A tale of sin, survival and space robots. Creator Livio Ramondelli, letterer Tom B. Long and editor David Mariotte tell the story of four robots eternally bound by a âKill Lockâ for each of their very different, heinous crimes. Now, they struggle to survive together, as if one of them dies, they all do. Ari…
As far as comic storytelling formats go, one rapidly gaining popularity over the past year or so is the season-based format. It is essentially when a story is divided into 6- to 12-issue, self-contained arcs. It also allows for special or one-shot issues in between. Writer David Booher and Artist Drew Zucker released Canto last…
In a perfect world, X-Force wouldnât be necessary. Unfortunately, we arenât so lucky. The team tries to perform another autopsy without their Omega Level mutant, because their last one went soooo well. Oops, now they have to deal with little skinless Russian gremlins everywhere. Will Beast or Piotr ever learn to feel remorse? Will Quentin…
Itâs an all new Giant-Sized X-Men! This time with science experiment, master thief, and fake Frenchman extraordinaire Fantomex! In this issue, we look at Fantomexâs history and borderline obsession with the extratemporal World in which he was born with Giant Size X-Men: Fantomex #1 by Rod Reis and Jonathan Hickman. Vishal Gullapalli: Iâve been excited…
In a perfect world, X-Force wouldnât be necessary. Unfortunately, we arenât so lucky. In X-Force #10, the team revisit the threat of Terra Verde. Will X-Force ever be the same? Will Beastâs morally grey decisions come back to bite him in his furry, blue, bottom? Does Kenneth even remember what Beast did because itâs been…
In a perfect world, X-Force wouldnât be necessary. Unfortunately, we arenât so lucky. In X-Force #9, we take a load off and have a little fun. Itâs a tiki bar party and everyoneâs there except our old pal Colossus. On an unrelated note, Domino is suddenly feeling a lot better after her resurrection, almost as…
In a perfect world, X-Force wouldnât be necessary. Unfortunately, we arenât so lucky. In X-Force #8, we continue following the tale of Domino and her lost luck. Domino, Sage, and Colossus tackle the big questions of death, trauma, and trains. Also, can Kenneth and Ari cope with just how BIG Colossus is? All this and…
In a perfect world, X-Force wouldnât be necessary. Unfortunately, we arenât so lucky. In X-Force #7, we see the lengths people will go to disrupt the Krakoan status quo, this time using mutant abilities against them. Will Domino, Sage, and Colossus be enough? Is Forgeâs Fanfiction getting out of control? What would Kenneth and I…
In a perfect world, X-Force wouldnât be necessary. As Beast says himself, heâd âPrefer to avoid trouble altogether.â Unfortunately, trouble always finds its way into Krakoa and in X-Force #6, The team is in full force trying to stop the plant monsters. How well do they work together? Do we get to see more of…
In a perfect world, X-Force wouldnât be necessary. But mutants keep dying so this world is far from perfect. In X-Force #5 by Ben Percy, Josh Cassara, Dean White, and Rachelle Rosenberg, Kid Omega and Wolverine are in pieces after rushing to stop a break in at one of Professor Xavierâs facilities. Now with two…
A veritable smorgasbord of Marvel writers and artists bring us a murder mystery, as well as tantalize with lead-ins and hooks for the stories of 2020 in this follow-up to the story spine of Marvel Comics #1000 and 1001. Ari Bard: Incoming was⌠not what I thought it was going to be and pretty fun? …
In a perfect world, X-Force wouldnât be necessary. But as the past three issue have told us, that is not the case. In X-Force #4, Ben Percy and Joshua Cassara finally hit their stride in giving us Mutant CIA and the brains and the brawn of Mutant Intelligence. This All-New, All-Different, All-State-Sanctioned X-Force doesnât come…
In a perfect world, X-Force wouldnât be necessary. That lasted a matter of days. In X-Force #3, Ben Percy and Joshua Cassara pick up right where the last issue left off. Domino is recovered, Charles Xavier is resurrected, and something of a⌠âforceâ is created on Krakoa. This X-Force isnât showing signs of stopping so…
In a perfect world, X-Force wouldnât be necessary. That lasted a matter of days. In X-Force #2, Ben Percy, Joshua Cassara, and Dean White show us Krakoa in mourning. When beloved leader Charles Xavier is brutally assassinated, some turn to faith, others to science, and others to revenge. Unfortunately, there is no fix during a…
In a perfect world, X-Force wouldnât be necessary. Ben Percy, Joshua Cassara, and Dean Whiteâs X-Force #1 shows us a world that is anything but perfect. Krakoa is caught off guard during an assault by a mysterious military force. A force able to complete itsâ mission of killing Charles Xavier. Kenneth Laster: Alright Ari, itâs…