‘Marvel Zombies’ Producers on the Power of Ms. Marvel and the Future of ‘What If… ?’

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 Kelly Martinez

Marvel Zombies gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “no guts, no glory.” The upcoming miniseries, which is a continuation of the What If… ? Season 1 episode What If… Zombies?!, is Marvel Studios Animation’s first foray into TV-MA territory. At just four bloody episodes long, it’s easily the studio’s most gruesome show to date.

DC Comics, Movies

Official Title and Release Date for ‘Superman’ Sequel Revealed

September 3, 2025September 18, 2025 Mike Manalo

It’s been a hell of a summer for The Man of Steel! After proving skeptics wrong with healthy box office results and critical acclaim, James Gunn’s Superman made us all believe a man could fly once again. Given its success, fans have been clamoring to know more about what’s next for Gunn’s DCU and Kal-El. Thankfully, Gunn and the cast have officially dropped news of the title and release date for the highly anticipated next chapter!

Animation, Marvel, Trailers

The MCU Enters Its Undead Era in ‘Marvel Zombies’ Trailer

September 2, 2025September 3, 2025 Kelly Martinez

Spooky season is getting an early start this year. Disney+ just unveiled the trailer for Marvel Zombies, and it looks like a ghoulishly good time. The four-episode series, which is a spin-off of the What If…? episode What If… Zombies?!, is set to premiere on September 24.

DC Comics, Interview, Streaming

‘Peacemaker’ Stars Jennifer Holland, Frank Grillo, and David Denman on Second Chances

August 22, 2025August 23, 2025 Mike Manalo

Peacemaker is back! Season 2 is here on HBO Max. However, this year, things are different: different worlds, different characters, different adventures and shenanigans for the 11th Street Kids to get into. And we were so lucky to get into the core of all of this with stars Jennifer Holland, Frank Grillo, and David Denman.

DC Comics, Interview, Streaming1 Comment

Keeping the Peace with the Cast of ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2

August 21, 2025August 25, 2025 Mike Manalo

We are back, everyone! Peacemaker has returned. Season 2 has officially kicked off with the first episode now streaming on HBO Max. To celebrate, we were recently given the opportunity to suit up and chat with several of the cast members, and today we’re proud to finally bring you our conversations with stars Sol Rodriguez and Steve Agee, and Freddie Stroma and Danielle Brooks.

DC Comics, Television6 Comments

James Gunn on the Retcons and Surprises of ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2

August 19, 2025September 18, 2025 Mike Manalo

DC mastermind James Gunn is having a hell of a summer. After delivering an astounding Superman film and taking over San Diego Comic-Con, the co-chair of DC Studios is going to “keep on keeping on” as the second season of Peacemaker debuts on HBO Max this week!

Animation, Marvel

‘Iron Man and His Awesome Friends’ Train with Black Panther in Exclusive Clip

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 Laura Sirikul

The series premiere of Disney Jr’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends is just days away on August 11 at 8:30 am PT/ET. Because we are huge fans of the beloved Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Disney Jr. sent The Nerds of Color an exclusive clip of the upcoming series surrounding Iron Man and his iron-clad friends!

Animation, Marvel, Streaming

‘Eyes of Wakanda’ Quietly Proves Killmonger Wasn’t Wrong

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 Ainsley 'LadyL' Landry

When Eyes of Wakanda premiered, I expected a bit of backstory, some cool animation, and maybe a nod or two to the Dora Milaje. What I didn’t expect was a four-part meditation on how Wakanda’s deepest strength, its secrecy, might also be its biggest flaw.

Conventions, DC Comics1 Comment

SDCC 2025: ‘Peacemaker’ Takes Over San Diego Comic Con

August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 Mike Manalo

Superman flew into theaters this summer, officially kicking off the new DC Universe under James Gunn and Peter Safran. It garnered much acclaim, and is still soaring high at the box office, becoming the highest grossing solo Superman film of all time domestically, and the most successful superhero film of the year. So the question for DC Studios is, of course, what’s next? Why the return of John Cena’s outlandish Peacemaker of course!

Animation, Interview, Marvel

‘Eyes of Wakanda’ Director Todd Harris on Contributing to the MCU Legacy of ‘Black Panther’

August 1, 2025August 2, 2025 Mike Manalo

Throughout history, portions of Black history have been erased. We’re seeing that today with censorship in schools, the banning of books, a general trend toward erasure of American slavery’s historical legacy (e.g, Florida’s “Stop Woke Act”). Marvel’s new animated series Eyes of Wakanda refuses to shy away from these truths.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Actress Zhaleh on the Technical Advances of ‘Ironheart’

July 31, 2025August 7, 2025 Swara Salih

We speak with Iranian American actress Zhaleh on her role as tech CEO Sheila Zarate in Marvel’s Ironheart. She also shares some of her other NOC bona fides — from DC to Tolkien and more!

DC Comics, Hard N.O.C. Life, Marvel

Hard NOC Life 360: ‘Fantastic Four’ Lays the Foundation for the MCU’s Future

July 28, 2025 Hard NOC Media

On a new Hard NOC Life, Keith and Dominic reminisce about Comic-Cons past before diving into the Peacemaker season 2 trailer and other San Diego tidbits. Then, they debate whether The Fantastic Four: First Steps did a better job than Superman in resurrecting their respective superhero franchise. Spoiler: there is disagreement!

Marvel, Movies, Reviews

NOC Review: ‘The Fantastic Four’ is a Loving Tribute to the Marvel Age of Comics

July 22, 2025July 23, 2025 Mike Manalo

There was a time, shortly after the Comics Code Authority was established, when DC Comics, after being attacked by psychiatrist Fredric Wertham and the Senate, was forced to make more campy, child-friendly stories for their most iconic heroes: Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. As a result, sales plummeted, and fans of comics were looking for something more meaningful and relatable. Enter Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s The Fantastic Four!

Interview, Marvel, Movies2 Comments

Kevin Feige on ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ and the Future of the MCU

July 21, 2025September 18, 2025 Mike Manalo

Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, has always made himself available for the media circuit, while also displaying professional skill at giving cryptic responses to questions about upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe events. However, at a recent roundtable discussion, Feige confidently and graciously allowed us to chat not only about the MCU’s latest film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, but in a surprising turn, also spoke on the future of the MCU.

DC Comics, Movies

Look Out for the First Official ‘Supergirl’ Teaser Poster

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 Keith Chow

Hot on the heels of Superman’s blistering box office, James Gunn took to social media this morning — or maybe it was a team of monkeys in a pocket universe — to tease the next cinematic installment of the DCU by sharing an official teaser poster for Supergirl.

DC Comics, Hard N.O.C. Life

Hard NOC Life 359: ‘Superman’ Takes Us Home

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 Hard NOC Media

Hard NOC Life is back—and so is Superman. In our return episode, Keith and Dominic dive deep into the latest take on the Man of Steel: How does he stack up against previous Superman incarnations? Is James Gunn’s DCU off to a flying start? And what does this movie say about the future of superheroes on screen?

DC Comics, Movies, Opinion

‘Superman’ and The Quest For Palestine

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 Edward Hong

Over here at The Nerds Of Color, Mike Manalo has done an astounding job covering the James Gunn version of Superman and, like him, our opinions are aligned that this is a Superman film for the ages. While there were many things to nitpick, there was undeniable energy and hope that coursed through the film, driven by the excellent David Corenswet. But while watching the film, I could not help but notice that the central conflict between the fictional countries of Boravia and Jarhanpur bore a striking resemblance to that of Israel and Palestine. We’re going to talk about this allegory exclusively, so come with me on this journey!

DC Comics, Movies

‘Superman’ David Corenswet on Becoming The Last Son of Krypton

July 10, 2025July 14, 2025 Mike Manalo

For our final, showstopping interview from our Superman set visit last year, we are pleased to bring you The Man of Steel himself: David Corenswet — our new Superman!

DC Comics, Movies

The Marvelous Rachel Brosnahan on Continuing the Legacy of Lois in ‘Superman’

July 9, 2025July 14, 2025 Mike Manalo

Since last week we’ve been counting down to the release of Superman, sharing one interview a day from our visit to the film’s set last June. The goal: to give you all an up close and exclusive look at what it took to bring Superman to life, with all of the incredible players that were involved. Today, we’re pleased to bring you our conversation with our new Lois Lane, the marvelous Rachel Brosnahan!

DC Comics, Movies, Reviews2 Comments

NOC Review: James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ is Epic, Heartfelt, and Hopeful

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 Mike Manalo

Why do we love superheroes? Yes, their powers are extraordinary, their costumes are cool, and their gadgets are incredible. The adventures they go on are exciting, and they symbolize the modern mythology of our time. However, it’s more than that. Superheroes embody the best of us. They give us hope, inspire awe, and encourage us to become better. All of this began with the original and greatest superhero of all time: Superman! And now, so too does James Gunn’s new era of the DC Universe.

DC Comics, Movies

Lessons on Luthor with Nicholas Hoult from the Set of ‘Superman’

July 7, 2025July 5, 2025 Mike Manalo

While on the set of Superman in Cleveland, Ohio in June 2024, The Nerds of Color were given the opportunity to meet with none other than Lex Luthor himself, Nicholas Hoult!

DC Comics, Movies

On the ‘Superman’ Set with the Terrific Edi Gathegi

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 Mike Manalo

Last year, while visiting the set of Superman, we got to be part of a conversation with the terrific actor bringing Mister Terrific to life: Edi Gathegi!

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‘Superman’ Stars Skyler Gisondo and Sara Sampaio Discuss the Big Picture

July 2, 2025July 3, 2025 Mike Manalo

Today, we’re pleased to bring you a conversation with Skyler Gisondo and Sara Sampaio from the Cleveland set of Superman, as they talk about bringing to life the iconic roles of Jimmy Olsen and Eve Teschmacher!