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Clocking in at over ten solo films, Spider-Man has had some “amazing” appearances. With the rumor that all our favorite Spider-Men and friends may be appearing in one film, it feels fitting to reflect upon some the character's greatest moments on the big screen. We asked the Looter community for...
June 16th, 2020When Deadpool first hit the scene waaaaaay back in New Mutants #98 (1991), no one knew what a crazy popular character he'd become in the world of comic books. Decades later, Deadpool is as popular as ever and he's got the merchandise, movies and memes to prove it.
To celebrate the latest Deadpool Loot Crate themed as "Teacher's Pet,"...
April 12th, 2019When it was announced this week that Disney+ was working on a Hawkeye series featuring Jeremy Renner, to many fans it came as no surprise that the name which started trending on social wasn't "Clint Barton" but "Kate Bishop"...
In 2012, Marvel Comics launched Hawkeye, written by Matt Fraction and drawn by David Aja. The new title...
March 8th, 2019Captain Marvel is finally in theaters this weekend! And if you suddenly find yourself as much of a fan of Carol Danvers as many of us have been for years now, you might want to dig in deeper.
While Danvers has been a figure in Marvel Comics lore since the late 1960s, primarily a very long spell as Ms. Marvel (the moniker now held by the...
July 12th, 2018In the blink of an eye and with the giant comic “pow,” the annual San Diego Comic-Con International is upon us. The big event, just a week away, will bring in the masses of fans, professionals, artists, creators, and more all descending on San Diego, California to celebrate the very best of pop culture.
With all those people...
July 9th, 2018Sometimes even a well-known superhero reaches a point in their history where it's time for a new direction. A direction that delivers them higher, further, faster... more.
When Kelly Sue DeConnick took the reigns of Captain Marvel in 2012, that particular moniker was new Carol Danvers, the Air Force pilot who absorbed a fusion of Kree...
June 15th, 2018From dad jokes to dad bods, dads have a lot going on these days. That’s why on Father’s Day, rad dads everywhere get to kick up their heels and take a much-deserved break. Let's celebrate the Superdads of the universe, starting with some of the most prominent "pops" in pop culture.
Take this quiz to find out which pop culture...
June 11th, 2018SPOILER ALERT: This Q&A includes details around BOOM Studios' Kong on the Planet of the Apes, as well as an item in the upcoming COLOSSAL Loot Crate DX. If you don’t want to be spoiled, bookmark this page and come back later; otherwise, proceed!...
In the past several years, one of the most fruitful franchises for crossover...
April 24th, 2018When we talk about Role Models as our May theme, it's ironically – and definitely in the case of Frank Castle. Still, there are quite a few interesting bits of info about everyone's favorite skull-adorned Marvel antihero. Check out what we've found out about The Punisher...
1. Frank Castle, aka The Punisher, was actually introduced as...
March 22nd, 2018We've been waiting to say these words for a long time, Looters... we're proud to announce the return of EDUCRATED to our YouTube channel!
Educrated is a show that dives into some of the franchises we love and would love to share with you! Through fun facts, trivia, and employee interaction, we’ll show you why Loot Crate loves all...
March 16th, 2018It’s not easy being green. That’s why in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we’re finally giving these green characters the due they deserve! How well do you know these green beings throughout the pop culture universe? Test your knowledge and find out!
Have a happy and safe St. Patrick's Day tomorrow, and be sure to...
September 15th, 2017SPOILER ALERT: This Q&A includes details around IDW's Mirror Universe-related Star Trek series, as well as an item in the upcoming ROBOTIC Loot Crate; if you don't want to be spoiled, bookmark this page and come back later! (You really should do that; the answers are great, thanks for the interview,...
September 12th, 2017Summer's officially over, and we're gearing up for fall TV... or you know, occasionally going back and watching the greatest hits of Marvel's The Defenders! (That's the added bonus of Netflix: scrubbing to watch your fave scenes over and over!)
Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist are featured in our Marvel Gear & Goods...
May 19th, 2017Probably no other device in comics storytelling allows for as much flexibility – and let’s be honest, as much retcon too! – as alternate universes. The notion of parallel Earths existing alongside our own has been at the center of many epic comics arcs over the years, as well as given us indelible characters.
In Marvel Comics,...
May 4th, 2017May the Fourth be with you, Looters! On this very special day, as folks all over the internets are celebrating Star Wars, we wanted to deliver some memories that underline why we have loved Star Wars since our childhoods...
Marvel in recent years have resurrected their Star Wars comics line in grand fashion, with several terrific...
May 1st, 2017There's no shortage of incredibly talented artists and illustrators who work at Disney, but even among that high caliber Brian Kesinger has a style all his own.
A veteran of many of Disney's amazing animated features of the past couple of decades, he's also a published illustrator of a delightful series of steampunk books and prints...
April 6th, 2017Few writers in comics today are as prolific and well-read as Brian Michael Bendis. Winner of five Eisner awards, Bendis transitioned from detective and noir comics into superhero titles and has been a leading creator at Marvel for some time, including his role in crafting the Ultimate Marvel universe...
Since then, Bendis has written...
March 30th, 2017There are many stories throughout the ages of comics of superheroes stepping away from the super-heroics for one reason or another. In that pantheon, Jessica Jones is somewhat unique.
After all, it is after she has already retired that Brian Michael Bendis introduced the world to Jessica Jones in Alias in 2001. As a private...
February 27th, 2017I know what you’re thinking: “Animal Man… isn’t that the lame fish guy?” Nope, that’s Aquaman and he’s awesome. “Oh, so it’s that green dude from Teen Titans?” Sorry, you’re thinking of Beast Boy. But that’s okay, you’ve come to the right place, because today I’m going to tell you all about one of DC Comics’...
February 2nd, 2017Ladies. Gentlemen. You have eaten well. You’ve eaten Gotham’s wealth, its spirit. But now it’s Batman’s turn. So what’s the Caped Crusader chowing down on?
Sometimes, nothing. A common trope in Batman comics is ever-faithful butler Alfred trying to get Bruce to eat. Food often sits cold and uneaten next to the Bat-Computer,...
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