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Before we proceed, please beware: this discussion contains some spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t seen Superman yet, you might want to skip this piece. If you’ve seen the movie, or simply don’t care, you’re more than welcome to join us as we explore why Supergirl needs to be completely different from a Superman movie.
The recently released Superman (previously titled Superman: Legacy), by James Gunn, has taken the world by storm, as it continues its screenings worldwide. This new film introduces the audience to the brand-new era of the DC Universe, which deliberately reimagines Krypton’s legacy (hence the original title), and the heroes who survived its destruction. The new Superman, perhaps the most comic-accurate of them all, is everything we’ve come to expect from the Man of Steel. He’s kind, compassionate, and was raised by Kents to have an unwavering moral compass.
However, we’re not here to discuss the hopeful tone of Superman’s story, but the striking cameo that takes place near the end of the film’s 130-minute runtime. Yes, we’re here to discuss the appearance of Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, portrayed by Milly Alcock of Upright and House of the Dragon. Her version of the character establishes Kara Zor-El as a very different kind of Kryptonian, which will undoubtedly demand an entirely different approach to her own story in the upcoming Supergirl, scheduled to release in 2026.
During her brief appearance at the end of Superman, Kara Zor-El basically crash-lands into the Fortress of Solitude, visibly drunk. It’s clear, right from the start, that this isn’t the innocent, sweet, and often well-behaved Kara that most of us know. Instead, she stumbles around, swears, and even calls Superman, her cousin, a bi*ch, while sarcastically thanking him for taking care of her dog Krypto while she was out “adventuring”. This explains the foster situation Superman alluded to earlier in the movie.
Whatever the case may be, this clearly isn’t the polished hero we’ve come to expect from her previous iterations, such as Melissa Benoist’s optimistic portrayal in CW’s Supergirl, or Helen Slater’s less super version. This seems to be an angry teenager with plenty of emotional baggage that she’s trying to drown in unhealthy behavior. So, what gives, and how did we end up with such a different version of a beloved character? Well, our first clue lies in the title of the upcoming Supergirl movie.
While Superman was originally supposed to be Superman: Legacy, the original title of the upcoming Supergirl film was Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. While this may not sound like much, comic book fans can recognize the connection with the Woman of Tomorrow comic, an eight-issue limited series by Bilquis Everly and Tom King from 2021. This comic book series is actually being adapted into the upcoming 2026 film.
Unlike typical portrayals of Kara in the comics, which ranged from cheerful and optimistic to more rebellious and headstrong, the Woman of Tomorrow version of the character is far more hardened and emotionally scarred by her experiences. Namely, the Woman of Tomorrow comic book series portrays Kara as a wandering hero traveling from one red-sunned planet to another. The exposure to red suns strips Kara of her superhuman powers, and allows her to inebriate herself to dull her pain of seeing Krypton destroyed.
One of the key differences between Superman and Supergirl is that she remembers their home world, because she was actually born before Kal-El, whom we also know as Clark Kent, or Superman. She was actually a teenager when Krypton was destroyed. While Kal was sent away as a baby, she survived the destruction of Krypton thanks to her father, who built a protective shield around their hometown of Argo City. Sadly, that shielding was destroyed by a meteor swarm, which is why Kara’s parents, Zor-El and Allura, decided to send their 15-year-old daughter to Earth.
Regardless of the continuity, she arrives on Earth much later than Kal-El, and thanks to the power of suspended animation, she’s still basically a teenager when she arrives, even though her baby cousin is now an adult. So, not only does Kara remember Krypton’s destruction, she also had to watch everyone around her wither and perish in some horrible way, which is the source of her trauma, and Woman of Tomorrow is basically about Supergirl dealing with her trauma in a much different way than most superheroes.
So, while Clark arrived on Earth as a baby and had never experienced Krypton’s downfall first hand, Kara’s experience was quite different. By the time she reaches Earth, she is no longer a hopeful child in need of guidance but a young woman scarred by unimaginable loss. This is what shapes the personality we witnessed at the end of Superman. This is why her solo movie, the upcoming Supergirl, can’t rely on the same formula Gunn used for Superman’s story. And the backdrop we were introduced to allows the upcoming narrative to be different.
Instead of providing us with a gender-swapped version of Superman, Gunn now has the opportunity to explore themes that Superman rarely does. These could include the gray areas of justice, the damaging effects of anger and blind fury, and the challenge of retaining one’s kind heart after they have witnessed so much suffering. And in order to tell that story right, Supergirl needs to be fundamentally different from the recently released Superman.
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Before we proceed, please beware: this discussion contains some spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t seen Superman yet, you might want to skip this piece. If you’ve seen the movie, or simply don’t care, you’re more than welcome to join us as we explore why Supergirl needs to be completely different from a Superman movie.
The recently released Superman (previously titled Superman: Legacy), by James Gunn, has taken the world by storm, as it continues its screenings worldwide. This new film introduces the audience to the brand-new era of the DC Universe, which deliberately reimagines Krypton’s legacy (hence the original title), and the heroes who survived its destruction. The new Superman, perhaps the most comic-accurate of them all, is everything we’ve come to expect from the Man of Steel. He’s kind, compassionate, and was raised by Kents to have an unwavering moral compass.
However, we’re not here to discuss the hopeful tone of Superman’s story, but the striking cameo that takes place near the end of the film’s 130-minute runtime. Yes, we’re here to discuss the appearance of Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, portrayed by Milly Alcock of Upright and House of the Dragon. Her version of the character establishes Kara Zor-El as a very different kind of Kryptonian, which will undoubtedly demand an entirely different approach to her own story in the upcoming Supergirl, scheduled to release in 2026.
During her brief appearance at the end of Superman, Kara Zor-El basically crash-lands into the Fortress of Solitude, visibly drunk. It’s clear, right from the start, that this isn’t the innocent, sweet, and often well-behaved Kara that most of us know. Instead, she stumbles around, swears, and even calls Superman, her cousin, a bi*ch, while sarcastically thanking him for taking care of her dog Krypto while she was out “adventuring”. This explains the foster situation Superman alluded to earlier in the movie.
Whatever the case may be, this clearly isn’t the polished hero we’ve come to expect from her previous iterations, such as Melissa Benoist’s optimistic portrayal in CW’s Supergirl, or Helen Slater’s less super version. This seems to be an angry teenager with plenty of emotional baggage that she’s trying to drown in unhealthy behavior. So, what gives, and how did we end up with such a different version of a beloved character? Well, our first clue lies in the title of the upcoming Supergirl movie.
While Superman was originally supposed to be Superman: Legacy, the original title of the upcoming Supergirl film was Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. While this may not sound like much, comic book fans can recognize the connection with the Woman of Tomorrow comic, an eight-issue limited series by Bilquis Everly and Tom King from 2021. This comic book series is actually being adapted into the upcoming 2026 film.
Unlike typical portrayals of Kara in the comics, which ranged from cheerful and optimistic to more rebellious and headstrong, the Woman of Tomorrow version of the character is far more hardened and emotionally scarred by her experiences. Namely, the Woman of Tomorrow comic book series portrays Kara as a wandering hero traveling from one red-sunned planet to another. The exposure to red suns strips Kara of her superhuman powers, and allows her to inebriate herself to dull her pain of seeing Krypton destroyed.
One of the key differences between Superman and Supergirl is that she remembers their home world, because she was actually born before Kal-El, whom we also know as Clark Kent, or Superman. She was actually a teenager when Krypton was destroyed. While Kal was sent away as a baby, she survived the destruction of Krypton thanks to her father, who built a protective shield around their hometown of Argo City. Sadly, that shielding was destroyed by a meteor swarm, which is why Kara’s parents, Zor-El and Allura, decided to send their 15-year-old daughter to Earth.
Regardless of the continuity, she arrives on Earth much later than Kal-El, and thanks to the power of suspended animation, she’s still basically a teenager when she arrives, even though her baby cousin is now an adult. So, not only does Kara remember Krypton’s destruction, she also had to watch everyone around her wither and perish in some horrible way, which is the source of her trauma, and Woman of Tomorrow is basically about Supergirl dealing with her trauma in a much different way than most superheroes.
So, while Clark arrived on Earth as a baby and had never experienced Krypton’s downfall first hand, Kara’s experience was quite different. By the time she reaches Earth, she is no longer a hopeful child in need of guidance but a young woman scarred by unimaginable loss. This is what shapes the personality we witnessed at the end of Superman. This is why her solo movie, the upcoming Supergirl, can’t rely on the same formula Gunn used for Superman’s story. And the backdrop we were introduced to allows the upcoming narrative to be different.
Instead of providing us with a gender-swapped version of Superman, Gunn now has the opportunity to explore themes that Superman rarely does. These could include the gray areas of justice, the damaging effects of anger and blind fury, and the challenge of retaining one’s kind heart after they have witnessed so much suffering. And in order to tell that story right, Supergirl needs to be fundamentally different from the recently released Superman.
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Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony. Then everything changed when a new Avatar: The Last Airbender movie was announced. Yes, we’re getting a cinematic outing that will continue the story of all our favorite characters from the original series. The Gaang, a.k.a Aang, Katara, Sokka, Zuko, Toph, and company, will grace our screens again in a brand new movie titled, The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender.
In big news, Zuko’s new voice actor in The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender has been revealed, and it’s Steven Yeun. Yeun has big shoes to fill when it comes to Zuko’s character because Dante Basco, the original voice of Zuko is quite beloved. We’re excited to see what Steven Yeun will do with Zuko’s character.
Here’s everything we know about the new Avatar: The Last Airbender movie.
Title
The new Avatar: The Last Airbender animated movie finally revealed its new name. The Avatar: The Last Airbender movie is now officially titled The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. That’s not much of a change from the working title Aang: The Last Airbender, but hey, why not?
The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender Movie‘s Plot
Not much has been revealed about the plot of the Avatar: The Last Airbender movie. However, a glimpse at artwork from the film revealed at CinemaCon 2023 showed us all our favorite characters looking a little older than we left them. Possibly the group in The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender is somewhere in their late 20s. That will certainly be an interesting age to explore the dynamics between them all.
We assume the movie will reveal to us Aang, Zuko, and pals’ continued quest to bring peace to the four nations after the intense upheaval Fire Lord Ozai wreaked upon the world. A lot still needs fixed, after all. We hope this movie can continue the series’ legacy of delivering exactly the right story to its fans.
Additionally, we know that this movie is one of three animated Avatar movies that Nickelodeon’s Avatar Studios will create. Avatar Studios is “a newly formed division designed to create original content spanning animated series and movies based on the beloved world of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra.” We don’t know, however, if the movies will serve as sequels to one another or each will be a stand-alone.
The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender Movie‘s Cast
We know that Dave Bautista and Eric Nam will headline the voice cast of the new Avatar: The Last Airbender animated movie. Bautista will play a villain in the film, while Nam will voice Aang. Joining this pair in the voice cast are Dionne Quan, Jessica Matten, Steven Yeun, and Roman Zaragoza. We don’t yet know who they will play in The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender.
We don’t have any word yet on whether we’ll see some of our original favorites reprise their roles or in any other capacity. But we do feel like Dante Basco is Zuko.
Recently, Toph’s original voice actress Michaela Jae Murphy, also knowns as Jessie Flower, noted she didn’t believe the original cast would return. However, there’s not yet an official confirmation of this statement. Hopefully, our original actors will have a role to play yet.
Behind the Scenes
Lauren Montgomery will direct the Avatar: The Last Airbender movie. Additionally, series co-creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael DiMartino will produce the film alongside Eric Coleman.
The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender Movie‘s Release Date
One thing we do know is when we can expect the new Avatar: The Last Airbender animated movie. The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender will release on January 20, 2026.
Originally published on May 2, 2023.
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Despite helping create modern geek culture as we know it today with Star Wars, George Lucas himself had never attended a single Comic-Con in San Diego in its fifty-year history. Until 2025, that is. And it wasn’t his space fantasy saga that finally brought him to Hall H. He came to promote his major passion project of the last decade — the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, set to open in Los Angeles in 2026. Joining him on the panel were Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro, who is on the museum’s board of directors, and Lucasfilm concept artist Doug Chiang. Moderating the SDCC panel with del Toro and George Lucas was musician and sci-fi superfan Queen Latifah. You can watch the full 44-minute panel below:
George Lucas co-founded his Museum of Narrative Art with his wife, businesswoman Mellody Hobson. The project was first announced in 2017, and cities like San Francisco and Chicago turned it down. Los Angeles finally became the home city of the museum. Since film is a big component of narrative art the museum celebrates, it’s only fitting that it’s adjacent to Hollywood. All the art on display will be narrative in nature, meaning film, comics, magazine illustrations, even cave paintings. Anything that uses art as a storytelling format. So, probably no Jackson Pollock on display. In Lucas’ own words from the SDCC panel, this will become “Sort of a temple to the people’s art.” And this temple, designed by Ma Yansong, looks like a spaceship landing in the middle of L.A.
The panel opened with a video narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, which gave the fans in Hall H a sneak peek at the museum. Which, of course, contains many Star Wars items from the Lucasfilm archives. Among the other items in the museum from Lucas’ own collection is the first drawing of Flash Gordon from 1934. Also, several original panels of Charlie Brown comics from artist Charles Schulz, and early Marvel drawings, including Black Panther. Unlike most celebrity art collectors, Lucas revealed at the SDCC panel that he never sold any of his acquisitions. Now, the 81-year-old icon says, “What am I going to do with it all? I refuse to sell it. I could never do that.”
Del Toro’s own home, “Bleak House,” also has a metric ton of art from film and comics he’s collected. But after nearly losing them in the fires that raged in Southern California earlier this year, he revealed that “Now that the museum exists, a lot of it may go there.” It’s fitting that Comic-Con is where this panel occurred, as comics are a huge part of modern storytelling art. Guillermo del Toro reminded the crowd, “Comics were the first ones to punch Nazis. Before movies.” Doug Chiang, now a production designer at Lucasfilm, said he got into art via inspiration from comics as a child.
Toward the end of the SDCC panel, Lucas said, “Society cannot exist without a common belief system. And that’s where illustration is vital to show you what that means in everyday life. Science fiction is a myth, but we have made it real. Humans made it real because of science fiction books and art that makes people say, ‘Oh, we could go to the moon,’ and once that idea is implemented, then we believe we could do it… (In science fiction) you can’t depend on what we know, but you can be inspired by what we think we know.”
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens to the public sometime in early 2026.
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Fan favorite sci-fi thriller The Beauty returns with a brand-new comic series at Ignition Press from co-creators and writers Jeremy Haun (Murder Podcast, The Realm) and Jason A. Hurley (The Approach). The publisher will preview its fifth new series during Comic-Con International in San Diego (SDCC) at their previously announced boutique pop-up, the Ignition Press Room, in the Gas lamp District.
THE BEAUTY Synopsis:
Haun and Hurley will be joined on the series set in a world where a sexually transmitted disease that makes those infected more traditionally beautiful by artist Ema Lupacchino (Blood Hunters, World’s Finest: Teen Titans). Additional details about the series, including series length, plot details, and the remainder of the creative team will be revealed at a later date. The Beauty previously ran as a comic series for 30 issues from 2015 until 2021 at Image Comics.
Ahead of the series and the debut of the Ryan Murphy television adaptation of The Beauty this fall, Ignition Press will release The Beauty Book One exclusively in comics shops for Local Comic Shop Day on September 27th, 2025. At a value priced of $19.99, fans can relive the first spellbinding story arc of The Beauty, as well as a selection of stories that expands the world. The first of three all-new editions collecting the entire original series, this volume includes the first eleven issues, co-written by series creators Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley, with art by Haun, Mike Huddleston, Brett Weldele, and Stephen Green.
THE BEAUTY Creative Team:
“I love stories having an ending. Even more than that, I love realizing that there are still more stories to tell–things that need to be said. Hurley and I finished the original series of The Beauty exactly as we planned…and then spent the next few years wanting to do more,” said co-creator and writer Jeremy Haun. “And this time, we’re joined by the absolutely brilliant Ema Lupacchino. The Beauty has never looked better!”
“This new series gives us the opportunity to explore aspects of The Beauty, the physiological changes it makes to the body, we never touched on the first time around. It’s great to be able to play around in the world we created again,” added co-creator and writer Jason A. Hurley.
“The art and storytelling on this new series has the challenge of making the reader feel the dual nature of The Beauty: the good, pleasant appearance… and the dark side of it,” explained Ema Lupacchino. “I’m exploring a new visual storytelling approach, and the color too will be a fundamental tool, that combine to create that feeling in the reader’s experience.”
Fans attending Comic Con International in San Diego can get a special sneak peek at The Beauty by visiting the Ignition Press Room in the Gas lamp District (643 G Street). Additionally, Ignition Press will debut exclusive The Beauty merchandise on sale for the first time including an art print and premium T-shirt both featuring art by Haun, two types of enamel pins, and a branded condom for those looking to avoid contracting The Beauty. Both Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley will be in attendance for scheduled signings.
About Ignition Press
Ignition Press is the Los Angeles-based comic book and graphic novel publisher co-founded by publishing and media industry veterans Eric Gitter, Filip Sablik, Jamie S. Rich, and Jeremy Haun. The upstart creator-driven company will exclusively publish original series beginning in September 2025 including Murder Podcast and Voyeur. Ignition Press is repped by WME and attorneys Fred Goodman and Rich Marin of Marin Goodman, LLP.
Ignition Press is dedicated to empowering vibrant creativity through creator-driven original stories, told with integrity and commitment, that meet their audience where they are. The Los Angeles-based comic book and graphic novel publisher was co-founded by publishing and media industry veterans Eric Gitter (CEO), Filip Sablik (Publisher), Jamie S. Rich (Editor-in-Chief), and Jeremy Haun (Creative Director) in July 2024 and will exclusively publish creator-driven original series beginning in September 2025. To stay up to date on Ignition Press news, become an Ignition Insider at www.ignitionpress.com. To find a comic shop near you, go to findyourcomic.store.
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