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Marvel is celebrating Spider-Woman's 50th anniversary with a new ongoing series from Dan Watters and Andrea Broccardo, sending Jessica Drew into a noir detective story shadowed by Carnage. "Spider-Woman" no. 1 hits shelves Nov. 4. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/31/spider-woman-1-dan-watters-andrea-broccardo-launch/

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Daniel Sanchez break down "The Gentle Monster" (Season 6, Episode 8) from "Adventures of Superman" starring George Reeves. Listen at dailyplanetdc.com/audio or wherever you get your podcasts!

A man died after a shooting late Wednesday night in downtown Saint Paul. A second man was also wounded. Police say it's the city's 12th homicide of 2026. No arrests have been made. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/31/saint-paul-7th-street-homicide-july-2026/

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" posted more than $50 million in Thursday previews, with sources suggesting the number could challenge "Avengers: Endgame's" all-time record. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/31/spiderman-brand-new-day-box-office-record/

The end is a clock tick away! "#Wicked" has a little over a week remaining at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis, with the touring production's run closing out the 2025-2026 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season on Sunday, Aug. 9. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/30/wicked-orpheum/

Court records show AI companies are buying used books in bulk, scanning them for training data and destroying the originals. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/30/ai-companies-books-training-destruction/

"Masters of the Universe" struggled in theaters this summer. On Prime Video, it's a different story: the He-Man reboot has topped streaming charts in dozens of countries since its July 22 debut. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/30/motu-prime-video-number-one/

New bonus features from the "#Supergirl" digital release show Milly Alcock and David Corenswet sharing lighthearted moments in costume on set, including a run-through of Superman's super-breath. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/30/supergirl-superman-bts-bonus-features/

The Minneapolis Institute of Art will present "María Berrío: Songlines" starting Sept. 12, featuring roughly 20 works by the Colombian artist known for her intricate paper and watercolor compositions. Admission is free. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/30/maria-berrio-songlines-mia/

Metro Transit has replaced Blue Line trains with buses between Target Field and Mall of America through Aug. 19 for a signal upgrade project. Green Line riders face a similar bus swap Aug. 16-19. Full details and schedules below. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/30/blue-line-bus-replacement-signal-upgrades/

DC's "Absolute Martian Manhunter" led all winners at the 2026 Eisner Awards, held Friday at San Diego Comic-Con, as DC Comics took home 10 trophies overall. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/29/2026-eisner-award-winners/

Hibbing's new joint police, fire and EMS facility is more than 60% built and on track for completion this fall, city officials say, replacing outdated buildings with a modern, unified public safety campus. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/29/hibbing-public-safety-building-2026/

Elon Musk's xAI has sued Minnesota over its new ban on AI nudification technology, arguing in federal court that the law imposes an unconstitutional restriction on free speech. The law was set to take effect Aug. 1. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/29/musk-xai-sues-minnesota-nudification-law/

Abbie Wells reviews "The Night We Met" by Abby Jimenez, a romance that handles a tricky trope with restraint. Read her full take on the Daily Planet. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/28/review-the-night-we-met/

The Eden Prairie Police Department has moved into a new facility on the west side of City Center, opening its new public lobby to residents. The $26.5 million project expands police office and training space, adds indoor vehicle storage and upgrades detention, evidence-processing and technology facilities. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/28/eden-prairie-police-new-facility/

HBO Max unveiled the "#Lanterns" trailer at San Diego Comic-Con. Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre star as Hal Jordan and John Stewart in the DC Studios drama, premiering Aug. 16 on HBO. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/28/lanterns-trailer-sdcc-premiere-date/

"#Supergirl" is now available to rent or buy on digital platforms, just over a month after its theatrical debut. A streaming date for HBO Max has not been set. The film's box office run has fallen well short of its reported break-even point. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/28/supergirl-digital-release/