With poignant wisdom and gentle wit, Charles M. Schulz reinvented the form and introduced the nation to Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy and so many more indelible characters ...

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Inspired by heroes of ancient myth, the modern idea of superheroes with fantastical powers and epic origin stories became an instant hit. Instead of short stories, these costumed characters had entire ...

Yes, the game-changing superheroes who kicked off the Marvel Age are now part of the big picture. No, they haven't quite ...

Not just known from Superman stories, this mineral’s unique properties could play a key role in powering Australia’s energy ...

Created by the sons of Jewish immigrants, writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, Superman is an example of youthful male ...

Black Kryptonite is one of the deadliest forms of Kryptonite in existence, and now it's back and worse than ever.

Readers familiar with the comic book characters the Smurfs will be aware that one of their most longstanding customs is ...

The Far Side has always been about humans and animals tormenting each other, so some of the funniest strips actually feature hilarious pranks.

Veteran comics stars Bill Griffith, Mimi Pond, and Joe Sacco headline a season of rabble-rousing politics and genre escapism.

Ever since the trailer was released, online debates have raged about whether the new Superman (played by David Corenswet) is ...