Month: March 2022

Keanu Reeves is voicing Batman in DC League of Super-Pets. A new trailer for the upcoming animated film reveals that the star known for action-packed franchises like John Wick and The Matrix will be voicing the caped crusader, marking his first superhero role. The movie will feature a number of Hollywood stars, including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as Krypto the Superdog and

Today, we look at how Neil Gaiman had the Riddler deal with the darkening of superhero comics in the late 1980s In Meta-Messages, I explore the context behind (using reader danjack’s term) “meta-messages.” A meta-message is where a comic book creator comments on/references the work of another comic book/comic book creator (or sometimes even themselves)

For a series that starts with the death of the protagonist’s parents, Harry Potter originally weaves an enchanting light-hearted tale full of joy and magic. Even Harry’s confrontations with his nemesis, Lord Voldemort, don’t change that, as Harry inevitably prevails over his enemy, assisted by his friends and the secret support of his mother’s love. RELATED: 10

The first time experiencing a new comic can be an interesting experience. It’s like the start of a new relationship because if this comedian is funny, then they’re someone fans could be spending a lot of time with, and for people who have never experienced British stand-up Mo Gilligan before, his new Netflix special There’s

The National Hockey League (NHL) turned the Philadelphia Flyers mascot, Gritty, into Thanos to promote Marvel’s Super Hero Day. In the promo, shared by Gritty’s official Twitter account with the caption, “I am inevitable,” the mascot finds Thanos’ Infinity Gauntlet abandoned in the stadium. After putting it on, Gritty only has to snap his fingers to

Matt Reeves’ The Batman has only just hit theaters but it’s already making waves at the box office. There’s a vocal audience of critics and fans who are quick to declare The Batman as the definitive cinematic take on the Dark Knight. Batman has received more movies than most comic book characters and he’s been creatively interpreted in

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Attack on Titan Season 4, Episode 24, “Pride”, now streaming on Crunchyroll, Funimation and Hulu. With each passing season of Attack on Titan, it becomes more and more difficult to find the same action and adventure thrill prevalent in the shonen genre. Though this was definitely the vibe of Season 1,

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Thing #5, available now from Marvel. Although Doctor Doom has always claimed sole credit for his many achievements, the ruler of Latveria owes much of his success to his parents, Werner and Cynthia von Doom. While it was Werner’s work as a doctor that inspired Doom to master

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Batman, now playing in theaters The Batman’s nearly three-hour runtime makes it one of the longest superhero films ever. But in that time, it introduces plenty of classic Batman elements, including many of his most iconic allies and enemies. But there’s one notable figure who’s largely underserved in

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Superman & Lois Season 2, Episode 6, “Tried and True,” which aired Tuesday, March 1, on The CW. Season 2 of Superman & Lois has offered several new developments for Lana Lang Cushing’s life, but a tease seems to indicate that bigger changes might await her. Interestingly enough, the show seems to

The Batman is getting rave reviews from fans and critics alike. While the movie is a bit long, that works to its advantage, as director Matt Reeves and company are able to cram the story full of unforgettable moments, ones that are made that much better by stylistic flourishes that make the film special. This

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers from Detective Comics #1055, on sale now. The reason Batman is so successful as a hero is because of his ability to plan ahead. In terms of tactical preparation, there are few who surpass him. Acknowledging that, his overpreparation can be a weakness at times. A prime example of

Fans have been abuzz about the new generation of Pokémon games ever since the announcement of Scarlet and Violet on Pokémon Day. Whether it’s excitement at a new region set in Spain or churning out memes based on the starters, fans are eagerly picking apart the reveal trailer and speculating about the new game. Though there are some who worry about the prospect of

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Euphoria Season 2, Episode 7, “The Theater and Its Double,” now streaming on HBO Max. In Season 2 of Euphoria, Angus Cloud’s Fez has been one of the scene-stealing characters, stepping up from just dealing drugs to a self-destructive Rue. The show’s diving a lot more into his personal

The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett were just the first of many Star Wars shows coming to Disney+. While fans have been greatly enjoying the storylines thus far, some are wondering if Star Wars is trying to bring back the classic story, Heir to the Empire, in its new canon. The story was one of the best tales in the now “Legends”

Whenever an actor signs on to play the role of Batman, he is essentially taking on two separate roles: Batman and Bruce Wayne. But there’s normally a similar dynamic between the Caped Crusader and his billionaire alter ego. And while different actors have handled the dual roles in their own ways over the years, Christian Bale’s portrayal

Although she had an unlikely path to prominence, X-23 has evolved into one of the most popular mutant heroes in the X-Men’s world. In comics and on the big screen, this young clone of Wolverine has defied the odds to become one of Marvel’s most beloved young heroes. However, though the years, the precise nature

Tony Stark, a.k.a. Iron Man, is one of the Marvel Universe’s most polarizing characters. Primarily known for his comical narcissism, genius inventions and his status as a founding member of the Avengers, Tony has also had his share of problems — and he’s committed some non-heroic acts, as well. In one long forgotten story, he even

The Marvel Universe is full of alien threats and armies, many with distinct elements that make them stand out from the rest of the cosmic corner of the universe. Many of them have even made the leap to other media from their place in the Earth-616 universe that gave birth to the Avengers and the

Ever since his introduction in December of 1980, Deathstroke the Terminator, a.k.a. Slade Wilson, has been one of the Teen Titans’ fiercest foes. He has the physicality and intellect to continually be a threat to the team, as seen in the comics and shows. Despite how iconic Deathstroke is and how deep his connection to the

Demon Slayer has exploded in popularity in the anime medium. In fact, many people who typically don’t delve into anime have given Demon Slayer a chance. Many fans are consistently blown away by the quality of the animation in the show, especially with the fight scenes. Most people are claiming that the fight scene in the finale of

After Superman And The Authority revealed the Superman‘s weakening state and his dependency on a new incarnation of the Authority, Action Comics pit the Man of Steel against Mongul and the denizens of Warworld in a bid to finally free the planet. The Warworld saga has been a great story and the Authority is a powerful group

Today, we look at the time that Vigilante turned out to have supernatural healing powers. This is “And Of Course,” where I spotlight particularly outlandish/convoluted comic book plot resolutions. Introduced by Marv Wolfman and George Perez in the pages of New Teen Titans, District Attorney Adrian Chase was someone who decided to work outside the

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Emily in Paris Season 2, streaming on Netflix now. Emily in Paris was met with a fair amount of backlash when it first premiered on Netflix in 2020. The premise of the show created by Darren Star (who also gave TV viewers Sex and the City and its much less popular

A new animated clip by a team of artists including BossLogic celebrates the premiere of The Batman by turning the gritty film into a stylishly drawn world. The video promo was shared on Twitter by the getFANDOM account, which directed fans to the accounts for BossLogic and fellow artist and animator David Liu. In just 37

Ever since 1966, Batman films have always varied in their levels of camp and how many allies the Caped Crusader fights crime with. In some instances, he is a solo act, fighting crime with brutal efficiency, and in others, he’s a part of the Justice League, defending the world from apocalyptic threats. One film featured

Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 17 features a time-honored staple of shonen anime: the mid-fight debate. Set during the Kyoto School Friendship Arc, the characters are Momo Nishimiya and Nobara Kugisaki; while the initial subject of their debate was Mei Zenin, the argument quickly derailed into a larger debate about gender. Momo argued that the demands on

My Hero Academia’s unique world, and well developed characters have made it one of today’s most popular Shonen anime. That said, it’s a modern anime that borrows ideas from past anime, and doesn’t always make the best decisions on the which anime tropes to use. RELATED: 10 Prettiest Pokémon Designs My Hero Academia isn’t immune to using tired anime tropes and

Young Justice is a wildly popular animated show that has developed a huge community of fans, having aired on and off since 2010 on Cartoon Network. Young Justice features dozens of young DC heroes standing up and helping people. These are some of the bravest and boldest heroes that DC has to offer and Young Justice lets them

Code Geass’s protagonist Lelouch vi Britannia has earned countless fans through his charisma and genius. After he is given the supernatural power Geass by the witch C.C., he embarks on a quest to overthrow Britannia. His revolution against his tyrannical father Charles captivated the attention of numerous viewers that cheered for him in his self-appointed mission. RELATED: Code