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Geek Dad
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Dad
Review – Krypto: Last Dog of Krypton #1
Krypto: Last Dog of Krypton #1 cover, via DC Comics. Ray: Superman is riding a hot streak like no character has at DC in a long time. Every book in the line has been good to fantastic, and that means spin-offs aplenty. Including one for comics' ultimate Good Boy! Ryan North, making his DC writing debut, is the perfect choice for this – so many of his comics have an all-ages edge to them, with funny animals aplenty. But this first issue doesn't treat Krypto as a comic book character – it treats him, very simply, as a good dog. He's the loyal pooch of Jor-El and Lara, quickly bonding with baby Kal-El, and Krypton's dog culture seems to be very similar to ours – complete with snooty society ladies bragging about their purebred's roots. Krypto is blissfully unaware of the more serious conversations happening between his masters, about the frequent Kryptonian groundquakes and the mysterious space shuttle they're building – at least, until it's time to go for a ride. Napping away. Via DC Comics. As we all know, dogs are not at all shy about getting in the car when they're asked to! But this isn't an ordinary ride – and it makes perfect sense that Jor-El and Lara used their dog as a test pilot before putting their son in an experimental rocket. While the Science Council here doesn't seem to be as villainous or threatening as it's often portrayed (with Lara openly talking about the crisis to a friend), time is still running out. And while the rocket works, things go haywire and Krypto winds up going on a much longer journey than expected – landing on Earth before Superman did and discovering that this planet may not be all that friendly. That is, until he meets an unexpected and familiar face. This issue got off to a slightly slow start, but it has a great central concept. And of course, how could anyone dislike a comic that has a dog as loyal and friendly as Krypto at its heart? To find reviews of all the DC issues, visit DC This Week. GeekDad received this comic for review purposes. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
All About Aaron Pierre and Teyana Taylor's Relationship (Including the Steamy Music Video They Starred In!)
Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre sparked romance rumors in February 2025 The couple confirmed their relationship in June 2025 Taylor celebrated Pierre's birthday by throwing him a surprise partyTeyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre teased their relationship for months before officially confirming their romance. The "Gonna Love Me" singer and the Krypton actor first sparked romance rumors when they were seen chatting at the Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in February 2025. The following month, they attended the star-studded Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty, with Taylor posting a series of black-and-white photos from the event to her Instagram account. "Oscar night in black & white, no grey area. 🤍," she wrote. Taylor and Pierre continued flirting with each other on social media for four months before she went public with their relationship. On June 7, Taylor made their romance Instagram official by sharing a picture of them together in honor of his 31st birthday. A few days later, Pierre posted pictures with Taylor at the surprise birthday party she threw for him. In the caption, he thanked her for the "beautiful day." From working on a steamy music video to attending events together, here's everything to know about Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre's relationship. Taylor and Pierre first had fans questioning their relationship status on Feb. 1, 2025, when Pierre posted several photos with Taylor at the Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala. Weeks later, they continued to spark romance rumors when they were photographed at the American Black Film Festival Honors. Although they didn't walk the carpet together, they were spotted sitting and conversing at the same table. On March 2, Taylor and Pierre attended the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty. Both Taylor and Pierre walked the red carpet separately, but they reunited inside to pose for a photo with Niecy Nash and her wife, Jessica Betts. Taylor later poked fun at their relationship status by posting two black-and-white photos with Pierre, teasing that there was "no grey area" between them. Aaron posted the same pictures, but didn't include a caption. The "Bare Wit Me" singer and Underground Railroad actor continued teasing their connection on social media throughout 2025. In April, Pierre posted a shirtless selfie on his Instagram Stories. Subsequently, Taylor appeared to reply to the steamy snap by writing on her Instagram Stories, "on di wey..." Before confirming that they were officially dating, Taylor and Pierre worked together to create a sultry music video for her single, "Long Time," which was released on June 4. The steamy music video shows Taylor reeling from a toxic relationship with an ex-boyfriend (played by LaKeith Stanfield) before Pierre steps in and saves her. In the video, Pierre carries Taylor in his arms. The song came from Taylor's 2025 album Escape Room, which is set to be released alongside a short film in August. In a trailer for the visual album, Taylor and Pierre could be seen kissing in a steamy shot. Just hours after Taylor released her music video with Pierre, she seemed to thank him at an award show. On June 4, Taylor accepted the inaugural Innovator Award at the Apollo Spring Benefit 2025, and while giving her speech, she gave a specific shout-out to her "apple pie." In the speech, she thanked God 'for the village you have placed in my life — my mom, my dad, my babies and my apple pie. I love you all so much. Thank you for loving me the way you do. I would not be the woman that I am today without you." After months of teasing their relationship in public and on social media, Taylor and Pierre officially confirmed that they were dating. On June 7, Taylor posted a selfie of them for his 31st birthday. "Cheers to Thirty-WON & many more wins around the sun. 🌹 H'AP'PY BIRTHDAY Woody 🎈," she captioned the post. Pierre commented, "Now and always. Thank you Tey 🌹." Taylor also showed her love for Pierre by throwing him a surprise birthday party, per a fan-captured TikTok video. In the video, Pierre looked stunned while walking alongside Taylor into the event. After his surprise party, Pierre thanked Taylor for the birthday bash, posting photos of them holding hands and hugging. "Thirty-Won! Father God, Thank you for blessing me with another year. Another opportunity to evolve, grow, mature and refine," he captioned the post. "Tey, Thank you! You put together a beautiful day. You are one of one. I appreciate you, deeply. 👑 ." She commented under the post, "You're so welcome & so deserving. ❤️Happy bdayyyyyyyy 🌹🥳." Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Science
- Daily Mail
Superman beware! Scientists claim a real-life KRYPTONITE could be the secret to a greener future
In the classic films and comics, kryptonite is Superman's ultimate weakness, robbing him of his powers. Originating from Superman's home world of Krypton, the green alien material emits a unique, poisonous radiation that can weaken and even kill him. Of course, kryptonite is entirely fictional, consigned to the realms of sci-fi. But scientists at the Natural History Museum in London believe a real-life version could have surprising benefits on Earth. Unlike the fictional kryptonite, jadarite is white and powdery, emits no radiation, and comes from Serbia rather than outer space. The rare but promising lithium-bearing mineral, first found more than 20 years ago, is formed like 'cake ingredients combined in precise order', the scientists reveal. And it could soon power Europe's transition to a global electric car revolution as internal combustion engines are replaced by batteries. 'If mined, jadarite can offer huge potential,' said Dr Robin Armstrong, geologist at the Natural History Museum. Jadarite was discovered in Serbia in 2004 by mining corporation Rio Tinto, but even geologists initially were not sure what it was. Three years later it was officially described by a team including Natural History Museum scientists Chris Stanley and Mike Rumsey. At the time, the scientists' comparison with a database of all existing known minerals proved jadarite was totally unique. Experts were amazed that its chemical formula was similar (but not identical) to the formula invented for kryptonite in the 2006 film 'Superman Returns'. In the film, the fictional formula – 'sodium lithium boron silicate hydroxide with fluorine' – is written on a case of kryptonite stolen by Superman's arch enemy Lex Luthor. This coincidence attracted mass-media attention in 2007, but nearly two decades on the potential of jadarite is still yet to be realised. Curiously, jadarite has so far only been been found in one place on Earth – Serbia's Jadar Basin, from which the mineral takes its name. But it's been found there in a quantity so large that, if mined, it could power a green revolution. What is jadarite? Jadarite, which Rio named after the Jadar valley in western Serbia, is a unique high-grade mineral compound. It has been compared with kryptonite, because its chemical formula is similar to the formula invented for kryptonite in the 2006 film 'Superman Returns'. The lithium-bearing mineral has the 'potential to facilitate the green energy transition', scientists say. Jadarite contains high amounts of boron and lithium, which are both relatively rare and 'industrially important' elements. Boron is used in fertilisers and heat resistant glass for smartphones, as well as materials for wind farms and solar panels. Lithium, meanwhile, is a key component in lithium-ion electric car batteries. If the jadarite at Jadar Basin is mined, it could produce lithium to power up to 90 per cent of Europe's quota of electric vehicles, the scientists reveal. To form, jadarite must follow a rare set of geological steps in specific conditions, involving alkaline-rich lakes, lithium-rich volcanic glass and the transformation of clay minerals into crystalline structures. 'Similar to baking a cake, everything needs to be measured and exact for this rare mineral to form,' said Natural History Museum mineralogist Francesco Putzolu. 'For instance, if the mineral ingredients are not just right, if the conditions are too acidic or too cold, jadarite will not form. 'The criteria seem to be so precise that we've not yet seen it replicated anywhere else on Earth.' Dr Putzolu and two other colleagues at Natural History Museum have shared their findings in a new paper, 'Jadarite's unique recipe', published in the journal Nature Geoscience. Since its discovery and despite the global rush to find new lithium resources, no further occurrences of jadarite have been found. So the next challenge is finding new locations around the world where conditions are also just right for jadarite to form. 'Perhaps the coincidence of geological conditions at Jadar is a recipe requiring such precision in its execution that it is more often over- or under-cooked or not with the correct proportion of ingredients to be successful,' the team say. 'The challenge for geoscientists is to find where on Earth nature may have used another similar recipe.' In the weird world of comic books, kryptonite was a glowing green crystal capable of stripping Superman of his powers. But a real-life crystal made from the gas element krypton could be created for the first time after scientists discovered how to synthesise it. They discovered a compound of krypton and oxygen - technically known as krypton monoxide - can form under extremely high pressures. While the crystal is unlikely to have properties seen in the Superman comics, there is a remote possible it could be found on alien planets, just like the fictional substance.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dragon Ball: Why Goku is a more complex character than most fans realize
Goku isn't simply a powerful martial artist — his unusual upbringing, determination and emotional intelligence together make him one of anime's most underrated heroes. Anime has a weird visibility problem in this country. When folks talk about the medium, Dragon Ball is usually the first title to leap into view. This mythical Japanese franchise has enchanted players for years across the globe, especially in the United States and United Kingdom. At the center of this world is Goku, a Saiyan warrior from the alien race that nearly exterminated Earth's population in their quest for conquest whose love of the fight ensures that it stays wild and free. This indomitable spirit protects the universe. Though fans love Goku for his kindness, his strength, courage, and adherence to a warrior's code, just as many hate him for the same reasons. Some say that he's unreasonable in his demands on his children, whilst others label him an absentee father. Most people think that he's a man-child or an idiot. On the surface, Goku may seem like your typical loud, goofy, strong guy. Take a closer look and you will see that he is a far more fascinating figure than the average person ever learns him to be. Goku's difficult childhood shaped who he is Goku's childhood was actually quite unusual. His biological parents were murdered soon after birth and he was instead raised by a gentle old hermit named Grandpa Gohan. Tragically, that meant that on a full moon one night, Goku accidentally killed Grandpa Gohan in a rage, unaware of the powers he had hidden deep within him. After that, Goku was pretty much cast out into the wild to fend for himself until he ran into Bulma and started his first real adventure. He never enjoyed a normal childhood, never had a proper education, and was never taught or expected to know how to act in human company. It's a childhood, like the first three years of everybody's life, that would screw up anybody — superpowered child of Krypton or not. Goku's idea of love and family is unusual For someone with Goku's unusual childhood, it's only natural that Goku's expressions of love would be strange to the outside world. Rather than holding his kids close in a paternal embrace or telling them they're amazing and worthy of love like any other dad, Goku creates a family structure through combat and demanding training regimes. He chooses to name his son Gohan, after his grandfather, and puts him through brutal training to make him stronger—not because he's evil, but because that's what he personally was raised to do. That's cause enough for some fans to write him off as a 'bad father,' when it could just as easily be the only way he knows how to form an emotional bond. His parenting style is clearly abusive, but as you dive into his backstory, it makes him a much more relatable human. Goku's relationship with Chi-Chi is complicated Goku's marriage One other major grievance that people love to toss at the show is how terrible Goku's marriage is. His wife Chi-Chi is perpetually stressed out by Goku's harebrained schemes — like bringing the couple's children into dangerous, mortal combat. We wonder if Goku seems not to understand why she's so angry. In Dragon Ball Super, Goku needs to explain what kissing is — despite being a married man with two children. Like with Goku's introduction to King Kai , this tragic moment caught most fans off-guard and sparked concern over Goku's emotional IQ. Again, this could only be the result of a dude who didn't learn all the relationship skills that all the other guys were supposed to learn. Is Goku 'Dumb' or just innocent? Make no mistake, there are still occasions where Goku will be a complete goof. Sure, he can be socially tone deaf at times. Okay, he does go a little overboard on day-to-day combat. That doesn't mean he's an idiot. For one, Goku is a genius tactician on the battlefield, constantly designing new attacks, outsmarting opponents, and even creating new martial arts styles. Maybe his persona seems so juvenile, because he was never allowed to be a youth himself. In fact, some fans have taken up the idea so seriously that they've even argued — again, unofficially, of course — that Goku's behavior indicates that he's on the autism spectrum. Whether or not that even is true, it's clear his brain just works differently. Goku's simple personality hides a deep backstory We're all familiar by now with the justifiable expectation that almost every anime hero worth their salt (or pepper) has a deeply, darkly tragic backstory, but you really can't get more under-the-radar than Goku's. His choices—from how he chooses to raise his children to how he relates to and treats his wife—are certainly wrecked, but they are based on a lifetime of pain, survival, and self-teaching. So the next time your friend or co-worker gets on Goku's case about being an idiot or a bad father, maybe start with the line that OK, he's no paragon of virtue, but hey, at least he's doing the best with the hand life dealt him. Goku is more than just a fighter He is a symbol of hope, perseverance, grit and the universal spirit of never stopping becoming a better version of yourself. His journey is a powerful reminder of the deep bonds of friendship and loyalty, and the lengths we go to in order to protect and serve those we love. By creating a character with such an indomitable spirit, Toriyama may have unwittingly provided the blueprint for inspiring generations of fans to become better people in their own lives. On the subject of saving the world, Dragon Ball fans just love Goku because he's brutal and good and never lets the Earth down. There's a lot more to this superhero than his super flying powers and ability to scream people to death. Goku's emotional immaturity, weird origin story, retarded people skills, trauma with human interaction, formed to create perhaps the most rad anime character ever created — not just a fighter, but a fighter for development. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
The Guardian
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
James Gunn's new Superman is more human than alien god – but can he still inspire awe?
In the 1960s, Marvel comics made its name by dragging superheroes down to street level. Peter Parker worried about his homework. The Fantastic Four bickered like flatmates. Even the Hulk, a walking nuclear tantrum, was really just a green and muscular guy having a bad day. Over at DC, though, the heroes remained clean, polished and largely unbothered – moral titans gazing down from above, solving problems without ever really having any of their own. Superman was the prototype of that ideal: an all-powerful alien whose only weakness was a glowing space rock and an unshakable sense of duty. He wasn't like us – he was better than us. And that was the point. When Margot Kidder's Lois Lane first meets the man of steel in 1978's Superman, she is almost impossibly awestruck by the presence of this walking, talking, flying god. Lois's wide-eyed vulnerability is a stark contrast with the condescension she doles out to his alter ego, Clark Kent. The two sides of the Last Son of Krypton might be exactly the same person, but it's virtually impossible for anyone to recognise them as such, because one radiates impossible power while the other can barely hold on to his briefcase. For those of us brought up on the 1978 version of Superman, the sight of him squirming in the face of a mildly probing interview by Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) in the first full trailer for James Gunn's Superman is like watching a Greek god forget his lines in a school play. Rather than a morally upright, granite-jawed colossus watching over us like Jesus in a cape, this new David Corenswet-essayed take on Kal-El is one who is less a saviour from the stars than a disbelieving schoolboy who can't quite understand how he's getting aggravation for rescuing a cat up a tree. Zack Snyder briefly gave us a glimpse of a Superman who is not always the world's favourite superhero in Man of Steel in 2013, but by the time we got to 2016's execrable Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, all those intriguing undertones about divine power and human frailty had dissipated. The fact that Gunn is picking this concept up and running with it tells us that he clearly wants to bring us a Superman who inspires awe once again; though there will be no return to Christopher Reeve's effortlessly noble, flawlessly statuesque Man of Steel. This time around, it's less about the idea of Superman as an extra-terrestrial trying to work out how to be human, and more about Kal-El as a guy who is just as human as the rest of us – but just happens to come from outer space. Might the bad guys of Gunn's film – Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor and Angela Spica's Engineer – help Superman find his place in the moral architecture, by showing him why rules matter? In the comics, the Engineer is a member of the Authority – an antihero crew parachuted into DC from the WildStorm imprint in the late 1990s. This morally ambiguous squad of powerhouses believe the world is too broken for compassion, and too far gone for the sense of truth, justice and the American way espoused by the Man of Steel. Where Superman sees hope, they see a target. Where he wants to protect, they want to improve – violently, if necessary. It's not yet clear if other members of The Authority – trenchcoated brute Midnighter or the unhinged, solar-powered demigod that is Apollo – will appear in Gunn's Superman. But the arrival on screen of these most morally unhinged saviours might be just what our boy needs to see the light. Could such ethical tension – a fundamental clash between idealism and pragmatism – be the emotional backbone not just of this film, but of Gunn's new DCU at large? Either way, it's clear that DC's big cheese is less interested in the Superman who flies above us and more the one who stumbles among us. This new Man of Steel is primed and ready to save the world … even if he's starting to suspect that being human might just be the hardest part of the whole gig.
