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Sometimes in the world of Yu-Gi-Oh! lore and games, a Type is defined so utterly by a single archetype that it becomes hard to think of anything else. When people think of Psychics, they think of any card with the name Kozmo on it. Similarly, when people think of Winged Beast, they think of something with Blackwing in its name.

It's not surprising, then, that when people look at Winged Beast synchros, there's a good chance they're pretty much only thinking of Blackwings, given their status as a meta deck and one of the most popular anime decks of all time. Nonetheless, there's a little variety to Winged Beast monsters, and here are some of the best Synchro monsters from that group.

10 Blackwing Armed Wing

This card started the movement that made defense position a bad thing. It’s a Synchro with 2300 ATK which is fine, but it gains an additional 500 ATK when it attacks a defense position monster.

Then on top of that, it can inflict piercing damage, leaving the opponent taking the remainder of the damage. This card isn’t nearly as good as it once was, but it’s ability involves completely taking out decks playing defensively.

9 Mist Bird Clausolas

This card isn’t thought of a lot because it’s a Level 3 synchro, but it’s got a solid ability. It can target a monster on the field, and make it’s attack become 0 and negate it’s effects for the remainder of the turn.

It’s not going to stay on the field for very long, but it can use this effect every turn, weakening an opponent’s boss monster and making it easy to run over.

8 Harpie Lady - Scratch Clash

As a synchro boss monster for the Harpie Lady deck, what’s interesting here is that Scratch Clash can treat any Harpie monster as a tuner for it’s summon. Scratch Clash responds to spell and trap cards or their effects, allowing the player to target a monster on the opponent’s side or one on their side and bounce it back to the hand.

It’s non-destruction removal, which means it’s valuable in a lot of scenarios, plus it’s a quick effect so the player can use this during either turn.

7 Blackwing - Gram The Shining Star

For players looking to drop as many cards from the hand as possible, there’s Gram the Shining Star. When it hits the field, the player can special summon a Level 4 or lower Blackwing non-Tuner from the hand.

This was a bigger problem when Synchro and XYZ summons were the only way to get things done but now that there’s Link Summoning, this just opens the way into other potential plays.

6 Blackwing Armor Master

Armor Master was the original boss monster for this deck, and it fit quite well—it wasn’t able to be destroyed by battle and the player didn’t take damage from being in battle. Armor Master attacking alone was dangerous though, as the card can put a Wedge Counter on any monster it attacked.

At any moment, the card can remove all the Wedge Counters from the field to make every monster that had one have their ATK and DEF drop to 0 for the turn. This is an amazing way to deal out incredible damage on subsequent turns.

5 Assault Blackwing - Onimaru The Divine Thunder

For a card requires a little too much work to summon normally, Onimaru has a neat enough effect that makes up for all the effort.

Onimaru can’t be destroyed by battle, and it can alter it’s level by targeting one Blackwing monster in the graveyard and making it’s level the same as the one in the grave. But the real key is as a Level 12 monster, if it’s made using only Synchro Monsters, it doubles in attack, gaining an additional 3000 ATK.

4 Assault Blackwing - Chidori The Rain Sprinkling

For a more reasonable boss monster, there’s Chidori the Rain Sprinkling. It gains 300 ATK for every Blackwing in graveyard, which means just making the card puts it at 3200 ATK.

This is a great monster to summon to finish the opponent off, as a late game summon would easily be a massive monster with 4000 or more ATK. Then if it’s destroyed, it can special summon a Winged Beast synchro monster from the graveyard.

3 Assault Blackwing - Raikiri The Rain Shower

If the deck is in need of spot removal, there’s Raikiri the Rain Shower. Once it hits the field, every turn it can pop cards on the opponent’s side of the field up to the number of other Blackwings the player has. For whatever large monsters are on the field, Raikiri can simply get over them by destroying them in battle.

It can also be treated as a tuner while it’s on the field because it’s been made using Blackwing monsters, which is something players often forget about since it’s a high level monster.

2 Blackwing - Nothung The Starlight

This particular Blackwing is the underrated small boss of the deck. When Nothung is special summoned, it can inflict 800 damage to the opponent and make a monster lose 800 ATK and DEF.

What makes this so good is that the effect doesn’t target, so it’ll work on nearly every monster. But even better, it grants the player an additional normal summon for a Blackwing monster, allowing for the set up of additional monsters.

1 Blackwing Full Armor Master

The current best monster of the deck. It’s immune to all card effects, making it nearly impossible to get rid of. It takes Armor Master’s effect and amps it up as well, making it so whenever the opponent’s monster uses a card effect, it gains a Wedge Counter.

Then once per turn, it can just take control of a monster that has a Wedge Counter and keep it. Either that or it can choose to destroy all monsters on the field that have Wedge Counters—non-targeting destruction, which is the best kind.

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons took the world by storm only a few short months ago, and the game continues to accumulate a massive cult following. With the current, chaotic state of the world, simple pleasures like fishing, gardening, and crafting have become increasingly treasured, and the calm island life in this Nintendo title provides the perfect escape into a world of friendship and relaxation.

There are countless anime that provide a similar sense of escape, with charming worlds and colorful adventures for fans to dive into. Here are the 10 best shows that are sure to remind every villager of laid-back virtual life they love.

10 Chi's Sweet Home

Chi's Sweet Home is the story of a small kitten who explores the big world around her alongside her owners in their home in Japan. This show is off the charts in cuteness, and Chi's grey-and-white fur is sure to remind Animal Crossing fans of some of their most beloved villagers, like Lolly or Raymond.

The show's story is very simple and sweet. Like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Chi's Sweet Home doesn't have much in the way of plot. Instead, the show's warmhearted story gives viewers a chance to see the simple pleasures of the world from a cat's point of view.

9 Ascendance Of A Bookworm

When Motosu Urano is reincarnated into a new world, she is dismayed to discover that the rustic world she is reborn into has little going for it in the way of literacy. Now named Myne, this young protagonist vows to read once again, even if it involves creating an alphabet and writing materials of her own.

Myne's story lands her in the middle of an unknown world, much like how players find themselves on an unexplored island in New Horizons. Plus, with the crafting feature of the game, fans can surely relate to Myne's drive and satisfaction in making brand new creations from the ground up.

8 Sanrio Boys

From Hello Kitty to My Melody, everyone has come across the adorable characters of Sanrio at some point in their lives. For the characters of Sanrio Boys, their love of these characters transcends social pressures and expectations, and they band together to celebrate the cuteness of the characters they love most.

Animal Crossing is no stranger to the Sanrio brand. Older games in the franchise even have characters inspired by the Sanrio ones. For those with an appreciation for the cutest aspects of life, both Animal Crossing and Sanrio Boys are great ways to surround them with the adorable animals they crave.

7 Fruits Basket

Fruits Basket is one of the most well-known Shoujo anime out there. The show follows Tohru, a girl who recently lost her mother, who moves in with the Sohma family. The Sohmas share a big secret: Certain people in their family can turn into the animals of the Chinese zodiac.

Not only should Animal Crossing fans enjoy this show because of -- well, the animals -- but they should appreciate the world of the story as well, which features traditional Japanese architecture and fashion blended with more contemporary aesthetics.

6 Kumamiko: Girl Meets Bear

Girl Meets Bear is a show whose title says it all. The show features Machi, a girl from a small village who longs to move to the big city, despite never having left home before. Her only friend is a bear who has been with her since childhood, who must now try to help Machi prepare for her transition to urban living.

Another charming slice of life anime, this show is great for those who have befriended all of the villagers on their New Horizons Island, as they should appreciate the interactions between Machi and her large-pawed friend.

5 A Destructive God Sits Next To Me

A Destructive Go Sits Next To Me is an often overlooked title from Crunchyroll's winter 2020 anime lineup. Chock-full of comedy and energy, this show demonstrates what happens when someone is in denial that they are just as strange as the rest of their friends.

Not only does the main character, Seri, play a game that seems to be a little homage to the Animal Crossing series, but he also appears to have cat ears and a tail. This makes his efforts to ignore the strange antics of his school extra expressive and amusing.

4 Elegant Yokai Apartment Life

Inaba's new living situation is unlike anything he expected when he moves into an apartment complex inhabited by various yokai, including ghosts, dog spirits, and oni. He soon finds himself balancing both his school life with the life of a psychic-in-training as he comes into possession of a book of magic.

A slice of life anime with a supernatural twist, Inaba's situation is reminiscent of an Animal Crossing villager's life. It is full of enchanting discoveries, odd but lovely friends, and sometimes even a ghost sitting or two.

3 Arakawa Under The Bridge

Continuing the theme of shows about meeting new neighbors, Arakawa Under The Bridge places a successful businessman in a busy neighborhood underneath a city bridge. Dubbed "Recruit" by the bridge's mayor (who happens to be a kappa), the protagonist of this comedy meets robot twins, a gun-happy nun, a star-headed musician, and a girl who claims she's from Venus amongst other colorful characters.

While Recruit might have some trouble adjusting to his new lifestyle, those who have cultivated neighborhoods of their own in New Horizons should have no problem growing to love the zany antics these anime characters can stir up.

2 Tanaka-Kun Is Always Listless

With some Animal Crossing players devoting the majority of each day to developing their island, it's clear that many people love to be creatures of habit. They prefer the comforts of lounging at home over external stress factors.

Tanaka certainly falls under this category as well, as he dedicates each day to finding the perfect window breeze or reclining angle to fall asleep wherever he is. Despite never doing much, the world continues to be active around Tanaka, and he soon finds himself catching the attention of some odd characters in his school who respect his philosophy for taking it easy.

1 Shirokuma Cafe

Shirokuma Cafe is an anime that takes place in a cafe run by a polar bear and frequented by a penguin, panda, and many other animals and even humans who live and work nearby the zoo.

Just as Animal Crossing never questions why a human villager is surrounded by humanoid animals, the world of Shirokuma Cafe easily embraces the idea of humans and animals living alongside one another. In this universe, the animals are just as cute to humans as they are in real life.

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In 2001, DC Comics signaled some massive changes to their comic book universe with the launch of the New 52, a company-wide reboot that was meant to revitalize classic heroes for a new age of readers. Not only did this relaunch modernize a lot of characters in terms of appearances, but it also led to some rather drastic changes to key personalities and aspects of the DC Universe's lore. While this move was understandable and even welcomed at the time, it soon turned out to be more divisive than anything.

DC's New 52 caused a storm within the fanbase, with many not liking the way some heroes and villains were upgraded and supposedly improved. The reboot was generally seen as a failure, which led to the much better received DC Rebirth, a reboot done with the sole purpose of rectifying what many saw as mistakes in the New 52. But as controversial and polarizing as this era was for the comics company, there were still some truly great things to come out of the New 52 era, with some stories still being held in high regard today. Looking specifically at some of the major events from this time, here is a look back at the five best and five worst storylines of the New 52 days.

10 DIDN'T LOVE: Superman: H'El On Earth

Aside from its clever wordplay, Superman: H'El On Earth offered very little else in terms of being an event series. Incorporating titles like Superman, Supergirl, and Superboy, this series was one of the first major Superman crossovers of the New 52 era, giving it very high standards to live up to.

Unfortunately, the series really fell flat, with a mess of a story and an uninteresting new villain, making it one of the more forgettable events from this era overall. Granted, the New 52 version of Superman wasn't well-received to begin with, so it only makes sense that this crossover also wouldn't fare well with readers.

9 LOVED: Forever Evil

Though the Trinity War event that preceded it was a bit underwhelming, Forever Evil itself was a much more intriguing concept. When the Crime Syndicate invades the main DC Universe, Earth's biggest defense are all taken out at once, leaving it up to the villains to defeat the Syndicate before things get even worse.

Not only did the narrative play around with the conceptions of what and who counts as good and evil, but it also allowed some underrated characters to really shine for a change. By showing some of the more complex sides to many villains, Forever Evil is definitely one of the stronger events to come from the New 52 era.

8 DIDN'T LOVE: Convergence

While a lot of good did manage to come from Convergence, the event itself proved to be rather disappointing for many readers. What could have been an epic story centered on a battle royale from DC characters all across the multiverse ended up centered on the Earth 2 characters, which would have been okay if it had been advertised as such.

Likewise, the two-shot issues featuring some great characters from the multiverse were incredibly underwhelming, despite all the promise the concept originally showed. Though this story helped reestablish Superman, Jon Kent, and Rebirth itself, Convergence is still one of the worst events from this time.

7 LOVED: Rotworld

While it may be a lesser-known DC event, Rotworld still proved to be a wonderful experience. Tying in with the Animal Man and Swamp Thing titles, Rotworld sees these two avatars of The Red and The Green join forces to combat The Rot before this force can lay waste to the planet.

Written by the incredibly talented Jeff Lemire and the great Scott Snyder, these two titles were easy to miss among the incredibly vast array of other titles at the time. Fortunately, those who did read them are able to look back on Rotworld with fond memories, which is more than can be said for many other series.

6 DIDN'T LOVE: Superman: Doomed

Though it is arguably not the worst event from the New 52, Superman: Doomed was still full of all sorts of problems. From a convoluted plot to a few more issues than were necessary, it is easy to see why so many have since forgotten about the event.

Granted, there are still some pretty interesting moments from this series, and was, overall, an intriguing idea as well. Unfortunately, too much was crammed into this story, making it one of the worst events the New 52 has to offer.

5 LOVED: Throne of Atlantis

Though the entirety of Geoff John's run on Aquaman is still held in such high regard, Throne of Atlantis is easily one of the highest points in his entire run in both Aquaman and Justice League as well. The crossover between the two titles not only solidified Aquaman's new role within the DC universe, but managed to tell a great superhero story as well.

Throne of Atlantis is so popular, that it has since gone on to serve as the inspiration for the Aquaman (2018) film. Given how well the movie performed, it only makes sense for the source material to be equally good.

4 DIDN'T LOVE: Future's End

Future's End was always a bit of a more unique crossover event. Despite being a self-contained story set in the future of the DC Universe, each title at the time still got their own one-shot to show where the respective character was during this time frame.

Not only did Future's End pose a very interesting concept, but it also showed promise by bringing Terry McGinnis aka Batman Beyond into the fold of the "main" DC Universe. Of course, a bunch of things happened to reset the timeline, but the incredibly long, weekly series was full of so much filler that only few issues are really worth reader's time.

3 LOVED: Justice League: The Darkseid War

Though it was mostly confined to the Justice League title, The Darkseid War still proved to be one of the biggest events of the New 52 era. Also one of the last events, many factors from this story played a major role in setting up DC Rebirth, especially in regards to Lex Luthor.

Aside from everything it helped establish, there are also some truly epic moments from this series, with Jason Fabok's artwork really capturing some great action sequences. While there were still a few forgivable issues within the series, it was definitely a great way to wrap up the New 52.

2 DIDN'T LOVE: Superman: Truth

As yet another Superman event that didn't quite perform as well as readers hoped, Truth set to serve as a more complex look at the Man of Steel after he is reduced to his Golden Age abilities. Once again, while this was an interesting idea, no major changes came about from this story by the time it had concluded.

Even with a radically different appearance for Superman, Truth did very little to progress Clark as a character. For such a long event as well, readers were definitely anxious to get back to normal, even for the New 52 version of Superman.

1 LOVED: Batman: Death of the Family

Throughout the New 52, Scott Snyder did all sorts of wonders on the Batman title, with Death of the Family arguably being the high point in his entire run. This major event involved every member of the Bat-family at the time, and also offered a much different take on the Joker than is usually seen.

As a dark, frightening, and action-packed Batman event, Death of the Family is easily a must read for any fan of Batman or Joker. With consequences for everyone close to the Caped Crusader as well, this story not only had a massive impact, but was simply a satisfying read.

NEXT: 5 Good Things That Came Out Of The New 52 (& 5 Bad Things)

Based on the titular character created by Geoff Johns, Stargirl has been an instant hit since the first episode premiered on DC Universe several weeks ago. While the show has not been picked up for a second season as of yet, there are tons of stories to explore and characters to introduce from countless comics featuring the JSA.

So far, the show has seen Courtney's friends take up the mantles of Wildcat, Doctor Mid-Nite, and Hourman, with plenty of room for more. There are more than enough characters, both familiar and less familiar to the average DC fan, that would make great additions to the series. On the flip side, given the massive amount of source material though, there are a few oddballs or characters that just wouldn't fit well into the series.

10 Want: Cyclone

Maxine Hunkel became an honorary member of the JSA because she was a legacy of a founding member, the original Red Tornado. Maxine was kidnapped by mad scientist T.O. Morrow, who injected her with Red Tornado nanobytes, which later resurfaced and gave Maxine superpowers.

A Harvard student obsessed with the show Wicked, Maxine grew up idolizing the JSA members; therefore, when she suddenly was able to create and control tornadoes, she gave herself the name Cyclone. She's one of Stargirl's best friends in the comics, so she should be an obvious addition to the show.

9 Don’t Want: Ma Hunkel

Ma Hunkel is the current caretaker of the JSA Brownstone after serving the team as the original Red Tornado, but the name is about the only thing she has in common with the android. Ma Hunkel has absolutely no superpowers, and her gear consists of a giant metal pot on her head.

Ma Hunkel was never supposed to be a serious character, as her burly clumsiness was often what defeated the gang members she "fought." At the initial meeting of the JSA, she joined for about five minutes before her costume tore on entry, ripping her pants away. When she retired she became a caretaker and is famous for being able to feed large groups of people easily.

8 Want: Jesse Chambers

Fans of The Flash are already extremely familiar with Jesse Quick, but the show's version is very different from the comics. Jesse's parents were WWII speedster Johnny Quick and All-Star Squadron member Liberty Belle. While Johnny wanted his daughter to become a superhero, her mother wanted her to be a normal kid. Jesse eventually stuck with her father, becoming Jesse Quick, a major member of the Flash family.

After losing her powers, Jesse joined the JSA and become the second Liberty Belle. After the events of Flash Rebirth, she regained her speed and went back to being Jesse Quick. Not only is she a JSA member, but she's also the wife of Rick Tyler, who has recently taken on his title of Hourman in the TV show.

7 Don’t Want: Wildcat III

In the comics and show, Yolanda Montez is the second Wildcat, while Ted Grant is the first, which they've gone over a bit of his past in the show. Ted was a world-class boxer, framed for staging a fight and arrested. Inspired by Green Lantern, he used his fighting skills to become a vigilante under the name Wildcat.

Turns out, Ted had an illegitimate son who came knocking at his door. Taking "Wildcat" more literally, Tom Bronson had the ability to physically change into an anthropomorphic cat. While Tom is an interesting character, the show definitely needs to develop Yolanda before they introduce another version of Wildcat.

6 Want: Jakeem Thunder

Jakeem has actually been teased in the show, where Courtney's stepbrother Mike tells his parents he made a friend named Jakeem at school. When Jay Garrick was visiting Johnny Thunder, he took the pink pen that contains Thunderbolt, the 5th-dimensional genie that Johnny had controlled as a superhero.

Unbeknownst to the speedster, he accidentally gave the pen to Jakeem while signing autographs. When a different genie came to Earth and attacked the Justice League, Jakeem discovered he could release Thunderbolt from the pen by saying his name (Yz) backward, (Say You, or Cei-U as Johnny said it). The pen is in Courtney's room, so it's likely Jakeem will pick it up.

5 Don’t Want: Power Girl

Power Girl probably has the most complicated origin story in comics history. She was a Kryptonian from Earth 2, yet somehow survived Crisis on Infinite Earths, and DC tried giving her an Atlantean origin for a bit before finally returning her to her roots as the Earth-2, older version of Supergirl.

Power Girl was the leader of the Justice Society for a while, and while she is a great character, it seems like the show is trying to establish itself as a world with no Justice League. Consequently, it would be hard to introduce Power Girl without Superman and everything that comes along with him.

4 Want: Mister Terrific

Another character who has already made his first live-action appearance on the CW, Mister Terrific was a newer character on Arrow before the series was canceled. Michael Holt is the third smartest person in the DC Universe, behind Bruce Wayne and Lex Luthor.

Aside from his intelligence, he has an arsenal of T-Spheres, little robots always floating around him that can do things like fire lasers, create holograms, and blow things up. After an argument between Hawkman and Sand, Michael became the new chairman of the JSA, as well as serving as the leader of the government agency Checkmate.

3 Don’t Want: Red Beetle

Whether it's Ted Kord of Jaime Reyes, Blue Beetle is an extremely popular DC hero, even if he is not as well known as the major members of the Justice League. Ted was a wealthy businessman who became Blue Beetle after the original, Dan Garrett, gave him the Scarab that helps him fight crime. As Blue Beetle, Ted was a founding member of the Justice League Europe and the best friend of Booster Gold.

During the events of Infinite Crisis, Ted was murdered by Maxwell Lord. Based on the similar appearance and name, it's assumed Sara Butters wished to follow in Ted's footsteps, but she barely appeared in the comics. Might as well just introduce Ted or Jaime into Stargirl.

2 Want: Lightning

While Jennifer Pierce is already an established character on Black Lightning, Stargirl isn't connected to the CW shows. This, combined with Jennifer being part of the new generation of the JSA in the comics, makes the latter a perfect addition to DC's show.

When she developed her powers, Jennifer had trouble controlling them, so her dad called up the JSA to see if they could help. After she was able to gain more control, she joined the team herself. She became very close to Stargirl and Cyclone and was Jakeem's romantic interest.

1 Don’t Want: Damage

The son of Al Pratt, the original Atom, Grant grew up in a foster home and hated his father when he found out who he was. He discovered he had explosive powers, which helped reset the universe after the Zero Hour event. He helped the Justice Society and joined the Freedom Fighters, but a fight with Zoom caused his face to be irreversibly scarred. He developed a brotherly relationship with Albert Rothstein, the Atom-Smasher and godson of Pratt.

The encounter with Zoom left Pratt with PTSD, which made his short temper even worse. Unfortunately for him, he was murdered during Blackest Night by Jean Loring. While Damage definitely deserves more exposure, his personality is very similar to how Rick Tyler is in Stargirl, which would, unfortunately, seem repetitive at that point.

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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Darth Vader helped the Sith dominate. In the galaxy of Earth-616, Thanos rules with immense power and, on occasion, a gauntlet of Infinity Stones. Both have taken down their respective galaxies at one point or another.

What if these two met in battle? Since both the Star Wars and Marvel universes are owned by one company, it's certainly feasible. When it was all said and done, who would defeat who? For some answers, here are five reasons why Darth Vader would defeat Thanos and five reasons why it would be the other way around.

10 Vader: Ruthlessness

Thanos may seem ruthless using the Infinity Gauntlet. However, his reason for eliminating half the population of the galaxy has an underlying intent. He wants some peace and quiet.

Vader doesn't want tranquility. His anger and conviction are so strong that he wants to decimate everything in his path. Part of this is due to Palpatine's influence, while another is the injustice of the Jedi. With this in mind, Vader would chop off Thanos' hand in battle.

9 Thanos: Longevity

Compared to Thanos, Darth Vader is a mere child. Marvel's galactic villain has been around for one thousand years. It's not due to eating right or genetics. Truth be told, Death banished Thanos from entering his realm.

Therefore, he has gained numerous skills and allies to achieve his goals. Like he did in Avengers: Endgame, he would bring an enormous army with him to battle the Sith. Force or no Force, Darth Vader wouldn't have a chance against that might.

8 Vader: Power Behind The Power

Though Vader is a powerful Sith Lord, he doesn't have the full complement of Dark Side abilities. That belongs to Emperor Palpatine. Hence, the reason he's the power behind Vader and the entire movement to eliminate freedom from the galaxy.

Thanos has himself. Galactus or Destiny don't push him to do more to conquer the galaxy. He has advisors, but they don't do any of the heavy work. Should Vader bring Palpatine, Thanos is in trouble. He won't be killed. Instead, Palpatine would draw him into the Sith as one of his lieutenants.

7 Thanos: Calculating

Thanos is a planner. He thinks several steps ahead to get what he wants. If one way doesn't work, he has a built-in contingency to succeed.

Darth Vader is a reactive Sith Lord. His actions are a result of what's happening around him. He uses the Force more like a Spider-Sense than as a way to plan two steps ahead of the Rebel Alliance. So, by the time he is warned of Thanos' presence, the Titan would already be upon him.

6 Vader: Use Of The Force

Nevertheless, Vader knows how to use the Force to his advantage. It's the reason why Palpatine recruited Anakin in the first place. He knew how strong the young Jedi was, and he wanted to abuse that power.

This is an advantage over Thanos. When he doesn't have the Infinity Gauntlet, he relies on his abilities to destroy an opponent. That's not enough in a fight with an individual who can choke a person to death via video conference. Should Vader use the full complement abilities, Thanos is done for.

5 Thanos: Use Of The Infinity Gauntlet

Of course, if Thanos happens to regain control of the Infinity Stones, the situation changes. All of those gems in one place make him omnipotent. Plus, Thanos can eliminate half the galaxy's population with a snap of his fingers.

The Dark Side of the Force isn't that strong. There's no way to eliminate whole populations unless it's done through conventional weaponry. While Vader and his fleet have that capability, it takes a lot of energy to make it happen. In other words, they'd quickly be eliminated from the galaxy.

4 Vader: Skill With A Lightsaber

Would the Infinity Gauntlet be as potent against Vader's lightsaber? He's certainly not a slouch in its use. With the combined training of Obi-Wan and Emperor Palpatine, along with his utilization of the Force, Vader is enormously skilled with the focused energy weapon.

In a fight, Thanos wouldn't see an incoming attack due to Vader's agility. Thus, the Marvel conqueror would probably be struck down before he heard the hum of the weapon. He wouldn't be killed outright — as mentioned, he's banished from Death's domain. Nevertheless, he'd be weakened.

3 Thanos: Willing To Sacrifice His Children

Thanos' goal with the Infinity Gauntlet to gain a sense of peace. To do this, he needs to collect all the stones. In Avengers: Infinity War, acquiring one stone required a sacrifice. So, he let his daughter Gamora handle it.

Vader isn't so cold as to sacrifice a child for the larger cause. Somewhere inside that machinery is a heart, which is the reason he couldn't kill Luke. This compassion is one thing Thanos could take advantage of in a fight.

2 Vader: Piloting

Before he became Darth Vader, Anakin Skywalker was an adept 10-year-old pilot. Put him in a pod racer or starfighter and he'd be right at home. It's one reason why he decided to take on some of the rebels himself in the climactic battle of A New Hope.

Thanos isn't a pilot. He's a fighter, and an excellent one at that. Still, it's hard to win if you're being strafed by a Tie Fighter piloted by an individual who taps into the universe's energies. Vader would have the advantage here.

1 Thanos: Has An Endgame

The Sith doesn't see an end to their battle for dominance. Once the Rebel Alliance is defeated they'll continue beyond its borders. This means more ships and personnel. As a result, their resources are stretched thin. This is a disadvantage when seeking to rule the galaxy.

Conversely, Thanos knows what he wants to do. Once half of the population is eliminated, he's done. No more conquests, no more armies. This endgame mentality gives him the power to push through battle to reach his goal. As a result, Thanos would plow through Darth Vader and the other Sith forces to get to another stone.

NEXT: Thanos Vs. Ultron: Who Would Win?

Fans were reunited with Vic McQueen and Charlie Manx when the AMC series NOS4A2 returned for its second season on June 21. The first two episodes spent time reacquainting viewers with the characters, showing what they've been up to while giving some much-needed backstory to series antagonist Charlie Manx. While NOS4A2 is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Joe Hill and the standalone comic he wrote as a prequel, that doesn't necessarily mean it's been a direct adaptation.

In Episode 1, "Bad Mother," Victoria has a son from her relationship with Craig named Bruce Wayne and is now a motorcycle mechanic in a relationship with Lou Carmody. She has taken up her father's vice of alcoholism and is struggling in her relationship with Lou, at times breaking down in front of Wayne who doesn't understand what's wrong with his mother. Vic eventually gets it in her head that Manx is still alive, which she ends up being right about, and refuses to accept anything less than a dead body as proof of his demise.

Most of what's different in Vic's story comes from what was changed about her in Season 1. The original belligerent version of Vic is much more flawed than in the series. Her love story with Craig opened a softer side to her. Craig is an original character created specifically for the series so he doesn't exist in Hill's novel. In order to maintain a sympathetic view of Vic, the series uses Craig as her reason for not loving Lou the way she knows she should. This is very different from the novel where she is simply unhappy with him in general and goes out every night to drink and party.

The other major change regarding Vic is her obsession to prove Manx is still alive, calling Maggie up to try and convince her to help. This is a complete switch from the novel where it is Maggie who is trying to find Manx and Vic the one who refuses to get involved. At one point, Maggie appears on her doorstep with the news of Manx's resurrection and Vic slams the door in her face.

While Vic is struggling, Charlie Manx is reintroduced in Episode 2, where his backstory is revealed. According to the episode, Manx was once the driver of a wealthy man until he fell in love with the man's daughter, Cassie, and married against his wishes. They had a daughter, Millicent, but the bliss didn't last long. After the father died, Manx and his family struggled for money. To cope, Manx created Christmasland with his daughter, making it a special place just for the two of them. Tension in the marriage reached its peak and in the end, Cassie ended up dead and Manx went to Christmasland with Millie.

Most of this comes directly from the comic The Wraith: Welcome to Christmas that stands as a prequel to Hill's novel. The comic reveals a lot more about Manx's character including his actual Super Creative ability that is never actually revealed in its raw form in the series. In NOS4A2, Vic meets Manx when he's already a soul eater, something he became more or less seemingly by accident. In The Wraith, there is a brief moment where his powers reveal themselves without the use of his automobile, although it's not too self-explanatory.

As a child, Charlie's mother was a working prostitute who kept him in a mortuary during working hours. One day, Charlie encounters a strange man while snowboarding and runs away, his fear activating his power. As he runs, the snowmen around him come to life and the man vanishes. When Charlie gets back to town he discovers that everyone has died.

He starts a new life in Kansas where he meets his future wife. Contrary to the series, Manx and his wife don't have one child but several and Christmasland wasn't a place Manx made up on his own but was originally a real location someone described to him. In an attempt to make money, Manx buys a share to "Christmasland," finding out later that it was all a scam. It's after realizing this that he travels to his dream version of Christmasland with all his children newly transformed into vampires. The rest of The Wraith includes a story about a group of inmates that Manx takes to Christmasland, where it's revealed that the vampire children remember their old lives and that spirits can access the area if they wish. Even though the first two episodes left a lot out, there is always the chance that more of what happened in The Wraith will appear in later episodes.

Airing Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on AMC and BBC America, NOS4A2 Season 2 stars Zachary Quinto, Ashleigh Cummings, Jonathan Langdon, Jason David, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Virginia Kull, Jahkara Smith, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.

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For over 70 years, the LEGO Brick has been the world's premier construction-based toys. The first major major expansion of the LEGO brand was in 1955 with the introduction of the Lego System. The Lego System saw a major shift in how LEGO Bricks were sold. Instead of just selling the bricks themselves, the company would sell the bricks in sets that would come with instruction on how to build a certain building out of the bricks.

With this year being the 65th anniversary of the Lego System, it seems like a great time to look back at the first ten LEGO sets ever produced. With that said, determining what were the first ten LEGO sets was a difficult task due to several sets being re-released with different production numbers for foreign distribution.

10 Garage With Automatic Door (1955)

The theming of the first LEGO Sets are all based around replicating buildings seen in a small town. The more fantastical Castle and Space Theme would not come about till the 1970s. The LEGO sets' initial focus on the mundane can be seen by the first being a one-car garage. The set would come with a plastic door that served as the door to the Garage and could be open and closed.

In 1955, the LEGO Company was creating a bunch of different toyline alongside the LEGO Brick. One toyline being a line of plastic 1:87 scale vehicles. These plastic vehicles were compatible with most LEGO sets with the garage being able to store one. The set even came with one in the version released in the UK the same year.

9 Esso Station (1955)

Prior to the introduction of LEGO's own fictional fuel company, Octan, in 1992, all of its gas station sets included the logo of a real-world fuel company. In the case of the first gas station set, it came with the logos of the real-world fuel company Esso that would later become a part of Exxon-Mobil.

The set itself is rather basic, coming with only the bricks to build the storefront part of the gas station. The pumps themselves were released separately from the Esso Station set. The set was also advertised as an expansion by placing the previously released Gas Station set alongside the Esso station set.

8 Small Store (1955)

The Small Store set came with the bricks and instructions to make a small store. The store itself had a large window in the front with a door in the back. Like most earlier LEGO sets, the store architecture was very blocky with the store itself mostly a rectangular cube with two bricks on top representing the store's sign.

Speaking of the store's sign, the sign in the Scandinavian releases identified the store as a bakery with the sign having the Danish & Swedish word for 'Bakery' on it. This was carried over to the German release, with the sign specifically identifying the store as a Pretzel Bakery.

7 Small House (1955)

The Small House is unique among lego sets in that it has three different variations. The main variation was a house in similar shape to the Small Store set. The other two variations added a curve to one side of the house with it either being the house's left or right side.

Interestingly, the advertising for the Town Set line featured houses with roofs on them, despite there not being a proper house set with a roof until 1964. This suggests that LEGO wanted roofs to be designed by the individual rather than having the set come with a pre-designed roof.

6 Esso Filling Station (1956)

The Esso Filling Station is an improved version of the previous year's Esso Station set. While keeping the same design, the station now comes with a built-in garage, unlike its predecessor. The design also comes with plastic gas pumps, an element missing from its predecessor.

The set likewise comes with a plastic Esso branded Bedford Tanker that was released the previous year by itself. This set is also the first LEGO set advertised as a stand alone, rather than a component of a larger town that a person would assemble from various sets.

5 Fire Station (1957)

The Fire Station has been a recurring set design in LEGO's various Town and City themes. 1957 would see the release of the first fire station set. The design here keeps the basic red and white brick coloration seen in the rest of the sets with the Town Plan theme. The fire station also came with two garages for storing vehicles from LEGO's plastic vehicle line.

Similarly, the set came with a plastic Bedford Fire Engine that was exclusive to the LEGO set itself, rather than a repackaging of a previously released vehicle. The fire truck also came with a ladder that could extend longer than the truck itself.

4 Church (1957)

Unlike the previously released Fire Station, the Church set would be LEGO's only set to be based on a Christian church. This is likely a result of the company preferring to stay apolitical by avoiding most depictions of religious buildings. It's telling that despite churches being a common piece of medieval architecture, LEGO's long-running Castle theme features no church or cathedral sets.

The Church set itself is a simple church with a single bell-tower and a congregation room. The church is made mostly out of white bricks with the roof tiles being made out of red brick. Some later releases of the set also have a brick with a sticker stating "Anno 1762" on them.

3 VW Auto Showroom (1957)

One of LEGO's first licensed sets was based on the cars of the Volkswagen automobile company. This license came out of LEGO's plastic car line being based on Volkswagen's car design. The first LEGO set of this licensed theme would be based on a showroom for VW cars.

The set itself would come with two plastic VW Beetles that could be placed on display within the Auto Showroom itself. Due to the set's design, however, the Beetles would have to be placed in the set by removing the roof itself. The set also came with two plastic lamp posts to be placed in front of the showroom.

2 VW Garage (1957)

The other set of the Volkswagen license was the VW Garage. The garage itself stood out from peers for several major reasons. One is that the set was white and blue in coloration rather than the red and white coloration of the rest of the Town Plan theme. The other was that unlike previous garage sets, it did not come with garage doors.

The set also came with a green and blue VW beetle. It likewise came with a couple of accessories in the form of a stop sign and parking sign. The set is rounded off by a brick that has a sticker with the VW symbol and the word 'Garage.'

1 Boats (1961)

After 1957, most new set lego sets were re-releases of the previous 9 sets with minor variations. This was mostly due to 1958 seeing an improved version of the LEGO brick that is still used by LEGO today. The improved Brick allowed for more versatility in what could be constructed using the bricks.

1961 would see the first set to take full advantage of the new Brick design. That being the set Boats. The set would be similar to the set from the later Creators theme in that Boats was meant to be used to construct a variety of different kinds of ships and port buildings. Unlike later LEGO Boats, these sets could not float on water.

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Anime and manga have always been popular in Japan, but they did not start becoming popular elsewhere until the 1980s, and over the last fifteen years, anime has truly exploded in popularity. Shonen Jump is a manga magazine that has been around since 1968, and it has given us some of the most iconic series in existence - series like Dragon Ball, Yu Yu Hakusho, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Bleach.

In 1997, One Piece made its official Shonen Jump debut, and Eiichiro Oda's story about Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat crew is still going strong 23 years later, in fact, it is the most popular Manga and Anime series in the world. One Piece has held the top spot for over a decade because it hits all the right notes, and this article will explain why it is the best Shonen Jump series, but it will also provide readers with other series that might be more appealing.

10 Why It's The Best: The World

One Piece's world is composed of four seas and hundreds of islands, each with its own unique climate, people, and customs, and each region seemingly has its own set of rulers. The world is filled with pirates with established pasts, allies, and enemies, and there are now five pirate emperors who reign supreme in the New World.

The pirates are just one faction though, as there is a World Government that is both secretive and deadly, but there is also a revolutionary army that is trying to tear the whole thing down. There is also an undersea kingdom of fish people, a nation of samurai, and a nation of bipedal animals, as well as an entire criminal underground. Believe it or not, the story actually benefits from having so many factions active all at once.

9 Better Alternative: Doctor Stone

Luffy is a great protagonist, but he can be extremely dimwitted, to the point that you cannot believe someone can be that dumb. Dr. Stone has been around for three years, and although Senkū Ishigami is not a fighter by any means, he is one of the smartest protagonists in Shonen Jump's history.

In Dr. Stone, every single human on Earth was petrified for 3,000 years and after becoming free, Senkū made it his mission to save the human race through science, which is a welcomed change from the standard Shonen formula.

8 Why It's The Best: The Powers

Every Shonen Jump series has characters with unique abilities, but out of all the series to ever come out, One Piece has the most diverse spectrum of abilities. In One Piece people gain abilities by eating Devil Fruits and these fruits can turn people into animals and dinosaurs, but they can also give people the ability to manipulate elements and things like string and bubbles.

Some people are even able to manipulate souls, while others have bodies made of rubber and rice cakes. If fruit powers weren't enough, there is also Haki, which allows certain people to predict enemy attacks, but it also allows people to create a protective layer of skin. It also allows a select few to knock out weak-willed individuals without touching them.

7 Better Alternative: Naruto

For over a decade Naruto and One Piece battled for supremacy of the Shonen Jump throne, but at the end of the day, both series tell a great story by using great characters who receive a great deal of development along the way.

Luffy wants to become King of the Pirates; Naruto wants to become Hokage, Luffy has friends he would die for and who would do the same for him, same goes for Naruto. Luffy losses people he loves - so does Naruto, and both series feature battles and emotional high notes that are truly spectacular.

6 Why It's The Best: The Power Scaling

In order for a series to be good, there needs to be some form of power scaling that makes sense, because if there isn't any, characters will just go around destroying each other with ease, which is not entertaining at all.

One Piece is the epitome of proper power scaling, and the best example of this is Zoro and Luffy, the strongest members of the Straw Hats who are now two of the strongest fighters in the series, but they are both still trying to catch up to Shanks and Mihawk, both of whom were introduced at the very beginning of the series.

5 Better Alternative: Death Note

When you think of Shonen Jump you think of series that revolve around young lighthearted protagonists, but that is not what we get from Death Note, which is aimed towards a more mature audience.

What makes Death Note so compelling is the fact that the main character acquires the ability to kill anyone he wants without them even knowing it. When you have that kind of power, it'll definitely go to your head, and the series masterfully explores how someone with good intentions can become the world's most feared villain/savior.

4 Why It's The Best: The Characters

By the time One Piece ends, the series will have introduced over 1,000 characters, which sounds absurd, but Oda knows what he is doing, and so far every character that has been introduced has had a role to play in the series.

The Straw Hats are all kindhearted individuals, but they are all unique in their own way, whether it be Zoro's short temper and affinity for getting lost, Sanji's love of food and women, or Brooke's love of music mixed with his perverted nature. Even lesser characters have quirky traits that make them relatable and likable, and best of all, none of them are filler characters who get shoved down our throats.

3 Better Alternative: My Hero Academia

My Hero Academia focuses on young Izuku Midoriya, a boy who is trying to become the world's best hero while using the power that was given to him by his role model and personal hero, and the series actually takes quite a bit from One Piece.

The series features a lot of interesting and unique abilities just like One Piece, and Midoriya surrounds himself with great friends who are equally as determined to achieve their goals, just like Luffy and his friends. My Hero Academia may have a completely different setting and plot, but it possesses the same heart that made One Piece a series that is now beloved by millions.

2 Why It's The Best: The Emotion

You know a series is good when it causes you to tear up, and One Piece excels at this better than any other series, in fact, it does it better than most live-action TV shows. Every single member of the Straw Hat crew has had a troubled past, whether it be Zoro losing his best friend, Sanji growing up with an abusive family, Nami seeing her mother die, or Robin watching her entire nation get obliterated as a child.

To this day, the sight of Luffy losing his brother Ace is gut-wrenching, and the sound of his agonizing wails will stay with you for a long time. Even the villains sometimes have emotional backstories that make us feel for them.

1 Better Alternative: Demon Slayer

If you're looking for a series that is filled with emotion and great characters, look no further than Demon Slayer, a story that centers around a teenage boy who becomes a demon slayer in order to avenge his family, but he is also trying to save his younger sister who was turned into a demon by the same monster.

The series will definitely make you cry and if it doesn't happen because of Tanjiro and Nezuko's relationship, it will be because of the villains. Demon Slayer does something that very few series have done well - it makes you feel and sympathize with the villains, including the main antagonist who ruined so many lives.

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Pepper Potts has played many roles in Marvel Comics since she first debuted in 1963's Tales of Suspense #45, written by Stan Lee with art by Jack Kirby. These include secretary, CEO, love interest and mother. In 2009, though, she took on a new role as Rescue, a superhero.

As Rescue, Pepper wears a special Iron Man suit that has no weapons or offensive abilities. She tries to use it only for defense and 'rescuing' people, in line with her dislike of powerful weapons and violence. Until recently she's used the suit sporadically, mainly assisting Iron Man and his allies -- but the Rescue 2020 miniseries shows her fully embracing her hero identity.

Pepper's path to becoming Rescue was not an easy or painless one. It started in 2008's Iron Man, Vol. 2 #3, when Ezekiel Stane, son of deceased villain Obadiah Stane, used black market Iron Man technology to blow up an office building Pepper was overseeing in Taipei.

Pepper, Ezekiel and Tony Stark were the only survivors, but both of the former were badly injured. Tony took Pepper to safety and much-needed medical attention fast enough to stabilize her, but she was left in a critical -- and familiar -- condition. Her chest cavity was full of shrapnel, many of which were so close to her heart and spine that they were virtually unremovable. To save her life, she was given a surgical implant that looked and functioned much like Tony's.

Pepper recovered from her physical injuries very quickly but was increasingly uneasy about her implant, fearing the possibility of it being based off or used as a weapon.

Tony knew her well, though, and had collaborated with fellow hero and CEO of Rand Industries, the Iron Fist, to give Pepper a unique implant with non-lethal, magnetics-based technology. Her implant also gave her extra, non-weaponizable abilities such as electromagnetic field manipulation, levitation and force fields.

Pepper only had a short time to adjust to her new circumstances before Norman Osborn rose to power and began attacking Stark Industries in an attempt to gain control of sensitive information and technology. She was appointed CEO to buy the company more time, but felt helpless until discovering one last gift from Tony: A hidden room containing a unique suit powered by her implant.

Aside from the standard powers of flight and super-strength, the suit also enhanced her new abilities and generated an incredibly powerful force field. In Iron Man's absence, Pepper took to the skies as Rescue -- guided by an A.I. version of Jarvis -- and joined the fight against Osborn.

Since then, Pepper has saved countless people and assisted many heroes. Still, at times she's struggled to cope with the psychological pressure of being a hero; for the most part, she still spends her time as a civilian and businesswoman.

Between the interest generated by seeing Gwyneth Paltrow's portrayal of Pepper in the Rescue suit in Avengers: Endgame and the new Rescue 2020 miniseries, there's a pretty good chance readers will see far more of her heroic side very soon.

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Disney + has brought Hamilton, the revolutionary musical written, composed and starred by Lin Manuel Miranda, to every screen on the planet. With every living room becoming the room where it happens, and a stunning score with 46 beautiful pieces, plus a new remix of My Shot set to the credits, it is difficult to pick just ten songs to make a list -- particularly after the soundtrack has been earworming its way into the pop-culture hive mind since 2015. However, when combined with the scenography, the acting, and the lightning, a list like this becomes more manageable. Let's take a look at the top ten numbers of Hamilton: The Musical.

Alexander Hamilton has become one of the most famous opening songs of all time. Not only does it set the tone and motif of the main character, but it introduces the entire cast and characters (minus King George III) and Aaron Burr, the antagonist narrator, played by Leslie Odom Jr. The choreography is stunning, the parchment-white costumes perfect as the pages of history, and did you know that there's even a version of Demon Barber Sweeney Todd arranged by Lin Manuel Miranda himself to the tune of this act?

If Alexander Hamilton established the setting and background, My Shot presents Hamilton's motivations thorough his life: his passion, intelligence, and tendency to shoot off at the mouth before thinking things twice. The line "My Shot" works all the time on its triple meaning -- the shots that the four and a half amigos are drowning, the once in a lifetime opportunity to change their destinies and the world, and the foreshadowing of the shot that will eventually kill him. My Shot shines most in its second half, when it starts to echo the lines of "Rise Up," inciting the colonies to revolution like an unstoppable wave, and superimposing Alexander's intense internal monologue with a frozen peek of a 1780's Manhattan rally.

If we are noting Hamilton's songs for their scenography as well as their music, Helpless and Satisfied must go together. Helpless tells the story of the winter's ball, romance, and wedding of Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler from Eliza's point of view, while Satisfied, sung by Eliza's sister Angelica, who was herself in love with Hamilton, is a retelling of the same events. The difficulty of this act is in the choreography and stage movement, because as soon as Angelica starts to remember, the entire corps de dance and cast rewinds by moving in the exact opposite way as they did before, and then forward again at a different speed to match the rhythm of her memories. Renée Elise Goldsberry also plays Angelica's conflicted state of mind perfectly.

Wait For It is Aaron Burr's first theme song, where he lays down his tragic family history and the reasons for his excessive prudence. Leslie Odom Jr. shines brightly, with a melodic style very different from the fast hip hop that Hamilton had showcased so far, and the lighting work sets it off beautifully. After Wait For It, it's difficult not to empathize with Burr.

There are three versions of The Ten Duel Commandments, each one darker than the other, as it becomes evident that duels are dumb, and guns in the hands of youngsters and civilians are even dumber. However, the first occurrence, when Hamilton's friend John Laurens shoots Charles Lee, takes away the price -- the choreography is crisp and precise, the song is catchy and all the characters are tall, dark and snarky enough to make them seem charming instead of deranged for holding a duel in the first place.

Guns and Ships has been noted by Hamilfans as the hardest song of the entire musical. Daveed Diggs unleashes a version of the Marquis de Lafayette like the French have never seen, shooting rhymes even faster than he jumps while he single-handedly saves the American Revolution and intimidates George Washington into getting back his right-hand man. It gets 10 for lyrics, 10 for energy and choreography and a 0 in chill -- play Guns and Ships if you need to wake up fast and get things done.

The war is over, the Revolution is won and it's time to raise a new generation. Dear Theodosia is a hymn to the children and the future their parents want to create, sung by the strangely domestic and sensitive Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton. There's no choreography as such, but Dear Theodosia gets a spot in this list because it's an instant tearjerker and because Lin Manuel Miranda composed it not when he became a father, but right after he and his wife adopted a puppy.

It takes Burr to see the capital move from New York to the Potomac to realize what he wants: to be part of the action, in the inner circle, in the room where it happens. His jealousy of Hamilton finally coalesces in one single purpose, and it's accompanied by one of the most frenetic dances of the entire musical in The Room Where It Happens -- the wheels turning in his brain -- as he tells the story of how Hamilton, Jefferson, and Madison reached an agreement behind closed doors.

The first Stay Alive takes place during the Revolution, as Eliza, left behind, writes letters to Alexander, who is at the front with Washington. The second Stay Alive is a heart-wrenching remix that plays over Philip Hamilton's death, set to the off-beat rhythm of The Ten Duel Commandments and Eliza's piano lines in the song Take a Break. It's only when the rhythm stops that the audience realizes that it wasn't the broken beat wasn't from the Commandments after all, but Philips' heart beating for the last time.

Hamilton's final number is not as catchy as its opening, but it turns the premise of the play upside down: while the audience was led to believe that everything we learned was through the eyes of Aaron Burr, Eliza's final number, where she unveils herself as the principal keeper of her husband's memory and the one that built the Hamilton's legacy, is revealed to be the real storyteller. Phillipa Soo shines in this number, and the ending, when her character sees the audience looking back at her, brings back the earlier words of George Washington, History Has Its Eyes On You, and provides enough food for thought until the next rewatch.

Directed by Thomas Kail, Hamilton stars Lin Manuel-Miranda, Daveed Diggs, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Leslie Odom, Jr., Christopher Jackson, Jonathan Groff, Phillipa Soo, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Anthony Ramos, Okieriete Onaodowan and more. The recorded performance is now streaming exclusively on Disney+.

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The hashtag #BoycottMulan has been trending on Twitter in Thailand since Friday. The hashtag represents Thai citizens' solidarity with Hong Kong protests and opposition to comments made by Mulan actress, Liu Yifei, in support of Hong Kong's police force.

Calls for boycotting the film have been circling since last August, when Yifei shared a post that stated, "“I support the Hong Kong police. You can all attack me now.” #BoycottMulan has now taken to Thailand following a national security law imposed this week. The law broadens the Beijing government's power to investigate, prosecute and punish any form of dissidence in Hong Kong. In addition, the central government will create its own police force labeled the "Office for Safeguarding National Security". This security organization's work "shall not be disclosed to the public," and "decisions by the Committee shall not be amenable to judicial review."

The terms and punishments of this new law remain vague but can range all the way up to life in prison. Hong Kong's Chief Executive, Carrie Lam stated, "I am confident that after the implementation of the national security law, the social unrest which has troubled Hong Kong people for nearly a year will be eased and stability will be restored, thereby enabling Hong Kong to start anew, focus on economic development and improve people's livelihood."

Directed by Niki Caro, Disney's Mulan stars Yifei Liu as Mulan, Donnie Yen as Commander Tung, Jason Scott Lee as Böri Khan and Yoson An as Cheng Honghui, with Gong Li as Xianniang and Jet Li as the Emperor. The film is currently scheduled to arrive in theaters August 21.

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Before the climactic battle of Independence Day, President Thomas Whitmore gives a stirring speech to his fellow pilots, urging them to "put aside their petty differences" and unite to take back the Earth from alien invaders. Bill Pullman, who portrayed Whitmore, recently delivered a similar speech but with a different goal.

On the Alamo Drafthouse's official YouTube channel, Pullman asked viewers to wear their "freedom masks" in order to halt the spread of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. "If all of America agreed to wear one of these going into public places, we'd be a little closer to being free to safely go back to places like bars and restaurants. And schools. And most importantly, movie theaters," Pullman said.

Pullman is the latest actor to use pop culture as a launching point to encourage following health protocols during the pandemic. Others include former Superman Brandon Routh and Marvel's Spider-Man voice actor Yuri Lowenthal.

Directed by Roland Emmerich, Independence Day also stars Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum, Vivica A. Fox and Brent Spiner. It wound up being a critical and commercial success and serves as a defining staple of the blockbuster genre. Pullman and Emmerich would return for the 2016 sequel, Independence Day: Resurgence. However, it was not as well received as its predecessor.

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Disney's acquisition of Fox has brought much excitement and speculations on how Marvel will incorporate the X-Men and their mutants into the MCU. Many theories are circulating the internet, but the truth may have been in plain sight this whole time. Looking further into the origin stories of the Maximoff twins and Captain Marvel, viewers can see that they possibly were the original mutants in the MCU, and chronologically speaking, Captain Marvel was the first.

In order to understand why these three characters could be mutants, audience must examine how they got their powers from the Infinity Stones. The Snap in Avengers: Infinity War caused "earth [to become] ground zero for an energy surge of cosmic proportions," as Rocket stated. Bruce Banner also said that the radiation caused by The Snap was mostly gamma, which is what gave him his Hulk abilities.

Based on this, there's high plausibility that the gamma radiation sent out into the world by The Snap triggered unknown abilities in certain people. Fans of the comics will be familiar with the term "X-Gene," which is a special gene mutants have. It's possible that the snap could have triggered the X-Gene in a host of mutants whose powers were dormant until now, however, by deducing that the snap, and in turn, the Infinity Stones, are the source of mutants, fans can assume that three mutants already exist in the MCU with Wanda Maximoff, Pietro Maximoff and Carol Danvers.

From the end credit scene in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, it's established the twins were experimented on with the Mind Stone, resulting in their powers. Because Disney did not have ownership of Fox when this film was made, it could not use the term "mutants," instead relying on the two being test subjects. However, now that Disney own the rights to X-Men, it could use this experimentation, as well as The Snap, to explain how the Infinity stones trigger the X-Gene, revealing the twins to be mutants.

If the Maximoff twins are mutants because their powers came from an Infinity Stone, then Captain Marvel is also a mutant, and the first known mutant in the MCU at that. Captain Marvel received her powers by shooting an energy port powered by the Space Stone. Consequently, she was impacted by the energy emitted from it, thus inheriting her powers. That being said, if Wanda and Pietro got their powers from an Infinity Stone, as did Captain Marvel, then she would be the first mutant with the Space Stone's energy triggering her powers and potentially the X-Gene.

Though this is a reasonable argument, it hasn't been confirmed by Marvel. Nevertheless, fans are itching to see the X-Men introduced in the upcoming Phase 4, and this explanation of Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver and Captain Marvel's powers as well as the effects of The Snap, would be a perfect way to integrate mutants into the current timeline.

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Dilbert creator Scott Adams declined Bill Sienkiewicz's drawing challenge for charity, concluding a social media back-and-forth between the two comic artists.

Birds of Prey writer Gail Simone suggested the two have a draw-off after Sienkiewicz and Adams got into an argument over Adams' claims that his comic strip Dilbert was canceled for "being white." Sienkiewicz took Simone's idea one step further and said they should participate in the challenge to raise money for Black Lives Matter (BLM), LGBTQ+ and women's rights charities.

Adams refused to participate and wrote in a now-deleted tweet that "I wouldn't give to a violent, racist group like BLM, but more importantly not the least in interacting with you."

"So... the draw-off with Scott 'Dilbert' Adams apparently isn’t happening," Sienkiewicz wrote on Facebook."He made it pretty clear on Twitter this AM. He got no interest. Racist's gotta racist, Irredeemable bag of shit's gotta Irredeemable bag of shit."

"I shouldn't be surprised," Sienkiewicz continued. "To everyone who said ITYS, duly noted. Me and my silly 'olivey-branchy, bridgey-buildy, let’s have a dialog & transcend this divide' nonsense."

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Answering fan inquiries on Vero, Zack Snyder revealed that his cut of Justice League will feature the original character design for the movie's villain, Steppenwolf

Twitter user ScottDC27 recorded this reveal in a series of tweets. This revelation emerged when a fan asked Snyder "Wanna break Twitter and confirm Steppenwolf has his original design in your JL?" Snyder responded by stating "Is that not well known?"

Though Steppenwolf appeared in the theatrical cut of Justice League portrayed by Ciaran Hinds, he carried a radically different appearance than Snyder originally intended. While Steppenwolf's final design saw a more humanoid appearance, this antagonist was originally supposed to have a larger and more monstrous design.

This original conception of Steppenwolf can be seen in a deleted scene from Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice while other similar earlier takes on Steppenwolf can be seen in concept art for Justice League.

Justice League stars Ben Affleck as Batman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, Ray Fisher as Cyborg, Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Ciarán Hinds as Steppenwolf, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor and J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Gordon.

Zack Snyder's Justice League will premiere on HBO Max in early-to-mid 2021.

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Batman is one of the most interesting and loved characters in the DC Comics Universe. Part of the reason behind it is that Batman is a mere mortal in a world full of gods, demigods, and mutants. To use Homer's Iliad as an allegory, if Achilles is Superman, then Batman is Odysseus.

Aside from his genius-level intellect and combat training, one of the reasons why Batman is able to hold his own against far stronger opponents is his vast array of high tech gadgets and weapons. That being said, some of Batman's gadgets are far more useful than others.

10 Useful: Batarang

The gadget that instantly springs to mind when one thinks of Batman is the Batarang. Essentially, the Batarang is a Bat-branded shuriken that allows Batman to disarm opponents, trigger objects in the environment, and sometimes to simply knock an enemy out.

As a result, the Batarang is both an iconic and useful gadget. It is the gadget that instantly springs to mind when one thinks of Batman's utilities and it was obviously going to appear on this list.

9 Useless: Mirror Cowl

Batman has been around since 1939, as a consequence, the character has been involved in some goofy and downright ridiculous storylines. The 50s were the epitome of this goofy comic style and one story, in particular, fits this list fairly well.

During Detective Comics #213, Batman is facing a foe called the Mirror Man and, in order to prevent Mirror Man's powers from working, crafts a cowl made of mirror. While this certainly isn't useless, a mirrored cowl is an OHS worker's nightmare - one punch to the cowl and 7 years of bad luck would've been the least of Batman's worries.

8 Useful: Cape

Some may not consider the cape to be a gadget, but it would be difficult to define the cape otherwise. While originally the cape may have been purely part of the Dark Knight’s costume, over the past few decades it has evolved into a gadget itself.

The first purpose of the cape is to allow Batman to glide, preventing him from death should he fall from a height. However, the cape can also be used offensively, as shown in the Arkham video game series.

7 Useless: Bat Attack

In several versions of the Batman character, the Dark Knight has used some kind of sonar technology to attract a swarm of bats in order to either intimidate his enemies or escape from a certain situation.

While this looks cool, particularly in Batman Begins, the reality of hundreds of disease-ridden bats flying around certainly wouldn’t end well, even for Batman.

6 Useful: Gas Mask

The gas mask isn’t necessarily the first gadget that springs to mind when one thinks of a Batman gadget. However, taking into account the number of villains that use certain gasses in order to achieve their ends, it is one of his most useful.

Villains such as Joker and Scarecrow (and to some extent Poison Ivy) are known for using gas, whether it be fear toxin or Joker gas. Consequently, having a Bat-branded gas mask makes perfect sense.

5 Useless: Bat Credit Card

This one may be controversial as it appeared in the much-maligned Batman & Robin movie, but it certainly deserves to be on this list. During an auction scene in which Batman and Robin try to ‘bid’ on Poison Ivy, Batman pulls out his Bat credit card in order to show his financial clout.

However, the absurdity of the Bat credit card has been highlighted by countless people. The most obvious issue being that Bruce Wayne is already rich, why does Batman need a specific card?

4 Useful: Smoke Bombs

Much of Batman’s appeal and skill in fighting crime comes from the persona and mythology he develops around the Batman character. Batman aims to make himself ‘more than just a man’ in Batman Begins and in Tim Burton’s movie, Batman is seen as some kind of demon.

Smoke bombs are essential to developing this fear among criminals. Not only does it make him appear more intimidating but it also helps him escape a threat should one develop.

3 Useless: Nth Metal Batarang

Batarangs in general have already made this list as a useful gadget, however, one particular Batarang is kind of useless. The Nth metal Batarang gives Batman the ability to damage ghosts, with the metal capable of harming specters.

However, Nth metal is also one of the rarest and strongest metals in the DC Universe, with Hawkman’s mace being made of the metal. It seems a huge waste to make a Batarang out of this highly sought after metal.

2 Useful: Grapple

This may not be one of Batman’s most iconic gadgets but it’s certainly one of his most useful and, without it, Batman would struggle to surf across the rooftops of the Gotham skyline. Prior to his grapple gun, Batman used a manual grapple that was essentially a Batarang with some rope attached.

However, the gas-powered grappling hook certainly helped improve the Dark Knight’s crime-fighting, allowing the hero to fly into the sky in second.

1 Useless: Bat Cuffs

This one may be controversial as it is obviously sometimes necessary for Batman to restrain enemies. However, it isn’t necessary for Batman to carry around a set of Bat-branded handcuffs in his utility belt.

While not strictly speaking useless, there are several different ways to restrain an enemy. For instance, Batman could just use a cable tie to restrain his enemies.

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When thinking of the different weaknesses of Marvel's heroes, the ones that usually spring to mind are the different personal faults or negative traits that alternatively hinder their actions and make them relatable to readers. Spider-Man doesn't have Kryptonite, he has guilt instead.

Dedicated readers, however, will notice that certain Marvel heroes have at times exhibited physical weaknesses and are shown to be susceptible to certain methods of attack, in addition to the emotional baggage with which they are saddled. Let's run through some weaknesses of Marvel's mightiest that fans may have forgotten.

10 Iron Man

At the beginning of his long career, Iron Man's armor had one glaring flaw: after a certain amount of time he would need to recharge the reactor in his chest, or else the shrapnel lodged near his heart would finally kill him.

As Tony Stark has refined his suit over the years this has become less of a problem, but in early issues, a major source of drama would be if he could defeat the villain of the month before he needed to hightail it to the nearest power source and charge his batteries.

9 Blade

Luckily for Blade, his status as a Dhampir (or Daywalker) has excused him from many of the weaknesses commonly associated with regular vampires. He can be around garlic, isn't freaked out by crucifixes, and can go out in daylight.

However, as seen in a recent issue of The Avengers (#27 to be precise) while on an intergalactic adventure (something with a baby Starbrand) Blade exhibited an intense aversion to the effects of rays emanating from a Red Sun.

8 Gladiator

The intense leader of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, Gladiator is one of the fiercest cosmic heroes (or anti-heroes depending on whatever shenanigans he's up to) in the Marvel Universe. All of his considerable power however belies a crucial weakness.

He's got confidence issues. While this would be nothing out of the ordinary for a Marvel hero, for Gladiator it can be the difference between life and death. His powers are largely proportional to his confidence in them, meaning that if he should begin to doubt himself he would become physically weaker. Tough break.

7 Captain America

Captain America's unique metabolism courtesy of the Super Soldier Serum coursing through his body makes it impossible for him to feel the effects of substances like alcohol but makes him extremely susceptible to other things. Namely, methamphetamines.

In a notorious arc from the early 1990s, fumes from a meth lab explosion react poorly with the serum in Cap's bloodstream, causing him to go on a manic patrol through the streets of New York while out of his mind on the drug.

6 Doctor Strange

Magic has a cost. During his early training with the Ancient One, Stephen Strange learned one of mysticism's most harrowing secrets: drawing on magical forces has drastic effects on a sorcerer's physical being.

To counteract the physical toll of using magic, Strange must not only eat a bizarre otherworldly diet but maintains a sect of disciples dedicated to shouldering the Sorcerer Supreme's burden, paying the "cost" of his power in his stead.

5 Deadpool

Wade Wilson has seen his fair share of world-ending cosmic threats and has maintained his same irreverent demeanor throughout. The guy is a master assassin and no matter how hard he tries, he just can't seem to die. He's pretty unflappable as far as heroes go, so what could throw the Merc With a Mouth of his rhythm?

Cows. He's terrified of cows. Deadpool has several times expressed a severe case of Bovinophobia, explaining that to him cows seem to be soulless creatures who are withholding some sort of sinister endgame yet to be revealed.

4 Ms. Marvel

The perpetually upbeat Kamala Khan has not only won the adoration of scores of fans across the world but also boasts one of the most visually interesting power sets among Marvel's young generation of heroes. As fun as it is to see Ms. Marvel "embiggen" and kick the crud out of bad guys, her power does come with a downside.

Her elasticity can be depleted by a variety of factors (including EMPs) but it is especially worn out by overuse of her accelerated healing factor, which saps much more of her energy than the similar regenerative powers of heroes like Wolverine and Deadpool.

3 Ghost Rider

The Spirit of Vengeance is one of the more underrated powerhouses among Marvel's heroes. He has superhuman strength greater than most others in the hero community and is invulnerable to just about any kind of physical damage the mortal world can throw at him.

With that said, having your soul bonded to that of a demon isn't all a walk in the park. The demonic nature of his power makes him extremely susceptible to damage from "Heavenly" weapons, either crafted in Heaven or blessed with divine power.

2 Man-Thing

Marvel's resident muck monster, the Savage Man-Thing is pretty much indestructible. Seriously, we've seen him blown up, atomized, and bisected by an honest-to-god(s) Greek deity. Do you know what his Achille's Heel is? Love! He can't get enough of it!

Well, sort of. In many of his appearances, Man-Thing has shown a rather pronounced "curiosity" of the different women he encounters. This began with Jennifer Kale and continued into his tenure on the Thunderbolts, where he showed an interest in Moonstone. This affection has been sometimes used to manipulate the swamp hero to various ends.

1 Namor

Prince Namor's constant dance between being a hero and villain has been one of his defining characteristics since his debut in 1939. This aspect of his personality not only adds drama to his character arc but has a pseudo-scientific explanation.

Due to his unique heritage as a half-human, half-Atlantean, he is particularly sensitive to the oxygen imbalance that results in his spending extended periods underwater or on land. This is a major cause of his frequent mood swings and his famously mercurial personality.

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The Light attribute in Yu-Gi-Oh! is one of the most well-supported of the lot. Just after Dark, Konami spares no expense to create as many cool Light archetypes and monsters as possible. Whether it’s Lightsworn or Satellarknights, it doesn’t seem to matter for them. Sometimes it doesn’t even have to make sense — some boss monsters will wind up belonging to archetypes that have nothing to do with Light only for the boss itself to become a Light based monster.

This list contains no shortage of cards that have either been banned, almost banned, or hit to a single copy in the game. So take a look at some of the most powerful Light Xyz monsters ever created - for better and worse.

10 Evilswarm Exciton Knight

Exciton Knight was a great tool for any deck that could run it for a long time. During the player’s main phase or opponent’s battle phase, Exciton Knight could destroy all cards on the field besides itself so long as the opponent had more cards on the field and in their hand then the player.

This was meant to equalize things, stopping the opponent from developing an overwhelming advantage. The player couldn’t inflict damage afterwards, so it was about as fair as it could get.

9 Tellarknight Ptolemaues

A forbidden card, Tellarknight Ptolemaeus can detach three Xyz materials from itself to special summon a monster one Rank higher using itself as Xyz material.

The way this card was supposed to work was it could detach three materials to summon Cyber Dragon Nova, which could then summon Cyber Dragon Infinity, giving the player a monster that could steal the opponent’s cards, negate effects, and have 2500 ATK minimum.

8 Stellarknight Triverr

Made up of three Tellarknight monsters, Stellarknight Triverr is one of many powerful tools in the Satellarknight group. Upon being summoned, it returns all other cards on the field to the hand. On top of that, the player can detach a material to send a random card from the player’s hand to the graveyard.

This effectively means the player can reset the board, retain their monster, and get rid of resources they recover to their hands. If it’s sent to the graveyard, Triverr can then special summon another Tellarknight from the graveyard.

7 Number 16: Shock Master

A card that realistically should never have been created, Shock Master has the ability to lock a player out from using either monsters, spells, or traps for the turn.

It locks them out for a full turn, which leaves the opponent locked out from valuable resources. Though it’s made of three level 4 monsters, eventually it was so easy to get those out that players could summon two Shock Masters in a single turn, leaving the players locked out of most of their decks for multiple turns.

6 Constellar Ptolemy M7

Ptolemy is another monster that works as non-destruction removal. It can detch an Xyz material from itself to target a monster on the field or in either graveyard and return it to hand. The graveyard part stands out as a way to recover combo pieces or a deck’s hand traps.

It takes two level six monsters to make, but any deck that can make Constellar Pleiades can also overlay Ptolemy M7 on top of it, though it stops Ptolemy from using it’s effect for a turn.

5 Number S39: Utopia The Lightning

Normally made of three level 5 monsters, Utopia the Lightning can also be summoned by overlaying a Rank 4 Utopia monster. Utopia the Lightning’s best ability is that while it has a Utopia monster as material, it can make it’s attack become 5000 for a turn.

But it also stops the opponent from activating any cards or effects until the end of the Damage Step, which means no traps or spells will work during battle.

4 Cyber Dragon Infinity

The quickest way to make this is by making Cyber Dragon Nova, then overlaying Cyber Dragon Infinity onto it. Infinity can basically target a monster and attach it to it as a material, stealing the opponent’s monsters (or using the player’s own) for itself. That’s not even it’s main effect—it’s main effect is detaching a material to negate the effect of a card or effect.

And it gains 200 ATK for every card attached to it—typically this means it starts out at 2700, and if it steals a monster it can go up to 2900. The only thing that keeps this card from being hit is it’s specific requirement to make it.

3 Beatrice, The Eternal Lady

Like most monsters above Rank 5, Beatrice can be made by sending a BA monster to the grave and overlaying it over a Dante, either the synchro or the XYZ version. During either player’s turn, Beatrice can send a card from the deck to the graveyard by detaching a material.

Since all BA monsters’ effects activate regardless of where they’re sent, this is just automatically activating any effect the deck needs. And if it’s destroyed, the player can special summon a BA monster from the Extra Deck, which is a quick way to summoning the deck’s fusion.

2 Stellarknight Constellar Diamond

A Rank 5 monster that can be made by overlaying it atop any Tellarknight Xyz monster. As long as it has Xyz materials, neither player can send cards from the deck to the graveyard, and it banishes any card that tries to return to the hand from the graveyard.

Shutting down grave recursion is powerful enough, but it can also negate any DARK monster’s effects by detaching a material, destroying that monster. Boasting 2700 ATK, this leaves most Dark decks completely helpless.

1 Super Quantal Mech Beast Great King Magnus

This card is pretty much only supposed to be made using the Super Quantum field spell. At the same time, if it goes to the grave, the player can special summon three Super Quant Xyz monsters from the grave, so the player doesn’t lose any resources.

It gains more effects the more materials it has, with abilities ranging from shuffling cards on the field into the deck, to stopping the opponent from adding cards to their hand outside their draw phase. Great Magnus is pretty much the epitome of what a boss monster needs to be.

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It's no secret that DC's Suicide Squad is one of, if not the most popular villain team is not just the DC Universe but across all comic book universes. From their unique roster of infamous DC villains to their fascinating origin story and following storylines, there are plenty of reasons as to why the Suicide Squad is considered such an incredible villain team.

Just because they're considered one of the best, however, doesn't mean that Suicide Squad is the only DC villain team that's highly regarded among the masses. In fact, there are a number of other amazing villain groups in the DC Universe that can easily go toe-to-toe with the Suicide Squad. So, in order to settle on one group above the rest, let's look at five reasons why the Suicide Squad is the top team of villains and five alternative groups that could be considered the best.

10 Alternative: Sinestro Corps

Co-created by a former Green Lantern Sinestro, the Sinestro Corps is essentially the villainous version of the Green Lantern Corps, as the name might suggest.

With essentially the same powers as the Green Lanterns, along with the added insanity of some of its members, the Sinestro Corps are among the most powerful and dangerous villainous teams. Although their mission is usually just to target Hal Jordan and the rest of the Green Lantern Corps, they can pose a much larger threat to the entire DC Universe.

9 Nothing To Lose

One of the most interesting aspects of the Suicide Squad is the very means by which the team was constructed. The Suicide Squad was formed to complete the dangerous and violent missions that heroes couldn't. Obviously, to construct the team, Amanda Waller tapped a group of villains that had been caught in the act and locked up.

To ensure they got the job done, Waller didn't just offer up reduced sentences but also threatened that these supervillains could be killed at any point if they were to stray from the mission. All of this makes the Suicide Squad all the more deadly. As most of its members don't fear their own deaths, they all essentially have nothing to lose. Instead, they only have something to gain. The success and fulfillment of their missions just mean that they not only get to keep their lives but can also get out of jail and back to their villainous ways.

8 Alternative: Injustice League

There have been a number of different iterations of the infamous Injustice League. As you might be able to tell from their group title, they're essentially just the direct opposite of the Justice League.

Brought together by Lex Luthor, the Injustice League has incorporated some of DC's biggest bad guys, such as Black Adam, Black Manta, Catwoman, and Deathstroke among many others. It may not be the most unique cast of characters, but nonetheless, a wildly powerful supervillain group that consistently terrorizes the DC Universe.

7 More Unique Roster of Characters

Speaking of unique casts of characters, there is probably not a supervillain group out there with a more unique construction of members than the Suicide Squad.

When you consider some of the characters that make up the Suicide Squad, their uniqueness skyrockets even more. From a psychotic and violent woman dressed as a clown to the humanoid crocodile and the guy who throws razor-sharp boomerangs, the team brings together some of the strangest, yet most unique villains that the DC Universe has to offer.

6 Alternative: Secret Six

Another supervillain team that gives the Suicide Squad a run for its money is the Secret Six. The team has had plenty of different members over the years, including Bane, the Joker, and even the Suicide Squad's own Deadshot.

Led by the mysterious character known as Mockingbird, the Secret Six are actually very similar to the Suicide Squad. They're equally as violent and have the same kind of team dynamic. The similarities between the two groups are usually fairly apparent and make the Secret Six just as formidable of a villain group as the Suicide Squad.

5 Dynamic Roster

As most probably know, the Suicide Squad has had a number of different rosters over the years since John Ostrander first brought them to life back in 1959.

The core members like Harley Quinn, Deadshot, and Killer Croc typically stay the same, but the always-changing nature of the rest of the Suicide Squad is one of the many reasons they're one of the coolest supervillain groups of all-time. As their members can be killed off in an instant, new members are tapped to fill in the blanks. That's led to so many iconic DC villains joining the squad, some not adding much, but most making the team that much better.

4 Alternative: Legion of Doom

The Legion of Doom is yet another DC supergroup of villains and essentially just another version of the Injustice League. It's composed of some of DC's biggest and baddest villains, including names like Gorilla Grodd, the Riddler, Scarecrow, Brainiac, and Captain Cold.

Weirdly enough, the Legion of Doom is typically one of the more forgotten about villain groups of the DC Universe. However, considering the strength of some of their members, there is really no reason not to consider them one of DC's most powerful supervillain teams.

3 Strong, But Not Overpowered

The Suicide Squad is certainly one of the most dangerous groups in all of DC, but they're far from overpowered. While some of these other villain groups are composed of the universe's most powerful bad guys, the Suicide Squad has a number of low-level villains, none with any kind of insane set of powers.

That, however, is a massive appeal for the Suicide Squad. Instead of just being wildly overpowered and impossible to take down, they're a vulnerable group composed of a bunch of different power sets that are forced to find a way to work with one another. It just goes to show how strong of a group they are despite not having one overpowered member.

2 Alternative: Crime Syndicate of America

The last supervillain group that arguably takes the cake over the Suicide Squad is the Crime Syndicate of America. They're one of the most popular villain groups in the DC Universe and a direct spin-off of the Justice League.

Literally, they are the exact counterparts to the Justice League members, except, obviously, villainous versions. Ultraman being the evil version of Superman, Owlman for Batman, Superwoman for Wonder Woman, and so on. Although they're not the most creatively unique group of villains, they're certainly one of the most powerful.

1 Story Strength

All in all, the overarching plot and storylines of the Suicide Squad are what makes them one of DC's best groups. Their unique construction combined with their changing roster makes them an already fascinating team, and the strength of their storylines continue to make them better.

They may not be the strongest and they may not be the most functional group, but there's no doubt that the Suicide Squad will always be one of the most popular and most entertaining supervillain teams that the DC Universe, or any comic universe for that matter, has to offer.

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The DC multiverse has brought about astonishing characters that have stood the test of time such as Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman who have rightfully earned their positions in the Pantheon of DC. Without them, fans wouldn't have characters like Robin, Cyborg, or Supergirl who have risen to nearly the same levels at the big three.

However, the vast amount of characters can lead to some characters who started off very strong only to be forgotten over the years by casual fans who don't read the comics due to the popularity of the more famous heroes. Some of these forgotten heroes did not deserve such a fate.

10 Aquagirl (Lorena Marquez) - 2004

Not born an Atlantean, this young woman from San Diego was the victim of a genetic experiment using Aquaman's DNA thus giving her the ability to breathe underwater as well as his other powers. After assisting Aquaman in defeating the villain who did this to her, she earned his respect. In a later storyline, she became Aquaman's new sidekick: Aquagirl.

It didn't help that for years that Aquaman was an unpopular character, but despite this, she did stick around in the comics for a while, even becoming a member of the Teen Titans. With a sympathetic backstory and likable personality, perhaps she is ready for a big comeback.

9 The Blue Lantern (Saint Walker) - 2008

Fans of the comics have seen Green, Red, and Yellow Lanterns but in 2008, the spectrum of emotion got even larger with Saint Walker, the first of the Blue Lantern Corps who uses the power of hope to increase the power of will in Green Lantern's power rings.

Despite having one the most interesting origin stories, an admirable spirit, and had a show-stealing story arc in Green Lantern: The Animated Series, this character seems to have faded from obscurity. Like Saint Walker himself, fans have hoped that the character will be introduced in the HBO Max Green Lantern project.

8 The DNAngels - 2001

Epiphany, Seraph, and Cherub were created by the government using the DNA of Superboy, Wondergirl, and Impulse. Epiphany has fiery wings and enhanced strength, Seraph has strength, improved hearing, force fields, laser-like blasts, and flight. Cherub has all the same abilities as Impulse and other speedsters like The Flash.

Only appearing a few times in DC, these three ladies were surprisingly enjoyable despite the less than original backstory of genetic clones defying their creators and uniforms that definitely weren't the best. With funny personalities, colorful powers, and a dynamic that worked for their brief appearances, perhaps these characters are due for some kind of reboot.

7 Aaron Cash - 2003

Not all heroes wear a cape or a fancy suit; they just need a uniform, a badge, and the willingness to do what's right. That was the case with one of the chief security guards of Arkham Asylum named Aaron Cash. Debuting in Arkham Asylum: Living Hell, Aaron is just a good man trying to keep the peace in the worst asylum in the world, even with a missing hand thanks to Killer Croc.

Cash's most memorable arc actually comes from the Arkham video game series in which his character evolves from security guard to one of Jim Gordon's best officers at the GCPD in Arkham Knight. Since then, the character hasn't really been seen.

6 Manhunter (Kate Spencer) - 2004

Kate Spencer was the latest in a long line of villains though she would not follow in their footsteps; she actually became District Attorney of Gotham City as well as a wife and mother but when the villain Copperhead escaped, she stole equipment and became the vigilante known as Manhunter.

Manhunter was a more refreshing character since she was a vigilante that wasn't previously a Robin or Batgirl or variation of some famous hero in the past, she was a new original character with an interesting story who would stick around for a little while but never got as big as she deserved.

5 Miss Martian (M'gann M'orzz) - 2006

One of the last Martians alive, M'gann (or Megan) uses her shapeshifting abilities to portray herself as a green Martian to avoid the stigma that comes with her white Martian heritage. Fans often label her as one of the kindest and endearing characters of the DC universe, gaining quite a following after her portrayal in the Young Justice animated series.

Miss Martian's story tackles subjects like prejudice and trying to fit in despite being so different which makes her more relatable. Unfortunately, DC has not shown this character much love outside of Young Justice.

4 Hawk (Holly Granger) - 2003

After Hank Hall (the original Hawk) went insane due to the presumed death of Dawn Granger (the second Dove), the power of Chaos went to Dawn's hotheaded British sister Holly thus making her the third person in the DC universe to go by the moniker of Hawk.

This version of Hawk would go on for a while until her death in the Blackest Night storyline which also saw the return of Hank. Holly would then be resurrected as a Black Lantern. Despite the decently long tenure, Holly's version of the character has not returned in either New 52 or Rebirth eras.

3 Frankenstein's Monster - 2006

This is same character from the Mary Shelley story, Frankenstein's immortal creation. This version, created by Grant Morrison in 2006, was resurrected as an evil-hunting, gun-toting, undead superhuman akin to the likes of Hellboy or Blade, who works for the organization known as S.H.A.D.E.

Leaning towards the darker side of DC, it's surprising that this character is mostly unknown to the general public and even DC fans. One would think he'd be a perfect addition for Justice League Dark alongside John Constantine and Zatanna but alas, Frankenstein instead remains an obscure character with a cult following.

2 Speedy (Mia Dearden) - 2001

The second Speedy created by Kevin Smith himself was one of many standout characters from his run on Green Arrow. After running away from her abusive father, she was forced to become a prostitute by her lover who turned out to be a pimp until she began working for Oliver Queen. She was determined to become Green Arrow's partner, even when tested HIV positive.

Though a darker story, Mia's is one that provided an interesting character who definitely earned the Speedy name after Roy Harper. Roy and Connor are great companions but it would seem that Mia has been lost to history: perhaps new comics or adaptations can bring the character back into the spotlight.

1 The Atom (Ryan Choi) - 2006

Created by the writer and legend, Gail Simone, Ryan Choi was a young prodigy who became a colleague of the original Atom, Dr. Ray Palmer. When Palmer disappeared and his identity as the Atom was revealed to the world, Ryan gained more respect for his mentor figure and decided to follow in his footsteps after finding Palmer's shrinking belt.

Choi had a recurring role over the years but the biggest appearance he's had for non-comic fans was as a DLC character in Injustice 2, an appearance in CW's Crisis On Infinite Earths, and was confirmed to have been in Zack Snyder's version of Justice League. It would seem that he will make his cinematic debut on HBO Max in 2021.

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