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Snyder/Lemire: Two superstars eliminate grim reaper in 'A.D.: After Death'

By Andrew A. Smith

Tribune Content Agency

What if we found a cure for death?

That’s a core concept in A.D.: After Death, a new, upscale, three-part series from Image Comics by two giants in the industry. Written by Scott Snyder (Batman, Wytches) and

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21 Fun Facts To Know and Tell about 'Dr. Strange'

By Andrew A. Smith

Tribune Content Agency

With Dr. Strange premiering Nov. 4 – and already getting great reviews – we all need a refresher on Marvel’s Master of the Mystic Arts. Here are 21 Fun Facts To Know and Tell about Dr. Strange:

1. Dr. Strang

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DC relaunches superhero universe, now with more love, hope and legacy

All art copyright DC Entertainment Inc.

By Andrew A. Smith

Tribune Content Agency

 

The brain trust at DC Comics thinks some things are missing from their superhero comics. With DC Universe: Rebirth ($2.99, out May 25), they have gone metatextual to

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Captain Comics asks (and answers): Who will survive in 'Suicide Squad'?

The main cast members of Suicide Squad include (from left) Margot Robbie (Harley Quinn), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Killer Croc), Karen Fukuhara (Kitana), Joel Kinnaman (Rick Flag), Jai Courtney (Captain Boomerang) and Will Smith (Deadshot). Photo

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Highlights from Comic-Con: Awesomebombs and Squee Factors

Gal Gadot stole the show as Princess Diana in Batman v Superman and returns in “Wonder Woman” (2017). Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures Inc. ©2016 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

 

Doctor Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch). Conceptual art. ©2016 Mar

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Celebrations continue for Star Trek's 50th birthday

By Andrew A. Smith

Tribune Content Agency

(Originally submitted July 14, 2016, mildly updated July 25, 2016)

2016 is the 50th anniversary of Star Trek! And Paramount is celebrating like it’s 2299.

Coming up on July 22 is Star Trek Beyond, the third

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Settle down, Beavis: 'Captain Hydra' will be a temporary condition

By Andrew A. Smith

Tribune Content Agency

 

A twist ending to Marvel’s Captain America re-launch has driven a number of fans into a frenzy, some even issuing death threats to the writer. To these folks I offer four words I don’t often say: “It’s just

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Archie TV show will reflect new risk-taking attitude at Archie Comics

Photo courtesy The CW

New Zealand actor KJ Apa plays Archie Andrews in The CW’s Riverdale.

 

By Andrew A. Smith

Tribune Content Agency

 

Archie Comics is reaching into your TV screen – and how they’re doing it will surprise you.

Archie Comics was onc

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Nick-centric 'Fear the Walking Dead' episode explores show's most interesting character

Nick Clark (Frank Dillane) enjoys long walks in the desert, the color red and hanging with his peeps as they dine.  Photo Credit: Richard Foreman/AMC

 

A flashback shows us Nick Clark (Frank Dillane) with his girlfriend Gloria (Lexi Johnson), who joi

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'Civil War' adds to Marvel Cinematic Universe cast of characters

By Andrew A. Smith

Tribune Content Agency

 

Captain America: Civil War, premiering May 6, stars nine previously established superheroes, plus a handful of pre-existing villains and supporting characters. But even with enough characters to qualify as

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'Preacher' season finale: The weirdness has only just begun

The first season of Preacher ends where the comic book begins, with Jesse Custer (Dominic Cooper0, Cassidy (Joseph Gilgun) and Tulip O’Hare (Ruth Negga) on a road trip to find God. Photo Credit: Lewis Jacobs/Sony Pictures Television/AMC

 

In the seas

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Captain America and Iron Man: The Best of Frenemies

By Andrew A. Smith

Tribune Content Agency

Captain America: Civil War, premiering May 6, pits Iron Man against Captain America, two characters that the movies have established as having both philosophical and personal differences. But surely, you say

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What to look for on FCBD 2016

By Andrew A. Smith

Tribune Content Agency

 

If you like free stuff, mark May 7 on your calendar. That Saturday is Free Comic Book Day 2016, when 2,300 participating comic shops will give out … well, free comics.

The rules vary from shop to shop, with

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#WhoIsIt? Some thoughts on 'The Walking Dead' season finale

Jeffrey Dean Morgan debuted as Negan (with his bat, “Lucille”) in the sixth season finale of The Walking Dead, and killed … someone. (All photos by Gene Page/AMC)

By Andrew A. Smith

Tribune Content Agency

(Note: BIG HONKING SPOILERS AHEAD for the W

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Batman, Superman have often been best of frenemies

By Andrew A. Smith

Tribune Content Agency

 

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which premieres March 25, may confuse those who have thought of the Dark Knight and The Man of Steel as best friends. The strange thing is, the pair have been BFFs for mu

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Comics Guide for Aug. 26, 2015

DARK HORSE

CONAN THE AVENGER #17

Writer: FRED VAN LENTE

Art: BRIAN CHING

Colors: MICHAEL ATIYEH

Cover: JASON FELIX

FC, 32 pages, $3.50

Ongoing

Conan’s out for blood in a desert oasis as he stalks the bandits responsible for the slaughter of a trading

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Who are all these X-people? An 'X-Men: Apocalypse' primer by Captain Comics

Photo credit: Alan Markfield/Twentieth Century Fox

Here's a group using Cerebro you won't see being so chummy in the comics: (from left) Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique, Rose Byrne as Moira MacTaggert, James McAvoy as Professor X, Lucas Till as Havok

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'No Way Out' is a turning point for 'The Walking Dead'

It’s not really a spoiler that Carl (Chandler Riggs, left) survives his injury, much to the relief of his father, Rick (Andrew Lincoln). Photo Credit: Gene Page/AMC

 

Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) may have lost his signature crossbow, but he seems to h

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'Preacher' the TV show to vary considerably from 'Preacher' the comic book

Dominic Cooper plays Jesse Custer in AMC’s Preacher, based on the comics by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon. Photo Credit: Lewis Jacobs/AMC. © AMC Networks Entertainment LLC. and Sony Pictures Television Inc. All Rights Reserved.

 

Ruth Negga plays the

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Gaiman's 'Lucifer' still present in Fox's buddy-cop show

Lauren German (left) and Tom Ellis star in Lucifer,  airing Mondays on Fox. ©2016 Fox Broadcasting Co. Credit: Bettina Strauss/FOX

 

Lucifer became a major supporting character in the Sandman series in the “Season of Mists” storyline (1991). Copyrigh

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