5 Sci-fi Comics to Binge Read After Dungeon Crawler Carl

Finished reading the Dungeon Crawler Carl books and looking for something new? We’ve previously shared recommendations for other books and movies, and even suggestions for Dungeons & Dragons fans. Now, we’re diving into the world of comics with five picks that capture a similar feel or explore related themes, even if they aren’t exactly like Dungeon Crawler Carl.

A 2000s Horror Movie Quentin Tarantino Ranks Among the 21st Century’s Best Films Is Now Streaming Free

Eli Roth’s horror-comedy, Cabin Fever, about a vacation gone wrong when college grads encounter a flesh-eating virus, landed on Quentin Tarantino’s list of the best films of the 21st century. Tarantino mentioned on The Bret Easton Podcast in December that while he considers Hostel Roth’s strongest work, Cabin Fever is his personal favorite, praising its unique blend of humor, tension, and gore. He noted the film’s surprisingly tense first half and genuinely funny finale. A standout horror film from the 2000s, Cabin Fever is now available to stream for free on Tubi as of April 1st.

Star Wars Reveals Why Darth Vader Was Still Palpatine’s Best Apprentice (Even After Mustafar)

Palpatine always considered his apprentices tools to be used and discarded, perhaps because he understood the threat they posed – he himself had killed his own master, Darth Plagueis. He was even prepared to replace Darth Vader when Luke Skywalker appeared as a potentially more powerful successor. However, the recent Star Wars series, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, explains why Vader remained Palpatine’s most favored apprentice, despite the issues in their relationship.

Masters of the Universe Reveals Skeletor’s Origin in New Series

Mattel and Dark Horse Comics are launching a 12-issue comic book series called Masters of the Universe: Genesis. The series will delve into the history of Eternia, focusing on the backstories of beloved characters. The first story arc will center on Skeletor, and will be written by Rich Douek, illustrated by Gavin Smith, colored by Fabi Marques, and lettered by AndWorld Design. The first issue will have a main cover by Mark Buckingham and a variant cover by Lee Bermejo, both of which you can see below.

Resident Evil Fans Debate Movie’s Place in Franchise Timeline After Director Comments

Director Johannes Roberts says his Resident Evil film mirrors the story of the Resident Evil 2 video game, specifically the outbreak in Raccoon City. However, fans on Reddit are debating whether this is accurate. Resident Evil 2 takes place between September 23rd and October 1st, 1998. Viewers have pointed out that the movie trailer shows winter scenes with snow, and one character seems to be using an iPhone – technology that didn’t exist in 1998. This has led to questions about how closely the film follows the established storyline of the game.

My Hero Academia Creator Returns With New Release for Anime Finale

The anime My Hero Academia recently released a new episode intended as the definitive conclusion to the series, showing what happened to Deku and the other heroes almost ten years after the final battle. To mark this special occasion, the series creator, Kohei Horikoshi, shared a new sketch of adult Deku on social media. You can see it below.

49 Years Ago Today, Wolverine’s Most Iconic Villain Was Introduced

The rivalry between Wolverine and Sabretooth is one of the most intense and enduring in the Marvel Universe. Interestingly, the story of how this feud developed is considered a major achievement for Marvel Comics. Originally a minor character, Sabretooth—created by Chris Claremont and John Byrne—has evolved into a truly compelling and ruthless villain.

Every Movie & TV Show Coming to Netflix This Week (May 4th)

This week features exciting live events, including Kevin Hart’s ‘Funny AF’ on May 4th and 5th. Plus, a new Netflix movie, ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures,’ will be released soon. Want to see everything available? Check out the complete list below.

Video Game Nostalgia is Taking Over

As someone who grew up in Generation X, I started playing video games in the late 1970s and early 80s with classics like Pong and Electronic Quarterback. I spent my childhood with the Nintendo Entertainment System and other consoles, including the TurboGrafx-16 and TurboExpress. I’ve always loved both home consoles and arcade games, and I even collect detailed, scaled-down replicas of arcade cabinets. While those replicas are popular, the biggest profits now come from updated versions – remakes and remasters – of older games.

7 Most Traumatic MCU Origins, Ranked

Marvel movies are known for their action, but they sometimes tell surprisingly emotional stories. The most heartbreaking ones often focus on characters with tragic pasts. These difficult origins help make the characters so compelling, and while we grow to care for them deeply, their stories can be really tough to watch.