Marvel’s animated series What If…? takes fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe on an unlikely journey through different universes, where a single decision or event changes the course of history itself. The audience’s companion and the series’ narrator is the Watcher. Known as Uatu, the Watcher has a strict vow of non-interference that keeps him
New posters for Disney+’s upcoming Hawkeye series have been released, presenting the show’s two superhero archers. The posters tease the series, the partnership between Barton and his new protégée, Kate Bishop, as well as Hawkeye‘s Christmas setting. What’s more is that they provide viewers with a good look at the Avengers’ comics-accurate costumes. These images
Scarecrow has been terrorizing Gotham City in Batman, and one of the caped crusader’s new allies, Miracle Molly, has figured out what the villain’s next move will be tied to in Fear State. In a preview for Batman #114, Miracle Molly can be seen fixing her flying board, before she is approached by Poison Ivy, who has now assumed the self-given
When Dungeons & Dragons fans think of Barbarians, the first things that comes to mind are the class’ typical role as a party’s tank or their rage. Barbarians are often seen as uncivilized, primal beings who exist on the outskirts of society and lack intelligence and civilization. However, while many Barbarian builds lack intelligence, they are masters of survival and
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has captivated the imaginations of countless people, filling their childhoods with joy, mystical creatures, and – on more than one occasion – tears. Recent controversies have led some fans to be less enthusiastic about the series, but others are still waiting for more answers and more content from author
In the world of My Hero Academia, being a student at U.A. is a dream come true for those who want to work in heroics. But even at U.A., every class is different, particularly during Izuku Midoriya’s time there. RELATED: My Hero Academia: Class 1-B’s 10 Greatest Failures, Explained Class 1-A and 1-B both belong
Today, I talk about the Marvel superhero who gained the ability to see through any of Mephisto’s disguises, but then he gave the power up. In every installment of Abandoned Love we will be examining comic book stories, plots and ideas that were abandoned by a later writer without actively contradicting an earlier story (so
After nine seasons of streaming glory, Letterkenny has built itself an incredible cult following and a loyal group of fans. But as any of those fans will admit, watching the show for the first time can be a little difficult. Letterkenny has its own language, one that people unfamiliar with the region the show is
Without question, Kesley Grammer is one of the most legendary sitcom actors of all time. He spent many years portraying Frasier Crane on the hit shows Cheers and then Frasier, winning both Emmys and Golden Globes for the character. But that’s not the most interesting character Grammer has played. Without question, that title belongs to
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Chainsaw Man Chapter #91, by Tatsuki Fujimoto, Amanda Haley and Sabrina Heep, available to read in English from Viz Media. Chainsaw Man‘s revival of the much-beloved Power is as exciting and heartwarming as it is tragic. After her death at the hands of Makima, Power makes a triumphant return
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Evil Season 2, Episode 12, “D Is for Doll,” now streaming on Paramount+. Ever since he started his journey at the start of Season 2, Leland Townsend’s reasoning behind his fake exorcism has been shrouded in Evil‘s trademark mix of mystery and disorientation. At first, it appeared his intention was to corrupt David in
Throughout Avatar: The Last Airbender, Toph Beifong claimed to be the greatest Earthbender of all time. She certainly had many showings to prove it, becoming the Earth Rumble champion known as the Blind Bandit, keeping Wan Shi Tong’s Library from collapsing into the Spirit World and even inventing metalbending to push the boundaries of what the
When Pierce Brosnan made his 007 debut with GoldenEye, it was the perfect action thriller to introduce his incarnation of James Bond and take the franchise into the ’90s. Unfortunately for Brosnan, his subsequent Bond films throughout the late ’90s and early ’00s failed to recapture the same critical acclaim and fanfare. The last Brosnan film, Die Another Day,
Today we look at how Superman faced a similar scenario to the Injustice Universe in the DC Universe, with a much different resolution. In Comic Book Questions Answered, I answer whatever questions you folks might have about comic books (feel free to e-mail questions to me at brianc@cbr.com). A few months back, I discussed an
Funimation confirmed that Sunrise Beyond’s all-new, original mecha anime AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline will premiere as part of the streaming service’s upcoming anime season. A new trailer provides a first look at the series’ characters and unique mechas, and asks viewers to “take on this future.” AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline is the first original project from Sunrise
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Venom: Let There Be Carnage, now playing in theaters. In the comics, Eddie Brock was best known as a reporter for the Daily Bugle before bonding with the symbiote, Venom. Venom: Let There Be Carnage keeps the reporter spirit of the character alive, with him trying to maintain a job
One of the most popular anime series of the 2000s was Toradora!, which in turn was inspired by Yuyuko Takemiya’s original light novels of the same name. The series is a shonen romantic comedy — which incidentally fits some current shonen trends, proving the story of Toradora! has indeed aged well. Fans of series such as Horimiya and Nisekoi
The Joker made a name for himself by being the most twisted in the DC Universe, with a warped mind that can even terrify gods. And in the Marvel Universe, the only character who comes close to that level is Carnage. While Carnage and his frequent host Cletus Kasaday have been frequent authors of horrific
WARNING: The following contains spoilers from Star Wars Adventures: Ghost of Vader’s Castle #2, on sale now from IDW Publishing. Stating at over two meters tall, Wookiees are some of the most intimidating figures in the Star Wars Universe. They are known for their strength and have a tendency to pulling people’s arms off, so
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for American Horror Story: Double Feature Episode 7, “Take Me to Your Leader,” which aired Wednesday on FX. As usual, the new episode of American Horror Story wears its influences on its sleeve. Season 10, Episode 7, “Take Me to Your Leader,” dives headlong into various outer space horror movies,
The first look at Netflix’s The Sandman showed stunning accuracy to the comic series of the same name that it adapts, but there were some notable differences as well. One of these was the coloring of the lead character’s eyes, and The Sandman comics author Neil Gaiman explained the change through a comparison to another classic DC character:
With the game Voice Of Cards, also known as Voice Of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars being released later in 2021, many viewers were curious about both the game and its creative director, Yoko Taro. Taro is noted for writing games that have a dark, disturbing, or unusual atmosphere. Many of the games he was involved in reflected his feelings
Since the early 1990s, magical girl anime required transformation items to help their characters change into their hero costumes. They can also store weapons for easy access or be the key to greater power. There’s often much mystery around these transformation items, but the magical girl knows there’s no harm in trusting it. RELATED: 10 Ridiculously
After School Tea Time caused a stir when K-On! first made its 2010 debut. The band’s songs reached the Oricon charts several times, with the band itself quickly becoming a household name in the early 2010s. The anime’s success only pushed After School Tea Time’s popularity forward, creating a major cultural shift in the anime community.
It’s strange to think that there was a time where the idea of motion controls in video games seemed far-fetched, or out of reach. The idea of using your body to control a game was an outlandish idea until the release of the Wii in 2006. Suddenly, motion-controlled games were the new trend, with other
There is a new icon in the world of indie horror video games and its name is Choo-Choo Charles, an evil clown-faced spider train that wants to make you its dinner. Developer Two Star Games has released a trailer for its upcoming horror game, Choo-Choo Charles. The trailer provides a first look at the titular spider train and previews
Attack on Titan has a lot of great characters, but, even though fans become attached to them, they constantly die. From the very beginning of the manga, many characters were eaten by the titans. As time passed and the protagonists, as well as the readers, learned more about Attack on Titan‘s world, characters killed each other, with
DC is just as known for its villains as it is for its heroes. Many of them have been household names for decades, with these dangerous and intimidating antagonists becoming true icons of the villain world. The great thing about DC’s villains is how different they are. Some are masterminds, some are henchmen, and some
Although TV shows are usually placed into categories based on the audience’s age, a large number of recent series are beginning to deviate from this unspoken norm. There are quite a few teenage-led narratives that handle mature topics, often with incredible sensitivity. Conversely, shows with adult characters are occasionally simplified to ensure that kids are able to grasp
There’s been a recent influx of Marvel and DC video games, but there’s always been a healthy relationship between video games and comic books way before modern trends like the Marvel Cinematic Universe took over pop culture. It’s incredible to see the level of popularity and ubiquity that superhero culture has reached and that it’s