Dark fantasy manga Platinum End, written by Death Note’s Ohba Tsugumi and illustrated by Bakuman’s Obata Takeshi, is set to receive a TV anime adaptation next autumn! Platinum End, Ohba and Obata’s third manga collaboration, has been serialized in Jump Square since 2015. It follows a boy named Mirai who attempts to take his own
Month: December 2020
While Stan Lee might be famous for his work at Marvel, the iconic creator also co-created a version of Batman and a world in the DC Multiverse. While Stan Lee will be forever remembered as the co-creator behind many of Marvel’s most iconic characters, he also co-created one world in the DC Multiverse. In 2001,
Injustice: Year Zero #12 just confirmed Superman wanted to make a key decision about his Justice League status before his family was killed. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Injustice: Year Zero #12, by Tom Taylor, Cian Tormey, Rain Beredo, and Wes Abbott, on sale now. When it comes to the Justice League, it’s hard
Batman is basically DC’s Ebenezer Scrooge but on one fateful Christmas, that comparison is taken to a whole new level. On the surface, Batman and Ebenezer Scrooge have a lot in common. Both characters are wealthy men who can be fairly grumpy. Of course, the Dark Knight is a much more heroic, altruistic character than
As revealed in Captain Marvel, something even worse than King in Black could be heading towards the Marvel Universe very soon. WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Captain Marvel #24 by Kelly Thompson, Lee Garbett, Belen Ortega, Antonio Fabela, and VC’s Clayton Cowles, on sale now. Carol Danvers has been unceremoniously thrust over three
DC Comics recently unveiled a variant cover for Superman #29, featuring the Man of Steel standing alongside his chosen family, friend and foes. DC Comics recently revealed Superman #29’s variant cover via Twitter, featuring the Man of Steel with various friends and foes. “Infinite hope,” Superman’s Twitter captioned the post, referring to DC’s upcoming Infinite Frontier storyline.
Dark Nights: Death Metal has taken over the DC Universe, and here’s what you might’ve missed in the penultimate chapter to DC’s crossover epic. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Dark Nights: Death Metal #6, by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion, FCO Plascencia & Tom Napolitano, and the Dark Nights: Death Metal – Last
Despite his beginnings as an X-Men villain, the Juggernaut is on a quest for redemption supported and encouraged by his new partner. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Juggernaut #4, by Fabian Nicieza, Ron Garney, Matt Milla and VC’s Joe Sabino, on sale now. It’s never too late for an old villain to turn a
A close friend just betrayed Ms. Marvel to C.R.A.D.L.E. and it’s the last person anyone ever expected. WARNING: Spoilers follow for The Magnificent Ms. Marvel #17 by Saladin Ahmed, Minkyu, Ian Herring & VC’s Joe Caramagna, on sale now. In both Ms. Marvel and The Champions, it seems C.R.A.D.L.E. is one step of the teenage heroes
In the first issue of “SWORD,” Magneto visits the new Krakoan space station and greets the mutants onboard with a classic X-Men catchphrase. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for S.W.O.R.D. #1 by Al Ewing, Valerio Schiti, Marte Gracia, VC’s Ariana Maher, and Tom Muller, on sale now. Catch phrases aren’t new to comic books, but
As Batman’s confrontation with Ghost-Maker comes to a head, the Dark Knight’s rival points out Bruce Wayne’s biggest hang-up. Warning: The following contains spoilers for Batman #105, by James Tynion IV, Carlo Pagulayan, Danny Miki, Christian Duce, David Baron, and Clayton Cowles, on sale now. While the Joker was able to nearly push the Bat-Family
Wonder Woman gets a new role in the godsphere (and a new look) in Infinite Frontier #0, with her story continuing in Valhalla in Wonder Woman #770. Wonder Woman is in for some big changes as part of DC Comics’ Infinite Frontier initiative. The synopsis for Infinite Frontier #0 teases Wonder Woman settling “into a
Batman group editor Ben Abernathy spoke with CBR about Future State and what’s up for the Bat-Family and Gotham City after next month’s event. Ever since Gotham City was wracked by the events of “Joker War,” the Bat-Family has been in a state of upheaval. The Wayne family fortune was stolen before being placed in
Legendary figure convention Wonder Festival returned to Makuhari Messe on Dec. 6 for a very special event: Wonder Festival 2020 [Evangelion], or EVA WonFes! True to its name, it focused on figures and statues inspired by Hideaki Anno’s iconic Evangelion franchise. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was held on a smaller scale than previous
As the X-Men establish a new presence in Marvel’s cosmos, a forgotten mutant genius returns to the limelight in his biggest role yet. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for S.W.O.R.D. #1 by Al Ewing, Valerio Schiti, Marte Gracia, VC’s Ariana Maher, and Tom Muller, on sale now. The X-Men have come out victorious in the
Batman/Catwoman bring Bruce Wayne’s first true love into comic canon but instead of feeling jealous of Batman’s ex, Selina may have found a kindred spirit. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Batman/Catwoman #1 by Tom King, Clay Mann, Tomeu Morey, and Clayton Cowles on sale now. Batman and Catwoman’s relationship has gone through many changes
In “The Witching Hour,” Wonder Woman absorbed the power of a goddess and wreaked havoc while the Justice League Dark struggled to stop her. Wonder Woman, real name Diana of Themyscira, is a demigod Amazon princess and a formidable opponent against any villain she has faced. Her superhuman speed, durability, strength, and agility make her
DC’s upcoming Crime Syndicate series will feature a Black version of Green Lantern Hal Jordan, who bears the title of Emerald Knight. The Crime Syndicate will soon receive their own ongoing series, and their version of Green Lantern Hal Jordan is radically different from the one fans have known. This version of Jordan is a
The latest “Dark Nights: Death Metal” one-shot reveals exactly why Donna Troy is the all-time greatest leader of the Teen Titans. WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for the story “Together” in Dark Nights: Death Metal: The Last Stories of the DC Universe #1 by Joshua Williamson, James Tynion IV, Scott Snyder, Travis Moore Tamra
Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley surprised fans and retailers with the release of an alternate reality comic starring a version of Michonne. Robert Kirkman shocked fans and comic book retailers alike this week with the surprise release of a comic book that is, effectively, as if it was released from an alternate reality. Solid Blood
With the savage mutant Sabretooth currently in exile, Marvel may be setting up another resident of Krakoa to act as the feral mutant’s replacement. Warning: This article contains spoilers for Hellions #7 by Zeb Wells, Stephen Segovia, David Curiel, and VC’s Cory Petit, on sale now. Wild Child is not a very well-known mutant, but
Rorschach #3 by Tom King and Jorge Fornés reveals the dark origin of the antihero’s sidekick in his Watchmen sequel series, the Kid. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Rorschach #3 by Tom King, Jorge Fornés, and Dave Stewart, on sale now. In Rorschach #1, the Black Label series introduced a new character to the
As Dark Nights: Death Metal’s final battle kicks off, Batman endures a horrific injury as he fights against the Darkest Knight’s armies. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Dark Nights: Death Metal #6, by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion, FCO Plascencia & Tom Napolitano, on sale now. As Perpetua and the Batman Who Laughs
Horror manga Chainsaw Man is set to receive a TV anime produced by MAPPA! Originally a manga by Fujimoto Tatsuki, the series follows a young man named Denji who becomes a devil hunter in order to pay off his dead father’s debts to the yakuza. After falling victim to a plot by the yakuza, he
DC’s Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Flashpoint just unleashed the most dangerous Justice League ever, thanks to Reverse Flash’s evil plans. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Tales From The Dark Multiverse: Flashpoint #1 by Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, Scott Hanna, Alex Sinclair, Jeremiah Skipper & Rob Leigh, on sale now In the DC Universe,
“The Phoenix Saga” is one of The X-Men’s most famous storylines, although one of the story’s major villains is often overlooked. Decades after its original publication, Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum’s “The Phoenix Saga” is a seminal X-Men tale. In this story, the mad Shi’ar Emperor D’Ken and his forces constantly oppose the X-Men and
Superman/Doomsday: Hunter/Prey was a look into the harsh prehistoric experiment that unleashed an unholy terror upon the DC Universe. One of Superman’s most iconic and deadliest foes is the monstrous being known as Doomsday. Despite the impact that he would have on Superman, DC Comics and the comic book industry in general, the creature and
In Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman, Death is depicted as a happy-go-lucky goth girl, but her past holds secrets as to how she has changed over the eons. Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman is a revolutionary story beloved among both comics fans and literary titans. While the first issues begin slowly, the turning point of the series–the moment where Gaiman finds his voice and the series defines itself–is in
DCeased: Hope at World’s End #15 just saw the heroes’ version of the Suicide Squad eke out a major victory, despite Lex Luthor’s scheming. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for DCeased: Hope at World’s End #15 by Tom Taylor, Marco Failla, Rex Lokus & Saida Temofonte, on sale now. In the DCeased Universe, it’s hard
Star Wars #9 just revealed someone very close to Poe Dameron almost gave the Rebels the key to victory long before Return of the Jedi took place. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Star Wars #9 by Charles Soule, Jan Bazaldua, Rachel Rosenberg, and VC’s Clayton Cowles, on sale now. In the Star Wars Universe,