Characters are one of the many aspects that help to bring a story to life. They can be so diverse with their varying personality types, interests, goals and desires, and strengths and weaknesses. These factors are just a few of the reasons why fans connect with stories and find their characters so likable. RELATED: Shonen Jump’s
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After the game’s successful release earlier in this year, Velan Studios has just launched Season 2 of the “dodgebrawl” hit, Knockout City. The developers have already provided an idea of what lies ahead in 2021, and Season 2 brings with it a brand new look and additional content, with more teased for the coming weeks. Knockout City offers a new twist on the multiplayer
One teen is dead with another critically injured after a shooting during a screening of The Forever Purge in Corona, California. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, police were called to the Regal Edwards Corona Crossings & RPX in Corona, California at 11:45 p.m. on Monday night for an unknown reason. They arrived to find the
There are very few ways to describe the greatest villain of the Fourth World. In fact, he’s DC‘s greatest villain in general. As the God of Evil, Darkseid’s threat is absolute; unlike many villains, Darkseid has won against the heroes, almost destroying the entire Multiverse in his death throes. Even at his weakest, Darkseid’s threat
The Flash is the Fastest Man Alive in DC Comics. There have been a few people to claim the title of Flash, namely Jay Garrick, Barry Allen, and Wally West. The original Flash, Jay Garrick, has been a member of the Justice Society for years, and Barty and Wally have been mainstay members of the
Reiner Braun was an early antagonist in the Attack On Titan universe and assumed a more heroic role toward the end of the series. As the Armored Titan, he was strong enough to crush walls by ramming into them and could even throw pure Titans hundreds of feet with a single thrust. RELATED: 10 Attack On
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the Season 1 finale of Kevin Can F**K Himself, “Fixed,” now available on AMC. One of the most intriguing aspects in Season 1 of AMC’s Kevin Can F**k Himself has been how Patty (Mary Hollis Inboden) has opened up. She initially seemed closed off — like one of the
Red Hood will sport a new outfit in Task Force Z, an upcoming series that features the former Robin leading a zombified version of the Suicide Squad. The costume, designed by Rodolfo Migliari, was revealed in DC Connect #15. It comes complete with tactical combat armor, Red Hood’s Batarang variants and a crowbar reminiscent of the weapon Joker once
As Jon Kent takes over the mantle of Superman in the main DC Universe, a version of his father has surfaced in the Wildstorm Universe in the new DC miniseries, Superman and the Authority. Co-Created by Grant Morrison and Mikel Janín, the miniseries’ opening issue showcases a hardened iteration of the Man of Tomorrow seeking to accomplish his
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Sonic the Hedgehog #42 on sale now from IDW. Life has been nothing but excitement and mystery for Sonic the Hedgehog lately. From the very beginning of his current comic series, Sonic and his friends have been battling vicious robots, fearsome mercenaries and even a metal virus. As one global
Hollywood is fabled for its love of remakes. People like to complain that there’s no creativity or imagination in mainstream movies anymore and that everything is a remake, but there are some movies from over 100 years ago that are still being remade well into the 21st century. RELATED: King Arthur & 9 More Characters Movies
With a title like The Suicide Squad, it’s expected that a lot of James Gunn’s expansive DC character roster will die. But according to the director, these deaths were picked for specific narrative reasons. During an interview on Jake’s Takes, Gunn broke down his logic for killing characters and whether certain “qualities” were needed to ensure a Task
A unique supernatural series that exceeded expectations with its thrilling characters and engaging plot, Mob Psycho 100 has solidified itself as a fresh and exciting story, garnering a highly successful anime adaptation in the process. Produced by Studio Bones, the series quickly rose through the ranks and has continued to thrive since its initial 2016 release. With a
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Masters of the Universe: Revelation, now available on Netflix. Masters of the Universe: Revelation certainly lives up to its promise of killing major character. However, fans didn’t expect so much death in the premiere episode as Kevin Smith and Co. instantly raise the stakes for Teela and her team
Marvel Future Revolution confirmed that it will launch this fall. Announced via the official Marvel Future Revolution Twitter account, fans desperate to get their hands on the highly anticipated follow-up to Marvel Future Fight should mark their calendars for Aug. 25. The game will launch with a variety of iconic playable characters, including Star-Lord, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Storm,
The death of Captain America was one of the biggest losses in Marvel Comics history. Even though it was only temporary, Steve Rogers’ death left a gaping void in the Marvel Universe in the wake of Civil War. While Bucky would eventually take up the Captain America mantle, this void was almost filled by another
Dude, Where’s My Car? is a 2000 comedy about two friends who wake up from a wild night they can’t remember only to find their car is missing. As Jesse (Ashton Kutcher) and Chester (Sean William Scott) retrace their steps, they realize their previous night leans heavily into the realm of science-fiction, as they face off
Dragon Ball Super‘s God of Destruction, Lord Beerus, has been playing a major role in how Dragon Ball‘s universe works since appearing in the movie Dragon Ball Z: Battle of the Gods. Only one of 12 Gods, he watches over Universe 7, home to our favorite Saiyans, and while shown to be lazy and often used for comedic purposes,
Warning: The following contains spoilers for Rick and Morty Season 5, Episode 6, “Rick & Morty’s Thanksploitation Spectacular,” which aired Sunday on Adult Swim. In Rick and Morty‘s five seasons, it’s safe to say Morty hasn’t been a saint. Despite his nervous disposition, he’s unleashed the monster within and murdered on many of their adventures.
The Wildstorm Universe was anchored by Jim Lee’s WildC.A.T.s, but the Covert Action Teams was hardly the superhero group in that universe. There was also Stormwatch and its later permutation, The Authority, which had a much more hands-on approach to superheroics. Two of both teams’ most well-known members were Apollo and Midnighter, who offered a
The newly-released The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles compiles two spin-off prequels that were previously only available in Japan: The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures and The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve. For Western fans, it has been five years since they’ve been picking through evidence and making objections, but does this pair of prequels pack the same punch?
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Old, now playing in theaters. The Sixth Sense, M. Night Shyamalan‘s 1999 supernatural thriller about a boy who can speak with the dead, was a cultural phenomenon, grossing $672.8 million at the global box office and racking up six Oscar nominations, including one for Best Picture. It also established
Demon Slayer is a dark but exciting shonen action series set in Japan in the turn of the 20th century, where modernization, rustic traditions and demons all clash. Demons are the terrors of the night, and they are vulnerable only to the sun’s rays and the Nichirin swords of trained demon slayers. The Hashira, in
Disney+ dropped a cryptic tweet advertising a mysterious account called “The Streamer.” The Disney+ Twitter account tweeted information about a new user called @TheStreamer. The account was recently created in July and has nothing on its page to suggest what it will be used for. This new Twitter user does not follow any other accounts, but it
While there have been plenty of anime that managed to adapt their source material fantastically (with some even ending up better than the original manga or light novels), there have also been a lot of failed attempts at retelling stories. RELATED: 5 Best Anime That Stayed Close To The Manga (& 5 Best That Are Totally
Pokémon Contests and their many guises were an experiment that began in Gen 3, returning in Gen 4 and Gen 6, with the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire games. Pokémon are judged on their condition and moves across five categories: Coolness, Toughness, Cuteness, Beauty, and Cleverness. RELATED: 10 Pokémon To Win Every Cuteness Contest Pokéblocks and
Part of the reason that anime has grown into such a universally beloved form of entertainment is that it’s able to engage in exaggerated forms of storytelling that go above and beyond conventional expectations. Anime covers all ranges and genres of content, but some of the most popular series are the shonen programming that proudly showcases
With over 35 mainline video games in the Pokémon franchise to date, Pokémon design is a hot topic for every new version announced. There are currently 898 Pokémon total as of Pokémon Sword & Shield, meaning a lot of creativity needed to be tapped into when it comes to designing their physical forms. A lot
Nearly every inch of the Soul Eater universe is dripping with color, charm, and creativity. From the striking art style that holds up even as time goes on to the colorfully well-developed characters who inhabit the world, every aspect is given a depth of care that’s hard not to marvel at, even today. And while bits and
Building Hulkbuster armor is not something exclusive to Iron Man. There are many who are afraid of what would happen if Hulk ever truly lost control. One of those people was Black Panther, who had not only advanced scientific knowledge to fall back on, but also a massive supply of vibranium. And when Amadeus Cho