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Pennywise avoids attacking Lilly because of a glowing dagger lying near her in the water – it seems to make him weaker. He stays back, so Lilly is able to grab the dagger herself.

Most science fiction shows aren’t very enjoyable to rewatch. Once you know the big surprises and how everything connects, they lose their appeal. However, every now and then, a truly special sci-fi show emerges that actually improves with each viewing.

The fifth episode of It: Welcome to Derry, titled “29 Neibolt Street,” features a shocking twist. Matty Clements (Miles Ekhardt), who everyone—both in the show and the audience—thought had died, unexpectedly shows up at the Losers’ Club’s hideout. It turns out he somehow managed to survive his terrifying encounter with Pennywise in the very first episode.

Chloé Zhao, the director of Eternals, has discussed the film’s complex backstory and her interest in making a sequel. Although the 2021 movie introduced several potential storylines, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige recently stated there are currently no plans for a follow-up, leaving fans wondering if these characters will appear in future Marvel films.

With IT: Welcome to Derry more than halfway through, Bill Skarsgård’s appearance as Pennywise was a great surprise, even if some fans wished it had happened sooner. The creepy clown showed up exactly where and when it made the most sense. But just like some of the characters in this episode, I’m jumping ahead a bit!

In the novel, Mike Hanlon learns about a young cook in the army from his father, William, while hearing the story of the famous fire at The Black Spot. The backstory of this cook, Hallorann, was expanded upon in Doctor Sleep, and is now being explored even further in the Welcome to Derry prequel series. Episode 5 of Welcome to Derry introduces a significant development for Hallorann that will likely have lasting consequences for him.

Gollum had a peculiar habit of making words plural, even when they didn’t need it, and sometimes he did it wrong. In Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, for instance, he refers to Bilbo Baggins and his sword saying, “It’s got an Elfish blade, but it’s not an Elfs.” He’d even add extra plural endings to words that were already plural, changing “Orcs” to “Orcses” and “hobbits” to “hobbitses.” This unusual way of speaking was true to J.R.R. Tolkien’s original novels, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, but what led Tolkien to write Gollum’s dialogue this way?

As a huge movie fan, I’ve always loved Christmas films. They just have this way of transporting you to beautiful, snowy worlds and making you feel good about everything. But it’s not just the cozy vibes that draw us in. Characters like Buddy the Elf and the Grinch are seriously iconic, and they’ve brought so many people to the theaters over the years – they’re box office gold! It’s amazing how these films capture the magic of the holidays.

Naoko Takeuchi’s Sailor Moon manga is brilliant, but the popular 1990s anime took the story to another level. While a faithful adaptation of the manga would have likely pleased fans, it wouldn’t have achieved the same worldwide success as the anime. The anime, with its extended storylines, focus on everyday life, and lighthearted tone, transformed the epic romance between Usagi and Mamoru into a global phenomenon. The manga is a strong foundation, beautifully illustrated and delivering on its promises, but the anime is what truly captured the hearts of audiences around the world.

Truly great comics are uncommon, but these titles excelled in every way, resonating with readers and significantly shaping the Marvel Universe. They’re essential reads for any Marvel enthusiast and have left a lasting mark on the world of comics, making them impossible to overlook.