The best female superheroes

ComicsMarvel ComicsThe best female superheroesWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ComicsMarvel ComicsThe best female superheroesWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. (Image credit: DC) It’s official - there’s a new Supergirl taking flight inJames Gunn’s burgeoning DC Studios movie universe, as House of the Dragon actor Millie Alcock has been cast as the character for her in-development solo movie. Supergirl is one of the most iconic, influential superheroes of all time, and one of the many female superheroes who defined the growing place of women in comics. But she’s not alone - she’s part of a long tradition of great female superheroes. Here are Newsarama’s picks for thebest female superheroesof all time! 25. Witchblade (Image credit: Top Cow) The mid-’90s launched a female superhero craze that, in many cases, was focused far more on cheesecake art and boundary-pushing costume design than on craft and storytelling. Witchblade quickly exploded in popularity, becoming the flagship character of Image Comics' Top Cow imprint. Comic deals, prizes and latest news Get the best comic news, insights, opinions, analysis and more! Over the years, the ‘Bad Girl’ craze faded into near obscurity, but Witchblade remains a touchstone of independent comic book superheroes, with a mythology all her own, including multiple Witchblade wielders, other similar artifacts like the Darkness that became popular concepts in their own right, and even a short-lived TV show. 24. Jane Foster (Image credit: Marvel Comics) What does it mean to be ‘worthy’? That’s a question that was cast into stark relief when Thor Odinson became ‘unworthy’ of wielding the hammer’s power or even lifting it in the 2014 crossoverOriginal Sin. In Odinson’s absence, Jane Foster, longtime paramour of the mighty Thor, took up Thor’s hammer Mjolnir, gaining his power, his role as Marvel’s god of thunder, and even his very name. This would become the catalyst that would propel Jane Foster to the ranks of the best superheroes ever. As Thor, Jane Foster caused controversy both on and off the page, with some fans bristling that she was sharing even Thor’s name, and the gods of Asgard being wary of a stranger essentially entering their ranks. But writer Jason Aaron and artist Russell Dauterman took the opportunity to defy expectations with Foster’s story, rising her through Marvel’s ranks to the Avengers, having her save all of Asgard from destruction, and, ultimately, giving her a hero’s ending that led to Jane’s current role as the leader of the newly revived Valkyries of Asgard. Jane Foster’s story as Thor was adapted in the MCU movie sequel Thor: Love and Thunder. 23. Faith (Image credit: Valiant Comics) When her powers were unlocked as part of the Harbinger Renegades (a team of psiots who fight against the villainous Harbinger Foundation, which seeks to recruit and exploit psiots for world domination), Faith leaned into her superhero fandom, taking on a codename, costume, and even a secret identity – things many of her allies chose not to do. Faith – or Zephyr if she’s superheroing, or Summer Smith if she’s working her day job as a journalist – has the power of ‘aerokinesis,’ the ability to manipulate air. These powers have grown simply from flying to creating force fields, moving things with wind, and carrying others with her in flight. Over the years, Faith has grown from a member of the Harbinger Renegades to one of Valiant’s most popular solo heroes, with her 2016Faith solo seriesreaching particular acclaim. Thanks to Faith’s joyful demeanor, relatable fan-fulfillment story, and yes, her appearance as one of the few fat women who is depicted unequivocally as a hero and under a positive light in superhero media, she remains an enduring fan favorite and one of Valiant’s top characters. 22. Jessica Jones (Image credit: Marvel Comics) Debuting as a super-powered private eye in 2001’sAlias #1, Jessica Jones isn’t your typical superhero – like her husband, Luke Cage, she doesn’t even have a superhero codename that’s stuck. But that’s part of what makes her so great, and so unique among not just female superheroes, but superheroes in general. Gifted (or cursed, when you consider how she got her powers) with super-strength, flight, and invulnerability, Jessica got her powers as a teen when a chemical truck collided with her family’s car, killing her parents and putting her in a coma. She’s also a superhero mom, and even though that’s caused its share of troubles for her, Jessica has fought through it all as a committed family woman as well as a hero. Oddly enough, Jessica Jones almost didn’t make it into the Marvel Universe at all - her original title Alias was planned to star Jessica Drew (who was then retired from being Spider-Woman) till writer Brian Michael Bendis switched gears and created Jessica Jones as the title’s star. 21. Wasp (Image credit: Marvel Comics) Janet Van Dyne was not only the first female Avenger, and a founder of the team inAvengers #1, but also the hero who named the team when they first formed. Though she started as something of a sidekick to her on-again-off-again (currently off-again) paramour Hank Pym, Janet quickly became a hero in her own right, leading the Avengers several times, and often acting as the team’s moral center. Wasp’s arc has consistently projected upwards, quickly leaving behind any semblance of being a ‘damsel in distress,’ and progressing to the top levels of Marvel’s heroic roster. Add to that her historical significance, and it’s easy to see why she’s one of the greatest female heroes ever to grace the printed page. Janet Van Dyne is also the original Wasp in the MCU, and she played a big role in the sequel film Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. She also led the recent titleAvengers Inc, which brought Hank Pym and Ultron backinto the Marvel Universe. 20. Rocket (Image credit: Milestone Media) A young woman from one of the Milestone fictional city Dakota’s worst neighborhoods making a habit of skirting the wrong side of the law, Raquel discovers that the lawyer she and her friends are about to rob is a lot more than he seems. In fact, he’s a super-powered alien hiding on Earth. However, rather than earn his wrath, Raquel convinces the lawyer, Augustus Freeman IV, to use his powers to become a superhero. Taking the name Icon, Freeman gives Raquel a belt that can manipulate kinetic energy, leading to her taking the name Rocket as his sidekick. But unlike her contemporaries, Rocket’s stories leaned into frank depictions of some of the hardships and struggles which uniquely affected (and in many cases still affect) Black communities and communities of color, including drug addiction and the crack epidemic, and even Rocket’s own pregnancy and motherhood. All of this makes Rocket one of Milestone’s most interesting and important heroes, a lens not just for classic super-heroics but also the trials and tribulations of real life for many people whose voices were not heard at all in the comics of the day. DC may know what they have on their hands as Rocket recently returned to comic books as part of the publisher’s ongoing Milestone line. 19. Vixen (Image credit: DC) Vixen may not be DC’s first Black female hero (that honor goes to Bumblebee of the Teen Titans), but she is the first Black woman to join the Justice League. Following a canceled debut as a solo character in the late ’70s, Vixen finally made her first appearance in 1981’sAction Comics #521, quickly joining the Justice League in 1983’sJustice League of America Annual #2as part of the so-called ‘Detroit League’ that shook-up the team’s previous long-running status quo. Though many other members of the Detroit League faded into some level of obscurity (or were later heavily reworked), Mari McCabe/Vixen has remained a part of the DC Universe since her debut. Vixen was also the star of her own CW Seed animated seriesVixen, with the character later transitioning to CW’s live-action DC TV Universe as part ofDC’s Legends of Tomorrow. 18. Jean Grey (Image credit: Marvel Comics) Jean Grey was the first X-Woman, debuting in 1963’sUncanny X-Men #1, and even bore the name of her publishing company as Marvel Girl before transitioning to her Phoenix identity in the ’70s. But she’s more than just the first female mutant superhero – she’s also emblematic of the entire X-Men franchise, and one of the most complex, well-developed characters in comic books. She may have started in the typical Marvel superheroine model, but later adventures saw Jean develop a level of depth that many ensemble cast members never achieve. Between her ever-developing relationship with Scott Summers, her vast and terrifying power levels, her descent into madness inUncanny X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga, and her penchant for self-sacrifice and redemption, Jean experienced more in her tenure as a hero than almost anyone. Of course, the Phoenix always rises from the ashes, and the resurrected Jean is a key character in the current X-Men era. If that doesn’t qualify her as one of the best female superheroes, and certainly one of the best superheroes in general, then what does? 17. Kitty Pryde (Image credit: Marvel Comics) Kitty Pryde was hardly the first young woman to join the X-Men who have had a string of youthful ingenues in its ranks since the team’s earliest days, but she was the first ‘kid sister’ type character to join the team, taking a role as Wolverine’s kinda-sidekick/protégé, and serving as something of a student/mascot for the rest of the X-Men. Kitty had a somewhat fraught relationship with the X-Men through her teen years. Joining up at 14 (shortly after her debut inUncanny X-Men #129), she was much younger than even the next youngest member at the time, leading her to eventually move into the New Mutants teen team. But Kitty grew up quickly, becoming not just one of the X-Men’s (and then Excalibur’s) most powerful members with her ability to phase through solid matter, but also a formidable hand-to-hand combatant thanks to Wolverine’s training, and even a SHIELD agent, all before actually retiring from the X-Men following the death of her on-again-off-again boyfriend Colossus. After Colossus was revived in the titleAstonishing X-Men, Kitty rejoined the team, continuing her trajectory as one of the Xavier School’s most prestigious graduates, leading her own X-Men teams, and even becoming the school’s headmistress for a while. 16. Monica Rambeau (Image credit: Marvel Comics) Monica Rambeau is just becoming a modern household name thanks to Teyonah Parris’s winning portrayal of the hero inDisneyPlus’s MCU streaming show WandaVision, but longtime fans of the Marvel Universe have known her name (and her various codenames) for decades. Monica quickly became an Avenger, and eventually rose through the ranks to become the team leader. Over the years since her stint on the Avengers, she’s also been part ofNextwave: Agents of HATE(a sorta black-ops superhero team),The Ultimates(in this incarnation a team of incredibly powerful heroes who solve cosmic problems), and even come back to the Avengers a time or two. She’s also switched her codename a few times, going from Photon to Pulsar and then Spectrum. In the meantime, multiple other heroes have used the name Captain Marvel since, most notably Carol Danvers, who previously used the superhero name Ms. Marvel in comic books, before taking up the name Captain Marvel in honor of her mentor Mar-Vell. Lately, she’s back to using the name Photon in both comics and the MCU. 15. Kamala Khan (Image credit: Marvel Comics) One of the newer (and younger) superheroes on our list,Kamala Khanmade her debut in 2013’sCaptain Marvel #14. When the Terrigen Mists – a strange substance that gives the hidden superhuman race the Inhumans their powers – swept across the earth, activating strange abilities in many humans who had hidden Inhuman ancestry, Kamala was caught up in the wave, becoming the premiere teen hero of Jersey City, New Jersey. Kamala’s superpowers include shape-changing and super strength and toughness relative to her physical form, which usually involves ‘embiggening’ her fists, or growing to gigantic size. But as a teen girl, Kamala’s greatest power is relatability. Before getting superpowers and joining the Avengers (and later co-founding the teen team the Champions), Kamala wrote fan-fiction about being a hero and teaming up with her idol Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel – hence Kamala taking the moniker Ms. Marvel, Carol’s old codename. Truly, what’s more intrinsic to the comic book fan’s fantasy than daydreaming of being one of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes? Like Spider-Man, the firstMarvel Comicscharacter to fully embody the spirit of a teen hero struggling with all the troubles of adolescence alongside the challenges of being a superhero, Kamala provides a window into the world of the Marvel Universe for teens and young adults coming of age in the modern era – just like Peter Parker did in his early career. Kamala recently joined the MCU in her own Ms. Marvel streaming show, and she also joined Carol Danvers and Monica Rambeau in the film The Marvels. Interested to learn more? Check out thebest Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan) comicsavailable. 14. Black Canary (Image credit: DC) Black Canary is a codename belonging to two classic DC superheroes, who share the unique bond of being mother and daughter. In the Silver Age era of the ’60s, DC split its original Golden Age characters off into their own reality, Earth-2 (DC’s current Omniverse status quo is a decades-in-the-making extrapolation of this simple idea). But that left a slight continuity problem regarding Black Canary. Dinah Lance’s most common origin is that she was a rebellious young woman who decided to go against her superhero mom’s wishes and follow in her footsteps, first training with Wildcat of the JSA, one of the best fighters in the DCU. Over the years, Dinah Lance (as opposed to her mom Dinah Drake) has been one of the most enduring members of the Justice League, even leading the team from time to time. And of course, she’s had an on-again-off-again (currently on again) romantic and crimefighting partnership with Oliver Queen, the Green Arrow. But more than anything, she’s an enduring example of how DC has often employed the power of its own legacy to expand on and redefine its characters – oftentimes making something even more iconic in the process. 13. Sailor Moon (Image credit: Kodansha) Usagi Tsukino AKA Sailor Moon may not be what many western comic book fans think of when the idea of a female superhero pops into their heads, but across the world, she’s one of the best and most popular examples of the genre. Sailor Moon may often lean more into the manga and anime tropes of its roots, but for American audiences who learned of the character when the early volumes of her popular anime came to Toonami and other popular anime cartoon blocks, she remains one of the best examples of what female superheroes look like when they are separated from the Superman and Batman archetypes that inform so many popular characters. Interested in more? Read about thetransformative legacy of magical girl manga. 12. Scarlet Witch (Image credit: Marvel Comics) As the hit Disney Plus MCU streaming show WandaVision has demonstrated, Wanda Maximoff/the Scarlet Witch is both a force to be reckoned with and a complicated woman who has survived – and inflicted – more than her fair share of devastating trauma. Be it Mephisto, Doctor Doom, Chthon, Dormammu, Morgan le Fay, or as in WandaVision, her comic book mentorAgatha Harkness, Wanda is too often the target of those who wish to seize the font of power she channels to their own nefarious ends. However, Wanda’s true nature is that of a hero, something demonstrated in her earliest adventures. After debuting inX-Men #4as part of Magneto’s Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, she quickly turned over a new leaf and joined Earth’s Mightiest Heroes inAvengers #16, which revamped the team’s original roster. Interested in more? Make sure you’ve read all thebest Scarlet Witch / Wanda Maximoff comicsavailable. 11. Raven (Image credit: DC) Raven is just scratching the surface of her potential as a solo character, with graphic novels such asTeen Titans: Raven, but her history in the DC Universe makes her one of the publisher’s most important (and cool) female heroes ever. Making her debut in a brief short in 1980’sDC Comics Presents #26, Marv Wolfman and George Perez quickly carried their creation over to their landmarkNew Teen Titansrun, in which she became one of the team’s breakout characters, standing out even in a whole team of nothingbutbreakout characters. Raven’s mysterious, magical nature as the daughter of the demon Trigon, one of the Teen Titans' greatest foes, allows her a whole host of mystical abilities. Described as an empath, Raven has displayed telekinesis, telepathy, teleportation, astral projection, and of course mastery of many forms of sorcery and magic. But what makes Raven stand out, along with her dark history as the daughter of a demon, is the way she breaks the mold for one of the oldest tropes in super-team comic books, the troubled badass whose past always comes back to haunt their efforts to be a hero, a la Wolverine. (Charlie fromIt’s Always Sunny In Philadelphiawould call this the “wildcard” role.) Moving the archetype away from the hardcore masculinity that usually accompanies a team’s ‘lone wolf’ member, Raven struggled not with a murderous berserker rage or a problematic unrequited love, but the challenges of being a young woman alongside the looming threat of her demonic ancestry. Essentially, Raven embodies the ‘angry goth girl’ archetype, but in a way that backs up her edginess with a decades-long character arc and near limitless power. This aspect of Raven’s personality is often a subject of comedy in theTeen Titansand subsequentTeen Titans Go!animated series, making her one of the most popular characters of those shows as well as an ongoing cult favorite comic book character. 10. Catwoman (Image credit: DC) Ever since she first appeared in 1940’sBatman #1, Catwoman has skirted the line between hero and villain enough that she even made it to our list of thebest female supervillainsever. But the fact is, for the last several decades, she’s been primarily focused on life as a hero, even if her methods are sometimes questionable (especially to her on-again-off-again lover Batman). A master thief whose physical prowess matches her cunning Catwoman is one of Gotham’s most complex costumed residents. She prowls the streets protecting those who need her most – but also taking many opportunities to steal from those whose wealth could benefit Gotham’s downtrodden (and, let’s be honest, Catwoman herself). Interested in more? Read thebest Catwoman comicsavailable. 9. Captain Marvel (Image credit: Marvel Comics) Carol Danvers is just about the most powerful woman in the Marvel Universe and is arguably the publisher’s top female hero. With cosmic powers, a background as a fighter pilot, a high-profile movie, and that crucial Avengers membership, she’s everything great about superheroes wrapped up in one sleek package. It’s no wonder the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will likely put Carol front and center, as one of the pillars of the most popular superhero brand in the world. The themes of the classic storyCaptain Marvel: Higher, Further, Fasterwhich redefined Carol’s career and brought her into the role of Captain Marvel were adapted to the MCUCaptain Marvelfilm and even lent its title as the film’s tagline. Interested in more? Read all of thebest Captain Marvel storiesavailable. 8. She-Hulk (Image credit: Marvel Comics) To some,She-Hulkis the ultimate expression of feminine power. She’s indestructible, super-strong, and without inhibition – all of this with the mind of a high-powered attorney wrapped inside those unparalleled green muscles. And while she may seem like a typical spin-off character (obviously riffing on her somewhat more famous cousin Bruce Banner), She-Hulk takes the concept of a gamma-irradiated hero to a totally different level, embracing her alter ego and living life to the fullest. In some ways, She-Hulk also broke other boundaries – her originalSensational She-Hulkongoing series introduced an indestructible, fourth-wall-breaking hero with a sense of humor years before Deadpool grew a similar schtick. She-Hulk was Deadpool before there even was a Deadpool. 7. Supergirl (Image credit: DC Comics) Supergirl may have started as a spin-off character from Superman in her first appearance in 1959’sAction Comics #252. But for many fans, she’s become so much more than that. DC’s Maid of Might represents a certain element of femininity that is often glossed over in fiction – the balance of girlish glee and emotional exploration with confidence and physical power. Too often female characters must be one or the other, ultra-feminine or super-powerful, but Supergirl - who possesses all the strength of her cousin Superman while facing all the issues of a young woman - is at her best when writers strike a true balance between both sides of that coin, letting her be a real Supergirl. Interested in more? Make sure you’ve read all of thebest Supergirl storiesof all time. 6. Harley Quinn (Image credit: DC) There’s no question Harley Quinn started as an out-and-out villain, a sidekick to the Joker who was just as much into a life of comical crime as her clown prince boyfriend. But after enduring years of abuse at the Joker’s hands, Harley finally emancipated herself of his influence and struck out on her own, first as a villain/anti-hero, and now, finally, as a hero in her own right. Though she spent a few years palling around with the Suicide Squad (who are anti-heroes at best) and she’s still got associations with them, recent developments in the ‘Joker War’ story have placed Harley Quinn squarely on the straight and narrow as one of Gotham’s protectors. For all that, and especially for her strength and solidarity in the face of escaping abuse and coming into her own as a hero and a character, Harley Quinn ranks as one of the greatest female superheroes ever. Interested in more? Make sure you’ve read all thebest Harley Quinn comicsof all time. 5. Invisible Woman (Image credit: Marvel Comics) Marvel’s first superheroine (debuting 60 years ago this year inFantastic Four #1) may not have the highest profile of the characters on this list, but Sue Storm set the pace for modern female heroes – and still occupies a fairly unique place in comic books. While it’s true that early stories didn’t exactly serve Sue particularly well, she developed into the heart and soul of the Fantastic Four, serving as Marvel’s first family’s de facto – and literal – mother. And that may be one of the most crucial aspects of her character. While Sue Storm is powerful in her own right – many writers have said she’s got the most raw power of anyone on the FF – she also represents an important aspect of womanhood that many female heroes have sacrificed or had used against them – motherhood. That Sue can serve as one of the most respected heroes in the Marvel Universe (and its first female hero) while simultaneously raising two children and shepherding the growth of many more through the Future Foundation can’t be understated. Plus, it takes a pretty amazing woman to stand up to a blowhard like Reed Richards. 4. Black Widow (Image credit: Marvel Comics) Black Widowhas been around as a character since the ’60s, but it’s only recently that she’s become a particularly prominent heroine in the Marvel Universe, thanks in large part to her role as a founding member of the cinematic Avengers. But the fact that her recent success has mostly been due to her onscreen adventures doesn’t discount her role in comic books, either. Though she started as a villain, it wasn’t long before Black Widow became an Avenger, a career she’s balanced with her black ops work alongside SHIELD and on her own, even leading the team for a time. Interested in more? Make sure you’ve read thebest Black Widow comicsavailable. 3. Batgirl (Image credit: DC Comics) Barbara Gordonis unique among female heroes, and superheroes in general, for having not one but two vastly different and very successful superhero careers which years later are only now just merging into one. Barbara started out as Batgirl, using her wits, her incredible intelligence, and her physical capabilities to earn Batman’s trust as an ally and protégé. However, after years of fighting crime on the streets of Gotham, a violent encounter with the Joker left her paralyzed – but not deterred. Now using a wheelchair, Barbara turned to her intelligence to make a difference (while maintaining a peak physical condition to boot). Taking on the mantle of Oracle, Barbara became the information hub for Batman’s entire network and lead the all-female superhero team the Birds of Prey. These days, she’s back in action as Batgirl, her spinal injuries having been healed with technology as part of the ‘New 52’ reboot. But more recently she’s indicated she has to be more careful physically, and more and more she’s returning to her role as Oracle, serving as the central cog to the entire Bat-family and a co-star of the Nightwing series. 2. Storm (Image credit: Marvel Comics) Storm started as the X-Men’s ingénue; a young heroine who was one of the rookie mutants recruited when the original team went missing, joining inGiant-Size X-Men #1. Alongside other X-Men mainstays like Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Colossus, Storm rose through the ranks becoming not just a seasoned hero, but a mentor to her fellow mutants, and at several points a leader in the team. After recent events in ‘Dawn of X’, ‘X of Swords’, and the ‘Hellfire Gala,’ Storm has ascended to be the ruler of Mars - renamed Planet Arakko - as part of mutantkind’s growth past Krakoa. Storm is also the first major Black woman superhero – a distinction that shouldn’t be overlooked, especially considering how important she’s remained in both X-Men and Marvel lore. 1. Wonder Woman (Image credit: DC Comics) Diana of Themiscyra represents the best of mankind, and of womanhood. Strong, compassionate, fearless, and independent, as Wonder Woman Diana is a pillar of the Justice League and one of the greatest heroes and warriors in the entire DC Universe. DC has subtly elevated Wonder Woman to perhaps the tip-top of the DC comic book pantheon in terms of stature, putting her on par with her fellow ‘Trinity’ partners Superman and Batman with a whole series of spin-off titles. Interested? Make sure you’ve read all thebest Wonder Woman storiesavailable. 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REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now"2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now"2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now"2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now"2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS 1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension” 1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension” 1 Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension” 2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package” 2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package” 2 Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package” 3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure” 3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure” 3 Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure” 4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years” 4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years” 4 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years” 5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths” 5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths” 5 Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths” 1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show” 1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show” 1 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show” 2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie” 2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie” 2 Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie” 3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action” 3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action” 3 Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action” 4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien” 4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien” 4 The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien” 5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite” 5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite” 5 Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite” 1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now” 1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now” 1 Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now” 2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat” 2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat” 2 Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat” 3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses” 3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses” 3 Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses” 4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist” 4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist” 4 Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist” 5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” 5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” 5 Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”