Fantastic Forum

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are celebrating the return of one of Marvel Animation's biggest hits and the long-awaited comeback of one of comics' greatest crime sagas. First up is X-Men '97 Season 2, as Marvel's beloved mutants return for another season of action, drama, and world-shaking consequences. Featuring the returning voice cast led by Ray Chase (Cyclops), Jennifer Hale (Jean Grey), Al...

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are traveling from the stars of the DC Universe to the haunted hills of Italy with two exciting new releases. First up is Supergirl, the latest film from DC Studios starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El alongside Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, Jason Momoa, David Corenswet, Emily Beecham, and David Krumholtz. Inspired by Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, the film foll...

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are taking a look at two major comic launches that could reshape their respective universes. First up is Avengers: Armageddon #1 from Marvel Comics, written by Chip Zdarsky with art by Delio Diaz and Frank Alpizar. Spinning out of One World Under Doom and Zdarsky's ongoing Captain America storyline, the event finds Thunderbolt Ross, now the Red Hulk, seizing contro...

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are diving into animated paranoia and Marvel mayhem with two highly anticipated new releases. First up is Among Us on Paramount Plus, the animated adaptation of the hit social deduction game. Featuring a voice cast that includes Randall Park, Ashley Johnson, Yvette Nicole Brown, Elijah Wood, Dan Stevens, and Patton Oswalt, the series follows a crew trapped aboard a...

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are diving into two iconic heroes reimagined for a new era of fantasy and noir storytelling. First up is Masters of the Universe, the highly anticipated live action adaptation bringing Eternia back to the big screen. With Nicholas Galitzine starring as He-Man alongside Camila Mendes, Idris Elba, and Jared Leto as Skeletor, the film aims to reintroduce the legendary...

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are heading from a galaxy far, far away to the blood-soaked battlefields of World War II with two major new releases. First up is The Mandalorian and Grogu, the next chapter in the Star Wars saga starring Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin alongside Grogu, the galaxy’s favorite Force-sensitive foundling. Expanding the story beyond the Disney Plus series, the film promises...

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are taking a look at two very different stories making waves in comics and streaming. First up is The Punisher: One Last Kill on Disney Plus, the gritty new Marvel special starring Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle. Pulled back into a war he tried to leave behind, Castle finds himself facing old enemies, unfinished business, and one final mission soaked in violence and...

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are diving into brutal fights and deeply unsettling horror with two releases that push violence and transformation to their limits. First up is Mortal Kombat II, the explosive new film adaptation starring Karl Urban as Johnny Cage alongside returning fighters from the first movie. With the legendary tournament finally taking center stage, the sequel promises bigger...

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are stepping into the ring and charging into fantasy chaos with two standout new comic releases. First up is Wrestle Heist from Kyle Starks, who handles both writing and art, with colors by Vladimir Popov. This wild Image Comics series blends the spectacle of professional wrestling with the tension of a full-blown heist story as a former wrestler assembles a crew o...

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are catching up on a historic crossover and a new indie debut. First up is Marvel/DC: Spider-Man/Superman #1, written by Brad Meltzer with art by Pepe Larraz. This long-awaited crossover brings two of the most iconic heroes in comics together for a story that blends heart, heroism, and high-stakes action across universes. With Meltzer’s character-driven approach an...

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are witnessing comic book history with two landmark crossovers that bring the worlds of DC and Marvel crashing together. First up is DC/Marvel: Superman/Spider-Man #1, written by Mark Waid with art by Jorge Jiménez. This highly anticipated team up unites the Man of Steel and the Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man in a story that blends hope, heroism, and high stakes...

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are diving into dark power and cultural identity with two bold stories from very different worlds. First up is Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord on Disney+, the latest Star Wars series centered on one of the saga’s most dangerous and compelling villains. Following Darth Maul as he consolidates power in the criminal underworld, the show explores the rise of Crimson Dawn...

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are blasting off into the heavens and diving back into Hell’s Kitchen with two major releases. First up is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie! With Chris Pratt returning as Mario alongside Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, and Jack Black as Bowser, this interstellar adventure takes the Mushroom Kingdom to the stars. With galaxies to explore and new allies a...

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are diving into three stories that attempt to push heroes, humor, and humanity to their limits. First up is Invincible Season 4 on Prime Video, as Mark Grayson’s journey continues to escalate in scope, consequence, and emotional weight. With returning voices including Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, and J.K. Simmons, we are breaking down how the story evolves and whether t...

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are diving into legacy, redemption, and the weight of what it means to carry a mantle. First up is Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 on Disney Plus, as Matt Murdock’s journey continues in a world that refuses to let him rest. With Charlie Cox back in the role and the stakes higher than ever, this new season pushes deeper into the conflict between justice and vengeance...

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are diving into two major releases that bring superhero legacy and high seas adventure to the spotlight. First up is One Piece Season 2 on Netflix, as Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat crew set sail into the Grand Line. With returning stars Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, and Taz Skylar, and a wave of new characters including members of Baroque Works, this seaso...

Fantastic Forum is back with another week of conversation, critique, and comics! This episode we’re diving into two very different corners of IDW Publishing with the newest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Casey Jones mini-series and Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring. First up, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Casey Jones spins the fan-favorite vigilante out of the pages of the main TM...

Fantastic Forum is back with another week of conversation, breakdowns, and comics that redefine big DC Universe ideas. This episode we’re digging into DC K.O. and The New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident #1. In DC K.O. writer Scott Snyder and artist Javi Fernández kick off an over-the-top tournament event where the Heart of Apokolips has twisted Earth into a gladiatorial arena in pr...

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are swinging into two action-packed releases that celebrate some of the most iconic street-level heroes in comics. First up is Spider-Man: Torn, the new limited series written by J. Michael Straczynski with art by Pere Pérez and colors by Guru-eFX. This story takes Peter Parker back to his early college years at Empire State University with Gwen, Harry, MJ, and Fla...

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are diving into two comics that attempt to bring high adventure and chilling modern horror to the spotlight! First up is Youngblood #1 (2025) from Image Comics, written, penciled, and inked by original creator Rob Liefeld with colors by Juan Manuel Rodriguez, inks by Chance Wolf, and letters by Rus Wooton. In this explosive relaunch, the legendary super team is sum...

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are swinging into high-stakes action and street-level brutality with two Marvel releases. First up is Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 (2026), written by Saladin Ahmed and Joe Kelly with art by Federico Vicentini. In this oversized annual Peter Parker teams up with a new speedster named Rapid as chaos erupts across New York, and a live-streaming threat named Screwball...

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are charging into battles and demon-haunted worlds with two high-impact debuts in comics.   First up is DC: K.O. Boss Battle #1, a wild one-shot crossover event written by Jeremy Adams, with art by a lineup of artists including Carmine Di Giandomenico and Ronan Cliquet. In this issue, heroes and villains from the DC Universe must contend with challengers from beyon...

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are diving into satire and the cost of perfection across comics and television. First up is Wonder Man on Disney+, Marvel’s latest live action series spotlighting one of the publisher’s lesser known characters, Wonder Man. Starring Yahya Abdul Mateen II as Simon Williams, the show explores fame, identity, and heroism through the lens of a reluctant super powered ac...

On this episode of Fantastic Forum we’re talking about Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Galactic from publisher DSTLRY, and the animated movie All You Need Is Kill. Starfleet Academy is the newest live-action entry in the Star Trek universe, premiering on Paramount+, it follows the first new class of Starfleet cadets in over a century as they train aboard the USS Athena in the 32nd century. Created b...

Fantastic Forum is back with another week of sharp takes, wild worlds, and comics worth talking about. This episode we’re unpacking The Darkness #1 (2025) from Image Comics/Top Cow and Carmen Red Claw: Belly of the Beast #1 from Dark Horse Comics. In The Darkness #1, original co-creator Marc Silvestri returns to the shadowy saga of Jackie Estacado, the mafia hitman whose curse grants him dominion...