Here’s The Problem With Comic Book Blind Bags

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The comic book industry is increasingly using “blind bags” – sealed comics where the cover is a surprise until you open them. These can sometimes contain rare variant covers. Some publishers, like DC with their “Blind as a Bat” and “Lights Out” bags for Batman and DC KO respectively, charge extra for these mystery comics (the Batman variants were all foil covers). Other publishers, such as IDW and Marvel, offer them at the regular comic book price, simply adding an element of surprise to the purchase.

Steam has quietly added a new feature that helps you keep track of your wishlisted games

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Steam wishlists are a valuable resource for video game developers. While not foolproof, they give developers an idea of how much interest there is in their game. A high number of wishlists can also help studios attract funding or find a publisher. Essentially, the more people who wishlist a game, the better, as Steam automatically notifies them when the game launches, a demo is available, or it goes on sale. That’s why many trailers, particularly for games made by smaller teams, end with a request to add the game to your wishlist – it’s a simple and effective way to support indie developers.

SHIB, DOGE, BTC: A Triangular Drama 🎭

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Shiba Inu and Dogecoin, those fleeting emblems of internet whimsy, are currently engaged in a rather pedestrian dance with destiny. Their daily charts reveal triangular formations, those geometric portents that technicians adore. A breakout-or a breakdown, naturally-awaits; the remaining weeks of Q4 hang poised, quivering, like a frightened hummingbird before a storm. The overall sentiment within the altcoin realm is, to put it charitably, murky.

Ethereum\’s Wild Ride

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Crypto analyst MarketMaestro has been keeping a close eye on ETH and notes that the asset recently got rejected at its neckline resistance 🤦\u200d♂️. But don\’t worry, it\’s now in a crucial retest phase at a red diagonal resistance line that it had previously surpassed 🔴. If ETH can hold this diagonal, it\’ll avoid losing the bullish momentum it built up earlier 💪.

33 Years Later, This Batman: TAS Halloween Episode Still Has The Greatest Twist Ending Of All Time

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When it comes to holiday episodes of Batman: The Animated Series, “Christmas with The Joker” is the most well-known, especially because it was one of the earliest. Later in the series, after a visual update, “Holiday Knights” presented a story told through three separate segments featuring Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy, Batgirl & Clayface, and The Joker. Beyond Christmas, Batman also has strong ties to Halloween, as seen in films like The Batman and Batman Forever. Though many episodes capture the spirit of the holidays, one truly stands out: “Almost Got ‘Im.” This episode cleverly incorporates Halloween and features one of the biggest surprises in the show’s history.

The Floating Gun in ‘Weapons,’ Explained

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The image shows a large AR-15 rifle hovering above a house, with the time ‘2:17’ displayed on the barrel. While the director hasn’t explained the meaning behind this striking visual, it’s sparked a lot of online discussion. Considering the film’s overall dark story and recurring themes, we can likely understand what the director is hinting at with this image. Here’s an explanation of what the floating gun symbolizes in Weapons.

6 Netflix Shows With Consistently Excellent Episodes

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It’s tough for any TV show to maintain its quality consistently over many seasons. Eventually, most long-running series will have a season or storyline that feels rushed or uninspired – some fans even jokingly refer to this as a ‘gas leak year’ for the show Community. That’s why you’ll mostly find shows here that were consistently excellent throughout their entire run.

20 Horror Movies That Are Actually Scary

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As a horror critic, I’ve learned that everyone’s scared of different things. Some people are genuinely terrified by classics like The Exorcist or The Thing, while others find even something like Courage the Cowardly Dog unsettling. But let’s be real, if you’ve been watching horror for years, you develop a pretty high tolerance. It takes more than just shock value or gross-out gags to truly scare you these days. There’s a lot of stuff out there that tries to be disturbing, especially if you dig into those ‘Disturbing Movie Iceberg’ lists, but being scary and being disgusting aren’t the same thing at all. A movie can be repulsive without actually being frightening, and vice versa.

The Outer Worlds 2 Xbox Series X Port Outperforms PS5, Says Digital Foundry

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While The Outer Worlds 2 appears similar on PS5 and Xbox Series X at first glance, a detailed look shows the PS5 version has noticeable visual issues. These include blurry images, a lower resolution, dropped frames, and screen tearing, even when prioritizing performance. Digital Foundry also observed some minor reductions in lighting quality on the PS5.