Marvel Comics has a history of memorable cover art, and sometimes those covers are shocking or unexpected. Some gained attention for showing a bit too much, like a cover from Sensational She-Hulk #40, while others responded to current events, such as the original cover of X-Statix #15. Each cover has its own story, but certain images make you wonder how they were ever approved. Here are 5 Marvel covers that are sure to surprise you.
This seven-part series delivers everything a Western fan could hope for: a tough struggle to build lives in a harsh land, frequent and intense gunfights, and the constant threat of disease and outlaws. While the Western genre can be bleak, this series really shines. The characters are as well-developed as those in Taylor Sheridan’s 1883, and the cast is fantastic, featuring Jack O’Connell (from Sinners) and Jeff Daniels (The Newsroom). Overall, it’s one of the best Western series available.
Based on a story by Joe Hill, The Black Phone follows Finney, a quiet and intelligent boy, who is kidnapped by a cruel killer. Held captive in a soundproof basement, Finney realizes that yelling for help is useless. However, a disconnected phone starts ringing, and through it, he hears the voices of the killer’s past victims. Determined to prevent Finney from suffering the same fate, these ghosts offer their help, becoming his unlikely allies in a desperate fight to escape.
We’re focusing only on the weapons seen in the Predator movies, not those from the games. For example, the Blazer – a powerful shoulder-mounted beam weapon – appears only in the AvP: Extinction video game, as do weapons like the Fireliner, Pred-Gun, Killscreen Generator, and Electroshock Missile Battery.
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![On a kagome lattice superconductor, the interplay of sublattice degrees of freedom gives rise to a phase boundary-separating [latex]\Delta+\Delta^{+}[/latex] and [latex]\Delta^{-}\Delta^{-}[/latex] phases-that manifests as a hexagonal structure of fractionalized vortices and suppressed order parameters, each exhibiting individual current loops around the three sublattices.](https://arxiv.org/html/2602.17399v1/x1.png)
New theoretical work predicts the emergence of fractional quantum vortices, tied to individual sublattices, within chiral d+id superconductors on the kagome lattice.
Mark Wahlberg is known for playing both tough action heroes and relatable, everyday characters. Despite appearing in over 60 movies, he’s only revisited a few roles in sequels – including Ted 2, Transformers: The Last Knight, Daddy’s Home 2, and The Family Plan 2. This makes it surprising that one of his most popular and well-regarded films hasn’t gotten a sequel. It clearly has the potential for a franchise, with a popular star, eager fans, and a story that could be expanded. Many viewers want a follow-up, but the question remains: could a sequel actually work? Or will this thrilling action film always be remembered as a single, standout success?
Fans of role-playing games are in for a treat! This July, the critically acclaimed but often overlooked Granblue Fantasy Relink is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. Along with the new version, a massive update called Endless Ragnarok will add tons of fresh content, including new characters, features, and game modes. If you haven’t experienced Granblue Fantasy Relink yet, now is the perfect time – it’s a truly special game you won’t want to miss.
The story has been building to an amazing climax, and the recent battle was fantastic. Now, after the main conflict is resolved, it’s time to say goodbye to the series. Modulo will reach its six-month mark in March, and Chapter 23 strongly suggests the story is nearing its end. While we don’t know the exact date of the final chapter yet, the manga will release at least two more chapters before potentially concluding.
Fans of Dragon Ball recently spotted a playlist on the official Bandai Namco Southeast Asia YouTube channel titled Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3. It appears to be a leak, as Bandai Namco quickly removed the playlist after it was noticed online, without offering any explanation. If it was simply an error, the company likely would have issued a statement when they took it down.