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In 2013, Archie Publications took a daring step by jumping on the zombie apocalypse trend, infusing their comics, traditionally known for humor, teen exploits, and social satire, with a touch of the supernatural. Although Archie Comics had occasionally dabbled in monster stories, these were typically standalone events. This move turned out to be a brilliant strategy for Archie Publications’ creative team. The new content was met with such enthusiasm by readers that the company decided to launch a dedicated monster-themed imprint, giving birth to Archie Horror. However, Archie Horror wasn’t just an alternative to the usual cheerful Archie stories; it grew into a legitimate and respected horror genre in its own right.

Over time, the “One Piece” manga has evolved into an extensive media conglomerate. This long-running comic book series holds the title of the best-selling manga series globally, with more than 516 million copies distributed across 60 nations. To put this into perspective, even the “Dragon Ball” manga, which ranks fourth in terms of global sales with 260 million copies, pales in comparison. The “One Piece” manga has a highly-watched anime series that continues to be one of the most popular shows worldwide, boasting over a thousand episodes and counting, and a significant improvement in animation quality in recent years. This franchise is unparalleled in terms of merchandising, deeply rooted in Japanese culture, and has gained traction in the Western market. There’s simply no other series quite like “One Piece,” and it’s unlikely that anything will ever come close.

ComicBook inquired if Rockwell ever grew weary of fielding questions about Justin Hammer and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, to which he responded, “To be honest, I’m a fanboy just like everyone else, so no, I don’t.” Regarding his answer, he stated plainly, “I’m just keeping my fingers crossed. Haven’t received the call as of now, but I’m hopeful. I’ve heard they’re filming Avengers at some location. Unfortunately, I’m not there.

Based on Alinea Analytics’ data, the racing title achieved over three million sales on PS5 within a week following its April launch, making it the top-selling new release of 2025 for the console. This surpasses the 2.9 million sales of Monster Hunter Wilds, as reported by the site.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A is due out for Switch 2 and Switch 2 on October 16.

Here is an overview of the game, via The Pokemon Company:

The unveiling trailer is set to air on the 24th of July at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time, or 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. You can catch it live on YouTube.