Think Batman set in the slums of Georgian London; Maximus is a literal Duke by day and vigilante by night, obsessed with avenging the death of his parents.
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American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
Comment threads, whether on public forums or a closed, women-only dating safety app, welcome, and even invite, vigilante justice.
Kelly and Jack’s Fight About Christina Aguilera Kelly, now 40, and Jack got into a drag-out fight when Jack danced with Kelly’s nemesis — Christina Aguilera — in season 2.
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Victoria Edel,
People.com,
22 July 2025
Marvel has made clear that the studio is preparing the Fantastic Four’s most iconic nemesis, Dr. Doom, for a forthcoming film, but the planet-obliterating combo of Galactus and Silver Surfer hardly feel like second best.
Electric scooters rented by app are a scourge on sidewalks, but extremely convenient for the short distances.
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New York Times,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
The scourge of crypto scams — enabled by seemingly harmless looking bitcoin ATMs standing in the corner of gas stations and grocery stores — has one wealthy community on the shores of Lake St. Clair saying enough is enough.
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