19 Years Ago This Month, Marvel Made Their Own Dark Knight Returns

Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns is a landmark achievement in Batman’s history, often credited with helping comics grow up. It envisioned a grim future where Batman had to return to fighting crime on the streets. Marvel followed suit in 2006 with Spider-Man: Reign by Kaare Andrews, which took a similar approach. However, while TDKR is considered a classic, Spider-Man: Reign received a much more mixed reaction. Though it’s often criticized, I believe Spider-Man: Reign is a strong story that gets to the heart of what makes Spider-Man such a compelling character.

Four Years Ago, One of The Most Thought-Provoking Anime Ended Without Ever Getting a Sequel

I’m a huge anime fan, and honestly, it frustrates me that some of the best shows often get overlooked. You’ve got these incredibly realistic stories – ones that really dig into things like the pressures of school, the struggles artists face, and just everyday life – and they’re amazing! But they rarely reach the same massive popularity as those big action-packed battle series. It’s a shame because even when these shows get good reviews and decent viewership, a second season is never a sure thing. Sometimes years go by, and others just…vanish. Take Blue Period, for example. It came out in October 2021 and was so thought-provoking, everyone loved it! The first season wrapped up in December, and it’s been nearly four years now with absolutely no news about a sequel. It’s really disappointing when a show that good just seems to get lost in the shuffle.

Netflix Buying Warner Bros. Might Not Be Bad News For DC Comics (Here’s Why)

Big mergers always bring changes, but DC Comics could actually benefit from its acquisition by Netflix. Netflix is already interested in projects based on comics, DC is currently doing well with its high-end Absolute line, and Netflix has even started making its own tie-in comics. This combination could allow DC to not just survive the change, but to flourish in surprising ways.

56 Years Ago Today, This Legendary Rankin/Bass Special Released and Still Is a Perfect Start to the Holidays

Can you believe it’s been 56 years since Frosty the Snowman first aired on CBS? While Rankin/Bass made other Christmas specials, this one just feels… special! It perfectly captured the magic of the classic song, even adding that sweet ‘Happy Birthday’ moment, and it’s been a beloved part of my Christmases ever since. Honestly, looking back, it’s totally clear why Frosty became such a huge hit – it’s just pure Christmas joy!

New One Piece Game Revealed (And It’s Adapting A Beloved Anime Arc)

A new board game called One Piece: Dawn of Liberation is coming soon, bringing the exciting Land of Wano arc to life! Developed by KessCo and Toei Animation, this cooperative game lets 1-4 players build a crew of their favorite characters from the arc. Players will need to team up to complete missions, collect resources, and find allies to succeed.

Jujutsu Kaisen’s Sequel Doesn’t Need The Original Characters To Carry On The Story

This manga features characters with abilities similar to Jujutsu sorcerers, leading to the incident being classified as a high-level Special Grade threat – on par with Sukuna. The story explores the attempt of two groups to live together peacefully, but that peace is shattered by a single conflict. Currently at 14 chapters, the manga occasionally revisits its main characters, though it remains compelling even when they aren’t present.