Comics News Boom

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Euphoria Season 2, Episode 7, “The Theater and Its Double,” now streaming on HBO Max. Forget Rue or Lexi narrating their lives through the sparkling lens of Euphoria; Ethan is the life of the party in the show now. Kat may have considered him boring in their relationship, but he

Encanto‘s Lin-Manuel Miranda said that there is potential for the world and characters of Disney’s 60th animated feature to be further explored in a sequel or spinoff. In an interview with Collider, the songwriter and performer acknowledged that while there are no plans for any sequels as of yet, the immense success of Encanto indicates

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Batman, now playing in theaters.  There are plenty of threats for Robert Pattinson’s version of the Dark Knight to take on in The Batman, ranging from the more baseline criminals under Carmine Falcone (John Turturro) to the demented Riddler (Paul Dano) and his followers. But one minor figure he encounters

Courtesy of the latest Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero preview, it seems everybody’s favorite Namekian is receiving a new transformation. During the course of the trailer, Piccolo powers up with a golden aura, sporting a slightly new look with paler green skin and without the wrinkles along his arms. It’s a subtle change that fits Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama’s

In the anime verse, many heroes just wanted to be accepted for who they truly are. Fans usually get attached to the characters with whom they can relate the most. RELATED: 10 Anime Heroes Who Just Want To Be Normal The more viewers see that side of a protagonist, the more they get attached to them. Acceptance is something that everyone craves, and that

Everyone’s cinema palate is different — some audiences enjoy the comfort of rom-coms, while others prefer the thrill of action. However, there is no genre dedicated entirely to movies that trigger nausea or make viewers squirm in their seats. While difficult-to-watch films usually fall in the Horror category, many of these movies simply cannot be boxed into a single genre. RELATED: 10 Movie

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The High Republic: The Light of the Jedi, Star Wars: The High Republic: The Rising Storm, Star Wars: The High Republic: Out of the Shadows and Star Wars: The High Republic: Eye of the Storm #2, on sale now. Throughout the Star Wars: The High Republic subseries,

The next generation of Pokémon has begun, with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet being recently announced for the Nintendo Switch. Set for a late 2022 release, this duo will comes three years after Pokémon Sword and Shield. While this has come as welcome news to many fans of the franchise, the small gap between entries could

Back to the Future‘s unprecedented success left an eternal imprint on the face of Hollywood — a legacy that thrives more than thirty years after the first installment. Back to the Future influenced multiple film genres, including sci-fi, adventure, and fantasy, making it one of the few movies that actively reconfigured the relationship between cinema and its audience. RELATED: Scream:

Comics can be a harsh mistress. Fans may love the characters and teams the books are about, but that doesn’t mean that every run is created equally. Over the years, many fan-favorite writers have launched comics, made them extremely popular, and then moved on. This is a double-edged sword, as it can bring in fresh

An episode of Scooby-Doo: Mystery Incorporated was quietly an Avengers-style crossover for the Hanna-Barbera characters Scooby helped inspire — and it had a concept solid enough that it could be the next Scooby-Doo movie. “Mystery Solvers Club State Finals” was a largely throwaway episode presented largely as a dream sequence for a fever-ridden Scooby, whose illness prevents the Mystery Gang

HBO Max launched almost two years ago in the United States and is still one of the main subscription-based services for streaming movies and TV shows. Its almost 43.5 million subscribers can enjoy an exclusive catalog of quality content. For instance, it includes every DCEU movie and the eight Harry Potter films. RELATED: Every Show That Won Multiple

The Legend Of Korra is the spiritual successor to Avatar: The Last Airbender, although most will agree that it’s better for both if they’re viewed as their own individual series. Many fans of the original series are mixed when it comes to Korra, but there’s no denying that it handles many heavy themes that can be exciting to watch.

Five years ago, the story of the most popular Marvel mutant ended on the big screen with the release of Logan. This finale to the Fox X-Men movies was a painfully poignant piece, with director James Mangold delivering a tour de force that subverted all manner of audience expectations. But while it was hailed as

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for War for Earth-3 #1, now on sale from DC Comics. As a morally-inverted counterpart of the prime Earth, Earth-3 is inhabited by villainous analogs of DC’s iconic heroes who use their abilities to rule the world as the Crime Syndicate, a twisted reflection of the Justice League. However, while

Post-credit scenes have become more and more popular in recent years. Ever since Iron Man in 2008, fans completely expect MCU films to have one, if not multiple, stingers after the credits have rolled. It’s no surprise, then, that DC has followed in Marvel’s footsteps and started utilizing similar scenes to tie its films together.

Starz’s upcoming horror-comedy series, Shining Vale, spotlights not just the difficulties of living in a (potentially) haunted house but also depicts how tricky it is to raise teenagers. The series follows a creatively blocked writer, Pat Phelps (Courteney Cox), and her dysfunctional family. After the Phelps move into a creepy mansion in a small town, tensions escalate

New concept art for Spider-Man: No Way Home reveals a fantastic new look at Peter Parker’s final suit in the film. On Instagram, concept artist and Head of Visual Development at Marvel Studios Ryan Meinerding, who has worked on such Marvel Cinematic Universe films as 2008’s Iron Man and 2019’s Avengers: Endgame, released an image

Throughout Elden Ring, players will encounter a variety of unique enemies. As an open-world game, it has plenty of optional battles, but the bosses of the main campaign can be extra tricky to defeat. Players will find these bosses within Legacy Dungeons throughout the Lands Between. One of these is a Demigod named Rennala, Queen of the

Natural disasters are an inherent and very real terror for many, who fear for their lives and their families should they be caught in an earthquake, wildfire, or similar event. As with many deep human anxieties, this fear has created great fodder for filmmakers to create emotionally moving stories of human survival. RELATED: 5 Disaster Movies

The latest Demon Slayer figure is equally adept at cutting down demons and bank account balances. The new Tanjiro Kamado statue comes from collectible manufacturer Good Smile Company and depicts the young swordsman unleashing the mysterious Hinokami Kagura. While other statues of Tanjiro using this unique ability have been released before, the new Good Smile

Garth Ennis is returning to the infamous Frank Castle character in an upcoming Punisher story that takes place in Vietnam and co-stars Nick Fury. It will likely be released sometime in 2022. Ennis recently appeared on the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast to discuss his new Battle Action Special graphic novel. During the interview, Ennis dropped some details about a new Punisher run that’s in the works. “I should

In The Lord of the Rings, the Dwarves of Middle-earth are known to value wealth above all else, and the treasure trove of Erebor was no exception. The Dwarven kingdom held so much gold that it attracted the wrath of the dragon Smaug, who claimed it all for himself and held more wealth than any other living being

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Justice League #73, on sale now from DC Comics. Under the influence of various forms of solar radiation, Kryptonians such as Superman have the potential to become some of the most powerful beings in the DC universe. As the Last Son of Krypton, DC’s greatest hero possesses a few very unique weaknesses

The Star Wars: The Clone Wars movie was the first canon introduction to Hutts other than Jabba, including the gangster’s son, Rotta. However, while Rotta is a terrifyingly adorable addition to Star Wars, his existence makes one wonder how the Hutts reproduce in the first place. And sure, the answer may seem obvious, but the biology

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Silk #2, available now from Marvel. Of all the spider-themed heroes in the Marvel Universe, Cindy Moon, aka Silk, may very well be the most tragic. When Cindy’s powers first emerged, she was protected from the threats that awaited her by being cut completely off from the rest

Gaming subscription services have changed a lot in the last decade, and Nintendo Switch Online’s addition of Features & Rewards is the latest upgrade that service has received. While each platform handles multiplayer and online services differently, Nintendo‘s approach has typically been subtle perks rather than larger bonuses that keep gamers actively engaged outside the multiplayer sphere. Some fans might

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Star Trek: Picard Season 2, Episode 1, “The Star Gazer,” streaming now on Paramount+. Just like its preceding season, Star Trek: Picard has brought plenty of familiar faces to reunite with Jean-Luc Picard since the events of Star Trek: The Next Generation and its subsequent continuation films. This time

As The Batman finally opens in theaters across the world, many fans are convinced that it’s the best DC Comics film adaptation yet. After several significant delays and setbacks, Matt Reeves’ vision of the Caped Crusader is earning rave reviews from critics and fans alike. Audiences are praising the film’s compelling, slow-burn plot that dishes out healthy

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Batman, now playing in theaters. Matt Reeves’ The Batman introduces new versions of many iconic Batman characters, including a truly gleeful scumbag take on Oswald Cobblepot (Colin Farrell). One of the handfuls of characters to escape the film relatively unscathed, Penguin is even positioned for a serious escalation