Warning! Spoilers ahead for NCIS: Origins episode 13, “Monsoon.” One lingering mystery from arguablyNCIS' most tragic twist is finally answered 18 years later inNCIS: Origins,but it creates a new plot hole along the way. While theNCISfranchiseis not new to spinoffs, the Mark Harmon-spearheaded offshoot is the first one to be set in the past. Picking up after Leroy Jethro Gibbs' family is murdered,NCIS: Originsfollows him as he rebuilds his life, which includes joining the then-called NIS....

Uncle Ben’s death is a staple ofSpider-Man’s lore and a “canon event” within Marvel history as a whole. However, recent developments have suggested that it could be reversed at any time. Some characters should never be brought back to the land of the living, especially Ben Parker, though that hasn’t stopped Marvel from trying. Sorry, Spider-Man fans, but Uncle Ben could be facing an imminent return. There aren’t many characters in comics who have died and remained dead, with Uncle Ben being one of them....

One Piece’s protagonist, Monkey D. Luffy, is an iconic character and has become the front face of the anime and manga industry. For more than two decades, Luffy has captivated fans with his charm and inspired them to do their best without worrying about the odds, just like the Straw Hat captain. His unwavering reliance on his instincts and gut feelings has left a profound impact on fans worldwide. Though it is clear that the characterization of Luffy has always been about following his guts, Eiichiro Oda, in a recent interview with theOne PieceLive Action Luffy, Inaki Godoy, has confirmed the true inspiration behind Luffy’s characterization....

Stardew Valley, the cozy farming simulator, is full of tough choices. One of the most important choices for players at the beginning of a playthrough is usually what order they should upgrade their tools. While the pickaxe, watering can, and axe are usually at the top of that list,the tool that players shouldn’t ignore for upgrades is the trash can, as it can lead to helpful profits over time. Upgrading a trash can might not seem important, especially as players spend most of their time in Pelican Town or on the farm, butusing a better trash can is crucial in areas like the Mines, and later, the Skull Cavern....

Scott Chambers is in the director’s chair forPeter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare. The latest installment in the Twisted Childhood Universe, a film franchise that also includes horror-ified takes onclassic children’s characters like Winnie-the-Pooh, follows versions of Peter Pan (Martin Portlock) and Tinker Bell (Kit Green) who abduct children in order to bring them to Neverland. Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmarerepresents Chambers’s first time helming one of these projects. The Essex native previously produced bothWinnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honeyand its sequel,Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2....

One is a master of the mind, the other an unstoppable brute, and both are two of the strongest characters in Marvel Comics, which leads fans to ask: who would win in a fight betweenProfessor Xand theHulk? Interestingly enough, these two actually have battled in Marvel lore, on more than one occasion, and both fights had different outcomes. Therefore, in an all-out, full-strength fight to the death, who would be the one to come out on top?...

Summary Star Trekhas a new version of Captain Will Riker (Jonathan Frakes), and it’s genius.Star Trek: Lower Decksseason 5’s trailer dropped atSan Diego Comic-Con 2024, and as expected, it was full of references toStar Trek’s past. After a riff onStar Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country’s trailer promising"one last adventure"for the USS Cerritos crew,Star Trek: Lower Decksseason 5’s trailer teases a story arc where the Cerritos is tasked with closing"spatial potholes".On the other side of one of these rifts emerges an alternate realityUSS Cerritos with a familiar bridge crew sporting notably different looks....

Superman & Loisseason 4 has set up a major power divide between Clark Kent’s sons, creating a dynamic that theDCshow will need to address in one way or another as it heads towards its ending. With the latest season also being the final season of the show, theSuperman & Loisseason 4 castof characters are all getting their respective endings in this last leg of the story, leading to some unexpected twists....

Summary If you’ve ever wanted one ofSuperman’sgreatest powers, you’re going to want to pay attention to this amazing new variant. Sure, Kryptonian physiology allows them to shoot beams of heat from their eyes, but a comedic cover offers fans a novelty that promises togive anyone heat visionlike the Man of Steel. I love variants and nothing’s better than a cover that tries to make you laugh. In November’s batch of solicitations, there’s a variant forSuperman #20that’s sure to tickle the funny bone of any reader by offering them something any comic book fan would love....

DC Comicsintroduced new and old fans to its Absolute Universe in 2024 withAbsolute Batman,Absolute Wonder Woman, andAbsolute Superman. These series are massive successes for DC so far, and the publisher continues to invest in the Absolute Universe with future series likeAbsolute Martian ManhunterandAbsolute Green Lantern. However, the Absolute Universe is not a reboot of the DC Universe at large. The Absolute Universe being part of a separate continuity from the main DC Universe is a refreshing change of pace for the publisher, as DC Comics is no stranger to reboots....

Barbara Crampton is returning to the surrealhorrorworld she does so well inThe Blue Diamond. Crampton is one of the most iconic names in the horror genre after making her breakout debut in Brian de Palma’sBody Double, with some of her most notable projects being in such H.P. Lovecraft adaptations asRe-Animator,From BeyondandSuitable Flesh, as well asacclaimed indie hitsYou’re Next, We Are Still HereandJakob’s Wife, among others. The star has also found frequent success in the soap opera genre, starring inDays of Our Lives,The Young and the RestlessandGuiding Light, among others....

Nicole JimenofromThe Family Chantelisshowing off her new expensive car on social media, telling her former sister-in-law,Chantel Everett, that she now lives a luxurious life. WhilePedro Jimeno was once madly in lovewith Chantel, his sister Nicole never passed up an opportunity to criticize her. Even whenNicole competed in the Miss Universe Dominican Republicpageant 2021, she simply wanted to win the crown to outshine Chantel. However, in the past year,Nicole has completely transformed her life....

Warning: Spoilers for Wheel of Time season 3’s first three episodes Prime Video’sThe Wheel of Timeshowjust made a massive expansion to its map. One season after introducing the daughter-heir of Andor, the series featured her home, which has a reputation as one of the most important kingdoms inRobert Jordan’sWheel of Timebooks. From the looks of things, the royal family of Andor and its politics will be crucial toWheel of Timeseason 3’s story....