Today, we look at how Iron Man’s second company was taken down by the Runaways’ evil parents, the Pride! This is “Foundationed Deep,” a feature where we look at particular odd/strange/interesting instances of retroactively connecting different comic book characters (for instance, Uncanny X-Men #268 retroactively established that Wolverine knew both Captain America and the Black
Succession star Brian Cox’s memoir hasn’t hit shelves yet, but excerpts from it are making waves — particularly Cox’s disclosure that he almost had a role in HBO’s Game of Thrones. In Cox’s new memoir, Putting the Rabbit in the Hat, the actor admits to turning down a role in Game of Thrones, as reported by GQ. Cox writes, “I’m often asked
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Season 1 of Komi Can’t Communicate, now streaming on Netflix. One of the most important traits of a childhood friend is having someone comfortable enough with who they are to accept you no matter what. Capturing the hearts of anime fans everywhere, Osana Najimi not only serves as the
Marvel’s upcoming issue of Avengers suggests that the team’s youngest member may be its most powerful. In Avengers #52, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are on the run from the Multiversal Masters of Evil, a conglomerate of villains from different realities. During their attempt to find a moment’s rest, Captain America and Captain Marvel encounter a group of
It’s easy to believe that bloodbending is one of the most powerful skills in the Avatar franchise. Each time it shows up in the series, it proves incredibly powerful, requiring all the skills of those who face it in order to defeat the technique. However, the fact that it can be defeated leaves the skill just
Today, with a new Arrowverse show seeming like Teen Titans meets 21 Jump Street, see when the Teen Titans first went undercover in the comics. In “When We First Met”, we spotlight the various characters, phrases, objects or events that eventually became notable parts of comic lore, like the first time someone said, “Avengers Assemble!”
A game built on exploration and adventure, it’s only natural that a party of adventurers in Dungeons and Dragons might encounter different creatures over the course of their journey. While they may begin their quest fighting orcs and goblins, players may find themselves facing much more powerful foes by the end of a campaign. RELATED: 10
Of all the major releases coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2022, one of the most eagerly anticipated is the return of the action-fantasy franchise Bayonetta. It’s been eight years since gamers were treated to a new Bayonetta, guest appearances in Super Smash Bros. not withstanding, and 2022 sees the long-awaited launch of Bayonetta 3.
With X-Men Red, Marvel is following the tradition of early science fiction in treading actual space exploration efforts in story form. As Jules Verne over a century ago predated the moon landing in his fiction, Marvel is timely in having a series about the colonization and challenges of exploring Mars. With NASA and private space
When anime fans think of magical girls Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura, and Puella Magi Madoka Magica are probably what come to mind. Magical girls are best known for being incredibly cute, powerful, and stylish. RELATED: 10 Anime Heroes Who Are Afraid Of Death People tend to confine magical girls to the magical girl genre; however, there are plenty
Celebrated director Ridley Scott recently reflected on the reviews that he values the most– and they aren’t the glowing ones. “The worst thing to do is read your own critique and it’s great,” Scott said in an interview with THR. “That’s very dangerous because you think you’re walking on air. What I’ve learned is you’re never walking
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’s (JJBA) sixth part, Stone Ocean, is filled from one arc to another with intense fights and moments of danger. Protagonist Jolyne Cujoh and her allies usually overcome these challenges through a combination of raw power and tactical skill. RELATED: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: The 15 Smartest Characters, Ranked However, Jolyne finds victory and success as
Komi Can’t Communicate is a heartwarming slice of life animated series starring the shy Komi Shoko, who has trouble communicating with others. She led a terribly lonely childhood, but now she feels ready to make 100 friends and reinvent her social life — and it all began with the aid of her kind classmate, Tadano
When it comes to Macaulay Culkin, it’s safe to say his most iconic performance is in Home Alone. It revamped the children’s comedies in the ’90s, as his Kevin McCallister wreaked havoc against the bandits who tried to break into his home, and who then came after him again in New York. However, as funny as that
Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball has solidified its status as one of the most popular and influential shonen series of all time. Dragon Ball has kept fans entertained with unbelievable displays of action for more than 35 years with no end in sight for the heroic adventures of Goku and company. RELATED: Dragon Ball: 10 Times
When Dan Slott ended his monumental run on Amazing Spider-Man with issue #801, Nick Spencer took over. The series relaunched its issue numbering but continued the story where Slott’s run left off. Slott’s run featured some pretty epic, grand-scale stories like “Spider-Island,” “Spider-verse,” “Ends of the Earth,” and who could forget the whole “Superior” Saga?
The only thing worse than a bad game with no redeeming qualities is a great gameplay mechanic wasted on an otherwise terrible title. A game that’s obviously bad can be simply ignored and forgotten, but an unsuspecting consumer could be tricked into wasting their time and money on a title whose poor quality is hidden behind an exciting idea.
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Savage Avengers #28, available now from Marvel. The Savage Avengers have spent months battling the evil wizard Kulan Gath across the globe and through time. With the help of the likes of Doctor Doom and Kang the Conqueror, they have even managed to put an end to Gath’s
One Legend of Zelda fan showcases an incredible amount of dedication in a new piece of fanmade content. Shared by Reddit user Perilinxi, the image features a heavily detailed cross-stitch that took them five years to complete. The creation showcases The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker‘s Link and Zelda with vibrant colors and a lush background. “I tried my
WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Season 1 of Hit-Monkey, now streaming on Hulu. Marvel’s Hit-Monkey is an unexpected entry into the Marvel animation library. Although it has humor, it’s nothing like a series like Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. In fact, the weight that the series carries while following a monkey on a hunt for revenge shows
Not every couple in anime has a blissful and fairytale-like romance. Some couples are faced with challenges that threaten to tear them apart. Those couples may find it hard to weather the storm, and end up going their separate ways. However, nothing can keep some couples apart, not even a breakup. RELATED: 10 Most Unexpected Couples In
The highly anticipated theatrical debut of director Matt Reeves’ The Batman is close at hand, and to promote the new film, the Caped Crusader has teamed up with an unlikely partner: Oreo. A promotional video posted on Twitter sees several pieces of The Batman iconography, including the Batmobile, Bat-Signal, the Riddler’s question mark logo and the Dark Knight himself —
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Spider-Man: No Way Home, now playing in theaters. One of the most intriguing Spider-Man arcs has been Marvel’s Clone Saga, with the controversial event in the ’90s dividing fans big time. There, the Jackal produced clones such as Ben Reilly and Kaine in a harrowing tale that left
The much-acclaimed manhwa adaptation of Chugong’s Solo Leveling, which first came out in 2018, has now come to an end. Sung Jinwoo’s adrenaline-pumping exploits received high praises from manga fans. The stronger the ever-growing Hunter became, the more fans craved for more necromancy action. Now that the series is officially finished, fans may be feeling a
After 22 years of simulated-life fun, The Sims fans are currently brimming with excitement for a potential The Sims 5 in upcoming years. Despite no official announcement from EA Maxis themselves, news has leaked that the highly anticipated next installment is in development. Despite being very much a solo-experience game franchise where players can make their
In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, discover the somewhat secret origin of the famous piece of the Batman mythos, Arkham Asylum. Welcome to Comic Book Legends Revealed! This is the eight hundred and twenty-third installment where we examine three comic book legends and determine whether they are true or false. As usual, there will
Representation matters because people matter. In the same way that movies and television, comics can be the perfect tool to showcase LGBTQ+ examples in mainstream media and end the unnecessary hate against the community. Due to this tasks’ relevance, it shouldn’t be taken lightly. And fortunately, it isn’t. RELATED: 10 Great DC Comics With Well-Written
Marvel’s new Amazing Spider-Man series will launch with an assortment of covers from some of the comic book industry’s brightest stars. In April, Marvel will celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Spider-Man’s first appearance from Amazing Fantasy #15 with a new volume of the wall-crawler’s signature series, Amazing Spider-Man. In addition to the debut issue’s main cover
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is known for the series’ eccentric Stand battles. Such battles lead to unpredictable outcomes, creative plot twists, and victories that would otherwise be unforeseen if this were any other series. These showdowns often show the indomitable strengths of these Stands and their unavoidable weaknesses. RELATED: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: 10 Fights That Are Better In
Warning: The following contains spoilers for Swamp Thing: Green Hell, on sale now from DC Comics. The creative team of Jeff Lemire and Doug Mahnke serve up a post-apocalyptic world in Swamp Thing: Green Hell where the Rot, the Green, and the Red have conspired to eradicate humanity for the ecological destruction they’ve created. Humanity