It’s a shame when a good story doesn’t get to finish. Sometimes, things happen beyond anyone’s control – like changes in publishing plans or writers moving on to other projects – that leave comic book storylines incomplete. Just because these stories weren’t finished doesn’t mean they aren’t worth remembering. Today, we’re taking a look at five fantastic Marvel stories that were cut short, and exploring the exciting paths they were heading down.
This show masterfully explores complex relationships – love, dependence, manipulation, guilt, and the effects of past trauma – all brought to life through sharp writing and outstanding acting. What’s particularly compelling is that the characters aren’t simply good or evil; everyone has shades of gray. But who has been the most impactful character so far? With Season 3 of Interview with the Vampire on the horizon and promising big changes, here’s a ranking of the 7 best characters, from least to most compelling.
Like many popular WEBToons, including Solo Leveling, The God of High School, and Tower of God, Viral Hit is getting an anime adaptation. Originally created by Taejun Pak and Kim Junhyun, the series ran from 2019 to 2024 and is now becoming a live-action show on Netflix, premiering June 11th. Netflix recently shared a trailer and description, highlighting that the webtoon has over 2.2 billion views worldwide and tells the story of a bullied student who finds redemption through fighting. You can watch the trailer below.
According to writer Jeremy Slater, death isn’t permanent in the world of Mortal Kombat. He decided to bring back fan favorites Kano and Kung Lao – he loved Kano in the first movie and thought Kung Lao’s hat was too iconic to leave behind. The movie explains these returns with a new character, the necromancer Quan Chi, and introduces zombie-like Revenants, meaning anyone could potentially be resurrected. The next movie, Mortal Kombat 3, will follow the surviving heroes as they venture into the Netherrealm to rescue those who were lost, but there’s a twist – not everyone might make it back.
In 1977, Topps Series 1 trading cards were packaged with a piece of pink bubblegum. Heritage Auctions, a Dallas-based auction house, recently described this specific card as being in perfect, or ‘mint,’ condition. This wasn’t the only valuable Star Wars item sold; the auction as a whole brought in an impressive $3,811,584.
Director Matt Shakman may not be back to direct the next Fantastic Four movie. According to Deadline, he’s committed to a new Planet of the Apes film for 20th Century Studios. This won’t continue the story from the 2024 film Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes; it’s a fresh take on the franchise. While Deadline didn’t confirm how this affects the Fantastic Four sequel, it seems unlikely Shakman will be able to direct both unless Marvel delays the second Fantastic Four film for a few years.
So far, we know of a few changes to the story. One is that a character named Nettles has been removed, and Rhaena Targaryen now connects with the dragon Sheepstealer instead. Also, Baela Targaryen appears to be taking Nettles’ place in the Battle of the Gullet. There are likely more changes that haven’t been announced yet.
With the conclusion of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, creator Gege Akutami has confirmed there will be no further continuation of the story. However, fans will still get to see more of Akutami’s artwork! To celebrate the success of Ei Yamano’s Someone Hertz, Akutami created a special sketch of one of the main characters, Kurage Mizuo—also known as “Eel Potato.” You can find the sketch below.
While having incredible power is important for a Justice League member, it’s not the only thing that makes them great. Many heroes are powerful, but not all of them have the personality and style to go with it. These seven Justice Leaguers, however, are both incredibly powerful and exceptionally cool, making them the team’s most impressive heroes.
Gran Turismo 7 is a visually stunning racing game with incredibly detailed cars and tracks. However, shortly after its release, players discovered that the game required a lot of repetitive gameplay to progress. While players could bypass some of this by spending real money on in-game purchases, many of these purchases were very expensive. This led to widespread negative reviews and damage to the game’s reputation. The cost to unlock all content was surprisingly high – reaching the in-game credit limit could cost over $200, and even a desirable car like the Mercedes-Benz W 196 R ’55 required a significant financial investment.