Double-bladed lightsabers are rare and deadly variants of lightsabers in the Star Wars franchise, with several Jedi and Sith using them in both the original Legends and modern canon Star Wars continuities. The iconic standard lightsaber is the ancient signature weapon of the Jedi, and although their ancient enemies – the Sith – are a separate faction, the first Sith Lords were former Jedi who fell to the dark side. The Sith have their own culture distinct from that of the Jedi and, appropriately, use their own lightsabers, which typically have red blades. There are many different types of lightsabers,…
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The Dark Lords of the Sith collectively serve as the primary antagonists of both of these Star Wars Saga movies and the franchise write great, but the films do not explain the origins of their imposing titles. Of course, the films never need to specify why the Sith are called Dark Lords while their ancient enemies are Jedi Knights. The Jedi are knights because they serve the Force and the people of the galaxy, while the Sith are lords because of their desire to rule the galaxy and their use of the dark side of the Force. The word Sita…
Thanks to a retcon of 2024, 1989 Batman now includes the cinematic debut of a classic DC villain. 1989 Batman was a revolutionary success not only for the live-action Batman film landscape, but also for the superhero genre and the way big-budget blockbusters are marketed. The film made Batman DC Comics and Warner Bros.’ most marketable superhero property and directly (or indirectly) led to a number of beloved superhero properties, from various sequels and reboots to the DC Animated Universe itself. Tim Burton Batman universe – which includes no less than three branching timelines following the events of Batman Returns…
The latest addition to Tim Burton Batman franchise reveals who the villains of Batman Returns I thought of Jack Nicholson’s Joker from 1989 Batman. Batman Returns takes place in the same continuity as 1989 Batmanbut the DC film only made a few small callbacks to the events of its predecessor. 2024 novel by John Jackson Miller Batman: Resurrection is an interquel, set between the events of 1989 Batman and Batman Returnsdealing not only with the consequences of the events of the first film, but also including characters previously exclusive to each film within the same story. Resurrection takes place a…
3 new Batman All properties in 2024 explore the same basic theme. THE Batman mythos – which turns 85 in 2024 – has grown to encompass more media than its original comic strips, with Batman The TV and film adaptations are exceptionally popular and successful. Batman, his supporting characters, and their collective corner of the DC Comics universe are perhaps the most malleable in the superhero genre, but even the most distinctive interpretations of Batman tend to share certain thematic elements. Appropriately for Batman’s 85th anniversary, 2024 included several Batman properties. The Matt Reeves universe that began in 2022 received…
one Star Wars Prequel-era Jedi Master had Force powers that made her perhaps a more dangerous pilot than even Anakin Skywalker. Of course, Anakin Skywalker is the best Jedi pilot of his era and one of the greatest in galactic history, but there are pilots whose skills and abilities rival even his. These include his son, Luke Skywalker, and two other Jedi from the prequel era: Jedi Masters Saesee Tiin and Adi Gallia, with the latter possessing unique Force abilities that make her stand apart from other Jedi aces. Jedi Aces were an official discipline in the Old Jedi Order…
The two continuities of Star Wars the franchise includes a multitude of legendary pilots, many of them being Jedi. Jedi Knights ultimately fight for peace in the galaxy, but they are also aware that nefarious forces – from pirates and crime syndicates to the feared Dark Lords of the Sith – prevent them from being pacifists. Because of this, the Jedi are among the most formidable warriors in the galaxy, and while they are most famous for fighting their enemies with lightsabers, they can be just as formidable in the cockpit of a starfighter. Most Jedi are proficient pilots, especially…
Modern Star wars Canon has a way of turning lightsabers into deadly explosives. Lightsabers are one of the most recognizable items in the franchise, and although most Star wars their properties, they are relatively rare in the universe. Lightsabers are the signature weapons of Jedi Knights and Sith Lords, but some traditions of the use of the Force, such as the Prophets of the Dark Side in the Legends continuity and the Knights of Ren in modern canon, also use these weapons. In both continuities, lightsabers are powered by Force-infused crystals. In the original Legends game, lightsaber crystals came in…
Superman and Lois may have made the DC Extended Universe’s Lex Luthor look worse with his new version of DC’s most iconic Superman rival. While Superman’s Golden Age adventures initially established Ultraman as the Man of Steel’s archenemy, Lex Luthor soon replaced him as Superman’s archrival. As Lex Luthor’s genius, obsessive hatred of Superman, and personal connection with Clark Kent developed over the decades, he became not only Superman’s greatest enemy, but also one of his most difficult enemies. It’s no surprise that Lex Luthor appears in many Superman adaptations in which Gene Hackman combines his comedic talent with Richard…
Darth Maul is introduced as a Sith Lord in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menacebut whether his lordship was deserved remains in question. While the Jedi call themselves knights serving the will of the Force, the Galactic Republic and the innocent inhabitants of the galaxy, their ancient enemies use the title of Lord instead. The first Sith may have been fallen Jedi, but the Sith Order soon developed its own culture distinct from the Jedi. The Sith are Lords because they control (or seek to control) the dark side of the Force, the galaxy and its creatures. The…