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April 2021

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The Cost of War Continues to Grow in Monstress #33

Karen Charm4 years ago4 years ago011 mins

Maika Halfwolf’s family and oldest friend all want to kill or control her, but she has the upper hand … at least for now. Monstress #33 is written by Marjorie Liu, drawn by Sana Takeda and lettered/designed by Rus Wooton. Marjorie Liu’s work for Marvel is consistently fantastic, but Monstress shows us what she’s truly…

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  • Star Wars

Aphra and Sana Go Undercover in Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #9

Liz Large4 years ago4 years ago06 mins

Did Doctor Aphra and Sana Staros survive their firey death? Let’s find out in Doctor Aphra #9 written by Alyssa Wong with art by Minkyu Jung, inks by Victor Olazaba, colors by Rachelle Rosenberg and letters by Joe Caramagna.  We’re back with part four of The Engine Job! Tragically, Aphra and Sana died at the…

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  • Marvel

More Tales of…Well, Carnage in Carnage: Black, White, and Blood #2

Forrest Hollingsworth4 years ago4 years ago04 mins

Land, sea, and air? This Carnage guy is a creep everywhere in Carnage: Black, White, and Blood #2 by Donny Cates, Kyle Hotz, Rachelle Rosenberg, Chip Zdarsky, Marco Checchetto, Ram V, Javier Fernandez, and Joe Sabino. Carnage Shark – Donny Cates, Kyle Hotz, Rachelle Rosenberg Opening immediately after King in Black’s finale, Cates and Hotz’s…

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  • Usagi Yojimbo

Another Week, Another Round of Extolling the Simple Genius of Usagi Yojimbo

Zachary Jenkins4 years ago4 years ago07 mins

What do you say after nearly 40 years? What more can I say about Stan Sakai’s life’s work that hasn’t been said better by others over and over again? I want to be a cynic. If you have read how I cover other books, I tend to be aggressive, nearly bloodthirsty, going after flaws that…

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  • Captain Marvel

It’s a Kind of Magic in Captain Marvel #28

Cat Purcell and Christi Eddleman4 years ago4 years ago018 mins

Carol is struggling in the aftermath of her trip to the future. As she turns to magic for the answer, she must make some Strange partnerships in his tale written by Kelly Thompson, art by Jacopo Camagni, colors by Espen Grundetjern, and letters by Clayton Cowles. Cat Purcell: It’s been a wild few arcs of…

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  • X-Force

Psychic Horror Fills X-Force #19

Ari Bard and Kenneth Laster4 years ago4 years ago016 mins

In a perfect world, X-Force wouldn’t be necessary. And in a perfect world, an angry Kid Omega would be able to internally reflect on his shortcomings and grow as a person without having to confront a murderous and deranged version of himself harnessed by Xeno. It’s okay, we’re not mad. Can X-Force put a stop…

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  • Uncategorized

Death Gets Laid off in The Many Deaths of Laila Starr #1

Armaan Babu and Andrea Ayres4 years ago3 years ago019 mins

The birth of a prophesied child in Mumbai heralds the start of a new age — one that brings peace, prosperity and most notably eternal life — meaning the Avatar of Death is out of a job. As Brahma sends her hurtling down to Earth to enjoy her retirement as a mortal, a last-minute deal…

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  • S.W.O.R.D.

Krakoa Plays Kingmaker In S.W.O.R.D. #5

Nola Pfau and Zach Rabiroff4 years ago4 years ago031 mins

The King In Black has been defeted, but the impending Snarkwar looms over head. Find out how Abigail Brand responds in S.W.O.R.D. #5 by Al Ewing, Valerio Schiti, Marte Gracia, and Ariana Maher. Zach Rabiroff: Fabian’s back, some Snarks get whacked, and a long-lost Acolyte makes a dramatic comeback. You ready to talk some S.W.O.R.D.?…

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  • Way Of X

Find Better Questions In Way Of X #1

Jude Jones and Anna Peppard4 years ago4 years ago045 mins

Back in X-Men #7, Nightcrawler watched the ritualistic death/resurrection of Melody Guthrie and said he wanted to start a mutant religion. Wonder what he’s been up to since? Probably not experiencing any doubt or angst whatsoever… Si Spurrier, Bob Quinn, Java Tartaglia, and Clayton Cowles chart a new path in The Way of X #1.  …

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  • Previews

Sadness Is Illegal When Reading Our Exclusive Excerpt Of Happy Hour #6

Zachary Jenkins4 years ago4 years ago02 mins

Here’s a little law I wrote. You’re legally obligated to sing it note for note. Don’t worry. Be happy. That’s the reality of AHOY’s Happy Hour, a comic where sadness is illegal. You can tell this is speculative fiction because it implies happiness is possible, which doesn’t align with my last few years, but hey,…

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  • Opinions

Beast’s Dark Descent from the Silver Age to Benjamin Percy’s X-Force

David Bowen4 years ago4 years ago037 mins

A. Why This Matters  X-Force #18 by Benjamin Percy, Garry Brown and Joshua Cassara saw the bizarre, wholly unexpected death of Dr. Hank McCoy—the Beast; he was neither the focus of the story nor on that issue’s cover. But he’ll be back by X-Force #20, working security for the Hellfire Gala event this June. What…

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  • Marvel

A New Beginning in Our Spoiler-Free Review of Champions #6!

Jude Jones4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

New beginnings around are afoot in Champions #6: a new creative team, a new, post ā€œOutlawedā€ arc, new mysteries to uncover. Yet the more things change, the more their enemies at Roxxon stay the same. How will our heroes (and readers) deal with a new, yet familiar, status-quo? Written by Danny Lore, art by Luciano…

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  • Interviews

The Creators of MPLS Sound Talk about the People, the Process and Prince

Jude Jones4 years ago4 years ago025 mins

I’m an ’80s baby, and as an ’80s baby, certain people were just above reproach: Bill Cosby. Michael Jordan. Prince Rogers Nelson.  Yet unlike the other two markers of my youth, my appreciation for Prince has only grown as I’ve grown. Where before I only appreciated the spectacle, I now appreciate the depth and breadth…

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  • Marvel

Women of Marvel #1 is Like a Warm Cup of Cocoa in Our Spoiler Free Review!

Andrea Ayres4 years ago4 years ago08 mins

Women of Marvel #1 is a 56-page one-shot in celebration of all things well, women. Comics legend Louise Simonson kicks off this massive issue with an introduction and a call to action to increase representation in comics. This collection features stories and artwork from some fresh faces and fan favorites. From X-Men to Avengers, this…

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  • CXF Interview Podcast

WMQ&A Episode 156: Yes We Canto with David Booher and Drew Zucker

Dan Grote and Matthew Lazorwitz4 years ago4 years ago01 mins

Dan Grote Ā· WMQ&A Episode 156: Yes We Canto with David Booher and Drew Zucker The co-creators of Canto, David M. Booher and Drew Zucker, talk to us about the little clockwork knight that became a creator-owned hit for IDW. Also: Dogs! Stephen King! Grogu? You can listen to WMQ&A on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify,…

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