Month: February 2022

When thinking of heroes with the most amount of special powers and abilities, one of the first that comes to mind is DC’s Man of Steel, Superman. Superman’s wide variety of powers makes him one of the strongest heroes in the DC Universe who’s capable of almost anything. Few are able to top that. But in the world of anime,

Moon Knight returns an obscure vigilante to the Marvel Universe. Scarlet Fasinera first appeared in Moon Knight #14 from 1981, and has been rumored in the past to appear in the upcoming live-action series on Disney+. In her comic book debut, she shot and killed her own son, Joe Fasinera, and swore off using guns. In

People recognize big names in the film industry for their countless directing contributions, like Alfred Hitchcock, Peter Jackson, and Quentin Tarantino. However, not all fans can name the movies that these camera-stars act in. Sometimes, directors appear in their own films. There are plenty of actors who also direct. For example, Sylvester Stallone wrote, starred, and directed several Rocky films. RELATED: 10

Thomas the Tank Engine is one of the most beloved fictional characters in both the UK and the US. A sentient blue locomotive, he lives on the island of Sodor with other trains. Together, they work to haul cargo and passengers to and from various locations. However, while there is an apparent innocence to the

Hawkeye star Hailee Steinfeld reportedly volunteered extensively at the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. According to a blind item from Crazy Days and Nights that is said to be about Steinfeld, the actor reportedly volunteered between 12-15 hours almost every day of the week delivering groceries at the start of the pandemic. Beyond that, Steinfeld reportedly spent

The Serpenters certainly proved they are a force to be reckoned with when they faced off with one of the UA’s top students, Bakugo, in My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission. The duo took Bakugo to his absolute limit in a battle that forced the aspiring hero to dig deeper than he ever has before to

Pokémon contests can be a great way to break up the cycle of battles that makes up most Pokémon games. They feature in both the Hoenn and Sinnoh regions, most recently appearing as Super Contests in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Super Contests feature a timing-based rhythm game where Pokémon can use their moves to have certain effects on

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Murderville, streaming on Netflix now. Netflix’s new murder mystery improv series Murderville showcases a number of stars who seem to be stepping out of their comfort zones. Sharon Stone and Marshawn Lynch lean in to improv prompts, while comedians Kumail Nanjiani of Eternals fame and Annie Murphy go toe-to-toe with

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Moonfall, now in theaters. Seeing as Roland Emmerich specializes in disaster movies, it wasn’t a surprise Moonfall would have earthquakes, atmospheric decay, snowstorms, tidal waves and such. It was par the course for a director who created movies such as The Day After Tomorrow, 2012 and 10,000 BC. Apart

The Fire Nation committed numerous atrocities in its bid to conquer the entire world of Avatar: The Last Airbender. After betraying and leaving Avatar Roku to succumb to his death, Fire Lord Sozin finally executed his plan of world conquest — a dream he long possessed. He planned a surprise attack against the Air Nomads knowing that

There’s no denying that anime protagonists often have it rough. After all, challenging a character is the essence of good storytelling, and seeing a character rise to meet those challenges is what makes a series worth watching. Anime heroes and heroines are, naturally, the central focus of their stories, and secondary characters rarely receive as

Today, we discuss the “Specialist Rule” and how it applies to comparison between superheroes and why it means that Flash should always be able to outrun Superman. This is the Cronin Theory of Comics, a collection of various “rules” and theories that I’ve noticed over the years that I think are worth sharing. I haven’t

Marvel Comics’ Secret Invasion is getting a sequel. Announced by IGN, a five-issue miniseries of the same name is set to release later in 2022. Written by Ryan North (The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl) and drawn by Francesco Mobili (Daredevil), the title will explore Nick Fury and Maria Hill dealing with another Skrull invasion, with the Earth’s mightiest heroes

Dungeons & Dragons has been through many iterations across several game lines. Currently in its Fifth Edition, the rules are almost unrecognizable from what they were years ago, barring things like hit points, d20s, and leveling up. These changes have happened gradually over time, but often in the form of sudden changes between editions. RELATED: 10 Secrets To

Spider-Man: No Way Home star Tom Holland revealed he nearly had a burnout breakdown during the filming of Uncharted. Speaking to THR, Holland discussed how he came close to overworking himself after the intense filming schedule of Uncharted. “There was a point in time where I had to make the call and say, ‘Guys, I’m

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for One Piece Chapter 1039, “Top Billing,” by Eiichiro Oda, Stephen Paul, and Vanessa Satone, available in English from Viz Media. The previous chapter began in a blazing frenzy with members of both sides clambering to escape the burning castle. The only ones still holding out were Raizo and Fukurokuju,

Disney’s most recent movie, Encanto, has grown in popularity since its release in November 2021. Disney fans have loved its catchy songs, flawless choreography, and strong themes surrounding family and self-importance. Since this is Disney’s 60th Motion Picture, there’s a lot to be celebrated about Encanto. RELATED: Encanto: 10 Things That Celebrate Colombian Culture Easter eggs

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Superman & Lois Season 2, Episode 4, “The Inverse Method,” which aired Tuesday, Feb. 2 on The CW. Superman & Lois Season 2 has upped the ante by putting the pressure on the Kent family as both Lois and Clark face threats, foreign and familiar, while their teenage sons

X-Men: Days of Future Past allowed Fox to give the characters from the original X-Men movies a better send-off than the much-derided X-Men: The Last Stand while paving the way for the franchise’s future. This mainly involved the X-Men preventing the movie’s titular dystopian timeline, but it didn’t end there. The prevention of mutant annihilation at

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Peacemaker Episode 6, “Murn After Reading,” now streaming on HBO Max. Episode 6 of Peacemaker reveals that Senator Goff was a host to a pretty important Butterfly, and now it’s found its way into a new host: Detective Song. Another revelation is that alien Goff is actually female and the leader

For the first time in a Pokémon game, players are able to explore a near-open world environment where they can catch, observe and battle wild Pokémon. Pokémon Legends: Arceus makes further use of this environment to send players on various missions at the behest of NPCs. The Ghost/Dark-type Pokémon Spiritomb makes its return through one of these

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star Awkwafina made a brief return to Twitter for the first time in two years to address recurring complaints over her use of African American Vernacular English (AAVE) in her work (the so-called “blaccent”) and says she intends no disrespect to anyone without quite apologizing for her

The story of the Street Fighter franchise has mostly focused on martial artists Ryu and his rival Ken as they face the evils posed by villains such as M. Bison and his Shadaloo organization, as well as the heartless fighter Akuma. Other characters in the series have their own highly developed stories, however, and many of

When Marvel’s annuals returned in 2005, the idea was that they would be made to “count” in the wider context of their series. “Ultimate Spider-Man Annual” #1 was one of the first “new” annuals released, and count it did, bringing together Peter and new girlfriend Kitty Pryde in a story that remains one of Bendis’

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the Attack on Titan manga by Hajime Isayama, available in English from Kodansha. As Eren Jaeger fights to change the world in Attack on Titan, he owes a great debt to the man he is named after, Eren Kruger. One of the previous wielders of the Attack Titan, Eren

A mysterious Star Wars side character is rocking a whole new look — from the waist down, at least — in a sly new piece of fan art. Posted by Twitter user @papagarbage1, the manipulation features Boba’s father, Jango Fett, with an extra-wide pair of JNCO in place of (or perhaps over) the usual armor on

Regardless of the movie’s genre, the traditional formula for stories both on the pages and on the big screen follows a hero of some kind as they take on a villain of some kind. There have been all kinds of unforgettable villains who have appeared in movies over the years only to be bested time

Some of the more impressive and popular anime are the classic Dragon Ball series (and its many subsequent series) and the relatively new kid on the block, My Hero Academia. In MHA, most people are gifted with abilities called Quirks that allow them to do something more significant than the average person. RELATED: ATLA: 10 Dragon Ball

Finn, the stormtrooper who became a Rebel hero in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, never became a Jedi on the screen in spite of what many expected for his future. One fan has rectified that, painting Finn as a noble Jedi knight in full regalia. The artwork, originally shared on Twitter by artist Andres Bellorin

When it comes to Dungeons & Dragons, a campaign’s setting comes in many forms. From the magitech-heavy Eberron to the apocalyptic wasteland of Dark Sun, every Dungeon Master has their favorites. One that always seems to capture the quintessential essence of D&D is the Points of Light setting. This setting is an incredible blend of