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1 week ago | 
aiptcomics.com | Diane Darcy
Good night, champ. Rest in peace. After the finale of “Ragnarok” resulted in the death of Ted Grant aka Wildcat, writer Jeff Lemire and guest artist Rafael de la Torre devote JSA #7 entirely to the fallen hero. Gathered at the memorial service for Jay Garrick’s eulogy, the various members of the Justice Society do their own introspection about their beloved comrade.
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4 weeks ago | 
aiptcomics.com | Diane Darcy
One of the high points of Torunn Grønbekk’s Catwoman run has been a return to form, namely by giving Selina Kyle a life beyond Batman’s world, and especially outside of her given role as Bruce Wayne’s love interest. After being largely defined by her romance with Batman for the better part of a decade and a genuine struggle for the character to find her footing in the DC Universe since 2011, going back to basics was a much-needed change.
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4 weeks ago | 
aiptcomics.com | Diane Darcy
“The idea that my mother survived somehow and has been driven by revenge seems impossible.”Tom Taylor and Mikel Janín’s first story arc, “Mercy of the Father,” comes to an epic conclusion in Detective Comics #1096. Despite Taylor’s best efforts to gradually build a story around the murderous Asema and her motivations, the finale doesn’t quite have the impact that it’s aiming for.
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1 month ago | 
cbr.com | Diane Darcy
Black Mirror is no stranger to poking fun at humanity's unhealthy obsession with technology, -- and the detriment it can have on people's lives when it's abused. In addition to the negative impact of technological advancement, the dehumanizing nature of unchecked capitalism and political satire have also been at the heart of the series. In many ways, these qualities have presented Black Mirror as the true successor to Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone.
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1 month ago | 
aiptcomics.com | Diane Darcy
“None of it matters now…”Jeff Lemire and Diego Olortegui’s epic storyline, “Ragnarok,” reaches its conclusion in JSA #6, complete with a major character death. Despite the Justice Society of America and Infinity, Inc. working on seemingly unrelated missions, their individual arcs don’t quite come together the way that they should.
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1 month ago | 
cbr.com | Diane Darcy
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs isn't just a beloved Disney classic, but also the first animated feature to revolutionize the animation industry. With stunning visuals, highly memorable musical numbers, and iconic character designs, the legacy of the original movie was always going to be difficult to surpass. Nevertheless, Disney and director Marc Webb sought to reimagine the 88-year-old movie for a new generation.
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2 months ago | 
cbr.com | Diane Darcy
Harley Quinn Season 4 turned Gotham into a no man's land -- an apocalyptic setting ripe for more of Harley's mayhem. But surprisingly, showrunner Dean Lorey decided to focus Harley Quinn Season 4 on Metropolis instead. Harley and Poison Ivy have been looking for new ways to spice up their lives and their relationship, and the City of Tomorrow hasn't disappointed. Plus, there's plenty else happening to keep fans of the Max show entertained.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
cbr.com | Diane Darcy
Dune: Prophecy Published 10 minutes ago Sign in to your CBR account The following contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy Season 1, Episode 4, "Twice Born," now streaming on Max. Though Dune: Prophecy largely focuses on Emily Watson's Valya Harkonnen and her sister Tula (played by Olivia Williams), they're hardly the only characters getting the focus. Throughout the series, various story arcs have been unfolding, including the rebellion involving Keiran Atreides. There's also the mysterious...
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Dec 1, 2024 | 
cbr.com | Diane Darcy
Dune: Prophecy Published 1 minute ago Sign in to your CBR account The following contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy Season 1, Episode 3, "Sisterhood Above All," which premiered Sunday, December 1 on HBO. Dune: Prophecy has thus far focused on Emily Watson's Valya Harkonnen, and her plan to restore power to her house. This has been her sole focus ever since her family was exiled to the backwater planet Lankiveil, following the Thinking Machines' defeat during the Butlerian Jihad. Up until...
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Nov 24, 2024 | 
cbr.com | Diane Darcy
Dune: Prophecy Published 12 minutes ago Sign in to your CBR account The following contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy, Season 1, Episode 2, "Two Wolves," now streaming on Max. The Dune: Prophecy premiere on Nov. 17, 2024 brought audience members 10,000 years into the past of Denis Villeneuve's Dune universe. Set sometime after the Butlerian Jihad that outlawed thinking machines, the series follows the villainous Valya Harkonnen, who is both the Mother Superior of the Bene Gesserit and the...
