Month: March 2022

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Action Comics #1040, on sale now from DC Comics. Since the start of Infinite Frontier, Superman has been losing his powers. That’s what prompted his son, Jon Kent to take over as Earth’s new Man of Tomorrow. Meanwhile, Clark Kent led his new team, the Authority, to Warworld in

Ninja headbands are by far the most iconic accessory of the Naruto franchise. These forehead protectors are worn by nearly everybody claiming to be a shinobi. Not only do they block against minor attacks, but they all have symbols indicating who these ninjas are and where they come from. They seem to be an essential part

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Batman, now in theaters. Batman has always had a colorful list of heroes and villains with whom he’s crossed paths, but none have left him with a deeper emotional connection than Catwoman. Initially introduced as a villain, she has since become a staple ally and anti-hero in the DC

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Fantastic Four #41, available now from Marvel. The cosmos have long been home to some of Marvel’s most terrifying threats, and the Reckoning has quickly become the worst of them all. In the chaos that has followed the Reckoning’s return, a host of other cosmic villains have taken

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Tribe Nine Episode 9, now streaming on Funimation, as well as Star Wars: Episode VIII: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, now streaming on Disney Plus.  Tribe Nine is a sci-fi sports anime set in Neo-Tokyo, where ceaseless fighting between “tribes” has forced the government to implement the

With Spider-Man: No Way Home nearing its home release date, scenes and bonus features are starting to circulate across the Internet. Fans were recently given a glimpse at one of those features– a deleted scene from the massively successful film, showcasing one uniquely awkward elevator ride. A deleted scene shows a disarmed Doc Ock riding the

Spider-Man 3 star Topher Grace tried to make a Venom: Let There Be Carnage-themed advert for his series Home Economics. Grace, who played Eddie Brock/Venom in Spider-Man 3, discussed his Venom 2/Home Economics promo pitch during a recent appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers. “I actually had this idea. We couldn’t make it work as an ad,” he explained. “Because

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Batwoman Season 3, Episode 13, “We Having Fun Yet?,” which aired Wednesday, March 2, on The CW. Kate Kane’s deranged twin sister Beth (aka Alice) has been a pivotal Batwoman character since the pilot. After serving as the show’s main antagonist in Season 1, Alice was featured more extensively in Season 2 while the

One of the breakout characters in Marvel’s Hawkeye was Alaqua Cox’s Maya Lopez, aka Echo. Created by David Mack and Joe Quesada in the late ’90s, the Deaf superhero would play key roles in the Daredevil and New Avengers books, going on to don the Ronin mantle as well. She’d become a key member of Earth’s

Our first full look at Tatiana Maslany’s She-Hulk recently surfaced on Amazon — before it was supposed to, by the looks of it. Back in November, Marvel Studios debuted the first glimpses at the eponymous hero of it upcoming Disney+ original series She-Hulk. However, the promotional clips did not show her face. In her most prominent appearance, the Jade Giantess was

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse hero Spider-Gwen channels rock star Debbie Harry, of the 70s band Blondie, in an eye-catching new portrait by artist Rico Renzi. Renzi, a color artist for Marvel’s Spider-Gwen and She-Hulk among others, shared the black and white art on his Twitter and Instagram, leaving it to speak for itself with only a few hashtags

With a teaser trailer for Season 3 on the horizon, the cast of Prime Video’s The Boys is hinting that fans should keep their eyes open. The official Twitter for the superhero parody show shared behind-the-scenes photos of four actors playing the underground resistance team referred to as The Boys: Laz Alonso as Marvin/Mother’s Milk; Erin

After nearly a decade on the air at NBC, The Voice has captivated audiences. With genuine singing talent and some truly incredible stories from the contestants, and a lineup of influential judges hailing across all genres of the music industry, The Voice continues to be one of the best talent shows on television. Some say American Idol walked so The Voice could run.

Hajime Komoto, the creator of Shonen Jump‘s Mashle: Magic and Muscles, reassures fans that the manga series will not be ending anytime soon. In the afterword of the tenth volume of the Mashle: Magic and Muscles manga, Komoto takes back his previous statements that the popular fantasy-adventure parody series will be short, and apologizes to fans for his

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for The Batman, in theaters now. The Batman cinematographer Greig Fraser has revealed why the film kept Barry Keoghan’s surprise character shrouded in darkness. While speaking to The Wrap, Fraser was asked about the film’s final scene, specifically the choice to leave Keoghan’s iteration of the Clown Prince of Crime largely

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) says it is refusing The Walt Disney Company‘s mutli-million dollar donation pledge until such time as the entertainment company takes “meaningful action” against Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill. HB 1557, nicknamed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, recently passed the Florida Senate in a 22-17 vote after previously passing the Florida

The World’s Greatest Detective is back on the big screen, and he may just be bolder and better than ever. Matt Reeves’ latest addition to the catalogs of the Caped Crusader is already a huge hit with critics and fans alike, with praise going to almost all aspects of The Batman. RELATED: 9 Comics You Should

Disney CEO Bob Chapek has laid out a timeline for Marvel Studios’ 2022 lineup of Disney+ original series, confirming that Ms. Marvel will debut on the platform before She-Hulk. It has long been known that the Marvel Cinematic Universe series Moon Knight, She-Hulk and Ms. Marvel would all be premiering on Disney+ in 2022, with

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for the first three episodes of Bel-Air, now streaming on Peacock. One of the most disappointing aspects of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was how Karyn Parsons’ Hilary Banks was treated. She was a punchline for Will and Carlton due to her aloofness and obsession with fashion, which truly lacked depth.

Hulu’s Pam & Tommy may be generating buzz, but Pamela Anderson herself is far from its biggest fan. She refused to consult on the series, and many think that its mere existence re-victimizes her. Despite the show’s sympathy for her, it’s important to keep in mind her agency and her own creative accomplishments. So, now’s a good

There are many blue-haired characters in anime, but they are more interesting for more traits than just their hair color. Some stood out more than others thanks to their unique backstories. Others had engaging personalities and shared unique relationships with other characters. These interactions with other existing characters made them more engaging for viewers thanks

Avatar: The Last Airbender built much of its world around the astounding elemental talents of its benders, but in both the original series and the sequel The Legend of Korra, plenty of nonbenders proved their own martial talents. Even without the elements aiding them, the skills and weaponry of the Four Nations stood out in the franchise.

Since the Arrowverse features dozens of characters, the fandom has come up with too many pairings to keep count in the last 10 years. Some of them are truly bizarre and almost impossible to find, but others, the most popular ones, make perfect sense when one thinks about them. RELATED: Arrowverse: The 10 Strongest Characters,

Following the rise of the Empire, the Star Wars timeline ignites with events spanning the galaxy regarding well-known heroes like Han Solo and up-and-coming adventurers like Ezra Bridger and the Bad Batch. As destinies are forged, remnants of the Republic also remain, such as Cal Kestis from Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a Jedi-turned-scrapper after

Robert Pattinson had a lot to prove as Batman in The Batman. For many fans, he was still the actor who played Edward Cullen in Twilight, not an acclaimed actor who had been doing great indie movies in the ensuing years. He proved all the naysayers wrong, as fans and critics alike have been praising

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the first two episodes of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 4, now streaming on Prime Video. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel includes many elements familiar to fans of Gilmore Girls. Both projects are from creator Amy Sherman-Palladino, and the two shows share common subject matter, characterizations and styling. But with the

Today, we look at how the Riddler learned Batman’s secret identity only to lose it later on This is “Never Gonna Be the Same Again,” a feature where I look at how bold, seemingly “permanent” changes were ultimately reversed. This is not a criticism, mind you, as obviously things are always going to eventually return

While Warner Bros. recently announced months-long delays for many DC Extended Universe films, Shazam! Fury of the Gods isn’t one of them. Per Deadline, the highly anticipated sequel to Shazam! is moving up four and a half months from its June 2, 2023 release date. The film will be out just in time for the

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Punisher #1, on sale now from Marvel Comics. Punisher #1 — by writer Jason Aaron and artists Jesús Saiz and Paul Azaceta — brings Frank Castle’s wife, Maria, back to life. Lettered by VC’s Cory Petit, Punisher #1 opens with a flashback to the death of Castle’s family, which

Goku‘s sheer strength is part of the reason why he is such a popular protagonist. He continuously surpasses his limits and provides Dragon Ball fans with action-packed entertainment. That said, Goku has received more than his fair share of beatings. RELATED: Dragon Ball: 10 Closest Fights Vegeta Almost Lost (But Didn’t) Goku is not one of those heroes who