Junji Ito is one of the most famous horror mangaka because his most disturbing drawings have earned him international acclaim. Ito’s Tales of Terror are remarkable feats that know how to mess with the reader and create tense moments, with his artwork making the Junji Ito story always pure nightmare fuel. Junji Ito’s drawings, shown entirely in black and white with a focus on detail, have become as well-known as the stories they accompany. There have been countless images that stick in the minds of fans as some of the scariest art ever drawn. These images abound in the hundreds…
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Aggretsuko It has been over for more than a year now, and I still believe it needs at least one more season. Originally premiering on Netflix in 2018, Aggretsuko Instantly struck a chord with fans for his relatable workplace-style humor. It follows a red panda named Retsuko as she navigates the struggles of adult life. However, when the pressure becomes too much, she vents her frustrations through her favorite pastime: death metal karaoke. This hit Netflix anime starring Sanrio’s angriest character officially came to an end in February 2023, after five successful seasons. Although it went out with a bang,…
Spider-Man Webbing is put to the ultimate test by The thing of these Fantastic practice In an amazing new cover. Spidey’s webs have become known among comics fans for being some of the strongest material used by Marvel’s extensive roster of heroes. While it’s certainly not indestructible like Adamantium, the strength of Spider-Man’s webs is nothing to laugh about. However, this thing has officially shown that webbing has its limits. Aaron Kuder’s variant cover for The Amazing Spider-Man #61 by Joe Kelly and Ed McGuinness Pics The thing that wears Spider-Man’s signature suit and attempts to take on his role…
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Uzumaki Episode 1The long-awaited adaptation for Uzumaki has finally arrived, and while it’s off to a good start, it’s already ruined a key character in just one episode. The hype behind the anime adaptation of Junji Ito’s masterpiece has died down over the past year. The trailers looked promising for a faithful recreation of the manga after many understandable delays. However, now that the series is here, there is one important character who seems to have undergone the most serious changes. Shuichi Saito is the boyfriend of Uzumakis primary narrator, Kirie Goshima. In the original manga,…
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Multiversus: Collision Detected #2!The official return of Steven Universe In a crossover comic reminded me just how much I missed the show. It’s been four years since Rebecca Sugar’s acclaimed Cartoon Network series ended with Steven Universe Future. I still remember countless months of waiting for each new Steven Bomb to see what was next for the overarching story, and this new comic offers at least a hint of that thrill. Multiversus: Collision detected #2 – written by Bryan Q. Miller, with art by Jon Sommariva – has a premise that I love, to begin with,…
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Uzumaki Episode 2!An incredibly subtle detail in the latest episode of Uzumaki is actually a genius way to adapt the story. There is no doubt that the second episode of the long-awaited miniseries based on Junji Ito’s iconic manga was a disappointment for fans. The perceived shift in animation quality led to even the executive producer talking about the controversy. However, a bright side of this episode is a pretty genius detail that likely went under the radar for some fans. During some of the more intense moments of Uzumaki Episode 2, such as the sequence…
Jason Voorhees’the most epic battle of Friday the 13th the story saw him fighting himself, and I loved every minute of it. There have been a surprising number of crossovers featuring the iconic hockey mask killer over the years. Of The Texas Chainsaw MassacreLeatherface or A Nightmare on Elm StreetFreddy Krueger, Jason left his mark on horror history as one of the genre’s deadliest brutes. However, the battle I never expected to see shows Jason fighting himself, and it’s now one of my favorite battles. Friday the 13th stories. Jason x Jason is a 2006 limited comic duology set in…
Warning: Spoilers ahead for the entire Uzumaki miniseriesWhile Uzumaki undeniably had an unstable preparation, the Junji Ito the adaptation officially managed to maintain the level. Adult Swim’s long-awaited adaptation of Uzumaki officially came to an end after four short episodes. Since its announcement in 2019, the anime has been hyped by fans of the horror mangaka, with each new trailer being more promising than the last. While the overall series ended up incredibly mixed with some choppy buildup, it’s a relief to say it ended strong. For those who haven’t seen the most talked about anime of the spooky season…
WARNING: Preview pages for Batman & Robin: Year One #1 DC finally answered the long-debated question why Batman Lets a child fight crime, by revealing his and Robin First mission. The concept of why Batman allows a young ward to join him on gruesome missions has been discussed by comic fans for decades – and now the publisher has provided what is perhaps the most satisfying solution yet. The preview for Batman and Robin: Year One #1 – written by Mark Waid, with art by Chris Samnee – features a conversation between Bruce Wayne and Alfred about the validity of…
Warning: Spoilers and disturbing images ahead for Uzumaki Episode 2!One of the scariest stories in Uzumaki The manga was cut down a lot in the anime and I’m very disappointed. Junji Ito’s masterful horror story is filled with terrifying chapters that demonstrate the terrifying nature of the spiral curse in Kurouzu-cho. However, the following especially stands out: “Jack in the box”, a stand-alone story that features some of the most chilling imagery in a graphic novel. When I saw that it was being adapted into a second episode, I was excited… until I noticed how stripped down the story was.…