In 2006, a show seemingly came out of nowhere to take the world by storm, rivalling heavyweights at the time, such as Lost and 24. Created by showrunner Tim Kring, Heroes became an immediate worldwide phenomenon upon its release and maintained its success throughout its gripping first season. Back then, the line ‘Save the cheerleader. Save the world’ was inescapable, and you had this show to thank for it. Despite it still being an enjoyable watch across its four-season run, issues outside of Kring’s control, ranging from writers’ strikes to network interference, gradually chipped away at the show’s overall quality,…
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Spoilers ahead for Resident Evil (2026) The Resident Evil franchise has had its fair share of misfires on the big screen, not through lack of trying. However, where the previous entries faltered, this new film from Weapons director Zach Cregger seems to right the wrongs of the past by delivering a tense, blood-soaked thrill ride that genuinely feels like a love letter to the games that came before. Adapting video games into feature-length films has always been an uphill struggle for filmmakers and studios. Trying to walk that fine line between what to take from the source material and what…
Teen Titans #1 is written by Kyle Higgins and published by DC Comics. Artwork is by Daniele Di Nicuolo, colours by Marcelo Costa and letters by Becca Carey. Main cover art (left) is by Daniele Di Nicuolo. Teen Titans #1 is available from today, in comic book stores and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold. Grab your physical copy from Forbidden Planet or digitally from Amazon Comixology UK. Synopsis When one of their own vanishes after attending a rally for Ascend, a fast-growing youth movement training kids to survive in a world shaped by superhuman conflict, Fairplay, Cheshire Cat, Proxy,…
No Gods, No Masters #1 is written by Julio Anta and published by BOOM! Studios. Artwork is by Jacoby Salcedo, colours by Francesco Segala and letters by Becca Carey. Main cover art (left) is by Jacoby Salcedo. No Gods, No Masters #1 is available from today, in comic book stores and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold. Grab your physical copy from Forbidden Planet or digitally from Amazon Comixology UK. Synopsis When afternoon detention is interrupted by the sudden, violent emergence of a kaiju, three New York City teenagers with seemingly nothing in common, including Felipe, a recent newcomer…
End of Life #7 is written by Kyle Starks and published by DC Comics. Artwork is by Steve Pugh, colours by Chris O’Halloran and letters by Becca Carey. Main cover art (left) is by Gerald Parel. End of Life #7 is available from today, in comic book stores and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold. Grab your physical copy from Forbidden Planet or digitally from Amazon Comixology UK. Synopsis Eddie Stallion has had his butt beaten, and now he’s locked in some sicko’s shack. With Eddie sidelined, things are falling apart in Pluto, George’s health is getting worse, and the Menagerie is…
Clayface: Celebrity Dirt #2 is written by Jude Ellison S. Doyle and published by DC Comics. Artwork is by Fran Galán, colours by Patricio Delpeche and letters by Tom Napolitano. Main cover art (left) is by Dan Mora. Clayface: Celebrity Dirt #2 is available from today, in comic book stores and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold. Grab your physical copy from Forbidden Planet or digitally from Amazon Comixology UK. Synopsis Basil Karlo tracks the man who stole his identity to the set of Hollywood’s hottest new film production, but getting close to “Basil Karlo” means sneaking onto the studio lot via…
Nimrods arrives in UK cinemas on August 11, 2026 from Trafalgar Releasing. Synopsis When Tommy receives a phone call inviting his band to open for Green Day on New Year’s Eve, he doesn’t realise it’s an elaborate prank by his older brother, Wayne. Desperate to believe his life is about to change, Tommy steals Wayne’s car and begins driving his band from Kansas City to Los Angeles, hell-bent on getting there in three days. Review After 30 years in the business and 14 studio albums to their name, Green Day have essentially done it all. However, the one area they’ve never seemed…
With Spider-Man: Brand New Day right around the corner, now is a better time than ever to start delving into the comic origins of Spider-Man, but where should one start? Peter Parker’s life throughout comic history, like that of most superheroes, can be a confusing one, with a near-endless amount of stories and variations to catch up on from the decades’ worth of material available. That’s why we have put together a list of five essential comic books featuring the titular web-head (and maybe a few extras) to read ahead of Brand New Day’s release. Whether you want a strategic…
With Jackass: Best and Last currently making audiences laugh and gag in cinemas for the last time, it only seemed fair to take a trip down memory lane and look back at the legacy of stupidity Johnny Knoxville and co. have left behind for the past 25 years, with a list of the best stunts they’ve ever put to screen. For context, this list only accounts for stunts from the five theatrically released films, which means anything from the original TV show or the .5 films, despite how funny they may be, won’t be included here. 20. Bungee Wedgie (Jackass:…
Clayface: Celebrity Dirt #1 is written by Jude Ellison S. Doyle and published by DC Comics. Artwork is by Fran Galán, colours by Patricio Delpeche and letters by Tom Napolitano. Main cover art (left) is by Fran Galán. Clayface: Celebrity Dirt #1 is available from today, in comic book stores and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold. Grab your physical copy from Forbidden Planet or digitally from Amazon Comixology UK. Synopsis Before he was Clayface, Basil Karlo was one of the hottest stars in Hollywood. As he breaks out of Arkham once again, he’s ready to stage his comeback,…