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Author: Tony Thornley

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Roku #1 Dives Deep Into A Super-Spy Filled Underworld

Super-spies and assassins are among the funnest character types to see in basically every form of media. So when the

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November 4, 2019 Tony Thornley 2261 Views Cullen Bunn, Dave Sharpe, Ramon Bachs, Roku, Stephanie Paitreau, Valiant Entertainment
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Learn The Origins Of The Crimson Witch In Conan The Barbarian #10

Conan the Barbarian has an impressive gallery of rogues – from pirates to wizards to gods. However, this newest volume

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November 4, 2019 Tony Thornley 4829 Views Conan the Barbarian, Jason Aaron, Mahmud Asrar, Marvel Comics, Matthew Wilson, Travis Lanham
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Batman Annual #4 Brings All The Feels

Bruce Wayne’s life is nothing more than a series of rough days. As the Batman, it’s inevitable, and that’s exactly

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November 4, 2019 Tony Thornley 2307 Views Batman, Clayton Cowles, Dave Stewart, DC Comics, Jorge Fornes, Mike Norton, Tom King
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Bloodshot #2 Dials Up The Action

Though stories with a deeper meaning can be fulfilling and engaging, sometimes a reader just needs a straightforward action story.

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November 4, 2019 Tony Thornley 2153 Views Adelso Corona, Andrew Dalhouse, Bloodshot, Brett Booth, Dave Sharpe, Tim Seeley, Valiant Entertainment
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Dual Origins Revealed In Dial H For Hero #8!

One of the most charming tropes of Dial H For Hero has been the brief secret origins of the various

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October 30, 2019 Tony Thornley 2331 Views Dave Sharpe, DC Comics, Dial H for Hero, Joe Quinones, Jordan Gibson, Paulina Ganucheau, Sam Humphries
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Abel Gets In Over His Head In Middlewest #12

Abel’s story in Middlewest has evolved in the past year, just like the character has grown up. However, one of

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October 30, 2019 Tony Thornley 2599 Views Image Comics, Jean-Francois Beaulieu, Jorge Corona, Middlewest, Nate Piekos, Skottie Young
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GI Joe #2 Fights An Unwinnable War

Fighting fascism is one of the most long-lasting and enduring battles we’ve seen in society for over a century. However,

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October 29, 2019 Tony Thornley 2496 Views Brittany Peer, Chris Evenhuis, GI Joe, Hasbro, IDW Publishing, Neil Uyetake, Paul Allor
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Is The Flash #81 The End Of The Speed Force?

Every ongoing superhero tale promises that nothing will ever be the same. It’s part of the necessary illusion of change

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October 28, 2019 Tony Thornley 2609 Views DC Comics, Joshua Williamson, Luis Guerrero, Scott Kolins, Steve Wands, The Flash
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Valkyrie: Jane Foster #4 Learns Don’t Fear The Reaper

When one of your superheroic roles is to defend the dead, it’s going to put you face to face with

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October 28, 2019 Tony Thornley 2448 Views Al Ewing, Cafu, Jason Aaron, Jesus Abuterov, Joe Sabino, Marvel Comics, Valkyrie: Jane Foster
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The Future Is Ultron’s In Tony Stark: Iron Man #17

One of the most frightening villain revamps in Marvel Comics history was when Ultron – already one of the most

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October 25, 2019 Tony Thornley 2849 Views Christos Gage, Dan Slott, Edgar Delgado, Francesco Manna, Iron Man, Joe Caramagna, Marvel Comics, Tony Stark: Iron Man
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Does The Man Of Steel Meet His Match In Action Comics #1016?

Superman is often considered the most powerful superhero in the DC Universe. So it’s not often he meets his match.

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October 24, 2019 Tony Thornley 1932 Views Action Comics, Batman, Brad Anderson, Brian Michael Bendis, Dave Sharpe, DC Comics, naomi, Superman, Szymon Kudranski
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Does The Man Of Steel Meet His Match In Action Comics #1016?

Superman is often considered the most powerful superhero in the DC Universe. So it’s not often he meets his match.

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October 24, 2019 Tony Thornley 2071 Views Action Comics, Batman, Brad Anderson, Brian Michael Bendis, Dave Sharpe, DC Comics, naomi, Superman, Szymon Kudranski
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Visit The Little Star Destroyer Of Horror In Star Wars Adventures: Return To Vader’s Castle #3

The Star Wars universe is full of monsters, but none are more famous than the Sarlaac, the ravenous monster that

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October 23, 2019 Tony Thornley 2508 Views Andworld Design, Cavan Scott, Francesco Francavilla, IDW Publishing, Nick Brokenshire, Star Wars, Star Wars Adventures, Star Wars Adventures: Return to Vader’s Castle
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Timmy Olsen Reeks Of Flop Sweat And Desperation But Jimmy Olsen #4 Doesn’t

When Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen faked his death last issue to go into hiding, he adopted a wholly new identity-

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October 23, 2019 Tony Thornley 2413 Views 0 Comment Clayton Cowles, DC Comics, jimmy olsen, Lois Lane, Matt Fraction, Nathan Fairbairn, Steve Lieber, Superman, Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen
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The Dawn Of X Begins: What Series Could Wave 2 Hold?

The Dawn of X era of Marvel’s mutants officially launched this week with X-Men #1, kicking off Jonathan Hickman’s vision

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October 21, 2019 Tony Thornley 3090 Views 0 Comment Dawn of X, House of X, Jonathan Hickman, Marvel Comics, New Mutants, Powers of X, X-Men
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Batman #81 Lays Out The Plan

For the last three plus years, we’ve seen a cat and mouse game between Batman and Bane play out. However,

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October 21, 2019 Tony Thornley 2173 Views 0 Comment Batman, City of Bane, Clayton Cowles, DC Comics, John Romita Jr., Klaus Janson, Mitch Gerads, Tom King, Tomeu Morey
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X-Men #1 Dives Right Into A Bold New Era

For months now, readers have known that the game changing House of X and Powers of X would lead into

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October 18, 2019 Tony Thornley 2366 Views 0 Comment Clayton Cowles, Dawn of X, gerry alanguilan, Jonathan Hickman, leinil francis yu, Marvel Comics, Sunny Gho, Tom Muller, X-Men
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Triage #2 Tries To Turn The Tables

Cross-genre fiction has existed since the concept of genre was invented. However, combining a cross-genre story with the science-fiction concept

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October 17, 2019 Tony Thornley 2202 Views 0 Comment Dark Horse Comics, Frank Cvetkovic, phillip sevy, Triage
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Everything Goes Wrong In Star Wars: Target Vader #4

There’s a saying about the best laid plans, and Valance and his crew of scoundrels might be thinking about the

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October 16, 2019 Tony Thornley 2159 Views 0 Comment Federico Blee, giada marchisio, Joe Caramagna, Marvel Comics, neeraj menon, Robbie Thompson, Star Wars, Star Wars: Target Vader, Stefano Landini
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The Super-Sons Return (For The Last Time?) In Superman #16

No one in comics has had a year quite like Jon Kent. The latest young hero to use the Superboy

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October 16, 2019 Tony Thornley 3744 Views 0 Comment Brian Michael Bendis, Dave Sharpe, David Lafuente, DC Comics, Paul Mounts, Robin, Super Sons, Superboy, Superman
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Ra’s Al Ghul Makes His Move In Batman & The Outsiders #6

Black Lightning and Katana have succeeded in their mission. However, Ra’s Al Ghul’s plan is so much more than just

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October 16, 2019 Tony Thornley 2846 Views 0 Comment Batman, Batman and the Outsiders, Bryan Hill, Clayton Cowles, DC Comics, dexter soy, Veronica Gandini
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The Flash #80 Leads To A Terrible Downfall

Even when you’re the fastest man alive, you can’t save everyone. That’s been the hard truth The Flash has had

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October 16, 2019 Tony Thornley 2447 Views 0 Comment DC Comics, Joshua Williamson, Luis Guerrero, Scott Kolins, Steve Wands, The Flash
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Batman And Superman Come One Step Closer In Event Leviathan #5

Event Leviathan #5 continues the worst 24 hours in DC Universe history. Leviathan continues its rapid march across the globe,

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October 15, 2019 Tony Thornley 2358 Views 0 Comment Alex Maleev, Batman, Brian Michael Bendis, DC Comics, Event Leviathan, Josh Reed, Superman
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A Mischief Maker Becomes A Hero In Loki #4

One of the crucial steps in the evolution of Loki from anti-hero into a truly heroic figure was a sense

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October 15, 2019 Tony Thornley 2767 Views 0 Comment Carlos Lopez, Clayton Cowles, Daniel Kibblesmith, David Curiel, Loki, Marvel Comics, Victor Olazaba
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Powers Of X #6 Brings The X-Men’s New Beginning To A Haunting End

Last week, House of X came to a triumphant end, setting up a status quo for Marvel’s X-Men that would

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October 14, 2019 Tony Thornley 2587 Views 0 Comment Clayton Cowles, David Curiel, Jonathan Hickman, Marte Gracia, Marvel Comics, Pepe Larraz, Powers of X, RB Silva, Tom Muller, X-Men
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The Dawn Of X Begins: Who Might Join The X-Men On Krakoa?

As the Dawn of X era for Marvel Comics’ merry mutants begins, a call went out in the page of

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October 11, 2019 Tony Thornley 3819 Views 0 Comment Excalibur, Fallen Angels, Fantastic Four, firestar, House of X, Jonathan Hickman, Marauders, Marvel Comics, New Mutants, New Warriors, Powers of X, Quicksilver, scarlet witch, X-Force, X-Men
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Legion Of Super-Heroes: Millennium #2 Paints A Bleak Picture Of The Future

The future of the DC Universe is one of the most exciting aspects of the universe, however it’s difficult to

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October 10, 2019 Tony Thornley 2273 Views 0 Comment Brian Michael Bendis, Dave Sharpe, DC Comics, jeff dekal, Jim Cheung, Jordie Bellaire, Legion of Super-Heroes, Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium, Nikola Scott, Ryan Sook, Superboy, Superman, Tomeu Morey
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Young Justice #9 Brings Justice To Earth-3

One of the best parts of the DC Comics’ multiverse is Earth-3, the home of evil twins to the Justice

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October 10, 2019 Tony Thornley 3906 Views 0 Comment Andre Lima Arujo, Brian Michael Bendis, DC Comics, Gabe Eltaeb, Impulse, John Timms, Robin, Superboy, Wes Abbott, Young Justice
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Return To The Corps Of Discovery In Manifest Destiny #37

After over a year away, Skybound and Image Comics’ ultimate weird western returns with Manifest Destiny #37. Following Lewis and

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October 10, 2019 Tony Thornley 2314 Views 0 Comment Chris Dingess, Image Comics, Manifest Destiny, Matthew Roberts, owen gieni, Pat Brosseau, Skybound Entertainment
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Batman #80 Welcomes Bruce Wayne To The City Of Bane

The City of Bane story has been building up to this issue. After Bane spent this entire run breaking Batman,

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October 9, 2019 Tony Thornley 3118 Views 0 Comment Batman, City of Bane, Clayton Cowles, DC Comics, John Romita Jr., Klaus Janson, Tom King, Tomeu Morey
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Copra #1 Brings The Ultimate Indie Heroes To Image Comics

Several years ago, a completely self-published superhero comic that was one part Suicide Squad homage, one part GI Joe homage

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October 9, 2019 Tony Thornley 2885 Views 0 Comment Copra, Image Comics, Michel Fiffe
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