🧩 Action Figures & Collectibles
Sideshow Adds Jabba’s Skiff Guard “Kithaba” to Scum & Villainy Line
Sideshow has just unveiled a sixth-scale action figure of Kithaba, the Klatooinian skiff guard from Return of the Jedi, as part of its Scum & Villainy collection. Limited to 500 units, pre-orders are now live at $275.
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Hasbro Pulse Launches New Transformers Figures at NYCC
At NYCC, Hasbro Pulse rolled out multiple Transformers reveals, including a Leader Class Energon Universe Optimus Prime (complete with Megatron’s arm and fusion cannon accessory), plus Thundercracker and Windcharger in other scales. Pre‑orders are live now.
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KAWS Releases Exclusive Vinyl Sesame Street Figures
KAWS and AllRightsReserved have teamed up for a limited vinyl collection based on Sesame Street characters. Pre-orders start today (October 16) at 11 a.m. HKT / October 15 at 11 p.m. EDT, with shipping expected in late November.
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🎬 Movies & TV (Superhero, Horror & Pop Culture)
Invincible Season 4 Teaser Debuts; Lee Pace Cast as Thragg
The first teaser for Invincible Season 4 was dropped at NYCC, confirming Lee Pace will voice the iconic villain Thragg. The new season is slated for a March 2026 premiere.
Decider
Marvel Ties Daredevil: Born Again S2 & Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Marvel execs revealed that Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 and the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day are being developed in tandem. The Punisher (Jon Bernthal) will appear across both, creating narrative tie-ins between the two series.
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Disney+ Adapts Archie Horror Comic Afterlife With Archie
The team behind Riverdale is adapting the horror‑tinged Archie Comics title Afterlife With Archie into a Disney+ series. The story begins when Jughead resurrects his dog using dark magic, unleashing a zombie outbreak in Riverdale.
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đź“š Comicbooks
DC Doubles Down: No Generative AI in Story & Art
During NYCC, DC Comics President Jim Lee affirmed that DC “will not support generative AI” for storytelling or art — “not now, not ever.” The stance underscores their commitment to human creativity.
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Warner Bros Adapts Batman: Knightfall into Animated Multi‑Part Film
Warner Bros. announced a multipart animated adaptation of the 1990s Batman: Knightfall saga (the arc where Bane famously breaks Batman’s back). The first installment, Batman: Knightfall Part 1, is in production for a 2026 release.
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IDW Expands Horror Comics — Smile & A Quiet Place to Continue in Comics
IDW Dark will expand in 2026 with comic continuations of Smile (Smile: For the Camera) and A Quiet Place (Storm Warning), alongside original horror series like The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace and Operation: Iron Coffin.
EW.com
New Marvel Comics Releases for October 15, 2025
Recent issues hitting shelves:
- Captain America (2025) #4 Marvel
- Fantastic Four/Gargoyles #1 Marvel
- One World Under Doom #8 Marvel
- Unbreakable X-Men #1 Marvel+1
- Plus Iron & Frost #1, Sinister’s Six #1, and more.
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Absolute Flash Remains Key DC Title in 2025
DC’s Absolute Flash (written by Jeff Lemire, art by Nick Robles) remains a core pillar of the Absolute Universe line. The series continues exploring a version of The Flash without Speed Force or family, focusing on Wally West’s growth and challenges.
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đź’Ą What to Watch / Read / Buy Today
🎥 Watch:
- Invincible — teaser out, preps for March 2026 return
- Keep an eye on Disney+ news for Afterlife With Archie
đź“– Read:
- Absolute Flash (current ongoing from DC)
- One World Under Doom #8 & Unbreakable X-Men #1
đź›’ Buy / Pre-order:
- Sideshow: Kithaba (Skiff Guard) figure (limited)
- Hasbro Pulse: Transformers releases (Optimus, Thundercracker, Windcharger)
- KAWS / DDT Store: Sesame Street vinyl figures (pre-orders start today)