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more about #feature more comments → Aidan_: It's worth wondering why Fox seems scared to make movies set after X-Men: The Last Stand. Yes, it was a bad movie, but that bad? Yes. Yes it was. To ... more » AngriestGeek: Seriously? You're citing The OC, Chuck and Gossip Girl as positive mentions on someone's resume for a property that had more depth than all of them e... more » Whitworthian: It's worth wondering why Fox seems scared to make movies set after X-Men: The Last Stand. Yes, it was a bad movie, but that bad? Making a sequel to X... more » cylon_conspiracy: I liked the tone of the first 2. I'm completely fine with someone as gifted as Singer continuing to direct X-Men. Not sure why it's a bad thing. Stil... more » Colander: Singer will do a good job of executing a story that really does not need to be told. They should've hired Schwartz to just write x4 (or turn the next ... more » WestMantooth: I've already said elsewhere. Just use Bishop or Cable in the traitor storyline if the franchise gets back on track and create your alternate "Star Tre... more » Demonbird: I think there needs to be a universal policy for comic writing that should cover the books and movies. Namely, write it like someone else has to pick ... more » braak: You are, as usual, completely correct.: On the other hand, Singer gets to come back to the franchise after Brett Ratner, which is bound to soften the criticism of anything he does. more » Yellowphant: Why Bryan Singer's Return To The X-Men Is A Bad Idea: X-Men X2 Superman Returns more » Lassus: "We'll grant you that Singer's first two entries in the X franchise are easily the best two movies in the series to date..." This just isn't saying m... more » Bill-Lee: Here's a compromise: Hire a different director to direct 90% of the movie but allow Singer to direct the big expository scene where Professor Xavier e... more » Evil Tortie's Mom: R.O.A.C.H.: There's a Fringe comic? more » Tomb: R.O.A.C.H.: And don't forget its Beast of Burden #4 week right? =D more » alixana: I don't like comic adaptations of episodes of television shows. I want comics based on TV shows to explore things we don't see on screen. I already sa... more » jbq: It's a big shame Futurama debuted in 1999 - that show had just too many incredibly brilliant characters to count. more » -
#rant
Why Bryan Singer's Return To The X-Men Is A Bad Idea
The news that director Bryan Singer is going to return to the X-Men movie franchise with prequel X-Men: First Class has been greeted with excitement across the industry. So why're we convinced it's the wrong move for everyone involved? More » -
#comicswecrave
This Week's Comics Filled By Art Books, Angel And New Superheroes
Worried about the skip week of comic shipments? It's time to start stocking up on collections to tide you over, and this week's new releases are perfectly ready to help you do just that very thing. More » -
#whattowatch
Holiday Chills From Rerun Vampires And New Doctors On This Week's TV
The holiday slowdown is in full swing, with almost all regular shows off-air or in reruns, but don't think that gets you out of your television duties: There are Vampire Diaries and Doctor Whos to catch up on! More » -
#decadeinreview
Who Is The Best New Character Of The Decade?
Never mind the best books, comics, movies or TV shows of the last ten years, which new character made the biggest impact in your hearts and minds? We want to know what you think, and I have my own suggestions... More » -
#decadeinreview
10 Of The Decade's Best SF Comics
It's been the decade where comic culture took over pop culture, and superheroes became movie stars. But what are some of our picks for the best comics from the last ten years? We're glad you - okay, we - asked. More » -
#decadeinreview
Was This The Decade Of The Reboot?
Looking back at the fictional stories that defined the last decade, you might think of things like The Dark Knight, Battlestar Galactica, or failures like Bionic Woman and Speed Racer. Was this the decade we ran out of original ideas? More » -
#flashforwardseasonrant
Why FlashForward Fails
With this week's episode being the last we'll see for awhile of the show hyped as "The New Lost," it seems like a good time to look back at what we know about FlashForward and ask, What went wrong? More » -
#comicswecrave
Belated Comics Offer Superhero Overload And Sneaks At Movies
It may be the start of the holiday season - which, amongst other things, means that new comics are released on Thursday this week, instead of Wednesday - but that doesn't stop comics from bringing death, destruction and Iron Man. More » -
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#whattowatch
Little Girls Lost Rule This Week's Television
With some shows off for the holidays already, this week's televisual focus falls to two lost girls: Syfy's reimagination of Lewis Carroll's Alice, and the two-hour return of Joss Whedon's Dollhouse. Viva the gogglebox! More » -
#deletedscenes
40 Unseen Moments From Your Favorite Movies
Just as you finish up your t(of)urkey leftovers, we thought we should share some movie leftovers with you. Say, 40 deleted scenes from movies like Star Wars, The Dark Knight and Star Trek? Click through for excised joy. More » -
#io9giftguide
15 Toys That Will Help You Survive The Holidays
The Holiday Season is officially on us again, and that can mean only one thing that isn't watching Christmas In Connecticut over and over again: Time to think about gift-giving (and getting). Where better to start than with toys? More » -
#blacksuperheroes
Why James Rhodes Is Comics' Ideal Black Hero
When it comes to superhero fiction, there are certain iconic archetypes; Superman is the iconic whitebread hero, Batman the iconic OCD loner. But did you realize that Iron Man's James Rhodes is the accidental iconic black superhero? We'll explain.
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#comicswecrave
Dr. Horrible Strikes Again, And Captain Picard Goes Ghost-Hunting
Fittingly, perhaps, for our book and comic theme week, there's a lot to buy in comic stores tomorrow. Whether you're looking for zombies, space opera, superheroes, detectives or even just a new Dr. Horrible, there's something here for you.
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#cultmovieworship
Metal Tornados And 90 Rockers Get Twisted
How has there not been a movie about Metal Tornadoes yet? Well, worry no more, there is now. Take that 2012 and your silly little arks. More » -
#dollhousecancellation
The 5 Stages Of Fan Grief
Wednesday's announcement of Dollhouse's cancellation came as no surprise to most, but that doesn't mean that we're not here to help those for whom the news means emotional turmoil. Let us walk you to happiness, one step at a time. More » -
#stealthispitch
What Comes After 2012? 2011!
With this weekend's release of 2012, we remembered 1984's 2010: The Year They Make Contact and wondered, "How did we get from Roy Scheider and aliens to the end of the world?" Then we realized: The answer is Nic Cage. More » -
#comicswecrave
Robot Detectives Battle Superhero Bastards For Your Comics Dollars
Hope you've been saving up your pennies for this week's comic haul: There's an impressive amount of new releases that you'll want to take home and cherish for at least the next seven days. Yes, these are Comics We Crave.
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#essentialreading
5 Comics You're Not Reading (But Should Be)
You're not new to comics, but you've read all the big names and you're not sure where to go next. Luckily, we're here with five suggestions to make your November bookshelf that little bit heavier. More » -
#2012
Roland Emmerich's 8 Rules For Ending The World
Director Roland Emmerich knows how to blow humanity to smithereens. He did it in Independence Day, Day After Tomorrow and now 2012. We talked to the apocalypse-master himself, who explained that there are 8 simple rules for ending the world. More » -
#whattowatch
Aliens Invade In "V" Reboot, Plus Supernatural Goes Super-Meta
If aliens invading is your thing, this is definitely your week: Not only does the new V premiere on Tuesday, but Syfy are running marathons of the old show to keep you busy 'til then. Also: Batman! Prisoner! And dragons! More »
