7 Simpsons Characters Who Are Nothing Like Their First Appearance

Since it first aired in December 1989, The Simpsons has become a television institution, releasing 799 episodes over 37 seasons. As of today, the show is still going strong, with a planned 800th episode scheduled for February 17, 2025, and even more seasons and a second movie in development. Over the years, the show has featured countless characters, and some of the main ones have changed significantly since we first met them. Here are seven characters who have undergone the most noticeable transformations.

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast is Coming Back With a New Blood Soaked Epic (And Sooner Than You Think) (Exclusive)

ComicBook is excited to announce that Invincible Universe: Battle Beast will be back with issue #7 on March 18, 2026. The release coincides with Skybound’s celebration of Invincible Month, which is planned around the premiere of Season 4 of the popular Invincible animated series on Prime Video. We’re also sharing a first look at the covers for the new issue, including artwork by Todd McFarlane. You can view them below!

10 Best Game Boy Games, Ranked

Originally released in 1991 for the Game Boy, Final Fantasy Adventure is the first game in the Mana series, which began as a spin-off of Final Fantasy. Gameplay is similar to the original The Legend of Zelda on the NES, but with added role-playing elements. The game was popular when it came out, and later reviews have hailed it as one of the best action RPGs of its kind. It has been remade twice, first as Sword of Mana for the Game Boy Advance, and again as Adventures of Mana for mobile devices and the PlayStation Vita.

This Is The Best Christmas Comic Ever (And You Probably Haven’t Read It)

Forget the famous 1991 Marvel Christmas special with Santa as a super-powered mutant! We’re talking about something even more unique: the Green Lantern: Larfleeze Christmas Special. It’s a single-issue comic book about Larfleeze, arguably the greediest Green Lantern, and surprisingly, it’s a truly heartwarming and festive Christmas story.

Crocs SpongeBob SquarePants Squidward Clogs Are Glorious

To celebrate the new SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants coming to theaters on December 19th, Crocs is releasing new Squidward clogs on December 11th. They’ll also be restocking the popular SpongeBob and Patrick clogs. Get ready for the fourth installment in the franchise – it’s sure to be a big one! If you’re planning to see the movie in style, here’s what you need to know about getting your SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward Crocs.

Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Gives Fans a First Look at Live-Action Toph

Young actress Miya Cech will play Toph in the upcoming live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender, staying true to the original story. Despite her character’s blindness, Toph is a remarkably powerful earthbender, quickly becoming one of the most skilled in the world. Like the designs for Aang, Katara, and Sokka, Toph’s appearance closely matches her animated version. Cech seems perfectly cast in the role of Aang’s earthbending teacher, as revealed in the first poster for season two. Netflix has also confirmed that the trailer for season two will be released this week. You can see the poster below.

STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl Reveals Patch Notes for December 8 Update

The road to releasing STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl has been incredibly challenging. First announced in 2010, the game faced years of setbacks, including staff reductions, financial problems, canceled versions, and even complete reboots. These difficulties were compounded by the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, forcing team members to leave their homes or join the war effort. Despite everything, the studio pushed forward, and STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl was ultimately released in 2024 to positive reception.