The Star Wars universe has its fair share of tragedies, but the Expanded Universe (now called Legends) material was the source of plenty of them. Throughout the wealth of content that had spanned over two decades, fan favorites had died, entire worlds had perished, and darkness crept into every corner of the Star Wars universe.
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Shonen anime is all about the battle — whether it involves blades, guns, or magical powers is inconsequential. However, it’s often the case that fight sequences are heavily focused on the hero, in terms of their motivations, growth, or even as an exhibition of their powers and techniques. RELATED: 10 Times Anime Characters Won Battles They Didn’t Deserve
Dragon Ball Super has been off the air for some time now, but the manga is actually still running. The Dragon Ball Super manga did its own version of the Tournament of Power, then went on to do an arc after that, focusing on the galactic Prisoner, Moro. A deadly prisoner who had been in
The story of Bleach features a huge cast of memorable characters, most of whom are fighters. This is a classic shonen action series, meaning these characters, heroes and villains alike, are always ready to risk their lives in the field of battle. But which of them should be killed off, and which should survive, for
When Batman: The Animated Series debuted in September of 1992, it was critically praised for its animation and its action-packed drama. Cartoons had always been made for children but this series resonated with both kids and adults alike. The series had in-depth stories, well-explored characters, and action sequences that were so good that multiple films would
Fist Of The North Star is one of the most popular manga and anime franchises to come out of Japan, and it’s been making an impact for decades. In 1986, the manga was adapted into a full-length feature film that was notorious for its amped-up ultra-violence and gore. In fact, it remains one of the
Attack on Titan is one of the most popular manga stories ever written and Marvel is one of the most successful companies ever made, being known for movies, TV shows, video games, but most of all, comics. There was even a one-shot story in which the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy fought a group
One thing that should be expected with alternate futures is that not everyone will get a happy ending. In the world of Future State, some heroes were allowed to soar and reach new heights–especially the next generation of superheroes. Others weren’t so lucky. Superman and Batman both struggled with their own issues while their cities
In 1995, Masamune Shirow’s groundbreaking manga Ghost In The Shell was adapted into a feature-length animated film. It went on to become one of the most iconic Japanese anime films of all time, responsible for influencing everyone from the Wachowskis, to James Cameron. The mixture of cyberpunk, philosophy, and amazing action scenes was the perfect
The ‘light novel’ medium has become more and more popular over the years, receiving tons of anime adaptions. Isekai is the most popular genre to come out of novels, although other genres have also succeeded in capturing readers’ attention. It’s not surprising that with so many different novels, some would use western influence in their
Joe and Anthony Russo acknowledged Avengers: Endgame‘s return to second place “highest grossing box office” status with a new BossLogic image of Avatar Thanos-snapping their film’s title into oblivion. “Passing the gauntlet back to you… @jamescameronofficial,” the Russo Brothers wrote on their Instagram, followed by a shoutout to BossLogic for his “beautiful art.” The artwork shows Thanos’ armor scarecrow resting alongside the luminescent flora
Benedict Cumberbatch recently addressed the disappointment that WandaVision viewers experienced when his Marvel Cinematic Universe character, Doctor Strange, failed to appear in the Disney+ series. “I’m sorry I disappointed you,” the actor told host Jake Hamilton in a new episode of his Jake’s Takes YouTube series. “I don’t know, yeah, I mean that would have been
It’s been 25 years since Pokémon made its debut and fans were introduced to Ash Ketchum. Ash is most known for his Pikachu, the official mascot of Pokémon and The Pokémon Company, with the little yellow mouse being his closest companion and signature Pokémon. Despite how long they’ve been together and how close Ash and his Pikachu
WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Batman #106, by James Tynion IV, Jorge Jimenez, Tomeu Morey and Clayton Cowles, on sale now. In the Batman realm, as much as his sidekicks have contributed positively to Gotham, one, in particular, has caused the city quite a bit of chaos: Jason Todd. After returning from the
From Citizen Kane to The Social Network, Hollywood has long been fascinated by the American Dream and those who chase after it. Often, these rags to riches stories follow leading men on their upward but ill-fated trajectories. They warn of hubris, but they don’t really speak to the opportunities and obstacles most Americans face. Three highly recommended films from the
Hank McCoy, aka Beast, is a veteran member of Marvel’s premier mutant team, first appearing beside the rest of the team in Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s X-Men #1 in 1963. Since that time the character has evolved from a happy-go-lucky student of the Xavier Institute to an esteemed professor and member of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes,
The Doom Patrol are some of DC’s weirdest, most off-kilter heroes, and their villains are typically no different. Besides such weirdos as the Brotherhood of Dada and Red Jack, there are also their classic foes in the Brotherhood of Evil. One of their more prominent members is Madame Rouge, arguably DC Comics’ most persistent and deadly villains. This villain has
Reed Richards can often get lost in his work, with one of his defining character flaws being his inability to commit to his loved ones in the way he knows he needs to. But despite his sometimes apparent lack of any need for family, its that love that keeps him grounded and connected to the
Teachers in a Texas school district are rallying to protest the removal of a number of books, mostly graphic novels, from high school reading lists by school officials. Leander Independent School District (ISD) is a school district based in Leander, Texas. It covers a wide stretch of geography, including Leander, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Jonestown, Round
Captain Levi was arguably the strongest ODM user in the Attack On Titan universe and an extremely skilled warrior. He was able to dispatch dozens of soldiers at a moment’s notice on top of the many titans he defeated. RELATED: My Hero Academia: Midoriya’s 5 Greatest Strengths (& His 5 Worst Weaknesses) Though his skill and
Batman is one of the most important heroes in the DC Universe and one of the foremost members of the Justice League. Batman has made a name for himself as one of the toughest and smartest heroes around, facing down dangerous villains that give other heroes pause and protecting one of the most dangerous cities
Oftentimes, the easiest way to endear an audience to a cast of characters is by giving them a slew of iconic and memorable catchphrases. This was a practice employed religiously in the Naruto universe, supplying many of its heroes and even some of its villains with brilliant one-liners to help distinguish themselves in a perpetually
Marvel characters have taken up space in the video gaming world for years at this point, and that’s no surprise. They’re practically made for it. The Marvel Universe has been adapted into different video game genres, most recently the 3D open-world space, but there’s room for the classics to make a comeback, as well. RELATED: Attack
There are a plethora of post-apocalyptic zombie games out there. Countless titles center around zombie apocalypses and nuclear fallouts, and gamers are looking for fresh and exciting takes on the genre. Luckily, The Long Reach puts an unconventional spin on doomsday while giving players an exhilarating experience. The game takes place after an experiment involving mind
WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Clarice Season 1, Episode 4, “You Can’t Rule Me.” CBS’ Clarice just saw Agent Starling’s (Rebecca Breeds) ViCAP unit in the FBI take a major hit when the assassin they held in their custody for a spate of serial killings was murdered under their very noses. They were infiltrated
One of the greatest games in the entire Metal Gear Solid franchise is 2004’s Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, written and directed by Hideo Kojima and originally released for the PlayStation 2. Serving as a prequel to the previous games in the series, the game is set in 1964 and has former Green Beret
Though Keanu Reeves is best known for roles in major franchises like John Wick and The Matrix, he also starred in the 1995 cyberpunk film Johnny Mnemonic — which happens to be set in the year 2021. Amazon Prime Video recently released a video listing the technology used in the film that came to pass in the real world. Among
The Sound Village was founded by Orochimaru near the beginning of the Naruto series. It was an unlikely coalition of vagrants, slaves, and those who were genuinely attracted to the power at the fallen Sannin’s disposal. Perhaps most importantly, its denizens were exclusively antagonists to the heroes. RELATED: Naruto: The Akatsuki’s 10 Best Fights, Ranked Considering
The Pokémon series is one of the rare examples of a property that’s arguably even more popular and prominent now than it was when it debuted decades ago. There have been steady advancements to Pokémon, whether it’s through the core series, anime, or the wealth of Pokémon spin-offs. There’s no consensus on just what is
The X-Men have some of the most powerful heroes in the Marvel Universe on their roster and when a team has powerful heroes, they need villains that can match that caliber. The X-Men are lucky in this regard, as they have some of the best villains in comics, some who have proven to be more