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The death of Thor has been a long time coming. It was prophesied in Donny Cates’ Thor thanks to the Black Winter. However, this possible future showed him lying helpless as Thanos smiles with a black Infinity Gauntlet and Mjolnir with the Infinity Stone in each hand. Meanwhile, behind the Mad Titan are zombie superheroes.

In Al Ewing’s Immortal Thor, a new prophecy came. The All-Father of Asgard would die at the hands of his sibling, Loki. Issue No. 24 showed that the latter was correct, but not the end of Odinson’s tale. As Immortal Thor says in every issue, would you know more?

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Writer: Al EwingArtists: Jan Bazaldua, Justin Greenwood, and Pasqual FerryColors: Matt Hollingsworth

After Thor dies, Skurge the Executioner destroys the Black Bridge. This wouldn’t be a big...

Anne Rice's Immortal Universe is expanding this fall when Talamasca: The Secret Order debuts on AMC.

This week, the network hosted an intimate early screening of the first episode, followed by a Q&a with showrunners Mark Lafferty and John Lee Hancock (who also directs the pilot). The series, slated to premiere in October, is set within the richly detailed world Rice created, though it deviates from being a direct adaptation of any singular book. Instead, it explores the mysterious Talamasca organization — a recurring but enigmatic presence in Rice’s novels.

Hancock, best known for dramas like The Blind Side, Saving Mr. Banks, and The Little Things, admits he didn't know much about the Immortal Universe when he was approached for the project. "My first thought was that [they] had probably called the wrong number and needed a different writer," he joked. "At that point, I'd only read Interview With the Vampire,...

Marvel’s Thoris about to enter a bold new era, dealing with an entirely new paradigm as the God of Thunder finds himself reborn as a mortal on Earth, and the author behind this striking shift for the classic hero just teased that “a potential new love interest” will have a role to play in his upcoming storyline.

In an interview with Comicbook.com, author Al Ewing played his cards mostly close to the vest when it comes to the upcoming Thor #1, which spins out of the concluding issue of his Immortal Thor run.

According to Ewing, he will be able to more freely discuss the next “act” of his epic Thor saga once Immortal Thor #25 is released, but before then, he was willing to drop a few hints, including the mention of a love story for the character, leaving readers little to speculate on, but lots to get excited about.

What once seemed impossible is now a reality. Daredevil: Born Again has made Netflix's Marvel series MCU canon. The show's first season brought back Jon Bernthal's Punisher, and featured an Easter egg referencing Luke Cage. Season 2 is taking things one step further by bringing back Krysten Ritter as everyone's favorite Pi, Jessica Jones. With that exciting return lined up, there's been speculation about Mike Colter's Luke Cage and Finn Jones' Iron Fist also making their presence felt in Born Again's second chapter.

Though Colter's Luke Cage was generally well-received, Jones' Danny Rand was another story. His take on the character failed to resonate with audiences, and his show didn't fare much better, either, often considered the weakest entry in Netflix's ambitious slate of Marvel series. Still, despite such struggles, Jones is eager to return to the role. Speaking at a convention in early 2025, the actor asked...

Taika Waititi took the helm for Thor: Love and Thunder (Thor 4). While the film maintained his signature comedic touch, he later admitted that it might have leaned too heavily into humor. Waititi, known for his playful and irreverent style, aimed to inject new life into the Thor franchise after the success of Thor: Ragnarok.

He, however, acknowledged that the final product of Thor 4 was a bit too over-the-top and lacked some of the emotional depth that fans expected. Despite the mixed reactions, Waititi seems focused on moving forward with fresh projects, leaving his time with Thor as a fun and experimental chapter in his career.

Taika Waititi was criticized for Thor 4

Taika Waititi, the director of Thor: Love and Thunder, faced significant criticism for the film’s tone and direction. While Thor: Ragnarok was praised for its humor and fresh take on the God of Thunder, Thor 4 had several fallouts.

Warning! Massive spoilers for Immortal Thor #24 ahead!

Marvel has been teasing Thor’s death for months, and it has finally happened, in what turned out to be simultaneously the most shocking and most obvious way imaginable, as the Asgardian God of Thunder is literally stabbed in the back by Loki, the trickster and storyteller who has been guiding the current Immortal Thor run from the very beginning.

Immortal Thor #24, written by Al Ewing, with art by Jan Bazaldua, is the penultimate issue of the series, which has taken Thor on a cosmic journey to confront the Elder Gods, primordial beings who pre-date the rise of the Asgardians and modern Marvel mythology.

Despite its title, the book has hinted repeatedly over the last several years that its story would end with Thor meeting his demise, something Marvel continued to emphasize in its marketing for the final stretch of issues. Now, it has officially happened,...

One year after Interview with the Vampire season 2 brought Louis' (Jacob Anderson) story to a close, AMC has revealed when season 3 will begin production and bring Lestat's (Sam Reid) tale to screens. The AMC series that first began in 2022 adapted the first of Anne Rice's gothic horror novels, as Louis recollected his experience in early 20th-century New Orleans, and his transformation into a blood-sucking creature of the night. Interview with the Vampire seasons 1 and 2 explored Louis's love with Lestat, his time with Claudia (Bailey Bass and Delainey Hayles), and his fateful meeting with Armand (Assad Zaman) in Paris.

During a recent panel hosted by AMC Networks at Atx TV Festival, Interview With The Vampire showrunner Rollin Jones shed some light on the current status of season 3. While the panel was focused on AMC's wider Anne Rice's Immortal Universe franchise, Jones confirmed that season 3 will begin filming in Toronto,...

Marvel Rivals is getting its next big update tomorrow, and it's one that is exciting fans a great deal. Marvel Rivals Season 2 brought several character and system changes, but the game has consistently gotten updates in between major seasonal content. While this new update only has a couple of balance changes, it does contain several features that fans have been asking for since the hero shooter's launch back in December 2024, but the lack of major balance changes also brings some concern from hardcore players.

According to the official patch notes for Marvel Rivals, Version 20250522 will go live tomorrow, and the update will not require any server downtime. The update will include new skins for Adam Warlock and Scarlet Witch, an extension to the Hellfire Gala: Moments event, a huge new character voice audio setting, and some major quality-of-life improvements, like being able to use up to five sprays at once,...

Thor's impending demise in the pages of Al Ewing's Immortal Thor has been teased for months. Now, we have the first detail about his inevitable rebirth.

Following the release of Immortal Thor #25 in July, Ewing will launch a new run of Thor alongside artist Pasqual Ferry, who makes a thunderous return to the character following his acclaimed work during Matt Fraction's run in the 2010s.

It's said that the series will deliver a major shift in Ewing's overall Thor narrative, with this newly launched series setting up a captivating new status quo for the God of Thunder, unlike any in his 60+ year history. For now, we only have a brief description to go by, but it sounds like the world has forgotten the Asgardian, with the hero once again considered a myth by the world.

The Norse Myths tell of Gods who walked the Earth, doing great...

After hinting at the upcoming death of Thorfor months, Marvel Comics has announced a major new era for its Thorongoing series, which will drop the Immortal from its title and relaunch at issue #1 this summer, in the next chapter of the sweeping cosmic saga that author Al Ewing has been behind for the character over the past several years.

As announced by Marvel Comics, Thor #1, written by Al Ewing, with art by Pasqual Ferry, will debut in August, following an epic climax to the current Immortal Thor series with issue #25 in July.

The relaunch is set to be a major upheaval for the character, teased by Marvel as a “captivating new status quo for the God of Thunder unlike any in his 60+ year history,” which will seemingly involve Asgard and the Norse Gods being wiped from Marvel continuity.

Marvel Has Revealed What Comes After Death For The Immortal Thor, And It Is.

In a wild update to Marvel's cosmic lore, fans just met the most powerful god the comics have ever introduced - one who even the One Above All may not be able to stop. In Marvel lore, there are several tiers of cosmic being, from minor gods who preside over singular nations or worlds, to universal abstracts who embody core elements of reality, to Elder Gods who stride across the multiverse itself. Now, one of the most ferocious cosmic beings to ever exist is ready to make a devastating return.

The first storm god was so powerful, he was able to literally forge the embodiment of Death into a club and turn the Phoenix Force into his armor.

In a preview of Storm #8 - by Murewa Ayodele, Lucas Werneck, Mario Santoro, Alex Guimarães and Travis Lanham - fans learn the backstory of Hadad. Before Zeus or Thor, Hadad was the very first storm god,...

The realm of fantasy is a wide one with lots of varied works. Among the most famous fictional worlds from the realm of fantasy is the one from the Diablo franchise, which is owned by Blizzard Entertainment and is one of the most popular dark fantasy franchises of all time.

On the other hand, if we venture East, we’ll come across Berserk, Kentaro Miura’s legendary manga that is now being continued by one of his “pupils” and friends, Koji Mori. Berserk is a cult classic franchise and a pillar of fantasy in the world of anime and manga.

And while they seemingly don’t have much in common, these two franchise will now cross over in a major event sponsored by Blizzard!

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As Blizzard has confirmed, the crossover event will feature will feature battles with demons to earn Behelits...

At times of political and cultural upset, literature has often been a way for society to process, understand, and push back against unethical policies or administrations. Many of the most well known books are direct political statements, like Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, Octavia Butler’s Kindred, and Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird. These works easily break down some of the biggest political challenges Americans faced at the time of their publication. Books have power — and sharp authors aren’t afraid to wield that. But what’s...

AMC Networks today announced the renewal of Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches for a third season to be set in Salem, Massachusetts. Emmy Award-winning producer and writer Thomas Schnauz joins as co-showrunner with Esta Spalding on season three.

Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches Season 3 will dive deeper into the mythology of witchcraft, introduce new ‘spellbound’ families, and feature some of the historical happenings of Salem, the infamous town of witch trials and folklore.

The second series in AMC Networks’ Anne Rice Immortal Universe, Mayfair Witches season two concluded on March 2 and remains among the top series on AMC+ in both viewership and acquisition.

The series stars Alexandra Daddario, Harry Hamlin, Tongayi Chirisa, and Alyssa Jirrels, among others.

“The drama and complexities of the Mayfair family continue to be an intriguing and enchanting source of story, and expanding that story against the backdrop of Salem, a historical haven of witchcraft, is...

Mayfair Witches strays quite far from the books both in terms of the story and the characters, so it’s obvious that fans of Anne Rice’s “The lives of the Mayfair Witches” aren’t too fond of the show. But to be fair, there’s more to the general dismissal of Esta Spalding’s show as a worthy addition to Immortal Universe than just the liberties it takes with the source material. Personally, I have a wildly varying opinion on the show depending on which episode I’ve seen last. And since Mayfair Witches goes from 0 to 100 within the matter of a single episode, it’s not the easiest thing to stick to the show. But now that the sophomore season has drawn to a close, I’ve got to admit that I’m pretty excited to see where the story will go should they greenlight a 3rd season.

DC Comics knows where its bread is buttered. As much as we, the comic book readers, enjoy stories from many characters, a company has to stay aware of their money makers. In DC's case, it’s the World’s Greatest Detective, Batman.

Over the last decade, a lot of writers have done a fantastic job on Batman. James Tynion IV (Something is Killing the Children), Tom King (Wonder Woman), Joshua Williamson (Green Arrow), and Chip Zdarsky (Sex Criminals) have all created memorable stories starring the Dark Knight. With them have come artists like Jorge Molina (A-Force) and Mikel Janín (Detective Comics) who have helped bring the tales to life. Now, a new team steps forward to take on that challenge, as legendary writer Matt Fraction and returning Batman artist Jorge Jiménez are collaborating on Batman No. 1.

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We got big reveals and new relationships blooming last week in Invincible. Luckily, the writers get to write a more personal struggle for Mark and his team in “This Was Supposed to Be Easy,” while bringing back a Season 1 frenemy. The return of Titan is a big deal for the ground-level exploration of this world, and helps expand the lore of the gangsters in the city.

Invincible – “This Was Supposed to Be Easy” – The Recap

Titan (Todd Williams) prepares for work and walks his daughter to school. His neighborhood looks exceptionally well-kept, and the neighbors show respect to Titan as he walks down the road. He’s interrupted by Isotope (Chris Diamantopoulos), who tells Titan there’s a problem.

At the prison, Multi-Paul (Simu Liu) creates dozens of copies of himself to break his cell door. Many of his copies are crushed to death as he continues to create his copies,...

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Captain America: Brave New Worldis the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe movie, and it signals a return to consistent releases following the sole theatrical movie release of Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024. Featuring Sam Wilson as the new Captain America, the movie pits him against two foes who are usually reserved for another hero. This only cements how badly Marvel has handled the character in question and how much more popular the MCU might be if this weren't the case.

The Hulk remains one of the biggest individual Marvel brands, but he's sadly been mishandled and forgotten in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This is despite the fact that there are still several great Hulk stories to use, with his villains now being used to bolster another character entirely. As a result,...

AMC's Immortal Universe just keeps getting bigger and bolder, with the upcoming series The Talamasca set to air sometime this year and already boasting previous connections to other shows. Just last week, Mayfair Witches Season 2 dropped its third episode, “Cover the Mirrors,” which sees a surprise cameo from someone who Interview with the Vampire fans may remember seeing before. These two shows, while adapted from different book series by the late Anne Rice, are becoming increasingly intertwined, so crossovers are bound to happen at some point. This cameo ushers something new into AMC's ever-expanding Immortal Universe — but which character from Interview with the Vampire appears in Mayfair Witches, and why is he so important?...

Anne Rice was a popular supernatural writer whose novels have been adapted into two series, with another on the way. The shared universe has just made its first crossover that could lead to a bigger intertwined story.

Interview with the Vampire was the first adaptation in the Immortal Universe, which premiered in 2022 to critical acclaim. The series will return with Season 3, which will cover the second book in The Vampire Chronicles series, The Vampire Lestat. The second series is Mayfair Witches, which premiered in 2023 and is currently in its second season, which has also introduced the first mini crossover in Season 2, Episode 3, "Cover of Mirrors." In a behind-the-scenes video for the episode on AMC+, showrunner Esta Spalding explained that this could lead to a "real amazing monster universe."

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A new year brings new opportunities for comic book characters. For example, something new, weird, and bad always happens to Spider-Man. According to an Istagram post from Marvel Comics, bad things will happen to Spidey this year, too. However, we don’t know if the tragedy or mystery is about Peter Parker or Miles Morales. Peter's already dealing with his 8 Deaths storyline and Miles is a vampire. What could happen next?

This article will highlight ten Marvel Comics characters, teams, and universes that will make waves in 2025. There are world savers, fighters, and possible returns to look forward to. Let’s start with Marvel’s Mightiest Mutants in a possible upcoming war.

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Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches is back. Almost two years after its Season 1 finale aired, Mayfair Witches returns today on AMC and AMC+ with its Season 2 premiere.

Based on the novel trilogy Lives of the Mayfair Witches by Anne Rice, Mayfair Witches follows neurosurgeon Dr. Rowan Fielding, played by Alexandra Daddario, as she learns she is the heiress to a dynasty of powerful witches haunted by a sinister spirit. The supernatural horror series also stars Harry Hamlin as Cortland Mayfair, Tongayi Chirisa as Ciprien Grieve, and Jack Huston as Lasher. The eight-episode first season aired on AMC between Jan. 8 and Feb. 26, 2023. The second season, also consisting of eight episodes, premieres tonight on Jan. 5, and will run until Mar. 2, 2025.

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Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches stars Harry Hamlin and Ben Feldman delve into Season 2, and discuss what fans can expect from Cortland and Lark.

The Immortal Universe is back with the haunts and horror in Season 2 of Mayfair Witches. Based on the late Anne Rice’s trilogy of novels, “Lives of the Mayfair Witches”, the on-screen adaptation follows young neurosurgeon Rowan Fielding (Alexandra Daddario) who discovers that she’s part of a long-standing legacy of witches. As she comes to terms with her supernatural abilities, not only must she learn of her family’s mysterious past, but also protect herself from the deadly forces that threaten her clan.

Watch the New Trailer for The Fetus: Written and directed by Joe Lam, The Fetus stars Bill Moseley, Lauren Lavera, Julian Curtis, and Amy Arena, taking an unexpected twist on pregnancy horror films:

"When Alessa becomes pregnant, it brings up Chris' deep-rooted trauma surrounding fatherhood. Upon discovering that their fetus craves human blood, they visit their father, Maddox, for answers."

Producer Brent Trotter shares his thoughts on The Fetus' timely message and what makes it stand out: "This gripping humorous horror film delves into a thought-provoking pro-choice/pro-life debate, over a demonic fetus growing inside a woman's body. I believe it's a timely exploration given the upcoming election cycle that will inevitably thrust this topic into the national spotlight again. What sets The Fetus apart is its ability to resonate deeply with younger diverse audiences, particularly capturing the attention of female viewers, especially mothers or those navigating pregnancy. The film's compelling narrative,...

Millenia before the cataclysmic birth of the Hulk, the deepest and foulest of all Devils enacted a plan to birth and foster a creature of immeasurable fate. Eons after cultivating its ultimate avatar of destruction, the titanous being has swelled to the size of planets. Now existing as a hollow puppet designed to house hate incarnate, the Hulk’s “Green Goliath” nickname has an entirely different meaning than before.

Throughout Al Ewing and Joe Bennet’s Immortal Hulk series, Ewing explored the Hulk through a theological point of view, vastly expanding Hulk’s lore. Introduced to the Marvel Universe’s ultimate god of destruction, the One Below All, the Hulk and every other gamma mutate were revealed to be connected to the god as avatars for its immeasurable hate.

However, among them all, only the Hulk is considered the true doorway for the One Below All to enter into the living realm.

2025 looks like an exciting year for fantasy readers, as many enticing new books are joining the genre over the next 12 months. On the heels of 2024's impressive fantasy releases, it's a pleasant surprise that the category is continuing its upward trajectory. While more books are likely to be announced as the year continues, there are already a lot of stories to look forward to in 2025.

Several great fantasy series are continuing or ending this year, and their newest installments are among the genre's most-anticipated new releases. Onyx Storm is one book readers are waiting for with bated breath, but the conclusion to Tracy Deonn's Legendborn Cycle and the follow-up to Robert Jackson Bennett's The Tainted Cup are also high priorities for fantasy lovers. There are some exciting standalones hitting shelves as well, offering variety for those compiling their to-be-read piles for 2025.

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While every Hulk is born through exposure to extreme amounts of gamma radiation, not every Hulk ends up with the same powers.

In addition to their shared immortality, these avatars of the One-Below-All are each bestowed unique gifts of destruction. While gamma mutates’ may possess many different infernal blessings, fortunately, these powers can be categorized into more specific classifications.

These powersets are certainly open to alterations depending on the story and writer, but overall consistency is kept in mind. Sure, every Hulk is prone to some mindless smashing; Many gained the propensity after absorbing Bruce Banner’s runoff gamma energy. But what we’re talking about is what makes them different.

Emboldened by its user’s gamma physiology, each power is designed to reap different types of destruction. Remember, on the cosmic scale, Hulks aren’t accidentally made, they are avatars of the One-Below-All’s destructive nature. These profane gifts...

While Disney+ is home to many animated classics from their extensive calatog, those looking for something more mature and off the beaten path should try Mary and Max, a little-known gem of a stop-motion adult animated film. Released in 2009 and directed by Adam Elliot, Mary and Max is based on a true story. It centers around the titular duo of Mary, a lonely eight-year-old girl living in Australia, and Max, a 44-year-old New York-dwelling man on the autism spectrum (categorized as Asperger syndrome on the film). The two become unlikely pen pals, thus forming a sweet friendship.

Mary and Max boasts an all-star cast, led by Toni Colette and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman as the title protagonists. They are supported by actors Eric Bana, Barry Humphries, and more. Though Mary and Max grossed $1,444,617 at the Australian box office, it did not receive a general theatrical release in the United States,...

The fantasy television genre has ebbed and flowed over the years; recently it seems like there's been more of an interest in sci-fi and horror than the more magical side of speculative fiction. Even so, it's hard to deny the cultural impact of recent fantasy series like Arcane and Agatha All Along. Here at WinterIsComing, we've naturally also had our eyes on epic fantasies like House of the Dragon, The Wheel of Time, and The Rings of Power.

While plenty of these franchises have new seasons coming out in the next year or two, it's always wise to keep an ear out for new fantasy series that might win our hearts. There are many books and series that have been tapped to become the next big fantasy show, but many have been left on the shelf or developed only to be dropped later. It's hard to get a new idea off the ground.

Manowar played their first US concert in a decade at a sold-out Kings Theatre in Brooklyn on Saturday (November 30th).

Shows on US soil are few and far between for the New York power metal legends, whose massive popularity in Europe has led them to tour mainly overseas. Their last US concert is believed to have occurred in February 2014 on the Kings of Metal anniversary tour.

Fans travelled far and wide for the rare US appearance in Brooklyn and were treated to a career-spanning set, kicking off with Manowar’s eponymous track from 1982’s Battle Hymns and the title track from Kings of Metal, two of their biggest anthems.

Bassist Joey DeMaio had hyped up the gig in a 2023 Instagram post, promising a “full show” on par with they’ve “been doing in Europe for many, many years.” That included full barbarian regalia and armor, a massive visual backdrop with epic fantasy scenes,...

The Hulk has no shortage of insanely powerful villains that want nothing more than to see him fall. Some villains are able to match his immense strength, like the Abomination or Red Hulk, while others use superior intelligence to defeat him, like Gargoyle or the Leader. However, there’s one villain that easily stands above the rest as the Hulk’s all-time best, both in terms of physical threat and personal significance - and I can’t believe he gets absolutely no love from Marvel.

The Hulk villain in question is none other than Bruce Banner’s own father, Brian Banner, who made his debut in The Incredible Hulk #267 by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema. Brian was an abusive alcoholic, who would verbally and physically assault both Bruce and Bruce’s mother. Usually, Brian would simply neglect Bruce, but when he did address him, he would angrily call Bruce a monster.

After resurrecting EC Comics with Epitaphs from the Abyss and Cruel Universe, Oni Press will continue to expand the eerie universe of EC Comics on January 8th with the first issue of Cruel Kingdom, a new frightful fantasy anthology series that brings the classic EC Comics brand of horror into the ancient times of swords, sorcery, and dark magic.

Ahead of the first issue's anticipated release, we've been provided with an exclusive preview of unlettered pages from writer Chris Condon and artist Charlie Adlard's "Death & Pickaxes," a story that gives a terrifying twist to a classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale.

Below, you can check out our exclusive early look at "Death & Pickaxes" as well as the cover art for Cruel Kingdom #1 (including the "Library Variant" cover by Tom Fowler with Nick Filardi), and we also have an exclusive quote from Chris Condon about teaming up with Charlie Adlard to...

Marvel Comics will once more celebrate the holidays this winter, with ten festive variant covers featuring beloved characters including Hulk, Spider-Man, and the X-Men. These variants, from some of the top artists in the comic book industry, are gifts to collectors and casual fans alike, and are guaranteed to make Marvel fans merry.

Aipt revealed a first-look at Marvel's slate of "Winter Holiday Variant Covers" shipping with some of its top titles at the end of 2024, which will be released throughout December including several on Christmas Day itself.

Perhaps the stand-out among the covers is Greg Land's Incredible Hulk #20 variant, which features the eponymous giant green hero dressed as Santa Claus, with a sack of Avengers gear Iron Man's helmet, Captain America's shield, and Thor's hammer at his side, as Black Cat, Spider-Man, Luke Cage, and Captain Marvel pose behind him.

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Over the course of her 45-year career, novelist Anne Rice penned a multitude of books including a variety of series and standalone titles. She is probably best known for writing the Vampire Chronicles series, which has been adapted to the screen in various formats including the movies Interview with the Vampire and Queen of the Damned. AMC's Interview with the Vampire show is the latest incarnation of the property, part of a line of adaptations that has drawn prominent stars over the years, including Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Christian Slater, Antonio Banderas, Aaliyah, and Ben Daniels.

Rice's other novels are also gaining more notoriety after the success of AMC's Interview with the Vampire. The show spawned an interconnected franchise known as Anne Rice's Immortal Universe that also includes Mayfair Witches, which is a spinoff starring Alexandra Daddario, Tongayi Chirisa, Jack Huston, and Harry Hamlin, in addition to an upcoming Talamasca spinoff.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor is going from dancefloor murders to midnight freedom. On Friday, the pop star, whose 2001 song “Murder on the Dancefloor” went viral thanks to Saltburn, returned to the song’s disco pop flair as she released “Freedom of the Night” Friday.

“I have always been someone that needs music to help me recalibrate, and ‘Freedom of the Night’ is all about that feeling,” Ellis-Bextor said in a press release. “Music as a form of release and a little bit of hedonism. I’ve always needed that energy in my life,...

The Incredible Hulk is a horror character in a superhero world; like Henry Jekyll or Larry Talbot if their alter egos resembled Boris Karloff as Frankenstein's Monster. Ever wonder why Bruce Banner has more alternate Hulk personas than he does memorable external villains? It's because his greatest battle will always be an internal one.

The 50-issue "Immortal Hulk" by Al Ewing and Joe Bennett was one of the defining Marvel comics of the 2010s, in part because it embraced the character the Hulk is meant to be. Ewing added fantastical layers to the jade giant, revealing Dr. Banner had not simply been mutated by the Gamma bomb explosion where the Hulk was born; the bomb opened a "Green Door" to the underworld.

There are two ongoing Marvel comics right now that could be called "Immortal Hulk" sequels. One is Ewing's "Immortal Thor," which features overlapping themes and villains (without...

Wilbert Roget II has been composing some of the biggest projects of the last few years, and you’ll have heard his work without even realizing it. Providing the scores for massive games like Helldivers 2 and Star Wars Outlaws, as well as upcoming anime hit Gundam: Requiem for a Vengeance, there aren’t many better positioned in today’s industry.

Helldivers 2, Star Wars Outlaws and the Process Firstly, thank you so much for taking the time to talk with us(again!)! For those who may not be aware, would you mind explaining who you are and what you do?

Delighted to chat with you again! My name is Wilbert Roget, II, and I am a music composer for video games, and most recently, Japanese anime.

What’s the most challenging aspect of composing for a video game compared to other mediums?

Game scoring is unique in that it’s an interactive medium,...

For many Valorant players, the climb up the ranked ladder can feel like a battle of willpower. When Valorant players discuss the hardest rank to escape, many people focus on the higher ranks like Ascendant or Immortal. But in truth, the real struggle often lies much lower.

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Despite being so low in the rank tiers, Gold has earned a reputation as a frustrating and difficult rank to escape. Many players find Gold lobbies more toxic, inconsistent, and volatile, making the climb out of this rank a mental and skill-testing hell.

Valorant‘s Ranked System Doesn’t Tell You About What Happens In Gold

One of the primary reasons Valorant‘s Gold rank is so challenging lies in the mindset of the players. Gold players often develop an inflated sense of skill, believing they’re far superior to their rank.

Contains Spoilers for The Immortal Thor #16!Thanks to a team-up of classic supervillains, Thor has seemingly died for real, but whats worse, these villains now might become something stronger than anyone could have expected. Of course, as one of Marvel's most powerful deities, and one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, death will not likely be enough to stop Thor yet the implications of his killers' actions could have far-reaching, cosmic consequences.

Immortal Thor #16 written by Al Ewing, with art by Jan Bazaldua features Thor's apparent death at the hands of B-List villains Mr Hyde and the Gray Gargoyle who, along with Cobra and the Radioactive Man, are becoming what the comic describes as a new pantheon of gods.

The villains' plan to defeat Thor surprisingly goes off without a hitch. Cobras poison blinds Thor, allowing Gargoyle to sneak up and petrify him. Mr Hyde then strikes the killing blow, smashing the...

Al Ewing's "Immortal Thor" is one of Marvel Comics' best ongoing series. A spiritual sequel to Ewing's earlier "Immortal Hulk," the book has a satirical bent; this Thor will even swing his hammer at Marvel's own worst habits.

The upcoming 16th issue looks to reintroduce one of Thor's oldest villains: Radioactive Man. Not the comic book hero from "The Simpsons," but Chen Lu, whose skin glows green. Debuting in Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's "Journey into Mystery" #93, Lu was a Chinese scientist who incrementally exposed himself to radiation. Instead of poisoning him, however, the experiment gave him the ability to absorb, emit, and manipulate forms of radiation.

Radioactive Man combines two repeating motifs of early Marvel superhero comics: radioactivity as the key to gaining superpowers and communist villains. Marvel's superheroes are products of the Cold War and, according to Stan Lee, even the Norse Gods would be...

Bill Skarsgrd's Count Orlok gets a chance to step out of the shadows in a new poster for Robert Eggers' Nosferatu.

Per Collider, the new poster finds Skarsgrd's Count Orlok barely lit in a soft beam of light amidst a sea of shadows. Though only Orlok's hands and heavily-cloaked silhouette are visible, the image still gives off a tense, harrowing ambiance that is right in line with many of Eggers' previous works.

Related Prison Break Star Joins Anne Rice's The Talamasca Series in Major Role

Prison Break and The Dark Knight star joins the leading cast of the upcoming third series in AMC's Immortal Universe - Anne Rice's The Talamasca.

Like the 1922 silent film of the same name, Eggers' Nosferatu is largely based on Bram Stoker's classic novel, Dracula. Eggers' take on the film is said to be much more in line with the book than the silent,...

Thanks to an epic new weapon, Thor is finally immune to magic - including that of his insidious sibling Loki. Marvel's God of Thunder has gone from strength to strength over the last couple of years, replacing Odin as Asgard's All-Father and inheriting the immense power that comes with that role. However, Thor's new power comes with new enemies who are testing him to his limits and forcing him to adopt radical new tactics and weapons to survive.

In Al Ewing, Jan Bazaldua, Matt Hollingsworth and Joe Sabino's The Immortal Thor #15, Thor has absorbed the powers of Zeus, the villainous leader of the Greek pantheon. While Thor has beaten his mighty opponent by taking his powers, he finds himself being corrupted by Zeus' influence. Remembering Zeus' golden lightning bolt, Thor decides to transmute the god's power into a golden belt, giving him the same upgrade without Zeus having access to his mind.

Over the years, the Diablo franchise has evolved from a beloved Arpg to a controversial focal point in the gaming community. While Diablo 4 had a strong launch, the ongoing concerns surrounding the developer’s shady practices have overpowered all the initial positivity.

The gruesome and addictive combat of Diablo 4 – Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment.

The biggest concern continues to be the game’s microtransactions, which, despite all the complaints surrounding them, have been a financial success for Blizzard. It is admittedly baffling that the game’s in-game purchases continue to rake in enormous profits, even with the shadiness of it all.

Diablo 4 Continues to Churn out Immense Amounts of Money for Blizzard You can now have pets in Diablo 4 – Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment.

To be honest, this is a game with plenty going for it—its dark atmosphere that feels like a return to the days of the first two games,...

There are many shows like AMC+'s Mayfair Witches that capture the dark, gothic tone of this supernatural thriller. Adapted from the Anne Rice novels, the series is the second installment in the network's growing Immortal Universe franchise, which kicked off with the lauded Interview With The Vampire. Set in the same world, but following an as yet unconnected storyline, Mayfair Witches introduced viewers to Dr. Rowan Fielding, the heir to a powerful witch dynasty, brought to life through Alexandra Daddario's capable lead performance. They also met Lasher the ancient, malevolent spirit who holds a seductive power over the Mayfairs.

The Mayfair Witches season 1 finale closed its suspense-filled first season with a shocking Lasher twist. While the critical response to Mayfair Witches hasn't been as strong as its partner series, scoring a 44% Rotten Tomatoes score in comparison to Interview With The Vampire's impressive 98%, it has established its main themes well.

Thor, the All-Father, has moved one step closer to his destiny by absorbing the powers of Zeus, but in the process, the God of Thunder has turned against his own ideals and his beloved sibling, Loki. Calling it part of his duties to Asgard, Thors horrific betrayal of Loki may have just doomed the Ten Realms permanently.

Immortal Thor #15 written by Al Ewing, with art by Jan Bazaldua finds Thors preordained fate set in stone by his mother, the Elder God Gaea. Until now, it was assumed that Thor would become the champion Gaea had foretold would save humanity from itself. However, in one act of short-sighted cruelness toward Loki, Thor may have just proven himself unworthy all over again.

For the crime of irritating the All-Father one too many times, Thor has completely overreacted and permanently banished Loki from Asgard, an act that may have just doomed humanity.

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Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Immortal Thor #14!The latest boost to Thor's godly might has increased his power levels well beyond their previous limits but at a grave cost. Hercules and Thor come face-to-face with Zeus in a battle for the ages, but despite the increase in his strength, this upgrade could spell doom for Thor and the entire Marvel Universe.

In The Immortal Thor #14 by Al Ewing and Jan Bazaldua, Zeus has returned from exile, though he is touched by darkness as he speaks of the Wheel of Fate. As Zeus rampages, Thor flees with Hercules to strategize.

Zeus tracks them down and attacks Thor with lightning (that Thor easily avoids). But Hercules suggests Thor allowing Zeus to use his powers to their full extent. Zeus summons lightning within Thor, allowing him to take all of Zeus' strength. Thor proclaims he has the power of Zeus and Odin in one god,...

Al Ewing and Jan Bazaldua’s Immortal Thor is all fans can discuss now in the comics world. The superhero, who ascended to the title of the All-father of Asgard recently, became one of the most powerful Gods in the Marvel universe. In the comics, Thor was traditionally far below the power level of Olympus’ Skyfather Zeus. However, that changed in Immortal Thor.

Thor in the Immortal Thor series | Credits: Marvel Comics

The build-up of the comics has impressed many fans, who already had great expectations from Ewing. The writer previously wrote the short-lived Guardians of the Galaxy series for Marvel, where Zeus appeared as a villain. Fans even bashed Taika Waititi’s representation of Thor vs Zeus in Thor: Love and Thunder after the comics now took it to the next level.

Immortal Thor Shows What Went Wrong With Thor vs Zeus In Chris Hemsworth’s Thor 4 Chris Hemsworth...

Fans have already gotten a taste of the full-scale clash between Chris Hemsworth’s Thor and Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk in Thor: Ragnarok. However, what they’ve seen so far is just the beginning. The ultimate showdown between Thor in his most powerful form as the Rune King, taking on an immortal Hulk at his peak is the real deal.

Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo in Thor: Ragnarok | Marvel Studios

It’s a full-blown epic battle that fans have only dreamed of. Kevin Feige will have to spend some big buck to bring this colossal fight to life.

Meet the Ultimate Versions of Chris Hemsworth’s Thor and Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk!

Rune King Thor represents a transcendent version of Chris Hemsworth’s Thor from Earth-616 who has surpassed even Odin’s legendary sacrifices in his quest for power. While Odin gave up one eye for wisdom, Thor took his...

Mayfair Witches season 2 is scheduled for early 2025 release, as announced at San Diego Comic-Con. The show is based on Anne Rice's book series; filming for season 2 of the Immortal Universe series has wrapped. Since the show has gone in a different direction from the novels, it's unclear what will happen. However, the inclusion of the Talamasca could help strengthen its ties to other Immortal Universe series.

A new update for Mayfair Witches season 2 has revealed its release window at San Diego Comic-Con as filming on the Immortal Universe series wraps. Based on Anne Rice's book series, the premise of the show involves neurosurgeon Dr. Rowan Fielding (Alexandra Daddario) learning of her connection to the Mayfair family, a coven of witches haunted by a dark spirit known as Lasher. Details about Mayfair Witches season 2 have been sparse so far, other than the story following the events of season 1 and the...

Invincible fans endured a torturous two-year wait for Season 2, but their patience was ultimately rewarded. Good news for those dreading another endless hiatus, it looks like the creators have finally heard the prayers. With Season 3 potentially on the horizon sooner rather than later, it seems the wait for more superhero action might not be as excruciating this time around.

Mark Grayson aka Invincible. Credits: Amazon Studios

In other news, Mark Grayson’s new look has sent shockwaves through the Invincible fandom. Comic book devotees are already anticipating the chaos this transformation will unleash, while the series viewers are left scratching their heads, eager to uncover the mysteries of the new suit.

Invincible Season 3 Will Arrive Sooner Than Fans Expect

Ross Marquand, the voice actor behind multiple characters including Immortal and Robot in Robert Kirkman’s Invincible, shared some interesting news about Season 3 at Galaxy Con, according to Comicbook.com.

Suggested“It’s The Boys,...