The Marvel Cinematic Universe is not short on dead dads, with many of them being toxic or villainous. There is nothing wrong with having so many antagonistic fathers, especially since there are positive examples of fatherhood as well, like Ms. Marvel’s dad (Yusuf Khan), Ant-Man and Phastos. However, the issue lies in how many of

Casual readers of comics or those that mainly watch movie adaptations may think DC is limited in the number of characters it has to work with. In truth, there are over 10,000 named characters in DC Comics, many of which readers have never heard of and will most likely never see again. RELATED: 5 Obscure

The opening shot of a film is everything. It is the initiation of a conversation between the work and its audience, an instantaneous setting of the table for what is to come. In ways both conscious and subconscious, an opening shot (good or bad) communicates more to viewers than almost any other shot in the

Nope is the newest film from director Jordan Peele, and audiences are already gasping in awe of it. The filmmaker has quite a reputation for genre-busting, silence-inducing movies and being somewhat similar to an early M. Night Shyamalan. And guaranteed to be one of the summer’s biggest hits, many can’t wait to say “yep” and

One of the reasons that anime remains such a versatile storytelling medium is that there are so many eclectic genres and types of series to explore. Compelling characters and an original story are paramount. RELATED: Top 10 Anime Pets, Ranked Lots of anime also excel when it comes to their creation of fantasy worlds and

Sideshow and Hot Toys reveal a Morbius sixth-scale figure based on Jared Leto’s likeness at San Diego Comic-Con, which is now available to pre-order. Sideshow and Hot Toys have revealed a screen-accurate sixth-scale figure based on Jared Leto’s Morbius from the 2022 Sony/Marvel film of the same name at 2022’s San Diego Comic-Con. Available for

Following his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in the Disney+ miniseries Moon Knight, Ethan Hawke has revealed that Marvel Studios’ non-disclosure agreements are so strict, he can’t even talk about what it’s like to work with the company. During a recent interview with IndieWire, Hawke was asked if he worried about being “sucked into” the MCU

Over 33 seasons and countimg, the cast of The Simpsons has exploded into a massive library of comic figures. While some have become recurring players in the show, others serve as joke characters or play bit parts. At one point, there was a fan-created addition to The Simspons in the form of Ricardo Bomba. But

TNT’s Animal Kingdom kicked off in 2016 and saw audiences quickly fall in love with the Codys. Oceanside’s notorious crime family was comprised of Baz (Scott Speedman), Pope (Shawn Hatosy), Craig (Ben Robson), Deran (Jake Weary), J (Finn Cole) and governed by the sinister matriarch Smurf (Ellen Barkin). Despite their nefarious ways, the Codys wiggled

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It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Rob McElhenney has a pitch for the Marvel Cinematic Universe involving the cast of the hit series and the upcoming Fantastic Four film. In response to a Fandom tweet calling for fans to share their ideal Fantastic Four casting, McElhenney shared a photoshopped poster giving him top billing as

Thor: Love and Thunder is finally in theaters, but many fans have already reported the film was a little less than electrifying. Citing poor pacing, underwhelming plot choices, and an over reliance on humor, some rank it among the worst Marvel Cinematic Universe films ever released. RELATED: MCU: 5 Best Things About Fat Thor (&

Avengers: Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo have denied recent rumors that they would helm a Secret Wars movie. In an interview with the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the co-directors addressed recent speculations about them returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to direct a rumored Secret Wars movie. When asked if they were talking to

Over the decades, many of the most popular Disney movies have earned multiple sequels, usually in a direct-to-video format. While some aren’t well-received by fans, others are great and live up to the original films in terms of popularity and quality. RELATED: The Best Animated Disney/Pixar Movie From Each Decade, According To IMDb While nothing

Red Hood and Batman’s relationship has never been stable. It’s had its ups and downs, and Red Hood in the present day seems poised to once again destroy his bonds with his family. However, Future State: Gotham #15 (Dennis Culver, Giannis Milogiannis and Troy Peteri) may have shown Red Hood’s relationship with Batman reach an

Scream franchise alum Neve Campbell has confirmed that prior to her turning down Scream 6, early story plans for the sequel did indeed involve her beloved character, Sidney Prescott. Campbell was recently in attendance for a panel at Mad Monster Party Arizona. In light of the actor deciding not to reprise her role as Sidney

The Flash’s “Search for Barry Allen” and the Dark Crisis: Young Justice miniseries release their second issues, heating up DC’s 2022 event. DC Comics’ Dark Crisis event builds momentum with the release of The Flash and Young Justice tie-ins. “The Search for Barry Allen” is on in The Flash #784 by writer Jeremy Adams and

In Persona 5, each of the Phantom Thieves is motivated by their own struggles, passions, and dreams. To fight and make their ambitions a reality, they need the help from Personas, the source of their strength. Personas are an incarnation of a strong emotion and an ability powered by a user’s psyche. Morgana described them

The Season 1 finale of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, “A Quality of Mercy,” finally gave fans an in-depth reason as to why Spock risked his life, career and the good will of Kirk in order to transport Pike to Talos IV. The episode revolved around a stellar retelling of the Star Trek: The Original

Superpowers come in a variety of forms. They range from flashier types like energy manipulation to the more common types such as super strength. Some standard powers get overlooked because they’re perceived as common, but at the end of the day, how one executes their powers determines how well they stand out. RELATED:The Most Overused

Thor: Love and Thunder not only saw the long-awaited return of Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster to the Marvel Cinematic Universe film franchise but had the character achieve the powerful comic-inspired realization of becoming Mighty Thor. However, it seems that the actor’s lack of height required on-set adjustments for her character’s superhero upgrade. While the Thor

The next episode of The CW’s Riverdale sees Betty Cooper (Lili Reinhart) reunite with her older sister, Polly Cooper (Tiera Skovbye), following the latter’s return from the grave. The CW has provided CBR with an exclusive clip from “Chapter One Hundred and Fifteen: Return to Rivervale,” which is slated to air this Sunday, July 17

Many anime series have become cultural touchstones, garnering fans worldwide, but the success of Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball is on a whole other level. For nearly four decades the continued adventures of Goku and the rest of Earth’s heroes have kept audiences entertained while still figuring out clever ways to raise their stakes and reach

The following article contains spoilers for the Season 3 finale of The Boys, “The Instant White-Hot Wild.” The Boys‘ Vought International shared a tribute to Queen Maeve (Dominique McElligott) in the aftermath of the events of Prime Video series’ Season 3 finale. The official Twitter account for Vought International posted an in-universe tweet in remembrance

X-Men: Hellfire Gala #1 poses the question of whether or not legendary musician David Bowie actually carried the X-Gene in the Marvel Universe. The following article contains spoilers for X-Men: Hellfire Gala #1 by Gerry Duggan, Kris Anka, Russell Dauterman, Matteo Lolli, C.F. Villa and VC’s Cory Petit, on sale now from Marvel Comics. The

Fans of Power Rangers, Ghostbusters and Marvel can now have a scan of their head put on a customized action figure thanks to Hasbro’s Selfie Series. Toy collectors can rejoice at the opportunity to get their heads scanned onto a customized Power Rangers, Star Wars, Ghostbusters or Marvel action figure thanks to the Hasbro Selfie

Thor isn’t the most powerful god in the Marvel Universe, but he has it where it counts. Whether it be on his own, with his Asgardian allies, or alongside the Avengers, Thor has taken on all comers and saved the universe numerous times, conquering every foe in his path. He’s often been called upon to

New photos from the set of Loki Season 2 find Loki outside a McDonald’s in the 1970s — and Sylvie wearing an era-appropriate employee uniform. A new pair of set photos from Marvel Studios’ Disney+ original series Loki reveal that Sylvie Laufeydottir (Sophia Di Martino) has a new job in Season 2. Shared by Twitter

Kaguya-sama: Love Is War is, for many people, the zenith of modern anime romantic comedies. Featuring two lovebirds that refuse to admit their feelings, the series is as psychological as it is funny. The positive reception is affording the series another anime movie — one that directly adapts a storyline from the manga. Unfortunately, not

Fans often pick sides and easily choose their favorite heroes and villains. Heroes like Demon Slayer‘s Tanjiro Kamado and Naruto Shippuden‘s Naruto Uzumaki, and villains like Psycho-Pass‘s Shogo Makishima and Hunter X Hunter‘s Hisoka Morrow enjoy equal fan-following. However, some anime characters do not fit either category. RELATED: 10 Anime With No Bad Episodes Like