Fans of a certain age will never forget a few great cinematic “almosts” in Batman movie history. Billy Dee Williams played Harvey Dent in Tim Burton’s first Batman movie, but we never got a chance to see his Harvey become the villainous Two-Face. Robin was supposed to appear in that film and then again in
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Don’t let Torunn Grønbekk’s bright smile and joyful demeanor fool you. “I spend much of my time trying to figure out how to make Jane [Foster] uncomfortable,” the writer of the upcoming Jane Foster & The Mighty Thor tells us. “Just, ‘Oh, this is a thing that she would hate. I will do it.’” Grønbekk’s
Somehow, Richard Donner’s beloved 1978 Superman: The Movie didn’t spawn a successful franchise. A lovingly made celebration of the Man of Steel, featuring arguably the most perfectly cast superhero movie lead of all time in Christopher Reeve, immediately ran into directorial, financial, and creative trouble with its sequel, and the franchise ultimately sputtered out with
David Koepp’s (who’s the screenwriter for Jurassic Park no less!) brand new sci-fi novel, Aurora is out this June but some lucky SciFiNow readers will get the chance to read it before then with our latest competition! But first, in case you missed it, here is our exclusive cover reveal for the novel… <span data-mce-type=”bookmark”
It’s a bit of an understatement to say worldbuilding is a big deal in fantasy fiction. But what first comes to mind when you hear the phrase “worldbuilding”? Is it an inked map with pointy mountains, dashed lines for a country’s borders, and more tea stains than a kitchen countertop? Or is it something more
This article contains spoilers for the last two years or so of Marvel X-Men comics. “Humans of the planet Earth. While you slept, the world changed.” The opening line of Jonathan Hickman and Pepe Larraz’s House of X hit like a bolt of lightning, and everything it promised paid off. Hickman took over the floundering
This article contains Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness spoilers. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is the latest MCU entry and a lot of people have been checking it out, starting its first weekend off with $450 million internationally. While much of it feels inspired from Sam Raimi’s other work, it is
“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” – John Dalberg-Acton. April 5, 1887. The idea of the superbeing not as an aspirational figure but a cautionary tale is one that predates even the concept of the superhero. Philip Wylie’s 1930 novel about a superhumanly strong and tough man, Gladiator—a key influence on Superman—isn’t
This article contains major Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness spoilers. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is finally here! And with it comes a host of answers to long-standing fan speculations, the wish-fulfillment of multiple fan-castings and favorite returns, and a even more questions about where this leaves the MCU of the
Into The Forest is a brand new horror anthology featuring stories about the baba yaga, a female supernatural being frequently mentioned in Slavic folklore. Written entirely by women, and including an introduction by Christina Henry, the anthology is out this November and we’re delighted to not only reveal its haunting cover, but we’re also giving
Out this summer, Clay Harmon’s Flames of Mira is the first in a brand new fantasy series and tells a tale of magic and redemption. Ahead of its release, we’re delighted to reveal the novel’s map detailing Flames of Mira’s world of fire and ice. Check it out here (and make sure you click on
There’s no immediately obvious answer when you ask someone what the first Neal Adams work is that jumps to mind. Is it “The Joker’s Five Way Revenge?” Green Lantern/Green Arrow: Hard Traveling Heroes? The batshit, hairy-chested insanity of Batman: Odyssey? Late Silver Age X-Men? We could spend a thousand words listing the comics he drew
If there’s one thing publishers, authors, and readers agree on, it’s that everybody loves a series. The characters you’ve grown to admire, the world you’ve learned how to travel without asking for directions, the best hole-in-the-wall tavern selling deep-fried lembas on a stick – why would you ever leave? But I also love trilogies, which
Award-winning novelist Garth Nix’s first novel, The Ragwitch, is getting a whole new re-issue with a brand new preface and to celebrate, we’re not only giving you an excerpt into the novel, we’re giving away a copy too! Here is the official synopsis… When Paul’s sister Julia finds a strange doll on the beach, Paul
Premee Mohamed’s cosmic Beneath The Rising trilogy has now come to an end with the publication of The Void Ascendant which means just one thing… a complete read of all three books! Luckily we’ve got you covered with that one with our latest competition to win the entire Beneath The Rising series! Warning, plot revelations for
Stacy Banks is coming to Riverdale, bringing her STEM knowledge with her. Over its eight decades, Archie Comics has brought a variety of new characters to Riverdale with varying results. Some, such as the friendly extraterrestrial Adam the Alien, were flashes in the proverbial pan, while other arrivals like the instantly iconic Cheryl Blossom became
Get ready to lose hours in the vast vaults of DC as DC Universe Infinite, DC’s digital subscription service, is coming to the UK! <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> With over 25,000 comic books available right now, DC Universe Infinite’s expansive library is constantly being updated with new books
Matt Reeves’ The Batman takes us all back to the very early days of The Caped Crusader. He’s not quite the figure he will go on to be, and neither are his rogues. While Reeves didn’t want to do another “origin” movie, given the towering cultural behemoth that is the Christopher Nolan trilogy, with Batman
This article contains Moon Knight spoilers. There is a LOT going on in Moon Knight episode 4. The final few minutes include our title character seemingly dying, only to shift gears into a dreamlike reality that paints the events of the show as the delusions of a sick man. Then it gets even weirder and
Corrupt governments, dystopian futures, and persecution… Ever Dundas’ HellSans has it all! The book is out this winter from Angry Robot but ahead of that, we’re delighted to reveal its cover by designer Kate Cromwell! Set in a fictional UK, HellSans explores a world where governmental and public communication cause bliss to the majority of the
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