The Guardians of the Galaxy movies have been a surprise for many Marvel Cinematic Universe fans. Before joining the MCU’s roster, the space misfits were largely an unknown factor, characters most viewers weren’t familiar with. But from their very first movie, the Guardians were able to cement their importance in the MCU and in fans’
One of the worst betrayals in Star Wars is when the clones turn on the Jedi. Order 66 devastated the ranks of the Jedi and broke the hearts of all fans. It was bad enough when viewers had to see it in Revenge of the Sith, but now it has been shown in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: The
Warning: The following contains spoilers for X-Men: Unlimited #7, available now on Marvel Unlimited. By murdering a convenience store manager in Las Vegas in X-Men: Unlimited (by Gerry Duggan, Emilio Laiso, Rachelle Rosenberg, and VC’s Joe Sabino), Lin Li’s Nature Girl has betrayed everything that the X-Men stand for. In her short-sighted pursuit of environmental
Comic artist Walter Simonson will serve as one of the many contributors for the Artist’s edition of the late John Paul Leon‘s The Winter Men, giving us an exclusive sneak peek of his work for the project. The Winter Men has been described by Modern Fanatic as “a passion project” for Leon, who served as the
The long-running horror franchise Child’s Play has spanned multiple decades, featuring much of the same cast and crew from film to film. With the new series, Chucky, now airing on television, its a great time to rank every Child’s Play film, from the 1988 original to Cult of Chucky to the 2019 remake. Keep in mind
Scarlet Witch is back from her demise at the onset of X-Men: The Trial of Magneto, but she’s certainly not the same Wanda Maximoff who died in Issue #1. X-Men: The Trial of Magneto #3 continues to raise new questions regarding the death and rebirth of Wanda, who was seemingly reborn at the end of Issue #2 and embraced
Weapons can be a hero’s best friend. We see characters carry around all sorts of weapons daily in shows, even if they’re not constantly in battle. Because of this, weapons can be fairly stylized to match the characters aesthetic. But there’s no limit to what these fantasy weapons can do or what they can look
Marvel Comics announced a new She-Hulk series, written by Rainbow Rowell and illustrated by Rogê Antônio. Launching in January 2022, the series will see Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk looking to move past her Avenging days and return to her first passion in life: being an attorney. According to Marvel, however, “The last page of this debut issue is going
Anime has a wide variety of characters. Some being the strongest around, while others can barely hold their own. Even the weakest characters try their best and are a vital part of their group. No matter the challenge, they keep pushing on, and with the help of those around them, they manage to come on
Gamers itching to dive back into the Arkhamverse were given a better look at what lies ahead for them at the recent DC FanDome. As well as providing more insight into Gotham Knights and what players will be going up against in Gotham City, fans also got to see more of Rocksteady’s take on DC’s resident anti-hero team in Suicide
Production is well underway on The Dragon Prince Season 4. In 2020, the hit Netflix original animated series received an impressive four-season renewal to complete the epic saga laid out by the fan-favorite show’s first three seasons. While fans patiently wait for the show’s return, the franchise has expanded into a tabletop game titled The Dragon
Poison Ivy‘s strength has grown to the point where she may very well cause a repeat of the traumatic earthquake that leveled Gotham City for a year in Batman: No Man’s Land. Ivy’s power is revealed in a new preview for Batman #115, continuing the Fear State storyline embroiling all of DC’s Bat Family books. Simon Saint, the head of
Newly posted concept art from Venom: Let There Be Carnage gives a look at a potential early version of the titular villain — and it’s terrifying. The images, which were posted on ArtStation by Hatch Effects, show an alternate model for Carnage. There are a fair number of differences between this model and the one
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Power Rangers #12, available now from Boom! Studios. For all the recent trouble that the Power Rangers have had recently, nothing seems to be getting any better despite how much they have already managed to overcome. After freeing their home from the clutches of Lord Zedd, the Rangers
South Korea has always been a hub of quality entertainment. The success of Squid Game (which has just become Netflix’s most-viewed series ever) isn’t a fluke. It’s the culmination of years of fresh, innovative content slowly, but steadily, making its way to western audiences who are desperate for new perspectives. Related: Every Main Character From Squid Game
The boys love/yaoi anime and manga subgenre is well-known for the often toxic relationship dynamics between its main characters. It commonly features set dominant/submissive (seme/uke) roles, sexual harassment and abuse, and several other extremely psychologically unhealthy tropes that are nonetheless typically viewed through a romantic lens, such as in the likes of Gravitation, Loveless and
After being rumored for months and subject to several leaks, Rockstar Games last week finally announced Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition. This week, more unannounced information regarding the remastered games turned up. Via Grand Theft Auto‘s own forums, user alloc8or unearthed a more in-depth description for the game, as well as the system
Over a year after its initial reveal, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League has finally resurfaced. Developed by Rocksteady Studios, the creators of the Batman: Arkham trilogy, a new trailer for the game was showcased at DC FanDome, alongside a bevy of other announcements. Five years after the company’s last title, Batman: Arkham VR, Kill The Justice League marks
Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel has been the subject of discussion and praise since its release into theaters. The film explores the systemic abuse of women and comments on their treatment in the present day through a 14th-century backdrop. As stars Ben Affleck and Matt Damon recently pointed out, The Last Duel also challenges history
Time…space…reality…there are many issues coming out from Marvel Comics this week. This is CBR, and we will be acting as your guide for what you can pick up off the shelf at your local comic book shop or purchase digitally on Oct. 20. It is the season of fright, with the main cover of Fantastic Four
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for My Next Life as a Villainess Season 2. My Next Life as a Villainess tells the tale of the reborn Katarina Claes, who found herself trapped in her favorite otome game known as Fortune Lover. In Season 1, Katarina made it her mission to befriend every major game character to prevent her
A Sith Lord can be a frightening adversary, a rancor is a truly fearsome creature and the Sarlacc pit digests an unfortunate morsel over the course of centuries. However, Star Wars outdid itself with a Force phantasm that haunted hyperspace lanes and could rend the mind to tatters as easily as it shredded flesh. Known as Starweirds, these
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Shang-Chi #5, available now from Marvel. Ever since inheriting control of his family’s Five Weapons Society criminal empire following his father’s demise, Shang-Chi has found himself walking a very fine line between hero and villain. Although he is working towards transforming the Five Weapons Society into something greater
Warner Bros. and DC Films have released the first official TV spot for The Batman. A shortened remix of The Batman trailer that premiered at DC’s FanDome, the TV spot teases the Dark Knight’s cat-and-mouse game with Edward Nashton/The Riddler while also highlighting his encounters with Selina Kyle/Catwoman and Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin. It ends with
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Season 3 of You, now streaming on Netflix. Season 3 of Netflix’s You finds Penn Badgely’s Joe Goldberg in Madre Linda, carving out a new life for himself and playing the domestic game. Now married to Love, they’re taking care of baby Henry, but things go awry as both get wrapped
A live action teaser was released as part of the announcement. Shot in the style of a ’70s yakuza movie, it features Hakuryu and Kunio Murai, both veteran actors who are actually from Saga Prefecture. Further details, such as the release date, will be announced in due course. Created by Mappa, Avex Pictures, and Cygames,
Michael Myers’ mask is one of the most iconic symbols in horror, and Halloween Kills special effects makeup artist Christopher Nelson emphasized the need for accuracy when designing a new mask for the franchise. “There’s all these things it has to have,” Nelson explained in a featurette uploaded to Universal Pictures’ YouTube channel. “There’s a little air
Zeke Yeager was a very important character throughout Attack on Titan. He was the inheritor of the Beast Titan, one of the most powerful characters in the manga series. Because of that, he fought in many battles against some of the strongest opponents in the world. These battles were truly impressive and did not go unnoticed.
WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for The Walking Dead: World Beyond Season 2, Episode 3, “Exit Wounds,” which aired Sunday on AMC. While the first two episodes in Season 2 of The Walking Dead: World Beyond have been kind of slow, they’re important because they’re all about setting things up for the rest of
With the upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen film getting ready to debut in December 2021 and the second anime season close on its heels, fans need a Season 1 review. Of course, the best review is always found by diving back into the source material, but not everybody has time to binge through JJK‘s first season again. RELATED: Jujutsu Kaisen: 10