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Eleven is definitely the most powerful character in Stranger Things, but she's also just a kid ... and kids are bound to make mistakes. From misunderstanding social situations to straight-up ending her enemies, here are the biggest mistakes that Eleven has made in Stranger Things.
Read MoreJ. Jonah Jameson is the best character in the best supporting cast that's ever existed in comics, but he's more complicated than a simple crusading editor with angry ideas about masked vigilantes. From his werewolf son to his interview with Spider-Man, here’s the untold truth about J. Jonah Jameson.
Read MoreFrom the tragic death of Gwen Stacy to the twists and turns that put a truly new spin on a classic superhero idea, here's the truth behind Marvel's Spider-Gwen.
Read MoreHere's a look at the untold truth behind one of DC's most fascinating characters.
Read MoreThere are plenty of Spider-Man comics for Marvel Studios to adapt. However, there are plenty more that they probably wouldn’t want to touch with a ten-foot pole. From Carnage going crazy to uncomfortable comics about Aunt May, here are the Spider-Man stories they'll never make a movie about.
Read MoreMary Jane's long-lasting prominence in the comics means that she's also been featured in almost every Spider-Man adaptation. From the big screen to Saturday morning cartoons, there's a whole roster of MJs that might just be even more different from each other than their corresponding Spideys.
Read MoreOnce you see the hidden meanings behind these superhero costumes, you'll never look at them the same way again.
Read MoreThe story of the Dark Phoenix weaves its way through plenty of incarnations and last-minute changes. This is the truth behind the X-Men's most devastating foe.
Read MoreThe God of Thunder is powerful enough to beat pretty much anybody...but that doesn't mean he's never taken a loss.
Read MoreThere are very few things Batman doesn't excel at, and even fewer that he just can't do at all. They do exist, however, and there's one character who can do quite a bit that Batman can't: the Joker. Here are the things that the Joker can do that Batman just can't.
Read MoreIn the world of Marvel, whose family reunion is stacked with the most powerful characters of all? From Asgardian gods to Thanos' skeevy brother, here are the most powerful siblings in the Marvel Universe ranked.
Read MoreThere's a lot to appreciate about Tim Burton's first Batman movie, but it's far from perfect.
Read MoreQuentin Tarantino has left an incredible mark on pop culture. With that kind of influence, which of his movies are the best and which don't quite hit the mark?
Read MoreFrom quickly canceled mistakes to regrettably long-running disasterpieces, here are the '90s sitcoms that just didn't age well.
Read MoreSpider-Man: The Animated Series was the definitive version of Spidey for a whole generation of fans. And if you plan on rewatching the series (or viewing it for the first time), are the best Spider-Man moments to watch out for.
Read MoreWith plot contrivances that are even harder to believe than a floating green blob shoving hot dogs in its mouth and holes in the logic that are big enough for the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man to walk through, there are plenty of dumb things in the 1984's classic Ghostbusters that everyone just ignored.
Read MoreBefore she makes her big screen debut in Birds of Prey, find out how a character originally introduced as the daughter of Batman and Catwoman made her way back from the dead not once, but twice, as a complex character in her own right that went far beyond just a heroic lineage.
Read MoreFrom its beginnings as one of the first great independent comics to ever find mass media success to the all-too-short legacy that Dave Stevens left behind with his pulpy masterpiece, here's the untold story behind The Rocketeer.
Read MoreBruce Wayne has gone to some pretty bizarre lengths to protect the most closely guarded secret in the DC Universe.
Read MoreThese stars were just too good for their movies—even if those movies happened to secretly be kind of awesome because they were there.
Read MoreDon't judge this Shazam! character by his adorable appearance — he might look like a little worm, but he's one of the greatest villains in comic book history, even if his most diabolical plot won't be reprinted any time soon. As for why that is, here's the untold truth behind Mr. Mind.
Read MoreWhether it's his methodology for fighting crime, his relationships to other heroes, or even the appearance of Gotham City itself, something seems a little bit off every time the Dark Knight hits the theater. With that in mind, here are the things that movies always seem to get wrong about Batman.
Read MoreBatman is filthy rich, which is how he can afford as many bat-shaped rocket cars as his cold heart desires, but where does that all money come from?
Read MoreDespite his popularity — or maybe even because of it — a lot of the details about Wolverine are shrouded in mystery and misdirection. Multiple origin stories, conflicting retcons, and 120 years of an eventful fictional lifespan have provided plenty of opportunities for misunderstandings.
Read MoreThere's a handful of subtle references to films, real-world events, and even the silent art of mime lurking in the grim and gritty Gotham City of "Joker."
Read MoreSpider-Man has one of the biggest villain rosters in comic book history, and that means there’s plenty of room for truly stupid characters alongside his iconic bad guys like Carnage and Green Goblin. In other words, there’s no hope of redemption for these incredibly dumb Spider-Man villains.
Read MoreIn the 30 years since it hit theaters, virtually every superhero movie has been influenced by what Batman '89 accomplished. In fact, its impact has been so massive that in a world where it set the standards, you might not have even noticed how much of an effect it had.
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