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The 2000 edition Amazing Spider-Man Annual was published with a cover date of May 2000. In the "Old Acquaintances" section, A.I. Harry Osborn, Scrier Junior (also died), and Larry were introduced, created by Howard Mackie and Klaus Janson. The Wild Pack (Doug Powell, Amy Chen, Battlestar/Lemar Hoskins, and Crippler/Carl Steickland) made an appearance in the second story. ("Old Acquaintances", "Betrayel", The Amazing Spider-Man Annual 2000 1, Marvel Comic)

Supergirl vol 4 44 was published with a cover date of May 2000. The issue introduced Judah, created by Peter David and Leonard Kirk. ("Shadows of Doubt", Supergirl vol 4 44, DC Comic Event)

The Avengers Annual 2000 was published with a cover date of May 2000. The issue revealed the origin of Hellcat (the connection to the classic Patsy Walker and Hedy comics, her time as a super hero, and resurrection), marked the death of Mr Krautmann, Mary Meeke's first appearance as Mary Grant, and introduced Russell DaBoia and Groves, created by Kurt Busiek, Norm Breyfogle, and Richard Howell. ("The Cat Came Back", Avengers Annual 2000 1, Marvel Comic Event)

The last new episode of the 2nd reboot of The Tomorrow People aired on May 5, 2014. This version of the series ran for 1 season with 22 episodes. The episode was noted for John and Astrid sharing a kiss. ("Son of Man", The Tomorrow People, TV Event).

The anthology comic Journey Into Mystery 68 was published with a cover date of May 1961. Besides original content the issue also had reprinted material from Astonishing 53. In the Spragg section Professor Bob Robertson, Spragg, and the hill people were introduced created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby. In the Ghost section Big Monk McGak and Mr Zero were introduced created by Steve Ditko. In the Mars segment Joe Krunk and Luxurr the Martian Hunter were introduced created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Don Heck. ("Spragg Conquerer of the Human Race Chapter One", "Spragg Conquerer of the Human Race Chapter Two", "The Utopia", "Where Walks the Ghosts", "The Man From Mars", Journey Into Mystery 68, Marvel Comic Event)

The Avengers vol 3 28 was published with a cover date of May 2000. The cover was an homage of Conan the Barbarian 75. The issue introduced the reporter Bobbie and cameraman Deke, created by Kurt Busiek and George Perez. ("Long Shadows of Forgotten Spires", The Avengers vol 3 28, Marvel Comic Event)

Issue 3 of the limited series Supermen of America vol 2 3 was published with a cover date of May 2000. The issue introduced David Williams, Dominique Williams, Artemis Baker, Hayley Lin, CeeCee Usjak, and Mr Weller, created by Fabian Nicieza and Doug Braithwaite. ("A Piece of the Action", Supermen of America vol 2 3, DC Comic Event)

The anthology comic Tales to Astonish 20 was published with a June 1961 cover date. Besides original material, the issue also reprinted a story from Journey Into Mystery 34. The issue introduced new characters including X the Thing That Lived , created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby. The X section also featured un-named Marvel artist and un-named Marvel editor. ("What Was 'X' the Thing That Lived", "Odd Skills", "One-Way Journey", Tales to Astonish 20, Marvel Comic Event)

The first issue of the limited series Magneto: Dark Seduction was published with a cover date of June 2000. Quicksliver prepared to lead a revolt to his father's rule over Genosha and influence over Polaris. ("The Masada Maneuver", Magneto: Dark Seduction 1, Marvel Comic Event)

The Flash vol 2 161 was published with a cover date of June 2000. The story took place in 1947 during Jay Garrick's honeymoon with Joan Williams in Las Vegas. The issue also presented the death of Rocky Birnbaum. ("Honeymoon in Vegas", The Flash vol 2 161, DC Comic Event)

13 episodes into the revived Doctor Who series, Christopher Eccleston's Doctor regenerated into David Tennant's Doctor in The Parting of Ways. The episode first aired on June 9, 2006. It was the first regeneration of the revised series. The episode also made the character Captain Jack Harkness virtually Immortal. ("The Parting of Ways", Doctor Who vlm 3, TV, Event)

After Leonard Nimoy directed Star Trek III & IV, William Shatner directed Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, which was released on June 9, 1989. Financial constraints, failed special effects, and studio forced edits hampered Shatner's original vision. Despite some early positive reviews, the movie was quickly panned and was the first Star Trek film to be nominated for a Golden Raspberry for Worst Picture, which it also won. It was also released during very competive movie season with blockbusters Batman (June 23), Indian Jones and the Last Crusade (May 24), Licence to Kill (July 14), Lethal Weapon 2 (July 7), and Ghost Busters II (June 16) battling it out in the theaters. ("Star Trek V: The Final Frontier", Flm, Event)

The premiere episode of Crusade aired on June 9, 1999. The spin-off took place directly after the events of the Babylon 5: Call to Arms TV movie. Captain Gideon (Gary Cole) assembled a crew and took command of the experimental spacecraft Excalibur in order to search deep space for a cure for the Drakh virus that would consume Earth in five years. ("War Zone" Crusade, TV Event)

The final issue of Blade: Vampire Hunter was published with a cover date of May 2000. The series only ran for 6 issues. ("Duel at Dawn", Blade: Vampire Hunter 6, Marvel Comic Event)

The anthology comic Strange Tales 84 was published with a cover date of May 1961. Besides new material, the issue also included a reprinted tale from Uncanny Tales 32. In the Magneto section, Magneto (not the mutant enemy/mentor of the X-Men, but Hunk Larkin) was introduced, created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby. The Twelve Silent Men segment took place in 2061 and involved time travel. That section introduced Victor Fabius, Sylvester Weems, and Jordan, created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Paul Reinman. While in this issue, They Met On Mars involved a battle between an American and a Russian on Mars, later reprints changed it to S.H.I.E.L.D vs Hydra. ("The Wonder of the Ages!!! Magneto!", "Magneto - Part 2", "The Inventor", "Twelve Silent Men", "They Met on Mars", Strange Tales 84, Marvel Comic Event)

The anthology comic Tales of Suspense 17 was published with a cover date of May 1961. Besides new material, the issue also reprinted a story from Mystery Tales 42. In the Googam section, Billy Langley, Googam, Luke Perkwhistle, and Sara Perkwhistle were introduced, created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby. ("Beware of Googam, Son of Goom!!!", "Googam Part 2", "The Bridge", "There is Something Strange About Mr Jones", "What Lurks in the Mountain", Tales of Suspense 17, Marvel Comic Event)

The first issue of the 4 issue limited series Battleaxes was published with a cover date of May 2000. ("Mederus No More", Battleaxes 1, DC/Vertigo Comic Event)