NEWS
- MCU Rumor Roundup: Tom Hiddleston's MCU Future, Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Incoming, Moreby JoshWilding on May 4, 2026
We're back with another MCU rumor roundup, and this time, we have potential updates on Avengers: Secret Wars, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Daredevil: Born Again Season 3, and more.
- Carolinians helped shape comic cultureby Carolina Journal on May 4, 2026
While we properly associate American pop culture with places such as New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, I’d recently come to appreciate the pivotal contributions of North and South Carolinians to the pulp fiction of the early 20th century and the comic-book culture that followed it.
- Astonishing Miles Morales: Spider-Man – The Art of Thwip #1 Previewby <s>Jude Terror</s> LOLtron on May 4, 2026
Check out Astonishing Miles Morales: Spider-Man - The Art of Thwip #1 this week as Miles teams up with friends to stop a string of art heists!
- Adventures of Superman: Book of El #8 Preview: Future Parenting Failsby <s>Jude Terror</s> LOLtron on May 4, 2026
Superman juggles rescuing his kids in Adventures of Superman: Book of El #8, because being thrown into the future makes parenting even harder.
- Amazing Spider-Man #28 Preview: Peter's To-Do List Fights Backby <s>Jude Terror</s> LOLtron on May 4, 2026
Amazing Spider-Man #28 hits stores Wednesday! Peter Parker's got 99 problems and prioritizing ain't one. Time-traveling threats trump adulting!
- Picture This: Free Comic Book Day draws fans, families to shopsby mariettatimes.com on May 4, 2026
Saturday was Free Comic Book Day, an annual event to promote reading and collecting comics that sees stores like Asylum Comics in Marietta and Lost Legion Games & Comics – The Vault in Vienna offer free promotional issues to customers. The event is accompanied by sales and other activities for the visitors.
- 3 Long-Dormant Book Series Returning in 2026 (No One Saw #1 Coming)by Amanda Mullen on May 4, 2026
These book series are returning in 2026 after a long time away, and readers will get to revisit their beloved worlds and characters.
- 5 Best Jeph Loeb Marvel Comicsby Marcus Helminiak on May 3, 2026
Jeph Loeb is one of the greatest writers comics has ever had, and his works for Marvel are among some of his best.
- Hundreds gather in Lansing for comic book giveawayby Taryn Simmons on May 3, 2026
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Hundreds of comic book fans gathered in downtown Lansing on Saturday for the annual Free Comic Book Day Giveaway. Summit Comics and Games Free Comic Book Day Giveaway. May …
- Comic Book Preview – Alien: King Killer #2by Gary Collinson on May 3, 2026
Marvel Comics releases Alien: King Killer #2 this coming Wednesday, and you can get yourself a sneak peek at the issue with the official preview below… On a world already overrun by Xenomorphs,…
- Hundreds celebrate Free Comic Book Day at South Charleston comic book storeby STAFF REPORTS on May 3, 2026
It was nothing but capes and comics in South Charleston on Saturday in celebration of National Free Comic Book Day.
- 25 Years Ago We Got the Strangest Simulation Game That No Other Game Has Been Able to Beatby Tom Wilson on May 3, 2026
There are few games from my childhood that I remember extremely vividly. As I grow older, even the more bizarre and fantastical titles that I adored have faded into obscurity, destined to remain a vague memory teetering on the tip of my tongue as I attempt to recall playing them to friends. However, there are
- Absolute Green Lantern #14 Preview: King Shazam Breaks the Absoluteby <s>Jude Terror</s> LOLtron on May 3, 2026
King Shazam arrives with unmatched power in Absolute Green Lantern #14. Can Superman survive this encounter with the mysterious force?
- Free Comic Books, Mick Foley Mark Monumental Weekend for Paradoxby Gabriel Ostler on May 3, 2026
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “We had a thousand people for Free Comic Book Day yesterday, and now we’ve got the legend himself, Mick Foley, right here,” beamed Richard Early, owner of Paradox Comics-N-Cards. That’s right. It wasn’t enough for Paradox to get items out the door like gangbusters for National Free Comic Book Day, where the store remained packed for...
- One of DC’s Best Batman Stories Is Getting a Sequel (And It’s Finally Bringing in Superman)by Matthew Aguilar on May 3, 2026
One of DC's Best Batman Stories Is Getting a Sequel (And It's Finally Bringing in Superman)
- Danville Public Library to Host Presentation on Illinois’ Influence on Comic Book Cultureby Steve Brandy on May 3, 2026
Road Scholar speakers travel throughout Illinois sharing free, dynamic presentations about literature, philosophy, theater, local history, film, music, politics, and more, at no cost to host organizations.
- HBO's Tales From the Crypt Horror Anthology Based on Hit Comic Book Finally Debuts On Streamingby Patrik Walker on May 3, 2026
One of the most iconic horror franchise in history is FINALLY debuting on streaming — after more than 30 years.
- 24 Years Later: The Marvel Film That Rewrote Comic-Book Moviesby Kameron Duncan on May 3, 2026
The popular film helped kick-start a generation of big-budget superhero movies, setting the standard for what comic fans could expect on the big screen.
MOVIES
- All 5 DC Movies That Have Won Oscarsby Shawn S. Lealos on May 4, 2026
DC Comics movies have enjoyed lots of Oscar success and notice, but only five of the films have actually won Oscars at the Academy Awards.
- Every James Gunn's Superhero Movie Is a Masterpiece, But One Is Untouchableby Jordan Iacobucci on May 3, 2026
James Gunn has one of the best track records of any superhero movie director, but only one of his films can be the very best.
- New Look at Cult Sci-Fi Comic Adaptation Revealed (& It Looks Great)by Shawn Lealos on May 3, 2026
A cult favorite comic book adaptation is coming soon, and a new teaser image was released and it looks great.
- The Disturbing Masterpiece That Traumatized a Generation Is Finally Getting a 4K Release Ahead of its Remakeby Shawn Lealos on May 3, 2026
One of the most disturbing cult classics is coming to 4K Blu-ray release, and this is great news for post-apocalyptic movie fans.
- A DreamWorks Movie That Set an Unfortunate Record Just Started Streaming on Peacockby Allison Schonter on May 3, 2026
A DreamWorks movie released in 2021 set an unfortunate record for the studio, and Peacock subscribers now have the opportunity to stream it at home.
- 24 Years Later: The Marvel Film That Rewrote Comic-Book Moviesby Kameron Duncan on May 3, 2026
The popular film helped kick-start a generation of big-budget superhero movies, setting the standard for what comic fans could expect on the big screen.
- Netflix’s New Animated Fantasy Movie is an Instant Hitby Alex Rós on May 3, 2026
With its star-studded cast and adorable premise, this movie has easily taken the #1 spot on the platform's Top 10 Most Watched list.
- Bruce Willis & Morgan Freeman's 2010 Comic Book Movie Is One Of DC's Most Star-Studded Moviesby Padraig Cotter on May 3, 2026
Bruce Willis led DC's most star-studded film.
- Harry Potter: 5 Things That Still Don’t Make Sense About the Golden Trioby Liz Declan on May 3, 2026
The Harry Potter books and movies have now been around for decades, yet several things remain confusing about Harry, Hermione, and Ron.
- A 2000s Horror Movie Quentin Tarantino Ranks Among the 21st Century’s Best Films Is Now Streaming Freeby Allison Schonter on May 3, 2026
Ranked alongside movies like Toy Story 3, Dunkirk, and Anderson’s There Will Be Blood, Quentin Tarantino listed this 2002 horror movie now streaming free as one of the best.
- Star Wars Reveals Why Darth Vader Was Still Palpatine’s Best Apprentice (Even After Mustafar)by Liz Declan on May 3, 2026
Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader was Palpatine's most legendary Sith apprentice, although it was more complicated than it initially seems.
- 7 Most Traumatic MCU Origins, Rankedby Niall Gray on May 3, 2026
The MCU has given many of its characters truly traumatic backstories.
- 2025’s Jordan Peele Produced Horror Movie Is a Netflix U.S. Hit After Disappointing Box Office Performanceby Chris Agar on May 3, 2026
After an underwhelming theatrical run last fall, a Jordan Peele-produced thriller is now a major streaming hit.
- Avengers: Doomsday Star Tom Hiddleston Says 'Extraordinary' Movie Defied All His Expectationsby JoshWilding on May 3, 2026
Loki star Tom Hiddleston will reprise his role as the God of Mischief this December, and the actor has now revealed more about what fans can expect from the "extraordinary" Avengers: Doomsday.
- Pamela Anderson's sci-fi movie flopped 30 years ago, but it was ahead of its time in one dark wayby Brian VanHooker on May 3, 2026
Barb Wire has one weirdly prescient element
- Supergirl Movie Runtime Revealed As Director Says He 'Can't' Tease Post-Credits Sceneby JoshWilding on May 3, 2026
Supergirl director Craig Gillespie has revealed the DCU movie's current runtime, but is staying quiet on a possible post-credits scene amid speculation it will set up Man of Tomorrow.
GAMES
- 5 Best Games Like Animal Crossing You’ve Never Heard Ofby tom.wilson@savage.ventures on May 4, 2026
Animal Crossing is undoubtedly a one-of-a-kind game that is incredibly hard to replicate. There have been a few high-profile titles like Disney Dreamlight Valley and Hello Kitty: Island Adventure, and even a few lesser-known yet still incredibly popular games like Cozy Grove, that aim to deliver an experience a little like Animal Crossing’s immensely cozy
- This 2025 RPG Fixed Open Worlds, And I’m Worried Developers Won’t Learn From Itby Tom Wilson on May 3, 2026
The open world genre, while absolutely one of my favorites, has its fair share of problems. Even some of the greatest games within it suffer from a myriad of flaws inherent to the current design philosophy that has stuck to it like a leech. Ubisoft’s approach to open-world design has often been cited as the
- Crimson Desert Players Discover Gameplay Feature After More Than 200 Hoursby Tyler Fischer on May 3, 2026
Crimson Desert players have discovered a new gameplay feature after more than 200 hours with the open-world role-playing game.
- Hundreds gather in Lansing for comic book giveawayby Taryn Simmons on May 3, 2026
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Hundreds of comic book fans gathered in downtown Lansing on Saturday for the annual Free Comic Book Day Giveaway. Summit Comics and Games Free Comic Book Day Giveaway. May …
- New Star Trek Game Features Three Different Franchise Generationsby Matthew Aguilar on May 3, 2026
New Star Trek Game Features Three Different Franchise Generations
- Arc Raiders Has a Real Problem With No Easy Solutionby Darrus Myles Jr. on May 3, 2026
Arc Raiders is starting to lose its sense of long-term pull, and fixing that problem may be far more complicated than it seems.
- 25 Years Ago We Got the Strangest Simulation Game That No Other Game Has Been Able to Beatby Tom Wilson on May 3, 2026
There are few games from my childhood that I remember extremely vividly. As I grow older, even the more bizarre and fantastical titles that I adored have faded into obscurity, destined to remain a vague memory teetering on the tip of my tongue as I attempt to recall playing them to friends. However, there are
- 5 Big Games That Are More Fun When You Ignore the Main Storyby Darrus Myles Jr. on May 3, 2026
These 5 big games are more fun when you ignore the main story and get lost in everything else they have to offer.
- Rockstar Pioneered A Genre And Then Abandoned It, And Now Is The Time To Bring It Backby Tom Wilson on May 3, 2026
Rockstar has accrued a fairly storied legacy, one dominated by the prevalence of its most popular series, GTA, in pop culture, but also punctuated by a healthy smattering of smaller, obscure titles that have earned cult classic status over the years. This is a studio that managed to create the most ridiculously in-depth table tennis
- PlayStation Gives Away Free Saros PS5 Downloadby Tyler Fischer on May 3, 2026
PlayStation has given away a free Saros PS5 download for all PlayStation 5 and PS4 users via PSN and the PS Store.
- Long Delayed Rat Queens Game Gets Major Update (And It’s Actually Good News)by Matthew Aguilar on May 3, 2026
Long Delayed Rat Queens Game Gets Major Update (And It's Actually Good News)
- Sifu & Hi-Fi Rush Fans Don’t Want to Miss This Unique Beat ‘Em up Next Weekby Justin Joy on May 3, 2026
This upcoming beat 'em up combines the thrilling action of Sifu and the rhythm gameplay of Hi-Fi Rush in the best way.
- PlayStation Plus Essential Games for May 2026, Explainedby Michael Leri on May 3, 2026
The PlayStation Plus Essential games for May 2026 are for those who love a challenge. Here's how all three stack up against each other.
- Video Game Nostalgia is Taking Overby Jonathan H. Kantor on May 3, 2026
One of the biggest driving elements in the gaming industry is nostalgia, and it's not going anywhere as each generation finds money to burn.
- 2026’s Most Brutal Roguelike Scrambled My Brain Like None Other Has Beforeby Matthew Danielson on May 3, 2026
Many roguelikes offer consistent solutions to the challenges of each run, but one indie game demands deep thinking at every new turn.
- Xbox Game Pass Users Hail Day One Exclusive Game As “Insane 10/10”by Tyler Fischer on May 3, 2026
Xbox Game Pass users on Series X and PC are hailing a day-one exclusive game as an "insane 10/10" experience.















































