HBO Max kicked off the new year with a bunch of new shows and movies on January 1st, and they’re adding even more over the next few days. Don’t miss the return of the popular series The Pitt on January 8th, followed by the fourth season of Industry, premiering on January 11th.
Two exciting board games are coming soon: Glass Cannon Unplugged and Apex Legends: The Board Game. Apex Legends: The Board Game brings the fast-paced action of the popular video game to the tabletop. It’s a competitive miniatures game where 2 to 6 players choose from six iconic characters – Bangalore, Bloodhound, Gibraltar, Lifeline, Pathfinder, and Wraith – and use their special abilities and quick thinking to win. We’re eager to try it out when it releases on January 9th!
Many popular anime shows fall into the action-packed ‘battle shonen’ category, but anime offers a much wider range of genres. Recently, Comic Book highlighted 10 anime perfect for newcomers, but that’s just the beginning! There are tons of amazing series out there. We’ve put together another list of 10 fantastic, shorter anime – from futuristic adventures to sweet, everyday stories – that both new and experienced anime fans will enjoy.
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The popular series following Luffy will likely conclude within a few years, and before it does, all outstanding questions about the story’s past and present will be answered. The unexpected production delays last year caused concern among fans, but were understandable considering the high quality of the animation, which is challenging to produce consistently on a weekly basis. Fortunately, 2026 promises a return to regular episodes, along with many exciting new developments, surprises, and updates for fans to enjoy.
The Simurians weren’t looking for a fight either, so both sides initially attempted to find a way to live together peacefully. Unfortunately, a series of miscommunications and a rash action by a sorcerer named Nakamura destroyed any hope of an alliance. After Nakamura fatally shot Cross, the Jujutsu world fell into further chaos because of the threat posed by Dabura. Dabura proposed a duel with one of their sorcerers to resolve the conflict. With the adults unable to compete, Yuka was forced to represent them. Despite being at a significant disadvantage, Yuka might have stood a better chance if she had possessed Rika’s ring, a gift from her grandfather.
This will be ongoing all year, but we’re focusing on those leaving in January. Don’t miss your chance to connect with them before they go!
While the trailers for Avengers: Doomsday have generated some excitement, the Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn’t felt as strong lately. This isn’t just another Marvel movie; it’s a major event film, and a lot is depending on its success. However, there’s been very little storytelling leading up to the release – we mostly just know who will be in it, not what will happen. Beyond some hints about a multiverse storyline and Doctor Doom being a key player, the plot remains a mystery, and that’s concerning. As a long-time comic book reader, I’ve seen many big events unfold, and the way Marvel is handling the build-up to Avengers: Doomsday reminds me of some of their biggest missteps in the comics, which is a real cause for worry.
Here’s a ranking of the 10 most dangerous hired guns in the Marvel Universe, from killers employed by Kingpin to those working for SHIELD.
1047 Games started as a small indie team, creating the game Splitgate while still in college. After Splitgate found success, they were able to bring on experienced game developers. Surprisingly, they then decided to stop updating Splitgate and instead focus on building a completely new sequel with all the features they envisioned. While the original game stayed online, it lost players due to the lack of continued support. The team’s attention was fully on Splitgate 2, which launched in 2025. Although the beta version was well-received, the full release faced criticism because of its microtransactions and how it was marketed.