Month: September 2021

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Deathstroke Inc #1, now on sale Debuting in The New Teen Titans #2 by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez, Deathstroke has gone on to become one of DC’s most popular villains. He’s appeared across multiple forms of the DC Universe since his introduction and has made his way into animated shows

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for NCIS Season 19, Episode 2, “Nearly Departed,” which aired Monday on CBS. After NCIS‘ Season 19 premiere, Gibbs is hurt. Still, he’s doing pretty well considering he was nearly blown up only days before. He has also accepted help from his team in the hunt for the serial killer he

Takao Saito, the creator of the long-running and highly influential Golgo 13 manga, has passed away at age 84 from pancreatic cancer. Yahoo News Japan is reporting that the celebrated author and gekiga artist passed away on Sept. 24. Saito was best known for creating the Golgo 13 manga, which was first published in 1968

Lex Luthor is set to return to Supergirl and partner up with Nyxly not just in evil, but in romance as well, as revealed by showrunners Jessica Queller and Robert Rovner. While speaking to The Wrap, Queller and Rovner discussed the upcoming love-centric story arc between the two villains. “One of the things we’re excited

When details were announced regarding the upcoming Super Mario Bros, movie from studio Illumination towards the end of September, the extent of the all-star cast surprised everybody. RELATED: Mario Kart: The Best Track From Each Game Super Mario Bros.‘ cast is promising, but somewhat “intriguing” to say the least – with some characters better cast than others. Regardless,

Featuring more than two hours of additional footage over the original film, Zack Snyder’s Justice League required a significant amount of work from many talented VFX artists to be brought to life. Now, fans can see that hard work up close for themselves with a new visual effects breakdown reel for The Snyder Cut. As shared

The beauty of great anime characters can make viewers’ hearts soar. This is especially true for those rare gems of characters who are just too good for this world. They shine a light in viewers’ lives, bringing a smile to fans’ faces or tears to their eyes, prompting indescribable feelings of love and affection. RELATED: Naruto: 7

Comic book writer Kelly Thomson recently launched her own Substack imprint, 1979 Semi-Finalist, with two new creator-owned titles: Black Cloak and The Cull. Despite this new venture, however, Thompson assures that her work at Marvel Comics will continue undeterred. In an exclusive interview with CBR, Thompson was asked if she would continue to pen her current Marvel

An elderly married couple posted an online ad in search of a “PS4 pro” to teach them how to play The Last of Us Part II and other PlayStation 4 games. The Craiglist ad, which was shared on Twitter by Gene Park of The Washington Post, was posted by a couple from San Jose, California. The listing said the self-described

Neon Genesis Evangelion is a cult classic anime with a lofty reputation that’s boosted it into the mainstream as a must-watch series for anime aficionados. Evangelion‘s focus on psychological depth and the tenuous, complicated bonds that form between people is its primary claim to fame. Out of all its relationships, however, the relationship between the

Kevin Smith had two phone calls with Marvel Cinematic Universe president Kevin Feige, and he’s hoping for another — though not an offer to direct a Marvel m0vie. In an interview with Uproxx to promote his new coffee table book, Kevin Smith’s Secret Stash: The Definitive Visual History, Smith said that the first time he got a call from

Sony Pictures has released a new featurette for Venom: Let There Be Carnage, which highlights the villain Frances Barrison/Shriek (Naomie Harris), as well as her twisted romance with Cletus Kasady/Carnage (Woody Harrelson). The featurette was posted to the official Venom Twitter account with the caption, “Warning: you’ll want headphones on when you’re around her. Meet Shriek…”

The MCU‘s main stars are the Avengers, the handpicked superheroes who have the strength, courage, and conviction to defend the Earth and its people from all manner of threats, from the insidious Hydra organization to aliens such as Thanos, the Chitauri, and far more. Not just anyone can join this elite team. RELATED: MCU: The

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Fena: Pirate Princess Episode 7, “The Burning Sea,” now streaming on Crunchyroll and Adult Swim. In Fena: Pirate Princess, Fena sets off on a journey to fulfill her father’s final wish to find Eden. Her memories blocked, this journey also becomes one of self-discovery, where Fena hopes to find out

After months of speculation and leaks, Konami confirmed it was releasing a compilation for modern consoles of all the Castlevania games originally launched for the Game Boy Advance. This latest collection makes even more Castlevania games available to play legally on modern consoles across multiple compilations and remasters. However, there are still several glaring omissions

With the release of manga like So I’m a Spider, So What? RPG elements in stories have risen—even in manhwa. Manhwa are Korean comics that have many similarities to manga but contain many unique elements. Nevertheless, they’re enjoyable and well worth diving into. RELATED: So I’m A Spider, So What? & 9 Other Must-Read Dungeon RPG

The upcoming Star Wars Disney+ show Andor is officially complete, according to its lead actor. In a conversation with Deadline about his new Amazon Prime show Pan Y Circo, Diego Luna confirmed that Andor has finished shooting, corroborating a report made in August by Bespin Bulletin. Luna also revealed that a handful of Star Wars characters will appear on-screen alongside Rebel Alliance member Cassian Andor, though he didn’t specify

The Mysterious Benedict Society will return for a second season. Disney+ announced that the show, based on the best-selling YA series by Trenton Lee Stewart, had been renewed for a new season that will being production in 2022. Creators and executive producers Matt Manfredi, Phil Hay, Darren Swimmer and Todd Slavin released a joint statement on the renewal, saying

There have been several iterations of the Dark Knight in the 80+ years he’s been around. Some long for the zany nostalgia of Adam West and others prefer the gravity that came with Kevin Conroy’s voice. Christopher Nolan’s theatrical take on Batman was enjoyed by many fans, even by the diehard stans of the Tim

Over the years, Spider-Man has developed quite the family of supporting cast members, but he’s not the only one in his circle to have such camaraderie. The evil symbiote Carnage has a family of his own, complete with maniacal matriarch Shriek. Carnage and Shriek have a mad love rivaling another notable villain couple, and this

It’s hard to watch a long-running anime and not see some sign of power creep. When villains are introduced, they have to be powerful enough to not just give the hero a challenge, but to make the viewer wonder how the hero can win at all. But once that villain is defeated, the hero has

Director Kevin Smith revealed why he’ll never helm a Marvel movie, despite being a huge fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “At this point, knowing that time is limited, it’s all about my characters and my toys, less so about other people’s stuff,” The Clerks director and lifelong comic book fan told Uproxx. “We live

Saint Seiya, also known as Knights of the Zodiac, is an anime franchise that’s both classic and somewhat obscure. Very popular in Japan, the series is somewhat remembered in the West for being on Toonami while also failing to achieve the popularity of shows such as Dragon Ball Z or even Mobile Suit Gundam Wing. Still, the franchise

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for What If…? Season 1, Episode 7, “What If… Thor Were an Only Child?,” streaming now on Disney+. What If…? has been bringing fans some exciting stories that take the established lore of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and turns it on its head in ways fans would never expect. As a result,

Superhero comic books are, essentially, soap operas with superpowers. These are never-ending stories that are filled with intrigue, tension, drama, and romance. As such, there are a lot of characters who come into contact, and a lot more who for everlasting bonds in sometimes unexpected ways. RELATED: Marvel: 10 Secret Family Members Of Famous Characters With

Wizards of the Coast announced that a variety of classic Dungeons & Dragons settings will soon make a grand return to the current edition of the seminal role-playing game. During the “Future of D&D” panel at the 2021 D&D Celebration online event, executive producer Ray Winninger confirmed that 2022 will see the return of several old-school stories and locations. “You

The CW has announced when the season finales for some of its biggest series — including Supergirl, Riverdale and Stargirl — will air. According to a press release from The CW, Dynasty Season 4 concludes on Oct. 1; Riverdale Season 5 and In the Dark Season 3 conclude on Oct 6; The Outpost Season 4 concludes

DC has over eighty years of continuity and things can get pretty tangled. Over the years, DC has used its events books to make widespread changes to the line with retcons. They’ve become a staple of DC storytelling in a way they aren’t with their marvelous competition, with the big events often making sweeping changes

Paramount+’s Star Trek: Lower Decks is a celebration of all things Star Trek. Filled with several nods to the iconic science-fiction franchise, the animated series brings a new crew member aboard the U.S.S. Cerritos in Season 2, Lieutenant Kayshon. The first Tamarian Starfleet officer, Kayshon, has all the hallmarks of fan-favorite Star Trek culture — down to their unique

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Batman vs. Bigby! A Wolf In Gotham #1, on sale now The characters of Fables are poised to make a major return in the coming months, starting with one of the chief heroes of the series — Bigby Wolf, the reluctantly redeemed Big Bag Wolf — making his way to Gotham