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Image credit: Dark Horse Comics It’s amazing how much crossover work is neglected in other media. When the Alien vs. Predator comic book series was released in the early ’90s, it received a rapturous reception and was a critical and commercial success, but the 2004 film Alien vs. Predator ” was completely inadequate. Admittedly, the latter was cheaply made, with a disastrous storyline and a director who set the concept back somewhat (I’m still not sure he knew what the Predator was supposed to look like). Of course, not in the form of a bulky wrestler) (we got there). But…
If you’re a remote worker, or even work remotely part-time, you can step up your video conference game by investing in a good webcam. Built-in cameras on laptops and desktops have improved in recent years, but you typically still get higher quality and more personalized controls with an external webcam. And if you plan on video chatting with friends across the country or game-streaming regularly, you’ll want the best webcam experience possible. But there’s a lot of junk out there, as is typical in an overcrowded space. In this buying guide, we’ll dive into the best webcams that will help…
Following a great first issue of a new story arc and the launch of a new creative team, Batman & Robin returns with issue #15 this week. The last issue ended with Batman and Robin split up and in dire straits, but will they be able to survive without their gadgets and suits? Supernatural threats continue to plague Gotham I think you can understand that.Batman and Robin #15 is about an escape from the danger set up in the previous issue and the aftermath of that escape. The problem picks up where you left off. Bruce is trapped in a…
DC vs. Vampires: World War V remains one of the greatest ensemble epic miniseries in comic book history. Screenwriter Matthew Rosenberg does a good job of juggling multiple plot lines with characters dying, twists, and overall not being bad (see what I did there?). This week sees the release of DC vs. Vampires: World War V #4, with new revelations in the story that could give the bad guys an advantage.DC vs. Vampires: World War V #4 is one of those issues where a few more things happen, but not that many actually happen. But there’s melodrama between the characters,…
“Civil Corps” is an exciting arc for Green Lantern, and it’s wild to realize it hasn’t crossed over with any other comic book series. This event shows that the Green Lantern title is indeed going all-in, and this issue proves it. With so much going on, we finally understand why the Green Lantern Corps and its many ring users are so needed by Earth, with evil coming from all directions. So how do Jeremy Adams and Xermanico bring excitement and entertainment to this issue? direct currentI think it’s incredible that Earth’s Green Lanterns, from Alan Scott to Sojourner Mullane, have…
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Elon Musk to lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency” that will “dismantle government bureaucracy, cut excessive regulation, reduce wasteful spending, and reorganize federal agencies.” Nominated. President Trump announced in a statement on Truth Social that the Tesla CEO and owner of Company X will be spearheading the effort along with former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.The scope of the role is not exactly clear. President Trump’s press release states, “The Department of Government Efficiency will provide advice and guidance from outside the government, working with the White House and the Office of Management and Budget…
Amazon is shutting down Freevee, its free ad-supported video-on-demand service. The platform had over 100 original shows from Prime Video’s roster as well as original programming. Freevee will be phased out in the coming weeks and its content will be available as part of Prime Video. Prime Video’s ad-supported tier is included as part of Amazon’s Prime membership for $15 per month.”In order to provide a simpler viewing experience for our customers, we have decided to phase out the Freevee branding,” an Amazon spokesperson told Variety. “The content available to Prime members remains unchanged, including a selection of original titles…
This year’s action RPG Stellar Blade was a sure win for Sony as a PlayStation 5 exclusive. In its recent quarterly financial report, development company Shift Up revealed that after its release in spring, “Although the initial surge has subsided, sales have remained steady.” But the game may be getting a second boost, as the studio is planning a PC port of Stellar Blade sometime next year.”Given recent trends such as Steam’s growing presence in the AAA gaming market and the global success of Black Myth: Wukong, we expect the PC version to perform even better than the console version.”…
Jack Teixeira, a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison in Boston federal court for leaking classified military documents on Discord, according to the Washington Post.Teixeira appeared in court earlier today and asked the judge for leniency. He also issued a statement apologizing for “any harm I have caused to my friends, family, and people overseas.”Defense attorney Michael Bachrach also argued that Teixeira’s experiences with bullying at high school and in his unit played a role in his actions. Judge Indira Talwani argued that the Air Force had already disciplined 15 other…
Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase (BICS) is scheduled to host a two-day show in 2025. The event will return to Industry City in Brooklyn on April 26 and 27, 2025, with two indoor floors and an outdoor courtyard. “Due to BICS’ dramatic growth and community response, we are pleased to announce that next year it will be a two-day event,” BICS event director Ainsley Leonardis said in a statement. Now in its fourth year, BICS brings local New York talent to life, as The Beat discovered on this year’s New York outing. The showcase started with 50 tables in 2022 and…