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DeathlokEver since Arnold Schwarzenegger's metal skeleton revealed itself in the first "Terminator" movie, fans have loved matching up different characters against Skynet's famous robotic killers. In the comics world, there are plenty of artificial life forms that hold their own against the most powerful super-powered villains -- but what would happen if they took on the film world's favorite unstoppable, mechanical assassin?

With "Terminator: Salvation" blasting into theaters this week, here's a list of seven mechanical comic book heroes we wouldn’t mind seeing square off against a Terminator. Read More...

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Superman Vs. TerminatorThe original "Terminator" movie instantly became a classic. Years later, "Terminator: Salvation" is the fourth movie in the franchise -- but before it even went into production there had already been dozens of stories from the "Terminator" universe told in comics and novels.

From crossovers with robots, aliens and superheroes to standalone tales that advanced the "Terminator" mythology, here are some interesting (and in some cases, bizarre) stories you might want to check out as a new robot apocalypse kicks off in theaters. Read More...

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TerminatorSplash Page has already chronicled the connections between the "Star Trek" cast and comics, but how do comic books relate to the robot apocalypse? The stars and filmmaker behind "Terminator: Salvation," the much-anticipated reboot of the sci-fi action franchise, have more than a fair share of links to the world of comic books -- whether through concrete facts or fleeting rumors.

Here's a roundup of everything from the obvious to the obscure affiliations between the cast and crew of "Terminator Salvation" and the comic book world, so you know all the degrees of separation between comics and the robot-savvy "Terminator" team. Read More...

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SpectreWith "Angels & Demons" hitting theaters today, it feels appropriate to look at some of popular culture's most memorable heavenly and hellish creatures -- even if literal otherworldly beings aren't a part of the Tom Hanks-starring film.

Since we pride ourselves on always finding the comics angle into every event, we've put together a short list of our favorite angels and demons in the comic book world.

So, grab your halo (or your pitchfork) and join us for a stroll through the gates of both Heaven and Hell! Read More...

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'Star Trek'"Star Trek" began as a television series, but since then it has invaded all forms of media. There have been countless comic books and numerous tie-ins over the years. And so, with the new "Star Trek" movie beaming into theatres this week, here’s a look at some great reads that Trek fans -- and those new to the franchise's universe -- might want to add to their longbox or book shelf.

COUNTDOWN: This four-issue comic book miniseries was recently released in collected trade format. With a story by "Star Trek" screenwriters Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman, and scripted by Mike Johnson and Tim Jones, "Countdown" reads into the Star Trek universe decades after the point where the TV series “The Next Generation” left off.

Not only that, but this story directly leads into the new movie, giving fan a chance to see the rise of the villain Nero and what dealings he had with heroes such as Spock, Jean-Luc Picard and others. An enjoyable read with interesting revelations. Read More...

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DeadpoolIn the comic book universe, Wade Wilson was a hired assassin with his own code of honor and ethics. After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, he volunteered for an experiment that gave him some of the genetic traits of Wolverine. Now, Wade has super-human strength, incredible agility, and an even-more-powerful healing factor that makes him immortal. However, the side effects included hideously scarred skin and a short-circuited brain, turning the sarcastic assassin into a borderline insane, attention-deficient warrior called Deadpool, the “Merc With A Mouth.”

Everyone's seen Ryan Reynolds strut his stuff as Wade in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," and now, as our late-breaking scoop announced yesterday, we'll be seeing him reprise the role in a "Deadpool" solo movie. with plenty of stories out there to show you just what makes Deadpool a fan-favorite character, we've put together a list of some of the highlights from the comic book history of Marvel's mutant mercenary. Read More...

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'Wolverine'FROM MTV.COM: Over the weekend, you (and a couple million of your closest friends) finally had the opportunity to see "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" after nearly a half-decade of counting down to the much-anticipated spin-off. But did you really see the whole movie?

Much like Logan himself, some elements of "Origins" are a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. With that in mind — and a big-time Spoiler Alert! hereby posted — we present these Five Things You May Have Missed While Watching "Wolverine."

Check out the full list of "Wolverine" facts you might've missed over at Movies.MTV.com.

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WolverineAnyone who’s read the comics, seen the movies or tuned in for the cartoons knows that Wolverine’s greatest enemies fall into three categories: Victor Creed (Sabretooth), corrupt government officials and his own inner demons. All three of those will be making appearances in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," which premieres this week.

But what about the future? What other baddies from the comics should be brought in to fight the clawed Canuck?

Here's a list of villains Logan has crossed claws with at one point or another (and in some cases, quite often) who we'd like to see brought to life on the big screen in a potential "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" sequel. Read More...

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'WOLVERINE: RETURN OF THE NATIVE'Although he didn’t join the group until more than 10 years after it was created, the Canadian hero called both “Wolverine” and "Logan" is the most widely known member of the X-Men. Born a mutant, he was gifted with heightened senses, bone claws, and a healing factor that slowed his aging and made him tough to kill. Logan was eventually subjected to an experiment called "Weapon X" that laced his skeleton with adamantium, a metal alloy that made him nearly indestructible. The same experiment apparently wiped out his memories, leaving him haunted by his unknown past.

While comic book readers have been able to piece together the popular character's past over the years, Logan only managed to regain his memories a few years ago. Now, movie audiences will get their own crash course on Wolverine's beginnings in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," which hits theaters this week.

For anyone who enjoys Wolverine stories and wants do some reading before (or after) the film premieres this week, we've compiled a list of must-read stories starring the mutant who's “the best he is at what he does” -- and as you'll learn from the stories below, what he does is provide some great reading! Read More...

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Animal ManPlanet Earth isn’t always treated as well as she should be. Fortunately for all of us, there are some super-powered folks who make a point to look out for her. No, we’re not talking about that green-haired Captain Planet guy. These are serious superheroes who have fought alongside the likes of Batman and Superman.

So, in celebration of Earth Day 2009, here are some of comics' most prolific protectors of the planet -- heroes who put Earth first when it comes to saving the world: Read More...

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Cover Artist

Splash Page welcomes Ed Tadem to our cover artist family (our custom-designed theme up top). Currently working on the forthcoming "Avengers" animated series, Tadem's work can also be seen in the "Jackie Karma" issues of Image's "'76," and in "Pop Gun, Volume 1." Ed Tadem can be found online at EdTadem.com.