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Gotham (2014–2019) is an American superhero crime drama television series based on characters from the Batman comics published by DC Comics. Developed by Bruno Heller and produced by Warner Bros. Television, it originally aired on Fox from September 22, 2014 to April 25, 2019, for five seasons totaling 100 episodes. In the first season, GCPD Detective James Gordon teams up with his corrupt partner Harvey Bullock to solve various crimes in Gotham City, including the murder of Bruce Wayne’s parents. The city is also plagued by a gang war between crime families led by Carmine Falcone, Sal Maroni, and Fish ...

Directed and co-produced by Bryan Singer and written by Simon Kinberg, X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) is a superhero film based on the Marvel Comics team. The fifth installment in the X-Men series, it serves as both a sequel to 2006’s X-Men: The Last Stand and 2011’s X-Men: First Class, as well as a follow-up to 2013’s The Wolverine. Set in a dystopian version of 2023, the film follows robot Sentinels who hunt and kill those with mutant potential or those who protect them. In Moscow, this results in an attack on ...

The American superhero film The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) is based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. It follows the story of former Oscorp scientist and businessman Richard Parker, who records a video message explaining his sudden disappearance along with his wife Mary. They try to escape on a private jet, but unfortunately, it is taken over by an assassin and crashes, resulting in the couple’s death. In present day, one year after defeating Dr. Curt Connors, their son Peter continues to use his powers as Spider-Man to fight crime and successfully captures notorious criminal Aleksei Sytsevich. However, due to concerns about his relationship ...

Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) is a 2014 superhero film based on the titular Marvel Comics team. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 10th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In 1988, Peter Quill is taken from Earth by the Ravagers, a group of alien thieves led by Yondu Udonta, following his mother’s passing. Flash forward to 2014 on Morag, where Quill retrieves a mysterious Orb and faces off against Korath and his fanatical Kree cohorts, with Ronan at the helm. After escaping with the Orb, Yondu discovers Quill’s transgression and puts out a bounty for him while Ronan dispatches ...

The American superhero film, Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), is based on the popular character from Marvel Comics. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, the movie takes place two years after the Battle of New York. Steve Rogers now works for the espionage agency S.H.I.E.L.D. in Washington, D.C., as he tries to adjust to modern society. During a mission with Agent Natasha Romanoff and the S.T.R.I.K.E. team, led by Agent Brock Rumlow, they come across a hijacked S.H.I.E.L.D. vessel with hostages taken by pirates led by Georges Batroc. It is then that Rogers learns that Romanoff has another task: to retrieve data ...

An animated superhero film, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013), was directed by Jay Oliva and written by Jim Krieg. Based on the 2011 comic book crossover Flashpoint by Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert, it follows the story of Barry Allen (aka the Flash). While visiting his mother’s grave, he is interrupted by a break-in at the Flash Museum. Involved in a battle with his enemies – Captain Cold, Captain Boomerang, Heat Wave, Mirror Master, and Top ...

Superman: Unbound (2013) is an animated direct-to-video superhero film based on the 2008 comic book story arc Superman: Brainiac by Geoff Johns. The 17th installment in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies, it debuted with a preview attached to Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2. In an aerial clash between terrorist captors and Supergirl, Lois Lane becomes a hostage and calls for Superman’s help. While trying to persuade Clark Kent to go public with their relationship despite his concerns, Lois is interrupted by a Daily Planet meeting. Shortly after, Clark responds to an alert ...

The superhero film Man of Steel (2013) is based on the DC Comics character Superman. The planet Krypton is in turmoil due to the mining of its core. In a desperate attempt to save their race, Krypton’s leading scientist, Jor-El, infuses the genetics codex into his newborn son, Kal-El – the first naturally born Kryptonian in centuries. Tragically, Jor-El is killed by General Zod during a coup. Kal-El is sent to Earth and adopted by Jonathan and Martha Kent in Kansas, where he goes by the name Clark. As he grows up, his Kryptonian biology and exposure to Earth’s sun give him extraordinary powers that Jonathan urges him to keep secret. However, when ...

Kick-Ass 2 (2013) is a black comedy superhero film that follows Dave Lizewski, also known as Kick-Ass, as he tries to find purpose after retiring from crime fighting four years ago. With the help of Hit-Girl (Mindy Macready), Dave trains to become a real hero. However, his efforts are interrupted when his girlfriend Katie Deauxma breaks up with him, wrongly accusing him of cheating with Mindy. Meanwhile, Chris D’Amico takes over his father’s criminal empire and transforms into the supervillain ‘The Motherfucker’, gathering a team of villains called the Toxic Mega Cunts. Seeking revenge on Kick-Ass for the death of his father and mother, Chris ...

The film The Wolverine (2013) follows the story of the Marvel Comics character of the same name. It is part of the X-Men series and specifically the second movie in a trilogy about Wolverine. After being captured during World War II, Logan finds himself in a Japanese POW camp near Nagasaki. During an atomic bombing, he saves a man named Ichirō Yashida by shielding him from the blast. In present day, Logan lives alone in the Yukon and struggles with visions of Jean Grey, who he had to kill to protect the world. He is approached by Yukio, a fellow mutant with powers to foresee death, on behalf of Ichirō who is now a successful CEO. Despite his terminal ...

Created by Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon, and Maurissa Tancharoen for ABC, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013–2020) is an American television series based on the Marvel Comics organization S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division). Set in the world of superheroes, it was the first to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and maintains continuity with other films and TV shows in the franchise. The series follows agent Phil Coulson as he builds a team to handle unusual cases, ...

Thor: The Dark World (2013), an American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character, brings us back to the world of Asgard. This film is produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Serving as a sequel to Thor (2011) and the eighth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it tells the story of an ancient clash between Bor, Odin’s father, and Malekith—the Dark Elf who seeks to unleash the Aether on the Nine Realms. After defeating Malekith and his powerful army, including warriors known as Kursed, Bor sends the Aether to a hidden world beyond anyone’s reach. However, what he doesn’t ...

Based on the Marvel Comics character, Iron Man 3 (2013) is an American superhero film, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. During a New Year’s Eve celebration in 1999, Tony Stark encounters scientist Maya Hansen and her revolutionary treatment called Extremis. However, Stark declines an offer to join scientist Aldrich Killian’s Advanced Idea Mechanics company. Thirteen years later, Stark struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder and insomnia brought on by his involvement in the invasion of New York. In an attempt to cope, he creates many new Iron Man suits but this causes tension with his girlfriend Pepper ...

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 (2013) is an animated superhero film based on Frank Miller’s 1986 comic book of the same name. It follows the story of Batman, set in the same world as Batman: Year One. In late 1986, Joker manipulates his way onto a talk show with his old henchman, Abner, and uses mind-controlling lipstick to plan his escape. Meanwhile, Superman, operating undercover for the government, is asked by President Ronald Reagan to stop Batman’s vigilantism. These events take place against a backdrop of growing tensions between the US and Soviet Union over control of Corto Maltese ...

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (2012), an adult animated superhero film, is based on Frank Miller’s 1986 comic book of the same name and shares continuity with Batman: Year One. Following the death of his protege Jason Todd, Bruce Wayne retired as Batman. Ten years later, in the mid-1980s, Gotham City is plagued by crime and terrorized by the Mutants gang. Wayne, now 55 years old, remains friends with 70-year-old retiring Police Commissioner James Gordon (who knows his secret identity), but has lost touch with Dick Grayson. Meanwhile, the Joker has been in a catatonic state at Arkham Asylum since ...

Superman vs. The Elite (2012), an American animated superhero film based on the comic book story What’s So Funny About Truth, Justice & the American Way?, marks the 14th installment of the DC Universe Animated Original Movies. As Atomic Skull wreaks havoc in Metropolis, Superman intervenes and overpowers him before he could cause further harm. However, as questions arise about property damage and fatalities during their confrontation, Superman delivers a powerful speech that emphasizes both the dangers of lawlessness and the potential for good within everyone. Just then, Bialya and ...

Based on the 2000 comic book storyline JLA: Tower of Babel by Mark Waid, Justice League: Doom (2012) is an American animated superhero film. It follows the story of Vandal Savage, who aims to create a new civilization by eliminating two-thirds of the population. To achieve this, he enlists Mirror Master to hack into Batman’s Batcomputer and steal his contingency plans for neutralizing his fellow League members if they ever turn against him. With the altered plans in hand, Savage forms a team including Cheetah, Star Sapphire, Metallo, Bane, Mirror Master, and Ma’alefa’ak to carry out their ...

Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue Falcon (2013) is an American animated superhero comedy film and the nineteenth installment in the direct-to-video series. The gang, accompanied by Scooby and Shaggy, head to the ‘Mega Mondo Pop! Comic ConApalooza’ in southern California, where they plan to participate in a costume competition as their beloved comic book heroes, Blue Falcon and Dynomutt. Fred is particularly excited to catch the new, grittier version of Blue Falcon on screen, produced by Jennifer Severin and starring Brad Adams. While at the convention center, they cross paths with Hank Prince, owner of the local comic book store that Shaggy frequents, and his ...

The Astonishing X-Men: Unstoppable (2012) episode, penned by Whedon, features an adventure set on the alien planet Breakworld. The team faces off against the Breakworld leaders, whose plan is to destroy Earth with a massive bullet. The subplot involving Danger is also resolved as it is revealed that she is programmed not to kill. Shadowcat bravely phases into the bullet and uses her abilities to make it intangible as it approaches Earth, saving the planet. Unfortunately, she ends up being pulled away with the bullet and disappears into space.

Guess who’s back? The dynamic duo of Joss Whedon and John Cassaday have returned to bring us even more Astonishing X-Men: Torn (2012)! Brace yourselves, because if you thought their previous collaborations were full of twists and turns, prepare for something even crazier. Emma Frost’s recent actions have sent the X-Men into a tailspin. Can they handle one more unexpected development? And as if that wasn’t enough, the elusive Hellfire Club finally makes its move after laying in wait for months. But that’s not all – the identity of the X-Man ...