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The Newest Mutant Massacre Has Cost an X-Men Veteran Their Innocence - Again
The latest mutant massacre in Fall of X, and Kate Pryde's response, highlights an X-Men trend of turning innocent heroes dark in the face of tragedy.
Does The Simpsons or Futurama Have the Better Cartoon Mafia?
The Simpsons and Futurama both have consistently silly but surprisingly dangerous takes on the mafia - but which one is the more compelling?
Cable & Bishop Have the X-Men's Darkest Rivalry -- Making their Team-Up Even More Dangerous
Cable and Bishop's team-up in Children of the Vault #1 could help combat the Fall of X -- if they can overcome their bitter rivalry.
Haunted Mansion: Cinematographer Jeffrey Waldron on Bringing the Happy Haunts to Life
Haunted Mansion Cinematographer Jeffrey Waldron breaks down his approach to the film's tonal balancing act and referencing the original ride.
Futurama Makes Hermes' Family Issues the Show's Most Grounded Story
Hermes Conrad's family plotlines in Futurama are among the sci-fi comedy's most relatable stories, adding a human perspective to goofy adventures.
REVIEW: Heart of Stone Gives Gal Gadot Her Own James Bond Throwback
Gal Gadot's spy flick Heart of Stone is a solid enough take on the James Bond archetype, with enough fun action to justify its basic story.
X-Men: How Omega-Level Origins for Exodus Set Up His Fall of X Role
With the X-Men scattered into mysterious places around the Marvel Universe, Exodus' reliving his origin could save the mutant race.
REVIEW: Stray Gods is a Beautifully Constructed Choose-Your-Own Musical
Stray Gods: A Roleplaying Musical is an incredibly impressive story-centric experience, placing players into their own personal musical.
DC's Team-Up Book Should Star This Justice League Dark Hero Instead of Batman
A Justice League Dark member has recently established themselves as the perfect partner to multiple heroes, and is deserving of a team-up book.
Superman: Brainiac's Latest Plan Introduces a Major Retcon to Lobo's Backstory
Lobo's origin has been an established element of his character for years, but Superman Annual #1 makes a major change to his backstory.
Futurama's Planet Express Ship Is Better Than Star Trek's Enterprise
Futurama's Planet Express ship is faster, more durable and far more adaptable than Star Trek's USS Enterprise - or any other vessel in sci-fi.
Knight Terrors Proves How Horrifying the Flash Could Really Be
The Flash's Knight Terrors tie-in highlights how dangerous the Scarlet Speedster could be if he was fully unleashed.
My Best Friend Is a Vampire Explains an Entire Horror Subgenre
1987's My Best Friend is a Vampire highlights what has made vampires and coming of age drama an eternal combination for both movies and TV.
South Park Finally Let Butters Escape Cartman Once and For All
Butters has grown a backbone across the course of South Park, and Season 26 highlighted this development by letting him escape Cartman's influence.
One of Batman's Allies Reignites A Dark Knight Trilogy Controversy
Batman's rule against killing has been pushed to the limit in the past, while a member of Batman Incorporated fully confronts the trolley problem.
Harley Quinn's Ridiculous Alter Ego Showcases Season 4's Inherent Drama
Harley Quinn's alter ego is played for laughs in Season 4's "Icons Only," but it speaks to the central drama of the show's fourth season.
Lackadaisy: Fable Siegel & Tracy J. Butler Embraced Classic Animation for the Webcomic Adaptation
Lackadaisy creator Tracy J. Butler and director Fable Siegel discuss the animation adaptation of the webcomic and its inspiration.
Tom Harper & Matthias Schweighöfer Break Down Heart of Stone's Biggest Surprises
Heart of Stone's Director Tom Harper and star Matthias Schweighöfer discuss the biggest surprises of the action-spy-thriller.
After Hours Proves Martin Scorsese's Dark Comedy Is His Best Work
Martin Scorsese's surreal comedy After Hours highlights just how talented the legendary filmmaker is at satirically commenting on society.
A Powerful X-Man is Still Alive — But Can't Stop a Major Threat to the Entire Marvel Universe
The X-Men's most inventive figure is secretly still alive — but he's also realized that the Marvel Universe is in far more danger than it realizes.