Month: February 2022

Moon Knight is a complicated character with a confusing history in Marvel Comics. He’s often compared to Batman, and there’s good reason for that given Moon Knight’s motif, costuming, and wealth. However, Nighthawk is already Marvel’s resident Batman-alike, and Moon Knight has more differences than similarities to Batman. RELATED: All Of Wong’s Appearances In The MCU,

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Supermassive, available now from Image Comics. The world of Radiant Black has consistently been one of the most thrilling independent comic book universes in years, and it has just gotten bigger than ever in the Supermassive one-shot from Image Comics. Radiant Black is no stranger to cosmic adventures, but for the

The Naruto anime stands out among shonen titles for its diverse array of cultural references and borrowings. Heavily steeped in Japanese mythology, the anime takes equal inspiration from real-life and historical objects. Although the most famous example of this is the kunai — which itself was utilized by real-life ninjas — another significant borrowed object

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Season 11, Episode 10, “New Haunts,” which aired Sunday on AMC. Last week’s episode of The Walking Dead, “No Other Way,” concluded with Lance Hornsby’s mysterious choice and a six-month time jump that hinted at fracturing relationships with Lauren Cohen’s Maggie. Now, Episode 10, “New Haunts,”

In Game Of Thrones, which family a person is born into will play a significant role in deciding their fate. However, an individual’s own ability to use their status, or overcome it, often depends on how clever they are and how well they can use their knowledge. RELATED: Game Of Thrones: 10 Times Jaime Didn’t Live

Horror games in the past 20 years have been pushing the boundaries of what is acceptable and what is not, delving deep into immersive experiences that horrify the player in a variety of different ways. From breaking the fourth wall to utilizing severe mood whiplash, games are delving more into the deep psychological issues that

Magic the Gathering’s five colors of mana each have their own outlook and philosophy on life. Black magic is often seen as the most self-serving, but that does not make it inherently evil. Black magic practitioners are ambitious and power-hungry, and this can easily manifest as a driven and dedicated hero. RELATED: D&D: 8 Old Campaign

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Season 11, Episode 10, “New Haunts,” which aired Sunday, Feb. 27 on AMC. The Walking Dead has always given its characters trademark weapons. In fact, they’re often the most recognizable part of their characters. Rick had his Colt Python, Daryl still has his crossbow and the

Each of the five colors in Magic the Gathering has its own philosophy on life and methodology for accomplishing its goals. Black magic is the most self-concerned of all the colors, valuing ambition and the pursuit of power. RELATED: D&D: 8 Ways Players Cheat Without Even Realizing It While this does not necessarily mean that all black magic

Hirohiko Araki’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure has become a foundational pillar of manga and anime and the quirky action series has played by its own rules for more than three decades. Araki’s signature series has experienced plenty of changes over the years, all of which have pushed JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and its characters to exciting and

Adapting a work of literature is challenging in the best of times, and when it’s as beloved as Frank Herbert’s Dune, the pressure goes up all the more. Embellishment and symbolism work far better on the printed page, where the reader’s imagination allows for more flexibility, than the movie screen where the images are set

My Hero Academia is a mega-popular shonen series that ranks in modern anime’s “big three” thanks to its excellent Quirk-based combat system, the novelty of superhero schools and most of all, the stellar personalities and heartfelt character arcs of characters such as Midoriya Izuku and his classmates. These characters, heroes and villains alike can be

After a week of speculation, Capcom’s mysterious countdown clock finally hit zero. Well, not exactly, as the announcement that the countdown was counting down to still had to wait for the final exhibition match of Street Fighter V’s Capcom Pro Tour to finish, which saw Street Fighter legend Daigo Umehara lose to Kawano. When the

Boruto has taken a lot of heat for its being so different from its processors, Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden. The characters feel different, the world has drastically changed, and the target audience has largely shifted. With all these changes, there are a few things in Boruto that are bound to make some fans angry. RELATED: 10 Changes That Make No

Marvel’s sixth TV series, Moon Knight is currently on its way to Disney+. Moon Knight follows the story of Marc Spector, a mercenary with Dissociative Identity Disorder who becomes a crimefighter after Khonshu, the Egyptian moon god, chooses him as his warrior. RELATED: Marvel: 10 Things Casual Fans Don’t Know About Moon Knight Given the nature

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Euphoria Season 2, Episode 7, “The Theater and Its Double,” which aired Sunday, Feb. 20, on HBO. Nate Jacobs has been the most controversial Euphoria character ever since the show debuted in 2019. Nate has been deemed the series’ main villain due to his cold, calculated, and often violent behavior. His

Batman villain Professor Pyg could potentially run Arkham Asylum successfully, based on Arkham City: The Order of the World. Yes, Professor Pyg. The twisted serial killer in a pig mask obsessed with perfection, who butchers his victims and turns them into mindless drones. That Professor Pyg. A preview for the final issue of writer Dan Watters’ Arkham City:

The crew of Brooklyn Nine-Nine accumulated more than a few enemies throughout the course of the series, but the most annoying villain in their lives was Teddy Ramos, formerly known as Teddy Wells. Teddy didn’t mean to be a bad guy — but his unrelenting pursuit of Amy Santiago made him a thorn in the

Disney’s American Born Chinese series celebrates the first day of filming with a blessing ceremony. Producer Melvin Mar shared a photo of the cast and crew on the first day of filming for the Disney+ adaptation of the graphic novel, American Born Chinese. “Day One,” Mar wrote on Instagram. “Blessing Ceremony for a blessed show.” The photo includes series star Ben

Star Wars is chock-full of iconic rivalries, often spanning multiple movies and featuring numerous fights. What usually separates a good lightsaber battle from an uninteresting one isn’t the choreography, but the context and meaning behind it. While the first to come to mind are rivalries like Obi-Wan and Darth Vader, or Luke and Kylo Ren, arguably the best

Warning: the following article contains spoilers from Teen Titans Academy # 12, on sale now from DC Comics. Although it is not the official end of the series, Teen Titans Academy #12 (by Tim Sheridan, Tom Derenick, Alex Sinclair, and Rob Leigh) resolves the storyline that has extended from the very first issue in a finale

The Iron Throne is the ultimate symbol of power in Game of Thrones‘ Westeros, a seat forged from melted swords upon which only the King of the Seven Kingdoms or his Hand may sit. The throne is three hundred years old at the time of the show’s beginning, forged during the time of Aegon’s Conquest. RELATED: 8 Harsh Realities

The World Government in One Piece follows a highly structured power system with the mysterious Imu at the top. Although the higher figures are unarguably stronger than the lower-ranking officers, the hierarchy between the upper ranks is vague — especially since the strength of the authorities above the fleet admiral remains a mystery. While it is clear that both the fleet admiral and the three

The X-Men have built reputations on their extraordinary abilities and their determination to lay it all on the line for the greater good. Their way of life comprises personal sacrifice for temporary improvements and respite. While most of them appear to acknowledge this reality as a normal fact of life, what if a collective of

Capcom’s ever-popular Ace Attorney series is no stranger to bombastic characters and over-the-top plot twists in its anime-esque courtroom drama. From discovering Miles Edgeworth’s mentor killed his father to discovering the ghostly Dahlia Hawthorne’s long-running revenge plan against the late Mia Fey, Ace Attorney is always looking to top the previous plot twist with an even zanier

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for One Piece Chapter 1041, “Komurasaki,” by Eiichiro Oda, Stephen Paul, and Vanessa Satone, available in English from Viz Media. Back in Chapter 1040, just as Law and Kid thought they had gained the upper-hand in the battle against Big Mom, she once again proved the efficiency of her Devil

Encanto tells the story of Mirabel Madrigal, a smart and kind girl with no extraordinary abilities whose family is full of superpowered people. Since she doesn’t have a gift, Mirabel feels out of place in her family. However, she chooses to protect her family’s magic when it starts to flicker and wane. RELATED: 10 Ways

Tokyo Revengers took the anime world by storm upon its 2021 release. It follows the main character, Takemichi, as he travels back in time to reverse a series of tragic events, such as his high school girlfriend getting killed. Of course, this means he has to become the leader of one of the most intimidating gangs

Marketing for The Batman has revealed several details about the upcoming feature film, though none of them provide any real indication of who actor Barry Keoghan plays. It was recently reported that a deleted scene changes that, revealing the actor’s mystery character. In an interview with Tech Radar, director Matt Reeves revealed, “There were scenes

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Star Trek: Discovery Season 4, Episode 9, “Rubicon,” streaming now on Paramount+. Since its first season, Star Trek: Discovery has been more action-oriented than past Star Trek shows. This approach has had both positive and negative outcomes, and one of the negative ones is the decreased focus on problem-solving discussions.