Under the Gunn: James Gunn's DC Universe Has a Plan. So Why Does He Keep Having to Explain It?
James Gunn insists his DC Universe is unfolding according to plan, but the standalone success of Clayface has reignited questions about how interconnected the DCU is supposed to be. Is Gunn correcting fan expectations, or struggling to explain a vision that was never clearly communicated?
Absolute Batman #25 Tops 775,000 Reported Orders; So Much for Nobody Buying Comics Anymore
As Absolute Batman #25 reportedly surpasses 775,000 retailer orders, DC's Dark Knight challenges the narrative of a dying comic-book industry. Are readers abandoning comics, or are publishers failing to give them stories worth buying?
Finale Interruptus: Case File #014 - Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
When FOX canceled Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles in 2009, John Connor was stranded in a future where nobody knew his name. Finale Interruptus investigates the ratings decline, the shocking series finale, and the abandoned third-season plans that might have rewritten the Terminator mythology.
Who Covers the Comics Industry When the Comics Press Disappears?
With Newsarama's dedicated newsroom gone and Popverse abandoning editorial journalism, who is left to hold the comics industry accountable? Bill Casticart examines the economics behind the disappearing comics press, the growing influence of publicity and social media, and why independent reporting matters more than ever.
Finale Interruptus: Cold Cases - Case File #009: Kyle XY
ABC Family canceled Kyle XY after three seasons, leaving its central mysteries unresolved. Cold Case #009 investigates the cancellation, the shocking final episode, and the abandoned fourth-season plans revealed on DVD.
Science Fiction's Contract War: When a $1,200 Illustration Comes With a Price on Creative Freedom
Award-winning artists John Picacio and Donato Giancola challenge Must Read Magazines over copyright ownership, moral-rights waivers, and restrictive illustration contracts. Despite announced revisions, questions remain about the publisher's confidentiality requirements and what emerging creators may be asked to surrender.
One Last Flight: Remembering Tom Skerritt and Michael Gray
Tom Skerritt, the unforgettable Viper of Top Gun, and Michael Gray, television's Billy Batson on Shazam!, are remembered in a tribute to two actors who taught generations what it means to be a hero.
Clayface: DC's $40 Million Gamble on a Monster, Not a Superhero
DC Studios takes a bold turn into body horror with Clayface, giving Batman's tragic shapeshifting villain his own R-rated film. Can James Gunn's DC Universe succeed without Batman—or a superhero—in the spotlight?
Finale Interruptus: Case File #013 - The Nevers
HBO canceled The Nevers before airing its final six episodes, then removed the series from streaming. When the missing episodes finally surfaced on Tubi, they resolved some mysteries while leaving the larger story unfinished. Case File #013 investigates a finale that audiences nearly missed.
Songwriters Win Worldwide Copyright Battle After Supreme Court Lacks a Quorum
A songwriter's decades-long copyright battle ends in an extraordinary Supreme Court outcome, leaving a worldwide rights victory intact without resolving the larger legal question.
Finale Interruptus: Cold Cases - Case File #008: The Invaders
David Vincent spent two seasons exposing an alien invasion, but ABC canceled The Invaders before the war was won. Did the 1995 revival finally resolve the mystery, or is Earth still occupied?
DC Comics Has a New Boss. Is Publishing Still the Priority?
DC Comics now falls under Josh Silverman's Skydance Products & Publishing division, raising questions about the future of comic-book storytelling under a merchandising-focused corporate structure. With Jim Lee still leading DC's creative operations, we examine Silverman's Marvel, Disney, and Mattel background, the opportunities and risks of corporate synergy, and whether DC's publishing priorities can survive the growing demands of franchise management.
Finale Interruptus: Case File #012 - The 4400
The Return
Imagine disappearing without a trace. Not running away from home, not abandoning your family, and not disappearing into a witness protection program. One moment you're going about your ordinary life, and the next you're simply gone.
Finale Interruptus: Cold Cases - Case File #007: Kidd Video
The animated adventures of Kidd Video and the Copycats promised a musical escape into the Flipside, but the series ended without resolving its central conflict. What became of the band, and did they ever find their way home?