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One Piece fans wonder how Nami can defeat Luffy even though his body’s made of rubber. Here are some possible answers.

Nami’s ability to hurt Luffy is an age-old question that the fandom still has. The Straw Hat captain, who is made of rubber, has a large power difference. Therefore, blunt force shouldn’t be an option. Nami has beat Luffy to a pulp regardless of this fact. Similar questions were asked when Luffy’s other crew members also beat him up.

No one knows for certain why Luffy would be able to take such brutal beatings from Nami. But, people continue to ask questions and attempt to find the answer. Many fans and Eiichiro Oda themselves have provided their suggestions on how to achieve this phenomenon.

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What Are the Possible Reasons Nami Can Hurt Luffy?

Technically, there is an answer in the canon to this question. Oda said that Nami is targeting Luffy’s spirit and his body. He reasoned that, since the beatings are often in admonishment combined with a strong understanding of purpose, that aspect of the beatings is what hurts Luffy.

There may be something to the idea, of beating up a Rubber Human with the right convictions. Monkey D. Garp claimed that he was capable to beat his grandson through the familial love that he felt. Perhaps Luffy may be hurt by the intent behind it.

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This may however be due to how and when it was given. This response was given as part of the SBS for Vol 43 while the Enies Lobby Arc continued. Oda was not ready to answer because there may have been another concept to the story. He even admitted that he wasn’t certain about what he answered here.

Haki was a concept that had not been introduced to the Enies Lobby Arc. Although clues to the existence of this power system were scattered around, it would take years before they officially introduced it to the story. Many fans believe Nami used an underdeveloped Armament Haki version to cause harm to her captain since the introduction of Haki.

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Another new possibility is Luffy’s Gum-Gum Fruit’s true nature. This Mythical Zoan Fruit grants Luffy the abilities of rubber and allows him to perform ridiculous feats, such as jumping off the walls or reaching through eyeholes. It makes him a cartoon figure.

Could Cartoon Physics Be Related to It?

These cartoon physics techniques could be the reason Nami and others can beat Luffy. Remember that these beatings are comical. Luffy’s powers can be comical, so he may feel the same pain as he does the funny.

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Recent reports confirmed that TT Games had canceled a few of its projects. The company now focuses on a LEGO Harry Potter title.

TT Games, which has been in control of the LEGO video game industry for almost 20 years, has released countless licensed titles – from LEGO Star Wars to LEGO Batmanto LEGO Marvel. The LEGO Star Wars 2022’s most recent release was LEGO Star Wars. This title paved the way for a new era of large-scale and open-world LEGO titles. And it appears that TT Games is already hard at work on their next game, a larger-scale title based on the Harry Potter franchise.

A Nintendo Life report suggests that a few projects from TT Games are being canceled. Only a Skywalker Saga survived. Although there was potential for some of these ideas, it is clear that TT Games might have exhausted its resources too quickly. Therefore, focusing only on a new LEGO Harry Potter title seems like a smart decision right now.

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TT Games is Smart To Focus On Harry Potter Now

A Nintendo Life report has revealed that four of the most prominent projects have been canceled by TT Games. These cancellations include a LEGO Guardians of the Galaxy gaming title, which was reported to have been in production for 18 months. Also, there is a Diablo similar Disney game that features characters from the company’s entire history. The report claims that a new Lego Batman game as well as a Mandalorian narrative for Star Wars The Skywalker Saga were also put on hold.

Although there are many reasons why these cancelations occurred, Nintendo Life suggests the largest reason was to invest more resources in the development of the LEGO Harry Potter series. Nintendo Life reports that this game is being designed at a similar level to The Skywalker Saga. It also mentions that there are multiple open-world missions, hundreds of characters, and that the game will be available in many languages.

It is probably a very smart choice to put all resources into a new Harry Potter gaming experience. Despite all the controversy around it, the Hogwarts Legacy has had an incredible sales performance. It sold more than 12,000,000 copies in its first 2 weeks and has continued to do so ever since. The Harry Potter IP remains incredibly lucrative. Warner Bros. may want to capitalize on this success as much as possible. This could mean that TT Games will be under pressure to produce a Harry Potter gaming title.

While some of these cancellations may have been motivated by a desire to make money on the latest trends in gaming, TTGames is not interested in making any publisher’s pressures. The studio will continue to work hard to create the best LEGO Harry Potter title it can. TT Games released a few behind scenes videos of Star Wars before its release. These videos showcased the passion of the team towards the Star Wars IP. That’s why Skywalker Saga felt fun to use. It was clear that this was a game made by fans, for fans. Fans can trust that the team behind the new Lego Harry Potter is just as passionate as TT Games.

LEGO Star Wars can be downloaded for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch,, or Xbox One.

Bob Iger, Disney CEO, and President confirm the arrival of a new Avengers team in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Bob Iger from Disney has confirmed that there will be a new Avengers roster in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Iger made mention of this change to Earth’s Mightiest Heroes during his presentation at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference. He said that while there are no problems with Marvel, Disney “just [has] the [has] to] look at what stories and characters [it’s] extracting” for future projects. “If you take a look at Marvel’s trajectory for the next five years, there will be a lot of newnesses,” Iger said. “We’re going back to the Avengers brand with a new set of Avengers. Iger didn’t name any characters to be included on the new roster.

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The MCU has a long history of major changes. Stephen Broussard of Marvel Studios had previously commented on the subject. He indicated that he thought that Phase 4’s meta-narrative was focused on newer characters, passing on mantles and focusing on newer characters. Broussard explained, “If you look at Cassie [Lang Quantumania] being given a suit and Kate Bishop[in Hawkeye], then new characters are introduced like Jack [in Werewolf by Night].” Torches are being passed now that Marvel’s first ten years have been completed. Robert Downey Jr. and others like him no longer sit at the table. It was almost as if a new generation had risen to the forefront, something that, again, has always taken place in the comics.

Who Will Make it to Kang Dynasty and Beyond

Avengers. The Kang Dynasty journalist Jeff Loveness teased at some characters, including Yelena Belova, and Kang the Conqueror (played respectively by Florence Pugh-Jonathan Majors and Letitia Wing), but didn’t go into much detail. Loveness also hinted that Daredevil may be in this film, as well as discussed why the Fantastic Four will not be. Marvel Studios has yet to confirm that any of these former characters will play a role in The Kang Dynasty.

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A report recently claimed that Doctor Strange would be one of its villains. As with Daredevil, Moon Knight, and other potential characters appearing in The Kang Dynasty, no official statement was made.

Avengers The Kang Dynasty opens May 2, 2025, in theaters

Jonathan Goldstein (left) and John Francis Daley (right) share their original, smaller-scale vision for the DC film The Flash.

The Flash’s upcoming superhero film has big implications for DC and the shared movie universe. John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein were the directors of The Scarlet Speeder’s first solo film.

Goldstein and Daley shared their vision of The Flash during an interview with Variety. Daley stated, “We pitched the idea that a ground-level superhero where doesn’t necessarily end–of–the–world stakes.” “He’s still learning his powers, but he is also somewhat dysfunctional in his life. The more imperfect we can make a superhero, the better. But that’s also the challenge.

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Why Goldstein-Daley Left The Flash

Goldstein and Daley also shared their thoughts on why they decided to leave The Flash. The filmmaking duo had dinner with Ezra Miller before they started writing the script. Goldstein said Miller was very bright and intense. “Later, they decided that they did not want to do the same thing. Flash had a notoriously turbulent production. many writers, directors, and other staff were attached at different points to the project, including Goldsteins and Daley.

Warner Bros. Pictures was looking at Goldstein and Daley for The Flash both to write and direct in 2018. In 2019, it was discovered that Miller was cowriting a version of the movie’s script with Grant Morrison. Warner Bros. ultimately rejected Miller’s script and Morrison’s. However, Goldstein was able to see the problem and left the project.

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Daley shared that many creative differences between the two of them made it clear that it was time to leave. “We’re not going win the battle if we feel like the powers that be aren’t excited about making this movie the same as us. Goldstein explained, “It’s better not to lose heart and just get out of here.” Flash Andy Muschietti directed Flash using a screenplay by Christina Hodson. Joby Halpert, Goldstein, Daley, and Daley also received story credits.

Goldstein & Daley recently had the opportunity to screen Flash. While much has changed, they were still capable of seeing the essence of their original vision in this final film. Goldstein explained that “they took what we had begun and went with it and made the movie a very enjoyable and emotional movie.” “We’re very happy with how it all turned.”

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Barry Allen is the Universe’s Breaker in The Flash

Flash follows Barry Allen/The Flash/Miller as he attempts to stop his mother’s murder. However, he accidentally creates a ripple effect in the DC Universe that changes everything. Barry’s actions create an environment where General Zod (“Michael Shannon”) is alive, well, and bent on global dominance. Barry joins forces, along with an alternate version of himself and Kara Zor El/Supergirl (Sasha Calle), to save the globe. The film loosely takes inspiration from the 2011 limited series Flashpoint that helped to reboot DC’s comics universe.

After several years of development, Flash is finally set to be released in theaters in this summer. However, it’s been a long and difficult road. Miller’s controversial legal issues have caused controversy. Warner Bros. continues to release the film even though Miller’s complex mental illness is causing him difficulty. Notably Flash is a story that has important implications for DC’s long-term future. It also seems to have impressed test audiences.

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Goldstein & Daley are familiar with superhero projects. The two co-wrote the 2017 Marvel Cinematic Universe feature Spider-Man. The Dungeons & Dangers: Honour Among Thieves release is fast approaching for the duo. Goldstein and Daley directed D&D, a film they co-wrote along with Michael Gilio.

The Flash Races into Theaters on June 16.

Nico Robin brilliantly displays the extreme elements that make Eiichiro Oka’s One Piece such a respectable absurdist story.

stems have a lot to do with Eiichiro Oda’s construction of a whimsical and absurdist exterior that hides a terrifyingly bright interior. Follow the sometimes sensitive cast as they become aware of the world’s cruelty and you will get powerful emotional gut punches. Nami and Luffy, both sweet souls with a heart of gold, epitomize the power and importance that this element has by creating story arcs as a reaction to the inhumanity encountered. They also add more weight to specific stories that require more emotional hooks. Both have survived hardships but remain positive.

Yes, many Straw Hats have horrific childhoods and painful baggage yet they maintain their bright exteriors. Nico Robin does it better. After a tragic childhood, she found a way to survive. She tried her hand at the underworld and discovered a darker side to humanity. But, even though she was young when she entered into the underworld, and was left to her unique interests in her youth, her childlike sense of humor remained. Her tragic life and combination of extremely grim skills and uncommon spirit perfectly mirror 1 Piece.

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Nico Robin Is the Funniest of All the Straw Hat Pirates

Robin’s closest crew ties in One Piece speak volumes about her eccentricity as they laugh at the ridiculous Luffy, Usopp, or Tony Tony Chopper games. She has a mix of maternal and whimsical feelings about her crew mates. Robin’s troubled childhood left her wanting a better, more playful life. This is what she now enjoys as a member of the Straw Hat Pirates.

Robin, who can sprout limbs, occasionally adds physical humor to the crew. Although she can crack a joke, her jokes are often unintentional or off-the-wall. Her experience as an agent with One Piece sparked her wit and matched the series’ blend of light & dark.

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Nico Robin is the Product of Death and Destruction in One Piece

Robin was an isolated survivor of a heartless massacre and experienced extreme isolation with no family love. Robin’s life was turned upside down by her depressing existence. She became a brutal survivalist and manipulator. Robin was eight when she was captured by bounty hunters and the government. She survived, but Robin trained her Devil Fruit skills to be a skilled killer.

Her time in underworld culture elevated her already dark worldview. She survived a culling but was filled with references to death and maiming. Robin frequently startled her more reserved crew mates, with these unsavory thoughts. They seem completely normal as Robin continues to find herself confronted with the criminals and heartless aspects of society.

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One Piece and Nico Robin Both Share the Same Kindred Spirits

Eiichiro Oda creates an elegant duality in Two Piece. is mirrored through Luffy, and Shanks. Robin does a better job than many of the others in this series. Her wild and unique balance is greater than most. She has opened up One Piece to her world.

Robin’s contribution of humor to Straw Hats is similar to Luffy and other silly goofballs’ absurdist hijinks. Her darkest moments remind her of the twisted humor, and elements from the Doflamingo pirates, and revel in making wise jokes about society’s disgusting or death aspects. Despite experiencing mass destruction, death, and slave labor, she remains calm and caring. Robin and One Piece blend extremes seamlessly and entertain with their commonality.

Nico Robin shines in the same way as the best characters of the medium. The character’s extreme duality combined with the turmoil within her makes it a work of art. Robin will be One Piece’s strongest character. Her soul echoes the series’ and she shines as a bright star in a dark place.

Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi’s 16-year history is over.

16 long years have passed since the return of one of the most popular game series in Dragon Ball. Bandai Namco stunned fans by announcing that a fourth installment is being made in the Dragon Ball Z Game Series: Budokai Tenkaichi. This will be the series’ first major episode since 2007. The fan response has been incredible.

A teaser video was shown for the new Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour to fans who were fortunate enough to attend. It included old, nostalgic footage and a shot of Goku changing into his Super Saiyan Blue form. It ended with the message: “A new sparking begins.” While most fans would probably be satisfied with an HD version, a new Budokai Tenkaichititle quickly brought the audience’s excitement to a whole new level.

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What Is Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi:

Dragon Ball Z. Budokai Tenkaichi first appeared on the PlayStation 2 in 2005. The Dragon Ball Z, Sparking! the fighting game is an arena-style game. It offers a 3D view of the action, instead of the 2D side-scrolling approach found in traditional fighting games. The series is known for its intense battles that make fans feel fully immersed in Dragon Ball.

With every new mainline series, the roster of characters grows. It eventually becomes one of the fighting game’s most extensive rosters. Budokai Tenkaichi contains 161 players who can perform transformations. This greatly enhances the player experience, as it allows you to view Dragon Ball characters from virtually any perspective. It also allows players to match unlikely characters and create every fight they desire, allowing them to live up to their wildest fantasies.

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What Makes Dragon Ball Z Special? Budokai Tenkaichi

Unexpectedly, the Budokai Tenkaichigames are very popular for the lack of balance between the characters. Given the number of characters and forms available, it is not surprising that certain characters are more powerful than others. Although balance is crucial for fighting games, Budokai Tenkaichi has a lot of fans who don’t care. Many celebrate the enjoyment that can be found in the unbalanced. The Budokai Tenkaichi series, unlike other fighting games, is not about having a fair, competitive fight. Instead, the focus is on different scenes from the manga.

There have been no mainline games for the franchise since Dragon Ball Z. Budokai Tenkaichi 3. Budokai Tenkaichi 3 remains one of the most expensive and rarest PS2 games, due to its low production and high demand. Spike Chunsoft evolved into Spike Chunsoft. Spike Chunsoft never developed a Dragon Ball-based game for over a decade. This is why it was understandable that the Budokai Tenkaichi game had been abandoned by many of its fans.

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Unexpected Dragon Ball Z New Game: Budokai Tenkaichi

Bandai Namco has a knack for selling nostalgia. This is evident in the structure of Budokai Tenkaichi‘s teaser trailer. It showed old footage from the games first and allowed players to recall a favorite game before moving into the future. The updated graphics are just as beautiful as the anime. Goku in Super Saiyan Blue confirms that Budokai Tenkaichi4 may include characters and events from the Dragon Ball Super manga. It’s easy for DLC expansions to expand the roster of characters that the franchise has built up over the years.

Bandai Namco has not yet announced a title, release time, or platforms. However, this has not stopped fans from sharing the trailer online and buzzing in anticipation and speculation. The game is still being worked on, but fans who have been following the Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi franchise for many years are optimistic that this new entry will offer a bigger campaign and more characters than its predecessors.

The Los Angeles riot involving The Joker shows how flexible the Clown Prince is. This sets him apart from other DC Universe villains.

The following contains spoilers for The Jeker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing#6, which is available now from DC Comics.

The Joker has been a popular villain in comics. The Clown Prince of Crime was a Batman character from the beginning. He has had to go through as much evolution, change, and adaptation as his constant foe – gradually becoming a more frightening figure. Although other media versions of Joker are more endearing, the comic-book version has a new and fun take on the Joker.

Joker, The Man Who Never Stopped Laughing #6 (by Matthew Rosenberg. Carmine Di Giandomenico. Arif Pirianto. Tom Napolitano). The Joker starts a violent riot, which most stories would not take seriously. This issue is played largely for fun by the creative team behind it, who make it a comedy rather than a horror story. This issue is a great reminder that the Joker can be a versatile character.

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The Joker Returns to Gotham With an Explosive Escape

The plot in The Joker – The Man Who Has Never Stopped Laughing has been largely dramatic. There were moments of dark comedy and some light humor. But the series has been a character study of a mysterious man, who believes himself to be the Joker. However, when he learns that his counterpart is now on the streets and it’s proving difficult to get him down, he decides to return home. But, he starts an attack on LA. He sets off to destroy multiple police precincts, starting a riot. Joker initially finds this turn of events pleasing and has a private jet waiting to fly him from the chaos. It turned out that, his henchmen, sent the plane to LAX.

This hilarious story follows the Joker as he attempts to navigate Los Angeles in the face of his fears, even though he is aware that he has set off a match. An idea like this could have many possibilities. The comic could incorporate the horror elements that made its predecessor and even its earlier issues, or it could go the other way. It could be a thrilling action story, with Joker always striving to be one step ahead. It could even have been dramatized, with the focus on how a city, unconditioned to supervillains, deals with such an attack. Instead, it plays up chaos for a pure dark comedy packed with punchlines and death — and it works.

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DC Made the Joker More Fun

The Joker is a multifaceted character. The Joker can switch between funny, scary, pathetic, and frightening in a single scene. This is partially why his adaptability and endurance in pop culture. The Joker’s ability to incite fear has been the focus of much of the Joker’s work over the last decade. Joker stories usually focus on how terrifying the character can be and his ability, with one plan, to cause chaos in entire cities or simply pop up out of nowhere. The Joker, The Man Who Stopped Laughing #6 offered a breather with its central concept.

He complains about traffic but is impressed to see the chaos of LA. He is reluctantly led to take photos with a Batman-clad guy on Sunset Boulevard. They entertain unassuming tourists until “Batman” decides enough is enough. Even his attempt to take a taxi fails comically. Joker stories like these help to differentiate him from other remorseless serial killings in Gotham. It gives him a personality other villains like Professor Pyg, Zsasz, or others cannot match. The bizarre depth of character offered by a very simple villain is one of his reasons for being so compelling. Joker has a great sense of humor, something that’s been missing in modern stories.

Spider-Man Unforgiven is a return to the forefront of Marvel’s history. It features a former Wakandan monster hunter who returns to the limelight.

This section contains major spoilers for Spider-Man #1: Unforgiven #1. Available now from Marvel Comics.

Spider-Man’s popularity with fans makes it no surprise that he is featured in the smallest Marvel story arcs. The horror titles seem to particularly love his presence. The unforgiven saga continues that theme and places Spiderman at the center of the first issue. Spider-Man – #1 (by Tim Seeley/Sid Kotian, Edgar Delgado, and VC’s Joe Caramagna) is a three-issue miniseries. This issue features guest appearances of Marvel heroes from all walks of life.

As Raizo Kodo (his Forgiven) make their return after a long wait, the issue exposes Salome, the ex-Sorceress Supreme, as a potential threat to team members. One other thing fans might have noticed is Zawadi (a wrinkled, elderly woman) who was once a powerful monster hunter as well as a proud Wakandan.

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Zawadi has all the power of The Black Panther

Zawadi (whose name means “precious present” in Swahili) made her first appearance on Marvel Universe #4. She was created by Roger Stern. Mike Manley, Gloria Vasquez. Jim Novak. This issue took place in the 1950s, during the height of the Cold War. It laid the foundations for a top monster-hunting team within Marvel Comics. Doctor Druid meets Jake Curtiss of the NSA, who is the Eternal Makkari disguised, and introduces him as the immortal hunter Ulysses Bloodstone. Bloodstone tells of the day that he met Zawadi. He was out following a trail filled with giant monsters when a Tyrannosaurus Rex stopped him. Ulysses was locked in his corner, and could only count the seconds until a female warrior suddenly thrust her spear into T. Rex’s neck. She drove it back into Wakandan mountain.

Zawadi joined Ulysses’ expeditions from that day onwards and became one founding member of Monster Hunters. Zawadi displayed her skill as an acrobat, with the group constantly being attacked by Deviant monsters. However, her past as a simple warrior quickly changed two years later when a remarkable piece of information was added. Marvel #2 (by John Byrne. Roger Stern. Al Milgrom. Glynis. Olson. and Jack Morelli). It revealed that Zawadi is one of a kind. In her youth, she had eaten Heart-Shaped herbs, a sacred plant that was only available to Bast’s champions, and which made her perfect for the Black Panther mantle. Due to this, she was blessed with superhuman strength, speed, acute senses, and extraordinary intelligence.

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Spider-Man, Unforgiven Restores An Elderly Zawadi

The group split in subsequent years, with Ulysses Bloodstone becoming the last of the Monster Hunters. Marvel Comics failed to make any efforts to bring back Zawadi. With Spider-Man – The Unforgiven #1, Spider-Man found Salome, the fallen woman, in a house full of mystical artifacts. As the evil Sorceress Suprema turns the odds against her, Salome’s house owner gets the final blow. Zawadi is no longer a young woman but she has become a husk of her former glorious self.

She soon finds that the night’s excitement is too much for her and she must be taken to a hospital by the emergency personnel. Zawadi has always been a warrior, even though it isn’t the fighter she once was that Ulysses Bloodstone would sing her praises. Her ability to see into the future gives Zawadi clairvoyance. She also has years of experience in fighting monsters. Spider-Man’s Spider-Sense was unable to match her. Zawadi was there for her when she needed it most.

Spider-Man: Unforgiven returns to a forgotten aspect of Marvel’s past, as a former Wakandan monster hunter is back in the spotlight.

This article contains major spoilers about Spider-Man’s #1, Unforgiven #1. On sale now at Marvel Comics.

Spider-Man is a beloved character among Marvel fans. It’s not surprising that he appears in the most limited Marvel story arcs. Horror titles especially love his appearance. The new “Unforgiven” Saga follows the same plan and puts the wallcrawler in the center of its first issue. Spider-Man #1 (by Tim Seeley and Sid Kotian), is a miniseries that features guest appearances from all corners of the comic. The one-shot reintroduces a host of long-forgotten Marvel heroes with rich histories.

The issue presents Salome, an ex-Sorceress Supreme, and Raizo Kodo as a threat to the team. Fans who are observant may have noticed another character among the cast, Zawadi, an elderly woman with wrinkles and a proud Wakandan heritage.

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Zawadi has the Powers of The Black Panther

Zawadi, whose name in Swahili means “precious gifts”, made her debut in Marvel Universe #4 in 1998. It was written by Roger Stern, Mike Manley, and Gloria Vasquez. The issue was set in the 1950s during the Cold War and laid the foundation for a top-tier monster-hunting team within Marvel Comics Universe. Doctor Druid has an encounter with extraterrestrial creatures and meets Jake Curtiss (NSA agent) who introduces Druid to Ulysses Bloodstone, the immortal hunter. Bloodstone relates to the day he met Zawadi. A Tyrannosaurus Rex entrapped him while he was on his way to follow a trail of giant beasts. Ulysses was trapped and could not count how many seconds it took before a female warrior inserted her spear into the neck of the T. Rex and drove it back to the Wakandan Mountains.

Zawadi has been accompanying Ulysses on his expeditions since that day and was one of the founder members of Monster Hunters. Zawadi’s skills as a warrior were demonstrated throughout the series, which saw the group repeatedly being attacked by Deviant-designed monsters. Her background as a simple warrior was quickly retconned when two years later, a shocking piece of information was added. Marvel: The Lost Generation 2 (by John Byrne and Roger Stern, Al Milgroms, Glynis Olso, Jack Morelli, and Jack Morelli), revealed that Zawadi truly is one-of-a-kind. She had eaten the Heart-Shaped plant in her youth. This sacred herb was reserved for Bast’s champion and made her fit to take on the role of Black Panther. She was born with extraordinary strength, speed, and acute perceptions.

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Spider-Man: An Unforgiven Restores an Elderly Zawadi

The group fell apart over the years, with Ulysses Bloodstone effectively dissolving the Monster Hunters. After that, not much information is available about Zawadi and Marvel Comics has never made any concerted efforts to bring the character back. This changed with Spider-Man Unforgiven #1 when Spider-Man discovered the fallen Salome in a house filled with mystical artifacts. The evil Sorceress Supreme is turning the odds in her favor and the house owner lands the fatal blow to Salome. Zawadi, an old husk of her glory days, turns out to be the killer.

However, the excitement of the night wears her down and she is taken to the hospital by emergency personnel. But not before warning The Forgiven about the imminent dangers. Zawadi, even though she’s no longer the fighter who made Ulysses Bloodstone swoon over her, is still a warrior at heart. She has clairvoyance and the ability to see past the present, which gives her an advantage over evil. Spider-Man and his legendary Spider-Sense, both vampires, couldn’t match her. Zawadi was there when it mattered, adding a footnote that will be rewritten in Marvel’s new endeavor.

Paramount’s original trailer for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Mutant Mayhem) gives detailed views of the iconic franchise’s revamped characters.

Producer Seth Rogen’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles presents new details about April O’Neil and Splinter.

These images are taken from the first trailer. These images show April O’Neil’s meeting with the Turtles and Splinter’s new Jheri curl. Also, Rocksteady and Bebop are boosted up. Although there have been several versions of this foursome, many of them arrived after Nickelodeon purchased it for $60 Million back in 2009. These photos show the creative possibilities of the new stylistically reimagined feature by Jeff Rowe/Kyler Spears. The new images are below.

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Rogen shared the voice cast to the film ahead of Mutant Mayhem’s debut trailer. The cast includes Paul Rudd (Mondo Gecko), John Cena (Rocksteady), Giancarlo Esposito (Baxter Stockman), Jackie Chan as Splinter, and Rogen himself as Bebop. Micah Abbey (Donatello), Shamon Jones Jr.(Michelangelo), Nicolas Canto (“Leonardo”), and Brady Noon (“Raphael”) voice the turtles. Rose Byrne’s Leatherhead (Hannibal Buress’ Genghis Frog), Rose Byrne’s Leatherhead (Rose Byrne), Ice Cube’s Superfly, Natasia Debitriou’s Wingnut, Post Malone’s Ray Fillet, Maya Rudolph’s Cynthia Utrom, and Natasia Demetriou’s Wingnut are also set to appear. Ayo Edebiri, Bear‘s vocalist, is also involved.

Paramount Pictures has released the film’s official synopsis, as well as the trailer. “The Turtle brothers were raised in a safe environment and have spent years trying to be normal teenage boys. April O’Neil, their new friend helps them defeat a mysterious crime syndicate. But the Turtle brothers soon find themselves in a bind when an army made up of mutants attacks them.

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Seth Rogen, his long-time partner in writing and producing, Evan Goldberg, serves as the producer of the new animated film. Spears and Rowe will be the first to take the helm. Spears was previously a director on the animated feature The Mitchells vs the Machines. The latter also served as a script artist. They worked with Brendan O’Brien (Bad Neighbors screenwriter) on mutant Mayhem.

Many fans have taken it to social media and praised Mutant Mayhem‘s debut trailer. They also praised the character designs, the art style, as well the authenticity of the teenager portrayal. Others have voiced concern over the absence of Casey Jones – the fan-favorite vigilante – who is also not on the official list. It’s a noteworthy absence, as the film’s cast seems to have taken a deep look into the franchise. Officially, no one involved with the project has commented on whether the character would appear.

Fans can wait to see the rest of Turtle’s clan back on the big screen when Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; Mutant Mayhem hits theaters in August.