Telling My Lost Child the Story of His Life

Telling My Lost Child the Story of His Life

Excerpt from The Orange Notebooks by Susanna Crossman I remember this:  We’ve just got off the Channel ferry. On the motorway, we’re heading to London. In the backseat, you say:  “Mama! Mama! The wire things are round and then go straight.” “Sorry, I can’t hear.” I overtake a yellow Spanish lorry, glare at the driver […] The post Telling My Lost Child the Story of His Life appeared first on Electric Literature .

8 Poetry Collections to Read for Labor Day

8 Poetry Collections to Read for Labor Day

The majority of our waking hours are spent in some relation to work: commuting to/from work, thinking about work, and doing the work itself—insert argument for reduced work-time models, insert argument to stop asking people about their dream job—so of course it makes sense that our jobs find their way into our writing. But ten […] The post 8 Poetry Collections to Read for Labor Day appeared first on Electric Literature .

Original Harry Potter Actor Returns In The Reboot (To Play the 3rd Version of the Same Character)

Original Harry Potter Actor Returns In The Reboot (To Play the 3rd Version of the Same Character)

HBO’s Harry Potter TV show is continuing to flesh out its cast and, surprisingly, that includes bringing back an actor from the movies. Production on the remake is currently underway, and so far it’s been a brand-new set of actors in the roles. That obviously includes youngsters Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout, and Arabella Stanton as […] The post Original Harry Potter Actor Returns In The Reboot (To Play the 3rd Version of the Same Character) appeared first on ComicBook.com .

Thor Comics Aren’t Superhero Stories, They’re Actually Horror

Thor Comics Aren’t Superhero Stories, They’re Actually Horror

Image courtesy of Marvel Comics Marvel’s Thor Odinson, aka the God of Thunder, is one of their most iconic superheroes, possibly of all time. He’s a heavy-hitting hero hailing from Asgard, and he has saved the day on countless occasions. He is a hero of his people, a savior of Earth, and a regular occurrence among the Avengers. As such, […] The post Thor Comics Aren’t Superhero Stories, They’re Actually Horror appeared first on ComicBook.com .

Scrapped Saints Row 5 Plans Sound Much Better Than the Poorly Received Reboot

Scrapped Saints Row 5 Plans Sound Much Better Than the Poorly Received Reboot

The reboot of Saints Row sounded a lot more ambitious than what we ended up getting. In the 2000s, there was a trend of games that were labeled as “GTA clones”. These were typically open-world crime games that more or less followed the formula of Grand Theft Auto, though were lacking that same degree of […] The post Scrapped Saints Row 5 Plans Sound Much Better Than the Poorly Received Reboot appeared first on ComicBook.com .

The Last WWE Superstar You’d Expect Just Screwed Over CM Punk at Clash In Paris (And It’s Brilliant)

The Last WWE Superstar You’d Expect Just Screwed Over CM Punk at Clash In Paris (And It’s Brilliant)

The main event of WWE’s Clash in Paris certainly had potential with a lineup that included Seth Rollins, CM Punk, LA Knight, and Jey Uso, as well as the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on the line. The match itself managed to deliver on those expectations as well, though the match’s final moments were the true […] The post The Last WWE Superstar You’d Expect Just Screwed Over CM Punk at Clash In Paris (And It’s Brilliant) appeared first on ComicBook.com .

The Power Players Who Shaped DC Comics, Ranked

The Power Players Who Shaped DC Comics, Ranked

Image Courtesy of DC Comics If there is one organization closely tied to the existence of comic books, superheroes, and superhero comic books, it is DC Comics. It has not only been present at the creation of both but has also played a fundamental role in their establishment and development. Naturally, its prominence in comic books and superheroes stems from […] The post The Power Players Who Shaped DC Comics, Ranked appeared first on ComicBook.com .

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Trailer Teases Why Shinobu Became a Hashira

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Trailer Teases Why Shinobu Became a Hashira

Ufotable Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle‘s first movie is less than two weeks away, and fans worldwide are gearing up for its release. As the premiere draws closer, the promotional campaign has been steadily confirming key events set to unfold in this major installment. In the very first trailer, two major battles were revealed against Upper Moon […] The post Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Trailer Teases Why Shinobu Became a Hashira appeared first on ComicBook.com .

7 Characters Who Could Return as Villains in Resident Evil

7 Characters Who Could Return as Villains in Resident Evil

Image Courtesy of Capcom The villains in Resident Evil often end up being a core part of the game, as their motivations and previous actions dictate the kinds of threats that the protagonists are going to be facing throughout their—often horrifying—journey. Beyond Albert Wesker and various pharmaceutical companies, there aren’t that many villains who end up returning in multiple […] The post 7 Characters Who Could Return as Villains in Resident Evil appeared first on ComicBook.com .

Call of Duty Is Reportedly Fixing One of its Most Controversial Issues

Call of Duty Is Reportedly Fixing One of its Most Controversial Issues

Some new activity suggests that Call of Duty may be fixing one of its most controversial issues. The Call of Duty franchise continues to pump out robust packages every year. While the quality of each game is debated among fans annually, the value isn’t. You get a campaign, multiplayer, and typically a co-op offering every […] The post Call of Duty Is Reportedly Fixing One of its Most Controversial Issues appeared first on ComicBook.com .

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 to Host Early Premiere (But There’s a Catch)

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 to Host Early Premiere (But There’s a Catch)

From Season 3 of both One Punch Man and Spy x Family to My Hero Academia’s eighth and final season, the Fall 2025 season is as stacked as can be with one exciting release after another, and it just got even more exciting with the addition of Jujutsu Kaisen. As if fans didn’t already have […] The post Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 to Host Early Premiere (But There’s a Catch) appeared first on ComicBook.com .

DC Brings Back its Best Team (But Fans Aren’t Happy)

DC Brings Back its Best Team (But Fans Aren’t Happy)

Image Courtesy of Dan Mora and DC Comics After a few years of teasing, the Legion of Super-Heroes is back, but not in a way that fans were hoping. The Legion has had a terrible couple of years, suffering through an ill-liked reboot under the penmanship of Brian Michael Bendis and being stuck in perpetual purgatory. An evil version of the team was […] The post DC Brings Back its Best Team (But Fans Aren’t Happy) appeared first on ComicBook.com .

Battlefield 6 Studio Technical Director Interview: “We Learned a Lot from 2042”

Battlefield 6 Studio Technical Director Interview: “We Learned a Lot from 2042”

ComicBook sat down with Battlefield 6‘s technical director, Christian Buhl, to talk about how the team at Battlefield Studios is preparing for the massive launch of its long-awaited shooter. Battlefield 6 is shaping up to be one of the biggest games of the year and fans are chomping at the bit to play the final […] The post Battlefield 6 Studio Technical Director Interview: “We Learned a Lot from 2042” appeared first on ComicBook.com .

10 Scariest Marvel Villains Without Powers

10 Scariest Marvel Villains Without Powers

When comic book readers think of the villains that Marvel superheroes battle, many of them possess amazing powers. These powers often rival those that figures such as Captain America or the X-Men have, making them formidable enemies that battle the characters fans cheer for. These battles are often huge spectacles as superpowered characters go toe […] The post 10 Scariest Marvel Villains Without Powers appeared first on ComicBook.com .

Rejected MCU Concept Art Reveals Very Different Take On Marvel’s Most Mocked Villain

Rejected MCU Concept Art Reveals Very Different Take On Marvel’s Most Mocked Villain

image courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures On the whole, 2023’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is regarded as one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s weakest endeavors. Given how it takes place in the Quantum Realm it’s even more special effects driven than the average MCU movie already is, yet the special effects are of the same lackluster quality of most Phase […] The post Rejected MCU Concept Art Reveals Very Different Take On Marvel’s Most Mocked Villain appeared first on ComicBook.com .

10 Best Completed Manhwa That Are Worth Reading to the End

10 Best Completed Manhwa That Are Worth Reading to the End

We all love diving into a new or ongoing series, but there’s something magical about picking up a completed series and binge-reading it through to the end. When it comes to manhwa, there are hundreds of finished series worth picking up, and that can make it a little overwhelming to decide what’s worth reading next. […] The post 10 Best Completed Manhwa That Are Worth Reading to the End appeared first on ComicBook.com .