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Indiana Jones fans, Marvel just uncovered a treasure from the archives. The publisher is releasing Indiana Jones: The Further Adventures, a two-volume hardcover collector’s edition bringing back Marvel’s classic Indy comics from the 1980s. The set includes comic adaptations of Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, and The Last Crusade, plus the full 34-issue run of The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones. And for collectors, this is a big deal. These stories were later rep

Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez have used their Batman run as a vehicle to expand on the hero's rogues' gallery. In fact, the writer and artist seem to be preparing to introduce a new batch of villains that may prove familiar to Spider-Man fans. A variant cover for Batman #12 appears to tease the debut of The Dark Knight's equivalent to the Sinister Six. The image sees the blue logo-bearing Caped Crusader standing cautiously on a life-sized chessboard in the heart of Gotham.

A new Fallout: New Vegas 15th Anniversary bundle is coming this June, packing the classic game, all its DLC, and an impressive selection of collectibles into one pricey package. The bundle is priced at $154.99, so while it might be tempting, it's only for diehard collectors. When New Vegas was originally released on October 19, 2010, it was somewhat controversial due to the game's many bugs. Thankfully, many of those issues were resolved over time, and in the years since, it'

Announced by an official press release from Marvel Comics, "After his long-awaited return in The Mandalorian, Boba Fett went on to headline his own Disney+ series, The Book of Boba Fett. The hit show reintroduced the iconic bounty hunter to fans everywhere as he navigated the galaxy’s underworld and claimed control of Tatooine following Jabba the Hutt’s fall. This August, in the long-standing tradition of Marvel Comics epic Star Wars adaptations, Marvel brings this pivotal St

After Season 5 ended with Homelander completely stripped of power, dignity, and that god complex he carried for years, the internet had a lot to say. But showrunner Eric Kripke is standing by the ending. Kripke says the backlash was loud, even rough to read, but he doesn’t regret it. His goal was never to turn The Boys into some giant post-apocalyptic superhero war. He wanted the series to remain a twisted reflection of our own world — especially its slide toward power, fear,

A new Nintendo collaboration with LEGO has been announced on social media, with the mighty Donkey Kongset to receive a blocky incarnation. Nintendo has collaborated with LEGO on a number of occasions, with sets based on titles such as Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda​​​​​. There have also been separate collaborations with the Pokémon franchise, meaning Nintendo's biggest characters have been represented in the famous toy line, though some, such as the Star Fox cast,

The Boys has really pissed some people off, hasn't it? That might be an understatement though, given the online discourse following Episode 8 of Season 5, the series finale, in which Homelander went from being an immortal being with V1 coursing through his veins — claiming to be God — to nothing more than a sniveling coward willing to do illicit acts on Billy the Butcher. By the time Butcher opened Homelander's skull with a crowbar like it was a Christmas crate containing a l

McDonald’s Japan has officially launched a new Saint Seiya collaboration, celebrating the franchise’s extended 40th anniversary with limited-time regional burgers and some serious anime nostalgia. The lineup includes the Hokkaido Jaga Cheese Teriyaki, made with a pork patty, soy-teriyaki glaze, Hokkaido cheese sauce, and white cheddar. There’s also the Nagoya-style Kurogoma Juicy Chicken with a sweet and savory glaze, plus the Hakata Mentai Butter Teriyaki, featuring a specia

Star Wars is finally back on the big screen — but the big question is: does The Mandalorian and Grogu feel like a movie, or just a bigger episode of the Disney+ series? For many fans, this movie already has emotional value because it marks the first new theatrical Star Wars film since The Rise of Skywalker in 2019. Officially, The Mandalorian and Grogu opens in theaters on May 22, 2026, directed by Jon Favreau and filmed for IMAX, with Pedro Pascal returning as Din Djarin, Si

Milly Alcock will remain a major part of the DC Universe after Supergirl. The actor's next appearance in the shared universe has just been revealed. Variety's cover story interview with Alcock revealed that the actor would be heading to Atlanta soon to begin filming Man of Tomorrow. "She’s a major part of what we’re doing," teased DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran. Man of Tomorrow will mark Alcock's third appearance in the DCU, after Superman and Supergirl. Supergirl Flies Back

This week, The Mandalorian and Grogu brings Star Wars back to theaters for the first time in seven years, with Din Djarin and Grogu making the jump from Disney+ to the big screen. But before Mandalore became one of the coolest corners of the galaxy, its roots go way back to Marvel’s Star Wars comic run. — but Mandalore’s story started in a much smaller place: Marvel’s Star Wars #68. In that comic, set between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, Princess Leia and C-3PO

Debuting back in the 1980s, Saint Seiya is, despite a lack of presence in some regions, one of the biggest anime properties in the world. Now, Japanese consumers can bite into fandom with a truly divine fast food collaboration. First teased last week, McDonald's Japan has confirmed a new collaboration with Saint Seiya. This includes new menu items themed that boast radically different sauces and flavor profiles. A live-action rendition of the iconic Pegasus Seiya is also pres

The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters this week as the first Star Wars film in 7 years and fans are gearing up for the big screen return of a galaxy far, far away. The film follows the continuing journey of Din Djarin and Grogu after three seasons of Star Wars adventures on Disney+. Ever since Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones — or, more specifically, The Clone Wars animated series — the Mandalorian race has been one of the more popular aspects of the Star Wars uni

Business is about to pick the hell up for everyone's Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man when Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives in late July, and the latest tease from Sony and Marvel confirms exactly that. Tom Holland and director Destin Daniel Cretton are hoping to blow everyone's minds with Peter Parker's return to street-level warfare in the fourth installment, tons of CGI giving way to actual practical stunts. On May 14, the two gave the world a sneak peek into the opening

“Red Dead Redemption 2 players have some new free rewards to grab right now during the game’s latest Naturalist event. Running through June 1st, the event includes weekly challenges, bonus rewards, and exclusive cosmetics for players who jump into different game modes. From May 26th through June 1st, players can compete in Target Races and the Capture Series to unlock the stylish Black Morning Tail Coat — a perfect outlaw look. There’s also a free community-inspired outfit av

The BBC has confirmed that Seasons 1 through 13 of Doctor Who will arrive on AMC+ starting June 11th. That includes every modern Doctor from Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant, to Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi, and Jodie Whittaker — along with all the major specials. But there is a catch. The newest era of Doctor Who starring Ncuti Gatwa will not be part of the deal. Those recent seasons remain tied to Disney+ outside the U.K., raising even more questions about the future of

Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the most celebrated open-world games of all time, with fans still playing it 8 years after it released, and enjoying all the new DLC content that continues to be added to the game. Now, players can score new limited-time clothing during RDR2's Naturalist event, which gives players the chance to grab all kinds of bonuses. The event is running throughout May, and from May 26 to June 1, Red Dead Redemption fans can participate in Target Races and

Anime gives viewers freewheeling creative visions they can't find elsewhere, so it’s a joy when talented creators get to explore a character like Batman. In 2008, several prominent anime studios came together to make Batman: Gotham Knight, an anthology movie composed of interlinked short films done by four different anime studios. Each one of these six shorts portrays a unique vision of Batman that brings something brand new to a classic character. This hybrid of western and

There's a new live-action Spider-Man series headed to Prime Video, but it won't be the Spider-Man that Marvel fans know. In fact, it won't be Spider-Man or Peter Parker at all. Instead, in Spider-Noir​​​​​​, Nicolas Cage plays Ben Reilly, who becomes a masked vigilante known as "The Spider." In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, showrunner Oren Uziel explains why Cage is playing Ben and not Peter. "Peter Parker is so synonymous to me with a young character and a comin

Tomb Raider fans have less than a week to explore Croft Manor in another hit video game. PowerWash Simulator's Free DLC Gives Gamers the Crossovers They Didn't Know They Were Missing Out On A statement from PowerWash Simulator developer FutureLab reads, "Hello Washers, At 3PM BST on May 19th 2026, the Tomb Raider and Midgar Special Packs will no longer be available to claim across all store fronts. Washers who have already downloaded these Packs will still be able to play the