Absolute Batman, Transformers, X-Men & more Staff Picks
This week’s top comics include Absolute Batman #23, Transformers #35 and X-Men #35. What are YOU looking forward to reading this week?
August 2026
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Magik, Juggernaut and Madelyne Pryor team up in X-ORCISTS
The dark bond between mutantkind and magic unleashes a terrifying new threat on the Marvel Universe this November in X-ORCISTS.
TCXFIP 411: Ro Stein & Ted Brandt talk Worst Man
Ro Stein and Ted Brandt join the show to talk about their new Titan Comics graphic novel Worst Man, Justice League: Dream Girls and more.
Battle Of The Atom: Kokomo
Man that song sucks, I’m listening to it right now. Possibly this is the only time I’ve deliberately listened to Kokomo. This is what happens when you get into a fight with Brian Wilson. Ranked This Episode:
X-Men United #6 features some Dark X-Men (PREVIEW)
A malevolent spirit has entered Graymatter Lane, turning friends into foes and allies into enemies. Check out a preview of X-Men United #6.
BatChat With Matt & Will: The Many Murders of Bruce Wayne
These milestone episode numbers are getting surreal. 250 episodes. Yikes. For this anniversary, we’re looking at stories where Bruce Wayne was suspected of murder. Now, if this was the real world, a lazy billionaire would be prime suspect #1 and I wouldn’t be surprised. But we are looking at a fictional world that actually has…
The power of Gabe compels you in Uncanny X-Men #33
Gambit’s dragon-man condition is worsening, but is it merely magic, or something far more sinister? Find out in Uncanny X-Men #33.
New Pennyworth just dropped: Batman and more Staff Picks
Check out this week’s CXF Staff Picks, led by new issues of Batman, Absolute Superman, Captain America and more. What are YOU reading this week?
X-Men ’97’s ‘Strange Land, Savage Heart’ chafes against the limitations of its form
Court is in session as Nightcrawler mounts a defense of his bigoted half-brother in “Strange Land, Savage Heart,” X-Men ’97 Season 2 Episode 7.
TCXFIP 410: Oliver Mertz talks A Ghost Arm Made of Angry Ghosts
Writer/colorist Oliver Mertz joins the show to talk about his upcoming Oni Press graphic novel A Ghost Arm Made of Angry Ghosts.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day lets Peter grow up (SPOILERS)
Professional Spider-fan Tony Thornley reviews Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day. And yes, he’s getting into THAT spoiler!
Battle Of The Atom: Looney Tunes Stuff
There’s a new Spider-Man and we are an X-Men podcast, therefore we are doing an episode about all the cameo’s in Spider-Man and how they relate to X-Men. Sometimes when I write this copy I put a lot of effort into it, this is not that time. Ranked This Episode:
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