Hollywood, superhero movies are no longer quite the safe bet they used to be. Are moviegoers growing tired ...

As My Hero Academia comes to an end, the final season cements it as one of the all-time greats, not just in Shōnen anime, but superhero storytelling at large. The journey Izuku "Deku" Midoriya takes ...