DC basically invented the Multiverse concept in comics. By incorporating alternate Earths and “imaginary stories” into the Silver Age DC Universe, the publisher changed comic storytelling forever. Multiverses are becoming all the rage again thanks to the MCU, but DC is the granddaddy of Multiverses and has created some of the best alternate universes of
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No Time to Die and Bond franchise producer Barbara Broccoli recently revealed Idris Elba has definitely been mentioned in conversations about who will replace Daniel Craig as the next Agent 007. “Well, we know Idris, we’re friends with him, and he’s a magnificent actor,” Broccoli teased in a new interview with Deadline. “And, you know,
Marvel Comics has provided CBR with an exclusive preview of X Deaths of Wolverine #1, by Benjamin Percy, Federico Vicentini, Dijjo Lima and Frank Martin. In the preview, some unseen force chases Moira MacTaggert, potentially intending to kill her. X Deaths of Wolverine is interconnected with X Lives of Wolverine, and together, the two books
Attack on Titan features a compelling cast of vivid and deep characters, from the hero turned villain Eren Yeager to the shy but brilliant Armin Arlert and the stern perfectionist Levi Ackerman, among many others. Partway through the series, another major character appreared, Eren’s half-brother Zeke Yeager. He controls the Beast Titan and carries royal
Marvel Comics has provided CBR with an exclusive preview of Iron Man #16, by Christopher Cantwell, Julius Ohta, Frank D’Armata and VC’s Joe Caramagna. In the preview, Tony Stark/Iron God arrives on Earth, where he’s confronted by the Avengers and the Fantastic Four. Previously in Iron Man, Tony found himself fighting against Michael Korvac, who
Warning: the following contains spoilers for Tower of God, Chapter 519, “Warp Gate 01”, by SIU, now available Funimation. Character deaths have never been taken lightly in shonen manga or manhwa, partly because shonen heroes are generally idealistic. This means experiencing too much death might make them cynical, so most deaths in shonen carry important
First conceived as a self-published series of novels by Reki Kawahara that ran between 2002 and 2008, Sword Art Online quickly took the world by storm. The subsequent light novel series began running in 2009 and is still going strong as of January 2022. In 2012, the landscape of anime would truly be changed, as the series
CBR presents an exclusive first look at Image Comics and Skybound’s LEGO Ninjago Garmadon #1. Written and illustrated by Tri Vuong, the preview sees the traditionally villainous Lord Garmadon saving a village outside of Ninjago City from a mysterious threat. RELATED: Investing in LEGO Sets Found to Be a Better Bet Than Stocks, Gold or Wine Following
A new map shows how dominant One Piece has become in the United States’ anime scene. As reported by Polygon, the new map, which was compiled by CenturyLinkQuote, calculates the most popular anime in all 50 American states using search data gathered from throughout 2021. The map reminds viewers that while there’s not many topics most
Next week’s DC Comics releases are giving peace a chance with an all-new Peacemaker one-shot. Christopher Smith aka Peacemaker is rising in popularity, thanks to actor-wrestler John Cena’s portrayal in both James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad (2021) and the current Peacemaker series on HBO Max. Out on Tuesday is Peacemaker: Disturbing the Peace #1, which will explore the character’s violent past and
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Superman & Lois Season 2, Episode 2, “The Ties That Bind,” which aired Tuesday, Jan. 18 on The CW. Only two episodes into its second season and Superman & Lois is already doubling down on the amount of enemies confronting the Man of Steel as he balances his role
The first DC Animated Movie of 2022 is Catwoman: Hunted, with acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Shinsuke Terasawa helming an anime take on the DC Universe’s iconic cat burglar and other familiar heroes and villains. Written by Young Justice showrunner Greg Weisman, Catwoman: Hunted shows Selina Kyle crossing paths with Batwoman while staging a massive heist. Her
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Scream, now playing in theaters. In the Scream franchise, one of the longest-running gags has been to ensure villains stay dead, which is why with each film, the heroes put bullets into their heads. Randy warned them to keep this trend going so that no one returned in the
The unique Marvel Comics hero Moon Knight (aka Marc Spector) has gone through many incarnations and iterations over the years. Since his debut, Spector has been somewhat difficult to nail down to one particular personality, largely due to a Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) that gives him multiple personalities and presents him with serious mental challenges. With a new series
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Matrix Resurrections, in theaters now. Jonathan Groff broke bad in style in The Matrix Resurrections. Groff’s update of Agent Smith was a delicious take on the character, turning him from the epitome of conformity into a stylish anarchist. Just like he had in the whirlwind pop musical Hamilton, he
Eternals impacted the Marvel Cinematic Universe in ways that potentially recontextualized things seen in past Infinity Saga films while also altering some of the lore surrounding the characters’ comic book roots. The biggest example of this comes from the revelation that the Eternals are actually humanoid androids created by the Celestial Arishem in the World
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for She-Hulk #1 by Rainbow Rowell, Roge Antonio, Rico Renzi, and VC’s Joe Caramagna, now on sale from Marvel Comics The Marvel Universe has been home to some very deadly grudge matches, with the rivalries between heroes and villains oftentimes leaving a slew of bodies and a trail of destruction
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Rust-Eater Bisco Season 1, Episode 2, “Soar on King Trumpets,” now streaming on Crunchyroll and Funimation. The latest episode of Rust-Eater Bisco gave viewers a much greater idea of who Bisco as a character is. The reason he’s seeking out this fabled mushroom is revealed to be one of a personal nature. Bisco’s
Warning: The following contains spoilers from Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett “Chapter 4: The Gathering Storm,” streaming now on Disney+. After last week’s episode garnered some backlash for Boba Fett’s new cybernetic, Power Ranger-like bodyguards, The Book of Boba Fett’s “Chapter 4” came back with a fury. Boba exacted revenge on the Sarlacc and the
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the story X-Men Legends #10, on sale now from Marvel. Although Mr. Sinister currently holds a seat on Krakoa’s Quiet Council, he is an exceptionally cruel and sadistic villain who has committed horrible atrocities against the X-Men in the past. Mr. Sinister is a mad scientist who passionately believes
The complete roster of pocket monsters in Pokémon Legends: Arceus leaked online, giving players a taste of what they can discover once the game launches. After reports that copies of the game had been released early, the internet was quickly flooded with datamined images detailing Hisui’s complete Pokédex. Pokémon Legends: Arceus seemingly features 242 individual creatures, most of which
Building a Pokémon Trading Card Game deck from scratch for the first time can seem daunting. Players must sort through Pokémon, Trainer and Energy cards to compile a functioning 60-card deck that takes into account a deeper meta-game and various gameplay mechanics. However, it’s far from an impossible task, and it all starts with gaining
When designing characters in Dungeons & Dragons based off of those from TV shows and movies, choosing a class that works best for them can be a challenge. The choice requires players to balance the character’s lore and abilities with the options available in Fifth Edition, sometimes sacrificing accuracy for efficiency or vice versa. However, sometimes
Marvel Comics has released a trailer promoting its two upcoming Captain America series. The video opens with audio from Captain America’s 1960s cartoon series overlaying a montage of Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson’s history together. After the footage highlights Falcon’s first appearance, the duo’s adventures during Civil War and Sam’s rise as Captain America, the
Actor Jaden Smith seems to be encouraging rumors that he’s in talks for a Marvel role, with a recent image on his Twitter showcasing the unmistakable mask of Spider-Man. Smith tweeted a photo that appears to be a selfie, but the face of the subject is completely hidden by a skin-tight, movie-accurate Spider-Man mask. He’s otherwise dressed
Comic book publisher BOOM! Studios has officially announced Alice Ever After, an upcoming five-part series that puts a new, twisted spin on the story of Alice in Wonderland. Set to launch this April, Alice Ever After comes from the creative team of writer/artist Dan Panosian (An Unkindness of Ravens, Canary), artist Giorgio Spalletta (Red Sonja: Black,
In many films, the third act is the make-or-break moment. The third act has to tie up all or most of the plot threads that have been opened. The third act also raises the tension to its highest, execute a gripping and entertaining climax, and then end with a conclusion that resonates both with the
A villain’s conviction can be a fascinating thing to study and unpack. Anyone can be bad or do bad things, that part is easy, but the villains who are willing to die to see their cause through are something else entirely. However, not all villains can have such strong commitment. Some fear the threat of death
Marvel Comics’ new Captain America series will examine Steve Rogers’ relationship with the United States of America. April’s Captain America #0 will lead to both Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson becoming the heroes of their own solo series, as reported by Entertainment Weekly. In Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty, by writers Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing and artist
MTV’s Beavis and Butt-Head is currently gearing up for a revival at Comedy Central — and series creator Mike Judge seems rather hopeful that a All in the Family-esque franchise of spinoffs will follow. Back in 2020, it was announced that Judge had inked a deal to produce new Beavis and Butt-Head episodes for Comedy Central, as