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Andrew Addessi

Andrew Addessi joined the Showbiz Cheat Sheet team in 2021, and he’s spent the last year honing his entertainment coverage. He enjoys writing about comics, animation, and all the classics; he developed a love for both old and new shows from watching them throughout his youth. Andrew loves the art of storytelling and how different mediums provide different tools to tell a story. In his spare time, he enjoys writing fiction.

Andrew earned a bachelor’s degree in creative writing with a minor in film studies from Bowling Green State University. He also wrote the stage play of ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ with permission from filmmaker Jared Hess—and currently runs a private writing workshop. Those who enjoy Andrew’s work can check out his portfolio or read his stage play, “Lagomorphs in the Labyrinth.”

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Books

Spider-Man Dethrones Batman and Superman as World’s Most Valuable Comic

At a September auction, ‘Amazing Fantasy #15,’ the debut issue of Peter Parker, AKA Spider-Man, sold for $3.6 million, shattering the previous record for the world’s most valuable comic. Previously held by ‘Action Comics #1,’ the sale dethroned not only DC’s Superman but Batman as well (‘Detective Comics #27).
Celebrity

Marvel’s ‘What If…?’: Is Michael B. Jordan Still Killmonger?

Marvel revealed new teaser images for ‘What If…?’ episode six, featuring Killmonger from ‘Black Panther.’ While many Marvel Cinematic Universe actors reprised their roles in their animated counterparts, not all of them have. Many of Michael B. Jordan’s co-stars reprised their roles, but fans wonder if he will be returning as well.
Tony Todd at the All in for CP celebrity charity poker event
Movies

Fan-Favorite ‘Candyman’ Actor Plays Venom in Insomniac’s ‘Spider-Man 2’

Insomniac’s ‘Spider-Man 2’ revealed Venom. The aggressive antihero’s voice comes from well-known horror movie actor Tony Todd, who plays the titular antagonist in the ‘Candyman’ franchise. While it is still unknown what kind of a role Todd and Venom will fill in the new game, fans remain excited for his take on the character.
Robert F. Simon, Chip Fields, Nicholas Hammond, and Ellen Bry Spider-Man, J. Jonah Jameson and Daily Bugle staff
Movies

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’: Is JK Simmons’ Daily Bugle Still a Newspaper?

In ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ angry journalist J. Jonah Jameson is back to his old menace-ranting ways. JK Simmons brings the character in a new format, as the Daily Bugle is no longer a newspaper, but an online news site. While this is a first for the cinematic character, Jameson isn’t unfamiliar with online reporting.
Gaming & Comics

Marvel’s ‘Midnight Suns’ Introduces a New Marvel Hero

With the Marvel Cinematic Universe expanding their mystic side with Doctor Strange and ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ Marvel’s ‘Midnight Suns’ looks to introduce a new hero called The Hunter. With ties to the darker side of the Marvel Universe, the creators are optimistic about her possibly appearing in comics and beyond.
Movies

DC’s ‘Injustice’: Superman with a Heartbreaking Twist

DC’s new animated film based on the ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ video games and comics feature a tragic and brutal take on the Man of Steel. With the destruction of everything Superman holds dear, he turns into a nearly unrecognizable monster. The lines between hero and villain quickly blur.
Courtney Peldon with 'Betty and Veronica' comic
TV

‘Riverdale’: Betty and Veronica in a Classic Look for Halloween One-Shot Comic

Many fans know about ‘Riverdale’ and ‘The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’s reimagining of the ‘Archie’ comics character, but not that the comics are still being published. Betty and Veronica appear in the classic designs for a Halloween-theme comic alongside a certain teenage witch when the situation gets out of hand.
Venom from Marvel's "Ultimate Spider-Man"
Gaming & Comics

Insomniac ‘Spider-Man 2’: Is Venom Playable or a Terrifying New Villain?

With fans excited over Insomniac’s ‘Spider-Man 2’ trailer, some noticed something about Venom's reveal. Seemingly challenging the threatening narrator, fans are wondering if the aggressive symbiote will be the big bad villain or if they could see a playable Venom in the upcoming game alongside Peter Parker and Miles Morales.
LEGO Super Mario 64 figure on display at the Taipei International ACG Exhibition
Gaming & Comics

Lego ‘Super Mario 64’ Breaks New Bricks for 25th Anniversary Celebration

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the ground-breaking Nintendo game ‘Super Mario 64,’ Lego is releasing a massive build including several iconic locations, characters, and enemies. Boasting a lower price than the previously released Lego NES, fans and collectors are excited for the new set’s release later in 2021.
Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, and Ben Affleck in 'Batman V Superman' poster
Movies

DC’s ‘Injustice’ Just Shared a Brutal First Trailer With a Devastated Superman

The award-winning ‘Injustice’ video game and comics receive a new trailer for the film adaptation. Imagining a world where the Joker causes unspeakable horrors in Superman’s life, Superman snaps and embarks to impose a dictatorial rule over Earth. The trailer showcases Batman and Wonder Woman struggling to stop the Man of Steel.