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Quicksilver is the brother of Scarlet Witch. For years, the siblings believed they were the children of a Romany couple, Django and Marya Maximoff. However, later storylines revealed Magneto as their true father.
November 19, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Quicksilver is the brother of Scarlet Witch. For years, the siblings believed they were the children of a Romany couple, Django and Marya Maximoff. However, later storylines revealed Magneto as their true father.
Killer Croc, created by Gerry Conway, Don Newton and Gene Colan, was introduced in Detective Comics #523 (February 1983). He has become one of Batman’s most enduring enemies and was prominently featured in the “Hush” storyline.
November 18, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Killer Croc, created by Gerry Conway, Don Newton and Gene Colan, was introduced in Detective Comics #523 (February 1983). He has become one of Batman’s most enduring enemies and was prominently featured in the “Hush” storyline.
Marvel Sale! Save 20% on any in-stock Marvel graphic novel this week at Atomik Pop! Just show us this post on your phone. Offer valid through 11/22/25.
November 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Marvel Sale! Save 20% on any in-stock Marvel graphic novel this week at Atomik Pop! Just show us this post on your phone. Offer valid through 11/22/25.
Popeye, created by Elzie Segar, first appeared in 1929 in the comic strip Thimble Theater. The one-eyed sailor quickly became the suitor of Thimble Theatre star Olive Oyl, and Segar introduced new characters such as adopted son Swee'Pea and foes like the Sea Hag and Bluto.
November 17, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Popeye, created by Elzie Segar, first appeared in 1929 in the comic strip Thimble Theater. The one-eyed sailor quickly became the suitor of Thimble Theatre star Olive Oyl, and Segar introduced new characters such as adopted son Swee'Pea and foes like the Sea Hag and Bluto.
The Omega Men, created by Marv Wolfman and Joe Staton, first appeared in Green Lantern #141. The team headlined their own series from April 1983 to May 1986.
November 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The Omega Men, created by Marv Wolfman and Joe Staton, first appeared in Green Lantern #141. The team headlined their own series from April 1983 to May 1986.
The Negative Zone, a parallel antimatter universe, first appeared in Fantastic Four #51. It is a dangerous dimension composed entirely of antimatter, where matter from the normal universe would be instantly annihilated without a change in molecular polarity.
November 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The Negative Zone, a parallel antimatter universe, first appeared in Fantastic Four #51. It is a dangerous dimension composed entirely of antimatter, where matter from the normal universe would be instantly annihilated without a change in molecular polarity.
Man-Bat was created by Frank Robbins and Neal Adams in collaboration with editor Julius Schwartz. He first appeared in Detective Comics #400 (June 1970) as an enemy of Batman, but later incarnations show Man-Bat as a sympathetic villain or antihero.
November 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Man-Bat was created by Frank Robbins and Neal Adams in collaboration with editor Julius Schwartz. He first appeared in Detective Comics #400 (June 1970) as an enemy of Batman, but later incarnations show Man-Bat as a sympathetic villain or antihero.
Little Lulu, created by Marjorie Henderson Buell, was introduced in The Saturday Evening Post on February 23, 1935, in a single panel, appearing as a flower girl at a wedding and mischievously strewing the aisle with banana peels.
November 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Little Lulu, created by Marjorie Henderson Buell, was introduced in The Saturday Evening Post on February 23, 1935, in a single panel, appearing as a flower girl at a wedding and mischievously strewing the aisle with banana peels.
Kamandi, created by Jack Kirby, appeared in his own series from 1972 to 1978. Following the Great Disaster, Kamandi and his fellow humans live in a savage world ruled by intelligent, highly evolved animals.
November 9, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Kamandi, created by Jack Kirby, appeared in his own series from 1972 to 1978. Following the Great Disaster, Kamandi and his fellow humans live in a savage world ruled by intelligent, highly evolved animals.
Darwyn Cooke (1962 – 2016) was a Canadian cartoonist who worked on Catwoman, DC: The New Frontier, and The Spirit. Upon Cooke's passing, DC described Cooke as "one of our medium's true innovators," comparing his "bold, direct style" with Joe Kubert, Alex Toth, and Jack Kirby.
November 8, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Darwyn Cooke (1962 – 2016) was a Canadian cartoonist who worked on Catwoman, DC: The New Frontier, and The Spirit. Upon Cooke's passing, DC described Cooke as "one of our medium's true innovators," comparing his "bold, direct style" with Joe Kubert, Alex Toth, and Jack Kirby.
Darth Vader, one of cinema’s most iconic villains, appears for just 12 minutes in Star Wars (1977).
November 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Darth Vader, one of cinema’s most iconic villains, appears for just 12 minutes in Star Wars (1977).
Don’t miss BATMAN #3 at Atomik Pop! this Wednesday! In this issue, Vandal Savage makes his move against the Dynamic Duo!
November 4, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Don’t miss BATMAN #3 at Atomik Pop! this Wednesday! In this issue, Vandal Savage makes his move against the Dynamic Duo!
The minute is a legacy of ancient Babylonian and Greek astronomy. The Babylonians divided the day into 24 hours, the hour into 60 minutes, and the minute into 60 seconds.
November 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The minute is a legacy of ancient Babylonian and Greek astronomy. The Babylonians divided the day into 24 hours, the hour into 60 minutes, and the minute into 60 seconds.
Editor Bob Harris offered writer Peter David “The Incredible Hulk” because it was a struggling title that no one else wanted to write. David had free rein with the character and stayed on the title for 12 years.
November 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Editor Bob Harris offered writer Peter David “The Incredible Hulk” because it was a struggling title that no one else wanted to write. David had free rein with the character and stayed on the title for 12 years.
Cartoonist Sergio Aragonés (born 6 September 1937 in Sant Mateu, Castellón, Spain) is best known for his contributions to Mad magazine and creating the comic book Groo the Wanderer.
November 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Cartoonist Sergio Aragonés (born 6 September 1937 in Sant Mateu, Castellón, Spain) is best known for his contributions to Mad magazine and creating the comic book Groo the Wanderer.
Deathlok by Mike McKone
November 2, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Deathlok by Mike McKone
When John Byrne took over writing and drawing the Fantastic Four in 1981, he said his goal was to take the team “back to the basics.” That meant evoking the spirit of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, who broke new ground each month with one great adventure after another.
November 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
When John Byrne took over writing and drawing the Fantastic Four in 1981, he said his goal was to take the team “back to the basics.” That meant evoking the spirit of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, who broke new ground each month with one great adventure after another.
Happy Halloween! Our horrific Halloween Sale runs through tomorrow! Buy any in-stock horror graphic novel or manga and get another one for half price. Just show us this post on your phone. Offer valid through 11/1/25.
October 31, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Happy Halloween! Our horrific Halloween Sale runs through tomorrow! Buy any in-stock horror graphic novel or manga and get another one for half price. Just show us this post on your phone. Offer valid through 11/1/25.
The Punisher and The Legion of Monsters | by Dan Brereton
October 31, 2025 at 11:36 AM
The Punisher and The Legion of Monsters | by Dan Brereton
Usagi Yojimbo first met the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in the 1987 cartoon series, in the episode titled "Usagi Yojimbo," which aired on November 7, 1989.
October 31, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Usagi Yojimbo first met the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in the 1987 cartoon series, in the episode titled "Usagi Yojimbo," which aired on November 7, 1989.
The original idea of combining the Aliens and Predators characters was the result of a late 1980s brainstorming session at Dark Horse Comics. Artist and editor Chris Warner is credited with suggesting the concept. Illustration by Mike Mignola.
October 30, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The original idea of combining the Aliens and Predators characters was the result of a late 1980s brainstorming session at Dark Horse Comics. Artist and editor Chris Warner is credited with suggesting the concept. Illustration by Mike Mignola.
Etrigan the Demon, created by Jack Kirby, first appeared in The Demon #1 (September 1972). Etrigan originally was based in Gotham City, leading to numerous team-ups with Batman. Illustration by Bruce Timm.
October 29, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Etrigan the Demon, created by Jack Kirby, first appeared in The Demon #1 (September 1972). Etrigan originally was based in Gotham City, leading to numerous team-ups with Batman. Illustration by Bruce Timm.
Bernard Wrightson (October 27, 1948 – March 18, 2017) was known for co-creating Swamp Thing, his Frankenstein illustrations, and for his other horror comics and illustrations, which feature his trademark intricate pen and brushwork.
October 28, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Bernard Wrightson (October 27, 1948 – March 18, 2017) was known for co-creating Swamp Thing, his Frankenstein illustrations, and for his other horror comics and illustrations, which feature his trademark intricate pen and brushwork.
Spider-Man by John Romita, Jr.
October 27, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Spider-Man by John Romita, Jr.
Michael Rennie was ill the day the Earth stood still.
October 26, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Michael Rennie was ill the day the Earth stood still.