WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Mister Miracle: The Source of Freedom #3 from DC Comics, on sale now The children of the current DC heroes can sometimes have grand destinies of their own — with Infinite Frontier proving how important Jon Kent, Damian Wayne, and Andy Curry may be in terms of carrying on the heroic
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With 36 volumes, nearly 400 chapters, and 148 episodes of the 2011 anime, Togashi Yoshihiro’s Hunter x Hunter is bound to have a number of deaths to its name. Thousands have died in the series’ long run, from nameless mafia henchmen to big-name villains and Hunters themselves. Hunter x Hunter pulls no punches and isn’t
Dwayne Johnson cited several convincing reasons as to why he immediately jumped at the opportunity to star in Disney’s Jungle Cruise. CBR was privy to Johnson’s comments when he explained at a press conference the reasoning behind his choice to lead the cast of the blockbuster film, which was adapted from the Disney theme park attraction.
It is hard to argue against Trevor Belmont’s combative prowess in Netflix’s Castlevania. As a monster hunter with a family legacy to avenge and uphold, Trevor relishes a chance to fight but prefers to keep distance between him and his enemies. That’s not to say that he isn’t accomplished at close quarters with a sword,
Jujutsu Kaisen made its manga debut in March 2018 and its anime adaptation was later released in October 2020. Since then, the franchise has skyrocketed in popularity and been dubbed by the masses as one of the greatest new-gen shonen series. RELATED: 5 Ways Satoru Would Be A Better Main Character Than Yuji (& 5
Though the Naruto franchise is, at its core, about shinobi overcoming their differences to save the world, it also features a healthy dose of romance. The title character ends up with former classmate Hinata Hyuga after she had a crush on him all through her formative years. Naruto didn’t initially realize the depth of her
When Aerith Gainsborough was first introduced in 1997’s Final Fantasy VII, she captured the hearts of players around the world with her plucky, confident personality. The Sector 5 Flower Girl only continued to grow in popularity over the years, reappearing in various capacities during the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII and Kingdom Hearts series. RELATED: Final Fantasy: 10 Characters
Summer may be wrapping up soon, but the cinematic thrills are continuing to go strong. Whether it’s in theaters, on Netflix, with Shudder or through another streaming service, everyone seems to be putting forward plenty of adrenaline pumping and high stakes films. These movies include the likes of a self-help author trapped in a nightmare, an
The world of Naruto is populated by colorful characters. While some are used primarily for comedic relief and deliver outlandish lines, others frequently drop pearls of wisdom. There are rare instances, however, when a character does both. RELATED: Naruto: 10 Shikamaru Facts Most Fans Don’t Know While titular protagonist Naruto Uzumaki is someone who matures
The origin of Batman might just be the most famous story in comics. After a mugger pulls a gun on Thomas and Martha Wayne and kills them both in Gotham City’s Crime Alley, young Bruce Wayne is filled with a fiery desire for vengeance that would fuel him to become Batman. And now, Batman operates
The Green Knight largely focuses on Gawain (Dev Patel), who finds himself on a quest to confront both his morality and mortality. His journey is centered around meeting the Green Knight — played by screen and stage veteran Ralph Ineson. The Green Knight’s appearance and Ineson’s performance are deliberately haunting, giving the film much of
The Sims 4 is still going strong seven years after its initial release. Rumors of an impending successor to the life simulation game haven’t slowed it down in the least, and now, with over thirty million players worldwide across PC and console, The Sims 4 promises to continue its reign for many years to come. Related:
New figures from within Good Smile Company’s Pop Up Parade line are now available for pre-order, including figurines representing Attack on Titan and Gurren Lagann. The latest entries to join the affordable-yet-detailed Pop Up Parade line are Attack on Titan‘s Eren, featured here in his fearsome Titan form; Team Dai Gurren’s fearless leader Kamina from Gurren Lagann;
Evidently, Superman & Lois‘ Tyler Hoechlin was always The CW’s clear choice to play Superman — because no one else was asked to try out beyond him. Reflecting on his original Supergirl audition process to Men’s Health, Hoechlin explained, “One of my agents called me and said, ‘Hey, I think I might know what your meeting’s about.’ And they sent
Popular in the late 2000s and early 2010s, Soul Eater was once mentioned in the same breath as franchises such as Naruto and Bleach. Initially praised for its fun shonen scope, Soul Eater became somewhat criticized due to its characters and fan service. Despite that, it rode the newfound international anime popularity of its era, gaining a firm following
Jungle Cruise star Edgar Ramirez was thrilled to play the villainous Conquistador Lope de Aguirre in Disney’s latest movie — even though that meant he had to become one of his greatest fears. During a press conference attended by CBR, Ramirez revealed he is afraid of snakes, despite playing a character magically made up of
Ever since the mid-credit tease of 2018’s Venom revealed serial killer Cletus Kasady, fans have been patiently waiting for the arrival of the symbiotic villain Carnage, which was confirmed with the sequel’s revealed title, Venom: Let There Be Carnage. The upcoming showdown between two of Spider-Man‘s most popular and powerful characters will assemble a cast of new and
American Horror Stories puts its own spin on a classic horror holiday trope — the killer Santa. In “The Naughty List,” a group of social media influencers, aka the Bro House, anger a mall Santa. However, this isn’t just any working Santa; he’s an imposter better suited to dish out murder than holiday cheer. While
WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Fantastic Four #34 and S.W.O.R.D. #7, on sale now. Doctor Doom has made a name for himself with his special blend of arrogance and cruelty. He sets himself up as more than man or even a king, trying with all his might and intellect to seem infallible, even
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Batman: The Long Halloween, Part 2, now available digitally. In Batman: The Long Halloween, Part 2, Selina Kyle’s journey is a bit more heroic than fans are accustomed to. Part 1 had her following Carmine Falcone around a lot, helping the Dark Knight on the mystery regarding the Holiday
Fans of the Naruto franchise know that each shinobi team in training is assigned their own sensei to help them build their skills. Those aren’t the only teachers they have though. Amongst the Konoha 11, especially, there were quite a few teachers who worked with the different teenagers as their skills grew throughout the series. RELATED:
Confessions in anime are always a big deal. The protagonist spends too long overthinking the situation, works up the nerve, and then makes a dramatic show of asking out their love interest. It’s a trope as old as the genre itself, and any anime fan has seen it dozens of times before. However, things do
Marvel has announced Beyond Amazing, a special event that will take place throughout the year of 2020 in order to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Spider-Man‘s debut appearance in 1962’s Amazing Fantasy #15. “Celebrate 60 Beyond Amazing years of Spider-Man! Since Peter Parker’s debut in 1962’s Amazing Fantasy #15, the world’s favorite wall-crawler has inspired millions
Like any team, the X-Men have had their tense moments over the years. Sometimes, it can result in overt conflict between heroes, like when Wolverine and Cyclops fell out in Schism and divided the team during a tumultuous period for the group. But no mutant Civil War has been as bad as the one that played out in What
Death Note is a manga series that has a lot of complex characters, all of whom have a different idea of what justice is. Some of the characters who have the strongest beliefs are members of the Task Force, which serves as one of Kira’s first threats until he is able to manipulate them. RELATED: Death Note:
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Amazing Fantasy #1 from Marvel, on sale now. Spider-Man has found himself in some bizarre situations over the years. With villains like Mysterio and Kraven the Hunter, Spidey was bound to end up in some strange places. His adventures through the Spider-Verse only further bolstered the oddities. Now, a
Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball has grown into one of the most iconic anime series of all time, and it’s incredible how its popularity in recent years seems to dwarf its massive success in the ‘90s. Dragon Ball continues to tell the same story, but it’s slowly allowed changes and for the scope of the characters
In the film industry, prequels are often seen as taboo. Viewers believe there’s no reason to expand on an existing story, especially when they believe they already know how it turns out. However, with anime, knowing how it turns out isn’t necessarily a bad thing. RELATED: 5 Manga You Didn’t Know Were Based On Vocaloid
There probably aren’t too many characters who are as hungry for a fight as Natsu. Even Goku knows when to calm down from time to time and not approach literally everyone he meets for a fight. But that’s not the case with the lead protagonist of Fairy Tail. RELATED: Fairy Tail: 10 Overpowered Characters Who Should’ve
A recent long-term study on the effects of so-called “princess culture” on children revealed surprising results that suggest that long term interest in Disney princesses has positive impacts on children, especially in terms of progressive views of gender roles and a rejection of toxic masculinity. The most fascinating aspect of the study is that it