DC Just Gave the Penguin a Disturbing New Redesign More Horrifying Than Anything in Live Action

As a devoted DC fan, I’ve always found Oswald Cobblepot to be one of Batman’s most memorable and chilling adversaries in the main continuity of the universe. Known infamously as the Penguin, this formidable crime lord carries a physical appearance that sets him apart, an outcome from his birth deformities which take on different degrees across various portrayals.

In some adaptations, like ‘The Batman’ and certain iterations of Gotham’s cunning and cruel mastermind, he is depicted with a club foot and facial scars. On the other hand, productions such as ‘Batman Returns’ take a more extreme route, portraying him with a stout and pudgy physique, pale skin, flipper-like hands, sunken eyes, and a hooked nose. In contrast, the Absolute Universe initially presents him as a tall, slim, handsome man, but far from being a wealthy criminal genius, Ozzie is merely a small-time crook with a generally kind disposition.

However, everything changed for the Absolute Universe’s Penguin when he encountered the supervillain Bane. Since then, this version of the character has become the most monstrous and heartbreaking incarnation ever conceived.

Jujutsu Kaisen Sequel Kills Off Two Beloved Characters in Its First Chapter (In the “Best Possible Outcome”)

Gege Akutami’s popular series, Jujutsu Kaisen in Weekly Shonen Jump, ended last year following Ryomen Sukuna’s defeat, the notorious King of Curses. Originally serialized over six years, it rapidly emerged as one of the most recognized new-age shonen titles. Although the main narrative wrapped up in 2024, the anime is gearing up for Season 3 to premiere in Winter 2026. However, without an anticipated new season of the anime, fans were taken by surprise when Akutami unexpectedly debuted a sequel entitled Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo. This spin-off manga is illustrated by Yuji Iwasaki and plans to run for half a year before concluding.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Review: I Love This Game…And I Hate This Game

The upcoming game, titled Hollow Knight: Silksong, is the highly-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed and commercially successful indie game Hollow Knight, released in 2017. Initially conceived as an expansion pack for the original game, Silksong eventually surpassed those initial plans and evolved into a full-fledged sequel that took a total of eight years to develop. First unveiled in 2019, it was finally launched on various platforms including Nintendo Switch (and its successor), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 on September 4, 2025.

10 Worst Sci-fi Movie Twists I Still Think About

In every high point, there’s a corresponding low, and likewise, a low often precedes a high. Science fiction narratives have left lasting impressions on us with shocking twists such as the climactic revelation in The Planet of the Apes or Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, moments that remain etched in our minds. The following 10 films have proven their sci-fi mettle, and it’s clear that countless other productions sought to replicate this formula, but with varying success.