https://www.cbr.com CBR's exclusive editorials offer informative commentary and in-depth analysis on every entertainment industry, from comics and movies to TV, anime, gaming and more. Sat, 23 Sep 2023 00:22:16 GMT en-US hourly 60 In a world inundated with post-apocalyptic premises, it can feel like end-of-the-world series are a dime a dozen. Luckily, Jordan Thomas and Shaky Kane, the team behind Image Comics' Weird Work, are teaming up with Oni Press to produce a singular and scintillating saga of the wasteland in The Man From Maybe.

]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 00:22:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/man-from-maybe-jordan-thomas-interview/ Final Fantasy VII remains one of the benchmarks of modern gaming. Even nearly thirty years after its debut on the original PlayStation, the adventures of Cloud and his allies in AVALANCHE linger in the cultural consciousness. This made their return in 2020's Final Fantasy VII Remake all the more impactful, as the game's new approach to gameplay and tweaks to the original story brought new energy to the classic adventure.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:20:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-hands-on/ Comic fans have been delighted by Patrick McDonnell's comic strip MUTTS for almost thirty years, but they might be surprised to see his work in the context of the Marvel Universe. But next week, on Sept. 26, Abrams ComicArts and Marel Comics are joining forces to present McDonnell's The Super Hero's Journey, starring The Fantastic Four, Hulk, Spider-Man, and more.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:00:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/super-heros-journey-patrick-mcdonnell-interview/ After introducing the teenage superhero Boy Thunder in an early story arc of Batman/Superman: World's Finest and revealing him to be the eventual antihero Magog from the seminal story Kingdom Come, Mark Waid and Dan Mora are returning to the world of Kingdom Come in the latest World's Finest storyline. Starting in Issue #20, Batman and Superman will explore Earth-22, the alternate universe where Kingdom Come takes place, to learn what happened to Boy Thunder after Superman's estranged former sidekick was whisked back to his native dimension. The superhero duo will find themselves facing their Earth-22 counterparts as the Kingdom Come Superman and Batman deal with what has become of their world.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batmansuperman-worlds-finest-kingdom-come-mark-waid-interview/ As Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4 nears its halfway point, the animated series peels back the curtain on D'Vana Tendi's backstory among the Orion Syndicate in a sudden trip back home. The season's fourth episode, titled "Something Borrowed, Something Green," mostly takes place off the USS Cerritos as it gives Tendi a well-deserved spotlight with a complicated homecoming. With its strong character beats and doubling down on admittedly absurd humor, the episode is one of the more memorable installments in Season 4, paying off years of character development while maintaining its comical tone.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:30:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-lower-decks-season-4-episode-4-review/ Based on the online phenomenon of the same name, Elevator Game follows a group of recent high school graduates who host an online series that debunks urban legends. However, when the entertainers hit a snag about what subject matter to cover for their next session, their new intern, Ryan [Gino Anania], suggests playing the "Elevator Game." The rules are simple. Participants ride the elevator in a specific sequence in hopes of unlocking a gateway to another dimension. But beware! If the 5th Floor Woman enters, do not look at her or talk to her.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 22:19:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/elevator-games-gino-anania-stefan-bruner-interview/ The action titans assemble for Expend4bles. Starring Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, 50 Cent, and Megan Fox, the fourth entry in this locked-and-loaded franchise hits after a nine-year gap between sequels. Directed by Scott Waugh (Need for Speed, Hidden Strike) from a screenplay by Kurt Wimmer, Tad Daggerhart, and Max Adams, this latest installment holds the potential to be the most action-packed film in the series yet -- and that's saying something considering the previous offerings.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:28:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/expendables-4-stunt-coordinator-interview/ The power of storytelling is a major theme in Ahsoka's sixth episode, "Part Six: Far Far Away." In the opening minutes, Ahsoka reminisces on stories Huyang used to tell her and other Jedi younglings about the galaxy's history. Baylan Skoll describes Peridea, the planet where Grand Admiral Thrawn spent his many years in exile, as "Children's stories come to life," a source of folklore even by Star Wars standards. The episode marks the live-action debut of a villain who first appeared in a 1991 Star Wars novel and features three Dathomirian soothsayers inspired by everything from Greek mythology's Fates to the witches of Macbeth. The subtext, by all accounts, is pretty on the nose.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:00:30 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-episode-6-review/ Debuting Sept. 22 on Peacock, The Continental is an experiment that could test the vitality of the John Wick franchise going forward. Set decades before the events of the four films, the show delves into the history of the Continental and how it fell into the hands of Ian McShane's Winston. Focusing on a young Winston (Colin Woodell) and his conflict with the 1970s owner of the hotel Cormac (Mel Gibson), the show is rooted in both the high-octane action of the original films and a grimy and neon-colored version of New York City.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:00:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/continental-executive-producers-interview/ Fans have wondered for decades who would win in a fight between the X-Men's most savage hero, Wolverine, and the alien hunter only known as the Predator. Marvel's 20th Century Studios comics imprint is aiming to solve this conundrum in Predator vs. Wolverine #1, an impressive start to a grisly series. Written by Benjamin Percy, drawn by Ken Lashley, Andrea Di Vito, and Greg Land with Jay Leisten on inking duties, colored by Juan Fernandez and Frank D'Armata, and lettered by VC's Cory Petit, the first installment in this four-issue miniseries looks back at why Logan and the intergalactic warrior Yautja would have beef to begin with -- and how long their rivalry has been going on.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:50:54 GMT https://www.cbr.com/review-predator-vs-wolverine-1/ For many players new to Dungeons & Dragons, learning the mechanics of the game and endeavoring into that very first adventure can be daunting. Both players and Dungeon Masters who started adventuring in 2014 with the original D&D 5e Starter Set no doubt found themselves delving deep into The Lost Mine of Phandelver, the set's accompanying starter adventure. Designed to see Level 1 players through to Level 5, The Lost Mine of Phandelver was an adequate taste of the game, but there was always the potential for so much more adventure.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:30:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dnd-phandelver-and-below-the-shattered-obelisk-review/ Modern superhero comics are hyper-stylized tales of selfless heroism and abject villainy. They're mostly insulated from real-world events, but sometimes, reality and fiction overlap, bringing intolerance, suffering, and consequences to the shores of fantastical worlds filled with aliens, magic, and awe. Wonder Woman, who has fought for peace in the world of men, finds herself in the line of fire when the government of that same world finds takes aim at her and her sisters. Tom King's latest series from DC is off to a rocking start, making a scathing political statement. Written by King with artwork from Daniel Sampere, colors by Tomeu Morey, and letters from Clayton Cowles, Wonder Woman #1 is the beginning of a new action-packed era.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 22:09:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wonder-woman-1-review/ Since the day AHOY Comics began its voyage, the publisher has strived to break the mold. From presenting a new perspective on mainstream superhero comics with The Wrong Earth to providing a home for sublime satires like Second Coming, AHOY has given readers new worlds to explore. The company celebrates its fifth anniversary this September, and to commemorate this momentous occasion, It has gathered a who's who of industry greats to contribute to an ambitious anthology Project: Cryptid.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:50:38 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahoy-comics-project-cryptid-interview/ Filmmaker Grant Singer teams up with Academy Award winner Benicio del Toro for the crime drama Reptile, coming to Netflix this October after its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this year. Functioning as a psychological portrait of a man realizing his life and career are built on a foundation of deadly lies, Reptile boasts an impressive cast to bring its lurid tale to life. And though the story feels like it meanders at points and loses its narrative focus on several occasions, the movie works as a subdued showcase for the main cast's solid acting.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:20:30 GMT https://www.cbr.com/netflix-reptile-review/ One of Britain's most engaging thrillers is coming to Paramount+. The Gold revolves around three tons of gold bullion -- worth millions -- stolen in 1983. The Brink's-Mat robbery would go on to become infamous in the United Kingdom, so it's fitting that the TV retelling features a jaw-dropping cast headed up by Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville and Preacher's Dominic Cooper.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:55:47 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-gold-neil-forsyth-interview/ So every week, I post a topic here. You reply to it on the CSBG Twitter page (just write @csbg with your reply), our artists will each pick one of your suggestions and I will post their drawings based on your suggestions here every week. So every week you will have a new question and you will see the choices picked from the previous week.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 22:48:46 GMT https://www.cbr.com/line-it-is-drawn-birds-of-prey-teams-multiverse/ Big City Greens -- created by brothers Chris and Shane Houghton -- is one of Disney Channel's most successful modern animated series. The show focuses on the titular Greens, a family from a small farmtown who find themselves adjusting to a new life in the Big City. Siblings Cricket and Tilly, co-parents Bill and Nancy, and Gramma Alice have gone through plenty of unexpected, silly, and heartfelt adventures across the show's previous three seasons.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 21:30:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/big-city-greens-chris-and-shane-houghton-season-4-interview/ After spending more than three years in development and receiving an order for three seasons before even a single episode aired, Dan Harmon's Fox animated series Krapopolis has built up such a level of anticipation that anything less than a masterpiece would probably qualify as a disappointment. With that in mind, Krapopolis isn't a masterpiece -- at least judging by the three episodes available for review. But taken for what it is, the series proves to be a fun and entertaining addition to Fox's long-running Sunday-night animation lineup alongside landmark shows like The Simpsons, Bob's Burgers, and Family Guy.

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]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:39:55 GMT https://www.cbr.com/walking-dead-daryl-dixon-dan-percival-tomasso-fiorilli-interview/ Matt Murdock has lived his life as the Man Without Fear, Daredevil. Recently, adventures took him to the depths of hell and ended in the ultimate sacrifice. Matt surrendered his life to save his friends and loved ones, but the story can't end there. As has become a tradition at the House of Ideas, the previous run of Daredevil left Matt in a perilous new position. His friends and family may be safe, and Matt is somehow alive, but he's no longer operating as Daredevil. Daredevil #1, written by Saladin Ahmed with art by Aaron Kuder, colors by Jesus Aburtov, and letters by VC's Clayton Cowles, invites readers to a thrilling new beginning for one of Marvel's premiere characters.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 21:29:02 GMT https://www.cbr.com/daredevil-1-2023-review/ While Darkwing Duck might be the terror that flaps in the night, Negaduck is the blister on the foot of justice. He's bad to the beak and always on the lookout for ways to spread more chaos. Spinning out of the Darkwing Duck comic book, Dynamite Entertainment's Negaduck #1 promises a villainous good time from the on-set, following Negaduck's exploits outside of Darkwing's purview. The first issue -- written by Jeff Parker, drawn and colored by Ciro Cangialosi, and lettered by Jeff Eckleberry -- is a great showcase for the villain's potential as a central character and delivers on the comedic focus.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 21:22:33 GMT https://www.cbr.com/negaduck-1-review/ Alligator Loki has proven to be the Marvel Cinematic Univere's most surprising break-out TV star. Featured on the Disney+ show Loki, Alligator Loki is now getting his first-ever solo print title. The cutest and toothiest of all his multiversal counterparts, Alligator Loki #1 debuts with a bumper collection of all 24 issues of the hit Infinity Comic exclusive, plus a brand-new adventure. Written by Deadpool superstar Alyssa Wong, illustrated by Red Sonja and Way of X artist Bob Quinn, with colors by Pete Pantazis, the collection is a delightful showcase for the character.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 21:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/alligator-loki-1-review/ Hasbro wants to see more women developing toys and games -- and they've created the perfect opportunity to make that happen. The Hasbro Women Innovators of Play Challenge is soliciting new female-led toy and game ideas until Oct. 12, 2023, with three winners receiving a trip to the company's headquarters, a mentoring session with one of Hasbro's female executives, and a $10,000 cash prize. It's a big statement from the brand behind some of the best-known games in the world.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 18:04:28 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hasbro-women-innovators-of-play-tanya-thompson-interview/ Between his work chronicling the history of Marvel's mutants in X-Men: Grand Design, his nightmarish splatter-punk series Red Room, and the Cartoonist Kayfabe YouTube channel he hosts with Jim Rugg, Ed Piskor has become an influential figure in the contemporary comics scene. Now the series that helped introduce Piskor to countless fans, Hip Hop Family Tree, is being re-released in a brand-new omnibus edition from Fantagraphics Books.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:49:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hip-hop-family-tree-omnibus-ed-piskor-interview/ The Man of Steel has several notable weaknesses, and as the iconic DC superhero comes to Kodansha for the manga series Superman vs. Meshi by Satoshi Miyagawa and Kai Kitago, he finds a new one: Japanese cuisine. After discovering just how delicious authentic Japanese food is, Superman finds himself making regular visits to Japan between saving the world to indulge his newfound love for the local gastronomy and exploring the cuisine with impressive breadth. As Superman falls harder and harder for Japanese food, he begins introducing his teammates on the Justice League to the wonders of Japanese restaurants and their offerings, with surprising effectiveness.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superman-vs-meshi-satoshi-miyagawa-kai-kitago-interview/ Marvel presents the latest edition of Werewolf By Night #1, the third modern reboot of Gerry Conway's 1970s horror classic. Written by renowned novelist Derek Landy of Skulduggery Pleasant fame, illustrated and colored by The Amazing Spider-Man alumni Fran Galan, with letters by VC's Joe Sabino. The titular King of the Wolves, Jack Russell, is trapped in a race against time to foil Doktor Nekromantik and destined to cross paths with old flame, Elsa Bloodstone, who is also out to thwart dastardly Teutonic plans.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:00:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/werewolf-by-night-1-2023-review/ The Wasp has always been the buzzing heart of the Avengers since their maiden adventure to defeat Loki. Between naming the team and turning her penthouse into a diplomatic safe haven, Janet Van Dyne has had a full life. She is a celebrity superhero, a gifted fashion designer, an experienced leader, and one of the best sleuths in the Marvel Universe. So, when an old enemy of hers turns up dead and a name from the past resurfaces, Janet cannot help but take on the curious case. Avengers Inc. #1, written by Al Ewing with artwork from Leonard Kirk, colors by Alex Sinclair, and letters from VC's Cory Petit, is a sleek new whodunit that gives the Wasp the limelight she deserves.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:07:46 GMT https://www.cbr.com/avengers-inc-1-review/ After sleeping for eight weeks since his tussle with the villainous Insomnia, Batman wakes up to find a changed Gotham City, courtesy of Selina Kyle. As his own family sides with Catwoman's attempt at organizing and redirecting the flow of crime, Batman makes his stand loud and clear. The only one who seems to agree with him is Damian, who has reconciled with his father since the Lazarus Planet event. DC presents a father-son tale for a new age as Batman and his sidekick, Robin, prowl the streets together again. Written by Joshua Williamson with art from Simone Di Meo and letters from Steve Wands, Batman and Robin #1 alludes to new beginnings, new enemies, and new adventures.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:41:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-and-robin-1-2023-review/ A good ghost story can be hard to achieve in the world of mass-produced haunting flicks, and Elevator Game struggles to find its footing. While the film boasts a frightening villain and a few good scares, the disjointed storytelling and lackluster acting hold this movie back. Confusing and slow, Elevator Game fails to layer an effective story around the horror elements, which are far and few between. Elevator Game doesn't know whether it wants to be a dark horror film or a comedic ghost flick, resulting in a sloppy film that ends up feeling like an episode of Goosebumps.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 19:50:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/shudder-elevator-game-review/ Building off the lore established in League of Legends and expanded upon in projects like Arcane, Riot Forge has been pairing the expansive world of Runeterra with game developers from around the world. The results have been impressive so far, with the turn-based RPG Ruined King and the side-scroller action game CONV/RGENCE giving players new perspectives on fan-favorite Chapions. The latest release from Riot Forge is set to come out in Fall 2023, and brings a more heartfelt feeling to gamers.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 19:22:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/riot-forge-song-of-nunu-rowan-parker-interview/ A prequel to Kevin Smith's 2021 Netflix animated series Masters of the Universe: Revelations, the Dark Horse comic Masters of the Universe: Forge of Destiny explores one of He-Man's early adventures as the defender of Eternia. The first issue for the new series -- written by Tim Seeley, with art by Eddie Nunez, colors by Brad Simpson, and letters by AndWorld Design -- is heavy on exposition and setup. Despite strong art from Nunez and Simpson, the issue offers little to get excited about. Hardcore fans may appreciate the world-building, but Seeley's dense script leaves little for the visuals to work with.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 18:24:03 GMT https://www.cbr.com/masters-of-the-universe-forge-of-destiny-review/ In Brynmore, recently divorced and newly sober Mark Turner returns to his hometown, a small island off the coast of North Carolina. Mark has hopes for a fresh start and some positive change, with a plan to renovate the island's dilapidated church into a new home for himself. Mark's optimism is met with immediate resistance as the locals confront him with hostility. Soon after that, Mark finds himself enamored with a mystery lurking in his basement and a sinister legacy dating back generations.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 18:07:52 GMT https://www.cbr.com/byrnmore-steve-niles-damien-worm-interview/ While the main cast of Star Trek: Lower Decks may have been promoted to lieutenants at the start of Season 4, the officers still find themselves getting their hands dirty in the season's third episode. Titled "In the Cradle of Vexilon," the episode shows the main ensemble still acclimating to the responsibilities and changes in their roles on the USS Cerritos in the face of the latest crisis. Chaotic and unevenly paced, the episode is one of the weaker for Lower Decks in recent memory and struggles to become greater than the sum of its parts.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:08:59 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-lower-decks-season-4-episode-3-review/ Aquaman may be the biggest surprise of the DC Extended Universe. Starring Jason Momoa as the titular hero, the underwater hero's 2018 solo film earned over $1 billion at the box office and became the most successful film focused on a DC superhero. Now, Aquaman is back for another big-screen adventure, with Director James Wan returning for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:29:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/james-wan-aquaman-lost-kingdom-qa/ The latest Image Comics release is an all-new original series, Kill Your Darlings. The story bridges the gap between horror and fantasy with the vividness of childhood imagination. The print debut of writing team Ethan S. Parker and Griffin Sheridan, illustrated by Bob Quinn (Knights of X ) with lettering by John J. Hill -- Kill Your Darlings #1 delivers on an ambitious concept with impressive results.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 22:57:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/kill-your-darlings-1-review/ Teenage Dana Drucker has a lot on her plate in Anya Davidson's new graphic novel, Night and Dana. She's struggling to balance her senior year, her fraying relationship with her best friend Lily, the repercussions of their diploma-threatening prank, the toxic algae threatening her coastal Florida hometown, and a burgeoning supernatural presence. When tasked with creating a horror film about climate change and putting her talents in gruesome special-effects makeup to more constructive use, Dana finds herself drifting away from Lily.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 22:28:09 GMT https://www.cbr.com/night-and-dana-anya-davidson-interview/ The Mortal Kombat series is one of the most important franchises in the fighting game genre. It introduced audiences to a slew of characters, music, and gore that remain cultural touchstones for generations of gamers. The iconic focus on blood and guts has always served as the surface-level appeal of the series, hiding a deep wealth of unique characters and approaches to combat. The latest game in the series, Mortal Kombat 1, is a fresh start, a love letter to the series, and one of the most impressive entries in the franchise. Visually impressive, effortlessly engrossing, and with a deep well of gameplay options and customization, Mortal Kombat 1 is a remarkable entry to 2023's videogame release calendar.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 21:01:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mortal-kombat-1-review/ The best horror anthologies are more than just haphazard collections of short films mashed together to reach feature length. Movies with a unifying theme or filmmaking style are more successful at holding the audience's interest, and the Latino-driven anthology Satanic Hispanics makes its unique focus clear. There are still some slightly jarring tonal shifts between the individual segments, which range from heavy and intense to lighthearted and silly, and the framing story doesn't hold them together as well as it should, but, as an entertaining showcase for a group of underappreciated Latino horror filmmakers, Satanic Hispanics accomplishes its goal.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:23:46 GMT https://www.cbr.com/satanic-hispanics-review/ Dave Filoni clearly dreamed of making this Ahsoka episode for some time. "Part Five: Shadow Warrior" makes full use of Hayden Christensen's return as Anakin Skywalker and delivers a tsunami of Star Wars: The Clone Wars fan service by recreating his genre-defining animated series in full live-action. It's a true love letter to the cartoon that set off his and Ahsoka Tano's careers, and the manner in which these sequences explore Ahsoka's adult psychology isn't half bad either. "Shadow Warrior" might be the best Ahsoka episode so far.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:23:30 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-ahsoka-episode-5-review/ The Retirement Plan focuses on Matt (Nicolas Cage), a self-styled beach bum living in the Cayman Islands. Estranged from his daughter Ashley (Ashley Greene), he's more surprised than anyone when his granddaughter Sarah (Thalia Campbell) comes seeking help. On the run from the dangerous gang leader Donnie (Jackie Earle Haley) and his enforcer Bobo (Ron Perlman), Sarah and Ashley need his help, and Matt is forced to pull out some of his old tricks to protect them.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:53:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/retirement-plan-tim-brown-interview/ One of the key components in Dungeons & Dragons has always been magic. From wizards and bards to sorcerers and warlocks, there are plenty of opportunities to build a spell-wielding adventurer that not only keeps the party safe but wreaks havoc whenever they step into battle. Of all the magic users, warlocks are one of the least complicated classes to play, but they aren't any less powerful or terrifying to behold when facing off against them.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 21:15:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dungones-dragons-perfect-warlock-build/ Cousins Mariko and Jillian Tamaki delighted readers with their 2014 Young Adult graphic novel This One Summer. Now, the two prolific creators are reuniting for a new book, Roaming, published by Drawn & Quarterly. The new book follows two old friends, Zoe and Dani, as they reunite for a trip to New York with Dani's new friend, Fiona. While the three friends explore the city, they see new sides of each other and test the strength of their friendship.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:49:44 GMT https://www.cbr.com/roaming-jillian-tamaki-mariko-tamaki-interview/ Fan conventions can be a safe haven for many. Devoted fans find community and understanding at conventions, surrounded by people who share the same passions. But what if those passions go too far? The brand-new three-issue horror series True Believers aims to explore just that with a new slasher villain, Killr™. In the world of meta-horror, Killr™ emerges as the embodiment of evil terrorizing the Colorado Festival of Horror.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:37:54 GMT https://www.cbr.com/true-believers-stephen-graham-jones-interview/ When Ron Marz took over the Silver Surfer title from legendary writer Jim Starlin, nobody expected the creator to become an invaluable piece of the character's legacy. But Marz continues to experiment with the character, even years later. In 2022, Marz reunited with artist Ron Lim for another cosmic adventure involving Norrin Radd and his trusty board in Silver Surfer Rebirth. That series saw the hero investigate the missing Reality Stone alongside Thanos, taking the unlikely pair across the cosmos. Now, that miniseries is getting a sequel -- continuing Silver Surfer's modern adventures through the past of the Marvel Universe. Written by Marz with pencils from Lim, inks from Don Ho, colors from Romulo Fajardo Jr., and letters from VC's Joe Sabino, Silver Surfer Rebirth: Legacy #1 is an effective feint, playing on the strengths of the creative team in surprising ways.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 18:38:45 GMT https://www.cbr.com/review-silver-surfer-rebirth-legacy-1/ So every week, I post a topic here. You reply to it on the CSBG Twitter page (just write @csbg with your reply), our artists will each pick one of your suggestions and I will post their drawings based on your suggestions here every week. So every week you will have a new question and you will see the choices picked from the previous week.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 01:19:39 GMT https://www.cbr.com/line-it-is-drawn-western-redesigns-manga-anime-characters/ As if starting his first ongoing Image Comics series and a new miniseries with Mad Cave Studios wasn't enough to keep him busy, writer Curt Pires also launched three new ComiXology series this Summer. The Indigo Children author is teaming up with artist Luca Casalanguida to chronicle the violent, high-stakes family drama of the rich and powerful in Money, while Pires and Darryl Knickrehm throw readers into a dystopian cyberspace where nothing is as it seems in Simulation Theory. Pires' third new series is the second arc of his and Pierluigi Minotti's Lost Falls, a surreal detective story set in a small town plagued by a mysterious evil entity.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 23:04:49 GMT https://www.cbr.com/curt-pires-delves-into-three-comixology-series/ Throughout a prolific career, Sandy King has held, at one point or another, just about every job that a person in film can have: editor, director, producer, and script supervisor. In a career that includes working with names like John Cassavetes, John Hughes, Michael Mann, Francis Ford Coppola, and many others, Sandy King has forged a path that only a few can.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 20:55:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/interview-storm-king-comics-sandy-king/ A Haunting in Venice is the third of Kenneth Branagh's Agatha Christie adaptations. It's also arguably the most interesting of the three, with enough visual flair to make up for its storytelling shortcomings. With a keen focus on melding the classic detective Hercule Poirot with a more modern haunted house film, Branagh delivers a slightly underbaked but consistently compelling mystery. Directed well and bolstered by strong performances -- albeit with a script that seems less interested in character than theme -- A Haunting in Venice is a solid addition to both the modern horror and mystery genre.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 20:10:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/haunting-in-venice-review/ Being a Green Lantern means Hal Jordan can overcome fearful things like change, but that doesn't mean dealing with new, awkward, and mysterious situations is easy for him. That's something that writer Jeremy Adams and artist Xermánico demonstrated in the first two issues of the newest volume of Green Lantern. When the series comes back from the Knight Terrors event, in this week's Issue #3, things are going to get even more confounding, mysterious, and deadly for Hal Jordan.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:32:42 GMT https://www.cbr.com/green-lantern-3-jeremy-adams-interview/ Written and directed by Viljar Bøe, Good Boy is a Norwegian psychological head trip that explores the complex animalistic tendencies humans can sometimes have. The film is also a shocking foray into the psyche of an evil that no one expects. Executed in a fashion that usually only European filmmakers can deliver, Good Boy is an intriguing film that will suck the audience in.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:30:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/good-boy-review/ The award-winning 2017 horror novel The Changeling by Victor LaValle has been adapted into a television series of the same name by Apple TV+. Created by Kelly Marcel, directed by Melina Matsoukas, and with LaValle executive producing, the series leans into unsettling its audience rather than relying on cheap scares to instill a sense of terror. With an entertaining ensemble cast guiding the audience through its portrait of psychological deterioration, The Changeling succeeds when it focuses on the raw emotions bubbling under the surface instead of the occasionally pretentious staging around it.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/changeling-review/ The way of the Bot evolves in Transformers: EarthSpark. The new series sees many allies and foes come together as they meet a new family -- the Maltos -- in Witwicky, Pennsylvania. In addition to the new partnerships, the show marks the birth of the Terrans -- the first Transformers born on planet Earth. Unfortunately, several Decepticons and other villains detest the newfound alliance and peace, doing everything possible to throw a wrench into it.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:45:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/transformers-earthspark-executive-producers-interview/ Across a 15-20 hour first playthrough, players are hit with a barrage of names in Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubin, including Raven, Freelancer, Tourist, “dog,” G13, and “mutt” – none of which ever reveal the protagonist’s true identity. All the while, the character never once utters a word of retort, only seeking recompense and vindication in elaborately conceived battles spread across missions of various import and length. But lest players assume the game operates in tried-and-true and, frankly, tired sci-fi tropes, it's the approach to telling its moth-eaten story – in an unorthodox way – that deserves special recognition in an art form that often talks down to players.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:35:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/armored-core-vi-fires-of-rubicon-features-clever-storytelling/ Marvel presents Spider-Gwen Annual #1, Spider-Gwen's second yearly special, punctuating the conclusion of the Shadow Clones arc. Written by Karla Pacheco, illustrated by Rosi Kämpe and Marika Cresta, with colors by Irma Kniivila and letters by VC's Ariana Maher, Spider-Gwen Annual #1 continues Marvel's overarching Contest of Chaos event. With the heart of the elder god Chthon in the hands of Agatha Harkness, Ghost-Spider is unknowingly thrust into single combat that could decide the fate of the universe.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/spider-gwen-annual-2023-review/ The X-Files never shied away from controversial topics. Part of the show's premise was an exploration of the fringes of science, ideas and humanity. It may be unsurprising now that The X-Files dove into taboo topics like incest, but these episodes at the time proved wildly controversial. "Home," the second episode of Season 4, is perhaps the best example of this.

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 12:45:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/why-x-files-home-banned/ In Mass Effect 2, taking enemies out from a distance is an art form and, with the right sniper rifle, a resurrected Commander Shepard who takes the Infiltrator or Soldier player class can quickly become a master. Other player classes can train in the use of sniper rifles once they've established themselves on the Normandy and begun leveling up, and four other squad members can use most of these weapons, though dealing far less damage than Shepard.

]]> Sat, 09 Sep 2023 14:31:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mass-effect-2-sniper-rifle-stats-locations-guide/ The Nun II marks director Michael Chaves' third outing in the spooky Conjuring Universe. Curse of La Llorona and The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It got under audiences' skins, but The Nun II could prove to be his scariest endeavor to date. The Nun found the demonic Valak banished by Sister Irene and Maurice. Despite their best efforts, it seemed that Maurice became possessed in the end. The sequel takes place four years later. Irene has moved on and is residing in a convent in Italy. But when a priest is violently slaughtered in France, a reluctant Irene must summon the strength to once again confront Valak in order to save the young girls at a French boarding school, as well as Maurice's very soul.

]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 23:42:41 GMT https://www.cbr.com/nun-2-director-michael-chaves-interview/ Originally debuting in 1990, Tiny Toons Adventures brought a new generation of Looney Tunes to the world of animation. Introducing a generation of students to a school for cartoon greats, the show ran for nearly a hundred episodes. Now, over thirty years later, the classic characters are back in a new form. Tiny Toons Looniversity refreshes the concept for 2023, introducing new takes on the cast while retaining the goofy spirit that made them endearing in the first place.

]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 22:21:28 GMT https://www.cbr.com/tiny-toon-looniversity-interview/ One of the biggest boons the new wave of Star Trek programming on Paramount+ has received is the return of Patrick Stewart to reprise his role as Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: Picard. The show reached its conclusion with its third season earlier this year under new showrunner Terry Matalas, receiving universal acclaim for paying off decades of storytelling threads and character arcs. Now, the final season has received a stellar physical home video release on Blu-ray and DVD, along with a limited edition steelbook and and the complete series collection on Blu-ray and DVD. Both sets look great on the shelf for any recent or longtime Star Trek fans.

]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 20:35:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-picard-season-3-home-video-review/ BOOM! Studios presents an all-new adaptation of the classic paranormal book Hunt For The Skinwalker on the heels of the 2018 documentary production. Hunt For The Skinwalker #1 is written by Zac Thompson and illustrated by Valeria Burzo, with colors by Jason Wordie and letters by Joe Sabino. In the aftermath of inexplicably strange events at the Gorman Ranch in Utah, a cult following has built up around the first-hand accounts and subsequent investigation into the phenomenon.

]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 19:45:09 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hunt-for-the-skinwalker-1-review/ It's been nearly forty years since Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird created the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Beginning life as a throwaway gag between aspiring comic artists, the Turtles quickly became an unexpected smash hit. This gave way to multiple animated series, numerous film adaptations, plenty of videogames, and a wave of action figures -- all keeping the spirit of Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo alive for generations of fans.

]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 18:01:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/tlc-tmnt-mutant-mayhem-kevin-eastman-interview/ As the second part of its two-episode Season 4 premiere, Star Trek: Lower Decks continues to lean hard into the reservoir of comical potential in the Star Trek franchise. Ominously titled "I Have No Bones, Yet I Must Scream," the season's sophomore episode retains the premise of the preceding episode but from a more horror-fueled approach. Just as the season premiere lovingly skewered the legacy of Star Trek: Voyager and its eccentricities, the follow-up episode takes a look at Starfleet in a stronger and funnier episode.

]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 17:50:36 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-lower-decks-season-4-episode-2-review/ Armored, the comic book debut of screenwriter Michael Schwartz, introduces us to Andy, a teenage orphan whose parents disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Once adopted, Andy returns to school, where he comes across a magical suit of armor that's tethered to the ghost of its former owner, Sir William.

]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 16:55:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/interview-michael-schwartz-armored-comic-book/ The feature film debut of filmmaker Jacqueline Castel, My Animal, is a werewolf love story that stars Bobbi Salvör Menuez and Amandla Stenberg as Heather and Jonny, two young women who fall in love in a small town. In addition to bigotry, the girls have to deal with a major problem. Heather comes from a family of werewolves. As the romance grows, the girls realize that love requires many sacrifices.

]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 16:13:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/my-animal-jacqueline-castel-interview/ The ancient Japanese folk tale, The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter (otherwise known as The Tale of Princess Kaguya), is famous the world over. It's a bittersweet story of a young girl found in a bamboo stalk named Kaguya. Raised by an elderly couple as if she were their own, it is revealed that she is the moon princess and that one day, she must return to become the royal she was born to be. It is a touching tale of familial piety, duty, and honor that has been adapted and re-adapted across mediums. One of the latest renditions of this story is a loose retelling in Manga form called Blade of the Moon Princess written and illustrated by Tatsuya Endo.

]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 20:00:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/review-blade-of-the-moon-princess/ Fire and Ice are a dynamite duo ready to take the world by storm. Unfortunately for them, they've been sent to Smallville by the Man of Steel himself after an embarrassingly public mission failure. Ice -- Tora Olafsdotter -- quickly adapts to the quiet life of Smallville, dreaming of a peaceful existence away from superheroics. However, Fire -- Beatriz da Costa -- cannot imagine leaving the hero circuit behind. It doesn't take long for Fire to find a way to heat up the quaint life in Smallville. Fire & Ice: Welcome to Smallville #1, written by Joanne Starer with art by Natacha Bustos, colors by Tamra Bonvillain, and letters by Ariana Maher, is a wildly fun first issue diving into a decades-long friendship.

]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 19:09:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/fire-and-ice-welcome-to-smallville-1-review/ Over a month after Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 hosted a well-received crossover episode with the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks, Lower Decks Season 4 kicks things off with the two-episode season premiere. The first of these episodes is "Twovix." As its typically cheeky title suggests, it is a lengthy riff on one of the admittedly stranger moments from Star Trek: Voyager. Much of what Lower Decks Season 4 does well is present here, particularly balancing the progression of overarching narratives and character arcs with well-crafted comedy.

]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:54:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-lower-decks-season-4-episode-1-review/ Released to coincide with the recent live-action movie starring Xolo Maridueña, DC's Blue Beetle #1 signifies a new beginning for Jaime Reyes while paying tribute to the hero and what he represents. However, this isn't just another origin story in a long line of reboots. Instead, it spins out of the pages of the six-issue miniseries Blue Beetle: Graduation Day. It also boasts the return of the creative team behind the series, with Blue Beetle #1 written by Josh Trujillo, drawn by Adrián Gutiérrez, colored by Wil Quintana, and lettered by Lucas Gattoni.

]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 22:06:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/blue-beetle-1-review/ Fans know Phil Jimenez for his work on Wonder Woman, The Invisibles, Infinite Crisis, Wonder Woman: Historia, and countless other classic comics. In addition to writing and drawing, the iconic creator also works as an educator and mentor to help other artists develop their skills. Writer Scott Hoffman, co-founder of the Scissor Sisters, has made the most of Jimenez's guidance. This week, Hoffman and artist Juan Bobillo's new series, Wag, is debuting on ComiXology.

]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 20:18:54 GMT https://www.cbr.com/phil-jimenez-scott-hoffman-interview/ Even in Ahsoka, Ahsoka Tano can't outrun Anakin Skywalker's shadow. It is, in many ways, as Baylan Skoll puts it before his and Ahsoka's "Part Four: Fallen Jedi" lightsaber duel, "inevitable." Ahsoka was introduced in Star Wars: The Clone Wars as Anakin's secret apprentice. Her growth and departure from the Jedi Order spurred his path to the Sith, leading to Ahsoka's fateful battle against Darth Vader years later. Even from a real-world perspective, Anakin and Ahsoka's fates are intertwined. Long before either joined the Star Wars galaxy, Rosario Dawson and Hayden Christensen were classmates at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute together.

]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 19:37:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-ahsoka-episode-4-review/ Men, don't turn your noses up at romance novels. Not only are these books great reads, but they also have the power to save relationships. Manta Comics has been venturing into adapting novels from the West into webcomics, and Lyssa Kay Adams's 2019 top-ranked romance book from Amazon Book Reviews recently became the second novel on its platform to turn into a webcomic. Translated by Choi Seol Hee and Golden Time and adapted into a webcomic by Anina and team at Manta Studios with production by Sooyeon Chae, The Bromance Book Club has the potential to be something great.

]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 18:56:59 GMT https://www.cbr.com/manta-bromance-book-club-review/ The Academy Award-nominated French animated film Ernest & Celestine has received a full-length sequel with Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia. Rendered in the same gorgeous animation style that helped make its 2012 predecessor an international success, A Trip to Gibberitia doubles down on the cross-species friendship between its titular leads while emphasizing the power of joy. Moving at a brisk pace with plenty of swashbuckling action, A Trip to Gibberitia is as entertaining and heartwarming as the original film, upping the ante with higher stakes and daring action.

]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 18:28:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ernest-celestine-a-trip-to-gibberitia-review/ When fans think of The Walking Dead, the state of Georgia in the United States probably comes to mind. Atlanta and bordering towns are the homes of the survivors for many seasons. The backdrop consisted of rural neighborhoods and farms, with characters venturing into the woods from time to time. It became a consistent setting that defined The Walking Dead's identity, but like Dead City, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is ready for a new look.

]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 17:29:57 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-walking-dead-daryl-dixon-clovis-weil-interview/ Though it hasn't appeared on screen, Star Wars fans can learn all about the Jedi Order's heyday thanks to the Star Wars: The High Republic publishing project -- a series of novels, comics, and audio dramas set in a time when Jedi roamed the galaxy on missions of peace and exploration. Writer Charles Soule kicked off Phase I of the High Republic era in 2021 with his prose novel Light of the Jedi. That phase ended early last year, and Phase II, which ran from October of last year to this past May, was actually a prequel to Phase I.

]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:01:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-high-republic-shadows-starlight-charles-soule-interview/ Garreth Edwards takes on the mantle of Director, Writer, and Producer of The Creator. The film is the latest entry in the filmmaker's stellar career of sci-fi reinvention, which has taken him (and audiences) into the jaws of monsters and to galaxies far, far away. The new movie focuses on Joshua (John David Washington), a former special forces agent who lives decades in the future. In this world, Artificial Intelligence has become a highly controversial aspect of life. In the United States, AI has been largely outlawed -- but in the Eastern Hemisphere, AI has steadily become an accepted part of society, with robots living side by side with humans. This has led to increased tensions and military intervention.

]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 22:00:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-creator-gareth-edwards-qa/ Dinah Lance -- Black Canary -- is one of the DCU's most elite fighters. But even she can't face everything alone. On a personal mission against near-impossible odds, Black Canary is assembling a new Birds of Prey team designed to make criminals cower on sight. This new roster consists of Black Canary, Big Barda, Zealot, Harley Quinn, and Cassandra Cain, aka Batgirl. Their mission is simple: Extraction without bloodshed. But simple doesn’t necessarily mean easy. Birds of Prey #1, written by Kelly Thompson with art by Leonardo Romero, colors by Jordie Bellaire, and letters by Clayton Cowles, is a propulsive, face-breaking, pulse-pounding reformation for the Birds of Prey.

]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 21:56:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/birds-of-prey-1-review/ There was a time when people couldn't go into a Hot Topic or on Facebook without seeing an "If Daryl Dies, We Riot" meme. The Walking Dead has taken this meme to a whole other level by giving Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) his own spinoff and taking the Disney+ approach by outright naming the series after the character. The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon appears as a straightforward move to focus solely on the Southern archer's journey as a fish out of water in France, but the series is more plentiful than meets the eye.

]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 19:07:57 GMT https://www.cbr.com/walking-dead-daryl-dixon-review/ Prime Video's fantasy epic The Wheel of Time, based on the beloved series of novels by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson, premiered in 2021 with a first season introducing a rich ensemble cast and a complex world much like our own. It began with a group of young people sought out by the Aes Sedai Moiraine and her Warder Lan, and as the show moves into its second season, each of these characters will come up against new trials and find a unique destiny to fight or embrace. Additional protagonists will be joining them, many of whom are fan favorites from the books.

]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 18:30:03 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wheel-of-time-ceara-coveney-donal-finn-marcus-rutherford-interview/ G.O.D.S., the highly anticipated new series from writer Jonathan Hickman, artist Valerio Schiti, and colorist Marte Gracia, promises to shine a light on an eons-old conflict raging in the background of the Marvel Universe. The series has been teased all year long and is touted as a "once in a generation" title that will completely redefine the Marvel cosmology. G.O.D.S. is a big endeavor with new characters, high concepts, and proven talent.

]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 16:48:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/gods-jonathan-hickman-interview/ So every week, I post a topic here. You reply to it on the CSBG Twitter page (just write @csbg with your reply), our artists will each pick one of your suggestions and I will post their drawings based on your suggestions here every week. So every week you will have a new question and you will see the choices picked from the previous week.

]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 03:58:54 GMT https://www.cbr.com/line-it-is-drawn-celebrates-the-power-rangers-30th-anniversary/ Between a slew of exciting self-published work, legendary indie publishers like Fantagraphics and Drawn & Quarterly, and numerous opportunities for crowdfunding, there are more exciting, innovative, independent comics than ever. In recent years, Strangers Publishing has become an integral part of the contemporary alternative comics scene with fan-favorite releases like Jasper Jubenvill's Dynamite Diva and the upcoming anthology, Book of Fuligin: Honoring The Legacy of Gene Wolfe. Now Strangers is gearing up to release Rafael Zaiats' Makinaphobe with a Kickstarter Campaign that ends this week.

]]> Mon, 04 Sep 2023 19:20:41 GMT https://www.cbr.com/makinaphobe-rafael-zaiats-interview/ Not so long ago, Chthon tried to break free from his prison in the Other-Realm, but the Scarlet Witch absorbed the Darkhold and imprisoned the dark lord within herself. Agatha Harkness has stolen Chthon's heart from Wanda's prison to create her own Necronomicon by harnessing chaos magic. For her latest challenge, she pits Moon Knight against the reformed hero Taegukgi, letting chaos take hold of their minds. Written by Jed MacKay with artwork from Creees Lee, colors by Arif Prianto, and letters from VC's Cory Petit, Moon Knight Annual #1 makes the contest a Godly clash. Meanwhile, the Contest of Chaos backup, by Stephanie Phillips and artists Alberto Foche and Raúl Angulo, tests the tense waters between Agatha and the mysterious Korrosion.

]]> Mon, 04 Sep 2023 16:50:36 GMT https://www.cbr.com/moon-knight-annual-1-review/ Superman is known for bringing hope to the DC universe. Whether it is helping a calamity-stricken town on Earth or inspiring an entire enslaved race on Warworld, Superman is there to help. But if there is anything that strikes fear in him, it is Doomsday. The monstrous being is one of insatiable bloodlust, responsible for one of the Man of Steel's most deadly encounters. Doomsday recently tried to resurrect himself during the Lazarus Planet crossover. He was stopped and sent to Hell by the Martian Manhunter (along with an unfortunate but ultimately heroic empath named Raphael Arce). Action Comics Presents: Doomsday Special #1, written by Dan Watters with artwork from Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, Max Raynor, Adriano Lucas, and Andrew Dalhouse and lettering from Dave Sharpe, prepares Hell for another round of this face-off.

]]> Mon, 04 Sep 2023 16:15:58 GMT https://www.cbr.com/action-comics-presents-doomsday-special-1/ As one of the most complex and in-depth shows to ever hit the airwaves, the J.J. Abrams series Lost is known for its intense character offerings. Whether it's a Southern con-man, an Iraqi Republican Guard torturer or a man who doesn't age, there's no shortage of intrigue and mystery on the island from Lost.

]]> Sat, 02 Sep 2023 21:45:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/lost-10-best-characters-and-the-one-absolute-worst/ Billed as the final entry in the trilogy, The Equalizer 3 finds wisecracking Robert McCall [Denzel Washington] in Southern Italy after cutting ties with the government. He's still mopping up evildoers on behalf of the oppressed. But when the former assassin is wounded during a violent encounter with the cartel, a local resident rescues him. McCall's recovery forces him to slow down and get to know the community. He soon discovers that the resident mob bosses are menacing his newfound friends.

]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 20:04:33 GMT https://www.cbr.com/equalizer-3-antoine-fuqua-interview/ The new era of The Walking Dead franchise continues as the titular character of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon shipwrecks in France with little knowledge of the culture, people, or how the country has adapted to the outbreak of the Wildfire Virus. No spoilers: France is out of luck, just like America is. Along with a new variant of walkers, Daryl meets Codron (Romain Levi), Laurent (Louis Puech Scigliuzzi), and Genet (Anne Charrier), who all make getting home harder.

]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 19:14:33 GMT https://www.cbr.com/walking-dead-daryl-dixon-romain-levi-anne-charrier-louis-puech-scigliuzzi-interview/ Fresh off a well-received crossover episode with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the hit animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks is back for its fourth season on Paramount+. Continuing the voyages of the USS Cerritos, a service vessel within the Starfleet armada often tasked with the more menial jobs around the United Federation, Lower Decks is just as packed with funny nods to the Star Trek mythos as it's ever been. Instead of just delivering more of the same, Lower Decks Season 4 takes even bigger creative swings with its story and characters and fortunately, connects more often than not.

]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 17:00:30 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-lower-decks-season-4-review/ Long before What We Do in the Shadows became a mega-popular FX TV series, it was a movie co-written, co-directed, and co-starring Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. Among the fantastic crew was Yana Gorskaya, whose editor role played just as much a part in crafting the voice for the now-iconic film.

]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:40:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/interview-what-we-do-in-the-shadows-director-editor-and-producer/ Marvel Comics' Avengers are a team tasked with saving lives. Despite their name, their job doesn't usually involve a whole lot of actual "avenging." That all changes on September 13th when a founding Avenger sets out to get justice for the people whose lives are destroyed and cut short by fantastic machinations and malefactors. Her investigations into these crimes and mysteries will be aided by an equally enigmatic partner and a whole host of guest stars.

]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:31:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/avengers-inc-al-ewing-interview/ Even fans unfamiliar with the concept of SpaceGodzilla can't deny the appeal of the premise. Written and drawn by Matt Frank, colored by Gonçalo Lopes, and designed and lettered by Nathan Widick, IDW Publishing's Godzilla Rivals: Vs. SpaceGodzilla is a roaring one-shot that takes the indomitable and phenomenal kaiju to the cosmos. The creatives tell the story in an innovative way that is quite unlike other books on the shelf right now.

]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:23:44 GMT https://www.cbr.com/godzilla-rivals-vs-spacegodzilla-review/ In the aftermath of Knight Terrors, DC begins the prelude to their next big Batman event in the bumper-issue Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War – Battle Lines #1, written by Catwoman stalwart Tini Howard and Batman veteran Chip Zdarsky, with pencils by Mike Hawthorne, inks by Adriano Di Benedetto, and colors by Romulo Fajardo Jr. With Batman briefly out of commission following his latest multiversal misadventures, Gotham's fragile equilibrium is threatened in the last way that he could anticipate.

]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:10:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-catwoman-the-gotham-war-battlelines-1-review/ The last few months have been a roller coaster for Ms. Marvel. She died, sacrificing herself to save the world, only to be brought back to life weeks later with the help of Krakoan Resurrection Technology. That life-saving revelation comes with the necessary reveal that Kamala is a mutant and Inhuman. As if that shocker wasn't enough to process upon returning to the land of the living, Kamala was brought to life right before the catastrophic Hellfire Gala splintered the X-Men across the Marvel Universe.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 23:42:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ms-marvel-the-new-mutant-1-review/ If crime doesn't pay, it fails to explain why there are so many comic books about it. IDW Publishing's Kill More #1 is the latest series in the genre. As the cover suggests, there is a creepy elderly lady involved in this violent and non-PG story. Written by Scott Bryan Wilson, drawn by Max Alan Fuchs, colored by Valentina Briški, and lettered by Wilson, the first issue combines elements of police procedural drama with the '90s crime thriller aesthetic.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 23:23:03 GMT https://www.cbr.com/kill-more-1-review/ It's been almost ten years since Metalocalypse, a show about an eccentric group of death metal musicians/multi-trillionaires comprising the fictional band Dethklok, went off the air. Finally, with the release of Army of the Doomstar, a new film from Warner Bros. and Adult Swim, fans are being given what they have been longing for all this time: an end to the story.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 23:03:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/metalocalypse-brendon-small-interview/ The Knight Terrors crossover has finally reached its frenzied finale. Led by Deadman and the resurrected Sandman, the Justice League finally gets the chance to face Insomnia. Unfortunately, their efforts may be in vain. Armed with the unstable and powerful Nightmare Stone, the vengeful villain has already released his living nightmares into the world. The result is a dangerous battle for the fate of the planet that could have a lasting effect on the populace of the DC Universe.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 22:33:58 GMT https://www.cbr.com/knight-terrors-nights-end-1-review/ Further expanding the survival thriller genre is The Dive, which plunges its characters completely underwater. This remake of the 2020 film Breaking Surface centers on two sisters -- one of whom is trapped in the depths of the sea after rocks from a nearby landslide render her unconscious. With limited time and limited air, her sibling must find a way to extract her without drowning herself.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 22:17:37 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dive-director-maximilian-erlenwein-interview/ With Halloween right around the corner, horror movie season kicks off this September with the new scary movie All the Fun and Games. Directed by Ari Costa and Eren Celeboglu, the movie has children from a dysfunctional family in Salem, Massachusetts, discover a dagger dating back to the infamous witch trials, which possesses the wielder with the spirit of a demon named Daniel. Unleashed on the family and their friends, the resurgent Daniel forces his victims to play cruel twists on familiar children's games with him, only with literal life-and-death stakes this time around.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 21:59:54 GMT https://www.cbr.com/all-fun-and-games-ari-costa-eren-celeboglu-interview/ Prime Video's fantasy The Wheel of Time, based on the beloved series of novels by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson, follows five young heroes on a quest that could save or destroy the world. As the show enters its second season, each character in the ensemble cast will be faced with new threats and drastic changes. Lan Mandragoran, played by Daniel Henney, is the ruler of a kingdom that no longer exists and a Warder sworn to protect an Aes Sedai who may no longer need or want his elite fighting skills. Egwene al'Vere, portrayed by Madeleine Madden, is training to become an Aes Sedai herself, which means leaving behind her village life and her loved ones to focus on her innate ability to channel the One Power.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 21:17:46 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wheel-of-time-daniel-henney-madeleine-madden-interview/ IDW's Cooking with Monsters by writer Jordan Alsaqa, artist Vivian Truong, and letterers Amauri Osoria & Nathan Widick is a love letter to YA-anime and Saturday morning cartoons. While it's a fun experience, the premise ends up suffering from a lack of pure originality in its execution. The story follows best friends Hana and Bobby as they attend an elite school to become warrior chefs, dealing with monsters and their own issues. Cooking with Monsters delivers a fun world to play in and a large cast of charming characters who face classic "coming of age" struggles along with hordes of food-themed creatures. While Alsaqa's and Truong's craft is more than accomplished enough to warrant attention -- especially for fans of the genre -- it can be a bit of a mixed bag.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 21:06:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/review-idw-cooking-with-monsters/ Director and co-writer Miles Joris-Peyrafitte's The Good Mother adds to the burgeoning subgenre of thrillers set against the backdrop of the opioid crisis. Unlike recent TV series like Netflix's Painkiller and Hulu's Dopesick, The Good Mother doesn't take a wide view of the crisis. There are no scenes set at pharmaceutical companies or in their boardrooms. Instead, the occasional flashes of social commentary are secondary to the central narrative about a grieving woman determined to achieve justice for her murdered son. As such, the well-produced The Good Mother is often awkwardly positioned between character-driven drama and crime thriller. It boasts a strong execution of both genres that ultimately can't quite fit together to elevate itself.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:35:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/good-mother-review/