5 Essential Vertigo Comics That Should Become TV Shows

As a long-time comic fan, I’ve been thrilled to see so much renewed interest in Vertigo lately. Though DC eventually moved away from the Vertigo name itself with the Black Label, it’s clear the spirit of those books is back. We saw it with the fantastic The Nice House on the Lake from James Tynion IV in 2024, and it feels like the success—even with some mixed reactions—of shows like Preacher and Y: The Last Man paved the way. Now, with James Gunn and Pete Jackson developing a V for Vendetta series for HBO, it’s clear there’s still a huge demand for Vertigo’s stories. Luckily, Vertigo built up an amazing library of original comics that just feel perfect for the kind of high-quality TV we’re seeing now.

10 Toughest Members of the Legion of Doom, Ranked

The most formidable villains have all been part of this team, proving their worth as major threats. Their incredible strength, power, and resilience make them ideal members of this villainous group. Here are the ten most powerful members of the Legion of Doom, villains who consistently challenge the world’s greatest heroes.

5 Most Accurate Daredevil: Born Again Characters, Based on the Marvel Comics

The success of Daredevil: Born Again hinges on its ambitious take on the “Mayor Fisk” storyline, turning a local New York City conflict into a thrilling political drama. The show will broaden its focus in season two by bringing back Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter), uniting the street-level heroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Like the original Daredevil series, Born Again stays true to the comic books, but writers have made smart changes to characters and storylines to fit the MCU. These updates also help modernize the show’s themes of law and justice, while still staying true to the core personalities of the main characters. As a result, many characters are remarkably faithful to their comic book origins.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Ending’s Most Unexpected Choice Breaks a Game of Thrones Rule After 15 Years

It’s important to note that the ending of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms isn’t a negative. In fact, it’s a strong, character-focused episode with a few unexpected moments, like Rowan’s wedding to Raymun Fossoway, Egg’s escape from Maekar Targaryen, and the bees on Humfrey Beesbury’s coffin. However, the most surprising choice was the song played during the end credits: “Sixteen Tons” by Tennessee Ernie Ford. It’s an unusual selection, but it works surprisingly well.

4 PlayStation Trilogies That Deserve Remakes After God of War

Games like The Last of Us, Horizon: Zero Dawn, and Ghost of Tsushima have made PlayStation a leader in the gaming world. However, before these hits, several classic series were key to building PlayStation’s success. While many have been forgotten or feel outdated now, fully remaking these four trilogies could remind players just how impactful they once were, similar to the recent God of War remake. These deserve a second look.

Crimson Desert Has Finally Proven We Have No Idea What RPG Really Means

This debate about Crimson Desert isn’t just about whether it’s an RPG or not; it’s about defining what an RPG actually is. For a long time, developers have called anything with a character and an open world an RPG, which has weakened the genre and moved it away from its roots. This discussion has highlighted that both developers and players seem unsure of what truly defines an RPG. It’s time we clearly define the core elements of an RPG and then decide if Crimson Desert fits that definition.

10 Toughest DC Characters Spider-Man Can Definitely Beat

Spider-Man is a fantastic hero, but he’d face some serious competition from the characters in the DC universe. While DC heroes and villains are often incredibly powerful, Spider-Man has a knack for defeating strong opponents. Here are ten DC characters that Spider-Man could actually beat.