The Simpsons debuted in 1989, and went on to become the longest-running cartoon in history. The satirical comedy captured the hearts of the American public through its depictions of real-world issues and events... Read more
Cyclops, also known as Scott Summers or Slim, first appeared in the X-Men comic books in 1963. He is a human mutant able to emit energy beams called optic blasts from his eyes. He wears special goggles that allow him to control these beams... Read more
Wolverine, also known as James Howlett, Logan, or Weapon X, is a Marvel Comics character and member of the X-Men. He is a mutant with superhuman strength, retractable claws, animal-like senses, and a rapid healing factor. His is considered an antihero, brooding and capable of deadly force... Read more
Vegeta is a Saiyan, part of a humanoid warrior race from the destroyed planet Vegeta. Only a few Saiyans exist - primarily Vegeta, Goku, and their offspring. Vegeta is... Read more
The Power Rangers are a long-running children's entertainment franchise. The series debuted in 1993 with the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. This live-action superhero show drew from several popular Japanese series, and spawned a long line of action figures... Read more
In the popular Halo video game series, protagonist Master Chief Petty Officer John-117 is a Spartan-II commando in the United Nations Space Command's Naval Special Warfare Command. At the present point in the game, this fictional character has over thirty years of... Read more
The word "soldier" can be traced to a Latin word meaning "one having pay." Throughout history, soldiers have been individuals paid to fight in battles. Soldiers generally work for the country in which they live. There are also "soldiers for hire," called mercenaries, who are willing to fight for the highest bidder... Read more
Train by Darth Sidious, Darth Maul was a Sith Lord who wielded a double-bladed lightsaber. He is a Zabrak from Dathomir. The Zabrak males host a striking appearance, that of encircling facial horns and patterns... Read more
Boba Fett is a clone of his father, Jango Fett. He was created on the planet Kamino alongside an entire clone army. When Jango was killed by Mace Windu, young Boba developed a lifelong hatred of the Jedi... Read more
Kylo Ren entered the Star Wars canon in the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Born to Han Solo and Leia Organa, he was given the name Ben Solo. He was once a Jedi apprentice to his uncle, Luke Skywalker, but he turned to the dark side and slaughtered his fellow students. He was then trained by the First Order's Supreme Leader Snoke... Read more
Felonius Gru, usually referred to simply as Gru, is the anti-hero of the Despicable Me saga. Gru and his twin brother, Dru, were separated at birth. Gru inherited his family heritage of super-villainy. Even as a child, he designed advanced technology such as a working rocket ship... Read more
Rick and Morty is an animated series that appears on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. The plot centers around "a super scientists and his not-so-bright" 14-year-old grandson, who get into plenty of trouble as they explore the universe... Read more
The Black Panther is a fictional superhero of the Marvel Comics universe, or MCU. He made his comic book debut in 1966. His superpowers are the result of an herb that enhances his strength and agility... Read more
The Joker is a DC Comics supervillain, the arch nemesis of Batman. The Joker has been the enemy of Batman from the beginning; he first appeared alongside the Dark Knight in the debut issue of the Batman comic book in 1940... Read more
Ice hockey is typically played by two teams of six players each. The game is played on an ice rink, but it can also be played on other surfaces. Read more
Baseball may be America's favorite pastime, but it was first played in England. Immigrants brought the game with them when they traveled to America, and its popularity... Read more
Football players must wear special gear to protect themselves from injury. Most important is the helmet, which protects the head and brain. It has a hard outer... Read more
The samurai were warriors in Japan, from the twelfth to nineteenth centuries. Samurai were trained in strategy and martial arts... Read more
Who were the knights? In its earliest form, knighthood in medieval Europe consisted of professional cavalry, or soldiers on horseback... Read more
Who is Buddha? Is he just a chubby statue that you see in some restaurants? Actually, he was a real person. He was born sometime... Read more