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DEEP DIVE
LET’S TAKE A DEEP DIVE INTO FANDOM TOGETHER
As experts in all things fandom, we wanted to share our knowledge about way too specific of things that you might not know about. Read on for a closer look into topics like a mysterious Star Wars planet or Walt Disney's first animated character, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.
ARCANE RETURNS
NOVEMBER 2024
Arcane is back, and the stakes have never been higher. With Season 2 on the horizon, we’re diving into the League of Legends-inspired series, exploring the tensions between two worlds. From fractured bonds to unexpected alliances, we'll uncover the power plays, mysteries, magic, and voices that bring Piltover and Zaun to life.
JOKER: FOILE À DEUX
OCTOBER 2024
It’s a mad, mad world in this month’s Deep Dive. Peek inside Joker: Folie à Deux as we explore the clown’s newest partner in crime, the gritty streets of Gotham, and why the Joker’s smile still haunts us—no matter who’s wearing it.
GENSHIN IMPACT
SEPTEMBER 2024
Welcome to the fiery new frontier of Genshin Impact. Get ready to explore Natlan, the land of Pyro, passion, and some seriously epic lore drops. Even if you’ve never set foot in Teyvat, there's plenty to spark your curiosity. Adventure is just one click away.
THE RINGS OF POWER
AUGUST 2024
Season Two of Amazon Prime’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is just around the corner. The lore behind J.R.R. Tolkien's mythical world can be a lot to take on with all the creatures and magic. Take an unexpected journey into this month’s Deep Dive, so you’re ready for when the new season starts.
HOUSE OF THE DRAGON
JULY 2024
It’s finally here, the second season of House of the Dragon. With episodes dropping weekly, we thought you might want a refresher on the characters and key moments in the series. Get ready to choose between Team Green and Team Black as we take a Deep Dive into the epic Game of Thrones prequel.
BRIDGERTON
JUNE 2024
The regency era has returned to Netflix. Bridgerton Season 3 is out and we’re living for it. The outfits, the drama, the romance, the spice, it’s truly the binge-worthy show of the season. Get caught up on the lore and our fave moments with June’s Deep Dive.
KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES
MAY 2024
The era of humans has ended, it’s now time for the apes to rise. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes hit theaters earlier this month and we’re still feeling the hype. So, take a Deep Dive with us into the lore and characters from the movie.
KAIJU
APRIL 2024
Lions and tigers and bears? No problem. They’re nothing compared to kaiju. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is now in theatres, so we’re taking a Deep Dive into the world of giant monsters.
THE MATRIX
MARCH 2024
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? March 31st marks the 25th anniversary of The Matrix. To celebrate, we’re taking a Deep Dive into the movie and unlocking the lore, characters, and everything else you need to know about this timeless action/sci-fi movie.
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
FEBRUARY 2024
Estuans interius. Ira vehementi. Sephiroth! Sorry, we’re just excited for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to come out later this month. Check out this month’s Deep Dive for character bios, a bit of game lore, and to get pumped up to play the second part of the trilogy when it drops.
CHAINSAW MAN
JANUARY 2024
The Chainsaw Man anime has taken the world by storm as a fan fave shonen. Get a refresh on the basics or find out if it’s up your alley by taking a deep dive into the series with us. Don’t worry, we only spoil a bit of the early plot.
2023 DEEP DIVES
PERCY JACKSON
DECEMBER 2023
Know your Greek mythology? In case you didn’t know, the new show Percy Jackson and the Olympians releases this month, which means Deep Dive has your back. Here’s everything you need to know before hitting that play button.
LORCANA
NOVEMBER 2023
Alright Disney friends and fiends, it’s time to dive into the lore of Lorcana, the new card game that’s taking the TCG scene by storm. Learn about card types, ink, and more in this month’s Deep Dive.
WONDER
OCTOBER 2023
Wahoo! It’s-a-me, Mario Wonder! That’s right, Mario Wonder comes out this month. We’re giving you a 1-Up on the competition by speed running you through the life and times of Mario Mario (yes, Mario is his last name).
AHSOKA TANO
SEPTEMBER 2023
Have you watched Ahsoka yet? Whether you have or not, take a sec to learn the lore of Snips (that’s her nickname) with this Deep Dive on our fave dual-wielding non-Jedi.
BLUE BEETLE
AUGUST 2023
Are you ready for some sick beet(le)s? A little souvenir shopping in Egypt? If you haven’t heard, the Blue Beetle movie is coming out this month. So, we’re taking you on a Deep Dive into the lore, origins, and heroes that the Scarab has chosen.
THE HAUNTED MANSION
JULY 2023
How do you feel about becoming a ghost amongst 999 others? We’re pumped for the new Haunted Mansion movie coming out. It’s time to explore the house and meet some grim grinning ghosts.
THE MANY SPIDER-PEOPLE
JUNE 2023
With the recent release of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, we thought you could use a rundown on all the... arachnid people...?
THRAWN
MAY 2023
He’s a calm, ruthless tactician, and arguably one of the smartest villains in Star Wars. Let’s give the dark side some appreciation with a Deep Dive on Grand Admiral Thrawn.
JEDI: FALLEN ORDER
APRIL 2023
Cal Kestis returns in Jedi: Survivor, so it's time to discover all the coolest details of the first game.
HISTORY OF MANDALORIANS
MARCH 2023
Din Djarin. Jango Fett. Bo-Katan Kryze. Learn the history of the many Mandalorians in this Star Wars Deep Dive.
SLY COOPER
FEBRUARY 2023
An influential video game that spawned many sequels & a few cancelled adaptations. Take a closer look at the highs & lows of Sly Cooper.
AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER
JANUARY 2023
Relive the hype of Avatar: The Way of Water with our complete guide to the new & returning characters, plot twists, & more.
2022 DEEP DIVES
THE BAD BATCH
DECEMBER 2022
With The Bad Batch Season 2 premiering in just over two weeks, look back at the new & familiar faces we saw in Season 1.
KNIVES OUT
NOVEMBER 2022
Celebrate next month’s Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery release with a Deep Dive into the many layers of the first Knives Out.
BILL CIPHER
OCTOBER 2022
The scariest triangle there will ever be deserves a Deep Dive this Halloween season.
OSWALD RABBIT
SEPTEMBER 2022
Thought Mickey Mouse was Walt Disney’s first animated character? Think again.
STAR WARS ANIMATION
AUGUST 2022
Learn everything there is to know about the many Star Wars animated shows.
GETTING A KYBER
JULY 2022
What is a Kyber crystal? How do all our fave Jedi & Sith in the Star Wars universe have one? Find out as we explore these Force crystals.
EXPLAINING LIGHTYEAR
JUNE 2022
Buzz is back! With the release of the newest Pixar movie Lightyear, we wanted to explain a little about what this film is & how we got here.
RESCUE RANGERS
MAY 2022
Have you seen the new Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers movie on Disney+ yet? We have & we loved it. We’re heading back in time to do a Deep Dive on the history of the famous detective squad, Rescue Rangers.
THE SONIC REDESIGNS
APRIL 2022
The original Sonic movie has a complicated history. Find out what caused the internet outrage & what the studio did about it.
ROBERT PATTINSON
MARCH 2022
From Harry Potter to Twilight and now The Batman, Robert Pattinson is lowkey a huge fandom icon.
MORTIS
FEBRUARY 2022
How much do you really know about Mortis? We think it’s about time for a Deep Dive on the origins of this mysterious The Clone Wars planet.
HISTORY OF BOBA FETT
JANUARY 2022
With a new show starring Boba Fett, we thought it was about time to take a closer look into the history of this infamous Star Wars bounty hunter.
OLDER DEEP DIVES
FAIRY TALES
We know Disney-level fairy tales today to be fun & charming. The source material they were based on though? Terrifying.
ALL THINGS VAMPIRE
Explore the history of all things Vampire related including the New England Vampire Crisis and the Walton Family Graveyard.
THE TVA
The God of Mischief has found himself at the TVA in the new Loki series. We dive into the comic book history of this mysterious organization.
THE GRISHAVERSE
New to crossing the fold? We’ve compiled basic facts to help you on your journey into the Grishaverse.
SKYRIM
My fellow Dragonborns, here are 10 facts you probably didn’t know about Skyrim. And if you do, now you have another excuse to rediscover them and play again.
WOMEN IN MARVEL & DC
Take a look into the brief history of women in the Fandom universes of Marvel & DC.
BLACK COMIC CREATORS
February is Black History Month, so in honor of this event, we are focusing on some of our favorite African-American comic creators. From Black Panther to Captain America.