That’s why the recent sale of a video game for a record-breaking price is so noteworthy. We had predicted this particular copy of Super Mario Bros. might sell for over $1 million – a significant amount, even if not a record – but it actually exceeded that estimate and became the most expensive video game ever sold. This copy was in excellent condition, and it’s likely to hold the record for quite some time.
Nono Daiki’s sports manga, Ekiden Bros, debuted last June but was unfortunately cancelled in October after just 17 chapters. While it started well, the series struggled to maintain reader interest. It currently has a low score of 5.13 on MyAnimeList with limited engagement—over 400 votes. However, good news for fans: the creator is planning a comeback this spring!
With Apple TV now adapting a major fantasy series, Henry Cavill is frequently mentioned as a potential cast member. The company is prioritizing adaptations of Brandon Sanderson’s popular Cosmere novels, specifically Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive. While Sanderson has been working on bringing these stories to life for years, and Cavill had previously shown interest in one of the projects, the author has stated that Cavill is no longer suitable for that particular role. However, there’s still a chance he could appear in other parts of Apple’s fantasy world.
The film gained international recognition for its compelling story and impressive animation. It recently returned to cinemas globally to celebrate its 30th anniversary, proving to be a huge success. In the U.S., Sentai and HIDIVE brought the film to over 500 theaters. AMC Networks has also confirmed a special screening will take place on February 15th at 10:00 pm CET during the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale).
Takashi Nagasaki, who produced the anime series Pluto based on Naoki Urasawa’s work, also helped create the story for Billy Bat. This incredible manga series was largely unknown to international fans for nearly 20 years because it wasn’t available in English. Fortunately, Abrams ComicArts has announced that the first volume will be released in English on June 2nd, 2026. The publisher intends to release four volumes each year, meaning fans will be able to read the complete series relatively quickly. Anime News Network shared this news and also provided a sneak peek at the English translation.
Here’s a look at the five most powerful vampires from the TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, including the first big bad and two who later became Buffy’s allies.
The comic series Masters of the Universe: Wings of Fate connects to the new movie and features a story by Tim Sheridan, art by Will Sliney, colors by Israel Silva, and lettering by AndWorld Design. In an interview with ComicBook, Sheridan explained he quickly decided to focus the story on Orko. He reviewed the movie’s script and asked himself what unique angle the comic could explore. He realized fans would want to see more of the characters they loved, and he felt Orko offered a great opportunity for deeper exploration. Knowing it would be a surprising choice for readers, Sheridan committed to building the story around Orko to provide more detail and expand on the world established in the film.
The streaming service will announce its summer 2026 lineup before the end of June, detailing which shows will be available, when they’ll be released, and in which regions. One of the most anticipated series, Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, will premiere in July, though special episodes were already released on June 3rd. The first six episodes of the anime were remade into 12 shorter episodes and initially aired on the Japanese TV channel ABEMA. Crunchyroll quickly began streaming these mini-episodes, giving fans a chance to watch this popular romance anime early.
These villains often used special equipment, weapons, or abilities to counter Flash’s super speed, which contributed to their popularity. In fact, seven of the first ten villains created have become Flash’s most well-known and frequently appearing enemies.
Though they’ve only been around for just over a decade in DC Comics, the Court of Owls – who were introduced in Scott Snyder’s Batman run as part of the New 52 relaunch – have become a hugely popular part of the Dark Knight’s lore. They are, in fact, one of the most fondly remembered parts of the otherwise divisive New 52, and DC fans have long wanted to see them introduced to a live-action movie. Now, thanks to new rumors about Matt Reeves’ The Batman: Part II, we may finally be seeing that dream realized on the big screen for the first time. And frankly, it’s about damn time.