Grimdark fantasy is an increasingly popular subgenre of literature, and there are plenty of phenomenal series to dive into, ranging from contemporary to some genre-defining classics. Often considered the prolific work that defined the fantasy genre,J.R.R. Tolkien’sThe Lord of the Ringsbooksare known for their idealistic, black-and-white values of good and evil, where the heroes join together to thwart the villain. A major tenet of similar classic fantasy book series is that there is always hope that good can overcome evil....

Isekai animes have more freedom than their non-isekai counterparts. By taking their main characters out of the real world and placing them in a fantasy world, thebest isekai anime seriescan operate using their own rules. That means protagonists can live in worlds with magic, granting them abilities their previous worlds never could have. Characters like Tanya van Degurechaff fromThe Saga of Tanya the Evilwere normal people in their past lives. In their new lives, however, they’re powerful characters capable of devastating powers....

There are many examples of superhero movies in theMCU, theDCU, and beyond which start with a truly incredible opening scene. Even before themovies of the MCUhelped establish the genre as the biggest in modern cinema, superhero movies offered some of the best escapism in Hollywood. Telling an action-packed story of good versus evil requires grabbing the attention of the audience, and the simplest way to do so is with an incredibly opening scene....

TheMCUhad quite a successful year in 2024, withDeadpool & Wolverinebreaking box-office records, while shows likeAgatha All Alonghad huge reveals that could change the course of the MCU entirely.Marvel’s 2025 (and beyond) release calendaris full of massive moments, and we can’t wait to see what the MCU has in store for us. The future of the universe is looking great. The MCU timelinegets even more exciting as the universe prepares forAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Wars, the epic conclusion of the Multiverse Saga....

When it comes toboy bands, there are always a handful of songs that come to mind for any casual music listener. Maybe you’re a ’90s baby with a soft spot for “Larger Than Life” by the Backstreet Boys, or a lover of the ’80s who never gets tired of the adolescent charm of “Candy Girl” by New Edition.Whichever era you prefer, you’re likely to havean all-time favorite boy band.It doesn’t end with a favorite group; every boy band fan has their favorite member, favorite album, and favorite song....

The Super-Soldier Serum is one ofMarvel Comics’ most ingenious ideas with everyone fromCaptain AmericatoMan-Thinghaving some history with the formidable formula. Over the years, many have tried to replicate this vaunted serum with results that range from inspiring to horrifying and everywhere in between. And while turning scrawny Steve Rogers into the Sentinel of Liberty was one of the more notable applications of this serum, Captain America is far from the only Super-Soldier success story....

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Waystar Dempsey Wilkinson isrevealing how she looks after her shocking hair transformationamid her cheating scandal. Dempsey from the UK had metTexas woman Statler on a dating app. Statler fell in love with Dempsey’s accent. She wanted to move to Britain herself but had not told Dempsey about it. Once the couple were on the same page, they went on a Euro trip where their individual personalities really started clashing....

Warning! Absolute Wonder Woman #4 spoilers ahead!DC’s newestWonder Womanmay have survived one trial, but she’s about to face a tougher battle in the form of a classic villain.Absolute Wonder Woman has givenher all to defend Gateway City from a terrifying monster. But the Absolute Universe’s version of a classic Wonder Woman foe may prove to be her most challenging threat yet. InAbsolute Wonder Woman #4by Kelly Thompsonand Hayden Sherman,Wonder Woman performs blood magicin order to get her severed arm back....

For a long time,Digimon’s streaming availability has been a rollercoaster of uncertainty. Over the years,the franchise frequently disappears from Hulu, often just before or after a contract renewal. This leaves viewers unsure whetherDigimonwill remain accessible or vanish indefinitely, reinforcing the ongoing frustration of digital media’s impermanence. However, after a brief absence,Digimonhas once again returned to Hulu, bringing an end to this cycle of disappearance and reappearance for now. The returning lineup includes the English-dubbed versions of the first four seasons of the franchise, which aired between 1999 and 2003....

A new line-up ofThunderbolts*is getting ready for action ahead of their highly anticipated MCU debut as a new series revamps the roster with shocking additions. The Winter Soldier and Black Widow are forming a new team of anti-heroes and former villains to take on a dangerous threat, and this cast is sure to pack a serious punch as the series hits shelves later this year. Marvel Comicshas just announcedNew Thunderbolts*, an exciting new comic that re-invents the chaotic crew with an unexpected cast of characters....

Any Legendary Armor equipped to Naoe inAssassin’s Creed Shadowswill give her new passive abilities, but the best pieces of any rare gear will play into the stealthy assassin’s strengths. Unlike Yasuke, Naoe needs gear that reinforces her unique, stealth-driven approach to combat. Depending on what build you’re trying to make forNaoe, some Legendary Armor may be better than others. Almost 30 pieces of Legendary Armor or Headgear exist for Naoe to earn, find, or buy from the game’s Store....

Things are moving in the right direction forAvengers: Secret Warsas one of the main stars in theMarvel Cinematic Universeshares a major production update. The clock is ticking for The Multiverse Saga as 2025 will not only mark the end of Phase 5, but the beginning of Phase 6, which will serve as the final chapter to Marvel Studios' ongoing storytelling. WithAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Warsset to feature Robert Downey Jr.as Doctor Doom, the stakes have never been higher for the multiverse....

DOTA 2 News B8 may not have won the qualifiers, but they raked in the biggest viewership. B8, a Dota 2 roster led by the face of Dota 2 himself, Danil “Dendi” Ishutin, had been gaining traction in the North American region. This is not B8’s first season in NA, however, this is their first promising run. For the first time in six years, Dendi was only a series away from returning to The International....