The release window for Norm Konyu’s highly-anticipated debut graphic novel The Junction has been revealed by Titan Comics. CBR can exclusively reveal The Junction arrives in stores in April 2022. The graphic novel follows a missing boy named Lucas Jones, who mysteriously reappears on his uncle’s doorstep after 12 years. Instead of being older during his time
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The latest addition to Mattel‘s UNO Artiste Series features the work of acclaimed street artist, designer and activist Shepard Fairey. Fairey is known for founding OBEY Clothing, as well as creating the “André the Giant Has a Posse” sticker campaign and the Barack Obama “Hope” poster. Now, he’s bringing his artistic talents to UNO. RELATED: Hasbro, Mattel Say
In the Star Wars world currently being built outside of the movies by Dave Filoni, there are a lot of interconnecting threads. The build-up for one story may start years earlier during another, even when fans have no idea that it’s going on. That’s what happened with The Bad Batch, for which the groundwork was laid by another group of
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Chapter #3 of Shokugeki no Sanji by Yuto Tsukuda, Shun Saeki, Yuki Morisaki, Adrienne Beck, and Annaliese “Ace” Christman, available in English now from Viz Media. Chapter #3 of Shokugeki no Sanji shows what goes into preparing a meal for the Straw Hat crew. Well, more so for their Captain, Luffy.
After being out of action due to injury since February 2020, WWE superstar Samoa Joe is finally set to make his in-ring return for an NXT Championship match against reigning title-holder Karrion Kross. Joe is slated to challenge Kross for the NXT Championship at NXT TakeOver 36, which will emanate from the Capitol Wrestling Center (the
The world of anime always needs compelling and exciting protagonists to lead a story, and legendary heroes such as Naruto Uzumaki, Monkey D. Luffy, and Ichigo Kurosaki are all shonen stars with huge fanbases. Of course, any hero needs friends and supporting characters to back them up, but sometimes, the roles could stand to be
No one is immune to feeling self-conscious. Anxiety and awareness of social expectations can weigh heavy on even the boldest of fictional characters, and as in life, this aspect plays into how these characters are perceived. Japanese society has often prided itself on uniformity and the public good rather than individualism, and this also plays
UPDATE: The article below states that Odenkirk collapsed while shooting in Culver City. However, it now appears that the incident occurred in New Mexico. The original story can be found in full below. Better Call Saul titular star Bob Odenkirk was rushed to the hospital after collapsing on the set of the AMC series. According to TMZ, Odenkirk and the rest of the
The Pokémon anime evolves to incorporate so much more than just Pokémon battling with the introduction of both contests and various sports designed for casual and competitive play. Many of these sports have real-life equivalents and representations, but in the Pokémon universe they have their own distinct twists on them to include Pokémon. RELATED: Pokémon: 10 Times Pikachu Shocked
A hero, especially Wonder Woman, can be many things at once. Alitha Martinez, the artist of Nubia & the Amazons, explained during the virtual DC Wonder Women: Wonder Woman Across the Multiverse panel at Comic-Con@Home why it was important DC’s newest Wonder Woman be both powerful and sexy. “I said, what does a hero like this
When DC Comics relaunched Harley Quinn earlier this year with writer Stephanie Phillips and artist Riley Rossmo at the helm, the former Clown Princess of Crime debuted an all-new look, which borrows elements from a number of her previous incarnations. Rossmo has now shared several Harley redesign concepts for the title that ultimately did not make the final cut.
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy #16, available now from Marvel Comics. The Guardians of the Galaxy are currently up against what might be the most massive threat they have ever encountered as the dreaded Dormammu has broken through to their universe in the form of his very own planet in
Anime cynics have often argued that the medium exists solely for merchandising. While there’s an argument to be made there, especially with certain franchises like Pokémon shamelessly monetizing every aspect of their brand, anime is no different from any other art form. Art can’t exist without funding. RELATED: 10 Anime Product Placements That Feel Out Of Place Aesthetics are
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the Season 1 finale of Kevin Can F**K Himself, “Fixed,” now available on AMC. In Season 1 of Kevin Can F**k Himself, Allison (Annie Murphy) tries everything to get rid of her husband, Kevin (Eric Petersen). Sadly, things backfire repeatedly as it seems that he’s got a guardian angel looking out
The Disney+ show Loki was another hit for Marvel Studios, as it was a great show that presaged big things for the MCU. With each of its characters left in quite different places than where they started out, fans are highly anticipating the next season of the show. The show killed it with some truly great
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Netflix’s Blood Red Sky, available now on Netflix. While Netflix’s new film Blood Red Sky hasn’t received as much hype as the Fear Street Trilogy or some other big-name Netflix projects, the film has unexpectedly had an exceptional first few days on the streaming service. In fact, even though some
There are very few ways to describe the greatest villain of the Fourth World. In fact, he’s DC‘s greatest villain in general. As the God of Evil, Darkseid’s threat is absolute; unlike many villains, Darkseid has won against the heroes, almost destroying the entire Multiverse in his death throes. Even at his weakest, Darkseid’s threat
One teen is dead with another critically injured after a shooting during a screening of The Forever Purge in Corona, California. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, police were called to the Regal Edwards Corona Crossings & RPX in Corona, California at 11:45 p.m. on Monday night for an unknown reason. They arrived to find the
After the game’s successful release earlier in this year, Velan Studios has just launched Season 2 of the “dodgebrawl” hit, Knockout City. The developers have already provided an idea of what lies ahead in 2021, and Season 2 brings with it a brand new look and additional content, with more teased for the coming weeks. Knockout City offers a new twist on the multiplayer
Characters are one of the many aspects that help to bring a story to life. They can be so diverse with their varying personality types, interests, goals and desires, and strengths and weaknesses. These factors are just a few of the reasons why fans connect with stories and find their characters so likable. RELATED: Shonen Jump’s
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Checkmate #2, on sale now from DC. When Leviathan came out the gate swinging, the masked supervillain wasted no time in going on the offensive as the one-time superhero Mark Shaw systematically dismantled the shadow organizations and intelligence agencies around the DC Universe. As Shaw’s activities grew more ambitious and
There are some powerful video games that have fought for the title of scariest gaming series, yet Dead Space 2 and Alien: Isolation are exceptional titles that don’t always get their due. It’s exciting to witness how the survival horror gaming genre has evolved from a niche sector of the industry into one of the
The upcoming 35th issue of the current run of Fantastic Four is a special one, as it marks the eponymous superhero team’s 60th anniversary. To mark the occasion, renowned artist John Romita Jr. has returned to the House of Ideas for a wraparound variant cover celebrating the history of Marvel’s First Family. “This year, Marvel Comics proudly
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Season 2 of Never Have I Ever, now available on Netflix. Season 2 of Netflix’s Never Have I Ever puts Devi (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) through the emotional wringer again, but this time, a lot of it is self-imposed. She got caught juggling Ben (Jaren Lewison) and Paxton (Darren Barnet), but the
The Flash is the Fastest Man Alive in DC Comics. There have been a few people to claim the title of Flash, namely Jay Garrick, Barry Allen, and Wally West. The original Flash, Jay Garrick, has been a member of the Justice Society for years, and Barty and Wally have been mainstay members of the
Hollywood is fabled for its love of remakes. People like to complain that there’s no creativity or imagination in mainstream movies anymore and that everything is a remake, but there are some movies from over 100 years ago that are still being remade well into the 21st century. RELATED: King Arthur & 9 More Characters Movies
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Sonic the Hedgehog #42 on sale now from IDW. Life has been nothing but excitement and mystery for Sonic the Hedgehog lately. From the very beginning of his current comic series, Sonic and his friends have been battling vicious robots, fearsome mercenaries and even a metal virus. As one global
As Jon Kent takes over the mantle of Superman in the main DC Universe, a version of his father has surfaced in the Wildstorm Universe in the new DC miniseries, Superman and the Authority. Co-Created by Grant Morrison and Mikel Janín, the miniseries’ opening issue showcases a hardened iteration of the Man of Tomorrow seeking to accomplish his
Red Hood will sport a new outfit in Task Force Z, an upcoming series that features the former Robin leading a zombified version of the Suicide Squad. The costume, designed by Rodolfo Migliari, was revealed in DC Connect #15. It comes complete with tactical combat armor, Red Hood’s Batarang variants and a crowbar reminiscent of the weapon Joker once
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the Season 1 finale of Kevin Can F**K Himself, “Fixed,” now available on AMC. One of the most intriguing aspects in Season 1 of AMC’s Kevin Can F**k Himself has been how Patty (Mary Hollis Inboden) has opened up. She initially seemed closed off — like one of the