Tracking government spending, Part 2: Contractual services and supplies

Spending on contracting and supplies is the second-biggest major spending group for the federal government, according to usaspending.gov. More than $1.1 trillion was spent on deals negotiated by the government to hire contractors for work. The category has increased by 19% from five years ago.  “We expect massive cuts of all federal contractors and others who … Read more

We Just Met the DCU’s New Batman

While much of the buzz around DC Studios has fans looking forward (or up in this case) to Superman‘s return to the silver screen this July, weekly watchers of James Gunn’s adult animated series Creature Commandos just got their first look at Batman. In the sixth episode of Creature Commandos, titled “Priyatel Skelet,” we learn … Read more

Marvel’s Latest What If Gives The Fantastic Four A Disney Makeover [Exclusive Preview]

The first interior page is a title and credits page, with two lines of character headshots paralleling who is who: Mickey Mouse = Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (both the center of the team) Minnie Mouse = Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman (both the team’s only girl) Goofy = Johnny Storm/The Human Torch (the comic relief) Donald Duck … Read more