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Author: Tony Thornley

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Review: Gotham Falls Apart In ‘Batman’ #96

Gotham City is torn to pieces so often that it’s amazing that the No Man’s Land status quo of the

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August 10, 2020 Tony Thornley 2131 Views Batman, Clayton Cowles, DC Comics, James Tynion IV, Joker War, Jorge Jimenez, The Joker, Tomeu Morey
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Review: ‘Young Justice’ #17 Slows Down And Shows A Different Kind Of Aftermath

In comics, massive villain attacks seem to be a common occurrence (Lex Luthor attacking the city, must be Tuesday!). However,

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August 10, 2020 Tony Thornley 3630 Views Brian Michael Bendis, David Walker, DC Comics, Gabe Eltaeb, Impulse, Review, Robin, Scott Godlewski, Superboy, Wes Abbott, Young Justice
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Review: Take A Trip Around The World In ‘Giant-Size X-Men: Fantomex’

So far the Giant Size X-Men mini-series of one-shots has been a series of artist showcases, with plot-light stories that

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August 7, 2020 Tony Thornley 2426 Views Ariana Maher, Dawn of X, Giant-Size X-Men: Fantomex, Jonathan Hickman, Marvel Comics, Rod Reis, Tom Muller, X-Men
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Review: ‘Empyre: X-Men’ #2 Explodes Into Gleeful Chaos

Empyre: X-Men is one of the most interesting experiments in comics we may have seen ever. With the X-Men writers’

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August 7, 2020 Tony Thornley 1837 Views Benjamin Percy, Clayton Cowles, Dawn of X, Empyre, Empyre: X-Men, Gerry Duggan, Leah Williams, Lucas Werneck, Nolan Woodard, Tom Muller, X-Men
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Review: A Time-Honored Tradition Renewed In ‘Legion Of Super-Heroes’ #7

One of the oldest traditions in comics is the Legion election, dating all the way back to Adventure Comics #304,

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August 4, 2020 Tony Thornley 2077 Views Brian Michael Bendis, Dave Sharpe, DC Comics, Jordie Bellaire, Legion of Super-Heroes, Ryan Sook, Stephen Byrne, Superboy, wade von grawbadger
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Review: A Krakoan Date Night In ‘Cable’ #2

No one got more of a fresh start in Krakoa than Nathan Summers. The young time traveller has quickly grown

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August 3, 2020 Tony Thornley 2620 Views Cable, Dawn of X, Gerry Duggan, Joe Sabino, Marvel Comics, Phil Noto, X-Men
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New To You Comics: A Brave New World In ‘House Of X/Powers Of X’

With the comics industry slowly returning from the pandemic, Brendan Allen and I are taking the opportunity to introduce each

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July 31, 2020 Tony Thornley 2816 Views Clayton Cowles, David Curiel, Jonathan Hickman, Marte Gracia, Marvel Comics, New To You Comics, Pepe Larraz, Powers of X, RB Silva, Tom Muller, X-Men
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Review: ‘X-Men’ #10 Faces The Demons Of The Past

One of the biggest surprises of the Dawn of X relaunch was the return of Vulcan. The new take on

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July 30, 2020 Tony Thornley 2110 Views Clayton Cowles, Dawn of X, Empyre, Jonathan Hickman, Leinil Yu, Marvel Comics, Sunny Gho, Tom Muller, X-Men
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Review: ‘X-Factor’ #1 Introduces Krakoa’s Most Important Mutants

It’s been a year since House of X introduced the resurrection protocols, one of the most important pieces on new

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July 29, 2020 Tony Thornley 4003 Views David Baldeon, Dawn of X, Israel Silva, Joe Caramagna, Leah Williams, Marvel Comics, Tom Muller, X-Factor, X-Men
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Review: ‘New Mutants’ #11 Lives A Nightmare

It might seem like a paradox that Krakoa’s most firmly established team is called the New Mutants. However in New

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July 28, 2020 Tony Thornley 2151 Views Carlos Lopez, Dawn of X, Ed Brisson, Flaviano, Marvel Comics, New Mutants, Tom Muller, Travis Lanham, X-Men
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Review: ‘X-Men/Fantastic Four’ #4 Faces Certain (Doctor) Doom

Two of Marvel’s juggernauts (lower-case) have clashed in a fascinating theological showdown. In X-Men/Fantastic Four #4 we find out what

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July 28, 2020 Tony Thornley 3895 Views Chip Zdarsky, Dawn of X, Fantastic Four, Joe Caramagna, Laura Martin, Marvel Comics, Rachel Dodson, Ransom Getty, Terry Dodson, X-Men, X-Men/ Fantastic Four, X-Men/Fantastic Four #4
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Review: ‘Batman’ #95 Has The Dark Knight Scrambling

The Dark Knight might be in the most difficult position he’s ever been in. His entire operation, as both Bruce

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July 27, 2020 Tony Thornley 3482 Views Batman, Batman #95, Clayton Cowles, Clownhunter, DC Comics, James Tynion IV, Joker War, Jorge Jimenez, The Joker, Tomeu Morey
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Review: ‘Action Comics’ #1023 Is A Frustrating Duality

One of the best things about Superman in the past decade or so is how much his family has grown,

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July 27, 2020 Tony Thornley 2504 Views Action Comics, Action Comics #1023, Brad Anderson, Brian Michael Bendis, Dave Sharpe, John Romita Jr., Klaus Janson, Superboy, Superman
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Review: The Flower Cartel Stands Revealed In ‘Wolverine’ #3

Th new Wolverine series has already left its mark in the new status quo of the Dawn of X in several

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July 27, 2020 Tony Thornley 2565 Views Adam Kubert, Benjamin Percy, Cory Petit, Dawn of X, Frank Martin, Tom Muller, Wolverine, Wolverine #3, X-Men
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Review: ‘Daredevil’ #21 Begins The Greatest Battle Of Matt Murdock’s Life

Matt Murdock has been through hell his entire life. Yet for the last year and a half he’s fought the

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July 24, 2020 Tony Thornley 2830 Views Chip Zdarsky, Clayton Cowles, Daredevil, Daredevil #21, Daredevil #21 review, Marco Checchetto, Marvel Comics, mattia iacono
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Review: ‘Empyre: X-Men’ #1 Wages An Unexpected War

There are many aspects of Krakoa and how the island nation runs that are still a bit of a mystery

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July 23, 2020 Tony Thornley 2658 Views Clayton Cowles, Dawn of X, Empyre, Empyre: X-Men, Jonathan Hickman, Marvel Comics, matteo buffagni, Nolan Woodard, Tini Howard, Tom Muller, X-Men
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Review: ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy’ #4 Packs In The Adventure

In only four issues Guardians of the Galaxy has already told more story than other series that have been around

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July 21, 2020 Tony Thornley 2002 Views Al Ewing, Cory Petit, Federico Blee, Guardians of the Galaxy, Juann Cabal, Marvel Comics
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Review: ‘Jimmy Olsen’ #12 Is A Bittersweet Finale

Over the past year(ish), we’ve come to see the best possible take on one of the most enduring supporting characters

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July 20, 2020 Tony Thornley 2004 Views Clayton Cowles, DC Comics, jimmy olsen, Lois Lane, Matt Fraction, Nathan Fairbairn, Steve Lieber, Superman, Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen
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New To You Comics: We Are Pledged In ‘Wytches’ Vol.1

With the comics industry slowly returning from the pandemic, Brendan Allen and I are taking the opportunity to introduce each

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July 17, 2020 Tony Thornley 3593 Views Clem Robins, Image Comics, Jock, Matt Hollingsworth, New To You Comics, Scott Snyder, Wytches
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Review: Magneto Is No Man’s Errand Boy In ‘Giant-Size X-Men: Magneto’ #1

No one would challenge the fact that the mutant known as Magneto is one of the most layered and fascinating

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July 16, 2020 Tony Thornley 2349 Views Clayton Cowles, David Curiel, Dawn of X, Giant Size X-Men, Giant-Size X-Men: Magneto, Jonathan Hickman, magneto, Marvel Comics, Ramon Perez, Tom Muller, X-Men
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Review: ‘Batman’ #94 Faces The End

Batman’s time left is a ticking clock. He has just moments to pool resources before the Joker War begins. Batman

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July 13, 2020 Tony Thornley 2604 Views Batman, Clayton Cowles, David Baron, DC Comics, Guillem March, James Tynion IV, Rafael Albuquerque
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Review: All About Thawne In ‘The Flash’ #757

Barry Allen’s entire life has evolved around Eobard Thawne, even when he didn’t know it. The reverse has been true

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July 13, 2020 Tony Thornley 2315 Views DC Comics, Hi-Fi, Jordi Tarragona, Joshua Williamson, Rafa Sandoval, Steve Wands, The Flash
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Review: Young Justice #16 Reveals The Tragedy Of Impulse

Of all of Young Justice, Bart Allen has probably been through the most. It’s almost impossible to describe him in

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July 11, 2020 Tony Thornley 4392 Views Brian Michael Bendis, David Walker, DC Comics, Gabe Eltaeb, Impulse, Review, Robin, Scott Godlewski, Superboy, Wes Abbott, Young Justice
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Review: ‘Superman’ #23 Battles Chaos, Figuratively And Literally

To say the Man of Steel’s relationship with magic is complicated is an understatement. However, Superman #23 shows how truly

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July 10, 2020 Tony Thornley 2391 Views Alex Sinclair, Brian Michael Bendis, Dave Sharpe, DC Comics, John Timms, Kevin Maguire, Superman
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Review: ‘X-Force’ #10 Asks Tough Questions In The Middle Of A Tougher Mission

Since last year’s Dawn of X relaunch, X-Force has quietly established itself as the line’s second book. If this had

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July 9, 2020 Tony Thornley 2377 Views Benjamin Percy, Dawn of X, guru-efx, Joe Caramagna, joshua cassara, Marvel Comics, X-Force, X-Men
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New To You Comics: No One’s Hero In Marvel’s “Thanos Wins”

With the comics industry slowly returning from the pandemic, Brendan Allen and I are taking the opportunity to introduce each

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July 8, 2020 Tony Thornley 4578 Views Antonio Fabela, Clayton Cowles, Cosmic Ghost Rider, Donny Cates, Geoff Shaw, Marvel Comics, New To You Comics, Thanos, Thanos Wins
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A Tangled Web: What An Icon Means In ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ #534

Captain America is a lot of things to a lot of people. One of the best explorations of that by

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July 7, 2020 Tony Thornley 2426 Views A Tangled Web, Amazing Spider-Man, Bill Reinhold, Captain America, Civil War, Cory Petit, J. Michael Straczynski, Marvel Comics, Matt Milla, Ron Garney
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The Xavier Institute: A Look To The Past In ‘Uncanny X-Men’ #268

As we observe Captain America’s birthday this week (that is what the Fourth of July is, right?) we thought it

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July 6, 2020 Tony Thornley 2444 Views Captain America, Chris Claremont, Glynnis Wein, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, The Xavier Institute, Tom Orzechowski, Uncanny X-Men, Wolverine, X-Men
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New To You Comics: Monsters Hit Small Town America In ‘Something Is Killing The Children’ Vol.1

With the comics industry slowly returning from the pandemic, Brendan Allen and I are taking the opportunity to introduce each

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July 1, 2020 Tony Thornley 2813 Views Andworld Design, Boom! Studios, James Tynion IV, Miquel Muerto, New To You Comics, something is killing the children, Werther Dell’Edera
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Review: ‘The Flash’ #756 Sets Plans And Panic In Motion

Barry Allen has become defined more by the mistakes he’s made than by the heroic deeds he’s done. In The

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June 30, 2020 Tony Thornley 2176 Views Christian Duce, DC Comics, Joshua Williamson, Luis Guerrero, Steve Wands, The Flash, The Flash #756
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Review: ‘Batman’ #93 Knocks It All Down

For seven issues, the Dark Knight has seemingly faced one of the most cunning new villains he’s fought in years.

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June 30, 2020 Tony Thornley 2324 Views Batman, David Baron, DC Comics, Guillem March, James Tynion IV, javier fernandez, Tomeu Morey
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