Month: January 2022

WARNING: This article contains MAJOR spoilers for Robins #4, on sale from DC Comics now! Debuting only a year after Batman, Robin is irrevocably tied to the Dark Knight mythos. Of course, a myriad of heroes have borne the mantle and multiple Robins have come and gone, and there have been impassioned arguments about which one was

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Peacemaker Episode 3, “Better Goff Dead,” streaming now on HBO Max. The Suicide Squad has always given the spotlight to the obscure DC Comics characters, both in comics and on the big screen, and its television spin-off continues that trend. Peacemaker, Judomaster and Vigilante are all DC deep cuts, but that hasn’t

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Eternals, now on Disney+. As the Marvel Cinematic Universe moves into Phase Four, many new heroes and villains have made their on-screen debut. Indeed, the stakes are only getting higher with Marvel Studios’ Eternals. Spanning thousands of years from ancient Mesopotamia to present day, the film introduces its audience to

In Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, the player will eventually get a chance to visit the Collector’s Emporium, a museum of sorts holding many of the most interesting cosmic artifacts from the comic books (i.e., Easter eggs). This occurs when the team arrives at Knowhere seeking urgent help from the space station’s Head of Security, Cosmo

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 star Zoe Saldana spends a lot of time in green makeup to portray the Zenwhoberian alien Gamora, and in a new video she shows fans that getting it off of her skin isn’t a quick process. Saldana, who has played Gamora in the first two Guardians of the Galaxy movies as

Ever since the series hit it big on the PlayStation 2, Atlus’ Persona franchise has gotten bigger than even diehard fans would have expected. This has resulted several sequels and spinoffs that deviate from the mainline series’ turn-based JRPG gameplay, including dungeon crawlers, dancing games and, perhaps most successful of all, fighting games. Persona 4 Arena and its

Since its introduction in Strange Tales #135 (by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, and Artie Simek), the international intelligence agency S.H.I.E.L.D, aka the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division, has played a pivotal role in the protection of the Marvel universe. However, while S.H.I.E.L.D has saved countless lives and served as one of

No action is more taboo in Avatar: The Last Airbender than bloodbending, which occurs when a very skilled waterbender can manipulate the blood flowing within a living being. This allows them to control the other person’s movements or completely immobilize them. In fact, Katara bans its use as a political figure in the emerging Republic

The Simpsons has run for over 30 years, and many of its most well-known sequences and episodes have entered the pop culture lexicon. One of the most infamous turns the series ever took was with a storyline that bridged two seasons and pushed the show into an unexpected direction: a genuine mystery. “Who Shot Mr.

The Final Fantasy franchise has been a leader when it comes to RPG video games. The role-playing series is known for its finely woven stories, dynamic characters, a meticulous leveling system, and intricate battle style. Many fans enjoy the “party” aspect, which allows players to customize their roster for optimal advantage. RELATED: 10 Things That Make

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Eternals, now on Disney+. The Eternals are some of the more uniquely designed characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, operating on a level that most other heroes aren’t even aware of and nowhere near capable of taking care of on their own, but one of their most shocking threats

Sometimes, a supporting character in anime might outshine the protagonist during battles, and in Attack on Titan, Captain Levi Ackerman steals the show. He’s a Scout leader with incredible combat and leadership skills, and he has fought, and defeated, more than one of the Nine Titan Shifters. Meanwhile, in Demon Slayer, Inosuke Hashibira nearly rivals Tanjiro Kamado on the

Dragon Ball‘s Master Roshi has picked up a couple of different names over the course of his life. He’s most commonly known as the Turtle Hermit by those not familiar with him. However, he has one more identity that even those closest to him don’t realize he ever went by — Jackie Chun. The Jackie

Jayce was one of the playable champions from League Of Legends and became a main character in Netflix’s spin-off series, Arcane. When he was a child, he and his mother were saved by magic. This lead to him wanting to use magic to improve people’s lives. In the beginning of Arcane, now a scientist, Jayce’s dangerous research was discovered after Vander’s children accidentally blew

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Mamoru Hosoda’s film Belle, now showing in US theaters.  Director Mamoru Hosoda’s newest film Belle has finally arrived in US theaters. It has been pitched as a modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast, but its virtual setting is not the only twist applied to the beloved story. Like Studio Chizu’s Wolf

The upcoming films that make up the slate of the DC Extended Universe include the introduction of a fan-favorite rogue in the form of Black Adam. The character’s self-titled movie will release during the summer of 2022 and further expand the corner of the DCEU first established in Shazam! RELATED: Shazam & 9 Other Classic DC Characters Who

Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of the most unique and well-rounded animated shows to come out of the West. The Last Airbender comfortably holds a title as one of the great Japanese anime. Despite being originally geared towards a younger audience, the character development, beautiful art style, and engrossing storyline captivated fans of all ages. RELATED: Avatar:

God of War‘s much-publicized port has become Sony’s biggest PC launch to date. Given the quality of the reboot and its preceding titles, it’s easy to see why. Practically every game in the series has been met with varying degrees of acclaim, Sony’s heavyweight property showing no signs of slowing down as fans eagerly anticipate the release of God of

Superhero movies have come a long way over the years. Technological advancements and improvements in computer-generated imagery have allowed movies to bring superheroes to the big screen like never before. However, CGI technology had to come a long way in that time. RELATED: 10 Superhero Movies With The Best CGI, Ranked The evolution of CGI technology, and

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Peacemaker Episode 4, “The Choad Less Traveled,” streaming now on HBO Max. In The Suicide Squad, Christopher Smith/Peacemaker (John Cena) was the only member of Task Force X who was sent to Corto Maltese knowing the full story behind “Project Starfish.” However, his HBO Max spinoff has just demonstrated

Representation matters. Diversity must be embrace, celebrated, and encouraged. Diversity of race, genders, sexualities, and representations of disabilities are a must have. Just like movies and TV, comics are the perfect platform to showcase the differences among people while providing positive representation for them. RELATED: 10 Comics To Read For LGBTQA+ Representation (& Why) Although

Spider-Man: No Way Home may have ended on a grim note, with the entire world forgetting who Peter Parker is, but a new fan theory suggests at least one being in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is exempt from Doctor Strange’s spell: the Incredible Hulk. The theory, by Redditor Apprehensive-Neat-68, draws inspiration from The Immortal Hulk:

Anime has seen a massive popularity spike in recent years, and tends to cover a wide range of styles and genres. For the most part, each series possesses decent storytelling and well written characters. Most anime revolve around a main protagonist and their friends, and they usually have to deal with at least one major villain.

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Peacemaker Episode 4, “The Choad Less Traveled,” now streaming on HBO Max. Next week’s Peacemaker teases undercover Butterfly workers, shootouts and multiple celebrities Peacemaker would rather have in jail over his white supremacist father. A promo for the Peacemaker episode, titled “Monkey Dory,” features Peacemaker listing off a number of famous people who could have been framed for murder, including Ariana

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Encanto, now streaming on Disney+. Since Encanto arrived on Disney+, fans have gone wild over the theory opportunities offered by the abode of the Familia Madrigal. From guesses about the source of Casita’s magic to games of “Where’s Bruno,” the subtle details and unexplored parts of the Madrigals have inspired many

Katherine “Kate” Kane is Batwoman, and she is the more brutal and militaristic guardian of Gotham City. She is the cousin of Bruce Wayne and the daughter of Colonel Jacob Kane. Jacob’s strict parenting, as well as the tragedies suffered by Kate in her youth, set her on the path of becoming Batwoman. RELATED: 11

Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs said that still supports author J.K. Rowling, despite her views on the trans community. Speaking to The Telegraph, Isaacs explained that, while he disagrees with Rowling’s transphobic comments, he wasn’t ready to throw the Harry Potter author under the bus just yet. “There’s a bunch of stuff about Jo. You know,

Every standout mecha anime includes huge fights, melodrama, monologues, special techniques, and piloted suits of immense power. Notably, Attack on Titan contains all of these important features — but the mechs are swapped out for huge, biological entities known as Titans, which are summoned when a character is wounded or hurts themselves intentionally. RELATED: Attack on Titan: 10 Ways

Marvel’s Captain Carter calls for reinforcements from a fan-favorite member of the X-Men in her first solo series. In April’s Captain Carter #2, Peggy Carter adjusts to her new life in the modern era as she faces off against her old foe, Hydra. Luckily, Peggy won’t be going it alone, as the issue teases a team-up with S.T.R.I.K.E.,

First impressions are important, and the same is doubly true for a movie the audience is paying to watch. The beginning of a film has to perfectly convey a film’s genre, introduce the important characters and plot elements and, above all, keep the audience interested. RELATED: 5 Movies That Aren’t As Good As You Remember (& 5