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There are plenty of things that are done particularly well in anime. The impressive storytelling and beautiful animation is always important, but when it comes to action series there’s so much riding on the quality and creativity of the fight scenes that fill up the anime.

It’s important to deliver lots of engaging battles, but the final fight in a series is typically what audiences are going to remember afterwards. It’s difficult to stick a landing and not every anime goes out on an elegant note. Accordingly, here are the ten most controversial final anime fights of all time, ranked.

10 Goku Vs. Piccolo (Dragon Ball)

Dragon Ball always knows how to fill a series full of exciting showdowns. Often these fights will be contained to extravagant martial arts tournaments, especially in the original Dragon Ball series. The final arc of the series sees Goku square off against Piccolo, the offspring of his tyrant father.

There are a number of parallels between Goku's fights with the different generations of Piccolo. This fight carries slightly less impact as Goku just headbutts Piccolo out of the ring. Furthermore, in typical Goku fashion he also gives Piccolo a senzu bean to recover, too.

9 DigiDestined And Imperialdramon Vs. MaloMyotismon (Digimon Adventure 02)

There are some very epic battles that take place in the Digimon series and a lot of the time they bring everyone to work together as a team. Despite the massive stakes present and how MaloMyotismon threatens to destroy the Digital World and the Real World.

The DigiDestined are basically glorified spectators here. Imperialdramon saves the day, but it's a telegraphed ending that erases most danger. It also doesn't help that the right is condensed and a lot of the finale is just an extended epilogue.

8 Gogeta Vs. Syn Shenron (Dragon Bal GT)

Dragon Ball GT remains a contentious piece of the Dragon Ball universe. Many elements and enemies from the series remain unpopular, but certain details have found their share of supporters. The final battle that Goku has to engage in against the Shadow Dragons is Syn Shenron. Goku resorts to Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta to take out the villain, but he admits that he was strongest enough to do it on his own. As a result, Gogeta never really struggles and it feels like an especially anticlimactic final battle for the series.

7 Giorno Giovanna Vs. Diavolo (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind)

Each season of JoJo makes sure that its final fight is progressively bonkers and Giorno's showdown with Diavolo does not disappoint in that regard. Giorno's Stand is loose when it comes to its rules, but after it receives the power of the arrow and evolves into Gold Experience Requiem its powers are unparalleled. Diavolo thinks that he's outsmarted his opponent, only for Giorno to get the last laugh. He imprisons the mob boss in a time loop. It's an appropriately ornate end to the villain, but some may want to see him perish or fear that escape is somehow possible.

6 Heero Yuy's Wing Gundam Zero Vs. Zechs Merquise's Epyon (Gundam Wing)

Gundam Wing is one of the more popular Gundam series in America and the series major characters, Heero Yuy and Zechs Merquise, are still very memorable characters from the franchise. Heero and Zechs are destined for battle, but just as their big showdown really gets going they decide to stop fighting because it ceases to mean anything anymore. They see the dangers of war and the two just stop and there’s no real winner. They both instead use their powers to clean up the universe and hope to unite Earth and the colonies together, which is accomplished

5 Spike Spiegel Vs. Vicious (Cowboy Bebop)

There's no denying that the literally explosive finale to Cowboy Bebop is good, but that doesn't mean that fans still can't be bummed out over its conclusion. To be fair, Spike's one-man wrecking ball campaign against the Syndicate's Vicious is pretty much planned as a suicide mission in his mind, but that doesn't make it any less traffic. Spike at least eliminates his target and takes out a lot of men with him. He also couldn't look cooler as he does it. It's still sad that Spike's journey has to end prematurely and that this is his last hurrah.

4 Ash Vs. Ritchie (Pokémon: Indigo League)

The Pokémon anime is still running strong, despite gradual changes, so while this may not technically be the absolute ending, the conclusion of the “Indigo League” episodes is definitely the end of an era. Ash's battle in the Pokémon League was a huge event, but he unceremoniously loses his battle against Ritchie when his untamed Charizard refuses to fight. What's even worse is that Ash pouts over the loss and when Ritchie loses at the next stage, he's got the wrong attitude. It teaches Ash an important lesson, but it's an underwhelming note to go out on.

3 Domon Kasshu's Shining Gundam Vs. Devil Gundam Colony (Mobile Fighter G Gundam)

Ambitiously, Mobile Fighter G Gundam goes for the "power of love conquers all" storyline here. Domon and Rain declare their love for each other and this declaration is enough to overpower the Devil Gundam's thrall on them. The two of them perform a tandem Erupting God Finger Sekiha Love-Love Tenyoken, a move that their love inspires on the spot. To be fair, the more dramatic battle is between Domon and Master Asia earlier, but as a coda and finale to the season, this just comes across as weak.

2 Josuke Higashikata Vs. Yoshikage Kira (JoJo's Bizarre: Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable)

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure deals with such extravagant characters and abilities that it's very difficult to predict how battles, let alone series, will end. JoJo is like the most extreme game of chess. Yoshikage Kira has one of the most powerful Stands that have been encountered. Josuke earns his win, but it's ultimately a random ambulance that pulls up and runs over Kira by mistake. Hirohiko Araki loves to defy expectations and this is one of the bigger examples of that. Some even think it goes too far and is a cheap way to end such a formidable villain.

1 EVA Unit-01 Vs. The 17th Angel, Kaworu Nagisa (Neon Genesis Evangelion)

Shinji's final battle in Neon Genesis Evangelion feels both perfect and frustrating in terms of the absurdist precedent that the series goes on to set. Evangelion does engage in its flashy battle so that NERV can prevent the triggering of Third Impact. However, so much of Evangelion's conclusion gets lost in the existential dread that it wallows in surrounding its protagonist. It turns out the final Angel is in the human form of Kaworu, Shinji’s new friend. Shinji simply needs to crush him in his hand. It’s not the physical strength that it requires, but the mental anguish that follows.

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Straight out of the bag of fairly unusual ships, there's Harley Quinn and Deadpool, or as fans like to call them -- Harleypool. It comes as no surprise that this pairing has reined in a massive following, comprising intense fan art, creative cosplays, and some very imaginative fanfiction pieces. What particularly clicks about these two with fans is that they are practically each other's equivalents in their respective universes.

On the other hand, many fans speculate that these two would just not work. So, let's address the pros and cons of these two possibly ending up together. Here are five reasons that they are the IT couple and five that they just don't belong together.

10 Perfect Couple: Unsung Anti-Heroes

When it comes to anti-heroes, nobody fits the bill better than Harley Quinn and Deadpool. Although Harley has indulged in destructive criminal behavior under the influence of the Joker, her independent comics feature her being far away from that life. While she's no hero, she's certainly not our villain. The same goes for Deadpool, the hero of all anti-heroes. Even if he occasionally kills for fun, he isn't a purely evil soul. There's a lot more to these two than meets the eye. With similar reputations, there's no doubt that these two would have a lot to talk about if they ever meet (crossover, please!).

9 Not Perfect: Two Crazies Paired Up?

While crazy can sometimes be regarded as 'cute' or 'quirky', it is nowhere near the same case with these two. Both of them have a thirst for violence and wrecking stuff up, which might sound relatable to some. But, there's more -- Deadpool has not one, not two, but three voices inside his head at all times, often engaging in humorous chatter together. Two of those voices belong to Dr. Bong and MadCap. Imagine all that going inside your head and still managing to remain sane (he doesn't). Well, Harley is a curious case of 'Psychiatrist turned psycho' who talks to her stuffed beaver, Bernie. There has to be one sane person in a relationship to keep the ship afloat.

8 Perfect Couple: LGBTQ+ Partners

Harley Quinn identifies as bisexual while Deadpool, pansexual. Harley has shown interest in both the Joker and her friend, Poison Ivy, while Deadpool doesn't really see genders when it comes to partners. You could practically see sparks flying with them attending the pride parade together.

7 Not Perfect: What About Puddin'?

So, let's put this thing in reverse gear for a moment and address the obvious elephant in the room. The bad girl Harley you see before you today is purely the Joker's creation. She is a serious case of Stockholm syndrome. Even though they both have seemingly moved on (she picked a new 'Poison' while he found a new 'Punchline'), it's highly probable that they're just going to find each other again.

So, would she still have a place in her heart for Deadpool if the Joker decided to come back? More importantly, would Deadpool fancy being called puddin'?

6 Perfect Couple: Cut From The Same Cloth

Much like most of the Marvel and DC characters, these two have suffered through their fair share of family trauma. Harley had a father who couldn't care less about her, to the extent that he once traded her for 6 packs of beer. He was so desperate to get rid of her that he left her in an orphanage. But Harley managed to rise through adversity and get her Ph.D.

On the other hand, there isn't much known about Deadpool's childhood. There are several sketchy variations. Not to mention, Wade's recollection of his childhood just might be as good as yours. But he does remember that his father abandoned him and his mother, turning her into a hopeless drunk. So, they both have daddy issues to work through, maybe they can help each other out?

5 Not Perfect: DC And Marvel Together?

Harley Quinn is from DC while Deadpool is from Marvel. How do you get DC and Marvel characters to pair up? Crossovers have happened before but this feels like the odds are completely stacked against them. With the ongoing Marvel and DC rivalry, it's really hard to pair the two up without sparking controversy.

4 Perfect Couple: Forbidden Love

On the other hand, with such high odds, it kind of feels like the ideal 'forbidden love' situation, ultimately leading fans to ship them even harder. They're like the modern-day Romeo and Juliet -- if the latter were sadomasochistic and kind of cuckoo. Well, it's not entirely roses and daisies with Romeo and Juliet either since their story did technically end in a tragic double-suicide because they couldn't be together otherwise.

3 Not Perfect: Too Unpredictable For Each Other

Both Harleen and Wade are considered to be highly unpredictable when it comes to a fight. Much the same can be said about their personalities in general. And this wouldn't be in a fun, exciting kind of way; it would be more on the toxic side. So, their relationship would likely end up being too chaotic.

2 Perfect Couple: Killer Sense Of Humor

Having the same sense of humor is a rarity these days, especially if that sense of humor entails moments such as executing someone while maintaining a firm grin and laughing at similar gory moments.

Speaking of humor, Deadpool is known for occasionally breaking the fourth wall and tends to address the audience in a comedic manner. Harley did not start doing that until recently. Again, very similar. But more importantly, does this imply that they know about each other as well?

1 Not Perfect: Better Off As Friends

Given all of these similarities, these two would make much better friends. With a couple, it is necessary to have dissimilarities in order to get a strong dynamic going. Complementary personalities, to an extent, are necessary for maintaining the thrill in a relationship. Being too similar might hinder these two from trying new things.

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The Death Of Superman is one of those weird gambles in comics history that could have gone either way- it was either going to be a massive hit or a massive failure. It all started at a joke as the yearly conference of Superman creators. The whole room was stumped on what to do next and Jerry Ordway chimed in with his yearly joke declaration to kill Superman... and everyone took it seriously.

What would follow would make comics history, as mainstream media outlets picked up the news of the death of Man of Steel. Many fans have fond memories of the story but does it hold up? What about it aged well? What didn't?

10 Aged Well: The Art

While early '90s DC isn't known for having the same artistic powerhouses that Marvel had at the time, the Superman titles had some pretty solid artists working on them- Dan Jurgens, Jon Bogdanove, Tom Grummet, and Jackson Guice all worked on the Superman books at the time and were all very, very good.

Their art made the whole thing look great and for a comic that was action-heavy as this one is, good art was a must. Luckily, this team of artists was up to the task.

9 Didn't Age Well: The Art, Again

However, art in the early '90s is quite different than it is now. There was no computer coloring and the printing process was different. The paper quality wasn't as good in most comics, which also plays a role in how the art looks. So, while the art isn't bad, the presentation isn't the best and that can lessen people's enjoyment of it.

Even in the modern reproductions of the book, the art still has a lot of the problems it had back then. Again, the art isn't bad, it's just the difference in art techniques are very different from today's books.

8 Aged Well: The Hype

While it's hard to talk about the hype for a nearly thirty-year-old comic story, The Death Of Superman is one of those comics that still carries a lot of weight behind them. When one reads a story called The Death Of Superman, there's a certain amount of hype that is inherent to a story that is going to kill one of the most popular superheroes of them all.

The Death Of Superman lives up to the hype perfectly. While some of the circumstances of Superman and his supporting cast's life at the time may not be familiar, the story delivers an action-packed narrative that lives up its name.

7 Didn't Age Well: The Justice League

The Justice League goes up against Doomsday at one point in the story and gets trounced. However, this isn't a cool line-up of the Justice League, full of powerhouses. No, this one was a lightweight Justice League consisting of Guy Gardner, Booster Gold, Blue Beetle, Ice, Fire, and Bloodwynd.

While most of the members of this League were great in Justice League International, they aren't great to go up against Doomsday and they're pretty much the only help Superman gets. The League has had a lot of bad rosters over the years but for this one to be the one that goes up against Doomsday? Lame.

6 Aged Well: The Action

The Death Of Superman is about Superman trying to stop an inhuman engine of destruction before it reaches Metropolis and as such, serves up a lot of great action set pieces. Action is the main crux of this story; Doomsday isn't some mastermind villain but a monster and Superman has no other choice but to stop him.

This book delivers on the action front. The battle scenes are great, wonderfully paced, and really set up the threat of Doomsday and Superman's desperation to stop the beast.

5 Didn't Age Well: Sign Of The Times

Back in the early '90s, the Superman books looked very different. Lex Luthor was "dead", replaced by his long lost "son". Supergirl wasn't Superman's Kryptonian cousin but a shapeshifter called Matrix who took on the shape of Supergirl and was dating Lex's "son". S.T.A.R. Labs was a big part of the supporting cast of the book, as well.

For a reader picking up the story today, a lot of that background stuff isn't going to make a lot of sense. While it's not a huge factor in the story, it's still going to be jarring for readers not used to all of that.

4 Aged Well: Doomsday

One of the great things about this book is Doomsday and the slow realization that readers have of just how powerful and destructive the creature is. At first, he's just a massive figure covered head to toe to toe in green with one arm tied behind his back but as the fight goes on, more of the monster is revealed and readers get to see just how powerful and destructive the beast truly is.

It works perfectly, building Doomsday as a massive threat that only can Superman can stop and it's believable later in the book when the inevitable happens.

3 Didn't Age Well: The Fact That Doomsday Kills Superman

On the other hand, it's sort of mystifying that the powers that be at DC at the time chose an entirely new character like Doomsday to be the one who killed Superman. While Superman's rogue's gallery isn't as stacked as Batman's or the Flash's, it still has some very credible threats and enemies with long-standing grudges against the Man Of Steel.

Luthor may have been off the table at the time, but this could have been a way to bring him back or even have Brainiac do it. It's just weird.

2 Aged Well: Superman #75

One of the cool things that were done over the course of the story is that as it went on, the panels per page went down, until, in Superman #75, every page was splash page and it. Was. Amazing. Every page was just a huge picture of the two fightings, meticulously drawn by Dan Jurgens.

This approach sold the larger than life nature of the battle between the two until the end, with the two double-page spreads of Lois Lane cradling the dying Superman and then crying over his dead body, selling the huge moment.

1 Didn't Age Well: It Was A Gimmick

The biggest problem with The Death Of Superman is that when it comes right down to it, it's not really a story- it's a gimmick. As much fun as it is to read, it's just Superman and Doomsday punching each other seven issues. There's nothing wrong with it, but it's extremely light and it doesn't feel like a fitting way for Superman to die.

The Death Of Superman existed to put butts in the seats and sell books and its gimmicky nature is evident.

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The Marvel universe is known for its sibling pairs. For instance, Cyclops and his brothers Havok and Vulcan. Another example is Sue Storm and her younger brother Johnny. Individually, these siblings are powerful. Together, they can be nearly unstoppable.

However, these are not the only related pairs that inhabit Earth-616. Several characters have brothers that readers have forgotten about or simply ignore.

10 Professor Xavier (Juggernaut)

The reason people don't recall Juggernaut being Charles' brother is they're not from the same father. Cain Marko became Xavier's step-sibling when his mother married Kurt Marko. This is also why Cain doesn't have the same mental powers. In fact, Juggernaut isn't a mutant.

Cain gained his strength and durability through a mystic gem he found in an ancient temple. While nearly invulnerable, he's susceptible to mental attacks. Hence, the reason he wears the bulky helmet. Over the years, Cain has gotten over past resentments against his stepbrother and has divided his time between being a hero and villain.

9 Peter Parker (Ben Reilly)

Technically, Ben Reilly isn't Peter Parker's brother. He's his clone. Still, they have the same DNA, so that makes them siblings. It's somewhat confusing to detail. So, it's best to read "The Clone Saga" stories for the lowdown.

Ben donned the heroic identity of the Crimson Spider for a time, then took over Spider-Man's role when Peter and Mary Jane left New York. He was going to work with his "brother" as another Web-Crawler but was killed by the Green Goblin. Since then, Ben has died and come back to life several times.

8 Union Jack (Baron Blood)

John Falsworth, known as Baron Blood, is one of the oldest villains in the Marvel universe. The reason is simple: he's a vampire. This was unbeknownst to his brother, Lord James Falsworth, who is the hero known as Union Jack.

During World War II, James battled his brother while part of the Invaders. As a new age of heroes was born on Earth-616, Baron Blood decided to take on several of them. He was eventually destroyed by Captain America and a new incarnation of Union Jack.

7 Husk (Cannonball)

Within Marvel's superhero teams, the X-Men probably has the largest percentage of siblings. For example, Paige and Sam Guthrie, also known as Husk and Cannonball.

Between the two, Sam was the first to jump into the X-Men fray, joining the New Mutants several decades ago. Once Paige was old enough and could control her mutant powers, she joined the teen group Generation X as Husk. Since then, the siblings have been members of the X-Men, though not at the same time.

6 Wonder Man (Grim Reaper)

In the real world, there are few examples where siblings are so opposite that one is completely evil. Yet, this seems to happen in comic books all the time. Perhaps, if Wonder Man and Grim Reaper had gone to family counseling, they wouldn't be at opposite ends of the spectrum.

Between him and Simon, Eric was known as the black sheep and was even told by his mother that he was born bad. Between that and abusive discipline by his father, it's no wonder Eric became the Grim Reaper. Since his 1968 premiere in The Avengers, he has been a problem for numerous heroes, especially Wonder Man.

5 Hawkeye (Trickshot)

Here's another example of brothers with opposite goals. Yes, Clint Barton indeed started as a villain. However, he eventually realized his ways were wrong. It's the reason Hawkeye has been a long-term member of the Avengers.

On the other hand, his brother Barney went in the opposite direction. He got away from the circus by joining the army and eventually became an FBI agent. It wasn't until recently that he became a member of the Dark Avengers and the villain Trickshot.

4 Rogue (Nightcrawler)

Rogue and Nightcrawler have always had a close relationship. However, it's not only due to their lengthy memberships in the X-Men. In reality, it's because the two are sort of related.

Nightcrawler's mother is the mutant known as Mystique. She's also Rouge's adoptive mother. If that isn't strange enough, both heroes are also related to Graydon Creed, the son of Mystique and Sabretooth. This would be abnormal in other situations. However, being the X-Men, it's par for the course.

3 Starfox (Thanos)

If you told someone that Starfox and Thanos were brothers, they'd probably scoff. However, no matter how different the two are, they have the same parents.

Starfox is Eros, a human offshoot of Titan's population known as the Eternals. Thanos was born with the Deviant gene. This is the reason the two look and act differently. While Thanos went on to become a deadly nemesis to the galaxy, Starfox remained on the good side of the law and joined groups like the Avengers.

2 Colossus (Mikhail Rasputin)

The older brother of Colossus and Magik, Mikhail has the combined powers of his two younger siblings. He can alter substances and hop between dimensions. He would have been an Omega-level X-Man if he didn't become mentally unstable after a Cosmonaut mission.

Today, Mikhail likes to flout his Messiah complex by taking on his siblings whenever possible. He administered the Legacy virus to his sister to get rid of it from his own body. Then, he left Colossus in a rock dimension to die. In other words, he hasn't provided much brotherly guidance.

1 Spider-Girl (Benjy Parker)

Benjy Parker is the younger brother of May, also known as Spider-Girl in Marvel's MC2 universe. Though a baby when first introduced, he becomes an integral part of the Spider-Man legacy, although he doesn't understand it.

Though he has organic webbing, Benjy is constantly at risk. At one point, during the "Spider-Verse" saga, May learns her brother is the Scion -- part of a trinity that can help take down the Inheritors. In the end, it's Ben's bravery that encourages May to continue as a costumed hero.

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In order to curb the ever-growing number of pirates, the Marines have been trying harder than ever. Ever since Gol D. Roger started the Great Pirate Era, the Marines have been struggling to keep the pirates in check. There are only a few Marines, who are capable of going up against strong pirates.

One such Marine is Smoker. Smoker ate the Moku Moku no Mi, which gave him control over smoke. Smoker uses his devil fruit in various ways. He is definitely one of the most promising characters in One Piece and he will no doubt become an important character in the future.

10 STRONGER: MONKEY D. GARP

Monkey D. Garp is the legendary Marine, who went up against the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger. Among the Marines, Garp's feats are unparalleled. Garp could crush mountains with his bare fists. His involvement in the God Valley incident gave him legendary status. Garp's insane haki is no doubt his biggest weapon and Smoker would not be able to survive his Haki based attacks. So, it should be an easy win for Garp.

9 WEAKER: MOMONGA

Momonga is a vice-admiral and he's probably one of the more interesting Marines. He is very pragmatic and he takes care not to tarnish the names of the Marines. He has no devil fruit, but he is capable of using Haki. Momonga can also use Rokushiki as we have already in the series. However, Momonga is not even close to Smoker's level as a fighter.

8 STRONGER: SENGOKU

Sengoku is the former Fleet Admiral of the Marines. After the Paramount War, Sengoku left his position as the Fleet Admiral. Sengoku possesses Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Daibutsu, which is a mythical zoan type.

Sengoku was able to beat the members of the Blackbeard Pirates quite easily. Also, Sengoku is the only Marine who has all three types of Haki. He can easily get the better of Smoker.

7 WEAKER: TSURU

Tsuru joined the Marines at the same time as Garp and Sengoku. She has shown that she is capable of taking on several pirates at once. However, unlike her compatriots, Tsuru has no notable feats to her name. Smoker has grown really strong over the years and he will no doubt triumph over Tsuru.

6 STRONGER: AKAINU

Akainu is the current Fleet Admiral of the Marines. He is arguably the strongest Marine right now. Akainu possesses the Magu Magu no Mi, which allows him to control magma at will. Akainu is ruthless and he doesn't forgive anyone who interferes with justice as shown at Marineford. There is a vast difference between the power of Akainu and Smoker, and if Smoker has got any sense, he'd best not fight him.

5 WEAKER: VERGO

Vergo was a Navy vice-Admiral. He was actually a member of the Donquixote Pirates. Doflamingo had asked him to infiltrate the Navy in order to provide him with intel.

Vergo was a haki monster and Doflamingo was confident that he would have beaten Law. When Smoker fought Vergo, Smoker's main aim was to get back Law's heart. Furthermore, Smoker has become more powerful and it is obvious that he's stronger than Vergo.

4 STRONGER: KIZARU

Kizaru is one of the three Admirals. He possesses the Pika Pika no Mi, which grants complete control over light. He is undoubtedly the fastest character in the series. Kizaru's attacks are pretty powerful as well. He was able to beat several Supernovas on his own. So far only Rayleigh and Marco have managed to keep him at bay. Smoker would struggle to fight Kizaru, and the winner of the fight is pretty obvious.

3 WEAKER: KOBY

Koby joined the Marines after Luffy saved him from Alvida. Then Koby trained under Garp, and rose through the ranks. He is currently a Navy Captain with plenty of room for improvement. There are rumors that Koby is going to fight against Boa Hancock, but it is very obvious that he's not ready for such a challenge. Smoker is above Koby in every aspect.

2 STRONGER: FUJITORA

Fujitora is one of the newest members of the Marines. He joined the Marines via the World Military Draft. Fujitora is a Navy Admiral and he possesses Zushi Zushi no Mi, which allows Fujitora to control gravity. With his devil fruit, Fujitora can even bring down meteors from the sky. If Fujitora wanted, he could have easily beaten Doflamingo and freed Dressrosa. Doflamingo ruthlessly beat Smoker at Punk Hazard, so it's pretty obvious what would happen if Smoker fought Fujitora. Smoker is not quite on the same level as Fujitora and it will take him a lot of time before he can manage to fight on equal footing with him.

1 WEAKER: HELMEPPO

The final character on the list is Helmeppo. Helmeppo was originally an antagonist, but he was sent to the Marines. Like Koby, Helmeppo trained under Monkey D. Garp. Helmeppo's training allowed him to become a proper Marine. He can fight against small fry, but against big names, he will struggle. Also, Helmeppo is a coward and when he knows he can't beat a certain person, he will avoid him.

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Reformed villains are often quite popular in fiction, with Vegeta and Zuko being no exception. Given their similar journeys as characters, it’s not a stretch for fans to compare the two. In fact, Vegeta and Zuko have a lot in common… and not just the fact that they’re both princes.

That said, to say that Zuko was the Vegeta of Avatar: The Last Airbender or that Vegeta is the Zuko of the Dragon Ball franchise wouldn’t be entirely accurate, as the two have clear differences that set them apart from one another.

10 Same: No Fans Of Their Fathers

When fighting Dodoria, Vegeta revealed he had no attachment to his fellow Saiyans… including his own father, the Saiyan king. No reason is given, but it’s been long speculated that the prince considered King Vegeta a weakling for kowtowing to King Cold & Frieza, and for being humiliated by Beerus.

Zuko and Fire Lord Ozai’s enmity is far more clear-cut. When Zuko opposed an inhumane war plan suggested by one of Ozai’s generals, the Fire Lord punished him by burning the skin around Zuko’s eye, then exiling him. Zuko eventually regained his father’s approval, but betrayed Ozai when learning of the Fire Lord’s plans for murder and conquest.

9 Different: Ki Attacks Vs. Firebending

Vegeta and Zuko have fairly dissimilar means of throwing projectile attacks. The Saiyan Prince mainly resorts to using visible ki energy in the form of powerful techniques like the Final Flash and the Gallick Gun.

Technically, Zuko also used ki, or chi, as it was referred to on the show. However, instead of manifesting chi energy the eye can see, Zuko used his chi to bend fire as a weapon. All forms of bending in Avatar require chi, in fact, and said energy actually played an instrumental role in Zuko’s ability to redirect lightning. Yet chi is the medium for attacks, not the attacks themselves.

8 Same: Short Tempers

It doesn’t take much for Vegeta and Zuko to fly off the handle. Both of their tempers, in fact, proved to serve as a great source of power for them. In the Dragon Ball Z anime, Vegeta claimed his anger over not matching Goku’s strength while fighting off a meteor shower allowed him to become a Super Saiyan.

Similarly, anger was originally what fueled Zuko’s firebending. However, when Zuko joined Team Avatar and no longer felt the rage he once did, he decided to learn a new way to firebend with the help of two firebending masters, the dragons Ran and Shaw. Zuko's’ short fuse didn’t entirely vanish, however.

7 Different: Pride Vs. Humility

To Vegeta, pride is as important as strength. Vegeta is extremely proud of being a Saiyan, as well as the social status his impressive power gives him. While he has mellowed, he still can be fairly arrogant and dismissive toward those who do not match him as a martial artist.

Meanwhile, Zuko, despite sometimes seeming otherwise, was quite humble. Because of his exile and traumatizing battle with his father that left him scarred, Zuko thought lowly of himself as a person, and for a while always acted like he had something to prove.

6 Same: Obsessed With Restoring Honor

Vegeta’s loss against Goku would define his arc for the rest of Dragon Ball Z. Humiliated at losing to a Saiyan low in strength and therefore class, Vegeta spent years training to redeem what he felt was a tarnished reputation. The Saiyan Prince’s obsession with restoring his honor was so great, he even allowed Babidi to turn him into a ruthless Majin warrior.

With Zuko, regaining his honor consumed him in Avatar: The Last Airbender’s first two seasons. Devastated by his father’s rejection, Zuko became obsessed with finding the Avatar, as capturing Aang would end his exile and make his family accept him again.

5 Different: Rivalries (Or Lack Thereof)

To say Vegeta is competitive is an understatement. His gut instinct when discovering people stronger than him is to find out how to surpass them. This was especially true with Goku, and while Vegeta finally admitted that Goku was the better fighter, his rivalry with the pure-hearted Saiyan hasn’t gone away entirely.

Zuko, on the other hand, doesn’t really have rivalries. Though competitive as a child against Azula, Zuko largely stopped envying others’ strength as a teenager, redirecting his energies toward catching the Avatar. Furthermore, unlike Vegeta, Zuko didn’t even consider his former enemy a rival when switching sides, treating Aang as a friend.

4 Same: Dysfunctional Sibling Relationships

The relationships Vegeta and Zuko have with their siblings is rocky, but for different reasons. Vegeta isn’t necessarily antagonistic toward his younger brother, but he is fairly dismissive of Tarble, who’s much weaker than Vegeta and most Saiyan elites.

Things between Zuko and Azula, conversely, were much more complicated. Since their earliest years, Azula would constantly torment Zuko psychologically, either lying to him or only telling him cruel truths. As teenagers, Azula would mock Zuko, calling him “Zuzu” and caring little for him as a brother. This changed briefly when Zuko helped Azula conquer Ba Sing Se, and she even showed Zuko kindness before he defected.

3 Different: Friendships

Zuko largely kept his original Fire Nation friends at length because he was uncomfortable with the Fire Nation way. When he joined Team Avatar and they began to accept him, Zuko found a comfort he’d rarely known, and was often seen smiling when his new friends showed him kindness.

Vegeta, though, is not too big on friendships. Aside from Bulma, Trunks, Bra, and Goku, he’s never been much of a socializer, normally keeping to himself in public gatherings. That said, he does care deep down about some of the members of the Dragon Team, as seen when he mourned Gohan when Buu seemingly killed the young Saiyan.

2 Same: They Take Training Very Seriously

Even when not actively trying to surpass someone, the Saiyan prince constantly pushes himself. Whether it’s training in one of Bulma’s gravity rooms or with Whis, a day not exercising or fighting for Vegeta is a day wasted. The one exception came when he planned to take time off to care for Bulma while she was pregnant with Bra.

Zuko’s attitude was not dissimilar. While not pushing himself to Vegeta’s more excessive lengths, he did believe in keeping his skills sharp. He was also very concerned with properly training Aang, even attacking the airbender unprovoked when he felt Aang was slacking off.

1 Different: A Kingdom To Rule

Planet Vegeta and the Fire Nation are both conqueror societies. While Fire Lord Ozai and his predecessors would attack other nations to add to their territories, the Saiyans would eventually start conquering planets for King Cold’s organization, rather than for themselves. Setting itself further apart from the Fire Nation is the fact that Planet Vegeta was destroyed by Cold’s successor, Frieza. Therefore, while Zuko inherited his father’s kingdom when Ozai was deposed by Aang, Vegeta had no kingdom left when Frieza was defeated. It is perhaps for that reason he's never declared himself the Saiyan king, despite knowing Frieza murdered King Vegeta.

NEXT: Avatar: 5 Reasons Why Iroh Is The Best Character (& 5 Why It Could Be Zuko)

Ignoring his polarizing depiction in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the Mandarin is a powerful supervillain that the Avengers would never dare underestimate. Born to parents who died soon after he was born, he was raised by his soured aunt in the lap of luxury. He used his family money and his smarts to rise the ranks in Kuomintang party but lost it all once the communist revolution rendered his position obsolete. Ultimately, Mandarin's thirst for power turned him into one of Iron Man's biggest antagonists.

His strength, power, and intelligence are tough to match. Comics fans have followed his fights against Iron Man for years, but how about seeing how he would stack up against other Iron Man Villains? Here are five fellow Iron Man villains that the Mandarin can easily defeat in a fight and five more he'd lose to.

10 HE'D BEAT: Black Knight

The Black Knight (or Nathan Garrett) is a Biologist who can trace his lineage straight from Sir Percy, found Percy's tomb and took his Ebony Blade. However, he was unable to wield the blade because Sir Percy's ghost rejected him for his villainous ways. Instead, Garrett built a winged horse and a variety of modernized medieval weapons and called himself The Black Knight.

Mandarin would defeat him because, although both are smart and crafty, Mandarin far exceeds him in physical combat with his martial arts skills and his raw power, including rings that can stun, produce electricity, and flames. All The Black Knight has to offer is a sweet sword and horse.

9 HE'D LOSE TO: Ghost

Sorry Mandarin, but when it comes down to it, Ghost has you beat. Ghost has skills that would turn the battle in his favor. Even though he doesn't get up close and personal with his adversaries (since, as a computer hacker and weapons inventor, he keeps his distance), he plays dirty and would win dirty.

If he was forced to fight face-to-face, he would probably touch Mandarin's rings and render them intangible or invisible. But, since this is Ghost, he's more likely to do this while making himself invisible and sneaking up from behind to finish the job.

8 HE'D BEAT: The Green Goblin

Unfortunately for The Green Goblin (or Norman Osborn), Mandarin wins this contest. While the Green Goblin is no doubt a formidable foe, especially when you consider that his bag of tricks includes smoke bombs, explosives, machine guns, and heat-seeking missiles.

However, the problem with The Green Goblin is the serum that turned him into The Green Goblin also disoriented him, and that makes him easier for Mandarin to beat. Hallucinating and having bouts of careless rage doesn't give you the control you need to best Mandarin.

7 HE'D LOSE TO: Madame Masque

Madame Masque (or Giulietta Nefaria) may be somewhat unhinged, but she shouldn't' be counted out. Not only is she highly athletic and skilled at hand-to-hand combat and martial arts (as Mandarin is), but she is also a pro markswoman.

She knows how to strategize, organize, and be completely ruthless. Madame Masque wouldn't hesitate to take Mandarin out, and she can beat him at his own game.

6 HE'D BEAT: Ezekiel "Zeke" Stane

At first glance, it seems like Mandarin and Stane are fairly evenly matched: between Stane's super-smarts and his wealth, they appear to be on an even playing field. But Stane is just a knockoff of Iron Man: instead of creating his own technology, he makes versions of what Iron Man has already created.

Stane's suit look bears a great likeness to Iron Man (Tony Stark). So, all Mandarin would have to do to beat Stane is what he's done to Iron Man in the past. And since Stane can't come up with his own tricks, it would be an easy defeat.

5 HE'D LOSE TO: Advanced Idea Mechanics (A.I.M)

Advanced Idea Mechanics (A.I.M.) is a group of supervillains who pool together their resources, skills, intelligence, and ideas to take over governments all over the world. They are a system, not just an individual villain or idea, and they have a lot of power and smarts behind them.

If anyone can establish the technology required to overtake Mandarin, it's A.I.M. Though they are super-intelligent villainous nerds, with no hand-to-hand combat skills, they have the technology required to block Mandarin's powerful rings and weave away from his imposing advances.

4 HE'D BEAT: Whiplash

Whiplash is a villain who looks more imposing than he actually is. As a supervillain with no natural or engineered superpowers, Whiplash relies upon his electrically charged whip and his armor to protect him. This makes him a perfect villainous foil to Tony Stark, but not Mandarin.

Mandarin can create electric charges too (from his rings) and he is a trained martial artist whose body can withstand hits and lashes like it's nothing. So, in the end, Whiplash would get a serious whipping.

3 HE'D LOSE TO: Thanos

Not only is Thanos a physically powerful mutant, who can fight exceptionally long battles, but he's also strong mentally (with telekinesis and telepathy skills). He has no discernable weaknesses; he is skilled at hand-to-hand combat, he cannot grow old or die of old age, he can go without food, water, and air indefinitely.

In a fight against The Mandarin, Thanos would overpower him physically (with the relentless force of his physical strength) and mentally. Thanos would use telepathy to observe his opponent's next strategy, and he would weaken him mentally as he's breaking his weapons and his bones.

2 HE'D BEAT: Attuma

Although Attuma is exceptionally strong (with resistance to bodily injury, super-human speed, and advanced agility in the water) he is still dependant on water, and would not last more than ten minutes without it. If Mandarin and Attuma were to fight in the water then Attuma would definitely have a chance.

However, since a battle against Mandarin would likely happen in the city and on land (unless Attuma was able to lure Manadarin into the water), Attuma would loose.

1 HE'D LOSE TO: Count Nefaria

Count Nefaria, a human turned super-human with genius intellect, is an expert in science, theoretical physics, invention, and strategy. His evil mastermind, combined with energy projection from Living Laser, power from Power Man, and speed from Whirlwind (all of which he took on from those villains thanks to Dr. Kenneth Sturdy) make him a formidable foe that Mandarin would have a tough time beating.

So, in this battle, it goes without saying that Count Nefaria wins.

NEXT: Marvel: 5 DC Villains Iron Man Could Defeat (& 5 He Wouldn’t Stand A Chance Against)

During the last couple of years, few anime series rose and fell, but none could outperform My Hero Academia. This further supports the argument that the superhero series is basically unstoppable. As you'd expect from a Shonen; the series adopted the demographic-friendly subject of superheroes, added a little bit of friendship power, and behold the My Hero Academia we all know and love.

Tenya Iida is a member of My Hero Academia's magnificent cast; he is one of the main characters. Out of all the class 1-A squad, Tenya might be the most overlooked. He is as essential to the storyline as everyone else; however, his importance is glossed over by his goofiness whenever he gets screentime. He is certainly is underrated, but that doesn’t conflict the fact that even he has his overrated bits.

10 Overrated: Hand Gestures

As much as we love these flamboyant hand gestures; it's agreeable that we have seen them more than we would like to admit. These hand gestures developed to be Tenya's signature moves.

So whenever he comes to mind, instead of thinking of the aspiring hero Ingenium, these fancy move sets come to play. Tenya and these hand gestures have gotten pretty much inseparable; they became a part of his identity.

9 Underrated: His Hero Costume

Hero costumes are more than mere apparel for the sake of anonymity. They come in many shapes and sizes depending on the preference of the hero. Often more than not, hero costumes are designed to align with the user’s quirk.

The badass design aside, Tenya's hero costume comes with many features that augment his quirk. The boots for example provide cooling for his engine.

8 Overrated: His Loud Voice

Some would argue that a loud voice is absolutely necessary to keep a classroom in check; which is far from being correct. The real person in charge of the classroom, Aizawa, has anything but a loud voice, and he runs the place just fine.

Although Tenya's voice did not reach Asta's level in terms of annoyingness, it certainly is approaching.

7 Underrated: His High Mannerisms

One thing that is often overlooked about Tenya is his high mannerisms and nobility; these traits are mainly attributed to his high upbringing.

The Iida family has always been a prestigious family when it comes to the hero business. Many iconic heroes, including his retired older brother, were born from the Iida family. The only time Tenya exudes pride is when he is talking about his family.

6 Overrated: His Performance At Sports Festival

Tenya is unquestionably a very strong individual. And unlike Katchan and Deku who always did things high-key, he prefers to operate in a more low-key manner. It came as surprising when he got the 4th place during the sports festival-- an achievement that is in no way beyond him considering his actual abilities.

It should also be noted that Tenya always ranks at the top 4, if not top 3, in any form of competition between class 1-A.

5 Underrated: His Aspirations To Become A Hero

One’s purpose in becoming a hero is what truly defines their quality as a hero. A hero who is only in it for the money, won't be as meticulous as those doing it out of empathy.

While it's true that one of the reasons why Tenya chose this career path was to uphold his family name, that is neither his only nor most important drive. Tenya has showcased multiple times that he possesses the qualities of a true hero.

4 Overrated: Class Representative

Being an overly nosey class representative is one of Tenya's character quirks. Nothing is wrong with that until it becomes the trait that defines his very character. Character quirks should not be the defining features of any character; they should merely be additions to boost said character's relevancy.

Overall, this act of overexploiting character quirks is unnoticeable in My Hero Academia. Other Shonen series do it much more overbearingly.

3 Underrated: His Strength

The superhero society that is portrayed in My Hero Academia is one that praises strength. And as it stands, strength is not a department that Tenya is lacking in. In fact, ranking him as one of the strongest students in U.A won't be an overstatement

However, strength by itself does not produce an effective combatant. Many aspects such as wits and judgment play a major role. And Tenya just happens to be rich in these qualities as well.

2 Overrated: The Stain Arc Incident

The Stain arc is one of My Hero Academia's most outstanding arcs. The arc redefined whatever the fans thought they knew about the series.

That being said, Tenya was directly linked to the Stain incident; and that connection often garners him hate. It is indeed shameful for a hero to act out of self-interest, but the matter with Tenya was blown out of proportion.

1 Underrated: His Role During U.S.J Attack

The U.S.J incident was the arc that hooked in fans en masse. The arc featured anything that would make a Shonen arc enjoyable; from the sequence of the events to the stunning, hype-inducing battles.

However, these striking fights overshadowed many other events that were just as important albeit 'less interesting'. The role Tenya played -escaping the scene and notifying the administration- was absolutely vital for the events that followed. Many students would've lost their lives had Tenya not taken action.

NEXT: My Hero Academia: 10 Wonderful Tenya Iida Fan Art to Check Out

Back in the early 1980s, the two biggest comics were Uncanny X-Men and New Teen Titans. They would trade the top sales spot back and forth and both were responsible for some iconic stories. Over in the Titans' corner, the most iconic story is easily "The Judas Contract".

Chronicling Deathstroke's newest scheme to destroy the Teen Titans, it features a stunning betrayal by new member Terra, the end of an era for Kid Flash and Robin, and a new member to the team- Deathstroke's son Jericho. Creators Marv Wolfman and George Perez were firing on all cylinders for this story but does it hold up for modern audiences? What has aged well? What hasn't?

10 Aged Well: George Perez's Art

It's not too controversial to say that George Perez is one of comics' best artists. The man has drawn pretty much every important character at both Marvel and DC and is known for his amazingly detailed and intricate panels. "The Judas Contract" is no exception to this rule.

There are some beautiful panels in this book, with the kinds of intricately detailed backgrounds that he's famous for, as well as great figure work and kinetic action.

9 Didn't Age Well: Donna Troy's Fiancé

The '80s were a different time. A time when a teenage photographer could be engaged to a college professor and it wasn't at all considered weird. Donna Troy, who was 18 or 19 tops at the time, was engaged to a college professor named Terry Long. And while, yes, she was a consenting adult (well, more than likely; ages are always weird in comics and she's a member of the TEEN Titans), there's still something extremely creepy about the whole thing.

It's just sort of jarring to pick up a copy of "The Judas Contract" and be reading along and see this obviously mid-30s college professor and Donna Troy together. Maybe it made more sense in the '80s. It was probably still creepy, though.

8 Aged Well: The Action

When something is drawn by George Perez, one thing that can definitely be expected is some killer action and "The Judas Contract" is no exception. From battles against Baron Blood and his cultists to an awesome Deathstroke versus Dick Grayson fight to the climactic battle at H.I.V.E. headquarters, there are a lot of wonderful action set pieces in this story.

Exquisitely drawn, wonderfully laid out, and amazingly kinetic, Wolfman and Perez's sympatico creative relationship garnered some great action scenes.

7 Didn't Age Well: Beast Boy

Beast Boy's whole characterization is that he's a girl crazy teenage boy with a crush on Terra. There's nothing wrong with that but Wolfman takes it to some very problematic places. Sure, the book was written in the '80s and cultural mores were different back then, but Beast Boy is creepy and pervy. Even back then, people had to read this book and admit that.

Beast Boy definitely crosses some sexual harassment lines in this comic and it can be very uncomfortable to read.

6 Aged Well: Robin Becomes Nightwing

Dick Grayson has went down as one of the most important comic characters of them all. He was the first comic book sidekick and also the first to strike out on his own and forge his identity and that would begin in "The Judas Contract". It's one of those seminal moments in comics history that doesn't get enough credit for just how important it was.

No other sidekick had ever done what he did. He shed the costume of his childhood and became his own man, a move that would eventually garner him his own series and set him on the path to becoming Batman. Twice.

5 Hasn't Aged Well: That Original Nightwing Costume

So, Dick Grayson becoming Nightwing is a huge, unsung moment in comics. After hearing about Deathstroke's origin from his ex-wife, Dick comes downstairs in his new costume, ready to take on Deathstroke and rescue his friends... and oh boy, that costume is something.

The collar. The plunging v neckline. The strangely bright colors for someone named Nightwing. It's a campy disco masterpiece that looks ridiculous to the modern eye.

4 Aged Well: Deathstroke

There's something about the way this book uses Deathstroke that is so effective. His Terminator moniker is quite fitting because there's something implacable and unstoppable about him throughout the story, just like the Terminator. The scenes where Dick Grayson is looking for his friends and finds the rubble of Deathstroke's attacks is so effective and almost like horror movie scenes, building Deathstroke's threat up.

When readers finally get to see him in action against Dick Grayson, it's both a wonderful release of the built up tension and further proves just how tough the villain is.

3 Hasn't Aged Well: Jericho

Jericho, Deathstroke's son, is a very interesting concept- George Perez wanted to create a character that was almost completely about the visuals, a character where readers couldn't read what he was thinking or feeling but had to actually look at the art. Jericho was a mute, losing his ability to speak after being kidnapped and having his throat slit by some of Deathstroke's enemies.

Unfortunately, it doesn't really come across perfectly on the page. The character is interesting and has a unique look, but Perez's dream of creating a purely visual character were a bit of failure and his costume- combining pirate chic with more disco vibes- is something else.

2 Aged Well: The Plot

There's a reason the "The Judas Contract" has went down as not only one of the best Teen Titans stories but a highlight of '80s superhero comics and that's because of just how good the story is. Deathstroke's master plan to take out the Teen Titans is full of ups and downs and keeps fans on the edge of their seats.

By now, just about everyone knows about the twist with Terra but it still plays very well even with the shock of the reveal gone. "The Judas Contract" is so well put together that it's nearly infinitely re-readable.

1 Hasn't Aged Well: Terra's Character And Her Relationship With Deathstroke

However, looking back, it's kind of hard to see how people ever thought Terra was anything but a bad guy. She's pretty openly antagonistic towards everyone on the team and while there are moments of tenderness, there's something that off about her the whole time. She's a bratty teenage bad girl stereotype, down to the fact that she's a *gasp* smoker.

Also, she's like 14 or 15 and her and Deathstroke are obviously in a sexual relationship. Now, yes, Deathstroke is a bad guy and does bad things but statutory rape? The sexual politics of this story are messed up in general but this is the worst of it.

NEXT: Teen Titans: Damian Wayne Vs. Raven: Who Would Win?

In the Justice League, DC's greatest heroes work closely together. It's only natural that from time to time would pair up, mixing their romantic relationships with their heroic ones. On occasion, their outside relationships will even have a dramatic effect on the team itself.

What follows are ten breakups within the Justice League, ranked by the messiness they had and their effect on not only the heroes involved, but the team itself. Sometimes it was very minor, but other times it was almost catastrophic.

10 Amazing Man and Maxima

There was a brief relationship in the pages of Extreme Justice, cut short by the series cancellation. Maxima and Amazing-Man began a brief and passionate affair, although there was never any chance of it growing into much more, as both characters fell into limbo after the series cancellation.

The relationship blossomed as Amazing Man was teaching Maxima about Earth's culture through various television channels. They came across a very adult channel and Maxima initiated a physical relationship with the legacy hero. There were seen together one more time taking the Wonder Twins to a shopping mall.

9 Guy Gardner and Ice

If ever there was an unlikely pairing in the Justice League, it was Guy Gardner and Ice. Gardner was brash and sexist and Ice was pure and kind. Somehow, though, these two had a relationship where it seemed that they truly cared for each other, despite it all.

That is until Superman came into the Justice League. Ice began to harbor a crush for the Man of Steel and this started driving a wedge between the two. Ultimately, their chance together ended with her death at the hands of Overmaster. She was revived years later, but the pair have not been able to get a happy ending, mainly due to retcons of her origin.

8 Crimson Fox and Metamorpho

In Justice League Europe, one of the purely European recruits was a mysterious French heroine called Crimson Fox. She was a pair of twin sisters Vivian and Constance D'Aramis. Vivian was much more amorous in her interactions with other Justice Leaguers. After being rebuffed by Captain Atom, she turned her affections towards Metamorpho.

Of course, the relationship failed when Vivian's husband re-entered her life. One night she left Metamorpho in bed to meet her husband. Rex followed only to witness her die when the building exploded. Metamorpho refused to believe that she died, but Vivian never resurfaced, and her sister eventually left the League.

7 Nuklon and Obsidian

The relationship between Nuklon and Obsidian wasn't so much a romance rather than unrequited love. However, when Obsidian professed that love to his best friend, Nuklon reacted badly. Nuklon retreated into a funk that he had to deal with.

He later went to his friend and apologized. Their relationship was platonic, although their story thread was left hanging with the end of the series, as were most relationships that the series explored.

6 Red Arrow and Hawkgirl

Sometimes when teammates date, things get messy. Red Arrow, now known as Arsenal, had a major thing for teammate Hawkgirl. At this time everyone assumed it was a matter of time before she found her way back to Hawkman, as they were destined to be together. They were warned about pursuing a relationship but refused to listen.

They get together and make a convincing couple. Unfortunately, the relationship was doomed, primarily from editorial interference with writer Dwayne McDuffie. Red Arrow is so shaken up by the Hawkgirl's destiny with Hawkman that he ends the relationship and leaves the League. This also leads to a really bad time for him, but more from coincidence that consequence.

5 Atom and Jean Loring

While the Atom, Ray Palmer's wife was never a member of the JLA, the breakup of their marriage had lasting implications for the Justice League. At first, the only effect it has on the League is that the Atom leaves to run around in the Amazon.

However, Brad Meltzer brought it back up for Identity Crisis. Jean Loring was revealed to be insanely trying to lure Ray Palmer back by secretly killing people, notably Sue Dibney using his Atom technology. Along the way, it's exposed that the Justice League of America had used Zatanna to wipe the memories of a few villains and Batman, shaking the foundations of the current team.

4 Green Arrow and Black Canary

There always seems to be one couple on a team that seems perfect together. In the Justice League, that couple is Green Arrow and Black Canary. They were together for years, sharing their lives and working together, both in and out of costume.

Unfortunately, Black Canary started feeling like Green Arrow was pushing her out of parts of his life. He developed close relationships with other women. Over the years, this break in Black Canary's trust would even dissolve their brief marriage.

3 Superman and Wonder Woman

In the New52, if there was one relationship that defined it, it was Superman and Wonder Woman. Just a year into the relaunched DC Universe, the two teammates began dating. Some fans saw it as a logical pairing of the two most powerful heroes. Others saw it as relegating Wonder Woman to the role of "Superman's girlfriend."

In the wake of Lois Lane exposing his secret identity as Clark Kent, Superman began pushing Wonder Woman away, eventually telling her, "I don't think I love you anymore." Wonder Woman had failed to include him on a plan that included his friends. With everything else, it was more than the Man of Steel could handle.

2 John Stewart and Hawkgirl

The Justice League animated series, and it's successor Justice League Unlimited, was able to work in some great characterization within cartoon superhero battles. One of the best recurring relationships within its episodes was John Stewart and Hawkgirl. Unfortunately, it wasn't meant to last.

Hawkgirl was, in reality, an advance scout for a Thanagarian invasion. When her people attacked, her allegiances were tested. She eventually sided with the League, but the lack of trust was too much for Green Lantern to deal with. The strain in their breakup lasted for several seasons and haunted Stewart's next relationship with Vixen.

1 Aquaman and Mera

Aquaman and Mera may seem like an enduring couple, but it wasn't always the case. After the pair married, they had a son named Arthur, Jr. Tragically, he was killed by Aquaman's foe Black Manta. This drove a wedge between the couple.

Mera left to seek some way to save their son. Aquaman threw himself into his heroic identity. This was at a time that necessitated restructuring the Justice League around a membership that was based in a Detroit bunker and could be relied upon. It was one of the biggest shakeups in JLA history to that point, sparking some fans to Christin it "Justice League Detroit."

NEXT: Legion Of Super-Heroes Vs. Justice League: Who Would Win?

Oftentimes when it comes to Marvel superheroes, the average viewer tends to only think of the more popular characters like Captain America, Thor, and Black Widow. Fans of Marvel comics understand that the MCU is just scratching the surface when it comes to Avengers found only in the pages of fans' favorite comics.

One of these members is the Wasp, who does appear in Ant-Man and The Wasp but doesn't play a significant role in any of the Avengers films. So, is she an underrated or overrated Avenger?

10 Overrated: She Caused Scarlet Witch To Go Insane

Since Scarlet Witch hasn't exactly had the best of luck when it comes to familial relationships, it isn't shocking to find that she is a little touchy about the subject. Who wouldn't be, especially if your children were actually demon spawns that only exist when she is thinking about them?

In the Avengers: Disassembled story arc, the Wasp makes an offhand comment about parenting that proves to have devastating consequences when Scarlet Witch loses her mind and kills multiple Avengers in the process.

9 Underrated: Founding Avengers Member

The Avengers are one of, if not the most popular superhero team to ever be conceived. The MCU brought them to the big screen, proving once and for all, that superhero movies could be box office gold.

Inside the world of the Avengers, one of the little known facts is that Wasp was actually one of the founding members of the group. Sadly, in modern times, her founding status has been cast aside as the MCU instead promotes flashier characters that are more marketable.

8 Overrated: Placed In Coma By She-Hulk

Surprisingly enough, She-Hulk and Wasp are good friends in the comics. In fact, one might even go so far as to say best friends. Sadly, magical spells can sometimes put a damper on even the strongest of friendships. In the Avengers: Disassembled story arc, Scarlet Witch goes insane after Wasp makes a rather rude comment about her children.

Scarlet Witch ends up bewitching She-Hulk, resulting in Wasp getting beaten to an absolute pulp by her former friend and current attacker, leaving her in a coma.

7 Underrated: Takes Out The Absorbing Man

It wouldn't be surprising if casual comic book fans have never heard of The Absorbing Man. After all, he is barely featured in any modern-day comics. Yet, this villain in the storyline "Under Siege" actually manages to take down all of the Avengers but Wasp.

While Wasp might not be the most powerful Avenger, fans wouldn't have noticed during her fight with The Absorbing Man as she almost single-handedly brings the villain down with the utmost of ease. Though, to be fair, she did have some help from Ant-Man.

6 Overrated: Turned Into A Bio-Weapon

Unbeknownst to even the earth's mightiest heroes, a warlike alien species has been infiltrating earth's defenses right under the Avengers' noses. In fact, at times, these Skrulls have even impersonated some of the members of the Avengers.

One of these impostors was disguised as Hank Pym, who managed to give Wasp a secret serum that caused her to grow out of control, making her body into a bio-weapon. If not for Thor walloping her into the quantum zone, the earth would have been wiped out.

5 Underrated: Kills Banshee From The Inside

It is no secret that Wasp isn't the strongest fighter among the Avengers. That said, her ability to shrink herself has proven valuable in more than a few battles with superior foes.

One of those fights takes place after the events in House of M, where Banshee has been resurrected into one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Unable to penetrate his armor, she decides to fly in his throat, piercing him from the inside, resulting in his second death.

4 Overrated: The Blob Eats Wasp

The Blob is better known as a B-rated villain that the X-Men come across when facing evil, mutant teams usually led by Magneto. Besides a few fart and fat jokes the character is useless in every version, he appears in.

However, that all changed when in "Ultimatum" his hunger gets the best of him, eating a drowned Wasp. The fact she was already dead makes the act even more sinister. Thankfully, he got what was coming to him, eventually being devoured for his wicked behavior.

3 Underrated: Wasp Takes Down Equinox Believing Hank Dead

Hank Pym's relationship with Wasp has, for the most part, been a turbulent one. While both seem to love each other, Hank's grasp on reality slowly made the relationship unsalvagable due to his erratic and often volatile nature.

In the Marvel-Team Up storyline, the Wasp and Hank take on Equinox who has the combined powers of Iceman and the Human Torch. In order to bring out her full potential, Hank pretends to be killed so Wasp will seek revenge. It works, at Equinox's expense.

2 Overrated: Had A Part Stolen From Her By Ghost

Ant-Man and the Wasp have always had a deep connection that goes beyond just being allies and then teammates on the Avengers. After all, they were married in the comics. Sadly, that doesn't mean their closeness results in an unbeatable pair. In fact, quite the opposite.

In Ant-Man and The Wasp, Ant-Man and Wasp seek a part from the black market technology dealer Sonny Burch in order to travel to the Quantum Realm only to both be knocked out and have the part stolen by former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Ghost.

1 Underrated: Became Lost In The Quantum Realm In Order To Prevent An ICBM Attack

Wasp's greatest moment as a superhero was the moment that almost cost her everything. In the Ant-Man and The Wasp film, the original Wasp, Janet Van Dyne, was fighting beside her husband Hank Pym, the original Ant-Man in an effort to prevent a Soviet ICBM from detonating on American soil.

They fought bravely but their efforts proved futile as Wasp was given no other choice but to shrink the ICBM into the Quantum Realm along with herself. Luckily, she survived and was rescued three decades later by Ant-Man.

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Once he shed his green short pants and donned the blue/black uniform of Nightwing, Dick Grayson was no longer Batman's sidekick. He was a hero in his own right. Especially when he took on the cause of tackling crime in Bludhaven.

It's been this way since the early 1980s. Yet, every so often, fans wonder if Dick is still a secondary hero when he works with the Dark Knight. To prove he's not, here are 10 Nightwing fan art pictures that prove Dick Grayson is no longer a sidekick.

10 Ready For Battle

When he was the Boy Wonder, Dick would have to wait for Batman's signal to act. This took a long time to happen in some cases. So, he hung out in the dark until called.

As RavernClouk displays in this piece of art, things have changed. Dick no longer waits to be called. Instead, he's always ready for action. Today, he's sometimes the one who asks Batman to wait.

9 From Boy To Man

Dick has been Nightwing for decades. Due to this, some millennials may not realize he was the first Robin unless they catch an origin issue or specifically want to know more about the hero.

Fortunately, Peter v Nguyen sheds some light on the matter with this piece of art. It perfectly illustrates, pardon the pun, Dick's two sides. One as the child hero, the other as the adult savior of Bludhaven.

8 Looking At You

Nightwing may not put the fear of death into villains as Batman does. However, he has "the stare" down pat. It's the one the Dark Knight uses to make criminals second-guess their choices and run away.

The expression is detailed in this piece from Havok Arts. Dick's mask may not be the same as he normally wears, but the look is on target. Particularly when it's used on a dark, stormy night. When he displays this stare, it petrifies you.

7 Suited Up

Fan artists are known for their redesigns of superhero costumes. It's an opportunity to display their skills and interpretations. ForeignFlames does this by showing Dick's independent streak.

Rather than go with a look similar to his mentor, he decides to armor up. Considering he regularly faces superhuman criminals, the additional protection is required. As a result, he doesn't have as many broken ribs as the Dark Knight.

6 I Go My Own Way

There's a scene in the animated film Batman and Harley Quinn that implies Nightwing and Joker's former girlfriend get quite intimate. Though this hasn't occurred in comic book continuity, it does provide a possible idea.

RollingGiru takes on the challenge and reveals how a potential relationship between the two former sidekicks would look. As Dick was always the lighter side of the Dynamic Duo, a pairing between him and Harley isn't a far stretch.

5 First Love

As Batman's partner, Dick never had a long-term relationship with anyone. Even when he left the protection of Bruce's cape and ventured on his own, his relationships were short. It wasn't until his leadership of the New Teen Titans that he was able to forge a lasting and loving relationship with Starfire.

It's revealed in Fossils' interpretation of the couple. It doesn't matter if the color of Nightwing's mask is off or Starfire's costume has a minimalist feel. It's the looks the heroes display that reveals what they once meant to each other.

4 Two-Face Goes Down

Two-Face has been a thorn in Nightwing's side since he swung around as Robin. Yet, when teamed with Batman, he rarely got a chance to beat the stuffing out of Harvey. That was left for the Dark Knight to handle.

Alex Reid provides an example of how Dick would react today if he came face-to-face with Harvey. There would be a lot of kicking and punching. Much of it done by Nightwing. Hence, the reason Dick has a satisfied grin on his face.

3 The New Dynamic Duo

Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson were the Dynamic Duo through the Golden and Silver Ages of comics. It wasn't until the Modern Age that Dick ventured out on his own. During this time, he began to pair up with Batgirl.

He didn't do this much when he became Nightwing due to Barbara's paralyzation. However, he's had plenty of opportunities once Bab's health was restored. Artist Miguel Blanco profiles this new version of the Dynamic Duo in his piece.

2 Showdown

Nightwing has a problem with Jason Todd. One, he decided to become the anti-hero Red Hood. Second, that he rose from the dead without any notification. Needless to say, he and Jason do not see eye to eye.

CalmseerArt looks at this rivalry through battle. In the artist's interpretation, Jason has similar traits to one of the Black Hats from an old Western. Guns out, he's prepared to take Nightwing down. Fortunately, Dick knows Jason well enough to be prepared.

1 In The Lead

As we mentioned, Dick was at the beck and call of Batman whenever they encountered a dangerous foe. Today, it's quite the opposite. There are some moments where Dick is the one who takes the lead.

An example of this is shown through this piece by PhillieCheesie. Here, Nightwing takes point while Tim Drake's Robin and Batman follow. Not only does it show Dick separated from his sidekick role but also the generational shift in authority.

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Despite being one of the most dangerous men on Earth, the Joker is outclassed by plenty of cosmic threats from across the DC Universe. This includes Darkseid, who is usually held up as a nearly all-powerful villain. However, that doesn't mean there haven't been occasions where the Joker has figured out how to defeat figures like that -- especially with a power boost at his disposal.

Although the Joker normally can't contend with Darkseid, the events of "Emperor Joker" gave the Clown Prince of Crime a solid win over the Lord of Apokolips.

Mister Mxyzptlk is one of the most powerful beings in all of the DC multiverse. The near-omnipotent, 5th Dimension prankster, who is capable of rewriting reality on a whim, has a perchance for jokes. One such gag ended up almost dooming the entire universe in the "Emperor Joker" storyline.

While traveling the world, Mxyplitk found the Joker locked away in Arkham. Somewhat intrigued by the Clown Prince of Crime, Mxyzptlk decided to give him 1 percent of his power, which allowed the Joker to have a major advantage the next time he came up against Batman.

The Joker was crafty enough to trick Mxyzptlk, instead figuring out how to steal the other 99 percent of his power and leave Mxyzptlk with almost none. Joker quickly remade the Earth in his image, killing his enemies and corrupting the heroes of Earth into comical figures. As his power grew, the potential for the villain to destroy everything became more and more likely. To stop this, a band of cosmic figures rallied together to try and find a way to stop him -- but all that did was open them up to a specific (and bizarre) attack from the Joker.

A meeting of the Quintessence -- an alliance of some of the universe's most powerful heroic figures, including Ganthet, the wizard Shazam, Zeus, Phantom Stranger and Highfather -- was called in deep space. The threat of the Joker was so great that even Darkseid met with the group.

Although he didn't respect them, he was aware of their power and of the threat posed by the Joker in his current form. He even discovered the Joker had figured out the Anti-Life Equation, enraging Darkseid and leading him to try and put aside his hatred for Highfather long enough to speak with him.

Knowing full-well what could happen if the Joker were to fully unleash the potential of the Equation, Darkseid recommended attacking Joker. He asked the Quintessence not to interfere with his work and allow him to save the universe by defeating Joker. Unfortunately, the group has already been targeted by the Joker and reduced to parodies of themselves.

A massive green light appeared before Darkseid, revealed to be the Joker. The Joker teased him over his failure to take the Anti-Life Equation before Joker could and used his powers to overwhelm Darkseid's mind. He leaved Darkseid deep in space after considering making him a "hood ornament," quoting the same '90s Bud Light commercial that the rest of the Quintessence had been forced to repeat.

Darkseid isn't the only cosmic figure to fall to the Joker, but it's a nice reminder the villain isn't all-powerful. Only one cosmic figure is shown to have the willpower to resist the influence of the Joker: The Spectre, who at this point in time was connected to the spirit of Hal Jordan.

Despite his reluctance and even an attempt to combat the influence of the Joker, a genuine reality-warper is beyond even the Lord of Apokolips. Darkseid doesn't appear in any other major role throughout "Emperor Joker." It seems that even Darkseid has the potential to be driven mad if confronted by the Anti-Life Equation himself.

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With the comics industry slowly returning to business as usual during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, retailers have voiced their concerns over increased shipping rates, leading Diamond Comic Distributors to place blame on publishers.

"Our base shipping rates have not changed, but the landscape in which we are all operating has," Geppi Family Enterprises Chief Relationship Officer Chris Powell told THR. "Freight costs increase as a percentage of an order’s value as the weight decreases — smaller shipments cost more to ship per pound than large shipments. A number of publishers have reduced their publishing activities in response to the [COVID-related] challenges in the retail space, and that was appreciated by many retailers who saw the need for a slower ramp-up to full production."

"As we approach a more normal capacity, shipment sizes will increase and the freight as a percentage of the shipment’s value will go back down," he explained. "Some discounts from the various shippers are passed along to retailers but are also based on specific weight thresholds. Some retailers are missing those thresholds now, but we hope will soon exceed them again."

Since it began shipping comics again in May, Diamond has been facing some pushback. Notably, DC cut ties with Diamond after a 25-year exclusive deal. This was preceded by the comics giant serving retailers through other distributors during Diamond's COVID-19 shutdown.

Along with placing blame on publishers, Powell felt comics shops diversifying their supply chain might be another factor in the shipping increase. "A consolidation of orders from one source has always been the best way to maximize overall freight cost containment, and was a strength of Diamond’s distribution that greatly benefited retailers for the past 25 years," he noted. "Retailers who have now moved some of their purchases to other distributors, whether by their choice or when forced to do so by DC’s recent changes, are experiencing a reduction of that benefit, and are seeing their overall costs go up for goods. They’re going to have to look at their ordering procedures as part of a holistic process, determining how savings in one place may result in additional costs in another, and make the best decisions for their businesses."

Despite retailers' concerns, Powell wrote, "In most of the cases we’ve researched so far, the cost increase was caused by the factors I outline above, so we have not issued freight credits. We have always done so when we identify an error on our part, but in most cases it’s simply the economics of shipping the goods."

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Penny Dreadful: City of Angels' Season 1 finale, "Day of the Dead."

As Penny Dreadful: City of Angels' first season comes to an end, showrunner John Logan tries to give the show's main heroes a few victorious moments. However, they're hard to come by given the demoness Magda (Natalie Dormer) is knocking over many key dominoes she set up since the premiere to allow her empire of white supremacists control of Los Angeles.

That said, the detectives Tiago (Daniel Zovatto) and Lewis (Nathan Lane), do get one big moment to throw off the Third Reich's big plan to assume control. Unfortunately, as they strike this major blow, it takes something from their souls.

Earlier this season, Lewis kidnapped Caltech student, Brian, from the clutches of Richard Goss. Goss, an architect and one of Hitler's closest business associates, has been the head of the LA industrial plan to build motorways and secure contracts so the Nazis can take over in the '30s, especially politically. But as he and his top assassin, Kurt, tried to strong-arm Brian into finishing his design for a super-rocket, Lewis stole the teen away and tried to turn him to the light.

It seemed to work when Brian was cared for and opened up to Dottie, one of Lewis' main Jewish allies, but with Goss hunting him, Lewis and his Jewish associates want to send Brian to Mexico and then to New York. As a race war breaks out, the Nazis get free rein to lock the city down, so Lewis, Tiago and Benny, a mobster Lewis signs a pact with, sneak Brian out. Unfortunately, in the dead of night, the student makes a dark revelation.

He confirms he figured out the rocket but moved on to something better: the first designs for the atomic bomb. What shocks Lewis' crew is Brian talks about it with glee, like a kid in a candy store, not understanding what these weapons of mass destruction do. He's all about theory so he doesn't know the impact in the field. Lewis looks in the mirror while driving and realizes Brian is just someone who could be swung to either side, according to who lets him make these 'toys.' It's clear that he'll never grasp the severity of the situation and understand how war leads to genocide.

As a result, Lewis' team comes to an unspoken understanding and when they stop for a urination break by the ocean, Lewis asks Brian to look at the stars with him in what should be a deep existential moment. As Brian talks about how beautiful the sky is, Lewis pumps two bullets in him and kills the student for the greater good. He can't afford to let him get in the wrong hands as they're now freedom fighters in a much bigger war.

Lewis knows Brian could break the world and he can't risk such a legacy being spawned, so the liability just has to go. It's not easy because he really liked the kid and he'll have to break it to Dottie, who felt like she gained a son. Interestingly enough, Kurt was spying on them as he was trying to rescue the student, leaving him disappointed they lost their genius. Still, information is gold, so Goss might be able to incriminate the cops next season to gain revenge on them for murdering one of Hitler's brightest assets.

Created, written and executive produced by John Logan, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels stars Daniel Zovatto, Natalie Dormer, Nathan Lane, Jessica Garza, Kerry Bishé, Ethan Peck, Adriana Barraza, Michael Gladis, Dominic Sherwood and Johnathan Nieves, as well as Piper Perabo, Amy Madigan, Brent Spiner, Lorenza Izzo, Lin Shaye and Adam Rodriguez in recurring roles. The series airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Showtime.

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Former Dark Horse Comics/Things From Another World employee Sean Wynn has accused TFAW higher ups Jon Richardson (Chief Purchasing Executive) and Andrew McIntire (Vice President of Retail and General Manager) of racist and abusive behavior.

In a series of tweets, Wynn recalled his time with TFAW, which is owned by Dark Horse Publisher Mark Richardson. "Plain and simple, Jon Richardson is a bigot and a racist," Wynn writes. "From day one, I had to brush to the side snide remarks about being Black, since that was exactly what he used to identify me: he made that clear. Jokes about 'spooks' along with any stereotype he could muster about Black people is what I had to deal with on a regular basis. He never outright called me any particular name... but he definitely associated EVERYTHING that he perceived as 'Black' with me."

Although Wynn says he pushed back, he alleges Richardson continued this behavior and expressed other racist and homophobic beliefs. "It was not JUST the comments about me I had to ignore," Wynn explained. "His bigotry towards the gay community, Asians and many others knew no bounds. At one point, I could tell that he felt he could just say those things in front of me... because I was not in those marginalized groups. I let him know otherwise. Again, that does not mean that it stopped."

Even though Wynn says he eventually reported Richardson, he claims his boss faced no consequences. Further, Wynn described Richardson's "ineptitude in his own position," which resulted in Wynn shouldering extra responsibilities outside of his position.

In his recollection of McIntire, Wynn detailed "belligerent, corrupt, manipulative and just outright nasty" behavior. He recalled McIntire "yelling at me in front of customers in MY stores, admonishing me for business decisions that were outside my control, and most importantly constantly telling me that I was a shitty Manager that could not control his staff and that I was 'too friendly' with them."

"Oftentimes, he provided confusing directions, flip-flopped back and forth on ideas, stole ideas, shitted all over ideals only to use those same ideas later and, without using the actual words, told me that I was dumb," he continued. "When I began calling him out on these actions, things got worse. He got angrier. We would fight. He would say something or do something really fucked up in front of everyone; embarrassing me in front of coworkers, my staff, customers, business partners, etc. Then he would quietly apologize to me later in private; and I continued to accept it. Over and over again."

As with Richardson, Wynn says he reported McIntire to HR. However, he claims "nothing was done," and McIntire extended similar behaviors towards Wynn's staff.

Eventually, McIntire left for a position at Oni Press and invited Wynn to join him. Despite McIntire's behavior towards him, Wynn considered it because "I was tired of the bullshit and the lack of changes being made in the company [Dark Horse]," which lines up with other reports that have emerged regarding the work environment at the publisher.

"Ultimately, I want to say this. Andrew McIntire and Jon Richardson were my abusers. However, it was Dark Horse and TFAW that failed me and several others," Wynn concluded. "You sat idly by as we cried, stressed, built anxiety, were afraid to come to work, developed mental instabilities, in some cases physical ailments, and you did nothing. Reporting to HR did nothing. Reporting directly to Mike Richardson and Neil Hankerson did nothing. You let it happen and you damn near encouraged more."

Wynn's account comes a week after former Dark Horse editor Shawna Gore detailed the sexual abuse she suffered from Scott Allie, once Dark Horse Comics editor-in-chief. This eventually led Allie's frequent collaborator Mike Mignola, who created Hellboy, to sever ties with him before the publisher followed suit.

Jim Lee's variant cover for Wonder Woman #759 was recently released with color to herald the debut issue of creative team Mariko Tamaki, Mikel Janin and Jordie Bellaire.

The color image was posted on social media with a note that the title will go on sale July 28. Writer Markio Tamaki, artist Mikel Janin and colorist Jordie Blaire take on the title with issue #759. It is the first of a two-part story establishing a new status quo for Diana's life. After fighting the Four Horsewoman, Diana makes a cross-country move. The comic synopsis teases a new threat on the horizon that will complicate Wonder Woman's life once more.

The last of the two-part story arc, issue #760, features Maxwell Lord, who puts Diana in a conundrum. The synopsis reads, "Max represents the worst that humanity has to offer ... so when he shows up at Diana's doorstep seeking help, what's a warrior for the truth to do?"

The card stock variant by Lee, DC's chief creative officer and publisher, is colored by Alex Sinclair. Lee tweeted a black-and-white version of the cover image in March. The regular covers for #759 and #760 are drawn by David Marquez; #760's variant is drawn by Joshua Middleton.

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WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Dark Nights: Death Metal #1 by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion, FCO Plascencia and Tom Napolitano, available now.

Dark Nights: Death Metal #1 plunged readers deep into a DC Universe they no longer recognized. After a cosmic battle between the Justice League and Perpetua, the sun was burnt out and reality was somehow remade into a dystopian, hellish wasteland ruled by the Batman Who Laughs and his evil Dark Knights from the Dark Multiverse. This new Metalverse is made up of four major continents with terrain that forms the shape of the Bat-logo. The first issue of the series dropped us in the middle of the action, but this grim new DCU is already a fully fleshed out and realized world.

A map at the start of Death Metal #1 identified these four continents as Castle Bat, the Hellscape, the Arkham Wastelands and Megapokalips, but most of the details of this new world had yet to be revealed -- that is, until now. DC has recently released an interactive map of the so-called Metalverse, and it reveals plenty of information on all four continents -- as well as other regions that weren't identified in the first map.

And one of the most interesting revelations that comes from this interactive map is an explanation as to why Arthur Curry, Aquaman, has agreed to join the side of the twisted Batman Who Laughs.

In Death Metal #1, we learned that the Batman Who Laughs had his very own Justice League. However, this version of the team featured superheroes we know, seemingly working more or less against their will. In fact, each of them has a Dark Multibersehandler: Harley Quinn has Dr. Arkham, Mister Miracle has the Darkfather, and so on. Aquaman is also a member of this League, and his handler is a tentacled Lovecraftian sea monsterBatman named Bathomet. And together, they rule the seas of the Metalverse.

Now, thanks to the interactive map of The DCU, we have learned why Aquaman agreed to work with the Batman Who Laughs: the King of Atlantis made a deal with Bathomet in order to keep protecting the oceans. Part of this deal also means that the people on land are protected from the oceans, so long as they stay there. In return, Aquaman leads the Batman Who Laughs' nautical army as the Admiral of the Black Fleet.

Therefore, it's clear the only reason Aquaman joined the side of the Batman Who Laughs is to keep people safe -- not unlike Wonder Woman and the Hellscape. It's an unfortunate situation for him, but it's likely one that allows him to be aware of what is happening throughout the Metalverse.

We have yet to see the Black Fleet in action, but it seems like it includes an army of Batman-themed ships. For the time being, it's unclear who the enemies of the Fleet are, but chances are they're probably whoever the Batman Who Laughs says they are. And given that the map likens Aquaman's predicament to a "Lovecraftian nightmare," it's a very strong possibility that the oceans of the Metalverse are home to some frightening monsters. As Death Metal rolls on, only time will tell what dwells in the dark waters of the Metalverse.

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So many characters from Naruto have tragic backstories. Kakashi Hatake and Itachi Uchiha were no exception to this. Kakashi had already faced his own share of tragedy but he was able to get over it – at least to an extent. While the two were paired up in the Anbu with Kakashi being Itachi’s captain, it was a subject of expectation that the superior ought to pay closer attention to his subordinate’s ordeals. However, Kakashi failed in this role, and his failure took a toll on Itachi at a crucial point of his life.

Kakashi lost his dad because his comrades turned on him. Kakashi trying to get over this as a young ninja when he lost one teammate and became the unintentional killer of a second teammate on a mission. It was too much for him to handle, but he tried to get over it and perform his duties as a ninja. Kakashi had joined the Anbu and rose to a captain level when an exceptionally talented young boy of barely 11 years old was enrolled to be an Anbu – he was Itachi Uchiha.

Itachi was a curiously intelligent and philosophical young boy, to the point of asking the likes of Orochimaru what the meaning of life was. While Itachi joined the Anbu, he was paired up with Kakashi for missions together. After the Uchiha clan’s coup d’état plan leaked, Shisui Uchiha was requested to use his formidable Kotoamatsukami to control the Uchiha clan.

Unfortunately, Danzo didn’t trust Shisui enough and ended up taking one of Shisui’s Sharingan for himself, however, after failing to take the second Sharingan, the latter entrusted it to Itachi for safekeeping and committed suicide. After witnessing his closest friend’s death, Itachi obviously needed guidance from someone who encountered a similar situation -- like Kakashi.

More than once, Itachi had questioned the origin of Kakashi’s Sharingan. He was curious if Kakashi killed his comrade to get it or it was also entrusted to him. He needed Kakashi’s answers to evaluate what to do about his own situation, but unfortunately, Kakashi never paid him serious attention. Even when Kakashi knew about the Uchiha clan’s revolt, he never for once tried to care for his dear subordinate. He assumed he knew all about the situation when he really he didn’t. Itachi was cornered with no other option but to slay all his clan members to stop the revolt. To make matters worse, he requested help from Obito Uchiha, the teammate who bestowed the Sharingan on Kakashi.

One could also say the reason Kakashi failed to involve himself in the matter was that the Uchiha clan members despised him for possessing a Sharingan. They believed an outsider shouldn’t hold what belongs to them. Nevertheless, Kakashi’s failure to overcome this hatred cost him the chance to uncover the mystery surrounding his teammate and the masked man who was responsible for the death of his Sensei.

After the Uchiha massacre, Kakashi admitted that, even as Itachi’s former captain, he never knew anything about the situation. His incuriousness caused someone else’s failure. Since then, he seems to have learnt a good lesson from this experience by paying closer attention to his subordinates. He knew the damage had been done already in Itachi's case, and he could only do his best to make sure he didn't make the same mistakes with others.

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When Hugh Jackman debuted as Logan/Wolverine in 2000's X-Men, he proved one of the movie's most popular characters. Eventually, Jackman received his own spin-off series, which ended in 2017's Logan, which told the story of Wolverine's final days. However, those movies were created by Fox, who at that time held the rights to the X-Men, Fantastic Four and a number of other Marvel characters. Disney has now re-acquired the rights to those characters, meaning they will appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe sooner rather than later. When that time comes, Marvel Studios is going to have to find a new actor to replace Jackman, who has said he won't return to the role. In this video, we're going to go through how Marvel Studios has to go about replacing Jackman.

Although Jackman is somewhat synonymous with Wolverine due to his wonderful, long-lasting performance, superhero movies have successfully replaced actors in the past when rebooting franchise. Tobey Maguire, for example, was many people's definitive Spider-Man. However, both Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland have played Peter Parker in live-action, becoming beloved by many in the process. As such, it's not impossible for a new actor to take over a role and succeed.

You can see how Marvel Studios could replace Jackman's Wolverine below.

Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, it's not totally clear just what shape the next phase of the MCU will take. While there's a good indication the characters Disney acquired from 21st Century Fox will soon arrive, there's not much solid information on just when or how that might happen. Right now, there's some indication Madripoor -- an island closely associated with Marvel's mutants -- will play a role in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, though there's no indication they'll actually make their first appearance in that Disney+ series.

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