The ComicBook Nation crew breaks down the premiere of Marvel's Secret Invasion Disney+ series and get into the debate about the show's opening credits being made by AI.

They also discuss DC's The Flash movie's box office, and how it may have killed a Batman Beyond movie for Michael Keaton; a new expose cast doubt on the future of the Spider-Verse movies; comics get a spotlight as we discuss DC debuting Wonder Woman's daughter and Marvel bringing back the Ultimate Universe; AEW prepares for Forbidden Door, and Netflix continues the Monsterverse with the Skull Island anime series!

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Secret Invasion Review

In ComicBook.com's official review of Secret Invasion, critic Adam Barnhardt says that Samuel L. Jackson and the rest of the cast elevate this series to a unique level of maturity for the Marvel Cinematic Universe - even if it's not all that exciting:

Secret Invasion is absolutely fine. Action is few and far between as the set pieces remain some of Marvel's smallest yet. Dialogue between friends and enemies alike is at the forefront of the show as it avoids falling into traditional Marvel rhythm. Unfortunately for the series, even though into doesn't fall into a traditional mold at the House of Ideas, the first two episodes are unable to stand out from any other action-adventure streaming today.

Rating: 3 out of 5

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Jason David Frank's final project before his tragic passing was Legend of the White Dragon, and the film will be getting a theatrical release later this year. Now it will be getting a new line of action figures too, as Valaverse revealed they are developing figures from the film at this year's JoeFest. A Legend of the White Dragon 2-Pack was featured during Valaverse's presentation, which features the White Dragon and Aaron Schoenke's Dragon Prime. Each figure comes with a civilian head sporting their likenesses as well as alternate hands and a weapon accessory that emits from the gauntlet, and you can check out images of the new figures below.

Both figures will be in the 6-inch scale, just like Valaverse's popular Action Force line, and the set is expected to hit sometime in December of this year. Valaverse also revealed that the 2-Pack will be available to pre-order later this summer, so we'll keep you posted when pre-orders actually go live.

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Two swappable hands, the swappable portrait, and some kind of energy blade are the accessories shown in the image, but we're not sure if that's the final accessory list or if any of that will change before it releases. As for the film, the theatrical release doesn't have an official date yet, but the official press release states that it will be in theaters "in conjunction with what would have been Jason David Frank's 50th birthday", which would make the date sometime in September.

"When Jason David Frank tragically took his own life late last year, it became the filmmaker's mission to honor his legacy by completing the film the way Frank envisioned it. Frank was a beloved actor who still has a great emotional impact on fans around the world. He was a world-renowned and acclaimed martial artist, who brought the same passion to his performances on the screen. In this film, Jason David Frank plays Erik Reed, a complex character that really allowed him to showcase his incredible range as an actor," the press release reads.

"We are proud to have worked with such a talented actor, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share his final performance with the world," said filmmaker and co-star Aaron Schoenke. "Having been on this journey with Jason for 10 years, I know he would be beyond excited to know that Legend of the White Dragon will be opening in theaters."

"Despite the tremendous loss, the production team has worked tirelessly to complete the film and ensure that it meets the high standards that Jason set for himself," said producer Sean Schoenke. "The result is a powerful and moving tribute to his talent and dedication."

Legend of the White Dragon stars Mark Dacascos (John Wick III), King Bach (Walking Dead, Greenland), Michael Madsen (Kill Bill 1 & 2, Sin City), David Ramsey (Arrow, The Flash), Aaron Schoenke, Jason Faunt, Rachel Brooke Smith, Ciara Hanna, Kevin Porter, Mayling Ng, Cerina Vincent, and Jenna Rae Frank. You can find the official description below.

"After being a fugitive on the run for three years, the White Dragon (Jason David Frank) has returned to the city he fought to protect. He must now clear his name and save the family he keeps in secret before the mysterious Dragon Prime (Aaron Schoenke) unleashes his own revenge on the White Dragon."

What do you think of the new line of Legend of the White Dragon figures? Let us know in the comments or as always you can let me know on Twitter @MattAguilarCB!

Renegade Con was loaded with big reveals for franchises like G.I. Joe, My Little Pony, and Transformers, and the Power Rangers line also received quite a few new entries. During the presentation, Renegade Game Studios revealed new expansions and entries for Heroes of the Grid and the Power Rangers Roleplaying Game, and then finished things up with an update on the Power Rangers Deck-Building Game. Heroes of the Grid revealed an S.P.D. Ranger Pack and a new Merciless Minions pack, while the Roleplaying Game revealed A Jump Through Time Sourcebook, the Time of Knight Adventure, and the Phantom Gambit Adventure, as well as a new set of miniatures to use in your campaign. You can pre-order everything right here.

Moving back to Heroes of the Grid, the S.P.D. team joins the game, bringing Jack (Red), Sky (Blue), Bridge (Green), Z (Yellow), and Syd (Pink) to the game. You get the 5 Ranger figures and their character cards as well as their Zord cards and 2 Megazord cards, and the expansion costs $45.00.

Then there's the Merciless Minions Pack 2, which assembles Emperor Gruumm, Zeltrax's Tyrannodrones, and Krybots to face the Rangers. There are also Elite Blue-Head Krybots in the mix, and players will get four new location boards for their games. The box includes 20 Foot Soldier figures and 4 Elite Foot Solider Figures, as well as 30 Enemy Cards and 20 Deployment Cards.

On the Roleplaying Game side of things, the first reveal was the Jump Through Time Sourcebook, which allows players to play as Purple Orange, and advanced Spectrum Quantum Rangers. You'll also be able to access new time-travel-themed character origins and influences, as well as master new Pets and gain equipment from Time Force and R.P.M. Rangers can also pilot new Zords and Zord attack vehicles, while Game Masters get access to all this and new Threats, including Venjix Attack Bots and arch villains like Ransik.

The first new adventure is The Phantom Gambit, which releases in July and features you following the trail of the Phantom Ranger. You'll be in the midst of Power Rangers: In Space, so you'll be facing off against Darkonda and Astronema as you search for a kidnapped Zord, and you'll also visit Andr?s' home world and help the resistance along the way.

The second new adventure is A Time of Knight, which is an adventure for four to six 5th-level Power Rangers. During the adventure, you'll explore the past and present versions of Angel Grove to save the future, and you'll face new threats like the Black Knight, the mythical Dragon, and more. It's also noted that this adventure is perfect for Rangers created in the A Jump Through Time sourcebook.

The final new reveal was the Power Rangers Roleplaying Game Miniatures Set 2, which adds several Ranger heroes but also a bevy of Psycho Rangers to the mix. The pack includes Phantom Ranger, Zeo Gold Ranger, RPM Gold Ranger, RPM Dilver Ranger, In Space Silver Ranger, Psycho Red Ranger, Psycho Blue Ranger, Psycho Yellow Ranger, Psycho Pink Ranger, Psycho Black Ranger, Psycho Green Ranger, and the Psycho Silver Ranger.

Will you be picking up any of the new sets? Let us know in the comments and as always you can talk all things Power Rangers and gaming with me on Twitter @MattAguilarCB!

The ComicBook Nation Crew gives their full review of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and then breaks down the new trailer and all the new details for The Witcher season 3. We then dive into the new footage from Marvel's Secret Invasion, DC's picks for their new movie Superman and Lois Lane, and this week's biggest comics!

Transformers; Rise of the Beasts Review

In his review of Transformers 7, ComicBook.com critic Liam Crowley wrote that Rise of the Beasts is just the start of an exciting new era for Transformers movies:

Transformers has always been about spectacle, and Rise of the Beasts delivers on all accounts. The action is pulse-pounding. The relationships are heartfelt. The threat is palpable and, most importantly, it leaves the franchise in the most intriguing position it has been in in years. The summer movie season has been in full throttle for just over a month, and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts sends that popcorn blockbuster momentum into full gear.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

The Flash SPOILER-FREE Reactions

We also dropped our initial reactions to DC's The Flash this week - be sure to subscribe to ComicBook Nation YouTube so you never miss out!

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The ComicBook Nation Crew reviews the much-anticipated Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, as well as the brand-new Street Fighter 6. We also dive into full Succession series finale spoilers, break down what's going on in the world of Anime and Fast & Furious, and give our full reactions to the death of Ms. Marvel in Amazing Spider-Man!

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Review

In his official review of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, ComicBook Nation host Kofi Outlaw writes the following:

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse arrives in theaters as one of the most highly anticipated Spider-Man projects ever, and one of the most highly anticipated films of the year. Thankfully, Sony, directorial trio Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, and an army of animators manage to deliver a Spider-Verse sequel that is a worthy successor to the original film - even if it's only half the story. Across the Spider-Verse is also easily one of the most visually stunning animated films ever made - so much so that it feels utterly disingenuous trying to quantify it all after just one viewing.

Street Fighter 6 Review

In his official review of Street Fighter 6, ComicBook Nation guest host Nick Valdez writes the following:

Street Fighter 6 is the hardest-hitting entry in the Street Fighter franchise so far. Street Fighter 6 has no intention of waiting for a future entry to provide a full package and is dominant from the very first round. It's the fullest Street Fighter experience in decades...Street Fighter 6 is just pure fun, every punch hits hard, every kick feels great, and it's just so cool to look at. It's the most fun I've had with Street Fighter in years and the great, hard-hitting start to a powerful new era for the franchise.

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