Month: October 2021

The conflict between Shigaraki and Re-Destro shifted My Hero Academia‘s typical focus from Class 1-A and Izuku Midoriya. By exploring each member of the League of Villains more thoroughly, it demonstrated that both sides were continually getting stronger as the series progresses. RELATED: My Hero Academia: 10 Villain Costumes That Prioritize Function Over Style Despite how the arc highlighted and concluded

Reiner from Attack On Titan is one of the top ten graduates of the 104th Training Corps. He is not just a trained fighter; like Eren and other characters, he also has a Titan form. Reiner can transform into the Armored Titan, which has regenerative abilities, enhanced strength, and armored skin that can help him

The maturity and complexity of Young Justice‘s storylines was one of the features that first differentiated it from many superhero cartoons, and likely the reason so many fans fought ardently for its return following season 2. With so many intertwining stories, complex plots and time skips, however, it’s understandable that many viewers may get turned around

The DC FanDome announcement for the arrival of Teen Titans Go! on HBO Max characterizes it “the longest-running animated show in DC history!” To be sure, its success is nothing to sneeze at, nor is its influence. The irreverent cartoon found a unique blend of energy, humor and affection that instantly endeared it to fans,

Katsuki Bakugo, also known by his nickname Kacchan, is Izuku Midoriya’s childhood friend and fellow classmate at U.A. High School. As opposed to Midoriya who is much more mild-mannered, Bakugo is quite aggressive, directing most of his hostility towards his friend. RELATED: My Hero Academia: 10 Times Deku Earned Bakugo’s Respect Bakugo is a very

With only five episodes remaining in the show’s sixth and final season, Supergirl‘s cast — and a handful of special guest stars — took a moment to reflect on the show and what it has come to mean to them over the years. For DC FanDome 2021, Supergirl stars Melissa Benoist (Kara Danvers), Chyler Leigh (Alex

DC revealed Superman‘s new mission statement at DC FanDome — and the American Way is no longer part of it. The image, which you can see below, reveals Superman’s new mission statement as “Truth, Justice and A Better Tomorrow.” The art for the image is actually a repurposed version of the cover Renato Guedes did

Metroid Dread has been breaking series records and raking in rave reviews for its atmosphere, fast-paced, action gameplay and excellently designed boss fights. The Metroid series has a history of beloved, imposing monsters and villains as complex boss battles that the player is greatly rewarded for figuring out how to defeat. While Nintendo has shilled Samus’ arch-enemy,

Robots and androids have been a part of anime since the beginning. They serve as weapons, protectors, guides, and sometimes simply companions for the heroes. AI characters can vary greatly from each other. While some may be a program in both appearance and speech, others are more human than machine. RELATED: Astro Boy (1980) –

Welcome to Shadowland, Courtney Whitmore. At DC FanDome, The CW unleashed a special sneak-peek from “Summer School: Chapter Eleven,” the next episode of Stargirl. The promo picks up right where “Chapter Ten” left off, with Eclipso banishing Courtney to the Shadowland after a surprise confrontation. Devastated, Pat Dugan and Jennie-Lynn Hayden return to Blue Valley, where

Fans of the scarlet speedster have received their first look at the upcoming DC Extended Universe film, The Flash. Shown during DC FanDome, the trailer included plenty to discuss following the movie’s extensive production. The film has been in the works at Warner Bros. since 2015, numerous setbacks and delays pushing the film further into the

At DC FanDome, Netflix revealed a first look at Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer Morningstar in its upcoming adaptation of The Sandman. The first of the two images shows a straight-on shot of Christie as Lucifer, while the second focuses on her wings. “Never play games with Lucifer,” the text on both images warns. RELATED: The

The first look at Warner Bros. and DC Films’ The Flash also featured our first look at Michael Keaton’s iconic Batsuit. Updating… Eternals: Angelina Jolie’s Character Thena Struggles With Memory Loss Related Topics About The Author Jon Arvedon (2813 Articles Published) Jon Arvedon is the lead news editor for CBR after beginning as a freelance writer

Recently in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Naruto lost Kurama, the nine-tailed fox that had been sealed within him his whole life. While initially something of an antagonist during Naruto, by the end of Shippuden Kurama had become one of Naruto’s staunchest allies. Since the war, Naruto has favored using Kurama’s power over his own, making

At first glance, the Star Trek universe and Starship Troopers films might seem completely different, but both titles do share a few similarities. Each franchise features a futuristic version of Earth and their respective associations, the United Federation of Planets and the United Citizen Federation. Still, they also have another element in common that is

The DC Universe includes a wide range of characters that cover a massive breadth of tone. It’s a universe where down-to-Earth characters can encounter magical forces, alien armadas, and untold cosmic forces. But even their most openly silly heroes can go through some dark days, and get their own versions of the industry’s grimmest turns. Scott Shaw

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Venom: Let There Be Carnage, now playing in theaters. Spider-Man: No Way Home has quickly become one of the most anticipated films of the holiday season. This is partly due to the confirmation that Alfred Molina’s Doc Ock will be reprising his role from Spider-Man 2. There are also rumors that

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire Episode 3, “Illusory Butterfly,” now streaming on Funimation. In the first two episodes of Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire, a dangerous ritual known as the Thousand Spirits Array demands that a thousand people be sacrificed to summon a demon to fulfill the summoner’s wishes. At

The Animal Crossing Direct included a variety of major announcements for New Horizons. In addition to a massive free update that comes with new various new features, quality-of-life adjustments and items, the game will be getting paid DLC called Happy Home Paradise. Launching on November 5 alongside the free 2.0 update, the expansion lets players get a job as a resort developer on a

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Immortal Hulk #50, on sale now from Marvel Comics. The Hulk has frequently boasted that he’s the “strongest there is.” Over the years, this catchphrase has been depicted as a testament to the Green Goliath’s immense physical strength and power. Yet in Immortal Hulk #50, by Al Ewing, Joe Bennett, Ruy

The Star Wars Rebels Season 4 episode “A World Between Worlds” expanded the lore of the entire franchise into an unexpected realm. In the episode, Ezra Bridger and the Ghost crew travel back to the ancient Jedi temple on Lothal, where they discover an Imperial excavation team has uncovered more of the structure. As Ezra explores

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Season 1 of Squid Game, now streaming on Netflix. In Netflix’s Squid Game, one of the most shocking arcs came with Jun-ho, the Korean cop who infiltrated the mysterious island to find his brother, In-ho. He was worried In-ho died in the competition after he found the game’s calling card

For many months, the BBC has kept tight-lipped about the upcoming 13th season of its cult sci-fi series Doctor Who. Aside from a few cast announcements and a teaser trailer for San Diego Comic-Con, the corporation has kept its cards close to its chest, with fans speculating on everything from returning monsters to when the

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy gives credit where credit is due with respect to its various alternate costumes. The upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy video game, developed by Eidos-Montréal and published by Square Enix, is sure to credit the comic book creators behind the alternate outfits featured as unlockables. Twitter user Jordan Edwards (@IamJordanZoned) pointed this out,

The modern world of jujutsu seems to have confused strength with maturity. This confusion has allowed characters like Satoru Gojo and Principal Gakuganji to rise to the top of the jujutsu world despite their inability to act responsibly. RELATED: Jujutsu Kaisen: 10 Things Megumi Can Do Without His Cursed Technique The strongest Jujutsu Sorcerer earned his

There are few games that can boast the earth-shattering and industry-defining effects that Grand Theft Auto III holds under its sleeves. Rockstar Game’s Grand Theft Auto III was the series’ jump into the world of 3-D graphics, and with it, setting the benchmark for all games to follow. RELATED: Grand Theft Auto: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Series

Next year, DC Comics’ Peacemaker stars in his own one-shot from writer Garth Ennis, co-creator of Preacher and The Boys, and artist Garry Brown. Peacemaker: Disturbing the Peace #1 is a 40-page prestige format one-shot set to hit comic shops on Jan. 25, 2022. In addition to a main cover by Juan Ferreyra, the issue features variant

A new video from The Wheel of Time, the fantasy series coming to Amazon Prime Video next month, introduces the character of Logain and shows why a man who can channel inspires fear and hatred from the Aes Sedai. The 23-second teaser was posted to the official Twitter for the series with the caption, “There

Anime characters, both heroes and monsters, often have distinctive features, such as a very long tongue. For some of these characters, it comes as an unexpected part of their persona, and something that only pops out once in a while. RELATED: 10 Anime Heroes Who Almost Ended The World For others, the extra-long length comes with