Month: October 2021

Heroes know just what to say and when to say it. They have relatable backstories and show that determination can get someone anything they desire. Many heroes start off weak and work hard to achieve the inhuman strength that they have. The story that the fans get to see immerses them in a world that

The Pokémon anime has had numerous clones, imitators and rip-offs over the years, with most of them trying and failing to reach even half of the success of Nintendo’s Pocket Monsters. One of the more unique takes on this monster-raising subgenre in anime is Shadow Star, a.k.a. Narutaru. Adapting a manga that ended the year the anime began, Narutaru is

Richard Swift has lived a long life, and the next episode of DC’s Stargirl will finally offer a glimpse of his sordid past. As promised by the promo for “Summer School: Chapter Ten,” the episode delves into what made him The Shade, while the JSA — or, at least, what’s left of it — continue

The Suicide Squad writer/director James Gunn’s love for his characters extends even to a big bad, as he shows in a behind-the-scenes photo with a handheld version of Starro the Conquerer. Gunn cuddles up to a Starro prop with a contented grin on his face in a Twitter post, while the alien starfish’s single eye stares

Dungeons & Dragons fans have partied up to petition Wizards of the Coast to release an alternate version of the tabletop role-playing game that uses the metric system of measurement in lieu of its current use of imperial. When Dungeons & Dragons first hit gaming tables in 1974, the game utilized the imperial system, the most prominent system of measurement

Brooklyn Nine-Nine has had a number of recurring themes over the years, but two that have stuck to a one-appearance-per-season schedule are Doug Judy and the Halloween Heist. The Halloween Heist is a fun bet turned competitive show of detective skills and prowess, in which the members of the Nine-Nine compete against one another to retrieve

Those who attack from a distance in Dungeons & Dragons have a major advantage in combat situations because they rarely find themselves amidst the fray. Rangers, as the class name suggests, specialize in ranged attacks, taking enemies out from afar and keeping themselves safe in the meantime. While taking a feat can sometimes feel like

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers from Suicide Squad: King Shark #5, on sale now from DC Comics. DC’s secret Mortal Kombat tournament has just suffered a major hiccup in Suicide Squad: King Shark #5 (by Tim Seeley, Scott Kolins, John Kalisz, Wes Abbott). King Shark’s rise in the tournament was interrupted when the Limbo Legion, or

The movie industry continues to feature exciting innovations and developments that push the medium of entertainment forward, but horror franchises remain at the forefront of creativity and ambition. There’s been an ongoing fascination with the horror genre and its ability to connect in major ways through the theatrical cinematic experience. RELATED: 10 Horror Movies With

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for What If…? Season 1, Episode 9, “What If… The Watcher Broke His Oath?,” streaming now on Disney+. One of the most shocking episodes of Disney+’s What If…? was the one featuring a zombie threat that tore the Avengers apart. It stunned many to see heroes like the Wasp, Sharon

The 1990s were responsible for a lot of great spooky kids’ media, some of which have become Halloween staples — especially for nostalgic millennials. Hocus Pocus, the 1993 film directed by frequent Disney collaborator Kenny Ortega, has become a true cult classic and a mainstay of the Halloween season; the 1996 television adaptation of Sabrina the Teenage

The influence of a child’s family determines the path he or she leads through life. Anime series often explore such family dynamics—loving, toxic, or nonexistent—and how these familial connections affect characters. In the West, cultures are more individualistic, but the majority of anime shows take place in Japan. RELATED: 10 Anime Characters Who Always Put

There are a wide variety of character designs in Dragon Ball, but one is likely confusing to those who aren’t familiar with its roots in Chinese lore. Chiaotzu, the child-like companion of Tien, is a small humanoid with white skin and red cheeks. With his psychic powers, doll-like appearance and propensity for blowing himself up, Chiaotzu

The Green Goliath, aka Marvel’s The Hulk, is one of the most beloved and most physically imposing superheroes ever to grace the pages of comics and shine on the silver screen. Bruce Banner, aka Hulk’s alter-ego, is a genius scientist who experiments with gamma rays and uses himself as a guinea pig, leading to the

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime stands as one of the most popular and well-known isekai fantasy anime series out there, and it’s still building momentum. Although Slime doesn’t do a lot to reinvent the isekai formula, it does feature a strong and colorful cast of characters, an exciting combat system and an

In Dungeons & Dragons, enough work goes into getting players to think through their turns that very few spend much time thinking about what they’re doing on everybody else’s turn. Where that proves a critical part of combat most often are attacks of opportunity, but newer players are often content to allow their Dungeon Master to

Today, we look at whether Magneto could lift Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir, without being “worthy” of doing so. In Comic Book Questions Answered, I answer whatever questions you folks might have about comic books (feel free to e-mail questions to me at brianc@cbr.com). Reader Jerry K. wanted to know if Magneto’s magnetic powers would allow him

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for What If…? Season 1, Episode 9, “What If… The Watcher Broke His Oath?,” streaming now on Disney+. What If…? has shown fans many new and exciting aspects of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Imagining that a cosmic swashbuckler could change Thanos’ mind about universal genocide through sheer discourse is a compelling insight

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Animal Kingdom Season 5, Episode 13, “Launch,” which aired Sunday on TNT. TNT’s Animal Kingdom follows J (Finn Cole) navigating his new life with his estranged criminal family after his mother’s overdose. Therefore, J’s mother, Julia, isn’t in the show and the majority of what audiences learn about her

Black Adam has been in the works for several years now and audiences have eagerly awaited reports, photos or anything to give them some idea of what to expect from the titular antihero’s story. Thankfully, with this year’s DC FanDome on the way, it appears Warner Bros.’ project is gearing up to reveal all the

The Pokémon franchise continues its 25th anniversary celebration with the launch of the Pokémon Trading Card Game‘s latest expansion set, Celebrations. A promotional video hyping Pokémon TCG: Celebrations was shared to The Official Pokémon YouTube channel. “Time to take a stroll down memory lane and revisit 25 years of Pokémon adventures in the Pokémon TCG: Celebrations expansion!

Marvel‘s heroes have proven themselves to be some of the best around. These respected heroes have faced down some of the greatest threats to all existence and responded unflinchingly, every action showing just how brave they are. Bravery is an important part of every hero’s make-up; it takes someone very special to risk their lives

Anime is the ideal medium for horror stories, where only the writers’ and artists’ imaginations limit what is possible. That’s probably why there are so many engrossing, horrifying, and sometimes truly disturbing horror anime out there. RELATED: 10 Anime Heroes Who Dug Their Own Graves It’s led to a bounty of imaginative horror anime series with some