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Who Are The Manhunters? HBO's Lanterns Villains, Explained

staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:25:55 +0000

The latest look at HBO's Lanterns references the Manhunters. Here's a primer on who the Manhunters are and what sort of threat they pose.

Lanterns Comic-Con Trailer Introduces DC's Sinestro - And The Series' True Villains

staff@slashfilm.com (Ryan Scott) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:56:56 +0000

Sinestro enters the picture in the Lanterns San Diego Comic-Con trailer, as do the DC Universe and HBO series' true villains.

X-Men '97 Season 2 Adapted A Beloved Marvel Comic By A Controversial Creator

staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

X-Men '97 isn't limiting itself to adapting comics from before 1997, with Season 2, Episode 6 drawing from a later X-Men run by a controversial creative.

The Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Makes It Clear That One Marvel TV Show Is Required Viewing

staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Mathai) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:18:04 +0000

Avengers: Doomsday is on the way, which means it's time to start doing some MCU homework by catching up on this Disney+ series.

Why Alan Ritchson Was Written Out Of His DC Superhero Role - And Why It Didn't Upset Him

staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Before he was Reacher (and after he was Aquaman), Alan Ritchson played a superhero on Titans, but was written out of the show. He was okay with that.

X-Men '97's Biggest Wolverine Episode Yet Remakes A Legendary Sci-Fi Horror Movie

staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0000

X-Men '97 Season 2 just gave Wolverine his biggest episode yet, and the story borrowed heavily from a classic sci-fi horror sequel.

Wai Ching Ho, Who Played Marvel's Madame Gao In Daredevil, Has Died At 82

staff@slashfilm.com (Hannah Shaw-Williams) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:08:11 +0000

Actress Wai Ching Ho, best known for playing the Hand leader Madame Gao in Daredevil and other Marvel shows, has died at the age of 82.

Why HBO's Watchmen Show Only Credits One Of The Comic's Two Creators

staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000

HBO's acclaimed Watchmen TV show only credits one of its source material's two creators ... and most comic book fans could probably tell you why.

10 Deadliest Marvel Characters, Ranked

staff@slashfilm.com (Sam Stone) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0000

Both Marvel Comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe have seen plenty of death, but who are the deadliest Marvel characters ever? Let's take a look.

One Daredevil Scene Convinced Vincent D'Onofrio That Charlie Cox Was Perfectly Cast

staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Charlie Cox's Daredevil and Daredevil: Born Again co-star Vincent D'Onofrio knew the actor was the perfect choice to play Matt Murdock early on.

X-Men '97 Season 2: [SPOILER]'s Death Explained

staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

X-Men '97 proves once again that no X-Man is safe with another major character death. Here's why it works so well, and what it could mean for the show's future.

X-Men '97 Season 2 Delivers The Origin For One Of Marvel's Strongest Villains

staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

The third and fourth episodes of X-Men '97 Season 2 provides the origin for Apocalypse, one of the most powerful villains in the X-Men canon.

X-Men '97 Season 2 Episode 4's Post-Credits Scene Features Two Avengers Cameos

staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:45:00 +0000

X-Men '97 isn't a non-stop cameo-fest like some other Marvel projects, but two Avengers do show up in a post-credits scene from Season 2 Episode 4.

10 Worst Decisions In The Boys Season 5

staff@slashfilm.com (Sam Stone) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:10:00 +0000

The superhero satire series The Boys has come to an end after five seasons, and there were 10 decisions we wished the show had made differently.

The Only Main Voice Actor Still Alive From He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe

staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0000

One key member of the original He-Man and the Masters of the Universe voice cast is still alive today, and even returned to the franchise in recent years.

What Darkwing From Invincible Looks Like In Real Life

staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Both versions of Darkwing on Invincible are minor characters, but if you recognize their voices, that's with good reason.

Netflix Is Streaming A Superhero Series With An Amazing, Must-Watch First Season

staff@slashfilm.com (Rafael Motamayor) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Netflix is currently streaming this once mega-popular superhero TV series, which still has an all-timer of a first season.

Marvel Fans Are Angry Over One X-Men '97 Character (And They're Not Wrong)

staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:00:24 +0000

Emma Frost might be a villain in X-Men '97, but her recent actions are villainous in a way that rings false for many Marvel fans.

Captain America 1990 Vs. 1979: Which Patriotic Superhero Movie Was Worse?

staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Smith) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe, on screen depictions of Captain America were ... pretty terrible. But which one was the absolute worst?

Who Are X-Factor On X-Men '97? The Marvel Comics Team Explained

staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:45:00 +0000

X-Men '97 Season 2 brings the X-Factor into play, and the Marvel Comics superhero team is a crucial part of the season's storyline.