Comics News Boom

Since the rise of the zombie movie in the late 1960s, audiences have been infected with a deep affection for the sadistic subgenre, and filmmakers have kept things fresh by venturing the undead into new territories of the comedic and dramatic variety. RELATED: 10 Best Zombie Movies Of The 21st Century (So Far) From Dawn of

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Spider-Man: Spider’s Shadow #5, available now from Marvel. Peter Parker has undergone a truly unsettling transformation over the course of Spider-Man: Spider’s Shadow, with the Venom symbiote having twisted him into a cold-blooded killer. Thankfully, the two have been separated from one another before their bond could become permanent.

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Season 1 of Shaman King (2021), now streaming on Netflix. Shaman King is finally back, returning the spotlight to a shonen anime/manga franchise that once felt as if it had been passed over in favor of others from its era. By revisiting this world, the new Shaman King anime only further highlights

DC Comics has released solicitation information and images for new comics and products shipping in November 2021. When you’re through checking out these solicitations for new releases, be sure to visit CBR’s DC Comics forum, Batman forum, Superman forum or Wonder Woman forum to discuss these titles and products with fellow readers and fans. DC

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for One Piece Chapter #1021, “Demonio,” by Eiichiro Oda, Stephen Paul and Vanessa Satone, available in English via Manga Plus and Viz Media. In Chapter #1021 of One Piece, Luffy is ready to go up against Kaido again after being rescued from drowning — and having some meat, of course.

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Suicide Squad, now in theaters and streaming on HBO Max. One of the most confusing parts of the theatrical cut of Justice League was how it set up the Injustice League. Fans were unsure whether a team-up movie with villains like Lex Luthor and Deathstroke would resonate at the time, and even

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for What If…? Season 1, Episode 1, “What If… Captain Carter Were the First Avenger,” streaming now on Disney+. The confluence of rumors and speculation surrounding Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness are rapidly turning it into a catalyst for the entirety of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase Four.

The wastelands of Fallout have always been battlegrounds between factions vying for power and resources. The Mojave Wasteland of Fallout: New Vegas is no exception, as it’s the site of an ongoing conflict between the New California Republic, Caesar’s Legion and New Vegas led by Mr. House. However, while these are the most powerful factions of the

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Children of the Atom #6, on sale now. Carmen Cruz is one of the Children of the Atom — a nominally human band of X-Men fans who, after discovering alien technology, decided to become heroes like their mutant role-models. Taking the name Gimmick and basing her costume on Gambit,

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Superman & Lois Season 1, Episode 14, “The Eradicator,” which aired Tuesday on The CW. As Season 1 of Superman & Lois winds down, Clark Kent is at his wit’s end, realizing that while he thought he stopped his evil brother, Tal-Rho (Adam Rayner), the villain has become

Walt Disney Parks are turning a profit for the first time since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic began last year, according to a new report. The Walt Disney Co. revealed that its theme parks have made a profit for the first time since the start of the pandemic, which forced the parks to close. As reported by

When Star Trek: Discovery premiered in 2017, it opened up a world of opportunities to expand the Star Trek universe that had been stagnant on the small screen since the cancellation of Enterprise in 2005. Its success eventually led to the production of Short Treks, a short-film anthology, Picard, based on Sir Patrick Stewart’s character, and

Marvel’s Eternals will be getting a fall 2021 release date as originally planned. Tweeted by Aaron Couch, Disney’s Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek confirmed during a Q3 earnings call that when he said Marvel’s Eternals is a 2022 title, he meant the 2022 fiscal year. The release date for the Marvel Cinematic Universe film is still set for

“Family” can feel like a fraught word. For every kid fortunate to be brought up in a loving, empathetic environment, there’s another kid raised in an abusive or neglectful home. It’s no surprise that more and more people are embracing the concept of chosen family, especially when blood relatives act like no kind of family at

Hollywood has rarely been in the business of telling new stories. Over half of the movies made are based on source material from somewhere else, be it books or an old play. It’s always easier to make a movie that already has a built-in fan base. That’s why it’s hard to believe that movies like

Disney+ is the latest entity to announce its very own event highlighting its upcoming projects. During The Walt Disney Company’s Q3 earnings call, company CEO Bob Chapek announced Disney+ Day, which will feature announcements pertaining to the streaming platform’s future releases. Disney+ Day will take place later this year on Friday, Nov. 12 — the

Horror manga has seen a current resurgence with the popularity of Junji Ito both in releases from Viz Media and anime adaptations on Crunchyroll and Adult Swim. To many fans of the genre, there are few others that capture the same otherworldly and metaphysical terror of the mangaka’s work. However, there exists a rich history of the horror

The Suicide Squad director James Gunn says he’s got more ideas for the DC Extended Universe’s “villian-verse.” During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Gunn explained that a second Suicide Squad movie was possible. “Suicide Squad or even taking someone from the Suicide Squad and doing something with them individually, or a couple of them,” he said. “I have

Despite the fact that movies are an art form, a way for directors and writers to visualize their stories and have them seen by millions around the globe, movies are also a business. Studio execs will sometimes stop at nothing to ensure a film is as ‘profitable’ as they believe it should be, even if

The Giant Penny is one of the most iconic features of the Batcave, In Batman’s gloomy headquarters, the 12-foot tall decorative trophy looms over the Dark Knight’s workstation and enormous vehicle collection. But as iconic as it is, no cinematic iteration of the Batcave has ever featured the Giant Penny. However, Batman ’89 #1, by

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Swarm, streaming now on Netflix. Netflix’s The Swarm ends on an emotional note when Virginie (Suliane Brahim) saves her young daughter, Laura (Marie Narbonne), from a horde of bloodthirsty locusts that escapes their breeding tent on a French farm. The mother cut herself, allowing them to feed on

In 2010, AMC’s hit show walked its way into the hearts of fans everywhere with its exciting new take on the living dead. Boosted by expert direction, awe-inspiring makeup, and a wealth of source material from the comics it was based on, The Walking Dead became one of the most popular shows on TV. RELATED:

While Pokémon Sword and Shield and other recent entries in the franchise have been divisive in part for their lower difficulty levels, that’s not always a bad thing. The games have also received some quality-of-life changes that make certain Pokémon easier to catch and evolve than they have been in the past. A perfect example of

The fan-favorite anthology horror series Slasher has found a home with Shudder for its fourth season. Series creator Aaron Martin and showrunner Ian Carpenter return with the cast to introduce a new set of characters and a chilling story. With this season bearing the subtitle Flesh & Blood, Season 4 focuses on an elderly patriarch

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Defenders #1, available now from Marvel Comics. Of all the heroes in the Marvel Universe, few know what waits in the shadows better than Doctor Strange, although that doesn’t mean he can’t still be caught off guard from time to time. This proves to be the case when

In the anime realm, these days, it’s more common for characters to have horns instead of the rather passé cat ears. The reasons for this vary from series to series, but the design choice appears to be a hit. RELATED: 10 Anime Characters Who Can Turn Into Animals (Who Are Not From Fruits Basket) While horns

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Stargirl Season 2, Episode 1, “Summer School: Part One,” which aired Tuesday on the CW. At the end of Stargirl Season 1, the Justice Society of America was successful in beating the Injustice Society, who were planning on mind controlling the adults of America in order to make the country

Amazon Studios’ The Lord of the Rings television series is leaving New Zealand. Amazon Studios announced that the sweeping, big-budget fantasy series would be moving from New Zealand to the United Kingdom for Season 2, which pre-production on the series expected to begin in early 2022. While the series will be moving locations, post-production on Season 1, which

Though its name might suggest otherwise, Chivalry of a Failed Knight is not a failed light novel series at all, still running successfully to this day. The same cannot be said for its anime adaptation, however. Initially airing in 2015, Failed Knight‘s single-season has so far been its only one. There have been a few different manga versions,