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In the recent issue of *Green Lantern* (#27), the Green Lanterns and other powerless Lanterns across the universe battled the Sun-Eaters, a terrifying force determined to destroy all Lanterns and eliminate emotion itself. Facing impossible odds, John Stewart stepped up as a leader, inspiring everyone around him – ultimately making the ultimate sacrifice. This powerful moment provided a fitting and satisfying conclusion to his character arc, redeeming his past failures.

In *Amazing Spider-Man* #11, it’s revealed that the real Spider-Man has been away from Earth for quite some time, currently stuck in space. Back on Earth, Norman Osborn has been pretending to be Spider-Man, and Ben Reilly is now taking on the role of Peter Parker. Only two people are aware of this deception: Ben Reilly and Black Cat. This shows that Felicia Hardy truly understands Spider-Man’s identity like no one else.

In September 2025, Tubi added the 1994 comedy *The Mask* to its streaming selection, making it available starting September 1st. The film, directed by Chuck Russell and based on the comic book series by John Arcudi and Doug Mahnke, stars Jim Carrey as Stanley Ipkiss, an ordinary bank employee who gains superpowers from a magical green mask possessed by the Norse god Loki. *The Mask* also marks the acting debut of Cameron Diaz as Tina Carlyle, and features Peter Riegert, Peter Greene, Amy Yasbeck, and Richard Jeni in supporting roles.

IGGYMOB feels it’s been long enough since the release of Gungrave G.O.R.E. in 2022 to now fully remake Blood Heat.

Although the information isn’t officially confirmed, the source is well-known for accurate *One Piece* updates. There’s no news about a potential broadcast on October 5th, and it likely isn’t related to the anime. However, a recap episode focusing on the CP0 agents will air on October 12th. While *One Piece* often includes weekly recap breaks, it’s been a while since there was a longer pause, especially right before a key moment in the story. Still, given Toei Animation’s work so far, it should be a worthwhile break.

James Gunn intentionally didn’t send the last three episodes of *Peacemaker* Season 2 to reviewers, hoping to keep the big surprises under wraps. This led fans to believe these episodes would be packed with major connections to the wider DC Universe and significant reveals. A popular theory emerged that we’d see David Corenswet as Superman before the season ends, and excitement exploded when a photo of Corenswet and John Cena in costume together on set went viral. However, James Gunn’s recent comments suggest that photo didn’t foreshadow what fans were expecting.

Tom Cruise’s career has taken an unusual turn recently, making this anniversary particularly noteworthy when looking back at the last 15 years. Today marks eight years since he starred in his last film that wasn’t part of a larger franchise, the 2017 movie *American Made*. This film is unique in his recent work because it wasn’t connected to any existing cinematic universe, and it was the last time he truly showcased his leading man charisma.

Rediscovering these overlooked games feels like traveling back in time to see bold designs, innovative ideas, and imaginative stories. While some still have dedicated fans, they all deserve more attention. Here are three particularly memorable Xbox exclusives from the 2000s worth checking out, including a classic from BioWare when they were at their best.

With so much excitement around *Kingdom Hearts 4*, it’s hard to separate confirmed details from speculation. While Square Enix hasn’t revealed a lot, the game’s director, Tetsuya Nomura, recently stated that development is progressing as planned. Considering it took about six years to release *Kingdom Hearts 3* after its initial announcement, fans will likely have a while to wait for the next installment.

Paul Michael Glaser’s 1987 film, *The Running Man*, based on Stephen King’s 1982 novel, became available on Netflix on September 1st. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, the movie depicts a dark future where convicts must compete in a deadly game show to survive. It arrived on the streaming service just as a new adaptation of *The Running Man*, directed by Edgar Wright and starring Glenn Powell, is set to be released in theaters on November 14, 2025.