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All 6 Sony Spider-Man Villain Movies, Ranked

staff@looper.com (Quinn Bilodeau) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:38:19 +0000

Sony's efforts to expand its Spider-Man universe without the webhead himself resulted in six villain movies that range drastically in quality and enjoyment.

How Powerful Is Doctor Doom Really?

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:15:08 +0000

Doctor Doom is set to make his MCU debut in "Avengers: Doomsday," and if Earth's mightiest heroes thought Thanos was tough, they're in for a surprise.

The Only Jean Grey Explainer You Need Before Spider-Man: Brand New Day

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:24:39 +0000

With rumors circulating about her inclusion in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," it's time to take a deep dive into Jean Grey, one of the most powerful X-Men.

Black Panther 3: David Jonsson To Play T'Challa, 2028 Release Date Confirmed [SDCC 2066]

staff@looper.com (Nina Starner) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:46:16 +0000

David Jonsson will officially don the Black Panther costume for this Marvel threequel.

Ryan Gosling To Star In Marvel's Ghost Rider Movie, Shawn Levy Directing [SDCC 2026]

staff@looper.com (Nina Starner) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:13:56 +0000

Ryan Gosling is officially joining the MCU ... as the anti-hero Ghost Rider.

SDCC 2026: Marvel Studios Hall H Panel (Live Updates)

staff@looper.com (Brandon Rowe) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0000

Join Looper for our live coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2026! Our final live reports from the convention this year will be for Marvel Studios's Hall H panel.

Every Time Doctor Doom Defeated Marvel's Strongest Characters

staff@looper.com (Mike Bedard) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:42:35 +0000

Just how powerful is Doctor Doom? Let's put it this way: he's laid waste to almost every major Marvel hero at least once, if not more.

5 Predictions For Marvel's VisionQuest Series

staff@looper.com (Lisa Laman) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0000

With "VisionQuest" due to arrive on Disney+ in October, here are five things we're almost certain will happen in the new Marvel series.

The First Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Has Everyone Saying The Same Thing

staff@looper.com (Mike Bedard) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:14:35 +0000

Doom is closer than ever. "Avengers: Doomsday" has released its first full trailer, and it's opened up some big discussions about one unique aspect.

The Only Thor Explainer You Need Before Avengers: Doomsday

staff@looper.com (Melissa Lemieux) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:06:20 +0000

If you need a quick refresher on Thor, look no further -- here's everything you need to know about our favorite Norse god (sorry, Loki).

The Punisher Explained In 27 Minutes Before Spider-Man: Brand New Day

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:21:01 +0000

If you need a refresher on Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle (aka The Punisher) before he appears in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," check out this explainer.

The Only Hulk Explainer You Need Before Spider-Man: Brand New Day

staff@looper.com (Kayleigh Hearn) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:59:41 +0000

Hulk is roaring back to cinema screens in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." Before seeing what Hulk smashes next, here's a refresher on the raging green Avenger.

How Strong Is Spider-Man In The MCU Vs The Comics?

staff@looper.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:18:00 +0000

Spider-Man has been around for decades in one form or another, and we examine whether his MCU film variant or the comic book original is the stronger spider.

How Strong Is Hulk In The MCU Vs The Comics?

staff@looper.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:18:00 +0000

Is the Hulk from Marvel Comics stronger than the version of the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Here's who would win in a fight between the two.

What Is The Ship? Apocalypse's Secret Weapon In X-Men '97, Explained

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

If you've been watching "X-Men '97" and you're wondering what the deal is with Apocalypse's sentient vessel Ship, here's an explainer.

Every Confirmed And Rumored Actor In The Avengers: Doomsday Cast

staff@looper.com (Melissa Lemieux) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:49:25 +0000

As the release of "Avengers: Doomsday" draws near, the cast unsurprisingly continues to grow. Here's the updated cast list, both confirmed and rumored.

How Strong Is Thor In The MCU Vs The Comics?

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0000

Thor is undeniably one of Marvel's strongest characters across all his iterations, but how does the MCU version stack up to his comic counterpart?

Who Is X-Men '97's Mysterious Pharaoh? He's More Important Than You Think

staff@looper.com (Michael John Petty) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

The enigmatic Egyptian ruler seen in Season 2 of "X-Men '97" is a character who has appeared in different forms across the entire Marvel canon.

X-Men '97 Stealthily Brings Back Marvel's Kang With A Perfect Recasting

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Although it seemed like Kang the Conqueror was out of the Marvel picture just a few years ago, he's come back with a vengeance in "X-Men '97."

X-Men '97 Breaks Its Own Timeline By Introducing One Of Marvel's Strongest Mutants

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000

The second episode of "X-Men '97" Season 2 brings an Omega-level mutant from a different part of the timeline into the fold.