Month: September 2021

This December, Dark Horse Comics publishes Sir Edward Grey: Acheron, the first full-length comic book to be both written and illustrated by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola in five years. “For the first time in five years, legendary Hellboy creator Mike Mignola is both writing and illustrating a full length comic book, one which provides the next

Over the past few months, Superman and the Authority by Grant Morrison and Mikel Janín brings a new version of the WildStorm Universe’s brutal team to the DC Universe. To fill out this new team, the Man of Steel has recruited are some easily recognizable heroes and villains and some more obscure characters. Intriguingly, one

There are constant innovations being made in the medium of television that have resulted in endlessly creative content being produced. Of course, not every television series breaks new ground, but it’s encouraging to see the more ambitious nature of televised content, especially when it comes to modern animated series. RELATED: 10 Big Budget TV Shows

The recent announcement of a Birds of Prey spin-off film on HBO Max focusing on Jurnee Smollett’s Dinah Lance/Black Canary got a lot of people excited, and for good reason. Not only was Smollett a highlight in the role but Black Canary herself is one of the most powerful and iconic DC heroes of all time, and

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! manga, Japanese entertainment company Konami announced the release of special, Yu-Gi-Oh!-themed merchandise. According to Yu-Gi-Oh!‘s official Japanese website, fans of the classic manga/anime series will soon be able to pre-order a special edition of Seto Kaiba’s iconic briefcase, which includes all three of his Blue-Eyes White Dragon cards

Hero and villain pairings are some of the most interesting relationships in comics. Seeing how the heroes interact with their villains has made for intriguing story choices over the years, especially at Marvel. The respected heroes of the Marvel Universe battle some truly intimidating villains and their interactions have always been interesting. While fans love

Eternals: Thanos Rises #1 sees the Eternals go to war on ancient Earth in the events leading up to the origin of Thanos. The opening pages of the issue, by Kieron Gillen, Dustin Weaver and Matthew Wilson, depict what is described as “The Last Battle Preceding The Titan Schism.” These splash pages separate the supposedly

One of the more popular anime franchises that have emerged and solidified their position in the industry is Digimon. Digimon has been around for over two decades, and the series has been able to provide a creative and ever-evolving take on the popular monster hunting genre. Digimon has established a rich universe that consists of diverse

In the world of comics, two separate villains from two separate universes have claimed to be the greatest when it comes to conquest. Kang, Marvel Comic’s time-traveling conqueror has made this claim, as well as Krang, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle’s dimension-hopping nemesis. Both villains are threats not only to Earth, but multiple realities, timelines, and dimensions.

Aang is well-known for his pacifism, his reverence for life, and his tendency towards irresponsibility. When fans first met Aang, he had just emerged from an iceberg that was created as a result of him shirking his duties. They then got to know a character who prizes practical jokes and goofy shenanigans over training and hard work.

A new iteration of the Thunderbolts emerges to bring a world of pain to Marvel’s heroes at the onset of Devil’s Reign, the new event spinning out of Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto’s run on Daredevil. The group is made up of Crossbones, Kraven, Taskmaster, Typhoid Mary, Rhino, Shocker and Whiplash. Debuting in Devil’s Reign #2, the team is at the

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Lucifer Season 6, which is now available to stream in its entirety on Netflix. Lucifer stars Tom Ellis and Lauren German said in a new interview that the series’ “heartbreaking” finale was necessary. “I think even as the audience looking on, if it wasn’t that way, it doesn’t make the

With the upcoming addition of The Simpsons‘ latest season to Disney+, the streaming service will be offering over 700 episodes of the series beginning Sept. 29. The milestone has been marked in video form, as a minute-long promo clip landed online to celebrate the anticipated occasion. The longest-running animated TV show in U.S. history will see its 32nd season

Boruto is the titular character in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, a series continuation of the beloved Naruto franchise. Boruto follows the new generation of shinobi from the Leaf Village, mainly focusing on Boruto and his friends, all children of the Konoha 11. RELATED: 10 Most Likeable Characters In Boruto While Boruto may be the main character, that

Circus pioneer P.T. Barnum once said “There’s no such thing as bad publicity,” but he might have reconsidered that he had been alive to witness Cyberpunk 2077. After a distressed development compounded by accusations of sexism, transphobia and worker exploitation, conversations about the game almost inevitably turn to its controversies. CD Projekt RED‘s dystopian RPG was infamous for the

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Chapelwaite Season 1, Episode 3, “Legacy of Madness,” airing now on EPIX. At the beginning of Chapelwaite, Charles Boone brought his family to Chapelwaite after inheriting the house upon his cousin, Stephen Boone’s death. However, as the town turns against Charles and his family, Charles begins to suspect that he

Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball has firmly established itself as a pivotal anime series. It is just as popular now as it was back when it first premiered. Anime is an incredibly versatile medium of entertainment, but despite its wildly diverse content, there are still certain elements that can become stereotypes, such as anime characters’ exaggerated and unconventional

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Rorschach #12, available now from DC Comics. For the past eleven issues, an investigator was tasked with solving the mystery of the apparent return of Rorschach. Someone wearing the vigilante’s costume attempted to kill presidential candidate Turley, and it was up to this detective to figure out who was

After hearing a familiar voice during the recent Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake trailer, fans now have official confirmation that the voice of Bastila will be returning. “I can confirm that that is Jennifer Hale,” Aspyr Media’s Ryan Treadwell told StarWars.com. “We all think the world of Jennifer. She is an amazing talent and immediately slipped

A cinematic trailer for Star Wars: Hunters has been released, featuring the cast of fighters for the game and the setting it takes place in. Viewers are introduced to the Arena, where much of the fighting in Star Wars: Hunters is expected to take place. Rieve, a warrior wielding a red lightsaber, is the first character

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for What If…? Season 1, Episode 3, “What If… the World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes?,” and Season 1, Episode 5, “What If… Zombies?!” streaming now on Disney+. One of the biggest things the concept of Marvel’s What If…? offers is freedom to explore genres and directions the mainstream comics wouldn’t dare approach.

Gigantomachia has the potential to be My Hero Academia‘s most dangerous villain yet. One of All For One’s closest servants, the “walking natural disaster” enjoys a privilege very few other characters have: multiple Quirks. He hasn’t named them in the anime yet, but Machia’s combination of Quirks makes him impervious to most attacks and nigh

Harley Quinn made waves in 2019 as an adult-oriented cartoon from DC, featuring the Cupid of Crime. The catalyst of the cartoon is Harley ending her abusive relationship with the Joker and setting out to make a name for herself as Gotham’s next big bad. As Season 2 progressed, a new relationship began between her and

Retro game collecting is still going strong and, while bad for prices, it’s good for uncovering hidden gems from gaming’s history. Many games and franchises get overlooked when they first came out on consoles, and the Sega Genesis was no different. With so many random games on the market and no real way to know

Before Crystal Dynamics replaced Core Design as the developer of the Tomb Raider video game series, Core released a final instalment, one that publisher Eidos Interactive compelled it to rush to release. Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness went on to become the worst performing entry in the original saga. That has not stopped passionate fans from

Disney+ released a new trailer for the remaining episodes of Marvel Studios’ What If…? The trailer recaps the previous episodes of Season 1 while also teasing what’s still in store, including what looks like some continuations of previous episodes. Perhaps most notable is the return of Captain Carter, whose story kicked off the events of the

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the story “Wake” from Batman: Urban Legends #7, on sale now In the futuristic world of Batman Beyond, the titular Dark Knight is no longer Bruce Wayne. Instead, Terry McGinnis took up the mantle, with Bruce acting as his support from the Batcave through communications and analysis. Debuting in

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Kate, now streaming on Netflix. Among the more sadistic aspects of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is the Red Room. After some insight into its history in Avengers: Age of Ultron and Black Widow, fans know Dreykov engineered the Soviet program to use strays, orphans and kids purchased from poor

Vincent D’Onofrio, who played the iconic role of Wilson “Kingpin” Fisk in Netflix’s Daredevil series, is teasing fans about his potential Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in Hawkeye. D’Onofrio fueled speculation shortly after Marvel dropped the first trailer for Hawkeye, tweeting out an original poem about a three-legged dog. While D’Onofrio is known for using his platform to share his

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Shang-Chi #4, available now from Marvel Comics. Despite having inherited the reins of his father’s cult-like criminal empire, Shang-Chi has held firm in his attempts to steer the Five Weapons Society into a more benevolent direction as its latest Supreme Commander. It hasn’t been an easy task, especially