Comics offer a wide range of Christmas stories, from superhero versions of classic tales to heartwarming stories about finding the spirit of the season. Whether it’s a fresh take on Santa or a character discovering the joy of the holidays, there’s something for everyone. Here are five Christmas-themed comics you should check out this year—they might even become a new holiday tradition for you and your family!
It’s surprising how some heroes haven’t returned, especially since we often expect dead heroes to come back in the world of superheroes. As time passes, the chances of characters like Dorothy Spinner from the Doom Patrol or Manchester Black being revived seem slimmer. While anything is possible, these heroes currently appear to be gone for good. Keep reading to learn about some of the major DC heroes who are currently deceased.
A prime example of this can be seen in James Cameron’s Aliens, which significantly shifted the direction of the story compared to Ridley Scott’s first film. Scott’s movie was a terrifying blend of science fiction and horror, while Cameron transformed it into a more action-packed, thrilling horror experience. Cameron aimed to build upon the world Scott created—not only the terrifying creatures (including their Queens and eggs), but also the powerful corporations responsible for the ill-fated mission of the Nostromo and its crew.
Target has revealed its official popcorn bucket for the upcoming final episode of Stranger Things Season 5. The bucket is designed to look like a Demogorgon, with the lid shaped like the monster’s head and the bucket body featuring an image of its full form.
Starring Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley (as Agnes, a name change for the film and book), and Jacobi Jupe, Hamnet has received high praise since its debut at the 2025 Telluride Film Festival, with Jessie Buckley’s performance being a standout. The film is now considered a strong contender for several Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress.
Superhero movies are usually a lot of fun, and sometimes even really touching. But one film truly stood out from the rest, perfectly capturing everything that was great about superhero movies made in the early to mid-2020s. Did we choose your favorite? Let’s see!
The most successful sports games on Nintendo strike a great balance between precise controls and the excitement of competition. A prime example is Super Mario Strikers, which cleverly combined Nintendo’s style with soccer. Released on December 5, 2005, Super Mario Strikers worked so well because it ditched traditional rules and focused on the fast-paced, energetic fun of both soccer and classic Mario gameplay.
I’ve noticed Xbox Game Studios has been consistently releasing large-scale RPGs lately – titles like Avowed, Grounded 2, and the upcoming The Outer Worlds 2, often with Obsidian Entertainment at the helm. But their next big RPG isn’t coming from Obsidian; it’s Clockwork Revolution, being developed by inXile Entertainment, the team behind Wasteland 3.
New research explores a practical method for precisely calibrating multiple qubit rotations using Bayesian inference.
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