Image’s The Department of Truth is a profoundly harrowing exploration of the occult, paranormal phenomena and the real-world consequences of online conspiracies. Created by writer James Tynion IV and artist Martin Simmons, the Eisner-nominated comic is one of the most politically relevant comics on the stands, even if its’ filled with stories about aliens and
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As one of the most high-concept sitcoms ever produced, The Good Place took viewers on an incredible journey. It followed a group of recently deceased people who entered the afterlife as they tried to navigate its bureaucratic oddities with the help of a celestial being and a sentient AI operating system. RELATED: WandaVision: 10 Other Sitcoms Wanda
There are many different techniques and styles filmmakers use to dramatically tell stories, though none make audiences potentially more confused and off-balance than the use of reverse chronology, which reveals the plot of the movie in reverse order through the use of flashbacks or reversed scenes. RELATED: 10 Iconic Twists Everyone Knows Even If They Never
Persona 5 Royal is a huge JRPG that is absolutely packed with content. Like other games in the Persona series (and the larger Shin Megami Tensei franchise), Royal features a variety of endings depending on the choices the player makes and the relationships they build throughout their playthrough. Since this is an enhanced version of
There’s no doubt that DC Comics have been the leader in superhero titles over its history. It debuted a new generation of superheroes to usher in the Silver Age of the 1950s. Before that, it moved pulp magazine heroes to four-color panels to kick off the Golden Age. RELATED: DC: 10 Heroes Who Never Hid Their Real
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story fills in the gaps of Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope by showing how an unlikely band of rebels successfully got the top-secret Death Star plans to Princess Leia. The movie introduced complex and layered heroes, like Jyn Erso, and explored how they survive in a galaxy almost fully
One Piece is not only a gigantic franchise, it’s also arguably one of the most famous in the world. Since starting in 1997, Eiichiro Oda’s story about Monkey D. Luffy and his band of rag-tag pirates’ quest to become the world’s best pirates has enthralled audiences with its mix of adventure, drama and comedy. The series has
The Suicide Squad stars Joel Kinnaman and Margot Robbie explained why only writer/director James Gunn could have made the DC Extended Universe film. Robbie and Kinnaman will reprise their roles as Task Force X members Harley Quinn and Rick Flag, respectively, in Gunn’s The Suicide Squad. The two actors both appeared in the original Suicide Squad in 2016. “I was very
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Season 2 of Outer Banks, now streaming on Netflix. As much as Season 1 of Netflix’s Outer Banks was filled with twists and turns, Season 2 has even more shocking moments that make it clear no one can be trusted outside of the Pogues. With that in mind, let’s examine
As a superhero with no real powers, Hawkeye is generally seen as the most “normal” of the Avengers. Even so, Clint Barton has gone on many fantastical adventures over the years. One of Hawkeye’s wildest experiences may have been serving jury duty for the Time Variance Authority. The TVA called Hawkeye for jury duty in the
In the realm of shonen and seinen anime, heroes and villains tend to have outfits, personalities, weapons, and supernatural abilities that reflect their status as either a good guy or a bad guy. A hero might have divine powers granted by angels, or they may have healing powers or the ability to make barriers. Villains
Although The Witcher saw a boom in popularity since the widespread success of Netflix’s live-action adaptation, Andrzej Sapkowski’s fantasy world has had an enthusiastic fanbase for decades. Gold medallist Vitalina Batsarashkina is a part of that fanbase. Batsarashkina won a gold medal for the Women’s 10m and 20m air pistol and was seen accompanying the Olympic medal
Today, we look at an Avengers/New Warriors team-up that dealt with some heavy issues like racism in the wake of the Rodney King beating. This is a feature called “A Political World,” where we spotlight 20th Century comic book stories that came out back when comic books were not political at all, unlike comic books
The Continent is filled with monsters in CD Projekt Red’s The Witcher 3 and Spokko’s The Witcher: Monster Slayer. If they aren’t skulking through woodlands, burrowing underground or lurking in ocean depths, they’re soaring through the skies. None of those winged beasts are more terrifying or ferocious than draconids — reptile-like creatures armed with powerful
Shonen series routinely grow into some of the most popular anime series, and Kohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia is no exception. The entertaining superhero anime is currently in its fifth season, and it’s arguably never been stronger. Every season pushes Izuku “Deku” Midoriya closer toward his goal of becoming the Number One Pro Hero, but
The Justice League is the greatest super team in the DC Universe. Consisting of some of the most powerful heroes of the Earth and beyond, the team has set the heroic standard for every group that came after it. They’ve saved all of creation more times than can be counted, battling some of the most
The end of the summer is bringing with it a number of highly anticipated 2021 releases, especially in the science fiction and fantasy genres. As movies return to theaters, films that have been delayed for months are finally releasing alongside stories imagined and crafted during the pandemic itself. Running the gamut from comedy to horror,
The universe of Dragon Ball is full of both powerful characters and silly goofballs who only exist for comic relief. However, as Dragon Ball has been running for so long, the villains have slowly grown in power. This means that the series now is full of characters who, while powerful and dangerous on their first
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Ted Lasso Season 2, Episode 2, “Lavender,” now available on Apple TV+. As much as Season 1 of Ted Lasso dealt with Coach Ted (Jason Sudeikis) acclimating to football and England, a vast portion of the series focused on a particular love triangle at AFC Richmond. It was with Keeley (Juno Temple), Ted’s
Whether it’s the anime series, video games, trading card game, or any of its other successful off-shoots, there’s no avoiding the prominence of Pokémon in the world. It’s nothing short of incredible how the property has found ways to dominate most forms of media while remaining faithful to the series’ core values. The Pokémon anime
So every week, I post a topic here. You reply to it on the CSBG Twitter page (just write @csbg with your reply), our artists will each pick one of your suggestions and I will post their drawings based on your suggestions here every week. So every week you will have a new question and
The Attack on Titan story is featured in two primary locations; Paradis and Marley. The former is where a majority of the narrative occurs, whereas the latter was discovered after the return to Grisha Yeager’s basement and the discovery of his findings. RELATED: 10 Attack On Titan Characters That Would Make Great Among Us Imposters Although
The Naruto franchise stars Naruto Uzumaki himself, and ever since 1999, Naruto has been recognized as a beloved and classic shonen protagonist. He suffered fear and rejection from everyone around him due to the Nine-Tails inside of him, prompting Naruto to aspire to become Hokage and prove himself a great hero. RELATED: Fullmetal Alchemist: 10 Anime
Marvel Cinematic Universe star Dave Bautista revealed in a new interview that being cast in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise saved him from poverty. “For people to really understand how much my life has changed, they would have to understand where I came from, what I went through when I was in wrestling, what
Captain America is one of the Marvel Universe’s greatest heroes. There are few heroes as inspiring as he is and he’s known as one of the most stalwart defenders of the innocent. Like other Avengers, the MCU has introduced him to an all-new audience, as new audiences discover what old fans have known about Captain
Naruto is overflowing with a plethora of inspirational quotes, even more so than many of its shonen counterparts. This is partially due to Naruto’s own philosophy, stating that a true ninja never goes back on their word. And while he’s not averse to pummeling villains when it’s necessary, he’s also known for his famous ‘Talk no
Toei Animation announced during its Comic-Con@Home 2021 presentation that the next Dragon Ball Super movie will be called Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, with the film set to premiere next year. While much information about the film is still under wraps, Toei revealed the first set of details about the movie, including redesigns of Piccolo and Goku’s
Heroism is a beautiful thing. The idea of a person or a group of people going around preventing destruction and saving lives is both inspiring and enlightening. It becomes even more extraordinary when one stops to think about all the dangers that come with being a hero. The profession certainly has its highs and lows.
There are plenty of awesome female characters to watch and play in today’s video games, but with a few notable exceptions, they’re not known for realism, especially when it comes to body types. A few tweaks to their designs make all the difference. In a series of images created by OnlineGambling.ca, ten characters from popular
The Sentinels are some of the most iconic elements of the X-Men franchise. Introduced by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in X-Men #14, the mutant-hunting robots have been reinvented and retooled countless times over the years, with their most powerful and dangerous incarnation, Nimrod, being a major antagonist in the current era of X-Men stories. However, there was one