Thor: The Dark World – hammering home Marvel’s world domination
The manner in which the Disney-owned studio is weaving together characters and narratives over multiple movies is a wonder to behold. And it’s not even nearly over
Kick-Ass 2: Mark Millar’s superhero powers
Not only has he managed to bring his comic-book creations to the big screen, the Scottish writer has also won over Hollywood in the process
Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling shortlisted to play Batman in Man of Steel 2
Joseph Gordon-Levitt also tipped for Bruce Wayne role in Zack Snyder sequel, which will feature Batman battling Superman
Who will play Batman for his tussle with the Man of Steel?
Ben Child: Casting speculation mounts for the Batman/Superman face-off announced at Comic-Con, while Wonder Woman may finally get a movie of her own
The Wolverine – first look review
Henry Barnes: Hugh Jackman's sixth time out in the claws and hair combo is looking increasingly wearied, as the backstory gets more complicated and the action gets duller and flatter
Akira: the future-Tokyo story that brought anime west
The cult 1988 anime taught western film-makers new ideas in storytelling, and helped cartoons grow up, writes Phil Hoad
Amazon bags Game of Thrones author for its Jet City Comics imprint
New division will also publish work by Hugh Howey and Neal Stephenson as digital comics and print editions. By Stuart Dredge
Angel Face adds menace to Dennis on the Beano’s Bash Street
Bim Adewunmi: Female cartoon strip character steps up from print as rival to Dennis the Menace on television
Spider-man: no longer the US’s favourite comic book hero?
Comic book sales data shows that Batman may have overtaken the webbed wonder following the successful Dark Knight trilogy. Our interactive graphic shows how superheroes stack up
Jim Carrey condemns violence in his own movie Kick-Ass 2
Actor, who filmed role one month before Newtown shootings, tweeted that 'now in all good conscience I cannot support that level of violence'
Man of Steel: ground zero for the DC Comics universe
Ben Child: Warner's plans for a new Avengers-style blockbuster are too hasty – the studio need time to establish their new superheroes
A note on Neil Gaiman’s politics
The Sandman author answers some questions we didn't have time for on Monday: is his work political, and where do his personal allegiances lie?
Neil Gaiman in conversation
Acclaimed graphic novel, fantasy and children's author Neil Gaiman talks to Guardian's Claire Armitstead
Is Superman the best superhero?
Open thread: As the latest Man of Steel film opens in theatres, we want to know: who do you think is the greatest superhero?
Man of Steel: does Hollywood need saving from superheroes?
What started out as cheap, populist entertainment in comic book form has turned into an endless and insanely expensive parade of sexist, semi-fascist bores, says Joe Queenan