Month: August 2021

Warning: The following article contains spoilers for Suicide Squad: King Shark #2, on sale now from DC Comics. Nanaue, aka King Shark, has come a long way from his early days as a recurring villain for Superboy and Aquaman. Having served as the heavy-hitting heart of the Suicide Squad for many years now, King Shark’s

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the story “What Is Vs. What If” from Marvel Voices: Identity #1, now on sale Shang-Chi’s origin has always been tied to the actions his father forced him to take, and how a moment of doubt and humanity helped turn him into the hero he is today. But there

Ghostbusters: Afterlife will premiere in cinemas and only in cinemas, as per a recent declaration from the production itself. The @Ghostbusters Twitter account delivered the confirmation with a clip that’s almost as brief as the message attached to it. Splicing a few highlights together from the film’s stirring official trailers, the hashtag-adorned tweet contains the unequivocal language, “exclusively

Dan Harmon’s show Community has been off the air since 2015, yet it doesn’t stop die-hard fans from rewatching the show, especially since it’s still available on Netflix. One of its biggest draws is the incredible friendship between Abed Nadir, the seemingly heartless meta character, and Troy Barnes, the popular yet naive jock. Even though Community follows

When the superhero kids’ movie We Can Be Heroes hit Netflix last December, it pulled in massive numbers, and the streaming service announced plans for a sequel not even two weeks after the premiere. While new information about We Can Be Heroes 2 has been scarce since the announcement, director Robert Rodriguez assured fans that the sequel is still happening.

Movie theaters are in a rough spot at the moment, and people should be making informed decisions on whether or not they feel comfortable going to the movies amidst the rise in coronavirus infections and breakout cases. For those who are willing to attend theaters, however, the eight indie films on this list — some

In 2005, the Doctor Who revival brought the Doctor back to the forefront of British television with its episodes full of adventures, terrifying monsters, and lovable companions. Five Doctors have entertained Whovians over the last sixteen years, with every single one experiencing the highs and lows of the timey-wimey happenings inside the TARDIS. Related: 10 Comics To Read

The Sims franchise has evolved over the years, with four successful main titles and various spin-offs released since the year 2000. The latest in the series, The Sims 4, has gained immense mainstream attention and become a major moneymaker for video game developer Maxis and its parent company, EA, given that DLCs for The Sims 4 can cost as

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers from “Drowned Secrets” in Justice League #66, available now from DC. The Justice League Dark has been desperately trying to save the world from the dark sorcerer Merlin, who recently returned after being missing for years. The team has added some new members to their ranks. Two new characters

On the one-year anniversary of Chadwick Boseman’s passing, multiple Marvel collaborators have paid tribute to the Black Panther star’s memory. Marvel Entertainment, Marvel Studios and other accounts and stars posted a photo of Boseman and message to their respective social media pages, writing “Honoring our friend, our inspiration, and our King, Chadwick Boseman.” Black Panther actor Lupita Nyong’o, who played King

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Titans Season 3, Episode 5, “Lazarus,” available now on HBO Max. In Season 3 of Titans, it’s been confirmed Scarecrow is Jason Todd’s mentor. Hints were dropped early on with the chemistry research found at Wayne Manor and the toxin Jason was using en route to becoming Red Hood.

There are several reasons why an individual may want to take on a new identity: a dark past, a need to hide their true identity for their own safety, or just wanting a change of pace. Depending on the circumstances and the individual themselves, this new identity can be a radical change or a slight alter.

Sakura Haruno is a major character and vital member of Team 7 in Naruto. While her contributions are often discredited or ignored, the plot relies on Sakura to drive it forward. Without her expert abilities and incredible character development, Naruto would have died and the Allied Shinobi Forces would have lost the Fourth Great Ninja

To save Kyle Valenti, everyone in Roswell, New Mexico will have to pool their resources, and that’s exactly what Michael Guerin asks Alex Manes to do in this CBR-exclusive clip from “Bittersweet Symphony.” In the process, Alex makes a startling realization about Deep Sky — and his boss, Eduardo Ramos, in particular. The clip picks

Jack Kirby and Stan Lee are responsible for shaping modern mythology and pop culture during their historic collaboration in Marvel Comics print media. They are the all-fathers of a sprawling multiverse, and at its center are the Celestials, a race of beings who were ancient at the dawn of time, and who have served as shepherds

The only thing more surprising than Android 17‘s return in Dragon Ball Super was how powerful he had become. MIA since the end of the Cell Games in Dragon Ball Z, his sparring match with Goku, as well as his performance in the Tournament of Power, established that the android hadn’t been twiddling his thumbs

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Sweet Girl, now streaming on Netflix. In the Marvel Universe, fans are eagerly awaiting Oscar Isaac as Marc Spector, aka Moon Knight. This street-level vigilante might not be a household name just yet, but comic fans associate him with characters like Daredevil and the Heroes for Hire, which means

The Asura have been a part of Guild Wars 2 since the beginning, quaint goblinoids who cast a large shadow beside the four other playable races of Tyria despite their small size. With part of the lush Maguuma Jungle under their control, the Asura have established a grip on advancing technology and commerce. First appearing in

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #120, available now from IDW. With villains ranging from interdimensional horrors to ancient gods, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have faced some of the most unique villains in pop culture. In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #120 (by Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, Sophie Campbell, Jodi Nishijima,

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Titans Season 3, Episode 5, “Lazarus,” available now on HBO Max. At the start of Titans Season 3, Jason Todd died in a confrontation with Joker. However, the former hero was soon revealed to be alive and working as the villainous Red Hood. Just how Jason returned to life

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for My Hero Academia Season 5, now streaming on Funimation, Crunchyroll and Hulu. My Hero Academia has many trademarks of the shonen genre, from gradually powering up the main character to intense rivalries that can bring out the best — or perhaps worst — of each character involved. Izuku Midoriya

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, now available on Netflix. In The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, fans discover that Vesemir had a tormented past where he wanted to be more than just a gofer. He envisioned a path filled with monster-hunting and money, which is why he went off to

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Cable Reloaded #1, on sale now. The return of Cable has led to some pretty emotional reunions for the character, with his quick acceptance into the current era of Krakoa showcasing just what Nathan Dayspring means to the heroes of the Marvel Universe. He’s even able to assemble a team

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for What If…? Season 1, Episode 3, “What If… the World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes?,” now streaming on Disney+. The ease and speed with which Hank Pym could wipe out the core of the Avengers in What If…? Season 1, Episode 3, “What If… The World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes?”

The concept of sidekicks has been around since Batman first took Dick Grayson in as his ward. Since then, heroes have taken young people with the desire to do good and worked with them, hopefully mentoring them to be better people. RELATED: 10 DC Stories That Would Make Great Miniseries For HBO Max In the

Once the Marvel Cinematic Universe became the juggernaut fans are familiar with, everyone else wants one, too. While there have been some great movies in the DCEU, making a cohesive universe out of them has not gone well. There have also been attempts at a Universal Monsters Universe, which has landed with a thud so far. RELATED: Star

The protagonist Gon from Hunter x Hunter, after many story arcs, hard battles, and navigating tricky situations, finally reunited with his father Ging after the Chairman Election arc. This occurred at the end of the anime, creating a satisfying conclusion to the series, but the manga is still ongoing. RELATED: Hunter X Hunter: 10 Things Only

From the Batcave to the Justice League Watchtower, it’s hard to be a superhero without having a lair. They serve not only as a base of operations and a place of quiet when characters need rest from their hectic adventures, but as a place to store valuable information, and even prepare for future missions. RELATED:

In anime, it’s almost a given that heroes will sacrifice themselves for the greater good. After all, a willingness to give one’s life up for the greater good is the epitome of what it means to be heroic, and it often leads to many final and poignant scenes that fans seldom forget. RELATED: 10 Anime Villains Who Sat