Fan turns superhero in 'Ms. Marvel' comic spin-off
Vellani plays Marvel Comics' Kamala Khan, a 16-year-old high school student and superhero fangirl who discovers she has powers of her own.
Wed Jun 08 2022
Spider-Man comic page sells for record $3.36M bidding
Mike Zeck's artwork for page 25 from Marvel Comics' Secret Wars No. 8 marked the first appearance of Spidey's black suit.
Sat Jan 15 2022
Of superheroes and social progression - An analysis of DC vs Marvel
Several news social media platforms have openly criticized the objectification of women in the form more scantily clad Amazonians in the Justice as compared to the early released Wonder Woman
Tue Nov 21 2017
Marvel Comics co-founder Stan Lee immortalized in cement in Hollywood
Marvel Entertainment's chief emeritus Stan Lee was immortalized in cement on Tuesday (July 18) as the 94 year-old was honored with a hand and foot ceremony on Hollywood Boulevard.
Wed Jul 19 2017
Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, should be straight and white, says co-creator Stan Lee
Leaked emails revealed licensing agreement which stated Spider-Man's alter ego, Peter Parker, must be "Caucasian and heterosexual."
Fri Jun 26 2015
75 Years of Marvel Comics. From the Golden Age to the Silver Screen
This week's design book pick is the new tome "75 Years of Marvel Comics.
Sun Nov 16 2014
'75 Years of Marvel Comics. From the Golden Age to the Silver Screen'
The design book covers the very first issue of Marvel Comics in 1939 through to its transformation into a benchmark of modern culture.
Sun Nov 16 2014
Stellar box office debut for 'Guardians of the Galaxy'
The Marvel comics superhero flick stormed the top of the US box office, taking in US$94 million over the weekend.
Mon Aug 04 2014
Goddess of Thunder? Thor undergoes sex change
Marvel Comics will introduce the female Thor in its latest comic series in October stressing that it is not "She-Thor" or "Thorita".
Wed Jul 16 2014
Marvel Comics' new focus on women 'characters and creators' aims to defy the 'scantily clad' cliche
On Wednesday, Marvel Comics will debut its reboot of Ms. Marvel in which she's introduced as a Muslim-American teenager from Jersey City, N.J.
Wed Feb 05 2014
Marvel and Cartoon Network theme park to open in Dubai in December
A Marvel Comics theme park in Dubai have announced that the indoor entertainment center that was originally scheduled to open in June will open in December.
Mon Mar 04 2013
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024