Month: April 2021

A harsh reality of the comics industry is that any comic series can be cancelled even before one issue hits the stands. Sometimes this is just the result of some internal changes, or because of factors beyond the creative team’s control. RELATED: 10 Comic Books The DCEU Ruined However, there are some instances when a comic

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Justice League #60 by Brian Michael Bendis, David Marquez, Tamra Bonvillain and Josh Reed, on sale now. With Black Adam and Naomi having already been introduced to the roster of the Justice League, it was only a matter of time before Wonder Woman’s unofficial replacement made her appearance to round

All’s fair in love and war. With the second season of The Quintessential Quintuplets, Futaro found himself even more wrapped up in the tangled lives of the five Nakano sisters—and not just as their tutor this time. Growth, success, heartbreak, and sibling rivalry followed Futaro and the quintuplets this season, as well as several questions still need answers.

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Fruits Basket: The Final Season Episode 4, “I’m… Home,” now streaming on Crunchyroll and Funimation. In the season premiere of Fruits Basket: The Final Season, Akito’s mom Ren stopped Rin in the middle of the night claiming she could provide information on how to break the Sohma curse. Over

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Mortal Kombat, now in theaters and streaming on HBO Max. Mortal Kombat has had a revolving cast over the years, with the franchise’s most recent games restoring Liu Kang‘s place as the series’ main character. Liu Kang is perhaps known most for his rivalry with Shang Tsung, just as

It’s not always easy to find the perfect balance of games for Tabletop game nights. Some players may not have several hours to invest in a longer board game, while others struggle with the notion of rigid, complicated rulesets. That’s what makes Fluxx the perfect game for just about any occasion. A single game of Fluxx can

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the story “Warworld Rising: Part One” from Action Comics #1030, by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Daniel Sampere, Adriano Lucas, and Dave Sharpe, on sale now When Jon Kent first met Damian Wayne, the son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane initially bristled against the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia

The extended Oscars season is finally over, and the first real “summer movie season” in two years begins in earnest this May. Spiral, Cruella and A Quiet Place Part II are the month’s big headline-grabbing studio franchise releases, but for more adventurous moviegoers, here are eight independent films that have our attention next month. The

The Mandarin’s Rings are some of the most dangerous artifacts in the Marvel Universe. They grant the wearer uncomparable alien power that the Mandarin has used many times over to threaten the fabric of the universe and give Iron Man trouble. While Mandarin has mastered using all Ten Rings, it appears that even amateurs can

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Mortal Kombat, now in theaters and streaming on HBO Max. Mortal Kombat (2021) ends on a triumphant note for Lord Raiden’s (Tadanobu Asano) charges as they defeat the first wave of Shang Tsung’s (Chin Han) forces. The sorcerer tried to eliminate Earthrealm’s champions before the tournament began, but, thankfully, Cole Young

Many creatures from the Pokémon franchise show skills and intelligence that put the human characters to shame. With their massive mental prowess, it wouldn’t be surprising to see a Malamar or even Mewtwo take on a role in local government. However, despite also being a Psychic-type, you really wouldn’t expect to see a Slowpoke in

A new toy for the Disney+ series Loki teases just how important the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) timeline actually is. The back of the box for Hasbro’s Marvel Legends Series Avengers Loki figure features text that reads, “Mere moments after his escape during the events of Avengers Endgame, Loki is apprehended by the TIME VARIANCE AUTHORITY (TVA) and arrested

Defining the word hero in Attack on Titan is no simple task, as evaluating a character’s fighting ability is far from enough when it comes to resolving the overall morality of their actions. However, now that the manga storyline is concluded and most loose narrative threads are neatly tied up, it becomes clear who the real heroes are. RELATED: Attack On Titan: 5 Reasons

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Mayans M.C. Season 3, Episode 8, “A Mixed-Up and Splendid Rescue,” which aired Tuesday on FX. At the end of Mayans M.C.’s previous episode, “What Comes of Handlin’ Snakeskin,” series protagonist EZ Reyes (J.D. Pardo) murdered Oscar Ramos (Ivo Nandi), the leader of the Stockton Mayans, as payback for the

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #9 by Alyssa Wong, Minkyu Jung, Victor Olazaba, Joe Caramagna and Rachelle Rosenberg, on sale now. Doctor Aphra is no stranger to making big enemies. She’s already been hunted down by bounty hunters sent by the Tagge dynasty. Before that, she came face-to-face with Darth Vader

When it comes to being a martial artist, Tien Shinhan seems to do everything right. He trains on a regular basis and has taught himself an eclectic range of techniques. Yet he can never get close to Goku and Vegeta in terms of strength, or even the non-Saiyan whose dedication most resembles his, Piccolo. His

WARNING: The following article contains major spoilers for Promising Young Woman. This piece also contains discussions of rape and gendered violence, including murder. The DC Extended Universe has already started to explore the Multiverse. Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker existed in a different world, and Matt Reeves’ The Batman is reportedly set on Earth-2. Given The Flash

Speed-o’-Sound Sonic is first introduced as a mercenary assassin in One-Punch Man, incredibly arrogant until he experiences a humiliating defeat at the hands of a mysterious bald stranger (obviously Saitama). While this loss doesn’t instantly transform Sonic into a humble person, it triggers several changes that ultimately make him more powerful. RELATED: One-Punch Man: Tatsumaki’s Best Fights,

When it comes to shows that were absolutely beloved by their fans, it’s hard to find one with a more passionate fan base than Adventure Time. It told a wide-ranging story filled with mystery and magic, all with the surprisingly subtle backdrop of humanity being mostly destroyed by a nuclear disaster. RELATED: 10 Cartoons That Completed

With the 93rd Academy Awards drawing this year’s lengthy award season to a close, the winners of the night have garnered some well-deserved interest. With many of these films having a digital release of some sort, audiences may be wondering how they can enjoy these esteemed movies. From the streets of Chicago to rural Arkansas, here

Goku and Vegeta have one of the most complex relationships in the entire Dragon Ball franchise. When they first met, Vegeta was set on killing his Saiyan lesser. However, once Goku achieved the legendary Super Saiyan transformation during his first fight with Frieza, Vegeta saw him differently and vowed to surpass Kakarot’s (Goku’s Saiyan-born name)

Mention bad Star Trek episodes and “Spock’s Brain” is the title on most people’s lips. It set a standard for The Orginal Series’ fatal third season, combining silliness and misogyny in a uniquely Star Trek way that embodied the worst elements of the franchise. However, as bad as “Spock’s Brain” is, it’s not the worst, at

Star Wars: The Clone Wars voice actor Matt Lanter teased Anakin Skywalker’s return to animation. Lanter spoke to Entertainment Weekly about his role as Skyfox on Netflix’s Jupiter’s Legacy adaptation and was asked about his long-running relationship with Lucasfilm. “There’s some new Lucasfilm Animation going on. I’ve been a part of some things I can’t talk about yet. You’ll see

The updated emojis for the Falcon and the Winter Soldier, with the Falcon now taking on the mantle of Captain America, have gotten a lot of attention for the more notable change for the Falcon, but the new emojis also reveal a significant chance in the Winter Soldier, as well. The interesting thing about the

Dungeons & Dragons offers the chance for players to feel supernatural with the use of magic, and the process of leveling up will only make spellcasters more and more powerful. Toward the end, 1st level spells are many characters’ first opportunity to create magical effects more impactful than a cantrip. Since they consume resources like spell

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for America Chavez: Made in the USA#2 by Kalinda Vazquez, Carlos Gomez, Jesus Aburtov & VC’s Travis Lanham, on sale now.. America Chavez has been one of Marvel’s most intriguing new characters over the last few years. Created by Joe Casey and Nick Dragotta for 2011’s Vengeance, she came to

Ironheart‘s found its lead writer. The upcoming Marvel Studios/Disney+ series tapped screenwriter and poet Chinaka Hodge (TNT’s Snowpiercer) to serve as the show’s head writer, as reported by Variety. RELATED: Eve Ewing Discusses the Racism She Suffered for Writing Marvel’s Ironheart Hodge previously worked on the Apple series reboot of Amazing Stories and has published two books of poetry

At the end of Avengers: Endgame, an elderly Steve Rogers passed off his shield to Sam Wilson/Falcon, making clear he wanted that hero to serve as the next Captain America. However, much of Disney+’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier dealt with Sam’s reticence to take up the mantle, as well as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier finding

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for the Justice League Dark story “Dangerous Things” by Ram V, Xermanico, Romulo Fajardo Jr., Rob Leigh, Andrea Shea, and Alex R. Carr, featured in Justice League #60, available now. The Justice League Dark title was canceled last December, but the team’s adventures continue as a backup feature in