World domination is one of the most popular villainous motivations in fiction, but very few actually accomplish it. The same goes for anime, where the number of successful self-proclaimed world rulers is very limited. RELATED: 10 Devious Double Agents In Anime (Who Were Good All Along) While some of the following villains’ reigns were shorter than
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Today, we look at how Final Night gave Hal Jordan the chance to die as a hero. This is “Look Back,” where every four weeks of a month, I will spotlight a single issue of a comic book that came out in the past and talk about that issue (often in terms of a larger
Ana de Armas assures James Bond fans that her Bond girl character will stand out in No Time to Die, especially compared to the past 25 franchise entries. The Sun recently spoke to de Armas, who elaborated on what this new individual, Agent Paloma, brings to the big screen alongside Daniel Craig in his final 007 movie. “Paloma is a really
In films, as with most stories, there is a general understanding that the main protagonist will always come out on top. Some films subvert this expectation, but in most cases, the audience is already aware that the main hero will overcome any challenge that is presented to them somehow. RELATED: 10 Cliché Movies With Predictable Endings
The Spider-Verse has been making more appearances in more mainstream media in recent years, bringing the Spider-People of different dimensions together to fight against reality-threatening adversaries. An inter-dimensional community of webheads has been explored on the big screen, seen with 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse as well as the upcoming Spider-Man: No Way Home. The multiverse is an especially hot topic
CBR is updating this story… Scarlett Johansson and Disney have settled their breach of contract lawsuit over the release of Black Widow. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed. “I am happy to have resolved our differences with Disney,” said Johansson, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “I’m incredibly proud of the work we’ve done
Artificial intelligence has always fascinated fans of fiction and has shown up in all forms of entertainment, from Arthur C. Clarke’s 2001: A Space Odyssey to James Cameron’s famous Terminator series. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, AIs have appeared in different ways, many of them invented by Tony Stark, others unrelated to him. RELATED: MCU: 10 Coolest Stark-Tech Items
Certain anime simply fail to excite from the moment the first trailer drops. Whether it looks like a generic story that has been told before, doesn’t have appealing animation or even simply isn’t as flashy as other shows that season, a lot of things can turn fans off an anime before giving it a try. However,
Riverdale has revealed an official promo for its Season 5 finale, “Chapter Ninety-Five: Riverdale: RIP(?),” which is slated to air on The CW in one week’s time on Oct. 6. The threat of death looms large in the trailer, which opens with Pop’s Chock’lit Shoppe burning in the night. This evidently puts Riverdale’s leads on a quest
Longtime Marvel comic book artist Mark Brooks showcased some impressive fan art of Resident Evil Village villainess and viral internet heartthrob Lady Dimitrescu. Brooks, famed for his artwork on iconic comic book properties ranging from Marvel to DC to Star Wars, shared some recent fan art via Twitter. The sketches, which Brooks called “last week’s warm up,” feature Lady Alcina Dimitrescu from this
Before Eren crippled Levi with the truth hidden within his inherited Titan abilities, the young scout served as a powerful ally. Marley, The Beast Titan, and General Magath changed AoT, but dedicated fans will never forget when Eren was nothing more than Levi’s underling within the Survey Corps. RELATED: Attack On Titan: 10 Times Eren Couldn’t Compete With
Marvel has released a new trailer for their relaunch of Black Panther. The trailer focuses on King T’Challa’s arsenal of advanced technology, him using it to fight alongside the Avengers and his relationship with his sister, Shuri. The captions in the trailer read “What secrets has T’Challa kept from his own nation? When you engage in deception, even allies can
Pets and animal companions are a common part of the fantasy source material that Dungeons & Dragons‘ Fifth Edition is based on. Whether it’s a Ranger’s loyal hunting dog or a Wizard’s trusty raven familiar, players expect to be able to call upon the inhabitants of the natural world to aid them in their adventures. While this can
The world of Fairy Tail is full of mages with incredible powers. But just having those powers doesn’t mean they’re using them to the best they could be. Several characters in Fairy Tail have been letting their talents go to waste from the moment they were introduced. RELATED: Fairy Tail: 10 Ways Lucy Ruined Her
Sylvester Stallone’s director’s cut of Rocky IV is coming to theaters for one night only. Rocky v. Drago: The Ultimate Director’s Cut hits theaters on Nov. 11, courtesy of Fathom Events. The new cut features 40 minutes of previously unseen footage and promises that the “fight scenes are more intense, the music is more powerful and the
Marvel Comics has given CBR an exclusive preview of New Mutants #22, by Vita Ayala and Rod Reis, in which the titular team faces off against some of X-Men’s deadliest foes — but all might not be what it seems. The opening pages of our New Mutants #22 preview show some of Krakoa’s most important locations in
It doesn’t always take a big budget, hack-and-slash, jump scare-filled games to make something truly terrifying. Sometimes, a game is set out to mess with the player’s head, question both their motives and that of the player, and make them think about some truly unsettling things. RELATED: 10 Awesome Horror Games With No Jump Scares These
Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball franchise has always been about increasingly epic fights, with Goku and the Z Fighters defending the entire universe from some of the most powerful enemies in existence. With Dragon Ball Z taking the scope and scale to the next level, the intensity of signature attacks and special techniques among the characters
Marvel Comics has given CBR an exclusive preview of Amazing Spider-Man #75, by Zeb Wells and Patrick Gleason. In the preview, Peter Parker encounters Ben Reilly, who is set to take up the mantle of Spider-Man in the “Beyond” arc. Amazing Spider-Man #75 opens with Peter still reeling from Harry Osborn’s death at the end
As it turns out, it was Blumhouse founder Jason Blum who came up with the idea to release Halloween Kills in theaters on the same day it begins streaming on Peacock. “It was my idea to do it. [Peacock] didn’t approach me. I approached them,” Blum explained to Collider. “I, like everyone else, am a
The Star Wars movie saga was launched in May 1977 and Mark Hamill‘s Luke Skywalker was the star. Luke was a farm boy turned ace pilot and Jedi Knight, and during his adventures, he met, befriended, and fought many diverse characters before returning for more in the Sequel Trilogy as an aged and bitter Jedi Master. RELATED: Star Wars: 10
Gavin O’Connor’s well-received Warrior is once more permeating the entertainment industry following news that the director is kickstarting a TV series that serves as a spiritual successor to the 2011 mixed martial arts flick. It’s welcome news for MMA fans who, while it was a niche genre, loved it for being a modern Rocky as Tom
Pokémon is a timeless classic. Its content appeals to all demographics, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or sexuality. For the most part, it succeeds in representing the minority groups; race, women and cultures outside the mainstream. However, the LGBTQ+ community is yet to have its fair share of relatable characters, which has left the decision
In the Star Wars Universe, lightsabers are a sacred tool to the Jedi and Sith alike. Luke Skywalker’s weapon even lived on into the new trilogy as the chief weapon of justice and liberation the heroes and members of the Jedi Order wield. However, Luke wasn’t the only Jedi with a lightsaber, and he wasn’t
Christopher Judge, the voice of Kratos in Sony Santa Monica’s modern God of War series explained why the game’s launch was pushed from 2021 to 2022. Judge tweeted out that the delay was largely due to circumstances surrounding his wellbeing. “I need to be forthcoming. This has been approved by no one. To the beloved fandom, Ragnarok was
Legacy of Kain fans were in for a pleasant surprise when Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain was listed for sale on GOG this week. The series, better known to some via the Soul Reaver titles, has a long history of rights and legal issues. With bad blood between the original creators and later developers and publishers, it’s a wonder
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Season 2 of Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-Kun!, now streaming on Crunchyroll. The charming isekai fantasy series Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-Kun! tells the tale of Iruma Suzuki, a hardworking and humble 14-year-old who finds himself in a new world — the demonic Netherworld. He is Lord Sullivan’s foster
Marvel’s Avengers‘ next hero outfit will be Captain America‘s costume from Avengers: Infinity War, granting the first Avenger his bearded, scruffy appearance sported during his time as a fugitive from the law. The team behind the superhero beat-’em-up game took to the official Marvel’s Avengers Twitter account to announce the impending arrival of Captain America’s next hero outfit. The team shared
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for What If…? Season 1, Episode 8, “What If… Ultron Won,?” streaming now on Disney+. What If..? has brought fans its most cataclysmic reality yet in the Disney+ series’ latest episode. In this reality, Ultron not only returns, but he has also won and has since garnered the body of
The Sandman, a popular comic by critically acclaimed author Neil Gaiman, is coming to the small screen in a live-action television series by Netflix. On Sept. 25, Netflix dropped the first look at the new show, which replicates the opening scene of “Sleep of The Just,” the first issue of the comic. In the first