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Star Wars video games have existed since the '80s, but it wasn't until the early 2000s that Star Wars would see its first LGBTQ+ character in both video game form and for the franchise as a whole. With it being Pride Month, we're highlighting five of the best LGBTQ+ characters throughout the video games.

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Cal Kestis and magic-wielding Nightsister Merrin are probably the only endgame romance Jedi: Survivor players saw coming. They're the only two members of the original crew who wouldn't be a weird, borderline uncomfortable match, and to mildly spoil the game for you, they are -- as the title implies -- miraculous survivors of a fairly dark middle chapter in an expected Star Wars trilogy.

Anyone who read Jedi: Battle Scars in 2023 shortly before the game came out might have been slightly thrown off by Cal and Merrin's kiss toward the end of the game (you don't get to choose it -- it happens in a cutscene). I know I was. Penned by accomplished video game writer Sam Maggs, the book takes place between Jedi: Fallen Order and Survivor, its sequel. One of the storylines features Merrin diving into a romantic relationship with another woman. The books, as usual, are much...

John Boyega, best known for his role as Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, recently made an appearance at the Calgary Expo this past Sunday. During a lively Q&a, Boyega revealed a list of actors he’d love to work with, and among them was none other than Harrison Ford.

Although fans lit up at the idea of a Finn and Han Solo reunion, the tragic death of Ford’s iconic character in The Force Awakens sadly makes this dream impossible within the Star Wars universe. Despite the loss, Boyega’s admiration for Ford tells fans just how powerful and lasting Han Solo’s legacy truly is.

John Boyega reveals the actors he’d love to work with in the future!

The Calgary Expo, held from April 24 to 27, was absolutely buzzing this year with a galaxy of stars in attendance, including David Boreanaz, Nicholas Hoult, and Star Wars favorite John Boyega.

YA authors like Rainbow Rowell, C.S. Pacat, and Sam Maggs bring emotional depth to comics, creating impactful stories that resonate. Rowell's She-Hulk run showcased emotional moments, while Pacat's Dark Knights of Steel explored Bruce Wayne's origins in a chilling way. The comic industry has a long history of YA stories, with DC particularly focusing on YA themes through novels and graphic novels.

Like her title character, Sensational She-Hulk writer Rainbow Rowells time at Marvel has been a smashing success, as her second series writing Jennifer Walters wraps up in August with its tenth issue. However, her time at Marvel has shown that YA authors bring something special to the comic book industry, and she isnt the only one to do so. Fellow YA writers C.S. Pacat and Sam Maggs have both made waves in DC and Star Trek comics, respectively, proving that there is success to be found in the combination of genres.

The Wicked Trinity witches are ready to dominate Greendale High School in their quest to be the most powerful coven. Meet Amber, Jade, and Sapphire, each drawing power from wind, fire, and water - a trio set on magical supremacy. Get ready for a darker, more mature story from Archie Comics, inspired by Charmed and The Craft, blending fantasy and horror.

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina may have ended after its fourth season on Netflix, but the adventures of Sabrina and friends continue on in Archie Comics. This June, a trio of witchy nemeses hit Greendale High School, determined to become the world’s most powerful coven. The Wicked Trinity characters debuted in a more kid-focused series by Archie Comics last year, and this will be their first step into something more mature.

Inspired by series like Charmed and films like The Craft, I knew there was so much potential...

From Sabrina’s Magical World, Bloody Disgusting has learned this afternoon that Archie Comics will be releasing brand new one-shot comic The Wicked Trinity this coming June.

You’ll be able to meet The Wicked Trinity in the 32-page comic on June 12, 2024.

In The Wicked Trinity, “Sabrina’s magical nemesis Amber Nightstone and her sidekicks, Jade Kazane and Sapphire Gill, are intent on becoming the most powerful witches in the world. Isolated from so many around them, the three have formed a coven based on their individual needs for vengeance and true freedom.

“But when there is some dissent among the ranks, their small coven is threatened to be obliterated from within.”

The Wicked Trinity features a script by Sam Maggs, art by Lisa Sterle, colors by Ellie Wright, letters by Jack Morelli, main cover by Lisa Sterle, and variant cover by Soo Lee.

Archie Comics Senior Director of Editorial Jamie L.

"Engage" is Jean-Luc Picard's iconic catchphrase in Star Trek: The Next Generation. The origin of the phrase is revealed in Star Trek: Picard's Academy #4 comic. "Engage" was first used during a pivotal moment in the series premiere, making it a memorable and important command in Star Trek lore.

Warning: Spoilers for Star Trek: Picard's Academy #4A Star Trek prequel comic set during Jean-Luc Picard's days at Starfleet Academy recently showed how the future captain of the Enterprise came up with his "Engage" catchphrase, and it's wonderfully hilarious. Although an iconic line, most fans understandably associate Picard more with his "Make it so" command. However, Picard's original uses of the word "Engage" in The Next Generation play a much more memorable role, despite being less famous, and now both Trekkies and Trekkers alike can finally see its origin story.

Although Jean-Luc was not the first Starfleet captain to say, "Engage," the...

Warning: Spoilers for Titans: Beast World Tour - Gotham #1!

DC Comics finally acknowledges that Huntress was the Batgirl who followed Barbara Gordon. Huntress' time as Batgirl is largely forgotten, but this Titans story gives her the respect she deserves. This recognition of Huntress as Batgirl could lead to her return as a prominent character in DC Comics.

After 25 years, DC Comics finally acknowledges who the real third Batgirl is. In official DC continuity, despite the pre-Crisis existence of Betty Kane, Barbara Gordon is acknowledged as the first Batgirl, and most audiences recall Cassandra Cain being the one to take her cowl. That order isn't entirely accurate, however. Cass does become Batgirl shortly after Barbara steps down, but there is a forgotten Batgirl before her.

In Titans: Beast World Tour - Gotham #1's "Claw & Order" by Sam Maggs, and Pj Holden, DC finally acknowledges that Helena Bertinelli, also known as Huntress,...

Picard's prequel comic shows how he learned to overcome his insecurities and rely on others, which later helps him become a great captain. Sharing his fears with Doq and Marty in the comic mirrors Picard's later relationship with Guinan, where he seeks her counsel and makes important decisions based on her advice. Picard's days at Starfleet Academy provided him with the emotional growth and knowledge necessary to connect with Guinan as captain, creating one of the most important bonds in all of Star Trek.

One of the most celebrated relationships in Star Trek is between Jean-Luc Picard and Guinan, and while Paramount's Picard TV show revealed how Guinan first learned of Picard, a prequel comic from Picard's Academy days now shows why he would later be able to connect with her in Star Trek: The Next Generation. The revelation Picard makes in this prequel comic shares similarities with what...

Warning! Contains spoilers for Titans: Beast World Tour - Gotham #1!

Huntress is infected by a beast spore and transformed into a panther, making her one of the deadliest members of the Bat-Family in Gotham. Huntress has always been the black sheep of the Bat-Family, willing to use lethal force and often clashing with Batman. In her panther form, Huntress becomes more driven to hunt down and destroy corruption in Gotham, making her even more dangerous.

A beast spore has infected Huntress, transforming her into a true Catwoman and one of the deadliest people in Gotham. The Bat-Family is one of the largest crime-fighting families in the DC Universe, which is why it's no surprise that some members occasionally get lost in the crowd, including Helena Bertinelli. It's going to be a lot harder to forget Huntress now after her feline transformation.

DC's Beast World event is in full swing,...

Batman and Red Hood both transform into werewolves in the Beast World event, highlighting their similarities as characters, and showcasing why Jason Todd is at the top of the list of potential successors to the Batman mantle. Beast World exposes the true nature and core traits of characters in the DC Universe, with unpredictable transformations and uncontrollable animalistic changes making for a thrilling crossover event. Red Hood has frequently been at odds with Batman, as they share similar core traits, passionate determination, and drive, making Red Hood Batman's closest parallel and potential successor.

Spoilers for Titans: Beast World Tour - Gotham #1

As DC's Beast World event kicks into high gear and works its way into Gotham, Batman and several family members undergo transformations of their own, yet only two share the same form. The Dark Knight and Red Hood both become monstrous werewolves, highlighting their similarities at a time when they seem so far apart,...

In "Star Trek: Picard's Academy #2," a comic book, Picard witnesses a student being bullied but chooses not to intervene, believing it's the bullied student's responsibility to handle the situation. The comic book connects to the "Tapestry" episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation," suggesting that Picard's decision to help a friend in a fight may have been influenced by his earlier failure to protect a bullied student. The inclusion of time travel in the "Tapestry" episode adds complexity to the theory, implying that Past Picard allowed himself to be stabbed in order to save Future Picard, potentially changing his motivations in the original brawl.

Warning: Spoilers for Star Trek: Picard's Academy #2A Star Trek comic that takes place during Jean-Luc Picard's days at Starfleet Academy is dropping strong hints about why he would later fight in a random brawl that results in him getting stabbed in the heart. The story...

Star Trek: Picard's Academy comic reveals a surprising connection to Rick and Morty through the characters Doqtis and Marta, whose names resemble the original version of Rick and Morty, Doc and Mharti. The comic explores Picard's struggle to make friends at Starfleet Academy due to his family trauma, but Doq, an El-Aurian like Guinan, provides support despite Picard's dismissal of the need for friends. As the cadets face off against Romulans in their important Evasive Maneuvers exam, Doq and Marty will be by Picard's side, hopefully coming up with escape ideas that are less disgusting than what would be seen in Rick and Morty.

Star Trek has always boldly gone where no one has gone before, seeking out new life and new civilizations, but an Easter egg in Star Trek: Picard's Academy has revealed one strange new world that itself owes much to Star Trek: Rick and Morty. This comic...

A Star Trek comic reveals that the death of Jean-Luc Picard's grandfather motivated him to join Starfleet Academy and pursue a career in space. This comic expands on a random comment Picard makes in The Next Generation and turns it into the main reason behind his career choice. The comic also references a recent episode of Star Trek: Picard, connecting Picard's choice of words about his mother to a retcon in the show.

Warning: Spoilers for Star Trek: Picard's Academy #2A Star Trek comic just expanded upon a random comment Jean-Luc Picard makes in Star Trek: The Next Generation by transforming it into the reason why he joined Starfleet Academy when he was still young. Fans may recall that Picard never wanted to inherit his family vineyard and naturally gravitated toward the stars instead. But a conversation between a young Picard and Spock in the comics reveals that he was...

Spock failed to teach Picard the importance of socializing, as seen in their conversation in Star Trek: Picard's Academy #2. Despite Spock's good intentions, forcing Picard to attend a party instead of studying for his exam may have been a mistake. The issue highlights Spock's error in judgment and failure as Picard's first Star Trek mentor.

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek: Picard's Academy #2!

Mister Spock failed Jean-Luc Picard as his first mentor, and now Star Trek has explained how. Over the years, Picard has had several father figures and mentors who guided him along the way to becoming one of Starfleet’s greatest captains. Idw’s new Picard’s Academy series shows the titular hero in his formative years, and in issue two, he has a heart-to-heart with Spock, but the cadet learns nothing from it.

Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #2 is written by Sam Maggs and drawn by Ornella Greco.

Warning! Contains potential spoilers For Titans: Beast World Tour: Gotham #1!Of all the heroes in the DC Universe, the one that relies on fear the most is without a doubt Batman. But for as scary as Batman is, he's still just a man. However, all of that is about to change in DC's next upcoming event, that will see the Batman turn into far more beast than man.

One of the big events that DC is going to unleash soon is Beast World. This storyline is going to be a massive crossover revolving around Beast Boy that promises to change heroes in some terrifying new ways. After Gotham City is infected by Beast Boy's spores, several heroes are changed into terrifying animal forms. Readers are able to see Harley Quinn as a bunny, Jason Todd as a wolf, and Batman himself as a wolf as well. All of this will...

Warning! This post contains Spoilers for Ahsoka episode 6

A major twist in the new Ahsoka show reveals the existence of more Nightsisters, debunking the belief that they were nearly extinct after the Clone Wars. The novel Jedi: Battle Scars sets up the reveal of the Nightsisters' homeworld and their connection to community, explaining why Merrin remained powerful outside of Dathomir. The community aspect of the Nightsisters' magicks allows for the introduction of the Great Mothers, revealing that the Nightsisters are an intergalactic race with their power derived from unity within covens.

Although the new Ahsoka show features a major twist regarding the Nightsisters, the reveal was actually set up six months prior in a different Star Wars project. Originally, it was believed that the enigmatic Force witches were nearly extinct following the Clone Wars with the majority having been slaughtered by General Grievous. However, Ahsoka has confirmed the existence of...

Warning: Spoilers for Star Trek: Picard's Academy #1The inclusion of a certain classmate in the comic series Star Trek: Picard's Academy who debuted in a flashback episode of The Next Generation signals the possibility that a fellow cadet who was responsible for Picard having to get an artificial heart might make an appearance as well. The only caveat is that Jean-Luc's friend who appears in Picard's Academy is different from how she was portrayed in the TV show.

That friend, Marty Batanides, is shown to be very much smitten with a much younger and different Jean-Luc in Star Trek – Picard’s Academy #1 by writer Sam Maggs, artist Ornella Greco, colorist Charlie Kirchoff and letterer Jeff Eckleberry. She goes out of her way to catch up with him after class, and upon talking to him, she gets easily flustered. As per Picard's inner monologue, he clearly feels the same way as her or,...

The world of Critical Role grows even larger with its upcoming miniseries Critical Role: The Tales of Exandria - Artagan. Screen Rant has exclusive details on the addition to the beloved Dungeons and Dragons hit.

Dark Horse Comics shared some exclusive details with Screen Rant, revealing a new series created in consultation with the minds behind Critical Role. Critical Role: The Tales of Exandria II - Artagan is written by Sam Maggs, illustrated by Aviv Or, colored by Cris Peter (Critical Role: The Tales of Exandria—The Bright Queen) and lettered by Ariana Maher (Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins).

The powerful and mischievous Archfey Artagan, also known as the Traveler, finally gets his day in court--which is the Last thing he wanted. But since he’s here, he’s happy to tell the Seelie and Unseelie Courts how he’s graced the various material and other realms with his knowledge and mentorship.

Warning: Spoilers for Star Trek – Picard’s Academy #1Idw's latest Star Trek series, set during the early days of Jean-Luc Picard's tenure at Starfleet Academy, promises to depict how young, brash cadet seen in its debut issue goes on to become the stalwart captain of the USS Enterprise-d. While a naturally capable student, Picard's experiences at the Academy shaped him from someone who could only trust himself into the familiar leader who valued every possible perspective.

Star Trek – Picard’s Academy #1 – by writer Sam Maggs, artist Ornella Greco, colorist Charlie Kirchoff and letterer Jeff Eckleberry – finds young Jean-Luc hesitant to put his faith in his fellow cadets, believing himself and his abilities superior to those around him. As Trek fans will know, this depiction of the character completely conflicts with Captain Picard's leadership style on the Enterprise, setting up the character's arc for the series.

Related: Star Trek Sets...

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek: Picard's Academy #1!

Star Trek: The Animated Series kept Star Trek alive in the 1970s, following the cancelation of Star Trek: The Original Series, continuing the adventures of Captain Kirk and the Enterprise crew, while introducing new, exciting characters to the mythos. In the Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #1, from Idw Publishing, readers learn that one Animated Series character is still alive in the 24th century and playing an important role in Starfleet.

Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #1 – written by Sam Maggs, drawn by Ornella Greco, colored by Charlie Kirchoff and lettered by Jeff Eckleberry – opens with a page featuring Jean-Luc Picard’s Academic Progress Report at Starfleet Academy.

The first instructor, in the field of Stellar Cartography, is listed as Arex, the Enterprise's navigator from The Animated Series. Notably, Picard carries a 108% average in the class.

Related: Benjamin Sisko's Ne Borg Connection Explains How...

Warning: potential spoilers for Star Trek: Picard's Academy #1 ahead!The formative years of Jean-Luc Picard's career are set to be explored in Idw’s new Star Trek series, Star Trek: Picard’s Academy, a series that places readers firmly in the character's shoes, building on the tantalizing glimpses the franchise has provided over the years of the legendary captain's Academy days.

Star Trek: Picard’s Academy – written by Sam Maggs, drawn by Ornella Greco, colored by Charlie Kirchoff and lettered by Jeff Eckleberry – opens during Picard’s sophomore year at the Academy, with readers meeting both his friends and enemies. The series will explore how Jean-Luc Picard grew into the dynamic leader Trek fans are familiar with, depicting the experiences and people that shaped him into one of Starfleet’s best.

Related: Benjamin Sisko's New Borg Connection Explains How He Forgave Picard

Picard's Academy Finds Big Drama In The Small...

Star Trek will explore the origins of Jean-Luc Picard in a new series, titled Star Trek: Picard’s Academy. One of the greatest captains in Starfleet history, Jean-Luc Picard is an icon to Star Trek fans the world over. In the past, fans have only seen fleeting glimpses of Picard’s time at the Academy, but this September Idw Publishing will release Star Trek: Picard’s Academy, shedding new light on the most formative years of his life.

The series will be written by Sam Maggs, drawn by Ornella Greco and colored by Charlie Kirchoff. As the name implies, Picard’s Academy will follow Jean-Luc’s exploits at the infamous school, showing the key events and people who will shape his destiny. Enjoy the cover art by Sweeney Boo and official issue summary from Idw, below:

Picard's First Mission Is Working With a Team

efore becoming the Federation's finest, Jean-Luc...

Warning: Potential Spoilers for Harley Quinn #32There's a brand-new vampire slayer in town: new cover art transforms Harley Quinn into a thrill-seeking vampire hunter. Buffy the Vampire Slayer can consider herself officially de-throned.

Harley Quinn shows off her vampire-slaying skills in a new variant cover for Harley Quinn #32 by Corin Howell. The 1:50 ratio cover depicts Harley as a hyena-riding vamp-killer with specialty crossbows. With one hand, and in typically zany fashion, Harley is shooting the vampire version of her "replacement," Punchline, with a blast of fish. In her other hand, she holds a crossbow with a boxing glove arrow, ready to shoot Vampire-Joker. Check out the full solicitation for Harley Quinn #32 below:

Harley Quinn #32

Written by Tini Howard Art and cover by Sweeney Boo Backup written by Sam Maggs Backup art by Kelley Jones Variant cover by Jenny Frison 1:25 variant cover by Joshua “Sway” Swaby 1:50 variant cover...

Cal Kestis’ overarching story in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and its predecessor is very similar to one other Jedi’s journey – and these parallels might help predict his eventual fate. Cal Kestis (Cameron Monaghan) was introduced in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order as another Order 66 survivor. Stranded on the planet Bracca but eventually found by the crew of the Mantis, Fallen Order explored Cal’s trauma and how he learned to cope by finding something to fight for. Cal is far from the only Order 66 survivor in Star Wars, but not all survivors’ stories are the same. Each Jedi had to find a way to stay alive and deal with their grief in ways unique to them.

That doesn’t mean, however, that certain characters’ experiences can’t overlap. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor continues Cal’s quest to find his purpose in the galaxy. While he, like many others, dedicates...

It’s been a busy five years for the crew of the Stinger Mantis between the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. With the Empire now stronger than ever, players will find the galaxy a very different place when they rejoin Cal Kestis on the next leg of his adventures. But what exactly has been going on in the intervening years between the Star Wars Jedi games?

As players dive into the hotly anticipated sequel, they are sure to find some big character changes in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Each of the main characters has been on their own personal journey, and that will be reflected in the game. However, not everything will be explained in-game, and some players might be left feeling a little lost about what has been happening to the crew behind the scenes.

Both Jedi: Survivor's Characters & The Star Wars...

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is set to release at the end of April 2023 and continues the story of Cal Kestis, one of the few surviving Jedi in the galaxy. Alongside his companions, Cal has quickly become a Star Wars fan favorite, and players should be looking forward to seeing his next adventure. Cal has been through a lot in his short life, and with Jedi: Survivor set five years after Fallen Order, now is the perfect time to look back on a story synopsis of Cal’s life so far.

Intended as a trilogy, the Star Wars Jedi games focus on Jedi Knight Cal Kestis as he transitions from merely surviving within the Empire to actively fighting against it. Cal is portrayed wonderfully by Cameron Monaghan, who lends not only his voice but his face to the role. First appearing in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Cal has since featured...

With a new story trailer for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief as Greez Dritus and Merrin made an appearance, signaling that the entire Stinger Mantis crew will be returning in the upcoming game. It is clear from the characters’ new designs that some big changes have been made. These changes take for form of updated character models as well as personal goals as Cal and his friends embark on the next stage of their story.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will be kicking off five years after the ending of Fallen Order when the crew decided to destroy the holocron containing the names of Force-sensitive children. The tie-in novel Battle Scars by Sam Maggs acts as a bridge between the two Star Wars games taking place roughly at the midway point and setting up the story for Jedi: Survivor. The events of the novel...

Spoilers for "Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars" by Sam Maggs follow.

The last video game tie-in "Star Wars" gave us was the inherently readable "Star Wars: Battlefront II: Inferno Squad," so I was excited to get my hands on the latest, "Star Warrs Jedi: Battle Scars." It promises to lead into the game "Star Wars Jedi: Survivor," which comes out in late April of this year.

The sequel/prequel book picks up a few years after the events of the imminently playable "Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order," and follows the crew of the Mantis — Cal Kestis, Cere, Dreez, and Merrin — as they continue to bring the fight to the Empire. After a botched mission, they pick up a Stormtrooper trying to defect away from the Empire with a terrible secret. There's a secret technology called the Shroud that has the ability to make someone virtually invisible to their enemies. If...

Fans of Critical Role's Mighty Nein campaign will soon be able to enjoy their favorite characters' origin stories in one location courtesy of Dark Horse. Screen Rant has the exclusive details on the upcoming Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins Library Edition Volume 1.

Fans of the Dungeons & Dragons-based stories have already gotten a chance to see the whimsical, if not tragic, origins of several team members such as Jester. But with Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins Library Edition Volume 1, fans will have one oversized collection of stories featuring the members of the Mighty Nein and their humble beginnings. The library edition collects four previously-released standalone graphic novels in the Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins series, from writers and artists such as Sam Maggs, Jody Houser, Cecil Castellucci, Hunter Severn Bonyun, Selina Espiritu, William Kirkby, and Eren Angiolini. Not only will the collection provide readers with backstories of Jester Lavorre,...

2022 saw the comics industry's horror library expand exponentially, and 2023 promises to be even bigger and better for fans of the genre. Staples of the genre like Boom! Studios, Dark Horse Comics, and Image Comics continued to offer some of the year's best material, while superhero imprints like Marvel and DC surprised everyone by deciding to get in on the action as well. Titles like Blood Stained Teeth by Patrick Reynolds and Christian Ward, I Hate This Place by Kyle Starks and Artyom Topilin, and Skottie Young's The Me You Love in the Dark debuted to massive acclaim, creeping out audiences in the process of simultaneously impressing them.

Horror became such a running theme in 2022 that even superhero imprints were dipping their toes in the genre, such as the DC's Black Label cosmic-horror Aquaman: Andromeda. It's also worth noting that the popular horror soap opera satire Buffy the Vampire Slayer...

The perennial sweetheart of Archie Comics is about to become the world's next icon of horror. Riverdale's beloved girl-next-door, Betty Cooper, is set to star in an anthology one-shot that reinvents the character as the most well-known staple of horror films.

While Archie Comics has been around nearly as long as the medium of comic books has, the publisher's flagship franchise, Archie, has had a few major shakeups storytelling wise in the past several years. The adventures of all-American teen Archie and his gang of pals shows no sign of stopping, but the brand has seen a few horror twists for Archie. After the success of the zombie-filled Afterlife with Archie and the religious horror Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, the company took even more risks with its new Archie Horror brand. From Jughead being a ravenous werewolf to Veronica developing a thirst for blood, it seems as though all the...

On Thursday, November 3, Marvel Entertainment’s original podcast series Women of Marvel returns for an all-new season! In the weekly series, hosts Ellie Pyle, Angélique Roché, and Judy Stephens spotlight women storytellers, fans, and industry experts in insightful conversations with people of all backgrounds to show how they make a powerful and positive impact on our stories.

The theme of the Winter 2022 season, "The Super Power of Mentorship,” focuses on the relationships behind and between accomplished heroes in the Marvel Universe and the mentors, teachers, and inspirations that helped guide and encourage them. Super Heroes are only so powerful; they don’t learn how to be heroes alone. Fans can tune-in to hear how some of their favorite heroes have benefited from and been shaped by their super powered mentors.

Through conversations with artists, writers, creators, and some of our very own Women of Marvel, the season explores relationships between...

In this edition of Star Wars Bits:

"Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return"First "Andor" ClipNew "Star Wars Jedi" Books RevealedMarvel's Upcoming "Star Wars" ComicsAnd More!Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

"Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return," a new documentary that chronicles the making of the Disney+ series, arrives on September 8 (Disney+ Day). The documentary will feature behind-the-scenes footage and new interviews with Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, director Deborah Chow, and more. Check out the official trailer above!

First Andor Clip

Lucasfilm has released the first clip from "Andor," which you can check out above. Titled "Steal from the Empire," the clip shows the first meeting between Diego Luna's Cassian Andor and Stellen Skarsgård's Luthen Rael. The three-episode premiere begins streaming September 21 on Disney+.

New Star Wars Jedi Books Revealed

Lucasfilm recently announced two major book releases tied to the "Star Wars Jedi" game series. First, there's "Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars,...

Tell No Tales: Pirates of the Southern Seas

By Sam Maggs and Kendra Wells

160 pages, Amulet Books, $12.99/$21.99

Sam Maggs has carved out a fine career writing imaginative young adult fiction and graphic novels. Here, she teams with artist Kendra Wells to tackle the two best known female pirates: Anne Bonny and Mary Read. They are sailing the high seas along with Calico Jack and having a grand old time.

There’s a four-page text section discussing the historic facts behind the pirates and its makes far more interesting reading than the simplified tale presented ahead of it.

Being a pirate wasn’t easy and it was harder for women. In both cases, Bonny and Read had to discuss themselves as men to fit in, with all the complications attendant to that. At the time, Bonny had left her husband and married Jack, only to fall for Read, thinking she was a he.

Written by Sam Maggs | Art by Sweeney Boo | Published by Idw Publishing / Marvel Comics

I must confess that when this book first came across my desk, I thought it was Marvel’s attempt to jump on DC’s bandwagon. DC have been producing a very good series of Young Adult (12-16) and Middle Grade (8-12) level books, several of which I have reviewed, and proving there is a market there, and that holy grail, a predominantly female market at that. Marvel, though, have tried attracting younger readers for some time, with their Star Comics line way back when, and the more recent Marvel Adventures all ages books, which were also surprisingly decent reads. The Marvel Action line, however, is a collaboration between Marvel Comics and Idw, which I guess means Marvel licenses over their characters, Idw do all the creative work, and then Marvel get final editorial approval. Comic book collaborations are good,...

Okay, so it's not happening on the big screen. But perhaps one day Hasbro will have the guts to bring their latest crossover event to theaters nationwide. Because it's such a bonkers idea, it just might work. Working with Idw, Hasbro has announced the first ever team-up for two of their most beloved properties. My Little Pony and Transformers.

When the Mane Six gallop alongside Autobots in battle, the forces of villainy stand no chance! Idw Publishing, under license by Hasbro, Inc., welcomes comic fans of all ages to enjoy the wildest crossover of Hasbro creations ever: My Little Pony / Transformers, a four-issue miniseries shipping weekly in May!

In My Little Pony / Transformers, the scheming Queen Chrysalis casts a spell in search of changeling allies, but accidentally interferes with a distant Cybertronian Spacebridge... and brings the Autobots and Decepticons to Equestria! As the dust settles, it's up to Twilight Sparkle,...

Bong Joon Ho’s acclaimed South Korean thriller “Parasite” became the first foreign-language film to win best picture at the Oscars, and the historic win had Hollywood heavyweights like Ava DuVernay, Sandra Oh and Priyanka Chopra cheering.

“Massive! Historic! Landmark! Parasite! The world is big and it is beautiful and films from everywhere deserve to be on that stage winning @TheAcademy’s highest honor,” DuVernay wrote on Twitter. “This is wonderful and right. #Oscars.”

Massive! Historic! Landmark! Parasite! The world is big and it is beautiful and films from everywhere deserve to be on that stage winning @TheAcademy’s highest honor. This is wonderful and right. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/Q8go53lqmd

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) February 10, 2020

Heading into the 92nd Academy Awards, “1917” was widely expected to win the night’s top plaudit, while Sam Mendes was the odds-on favorite to take home the best director prize after winning precursor awards.

The Harry Potter franchise is beloved, but creator J.K. Rowling has frequently been the subject of heavy criticism over the last few years for various reasons. The side-stepping of Dumbledore’s sexuality in the Fantastic Beasts films, for example, or the troubling depiction of a rare Asian character in the Wizarding World in the same movie series. The latest furore is particularly disheartening for fans though, as Rowling has shown her support for anti-trans views.

Today, the author responded to the firing of policy researcher Maya Forstater from her job at the Centre for Global Development due to her sharing transphobic comments on Twitter. One tweet, for instance, read “men cannot change into women.” Rowling made clear that she’s firmly in defence of Forstater, using the #IStandWithMaya hashtag and posting a message that many have seen as offensive and dismissive of the trans community.

Here’s Rowling’s original tweet:

Dress however you please.