Even among truly great comics, some receive more praise than they deserve. These stories are popular and often considered the very best, but they might not live up to the hype. Here are seven comics that, while enjoyable, aren’t quite the masterpieces some claim. We’ve intentionally left off titles like Watchmen, though it could easily be included.
There’s a slight catch: the Friend Pass might not be ready when the game first launches. Tarsier Studios announced on Discord that they can’t promise it will be available immediately, but they’re doing everything they can to make it available quickly. They’ll share more details soon, so be sure your friends are prepared for a scare!
Epic Pictures and Dread will release the horror game Mortuary Assistant in theaters on February 13th. The story follows Rebecca Owens as she becomes caught up in a frightening supernatural experience. Players can influence the game’s ending by how they examine bodies. Though relatively short, the game gained popularity in 2022 with both streamers and players enjoying its creepy atmosphere. A new trailer has been released, along with insights from the CEO of Epic Pictures and the game’s creator.
Right now, two attractive DualSense controllers are available for pre-order on Amazon, and they’re the perfect way to give your gaming setup a striking new look.
In 1984, Marvel Comics launched Secret Wars, the first major storyline to bring all its characters together. This series demonstrated that large-scale crossover events could be successful, paving the way for the constant stream of such events Marvel publishes today. Also in January 1984, Amazing Spider-Man #252 was released, fundamentally changing the Spider-Man character.
Stephen King’s film work includes tributes like Creepshow, inspired by classic horror comics and his own youth. He also directed Maximum Overdrive, based on his story “Trucks,” a fun but flawed film that’s become a cult favorite. However, his most unusual movie is Sleepwalkers. Unlike his other adaptations or stories inspired by existing works, Sleepwalkers is completely original – a truly bizarre film you have to experience to understand.
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the new film The Great Beyond is coming to theaters this fall, with a release date of November 13th. Currently, it’s scheduled to open on the same day as Ti West’s Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, starring Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge.
Innerfire Studios recently announced Farming Camp, a new and relaxing farming game. If you’re a fan of games like Stardew Valley, you’ll likely enjoy its charming pixel art style and gameplay. However, Farming Camp also includes some fresh ideas you won’t find in other farming sims. Keep an eye out for it later this year on PC (via Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. An exact release date hasn’t been announced yet.
This tournament has been full of unexpected surprises. The first round was a scavenger hunt where fighters collected powerful upgrades, and Superman even briefly gained the ability to use Darkseid’s devastating Omega Beams. He then faced Captain Atom in a one-on-one battle. Though Captain Atom had the upper hand for a while, Superman ultimately won by absorbing his opponent’s energy and using it against him. Superman has become incredibly powerful throughout the tournament, and the latest round is making him even more godlike.
The sequel was originally planned for release on March 5th, but the developers, Toge, announced in a promotional video that they need more time to ensure the game is polished and ready.