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Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s final season has demonstrated a notably different tone than previous story arcs. Where the Framework and future Kree-occupied Earth narratives were serious and bleak, Season 7’s introduction of time travel has created a semi-lighthearted atmosphere. This can be seen in the show's regular homages to popular genres from the eras Team S.H.I.E.L.D. visits, namely during the '30s, '50s and '70s. One needs only look at the title sequence, which is redesigned per episode to resemble a B-movie sci-fi film, a film noir or a '70s cop show.

That’s not to say that Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s plot, which sees the team travel through the 20th century to stop the Chronicom aliens from erasing S.H.I.E.L.D.’s existence, doesn’t have stakes. But those high-profile risks are framed through circumstances and tropes that are kind of goofy. In other words, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D has become the Marvel equivalent of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, which also features a diverse group of characters aboard a time ship to regularly defeat threats to the space-time continuum.

But while Legends tonally resembles a sitcom ensemble and S.H.I.E.L.D. an espionage drama, both shows use time travel for humor and laughs.

So, what makes the use of time travel in these shows funny? Part of it is the tonal juxtaposition: how the sci-fi weirdness play into, then disrupts, the “realism” of historic locations. Legends is gloriously weird and continually ups the ante with each season, providing more outlandish disruptions from Japanese samurais who steal shrinking suits, to killer unicorns at Woodstock.

Things got even more bizarre in Season 5 when the team must defeat various “Encores” -- revived historical villains from Hell -- from wreaking havoc on the timeline. This leads to time travel scenarios like Genghis Khan launching an offensive against British royalty in 1990s Hong Kong through the modern evolution of war horses: scooters. Such concepts are so “out there” that they feel inherently funny, but Legends still remembers to semi-ground the threats so its plots never delve into self-parody.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., while not as overtly bizarre, still retains goofier story elements that the narrative plays straight. For all the threats the Chronicoms pose to humanity, Season 7 is still a story about fighting alien robots with alien robots, including an LMD version of Agent Coulson (who’s programmed to make dad jokes) and Enoch, a friendly Chronicom with key deadpan delivery. Sometimes that humor plays into iconography, like in the episode “Out of the Past,” which uses the damage from an EMP blast in the previous episode to explain why LMD Coulson is perceiving his situation like a noir setting, seeing things in black and white and internally monologuing events because his programming was disrupted. The humor derives from how S.H.I.E.L.D’s story matches genre tropes, then subverts them with a sci-fi spin.

Time travel stories also benefit from the natural absurdity of “fish out of water” scenarios, tossing characters into unfamiliar environments and forcing them to deal with the outcomes. S.H.I.E.L.D.’s comedy in this season often involves the team confronting America’s dated technological advancements and status quos that openly promote racism and sexism.

On one side, we have moments like Mac, Yo-Yo and May convincing Deke Shaw to interrogate a racist U.S. general, as he possesses the most important feature of that decade: his whiteness. On the other hand, this future high-tech spy team must stifle their giggles at scientists eagerly flaunting wrist-mounted communication devices like they’re the most advanced invention ever. Sometimes the funniest moments come from watching Daniel Sousa gawk at a phone that’s small, cordless and capable of taking pictures.

Legends, by comparison, regularly makes its characters the straight men (and women, though not in Sara Lance’s case) to absurd problems. More often than not, the Legends screw things up and make their time anachronism problems worse before they get better. Yet they still persevere in spite of these problems and the show uses those failures to reveal pathos and insecurities about its characters. This allows something as conventional as an E.T. homage in Season 2’s “Phone Home” to become a more emotional dive into how Ray Palmer’s youth -- while hardly idealized -- influenced the character’s enduringly cheerful personality. Time travel becomes a tool for not only getting laughs but also developing its heroes through meta-humor.

Given how often time travel has been used as a gimmick, DC's Legends of Tomorrow’s five-year run and Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s seventh season stand out, so far, for how they play the trope for laughs. Both shows strike a good balance between taking their plots seriously while embracing the goofy outcomes that stem from messing with history. But above all else, they make watching a time travel story fun, using episodic silliness to evolve their characters successfully.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s final season airs Wednesdays at 10 pm ET/PT on ABC. The series stars Ming-Na Wen, Chloe Bennet, Henry Simmons, Iain De Caestecker, Natalia Cordova-Buckley, Elizabeth Henstridge and Clark Gregg.

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Funko has made director Kevin Smith's dream come true in its unveiling of a new Funko Pop! Iron Bob figurine for sale during Funko Virtual Con. The suit was adapted from the Jay & Silent Bob Reboot, which in turn was inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Iron Man armor.

Smith spoke about the idea during the 2019 film as he played himself wanting a figurine based on the character. The pop-culture company teased the figure on social media. In response, Smith stated, "I can't wait 'til they make HIM a Funko Pop!' said 'Director' Kev Smith in #JayAndSilentBobReboot. It was a dopey dream," he replied, "But NOW, Funko made my dopey dream of an IRON BOB Pop come true!!! Get this limited edition tin can hero at the Funko VirtualCon during Comic-Con'!"

In making Smith's dream comes true, Funko made a perfect replica of Iron Bob from the franchise reboot. The Iron Man-esque figurine maintains the gray iron look from the film complete with patchwork welding of the suit. It includes little details such as cracks in the helmet, the glowing blue chest port and more.

The figurine will be a Comic-Con exclusive when the virtual event takes place on July 26-28.

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Ever since the beginning of his Venom run, writer Donny Cates has hinted at the apocalyptic advent of Knull, god of the symbiotes. A new post teased that that arrival is imminent.

"Knull is coming. Yes. And it will shatter this world to its core. Of that I assure you..." Cates wrote while sharing a piece of art from his frequent co-collaborator, Ryan Stegman. "But at the same time...a single father sits next to his sleeping son. Terrified to awake him to that world he will meet."

Cates added in a follow-up tweet, "this story that Ryan Stegman and I are about to unleash is enormous and insane and game-changing but...I just...didn't want that to get lost in all of this cosmic madness. Because ultimately Venom is a story about love. Because...we're better when we aren't alone."

Knull was freed from his planetary prison during Cates and Stegman's Absolute Carnage event after Brock ripped out Carnage's codex and is currently making his way to Earth. During the conclusion of the "Venom Island" arc, Brock alerted the Avengers to his presence. The symbiote god has also been haunting the dreams of Dylan, Brock's son, who recently learned he can control symbiotes.

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With so much hype surrounding Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines 2, another other game from the World of Darkness has gone under the radar. Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood may be a mouthful of a title, but its trailer shows what looks to be an incredible RPG where you get to play as a werewolf. The species has gone underrepresented in gaming, and World of Darkness is the perfect IP to pull such a game off.

With Bloodlines 2 getting so much attention, it's understandable why many fans have either not hear about or forgotten about Earthblood. Paradox has been pushing Bloodlines 2 out there for over a year with regular updates and reveals, and it's also the sequel to a well-established game with a cult following. However, Earthblood was actually first announced in 2017 and later revealed at E3 2018, a year before Bloodlines 2. Since then, its flown under the radar, though it's still slated to come out during Q2 or Q3 of this year.

Since the game is based on World of Darkness, it follows the general story of the Garou -- powerful half spirit-beasts that protect Gaia (or Mother Earth) from destruction and the entropic spirit known as the Wyrm. They are driven by nature and familial bonds. Like the Vampires in Vampire the Masquerade, they have tribes and rivalries but stick more to the wilderness than cities, although there are exceptions.

Werewolves have the unique ability to travel into a spirit world called the Umbra. It's a sort of astral projection, and they can communicate with spirits and gain Gifts, the equivalent of skills and magic. Since they're beasts, they also have the downside of having to control their rage. If they succumb to it, they can frenzy and lose control or flee -- the basic fight or flight instinct. All of this is clear from the game's trailer and is true to the creature's World of Darkness origins.

The game's story follows Cahal, a lone werewolf who was exiled from his pack or tribe for falling prey to rage. Cahal is searching for his missing daughter when he finds his old pack in danger and returns to assist them. The main villain is a corporation called Pentex, possibly a subsidiary of a greater business who serves the Wyrm.

While there hasn't been gameplay footage shown off yet, the game's website reveals that there will be three forms available to use: human, wolf and werewolf. The human form is for general walking about, talking to others and interacting. Like with the Vampires, it's best not to reveal the existence of other worldly creatures to humans. Playing as the wolf is good for stealth and exploration, since it can presumably run and not be as noticeable as a werewolf. Then there's the werewolf form. The werewolf is built for combat and, if it's as huge and powerful as it is appears to be in the trailer, it's going to be fun to rip and tear enemies apart. Like in the tabletop game, it's likely the rage component will force players to balance their time between the other forms.

The trailer also shows off what looks like a dive into the Umbra, which is a big component of the Garou lore in World of Darkness. In-universe, this is where skills or Gifts come from for the werewolves, so it may serve a similar purpose in this game. Cyanide and Nacon will be revealing more about the game on July 7 during a Nacon Connect Stream, so this may be where we finally see gameplay and get a greater view into the werewolf side of World of Darkness.

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WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Superman: Man of Tomorrow #9, by Jeff Parker, Sam Lotfi, Mike McKone, John Rauch, Romulo Fajardo Jr. and Clayton Cowles, on sale now.

Superman has many abilities, but one of the most underappreciated aspects of his skillset is his intelligence. As a world-famous investigative reporter for one of the most reputable news organizations on the planet, Clark Kent is no slouch when it comes to brainpower. And as the son of the foremost scientist on what was one of the universe’s most advanced civilizations, it makes sense that Kal-El would inherit some of his biological father’s natural aptitudes.

Fans aren’t the only ones who underestimate Superman’s intelligence, as the Coluan criminal Brainiac just discovered for himself in Superman: Man of Tomorrow #9. While this is far from the first time Superman has outwitted his interstellar foe, their latest encounter definitely proves that the Man of Steel’s strongest muscle may be his brain.

First, in “What Lives Inside” by Jeff Parker, Sam Lofti, and John Rauch, Superman and Lois investigate a distress call from a mine that’s been taken over by creatures made out of a fungus-like material as strong as granite. Superman quickly realizes that the creatures are really miners who had been absorbed by the fungus and deduces along the way that the strange substance is vulnerable to water. After dumping a nearby water tower on the miners, he manages to wash away the threat before it’s revealed to readers that the alien fungus was sent to Earth by Brainiac.

In “Invasive Species,” again written by Jeff Parker with art by Mike McKone and Romulo Fajardo Jr., Superman comes face to face with Brainiac as the alien mastermind seeks to introduce a creature known as a Kaigora to one of Earth’s desert biospheres. Brainiac shares that he’s been sending these myriad creatures to Superman’s home, testing how effective each would be against his enemies. Brainiac even managed to capture the Kaigora at the latest stage of its spawning cycle, intending to have it to give birth on Earth so he could measure how quickly the creatures would spread.

Battling the creature, Superman realizes that it’s cold-blooded, needing the heat of the desert to complete its spawning cycle. As quickly as he can, Superman moves the beast to the Fortress of Solitude in the North Pole, which causes it to go dormant. With the Kaigora defeated, even Brainiac acknowledges the ingenuity of Superman’s non-lethal solution before chiding him for staying the beast’s inevitable execution. Clark promises to take the beast back to its homeworld, and, while he’s out there, find Brainiac along the way—which shouldn’t be too hard for a world-class investigative reporter.

Despite being DC’s smartest villain, Brainiac is regularly defeated by the Last Son of Krypton, and he’s not the only genius to fall into that category. Superman regularly goes toe-to-toe with villains like Lex Luthor, who's arguably the smartest man on the planet, and he always manages to come out on top. Many of his other villains also require a certain level of intelligence to defeat. Villains such as Toyman and the Prankster frequently employ various tricks or traps to endanger the citizens of Metropolis, leaving it up to Superman to find ways of disarming his foes and prevent as much mayhem as possible, and it doesn’t stop there. Every 90 days, Superman famously has to deal with Mr. Mxyzptlk, a 5th-dimensional being with incalculable power and omniscience, back to his home dimension by tricking him into saying his own name backwards.

As his allies show, Superman’s enemies aren't the only people in his world who are super-intelligent, either. His wife, Lois Lane, is the best investigative reporter on Earth. Clark Kent needs to fire on all cylinders just to keep up with the woman he loves. Meanwhile, one of his closest friends and allies is Batman, the World’s Greatest Detective and one of the smartest men on the planet. They’ve investigated dozens of cases together with Clark pulling his fair share of investigative weight as one half of the World’s Finest team.

Aside from his finely honed investigative skills and his naturally inherited intelligence, Superman’s superpowers are also partially responsible for his intelligence as he’s able to process information with his super-speed at an exponentially faster rate than most humans. This gives him the edge he needs to outsmart his more intelligent foes. Superman’s body may be more powerful than a locomotive, but it’s easy to forget that his brain is faster than a speeding bullet, too.

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The animated show Avatar: the Last Airbender has been lauded for its well-choreographed action scenes, its compelling and heartfelt characters, stylish setting and great humor and worldly themes. Prince Zuko was an antagonist for some time until he underwent a personal transformation. His sister, the princess Azula, is a different story.

Azula was a villain to the very end when she dueled Zuko in an intense Agni Kai that ended with Katara capturing her at long last. Azula appeared again in the Dark Horse comics, but suppose there was a direct sequel season for Avatar? There are reasons why Azula ought to appear again, but there are also reasons why her return is not such a good call. Let's review.

10 Should Return: Great Action Scenes

Azula is one of the most powerful villains in the entire franchise, and unlike Zuko, she never learned to start using her firebending for good. But at least she looks good while fighting for the bad guys.

She is a firebending prodigy and can use fire in ways that Zuko can't imagine. She bends lightning, uses jets of flame to propel herself around the place, use fire daggers, and wield fearsome blue fire. It would be thrilling to see her skills at play once again.

9 Shouldn't Return: Lost The Throne

Zuko is clearly antagonistic toward his father the Fire Lord, and with Aang's help, the Fire Lord was taken down for good. Azula was always close to her warmongering father, and she nearly claimed the throne as the new Fire Lord.

That all changed when Zuko assumed the throne as a new and benevolent Fire Lord, and Azula has no more claim to that coveted position. Doing so was her main goal, and now that Zuko's in charge, Azula has lost much of her drive.

8 Should Return: Confronting Old Friends

Azula likes to command armies, but she soon realized that hunting the avatar and her brother would be easier with a small, elite squad instead. She brought along her good friends Ty Lee and Mai for the job.

These three girls make quite the team, and they had a falling out during the events of the Boiling Rocks riot. It would be fascinating to see a fallen Azula come face to face with them and see what happens next. Ty Lee would probably feel bad for her, and Mai would be disgusted. Probably.

7 Shouldn't Return: A Bad Sport

Azula does not play nice with anyone, not even when she's on vacation with her friends and family on the warm sands of Ember Island. She played a game of volleyball but ruined everyone's fun when she set the net on fire and exploited an opposing girl's bad ankle.

She was also a bad kid and kept antagonizing her brother and mother, and bringing her back means seeing even more of Azula's vile personality. It would be even worse, actually, since she's bitter about losing the throne to Zuko. No one needs any more of Azula's petty nonsense.

6 Should Return: Could Meet Iroh

Iroh is as much Azula's uncle as he is Zuko's, but rarely do Iroh and Azula come face to face during the events of Avatar: The Last Airbender. And when they do, things tend to turn out badly, such as Iroh resorting to a breath flame attack to escape the room.

But suppose Azula could meet her uncle in a safer setting, where there's no chance of anyone losing an eye to firebending? Surely, viewers would want to see if Iroh's wise counsel could get through to Azula the way it did Zuko. After all, Zuko once seemed like a lost cause, but Iroh proved otherwise.

5 Shouldn't Return: Enough Firebender Villains

This is Admiral Zhao, a fleet commander of the Fire Nation. It was he who led the assault on the Northern Water Tribe, and he learned the ways of fire from Jeong-Jeong. He's one of many villainous firebenders.

By now, firebenders have a serious bad reputation for being villains, and bringing Azula back would just make that worse. The world is trying to reclaim its balance, and that means recognizing fire as the natural element of life and passion, not just a tool of destruction. Firebending needs to reclaim its good name.

4 Should Return: Chemistry With Zuko

Zuko and Azula are similar and yet so different. They are the descendants of Fire Lord Sozin and avatar Roku, and they were raised by their brutal and power-hungry father Ozai. But Zuko and Azula are otherwise quite different, and they play off each other well.

As kids, they teased and tormented each other as typical siblings (mostly Azula attacking Zuko), and now, as adolescents, their amusing on-screen chemistry continues. Azula tries to provoke or torment Zuko, and he does his best to defy her and prove himself. We need more of that.

3 Shouldn't Return: Sore Loser

Azula loves a good victory, but even the slightest setback or mistake will send her flying into a rage. She is prideful like her father and reacts very poorly when anything gets in her way. She's a sore loser, on a grand scale.

If Azula returned, no doubt she'd do so just to get revenge for her earlier defeats and spite her enemies. This would feel rather petty and tiresome, and her whole character arc would just be "you'll all pay for what you did to me!" Villains in this series can and should have better motives than that.

2 Should Return: Cool Schemes

For all her vicious pettiness and bad attitude, at least Azula has some cool schemes and ploys to make up for it. She's not just a good fighter; she is also a skilled politician and manipulator, and not even Long Feng can keep up.

This is how Ba Sing Se fell at the end of season 2; Azula used the Dai Li, Long Feng and others to stage a coup, and then leave Ba Sing Se in shambles and vulnerable to Fire Nation occupation. That city had endured for thousands of years, but it couldn't endure Azula's schemes.

1 Shouldn't Return: No Way To Win

Azula may be a master firebender and schemer, and those traits served her well during the events of Avatar: The Last Airbender. But that was while the Fire Nation was at war and she had Ozai on her side as Fire Lord.

All that is gone now, and if Azula came back, she'd be operating practically on her own, and she'd have her Fire Lord brother and a fully realized avatar (and the rest of the world) united against her. Azula would stand no chance, and that would lower the stakes and tension as a result. It would be too easy to foil her.

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With so many anime series out there, it can be difficult deciding which one to binge next — especially since the stories people love are so subjective. One's personality traits, likes, dislikes, and values come into play when determining whether or not they'll enjoy an anime, so it's important to take the story's major themes into consideration before diving in.

That's why Libras tend to lean toward series that cater to their values, focusing on tales of justice, teamwork and finding balance — and steering clear of shows that get too violent or negative (though that's not to say Libras don't enjoy some negativity, but there needs to be a payoff somewhere down the line). Here are five anime series Libras will love (and five they probably won't).

10 Will Love: My Hero Academia

Libras are often social creatures, and they tend to value things like diplomacy, justice and fairness. Those qualities are all needed to fight evil and become a hero — and what series better captures that narrative than My Hero Academia?

Not only does this anime push working together to solve problems and defeat villains, but it presents a world where what's fair and just wins out. That's exactly the sort of setting a Libra would love to dive into, so there's little doubt they'll enjoy falling into this superhuman world of Quirks and Pro Heroes.

9 Will Hate: Tokyo Ghoul

Cooperation, justice, diplomacy — these are all qualities that don't exactly win out in Ken Kaneki's world, and watching the character transform into someone barely recognizable over the course of Tokyo Ghoul won't appeal to many Libras. In fact, most of them will find the characters in this series pretty intolerable — and that isn't the only thing they'll see as off-putting.

Libras also aren't typically fans of violence, and Tokyo Ghoul is an anime to avoid if you aren't a fan of gore. Skipping this one may be the best decision for anyone who aligns with Libra traits.

8 Will Love: Demon Slayer

Much like My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer is a series about righting wrongs and working together to fight against a looming threat. Those components of this anime will appeal to Libras for the obvious reasons, but there's also another reason Demon Slayer will resonate with this zodiac sign: because they love nature.

It only takes a few episodes of this anime to realize how beautifully crafted the setting is. There are countless landscape shots throughout the anime's first season, and each is more gorgeous than the next. Nature-loving Libras will be eager to fall into the Demon Slayer world, and once they're immersed, it'll be difficult to leave.

7 Will Hate: Danganronpa

Much like Tokyo Ghoul, Danganronpa fails to highlight the themes that Libras most enjoy exploring. Instead of emphasizing the importance of goodness prevailing, the anime seems to propose the opposite: that most people are inherently self-interested, and all it takes is a little chaos to prove it.

That's not to say Danganronpa doesn't have some characters Libras will relate to — and it's certainly an entertaining series. (With a murderous teddy bear, how could it not be?) But, overall, this one is unlikely to be for every Libra — and that's OK.

6 Will Love: Attack On Titan

Although Attack on Titan can be violent and gory at times, Libras are more likely to overlook those aspects of the anime, because, at its core, the series deals with the theme of standing up against oppression — and that's a topic that resonates with this zodiac sign.

Libras also have a tendency to get attached to characters who share the same values as them, and Attack on Titan has no shortage of cast members trying to do what's right under immense pressure.

5 Will Hate: Sword Art Online

The premise of an anime like Sword Art Online will appeal to most Libras, but unfortunately, this series just doesn't deliver the kind of payoff this zodiac sign wants to see. Although the notion of being thrown into an online RPG and being forced to fight for one's life is a hook that Libras would normally grab onto, Kirito's story falls short of actually delving into any of the themes they'd want to see.

That's not to mention that the anime's main character isn't the type of underdog figure that Libras tend to connect with, nor does his story evolve into much more than a quest for personal fulfillment — which isn't necessarily a deal-breaker thing, but also isn't what most Libras are looking for.

4 Will Love: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Libras looking for a well-rounded story that highlights all the themes they love should give Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood a watch. Not only does this anime boast storytelling skills that have allowed it to maintain its relevance more than a decade later, but it covers the battle between good vs. evil in a way that enables it to tackle friendship, corruption, right vs. wrong, and just about every other theme Libras enjoy.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood also offers a stellar lineup of characters, many of whom will resonate with Libras. (Although there are so many great personalities in this anime, any zodiac sign is likely to find someone they can connect with.)

3 Will Hate: One Punch Man

Although One Punch Man does cover some of the bases when it comes to what Libras like, the series is lacking the sort of stakes this zodiac sign prefers. Sure, Saitama does fight evil, but he does it for fun — not because of any injustice that's been committed. And that's less likely to compel Libras to continue on with this anime.

Of course, the second season of this series does delve more deeply into the good vs. evil debate, but even then, the emotional depth that Libras are looking for appears to be missing.

2 Will Love: Akame Ga Kill

Akame Ga Kill follows a group of rebels attempting to overthrow a corrupt empire, so it's safe to say this anime will be right up any Libra's alley. Not only does the series highlight the flaws of a society whose primary goal is to keep its citizens struggling, but it presents viewers with a lineup of characters that's easy to fall for — and Libras are likely to become invested in every single member of Night Raid.

Building on that, some Libras may not approve of how brutal Akame Ga Kill gets as it continues. But those who want a series that makes its losses worthwhile will find this one satisfying.

1 Will Hate: One Piece

One Piece may be one of the longest-running manga and anime series, and it's no secret the show has found a dedicated enough fanbase to stick with it. Unfortunately, Libras aren't all that likely to join that fanbase, as One Piece is another series that focuses more on personal achievement (i.e. becoming the Pirate King) over fate-of-the-world emotions and stakes.

That's not to say there aren't arcs of the anime that Libras would enjoy, and this series definitely checks the box when it comes to proving the power of friendship and teamwork. Still, with so many other series out there, it's unlikely most Libras would choose to spend their time on this one — at least not right off the bat, anyway.

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Over the last year and a half, WWE built Becky Lynch into not only its top women's superstars, but into one of the top stars in the company. When Lynch announced her pregnancy and gave up her title, it left a giant hole WWE is still trying to fill.

WWE gave its Raw Women's title to Asuka but has continuously cut her off at the knees every step of the way, not allowing her to become the dominant star she once was. Bayley is a long-running women's champ on SmackDown, but outside of serving as a great heel, she doesn't have the "It" that Lynch had.

WWE tried to move Charlotte into the Lynch role, knowing she could deliver in matches, but failed to elevate her further due to the fact Charlotte struggles to get over as anything but a hated heel. Now Charlotte is gone, possibly until the end of 2020. The good news is that Lynch's replacement might be out there and ready to take her spot at the top of WWE's women's division.

Impact Wrestling released Tessa Blanchard last week, and she is now officially a free agent. This came as a shock because Tessa wasn't just the biggest women's star in Impact Wrestling, but she was the company's world champion, holding a belt traditionally held by male wrestlers.

Impact Wrestling couldn't reach a deal to re-sign her, and she had a controversial exit on her way out of the company. She refused to travel from Mexico to the United States because she is about to get married to Daga, and she refused to send in pre-taped interview segments to help the company promote Slamiversary.

While that is not a great way to conduct business, Killer Kross left with a similarly bad ending, and he is now one of the most dominant stars in NXT. Now, it is time for WWE to bring in Tessa Blanchard, strap a rocket to her, and see if she can take her place at the top of the company as the next Becky Lynch. That is, if, AEW doesn't sign her first.

Blanchard seemed like an unlikely fit to head to WWE because of her past history with the company. In 2016, Blanchard appeared for WWE on NXT, losing to Alexa Bliss, Nia Jax, and Carmella. In 2017, she returned as part of the Mae Young Classic and was beaten in the first round by Kairi Sane.

While there, she left a bad taste in the mouth of WWE officials due to her alleged poor attitude backstage. She's also been one of the more prominent wrestlers named in the #SpeakingOut movement -- Tessa was accused of bullying and racism by several female wrestlers in January, and any promotion that signs her will have to account for the baggage that she brings with her.

Despite those risks, WWE reportedly reached out to Blanchard immediately following the news of her release by Impact Wrestling. However, there is undoubtedly one person she spoke to first about her release — her father, Tully Blanchard.

AEW has given Tully a job as a manager working with Shawn Spears. It is Tully's first job in professional wrestling in years, and if anyone could convince Tessa to go to AEW instead of WWE, it would be her dad. The women's division has a few stars in Britt Baker and Hikaru Shida, but it doesn't possess anyone with the overall talent of Tessa Blanchard. While she'll come with some major risks, her potential ceiling as an elite-level star means that wrestling fans shouldn't expect her to remain a free agent for long.

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Recently, season 2 of Harley Quinn on DC Universe has officially wrapped up, offering a great conclusion and leaving a lot of exciting possibilities for a third season. Not only has the show been a smashing critical success, but audiences have also enjoyed this unique take on the DC universe and its related heroes.

However, while season 2 had many strengths of its own, there are still a few things season 1 did a bit better. Looking at some of the specifics, here is 5 things season 2 of Harley Quinn did better than season 1, and 5 things season 1 did better.

10 Season 1: Other DC Characters

Even though the series is set mostly in Gotham, season 1 did a great job of making the show feel as though it were definitely set within the DC universe. Thanks to appearances from characters within the Legion of Doom as well as the Justice League, Harley definitely felt as though she were playing a role beyond Gotham alone.

Likewise, this aspect really showed just how big Harley herself can become, especially while doing her own thing. Though season 2 certainly wasn't lacking in guest appearances from other popular DC characters, season 1 really had a much better balance while succeeding in keeping Harley the central focus.

9 Season 2: Batman

Given the nature of the storylines from both seasons, it makes sense for Batman to be in a bit more of season 1. However, the characters absence in season 2 is arguably better for the series, as it allowed Gotham itself and its vast array of characters to evolve in their own way beyond the influence of the Dark Knight.

Seeing this take on Gotham City allowed for some very interesting character development that hasn't really been seen in the comics yet. Though Batman's absence did lead to a much more chaotic depiction of the city, it also helped the show explore some new ground for both the characters and the rest of the world.

8 Season 1: World Building

Given that season 1 had the massive task of setting the new, more lighthearted tone for this version of the DC universe, it is safe to say that it helped establish the wider DC universe a bit better than the second season did. Not only did the inclusion of other characters really help in this regard, but season 1 in general covered a bit more ground within the wider DC universe.

Of course, given Harley's own motivations and goals, it makes sense for season 2 to be a bit more confined to Gotham City, but it was still nice to see the show's unique spin on some iconic and classic DC locations.

7 Season 2: Gotham's Villains

While season one still featured some great appearances from some iconic Batman villains, season 2 took things even further by giving some a much larger role, and even introducing new ones. Bane especially was a welcome returning character, while Catwoman and Mr. Freeze made for some great additions as well.

Furthermore, some surprisingly emotional moments came about through the use of these characters, especially with Mr. Freeze and his wife. Though it was lacking in some guest appearances beyond Batman's rogues gallery, season 2's depiction of some new villains is easily one of its greatest strengths.

6 Season 1: Gordon

Portraying Police Commissioner Jim Gordon as an exhausted man on the brink of mental collapse actually proved to be a welcome change for the series. Given the constant chaotic state of Gotham City, even in the comics, it actually makes sense for Gordon to constantly be so on edge.

Unfortunately, season 2 didn't quite have a clear direction for the character, despite having a few good moments with him once again. Especially by the finale, fans aren't exactly sure where Jim Gordon stands as a character. Granted, season 3 can easily correct this, but it doesn't change that season 1 handled him a bit better.

5 Season 2: Poison Ivy

Over the years, Poison Ivy herself has also evolved into quite the complex character, which is something the show has done a decent job of portraying as well. As one of the bigger characters in Harley's life, in the comics especially, Ivy has made for a great addition to the TV show, adding a lot of extra depth despite the silly nature of the series overall.

Even with her big presence in season 1, season 2 succeeded in exploring the two's relationship without putting too much emphasis on Ivy herself. Given how well the two characters compliment each other in the series, there is certain to be a lot in store for a potential season 3.

4 Season 1: Pacing

Though the stories of each season were both told very well, there were a few bumps within the overall plot of season 2. From a few extra filler episodes to a slightly more incoherent plot, season 2 felt a bit more packed than season 1 did.

That's not to say that season 1 wasn't without some growing pains of its own, but it did feel as though it had the better pacing overall. Fortunately, the pacing wasn't enough to diminish the overall quality of season 2, but it is still something season 1 did better.

3 Season 2: Supporting Cast

Especially in regards to Harley's own crew, characters like King Shark, Clayface, and Dr. Psycho really got their own moments to shine throughout the show's second season. From some unique twists with Dr. Psycho, to some hysterically dark moments with King Shark, Harley's crew is definitely starting to feel closer to her rather than just being her coworkers.

Even characters like Sy Borgman stood out a bit more this season, giving the show a unique bit of flare that wasn't in the first. While not every little bit with these characters was as strong as others, it was definitely nice to see some progression with these more underutilized DC characters.

2 Season 1: General Humor

Of course, season 2 of Harley Quinn was full of the same types of humor and jokes as the first, offering many great laughs within its 13 episode run. However, season 1 did feel like it included a bit more humor, as well as some more original jokes.

While season 2 still kept audiences laughing on the regular, a few jokes did feel a bit flat, at least in relation to season 1. Granted, with a character like Harley as the protagonist, there are sure to be a few laughs from time to time. Season 3 just needs to be sure to keep things fresh in the future.

1 Season 2: Harley Quinn

Season 1 focused heavily on Harley as she struggles to make a name from herself independent of the Joker. While that made for an interesting story overall, season 2 actually gave audiences the type of Harley that would be seen going forward.

Though she still has a lot to learn, Harley really came to stand on her own throughout the second season, no matter how difficult it was for her at times. Likewise, audiences can continue to expect some changes for her character, allowing the show to progress in its own way while keeping things different from the comics themselves.

NEXT: DC: 10 Ways Harley Quinn Changed Over The Years

When each of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is symbolized by a different prehistoric animal, the show has already taken some time to examine the personality traits of its characters. The Pink Ranger is described as "graceful" while the Black Ranger is "brave," the Red Ranger "bold," the Blue Ranger "wise," and the Yellow Ranger is "fearless" when they first meet Zordon. Those traits follow them through the series.

If fans look farther than the traits demonstrated by their power coins, they'll find figuring out which astrological sign they fall under another interesting way to view them. Fans might be curious about how they match up with their favorite of the original Power Rangers characters.

12 Aries: Rocky

The second Red Ranger of the lineup, Rocky fits well with the brash and impulsive nature of Aries. While Aries are usually very competitive, Rocky is more likely to compete with himself than his friends.

He's always ready to push himself and see just what he can do. That can lead to some impulsive acts with difficult consequences, like him ending up seriously injured in the Power Rangers: Turbo movie and his spot on the team going to another person.

11 Taurus: Lord Zedd

A Taurus is an ambitious and stubborn person. While in the real world, that can help people achieve their goals, the most stubborn and goal-oriented character in the Power Rangers world happens to be a villain.

Lord Zedd is an extreme version of a Taurus, showing just how stuck on his own ideas he is. He prefers to use his own plans, while Rita Repulsa allows her minions to try their hand at defeating her enemies once in a while. Lord Zedd is also so stubborn and focused on his own desires that even after being "purified" in Power Rangers In Space, the video games that follow reveal he reverts back to his evil ways and quest for power.

10 Gemini: Tommy

Geminis are extremely good at making and keeping friends. They roll with the changes - and no one experiences more change in the Power Rangers franchise than Tommy. He finds his place on several different teams, not always as the leader, and forms lasting friendships with generations of Rangers.

Geminis also tend to be seen as very strategic-minded thanks to their ability to observe and adapt. While he makes a lot of mistakes in his youth, he does grow into someone who is a capable leader, and even archives all of the Power Rangers history as an adult.

9 Cancer: Kat

Cancers might be symbolized by a crab, but they're incredibly sensitive individuals. They feel deeply and for everyone.

Though Kat's journey on the series begins as a victim of Rita Repulsa's brainwashing, she becomes one of the most empathetic of Power Rangers. Incredibly focused on the feelings of her friends, she puts everyone else first. She even helps Tommy through his breakup with Kimberly despite her own feelings for him.

8 Leo: Zack

Leos are the life of the (dance) party. They love to let loose and have fun, and they form strong, lasting friendships. Doesn't that sound just like Zack?

Zack loves to be the center of attention, whether it's on the dance floor or at Ernie's Juice Bar. The downside to that can be that he can steal the attention of others without really meaning to. Of course, considering how kind Zack is to his friends, his stealing attention isn't on purpose.

7 Virgo: Trini

Virgos are planners. Practical and considerate, they tend to also make plans for those they care about. Trini's Virgo tendencies aren't just exemplified by her study habits, but also in how she cares for her friends.

When Tommy needs help remembering things for class, she helps him plan out his homework. She also helps Kimberly with her club commitments, Billy with his experiments, and makes plans for her classmates to help the environment.

6 Libra: Jason

Libras and Geminis have a lot in common, which might be why both Jason and Tommy wind up leading their team. Like a Gemini, a Libra is a people person, quick to make friends. They aren't, however, quite as adept at adapting.

Instead, Libras tend to focus on balance and fairness. That's why Jason is so focused on helping kids defend themselves against bullies - and one of the reasons he leaves with Trini and Zack for a teen conference focused on world peace.

5 Scorpio: Aisha

Scorpios are driven to find answers. They love the chance to solve a good mystery. Aisha is just as curious as any Scorpio, and her curiosity takes her right out of the Power Rangers.

Aisha wants so badly to find the answers that could help people that when she meets Tanya, the two switch places. Aisha travels to live with Tanya's family and figure out what's influencing animal behavior on the African plains, something most high schoolers wouldn't try to tackle.

4 Sagittarius: Billy

Much like a Scorpio, a Sagittarius is another sign that loves to search for answers. Billy is always striving for more knowledge and to understand how the universe works. His inventions and theories tend to be the team's saving grace.

Sagittarians also tend to push themselves outside of their comfort zone, something Billy does when he learns how to fight, and when he travels to the alien planet of Aquitar.

3 Capricorn: Adam

Capricorns are often known to be the most ambitious of the zodiac signs, but Adam actually exemplifies the trait that aids in that ambition. He's one of the hardest workers in the series.

While all of the Power Rangers seem to keep themselves busy between school, after school clubs, and saving the world, Adam also finds the time to teach and support his friends. He never misses Tanya's baseball games and he coaches soccer after passing the torch to a new generation of Power Rangers.

2 Aquarius: Rita Repulsa

Another name for an Aquarius might be "independent thinker." They like to march to the beat of their own drum.

Rita Repulsa certainly likes to do things her way. She has a system for when she uses her magic and takes over planets. Rita doesn't always do things the way every other villain would, and she's pretty proud of that. She also gets a little more creative with her monsters than Lord Zedd, dreaming up all kinds of new twisted nightmares.

1 Pisces: Kimberly

The dreamiest of signs, Pisces have their head in the clouds as much as they do on their shoulders. Kimberly dreams big too. She wants to follow her dreams and become an elite gymnast, but she also wants to make sure the world is safe.

Pisces are also creative souls, shown in Kimberly's songwriting, and passionate romantics. She's the first Power Ranger to have a long term romance, even if she does end up breaking Tommy's heart.

NEXT: Power Rangers: 10 Things You Didn't Know About The Pitched Hexagon Series

While Zuko and Aang are the best of friends now, they didn't always start out that way. The two were mortal enemies, with Zuko hunting Aang down no matter where in the world he went, hoping to restore his stolen honor. Aang, on the other hand, was essentially just defending himself, forced into violent confrontations with Zuko and his forces in order to protect not only himself, but those he cared about from the prince's indiscriminate fury.

Throughout Avatar: The Last Airbender, the two got into it several times; below are ten times these powerful benders clashed where things could've gone either way. Thankfully, the two have long since put these moments behind them.

10 Blizzard Scuffle

Many fights between Zuko and Aang didn't last too long, including this one. After Zuko managed to successfully locate and kidnap Aang during the Siege of the North, the young Airbender woke up and immediately escaped after nailing Zuko with a powerful breath blast.

Before things got too bad for the young Airbender, Katara showed up and interrupted this brief scuffle, getting her rightful revenge on Zuko after their last battle.

9 Zuko Protects His People

Many Avatar fans might not be familiar with the graphic novels produced after the main series was completed. They show what Aang and his friends went through immediately after the Hundred Year War as they struggled to unite a war-torn world. Tension still remained between Earth Kingdom residents and the Fire Nation personnel that still resided in the colonies they'd established not too long ago.

Aang and Zuko agreed on the Harmony Restoration Movement, a plan to abolish these colonies and transfer the Fire Nation soldiers out of the Earth Kingdom, but when Zuko began to reconsider, he and Aang got into a brief argument and some attacks were exchanged. Aang even entered the Avatar State, nearly killing Zuko. This moment was rife with tension, forcing many fans to question whether or not the Avatar and the Fire Lord could truly ever get along.

8 The First Encounter

After hunting Aang down for most of his adolescence, Zuko finally managed to track Aang down at the Southern Water Tribe. Their encounter started with the show's unique brand of comedy at the forefront, with Aang knocking Zuko to the ground after sliding into the scene on the back of an otter penguin.

This fight showed fans that despite being so young, Aang was very familiar with facing a Firebender in battle, deflecting every one of Zuko's attacks with his staff. Unfortunately, the battle was cut short when Aang realized that fighting so close to innocent bystanders would've only given him more things to worry about even if he did manage to defeat Zuko.

7 Kyoshi Island Encounter

Many of Zuko's fights against Aang have usually ended up with him being humiliated in some way, but his loss at Kyoshi Island was just pathetic. As Zuko charged him, Aang picked up two fans and in one powerful Airbending attack, blasted Zuko into a building before he had a chance to really do anything.

If not for the backdrop of Kyoshi Island going up in flames, this would've by far been one of the funnier moments in the series.

6 Three Is A Crowd

During the Book 2 episode entitled "The Chase", Azula managed to corner Aang in an abandoned town, and just as they prepared for a one on one fight, Zuko showed up to defeat both the Avatar and his sister.

All three benders found themselves attacking and defending against the other two, and while Zuko wasn't as much of a threat to Aang as Azula was, the fact that he even tried insert himself into this fight says a lot about his persistence.

5 Zuko Teaches Aang A Lesson

After Zuko formerly joined Team Avatar and became Aang's Firebending teacher, fans thought they'd seen the last of him attacking Aang, but days before the arrival of Sozin's Comet, the young prince grew frustrated with Aang's relaxed attitude and attacked him to serve as a wake-up call.

For much of the fight, Aang ran from Zuko's powerful fire blasts, and while the fight ended as soon as Aang decided to strike back, fans got a nice callback to earlier seasons when Zuko really was hunting Aang down.

4 Bedroom Battle

After capturing Aang at the Southern Water Tribe, the young Airbender managed to break free from the guards who were escorting him to his cell. He retrieved his staff and was quickly cornered by Zuko, forcing the two to fight it out in what appeared to be a pretty tiny bedroom. The fight was fast-paced and fluid, with Zuko sending flames in every direction as he struggled to land a solid hit on Aang.

Of course, the highlight of this battle came when Aang used his staff to slam a mattress into Zuko before sending the Firebending prince into the wall and the ceiling, a demonstration of how resourceful Airbending masters can be.

3 Battle On Zuko's Deck

After fans were led to believe that Aang had knocked Zuko unconscious on his ship, Zuko stopped Aang from flying away. In the second round of their fight, he overwhelmed Aang with relentless fire attacks, prompting Aang to enter the Avatar State.

In a move that no one saw coming, Aang wiped Zuko and some of his men completely off the ship with a powerful Waterbending move, showing just how dangerous even an Avatar without complete grasp of their abilities could be.

2 Battle In Ba Sing Se

While many of the previously mentioned fights between Zuko and Aang were tipped in Aang's favor, their battle in the Crystal Catacombs of Ba Sing Se had been set up for Zuko to win. The two gave it their all, both displaying powerful new techniques during their fight. At one point, Aang ran so fast that he generated an airblast in the shape of his own body to launch Zuko back, while Zuko formed two fire whips to pressure the Airbender, attacking him from a distance and luring him out of cover.

Their battle was interrupted after Zuko diverted his efforts to helping Azula, who found herself being bested by Katara. Still, his fight with Aang proved that after getting it handed it to him so many times, Zuko had been learning how to best fight an Airbender.

1 Brawl At The Abbey

By far, the best (and longest) fight between Aang and Zuko took place in "Bato of the Water Tribe". With Sokka and Katara temporarily paralyzed, it was up to Aang to deal with Zuko on his own. Their fight showed just how similar their techniques were, with both fighters taking turns sending blasts of air and fire at one another and even clashing with such intensity that they caused a huge explosion.

The duel almost looked like a dance rather than an actual fight, with the two managing to follow one another's movements and even utilizing identical moves against one another. The battle even had an iconic finisher involving Aang leaping into a well and Airbending the water out (since he didn't really know how to bend huge quantities of water yet) to blast Zuko away. Though their fight was cut short after Zuko was paralyzed by a shirshu, it showed just how similar Zuko and Aang were to one another, even if they didn't realize it at the time.

NEXT: Avatar: 5 Characters Aang Can Beat In Battle (& 5 That He Can't)

The Myers-Briggs® Type Indicator (MBTI®) is a system that categorizes people into one of 16 personality types. These designations are often part of identifying personalities that can be associated with large portions of society. One example focuses on people who are analytical, goal-oriented, decisive, and organized. This particular type are called ESTJ for short.

Another name for ESTJ is the "executive". There are many comics characters that fit this personality profile, these 10 DC villains are included. These villains dislike when people don't live up to the agreements they've made. They prefer a consistent environment and reliability. They mark time and achievement through measured goals. These 10 villains embody the ESTJ personality type.

10 Lucifer

Lucifer is a driven figure. His first attempt to challenge God for the right to rule Heaven rallied half of the angels to his side. The downside is that the result meant they were all banished to Hell. But that didn't mean that the story ended there. Lucifer took his new job seriously and put a painfully efficient team to work.

Running Hell is a 24-hour job. Lucifer created a system that processes new arrivals, organizes them according to their sins, and makes sure that there are few if any escapees. Hundreds of thousands of demons depend on his management of millions of souls. Lucifer has managed threats from outside forces, abdicated his throne to run a bar in Los Angeles, and faced down his own father.

9 Calculator

When he started out, the Calculator was a silly villain who wore giant numbers on his costume. But the story of Oracle inspired him to reinvent himself as a broker for villains looking for work and the criminal masterminds ready to hire them. The Calculator is merciless when he is negotiating a contract between clients. He makes every decision based on the numbers.

Any time a request for villains with specialized skills comes across his agenda, Calculator develops a pitch that makes this middle man a healthy profit by matching two villains that need each other.

8 Darkseid

Darkseid is the New God who runs Apokolips with an iron fist. Every piece of Apokolips is a cog in the machine that fuels Darkseid's will. The result is a nightmarish hellscape that burns with the fire of his fury.

The sole purpose of Darkseid's existence is the Anti-Life Equation. Every decision Darkseid makes is a tactical move designed to bring him closer to his life's objective. Life and death are but addition and subtraction in an equation that dictates Darkseid's every move.

7 Prometheus

His parents were criminals. Their death at the hands of police was an act of justice for law enforcement, and the birth of his plan to eradicate the concept of justice. Prometheus dedicated his life to a strategy that could defeat the Justice League.

Prometheus methodically took down each Leaguer through his execution of planning, precision, and resources. Prometheus relied on a cold calculation, the collection of people who could provide the tools he needed, and the focus to bring about his ultimate goal.

6 Penguin

Oswald Cobblepot's calculated thinking begins with his appearance. He uses the attempts by others to judge him as leverage that puts them on unsteady ground and him in a position of power. Cobblepot's rise to a position of prominence among the criminal underground and Gotham's wealthiest families is due to his organized decisions.

Penguin rules his roost with a cadre of assistants, experts, and foot soldiers. His mastery of management makes him a fierce adversary in the boardroom or the streets.

5 Leviathan

Mark Shaw was once a Manhunter. He was dismayed by the failure of clandestine organizations to effect any real change in the world. When he launched Leviathan, it was with the goal to change everything.

In the course of one night, Leviathan took down every group from Checkmate to King Cobra with such precision that no one knew who was responsible. He brought Superman and his numerous allies to a standstill by challenging the status quo before finally being unmasked. Even then, Leviathan was clear that his plans were still on track, and his retreat was tactical and planned well in advance. He remains at-large and wanted for international crimes.

4 Kilg%re

An advanced AI that was relentlessly feeding on the technology it encountered to accomplish the goal of growing even more, Kilg%re was a machine of limitless potential. It was defeated by the Wally West, and then left behind a gift for the trouble it predicted would threaten the speedster's life.

In their first battle, Flash's speed was negated by the analysis Kilg%re used to predict every possible outcome and intercept. Any piece of technology encountered was added to the relentless goal of stopping the Flash. He is still one of the Flash's most enigmatic villains.

3 Bane

Bane was born in a prison to a convict. He was subjected to inhumane conditions, but used his mind to become one of the most feared fighters and thinkers on the island. Bane escaped with the plan to break Batman.

Bane's plotting involved using multiple enemies of Batman to wear down the Dark Knight physically, emotionally, and psychologically. Every staged villain brought a new layer of planning and preparation that eventually achieved Bane's goal.

2 Deathstroke

Slade Wilson is more than a mercenary. He is a brilliant tactician who can make a new plan in the seconds, during which the old one is still changing. Deathstroke uses 90% of his brain and can out-think almost anyone in a head t0 head challenge.

Slade's ability to bring others along on a mission is built around his reputation as a master planner. Deathstroke always has a backup plan and a never-ending list of contingencies at his disposal.

1 Brainiac

Brainiac is an Artificial Intelligence that roams the cosmos collecting knowledge. Brainiac's advanced intelligence makes him a master of strategy, execution, and calculation. Brainiac's ability to survive and adapt is matched only by the singular goal of its mission.

Brainiac's actions are masterstrokes of efficiency and preparation. Every task is the result of subroutines and redundancies. On many occasions, Brainiac will absorb and reprogram people to become conduits of his will and execute the many pieces of his grand schemes.

NEXT: MBTI®: 10 DC Superheroes Who Are ISTJs

The two newest DC Multiverse figures from McFarlane Toys are inspired by Wonder Woman 1984, and photographer Scott Palmer used one of the figures -- which depicts Diana in her Gold Armor -- to recreate an iconic Alex Ross panel from his and Mark Waid's acclaimed Elseworlds comic Kingdom Come.

The scene recreated by Palmer comes from Kingdom Come #4, and sees Wonder Woman charging into battle. She holds a spear in one hand, and a shield in the other. In addition to the figure perfectly mimicking this pose, Superman makes a prominent appearance in the background.

Published by DC Comics in 1996, Kingdom Come focuses on a world where DC's greatest champions must contend with a lethal new generation of vigilantes and an impending apocalypse. The miniseries was the first appearance of Diana's Gold Armor, which she dons in the final battle. The outfit is set to make an appearance in her next feature film.

Palmer also took photos of the second figure in the series, which features Diana in her classic red and blue suit. He managed to take a photo that recreates a scene from 1984 where Diana disarms two gunmen. The Wonder Woman 1984 Multiverse figures are currently available to pre-order at Walmart and other locations.

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WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for the latest episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,"Adapt or Die," which aired Wednesday on ABC.

Ever since the start of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s final season, the titular team of spies has been on a mission across time to prevent the Chronicoms from erasing S.H.I.E.L.D. from history. The agents hopped from one time period to another -- from 1931 and 1955 to 1973 and 1976 -- never really taking a moment to slow down. It's been one non-stop mission for the team and, throughout these episodes, the series didn't devote much time to the Chronicoms themselves. We know what they want, we know what powers they have and we know the lengths they are willing to go to to get what they want.

Now, the series' latest episode, "Adapt or Die" delves a little deeper in the mythology of the Chronicoms. Not only do the evil alien synthetic beings get a major power upgrade to make them all the more dangerous, we also learn more about the brains behind their operation -- and it turns out it's very similar to something we've already seen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

In previous episodes of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., we saw various Chronicoms interact with Sybil, a robed woman who appeared to give them orders. Based on her demeanor and lack of emotion, it was clear she too was a Chronicom and, given the hierarchy that was on display in their ranks, it appeared as if she was the one in charge.

In "Adapt or Die," we learn exactly who -- or should we say what -- Sybil is. In Season 7's latest episode, Coulson comes face-to-face with her after connecting himself to a machine inside the Chronicom ship. Upon establishing contact with the module, he is taken to a white room where he is able to talk with Sybil.

And here, we learn that the room is digital -- and in fact, so is she. The truth is Sybil is a digital interface called the Predictor. She is essentially an artificial intelligence system that compiles data from throughout history in order to project outcomes for the future. Thanks to her knowledge, the Chronicoms know when and where to strike, and she can adapt her calculations depending on various changes and on the actions of their adversaries. The Chronicoms confer with her and she dictates their actions.

This makes Sybil a lot like the MCU's Kree Supreme Intelligence. In 2019's Captain Marvel, the ruler of the Kree Empire was revealed to be an artificial entity that could only be accessed on a digital plane.

Given its digital nature, the Supreme Intelligence's appearance changed based on who came into contact with it. For Carol Danvers, it looked like Mar-Vell, and it lied to her in an attempt to use her as a weapon against its enemies. The artificial intelligence dictated the actions of the Kree Empire, waging war against the Skrulls and anyone else who was deemed a threat.

Therefore, the Predictor and the Supreme Intelligence are similar; they are both artificial intelligences, they each take the appearance of a human inside a digital plane and they both use their compiled knowledge to attack their enemies in the name of their species. Oh, and their plans led them both into direct confrontation with S.H.I.E.L.D.

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WWE taped both nights of its NXT Great American Bash event, with night one airing this week and night two taking place on USA Network next week.

However, Fightful reports that one of the NXT talents released a photo on Instagram that possibly spoils the results of at least one of the matches. Don't read on if you don't want to be spoiled.

Saurav Gurjar of the tag team Indus Sher posted a photo on Instagram showing the celebration after one of the top matches for the NXT Great American Bash event. That match won't air until next week, so it spoiled the ending for fans on social media.

Gurjar's post was deleted, but another user caught a screenshot and posted it on twitter. The tweet shows Keith Lee in the middle of the ring, with confetti pouring down on him, as he reportedly ends the almost 400-day title reign of Adam Cole as NXT champion. Cole held the title longer than anyone in the history of NXT, so this is a massive spoiler for fans. The match was winner take all, with Lee putting his NXT North American title on the line against Cole's NXT Championship.

WWE NXT airs on Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. EST on USA Network.

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The DC FanDome event will involve various announcements centered on DC characters in all forms of media. Now, it seems those announcements could include two as-yet unrevealed film projects.

DC FanDome's question submission process included two secret movies. The DC FanDome site allows fans to submit their questions by topic, and two of the topics in the dropdown menu were labeled "Secret Movie 1" and "Secret Movie 2." They have since been removed from the submission form, although DCEU Mythic managed to take some screencaps before they disappeared.

At the time of writing, The Batman, Wonder Woman 1984, Shazam!, Aquaman, The Suicide Squad, The Flash and Black Adam are listed as topics. This suggests these "Secret Movie" projects are something new or different.

While there are no concrete details about these secret movies, the possibilities are endless. It could be a project that is in development, such as Green Lantern Corps or Batgirl. It could be one of the DC Universe Animated Movies. It could even feature a character no one expects. Whatever the case, the idea of two secret projects will only fuel anticipation for the FanDome event.

The 24-hour virtual convention will showcase guests from many different areas of DC media, including the Arrowverse, DC Comics, the DC Extended Universe and more. Like an in-person convention, DC FanDome will feature a number of panels and programs, in which fans can hear updates and announcements about DC's upcoming films, comics, video games and TV shows.

DC FanDome launches Saturday, August 22, at 10 a.m. PDT

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DC Comics artist Greg Capullo has worked with many talented writers over the course of his career, such as Scott Snyder on Dark Nights: Death Metal. And now, he's added two major Marvel names to his dream list.

On Twitter, Capullo opened up about what sort of work he'd like to tackle in the future. "I have many plans with brother [Scott Snyder]," Capullo wrote, "But, I'd love to saddle up with [Dan Slott] and [Donny Cates] for a mini-project at some point."

Both Slott and Cates are well known for their work at Marvel Comics; the former had a ten year run on Amazing Spider-Man and currently writes Fantastic Four, while the latter has done acclaimed work on Venom, Thor, and Guardians of the Galaxy. Capullo did not specify the nature of the project he wanted to work on with Slott or Cates; though the level of talent involved would be sure to pique interest among readers.

Capullo also mentioned that he would love to reunite with Mark Millar for a sequel to their Image Comic miniseries Reborn. That series focuses on an elderly woman who, after dying, must navigate a fantasy landscape and battle evil forces.

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Netflix's The Witcher attempted to shed light on characters that were left somewhat unexplored in Andrzej Sapkowski's novel series. To that end, the live-action adaptation introduced many a new scene or sequence that never occurred in the books.

In an interview with TV Guide, Hissrich discussed one particular moment in both Geralt and Ciri's life that went undescribed in the novels: their travels together from Sodden to Kaer Morhen, a period of time that Season 2 of the Netflix series will evidently cover. "In the books, [after] Geralt and Ciri meet in that moment in Sodden … when we come back in the next book, we've actually skipped a lot of time," Hissrich began, "We found in writing the show that we didn't actually want to skip over those first months of them getting to know each other."

The showrunner then explained that, while these two are bound by destiny, this is not something either one of them will have fully embraced when the season begins. She posited, "What would it be like for two strangers to come together and feel like that's what they've been driving for for the entire season?" before adding, "They finally got together and then they're like, 'Oh, I don't know you at all. You are a stranger.'"

In previous interviews, Hissrich has mentioned that Season 2 of The Witcher will test the strength of Geralt and Ciri's bond in that it will have its ugly moments, stemming from their conflicting personalities. Through their time together, as they do in the novels, the two will form a father-daughter relationship.

Sapkowski's novels do not follow Geralt and Ciri on their travels between Sword of Destiny and Blood of Elves. The latter novel begins Ciri's story at Kaer Morhen, in the middle of her training as a young witcher. It has been reported that Season 2 will feature the witcher fortress and its monster-hunting residents: Vesemir, Lambert, Eskel and Coën. However, it is currently uncertain when in Season 2 these characters will appear.

The Witcher stars Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, Anya Chalotra as Yennefer of Vengerberg, Freya Allan as Ciri and Joey Batey as Jaskier. Season 1 is now available on Netflix.

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Few comic book characters have become as mainstream as Marvel's Deadpool. The Rob Liefeld-created antihero has slowly risen in popularity over the last decade to the point of starring in two successful Hollywood films courtesy of Fox. In addition, his popularity has led to a plethora of different merchandise, with Funko providing plenty of their own Deadpool figures in its signature Pop! Vinyl line.

Now, the vast collection of Merc with a Mouth merch is getting a new addition with the SDCC 2020 exclusive Pop! figure based on one of the most maligned versions of the character: his appearance from X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine was supposed to be the start of a series of origin films for the live-action X-Men film characters. Despite its financial success, the film was panned by critics and fans, leading to the end of the Origins film series before it really even began. However, the feature did give viewers their first look at Reynold's Deadpool, setting the stage for him to revisit the character in 2016's much more comic-accurate Deadpool.

The Deadpool and X2-inspired Nightcrawler figures were supposed to be exclusives to SDCC 2020. However, with the cancellation of the real-world event, they will instead be distributed through the Funko VirtualCon alongside other exclusive figures. This virtual convention will take place July 19-25.

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WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Negan Lives #1 by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard.

Following the new Walking Dead one-shot Negan Lives, a fan-favorite character from Telltale Games' The Walking Dead appears to be next in line for a new solo outing at Image Comics.

Avid Walking Dead readers will recall that Negan Lives was teased all the way back in The Walking Dead #193, the main series' final issue. At the end of the comic, series writer and co-creator Robert Kirkman wrote a letter to fans, which ended with the message, "P.S. Negan lives." The Negan Lives one-shot concludes similar letter from Kirkman, this time ending with, "P.S. Clementine lives."

Clementine was a major player in Telltale's episodic Walking Dead video game, serving as the deuteragonist of Seasons 1 and 3, as well as the main protagonist of Seasons 2 and 4. Players first meet Clementine when she finds herself in the care of ex-convict Lee Everett at the age of 8. Clementine was 16 years old by the beginning of Season 4 and was last seen in its final episode, "Take Us Back," which arrived in March of 2019. While she survives the events of the game and leaves players on a hopeful note, it is unclear what exactly happened to her after the fact -- something a new one-shot would likely shed some light on.

Written by Robert Kirkman and illustrated by Charlie Adlard, Negan Lives #1 is available now from Image Comics.

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