Uncanny X-Men #5 Turns Into World War X
While this issue puts the brewing schism on the back burner, Uncanny X-Men #5 goes into full action movie mode.
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Infinite Dark #3 Takes An Unexpected But Welcome Left Turn
Honestly, this issue of Infinite Dark shouldn’t have surprised me. The first issue was brilliant nihilistic cosmic horror, and the
Read moreSuperman #6 Is The Best Superhero Book You’ll Read This Week
Superman #6 is two very interesting halves, that shouldn’t work together in one issue. Somehow though, they do and actually
Read moreThe Crew Gets Into A Heap Of Trouble In Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor #2
There are elements that are essential to any Doctor Who story- excitement, emotion, timey-wimey antics, and a little whimsy. Often
Read moreVenom #9 Shows That You Can Never Go Home
After the better part of a year, Eddie Brock has been through a lot, questioning everything he knew about his
Read moreBlackbird #3 Immerses Readers In A Magical World
After two issues of character building, Blackbird #3 takes a different approach, leading towards a deeper mythology in the series.
Read moreThe Freeze #1 Is A Wholly Unique Apocalypse
Post-apocalyptic survival horror is one of comics’ favorite genres. The best takes on it give us a different twist on
Read moreShatterstar #3 Turns Into A Brutal Noir Revenge Tale
Shatterstar has been something different each issue. The first issue was a bit of a relationship dramedy. The second was
Read moreBatman #60 Will Leave You Speechless
After an issue that carries forward the theme of the last few stories, Batman #60 ends on a final page
Read moreUncanny X-Men #4 Causes A Schism
For an arc called X-Men Disassembled, Uncanny X-Men hasn’t actually featured a lot of disassembling. That changes in #4, as
Read moreMartin Manhunter #1 Is The Weirdest Detective Story In Comics
In the pantheon of DC’s heroes, it’s impossible to argue that J’Onn J’Onzz is among the top tier. It’s also
Read moreShazam! #1 Is Just Plain Fun
Sometimes a comic comes along that perfectly captures the spirit of a character and concept. In SHAZAM #1, Geoff Johns
Read moreMiles Yet To Go In Return Of Wolverine #3
A problem events often run into is pacing. Even the best events struggle with it. Sometimes events tread water in
Read moreDie #1 Is The RPG Fantasy Horror You Never Knew You Needed
Almost thirty years ago six kids vanished in the midst of a birthday party for one member of their group.
Read moreMan-Eaters #3 Catches Its Horrific Stride
With the previous two issues of Man-Eaters I was faced with something that I had run into several times in
Read moreThe More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same In Wonder Woman #59
Every creative team needs a little time to get used to a new series. Often the mark of a great
Read moreThe Flash #59 Shows The Dark Side Of Globetrotting Adventure
Barry Allen may be one of the smartest heroes on the planet, but The Flash #59 shows him he still
Read moreBlack Panther #6 Is The Villain’s Tale
Since the relaunch of Black Panther several months ago we’ve followed the odyssey of an amnesiac T’Challa as he fought
Read moreUncanny X-Men #3 Picks Up Steam
Things are building steam in Uncanny X-Men #3, as more of the larger story begins to come into focus. Two
Read moreUncanny X-Men #2 Introduces Global Threats
In week two of X-Men Disassembled, the X-Men find themselves under assault on multiple fronts. But are these attacks linked?
Read moreShadowman #9 Gets Twisty And Scary
If last issue of Shadowman was a tense build up to war, this issue is a mixture of medieval court
Read moreDigital Dreams Become Nightmares In Tony Stark Iron Man #6
After a debut arc filled with single issue stories putting together the picture of our hero’s current life, Tony Stark
Read moreMiddlewest #1: An American Fairy Tale Comes To Life
I have long loved the genre of urban fantasy–taking the tropes and trappings for classic fantasy and transposing it into
Read moreBatman #59 Turns The Tables On Everyone
In the last five months, Batman has chronicled the Dark Knight beginning to unravel. Last issue though appeared to push
Read moreExorsisters #2 Hides Tragedy Behind Its Humor And Heart
A lot of serialized stories that include cliffhangers with portents of doom would follow up on that immediately. Exorsisters #2
Read morePolice Work At The End Of Everything In Infinite Dark #2
When you’re faced the end of existence, what would you do? Would you crack? Or would you do your job
Read moreVenom #8 Serves Eddie Brock Humble Pie
I love the concept of a legacy hero. It’s often a complex and satisfying addition to superhero canon, and done
Read moreSuperman #5 Kneels Before Zod
Sometimes slower issues are necessary, bridging between the big events of storylines. Sometimes they’re slogs. Others can be necessary places
Read moreThe Flash #58 Is An Exciting New Beginning
It’s an impressive feat for a writer nearly 60 issues into a run to make a story feel like a
Read moreBloodshot: Rising Spirit #1 Goes Back To the Beginning
One of the enduring mysteries of the Valiant universe has been the beginnings of the man who would become Bloodshot.
Read moreMysteries Abound In Uncanny X-Men #1
Since its announcement, Marvel’s Uncanny X-Men #1 has been treated like a big deal. And rightfully so, since it is.
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