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Released in 1993 for the SNES, Mega Man X launched a new era for the Mega Man franchise. While a spin-off of the original Mega Man games, it takes place a century later and features a new story. Players control X, Dr. Light’s final creation, who teams up with Zero, Dr. Wily’s last creation, to defeat Sigma and protect humanity. Mega Man X builds on the classic 2D platforming gameplay of previous titles, adding fresh features and increased depth. It has been re-released and updated over the years and is widely considered the best Mega Man game on the SNES.

Let’s explore some of the Hulk’s abilities from the Marvel comics that haven’t been shown in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies.

River Song, played by Alex Kingston, was introduced to Doctor Who in the episodes “Silence in the Library” and “Forest of the Dead.” Her character is an archaeologist and time traveler who has a complex relationship with the Doctor, meeting him at different points in his life – sometimes out of order – and eventually becoming his wife. In her first appearance, she recognized the Doctor but noted he looked young, which was puzzling since it was the only time she encountered the Tenth Doctor. Recently, a fan named Jay Raeburn proposed a new idea on Facebook: River Song might have secretly met the Fourteenth Doctor at some point.

DC K.O. features incredibly powerful characters, and kicking things off with a battle between Superman and Captain Atom immediately demonstrates that. While written by a Superman writer, Josh Williamson, the story surprisingly focuses on Captain Atom, with him providing the initial narration. This offers a fresh perspective on a character who doesn’t often get the spotlight – it’s been a while since Captain Atom was a central focus for readers.

The manga series Demon Slayer concluded in 2020, finishing the story of Tanjiro and his friends as they battled the demon lord Muzan. In 2021, artist Koyoharu Gotouge, who created Demon Slayer, shared her ideas for future projects in the second official fanbook. She mentioned wanting to create a funny science fiction romantic comedy next, saying she wanted to make people laugh a lot – she’s a fan of classic alien movies! Since the end of the Demon Slayer story, Gotouge hasn’t released any new manga, leaving fans curious about whether she’ll return to the medium.

I’ve been following Doctor Strange’s story, and it’s been quite a ride! After Doom unexpectedly became Sorcerer Supreme during the Blood Hunt event, Strange ended up in Asgard last year. He actually became Asgard’s Sorcerer Supreme, all in a desperate attempt to find a way back home to Earth. Now, he’s still over there, but thankfully Doom isn’t the Sorcerer Supreme anymore. This series feels like it’s trying to reinvent itself, and it’s leaning heavily into the Asgardian side of things. With Thor stepping back, it seems the writer, Derek Landy, wants Strange to take center stage in that world, and honestly, it’s working pretty well so far.

The timing of this story works really well. It starts with an exciting final battle between Batman and Dick Grayson, then smoothly transitions into the conflict between Batman and Jason Todd. The color schemes also stand out – the dark reds, blacks, and greys of Red Hood’s scenes sharply contrast with the cooler blues, pinks, and greens of Grayson’s, keeping the visuals interesting and emphasizing the loneliness that’s central to Jason Todd’s narrative.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, a popular action RPG and farming simulation game from Marvelous, launched on Switch, Switch 2, and PC in June 2025 and has received very positive reviews on Steam. It’s one of the few 2025 RPGs also being released on the new Switch 2. Recently, achievement tracker Exophase discovered PlayStation trophies related to the game, hinting that a PS5 version may be coming soon.

The science fiction genre experienced a resurgence during this time, with shows like Star Trek making a comeback and The X-Files capturing the public’s imagination – reflecting both skepticism towards authority and fascination with extraterrestrial life. These were just a couple of the many popular sci-fi shows that captivated 1980s viewers, and many still fondly remember them today.

Perhaps that’s alright. That’s certainly the idea behind Ultimate Universe: Two Years In #1. This comic revisits the Ultimate Guardians of the Galaxy, who are giving it their all to save what’s left. However, they quickly realize they’re as unable to prevent disaster as anyone else. But this isn’t a story about giving up. Instead, the creators have crafted a powerful story about dealing with loss, finding acceptance, and the reasons we keep fighting even when things seem hopeless.