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The comic series Absolute Superman has done an excellent job of delving into the backstories of its villains. The writers haven’t been afraid to take chances, showing fresh takes on characters like Ra’s al Ghul and Lex Luthor. Now, Absolute Superman is beginning a new story arc, introducing a villain fans have been eagerly anticipating. This version of the villain is different from the one in the main DC Universe, and the story explores those differences and what they mean for the future of this alternate world.

In the “Scales & The Sword” podcast, host BB Urich – wearing a Kingpin mask – mentions the mayor’s “friendly neighborhood task force.” This is likely a deliberate nod to the famous “friendly neighborhood Spider-Man” phrase. It’s a clever moment where Marvel acknowledges fan hopes for a Daredevil and Spider-Man team-up, something fans have wanted for a long time but that doesn’t appear to be planned anytime soon.

DC Studios and Warner Bros. recently shared a look behind the scenes of the new trailer, featuring footage from the movie’s production and interviews with director Craig Gillespie, star Milly Alcock, and James Gunn. Gunn explained Supergirl’s difficult upbringing: “Supergirl grew up on the remains of a destroyed planet, surrounded by death. She’s very different from Superman and Clark Kent.”

Eastshade Studios first announced their new magical RPG, Songs of Glimmerwick, four years ago. Considering the positive reception of their debut game, Eastshade (released in 2019), it’s expected to be well worth the wait. Recently, the studio shared a new gameplay trailer, and the game appears to be a charming, music-filled adventure that fans of Hogwarts Legacy will likely enjoy.

Television quickly adapted to changing tastes. The early 2000s saw a surge in science fiction dramas with complex themes, pushing the boundaries of what the genre could achieve on TV. These shows were built around long, intricate storylines, inviting the same kind of detailed analysis previously reserved for high-quality dramas. This new format allowed television to fully utilize its strengths—like longer episodes—to create deeper characters and explore complex political ideas in ways that traditional science fiction movies couldn’t. Even today, the best of these shows remain powerful and engaging.

Paramount and a famous anime series have joined forces to create a special collectible: the “VF-25 Messiah Valkyrie Top Gun: Maverick.” You can now pre-order this transforming model kit, which turns into a mech, and it’s expected to ship in September. Bandai Namco offers this description of the exciting collaboration:

Wow, everyone’s been talking about this new open world action game since it came out, and it’s been a huge hit! I mean, it’s already sold over 4 million copies – that’s incredible!

Undead Labs announced today that they’re starting an alpha test for State of Decay 3 in May. This is the first opportunity for fans to play the next game in the series and a major step in its development. While details are limited, the alpha will include four-player co-op and base building. Interested players can sign up on the official State of Decay website for a chance to be invited. Invitations will be sent out by email in the coming weeks.

I just finished watching this amazing special, and it didn’t hold back! Seriously, everything at DC got a good-natured ribbing, from how they publish comics to some of their most memorable (and sometimes embarrassing!) moments. Of course, Batman, being the biggest star, took the brunt of the jokes – and it was hilarious! They poked fun at his relationships with the whole Bat-Family, even brought up the whole Jason Todd situation, and made fun of how wacky some of his villains’ names are. If you haven’t seen MAD About DC #1 yet, you’re missing out – here are 5 of the funniest Batman moments!

Gaten Matarazzo, best known for playing Dustin Henderson in Stranger Things, has a new project! He stars in Pizza Movie, a comedy now streaming on Hulu. The film, released on April 3rd, follows two college roommates—played by Matarazzo and Sean Giambrone of The Goldbergs—whose quick trip to pick up a pizza turns into a wild, mind-bending adventure after they accidentally take a powerful experimental drug.