

Comics

7 Nostalgic Kids' Cartoons That Defined TV in the '80s
This list is filled with childhood nostalgia for those who grew up watching TV in the 80's.
Is It a Prescription Drug or a DC Comics Planet?
See if you can guess which is a brand-name medication and which is part of DC’s vast universe.
How Superman Helped Foil the KKK
A real-life hero who infiltrated the Klan in the 1940s teamed up with a fictional one to expose their corrupting influence.
The Iconic Subway Scene From ‘Spider-Man 2’ Gets the LEGO Treatment
This 393-piece set recreating Spider-Man 2’s subway scene is a perfect addition to your superhero-themed LEGO collection.
When DC Comics Killed Off Superman
The Man of Steel was mortally wounded in 1992. So was the comic book industry.
When ‘Garfield Minus Garfield’ Subtracted the Strip’s Title Character
How an experimental journey into the dark mind of Jon Arbuckle became an internet sensation.
Why Does ‘Zzz’ Mean Sleep?
How did we come to associate sleeping and snoring with the letter ‘Z’? The origins trace back farther than you might think but are tied to early 20th-century American comic strips.
Super Dull: When Marvel Comics and the NFL Teamed Up for SuperPro
In 1991, the NFL and Marvel created a superhero to fight football-related crime. It was a bit of a fumble.
10 Works Entering the Public Domain in 2025
The 95-year limit on copyright is about to expire on some classic movies, books, and one cartoon sailor.
All 34 MCU Movies Ranked from Best to Worst, According to Rotten Tomatoes
Do the Tomatometer's opinions on the best Marvel movies match yours?
‘Let Us Commit Them to the Flames’: The Comic Book Burnings of the 1940s
Comics were thought to cause juvenile delinquency. So people took the reasonable step of setting them on fire.
7 Things You Might Not Know About 'Calvin and Hobbes'
Bill Watterson's classic strip only ran for 10 years. It's still as popular as ever.
Charlotte Braun, the ‘Peanuts’ Character Who Met a Gruesome End
When readers failed to warm to a new 'Peanuts' character, Charles Schulz erased her. Permanently.
‘Action Comics’ #1 Sells for $6 Million, Setting a New All-Time Record for Comics
Superman's first appearance sells for $6 million, making it the most valuable comic ever.
‘With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility’: From Age-Old Axiom to Spider-Man’s Mantra
The origins of 'with great power comes great responsibility' and the story of how it became a canon event for Spider-Man.
‘Red Nails’: The Violent Animated Conan Movie That Was Never Finished
A bloody take on the Conan legend was announced in 2005—and then all but vanished.
“And All Through the House”: When ‘Tales From the Crypt’ Gifted Viewers With a Killer Santa
In 1989, the HBO anthology series 'Tales From the Crypt' resurrected a killer idea: a homicidal Kris Kringle.
The Bloody Rockwell: How Frank Frazetta Became a Master of Fantasy Illustration
Frank Frazetta redefined fantasy in the 20th century, one gloriously violent painting at a time.
Conquering the MCU: How to Watch the Marvel Movies and TV Shows in Order
Should you watch the Marvel movies in order of release or chronological order? And what about those Marvel TV shows? Here’s everything you need to know.
Calling All ‘90s Kids: Homage Is Your One-Stop Shop for Cool Pop Culture T-Shirts
There are Homage t-shirts for every corner of pop culture, from Nickelodeon and the Garbage Pail Kids to Guy Fieri and beyond.More From the Entertainment Section

23 Cartoons That Defined the 2000s (And Why They Still Feel Iconic)
A nostalgic look back at the after-school favorites that shaped a generation and still hold up today.
3 Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in the U.S., According to Guy Fieri
The Mayor of Flavortown approves of unconventional fillings and as much melted cheese as two pieces of bread can support.
6 Great ‘90s Shows That Were Canceled Far Too Soon
These '90s shows were gone too soon, but we haven't forgotten them!
7 Songs You Didn't Know Dolly Parton Wrote
From "I Will Always Love You" to hits recorded by Skeeter Davis and Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton was the pen behind all of these songs.
Quiz: Can You Guess These ’80s One-Hit Wonders From the First 5 Lyrics?
These songs are so iconic we still listen to them on repeat in 2026, but can you name them?
Quiz: Guess the ‘80s Movie From Its Villain Description
We all love a good villain, and the '80s had some of the best. How well do you know them just from a description? We have a quiz for you!
7 Hit Songs That Sound Happy But Are Actually Incredibly Sad
These bright, feel-good songs tell a surprisingly darker story.

