28 Years Ago Today, King of the Hill’s First Christmas Episode Crossed a Major Line (And Scared Hank Forever)

I remember watching the very first Christmas episode of King of the Hill when it aired on December 21st, 1997. It was only the show’s second season, and the episode, titled “The Unbearable Blindness of Laying,” introduced us to Hank’s mom, Tilly. It was a pretty shocking episode, actually – Hank accidentally walked in on his mother with her boyfriend and, as a result of the trauma, temporarily went blind. It definitely left a lasting impression!

Emma Frost Was Cyclops’s Best Relationship and I’m Tried of Pretending Otherwise

Cyclops and Jean Grey have been a central couple in the X-Men since the 1960s, but many fans feel this relationship ultimately held Cyclops back. This became especially clear during the critically acclaimed New X-Men series in the early 2000s. Writer Grant Morrison focused on developing Scott Summers, and a key part of that was his relationship with Emma Frost. Emma and Scott were together for twelve years (2004-2016), and it’s time to admit that Emma Frost was his best partner. I’m no longer willing to downplay that fact.

Jujutsu Kaisen Gives Fans The Crossover of Our Dreams for Jump Festa 2026

The event also showcased a unique illustration created by Gege Akutami, the author of Jujutsu Kaisen, and Yuji Iwasaki, the artist behind the recent sequel manga, Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo. The artwork features characters from both the original series and the sequel facing off against each other. On one side are Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki, and Satoru Gojo, with Ryomen Sukuna looming behind them. The other side shows Tsurugi Okkotsu, Yuka Okkotsu, Maru, Cross, and Usami, while Dabura confronts the King of Curses. The illustration was revealed at the event and then shared on the series’ official social media accounts.

25 Years Ago Today, Cartoon Network Premiered One of the Best Adult Swim Shows Ever (A Year Before Adult Swim Even Launched)

Back in 2000, Williams Street created a few original shows that would become the foundation for Adult Swim’s late-night programming. One of the most memorable of these was Sealab 2021, which first aired on December 21st. When Adult Swim officially launched the following year, Sealab 2021 was a key part of its initial lineup, helping to define the network’s unique style.

Marvel Just Made a Fan-Favorite Mutant Omega Level Again (And It’s About Time)

As a longtime X-Men fan, I was pretty frustrated when Rachel Summers lost her Omega-level mutant status during the Krakoan era – it just didn’t feel right! It’s great to see Marvel seems to be fixing that and giving Rachel the recognition she deserves. But honestly, while it’s about time, I’m also left with a few questions about this whole situation.