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Batman's Green Lantern Costume Proves He'll Never Overcome His Biggest Flaw

Samantha King — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:00:20 GMT

While Batman is an iconic member of the Justice League, he famously struggles to work alongside a team he's not in direct control of, and his Green Lantern costume reveals how deep his need for control and extreme autonomy goes. Batman: In Darkest Knight is an Elseworlds story, in which Abin Sur selects Bruce Wayne as his successor instead of Hal Jordan.

Sorry Colossus - New X-Men Replacements Include a Hulk-Strength Hero

Spencer Connolly — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 22:30:22 GMT

Since first joining the team, Colossus has always been the X-Men’s resident powerhouse, playing the same conceptual role on the team the Hulk does on the Avengers. But now, there’s a new crop of superhumans on the rise, and one of them actually rivals the Hulk himself (literally, not just conceptually). In other words - sorry Colossus, there’s a new Hulk-strength hero in town: Children of the Vault’s Perro.

1 Gotham Hero's Ride Is Officially 20 Times Faster Than the Batmobile

Brian Colucci — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:31:20 GMT

The Dark Knight of DC Comics, Batman, has more than a few transportation options to help get him across Gotham in the blink of an eye, with his iconic Batmobile being one of his most famous and reliable creations. But in an epic story from a few years back, Tim Drake’s Robin reveals that not only does he have something faster than the Batmobile, but, according to his calculations, it’s twenty times more so.

Boba Fett's Comical ROTJ "Death" Was Actually His Fault

Angela Davis — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:00:22 GMT

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #7!Boba Fett is entirely at fault for the comical "death" he endured in Return of the Jedi. For decades, fans were outraged by the sudden killing off of Boba Fett. This bounty hunter became an instant fan-favorite for his cool design and sly demeanor in the very few scenes he appeared in throughout the original Star Wars trilogy. However, the execution of his demise irked fans for not just disposing of a character with potential but how anticlimactic and played for laughs it was when a blind Han Solo smacked his jetpack by mistake and launched him into the Sarlacc Pit. It was a death that felt unearned. While this choice would eventually be rectified in the Expanded Universe and later Disney+ series like The Mandalorian, this one moment in Return of the Jedi left a stain on the character for generations. However, 40 years later, it's been unveiled that it was Boba Fett's fault from the beginning that he was "killed" so easily.

Dragon Ball Super's Moro Arc Finally Changed An Annoying Series Tradition

Carlyle Edmundson — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:00:22 GMT

The Galactic Patrol Prisoner saga of Dragon Ball Super is the first major story arc in the manga that has yet to be adapted to anime, which is a shame, because it also established a way of doing things that let other characters besides Goku and Vegeta play a role in protecting the Earth.

Red Hood Got Closure on His Origin in a Way No Other Gotham Hero Ever Will

Dashiel Reaves — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:00:17 GMT

Batman famously began his path to becoming a costumed crime fighter following the death of his parents at the hands of criminal Joe Chill, and subsequently it seems as though every member of the Batfamily over the years has experienced some kind of family trauma or loss – but only one managed take the surprising step of forgiving his parents killers, when Red Hood made peace with Killer Croc.

Goodbye, Eri Review: A Good Kind of Social Media Experiment

Andrew Firestone — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:01:19 GMT

Premier mangaka Tatsuki Fujimoto is making an oddball choice to be sure with Goodbye, Eri, his newest graphic novel; why would the creator of Chainsaw Man decide to put his dark fantasy gorefest spectacular on the back burner in favor of a whimsical coming-of-age yarn? The answer lies within the story itself, a naturalistic wonder of emotion that ultimately showcases one of the best examples of meta-narrative in contemporary manga. Now receiving a proper overseas release from Viz Media,Goodbye, Eri is one of the most evocative stories on the market, and it is squarely posited as a mature book for younger readers.

Green Arrow's Love for Black Canary Complicates His Playboy Reputation

Matt Morrison — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:01:20 GMT

Warning: The following contains mentions of violence and sexual assault.

V for Vendetta Already Confirmed 1 Huge Movie Fan Theory Is 100% Correct

Andrew Firestone — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:30:19 GMT

Since its release in 2005, Lana and Lilly Wachowski's V for Vendetta has divided fans of Alan Moore’s original comic, with a largely faithful narrative adaptation that nevertheless diverges from some of the original's bolder political ideas. But there remains one quibble which vexes all fans to this day: how did V manage to send the beleaguered populace of England the thousands upon thousands of Guy Fawkes masks used in the film's finale? Known for its adherence to the symbolism fostered by Moore, albeit with slightly less moral ambiguity, the 2005 film was an early precursor to the wider trend of superhero films, but the final scene with its massive protest leaves much to the imagination and goes completely unexplained. However, the original graphic novel provides answers in no uncertain terms.

Batman's Anti-Shazam Contingency Is His Most Humiliating Plan

Brian Colucci — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:00:21 GMT

In all his various incarnations across alternate timelines, differing realities, parallel universes, and beyond, Batman always seems to have some contingency plan in place for taking down nearly every character in the DC Universe, regardless of them being a friend or foe. And in an older Teen Titans comic, a future Batman reveals his plan to defeat Shazam — at the time going by the name of Captain Marvel — resulting in a moment that’s as humiliating as it is clever!

Transformers' New Continuity Needs to Reject 1 Bay Movie Decision

Nathan Cabaniss — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:30:19 GMT

The Transformers are returning to comics, giving the new creative team the perfect opportunity to reject one major character aspect from the Michael Bay movies: the voice of Bumblebee. Having recently acquired the Transformers license from Hasbro, Robert Kirkman and Skybound Entertainment's upcoming Transformers #1 should reintroduce a more classic version of Bumblebee.

Star Trek: Doctor McCoy’s Daughter Exposed His Shocking Dark Side

Shaun Corley — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:31:17 GMT

Star Trek has long hinted at a tragic backstory for Doctor McCoy, even as he set the gold standard for all other physicians in the Star Trek franchise. In 1981’s Star Trek #13, first published by Marvel Comics, McCoy meets his estranged daughter on a distant world – and she brings out a highly problematic dark side to the good doctor.

Even Thor Admits 1 Beloved MCU Avenger Is Basically a God

Spencer Connolly — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 05:27:59 GMT

While there are many Avengers whose powers rival those of cosmic gods, Thor, the God of Thunder himself, actually named the one Avenger who is basically a god... and this hero-in-question might be the least obvious choice of the bunch.

The Klingons' Silliest Scheme Called Out a Star Trek Franchise Trope

Shaun Corley — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 23:30:18 GMT

Star Trek has helped to create, define, and perfect many sci-fi tropes since the franchise first began, with few sillier than the tendency for Kirk and the Enterprise crew to discover new worlds borrowing from some aspect of Earth culture – a trope called out as far back as the 1980s Marvel run of Star Trek comics.

Back to the Future II Skipped Future-Biff's Incredibly Dark Backstory

Brian Colucci — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 22:00:19 GMT

In Back to the Future lore, Biff is a toxic antagonist who threw a wrench into more than a few of Marty and Doc’s carefully laid time travel plans, with the alternate 1985 version of him seen in the dark timeline of Back to the Future Part II having a violent backstory not seen in the film. Enter Biff to the Future, a 2017 comic series that fills in the gaps of what happened to Biff during his rise to fame and fortune while also revealing dark and shocking secrets that fans need to know about.

Spider-Gwen Just Became Marvel's Ultimate Symbol of Redemption

Ashley Fields — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:30:19 GMT

Warning: Contains spoilers for Spider-Gwen: Shadow Clones #5!Spider-Gwen has seen her share of scrapes, but facing down a coalition of her clones takes "strange" to a new level. Gwen-Ock (a hybrid of Gwen and Doc Ock) sacrifices herself to save the others, leaving Gwen to grapple with the idea of redemption. The not-so-evil clones leave behind lessons in balance and friendship that she needs to handle ongoing threats.

Goku And Vegeta Forgot About Dragon Ball Super's Most Dangerous Villain

Carlyle Edmundson — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:00:20 GMT

Dragon Ball Super has had plenty of powerful villains over the years, but one of the most surprisingly dangerous of them all was completely forgotten by Goku and Vegeta, and he could make a comeback soon in an even more threatening form.

TMNT's Victory Over Their Oldest Foes Created an Even Deadlier Threat

Spencer Connolly — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:30:18 GMT

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have a plethora of incredibly diverse and powerful villains–from ancient ninja warriors to interdimensional dictators–but one group stands above the rest, as they are the oldest of the Turtles’ enemies–though that’s not the focus of their significance today. These villains-in-question are simply the catalyst for the rise of a much more dangerous threat.

Demon Slayer's Rengoku is Deeper in the Anime Than in The Mugen Train Movie

Carlyle Edmundson — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:00:17 GMT

The Demon Slayer: Mugen Train film was one of the most successful anime films ever, thanks in no small part to its guest star, the Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku. Fans who want a little more time with Rengoku after the movie are in luck, as the expanded version of the film gives Rengoku a whole spotlight episode, set just before the film.

My Hero Academia Has Exactly One Chance to Reveal Deku's Father

Carlyle Edmundson — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:00:19 GMT

Like many anime protagonists, My Hero Academia's Izuku Midoriya has a very absent father--so absent, in fact, that while he's known to be alive, he has yet to appear in the manga's nearly 400 chapters. Will fans get to meet Deku's father before the series ends?

Daredevil’s Latest Death Shows Why He Deserves His ‘Man Without Fear’ Title

Grant Gregory — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:30:17 GMT

Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Daredevil & Echo #3!

Mister Fantastic Used Real Marvel Comics To Stop the First Skrull Invasion

Shaun Corley — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 13:30:17 GMT

During the first Skrull invasion of Earth, Mister Fantastic used real Marvel Comics to defeat them. In 1961’s Fantastic Four #2, the Skrulls invade Earth for the first time, using their shape-shifting abilities to impersonate and frame the Fantastic Four. But the team turns the tables on the invaders — thanks in large part to Mister Fantastic using real Marvel Comics from the early 1960s to fool the Skrulls.

Majin Buu's Turn to Evil Actually Confirmed an Incredibly Dark Piccolo Theory

Steven Blackburn — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 12:00:18 GMT

One of King Kai's darkest theories about how Demon King Piccolo truly turned to evil despite his understood origin is actually proven by the creation of Majin Buu's truth wrathful counterpart in Dragon Ball. Even though Demon King Piccolo was created from the evil in the Nameless Namekian Warrior, and the warrior's goodness formed Kami, King Kai is never convinced that Demon King Piccolo was the byproduct of that split.

How Darth Vader Really Looks According To The Force

Liam McGuire — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 02:28:01 GMT

Darth Vader is one of the most terrifying figures in in all of pop culture, the Star Wars villain's armor is a major reason for his menacing reputation. However, a Star Wars comic revealed what the Sith Lord's truest form looked like... and it's even scarier than fans will believe.

TMNT’s '90s Cartoon Confirms Jennika Would ALWAYS be the 5th Turtle

Spencer Connolly — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:00:19 GMT

The role of the Fifth Turtle in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has always been surrounded by controversy, but in the most recent case with the inclusion of Jennika, it was an inevitability–and the ‘90s cartoon confirms it.

Nightwing Has a Favorite Flash - And It's Not Wally West

Ashley Fields — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:31:21 GMT

Nightwing has rubbed elbows with the biggest superhero names since he was a kid, and he counts Wally West as one of his best friends. An old conversation shows that Nightwing's top Flash spot doesn't belong to Wally, though, and goes to Jay Garrick instead. The passage of time isn't enough to take Garrick out of the game, and age can't dim his most admirable qualities.

Daredevil's Wildest Court Case Was When He Sued Himself

Dashiel Reaves — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:00:20 GMT

As a lawyer and a vigilante, Daredevil does everything he can to dispense justice both on the streets and in the courtroom. Usually, these two identities don't intersect much. But when Daredevil was sued by a disgruntled civilian, Matt Murdock was the one who ended up taking the case against himself.

My Hero Academia Secretly Confirmed One Villain is Completely Irredeemable

Carlyle Edmundson — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:01:20 GMT

My Hero Academia likes to portray its villains as sympathetic, or at least with a chance to be redeemed, but there's at least one major villain Kyudai Garaki, who has proven he's deserving of no sympathy at all, and it's a manga bonus page that puts the final nail in his evil coffin.

Naruto Had To Nerf Its Most Iconic Jutsu Because It Was Too Broken

Jason Hon — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:01:17 GMT

Naruto's Shadow Clone Jutsu remained his signature move throughout the series, but when it was first introduced, it was so overpowered that it needed to be nerfed. While Naruto showcased other powerful jutsu, chiefly the Rasengan, whose creation is detailed in the new Fourth Hokage manga from series creator Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto's first jutsu remained his most popular one, but it was so broken it had to be changed shortly after its introduction.

Vegeta's Return to Villainy Was Foreshadowed By One Dragon Ball Super Joke

Steven Blackburn — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:00:19 GMT

Vegeta embracing his evil side again was one of Dragon Ball Super's most tantalizing prospects, which is why it's unfortunate that his actual brush with villainy felt much too random. However, a lighthearted moment in the anime not only foreshadowed Vegeta's embrace of his villainous ways later on, but subsequent scenes also seemed to suggest that the Saiyan Prince would likely succumb to his evil urges once again.

Galactus & Silver Surfer’s Combined Form Is Their Perfect Ending

Grant Gregory — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:30:21 GMT

The Silver Surfer and Galactus are two of Marvel's most powerful cosmic beings, with the Surfer forced to hunt down planets for his master to consume. The two have been through a lot in Marvel history - with Surfer leaving and rejoining Galactus multiple times - however one story gave them a perfect ending. Last Planet Standing - set in the potential future of Marvel's MC2 reality, which follows the children of its iconic heroes - merged Galactus and Silver Surfer to create something new.

Superman Admitted He's Afraid To Fight One Justice League Hero

Liam McGuire — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:50:23 GMT

Superman is near-invulnerable, faster than a speeding bullet, and capable of otherworldly feats of strength. But Kal-El of Krypton once admitted he was only scared of fighting one of his fellow Justice League heroes, placing the Martian Manhunter atop his list of five opponents across the entire universe he would fear taking on in battle.

Bleach Teases Ichigo Will Get An Anime-Exclusive Power-Up In The Final Battle

Carlyle Edmundson — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:00:23 GMT

Warning: Spoilers for Bleach: The Thousand-Year Blood War, episode #17 Recent episodes of Bleach: The Thousand-Year Blood War have ended with some mysterious Ichigo scenes not found in the original manga, and fans are already spotting hints that this new power may have a role to play in this arc's final battle with Yhwach.

Sasuke & Sarada's Potential is Fulfilled in Boruto's Anime, Not the Manga

Steven Blackburn — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:00:21 GMT

Sasuke and Sarada share incredible moments in the Boruto anime that the manga has unfortunately failed to capitalize on despite the obvious appeal of the two Uchiha. Two scenes from the anime, in particular, highlight the full potential of what this father-and-daughter relationship could be capable of through irony and a powerful metaphor.

1 Gotham Hero Destroyed the Justice League with No Effort

Marcel Green — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 15:01:21 GMT

Composed of the Earth's mightiest heroes, the Justice League are the planet's last defense against the galaxy's most dangerous threats. And yet a solitary Gotham hero was able to utterly destroy them without breaking a sweat.

"Galactic Revolution:" Star Trek Confirms How Huge Change to the Klingons Will Destabilize the Galaxy

Ambrose Tardive — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:30:18 GMT

IDW's Star Trek line of comics has turned the Klingons into the most dangerous threat they have posed since Star Trek: The Original Series, but the danger goes beyond them, as the rogue clone of Emperor Kahless's Red Path cult draws in members from species all across in the galaxy, in a story that can be read as a parallel to the worldwide rise of demagoguery in contemporary politics.

Why Dragon Ball Super's Strongest Character Can Never Win A Fight

Carlyle Edmundson — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:00:21 GMT

Dragon Ball Super has plenty of absurdly strong fighters, ranging from gods to unbeatable warriors from other universes, but the title of strongest must go to Whis, Lord Beerus' "attendant". However, despite being even more powerful than a God of Destruction, Whis will never get a chance to fight side-by-side with Goku, and it's all due to a divine restriction placed upon his kind, a part of their very nature.

Green Arrow's Version of a Classic Batman Foe Debuted 17 Years Earlier

Dashiel Reaves — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 23:30:19 GMT

Batman and Green Arrow have had a long history of borrowing from each other, and one long-forgotten Green Arrow villain is remarkably similar to a classic Batman villain — 17 years before that Batman villain gained his most famous form. After Batman's explosion of popularity, DC wanted to capitalize on it without over-saturating the market with Batman comics. The solution they came up with was to just make more Batman (without calling it Batman).

"Rent's No Big Deal": The Avengers Already Told Fans Exactly How Much Team Members Get Paid

Casey Donahue — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 22:00:20 GMT

While some members of the Avengers are superheroes out of a sense of responsibility or guilt, others might be in it for the hefty paycheck that comes with the gig. For someone like Spider-Man, who has famously struggled with his finances throughout his entire superhero career, joining up with Earth’s Mightiest Heroes might have been a way to ease the economic burden that has consistently plagued him.

Marvel Just Killed Its Multiverse by Completely Changing Time Travel Rules

Isaac Jansons — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 21:01:21 GMT

Contains Spoilers for Ultimate Invasion #2!Marvel’s time travel rules are complicated, and a new comic has just potentially blown up all consistency in whether one can change the past or not. The meddling of the Maker, the evil Reed Richards of the Ultimate Universe, disregards all known rules, but it’s nowhere near the first time those rules have been bent nor broken.

Chainsaw Man Confirms Its New Second Chainsaw Devil

Francesco Cacciatore — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:00:21 GMT

Warning: SPOILERS for Chainsaw Man manga chapter #135The Chainsaw Man manga teases that there could be a second Chainsaw Devil lurking around, one that is completely separated from Denji. In chapter #111 of Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga, a mysterious creature looking exactly like the Chainsaw Devil appears and kills Yuko, a human-devil hybrid, while Denji is soundly sleeping, meaning that someone, or something, else can transform into Chainsaw Man.

Garfield's Most Gruesome Story Was Way More Terrifying Than Any Fan Parody

Casey Donahue — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 19:30:19 GMT

While Garfield has inspired an unbelievable number of twisted fan parodies, none can compare to an official comic where he is possessed by an evil spirit and attacks an elderly woman. An entire subgenre of memes has sprung up from fans who have put their own spins on the tubby tabby with parody comics that run the gamut from the absurd to the existentially frightening. But long before the internet, a project spearheaded by Garfield creator Jim Davis took a peek at some of Garfield’s past lives, and what fans saw was truly disturbing.

Luffy's Gear 5 Upgrade In The One Piece Anime Makes A Subtle (But Better) Change To The Manga

Jason Hon — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:00:21 GMT

Warning: Spoilers for One Piece episode #1070After weeks of One Piece anime teases and previews, Luffy's Gear 5th transformation is here, but the show makes a subtle change to that epic moment compared to the manga, giving Luffy's fellow Straw Hat Nami a big role. Gear 5th has been a nearly impossible spoiler to hide from among the One Piece community almost as soon as its debut in the manga in March 2022. Viewers of the anime have gotten the first official look at Luffy's Gear Fifth in the anime's previews, but episode #1070 added a scene that wasn't in the manga, which made Nami much more critical for Luffy's resurrection and ultimate Gear Fifth transformation.

Batman Will Never Admit That He & Injustice's Evil Superman Are The Same

Dashiel Reaves — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:00:20 GMT

During the events of Injustice, Batman and Superman had a years-long war that would define the fate of the planet. Batman disagreed completely with Superman's fascist methods, but it turns out Batman and Superman may just be one and the same.

Star Trek Just Set Up Its Weirdest Romance Ever - Quark & [SPOILER]

Shaun Corley — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:30:19 GMT

IDW's Star Trek has set up the franchise's weirdest romance to date, as Star Trek #7 sees Star Trek: Deep Space 9's Quark charmed by a surprising character from Star Trek: The Next Generation – Chief Medical Officer Beverly Crusher. When USS Theseus stops at Captain Benjamin Sisko's old space station, the crew visits Quark's Bar, leading to the Ferengi entrepeneur trying to put the moves on Crusher.

Justice League vs Godzilla MUST Include the Team's Most Underrated Hero

Justin Epps — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 22:00:18 GMT

The Justice League has one hero that will help turn the tide in their favor when Godzilla comes to terrorize the DC Universe. With Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong on the horizon, an underrated hero could wind up becoming the team's secret weapon.

Even Vinland Saga's Creator is Surprised By One Quote The Fans Just Love

Jesus Cruz — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:01:20 GMT

The love western audiences have for Thorfinn has even surprised the author of Vinland Saga, Makoto Yukimura. While the manga has been around since 2005, it wasn't until recent years that the story gained a great deal of attention in the Western anime and manga fandom. This new rise in popularity came on one part with the anime and on the other with its main character's development.

"Horrendous Space Kablooie": Calvin and Hobbes' Name for the Big Bang was Embraced by Real Scientists

Casey Donahue — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:30:20 GMT

As if the genius of Calvin and Hobbes were in any doubt, one scientific term coined by the beloved comic strip has been embraced by real-life scientists. While “the Big Bang” is certainly a descriptive label for the theory on how the universe began and rapidly expanded, it lacks the drama and panache of 6-year-old Calvin’s name for the same event: “The Horrendous Space Kablooie!”

One Piece's Luffy vs Dragon Ball's Goku: Can Gear 5 Beat a Saiyan?

Emily Stachelczyk — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:00:20 GMT

When it comes to ridiculously powerful main heroes in the shonen genre of manga, One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy and Dragon Ball's Son Goku reign supreme. Both characters are top-tier mystic warriors and main protagonists of their respective series. With the recent introduction of Luffy's Gear Fifth that enhances his power level, it calls into question whether or not he would be able to withstand the divine might of a Saiyan in a one-on-one battle with Goku.

Boruto's Jougan Dojutsu Explained: Why It Will Be Key In Part 2 Of The Manga

Marcel Green — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:00:20 GMT

The second part of the Boruto saga is set to begin in August 2023, and while the specific details of the plot are still unknown, the fact its title is Two Blue Vortex strongly suggests that Boruto's dojutsu (eye technique) Jougan (also spelled as Jogan) will play a significant role in what comes to pass.

Pokémon's Rarest Poké Ball Contains A Horrifying Secret

Carlyle Edmundson — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:00:19 GMT

An episode of the Hoenn-era Pokémon anime revealed that the rarest Poké Ball in the franchise was able to capture something that is more precious than any legendary Pokémon: a human soul.

Gundam Walks Back On Major LGBTQ+ Milestone, Bandai Namco Releases Controversial Apology

Joshua Fox — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 13:30:20 GMT

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury had a major LGBTQ+ milestone, but unfortunately, Bandai Namco appears to have walked back on it. One of the biggest draws to The Witch from Mercury was that it featured a same-sex couple as the main couple and greatly developed Suletta and Miorine’s relationship to the point that the series ended with them getting married. Animation, in general, still often struggles with this topic, even if 2023 was a great year for positive LGBTQ+ representation in anime, so seeing a major franchise like Gundam make a same-sex couple the leads in its latest show and have them get married was a major win for representation in animation.

Dragon Ball Super's Time Skip Can Answer a Classic DBZ Mystery

Steven Blackburn — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:01:20 GMT

The source of Goku's mysterious heart disease in Dragon Ball Z could finally be answered in Dragon Ball Super. Rumors have abounded as to how Goku actually contracted the disease, with one of the likeliest possibilities being that it actually came from planet Yardrat because it metastasized after his return from the planet, but the mystery was never addressed. However, Vegeta's own trip to Yardat in Dragon Ball Super could finally confirm this controversial theory.

Which Ninja Turtle is the Strongest, According to Leonardo

Spencer Connolly — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 23:31:18 GMT

Leonardo is the leader of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the most skilled in weapons combat and ninjutsu. This means that he is the most qualified of his brothers to accurately assess which of them is the strongest on the team, and according to Leo, one Turtle brother stands out above the rest.

Spider-Man's Greatest Enemy Fears 1 MCU Hero WAY More

Casey Loving — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 20:30:19 GMT

While Spider-Man may consider Doctor Octopus his greatest enemy, Otto Octavius actually fears one superhero way more - a face that many fans know from the MCU. And while scary heroes like Hulk and Ghost Rider may be the obvious first guess, the answer is actually far more surprising.

One Piece Has Already Revealed Garp’s Replacement

Ben Sockol — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:00:24 GMT

Warning! Contains spoilers for One Piece #1088!

Juggernaut's Son Is the 1 Person Who Can Give Him the Ending He Deserves

Spencer Connolly — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:30:22 GMT

The Juggernaut is a character whose story seems to only end grimly, as he committed his life to violence and therefore is cursed to a violent or otherwise tragic end. At least, most of the time, as there’s one reality in which the Juggernaut can have the ending he deserves. And, as shocking as it may seem, the ending he deserves is actually a happy one.

Boruto's Ultimate Power Creates a Big Plot Hole, & One Future Ninja Proves It

Marcel Green — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:00:20 GMT

While the climax to Boruto: Part 1 did not disappoint with provocative elements to the story that have more than renewed fan interest and excitement about what is to come, a subtle but significant plot hole involving Boruto's sister Himawari threatens to upend what is looking to be a deeply interesting time-skip. Boruto: Two Blue Vortex might already have a problem well before it begins.

God Broly - Broly's Strongest Form Is Too God-Tier Even For Dragon Ball's Anime

Spencer Connolly — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:00:18 GMT

Broly is easily one of the strongest characters in Dragon Ball, as he is the Legendary Super Saiyan whose raw power and latent potential is essentially unmatched by any other solo fighter. However, while insanely powerful as-is, fans have never seen Broly at his absolute maximum in the anime, and they likely never will (for more reasons than one).

90s TMNT Fans Were Robbed of Splinter’s Secret Mutant Power

Spencer Connolly — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 23:30:15 GMT

Mutants in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe aren’t usually granted superhuman abilities like those of other franchises, though that didn’t stop Master Splinter from obtaining his own ‘mutant power’. Unfortunately for the ‘90s TMNT fans, they were robbed of seeing it in the classic cartoon, as this particular power wouldn’t be utilized to its fullest extent until the current continuity of IDW Publishing’s TMNT comic book series.

Green Arrow Uses His Money To Stop Crime So Much Better Than Batman

Dashiel Reaves — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 23:01:17 GMT

Green Arrow has been trying to save Star City for years, and his struggle with his home very much mirrors Batman's own with Gotham City. But the major difference between them is exactly how they use their fortunes to save their respective cities.

Every Terminator Model Uses a Real-World Google Feature to Trick Humans

Marcel Green — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 22:30:17 GMT

The T-X might be one of the most advanced Terminator models Skynet has ever built, but a modern-day technological feature provided a crucial element in its mission to eliminate the John Connor-led Resistance.

Blade Runner's Replicants Have a Horrific Secret Use

Spencer Connolly — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 21:00:20 GMT

The entirety of a Replicant’s existence in Blade Runner is horrific, as they are sentient beings nearly indistinguishable from humans that were created just to be slaves. However, as bad as that sounds, there is a secret use for Replicants within this dystopian world’s futuristic society that is arguably even more inhumane.

DC's Most Underrated Team Deserve the 'Avengers' Name More Than Marvel

Nathan Cabaniss — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 20:30:18 GMT

Easily DC Comics’ most underrated team, the Freedom Fighters of Earth-10 fight to topple the Nazi regime, in a world where the Allies lost World War II. Indeed, in tearing down the regime that has persecuted them, they earn the 'Avengers' name far more definitively than the popular Marvel team.

Crunchyroll's New Zombie Anime Has One Trick That Makes it a New Classic

Ashley Kuk — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 19:00:19 GMT

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead is already shaping up to be one of Crunchyroll's best horror anime of the Summer 2023 anime season, and part of that is due to one impressive trick that sets it apart from other zombie anime. Following Akira Tendo as he navigates a zombie apocalypse, this series shows what life would be like if the world suddenly fell apart. The only difference is that Zom 100 has a unique way of telling this story that gives it a unique edge.

V for Vendetta's Movie Adaptation Cut Its Most Prophetic Detail

Andrew Firestone — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 18:30:19 GMT

Alan Moore and David Lloyd’s classic V for Vendetta lost one of its most prescient elements, the government supercomputer Fate, in the process of being adapted to the screen by Lana and Lilly Wachowski in 2005. An instrumental part of the comic series, the Fate supercomputer, and its increasingly surreal relationship with the leader of the fascist UK government, Adam Susan, has only become more relevant since the comic's release.

Junji Ito Maniac's Abrupt Endings Aren't a Mistake, They're Intentional

Angela Davis — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 18:00:18 GMT

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Different Stories in Junji Ito Maniac!While it may seem like a mistake that the stories in Junji Ito Maniac end rather abruptly, it's actually an intentional choice that mirrors the style of the author. Junji Ito Maniac's official release has given fans and newer viewers an opportunity to see the works of one of the most well-known horror mangakas come to life. What's even better is that it's been distributed by Netflix, which expands the potential viewership it can have, creating potential new fans along the way. However, there is one common criticism that's followed Junji Ito: Maniac following its impressive first trailer...and it's one that has been misunderstood as some kind of mistake.

Vegeta's Revenge Against DBZ's Greatest Villain is Secretly Heartbreaking

Spencer Connolly — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 17:00:19 GMT

Throughout the entirety of Dragon Ball Z, there is one villain who Vegeta should hate the most as he was the reason Vegeta died a tragically pointless death, and in Dragon Ball GT, Vegeta finally has his revenge against him–though it isn’t nearly as satisfying as fans would assume it would be, and, in fact, was actually quite heartbreaking.

Is Peanuts Really “The Longest Story Ever Told By One Human”?

Grant Gregory — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 16:30:18 GMT

The comic strip Peanuts, featuring an iconic cast of characters led by Charlie Brown, was written and drawn by Charles Schulz for nearly 50 years, and according to Robert Thompson, a professor of pop culture at Syracuse University, that makes it the longest story ever told by a single individual.

Invisible Woman Thinks the Thing Failed Reed Richards - Not the Other Way Around

Casey Loving — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 16:01:16 GMT

As Marvel's first family, the Fantastic Four has had plenty of fighting among its members over the years. One of the most prevalent pressure points among the group is Ben Grimm's resentment toward Reed Richards for turning him into the Thing — an act Ben has alternatively blamed and forgiven Reed for over the years. Though Reed often calls the incident his greatest mistake, the Invisible Woman has a different outlook on the event.

My Hero Academia's Ending Isn't Just Great, It's Redeeming the Series

Anna Williams — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 15:00:18 GMT

Warning! Spoilers for My Hero Academia Chapter #395My Hero Academia's ending is proving to be a game changer, redeeming the series' recent issues. Kohei Horikoshi's blockbuster manga has taken the world by storm since it began serializing in Shonen Jump in 2014. Since its release, the action shonen has spawned a successful anime adaptation with six seasons, three spin-off films, and three spin-off manga series.

Batman's Legendary Contingency Plans Can Be Beaten With One Dumb Trick

Dashiel Reaves — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 15:00:18 GMT

No matter what threat Batman comes up against he always has contingency plans to take down his enemy as swiftly and efficiently as he can. It doesn't even need to be his enemy either, Batman has contingency plans for the entire Justice League, which was most notably shown off in the Tower of Babel story arc. There have even been stories that detailed other heroes trying to hunt down Batman's leaked plans because of what a threat they pose to the superhero community. So while one might think it's practically impossible to outsmart Batman, one underrated villain showed that there's actually one simple trick that renders all of Batman's plans useless.

X-Men's Deadliest Mutants Officially Return for World-Shaking Genesis War

Tristan Benns — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 14:00:18 GMT

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for X-Men Red #13

One Dragon Ball Villain Has A Much More Disturbing Version of Cell's Power

Spencer Connolly — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 12:00:16 GMT

Even though Cell made a name for himself as the most terrifying villain the Z-Fighters had ever faced up until that point, Dragon Ball GT introduces another foe who is similar to Cell in a number of ways, but who is somehow far more disturbing. Cell is a bio-android created by Dr. Gero who is essentially an amalgamation of the strongest fighters in DBZ history, heroes and villains alike. When Goku was a child during the days of classic Dragon Ball, he decimated the Red Ribbon Army beyond repair, leaving one of the regime’s top scientists, Dr. Gero, destitute.

Beast Corrupts the X-Men's Most Powerful Weapon To Make Himself a God

Shaun Corley — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 23:30:22 GMT

Warning: Contains spoilers for X-Force #42!

Back to the Future Secretly Made Its ORIGINAL Time Machine Canon

Brian Colucci — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 22:01:19 GMT

In the seminal time travel film Back to the Future, Emmett “Doc” Brown succeeded in making a time machine out of the stylish and temporally conductive car known as a DeLorean. Yet in the original script for the film, the idea of using one (let alone any car) was decidedly not on the table for the filmmakers, with the alternative being a common household appliance that eventually got its second chance at fame after debuting in a Bob Gale-approved Back to the Future comic!

Sorry Quicksilver - Kang's MCU Vehicle Makes Him Marvel's Fastest Character

Spencer Connolly — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 21:30:20 GMT

Given his mutation and proven skill in both X-Men and Avengers comics, Quicksilver is regarded as one of the fastest people/things in the Marvel Universe, though unfortunately for his reputation, Kang’s MCU vehicle totally disproves that (by a large margin).

Boruto's Mysterious Eye Jutsu is Pivotal to Part 2, & Only Anime Fans Know It

Marcel Green — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 21:00:25 GMT

When Boruto returns to its regular publication schedule next month, one of the new abilities Naruto's son will emphasize is his mastery of Jougan, which he will surely need to overcome the challenges of a united Kawaki and Eida. While this outcome may not be clear to fans of the manga, to anime watchers - it's all but guaranteed.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 9 Passes a Horrific New Milestone For the Series

Carlyle Edmundson — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 20:00:21 GMT

Warning: Spoilers for Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: The JoJolands, Chapter #6It's a rite of passage for each new Jojo's Bizarre Adventure part to include its first terrifying new body horror scene, and it seems that The JoJoLands is wasting no time hitting that milestone. The latest chapter already features its first dose of body horror, and there's every sign that things are only going to get worse for Jodio and his crew as the confrontation continues.

Hulk's Darkest Fate is the Perfect Ending to Avengers Lore (But Terrible for His Own Story)

Spencer Connolly — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 19:01:20 GMT

While the Hulk is one of the founding members of the Avengers, his personal story goes far beyond his relationship with Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. This is a necessary point to make given the specific circumstances of Hulk’s darkest fate in one Marvel Comics tale chronicling the final chapter of the Avengers as fans knew them. In that story, the Hulk meets his end in a way that perfectly bookends his Avengers history, but does an absolute disservice to his own.

Zom 100's Two Main Heroes Already Prove What Makes the Anime Special

Ashley Kuk — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 18:01:19 GMT

Warning contains spoilers for Episode 2 of Zom 100: Bucket List of the DeadZom 100: Bucket List of the Dead has already shown that it is far from the typical zombie story, but it's the dynamic between two of its main characters that proves it is truly special. This anime takes a comedic and colorful approach to the world's end and launches Akira Tendo into the spotlight as an apocalyptic survivor. His journey is central to the story and his dynamic with one of the first survivors he meets is pivotal to the tone of this show.

Wolverine Has Officially Lost His Edge - & at the Worst Possible Time

Joe Anthony Myrick — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 17:30:19 GMT

Warning: Spoilers for Wolverine #35!

Shazam's Most Shocking Champion Wasn't Even A DC Character

Dashiel Reaves — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 16:31:22 GMT

Out of all the heroes in the DC Universe, Shazam is among the most powerful. Granted the strength of mythological figures by the wizard Shazam, Shazam's power can be passed onto anyone — including to one champion who isn't even a DC character.

Demon Slayer's Season 3 Finale Is Different From The Manga In One Amazing Way

Samantha King — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 16:00:22 GMT

The third season finale of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba culminated in a shocking plot twist. While the series is a very faithful adaptation compared to the manga, the Season 3 finale made an important change. This results in a much more emotional and impactful revelation in the latter half of the episode.

How Fast Batman's Batmobile Is at Top Speed

Brian Colucci — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 15:00:21 GMT

In DC Comics, Batman’s ultimate mode of transportation, the Batmobile, is an iconic ride that has permeated pop culture in all its various forms, essentially becoming a celebrity in its own right thanks to its numerous live-action adaptations, countless animated appearances and constant comic iterations. But for all the talk of its speed and versatility on the streets of Gotham, fans might still be wondering how fast the Batmobile can truly go when it’s at its top speed and beyond, and luckily, Batman has the definitive answer.

Namor Only Respects One Shocking Fantastic Four Member

Shaun Corley — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 14:30:21 GMT

Namor the Sub-Mariner only respects one shocking Fantastic Four member — and it's the last one fans would expect. In 1963’s Fantastic Four #14, Namor, under the control of the nefarious Puppet Master, attacks the team once again. During the conflict, Namor admits that of all the members of the Fantastic Four, he respects Mister Fantastic the most. This is a stunning admission for Namor, particularly since Mister Fantastic is his rival for the Invisible Woman’s affections.

How Luffy Got His Scars in One Piece: Explained

Ben Sockol — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 13:00:20 GMT

Some of the most iconic parts of Luffy's character design in One Piece are the scars that he bears, one on his face and one on his chest. Upon seeing a picture of him, many fans may wonder how he got those scars and what they say about him. Luckily, One Piece directly addresses these questions in its story.

Spider-Man's Movie Daughter Discovered the Full Potential of Spider-Sense

Tristan Benns — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 23:31:18 GMT

As the daughter of the Amazing Spider-Man, Mayday Parker's Spider-Girl follows in her father’s footsteps when it comes to great power and great responsibility. One of Peter Parker’s most beloved successors as the Big Apple’s resident Web-Slinger, Mayday has been a fan-favorite for years, with Sony Animation’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) introducing audiences to the iconic hero as a toddler. But while Mayday inherited her father’s fans and his abilities, her incredible Spider-Sense is actually superior.

TMNT Confirms the REAL Reason the Turtles are the Best Ninjas

Spencer Connolly — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 23:01:19 GMT

It’s a known fact that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are the best ninja warriors in their established universe, but it seems fans may have been inadvertently misled as to why/how that’s the case. That is, until the current TMNT continuity seemingly confirmed the real reason why the Turtles are the best ninjas–a secret that was exposed with the introduction of the newest Fifth Turtle.

Marvel Just Shook Up Its Cosmic Powers In a Major Way

Avi Gibson — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 22:00:23 GMT

Warning: Spoilers for Avengers: Beyond #5 ahead!

Hotly Anticipated One-Punch Man Moment Comes to Manga, & It Is Glorious

Carlyle Edmundson — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 20:00:36 GMT

Warning: Spoilers for One-Punch Man Ch. #189 (JP)The latest chapter of One-Punch Man features an infamous joke from the webcomic that fans have been dying to see adapted, and the manga's execution nailed the bit perfectly.

Juggernaut's Biggest Hero Moment Ever Just Proved He Can Never Be Happy

Joe Anthony Myrick — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 20:00:35 GMT

Warning: Spoilers for X-Men: Hellfire Gala 2023 #1!

Captain America's Death Finally Made Him Powerful Enough to Stop Galactus

Tristan Benns — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 19:00:19 GMT

As Marvel's most selfless hero, Captain America has laid down his life more than once, but one such sacrifice ultimately made him a match for Galactus himself. Even before becoming the Sentinel of Liberty, Steve Rogers possessed the heart of a hero. And while his powers make him more formidable than an ordinary mortal, he's not often thought of as one of the Marvel Universe's greatest powerhouses. But his legacy is without equal, and allowed him to help defeat the Devourer of Worlds.

Luke Skywalker Mastered a Rare Force Power Just to Insult Yoda

Isaac Jansons — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 17:00:19 GMT

Contains spoilers for Star Wars (2020) #35!In Star Wars, Force projection is one of the rarest powers a Force user can have, and a new comic has just shown how Luke Skywalker accidently discovered it by getting angry at Yoda. It’s a low-profile first use of the power that helps Luke in a much bigger way decades later, and an exciting opportunity to learn more about what the Force can do.

Marvel's Ultimate Anti-Hulk Tech Can't Legally Be Called a Hulk Weapon

Joe Anthony Myrick — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:30:17 GMT

Warning: Spoilers for She-Hulk #15

Marvel's New "Omega Wolverine" Has a Genius Take on Logan's Berserker Rage

Tristan Benns — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:00:21 GMT

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for X-Men Red #13

X-Men’s Tragic Hellfire Gala Twist Proves Magneto Was Right All Along

Austin Neely — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 14:00:21 GMT

Warning! Spoilers ahead for X-Men: Hellfire Gala 2023 #1

Moon Knight's New Adventure Puts a Dark Twist on His Best MCU Episode

Shaun Corley — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 13:30:19 GMT

Warning: Contains spoilers for Moon Knight: City of the Dead #1!

Godzilla Has the Perfect Motive to Kill Superman in New Crossover

Justin Epps — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 13:01:21 GMT

When Godzilla and Superman finally meet, the King of the Monsters will already have the justification he needs for exterminating the Man of Steel. The driving impulse behind the Titan spells doom for the DC Universe's golden boy.

Darkseid Claims the Infinity Gauntlet in Cosplay Recreating Marvel & DC's Best Crossover

Spencer Connolly — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:00:23 GMT

Darkseid wielding the Infinity Gauntlet is something that only happened once during one of the most ambitious crossovers in DC/Marvel Comics history. And now, that moment was brought to life in one even more ambitious cosplay, and the cosplayer even gives fans a clue as to what Darkseid would plan to do with the Infinity Gauntlet’s nearly unlimited power (keyword: ‘nearly’).