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Top Non-Marvel or DC Comic Book Superheroes.

Top Non-Marvel or DC Comic Book Superheroes. Discover the hidden gems of comic book superheroes, the extraordinary characters you've been overlooking. (Image credit: Image Comics) Despite the overwhelming dominance of DC and Marvel in the realm of TV and film, there exists a realm of remarkable and exquisitely illustrated comic book heroes that originated elsewhere. In this list, we present ten superheroes chosen for their past popularity, enduring impact, and historical influence, which undoubtedly deserve your attention. Among the noteworthy entries, this week witnesses the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Spawn franchises making waves. The TMNT series unveils the highly anticipated second installment of TMNT: The Last Ronin, while Spawn introduces a compelling line of four ongoing spin-off titles. It's important to note that this compilation focuses solely on superheroes, so it's understandable if you notice the absence of some prominent names. Our selection is reserved ...

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Fan Theories About MCU Weapons And Tech That Make A Ton Of Sense

    If there's one thing that the MCU isn't shy of, it's weapons and technology. When Tony Stark sneezes, he shoots out something amazing that will do your taxes or kill a malevolent sentient robot. It's how the world works in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and because the movies and TV shows have so many cool gadgets, fans have come up with some pretty fascinating theories over the years. Many of them have taken to the FanTheories subreddit to share their thoughts on the weapons and technology found in the movies, and a lot of them make sense. The more believable fan theories that have come out about the MCU are listed below. Take a look, and when you find something you think might actually be true, be sure to give it an upvote to see if it makes its way to the top of the list! Odin Conquered The Nine Realms With The Infinity Stones (Minus The Soul Stone)   Photo: Thor: Ragnarok / Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Years and years ago, Odin learned about the Infinity ...

What Marvel's Thor Gets Wrong About Norse Mythology

  What Marvel's Thor Gets Wrong About Norse Mythology In the era of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there's no ancient deity more famous than Thor - Asgardian, Avenger, and God of Thunder. Actual Norsemen of antiquity, however, might be annoyed if they knew how little the Chris Hemsworth version of the character resembles the genuine Thor of Norse mythology. Though not every retelling of the Prose Edda and Poetic Edda agree about the details of Odinson's life, they do make it clear that Jack Kirby and Stan Lee took several liberties when lifting their superheroic creation from Scandinavian lore. It's true that the popularity of Thor in the pages of Marvel Comics, and later the MCU, has increased global awareness of Thor, Loki , and all Norse gods and myths , but unless one is willing to consult the original texts, they're not going to get the whole picture. After all, there are some pretty strange tales of Thor and the rest of the Aesir out there to peruse - and t...