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About Spencer Baculi

As of December 2023, Spencer is the Editor-in-Chief of Bounding Into Comics. A life-long anime fan, comic book reader, and video game player, Spencer believes in supporting every claim with evidence and that Ben Reilly is the best version of Spider-Man. He can be found on Twitter @kabutoridermav.

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Kaneda makes a stand against the United Nations' forces in Katsuhiro Otomo's illustration for Akira Club (2005), Kodansha
June 28, 2025

Taika Waititi’s Live-Action ‘Akira’ Officially Dead, Warner Bros. Gives Films Rights Back To Original Manga Publisher Kodansha

After two decades in production hell, Warner Bros. has given the film rights to Katsuhiro Otomo's 'Akira' back to manga…
The Caped Crusader confronts his role in Gotham's cycle of violence on Mikel Janín's cover to Batman Vol. 3 #32 "The War of Jokes & Riddles, Conclusion" (2017), DC
June 28, 2025

‘Wonder Woman’ Writer Tom King Returns To Batman In 2026, Says New DC Story “Will Have The Best Art In Comics” And “May Be One Of The Best Things I Ever Wrote”

To the dismay of many, next year will see DC publish a new Batman story from current 'Wonder Woman' writer…
June 27, 2025

‘Final Fantasy Tactics’ Director Laments How Ramza’s Story Still Relevant 30 Years Later: “Economic Disparity Is Still Prevalent, And In Terms Of Division, The Situation Hasn’t Gotten Any Better”

Square Enix vet Yasumi Matsuno says the 30-years since 'Final Fantasy Tactics' release have only made Ramza's story more and…
Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion) dares Superman (David Corenswet) to take a swing in Superman (2025), DC Studios
June 26, 2025

James Gunn Defends ‘Superman’ Kicking Off DCU With Already Active Heroes Like Green Lantern, Hawkgirl: “I Don’t Think We’re Doing Anything Very Different From What The Comic Books Have Always Done”

From Green Lantern, to Hawkgirl, to Metamorpho, DC Studios boss James Gunn is standing by 'Superman's ensemble cast.
The Man of Steel leaps into action to stop Validus from destroying Smallville in Summer of Superman Special Vol. 1 #1 "The Past, The Present, The Future" (2025), DC. Words by Mark Waid, Dan Slott, and Joshua Williamson, art by Jorge Jiménez and Dave Sharpe.
June 25, 2025

DC Retcons Comics Canon For ‘Superman’ Synergy, ‘New History Of The DC Universe’ Reveals Man Of Steel No Longer Earth’s First Public Superhero

The 'New History of the DC Universe' has put a major, DCEU 'Superman' spin on the Man of Steel's comic…
The Dark Knight stands ready to defend Gotham on Marc Silvestri and Arif Prianto's variant cover to Batman Vol. 4 #1 (2025), DC
June 20, 2025

DC Goes Gacha, Announces ‘Batman #1’ Foil Variants Exclusively Available Via Blind Bag Gamble

In taking a page from gacha games, DC will be offering special blind bag editions of 'Batman #1' featuring exclusive…
Peter Parker (Christopher Daniel Barnes) and Ben Reilly (Christopher Daniel Barnes) are surprised to find themselves suddenly returned to Madame Web's (Joan Lee) lair in Spider-Man: The Animated Series Season 5 Episode 13 "Farewell, Spider-Man" (1995), Marvel Entertainment
June 19, 2025

Original ‘Spider-Man: The Animated Series’ Writer “NOT Involved” With ‘Spider-Man ’94’ Sequel Comic: “I Have Long Ago Abandoned All Expectation That Marvel Would Acknowledge Any Of My Contributions”

John Semper says Marvel made no effort whatsoever to get his input on their upcoming 'Spider-Man: The Animated Series' sequel…
Batman (Christian Bale) gains the upper hand on Ra's al Ghul (Liam Neeson) in Batman Begins (2005), Warner Bros. Pictures
June 18, 2025

After “20 Years Of Really Dark Batman” Films, ‘Batman Begins’ Writer Thinks Fans Will “Welcome” A Lighter Take From James Gunn’s DCEU

David S. Goyer thinks audiences are ready for James Gunn and the DCEU to give Batman a 'Superman'-esque treatment.
June 18, 2025

Marvel Comics Continues To Retread Old Ground, Announces Yet Another ‘Evil Peter Parker’ Plot For ‘Amazing Spider-Man’

Another volume of 'Amazing Spider-Man', another 'evil Peter Parker' set to be introduced into Earth-616 canon by Marvel Comics.
Superman (David Corenswet) tanks a laser blast to the face from the Hammer of Boravia (TBA) in Superman (2025), DC Studios
June 17, 2025

James Gunn Promises ‘Superman’ Less Jokey Than ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy’ Trilogy: “That’s Not A Guy Who’s Angry Or Covering Up His Emotions, He’s Pretty Pure”

While it may need to be seen to be believed, DCEU boss James Gunn says 'Superman' is far less jokey…