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While “The Age of Apocalypse” is generally good, it doesn’t stand out as exceptional overall – some issues are stronger than others, though the artwork is consistently impressive. However, within that event, there’s a truly hidden gem: Generation Next issues 1-4. This story, crafted by Scott Lobdell and Chris Bachalo, is a gripping and emotionally powerful tale with stunning visuals that deserves far more recognition. In fact, it’s arguably the best X-Men story of the 1990s, and it’s time people started acknowledging that.

While DC Comics has inspired some fantastic movies, they don’t always capture the essence of the characters. Too often, a beloved DC hero or villain is underused or misrepresented, either because the filmmakers didn’t understand what made them popular, or because plans for future storylines fell through. It’s frustrating to see so much potential go to waste when it comes to these iconic figures.

I’m such a big fan of Banana Fish! It actually started as a manga way back in 1985, and ran for almost a decade thanks to Akimi Yoshida. The story follows Ash Lynx as he gets caught up in a really intense mystery involving street crime in New York City. Then, after all those years, an anime adaptation finally came out in 2018! It’s 24 episodes long and was beautifully animated by Studio MAPPA – you probably know them from hits like Chainsaw Man, Attack on Titan, and Jujutsu Kaisen. What’s really wild is the English dub – instead of using voice actors, they used AI to create it! It’s seriously something you have to hear for yourself to believe. I’ve included a sample below so you can check it out.

Next week’s biggest release is definitely Marvel Cosmic Invasion, but there’s also a PlayStation 5 version of Red Dead Redemption coming out, along with several new games available through PS Plus.

The movies Ride Along and Ride Along 2 have been streaming on Hulu since November 1st. They star Kevin Hart as Ben Barber, a rookie police academy recruit, and Ice Cube as James Payton, his future brother-in-law and a seasoned police officer. Directed by Tim Story, the films follow Hart’s character as he comically attempts to prove he’s capable of becoming a police officer and marrying his future sister-in-law.

The current X-Men storyline, “Age of Revelation,” presents an alternate future that’s received a mixed reaction from fans – a pattern that’s become common since Tom Brevoort took the helm. Set ten years ahead, the story features significant changes for many characters. Notably, Magik, previously a key ally to Cyclops in the main X-Men series, has reverted to her Darkchylde persona. An explanation of this transformation was provided in a digital comic exclusive to the Marvel Unlimited app, but it sparked considerable controversy, bringing back a troubling trend within Marvel that needs to be addressed.

Just released in time for Christmas, the ‘Free Starter Pack’ is essentially a longer demo. It includes a complete campaign mission, plus a variety of extra ‘ARCADIA’ missions and challenges.

The ninth episode of My Hero Academia’s final season features several key events: Deku’s recovery in the hospital, heroes working to restore society, and the graduation of prominent UA students. The episode’s highlight is likely the Todoroki family’s visit with Dabi, who is heavily restrained and visibly weakened from their recent battle. Despite his condition, Dabi remains hostile towards his family, and Endeavor reveals a surprising plan that could change the course of his son’s life.

Recent years have seen standout science fiction films like Everything Everywhere All at Once in 2022 and Dune: Part Two in 2024 clearly rise above the competition. While 2025 hasn’t had that one dominant sci-fi release yet, the December release of Avatar: Fire & Ash could change everything.

A recent auction, held by The Jim Henson Company and Julien’s Auctions, offered fans a rare chance to own over 400 original puppets and props from Jim Henson’s iconic creations. Many of these items were being made available to the public for the very first time, spanning Henson’s entire career. Highlights included Uncle Traveling Matt and Gillis Fraggle from Fraggle Rock, both selling for $64,000, and Miss Piggy’s heels from The Great Muppet Caper for $22,400. The most valuable item was the full-size Crystal of Truth from Netflix’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, which sold for $70,000. Other items up for auction included early prints by Henson and a pocket watch from Labyrinth.