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  1. The Secret History and Uncertain Future of Comics Character John ConstantineHe changed comics, but will TV destroy him?
  2. it’s cancelin’ time
    It’s Tragic and Disappointing That Marvel Is Canceling Fantastic FourIt was likely due to petty film-licensing squabbles.
  3. vulture quiz
    Is This a Clip From a Trent Reznor Score or a Household Appliance?Are you watching a David Fincher film, or are you just in Sears?
  4. new york comic con 2014
    Here’s Who Rosario Dawson’s Playing in DaredevilShe’s sort of playing two characters.
  5. new york comic con 2014
    Edward Norton: Comics Have to Be ‘Dark and Serious and Long’ to Be GoodAwkward times at New York Comic Con’s Birdman panel.
  6. covers
    Watch Jessica Lange Sing ‘Life on Mars’ on AHS“It’s the freakiest shoooow.”
  7. excelsior!
    We’re Hosting a Female Fandom Panel at New York Comic-Con!It’s on Friday, October 10 at 4 p.m.
  8. forsooth!
    See the First Comics Appearance of the Female ThorAnd the first three pages of the comic, too!
  9. my parents are deeeaaaaaad
    Seriously, Though, How Many Times Do We Have to Watch Batman’s Parents Die?Presenting a video remix of all the times they’ve died.
  10. dreams do come true
    Grant Morrison’s Lost Miracleman Comic Is ComingFirst new Miracleman stories in 20 years!
  11. dc comics
    The Rock Will Play DC Supervillain Black Adam, Archrival of Captain MarvelScourge of the desert!
  12. let’s get cosmic
    Comics Star Ales Kot Talks Bucky Barnes, GhostsAnd we have exclusive pages from his upcoming Winter Soldier series!
  13. #donald4spiderman
    Donald Glover Is Going to Play Spider-Man (in a Cartoon, But Still)Baby steps.
  14. emmys 2014
    Watch Gwen Stefani Say Colbert Report All Wrong#Colbort.
  15. emmys 2014
    Watch Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey Be Very Charming at the EmmysMovie stars say the darndest things.
  16. emmys
    Watch Seth Meyers’s Emmys Opening MonologueMondays.
  17. vapers gonna vape
    Watch a Stoned Sarah Silverman Show Off Her Vape on the Red CarpetGiuliana Rancic didn’t know what to do.
  18. dear god my heart
    Here’s Beyoncé, Jay Z, and Blue Ivy at the VMAsGroup hug.
  19. vmas 2014
    Miley Had a Homeless Runaway Accept Her VMAAnd she cried a lot.
  20. the great swiftsby
    Watch Taylor Swift’s Gatsby-fied ‘Shake It Off’ at the VMAsComplete with flapper gown!
  21. vmas 2014
    Watch Nicki Minaj, Jessie J, and Ariana Grande Open the VMAs“Break Free,” “Anaconda,” and “Bang Bang.”
  22. vulture lists
    These Are the 25 Most Gorgeous Moments From the Sin City ComicsAnd you thought the movies looked good.
  23. dancing queen
    GIF Proof That When Taylor Swift Dances, She DancesThose arms! Work those arms.
  24. overthinking
    Marvel Universe Live! Is Silly and FascinatingWhy Marvel geeks should pay attention to this weird spectacle.
  25. ewww
    The Grossest, Bloodiest Moments From The KnickWarning: Very gnarly GIFs within. Proceed at your own risk.
  26. i am groot
    Use Our 15-Button Groot Soundboard in Every Conversation You Have TodayYo soy Groot, etc.
  27. turtle power never dies
    Watch a Video About the Bizarre History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesWatch our three-minute whirlwind TMNT retrospective.
  28. black cats are bad luck
    Please, Sony, Don’t Let Your Spider-Man Spinoff Be a Black Cat MovieThe rumored Black Cat movie would be a step back for women.
  29. explainers
    Everything You Need to Know About ThanosA deep-dive into the space villain’s 40-year comics history.
  30. timeline
    Exploring the Many Alternate Dimensions of Archie ComicsThere are currently Archies living in four parallel universes across the various comic-book series.
  31. web-slinger philosophy
    Brian Michael Bendis On Comics, Online Sexism“You know what Captain America would never do? Go online anonymously and shit on a girl for having an opinion.”
  32. when bad things happen to good archetypes
    Why Does Spider-Man Keep Getting Arrested?It all makes sense if you read the comics and look at price tags.
  33. old dogs and new tricks
    Dear Hollywood: Stop Using Frank Miller’s Batman Stories As Source MaterialGet some new ideas. We’ll help.
  34. comic books
    New Captain America Will Be Black, Marvel Announces on ColbertThe Falcon is taking over the shield.
  35. slashfic writers will be so happy
    Marvel Is Making a Female ThorAnd they announced it on The View.
  36. premature geekgasms
    Why Adapting Neil Gaiman’s American Gods for TV Is a Bad IdeaIt’s dated and filled with nasty stereotypes.
  37. celluloid heroes never really die
    Remembering Filmmaker Paul Mazursky, King of BreakfastA director who made kvetching over coffee into an art form.
  38. lifetime movies
    Lifetime’s Polygamy Movie Got Super CreepyWith Tony Goldwyn as polygamist sect leader and child rapist Warren Jeffs.
  39. power-ballad chronicles
    The Bizarre History of Transformers’ Great SongAn ‘80s artifact in the best way.
  40. recaps in disguise
    Save 7 Hours With This Recap of Transformers 1-3Get up to speed before the new one.
  41. private parts
    Every Vagina Reference in Orange Is New Black S2From “upholstery” to “fallopian relay-race.”
  42. oof
    Watch a Supercut of Every Single Grunt From Season 4 of Game of ThronesSeriously, every single one.
  43. privy pain
    Game of Thrones Reminded Us That the Bathroom Can Be a Dangerous PlaceNot for the faint of bowel.
  44. frenemies
    Watch a Supercut of Arya and the Hound BickeringOne of TV’s great frenemy-ships.
  45. legends
    Watch Six-Time Winner Audra McDonald’s Tearful Tonys Acceptance SpeechA history-making win.
  46. crossover potential
    Watch LL Cool J and T.I. Rap The Music ManWell, that happened!
  47. men in tights
    Watch Neil Patrick Harris Do Hedwig at the TonysThat guy can’t help but steal the spotlight, can he?
  48. jacked men
    Watch Hugh Jackman’s Bounce-Filled Tony Awards Opening NumberWith Neil Patrick Harris and Sting! And Clint Eastwood!
  49. supercuts
    Watch This Supercut of Every Vagina Reference on Orange Is the New BlackNSFW if you’re a prude.
  50. lost masterworks
    Alan Moore’s Lost Comic Miracleman Has ReturnedIt’s the greatest comic you’ve never read.
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