2025 has already been a major year forMy Hero Academia,and the superhero shonen has just reached another unbelievably amazing milestone.My Hero Academiajust earned itself a well-deserved place on the March edition of the New York Times' Graphic Books and Manga bestseller list,with the 40th volume of the series ranking #14 on the list. My Hero Academiais more popular now than ever, and this achievement certainly proves that.The final season of theMy Hero Academiaanimeand theVigilantesspin-off are also on the way in 2025,giving fans even more to anticipate from the franchise....

Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croftis perhaps the closest thing to playing the games that there will ever be from aTomb Raideradaptation, using all the advantages of the animation medium to its maximum. Shows likeCastlevania,Arcane, andCyberpunk: Edgerunnershave made a strong case for animation being the best medium for video game adaptations, andThe Legend of Lara Croftcontinues that trend. Angelina Jolie’sTomb Raidermovies had major pop cultural relevance and introduced a lot of people to the games....

Nicole Kidman’sThe Perfect Couplehas received frequent comparisons toBig Little Lies, butthere’s another underrated HBO show that’s also worth exploring. The 57-year-old actress continues to redefine her career, recently leading thecast of 2024’sThe Perfect Couple, which has found an extensive audience on Netflix. The show’s narrative and aesthetic are commonly seen compared to HBO’s Big Little Lies, the hit show that saw her co-star with the likes of Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Shailene Woodley, and more....

Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Transformers #14In Image and Skybound’s new Energon Universe,Transformersfans will never see Megatron’s original alt-mode the same way again thanks to a genius new reveal. As seen in recent issues ofTransformers, the secret origins of Starscream have been revealed, including his first interactions with Megatron himself. To that end, it’s been revealed that Megatron’s gun form is far more powerful and more cruel than was ever seen in the original animated series of the ’80s....

Summary Pokémonfeatures many popular characters in its anime, but none are more recognizable than the core trio of the original series: Ash Ketchum, Brock, andMisty. The three friends go across the Kanto Region with their Pokémon, and as the series expands, fans get exposed to their battle tactics, personalities, and backstories while the world is fleshed out around them. For many fans growing up,Misty is a common favorite character, an iconic tomboy, a beloved Water-type Pokémon user, and part of a trend of lovable anime characters with red hair....

One of the new ex cards that came with the latestPokémon TCG Pocketset, Mythical Island, is Gyarados ex. Gyarados ex is one of the new cards that players should be looking forward to pulling in their packs, as it is anotherstrong Water-type card with great potential in the game. Alongside other cards that already exist from the previous set, Genetic Apex, players can create a powerful deck with the new Water-type ex card....

Summary Warning! Spoilers for Uncanny X-Men #1 ahead! TheX-Men’sRoguehas been romantically involved with several Marvel characters throughout her history, and she’s finally shed light on what it was about them that drew her in. With one hilarious line,Rogue has revealed her sexualityin an unexpected way. InUncanny X-Men#1 by Gail Simone and David Marquez, Rogue formsa new team of X-Menalongside Wolverine and her husband, Gambit. After Gambit manages to save the day, Rogue rewards his efforts with some flirtatious affection....

South Parkbrought in Butters to replace Kenny after his death, but when Kenny eventually came back to the boys’ main group, Butters became an even better character. In the first fewseasons ofSouth Park, it became a beloved running gag that Kenny would be killed in every episode, then come back in the next episode without any explanation for his resurrection. But in season 5, episode 13, “Kenny Dies,” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone decided to kill off Kenny for good....

Star Trek: Section 31will officially breakStar Trek’s movie curse after 9 years. Directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi and written by Craig Sweeny,Star Trek: Section 31is the first Star Trek movie made for streaming on Paramount+.Section 31marks the return of Academy Award-winner Michelle Yeoh as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, the anti-heroine she played inStar Trek: Discovery. Yeoh leads an all-newStar Trekcast that includes Sam Richardson, Kacey Rohl, Humberly Gonzalez, and Robert Kazinsky. Star Trekmovieshave been a beloved staple of Gene Roddenberry’s franchise sinceStar Trek: The Motion Picturepremiered in 1979....

The legacy and importance of the newMoff Adelhardcontinues to grow thanks to his unfolding journey in Marvel Comics. But even in defeat, the villain is showing that Imperial power can only take you so far in the world ofStar Wars. After witnessing the power of the force first hand, Adelhard decides it’s time for him to embrace the might of the dark side himself. InStar Wars: The Battle of Jakku - Republic Under Siege (2024)by creative team Alex Segura, Stefano Raffaele, Jethro Morales, Alex Sinclair, Jim Campbell, and Joe Caramagna, Mon Mothma and Princess Leia grant Moff Adelhard the true credit he has earned, identifying him as a threat to everything they worked so hard to build in the New Republic....

Warning: Spoilers forAction Comics #1070!DC has introduced plenty of alien species over the years, and while some (likeSupermanhimself) closely resemble human beings, that isn’t the case for every creature in the universe. During Kal-El’s visit to the Phantom Zone, he locates perhaps the most extraterrestrial being of all: an unnamed species of massive arachnids. With a baffling internal structure and powers that put the Kryptonian at a disadvantage, Superman’s discovery isn’t great news....

Summary The Boys’ new spinoff prequel series with Soldier Boy and Stormfront – the 1950s-setVought Rising– is in a position to finally confirm the biggest (and most shocking) fan theory about Homelander. The college-setGen Vand the animated anthology seriesDiabolicalare both already on the air, and there’s a spinoff series with a Mexican-led cast tentatively titledThe Boys: Mexicothat’s currently in the works. At the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con,The Boys’ producers announced that a fourth spinoff series was also in development entitledVought Rising....

When talking aboutThe Far Side’s lasting legacy, one word that often comes up is “dark”. It can’t be denied thatGary Larson’s beloved work is full of dark momentsthat are intended to shock readers. However, gruesome twists aren’t all that can be found within his cartoons, and it can be argued that some of the bestFar Sidejokes are more traditionally silly. The Far Sidecan be bleak when it wants to be, but the comics included in this list serve as definitive proof that Gary Larson has mastered more than one approach to comedy....