#COMICSANDQUARANTINE OPTIONS FOR YOUR WEEKEND03/27/20 @ 5:37 pm EST
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Hey Dynamite fans! We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy - wash those hands! With the weekend here and some of you possibly stuck inside, we've got some great options for you to check out. This is the perfect time to check out some comics and relax during this complicated time. It is also a perfect time to show your support for comics and the community. If you're reading Dynamite comics, share that on social media, tag us and use the hashtag #ComicsAndQuarantine!
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Celebrate Classic 90s Comics & Get a Limited Collectible Cover on Indiegogo!
Legendary artist and inker Art Thibert is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his independent creation Black & White with a special crossover cover co-starring our one and only Vampirella. You can get yourself a copy of this limited edition variant by backing the crowdfunded campaign here! Let us know on social media which backer number you get and we'll share or retweet. Outside of Black & White, you may know Art for his prolific art on the height of 1990s X-Men, years inking Mark Bagley on Ultimate Spider-Man, contributions to the Death and Return of Superman, and countless other classics. Also, be on the lookout for another badass crossover cover between a Dynamite character and a legendary artist...

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EXPLAINING THE PEACEMAKER ALTERNATE REALITY THEORY 09/07/25 @ 1:37 pm EST
Source: comicbook.com | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentThe first three episodes of Peacemaker season two has led to a lot of speculation about the “Best Dimension Ever” as Chris Smith calls it and just what might be the big twist coming up later in the season. And while we are not getting into the spoiler game, we thought it would be helpful to explain what everyone is talking about. So possibly spoilers if everyone is guessing right. Leave now if you don’t want to know. Still here? Okay. In DC Comics’ multiverse, few alternate Earths are as haunting and politically charged as Earth-X. First introduced in
Justice League of America #107 (1973), Earth-X imagines a world where Nazi Germany won World War II, plunging the planet into a totalitarian nightmare. Earth-X is a parallel universe within DC’s Pre-Crisis Multiverse. Unlike Earth-One or Earth-Two, Earth-X is defined by its alternate historical trajectory: the Axis powers emerged victorious in WWII, and the Nazi regime continues to dominate global affairs well into the 20th century. Some of the unique things about the dimension is that there were no native superheroes originally existed on Earth-X. The planet’s defenders are immigrants from Earth-Two, led by the patriotic spirit Uncle Sam. The world is locked in a perpetual struggle between fascist control and scattered resistance movements. To combat the oppressive regime, Uncle Sam formed the
Freedom Fighters, a ragtag team of heroes from other Earths who chose to stay and fight that includes: The Ray, Phantom Lady, Black Condor, Doll Man, Human Bomb, and Red Bee. Doll Man was mentioned in season one of Peacemaker. These characters came from DC’s acquisition of Quality Comics similar to how Peacemaker was part of DC’s acquisition of Charlton Comics. If this is the direction
James Gunn is going in season two, and the clues so far do point in this general direction, this would not be the first time we’ve seen Earth X represented in live action. The
Arrowverse did a crossover event called
Crisis on Earth-X which introduced us to variations of characters like Green Arrow and Supergirl and brought the Ray to television screens. While this remains to be just speculation, the reality that Peacemaker is visiting does have a few oddities to it that are leading fans to this idea including how Chris along with his dad and brother are revered when Auggie was an over-the-top racist in the main DCU. And then if you look closely when Chris is in that reality you’ll notice an extreme lack of diversity among the background actors where Gunn is known for the opposite in his other projects. While this may not end up being Earth-X, it does feel like Gunn is setting up a twist that will pull the rug out from under Peacemaker.
CREATIVE ARTS EMMYS 2025: NIGHT ONE WINNERS SHINE BRIGHT IN LOS ANGELES09/07/25 @ 1:09 pm EST
Source: Deadline | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentThe first night of the 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards lit up the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles with a celebration of television’s behind-the-scenes brilliance and standout guest performances. While the Primetime Emmys are still a week away, this precursor event honored the artisans, designers, and guest stars who bring depth and texture to the small screen. Here’s a breakdown of the biggest winners and standout moments from Night One:
1. The Studio (Apple TV+) – 9 Wins Apple TV+’s satirical drama
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2. The Penguin (HBO) – 8 Wins HBO’s gritty crime drama
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Special Visual Effects 3. Severance (Apple TV+) – 6 Wins The psychological thriller
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Guest Actress in a Drama Series – Merritt Wever
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Andor took home awards for
Costumes,
Production Design, and
Picture Editing With Night Two set to continue the celebration of television’s finest in writing, casting, and editing, the Creative Arts Emmys have already set a high bar. And with
The Studio,
The Penguin, and
Severance leading the charge, the Primetime Emmys promise a thrilling showdown.
AARON PIERRE’S CRYPTIC RESPONSE TO ‘MAN OF TOMORROW’ FUELS GREEN LANTERN SPECULATION09/06/25 @ 1:40 pm EST
Source: Cinema Blend | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentThe DC Universe is expanding rapidly, and with
James Gunn’s announcement of
Man of Tomorrow—the next chapter in the Superman Saga—fans are dissecting every social media breadcrumb for clues. One of the most intriguing reactions came from
Lanterns star
Aaron Pierre, whose subtle comment has ignited speculation that his portrayal of John Stewart may leap from HBO Max to the big screen. James Gunn revealed
Man of Tomorrow will hit theaters on July 9, 2027, featuring returning stars
David Corenswet as Superman and
Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Though Gunn clarified it’s not a direct sequel to
Superman (2025), the film is expected to be a major ensemble piece, continuing the “Superman Saga” with a broader Justice Gang presence. Aaron Pierre, who is set to debut as John Stewart in HBO’s
Lanterns next year, responded to Gunn’s Instagram post with a simple but tantalizing comment: “Yes, indeed!”. While brief, the timing and context of the comment—especially as a reply to Hawkgirl actress
Isabela Merced’s “See you soon”—suggest Pierre may be hinting at his involvement in
Man of Tomorrow. Fans immediately latched onto the exchange, interpreting it as a soft confirmation that Stewart will join Superman, Hawkgirl, and potentially other Justice Gang members in the upcoming film. Given Stewart’s prominence in DC lore and his longstanding partnership with Superman in animated series like
Justice League Unlimited, the move would make narrative sense. Pierre’s portrayal of John Stewart is already generating buzz ahead of
Lanterns, where he stars opposite
Kyle Chandler’s Hal Jordan and
Nathan Fillion’s Guy Gardner. Stewart is expected to be the emotional anchor of the series, and many believe he’s being positioned as the DCU’s flagship Green Lantern. Pierre’s comment joins a wave of social media teases from other cast members. Isabela Merced,
Rachel Brosnahan, and
Skyler Gisondo have all hinted at their return, while rumors swirl around appearances by Supergirl, Peacemaker, and even Lobo. Though Gunn has yet to confirm Pierre’s involvement, the director has stated that
Man of Tomorrow will feature “a group of characters we’ve already met”—a description that fits Stewart perfectly.
RYAN REYNOLDS BREAKS SILENCE ON ‘AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY’ RUMORS09/06/25 @ 1:31 pm EST
Source: Deadline | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentMarvel fans have been buzzing for weeks, dissecting every cryptic post and offhand comment from Ryan Reynolds in hopes of confirming Deadpool’s involvement in the upcoming
Avengers: Doomsday. Now, Reynolds has finally addressed the rumors—and in true Deadpool fashion, he’s left us with more questions than answers. It all began with a seemingly innocuous Instagram post: Reynolds shared an image of the Avengers logo spray-painted with a red “A,” igniting speculation that Deadpool would join the MCU’s biggest ensemble since
Endgame. The timing was suspicious—just weeks after Marvel unveiled the
Doomsday cast, notably without Reynolds’ name. During a press tour for his new documentary
John Candy: I Like Me, Reynolds was asked point-blank about his involvement in
Avengers: Doomsday. His response? “There’s four [John Candy Easter eggs] that I’ve got in there. Of course, I’ve written them all at home in my PJs, and nobody’s seen ’em nor have I stepped foot on set. But, yeah, that’s about as far as I’ll go on that one.” It’s a classic Reynolds dodge—playful, vague, and just enough to keep fans guessing. In a separate interview, Reynolds clarified that the red “A” logo wasn’t a tease for
Doomsday, but rather a variant flag design from
Deadpool & Wolverine that didn’t make the final cut. He explained: “That was just a flag. I came across it and thought, ‘Oh yeah, I loved that flag. The red and black vibe.’” Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has hinted that not all cast members have been revealed, leaving the door wide open for Reynolds to make a surprise appearance. While Reynolds remains coy, insiders suggest that even if Deadpool doesn’t appear in
Doomsday, he may play a pivotal role in
Avengers: Secret Wars, the Phase 6 finale. With a solo X-Men project reportedly in development, the Merc with a Mouth isn’t going anywhere.
WEIRD HOLIDAY WEEKEND AT THE BOX OFFICE08/31/25 @ 1:37 pm EST
Source: Deadline | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentIt’s a weird weekend at the box office as
Weapons returns to first place on its fourth weekend with $12.4M for the four-day stretch. A re-release of the classic
Jaws takes second with $9.8M while the two new releases
Caught Stealing ($9.5M) and
Roses ($8M) take third and fifth respectively. Also on it’s fourth weekend, Freakier Friday pulls in $8.3M for fourth place. The big summer superhero films are hanging on with the
Fantastic Four making $6M for seventh place and
Superman swooping up another $3.28M even though it has already been released on home consumption. Not quite breaking into the top ten is the Toxic Avengers finally getting a theatrical release and earning $2.2 million over the holiday weekend.
WALLER SERIES STILL IN THE WORKS FOR DC STUDIOS08/31/25 @ 1:12 pm EST
Source: Deadline | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentWith the new season of
Peacemaker underway, DC fans have been wondering about the announced series set to focus on Amanda Waller, former head of ARGUS and Taskforce X. While on-line scoopers have called the series dead, co-head of DC Studios,
James Gunn says that
Viola Davis lead series is still in the works. The writer/director of
Superman told People, “We’re working on it, so we’ll see what happens. Some things have moved faster than others.
Waller’s not been the fastest. But I can’t wait to see Viola put on their Waller pants again.” The series was originally planned to run prior to the second season of
Peacemaker, but Gunn has admitted that
Waller has been a difficult series to crack and that he wrote the second season of
Peacemaker quickly, which is why it came out first. The most recent update had
Christal Henry from
Watchmen and
Doom Patrol creator
Jeremy Carver on board to write the series, but those announcements were made a few years back.
WARNER BROS. PUSHES MORTAL KOMBAT II TO SUMMER 202608/30/25 @ 1:58 pm EST
Source: Deadline | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentFans eager to return to the blood-soaked arenas of Outworld will have to wait a little longer. Warner Bros. has officially delayed the release of
Mortal Kombat II, moving the highly anticipated sequel from its original October 24, 2025 slot to
May 15, 2026. According to studio insiders, the decision wasn’t due to production issues—the film is reportedly completed and has already screened for press. Instead, Warner Bros. is making a strategic play, aiming to capitalize on the lucrative early summer box office window. The move mirrors the success of
Final Destination: Bloodlines, which opened in mid-May and raked in over $50 million. An official post from the studio teased, “The tournament demands a new time and place, worthy of its spectacle”—a fittingly dramatic justification for the shift. The sequel introduces Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, a fan-favorite character who was notably absent from the 2021 reboot. Urban has described the film as “a significant level-up,” comparing it to how
The Road Warrior elevated the
Mad Max franchise. The trailer, which broke records with over 106 million views in 24 hours, showcases the franchise’s signature fatalities and brutal choreography. Directed by Simon McQuoid and written by Jeremy Slater,
Mortal Kombat II promises to deliver the full tournament fans craved in the first film. This time, Earthrealm’s champions will face off against interdimensional foes in a no-holds-barred battle to stop the dark reign of Shao Kahn. The new release date places the film between
The Devil Wears Prada 2 (May 1) and
The Mandalorian & Grogu (May 22), giving it a prime spot to dominate the box office.
AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY TAKES CENTER STAGE AT D23 2025 08/30/25 @ 1:45 pm EST
Source: Deadline | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentAt today’s Destination D23 presentation, Marvel Studios pulled back the curtain—just slightly—on one of its most anticipated projects:
Avengers: Doomsday. In a pre-recorded video message from the set in London, directors Joe and Anthony Russo addressed fans with palpable excitement, calling the film “the biggest movie they’ve ever made”. The Russo Brothers, known for helming
Avengers: Infinity War and
Endgame, are back in action, this time tackling a multiversal crisis of unprecedented scale. Filming is underway at Pinewood Studios and other international locations, including Bahrain and Windsor Great Park. The directors were joined in the video by Paul Rudd, who playfully interrupted their message, blocking the camera and turning the update into a light-hearted moment that delighted fans. Rudd added, “We’re surrounded by jaw-dropping sets and some truly incredible talent… Bringing this story to the big screen means the world to us, and we couldn’t do it without your support”. The film is co-written by Stephen McFeely and Michael Waldron (creator of
Loki), with cinematography by Newton Thomas Sigel (
Bohemian Rhapsody,
X-Men: Days of Future Past) and production design by Kasra Farahani. The plot centers on the collapse of the multiverse, with Earth’s Mightiest Heroes racing to stop catastrophic incursions—collisions between realities that threaten existence itself. At the heart of the chaos is Victor Von Doom, played by none other than Robert Downey Jr., marking a dramatic shift from his iconic role as Tony Stark.
Doomsday is slated for release on
December 18, 2026, followed by its sequel
Avengers: Secret Wars on
December 17, 2027.
WHAT PICARD'S TERRY MATALAS BRINGS TO THE MCU08/24/25 @ 1:40 pm EST
Source: Nerdist | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentWhen Marvel Studios tapped
Terry Matalas to helm
Vision Quest, the upcoming Disney+ series centered on the synthezoid Avenger, it wasn’t just a smart hire—it was a signal. A signal that Marvel is ready to embrace deeper storytelling, character introspection, and genre-bending ambition. Matalas, best known for revitalizing
Star Trek: Picard with its critically acclaimed third season, brings a unique blend of emotional intelligence, sci-fi pedigree, and serialized storytelling expertise that makes him the ideal architect for Vision’s next chapter. Vision’s arc has always been about identity. Created by Ultron, powered by the Mind Stone, and shaped by love and loss, Vision is a being caught between machine and man. After
WandaVision, the original Vision was gone, and the “White Vision”—a blank-slate version with restored memories but no emotional context—was left to wander in search of purpose. This existential journey echoes the themes Matalas explored in
Picard, where legacy, memory, and humanity were central. In fact, Matalas has openly stated that Vision’s arc in
Vision Quest will mirror Spock’s journey in
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, where the Vulcan grapples with his own resurrection and fragmented identity. It’s a bold, cerebral approach that fits Vision perfectly. Before Picard, Matalas created and ran
12 Monkeys, a time-travel series praised for its intricate plotting and emotional depth. He’s a showrunner who understands how to balance high-concept science fiction with grounded character drama. That’s exactly what Vision needs—a story that can explore artificial intelligence, memory, and morality without losing sight of the heart. Marvel Studios president
Kevin Feige reportedly sought Matalas out after watching
Picard Season 3, calling it “incredible” and wanting to find the person responsible. That kind of endorsement speaks volumes, especially in an era where Marvel is scaling back its Disney+ output to focus on quality over quantity. Matalas isn’t just continuing Vision’s story—he’s expanding it.
Vision Quest will introduce new characters like Paladin (played by Picard alum
Todd Stashwick) and a reimagined F.R.I.D.A.Y. AI (played by
Orla Brady).
James Spader returns as Ultron, promising a “unique” role that could redefine the character’s legacy. These additions suggest a layered narrative that blends Marvel lore with fresh sci-fi ideas. And Matalas is bringing his Star Trek crew with him. The production team is reportedly full of Trek veterans, creating a shorthand that allows for ambitious storytelling and thematic depth. It’s a fusion of Marvel’s superhero ethos with the philosophical weight of classic science fiction. Marvel’s early Disney+ shows often felt like extended films. But with Vision Quest, Marvel is embracing a more traditional TV model—complete with a dedicated showrunner, longer development cycles, and serialized arcs. Matalas thrives in this format. His ability to weave long-term character development with episodic intrigue makes him the perfect fit for a series that needs to rebuild Vision from the ground up. Set to premiere in 2026, Vision Quest marks Marvel’s first new live-action series pickup in nearly two years. It’s part of Phase Six of the MCU and represents a shift toward more thoughtful, character-driven storytelling. With Matalas at the helm, Vision’s journey promises to be more than just a superhero tale—it’s a philosophical odyssey through memory, identity, and what it means to be alive. In a universe filled with gods, monsters, and multiverses, Terry Matalas is the rare showrunner who can make us care about a synthetic soul searching for meaning. And that’s exactly what Vision—and Marvel—needs right now.
DAVID DENMAN REVEALS WHO HE IS PLAYING IN PEACEMAKER SEASON 2 08/24/25 @ 1:24 pm EST
Source: comicbook.com | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentPeacemaker Season 2 has officially kicked off with a bang—and a surprise. Among the new faces in James Gunn’s irreverent DC series is David Denman, best known for his role as Roy in
The Office. But this time, Denman isn’t playing a hot-headed warehouse worker—he’s suiting up as a superhero. And not just any hero: Denman plays
Captain Triumph, a name that might ring a bell only for the most die-hard comic book historians. Captain Triumph first appeared in
Crack Comics #27 back in 1943, created by Alfred Andriola. The original character was a pair of twin brothers—Michael and Lance Gallant—who shared a mystical bond. After Michael’s death, his spirit merged with Lance, granting him powers like flight, invisibility, and near invulnerability. The character was later absorbed into DC Comics but remained largely obscure, popping up occasionally in titles like
Animal Man,
Titans, and
Harley Quinn. In
Peacemaker Season 2, Gunn reimagines Captain Triumph entirely. Denman plays
Keith Smith, Peacemaker’s long-lost brother, who was tragically killed in Season 1 due to their abusive father’s twisted games. But in the Season 2 premiere, “The Ties That Grind,” Peacemaker stumbles into an alternate reality where Keith is alive—and a superhero. Denman’s Keith is part of a crime-fighting trio with Peacemaker and their father Auggie, forming the “Top Trio” in this alternate dimension. Unlike the original Captain Triumph, Gunn’s version doesn’t involve ghostly twins or mystical birthmarks. Denman confirmed in an interview that Gunn opted for a fresh take: “I actually went to James and was like, ‘Is there any of that?’ and he goes, ‘No. This is a whole new character’”. This twist adds a poignant layer to the show’s emotional core. Peacemaker, haunted by guilt over Keith’s death, now faces a world where his brother thrives—and where their family is functional. It’s a dreamscape that forces Chris Smith to confront what he’s lost and what he might still become. Denman’s performance as Keith/Captain Triumph is already being praised for its emotional resonance. The character’s presence could reshape Peacemaker’s arc, offering a glimpse into the life he might have had—and perhaps a path toward healing.