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May 11, 2022

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Grim #1 Poses the Question: Hey, So What’s the Reaper’s Origin Story, Anyway?

Cat Purcell3 years ago3 years ago07 mins

Grim tells the tale of the dead — both the newly dead and the ones sent to collect them — in this enchanting first issue by writer Stephanie Phillips, artist Flaviano, colorist Rico Renzi, letterer Tom Napolitano and publisher BOOM Studios. Death Collects This is Jessica. See Jessica’s scythe? Jessica is dead. You are dead,…

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  • Captain America

Symbol of Truth #1 Will Restore Your Faith in Captain America

Dan Grote3 years ago3 years ago011 mins

Following a lead from Misty Knight, Sam Wilson intercepts a mysterious group hijacking what appears to be an empty train. As he digs deeper, he discovers the plot may be connected to a crucial piece of Captain America history … and Wakanda. The world is ready for two Captain Americas, but is Sam ready for…

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  • Image

Your Wish Is Granted in Image’s Eight Billion Genies #1

Mark Turetsky and Will Nevin3 years ago3 years ago019 mins

Everybody in the world gets a genie. Each genie grants one wish. Here’s what happens in the first eight seconds. Then the first eight minutes. Eight Billion Genies #1 is written by Charles Soule, drawn by Ryan Browne and lettered by Chris Crank for Image Comics. Mark Turetsky: Welcome, dear reader, to our review of…

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  • Crossover

Donny Cates Realizes the World Doesn’t Revolve Around Him in Crossover #13

Zachary Jenkins3 years ago3 years ago06 mins

It’s fair to say that back in November 2020, I was harsh to Crossover #1. It was the day after the U.S. presidential election, and the last thing I needed was a book jerking off to the idea that superheroes would save us and that comics fans were the real oppressed people. I was bringing…

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  • X-Men

The Mutants Go Clubbing In X-Men #11

Nola Pfau and Cori McCreery3 years ago3 years ago016 mins

It’s Girl’s Night Out in X-Men #11, written by Gerry Duggan, drawn by Pepe Larraz, colored by Marte Gracia and lettered by Clayton Cowles. Cori McCreery: I am so excited to talk about this issue with you Tony! The main story was the most fun I’ve had in this series in quite a bit! Tony?…

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