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Wolverine and the Hulk are long-standing rivals in the Marvel Universe, even if they have had moments of levity and empathy. Wolverine’s debut came about because of a battle with the Hulk, the Jade Giant has returned the favor — with one of the explosive ways to empower the Hulk’s rage in the current “Starship

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has introduced plenty of villains over the years, but only a relatively small handful of them have actually survived their encounters with the MCU heroes. This trend began all the way back in Iron Man, but what a lot of people don’t know is that the film almost spared its chief villain. The

When Arrow first premiered back in 2012, no one could predict that it would lead to the creation of an entire superhero media franchise, including several different TV shows, and revolutionize the way shared universes are depicted on the small screen. However, one of its most valuable but possibly underplayed contributions to popular culture is the inclusion

Across the course of The Simpsons, the series has evolved in numerous unique and unexpected ways. For instance, Homer has become radically different from his original incarnation, evolving into one of the goofiest and stupidest characters in modern fiction. The Simpsons has even made in-universe jokes about how Homer’s intelligence has dropped over the years, but one fan theory has a

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Book of Boba Fett, “Chapter 6: From the Desert Comes A Stranger,” streaming now on Disney+. During Chapters 5 and 6 of The Book of Boba Fett, young Luke Skywalker makes another surprising CGI appearance, but this time around he looks remarkably real when compared to his original

When you embark on a creative project, you never really know where it will lead. You can chart a course, obviously, but sometimes one opportunity leads to another one presenting itself in a way you likely hadn’t quite anticipated. For instance, you could land a gig recording a theme song for an animated series based on a

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have some deadly adversaries, ranging from their arch-enemy, The Shredder, to the sinister alien Krang. These villains take on many forms throughout the plethora of TMNT media. One particular constant thorn in the turtles’ side is the devious scientist, Baxter Stockman. Mirage Comics The original TMNT series, by Kevin Eastman and Peter

There are few superhero teams in the Marvel Universe that have as convoluted a romantic history as the X-Men, with longtime friends and enemies alike developing surprisingly amorous feelings for one another over the years. One of the most shocking romantic pairings seen amongst Marvel’s Merry Mutants was between Wolverine and Storm, who were implied

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Eternals, in theaters now. Eternals has finally shown audiences the true power of a Celestial and why they are such a threatening presence for the entire cosmos. However, this isn’t the first time that the heroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have encountered these beings. In Guardians of the

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Texas Chainsaw Massacre, now streaming on Netflix.  The newest Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) has the distinction of having the highest body count of any TCM movie. While previous films in the franchise focused more on lingering atmosphere and dread, Netflix’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre throws subtlety out the window in favor of graphic gore

Today, we look back to 10 years ago, when a twisted version of the new Fantastic Four was formed with Venom, Red Hulk, Ghost Rider and X-23. This is “Look Back,” where every four weeks of a month, I will spotlight a single issue of a comic book that came out in the past and

The Big Flower Fight debuted on Netflix in May 2020, giving audiences a welcome escape from the COVID-19 pandemic raging around the world. Critics were lukewarm about the reality competition series, but fans couldn’t get enough of the fantastical gardening adventure that followed in the footsteps of similar international hits like The Great British Baking

This summer, Marvel is publishing a new comic book series based on Wild Cards, the long-running literary universe edited by A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones) author George R.R. Martin and Melinda M. Snodgrass. Wild Cards: The Drawing of Cards is a four-part limited series set to launch on Wednesday, June 1

Andrew Garfield’s first reaction when he was approached to star in Spider-Man: No Way Home wasn’t altogether confident — in fact, he called the movie a “stupid idea.” Garfield discussed his experience appearing in the record-breaking Marvel Cinematic Universe film during an interview on The Graham Norton Show. When asked, “Did it feel like a high-risk thing

Well-known and beloved for its inclusion of iconic characters such as Michael Myers and Freddie Kruger, Dead by Daylight has provided players with a bevy of iconic enemies to battle. As such, fans have been desperate to see Alien‘s Xenomorph added to the game’s roster of killers for quite some time. However, it’s not just

Peacemaker‘s time is now on HBO Max. On Twitter, Peacemaker star John Cena confirmed that the Season 1 finale of the James Gunn-helmed DC Extended Universe series has set a new viewership record for HBO Max. “Just learned from the good folks at [HBO Max] that the [Peacemaker] finale had the biggest single day performance

The Pokémon anime has introduced many characters over the course of its two-decade run, some taken from the game series and some original to the show. Some characters’ stories and personalities were greatly changed from their game counterparts, which annoyed some fans who did not like the anime’s interpretation of the character. RELATED: Pokémon: 10

Using cheats in The Sims makes the game a whole lot more fun, banishing money problems and annoying parameters from gameplay for however long players like. This might just be for their own enjoyment, or maybe they need to use cheats for a specific Sims challenge they’re having a go at. RELATED: 10 Sims Challenges

Once home on the History Channel, Vikings lasted for six seasons and gave historical fiction a prestige television face lift. Telling the story of Ragnar Lothbrok and his Viking brood, the series spanned generations and continents, seeing the Viking Age come to life through epic battles and gut-wrenching drama. The series came to its end in

Star Trek has been a mainstay of television for over half a century. Starting with the original 1960s series through The Next Generation and Discovery timelines, Starfleet crews have traversed the galaxy. Though their goal has been to discover, they’ve also fought their way out of some serious situations. RELATED: Star Trek: The 9 Weirdest Episodes In The Franchise, Ranked The original

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Hulk #4, available now from Marvel. Bruce Banner has left behind his own world and ventured into the unknown, all in the hopes of escaping the horror that has been left in his alter-ego’s wake. Unfortunately, he has found himself piloting the Hulk’s body straight into an even

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Demon Slayer Season 2 Episode 18, “No Matter How Many Lives,” now streaming on Funimation, Crunchyroll and Hulu. One of Demon Slayer‘s most alluring features is how nuanced every major villain is. The story makes it clear that demons are not purely evil, mindless monsters. In fact, they retain much

Modern Japanese anime follows a number of trends, and longtime anime fans know that many of the most relatable characters can be found in high school comedy, romance or drama shows. Many slice-of-life anime titles take place at high school, providing a setting that most intended viewers can relate to personally. Even if all these

Warning: The following contains spoilers for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #8, on sale now from DC Comics. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #8 (by Tom King, Bilquis Evely, Matheus Lopes, and Clayton Cowles) shows a terrible fate for Supergirl’s super-horse Comet, but in his last moments, his original form as the centaur reasserts itself before Kara’s

With The Blacklist currently in its ninth season, NBC executives may have decided they needed another convoluted thriller about a manipulative criminal mastermind working with an upstanding FBI agent to take its place. It’s hard to think of any other explanation for the Blacklist clone The Endgame. The series jumps right into its premise without taking the

When Asuna first starts out in Sword Art Online, “inspirational” is one of the worst words to describe her. After all, it’s her first time attempting to play an MMO or VRMMO of any kind, and she only plays it because her brother is unable to do so on launch day. When the truth about being trapped within

Matt Reeves’ The Batman will be the latest cinematic take on DC’s iconic superhero. Following an advanced screening of the upcoming DC Extended Universe film, the writer/director discussed his approach to filming the Dark Knight’s story with members of the press. Reeves detailed his grounded approach on Batman, approaching the hero and villains of the piece with a uniquely

There are many anime where many characters grow and develop over time. These characters became fan favorites because of their eventual growth. They became fleshed-out individuals other than simple plot devices. Yet, there are also many anime where only the protagonist received development. RELATED: 10 Anime Side Characters Who Outshine The Protagonists This growth was often limited

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett “Chapter 7: In the Name of Honor,” streaming now on Disney+. Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett is a unique series in Star Wars that features Boba leaving behind his bounty hunter past to lead a more structured life. Taking over