WandaVision spends much of its first episode devoted to playing out a classic sitcom plot. Visionâs boss Mr. Hart and his wife are coming to dinner, only there has been a matter of miscommunication and Elisabeth Olsenâs Wanda Maximoff is under the impression that it is her and the synthezoidâs anniversary. Obviously, hijinks ensue. Taking…
His memories restored, Dick Grayson is Nightwing once more, with an all new creative team weaving a story of corruption, family, inheritance and the eternal fight against bullies in Nightwing #78. Written by Tom Taylor, art by Bruno Redondo, colors by Adriano Lucas and lettering by Wes Abbott. No matter how chaotic comics universe can…
The eighth and nearly final chapter of Planet Divoc-91, a Webtoon coronavirus-inspired comic with a rotating cast of writers and artists, is approaching its final destination, and ComicsXF has an exclusive preview.    “Being part of this innovative project continues to be influential in how I meet ideas creatively,â said South African poet and Chapter 8…
It had to happen. Ever since Betsy Braddock was returned to her original body, we knew she would be forced to reckon with what she had done. In Excalibur #19, we finally see it happen. After bumbling out her feelings to an alternate reality Psylocke, Betsy Braddock has had her relationship to Kwannon on her…
WandaVision is over (and if you watched the show but havenât checked out CXFâs coverage of it, you can do so here), but the seemingly-unending wheel of the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to turn, bringing us the next Disney+ series, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Where WandaVision was positioned as something a little bit…
Tony, Hellcat, Rhodey, and Team âGod Fightersâ find that space ainât the place in Iron Man #7. Written by Christopher Cantwell, drawn by CAFU, colored by Frank DâArmata, and lettered by Joe Caramagna, the latest installment of the Armored Avenger adventures has Tony and his ramshackle team taking the fight to Korvac; both on the…
This has been a big week for the X-Men. Yes, thereâs been the normal amount of violence, deception, and angst, but moreover thereâs been FASHION. In anticipation of the upcoming Hellfire Gala which kicks off in June, Marvel gave us a sneak peek at some of the couture looks our favorite mutants will be donning….
A cosmic plague has spread, transforming everyday people into violent, monstrous kaiju. Only the Ultramega, three individuals imbued with incredible powers, hold the line against this madness. Their battles level cities and leave untold horror in their wake. Now, the final reckoning approaches for the Ultramega, but is this a war they can even win?…
Carolâs in a post-breakup slump, and itâs up to her friends to save the day. If fighting gross monsters wonât do the trick, how about some good old-fashioned speed dating? After all, connections can be found in the strangest places in Captain Marvel #27 written by Kelly Thompson, art by David Lopez, colors by TrĂona…
Revisited comics a-plenty in Captain America’s 80th year in Captain America Anniversary Tribute, with credits below and letters by Joe Caramagna. In September, Marvel released a special 45th anniversary edition of 1975âs Giant-Size X-Men #1 in which modern artists re-created the seminal comic one page at a time. According to comics sales tracker Comichron, the…
Action unfolds and stories resolve in the fifth and final chapter of Champions: Outlawed. Will our heroes free their compatriots and clear their names? Will truth and justice prevail, or will the American way of corporate-funded chaos continue to reign? Itâs Champions #5 written by Eve L. Ewing, with art by Bob Quinn, colors by…
Donald Blake continues his conquest of the World Tree, while Valkyrie attempts to stop his rampage with some much needed All-Father assistance. Itâs Thor #13 written by Donny Cates, art by Nic Klein, colors by Matthew Wilson, and letters by Joe Sabino. Donny Cates writes some radical comics. Not like, politically radical. Like, doing an…
In a perfect world, X-Force wouldnât be necessary. And in a perfect world, a psychic menace wouldnât be gunning for the shores of Krakoa. Can X-Force survive these Brain Blasts? Find out in X-Force #18 brought to us by Benjamin Percy, Garry Brown, Guru-eFX and Joe Caramanga. Ari Bard: So⌠it seems like Kid Omega…
As King In Black winds down, S.W.O.R.D. makes sure Krakoa is kept safe. Surely this will end well. Al Ewing, Valerio Schiti, Marte Gracia and Ariana Maher deliver S.W.O.R.D. #4. Zach Rabiroff: Well, Iâm out of the shower, and I finally managed to wash all of this disgusting Knull goop out of my hair. Boy,…
I think this review has to start with the solicit for Orphan and the Five Beasts: Spurred on by her masterâs dying words, the adopted warrior âOrphan Moâ seeks to find and kill five former disciples who now threaten the land with corruption from their demonic powers. Part Five Deadly Venoms and part surreal grindhouse,…