Classic Shonen Jump Creator Returning With New Story After 10 Years

With the new year, Shonen Jump is concluding some of its ongoing series, but this opens the door for new manga to gain popularity. Several short, standalone stories will be released, hoping to impress readers enough to earn a full serialization. One of these new stories comes from the creator of Nisekoi: False Love, who hasn’t launched a full series since that romantic comedy finished in 2016 (as noted by @WSJ_manga on X).

This One Stranger Things Detail Totally Disproves the Biggest Season 5 Theory

As fans anticipate Season 5 of Stranger Things, a major question has emerged: who is the show’s ultimate villain? Season 4 revealed that Henry Creel, also known as test subject “001,” became unstable with his psychic abilities and was defeated by Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown). However, instead of being destroyed, he was sent to the alternate dimension known as “the Upside Down,” where he transformed into the terrifying, monstrous creature called Vecna.

Free Tactical RPG Is Getting a Sequel in 2026

The popular mobile game Arknights is getting a sequel, Arknights: Endfield, and this time it’s coming to more than just phones! While the original Arknights remains a mobile-only title (though a PC version is supposedly being developed), Endfield will launch on January 22nd, 2026 for PC (through Steam), PlayStation 5, and mobile devices. This new game expands on the world of the original and is shaping up to be a promising title for early 2026.

Wait, Did DC Just Restore the Pre-Crisis Origin of Jason Todd?

DC Comics’ history is known for its inconsistencies, largely due to the company’s evolution over the years. In the past, DC aimed at a younger audience, so even when characters or storylines shifted, the changes were usually subtle. Jason Todd, Batman’s former sidekick, illustrates this well. While he’s now commonly depicted as a scrappy, determined kid Batman took under his wing, that wasn’t always his story. His background was significantly altered after the major storyline Crisis on Infinite Earths, but a recent comic, DC K.O.: Red Hood vs. The Joker #1, suggests that revised origin might no longer be considered official.

Bridgerton Season 4: Watch Episode 1 Early at Exclusive Premiere Event

Netflix’s website, Tudum, is hosting a special premiere event for the fourth season of Bridgerton. Lucky fans will get to experience the red carpet in Paris and see the first episode before anyone else, ahead of its release on Netflix on January 29th. If you want to attend, you need to RSVP through the Tudum event page by 12:30 AM ET on January 14th.

Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Reverses the MCU’s Biggest Thor Mistake

Marvel Studios has been making big announcements about the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie. The Russo Brothers are back as directors, and Robert Downey Jr. will surprisingly play Doctor Doom! We’ll also see familiar characters from both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the X-Men films. The movie’s marketing is different – Marvel is releasing short teasers focusing on individual characters. The first teaser confirmed Chris Evans will return as Steve Rogers, along with other previously announced cast members. Most recently, new footage revealed details about Thor’s role that fans will be excited to see.