Invincible fans have something to look forward to on top of the news that Amazon has ordered two more seasons of the animated superhero series. Diamond Select Toys is releasing a second series of figures inspired by the show, and IGN has an exclusive first look.

Check out the slideshow gallery below for a closer look at the Atom Eve and Robot figures, along with the previously revealed Invincible Series 1 wave:

Like most DST figures, Atom Eve and Robot are designed in a 7-inch scale. Each figure was sculpted by Chris Dahlberg to mimic the show's animation style. The figures feature 16 points of articulation and come with accessories and interchangeable parts (like an alternate head for Eve and chest plate for Robot).

These figures are priced at $24.99 each and are slated for release in Summer 2022. Pre-orders aren't open quite yet, but both figures will be available to purchase as a set and individually on Diamond's website beginning on Thursday, December 23.

Whether you prefer the animated series or the original Invincible comic, these figures mark the first time a company has tackled the franchise's full roster. Previously, McFarlane Toys released comic book-inspired versions of Invincible himself and Atom Eve.

Invincible's first season made a strong impression in 2021. IGN's Siddhant Adlahka scored Season 1 an 8 in his review, writing "After a shaky start, Invincible’s first season gradually finds its footing, and eventually ends on a stunning high. Based on the early 2000s Image comic, the show combines familiar superhero tropes with unexpected gore and moving character dynamics, resulting in the year’s most surprising superhero series."

Invincible was also among the shows nominated for IGN's Best Comic Book TV Series of 2021, though another contender wound up earning the top honor.

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Dark Horse Comics, the publisher behind Frank Miller’s Sin City, has become part of the Embracer Group.

The popular publishing company – the third-largest comics publisher in the US – was acquired by the Embracer Group today as part of its rapid expansion, with many more companies in its sights.

“I can’t express the excitement I feel as Dark Horse moves into this new chapter in our history,” said Dark Horse CEO, Mike Richardson. “The synergies that exist with the Embracer network of companies promises exciting new opportunities not only for Dark Horse, but also for the creators and companies we work with.”

Dark Horse Comics is also known for Alien, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Conan and Star Wars comics, while the Embracer Group has been snapping up games studios. It currently owns Gearbox Entertainment, Koch Media, Saber Interactive and THQ Nordic among many, many others.

This move opens up a whole world of possibilities for the newly acquired comic publisher.

“Dark Horse’s growing library includes over 300 compelling intellectual properties,” reads the official statement. “With a structure and proven ability to produce IP, partner with top creative talent, and create brands and global hits, Dark Horse is in a strong position in a market where entertainment content is in high demand.”

The proof, they say, is in the pudding – the company has over 40 projects ongoing with the likes of Netflix, Amazon, Syfy, Sony, MGM, Universal and Warner Media. Dark Horse is producing The Witcher comic book series as well as cool memorabilia items such as its recent Geralt vs the Kikimora statue, depicting the opening fight from The Witcher TV series.

Of course, sharing IP goes both ways, with the Embracer Group keen to develop new games based on properties owned by Dark Horse Comics.

“Additionally, there is untapped potential in creating games based on Dark Horse IP and substantial opportunity for synergies within the Embracer group, both within the Dark Horse Comics and Dark Horse Entertainment.”

What will this entail? For now, we’ll have to wait and see. But with titles such as The Mask, Time Cop, and Ghost on their hands, we could see some interesting new games in years to come.

Thumbnail image credit: Dark Horse Comics.

The Witcher's second season debuted last week, marking the return of Geralt, Ciri, Yennefer, and all the rest. As part of the festivities, Netflix Geeked hosted a spoiler-filled The Witcher Unlocked conversation, in which host Felicia Day spoke with the cast about their individual characters.

Per usual, Henry Cavill had plenty of thoughts on Geralt, discussing his character's relationship with Ciri and Yennefer and other developments. For fans just finishing up the second season, he also expressed his wishes for Geralt as The Witcher heads into Season 3, which is almost fully written.

Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Witcher Season 2

Talking about which character he would like to see developed further, Cavill highlighted Nenneke, an important character from the books described as part of Geralt's "chosen family."

"To be true to the books, I think there's a chance to explore the Nenneke relationship a little further," Cavill says. "Of course, I would love to work with the Witchers some more, but it all depends on how much the story allows. I'm a huge fan of the books and staying loyal to them, and it's about making sure that story happens without too much in the way of diversions or side things going on to muddy the waters."

Geralt spends the bulk of the second season bonding with Ciri, who is his surrogate daughter. He also reunites with Yennefer, who has her own plans for Ciri as part of her quest to regain her powers.

Talking about how Geralt's relationship with Yennefer at the end of the season, Cavill said, "I mean, [Yennefer's actions were] pretty extreme, so it's a tough one to forgive. It's going to take some real l work, some nuance, some complexity."

Anya Chalotra, who portrays Yennefer in The Witcher, also had thoughts on the direction she expects Yennefer to take in The Witcher's third season. "It's habitual, isn't it? She's how old, and she's lived the kind of life she's lived, and, you know, the rules that she lives by, and that's the end, and she doesn't trust anybody, and it's going to be hard to just delve into a new way of being. She might have learned to consider things more, but in the moment, in such a violent world, you have to watch out for yourself as well."

There's plenty more to be found in the interview, including Ciri actress Freya Allan's reaction to the season's big reveal, and their favorite scenes from Season 2. In the meantime, you can read our review of The Witcher's first six episodes, where we call it a meaningful step forward despite some lingering issues.

For more info on the new season of The Witcher, check our explanation of Season 2's ending, and how filming the second season nearly derailed Henry Cavill's career as an action star.

Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor for IGN

The Witcher's second season debuted last week, marking the return of Geralt, Ciri, Yennefer, and all the rest. As part of the festivities, Netflix Geeked hosted a spoiler-filled The Witcher Unlocked conversation, in which host Felicia Day spoke with the cast about their individual characters.

Per usual, Henry Cavill had plenty of thoughts on Geralt, discussing his character's relationship with Ciri and Yennefer and other developments. For fans just finishing up the second season, he also expressed his wishes for Geralt as The Witcher heads into Season 3, which is almost fully written.

Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Witcher Season 2

Talking about which character he would like to see developed further, Cavill highlighted Nenneke, an important character from the books described as part of Geralt's "chosen family."

"To be true to the books, I think there's a chance to explore the Nenneke relationship a little further," Cavill says. "Of course, I would love to work with the Witchers some more, but it all depends on how much the story allows. I'm a huge fan of the books and staying loyal to them, and it's about making sure that story happens without too much in the way of diversions or side things going on to muddy the waters."

Geralt spends the bulk of the second season bonding with Ciri, who is his surrogate daughter. He also reunites with Yennefer, who has her own plans for Ciri as part of her quest to regain her powers.

Talking about how Geralt's relationship with Yennefer at the end of the season, Cavill said, "I mean, [Yennefer's actions were] pretty extreme, so it's a tough one to forgive. It's going to take some real l work, some nuance, some complexity."

Anya Chalotra, who portrays Yennefer in The Witcher, also had thoughts on the direction she expects Yennefer to take in The Witcher's third season. "It's habitual, isn't it? She's how old, and she's lived the kind of life she's lived, and, you know, the rules that she lives by, and that's the end, and she doesn't trust anybody, and it's going to be hard to just delve into a new way of being. She might have learned to consider things more, but in the moment, in such a violent world, you have to watch out for yourself as well."

There's plenty more to be found in the interview, including Ciri actress Freya Allan's reaction to the season's big reveal, and their favorite scenes from Season 2. In the meantime, you can read our review of The Witcher's first six episodes, where we call it a meaningful step forward despite some lingering issues.

For more info on the new season of The Witcher, check our explanation of Season 2's ending, and how filming the second season nearly derailed Henry Cavill's career as an action star.

Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor for IGN

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton was already responsible for bringing Hong Kong legend Tony Leung into the MCU. But with a sequel on its way, Cretton has eyes on another icon: Jackie Chan.

With Shang-Chi 2 officially announced, all eyes are on what new martial arts adventure Cretton and star Simu Liu will bring to the MCU. Given the cast for the first film included Leung and Michelle Yeoh, the bar is already set high. But if Cretton had his way he’d try and bring Jackie Chan into the MCU next.

“I mean, if we could ever get Jackie [Chan] into a movie that would be a lifelong dream of mine,” Cretton says in an interview with CinemaBlend.

Jackie Chan is an action movie legend best known for doing his own stunts on iconic films like Police Story, Drunken Master, and Rush Hour among others (his filmography is massive). While a villain is typically how big named stars enter the MCU, Shang-Chi’s focus on family could lead to plenty of possibilities.

How Chan could factor into a new Shang-Chi movie is up in the air, though Cretton says work is already underway. “We’re in the very early stages of brainstorming and figuring out what direction we want to go,” Cretton told IGN in a recent interview.

Alongside the sequel, Cretton is also developing a Disney+ series, but can’t reveal any details about the project.

Shang-Chi was one of our favorite movies of the year and was a nominee for IGN’s Best Movie of 2021. Check out our Shang-Chi review for our full take on the martial arts MCU outing.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton was already responsible for bringing Hong Kong legend Tony Leung into the MCU. But with a sequel on its way, Cretton has eyes on another icon: Jackie Chan.

With Shang-Chi 2 officially announced, all eyes are on what new martial arts adventure Cretton and star Simu Liu will bring to the MCU. Given the cast for the first film included Leung and Michelle Yeoh, the bar is already set high. But if Cretton had his way he’d try and bring Jackie Chan into the MCU next.

“I mean, if we could ever get Jackie [Chan] into a movie that would be a lifelong dream of mine,” Cretton says in an interview with CinemaBlend.

Jackie Chan is an action movie legend best known for doing his own stunts on iconic films like Police Story, Drunken Master, and Rush Hour among others (his filmography is massive). While a villain is typically how big named stars enter the MCU, Shang-Chi’s focus on family could lead to plenty of possibilities.

How Chan could factor into a new Shang-Chi movie is up in the air, though Cretton says work is already underway. “We’re in the very early stages of brainstorming and figuring out what direction we want to go,” Cretton told IGN in a recent interview.

Alongside the sequel, Cretton is also developing a Disney+ series, but can’t reveal any details about the project.

Shang-Chi was one of our favorite movies of the year and was a nominee for IGN’s Best Movie of 2021. Check out our Shang-Chi review for our full take on the martial arts MCU outing.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

After saving the moon of Pandora, what's left but to have a few kids and settle down? That's at least one question James Cameron's Avatar 2 is banking on. In a new interview with producer Jon Landau (Titanic, Avatar), Empire reported new details on former human Jake and Na'vi Neytiri's new mixed-species family.

The new family includes three Na'vi children named Neteyam (Jamie Flatters), Tuktirey (Trinity Bliss), Lo’ak (Britain Dalton). More importantly, the couple has also adopted a human son named Miles Sorocco AKA "Spider," played by Jack Champion. Check out an official teaser image of Spider in the tweet below.

Say hello to #Avatar2’s new human character, Spider – a child adopted by Na’vi parents Jake and Neytiri.

Producer Jon Landau tells Empire how he fits into the family story at the heart of the long-awaited sequel. Read more here: https://t.co/oh0fGB73O6 pic.twitter.com/qcFc2DYT08

— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) December 20, 2021

That mixed-species dynamic will reportedly play an important role in the family conflict throughout Avatar 2.

“Jake took him in but Neytiri always saw him as one of the people who destroyed her home and killed her father,” Landau told Empire. “So you have all these dynamics playing out.”

Landau also compared the family makeup to real-life mixed-race families learning how to handle racial issues in society.

“If you look at what Jim does in his movies, he writes in universal themes that are bigger than the genre of any one movie,” Landau said. “This time around, we’re taking Jake and Neytiri and building the most universal theme of all around them. Which is family. Jake comes from the human world, Neytiri from the Na’vi world. So, they’re like a modern mixed-race couple, raising kids who perhaps feel they don’t belong to one world or another.”

Avatar 2 is due out December 16, 2022, after 13 years of production and various delays. We got a very similar look at the Spider character last week when the official Avatar Twitter account and EW posted four new photos from the film set, one of which included Jack Champion partially submerged in water taking directions from Cameron.

Filming on Avatar 2 and 3 previously wrapped up this September. Avatar 3 is due out on December 20, 2024, Avatar 4 in December 2026, and Avatar 5 in December 2028. At some point in 2022, Ubisoft plans on releasing Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, a video game adaptation, a first-person open-world action-adventure game.

Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer for IGN.

After saving the moon of Pandora, what's left but to have a few kids and settle down? That's at least one question James Cameron's Avatar 2 is banking on. In a new interview with producer Jon Landau (Titanic, Avatar), Empire reported new details on former human Jake and Na'vi Neytiri's new mixed-species family.

The new family includes three Na'vi children named Neteyam (Jamie Flatters), Tuktirey (Trinity Bliss), Lo’ak (Britain Dalton). More importantly, the couple has also adopted a human son named Miles Sorocco AKA "Spider," played by Jack Champion. Check out an official teaser image of Spider in the tweet below.

Say hello to #Avatar2’s new human character, Spider – a child adopted by Na’vi parents Jake and Neytiri.

Producer Jon Landau tells Empire how he fits into the family story at the heart of the long-awaited sequel. Read more here: https://t.co/oh0fGB73O6 pic.twitter.com/qcFc2DYT08

— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) December 20, 2021

That mixed-species dynamic will reportedly play an important role in the family conflict throughout Avatar 2.

“Jake took him in but Neytiri always saw him as one of the people who destroyed her home and killed her father,” Landau told Empire. “So you have all these dynamics playing out.”

Landau also compared the family makeup to real-life mixed-race families learning how to handle racial issues in society.

“If you look at what Jim does in his movies, he writes in universal themes that are bigger than the genre of any one movie,” Landau said. “This time around, we’re taking Jake and Neytiri and building the most universal theme of all around them. Which is family. Jake comes from the human world, Neytiri from the Na’vi world. So, they’re like a modern mixed-race couple, raising kids who perhaps feel they don’t belong to one world or another.”

Avatar 2 is due out December 16, 2022, after 13 years of production and various delays. We got a very similar look at the Spider character last week when the official Avatar Twitter account and EW posted four new photos from the film set, one of which included Jack Champion partially submerged in water taking directions from Cameron.

Filming on Avatar 2 and 3 previously wrapped up this September. Avatar 3 is due out on December 20, 2024, Avatar 4 in December 2026, and Avatar 5 in December 2028. At some point in 2022, Ubisoft plans on releasing Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, a video game adaptation, a first-person open-world action-adventure game.

Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer for IGN.

Though The Witcher has proven to be one of Netflix's most popular shows in recent years, the first season's wonky timeline-hopping drew pretty universal criticism. Episodes occasionally bounced between Geralt's adventures prior to Ciri's birth and "current" time, to the confusion of many. Henry Cavill, Geralt himself, said in a new interview with Digital Spy that the criticism of the timeline framing is "fair. Absolutely fair."

"It's tough to keep track of those things, especially when you're following three different characters," Cavill said. "Even if you know the lore, it's two of the characters in a completely original story. To keep up with it is tricky."

Season two follows a much more straightforward sense of progression, plus or minus a few trippy sequences, and Cavill seems to think things are considerably easier to follow this time around.

"I think it's a bit more clear. And I think that's a good thing," Cavill said.

Cavill also commented on what he called a "taxing" season two shoot, which required cast and crew work with COVID safety restrictions.

"I think the most difficult thing about the whole pandemic of it all was, honestly, everyone wearing masks on set, because it removes a lot of the human component," Cavill said. "You can't shake people's hands. You can't hug them and you can't see their faces. They can see my face, but I can't see their face, so I'm missing a lot of the normal human signals you get."

You can check out IGN's review of The Witcher season 2 episodes 1-6, plus individual reviews for episode 7, episode 8, and The Witcher season 2 ending explained. Showrunner Lauren Hissrich has also revealed that season 3's script is almost fully finished.

Don't forget to also check out our guide to the Witcher novels.

Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer/leshy for IGN.

Though The Witcher has proven to be one of Netflix's most popular shows in recent years, the first season's wonky timeline-hopping drew pretty universal criticism. Episodes occasionally bounced between Geralt's adventures prior to Ciri's birth and "current" time, to the confusion of many. Henry Cavill, Geralt himself, said in a new interview with Digital Spy that the criticism of the timeline framing is "fair. Absolutely fair."

"It's tough to keep track of those things, especially when you're following three different characters," Cavill said. "Even if you know the lore, it's two of the characters in a completely original story. To keep up with it is tricky."

Season two follows a much more straightforward sense of progression, plus or minus a few trippy sequences, and Cavill seems to think things are considerably easier to follow this time around.

"I think it's a bit more clear. And I think that's a good thing," Cavill said.

Cavill also commented on what he called a "taxing" season two shoot, which required cast and crew work with COVID safety restrictions.

"I think the most difficult thing about the whole pandemic of it all was, honestly, everyone wearing masks on set, because it removes a lot of the human component," Cavill said. "You can't shake people's hands. You can't hug them and you can't see their faces. They can see my face, but I can't see their face, so I'm missing a lot of the normal human signals you get."

You can check out IGN's review of The Witcher season 2 episodes 1-6, plus individual reviews for episode 7, episode 8, and The Witcher season 2 ending explained. Showrunner Lauren Hissrich has also revealed that season 3's script is almost fully finished.

Don't forget to also check out our guide to the Witcher novels.

Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer/leshy for IGN.