Can Wonder Woman save Hollywood from its problem with female superheroes?
Gal Gadot’s solo outing has received a warm welcome from critics, a far cry from the industry’s previous failed attempts to introduce equality to the genre
The physics of Casper the Friendly Ghost: why can’t he open the door?
Twitter spent the holiday weekend debating the science behind the animated spirit. These are some of the questions haunting cartoon buffs
The Adventures of John Blake by Philip Pullman review – wonderfully nostalgic
Beautifully illustrated by Fred Fordham, Pullman’s latest book is a daring mix of Tintin, Treasure Island, time travel and social media
Tom Hardy’s casting as Venom is a masterstroke for Sony’s superhero universe
A leading man with the skill to illuminate Eddie Brock’s twisted soul, Hardy is sure to turn the limited raw materials of this antihero into a titan of cinema
Is Marvel’s fascist Captain America losing command of his fans?
The comics publisher is asking readers to bear with a storyline that has turned the all-American superhero malign. But their loyalty is wearing thin
Hellboy to be rebooted with Stranger Things star – but without Guillermo del Toro
David Harbour to replace Ron Perlman as the demonic superhero in an ‘R-rated reboot’ of the franchise, with Game of Thrones director Neil Marshall
Leo Baxendale obituary
Cartoonist who created many of the great Beano characters including Minnie the Minx and the Bash Street Kids
Hostage by Guy Delisle review – held captive by every frame
This true story of a man’s kidnapping in Chechnya confirms Guy Delisle’s position as one of the greatest modern cartoonists
Avengers disassemble: is Marvel’s cinematic universe set for a reboot?
Studio president Kevin Feige has suggested the possibility of an end-date for the superhero saga. But behind the scenes, producers seem to be planning a future way beyond 2020
Ghost in the Shell review – Scarlett Johansson in a thrillingly sordid world
This Hollywood remake of the 90s anime classic pays tribute to the original while broadening its appeal
Zip and Zap and the Marble Gang review – strictly kids only
This live-action adaptation of a venerable Spanish comic strip offers plenty of summer school shenanigans and bright, brisk fun – but nothing for the grownups
Collecting Sticks by Joe Decie review – a singular, funny take on glamping
Rain, boredom and jigsaws – a graphic novel for everyone scarred by childhood camping holidays
Sammy J: the Phantom may be a dud superhero – but he changed my life
A chance encounter set off a chain of events that led to me meeting my wife and ended with police searching my attic
Venom, Spider-Man’s arch-enemy, to get his own spin-off film
Sony Pictures announces supervillain adventure will hit cinemas in October 2018 but no word on casting
Alt-right comic book villains? Comics have moved on from punching Nazis
Just as Captain America once found himself recruited to battle nazism, today’s cartoon warriors are squaring up to far-right villainy