Month: September 2021

The X-Men are one of the most popular superteams in comics and their latest roster is up there with some of the best X-Men teams of all time. Consisting of Cyclops, Jean Grey, Rogue, Polaris, Synch, and Wolverine, this team has collectively faced some of the X-Men’s deadliest foes and always triumphed. They’re a rather

In Netflix’s Dear White People, Sam (Logan Browning) and Gabe (John Patrick Amedori) have had quite a turbulent history despite being positioned as the series’ most endearing romantic couple. Gabe, a teaching assistant in the film department at Winchester University, fell in love with Sam as she enrolled in the same degree. However, as much

If you’re a fan of the Hulk, one of the great things is, apart from comics and cartoons, there are more than a few movies to see the beast in action. But before he was part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and an Avenger, there was Ang Lee’s Hulk, where Eric Bana starred as Bruce Banner. And while this

If there’s one subsection within the crime genre that continues to lend itself well to comic books, it’s the globe-trotting intrigue that flirts with espionage yarns and political thrillers, while leaning into their international possibilities. From the classic British comic strip Modesty Blaise to Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting’s Cold War epic Velvet, this sub-genre has

Ever since it hit the original PlayStation in 1998, Metal Gear has become one of the most influential video game franchises of all time. The series made auteur developer Hideo Kojima a household name in the gaming world, for combining stealth espionage gameplay with cinematic action in a way that was revolutionary at the time. Over the past 20

Bloodbending has been a taboo bending form for several decades, preceding back to the raids during the Hundred Year War. Very few people know of its power and refuse to share what they know with the general public. Those who experienced bloodbending up close and personal never lived to share the information with others. RELATED:

A new clip from Season 3 of HBO Max’s Titans recreates an iconic Batman comic featuring Tim Drake and Dick Grayson. The clip, released by EW, sees Tim confronting Dick about his superhero alter ego. Taking cues from Marv Wolfman, Jim Aparo, Mike DeCarlo, Adrienne Roy and John Costanza’s Batman #441 (1989), Tim points out that he once saw

A new trailer for the upcoming anime Komi Can’t Communicate has dropped. Set to the show’s opening theme “Cinderella” by Cidergirl (Fire Force, 7 Seeds), the trailer showcases the series’ colorful and varied cast of characters and  shines the spotlight on Komi, its socially awkward and taciturn heroine, as well as her first friend and love

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Chapelwaite Season 1, Episode 3, “Legacy of Madness,” airing now on EPIX. Throughout Chapelwaite, supernatural elements continue to surround Charles Boone and his children Honor, Loa and Tane. However, the family is still either unaware or in denial about these dangers, in part because they are distracted by the

Kikyo, the tragic miko (shrine maiden) of Inuyasha, is something of a legend within the story’s canon, leaving behind a powerful legacy even protagonist Kagome has trouble upholding. Along with being one of the more powerful miko who ever lived, Kikyo is especially remembered for her tragic downfall by falling in love with Inuyasha. At first, it

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Malignant, currently in theaters and on HBO Max. Malignant is the new horror flick from acclaimed director James Wan, who has more than his fair share of horrifying history with the spooky genre. He’s a bit of a horror film buff, with his fondness for these types of movies

One Piece has been around for more than twenty years, and over the course of its run, it has introduced a lot of unique Devil Fruit powers. People who eat Devil Fruits have to deal with some harsh realities, but many of them would consider their special power to be a fair trade. Zoan-type Devil Fruits

Armin Arlert is a character who doesn’t start out nearly as well-liked as the other two members of his trio, Eren and Mikasa, or even most of the other trainees at the time. However, it’s shown that where he may be lacking in physical strength, he makes up for it by his nearly unmatched intellect

Smallville star Allison Mack showed up early to begin her three-year prison sentence. In June, the actor was sentenced to three years in prison for her role in the NXIVM sex trafficking and forced labor cult. That sentence was scheduled to begin on Sept. 29, but Mack arrived at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, CA on

The trailer showcases the story’s archery focus and confirms a 2022 premiere window. Takuya Yamamura (Violet Evergarden, A Silent Voice) is directing the film with Michiko Yokote (D.Gray-man Hallow, Prison School) writing and supervising scripts, Miku Kadowaki (Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid, Free!-the Final Stroke–) providing the character designs and Harumi Fuuki (Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna) composing the soundtrack. RELATED: The World’s Finest

The incoming price cuts for the Nintendo Switch are for Europe and Canada only and will not be coming to the United States of America. Stephen Totilo, a video game journalist and co-author of the Axios Gaming newsletter, confirmed that the Nintendo Switch‘s price in the United States will not be altered following reports that

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for X-Men: The Trial of Magneto #2, available now from Marvel. After the apparent death of the Scarlet Witch, The Trial of Magneto has the nation of Krakoa on edge, with the investigation into the death of the longtime Avenger having the potential to raise a whole new slew of questions

The latest entry in DC Comics‘ expanding catalog of young adult books is titled Unearthed: A Jessica Cruz Story. Of the new YA title released this year from DC, it’s one of the best so far, thanks to its writing and art that captures the heart of what it means to be a superhero without relying on the

The new Hawkeye series coming to Disney+ finally allows fans to dive into the founding Avenger. Through an episodic structure, fans can also explore more of the street-level worlds of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including its heroes. While some of his allies have already been shown in the trailer, like Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld), the series could

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for One Piece by Eiichiro Oda, Stephen Paul and Vanessa Satone, available in English via Manga Plus and Viz Media. Throughout the last few chapters of One Piece, hints have been dropped about the people who lived above the Red Line before Marijoa — the seat of the World Government– was built

Pixar’s SparkShorts have been some of the most exciting things to come out of Disney+ since the streaming service launched. The program serves as a platform for Pixar’s creators, young and old alike, to bring their creative skills to the screen with full creative control. Of the new batch of animated shorts, one of the

Neil Gaiman’s award-winning comic book series Sandman has an upcoming live-action Netflix series and the series has never been more popular. A story of dreams, death, despair, and desire— both character-wise and in the thematic sense— Sandman has some of the best writing and art of the last 30 years but it is a fairly

While many fans are enjoying HBO Max’s Titans, it is a far diversion from the comic book version that people know and love. Titans set out to make a completely different version of the iconic team, and while the first couple of seasons have been a little rocky, Season 3 has been a home run for fans. RELATED: 10 DC Characters That

This December, writer Zeb Wells and artist Stephen Segovia’s Hellions reaches its grand finale with issue #18 — and the infamous X-Men villain known as the Goblin Queen is making a comeback to mark the occasion. “One of the most buzzed about X-Men titles on stands today, Zeb Well and Stephen Segovia’s Hellions has delivered

Spider-Man’s black symbiote suit is the newest entry in Hasbro’s Marvel Legends toy line. The premium six-inch figure comes with multiple points of articulation, four interchangeable hands and is available for pre-order at Hasbro Pulse for $22.99. The figure is set to ship in April 2022. RELATED: Hasbro’s $400 Marvel Legends Galactus Is Absolutely PLANET-SIZED Symbiote Spider-Man is joined by several

Mecha has been a fundamental part of the anime medium since the very beginning. The genre has gotten so big that it’s splintered off into multiple different subgenres such as Real Robot and Super Robot. RELATED: Gundam: 10 Strongest Pilots In The Franchise, Ranked With so many mecha series, it’s not surprising that there are some that reinvented

Since its debut in 1996, the Pokémon Trading Card Game has become increasingly popular not just among players of the game, but among collectors of rare and valuable cards as well, and one such collectible was auctioned off by Heritage Auctions for over a thousand dollars. According to Heritage Auctions, the card in question is