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Shazam was once the most popular superhero in America, back when he was called Captain Marvel. Imbued with the power of the Wizard Shazam, he’s strong enough to punch it out with Superman, fast enough to race the Flash, can take loads of damage, is wise beyond his years, and has magic lightning to boot.

Hirohiko Araki’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure has been a mainstay of both the manga and anime industries for decades. Araki’s unpredictable shonen saga begins as an intimate examination of two fragile figures who get pulled in different directions, only for this to evolve into a generational feud between the forces of good and evil. JoJo’s Bizarre

New details about Disney+’s upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series suggest that the titular Jedi Master will battle Darth Vader not once, but twice. According to LRM Online, Obi-Wan Kenobi will see two battles featuring Kenobi and Vader, both of which are described as some of the best fight scenes in the Star Wars franchise. RELATED: Star Wars Debuts

Samurai titles are plentiful when it comes to anime – although the genre sees rises and falls in popularity, fans can usually count on at least one new film or series every season or so. From oldies but goodies like Ninja Scroll to mainstream crowd-pleasers such as Gintama, there’s no shortage of compelling chanbara action

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Nightwing #89, on sale now from DC Comics. While superheroes are mostly known for doing good, a common criticism of them (both in-universe and in real life) is that they often only focus on supervillains and never do much to change the system for the better, only to

While Nathan Fillion may be saving the day and solving crimes with his current procedural series The Rookie, the fan-favorite actor previously thrilled audiences on the comedy-drama series Castle as its eponymous, crimefighting protagonist Richard Castle. Running on ABC for eight seasons from 2009 to 2016, Castle was tentatively slated to reach a ninth season, with

On the surface, Rick and Morty is a basic adult cartoon consisting of crude humor and clever bits. And it is. However, it also covers important topics, sometimes without using any words at all. RELATED: 10 Times Morty Was Smarter Than Rick There is a popular phrase, “actions speak louder than words.” This applies in real

Shazam is one of the most powerful superheroes on Earth. Since he was imbued with great might by the Wizard, he has many abilities. There are few heroes or villains who could challenge Shazam. Even Superman would rather not fight Shazam, as the young hero is as strong as the Man of Steel. RELATED: Grant Morrison’s 10 Best

Wolverine and the Hulk are long-standing rivals in the Marvel Universe, even if they have had moments of levity and empathy. Wolverine’s debut came about because of a battle with the Hulk, the Jade Giant has returned the favor — with one of the explosive ways to empower the Hulk’s rage in the current “Starship

While Sauron’s most notable form in The Lord of the Rings was the Great Eye that hovered over Barad-dûr, his most noteworthy appearance came during the dramatic introduction to The Fellowship of the Ring. The intro depicted the War of the Last Alliance as Men and Elves warred with Sauron’s forces on the planes of

When Arrow first premiered back in 2012, no one could predict that it would lead to the creation of an entire superhero media franchise, including several different TV shows, and revolutionize the way shared universes are depicted on the small screen. However, one of its most valuable but possibly underplayed contributions to popular culture is the inclusion

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has introduced plenty of villains over the years, but only a relatively small handful of them have actually survived their encounters with the MCU heroes. This trend began all the way back in Iron Man, but what a lot of people don’t know is that the film almost spared its chief villain. The

Across the course of The Simpsons, the series has evolved in numerous unique and unexpected ways. For instance, Homer has become radically different from his original incarnation, evolving into one of the goofiest and stupidest characters in modern fiction. The Simpsons has even made in-universe jokes about how Homer’s intelligence has dropped over the years, but one fan theory has a

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Book of Boba Fett, “Chapter 6: From the Desert Comes A Stranger,” streaming now on Disney+. During Chapters 5 and 6 of The Book of Boba Fett, young Luke Skywalker makes another surprising CGI appearance, but this time around he looks remarkably real when compared to his original

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Eternals, in theaters now. Eternals has finally shown audiences the true power of a Celestial and why they are such a threatening presence for the entire cosmos. However, this isn’t the first time that the heroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have encountered these beings. In Guardians of the

There are few superhero teams in the Marvel Universe that have as convoluted a romantic history as the X-Men, with longtime friends and enemies alike developing surprisingly amorous feelings for one another over the years. One of the most shocking romantic pairings seen amongst Marvel’s Merry Mutants was between Wolverine and Storm, who were implied

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have some deadly adversaries, ranging from their arch-enemy, The Shredder, to the sinister alien Krang. These villains take on many forms throughout the plethora of TMNT media. One particular constant thorn in the turtles’ side is the devious scientist, Baxter Stockman. Mirage Comics The original TMNT series, by Kevin Eastman and Peter

When you embark on a creative project, you never really know where it will lead. You can chart a course, obviously, but sometimes one opportunity leads to another one presenting itself in a way you likely hadn’t quite anticipated. For instance, you could land a gig recording a theme song for an animated series based on a

Andrew Garfield’s first reaction when he was approached to star in Spider-Man: No Way Home wasn’t altogether confident — in fact, he called the movie a “stupid idea.” Garfield discussed his experience appearing in the record-breaking Marvel Cinematic Universe film during an interview on The Graham Norton Show. When asked, “Did it feel like a high-risk thing

This summer, Marvel is publishing a new comic book series based on Wild Cards, the long-running literary universe edited by A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones) author George R.R. Martin and Melinda M. Snodgrass. Wild Cards: The Drawing of Cards is a four-part limited series set to launch on Wednesday, June 1

The Big Flower Fight debuted on Netflix in May 2020, giving audiences a welcome escape from the COVID-19 pandemic raging around the world. Critics were lukewarm about the reality competition series, but fans couldn’t get enough of the fantastical gardening adventure that followed in the footsteps of similar international hits like The Great British Baking

Today, we look back to 10 years ago, when a twisted version of the new Fantastic Four was formed with Venom, Red Hulk, Ghost Rider and X-23. This is “Look Back,” where every four weeks of a month, I will spotlight a single issue of a comic book that came out in the past and

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Texas Chainsaw Massacre, now streaming on Netflix.  The newest Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) has the distinction of having the highest body count of any TCM movie. While previous films in the franchise focused more on lingering atmosphere and dread, Netflix’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre throws subtlety out the window in favor of graphic gore

Peacemaker‘s time is now on HBO Max. On Twitter, Peacemaker star John Cena confirmed that the Season 1 finale of the James Gunn-helmed DC Extended Universe series has set a new viewership record for HBO Max. “Just learned from the good folks at [HBO Max] that the [Peacemaker] finale had the biggest single day performance

Well-known and beloved for its inclusion of iconic characters such as Michael Myers and Freddie Kruger, Dead by Daylight has provided players with a bevy of iconic enemies to battle. As such, fans have been desperate to see Alien‘s Xenomorph added to the game’s roster of killers for quite some time. However, it’s not just

Once home on the History Channel, Vikings lasted for six seasons and gave historical fiction a prestige television face lift. Telling the story of Ragnar Lothbrok and his Viking brood, the series spanned generations and continents, seeing the Viking Age come to life through epic battles and gut-wrenching drama. The series came to its end in

Using cheats in The Sims makes the game a whole lot more fun, banishing money problems and annoying parameters from gameplay for however long players like. This might just be for their own enjoyment, or maybe they need to use cheats for a specific Sims challenge they’re having a go at. RELATED: 10 Sims Challenges

The Pokémon anime has introduced many characters over the course of its two-decade run, some taken from the game series and some original to the show. Some characters’ stories and personalities were greatly changed from their game counterparts, which annoyed some fans who did not like the anime’s interpretation of the character. RELATED: Pokémon: 10

Star Trek has been a mainstay of television for over half a century. Starting with the original 1960s series through The Next Generation and Discovery timelines, Starfleet crews have traversed the galaxy. Though their goal has been to discover, they’ve also fought their way out of some serious situations. RELATED: Star Trek: The 9 Weirdest Episodes In The Franchise, Ranked The original

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Demon Slayer Season 2 Episode 18, “No Matter How Many Lives,” now streaming on Funimation, Crunchyroll and Hulu. One of Demon Slayer‘s most alluring features is how nuanced every major villain is. The story makes it clear that demons are not purely evil, mindless monsters. In fact, they retain much