Lord of the Rings: Shadows of the Past sequel

Warner Bros is returning to Middle-Marth with a new Lord of the Rings sequel, titled The Lord of the Rings: Shadows of the Past, now in early production. Director Peter Jackson, who brought the original Academy Award-winning trilogy and the Hobbit films to life, announced the project on X/Twitter alongside Stephen Colbert, who is co-writing the script.

The sequel draws inspiration from six chapters (III–VIII) of The Fellowship of the Ring that were largely skipped in Jackson’s earlier adaptation, including the mysterious Tom Bombadil episodes.

Shadows of the Past is being positioned as a continuation of Jackson’s Middle-Earth legacy, aiming to expand the story in ways unseen on film before.

New Aquaman look in Emperor Aquaman #15

Aquaman gets a fresh start after DC K.O. in Emperor Aquaman #15. The issue shows a young Arthur Curry meeting his older, more experienced self, setting off a mission powered by Omega Energy to defeat the Crimson Queen and save his friends.

This new story marks a major transformation for the King of Atlantis following DC K.O., where heroes faced Darkseid’s Omega-powered threat and hints at upcoming Crisis-level events in the DC Universe.

A terrifyingly clear-headed Joker in Batman #7

In Batman #7, the Joker returns in a shocking new form: fully lucid and able to see through Batman’s disguise. Confined in Arkham Towers under Doctor Annika Zeller’s care, he now operates with absolute clarity, making him more dangerous than ever.

Batman faces him while also navigating threats to Bruce Wayne’s identity, which was exposed during a violent confrontation involving Zeller and Damian Wayne. This version of the Joker blends classic menace with a chilling, calculated intelligence.

Published in Dawn, Young World, April 25th, 2026