Austin Gorton - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com The comics criticism you crave Fri, 29 May 2026 15:59:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://i0.wp.com/comicsxf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-orange-favicon-2.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Austin Gorton - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com 32 32 107498702 Storm’s morals are put to the test in our EXCLUSIVE preview of Storm: Earth’s Mightiest Mutant #5! https://comicsxf.com/2026/05/29/storms-morals-are-put-to-the-test-in-our-exclusive-preview-of-storm-earths-mightiest-mutant-5/ Fri, 29 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56952 TYPING! Murewa Ayodele’s Storm saga sure has been a trip, huh? From multi-pantheon fights with gods to teases of hippo riding to confusion over how many issues this final volume of the saga will contain, this run has had it all. And while what that “all” was, wasn’t always clear, the the level of sheer...

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]]> 56952 X-amining all of the X-Men ‘97 Season 2 Trailer’s Easter Eggs https://comicsxf.com/2026/05/27/x-amining-all-of-the-x-men-97-season-2-trailers-easter-eggs/ Wed, 27 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56897 The first season of X-Men ’97 proved it a worthy follow-up to the beloved 1990s animated series, a speed-run through a heaping helping of classic X-Men stories filled with both ‘member berries (Madelyne Pryor! Prime Sentinels! Fatal Attractions!) and genuinely emotional, gut-punch moments (“de name is Gambit…”). Ever since it wrapped, fans have been eagerly...

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]]> 56897 Jubilee shines in our EXCLUSIVE preview of Psylocke Ninja #5! https://comicsxf.com/2026/05/22/jubilee-shines-in-our-exclusive-preview-of-psylocke-ninja-5/ Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56858 You got Elektra in my Psylocke story! You got Psylocke in my Elektra story! When this retro miniseries exploring the early days of Caucasian superhero Psylocke’s transformation into an Asian ninja assassin was announced, I’m not sure anyone was expecting it to turn into an Elektra team-up book, yet as the series reaches its climax,...

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]]> 56858 A New Future Foundation – and Stan Sakai – in Fantastic Four #11 (Preview) https://comicsxf.com/2026/05/15/a-new-future-foundation-and-stan-sakai-in-fantastic-four-11-preview/ Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56811 As touted on the cover, Stan Sakai contributes a story in Fantastic Four #11. Sakai, of course, makes me think of Usagi Yojimbo, which in turn makes me think of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (where I first encountered Usagi Yojimbo in my wee days). Which in turn got me thinking, how do the four...

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]]> 56811 Uncanny X-Men #28 explains why Warden Ellis is such a grouch https://comicsxf.com/2026/05/13/uncanny-x-men-28-explains-why-warden-ellis-is-such-a-grouch/ Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56780 Finally, the identity of Inmate X is revealed, and, much like the spelling of Madisynn, it's not what you thiiiiink. Check out our review of Uncanny X-Men #28.

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]]> 56780 Going home is hard to do in Magik And Colossus #4 (Preview) https://comicsxf.com/2026/05/08/going-home-is-hard-to-do-in-magik-and-colossus-4-preview/ Fri, 08 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56755 The Rasputin siblings have had it rough. Illyana got kidnapped, raised as a demon sorceress, reverted to childing and died of a mutant-targeting virus released by a spike-aficionado. Piotr watched his sister go through all that, spoon-fed a comatose Magneto for a time, sacrificed himself to eliminate the aforementioned disease that killed his sister, came...

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]]> 56755 Jubilee gets a name and a cousin in Deadly Reunion  https://comicsxf.com/2026/05/07/jubilee-gets-a-name-and-a-cousin-in-deadly-reunion/ Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56742 Did you know Jubilee's real name isn't Jubilation? You do now! Check out our review of Marvel's Jubilee: Deadly Reunion #1.

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]]> 56742 Cyclops has had it with the jokes in our EXCLUSIVE preview of Cyclops #4 https://comicsxf.com/2026/05/01/cyclops-has-had-it-with-the-jokes-in-our-exclusive-preview-of-cyclops-4/ Fri, 01 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56669 When Cyclops loses Mei to Pierce, he captures one of his prized Reavers as revenge! How will Cyclops use his new hostage to his advantage?

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]]> 56669 Outliers encounter Cretaceous craziness in Uncanny X-Men #27 https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/29/outliers-encounter-cretaceous-craziness-in-uncanny-x-men-27/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56643 You got Outliers in my New Mutants! You got New Mutants in my Outliers! What the heck is going on in Uncanny X-Men #27?

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]]> 56643 It’s She-Hulk vs her alarm clock in Planet She-Hulk #6! (Preview) https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/24/its-she-hulk-vs-her-alarm-clock-in-planet-she-hulk-6-preview/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56620 The Marvel Universe is famously meant to be “the world outside your window,” in which the spectacular is balanced with the relatable. So Spider-Man does whatever a spider can, but also, struggles to make ends meet. Or, in the case of She-Hulk, she’s an interplanetary super-strong jade giantess who also hates waking up early in...

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]]> 56620 We’ve got the first look at an Annie Wu variant cover to Moonstar #3 (EXCLUSIVE) https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/10/weve-got-the-first-look-at-an-annie-wu-variant-cover-to-moonstar-3-exclusive/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56526 The cursed sword Dáinsleif plans to take every bit of Moonstar, from heart to soul. Check out Annie Wu's variant cover to May's Moonstar #3.

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]]> 56526 A double dose of Uncanny X-Men with #26 and Annual #1 https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/08/a-double-dose-of-uncanny-x-men-with-26-and-annual-1/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:45:19 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56511 The Outliers relive the first appearances of another mutant team in Uncanny X-Men #26. Meanwhile, we revisit the Jim Crow South in Uncanny X-Men Annual #1.

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]]> 56511 Black Cat #9 opens up whole new world of thievery (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/03/black-cat-9-opens-up-a-whole-new-worlds-of-thievery-preview/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56466 EVERYTHING's going wrong for BLACK CAT and VENOM! They're getting away with their prize, just NOT the one they set out for! Check out a preview of Black Cat #9.

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]]> 56466 G.I. Joe: Real American Hero #21 is a silent classic https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/01/g-i-joe-real-american-hero-21-is-a-silent-classic/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56421 Snake-Eyes travels to Cobra HQ to rescue Scarlett and finds himself face to face with a figure from his past in G.I. Joe: Real American Hero #21.

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]]> 56421 Uncanny X-Men #25 finishes doing the Monster Mash https://comicsxf.com/2026/03/26/uncanny-x-men-25-finishes-doing-the-monster-mash/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:33:16 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56380 A battle spreads across the globe as the Louisiana X-Men face the Legion of Monsters and fight to save the souls of two teammates in Uncanny X-Men #25.

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]]> 56380 It’s the most dangerous field trip on this week’s Star Trek: Starfleet Academy https://comicsxf.com/2026/02/20/its-the-most-dangerous-field-trip-one-this-weeks-starfleet-academy/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56073 It’s field trip time on Starfleet Academy and things get real, fast, as the cadets get attacked by cannibalistic bat alien/human hybrids and Paul Giamatti returns for a heaping helping of scenery in “Come, Let’s Away,” written by Kenneth Lin & Kiley Rossetter, and directed by Larry Teng. Austin Gorton: Remember field trips, Mark? Any...

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]]> 56073 Uncanny X-Men #24 pits mutants against monsters https://comicsxf.com/2026/02/20/uncanny-x-men-24-pits-mutants-against-monsters/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56053 The Louisiana X-Men are the only force standing in front of a murderers’ row of monsters, and Jubilee may fall off the vampire wagon, in Uncanny X-Men #24.

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]]> 56053 Superheroes for Minnesota: Buy cool stuff for a good cause! https://comicsxf.com/2026/02/19/superheroes-for-minnesota-buy-cool-stuff-for-a-good-cause/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:31:11 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56040 This weekend, Superheroes for Minnesota is hosting a charity auction featuring all kinds of comic goodies from folks like Fabian Nicieza and Bill Sienkiewicz.

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]]> 56040 Many X-Men have kids. How many survive the X-perience? https://comicsxf.com/2026/02/16/many-x-men-have-kids-how-many-survive-the-x-perience/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=55972 It’s tough being a newly introduced kid in the pages of X-Men comics. What are the odds Furaha will “survive the experience” and stick around?

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]]> 55972 Star Trek: Starfleet Academy gives us 2 cadet spotlights https://comicsxf.com/2026/02/13/cadet-spotlights-take-center-stage-as-starfleet-academy-continues/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=55959 Jay-Den must grapple with his Klingon identity and the state of the diaspora. Then, Sam must solve the mystery of "The Sisko" to prove her value as an emissary.

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]]> 55959 Uncanny X-Men #23 sees Gambit try to eat [redacted] https://comicsxf.com/2026/02/04/uncanny-x-men-23-sees-gambit-try-to-eat-redacted/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=55823 A forgotten vow from one of the team comes back to haunt them all. Can the Uncanny X-Men stop their friend from being taken to where monsters dwell?

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]]> 55823 Wonder Man and the most complicated family tree in comics https://comicsxf.com/2026/02/03/wonder-man-and-the-most-complicated-family-tree-in-comics/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=55802 The family tree of new MCU star Wonder Man includes heroic robots, killer robots, the Master of Magnetism and at least one member of the Summers family.

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]]> 55802 Boldly going where no class has gone before with the premiere of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy https://comicsxf.com/2026/01/23/boldly-going-where-no-class-has-gone-before-with-the-premiere-of-starfleet-academy/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=55691 Star Trek boldly goes where it's never gone before (WB-style teen drama) in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy!

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]]> 55691 Mutina interrupts Nightcrawler’s birthday in Marvel’s Uncanny X-Men #22 https://comicsxf.com/2026/01/14/mutina-interrupts-nightcrawlers-birthday-in-marvels-uncanny-x-men-22/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=55560 Nightcrawler's birthday is interrupted by the daughter of darkness, Mutina. She has a favor to ask the Louisiana X-Men, and woe betide them if they refuse.

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]]> 55560 Xavier Files Entry #124: Doug Ramsey Update https://comicsxf.com/2026/01/12/xavier-files-entry-124-doug-ramsey-update/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=55479 With "Age of Revelation" ending, we figured it was the perfect time to update the Xavier Files entry on the New Mutant turned Heir of Apocalypse, Doug Ramsey!

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