Month: August 2021

Bertholdt was the first user of the Colossal and one of the strongest characters in the Attack On Titan universe. At an incredible sixty meters tall, he was powerful enough to obliterate virtually anything with a single kick, as shown when the walls of Shiganshina came crashing down. RELATED: Attack On Titan: The Series’ 5 Best Leaders (&

HBO Max’s upcoming Batman podcast, Batman: The Audio Adventures, has added two major cast members in the form of Rosario Dawson (The Mandalorian, Marvel’s Daredevil) and John Leguizamo (Super Mario Bros., William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet). According to a press release from HBO Max, Dawson will star as Catwoman, while Leguizamo will star as the Riddler.

Today, we look at the 1946 Golden Age farewell of one of Marvel’s lesser-known patriotic superheroes, the aptly named, The Patriot! This is “Look Back,” where every four weeks of a month, I will spotlight a single issue of a comic book that came out in the past and talk about that issue (often in

There is only one thing worse than fighting an evil antagonist: fighting multiple evil antagonists. In many anime, the villains aren’t just singular entities, but rather entire families and clans. Some of these families serve as roadblocks for the main characters, while others pull these strings that set entire plot lines and story arcs into motion.

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins, in theaters now. In Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins, Tommy Arashikage (Andrew Koji) steals the show. And it’s not because Snake Eyes is poorly done; it’s just that Tommy resonates a lot more emotionally, which adds depth to his character. But while Tommy kicks

The first season of The Sandman has wrapped filming, according to the creator of the source comics, Neil Gaiman. Gaiman provided an update on the Netflix adaptation’s progress in response to a fan’s question on Tumblr, saying, “Hmm. Well, we’ve finished principal photography on Season 1, and now we all have to be patient while the VFX

Captain America is considered the symbol of truth and justice in Marvel Comics. Captain America is the hero other heroes aspire to be like, and he is often seen leading teams of Avengers with members far more powerful than himself. He was one of Marvel’s first superheroes and has been a centerpiece of the publisher’s output

Romance is one of the most popular genres across movies, television series, novels, and anime and manga. Falling in love is something that many people yearn for, or else want to watch bloom, and many iconic anime couples share heartwarming first meetings. Other times, couples start off on the wrong foot or have a disastrous

The Orphan of Kos is considered one of the toughest bosses not just in Bloodborne but of any Soulslike game. The final boss of The Old Hunters DLC, he’s found at the end of the Fishing Hamlet in the Hunter’s Nightmare. This boss is considered the ultimate test for players, and even the best are likely

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Justice League #66 from DC Comics, on sale now. The Hall of Justice is the current headquarters of the Justice League. Serving as the primary base for many of Earth’s greatest heroes, it’s normally seen as one of the chief landmarks of the DC Universe — which also puts

DRAMAtical Murder is a BL visual novel centered around Aoba Seragaki, who initially lived a normal life in the Old Resident District of Midorijima. During the events of the game, Aoba can potentially learn more about his past, and also fall in love with one of five love interests along the way depending on which

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness writer Michael Waldron said he was in communication with the team behind Spider-Man: No Way Home to make sure everything ran smoothly. Waldron appeared on The Playlist podcast to discuss working on Loki and the new Doctor Strange film, both of which heavily feature the multiverse. But Waldron casually confirmed long-standing rumors

Destination known. Professional wrestler Ruby Soho — formerly known as Ruby Riott, real name Dori Prange — is reportedly set to make her way to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) following her release from WWE earlier this year. RELATED: AEW Meets Cobra Kai as John Kreese Backs Dr. Britt Baker According to Fightful Select (via Patreon), talent

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Case Study of Vanitas, Episode 5, “Friends,” now streaming on Funimation. Despite the existence of highly popular titles like Hellsing and Black Butler, gothic horror is not an incredibly prolific subgenre within anime. In fact, unless western animation such as Castlevania is included, the most recent gothic horror anime series

The favorite heroes and villains of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have had long lives in the comics well before they were ever brought to the big screen (or, since the premiere of the Disney+ shows, the small screen). Yet some of the best characters in the MCU were completely new creations, made just for the

Tuca & Bertie has been renewed for a third season by Adult Swim. “Everyone’s favorite BFFs are set to soar even higher as Adult Swim, the leader in adult animation and #1 destination for young adults, greenlights a third season of the animated comedy Tuca & Bertie,” Adult Swim declared. “Adult Swim has also secured the international rights for

The anime world is filled with great series, and for the past fifteen years, One Piece has been at the top in terms of popularity and success. One Piece has always focused on the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates, and over the course of their journey, the crew has literally met

DC Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee promised that the publishing arm of the entertainment company isn’t going anywhere. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter about the future of all things DC, Lee and Senior VP and General Manager Daniel Cherry III were asked about rumors that WarnerMedia will shutter the publishing arm of the media empire, focusing instead on

Tifa Lockhart has always been a popular mainstay in the Final Fantasy franchise. A childhood friend of Cloud Strife, the young Nibelheim woman quickly becomes an integral part of Final Fantasy VII‘s narrative when players start the game in Midgar. As the game progresses, Tifa and Cloud slowly uncover their shared feelings and past trauma with each other.

Warning: The following article contains spoilers from Action Comics #1033, on sale now from DC Comics. Batman is no stranger to inviting conflict with the others members of the Justice League (as evidenced by the famous “Tower of Babel” storyline) but his fight with Aquaman in Action Comics #1033 (by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Daniel Sampere, Adriano Lucas, and Dave Sharpe)

The stars of James Gunn’s new film, The Suicide Squad, are throwing their support behind the efforts to release the “Ayer Cut” of the 2016 version of Suicide Squad, as the original director, David Ayer, has said that the version of the film that was released was “not my movie” and so the fans driving

Body horror is a key component of the Stranger Things formula. Throughout the Netflix thriller’s three seasons, bodies get mutilated, throats have horrifying shadow tentacles shoved down them and blood splatters absolutely everywhere. Season 3 really upped the ante on the grossness, though, thanks to the particular nature of the season’s overarching threat. However, those

James Bond is easily one of the most iconic and prolific pop culture icons of all time. The British Secret Service agent made his debut in Ian Fleming’s 1953 novel, Casino Royale. Decades later, the character has appeared in dozens of books, movies, comics, and video games. RELATED: 10 Video Games That Are Heavily Influenced By

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Season 2, Episode 5 of My Next Life as a Villainess, now streaming on Crunchyroll. Following her kidnapping, My Next Life as a Villainess‘ Katarina Claes’ rescue happens largely thanks to the oldest of the four Stuart brothers — the flamboyant prince Jeffrey — who was aware of Rufus stalking Katarina

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 1, Episode 14, “War-Mantle,” streaming now on Disney+. When Imperial Stormtroopers were introduced in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, they were intended to be the face of the most formidable fighting force in the galaxy. Even the legendary Obi-Wan Kenobi spoke

The Last of Us is one of gaming’s most powerful titles and franchises. At its core, the story is about a man and young girl finding a much-needed human connection that gives them something to fight and survive for. Joel and Ellie’s cross-country adventure introduces them to plenty of obstacles, which they are able overcome together. However, once the game is

Even before its recent two-part cinematic adaptation, Batman: The Long Halloween is one of the Dark Knight’s definitive modern tales. The story continues seamlessly from Batman: Year One, and highlights the Dark Knight’s progress as both a detective and a crimefighter in the early days of his career. Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale, Richard Starkings and

Avatar Legends, the tabletop role-playing game set within the universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender, smashed its $50,000 Kickstarter goal in a surprisingly short period of time. Developed by Magpie Games, Avatar Legends is the officially licensed tabletop RPG of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. Designed from the ground up, the game will introduce a variety of unique

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for My Hero Academia Season 5, Episode 18, “The Unforgiven,” now streaming on Funimation, Hulu, and Crunchyroll. Endeavor’s new obsession with atoning for his sins nearly results in yet another one of the Todoroki children becoming past tense in Season 5, Episode 18 of My Hero Academia. Fortunately for the

Before Mark Ruffalo took on the iconic role, 2008’s The Incredible Hulk laid the groundwork for Hulk’s worst enemy to eventually arrive in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: The Leader. Samuel Sterns was a supporting character in the often overlooked Edward Norton-led installment within the MCU. A fellow scientist, he helps Bruce Banner try to understand