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It began with an e-mail from a reader who asked "Who would win in a fight -- a Jedi Knight or Superman?" That was all it took for us to wonder how Superman would fare against other stars from movies, books and comic books. See more »
How do you adapt a comic-book story into a feature film? We turned to the creators of “Hellboy” to find out. Check out the amazing process of turning “Hellboy” the comic into “Hellboy” the Hollywood movie.
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Batman doesn't just travel in any old clunky car; he rides in superhero style in his custom-built Batmobile, a jet-powered vehicle that matches his black Batsuit. How exactly did they build it? How fast could it go? And how did they get it to jump 30 feet without being damaged?
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It began with an e-mail from a reader who asked "Who would win in a fight -- a Jedi Knight or Superman?" That was all it took for us to wonder how Superman would fare against other stars from movies, books and comic books.
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In preparation for the movie version of the Fantastic Four, comic book pundit Matt Hunt runs down the ten best appearances of Dr. Doom in Marvel Comics.
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HowStuffWorks breaks down the top ten Elektra comics. Find out who Elektra was before Jennifer Garner made her famous.
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"Fantastic Four" hit the big screen in 2005, a decade after Roger Corman produced the first Fantastic Four movie. Learn how the unreleased 1994 movie and the new Fantastic Four movie franchise compare to the source material.
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The movie "Hellboy" scored big at the box office as millions of people were turned on to a new kind of hero. Find out how makeup artist Jake Garber brought the big red guy to life.
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When over a dozen people know your "secret identity," is it really fair to call it secret? Comic book pundit Matt Hunt reveals just how many characters are in on the superheroes' darkest secrets.
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Most of us know that kryptonite is lethal for Superman, but do you know the precise scientific explanation for its effect? Find out just what it does to Superman and then consider what your own 'kryptonite' might be.
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The Batmobile in "Batman Begins" is real -- a physical object not a CG graphic. And yet the Batmobile is also an illusion. How can that be? Learn about the Batmobile and how it comes to life in "Batman Begins."
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The Batsuit does a lot more for Batman than make him look scary. On its own the suit is an impressive piece of technology. The Batsuit combines armor, communications and combat technologies into one state-of-the-art system. Learn how the Batsuit works!
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One of the most dangerous and powerful enemies that Batman has ever faced is the Joker. His origins can be traced back to a mysterious criminal known as the Red Hood. In this article you can trace the history and the development of the Joker character.
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Web comics aren't your typical Sunday newspaper funnies -- they're surreal, gritty, philosophical and completely uncensored. Spare your fingers the ink stains and explore the infinite canvas of Web comics.
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Director Bryan Singer created a series of video production diaries for "Superman Returns." Get a glimpse of what went on behind the scenes in this superhero blockbuster.
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For years, citizens of Gotham City have relied on the masked avenger known as Batman to protect them from the schemes of numerous madmen. Is it possible that Gotham's greatest champion, like so many of the inmates he's sent to Arkham Asylum, is a sociopath as well?
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This quiz is able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Bullets ricochet off its chest (although it ducks when the emptied gun is thrown at it). That makes this a superhero quiz! Test your knowledge of superhuman ability while we stretch your brain to the limits. Pow! Kunk! Whap!
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Who will Spider-man face in the third installment of his blockbuster film series? Maybe the Green Goblin or Venom? Or maybe Mysterio? Join us and consider all the possibilities as Stuffo takes an educated guess.
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A movie trailer shows Robin coming out of retirement to avenge Batman's death -- clashing with Superman, Wonder Woman, the Joker and the Penguin along the way. What's the story on this ultimate superhero movie?
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In a lot of ways, Bruce Wayne's legacy has overshadowed the work of his parents. But before their untimely deaths Thomas and Martha Wayne were just as important to the economy and well-being of Gotham City as their son was.
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Wonder Woman’s creator was a radical who had two wives with two children each, all living together as one family. With such a troubled upbringing, it’s no wonder America’s favorite invisible jet pilot had so much turbulence in her six decades a
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