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io9Books & ComicsAll the Greatest Comics News From This Year’s Comic-Con
Yeah, there was some! I know, it’s easy to miss among all the movie panels and cosplayers and hoopla, but comics publishers did show up and announce a bevy of new titles — including a ton of great comics from the non-spandex crowd. Here’s what you need to know! Marvel Marvel’s big news was of … Continued
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io9TelevisionWarlow explains how his sex powers will change True Blood
We got three of our favorite cast members from True Blood to spill the v-juice about what’s happening on the last few episodes of this season. Plus watch the actor who plays Warlow making funny noises, defending Sookie’s honor and being generally adorable in answering our Fairy Vampire sex questions. Robert Kazinsky (Warlow) How do … Continued
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io9TelevisionJon Snow’s Harsh Choice: “Play the game, or die like Ned Stark”
Jon Snow may have known nothing at the start of Game of Thrones, but he’s learned a lot in the past three seasons. And Jon’s in a tough spot as season four begins. When we caught up with actor Kit Harington, we asked him how Jon will regain the trust of his friends. We also … Continued
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io9MoviesHenry Cavill isn’t sure if Lois and Superman can really be equals
Not because she’s a woman — because she’s a human being, and no human can be as powerful as Superman. We caught up with the Man of Steel last weekend at Comic-Con, and asked him about the Clark-Lois dynamic going forward. What he said kind of surprised us. Man of Steel spoilers ahead… The Man … Continued
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io9TelevisionWhy [REDACTED] is the clone to watch out for in Orphan Black Season 2
Orphan Black left us dizzy after ten episodes of great conspiracy television—and left us with a lot of questions. We sat down with one of the show’s creators and learned a little bit about what’s ahead for Sarah and the rest of Clone Club. We spoke to Graeme Manson, who co-created Orphan Black with John … Continued
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io9TelevisionIs the dome in Under the Dome a sentient being?
The people trapped in Under the Dome’s Chester’s Mill can’t break through the Dome surrounding their small town. They can’t dig under the Dome, and they can’t get much through the Dome. But could the Dome be more than a mere obstacle? Could the Dome itself be alive? Along with other members of the press, … Continued
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Why Beware the Batman showcases Gotham’s lesser known supervillains
So far, there’s no Joker in Beware the Batman. Villains like Two-Face, Poison Ivy, the Penguin, and Killer Croc are all noticeably absent from Cartoon Network’s CG take on the Dark Knight. That’s because the writers are using Batman’s more obscure rogues to tell a specific story about Bruce Wayne’s psychology. While talking to members … Continued
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io9MoviesDid the new RoboCop movie just replace robots with drones?
You’ve seen glimpses of (and read about) the new RoboCop movie, but we’ve yet to suss out exactly what this remake of Paul Verhoeven’s classic 1987 picture will retain from the original. What does the new RoboCop stand for? According to our interview with the director José Padilha, drone warfare. When RoboCop was made in … Continued
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How Arrow will expand the DC Universe on television
With Batman popping up in the next Superman movie, it looks like we’ll finally be seeing the DC Universe coming together on the big screen. But Arrow is already planning to bring more DC characters to television, even as Season Two zooms in on the show’s core characters. The cast and producers of Arrow sat … Continued
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Comic-Con Wrap Up: The Shiniest Things We Saw in San Diego!
Going to San Diego Comic-Con is like stepping into an alternate universe, where superheroes and monsters are everywhere. We witnessed enough brilliance in five days to keep us psyched for the next few months. Here’s our complete guide to the shiniest things we saw at Comic-Con 2013. Top image: Jesus Diaz/Kinja.com MOVIES We saw so … Continued
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The Winter Soldier reveals the secret backstory hidden in his hair
The Winter Soldier is giving Thor a run for his money for the most fabulous Marvel hair on the set of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. But how did they decide that a character breakdown equals long hair? Actor Sebastian Stan, who plays both Bucky Barnes and Captain America’s new foe, shares with us the … Continued
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io9TelevisionEric Kripke lists everything he hated about Revolution‘s first season
If you had issues with Revolution’s inconsistent, fresh-faced vision of a future in which the power has gone out, you’re not alone. Series creator Eric Kripke sat down with members of the press during Comic-Con and ticked off the problems with Season One and why he believes Season Two will be better. Kripke’s numerous complaints … Continued
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The Tomorrow People promises a grounded approach to superpowers
Are teenagers really an entirely different species? The cast and crew of The Tomorrow People talk about the franchise’s long history as a metaphor for youth culture and why they feel it’s a more grounded version of the X-Men. While talking to members of the press during Comic-Con, executive producer Danny Cannon mentioned that he … Continued
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io9Harry Lennix has a theory about what happened to Boyd on Dollhouse
Seriously, Dollhouse ended a few years ago — but we still haven’t wrapped our heads around what happened to Boyd, Harry Lennix’s character. We caught up with Lennix at Comic-Con and asked him about it. And it turns out he has a whole theory. Here’s how our conversation went: I feel like Boyd turning out … Continued
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io9MoviesThe Worst Badvertising and Best Radvertising of Comic-Con 2013
The bigger Comic-Con gets, the more the marketing madness spreads across the whole city of San Diego. And this year, the promo craziness was everywhere. Some good, and some really freaking disgusting. So we picked through the swag and the handouts and the interactive experiences, to find the very best, and the very worst of … Continued
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George R.R. Martin Answers Our Toughest Song of Ice and Fire Questions
When we interviewed A Song of Ice and Fire author George R.R. Martin at Comic-Con, we decided to drill down and ask some intense questions. Like, is this series only seven books long because some subplots took over the story? Are the Dothraki one-dimensional stereotypes? What does he think of Sliders? Here’s what he told … Continued
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The Biggest and Best Comics News of Comic-Con
Sometimes, despite everyone’s best intentions, actual comic books are discussed at Comic-Con. Heck sometimes comic news is announced, although you can barely hear it over the movie and TV panels. Here’s the biggest actual comic news that managed to come out of this year’s Comic-con. Marvel • Marvel’s next event is the Jonathan Hickman-penned “Infinity,” … Continued
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The Most Creative and Sensational Cosplay From Comic-Con 2013
You almost don’t need to see Hugh Jackman or Katee Sackhoff in person at Comic-Con — not when you can wander around and marvel at the clever and eye-popping cosplay in every direction. Here’s the absolute best cosplay from Comic-Con 2013. Top image by Onigun We brought you a taste of Wednesday and Thursday’s cosplay … Continued