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Man Discovers $100K Comic Book Hidden in Wall of His House, In-Laws Nearly Ruin It

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:47:25 +0000

David Gonzalez was taking down a wall in a fixer-upper house he had bought in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, when he made a most interesting discovery: tucked in among some old newspapers as insulation was a copy of Action Comics No. 1, the first appearance of a character named Superman.

Four-Year-Old Girl Is a Marvel Comics Trivia Whiz

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:45:46 +0000

Okay comic book enthusiasts, it’s time to study up on that Marvel trivia because four-year-old Mia is up for a challenge. Recently posted on Reddit, this video of a young girl answering questions from her father regarding various Marvel superheroes could easily make your geeky mind explode. If not from her immense knowledge of the Marvel universe [...]

Here's How You Could Be the Next Iron Man

Emerald Catron — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:15:32 +0000

If you're wanting to be the next Iron Man or Hulk or if you just want a really awesome skeleton -- here's a handy guide to how you can make that happen courtesy of comedian Rusty Ward.

In his new Web series 'Science Friction,' Rusty brings real world technology to everyone's favorite tipsy superhero. Step one is probably to acquire some Tony Stark-level cash, because these things don't come cheap.

10 Things You Didn't Know About 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'

Donald Deane — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:00:41 +0000

Any self-respecting kid who grew up during the late 1980s through the early 1990s knows 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' like the back of their hand. Origin story involving mutagenic ooze? Wise old sensei in the form of a talking bipedal rat? Arch villain bristling with a set of pointy armor? Check, check and check.

'Secret Life of Superheroes' Imagines Comic Book Heroes' Private Moments

Mike Moody — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:28:37 +0000

You can’t expect classic comic book heroes like Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman to act “super” all the time, can you? Even superheroes have to brush their teeth, pick their noses, scratch themselves down there, and pound back a few pints every now and then. That’s the idea behind artist Gregg Guillemin’s clever new print [...]

10 Gender-Swapped Versions of Famous Comic Book Characters

Amanda Ferris — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:48:43 +0000

Rumors are swirling around the geek-o-sphere that Superman’s pal Jimmy Olsen may in fact be Jenny Olsen, and played by actress Rebecca Bueller, in this summer’s movie ‘Man of Steel.’ Fans are already freaking over the idea of Superman palling around with a woman who isn’t Lois Lane. But looking back over comic history, you’ll [...]