In 1984, Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird founded Mirage Studios using a tax refund and personal loan from Eastman’s uncle so they could self-publish the very first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic. Eastman and Laird couldn’t have possibly imagined the cultural impact their comic would have in the following years. Originally a gritty narrative that parodied
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The average mecha or giant robot functions in a formulaic way: the pilot gets in the robot, takes hold of the controls, and operates the war machine like one might control a tank or any other mobile weapon. However, while some mechas — like certain Gundams — require a manual to control, others are a lot
While comic book adaptations had a bit of a slow start on the big screen, the last few decades have seen an increased number of adaptations in theaters as they become more profitable and continue to cater to and build a loyal and dedicated fanbase. RELATED: 10 Marvel Adaptations That Completely Misunderstood The Source Material And while the
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the Season 1 finale of Invincible, “Where I Really Come From,” streaming now on Amazon Prime. Invincible‘s first season has come to an end. The show’s finale lines up with the events of Invincible #11-13 — a climactic battle between Mark and his father, Omni-Man — while the rest
Characters that are involved with S.T.E.M. and are geniuses could be considered the backbone of the Marvel Universe. They invent technology that superheroes use daily, discover ways people can better use their powers, and much more. RELATED: 10 Smartest Scientists In Marvel Comics (& Their Field Of Study) Sadly, most of these characters have historically
Heavy pistols are one of the main weapon types available in Mass Effect 2, and one of the most widely used amongst your squad. As such, getting the best weapon for the situation is in your best interest. Heavy Pistols make for a great sidearm and can get you out of a sticky situation in a
George Lucas had a strong hand in guiding the course of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. It ensured that the era kept much of his signature style, and also carried along some of the ideas he tried to instill in the franchise. The difficult politics of the prequel films became clearer with several seasons to expand on it. But The
Anime is truly a global phenomenon. Right now, the genre of the day is isekai, in which the protagonist is reborn into a world totally different from their original home. This genre has seen a tremendous boom in popularity in recent years, which has sadly made it a target to be reigned in by censors in
Of the many characters in My Hero Academia, none stand out more as a potential bad guy than Katsuki Bakugo. Set up as the archetypal shonen rival to Izuku Midoriya, Bakugo epitomizes negative energy unlike any other, including actual villains in the anime. Therefore, it’s unsurprising that many fans call him an anti-hero and have found ways
With May 2021 now in full swing, the rival digital platforms are rolling out eagerly anticipated original programming while theaters are continuing to take tentative steps towards reopening and showing new movies nationwide. This week, a lot of big trailers released, including for movies like Army of the Dead, Black Widow and A Quiet Place: Part
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Robin #1, by Joshua Williamson, Gleb Melnikov and ALW’s Troy Peteri, on sale now. Throughout his superhero career, Damian Wayne has demonstrated an interest in little more than swords, beating up criminals, and showing up other heroes. However, out of all his arguably unique interests, one featured in the first issue of the
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Season 1 of Jupiter’s Legacy, streaming now on Netflix. The new Netflix series Jupiter’s Legacy knows how to pay homage to its Marvel predecessors in more ways than one. Perhaps one of its biggest parallels to the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes in the penultimate episode of the season, with the introduction of
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Heroes Reborn #1 by Jason Aaron, Ed McGuinness, Mark Morales, Matthew Wilson, and VC’s Cory Petit, on sale now. The latest comic book blockbuster event of the summer is finally here in the form of Marvel’s Heroes Reborn series. Not only has the Marvel Universe been turned into a world devoid
Fringe is a sci-fi series created by J.J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci that premiered on the Fox Network and concluded in 2013 after five seasons and 100 episodes. The series follows FBI agent Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv), who teams up with a former mad scientist Walter Bishop (John Noble) and his estranged son
Adam-X is theoretically one of Marvel’s most dangerous mutants thats to a unique power that could bring down entire planets. But there are limits to what he can do, as he (and the rest of the X-Men) discovered when they came up against one of the most powerful incarnations of Juggernaut ever. RELATED: X-Men’s Hellfire Gala
Unlike the various Marvel shows releasing on Disney+ this year, Hulu’s upcoming adult animated series Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. is not set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Rather, M.O.D.O.K. co-showrunner Jordan Blum says the show occupies its very own place in the Marvel multiverse. He even got to pick its designation. “Yeah, we’re our own universe,” Blum told
Neill Blomkamp is a multi-talented creator. As a director, producer, screenwriter and animator, the South African-born auteur came out swinging in 2009 with District 9. The film is a wholly original sci-fi offering that’s equal parts thrilling and horrifying. Nominated for four Academy Awards, including the coveted Best Picture, District 9‘s accolades are an incredible feat for
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for X-Men: Curse of the Man-Thing #1, by Steve Orlando, Andrea Broccardo, Guru-eFX and VC’s Clayton Cowles, on sale now. With sinister forces attempting to take control of the vast powers and abilities of Man-Thing, much of the Marvel Universe has been roped into helping the elemental superhero regain control of his
To celebrate Goku Day, Toei Animation has officially confirmed that a brand-new Dragon Ball Super movie will release in 2022. The new Dragon Ball Super movie acts as a follow-up to Dragon Ball Super: Broly, which first hit theaters back in 2018. Like with Broly, Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama is leading the charge on
After the colossal failure of The Promised Neverland Season 2, many people are reminded of all the sophomore seasons of anime that didn’t measure up to their successful first seasons. Of course, there are plenty of factors — internal & external — that can affect how a season of a series turns out. Nonetheless, it’s
The CW dropped a hilarious gag reel from Season 2 of Legacies. Posted on YouTube, the Legacies-themed blooper real shows various members of the show’s main cast breaking character, being clumsy and enthusiastically cursing over messed up lines. RELATED: Legacies: Josie Confronts Her Nemesis in Season 3 Promo [embedded content] Highlights include Chris Lee (Kaleb) pretending to
Jupiter’s Legacy comes as Netflix’s latest superhero installment, adding to the ever-growing pantheon of superhero adaptations brought to live action. Stretching back decades, live-action adaptations have followed a strong tradition of throwing out a wink to their source material’s creators, and Jupiter’s Legacy is no different. Featured prominently in an opening sequence of the series, comic artist
Sideshow Collectibles unveiled a plethora of Star Wars figures for its Fan Week event. The new figures include fan-favorite characters from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and its spin-off series Star Wars: The Bad Batch, as well as more characters from The Mandalorian. Fans can pre-order or RSVP certain figures at Sideshow’s official website. RELATED: Hasbro Unveils a Galaxy-Sized
Artist Mikel Janín has shared a new piece of art that reveals his character designs for Superman and the Authority. “The new Authority designs!” Janín wrote on his Twitter. Included in the Authority’s new roster are founding members Midnighter and Apollo, as well as the mystical villain Enchantress and psychic antihero Manchester Black. However, the two standouts are Lightray and
Call of Duty regularly breaks records with its yearly releases. Despite modern entries being more divisive than previous ones, the series maintains a rabid fanbase eager to sink its teeth into every new installment. More recently, Activision has been remastering older titles in the franchise, such as 2016’s Modern Warfare Remastered and 2020’s Modern Warfare 2
Fans of Mortal Kombat rejoiced after hearing that a new movie would come out. Mortal Kombat had a generation of ’90s kids grow up on the eccentric fighters with fantastic, signature moves. These kids not only knew of the legendary video game but of the 1995 cult classic Mortal Kombat, which showed the adventures of
The Attack On Titan universe is defined through its breathtaking and memorable battles, especially those which follow the series’ titular giants. Oftentimes, the outcome of a skirmish dramatically alters the course of the story and the behavior of its characters, for better or worse. RELATED: Attack On Titan: 5 Anime Characters Who Could Stop The Reiss Titan
With a world full of people who possess superpowers, My Hero Academia has presented quite the range of interesting Quirks. Still, not every Quirk is entirely unique – in fact, many appear to be inspired by western comics (Himiko Toga and Mystique, for example.) After witnessing 1-B’s “big sister” class rep Itsuka Kendo use her
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha by Charles Soule, Steve McNiven, Laura Martin, and Travis Lanham, on sale now. One of the most interesting aspects of Star Wars is the various planets seen throughout different publications. While the movies rarely stray from desert or jungle environments, Star Wars comics, games,
There is, perhaps, no Mortal Kombat character quite as iconic as Sub-Zero. The powerful, ice-based warrior has been a fan-favorite for years, due in large part to his interesting story and interactions with Hanzo Hasashi/Scorpion. In this video, we’re going to break down just what you need to know about Sub-Zero in the Mortal Kombat series. In