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Drift toward the darkness as we break down the fraught histories of the most tragic villains in Star Wars. Can you resist the temptation? Read the full article, written by Jasmine Edwards, here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/star-wars-tragic-villains Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fans of The Mandalorian know that Grogu, the Child, is a powerful Force user. How powerful? Read along to revisit all the amazing abilities Grogu has used. Read the full article, written by Andrew Ceco, here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/grogu-force-abilities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Constantine has quite the reputation for messing up. Let's count down Constantine's 5 biggest failures across DC media. Read the full article, written by Jasmine Edwards, here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/dc-john-constantine-biggest-failures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A hero's valor can be measured by the wickedness of their villain — especially in Middle-earth. Shannon O'Toole rounds up the top 10 scariest LOTR villains. Read the full article, written by Shannon OToole, here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/top-10-scariest-villains-the-lord-of-the-rings-trilogy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to movies, we love to scream and we love to laugh. So what happens when we mix the two? These are our favorite horror-comedies. Read this full article, written by Jasmine Edwards, here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/intersection-of-horror-comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twelve men have officially played Superman in live-action movies and television series from DC. Can you name them all, starting with the 1948 Superman? Read the full article, written by Jasmine Edwards, here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/live-action-superman-actors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who's a good boy!? Krypto the Superdog, that's who. Learn all about Superman's canine companion before he makes his big screen debut. Read the full article, written by Jasmine Edwards, here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/krypto-the-superdog-history Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In The Mandalorian™ series, fans see many new and familiar Star Wars™ locations. Read on to find out which planets Grogu, aka the Child, has already been to! Read the full article, written by Andrew Ceco, here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/which-planets-has-grogu-visited Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Named after the Angel of Death, Azrael is a vigilante who operates within Gotham City. But is he good or bad? A hero or villain? Learn more about Azrael here. Read the full article, written by Jasmine Edwards, here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/hero-or-villain-azrael-in-dc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The subtext is screaming in terror! Uncover the best queer characters in horror movies and TV, from campy slashics to modern monsters. No rainbows, just blood. Read the full article, written by Nick Cimarusti, here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/best-queer-horror-characters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn the history and motivations of King Eredin Bréacc Glas, the main antagonist in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt video game. Read the full article, written by Jasmine Edwards, here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/the-witcher-eredin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here are 15 things you might not have known about M. Bison from Street Fighter! Read the full article, written by Chris Spearman, here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/street-fighter-15-things-you-never-knew-about-m-bison/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there anything quite like episodic TV? Well yeah, actually! Let's take a look at the history of serial films, including the first Batman serial. Read the full article, written by Jasmine Edwards, here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/first-batman-serial-dc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Batman doesn't make all his enemies while wearing the cape and cowl. Learn all about the Toymaker and how much he hates Bruce Wayne! Read the full article, written by Jasmine Edwards, here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/who-is-batman-villain-the-toymaker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who was on the Jedi High Council when Emperor Palpatine executed Order 66, and which of these Masters actually survived the Great Purge? Read the full article, written by Jasmine Edwards, here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/who-on-the-jedi-council-survived-order-66 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A master of makeup, puppets, and practical effects, Stan Winston is a household name in special effects (SFX). Browse some of his legendary work here. Read the full article, written by Jasmine Edwards, here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/stan-winston-special-effects-in-movies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is Punchline's real name? Does she have any powers? Learn about The Joker's biggest fan — and how she's gearing up to get the last laugh in DC. Read the full article, written by Jasmine Edwards, here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/dc-punchline-real-name-and-powers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many arcs are in The Last of Us Part II? We'll break down the chapters here — plus consider how they might be adapted into the Max original series.  Read the full article, written by Jasmine Edwards, here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/arcs-in-the-last-of-us-part-ii-video-game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who is Bib Fortuna, the tricky Twi'lek involved in Tatooine's criminal underworld? Learn more about this iconic Star Wars character here. Read the full article, written by Jasmine Edwards, here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/star-wars-who-is-bib-fortuna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who is Absolute Batman, and how does he fit into the ever-expanding comics universe? Let's learn more about this brand-new, fan-favorite character. Read the full article here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/who-is-absolute-batman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You collect action figures, but do you know why they're called that? Let's take a deep dive into more toy history with action figure origins! Read the full article here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/toy-history-why-are-they-called-action-figures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the years, Batman has employed numerous talented people to take up the mantle of Robin. But how do they all measure up against each other and their mentor? Read the full article here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/how-tall-is-robin-dc-comics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to be the Mouth of Sauron? And who was this terrifying man? Learn more about the Black Númenórean here. Read the full article here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/lotr-mouth-of-sauron-explained Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Force constantly seeks balance within the galaxy — which means there can be no good without evil. Here are the top 5 villains with evil plans in Star Wars. Read the full article here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/who-is-the-most-evil-star-wars-villain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dungeons & Dragons isn't just about dragons, you know. Geek guest writer Annie Bulloch returns with a menagerie of famous monsters and aberrations featured in the D&D Monster Manual to give any level of adventurer a valiant challenge! Read the full article here: https://www.sideshow.com/blog/10-great-dd-monsters-that-arent-dragons/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...