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Three Pulitzer-winning cartoonists let go in one shocking day
McClatchy, citing ‘continuing evolution’ for the firings, says its newspapers will no longer publish daily opinion cartoons.
By Michael CavnaWhat went wrong with ‘The Flash’?
"The Flash" was supposed to be a superhero movie heavyweight. Instead it's been a box-office disappointment for DC Studios.
By David BetancourtWhat’s in a name?
For these trans and gender non-conforming people, changing their name was an opportunity for reflection and transformation.
By Apollo Baltazar, Hannah Good, N. Kirkpatrick and Anne BraniginDavid Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan are the new Superman and Lois Lane
David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan have been cast as Clark Kent and Lois Lane in “Superman: Legacy,” which will be a major part of the DC Studios revamp.
By David BetancourtOur definitive ranking of modern movie Batmen, from Michael Keaton to Robert Pattinson
“The Flash” has helped cement the legacies of Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck. How do they stack up against Robert Pattinson, Christian Bale and others?
By Michael Cavna and David Betancourt‘The Flash’ shows why Michael Keaton is still the best Batman
Michael Keaton, Ben Affleck and a surprise guest return for “The Flash,” which sheds light on the actors’ legacies as the Caped Crusader.
By David BetancourtThe 12 best superhero performances of all time, ranked
From Lynda Carter to Michael Keaton, they made us believe that comic-book characters had sprung to life.
By David BetancourtPat Cooper, stand-up comic who mined his Italian roots, dies at 93
Credited with coining the phrase “bada-bing,” Mr. Cooper’s schtick was the Italian version of Jackie Mason’s jokes about Jewish mothers.
By Michael S. RosenwaldA Black father wrote a book about ‘the talk’ — to show why it’s necessary
“You don’t want to take away any of their innocence. But you have to,” said artist Darrin Bell, whose memoir reveals how he taught his son about racism in the U.S.
By Michael Cavna‘American Born Chinese’ joins the conversation on bullying and stereotypes
Gene Luen Yang’s acclaimed 2006 graphic novel, “American Born Chinese,” becomes a Disney Plus show illuminating the Asian American experience.
By Michael Cavna