Of course, Lando was popular enough already, based on his scoundrel-turned-hero character arc in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, but Donald Glover's turn (not to mention his capes) in Solo: A Star Wars Story propelled him into the outer regions.
Ever since Samuel L. Jackson dropped his pager, fans worldwide have been obsessing over Captain Marvel, which feels like the next big chapter in the MCU and the start of the resolution of Avengers:Infinity War. Given that details have been hard to come by though, the anticipation of the arrival of Carol Danvers as the intergalactic hero has us all scanning the casting calls.
Let's hope it won't just be hundreds of re-made scenes from Star Wars: The Last Jedi or a Rian Johnson look-a-like lying prone on Vader's funeral pyre.
Our gang of heroes is led by the soon-to-be-seen Captain Marvel up front and centre, whilst Black Widow finally makes her break from the main roster with the presumed-dead Gamora bringing the swords. Mantis and Scarlet Witch also come back from Avengers: Infinity War's finger snap to join the ranks, with survivors Nebula, Valkyrie, Okoye and Wasp bringing up the rear.
Sure, chances are that Cyborg would probably be nothing more than a glint in his daddy's eye in 1984, but this ace new artwork imagines how he might look in Wonder Woman 1984.
Has there ever been a film that's as eagerly awaited as Avengers 4? From someone who's traditionally "DC 'till I Die," the MCU have taken a bunch of B-List heroes (and Spider-Man) and completely converted fans to their cause. So much so, that even the speculation over the name of the upcoming Avengers: Infinity War sequel has people, yours truly included, salivating at the prospect.
Jar Jar Binks. Teddy Bears taking down an Empire. Darth Vader hating sand. Star Wars has always had more than its fair share of contentious issues. But the most controversial one now belongs to Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Although the future of The Walking Dead seems uncertain, at least there's now some concrete new on which features will accompany the upcoming Blu-ray release of Season 8.
