Have you ever noticed how all the best superheroes are born from tragedy? Specifically the loss of a parent. Batman, Robin, Superman, Spider-Man the list is as long as Spawn’s cape. But what if that these life altering moments had been orchestrated with just that in mind? That’s the premise of Image Comics’ newest title. It begins when our pitiable heroes discover their real secret origin: The Omniveritas™, a clairvoyant

Japanese cell phone provider Emobile has pulled their latest ad amid accusations of racism. The ad (video below) which features a monkey in a suit adressing a crowd of cheering fans who hold up signs demanding change is obviously a reference to presidential candidate Barack Obama. And while it may be controversial, it’s hardly racist. First of all, the monkey in question is a long established mascot for the company

After one helluva cliffhanger, only hours stand between us and the eleventh incarnation of Doctor Who. Unless they’re trying to pull a fast one on us. David Tennant is on-board for the annual Christmas episode and three specials in 2009 but as for the 5th season, which won’t be until 2010, there’s no word yet. So how can these contradictory facts be reconciled? Well first off there’s always the possibility

The skies will be a little darker this 4th of July. From coast to coast, cities are cancelling celebrations to save money. Gas prices aren’t the only thing going up. Fireworks will cost 20% more this year thanks to a warehouse explosion in China earlier this year that affected supply. But is cancelling the 4th of July really the answer? Think about it, when you’re hurting financially do you cancel