Summary TheX-Menand their various spin-off teams almost always haveCyclopsorWolverineas a member alongside a slew of other iconic mutant heroes, with Scott and Logan’s very presence on a roster boding well for everyone involved. Utilizing their unique mutant gifts to help their colleagues protect those who hate and fear them,Cyclops and Wolverine have swapped powers in a frighteningly good cosplay image, giving these X-Men brand-new looks as deadly as they are badass-looking....

Contrary to the impressions of many fans, I’ve had a miserable time reading through the new 2024Dungeons & DragonsPlayer’s Handbook, and the new rules for character Backgrounds are emblematic of the revision’s colossal missteps. Six years into 5eDnD,Tasha’s Cauldron of Everythingwas released, which provided exciting new class features and a better way to handle racial ability score bonuses.The 2024PHBseems to have somehow unlearned all ofTasha’slessons. The new Background rules are stifling towards interesting character concepts, and somehow more offensive than the 2014 rules on racial ability bonuses thatTasha’scorrected....

Warning: Spoilers for JSA #3 TheJustice Society of America’s heroes pride themselves on being a tight-knit family of heroes, but a villain has shaken that traditional foundation to the core by infiltrating their ranks. A longtime JSA foe, Johnny Sorrow, is replacing one of the team’s key members in order to tear them apart from the inside. With a hero unaccounted for and an enemy among them, the Justice Society is in serious peril....

Includes SPOILERS for Elevation (2024). The new filmElevationhas a post-credits scene that’s fairly important to the events of the movie, potentially even setting up a sequel. The post-apocalyptic thriller is set in the Rocky Mountains, wherehumans are forced to live above 8,000 feet in altitude lest they be hunted by enormous, merciless monsters. This creates a fun gimmick for the film, building toward theElevationending, where the heroes utilize science and ingenuity to finally fight back against the terrifying Reapers....

Green Dayisn’t just one of thegreatest pop punk bands of all time, but one of the greatest bands of any genre. They’re Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, and their career is held in rarefied air. With origins dating back to the late 1980s when the founding members Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt weren’t even old enough to drive, Green Day would produce 14 albums over the next three decades—some more acclaimed than others....

Stephen Kingis among the most popular and successful horror writers of all time, but not all of his books were picked up by publishers in the early days of his career. King finally got his name into the spotlight with 1974’sCarrie, the supernatural thriller that follows a young girl as she uses her telekinetic powers to fight against her school bullies and her devoutly religious mother. From there,King released his best workssuch asThe Shining,It, and hisDark Towerseries - but for several reasons, the author hasseveral manuscripts that he doesn’t intend to release....

A new piece of realisticHarry Potterfan art imagines John Lithgow’s Dumbledore look in the upcoming TV show. Based on the book series by author J. K. Rowling, the HBO series is expected to premiere in either 2026 or 2027, bringing Harry’s magical story to the small screen for the first time. Though there have been no officialHarry PotterTV show castannouncements just yet,Lithgow revealed toScreenRantlast month that he has accepted an offer to play Hogwarts Headmaster Albus Dumbledore, with filming set to get underway later this summer....

Hideo Kojima has shared hisCaptain America: Brave New Worldreview. While it had a decent opening at the box office, theMarvel Cinematic Universe’s latest Captain America movie had a big dip in its second domestic weekend, with a 68% drop, which is the third worst second-weekend drop in MCU history. One of the main factors impacting the film isCaptain America: Brave New World’s negative reviews, which painted a disappointing image of the film before it was even released, pointing out multiple flaws....

There are ways to explain how Khan Noonien Singh (Ricardo Montalban) recognizes Commander Pavel Chekov (Walter Koenig) inStar Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Directed by Nicholas Meyer and released in 1982,The Wrath of Khanwas a cinematic sequel to the classicStar Trek: The Original Seriesseason 1 episode, “Space Seed,” which introduced the genetically engineered warlord Khan, setting the stage for Montalban’s iconic character to become one ofStar Trek’s greatest villains....

Superman & Loisis in its final season, and recent events have me worried that the ending of theDC Universeseries may be ushered in with another gripping and surprising moment of closure for its most popular character.Superman & Loisseason 4, episode 8made some dramatic contributions to the series, further examining Clark’s recent unmasking. With Superman’s identity having been revealed to the world, and with him now living with Sam’s heart in his chest,I believe there are some enormous story implications that will take the focus of the series' ending....

Summary Although it’s been 17 years sinceGilmore Girlswrapped up its final season, there’s been a controversial moment in the series that’s stuck with me.Gilmore Girlsran for seven seasons, and in 2016, the main cast reunited for a four-part miniseries,Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. While some have criticized the show for its lack of dramatic tension, it’s impossible to ignore its lasting impact and popularity, particularly as a mainstay on streaming and as many viewers' go-to show for a comfort binge-watch....

Prime Video’s new action movieG20serves as a new addition to the particular subgenre ofexciting action thrillersthat focus on the President, and Viola Davis certainly makes a great action hero.The film sees President Danielle Sutton preparing for the G20 summitby presenting her new plan to help alleviate the economic struggles faced by less-wealthy nations. Along with her plan not being well-received by many of her peers, it also sparks the ire of a terrorist group who infiltrate and take over the summit, causing chaos....

Summary Clint Barton actor Jeremy Renner opens up about Robert Downey Jr. rejoining theMarvel Cinematic Universeas Doctor Doom inAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Wars. Marvel Studios is bringing back the actor who got theMCU timelinekicked off all the way back in 2008, as Downey Jr. will make his return in 2026. However, it won’t be as Tony Stark, aka Iron Man; the Academy Award-winning actor will now be playing Victor von Doom, aka Doctor Doom....