Andrea Ayres - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com The comics criticism you crave Mon, 20 Nov 2023 01:00:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/comicsxf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-orange-favicon-2.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Andrea Ayres - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com 32 32 107498702 Picard Season Two Might Be Better Than Season One (Prophets Help Us If It’s Worse) https://comicsxf.com/2022/03/14/a-lovelorn-admiral-picards-day-is-interrupted-by-a-rift-in-space-and-time-leading-to-an-encounter-with-the-borg-picard-gives-in-to-his-self-destructive-tendencies-leading-to-the-arrival-of/ Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=38911 A lovelorn Admiral Picard’s day is interrupted by a rift in space and time, leading to an encounter with The Borg. Picard gives in to his self-destructive tendencies, leading to the arrival of an old frenemy. Written by Akiva Goldsman and Terry Matalas, directed by Doug Aarniokoski. Andrea Ayres: Mark, Will, it is an honor...

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]]> 38911 Wonder Woman #784 Paves the way for Trial of the Amazons https://comicsxf.com/2022/02/19/wonder-woman-784-paves-the-way-for-trial-of-the-amazons/ Sat, 19 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=38043 In Wonder Woman #784 – “Through A Looking Glass Darkly,” written by Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan, with Marcio Takara as artist, Tamra Bonvillain as colorist, and Pat Brosseau on letters, Diana and friends find out who’s behind the Shining Knight in two ways as Diana confronts the Image-Maker. Meanwhile, in Bana-Mighdall, Atalanta, Faruka, and...

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]]> 38043 Wonder Woman #783 is the Action Set-Up for Things to Come https://comicsxf.com/2022/01/21/wonder-woman-783-is-the-action-set-up-for-things-to-come/ Fri, 21 Jan 2022 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=37626 Wonder Woman #783 depicts Wonder Woman and friends tackling another new spin on an old acquaintance written by Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan, with Marcio Takara as artist, Tamra Bonvillain as colorist and Pat Brosseau on letters. Meanwhile in Bana-Mighdall, Atalanta, Faruka, and Artemis debate what the Oracle’s vision shows. Written by Vita Ayala, art...

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]]> 37626 All’s Well That Ends Well In X-Men: Trial of Magneto #5 https://comicsxf.com/2021/12/23/alls-well-that-ends-well-in-x-men-trial-of-magneto-5/ Thu, 23 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=36507 We know who killed The Scarlet Witch. Is justice served? Can it ever be on Krakoa? We find out thanks to Leah Williams, Lucas Werneck, Clayton Cowles and Edgar Delgado examine her fate in X-Men: The Trial Of Magneto #5. Andrea Ayres: Well, here we are, Charlie. At the end of this limited series, and...

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]]> 36507 Diana Fights Herself and a Couple Old Foes in Wonder Woman #782 https://comicsxf.com/2021/12/17/wonder-woman-782/ Fri, 17 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=36150 In “Through a Glass Darkly,” Diana has traveled with Deadman to the resting place of Seigfried to hopefully put her feelings of him to rest as well. Wonder Woman #782 is written by Michael Conrad, Becky Cloonan, art by Marcio Takara, colored by Tamra Bonvillain, and lettered by Pat Brosseau.  Cat Purcell: Andrea I’m so...

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]]> 36150 It’s Three Strikes, and Excalibur Is Outta Here with Issue #26 https://comicsxf.com/2021/12/15/its-three-strikes-and-excalibur-is-outta-here-with-issue-26/ Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=35998 Merlyn and King Arthur have taken the Starlight Citadel. Saturnyne still lives, but not for long. Betsy Braddock must decide once and for all where her loyalties lie. There is no haven for the witchbreed. Can they hold on to their champion, here at the twilight of an age? Find out in Excalibur #26, written...

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]]> 35998 Weather Ahead! Our Preview of Demon Days Rising Storm #1 https://comicsxf.com/2021/12/09/bad-weather-ahead-our-preview-of-demon-days-rising-storm-1/ Thu, 09 Dec 2021 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=35665 No calm before the storm for Mariko Yashida as she continues her journey in Demon Days Rising Storm #1.

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]]> 35665 Scarlet Witch Unravels The Mystery In X-Men: The Trial Of Magneto #4 https://comicsxf.com/2021/12/01/scarlet-witch-unravels-the-mystery-in-x-men-the-trial-of-magneto-4/ Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=35510 Alas, nothing is ever what it seems on Krakoa. As we continue to unravel the mystery of Wanda, she faces her toughest challenge yet, herself. Let’s join Leah Williams, Lucas Werneck, David Messina, Edgar Delgado and Clayton Cowles as we spin the wheel once more in X-Men: The Trial Of Magneto #4. Charlie Davis: Well...

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]]> 35510 Homecoming in Wonder Woman #780 https://comicsxf.com/2021/10/18/homecoming-in-wonder-woman-780/ Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=34700 Diana adjusts back to life again in Wonder Woman #780 written by Becky Cloonan and Michael Conrad, pencils and inks by Travis Moore and Steve Pugh, colors by Tamra Bonvillain and Kendall Goode, and letters by Pat Brosseau.  Andrea Ayres: Cat, I am a day late and a dollar short (as my mom used to...

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]]> 34700 A War in Otherworld? It’s Deja Vu All Over Again in Excalibur #24 https://comicsxf.com/2021/10/06/a-war-in-otherworld-its-deja-vu-all-over-again-in-excalibur-24/ Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=34380 The ten kingdoms of Otherworld must decide: Are Excalibur heroes of the realm, or witchbreed to be put to the stake? The peace brought to Otherworld by their X of Swords victory comes to an end in Excalibur #24, written by Tini Howard, drawn by Marcus To, colored by Erick Arciniega and lettered by Ariana...

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]]> 34380 It’s the End of the Road in Wonder Woman #779 https://comicsxf.com/2021/09/17/its-the-end-of-the-road-in-wonder-woman-779/ Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=33821 In Wonder Woman #779, writers Becky Cloonan and Michael Conrad take us to an unknown realm where Diana finally confronts Janus. Will Janus’ plan for the future prevail, or will Wonder Woman reign her in? Art by Travis Moore, colors by Tamra Bonvillain and letters by Pat Brosseau. Cat Purcell: What a wild ride through...

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]]> 33821 Is All Well That Ends Well In X-Men: The Trial Of Magneto #2 https://comicsxf.com/2021/09/15/is-all-well-that-ends-well-in-x-men-the-trial-of-magneto-2/ Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=33745 Is there such a thing as the perfect crime? Sure, all the evidence points to Magneto, but can it really be that easy? Nothing is what it seems on Krakoa. Find out what happens when Leah Williams, Lucas Werneck, and Edgar Delgado bring us along to solve the case of who killed the Scarlet Witch...

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]]> 33745 The End’s Not Near, It’s Here in The Many Deaths of Laila Starr #5 https://comicsxf.com/2021/09/02/the-ends-not-here-its-here-in-the-many-deaths-of-laila-starr-5/ Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=33271 After many years, many deaths and one enraged confrontation, Laila Starr prepares to meet an aged Darius Shah for what might be the final time. But what is the outcome she is hoping for here? Is immortality genuinely possible for mortals? And what, ultimately, do endings truly mean? The Many Deaths of Laila Starr #5...

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]]> 33271 Wonder Woman Nears the End of her Multiversal Journey https://comicsxf.com/2021/08/27/wonder-woman-nears-the-end-of-her-multiversal-journey/ Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:52:39 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=33100 In Afterworlds part 8 Diana, Siegfried, and Ratatosk find themselves back on Earth, but is it their Earth? Wonder Woman #777 is written by Michael W. Conrad and Becky Cloonan, pencilled by Emanuela Lupacchino, inked by Wade Von Grawbadger and colored by Jordie Bellaire and Letters by Pat Brosseau. And in Afterworlds Part 9 Diana,...

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]]> 33100 Mourn The Murder Of The Scarlet Witch In X-Men: The Trial Of Magneto #1 https://comicsxf.com/2021/08/18/mourn-the-murder-of-the-scarlet-witch-in-x-men-the-trial-of-magneto-1/ Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=32836 Once upon a time, The Scarlet Witch, The Pretender Wanda Maximoff, was the daughter of Magneto. She’s been evil and an Avenger. She is now dead. Leah Williams, Lucas Werneck, Joe Caramagna and Edgar Delgado examine her fate in X-Men: The Trial Of Magneto #1. Charlie Davis: Well. It’s here. I don’t know about you,...

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]]> 32836 It’s a Trip to the Fae Realm in Wonder Woman #776 https://comicsxf.com/2021/07/30/its-a-trip-to-the-fae-realm-in-wonder-woman-776/ Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=32117 Don’t trust the faeries in Elfhame! Diana and Ratatosk find their way through the next realm on their quest to confront Janus. Wonder Woman #776 is written by Michael W. Conrad and Becky Cloonan. Art by Jill Thompson pages 1-20. Pencils and Inks by Becky Cloonan, and colors by Jordie Bellaire pages 21-22. Letters by...

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]]> 32117 Another Issue, Another New Captain in United States of Captain America #2 https://comicsxf.com/2021/07/30/captain-in-united-states-of-captain-america-2/ Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=32083 O Captains, Our Captains continue their star-spangled road trip in The United States of Captain America #2. Following the trail of “The Captains Network” and their shield thieves, Captains America Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson find themselves embroiled in some good old-fashioned civil disobedience. All this and another backup story starring the new “local” Captain...

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]]> 32083 The Years Wear on The Many Deaths of Laila Starr #4 https://comicsxf.com/2021/07/21/the-years-wear-on-the-many-deaths-of-laila-starr-4/ Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=31292 Laila Starr has finally tracked down Darius Shah. What happens next? Find out in our discussion of The Many Deaths of Laila Starr #4.

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]]> 31292 Of Lourdes Chantel & The Last Hellfire Gala In Marauders #22 https://comicsxf.com/2021/07/21/of-lourdes-chantel-the-last-hellfire-gala-in-marauders-22/ Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=31406 The Gala is over but the Hellfire Trading company has to deal with the repercussions in Marauders #22 by Gerry Duggan, Matteo Lolli, Klaus Janson, Rain Beredo and Cory Petit. [Ed. note: This article involves a discussion of domestic abuse and sexual assault.] Ian Gregory: We’re taking our first steps into a brave post-Hellfire Gala...

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]]> 31406 Diana Continues Her Journey in Wonder Woman #775 https://comicsxf.com/2021/07/16/diana-continues-her-journey-in-wonder-woman-775/ Fri, 16 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=31141 Diana makes her way through the Graveyard of the Gods in Wonder Woman #775. Written by Michael W. Conrad and Becky Cloonan, art by Andy MacDonald, colors by Nick Filardi and lettered by Pat Brosseu  Andrea Ayres: Wonder Woman #775 had a lot packed into a single issue. Given the pacing of Wonder Woman #774,...

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]]> 31141 We Got Us a Shield Thief in United States of Captain America #1 https://comicsxf.com/2021/07/01/we-got-us-a-shield-thief-in-united-states-of-captain-america-1/ Thu, 01 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=30394 The shield has been stolen! No one understands the value of the shield like those who’ve wielded it, so Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson set out on a road trip across America to chase down the thief. But instead, they find the Captains, everyday people from all walks of life who’ve taken up the mantle...

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]]> 30394 The Hellfire Gala Ends With A Universe Shaking Revelation In X-Factor #10 https://comicsxf.com/2021/06/30/the-hellfire-gala-ends-with-a-universe-shaking-revelation-in-x-factor-10/ Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=30293 Much like the Hellfire Gala, our time with X-Factor is at and end. Leah Williams, David Baldeón, David Messina, Lucas Werneck, Israel Silva and Joe Caramagna take a bow with X-Factor #10. Cori McCreery: Well here we are, Andrea. The end of the road. I’m going to very much miss this team, but even more,...

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]]> 30293 Wonder Woman #774 Brings Diana to a Fallen Olympus https://comicsxf.com/2021/06/25/wonder-woman-774-brings-diana-to-a-fallen-olympus/ Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=30124 Olympus has fallen and Wonder Woman has arrived with Ratatosk to find out how and why. Wonder Woman #774 continues written by Becky Cloonan and Michael Conrad, art by Andy MacDonald, colors by Nick Filardi and letters by Pat Brousseau. Cat Purcell: I’m very sad to see Diana leave Asgard, especially as we know she’s...

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]]> 30124 The Many Deaths of Laila Starr #3: A Cigarette, a Party and a Pillow Factory https://comicsxf.com/2021/06/16/the-many-deaths-of-laila-starr-3-boom/ Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=29558 We're back to discuss the latest issue of The Many Deaths of Laila Starr #3. What happens when Death and Darius cross paths?

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]]> 29558 In Wonder Woman #773, Diana Wraps Up Her Asgardian Adventure https://comicsxf.com/2021/06/11/in-wonder-woman-773-diana-wraps-up-her-asgardian-adventure/ Fri, 11 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=29344 The final battle of Diana’s trip to Adgard unfolds as the truth about the Valkyries is revealed in Wonder Woman #773 featuring a story by Becky Cloonan and Michael W Conrad, art by Travis Moore, colors by Tamra Bonvillain and letters by Pat Broseau. Cat Purcell: Though I had some quibbles with some plot points of the last...

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