While Superman has a huge catalog of adventures, some are more accessible to those unfamiliar with the character. These stories don’t require extensive knowledge of Superman lore and can even win over skeptics or newcomers. Here are seven of the best Superman tales – stories that showcase what makes him so great, even for people who aren’t already fans.
The animated series Smiling Friends, created by Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack, has concluded. The final two episodes, “Friend Bot” and “Charlie’s Uncle Dies and Doesn’t Come Back,” aired on Adult Swim on April 12th and are now available on HBO Max, bringing the total number of episodes to 27. The show, which began in 2020, follows the staff of a company whose job is to bring happiness to people, mainly focusing on the adventures of Charlie, a pessimist, and Pim, an optimist, as they tackle strange and unusual situations to cheer up their clients.
A lot of fans are disappointed with how The Book of Boba Fett turned out. The series was meant to be Boba Fett’s big moment, but it didn’t live up to expectations. With the release of Maul – Shadow Lord, many are now comparing the stories and feeling that Maul received the kind of compelling arc Boba Fett deserved. One fan jokingly suggested the show should have been titled “Civil Servant Fett,” highlighting how mundane Boba’s storyline ultimately was.
Growing up in Montreal, my brother Marty and I started out as puppeteers back in the ’40s and ’50s. It was a real passion of ours! That eventually led to a fantastic opportunity – we got hired by Hanna-Barbera to help create the characters and sets for The Banana Splits. That show, with Fleegle, Snorky, Bingo, and Drooper, was totally psychedelic and a lot of fun. It was our first big break into television, and it opened doors for us to keep experimenting and come up with all sorts of new ideas for the format.
Tubi is becoming a great place to find classic cartoons. They recently added a large collection from Warner Bros. Animation, starting in March. And thanks to a tip from X user @JasonSt77097165, we now know even more lost Cartoon Network favorites will be available on Tubi starting May 1st.
Major spoilers for Starfield‘s ending below.
As a long-time gamer, I’ve always thought making multiplayer games is incredibly complicated, and it sounds like a ton of upfront planning is essential. I really respect Naughty Dog for making the tough call to cancel their project, even after putting so much money into it. It’s smart to avoid the ‘sunk cost’ trap – just because you’ve invested a lot doesn’t mean you should keep going if it’s not working!
The anime Akane-banashi is a fresh take on the classic shonen formula, combining familiar elements like personal growth and chasing ambitions with a unique approach. Produced by Studio ZEXCS, it beautifully captures the heart of its story. While it initially appears to be a sports anime focused on rakugo competitions – where Akane aims to become a top performer – the true core of the series is the art of rakugo itself. This traditional Japanese comedic storytelling is deeply woven into the anime’s identity, and its cultural nuances might not fully resonate with all Western viewers.
For the first time, someone other than the Wachowskis will be leading a Matrix movie. Warner Bros. has chosen Drew Goddard, known for Cloverfield, to write and direct the next installment. It’s unclear whether the new film will continue the story from The Matrix Resurrections or start fresh, but three key characters really need to return to make the sequel feel complete.
The trailer for The Boroughs is here, and it strongly reminds many viewers of Stranger Things. Online reactions suggest the creators, the Duffer Brothers, might find it hard to create something new that isn’t compared to their biggest hit.