As most fans of comic books know, being a hero is no easy task. Hard choices and great sacrifices are as normal as eating and sleeping are for normal people. Marvel has done an excellent job of exploring the uglier sides of being a hero through its wide array of comics, movies, and other forms
John Cena and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson now share not one, but two film franchises: Fast & Furious and the DC Extended Universe. With that in mind, there has been much fan excitement and speculation regarding whether or not the former professional wrestling rivals will duke it out on the big screen. Cena says he
The quirky Pokémon series has found massive success ever since its debut in the ‘90s, but it’s truly impressive how the franchise continues to grow bigger and expand its scope in major ways. Pokémon has been able to extend its brand into a trading card game, multiple spin-off titles, as well as an anime adaptation
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Symbiote Spider-Man: Crossroads #1, on sale now from Marvel. Peter Parker’s life has set the stage for some of the greatest stories in the Marvel Universe, including the iconic saga of Spider-Man and his symbiote suit. Now Symbiote Spider-Man: Crossroads #1, by Peter David, Greg Land, Jay Leisten,
Most anime fans are well aware of the immense popularity of Vocaloid. But not all fans know that Vocaloid has inspired a few manga and anime series. Despite Vocaloid’s years of popularity, a handful of adaptations flew under the radar. RELATED: 10 Pieces Of Vocaloid Fan Art We Adore There are more manga than anime series
Premiering in October 2001 and lasting a whopping 10 seasons, Smallville told the story of a young Clark Kent on his journey to becoming the legendary hero, Superman. Along the way, Clark would encounter a huge array of allies and villains, including the future staff of the Daily Planet such as Lois Lane, other heroes,
Moro is a warlock who serves as the main antagonist of the Galactic Patrol Prisoner Arc of the Dragon Ball Super manga. About 10 million years ago, Moro threatened the entirety of Universe 7 until his magic was finally sealed away. RELATED:Dragon Ball: 10 Things About The Flying Nimbus That Make No Sense After having
Now that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD has finally released for Nintendo Switch, players fresh off of Breath of the Wild have a chance to play this Wii classic in a new light. With brand new button controls and several quality-of-life improvements, many divisive elements that drove players away have been tweaked or eliminated, allowing for a
Movie theaters have been in limbo since the beginning of the pandemic, with the coronavirus keeping people from flocking to them and bringing in significant box office results. Marvel’s Black Widow was supposed to be released in May 2020 but was delayed until 2021. The film has been released and has become a success at
Jukebox musicals have been around in movie form since 1942 with the release of Yankee Doodle Dandy, which told the story of well-known Broadway writer George M. Cohan. These musicals are a special form of cinema as they all consist of well-known music from pop culture instead of original music made for the musical. RELATED: Conker’s
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Infinite Frontier #3, on sale now from DC. Barry Allen — the Flash of Earth-0 — is one of the most powerful and notable speedsters in the entire DC Multiverse. One of the first heroes to ever venture across realities, the Flash remains one of the most powerful multiversal
Action movie stars become fan favorites due to a number of amazing traits shared by a few that include grit, determination and bravery, though another quality shared between most action heroes is some kind of fighting skill. However, that almost always comes with the ability to take a punch as well as give one. RELATED: 10 Most
Izuku Midoriya, or Deku, of My Hero Academia, is one of the most compelling and relatable Shonen protagonists in the medium to date. His reasoning for wanting to be the best is more nuanced than one might believe. Deku always wanted to be a Pro Hero, but he never had a quirk. Now that he
Since its early days, Tina’s erotic friend-fiction has been one of the longest ongoing jokes of Bob’s Burgers. Her creativity never ceases to amaze and confuse characters and audiences, as her writing has covered a wide array of properties, including Lord of the Rings, The Simpsons, E.R. and many other titles. However, it seems like the upcoming
Naruto Uzumaki is one of the most well-known anime characters in the world. He’s the main protagonist of Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto. Starting as an outcast, he’s hated by almost everyone in his village of Hidden Leaf. Although it was something he had no hand in. *RELATED: Naruto: 9 Jutsu And Their Nen Counterparts Naruto grows up to be the
“Pym Particles” are a group of subatomic particles discovered by Henry Pym. A breakthrough in the Marvel Universe, the particles could alter the size and mass of objects and even living things, bypassing the laws of physics. RELATED: Ant-Man 3: 5 Characters Rumored To Appear (& 5 Confirmed) Since their discovery, there has been a
According to The Suicide Squad director James Gunn, the upcoming DC Extended Universe film is more of a direct sequel to the 1980s comics than it is to the 2016 movie. Speaking with ComicBook.com, the similarities between the film and John Ostrander’s Suicide Squad were brought up to Gunn, who noted some scenes in the movie were
Jinchuriki are extremely strong shinobi in the world of Naruto who hold the tremendous power of Tailed Beasts within them. The jinchuriki system came into existence with Hagoromo Otsutsuki, the Sage of Six Paths, who became the Ten-Tails jinchuriki after defeating his mother, Kaguya Otsutsuki. RELATED: Naruto: 9 Jutsu And Their Nen Counterparts Centuries later, the
Injustice 2 Mobile, the spin-off of Netherrealm’s Injustice series of superhero fighting games, recently got a big update that brought a hefty amount of new content to one of the more competitive free-to-play games currently on the market. Injustice 2 Mobile‘s 5.0 update is focused on a new support character who can transform into a wide range of
Idris Elba, who plays Bloodsport in DC’s The Suicide Squad, suggested that he may not be done with the Marvel Cinematic Universe yet. In an interview with ComicBook.com, Elba was asked about his role in the DC Extended Universe and whether or not he had become a “DC exclusive actor” following the apparent death of his MCU
All villains, regardless of genre or media, need to have some sort of Achilles Heel. Otherwise, they run the risk of being way too strong for the protagonists to take down realistically. The solution to this can be unorthodox or comical, as many anime protagonists have gotten away with using some of the strangest methods for defeating their most threatening enemies. RELATED: 10
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Strange Adventures #11, on sale now from DC. Over the course of Strange Adventures, Adam Strange has had his spacefaring legacy closely examined and steadily picked apart as he faced heightened scrutiny from a murder investigation and a look at what exactly Strange did to incur an extraterrestrial attack
Warner Bros. and DC Films’ The Suicide Squad is currently the best-reviewed movie in the DC Extended Universe. At the time of this writing, The Suicide Squad has a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes with 46 reviews. Of course, it’s still early, so this number is most certainly subject to change. Even so, it’s still significantly higher than
The world of One Piece consists of a lot of strong individuals from various organizations fighting to see their dreams fulfilled. Just as the Straw Hat Pirates aim to make Luffy the Pirate King, the are others with similar goals and the determination to see them through. RELATED: One Piece: 10 Fights Everyone Forgets About
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt takes open world gaming to a new level, following its hero Geralt of Rivia across the Continent in search of his adopted daughter Ciri. Along the way are a multitude of distracting side-quests, some of which are so intriguing they absolutely should not be passed by. CD Projekt Red managed to incorporate a plethora
Stephen Dorff, known for playing Deacon Frost in Blade, recanted his negative comments about Black Widow and Scarlett Johansson, saying that he “feels bad” about what he said. Dorff previously made headlines after he said that Black Widow looked like “garbage” to him, that he felt embarrassed for Johansson for her participation in the film and
A24 has garnered a reputation for distributing acclaimed thrillers like Hereditary, The Witch and the highly anticipated The Green Knight. One of the studio’s most successful films is Ari Aster’s Midsommar — the story of an emotionally traumatized young woman named Dani who is indoctrinated into a Swedish cult during its Midsommar festival. That film seems to have a connection to
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Superman: Son of Kal-El #1 on sale now. Even though he’s taking over as DC’s new Superman, Things are already tough for Jonathan Kent at the moment. With everything that’s going on in Action Comics, his own powers becoming greater while his father’s recede, the youngest Kent has a lot
As the Animal Kingdom crew deals with new threats in Season 5, Smurf’s (Ellen Barkin) actions in Season 3 could come back to haunt the Cody boys in the future. While she successfully exacted revenge on Lucy (Carolina Guerra), the cartel boss’ young son Carlos witnessed the murderous retaliation. Smurf might not have pulled the
During Naruto, the titular character and his teammate, Sasuke Uchiha, formed a strong bond of friendly rivalry, pushing both boys to new heights during the Chunin Exam arc and the Konoha Crush arc. However, Sasuke eventually grew frustrated with his inability to defeat his brother Itachi and made a bold decision. By the time the Search