WithMy Hero Academia: Vigilantesmaking its premiere,comparisons to the main storyline inMy Hero Academiaare already flooding conversations. Set years before Izuku Midoriya’s journey, this prequel offers a darker, more grounded corner of the world where not all heroes play by the rules. The tone is grittier and the stakes feel more personal, paired with characters that operate in moral gray areas that are rarely explored in the original series. Yet, drawing a direct line between the two anddebating how they compare completely misses the point ofVigilantes....

Is Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Coming to PS4? Marvel’s Spider-Man initially released on the PlayStation 4, setting up the stage for Peter Parker and Miles Morales’ journey. But now that we’ve entered the modern age of gaming, some wonderif Spider-Man 2 will be available on the PS4as more titles arrive exclusively on the next-gen consoles. We’re here to explain what systems will feature the latest installment from Insomniac Games, including PC and Xbox....

Summary Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Annihilation 2099 #3!When the originalRed Hulkdebuted in Marvel Comics, it was revealed that his red color was directly correlated with his Gamma Radiation Emission power, which makes his skin ‘red-hot’, with the temperature increasing the angrier he becomes. But now, with Marvel’s new Red Hulk, there’s another explanation behind his red color, one that is decidedly much more disturbing than that of his predecessor. InAnnihilation 2099#3 “The Rage Reborn” by Steve Orlando and Pete Woods, the origin ofthe new Red Hulk of the 2099 realityis revealed....

Spoiler Alert for NCIS: Origins season 1, episode 10, “Blue Bayou” The midseason finale ofNCIS: Originsups the stakes for the Leroy Jethro Gibbs prequel series, introducing a vital relationship that explains a missing piece of his backstory. The outing highlights a character previously in the background, bringing them to the foreground as their story ties back to Gibbs. It’s a complex outing, as theNCISspinoff rotates between Gibbs' 1991 present and the six months that led to him joining NIS....

The most recentStephen Kingadaptation, Osgood Perkins’The Monkey, has experienced success that exceeds all initial expectations. The movie follows brothers Hal and Bill, who attempt to destroy a monkey toy that has caused mysterious and gory deaths around them since childhood. WhileThe Monkeyhas some changes from the original story, it has been incredibly well-received since its release last month thanks to its impressive combination of outright horror and dark humor. In addition to its success at the box office,The Monkeydebuted with an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score, receiving positive reviews from critics....

Summary WARNING: Contains spoilers for Nightwing #113!As revealed in a recent issue ofNightwing, DC hero Dick Grayson doesn’t want the spotlight for himself, but it brings him joy to share it with the people who mean the most of him – an insight into his character that affirms who Grayson is at his core, as a person, and a member of the Bat-Family. Nightwing#113 expands on the longstanding notion that Dick Grayson’s character works best when featured on a team....

TheSpace-Time Smackdownexpansion forPokémon TCG Pockethas given us the opportunity to use several fresh ex card, all of which have unique attacks and abilities. Many players have looked towards Darkrai ex and Infernape ex for powerful new cards to create decks around. However, an unlikely partnership—Dialga ex and Yanmega ex—has proven to be highly effective in competitive battles.The synergy between these cards may go unnoticed by somebut can be incredibly powerful for those who use them correctly....

Robert Pattinson’s dual roles as very different clones inMickey 17symbolize a key tenet of psychology and capture the duality of the human condition.Mickey 17takes place in a dystopian future where a failed politician is launching a mission to colonize a distant planet.Pattinson plays Mickey Barnes, a man with plenty of debt and no other options, who reluctantly offers his services as an “expendable.” His only job is to die, get reprinted, and die again....

WhenSeverancepremiered in 2022, it was unlike anything else on television. From its meticulous production design to itsmystery box plot, it was a series that felt firmly of its time in its exploration of labor and workplace misery while having the vibe of a delicious throwback thanks to its mid-century modern look and the timeless quality of its central conceit. It’s difficult to overstate how good season 1 is, which makes the fact that its follow-up season is nearly as perfect all the more astonishing....

Severanceseason 2 gets a new tease in the form of 12 new images, teasing Innies heading outside the office and a new child employee. After a critically-acclaimed debut outing in 2022, the hit Apple TV+ series is now gearing up to return for its sophomore outing, picking up the story of Adam Scott’s Mark Scout and his fellow Lumon Industries employees who have had their work selves surgically separated from their home selves....

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Ultimates #6!Since her Marvel Comics debut,She-Hulkhas been shown to be a superhero powerhouse worthy of theHulktitle, as her feats of strength and proven heroism are impressive enough to make her an Avenger. But, between the two Hulks, who’s stronger? Well, the latest fight between Hulk and She-Hulk settles that for good with one gory injury that highlights the huge chasm between their power levels. InThe Ultimates#6 by Deniz Camp and Juan Frigeri, the Ultimates are breaking into a facility owned and operated by the Maker, as they believe he’s holding a number of superheroes captive behind the vault doors....

Sonic the Hedgehogfranchise voice actor Colleen O’Shaughnessey addresses a potential Tails spinoff project. After making her debut as Sonic’s close friend, Tails, in the 2020 movie, O’Shaughnessey has reprised her role for two sequels, as well as theKnucklesspinoff TV show on Paramount+. Following the success of the third movie in theaters, she’s next set to portray Tails in the announcedSonic the Hedgehog 4, which is arriving in 2026, but the character hasn’t yet gotten his own solo adventure....

A fewStephen Kingvillains have become cultural icons thanks to their ubiquity in his books or their widespread cultural impact. Pennywise, Annie Wilkes,Randall Flagg, Christine, and others are all immediately recognizable thanks to their impact. Other Stephen King villains, however, are less well-known. Whether it’s that their ability to spread evil or their impact on the plot goes largely unrecognized,some Stephen King villains are too underrated despite how great they are....