Month: January 2022

Eri has been one of My Hero Academia‘s most enigmatic characters since her introduction. She raised a lot of questions about the specifications of her Quirk and how she managed to be affiliated with the Hassaikai. A few of these mysteries have been resolved since she was rescued from Overhaul’s clutches, but one that persists

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Scream, now playing in theaters. One of the most charming aspects of the Scream franchise is how much it dedicates itself to slipping in clever horror homages — and the new film is no different. And while it spends the bulk of its time lovingly making callbacks to

UPDATING… Scream cuts down Spider-Man: No Way Home as the box office’s top earner this weekend. According to The Hollywood Reporter, while the web slinger’s latest blockbuster is on track to earn $700 million at the domestic box office, its fifth weekend fell a few million short of Paramount and Spyglass’ slasher reboot. Scream took in $30.6 million over the

Today, we look at the Secret Wars II tie-in that saw the Beyonder teach Cloak and Dagger a lesson in moral absolutes…and also did heroin with them. For serious. In every installment of I Love Ya But You’re Strange I spotlight strange but ultimately endearing comic stories. Feel free to e-mail me at brianc@cbr.com if

During Season 9 of AMC’s hit zombie series The Walking Dead, the show’s heroes encountered their most terrifying enemies yet. The human survivors disguised as the living dead quickly provided the hit horror with scares, thrills, and shocks, and they had every fan worried for the fate of their favorite walker-killing warriors. RELATED: 10 Great

Magneto is one of the most powerful beings on Earth. The mutant master of magnetism has had a long history: he survived the Holocaust, has battled the X-Men countless and other heroes countless times, has been de-aged, nearly died multiple times, and finally joined the X-Men and helped found the nation of Krakoa. There are

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the first three episodes of Peacemaker, streaming now on HBO Max. HBO Max’s Peacemaker features a controversial character who has a problematic past in both the show and the comics. Peacemaker’s father, Auggie Smith, has a surprising tie to a DC Comics villain, but his involvement in his son’s life makes

Marvel UK & Ireland recently reminded audiences why they need to stay for the post-credits scene when watching Marvel Cinematic Universe films in cinemas. On social media, Marvel posted a series of images capturing the most important moments in the MCU, each one contained in the post-credits scene of a different film. These ranged from

Warning: The following contains spoilers for The Book of Boba Fett “Chapter 3: The Streets of Mos Espa,” now streaming on Disney+. Although most of the Star Wars franchise has had its most important players touchdown on Tatooine, the planet hasn’t been properly explored in that time. However, in Star Wars: The Book of Boba

Star Wars: The Last Jedi emphasized the failings of the Jedi, with Luke trying to bring an end to the order. Yet, by the end of the sequel trilogy, the Jedi are once again redeemed through Rey and seen as the true balance of the galaxy. While the moment when famed Jedi from the past supporting

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Peacemaker Episode 3, “Better Goff Dead,” streaming now on HBO Max. One of the biggest, most anticipated projects in the Marvel Studios docket has been Secret Invasion. The TV series promised to build on the Skrulls seen in Captain Marvel, leaving fans eager to discover why their species became foes

Over the years since its initial release, Stellaris has undergone changes that have radically altered its mechanics, forcing Empires to come up with new playstyles to win. These include the many DLCs and Expansions, as well as the free updates that usually accompany them, all carefully explained through dev diaries. But in their quest to

One of the reasons the Dragon Age franchise keeps fans coming back for more is because of the rich, deep lore. Since 2009, BioWare has been spinning yarns in Thedas and taking players on exciting journeys to save a world that’s come to feel like home. They’ve given fans a host of likable NPCs and

Today, we look at how Iron Man’s second company was taken down by the Runaways’ evil parents, the Pride! This is “Foundationed Deep,” a feature where we look at particular odd/strange/interesting instances of retroactively connecting different comic book characters (for instance, Uncanny X-Men #268 retroactively established that Wolverine knew both Captain America and the Black

Succession star Brian Cox’s memoir hasn’t hit shelves yet, but excerpts from it are making waves — particularly Cox’s disclosure that he almost had a role in HBO’s Game of Thrones.  In Cox’s new memoir, Putting the Rabbit in the Hat, the actor admits to turning down a role in Game of Thrones, as reported by GQ. Cox writes, “I’m often asked

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Season 1 of Komi Can’t Communicate, now streaming on Netflix. One of the most important traits of a childhood friend is having someone comfortable enough with who they are to accept you no matter what. Capturing the hearts of anime fans everywhere, Osana Najimi not only serves as the

Marvel’s upcoming issue of Avengers suggests that the team’s youngest member may be its most powerful. In Avengers #52, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are on the run from the Multiversal Masters of Evil, a conglomerate of villains from different realities. During their attempt to find a moment’s rest, Captain America and Captain Marvel encounter a group of

It’s easy to believe that bloodbending is one of the most powerful skills in the Avatar franchise. Each time it shows up in the series, it proves incredibly powerful, requiring all the skills of those who face it in order to defeat the technique. However, the fact that it can be defeated leaves the skill just

Today, with a new Arrowverse show seeming like Teen Titans meets 21 Jump Street, see when the Teen Titans first went undercover in the comics. In “When We First Met”, we spotlight the various characters, phrases, objects or events that eventually became notable parts of comic lore, like the first time someone said, “Avengers Assemble!”

A game built on exploration and adventure, it’s only natural that a party of adventurers in Dungeons and Dragons might encounter different creatures over the course of their journey. While they may begin their quest fighting orcs and goblins, players may find themselves facing much more powerful foes by the end of a campaign. RELATED: 10

Of all the major releases coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2022, one of the most eagerly anticipated is the return of the action-fantasy franchise Bayonetta. It’s been eight years since gamers were treated to a new Bayonetta, guest appearances in Super Smash Bros. not withstanding, and 2022 sees the long-awaited launch of Bayonetta 3.

With X-Men Red, Marvel is following the tradition of early science fiction in treading actual space exploration efforts in story form. As Jules Verne over a century ago predated the moon landing in his fiction, Marvel is timely in having a series about the colonization and challenges of exploring Mars. With NASA and private space

When anime fans think of magical girls Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura, and Puella Magi Madoka Magica are probably what come to mind. Magical girls are best known for being incredibly cute, powerful, and stylish. RELATED: 10 Anime Heroes Who Are Afraid Of Death People tend to confine magical girls to the magical girl genre; however, there are plenty

Celebrated director Ridley Scott recently reflected on the reviews that he values the most– and they aren’t the glowing ones. “The worst thing to do is read your own critique and it’s great,” Scott said in an interview with THR. “That’s very dangerous because you think you’re walking on air. What I’ve learned is you’re never walking

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’s (JJBA) sixth part, Stone Ocean, is filled from one arc to another with intense fights and moments of danger. Protagonist Jolyne Cujoh and her allies usually overcome these challenges through a combination of raw power and tactical skill. RELATED: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: The 15 Smartest Characters, Ranked However, Jolyne finds victory and success as

Komi Can’t Communicate is a heartwarming slice of life animated series starring the shy Komi Shoko, who has trouble communicating with others. She led a terribly lonely childhood, but now she feels ready to make 100 friends and reinvent her social life — and it all began with the aid of her kind classmate, Tadano

When it comes to Macaulay Culkin, it’s safe to say his most iconic performance is in Home Alone. It revamped the children’s comedies in the ’90s, as his Kevin McCallister wreaked havoc against the bandits who tried to break into his home, and who then came after him again in New York. However, as funny as that