Toy Fair 2026 is just around the corner, meaning a lot of companies are gearing up to reveal new toys and figures hitting shelves in 2026 and beyond. IGN can offer an exclusive first look at the newest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles offerings from Super7.

Check out the slideshow gallery below for a closer look at Super7's newest TMNT Ultimates and Reaction+ figures:

With the TMNT Ultimates line, Super7 has shifted from releasing figures inspired by the classic '80s TMNT toys to focusing on the 2003 animated series. Fans can expect three new 7-inch-scale figures in the next Ultimates wave - Raphael (Road Gear), April O'Neil, and Hun. All three figures are designed to be compatible with a Shell Cycle vehicle and will come with interchangeable helmeted heads.

The TMNT Ultimates figures are priced at $65 each, while the Shell Cycle is $150.

On the Reaction+ front, this marks the first time Super7 will include the TMNT franchise in that long-running line of retro-style figures. Like all Reaction+ figures, these toys are similar in size and style to classic G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero figures and feature similar O-ring construction. The figures are inspired by the 1987 animated series, with this first wave including Raphael, Donatello, Shredder, and a Foot Ninja.

The TMNT Reaction+ figures are priced at $25 each.

Stay tuned to IGN in the coming days for more Toy Fair 2026 coverage. Until then, check out Mondo's latest X-Men: The Animated Series figure and Hasbro's new Marvel Legends reveals.

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Mattel's classic Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars toy line was one of the first options for Marvel collectors who craved action figures of their favorite Marvel heroes, and Hasbro is continuing to tap into the enduring nostalgia for that line in 2026. The company revealed a second wave of Secret Wars figures that will come packaged on retro-style cardbacks.

Along with the new wave of Secret Wars figures, Hasbro also showed off a two-pack of figures inspired by the Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again, multiple '90s-themed X-Men figures, and the latest addition to their collector-oriented Marvel Legends Maximum Series. Get a closer look at everything in the slideshow gallery below:

As with the first wave, this batch of Secret Wars figures focuses mainly on characters who featured in the original Mattel toyline and/or the Secret Wars comic. This wave includes Spider-Man (Alien Costume), Daredevil, Falcon, Magik, Constrictor, and Absorbing Man. These figures are priced at $27.99 each and will be released in Spring 2026.

Hasbro revealed a pair of new two-pack sets, one of which being the aforementioned Born Again-style Bullseye and Muse set and the other a Black Widow/Quicksilver set inspired by the early '00s Avengers comics. Each pack is priced at $55.99 and will be released in Spring 2026.

On the X-Men front, iconic '90s villain Onslaught is getting a new figure with appropriate vintage packaging, and Archangel also gets a new deluxe release with plenty of accessories. Each figure is priced at $39.99, with Archangel releasing in Spring 2026 and Onslaught in Fall 2026.

Finally, Thor is joining Hasbro's Marvel Legends Maximum Series, which focuses on more high-end releases with added accessories. This particular Thor figure depicts the Odinson in his Olivier Coipel-designed csotume from the late '00s, which should palease the many colelctors who were clamoring for a new version of that particular look.

Maximum Thor is priced at $55.99 and will be released in Spring 2026.

Expect to see all these new reveals on display at New York Toy Fair 2026, which runs from February 14-16. Stay tuned to IGN for more Toy Fair coverage. Until then, check out Mondo's latest X-Men: The Animated Series figure.

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As part of Black History Month, Oni Press is releasing a new biographical graphic novel called First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth. This book dramatizes the life and work of Dr. Opal Lee and reveals how the national holiday Juneteenth got its start.

IGN can exclusively debut a new preview of First Freedom. Check it out in the slideshow gallery below:

First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth is written by Angélique Roché, with art by Alvin Epps (I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005: A Graphic Novel), Bex Glendining (On Starlit Shores), and Millicent Monroe, colors by Damali Beatty, and letters by Alexis Bennett with Andworld Design.

“I believe it is important to note that while this book gives ample space to the conversation of Juneteenth, Ms. Opal’s impact has been and continues to reach further than just the fight for a national holiday," Roché writes in the book's preface. "Even before Ms. Opal chaired a Juneteenth committee or set her sights on walking to D.C., she had time and time again made herself a ‘committee of one.’ As a daughter, sister, mother, friend, educator, advocate, and activist, she has set out to accomplish tasks big and small. Guided by family legacy and faith, she continues to challenge the limitations others would place on us from the ordinary to the extraordinary. That is the story I set out to tell, with the sincere hope that in these words, pictures, timelines, and references, I’ve been able to capture even a modicum of her spirit and an iota of the vastness of personal power her life and legacy represent.”

“First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth is a testament to the truly inspirational courage of Dr. Opal Lee,” said Oni Press Editor-in-Chief Sierra Hahn. “The book is an essential read not only for librarians, teachers, historians, and activists, but anyone interested in American history, the power of activism, and the expression of personal freedom.”

First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth is available in hardcover and softcover formats now. You can order the book on Amazon.

In other comic book news, find out which series was selected as IGN's best comic book of 2025, and see which comics we're most excited for in 2026.

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Amazon is running another 'Buy 2, get 1 50% off' sale this week and some of my favorite books are included here. Whether you're hoping to grab a Valentine's Day gift for someone who loves to read or just looking to stock your own library, right now is a great time to find savings on actual physical books.

If you already know what you're looking for, I'd recommend just diving into the full sale yourself. There are a ton of books included in the promotion and you can easily type things into the search bar to see if they are eligible for that extra 50% off. Otherwise, you can check out some of my top picks for both reading and gifting.

Books I Recommend From the Sale

My overall top pick from this sale is Dungeon Crawler Carl, which has consistently been one of my favorite LitRPG books. It's not a series I'd recommend for everyone, but it's fast, fun, and filled with a surprising amount of explosions. The story follows a guy named Carl and his ex-girlfriend's cat as Earth gets taken over by an alien game show and straddled by a completely unhinged AI. There are currently seven books in there series so far and the next book is releasing in May.

If sci-fi is more your thing, then I highly recommend checking out Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary. The movie adaptation is coming out in March, so right now is the best time to read it before the movie ruins it for you. Assuming the trailers for the movie haven't already spoiled you on the plot, I'd suggest going in cold and just enjoying the story. It's incredibly well written and you don't need to be a sci-fi nerd to enjoy it. Plus if you like it enough, you can also grab the new LEGO set collaboration coming out next month.

My last big recommendation on this list comes from my deep love for Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere universe. In case you missed the news, Apple TV and Sanderson recently struck a deal to adapt his sprawling fantasy universe for streaming. If you've never read any of the Cosmere books before, you're going to want to check out the Mistborn trilogy or the Stormlight Archive first. Amazon has box sets for both included in this sale, so it's a perfect starter pack for anyone new to that universe.

The Best Books to Give as Gifts

For those looking for gift ideas, there are a lot of different options available. My overall favorite reading gifts to recommend, however, are illustrated editions. More specifically, I'd suggest checking out The Lord of the Rings Illustrated edition and the Harry Potter Illustrated editions. The Lord of the Rings book I've featured here includes drawings and maps from Tolkien himself and is a really fun way to read the LotR books. Whereas the Harry Potter illustrated books feature gorgeous art from Jim Kay that really capture the magic of the series.

There are also some really cool gift editions of classic stories that I'd suggest checking out. The complete Sherlock Holmes collection looks awesome and features all of the novels from Arthur Conan Doyle in one volume. The Winnie-the-Pooh gift edition is also one of my top Disney gift picks and I'd definitely recommend that. My copy is currently sitting on a shelf in my son's nursery and we've already gotten some good use out of it.

If you're willing to spend a bit more, Amazon also includes quite a few box sets in this sale that are worth a look. Fans of the Game of Thrones books will love the leather-bound box set of George R.R. Martin's series. There's also the entire hardcover set of Sarah J. Maas' Throne of Glass Series included here that I'd recommend for any fan of the romantasy genre. And the Calvin and Hobbes collection is just a great gift for anyone regardless of their preferences.

Brandon Sanderson recently revealed he's struck a deal with Apple TV to adapt his massive Cosmere universe for streaming. This has been huge news for those already in love with his books, but for those who aren't already familiar with Sanderson's literary works it may be the final push to finally they need to dive in and start reading. And with Amazon's current 'Buy 2, save 50% on 1' sale going on right now, there's never been a better time to start your journey into the Cosmere.

Not all of the details of the Apple TV collaboration have been revealed just yet, but Sanderson has confirmed he's writing the screenplay for a Mistborn movie and will be co-showrunner on a Stormlight Archive series. Those projects will be adapted from his most popular series' in the Cosmere universe, both of which currently have box sets included in Amazon's sale.

Brandon Sanderson Box Sets are Buy 1, Get 1 Half Off

Todd McFarlane Productions have announced a brand new miniseries in the Spawn Universe, She-Spawn, written by Gail Simone (Uncanny X-Men, Birds of Prey), and illustrated by Ig Guara (Batman: Arkham Knight, Teen Titans). The mini-series will consist of five issues, with the first one releasing on May 6.

She-Spawn will focus on Jessica Priest, who has been a lead in Image Comics' The Scorched comic series for close to 50 issues, which features Spawn, Gunslinger, Redeemer, Medieval Spawn, and She-Spawn. Priest has an assassin and superhero background, and the miniseries will draw from her history as a whole rather than from a standalone event – something that will help give a deeper view of her character, according to Todd McFarlane Productions.

In a press release sent to IGN, Todd McFarlane promised fans they won't be disappointed and addressed Simone's creative abilities with storytelling.

“Writer Gail Simone has been on my (and thousands of other folk’s) radar for quite some time. I’ve admired her taking many different heroes and characters into worlds that feel like I’ve met that personality before. So, to now have the chance to get her to bring that talent to the Spawn Universe was an opportunity I wasn’t going to pass up. Her enthusiasm for her story of the Jessica Priest character along with her advocating for the artistic skills of the wonderful Ig Guara made this a creative team I am anxiously awaiting to see myself as a comic book fan."

Simone shared how she got the opportunity for penning the series saying, “It’s a thrill to be chosen specifically by one of the iconic founders of Image to create in his playground. Apparently, he’d read a DC book I’d done and was impressed by the dialogue, which was incredibly gratifying. The next thing I know, I was having hour-long conversations with Todd McFarlane – not just about She-Spawn, but about his passion for storytelling and character. Each one felt like a masterclass. He asked a lot about my process, with genuine and heartfelt curiosity, and it was one of the nicest and most collaborative introductions I’ve ever had with a publisher. I’m proud to get to write part of the Spawn Universe, and grateful to Todd and his team for making this connection happen. I also want to give credit to Erica Schultz, writer of the Incredible Rat City Spawn series for helping me pave the path for She-Spawn."

Going into specifics about She-Spawn as a character, Simone added, “I love her. I see her as one of the few supernatural badasses who drives a pick-up truck and has a family cabin in the woods. She goes up against a religious sect to save a child, making her a bad person fighting for something good, with stakes she couldn’t possibly imagine. Ig Guara did meticulous, gorgeous work, with typically beautiful classic Image coloring by Robert Nugent. It just looks stunning. It’s a story with no-seat belt and the engines on high – violent, a little kind, a little mean, about an exploration of the country and a character’s soul.”

She-Spawn issue #1 will be available to purchase in comic shops and digitally on May 6, with variant covers by Francesco Mattina and Brett Booth. The full cover options that will be available are below:

• She-Spawn #1 CVR A by Ig Guara
• She-Spawn #1 CVR B by Francesco Mattina
• She-Spawn #1 CVR C Blank Sketch
• She-Spawn #1 CVR D by Brett Booth
• She-Spawn #1 CVR E Virgin B&W Variant by Brett Booth

Jessie Wade is Associate Director of Editorial Programming at IGN. You can find her playing cozy games on her Switch or watching the latest fantasy and drama shows, as well as getting lost in way too many books and comics.

Mondo is one step closer to assembling the full, iconic X-Men: The Animated Series roster, as the company has just revealed a truly epic Beast 1:6 scale figure.

IGN can exclusively debut the first images of the X-Men: The Animated Series - Beast 1/6 Scale Figure - Limited Edition. Check them out in the slideshow gallery below, along with a new Jim Lee X-Men poster and a Beast enamel pin:

The Beast figure is designed to fit alongside the rest of Mondo 1:6 scale X-Men figures. The figure includes a wealth of accessories, including several interchangeable heads and hands, an optional lab coat, a tech pack and tech gear, books, and even a Howard the Duck T-shirt.

Beast is priced at $255, and this deluxe limited edition version is limited to 1500 units worldwide. The figure will go up for preorder on February 17 on Mondo's website.

Also being offered alongside the figure is a new 24" x 36" screenprint poster reproducing one of the most iconic splash images from Jim Lee's X-Men run. This image is specifically taken from 1992's X-Men #11 and is titled "We Ask The Stars 'Why?'" Mondo is also releasing an enamel pin featuring Beast's face.

Will you be ordering any of these new X-Men collectibles? Let us know in the comments below. And to see more of Mondo's past X-Men releases, check out their Magneto figure, Gambit figure, and exclusive Wolverine figure.

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It's not easy being The Sentry. Bob Reynolds may be the most powerful hero in the Marvel Universe, but he's also got a dark side that cancels out every good deed The Sentry does. To make matters worse, Bob has spent more time dead than alive over the past 15 years. But things are finally looking up for the Golden Guardian of Good in 2026. Not only is he returning to the big screen in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, The Sentry is also starring in a brand new series written by none other than co-creator Paul Jenkins.

IGN had the chance to speak with Jenkins via email to learn more about the new book and his thoughts on The Sentry's MCU debut. First, check out an exclusive preview of the first issue in the slideshow gallery below, then read on to learn more:

The new volume of The Sentry is significant not just because it revives the popular hero after his death in 2020's King in Black, but because it's Jenkins' first Marvel project in well over a decade. In fact, one of his last Marvel assignments was exploring the fallout of The Sentry's first death in 2010's Sentry: Fallen Sun. We asked the writer what made now the right time to finally return to the Marvel fold.

"Well, there’s certainly never a bad time to return," Jenkins tells IGN. "But in all seriousness, I had consulted on the Thunderbolts* movie, and that led directly to me reconnecting with C.B. [Cebulski] and some of the folks at Marvel. Sentry was gaining an entirely new set of fans, and it seemed like a good time to explore a new series. It feels wonderful to be back working with a publisher who has meant so much to my career. I love to write comics, and I really missed working with so many of my friends in this business. While I’m here, I should definitely give a shout-out to our editors, Mark Paniccia and Lauren Amaro - people don’t realize just how difficult this job really is. I was an editor for maybe five or so years before I became a freelance writer. So, huge thanks to those guys for being amazing. It’s great to be back."

As for Thunderbolts*, we were curious how Jenkins felt about seeing one of his most famous creations come to life on the big screen. Jenkins reveals that the film captured the most important element of the character - his vulnerability.

"I was lucky enough to interact with the director and actor, and I was so thrilled by the way Jake Schreier and Lewis Pullman handled the character," Jenkins says. "Jake truly understood the point of Sentry - it has never been about how powerful he is, it has always been about how vulnerable he is. Jake was very gracious to chat with me at the premiere’s after party, and I had a chance to talk with Lewis as well. He’s so perfect for this role because he brings the right amount of vulnerability to Bob. In both cases, Lewis and Jake knew this was all about Bob, and the Sentry and Void are sort of side-effects."

The announcement of this new series is a bit of a surprise, given that Marvel seemed to be moving in a different direction with the character post-King in Black. 2024's The Sentry dealt with a new group of characters inheriting Bob's powers, ultimately ending with the creation of a new heroine called Solarus. But with this latest series from Jenkins and artist Christian Rosado, Marvel is shifting back to a more familiar status quo for The Sentry.

"We’re not tying into that story," Jenkins reveals. "When we began the project, C.B. suggested that I go back to the approach that I had used previously. Not to cast that story aside, but more to play to my strengths with Sentry. I think that’s the right approach - it allows us to tell a more focused, evergreen story (as opposed to trying to tie up pieces of existing continuity). If we are successful and people want Sentry books, then hopefully we can look at that stuff in future."

Instead, the new series digs directly into the core dilemma of the character. How can Bob Reynolds be a hero when he knows that every act of good he carries out as The Sentry is matched by a corresponding act of evil from The Void? Jenkins teases a very emotionally charged story here, to the point that many readers may be in tears before the end.

"Void and Sentry are an essential part of Bob Reynolds," Jenkins says. "This time, we are exploring the internal conflict that Bob faces, how he cannot become the Sentry and save 100 people from a plane crash without the Void equaling things out and killing 100 people in return. The central question for Bob is going to be, 'How can I get past that? What good am I if I can’t help people?'"

Jenkins continues, "However, the main teaser I am going to give is this: readers are going to be mad with me because I’m almost certain we are going to make a lot of people cry. This story is very, very emotional - it hits right in the heart, and it hurts. I’ve now seen the art for issue #3 and I can tell you, people are going to be very moved by what happens in this story. It’s about how and why Bob wants to save everybody - there is a core reason that goes back to his childhood. For me, it is personal. When I was a little boy, I was affected greatly by this one thing in my life, and we’re bringing that story to life. I’m not kidding; I expect to meet a lot of fans at conventions who will be very emotional about this story. And if that happens to be the case, then we have done our job."

Part of the fun with The Sentry is that, despite debuting in 2000, he's a character who's been retconned into the fabric of the Marvel Universe. He's been there from the beginning; the world just doesn't remember.

The original series and subsequent stories have explored how Bob has developed relationships with many key Marvel characters. He's BFFs with Reed Richards and Hulk. He helped Peter Parker win a photography Pulitzer. Jenkins confirms that the new series will continue to flesh out those relationships, particularly Bob's connections to Hulk and the Fantastic Four.

"For me, it has always been the Hulk and the Fantastic Four," Jenkins says. "Our scenes with the Hulk are some of the most emotional ones. I will admit that when I got the art, I was a little choked up by it. And Bob’s dynamic with Reed as his best friend means a lot to me. Reed knows that Bob struggles, and he’s there, trying to help Bob. For what it's worth, I think the payoff with Hulk in issue #4 is going to be absolutely worth it."

"Christian has been just brilliant - a true collaborator," Jenkins adds about the art. "Christian gets it. He understand the way the smaller, quieter moments frame the bigger action scenes. And he is absolutely nailing it. I could not be more pleased."

The Sentry #1 will be released on March 18. You can preorder a copy at your local comic shop.

In other comic book news, find out which series was selected as IGN's best comic book of 2025, and see which comics we're most excited for in 2026.

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It’s that time of the month again when I share some of the best new books to keep an eye out for, and there are plenty of great releases to add to your TBR (to be read) list or bookshelf in February.

From Matt Dinniman’s new standalone to Brandon Sanderson, Uketsu, Taylor Adams, and more, I’ve tried to pick a range of genres and mix of stories - as always - with something for everyone. And you never know, some of the picks might just get you out of your usual comfort zone.

These are the new books that you won’t want to miss in February.

Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman

You've probably heard of Hellboy, but did you know this demonic paranormal investigator has a family? That was one of the big reveals in Mike Mignola's Hellboy in Hell series, which introduced Hellboy's brothers, Gamon and Lusk. Now Mignola is teaming with his own brother, Todd, to craft a new story that sheds more light on Hellboy's dysfunctional family dynamic.

IGN can exclusively debut a new preview of The Crown: A Tale of Hell, which is set in the 16th Century and focuses on Hellboy's brothers and their long-lost mother. Check it out in the slideshow gallery below:

The Crown: A Tale of Hell is a two-issue series co-written by Mike and Todd Mignola, while artist Warwick Caldwell-Johnson (Our Encounters With Evil) makes his Hellboy debut on the series. The first issue features covers by Mike Mignola and Caldwell-Johnson. Here's Dark Horse's official description of the series:

The Crown: A Tale of Hell stars Hellboy’s brothers Gamon and Lusk, who first appeared in Mignola’s beloved 2012 series Hellboy in Hell, as they fight for control of Pandemonium in this demonic family reunion. But it isn’t just the siblings who get involved in the power struggle, as their mother returns from her prison for the first time in a hundred years with plans of her own.

“Todd came to me with the idea of writing something about Hellboy’s brothers,” said Mike Mignola in a statement. “It never would have occurred to me to do more with those guys but it didn’t take much prodding. Brothers writing about brothers in a somewhat complicated family dynamic—once we got going it was almost too easy. And fun. And SO MUCH fun that I could only imagine it drawn by Warwick.”

“The Crown follows a day in the 16th century life of Hellboy’s ‘Hell family.’” said Todd Mignola. “In the bowels of Castle Azzael, a crown is secretly being forged for a new king. Palace intrigue and deceitful backstabbing ensue as Hellboy’s dad, uncle and half-brothers all vie for the prize; for the chance to seize sleeping Satan’s throne.”

The Crown: A Tale of Hell #1 will be released on February 11. You can preorder a copy at your local comic shop.

In other comic book news, find out which series was selected as IGN's best comic book of 2025, and see which comics we're most excited for in 2026.

Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on BlueSky.

After last week's big news that Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere universe would be coming to Apple TV, the author has already offered up some progress on the upcoming Mistborn movie. More specifically, Sanderson has revealed a progress bar on his website for the project that indicates he is already 2% done with the script.

Sanderson took to his Youtube channel to discuss some of the details of his new Apple TV partnership, saying he's been looking for a partner to adapt his books for quite a while and started doing this latest round of pitches in Hollywood back in May 2025.

"I've been looking for a partner, not somebody just to sell things off to," he explained about his decision to strike a deal with Apple TV. "This one feels different."

He went a bit further into his reasons for choosing Apple over everyone else; "I really liked the vibe, but I like the vibe with a lot of these meetings. There weren't any bad meetings in the group. Part of it was the amount of control that Apple was willing to offer me. But it's less about control and more about the partnership."

Sanderson confirmed that they are still planning Mistborn as a feature film and Stormlight Archive as a series, but that nothing is necessarily set in stone. Although this is currently the trajectory, he said "that could change as we work and develop these things."

He also confirmed his involvement in the Stormlight Archive series, commenting: "I will be the co-showrunner with someone. So, we're going to be hunting down that person." Sanderson will reportedly have approvals on every project in this partnership, which will require him to be "deeply involved" in the development of each one.

Sanderson also addressed the elephant in the room regarding his upcoming books, confirming that these projects will indeed impact his writing schedule, but "not to the point that I think you need to worry."

With George R.R. Martin's final Game of Thrones book seemingly on indefinite hold after years of the author working on TV shows, this is a sigh of relief for fans worried the same thing will happen to Mistborn or The Stormlight Archive. You can currently see the progress of all of Sanderson's writing projects on his website alongside the Mistborn script. The next book, which kicks off the third Mistborn Era, is still currently slated for a 2028 release.

With the deal still fresh, it's likely going to be a long time before we see any of these Apple TV projects come to fruition. In the meantine, you can check out which books to read before the on-screen adaptions. You can also read IGN's full timeline of The Cosmere books for a deeper dive into Sanderson's sprawling literary universe.

It's never a bad time to get into the Legend of Zelda. Nintendo's legendary action-adventure franchise has seen over 25 mainline games and a handful of great spinoffs, and if you own a Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 and subscribe to their online service, you have access to just about every single Zelda title to date. But the green-clad Hero of Time transcends just video games, so we've put together a gift guide for that special Zelda fan in your life. From the video games and controllers, books to apparel, and even an amazing LEGO Deku Tree set, there's quite literally something for both new and old Legend of Zelda fans alike. If you're looking for a Valentine's Day gift with a touch of Hyrule, you can start right here.

Top Legend of Zelda Gifts for 2025

If you're in the market for a video game gift for someone, all of the options below are excellent choices for any Zelda fan out there. And it never hurts to get something for yourself while you're at it.

Legend of Zelda Video Games

With the Nintendo Switch 2 now here and both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom receiving performance upgrades as launch games, you can still pick up two of the best games the original system still has to offer. Skyward Sword HD and the Link's Awakening remake are the best ways to revisit these older titles, while Echoes of Wisdom finally allows players to take control of Zelda. The first two Hyrule Warriors titles are incredibly fun action games, so be sure to check them out before picking up Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment on Nintendo Switch 2.

Legend of Zelda Controllers and Accessories

Now what if you already have all these Legend of Zelda games, what are you supposed to play them with to show your support of the franchise? Luckily there are tons of great Zelda-themed controllers and accessories to deck your system out with. From official Zelda Joy-Con (I have Skyward Sword HD set, they look incredible!) and pro controllers to third-party Nintendo Switch dock covers, you'll be sprucing up your game room setup in no time.

For more things like this without the Zelda theme, you can check out our guide to the best Switch accessories. There are not yet any Zelda-themed Switch 2 accessories available just yet, unfortunately.

LEGO Legend of Zelda sets

Legend of Zelda Encyclopedias

Legend of Zelda Manga

There are an impressive amount of Legend of Zelda manga and encyclopedias that look great on a shelf or coffee table. We put together a breakdown of all the Zelda books you should know about, like the wide breadth of manga covering the games from the Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and even both Oracles of Ages and Oracle of Seasons. The encyclopedias are great collectibles for any Zelda fan, as they offer closer looks at the lore and history of Hyrule, complete with old concept art and sketches. There is even a deluxe edition available that looks like a retro NES cartridge if you're looking for a display book.

Legend of Zelda Puzzles, Cards, and Board Games

There are tons of great jigsaw puzzles for adults, and the Legend of Zelda-themed puzzles are among our favorites. The 1.000-piece Hyrule map puzzle would look right at home framed over a fireplace once complete. You can also find a handful of classic board games with a Legend of Zelda skin, such as the Monopoly Legend of Zelda Collector's Edition or Legend of Zelda Uno. Also, be sure to have a look at the official Zelda playing cards (these are Japanese imports only!).

Legend of Zelda Amiibo and Action Figures

There are dozens upon dozens of available Nintendo Amiibo figures, and the Legend of Zelda characters make up a healthy chunk of them. You can scan these figures on your Nintendo Switch system to unlock different features in various Nintendo Games. Check out our breakdown of every Legend of Zelda Amiibo. You can also grab a couple of Legend of Zelda action figures from the IGN store, like super detailed Zelda and Ganondorf Figma action figures from Tears of the Kingdom.

Legend of Zelda Apparel

Also available on the IGN store are tons of great Legend of Zelda apparel items. T-shirts, hoodies, and crew necks all with sweet Legend of Zelda designs are available in various sizes. The designs vary from retro pixel art to stylized images of classic scenes from throughout the series' entire history. I'm a big fan of the Wind Waker stained glass crew neck, myself.

Legend of Zelda Replica Weapons, Drinkware, Vinyl Records

Everything listed here is just scratching the surface of the awesome collectibles and items you can get with a Legend of Zelda theme tacked onto it. On the IGN store, you can pick up a replica Master Sword and Hylian Shield, great for future cosplays or game room displays. I highly recommend the 2LP vinyl record set from iam8bit which includes a collection of the some of the series' best tracks. On Amazon, you can find an array of Zelda memorabilia like mugs, thermoses, and coasters. You can even buy a working ceramic ocarina!

Legend of Zelda Ornaments

Right in time for the winter holidays, the Legend of Zelda Hallmark keepsake ornaments are the perfect way to decorate your living space and Christmas trees with more legendary flair. The retro Link ornament even plays iconic music and sound effects at the push of a button.

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Star Wars Outlaws was one of the most anticipated games of 2024, but it didn't quite deliver the sales Ubisoft was expecting. In IGN's Star Wars Outlaws review, we called it "a fun intergalactic heist adventure with great exploration" despite overly simplified stealth and repetitive combat. As a game, it definitely wasn't one of the more successful ventures we've seen in the series.

Like any Star Wars creation, however, it's clearly backed by the sprawling universe that is Star Wars lore. It may not have sold well as a AAA game, but there were a lot of good pieces within that were still able to take fans off to that galaxy far, far away. And now that a couple years have passed, we're actually getting a Star Wars prequel in the form of a book that take the story even further.

Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon Is Now Available

When it comes to Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel’s curtain of secrecy is as strong as ever. But, as always, we can usually count on the actors to let slip some intriguing new details. Ian McKellen is the latest to commit a Tom Holland-style faux pas. McKellen recently teased a major set piece in the new film when he spoke to the YouTube channel Jake’s Takes.

"Two police cars in front of me were raised up by cranes," McKellen reminisced about a sequence in 2006's X-Men: The Last Stand. "These were not special effects. Nowadays, I think things will become a little bit easier — though I did destroy New Jersey the other day. Oooh, I perhaps shouldn't have said that..."

This tells us that McKellen’s Magneto will be a very dangerous adversary in Doomsday, on a level we never saw in the older X-Men movies. But why would Magneto destroy New Jersey? And does this mean Marvel Studios is adapting perhaps the most infamous Magneto storyline of all time? Let’s break it down.

Beware of potential spoilers for Avengers: Doomsday ahead!

Will Avengers: Doomsday Adapt Ultimatum?

McKellen’s comments immediately bring to mind 2009’s Ultimatum, a series that pits the Ultimate Universe versions of the X-Men, Avengers, and Fantastic Four against a very angry Magneto. As the story opens, Magneto has gone off the deep end after being confronted with the deaths of his children, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch. In retaliation, he attempts to destroy human civilization by reversing Earth’s magnetic poles and causing a series of global disasters.

One of those disasters includes a massive tidal wave that hits Manhattan and drowns thousands. Even a great many superheroes like Daredevil, Beast, and Nightcrawler are killed in the deluge. It’s not New Jersey – though it is just on the other side of the Hudson River – but this story remains the most notable example of one where Magneto destroys a major American metropolis.

How does Magneto accomplish an act as terrible as this? It’s all thanks to Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir. Magneto captures the hammer in the prelude story, 2008’s The Ultimates 3. Using his magnetic powers, Magneto is effectively able to cancel out Mjolnir’s enchantment and manipulate the hammer to his will.

Drowning Manhattan is just the opening salvo in Magneto’s war of destruction. By the end of Ultimatum, numerous heroes are dead, including Wolverine and the majority of the X-Men. Even Cyclops is assassinated, but not before he vaporizes Magneto’s head. Ultimatum even ends with Doctor Doom himself getting his head crushed by The Thing, proving that no one was wearing plot armor in the Ultimate Universe anymore.

Ultimatum is not a well-regarded comic, to put it mildly. It’s not just the shoddy characterization and the number of major deaths featured in this story, but the bizarre, faux-edgy tone in which those deaths are presented. One particularly reviled scene shows Magneto’s henchman, the Blob, devouring the corpse of the Wasp like a ravenous zombie. Though Marvel’s Ultimate line continued for several years after, some would argue Ultimatum marked the beginning of the end for this universe.

In short, Ultimatum is not the first X-Men/Avengers crossover story we’d think of for Marvel to adapt in Doomsday. But is there a kernel of a good idea here? Certainly, the basic concept of Magneto singlehandedly annihilating a major city has some merit to it. Could it be reworked to fit the MCU? Let’s take a closer look at how Doomsday could loosely adapt Ultimatum for its own benefit.

Magneto’s Role in Doomsday

For a while now, we’ve been speculating that Avengers: Doomsday is basically an Avengers vs. X-Men movie. The casting announcements made in 2025 and the recent X-Men-themed Doomsday teaser both seem to bear out that theory. We know that the majority of the original Fox X-Men cast are turning to reprise their roles (though, oddly, Hugh Jackman’s name isn’t among them). Doomsday is a multiverse story, and it’s going to bring together the MCU’s Earth-616 and the X-Men universe’s Earth-10005 (and The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Earth-828).

It appears that Doomsday is going to borrow a fair amount from Avengers: Time Runs Out and the first issue of 2015’s Secret Wars. Time Runs Out deals with the mounting crisis that arises as more and more universes are destroyed by the phenomenon known as Incursions. By the time Secret Wars opens, only the core Marvel Universe (Earth-616) and the Ultimate Universe (Earth-1610) are left. The heroes of both worlds are drawn into a desperate final battle that ultimately proves pointless.

Doomsday will likely follow a similar premise, except that the final two universes in the Marvel movie multiverse will be the MCU and Fox’s X-Men universe. The Avengers are fighting the X-Men. And based on McKellen’s comments, we suspect that Magneto is really going to bring his A-game for this fight.

This is where Doomsday may borrow a page from Ultimatum. What if, during the course of the fight, Magneto intercepts Mjolnir and turns its magic against the Avengers? Just like in the comic, he could use its power to reverse Earth’s polarity and cause a devastating tidal wave. He wouldn’t be attacking his own Earth, but rather the planet threatening the survival of the entire mutant race.

McKellen and Michael Fassbender’s Magneto is a character of constantly evolving morals and loyalties. But if there’s one consistent truth about the character, it’s that he’d do anything to ensure the salvation of mutantkind. And based on the X-Men-centric Doomsday teaser, we know the Sentinels are in play for some reason. Perhaps Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom is using them to stoke conflict between the Avengers and X-Men? In any case, drowning one world’s New Jersey under a tsunami seems like the kind of thing Magneto would do when push comes to shove.

The question is whether the fallout of that act will be similar to the comic. Will we see Magneto actually kill iconic MCU heroes when he destroys New Jersey? It’s possible. When Doomsday is dealing with the literal fate of existence, we can’t assume any character is truly safe. That’s especially true since the premise of Avengers: Secret Wars makes it easy enough for Doom to resurrect any characters he chooses as part of his new Battleworld.

The world will eventually be restored to some semblance of normality at the end of Secret Wars, but that doesn’t mean things won’t get pretty hairy along the way. Just don’t expect Doomsday to adapt that grotesque Blob/Wasp scene. Some things are better left to the comics.

For more on Avengers: Doomsday, find out why the Steve Rogers teaser has us so disappointed, and learn why the Thor teaser is a great reminder that Thor can and should be serious.

Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on BlueSky.

Cosmere fans, rejoice! At long last, Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere universe will be officially coming to both big and small screens courtesy of Apple TV. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the deal will adapt his most popular Mistborn (Era 1) and Stormlight Archive book series into film and television series, respectively, with Sanderson himself set to “write, produce, and consult” on the projects.

As a big fan of Brandon Sanderson and his works, (check out my reviews of both the Cosmere TTRPG and Mistborn deck building card game), I thought I would put together a short little helper guide for any of you out there that want to get a jump on the stories and characters that will soon be jumping out of your screens.

If once you finish these books and find yourself chomping at the bit for more, check out our full reading guide on The Cosmere to figure out where to go next!

Mistborn - Era 1

Mistborn and its metal-burning allomancers will be the first of the Cosmere works to coin-push their way from the pages and onto the screen in the form of films. Along with the Stormlight Archive’s world of Roshar, Mistborn’s Scadriel forms what could be considered the backbone of the entire universe-spanning story that Sanderson has been weaving together for the past two decades. The world of Scadrial is told over the course of multiple Eras, with only the first set of books, referred to as “Era 1” being the focus of the first film.

Mistborn (Era 1) follows Vin, a thief with the ability to use Allomancy, Scadrial’s special type of magic, which allows a person to burn specific metals for various effects. We don’t know just yet if Apple and Brandon will attempt to condense into a single film the entire Vin saga (I highly doubt it), but here is what you should check out beforehand. Considering Sanderson is only 2% done with the screenplay, you still have plenty of time.

The Books

2025 saw the release of so many incredible books, and I’ve already shared my roundup of the best books of 2025 so far, which included the likes of The Hunger Games prequel, Sunrise On The Reaping, Emily Henry’s latest release, Great Big Beautiful Life, and many more.

But, as we move into 2026, I’m taking a look back at some of the other best books of 2025 that you might have missed. And I’ve included all the major genres to hopefully pique your interest - and, of course, add a few more books to your shelves this year.

If you’re looking for more reading inspiration or you’ve challenged yourself to read a certain number of books, you’ll also find my recommendations of the best books of each month of 2025 (starting with January) - and I’ll be continuing to do so in 2026 to make sure you’re kept in the loop.

Until then, here are the best books of 2025.

Heart the Lover by Lily King (Contemporary Fiction)

The Hillbilly is easily one of the most memorable Killers in Dead by Daylight. That makes him a perfect choice to get the spotlight in Titan Comics' latest Dead by Daylight tie-in comic.

Last month, IGN debuted the trailer for Dead by Daylight: The Hillbilly #1. Now we can reveal a new preview of this issue. Check it out in the slideshow gallery below:

Dead by Daylight: The Hillbilly is written by Derek Fridolfs (Stranger Things) and drawn by Dean Kotz (James Bond), with colors by Allison Hu. The first issue features cover art by Kotz, Alex Horley, Francesca Ciregia, Ilan Sheady, and Niclas Mortensen. Each issue of the series also comes with a code for exclusive DLC for the game.

Here's Titan's official description of this issue:

When Officer Darnell Hollis makes the largest drugs bust in his small town’s history, the success draws the attention of City Hall. On the fast-track to success, this could be life-changing for Hollis and his young family. But the Rookie is haunted by horrific visions of violence and viscera in waking nightmares. And on Coldwind Farm, Hollis is confronted by a monster who is kept in a dark basement and lives for the slaughter. In the dense fog, a man called Boy tests the strengths of his chains, waiting for the day he’ll break free...

Dead by Daylight: The Hillbilly #1 will be released on April 8, 2026. You can find out more about the series here.

In other Dead by Daylight news, you can check out a new trailer for the game's Stranger Things: Season 2 content.

Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on BlueSky.

Following the trade paperback collection of Absolute Batman Volume 1: The Zoo, the next installment in writer Scott Snyder's newest Bat-title is out on February 3.

Volume 2, titled Abomination, is seeing a small discount on Amazon. Pick it up for $18.59, 7% off. Not the biggest price cut, but we're excited to finally get more Absolute Batman.

Absolute Batman Vol. 2: Abomination

Read DC's Absolute Universe Comics

The Absolute Universe started after the events of Absolute Power from 2024, and has spawned a handful of more unique takes on popular heroes. and villains.

Without the restrictions of a preexisting continuity to inform character decisions, the creators on the Absolute comics have been given free reign to have some fun.

Below is the first wave of Absolute Universe graphic novels you can pick up before their respective second volumes start to release throughout 2026.

Myles Obenza is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Bluesky @mylesobenza.bsky.social.

Books are great, obviously. They're also bulky space eaters – just ask the piles of books sitting around my apartment that don't fit on my already overstuffed bookshelf. If you have space for a real home library, how lucky for you! If not, do yourself a favor and get a good reading tablet. You'll miss out on the tactile joy of reading, but they make building out a personal library so much more accessible – including books you can read for free without leaving home – and far less messy. We found a few of the best tablets to make reading anywhere a bit easier.

TL;DR - These Are the Best Tablets to Read on:

Reading tablets come with varying capabilities. E-readers, like our top pick, the Kindle Paperwhite, are geared towards book formats, often featuring screens that attempt to mimic pages. These devices are more limited in what they can do – don’t expect to be scrolling socials or streaming shows when taking a break from reading. On the other hand, your more typical tablets, like the iPad Mini, can do a lot more, but the displays may strain your eyes and batteries deplete quicker. Notetaking functionality, like the Kobo Libra Colour offers, is also handy for students or people who like to write freely in book margins. Deciding which is best for your needs is a personal preference.

1. Kindle Paperwhite

The Best Kindle and Best Reading Tablet

2. iPad Mini (7th Gen)

Best iPad for Reading

3. Apple iPad Pro (2024, M4)

Best Tablet for Reading Comics and Manga

4. OnePlus Pad 2

Best Android Tablet for Reading

5. Kobo Libra Colour

Best Reading and Writing Tablet

How to Choose the Best Reading Tablet

Choosing the best reading tablet requires careful consideration of several factors to ensure that the device meets your specific needs. Whether you're an avid reader of fiction, a student reviewing textbooks, or a professional keeping up with all the PDFs your boss keeps sending, selecting the right tablet can significantly impact your reading experience.

One of the main things you have to look into is the display's quality. The screen is where your eyes will spend most of their time, making display quality paramount. Eye comfort is also crucial, especially for extended reading sessions. Tablets with blue light reduction features or e-ink technology, which mimics the appearance of paper, can help reduce eye strain. E-Ink screens are easier on the eyes, but LCDs are more versatile if you want to use the same tablet for multiple purposes.

Long battery life is essential for uninterrupted reading, especially when on the move. Looking into tablets with a solid battery life will ensure that you can enjoy your books, magazines, or documents without constantly worrying about finding the next power outlet.

Lastly, size and weight affect how comfortably you can hold the tablet for long periods. While larger screens provide more immersive reading experiences, they should not compromise the device's portability. A lightweight, slim design makes it easier to carry your tablet in a bag or even hold it with one hand.

Best Tablets for Reading FAQ

What is the best tablet for reading according to Reddit?

If you're hoping to look to Reddit for advice on which tablet is best for reading, users on the r/androidtablets subreddit have point out a few clear winners. The top commenter points out that the Aldocube 50 Mini and Mini Pro are great options for reading due to being lightweight with good screens at a decent size for reading. Other commenters recommended Barnes & Noble's Nook because the e-paper technology offers more of a similar reading experience you'd get from an actual book.

Are tablets good for reading books?

Sure they are, but you’re going to find that regular LCD screens will tire your eyes much faster than an e-ink model. Battery life is also something you’ll want to keep in mind because most standard tablets don’t last as long as a Kindle, for instance, since their hardware is more demanding.

Do you need a Kindle subscription to read ona Kindle device?

You don't need a Kindle Unlimited subscription to read books on a Kindle. There are other ways to downlaod e-books on your Amazon device or you can simply purchase books directly from the Kindle storefront with no subscription required. The benefits of a subscription are more if you plan on reading a lot of books and don't want to purchase them all. This is especially true if you're a fan of LitRPG books, which tend to be included with a subscription.

What is the best tablet for reading outside?

If you're looking to read your tablet on the beach or sitting at the park, the Kindle Paperwhite is what you want. Unlike many tablets, this e-reader features an e-ink display, which acts and looks similar to printed paper. That means battling severe glare, brightness, eye strain, and battery life will be far less of an issue compared to LCD screens. The Kindle Paperwhite is also IPX8 water-resistant, unlike many tablets, so getting splashed poolside or caught in the rain won’t slow the device down.

2026 promises to be a great year for fans of Darth Maul. In March, Lucasfilm is debuting the newest animated Star Wars series, Maul: Shadow Lord. Set shortly after the end of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Shadow Lord reveals how Maul rebuilds his criminal organization and carves out a niche for himself in the era of the Empire.

But if you want the full story, you'll have to turn to Marvel Comics. Marvel will soon release a prequel story called Star Wars: Shadow of Maul, one that stars Maul and several other key characters from the animated series. This limited series is written by Benjamin Percy (Wolverine) and illustrated by Madibek Musabekov (Star Wars: Jedi Knights).

IGN had the chance to speak with Percy via email to learn more about how Star Wars: Shadow of Maul sets up the animated series. Check out an exclusive preview of the first issue in the slideshow gallery below, and then read on to learn more:

Neither creator is a stranger to the Star Wars franchise at this point. Musabekov is coming off a run on Marvel's Star Wars: Jedi Knights series, which was set before the events of Episode I. Percy, meanwhile, has written Darth Maul twice before, in Star Wars: Darth Maul - Black, White & Red and Star Wars: Boba Fett - Black, White & Red. As he reveals, those books were a helpful trial run before really diving into the fascinating protagonist that is Maul.

"I’m very glad I got the opportunity to write both Darth Maul: Black, White & Red and Boba Fett: Black, White & Red before taking on this project. Because they were fun as hell," Percy tells IGN. "But also because those one-shots were like flirtations with the Star Wars galaxy – a way of testing out writing for a galaxy far, far away and figuring out the standards of Lucasfilm. They are running a massive operation—a singular continuity that reaches across film, tv, novels, and comic books. They’re encyclopedias of lore. There’s a lot of zooms, calls, and emails between me, the Marvel editors, and the Lucasfilm folks, so it’s good to already have lines of communication open and a level of trust established."

Percy adds, "And the Maul one-shot was not just a way to test-drive the character; it was a way to push boundaries. I took a horror approach to that story, which isn’t your standard lens for Star Wars. This mini-series takes a tonal leap as well, since Shadow of Maul is very much a crime story, a police procedural."

As for Musabekov, Percy says, "I got really, really lucky, partnering with Madibek. He’s not just great with action and character—he has a true, deep love for and knowledge of Star Wars. And every detail he manifests on the page feels exactly right for that universe. I can’t wait for you to see what he’s been up to."

Shadow of Maul is designed to tie very directly into the animated series. Not only does it focus on Maul himself, this series also hinges on two characters who will shortly become his nemeses - police detective Brander Lawson and his droid partner Two-Boots.

"The prequel ties directly into the series," Percy says. "It’s meant to establish the characters, the world, and the trouble that detonates wonderfully in episode one. You can read the comic book on its own and get a thrill. You can also read the comic book alongside the series and understand how they’re speaking to each other."

Percy offers some added insight into Captain Lawson, revealing him to be an ex-bounty hunter who now struggles to maintain law and order on the chaotic world of Janix.

"I mentioned earlier that this is a police procedural, a gritty, grounded crime book," Percy says. "The stage is Janix, a shadow-soaked, neon-lit city controlled by crime syndicates. Lawson used to be a bounty hunter. Now he’s a cop and a single dad doing the best he can in a lawless territory. He a good man who pushes limits and breaks rules. And he’s joined by his partner, a droid named Two-Boots, who is loyal, warm, and a bit of a stickler."

Percy also teases that the Janix setting should immediately appeal to fans of projects like Star Wars: Andor, as this world carries a similarly dark and gritty vibe.

"Oh, man. I absolutely love the world of Janix," Percy says. "My two favorite Star Wars stories are Andor and Rogue One. And that’s because they’re grounded in realism. We’re taking a similar approach here. And this city is more than a stage—it’s a character in itself. Steam hisses from vents, billowing the air. Neon burnishes the night. Trash dirties the gutters. Lawson pops his collar and shoulders forward through the rain-drenched crowds. It’s all very noir."

What about Maul himself? What is the character's mental state following the end of the Clone Wars and his defeat on Mandalore? Does he smell opportunity in the air, or is he wary of the Empire and catching the attention of his former master? Percy can't reveal much, but he does tease that Maul has a very specific goal in travelling to Janix.

"Hmm. I’m not sure I’m allowed to say much about that. I’ll keep it vague and say he’s got an ax (or, er, a double-sided light saber) to grind—and some folks on Janix are in his crosshairs."

Star Wars: Shadow of Maul #1 will be released on March 4, 2026, a month before the animated series debuts on Disney+. You can preorder the book at your local comic shop.

For more on Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, check out our breakdown of all the major characters in the first trailer.

Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on BlueSky.