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As if The Batman needed to do more to get fans excited, the release of a cut scene featuring Barry Keoghan’s imprisoned Joker created a huge splash among the DC faithful. Suddenly, a character who looked overplayed at best came to life anew, tailor-made for Matt Reeves’ version of Gotham and conveying volumes in five

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Venom: Lethal Protector #1, available now from Marvel. Venom: Lethal Protector has brought readers back to what may have been the titular anti-hero’s most formative era. Apart from shining a new light on Eddie Brock’s original foray into superheroics, the series has given fans a powerful reminder of

One of the most fearsome creatures of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, the Balrog of Moria is described as an ancient being shrouded in both shadow and flame. However, in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings movies, the Balrogs were never really explored outside of the first film, The Fellowship of the Ring, likely due to the

DC fans outside of the United States can finally enjoy the company’s digital comics subscription service as DC Universe Infinite goes global, opening up access in six countries. Canadian readers can sign up for DC Universe Infinite today, while residents of Australia and New Zealand can start their subscriptions on March 29. DC Universe Infinite becomes

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Season 11, Episode 14, “The Rotten Core,” which aired Sunday, March 27 on AMC. Ever since Sebastian Milton was introduced back in The Walking Dead Season 11, Episode 7, he’s been a thorn in everyone’s side. He’s the classic rich kid who uses his privilege to get ahead

Lucasfilm has revealed the cover art for (and an official excerpt from) the upcoming novel Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith, which chronicles Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian’s quest to locate the Sith planet Exegol, which was prominently featured in the 2019 film Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Written by Adam Christopher, Shadow of the Sith

The Tenderloins are the stars of TruTV’s hit television series Impractical Jokers, which has been massively successful for over a decade. But before they became TV favorites, they were already fairly accomplished comedians in their own right, with a comedy style somewhat different from the show’s cringe premise. TruTV tried to bring those type of jokes

Director Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune took home a fair amount of hardware at the 94th Academy Awards, winning six of the 10 Oscars it was nominated for. At the 2022 Oscars, Dune won Best Sound, Best Original Score, Best Film Editing, Best Production Design, Best Cinematography and Best Visual Effects. The film

With the introduction of the Marvel Voices books came a wave of appreciation of Marvel’s diverse universe of characters and the communities they come from. In the spirit of community, Marvel Voices: Comunidades celebrates the heroes who belong to different Hispanic/Latino/Latinx groups and their histories. RELATED: Marvel Comics: 10 Most Powerful Hispanic Heroes Of Marvel Comics These

Fans might notice, when reading the corresponding manga of their favorite anime, that the main characters don’t do as much as their animated counterparts. Other times, it’s the other way around. A fan might read the manga first and will be surprised to learn that a minor character is much more prominent in the anime. RELATED: 10 Anime That

Science fiction is typically the realm of the future, filled with unmade technologies, alien life and faraway worlds that act as exaggerated mirrors to the present day. Kogonada’s latest A24 sci-fi drama After Yang does belong to this genre, as robots and clones are typical ways to have children at this unspecified time in the

There are thousands of anime available across dozens of genres, so it makes sense that not every series produced is a fan favorite. Taste may be subjective, but there are definitely anime with ratings that are less than stellar. However, as with most forms of media, viewers can find something good in even the worst anime. Be it a decent arc,

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Season 11, Episode 14, “The Rotten Core,” which aired Sunday, March 27 on AMC. The Walking Dead‘s Maggie Rhee will never catch a break when it comes to Negan. Now that she has learned that Negan’s life is about to change drastically, will Maggie continue her

Ghost of Tsushima was (despite having no connection to Ubisoft’s franchise) the Assassin’s Creed game many had been crying out for. Set on the Japanese island of Tsushima during the 13th century Mongol Invasion, the open-world title followed the adventures of Jin Sakai, a dedicated samurai fighting to defend his besieged homeland. The longer Jin fights, however, the more he

It is not uncommon for an anime character to become villainous thanks to the horrors of their backstory. They become misguided and their perception of reality is warped by the trauma and pain they experienced, often at formative years in their life. Some think they are good and working hard to try and change the

After earning another $20.5 million during its fourth weekend in theaters, The Batman has brought in a total of $331.951 million at the domestic box office. In less than a month since its wide release, DC’s latest film has surpassed the domestic earnings of movies like Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad and

Superman is one of the most well-known superheroes ever created. The big red S is iconic whether it’s worn by Clark Kent, his son Jonathan, or the other members of the Superman family. Superman is more than just a superhero, though; Superman is an idea, one that brings hope to all whose life he touches,

Much has changed since the golden era of the 16-bit systems. Back in the day, gamers had to subscribe to video game magazines in order to find out more about their favorite titles or discover in-game secrets that would eventually help them beat it. Developers used level design to their advantage and often hid clues

Aside from Eren, Levi, and Annie, there isn’t a character inside the world of Attack on Titan who would dare risk their lives testing the mettle of Mikasa Ackerman. Her ferocity on the battlefield is put on full display in Episode 86 of the anime when she finds herself in the middle of an unjust

After months of speculation, Matt Reeves did pack Joker into The Batman, shocking fans with Barry Keoghan’s big cameo in Arkham. The Clown Prince of Crime was found tempting Paul Dano’s Riddler into a partnership in the finale. It hinted they’d team up, try to break loose and cause more mayhem down the line. Reeves also

Airing in 2012, the horror anime Another captivated viewers with the intricate rules of the cursed Yomiyama North Middle School’s 9th grade Class 3 as they were revealed through the completely clueless new transfer student, Kouichi. Living with his aunt Reiko, he encountered a weird, ghostly-looking girl named Mei who none of his other classmates can seemingly

When an anime series has been running for a long time, it has a chance to develop a sincere connection with its audience, affecting the viewers on a deep emotional level. However, a show doesn’t have to be lengthy to be impactful. Some of the most heartfelt anime series that make every viewer cry their

Halo executive producer Kiki Wolfkill explained the possibility of fan-favorite characters from the video game, such as the Arbiter, would appear in the live-action Paramount+ series. “What I would say is, again, we always come from a place of canon,” Wolkill said in an interview with ComicBook.com. “And even though the silver timeline is a

Our Flag Means Death is the newest show from Taika Waititi, and it delves into the world of Blackbeard and the Gentleman Pirate, Stede Bonnet. The series features some incredible actors and is truly hilarious. Not only is the show wildly entertaining, but it’s also re-imagining pirates and throwing off most of preconceived notions that people

Some anime take themselves way too seriously. For some, they focus so much on the drama and emotion that they end up dropping the ball. Other times, the show takes on a grim and somber tone and tries too hard to do so. Unfortunately, Fans can tell when shows are trying too hard and missing

Artist and DC fan BossLogic shared his fan-cast for a possible Green Lantern Corps project in a series of movie posters. BossLogic shared the three fan posters on Twitter, with each one showcasing an individual member of Green Lantern Corps with his fancast including Sterling K. Brown (This Is Us, Black Panther), Janelle Monáe (Antebellum, Homecoming)

Johnny Depp made it big with his lead role as Edward Scissorhands in Tim Burton’s 1990 eponymous film. Depp, however, was only one of several actors considered to play the introverted humanoid Edward. Other prospective actors included Tom Hanks, Gary Oldman, Tom Cruise and even Jim Carrey. Carrey was a relatively unknown actor at the time, considering he hadn’t

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers from Robin #12, on sale now from DC Comics. To call Damian Wayne a complicated young man would be an understatement. There are few characters within the DC Universe as divided in their beliefs as the young Robin. His upbringing as the heir to both Ra’s al Ghul and

Compared to most manga and anime franchises, Mars Red has a rather peculiar origin. Whereas many stories begin as a manga, anime or light novel, this series instead got its start as a stage reading play. This has seen its two best-known adaptations take on different ways to tell the original tale. The manga’s English localization

Naruto wouldn’t be the same without the many unique and colorful characters that make up its cast. Even though certain characters can be annoying at times—be it Naruto’s overused catchphrase or Sakura’s fixation with an uninterested Sasuke—their desires and dreams drive the story forward in unique ways. In many cases, characters who begin as unpopular or unlikable