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Hulu’s Pam & Tommy may be generating buzz, but Pamela Anderson herself is far from its biggest fan. She refused to consult on the series, and many think that its mere existence re-victimizes her. Despite the show’s sympathy for her, it’s important to keep in mind her agency and her own creative accomplishments. So, now’s a good

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Punisher #1, on sale now from Marvel Comics. Punisher #1 — by writer Jason Aaron and artists Jesús Saiz and Paul Azaceta — brings Frank Castle’s wife, Maria, back to life. Lettered by VC’s Cory Petit, Punisher #1 opens with a flashback to the death of Castle’s family, which

While Warner Bros. recently announced months-long delays for many DC Extended Universe films, Shazam! Fury of the Gods isn’t one of them. Per Deadline, the highly anticipated sequel to Shazam! is moving up four and a half months from its June 2, 2023 release date. The film will be out just in time for the

Goku‘s sheer strength is part of the reason why he is such a popular protagonist. He continuously surpasses his limits and provides Dragon Ball fans with action-packed entertainment. That said, Goku has received more than his fair share of beatings. RELATED: Dragon Ball: 10 Closest Fights Vegeta Almost Lost (But Didn’t) Goku is not one of those heroes who

Disney+ has released the first official teaser trailer for its upcoming Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi, which sees Ewan McGregor reprise his role as the titular Jedi Master for the first time in 17 years. The trailer features the first look at the long-awaited Star Wars series as the deadly Inquisitors hunt down any remaining Jedi while

With a few swings of a baseball bat, an effortlessly cool demeanor, and some unforgettable quips, Jeffrey Dean Morgan earned himself a fierce legion of fans as The Walking Dead’s most lovable baddie Negan. Morgan is now one of television’s most popular actors, yet he’s been earning a reputation as a reliable, often remarkable presence

Avatar: The Last Airbender had a knack for introducing characters with mysterious origins. One of the most mysterious were the Yuyan Archers, seen as a group only once in the original series and seldom discussed in the franchise since then. But Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game finally explained the origins of the elite archers. Magpie Games’ tabletop role-playing

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Horizon Forbidden West. Horizon Zero Dawn introduced one of the most detestable character in all of video games: Ted Faro. Faro was a narcissistic businessman who sold militaristic robots used in war. It was bad enough that Faro made his wealth through violence and bloodshed, but his greed pushed him to even further

Guy Gardner, created by John Broome and Gil Kane in 1968, is easily the most hated member of the Green Lantern Corps – not by fans, but by DC characters. Guy is cocky, arrogant, and loud. However, although Guy gets on everyone’s nerves, he’s one of the greatest Green Lanterns of all time. RELATED: 10 Worst Things

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for X Lives of Wolverine #4, now on sale from Marvel Comics The X-Men have made a serious habit out of turning former enemies into new allies, especially in the era of Krakoa. One notable exception is Wolverine’s long-time foe Sabretooth, who has vowed to enact grisly vengeance on the Quiet

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Batman, now playing in theaters. One of the most intriguing aspects of Matt Reeves’ The Batman was how Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattinson) didn’t have Lucius Fox helping build his arsenal, per the Christopher Nolan movies, as well as many other comics and cartoons. In this film, Bruce Wayne

Marvel’s Devil’s Reign sees Man-Thing inhabit a new Spider-Man suit, meaning the familiar outfit is looking a bit more swampy than usual. In Devil’s Reign: Superior Four #3, Doctor Otto Octavius is seen conversing with a sentient plant-like creature that eventually grows into its own version of Man-Thing. The version has a different look than how the creature has appeared in

The first series of images of Ewan McGregor back in his Jedi robes for the Disney+ show Obi-Wan Kenobi have been released to the galaxy. The pictures from Entertainment Weekly show a bearded McGregor in a series of locations, both new and old. Kenobi is seen sitting in his cavernous but sparse home on Tatooine, his base

The top competitive decks in the Pokémon Trading Card Game meta rely heavily on the abilities and attacks of Benched Pokémon. The reigning Fusion Strike Mew VMAX deck takes advantage of Mew VMAX’s Cross Fusion Strike to copy Genesect V’s Techno Blast for a more powerful offense. On the other hand, the Rapid Strike Urshifu

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Strange #1, available now from Marvel Comics. The position of Sorcerer Supreme is among the most critical roles in the Marvel Universe. Those who assume the position must protect Earth from innumerable supernatural threats that lurk within the mystical realm. As a result, only those exceptionally talented with

Some of the most beloved anime of the past two decades began on the written pages of light novels. Yet even with interest spreading worldwide in recent years, it can be difficult to figure out the most convenient and affordable ways to access volumes of one’s favorite series. Still, many publishing houses and translators are working

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Batman, now playing in theaters. The Batman’s big showdown with The Riddler is something you’ve seen before. While it’s well done, it’s also familiar to anyone who has seen a blockbuster in the last decade or so. The villain showing how dangerous he truly is even while he’s incarcerated is

Warner Bros. Pictures boss Toby Emmerich confirmed that a shorter cut of The Batman exists — and test audiences weren’t keen on it. Emmerich recently discussed the DC film’s 2-hour, 55-minute runtime with Variety. The interview revealed that The Batman director Matt Reeves oversaw two different versions of the film, and the shorter of these was discarded after test audiences preferred

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Season 11B, which is currently airing on AMC. One more new Walking Dead spinoff show was just announced by AMC, this one centered around Lauren Cohan’s Maggie Rhee and Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s Negan Smith. As exciting as that sounds, The Walking Dead is attempting to shoot itself in the foot

A new report claims that Mahershala Ali’s Blade will make his first full Marvel Cinematic Universe appearance in a Disney+ special and not in the Blade movie as previously believed. Eric Brooks will reportedly play a supporting role in the Werewolf by Night Halloween special, according to unnamed sources cited by The Cosmic Circus. These insiders didn’t elaborate on Blade’s role

In Avatar: The Last Airbender and its successor The Legend of Korra, the world is divided into four nations, each based on the classical Greek elements. In the original series, the Hundred-Year War was reaching its climax and it was up to Avatar Aang to save the world from Fire Lord Ozai. It’s easy to think of the

Comic creators typically portray Superman in a much more optimistic, hopeful, and overtly heroic light than other heroes like Batman or even the similarly colored Wonder Woman. While Batman may rule the night and Wonder Woman is the hero who fights for peace, Superman has always been nearly everything to everyone. To the boy worried

Willem Dafoe’s recent performance in Spider-Man: No Way Home reminded fans how great he is at playing psychotic villains. Because of this, audiences have fantasized for a long while about him taking on the role of The Joker. And Dafoe is well aware of this fan-casting, as he himself has stated multiple times that he

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson celebrated the release of Matt Reeves’ The Batman ahead of his own turn as Black Adam in the DC Extended Universe later this year. “Love seeing #TheBatmanMovie do this kind of spectacular box office business. Excellent uptick trend for our movie industry, our WB/DC partners and most importantly, A BIG HAPPY

The popular X-Men character known as Wolverine has gone through countless changes and iterations since he was first introduced in The Incredible Hulk #180. In commemorating the fifth anniversary of Logan, Inverse spoke with several creators and X-Men collaborators who contributed to Wolverine’s lasting legacy at Marvel. Former Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief and Wolverine co-creator Roy Thomas said the character was never meant

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for This Is Us Season 6, Episode 6, “Our Little Island Girl: Part 2,” which aired Tuesday, Feb. 22 on NBC. Beth Pearson is a fan-favorite on This Is Us and rightfully so. She’s strong, smart, funny, and she and Randall make the perfect couple even when dealing with their daughter’s

Hulu released two new clips and a teaser trailer for its Letterkenny International Women’s Day special just hours ahead of dropping the full special online. The first two clips posted on the streaming platform’s official YouTube page depicted characters from the show explaining why they admire actor Kim Cattrall and singer Celine Dion, respectively. In

It’s hard to call anyone a hero in Killing Eve. As Season 4 begins, they’re all pretty shady characters who act selfishly. Eve endangered her husband Niko to pursue Villanelle, while letting romantic feelings for Villanelle cloud her judgement and get her fired from MI5, resulting in the chaos that was seen in the Season

Unfortunately, after years of connecting with characters and their stories, there comes a time when a TV show must end. After a series finale, there’s a definitive emptiness as fans realize they can no longer tune in to their favorite TV series. Many TV shows have done reunion episodes. In 2021, the cast of Friends got together to revisit the

One of the joys of HBO Max’s Peacemaker is the relentless barrage of references to other DC heroes, villains, and those in-between. It seems nearly every other sentence has Christopher Smith namedropping a famous partner or reminiscing about foes he’s taken down. The frequent allusions to Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman further establish the shared continuity of