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5 Worst Lightsaber Fighters In Star Wars, Ranked

staff@looper.com (Rick Stevenson) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:18:00 +0000

Let's ignore legendary duelists like Anakin Skywalker for a second and focus on the B-tier. Here are the five worst lightsaber fighters in Star Wars, ranked.

5 Predictions For Marvel's VisionQuest Series

staff@looper.com (Lisa Laman) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0000

With "VisionQuest" due to arrive on Disney+ in October, here are five things we're almost certain will happen in the new Marvel series.

5 Worst Lightsaber Designs In Star Wars, Ranked

staff@looper.com (Mike Bedard) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:18:00 +0000

The lightsaber is an objectively awesome weapon, and a hallmark of Star Wars. But not every version of the weapon lives up to its coolness factor.

The Punisher Explained In 27 Minutes Before Spider-Man: Brand New Day

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:21:01 +0000

If you need a refresher on Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle (aka The Punisher) before he appears in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," check out this explainer.

X-Men '97 Season 2, Episode 4 Delivers The Show's Most Shocking Death Yet

staff@looper.com (Sergio Pereira) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

"X-Men '97" isn't shy when it comes to killing off big characters. The fourth episode of Season 2 does away with a major mutant in shocking fashion.

X-Men '97 Season 2 Introduces A Forgotten Part Of Apocalypse's Backstory

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000

The newest season of "X-Men '97" not only sees the villainous Apocalypse take on a bigger role, but introduces an oft-forgotten aspect of his origin story.

What Is The Ship? Apocalypse's Secret Weapon In X-Men '97, Explained

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

If you've been watching "X-Men '97" and you're wondering what the deal is with Apocalypse's sentient vessel Ship, here's an explainer.

X-Men '97 Season 2's X-Factor, Explained

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:26:44 +0000

If you've been watching "X-Men '97" and you're curious about the mutant team X-Factor, here's what you need to know about them.

X-Men '97 Stealthily Brings Back Marvel's Kang With A Perfect Recasting

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Although it seemed like Kang the Conqueror was out of the Marvel picture just a few years ago, he's come back with a vengeance in "X-Men '97."

X-Men '97 Breaks Its Own Timeline By Introducing One Of Marvel's Strongest Mutants

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000

The second episode of "X-Men '97" Season 2 brings an Omega-level mutant from a different part of the timeline into the fold.

X-Men '97 Season 2 Pays Homage To A Heartbreaking Marvel Story

staff@looper.com (Kayleigh Hearn) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In its efforts to pay homage to decades of X-Men history, "X-Men '97" tips its hat to one of the most emotionally crushing Marvel stories ever put on the page.

X-Men '97 Season 2, Episode 2 Provides A Unique Twist On The Iconic Intro

staff@looper.com (Sergio Pereira) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

"X-Men '97" honors its roots by using the beloved theme song from the original, and this Season 2 episode has some fun playing around with the iconic tune.

The Obsession Connection You Missed In X-Men '97 Season 2

staff@looper.com (Mike Bedard) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

What does the biggest horror movie smash of 2026 have in common with Season 2 of Marvel's animated hit "X-Men '97"? Read on to find out.

X-Men '97 Season 2 Gives Storm A Massive Power Upgrade - But Is It Accurate?

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000

"X-Men '97" Season 2 finds Storm able to do much more than control the weather -- giving her abilities that come straight out of the original comics.

Who Are The Final Horsemen Of Apocalypse? The X-Men '97 Villains Explained

staff@looper.com (Kayleigh Hearn) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

"X-Men '97" introduces a whole new quartet of villains as Season 2 gets underway: the Final Horsemen, who are devoted to serving Apocalypse at all costs.

All 7 Star Wars Lightsaber Forms Explained

staff@looper.com (Rick Stevenson) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:18:00 +0000

Lightsaber duels are a foundational part of the Star Wars franchise. Let's examine and break down the 7 forms of lightsaber combat.

The Only Recap You Need Before X-Men '97 Season 2

staff@looper.com (Kayleigh Hearn) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:55:25 +0000

The X-Men are back, and they're still in 1997. "X-Men '97" brought a ton of story to the table in 2024, and we've got a recap ready before Season 2 premieres.

5 Best Star Wars Video Game Characters, Ranked

staff@looper.com (Rick Stevenson) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:18:00 +0000

The "Star Wars" franchise has produced so many iconic video game characters, but these five are the absolute best throughout its entire catalog.

5 Best Star Wars Pinball Machines Of All Time, Ranked

staff@looper.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:18:00 +0000

The Star Wars franchise has spawned plenty of video games over the years, but it's also the source of many great pinball games. We've ranked the top five.

Disney's Biggest Box Office Bombs Of All Time

staff@looper.com (Sergio Pereira) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:10:54 +0000

Disney is no stranger to the blockbuster bucks, but it's dropped a few mouse bombs along the way, too. These are their biggest box office stinkers of all time.