It’s about this kid Ichi who grows up in the mountains, no magic, no nothing then out of nowhere he takes down a Majik that even the strongest Witch couldn’t beat… and ends up becoming the first male Witch in history.

Kinda wild mix of survival grit + big fantasy stakes.

Anyone else reading it?

Time and time again, Tekken games end with Jin fighting Heihachi, or his father Kazuya.
What happened to King? Paul Phoenix? What's the point of the other Tekken characters?

Kazuhiko Torishima, Toriyama’s old editor, just went off on Dragon Ball Super and Daima. He called Toyotarou’s manga “bad,” blasted the editing, said a Vegeta story would’ve been better, and straight-up called Daima a “sh***y anime.”

Coming from the guy who helped shape the original series, that’s… a lot.

Do you agree, or is this just old-school bitterness talking?

Figures, Funko, statues… toys, collectibles, whatever. What’s in your collection right now and what are you hunting for next?

So with Wizards of the Coast pushing more and more into subscription models and digital platforms, it kinda feels like we’re losing the table in tabletop. Instead of just grabbing some books, dice, and friends, the big push now is apps, logins, and whatever “official” tools they want you to pay for.

It makes me wonder if we're heading toward a future where you don’t really own your game anymore and instead you’re just renting access from a corporation? Or am I overthinking it and this is just another shift the community will roll with?

We talk a lot about comics here, but the world of collectibles and toys is just as much a part of fandom. Between action figures, statues, Funko Pops, high-end imports, and retro lines making a comeback, there’s a ton out there competing for shelf space.

So what’s catching your eye right now? Are you chasing vintage pieces, sticking with current toy lines, or going for premium statues? And on the flip side what stuff do you think is all hype and not worth the cash?

Imagine combining two heroes into one: powers, skills, or personalities fused into a single character. Who would you pick, and how would it change their story or impact?

This thread’s for the most interesting, powerful, or just plain unexpected combinations you can come up with.

Before the 2022 reboot, Saints Row had a very different vision. Early plans included returning Saints characters, darker missions, and insane set pieces, from a lone-wolf Nahualli to a giant robot gorilla boss.

Publisher interference and THQ Nordic’s restrictions led to major cuts: dialogue was censored, the old cast was mostly removed, and the tone shifted to sitcom-style absurdity. Lines recorded for returning characters, crazy missions, and story beats were scrapped.

It’s wild to see how much the game changed from Volition’s original vision, this thread’s for anyone interested in dissecting what could have been.

I always thought it was weird that Bruce just, you know---retired...

Some manga keep their art tight and consistent from the first chapter to the last. Others shift styles or lose detail as the series goes on. Which runs do you think maintained the same quality and style throughout?

Honestly, I think Dragon Ball peaked with Z. Super feels like it’s leaning way too much on nostalgia, with storylines that rarely feel like there are real stakes. Power-ups, battles, and character moments just don’t hit the same way.

What do you all think? Is Super a solid continuation or does it mostly retread old ground for the sake of fan service?

Ever since I finished Attack on Titan I've been trying to find something that scratches the same itch but haven't been able to so far.
What I liked about it the most is that it started out as a survival story in which the inhabitants of Paradis are getting decimated by Titans. But it evolves into so much more.
The shift from fighting monsters to learning about them to Another thing I liked about it was just the sheer amount of detail to every single thing. Isayama wrote the story in such a way that it feels like every single little detail was considered. Even now you'll see fans joking online that it was actually
The pacing in the show is another thing I found absolutely fascinating. Each episode and each season brings new revelations that make you rethink everything that's happened so far, and the complexity of moral decisions the characters are struggling with really brings the show to a level I haven't seen in other shows yet.

The show is, in my opinion, a perfect example of what the shackles of freedom (and the chasing of it) look like and how sometimes there is no right choice to be made. I really liked the last scene which showcases I think that mirrors the real world really well and even though it's a really sad thought, it might be just an inescapable law of the universe.

My initial thoughts post-watch were that I absolutely hated the ending. But the more thought I put into it the more I think I like it this way. In the end,
What do you guys think about the show? Did you like it or hate it?
I'm also open to recommendations for other shows that could be similar in their attention to detail and the complexity of the plot.

Hey folks! I'm Ilija and I live in Croatia
I've gotten into anime when I was a kid. I'm a huge fan of Dragon Ball, and I've watched almost all of it except for some of the non-cannon movies.
As a kid I also used to love watching Pokemon, Digimon, and Yu-Gi-Oh.

I'd say I'm a person that likes to try a lot of different things which manifests itself in me liking a bunch of genres of videogames, movies, music, etc. so basically anything goes in that regard. I also like to keep a pretty organized list of things I wanna watch/read (currently have about 75 movies and 45 shows in my "To watch" list )

Nice to meet you all and have a great day!

Mark Hamill just admitted the real reason he came back for The Mandalorian: not to ease fans into the de-aged CGI Luke, but to finally give audiences the peak Jedi Master we never got in the Disney sequels.

Hamill slammed the sequels for skipping Luke’s “middle chapter,” saying we saw him begin and end, but never in his prime. He praised Favreau and Filoni for “speaking the same language George did,” and saw The Mandalorian as a chance to do right by the character.

But what do you think? Did Hamill’s return fix Luke’s legacy or was it just a nostalgic patch on a much bigger problem?

Netflix and Ubisoft are selling Splinter Cell: Deathwatch as Sam Fisher’s big comeback, but it already feels like a corporate remix. They won’t say if it’s canon, Kolstad’s out here talking about “ripping the spine out” of the story, and Michael Ironside’s been swapped for Liev Schreiber.

Yeah, the animation looks cool but is this actually Splinter Cell, or just another Netflix “adaptation” trying to be “modern and relevant”?

If you could bring back any canceled manga, which one would you choose and why?

Was it the story, the characters, or just how it made you feel? Share your picks below.

Imagine your favorite character suddenly gets a reboot. Does it make you excited or have you rolling your eyes?

The first Infinity Castle movie delivers insane animation, huge fights, and heavy flashbacks. Some say it’s peak Demon Slayer, others think the constant pauses kill the momentum.

Every time I see a shelf of Funko Pops, I wonder: will these be worth anything in 20 years or should I have stuck to vinyl designer toys? What’s your take?

You can pick one or multiple!

So, Jagged Edge Productions is really leaning into the destroy your childhood vibe with Pinocchio: Unstrung. They’ve taken the innocent wooden boy story and decided, “Hey, what if we made it sadistic, bloody, and voiced by Robert Englund?”

I’m curious, does anyone else think this could actually be entertaining in a darkly clever way, or is it just exploiting nostalgia for shock value?

Okay, so Sacred Artifacts is coming soon and I’m honestly kind of hyped. Lara’s out hunting crazy relics and getting into trouble like always.

Anyone else wondering if this is actually going to feel like Tomb Raider, or just another fun side story for fans?

You won't catch me holding my breath for a fresh energy in the MCU, I'm with the crowd that sees Deadpool & Wolverine as a unique scenario that the rest of the MCU can't match. She-Hulk, the disaster of Echo and now the absolute faceplant called Ironheart, doesn't inspire a lot of confidence.

What do you think? Will Robert Doomey Jr. running around in the MCU fix everything? Maybe a few Burger King burgers for good measure?

Hey there, BIC readers!

Given that we are, at our core, a comic book news website and in service of hearing from YOU, I'd like to introduce the first edition of our Weekly Release Thread, a one-stop forum spot for honest discussion about the best, worst, and beautifully covered comic book releases from any given week!

So, come on in, check out my own personal 'scene of the week', and let me ask you one question:

So, Visa and MasterCard are increasingly refusing to process payments for adult content, especially Japanese eroge. Nitroplus writer Vio Shimokura is saying he still wants to make adult games and find ways to get them to fans, but it’s getting harder every year.

How do you all feel about this? Is it just the way the world’s going, or should fans and creators push back to keep these kinds of games accessible?