# collectible (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover collectible. Page: Feed: --- ## [5 Things Cyclops Does Better Than Professor X, Proving He Outgrew His Teacher](https://comicbook.com/comics/list/5-things-cyclops-does-better-than-professor-x-proving-he-outgrew-his-teacher/) _2026-08-23 · David Harth · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of Marvel Comics Cyclops has become more popular than ever, which is a good thing for the upcoming MCU reboot of the X-Men. Scott Summers was introduced in the first issue of the team’s book and was presented as their no-nonsense, straight-laced leader. He has a rich legacy in the Marvel Universe; to begin with, he’s had some \[…\] ## [The Closure of a Beloved Disney World Ride is the Only Reason Someone Now Owns This Iconic Muppet Statue](https://comicbook.com/collectibles/news/the-closure-of-a-beloved-disney-world-ride-is-the-only-reason-someone-now-owns-this-iconic-muppet-statue/) _2026-08-23 · Anthony Lund · ComicBook.com_ Courtesy The Walt Disney Company It is more than half a century since The Muppet Show debuted, bringing the many colorful and chaotic characters of Jim Henson’s creation to the world in their own right. In that time the Muppets have appeared in movies, TV shows, at awards shows, even on The Masked Singer, and for over three decades they \[…\] ## [25 Years Ago, a Lost Resident Evil Game Gave Capcom a Very Different Type of Hit](https://comicbook.com/gaming/feature/devil-may-cry-gaming-history/) _2026-08-23 · Brandon Zachary · ComicBook.com_ For the last twenty-five years, Devil May Cry has been a major hit for Capcom. Dante has become an icon of the action-adventure genre, with plenty of terrific boss battles and intense fight sequences. It still stands out as one of the most influential action games of its era, laying the seeds for the hack-and-slash’s \[…\] ## [4 TV Shows That Didn’t Understand Their Own Characters (But We Love Them Anyway)](https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/list/4-tv-shows-that-didnt-understand-their-own-characters-but-we-love-them-anyway/) _2026-08-23 · Catherine Delgado · ComicBook.com_ It’s pretty rare to find a show that’s completely perfect in every way from beginning to end, especially when we’re talking about adaptations. So, sometimes, a series can get a few things wrong, but still work for a lot of people — a bad season, an arc that doesn’t land, or even a disappointing finale \[…\] ## [Cancelled Shonen Jump Series Returns With Final U.S. Release After Anime’s Success](https://comicbook.com/anime/news/cancelled-shonen-jump-series-returns-with-final-u-s-release-after-animes-success/) _2026-08-23 · Tulisha Srivastava · ComicBook.com_ Image courtesy of Studio EEK Eight years after the manga cancellation, Black Torch became a fan-favorite series thanks to the anime debut this summer season. Written and illustrated by Tsuyoshi Takaki, the manga was serialized in Shueisha’s Jump Square magazine from 2016 to 2018. Since it’s a monthly magazine, the series only released 19 chapters before getting cancelled by the \[…\] ## [Solo Leveling’s New Sequel Continues Jinwoo’s Journey Ahead of Anime’s Return](https://comicbook.com/anime/news/solo-levelings-new-sequel-continues-jinwoos-journey-ahead-of-animes-return/) _2026-08-23 · Tulisha Srivastava · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of A-1 Pictures There’s still a while before the anime will return with the sequel film, but Solo Leveling continues to engage fans with new content even now. Thanks to the novel written by Chugong and the webtoon adaptation illustrated by DUBU, the anime’s debut was a massive hit worldwide. The second season was released in 2025, exactly \[…\] ## [Crunchyroll’s Beloved Fantasy Creator Returns With New Look At Beloved Characters Ahead of Final Release](https://comicbook.com/anime/news/crunchyrolls-beloved-fantasy-creator-returns-with-new-look-at-beloved-characters-ahead-of-final-release/) _2026-08-23 · Tulisha Srivastava · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of Studio Pierrot / Crunchyroll Crunchyroll is the largest streaming hub for anime fans across the globe, with more series in its library than one can count. Among the many fan-favorite series on the platform, one of them is Yona of the Dawn, a romance fantasy based on a critically acclaimed manga written and illustrated by Kusanagi Mizuho. The manga \[…\] ## [Vitrazza Prima Glass Chair Mat Review](https://comicbook.com/gear/review/vitrazza-prima-glass-chair-mat-review/) _2026-08-23 · Ben Kendrick · ComicBook.com_ In the modern world of work-from-home, online gaming, and live-streaming, users are building increasingly versatile chair and desk setups – but what happens when that setup sits on a medium-weight carpet? A less-than premium experience of a chair that doesn’t move freely. For years, vinyl mats have been the go-to purchase for most users but \[…\] ## [Crunchyroll’s Solo Leveling Replacement Just Dodged Its Biggest Mistake](https://comicbook.com/anime/feature/crunchyrolls-solo-leveling-replacement-just-dodged-its-biggest-mistake/) _2026-08-22 · Rohit Jaiswar · ComicBook.com_ Image courtesy of Studio EEK Ever since Summer 2026 began, there have been many new anime, but one in particular has been emerging as a series similar to Solo Leveling. The modern anime, based on the manhwa, established its own identity by featuring a protagonist on a journey of powering up after receiving a second chance through an enigmatic power \[…\] ## [5 X-Men Characters Cailee Spaeny Was Born to Play (Other Than Rogue, Of Course)](https://comicbook.com/movies/list/5-x-men-characters-cailee-spaeny-was-born-to-play-other-than-rogue-of-course/) _2026-08-22 · Shawn Lealos · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of Marvel Comics Before Marvel announced its first X-Men casting choices at D23, Cailee Spaeny was one of the frontrunners to play Rogue in the new mutant MCU movies. However, that was thrown out the window when Marvel announced the new cast members, which included Inde Navarrette (Obsession), who won the role of Rogue. Along with Navarrette, Marvel \[…\] ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ho1YZJuV2Hha) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Shudder Is Bringing Back Its Best Programming Lineup (Including an All-New Ghoul Log Special)](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/shudder-is-bringing-back-its-best-programming-lineup-including-an-all-new-ghoul-log-special/) _2026-08-22 · Alex Rós · ComicBook.com_ Long has Shudder’s Season of Screams been the anticipated kickoff to spooky season. Horror fans everywhere look forward to it each year, and this year’s four-month-long horror lineup is sure to be one of its most impressive yet, as it’s bringing in not only blockbuster fan favorites but also some lesser-known horror gems to carry \[…\] ## [Marvel’s What If Reveals the One Hero Team That Can Never Be Corrupted](https://comicbook.com/comics/feature/marvels-what-if-reveals-the-one-hero-team-that-can-never-be-corrupted/) _2026-08-22 · Shawn Lealos · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of Marvel Comics A new issue of What If…? just came out, and it asked what would have happened if the Runaways had not run away at all and stayed with their parents, the villainous Pride. Marvel is celebrating the 50th anniversary of What If…? comics, and Marvel announced eight one-shot comic books taking place in the world \[…\] ## [After 4 Major Fantasy Franchises, Jamie Campbell Bower Reveals Most “Terrifying” Part of Joining The Rings of Power](https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/after-4-major-fantasy-franchises-jamie-campbell-bower-reveals-most-terrifying-part-of-joining-the-rings-of-power/) _2026-08-22 · Amanda Mullen · ComicBook.com_ Jamie Campbell Bower has already appeared in four major fantasy franchises, and he’s officially joining a fifth with The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3. The actor’s involvement in the Prime Video series has been confirmed since February 2025, but this year’s San Diego Comic-Con finally revealed who he’ll be playing: \[…\] ## [5 Most Surprising Cameos in Video Game History](https://comicbook.com/gaming/list/5-most-surprising-cameos-in-video-game-history/) _2026-08-22 · Ricky Frech · ComicBook.com_ The video game industry has never been shy about cameos and crossovers. We see characters and celebrities pop up all the time, but it usually makes sense. Even weird ones like Justin Bieber in NBA 2K13 can be explained when you remember Biebs was the MVP of the Celebrity All-Star Game in 2011. Still, sometimes \[…\] ## [5 Actors Who Almost Played Alan Grant in Jurassic Park Before Sam Neil, Including An Academy Award Winner](https://comicbook.com/movies/list/5-actors-who-almost-played-alan-grant-in-jurassic-park-before-sam-neil-including-an-academy-award-winner/) _2026-08-22 · Clay Pitman · ComicBook.com_ Jurassic Park is one of the most iconic movies of all time, and much of that is thanks to the performance of the film’s lead, Sam Neill, who portrays curmudgeonly paleontologist Alan Grant. The film is full of beloved characters, many of whom are the most iconic roles that their respective actors have played, including \[…\] ## [Marvel’s X-Men Cast Announcement Dropped a Major Clue About the Film’s Plot](https://comicbook.com/movies/feature/marvels-x-men-cast-announcement-dropped-a-major-clue-about-the-films-plot/) _2026-08-22 · Tom Bacon · ComicBook.com_ image courtesy of marvel comics At last, we know who’s set to star in the MCU’s X-Men reboot. Rumors swirl that more big names are yet to be announced; still, so far the confirmed X-Men cast include Sadie Sink’s Jean Grey, Christopher Abbott’s Professor X, Inde Navarette’s Rogue, Maya Boyd’s Storm, Samara Weaving’s Emma Frost, and Kit Connor’s Cyclops. We’re \[…\] ## [Val Kilmer’s Forgotten Fantasy Movie Is Quietly One of His Best (& It Was Created by George Lucas)](https://comicbook.com/movies/feature/val-kilmers-forgotten-fantasy-movie-is-quietly-one-of-his-best-it-was-created-by-george-lucas/) _2026-08-22 · Clay Pitman · ComicBook.com_ Val Kilmer and George Lucas are both well-known for tons of incredibly successful movies, yet one of their best projects was one they worked on together, and it’s never talked about. Kilmer has appeared in some of the best movies of all time, including Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick, Tombstone, Heat, The Prince of \[…\] ## [A Year Before Evil Dead 2, This Horror Movie Sequel Pulled Off the Same Genre Trick (And Aged Like Fine Wine)](https://comicbook.com/movies/feature/a-year-before-evil-dead-2-this-horror-movie-sequel-pulled-off-the-same-genre-trick-and-aged-like-fine-wine/) _2026-08-22 · Clay Pitman · ComicBook.com_ Evil Dead II is one of the most beloved horror movies of all time, with it improving on its predecessor in some major ways despite being very different. 1981’s The Evil Dead was a genuine attempt at horror from Sam Raimi and his friends and fellow creatives, and while the campy and comedic hallmarks of \[…\] ## [5 Things That Happen in Every Godzilla Movie (And Some Fans Don’t Want to Admit #1)](https://comicbook.com/movies/list/5-things-that-happen-in-every-godzilla-movie-and-some-fans-dont-want-to-admit-1/) _2026-08-22 · Spencer Perry · ComicBook.com_ Courtesy of GKIDS Since his feature film debut in 1954, Godzilla has not only become the most iconic big-screen monster of all time but also one of the most malleable characters to grace the silver screen. In his more than seventy-year history, Godzilla has been reworked and redefined in a variety of different ways. One film might have \[…\] ## [DC Just Gave Superman and Supergirl a Reunion That Proves This Elseworld Deserves More Attention](https://comicbook.com/comics/feature/dc-just-gave-superman-and-supergirl-a-reunion-that-proves-this-elseworld-deserves-more-attention/) _2026-08-22 · Marcus Helminiak · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of DC Comics Supergirl’s origin is based in tragedy. That much is obvious, given that, like Superman, she was rocketed from a dying homeworld. Kara, however, has a few extra layers of grief. For one, she grew up on Krypton, being a young adult when it died, meaning that she got to experience enough to grieve her people. \[…\] ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/axCfG9IN1YsV) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [Marvel Just Set Off a Mutant War, and a Surprising Hero Is Caught in the Middle](https://comicbook.com/comics/feature/marvel-just-set-off-a-mutant-war-and-a-surprising-hero-is-caught-in-the-middle/) _2026-08-22 · Shawn Lealos · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of Marvel Comics It seems like the mutant heroes in Marvel Comics can’t go very long at all before they start fighting with each other. The X-Men have rarely had a moment where different factions didn’t go to war with each other, often because they refuse to open up to each other about the problems and reasons for \[…\] ## [Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Reportedly Pulling From Unexpected Deep Cut Game (And It Rules)](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-reportedly-pulling-from-unexpected-deep-cut-game-and-it-rules/) _2026-08-22 · Matthew Aguilar · ComicBook.com_ The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise is set to continue its winning streak when Sonic the Hedgehog 4 hits theaters next year, especially after that epic Amy debut in Sonic 3’s post-credits sequence. Amy’s impending debut is more than enough to get fans in seats, but a new report has revealed several more intriguing elements that \[…\] ## [Scary Movie Sets Streaming Debut (Including an Extended Cut)](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/scary-movie-sets-streaming-debut-including-an-extended-cut/) _2026-08-22 · Nicole Drum · ComicBook.com_ Earlier this year, the Scary Movie franchise returned in a big way 13 years after its last entry and a full 25 years after the Wayans brothers departed the film series. That return was an all-new Scary Movie, the sixth film in the franchise, operating as a spiritual sequel to the first two films as \[…\] ## [After 25 Years, One Fellowship of the Ring Moment Still Gets Me on Every Rewatch](https://comicbook.com/movies/feature/after-25-years-one-fellowship-of-the-ring-moment-still-gets-me-on-every-rewatch/) _2026-08-22 · Amanda Mullen · ComicBook.com_ Image via New Line Cinema It’s been 25 years since The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring made its debut, and one moment from the film still tugs on my emotions on every rewatch. The Lord of the Rings movies are full of hard-hitting scenes, and it doesn’t take until the final stretch of Frodo’s journey to \[…\] ## [38 Years Later, Dragon Ball Is Due Yet Another Backstory For Vegeta With Manga’s Return](https://comicbook.com/anime/feature/38-years-later-dragon-ball-is-due-yet-another-backstory-for-vegeta-with-mangas-return/) _2026-08-21 · Tulisha Srivastava · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of Toei Animation Dragon Ball Super revived the series after two decades when Akira Toriyama returned with a brand new story for fans. While Toriyama served as the writer of the new manga, Toyotaro continued working with him as the illustrator. The series takes place not long after the Majin Buu Saga, focusing on the lives of Goku, \[…\] ## [Star Wars’ Thrilling New Trailer Proves It’s Time to Recast the OT Heroes, And Fast](https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/feature/star-wars-thrilling-new-trailer-proves-its-time-to-recast-the-ot-heroes-and-fast/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin Pantoja · ComicBook.com_ As more and more Star Wars projects come out each year, the one thing that seems to be untouchable is the casting of the heroes from the original trilogy. That’s understandable to most longtime fans because Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford are so iconic and beloved. They are all pop culture staples who \[…\] ## [Superman’s Event of the Summer Just Started, But It’s Already Repeating One of DC’s Biggest Mistakes](https://comicbook.com/comics/feature/supermans-event-of-the-summer-just-started-but-its-already-repeating-on-of-dcs-biggest-mistakes/) _2026-08-21 · Marcus Helminiak · ComicBook.com_ Courtesy of DC Comics Big events are one of the best parts about long-running comics. When writers can build up to a big story over years, bridging multiple ongoing comics and creative teams together, they can create a magical experience where character arcs and storylines set up across multiple runs can finally come into bloom. Seeing multiple comics unite \[…\] ## [Chainsaw Man Creator Breaks Silence on Acclaimed One-Shot’s Live-Action](https://comicbook.com/anime/news/chainsaw-man-creator-breaks-silence-on-acclaimed-one-shots-live-action/) _2026-08-21 · Tulisha Srivastava · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of MAPPA Tatsuki Fujimoto is one of the most celebrated manga creators in recent years. While he is best known for Chainsaw Man, he has also created Fire Punch and several acclaimed one-shots. One of his one-shots, Look Back, gained worldwide recognition in 2024 after its anime adaptation. The award-winning film became a global hit as it \[…\] ## [PC Game With 96/100 Rating Is 100% Free on Steam](https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/steam-free-pc-game-no-results-found/) _2026-08-21 · Tyler Fischer · ComicBook.com_ There is a new free PC game on Steam that has a 96/100 rating after 986 user reviews. This gives the free Steam game an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating, the highest rating possible for a PC game on the Valve platform. To this end, 965 user reviews are positive, while 21 are negative. This is a \[…\] ## [14 Years Later, This Competitive FPS Is Still The Gold Standard For Others To Follow](https://comicbook.com/gaming/feature/14-years-later-this-competitive-fps-is-still-the-gold-standard-for-others-to-follow/) _2026-08-21 · Matthew Danielson · ComicBook.com_ Courtesy of Valve The FPS genre is one of the most popular in gaming, both to competitive and casual audiences depending on what title is being played. Some of the most popular, like Call of Duty or Battlefield, create chaotic rather than controlled environments to indulge in player power fantasies of warfare without many consequences. However, one title’s \[…\] ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/EZ5f9DdLUtri) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [4 Disney Animated Movies That Completely Broke the Formula (And One Changed Animation Forever)](https://comicbook.com/movies/list/4-disney-animated-movies-that-completely-broke-the-formula-and-one-changed-animation-forever/) _2026-08-21 · Amanda Mullen · ComicBook.com_ Image via Disney When it comes to animated movies, there are few studios that do it like Disney. And part of Disney’s success comes from its winning formulas, as the company capitalizes on similar story structures and archetypes frequently throughout its catalog. This can work to its advantage; its classic princess movies excel despite their similarities, and its \[…\] ## [2026’s Adult Anime Gets Taken Down Amid Controversy Over Its Mature Content as It Goes on Hiatus](https://comicbook.com/anime/news/2026s-adult-anime-gets-taken-down-amid-controversy-over-its-mature-content-as-it-goes-on-hiatus/) _2026-08-21 · Rohit Jaiswar · ComicBook.com_ 2026 has been one of the most distinctive years for the anime industry, as each season this year has introduced a new trend. The Summer season, however, proved to be an even more unique season, as it featured several great adult anime with mature themes. It started with the epic commencement of Smoking Behind the \[…\] ## [2027 Is Shaping Up to Be a Big Year for JRPGs, and I’m Here For It](https://comicbook.com/gaming/feature/2027-is-shaping-up-to-be-a-big-year-for-jrpgs-and-im-here-for-it/) _2026-08-21 · Amanda Kay Oaks · ComicBook.com_ There’s no denying that 2026 has been a pretty big year for gaming. We got the first Pokemon life sim, a new Resident Evil, and of course, the upcoming release of GTA 6. But as huge as 2026 has been, I can’t help but feel a little more excited about 2027. I’m admittedly not a \[…\] ## [Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker’s Latest Showdown Ended Just Like Their Iconic Empire Strikes Back Duel](https://comicbook.com/collectibles/news/darth-vader-and-luke-skywalkers-latest-showdown-ended-just-like-their-iconic-empire-strikes-back-duel/) _2026-08-21 · Anthony Lund · ComicBook.com_ Courtesy of The Walt Disney Company It is over four decades since Star Wars delivered one of cinema’s biggest twists as Darth Vader revealed his true identity to Luke Skywalker after their duel on Cloud City. The epic lightsaber battle that ended with Luke losing a hand and being ultimately bested by his father became one of the most iconic pop \[…\] ## [Inside The Luxury Wellness Retreat Hidden In A Costa Rica Four Seasons Resort](https://www.maxim.com/travel/inside-a-secret-luxury-wellness-retreat-hidden-in-the-four-seasons-costa-rica/) _2026-08-21 · Stinson Carter · Maxim_ Catering to pro athletes striving for peak performance and corporate executives looking to decompress, the $165,000-per-week experience combines science-supported wellness treatments with a dose of ancient rituals and sweeping ocean views. ## [17 Years Later, The Final Joke in Quentin Tarantino’s Oscar-Winning Epic Has Actually Come True](https://comicbook.com/movies/feature/17-years-later-the-final-joke-in-quentin-tarantinos-oscar-winning-epic-has-actually-come-true/) _2026-08-21 · Clay Pitman · ComicBook.com_ Quentin Tarantino is one of the most well-known filmmakers of the modern day, with the nine films he has released so far all being classics. The director started off with a bang when he released Reservoir Dogs in 1992, and since then, each film has been a hilarious, blood-and-swearing-filled adventure. However, ahead of Tarantino’s tenth \[…\] ## [FKA Twigs Gets Flexible For Swiss Sportswear Brand On Running](https://www.maxim.com/style/fka-twigs-gets-flexible-for-swiss-sportswear-brand-on-running/) _2026-08-21 · Beau Hayhoe · Maxim_ The singer, actor and dancer showcases the brand's new sneakers in a figure-hugging bodysuit. ## [Spirit Of The Week: Bulleit 20-Year-Old Straight Rye Whiskey](https://www.maxim.com/food-drink/spirit-of-the-week-bulleit-20-year-old-straight-rye-whiskey/) _2026-08-21 · Nicolas Stecher · Maxim_ After helping forge the rye boom, Bulleit bottles its oldest and rarest whiskey ever. ## [New PlayStation Plus Free Game Hailed as “Masterpiece” by PS5 Users](https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/playstation-ps-plus-free-ps5-game-masterpiece-big-walk/) _2026-08-21 · Tyler Fischer · ComicBook.com_ A recent PlayStation Plus free game is being hailed as a “masterpiece” by subscribers on PS5. It’s not being hailed as a masterpiece by subscribers on PS4 because there is no PS4 version of the game, despite the game being more than capable of running on the console. That said, users of the 13-year-old PlayStation \[…\] ## [Why This Megelin Bag Is The Ultimate At-Home Red Light Therapy Device](https://www.maxim.com/partner/why-the-megelin-bag-is-the-ultimate-at-home-red-light-therapy-device/) _2026-08-21 · Brandon Friederich · Maxim_ Megelin's full-body device packs 7,890 LEDs and 288 laser diodes into something you zip yourself into—and it actually works. ## [In Theaters 28 Years Ago, Wesley Snipes Made Blade a Hit, And Marvel Still Can’t Bring Him Back](https://comicbook.com/movies/feature/in-theaters-28-years-ago-wesley-snipes-made-blade-a-hit-and-marvel-still-cant-bring-him-back/) _2026-08-21 · Marco Vito Oddo · ComicBook.com_ Image courtesy of New Line Cinema On August 21, 1998, Wesley Snipes walked into theaters as half-vampire hunter Eric Brooks and gave Marvel its first genuine box office hit ever. Directed by Stephen Norrington from a script by David S. Goyer, Blade pitted the titular hero against Deacon Frost (Stephen Dorff), a power-hungry vampire scheming to summon an ancient blood god. \[…\] ## [Maxim Models Spotlight: Katelyn Shilt, Crystal Wambles, Emilia, Austin & Aniyah](https://www.maxim.com/news/maxim-models-spotlight-katelyn-shilt-crystal-wambles-emilia-austin-aniyah/) _2026-08-21 · Maxim Staff · Maxim_ "Friday Features" showcases standout Maxim Models competitors. ## [Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Lacks Worthy Extras but Is Worth It for MGS4 (Review)](https://comicbook.com/gaming/review/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2-lacks-worthy-extras-but-worth-it-mgs4-review/) _2026-08-21 · Michael Leri · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of Konami Out of all the games locked in PS3 jail — three Infamous titles, the core Resistance trilogy, Tokyo Jungle — Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots has always been the most noteworthy inmate. As more and more games got ported and remastered, the 2008 stealth game was one of the few holdouts that \[…\] ## [Lanterns Almost Used A Controversial Superhero Trope That Started in Green Lantern Comics, And It Would’ve Ruined the Show](https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/feature/lanterns-almost-used-a-controversial-superhero-trope-that-started-in-green-lantern-comics-and-it-wouldve-ruined-the-show/) _2026-08-21 · Nicole Drum · ComicBook.com_ HBO’s Lanterns made its debut on Sunday night, expanding DC’s live action world in a whole new way and wasted no time setting up not only a lot more to the world of Green Lanterns than we’ve seen to date in the DCU, but a major mystery. The eagerly anticipated series kept its word that \[…\] ## [Every Movie and TV Show Coming to Hulu in September 2026](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/every-movie-and-tv-show-coming-to-hulu-in-september-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Nicole Drum · ComicBook.com_ Courtesy of Hulu There’s just a bit over a week left in the month of August and while that means the transition to fall has begun, it also means it’s time to get ready for a new slate of streaming content. Various streaming platforms have started rolling out their lists for what’s coming to their catalogs in the \[…\] ## [Lanterns Premiere Breaks DC Viewership Record, Possibly Ending a Fan Debate](https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/lanterns-premiere-breaks-dc-viewership-record-possibly-ending-a-fan-debate/) _2026-08-21 · Matthew Aguilar · ComicBook.com_ Lanterns came in with high expectations, and reactions from critics and audiences have largely suggested that the series delivered on those expectations, both in terms of performances and overall approach to the Green Lantern mythology. Now Lanterns has another win to add to its resume, as the premiere broke DC’s viewership record and possibly ended \[…\] ## [There’s No Perfect Naruto Replacement, but These 4 Anime Can Help Fill That Void](https://comicbook.com/anime/list/theres-no-perfect-naruto-replacement-but-these-4-anime-can-help-fill-that-void/) _2026-08-21 · Amanda Mullen · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of Studio Pierrot It’s been almost a decade since the anime adaptation of Naruto came to an end, but the series still remains one of the medium’s most iconic shonen series. There’s a reason it’s regularly referenced as one of the “Big Three,” and that it’s still such a huge part of the cultural zeitgeist. There’s even a \[…\] ## [Before X-Men, the MCU’s Rogue Actress Is Starring in a Horror Movie That’s Everyone’s Worst Nightmare](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/before-x-men-the-mcus-rogue-actress-is-starring-in-a-horror-movie-thats-everyones-worst-nightmare/) _2026-08-21 · Liz Declan · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of Marvel Comics Marvel fans have been waiting years for the MCU to bring the X-Men fully into the franchise, and finally, it’s officially happening. Around the same time, Sadie Sink’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day character was confirmed to be Jean Grey, and Samara Weaving was confirmed as the MCU’s Emma Frost. 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