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The second stage play of Spy x Family will be titled “Bomb Dog & Cruise Ship.” “Bomb Dog” highlights the character Bond Forger, the family dog with the power to foresee the future – a power only Anya Forger can perceive through her psychic abilities. “Cruise Ship” refers to a storyline focused on Yor Forger, where she must embrace her past as an assassin to safeguard a princess from a group of attackers. The play will cover events from both seasons one and two of the anime and a new promotional image has been released, with performances scheduled for September of next year.

These characters are often relatable because they’re flawed and carry the weight of their pasts, even while possessing extraordinary abilities or wisdom. This blend of power and vulnerability makes them both inspiring and serves as a warning, offering valuable lessons through their experiences.

While Darth Maul did come back – even George Lucas seemed to regret killing him off, bringing him back in Star Wars: The Clone Wars – the story still primarily followed the Jedi and clone troopers, making them the central heroes. The villains, and the dark side in general, remained somewhat mysterious, partly because of the Sith’s tradition of having only two members at any given time. With so many more Jedi than Sith, it’s natural that the heroes received more attention and development.

The manga recently revealed some of its biggest secrets during the Elbaph arc. Even though the anime finished airing on December 28, 2025, many fans thought the year was over in terms of major events. However, the franchise is ending 2025 with a special celebration: the birthday of Gol D. Roger, the legendary pirate who started the Great Pirate Era and inspired countless people to search for the ultimate treasure, the One Piece.

As a DC fan, I have to say 2025 was incredible for new heroes! We saw them popping up everywhere – even helping the Green Lanterns out in space, like that awesome character, Odyssey, the Time Bandit. And here on Earth, Supergirl had some fantastic new allies, like Luminary. The Absolute Universe even got some game-changing additions to its roster! While I’m excited to see what 2026 brings, 2025 will definitely be remembered as a year of amazing debuts, and I want to highlight five heroes who really stood out.

Marvel has a long history of launching and ending comic book series. While some forgotten titles later gain a dedicated fanbase, many older Marvel books remain underappreciated. Here are seven classic series that deserve another chance, as they were better than people generally remember.

Simu Liu and Melissa Barrera star in The Copenhagen Test, a spy thriller about Alexander Hale, a Chinese-American analyst working for a secret agency called The Orphanage. When Alexander suspects he’s being framed as a mole – and discovers someone has hacked his senses – he pretends everything is normal while secretly helping to find the real culprit. As the agency closes in, they create an elaborate false reality for him, complete with a fake promotion, a staged relationship, and a dangerous mission that blurs the line between what’s real and what’s paranoia.

I’ve been so happy to watch Sam really step into his own as a hero, but it looks like Marvel isn’t quite finished with Steve Rogers! The first teaser for Avengers: Doomsday confirmed Chris Evans is coming back to play him again. It’s awesome news, but I’ve seen some fans worry that this might take away from Anthony Mackie and Sam’s journey as Captain America. Honestly, though, Marvel has a good track record, and I trust they’ll handle it in a way that works for everyone.

2XKO first launched in Early Access for PC via client download on October 7, 2025.

New trailers for Starfleet Academy have revealed a new character, Jay-Den Kraag, a Klingon cadet played by Karim Diané. Unlike typical Klingons in Star Trek, who are usually portrayed as angry warriors or stern Starfleet officers, Jay-Den Kraag appears to be a very different kind of character.