Dan Grote - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com The comics criticism you crave Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:32:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://i0.wp.com/comicsxf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-orange-favicon-2.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Dan Grote - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com 32 32 107498702 Nightcrawler’s not loving the aliens in Uncanny X-Men #32 https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/16/nightcrawlers-not-loving-the-aliens-in-uncanny-x-men-32/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57343 Can even the might of the combined UNCANNY X-MEN stem the tide of the TERROR FROM THE STARS? Check out our preview of Uncanny X-Men #32.

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]]> 57343 CXF Staff Picks: Absolute Green Arrow, X-Men and more https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/15/cxf-staff-picks-absolute-green-arrow-x-men-and-more/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57336 This week's Staff Picks include Absolute Green Arrow #3, Battle Beast #11 and X-Men #33. What are YOU looking forward to reading?

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]]> 57336 Enemy of My Enemy a great intro to Daredevil and his world https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/14/enemy-of-my-enemy-a-great-intro-to-daredevil-and-his-world/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57333 Enemy of My Enemy: A Daredevil Marvel Crime Novel, by Alex Segura and Hyperion Avenue, gives outsiders a tour of gangland Marvel New York.

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]]> 57333 TCXFIP 408: Christian Ward & John J. Pearson talk The Patron https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/14/tcxfip-408-christian-ward-john-j-pearson-talk-the-patron/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57327 This week on the CXF Interview Podcast, Christian Ward and John J. Pearson join the show to talk about their new Ignition Press series The Patron.

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]]> 57327 Inglorious X-Force #7 reminds us X-Men do prisons all the time (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/09/inglorious-x-force-7-reminds-us-x-men-do-prisons-all-the-time-preview/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57304 Cable worries his dad won't approve of him taking prisoners, but X-Men take prisoners all the time. Check out our exclusive preview of Inglorious X-Force #7.

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]]> 57304 Magik channels Lita Ford in our EXCLUSIVE look at this X-Men #35 variant cover https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/08/magik-channels-lita-ford-in-our-exclusive-look-at-this-x-men-35-variant-cover/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:15:41 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57285 This summer, mutantkind heads back to the neon-soaked ‘80s in new ‘80s variant covers by Alexander Lozano. Check out our exclusive reveal of Magik on X-Men #35.

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]]> 57285 Clayface, Rascal Randy, Dracula and more CXF Staff Picks https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/08/clayface-rascal-randy-dracula-and-more-cxf-staff-picks/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:23:11 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57269 Clayface is out for vengeance, Rascal Randy is out for blood and Dracula is out for ... redemption? Check out this week's CXF Staff Picks.

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]]> 57269 TCXFIP 407: Adam Tierney talks 13 Demons Dead https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/07/tcxfip-407-adam-tierney-talks-13-demons-dead/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57242 Writer Adam Tierney joins the show to talk about his upcoming IDW graphic novel 13 Demons Dead, Romeo & Juliet & Godzilla and more.

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]]> 57242 Felicia vs. Frank in Black Cat #12 (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/02/felicia-vs-frank-in-black-cat-12-preview/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57221 Felicia Hardy made a big mistake ... one that's now pointed the PUNISHER and every weapon he's got in her direction, in Black Cat #12.

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]]> 57221 Taskmaster comes to town in Wolverine #23 (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/02/taskmaster-comes-to-town-in-wolverine-23-preview/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57211 What's worse than LOGAN fighting with shattered claws and diminished powers? HIS ENEMIES WITH SAID POWERS! Taskmaster guest stars in Wolverine #23.

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]]> 57211 The Marvel Swimsuit Special returns, & more CXF Staff Picks https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/01/the-marvel-swimsuit-special-returns-more-cxf-staff-picks/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57199 This week we're excited for the return of the Marvel Swimsuit Special, new 100 Bullets, IDW's Killer Influences and more. What are YOU reading?

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]]> 57199 TCXFIP 406: Joey Esposito talks Killer Influences & Power Rangers Unlimited https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/30/tcxfip-406-joey-esposito-talks-killer-influences-power-rangers-unlimited/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57196 Writer Joey Esposito joins the show to talk about his new IDW Crime series Killer Influences and his upcoming BOOM Studios series Power Rangers Unlimited.

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]]> 57196 The Shadow King returns in X-Men United #5 (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/25/the-shadow-king-returns-in-x-men-united-5-preview/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57178 Iceman's dream of bringing all the X-Men together for fun times and fellowship has backfired and left Graymatter Lane vulnerable in X-Men United #5.

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]]> 57178 A Supergirl movie tie-in, an Ultimate Universe farewell and more CXF Staff Picks https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/24/a-supergirl-movie-tie-in-an-ultimate-universe-farewell-and-more-cxf-staff-picks/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:15:07 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57167 This week's top picks include a Supergirl special, the Ultimate Universe Finale, an X-Men tale set in the Outback and the Wolf Man unleashed!

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]]> 57167 TCXFIP 405: Jadzia Axelrod & Nicole Maines talk Justice League: Dream Girls https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/23/tcxfip-405-jadzia-axelrod-nicole-maines-talk-justice-league-dream-girls/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57155 Jadzia Axelrod and Nicole Maines join the show to talk about their DC Pride Month event miniseries Justice League: Dream Girls.

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]]> 57155 Mystique shapeshifts into some new looks in our latest X-Men Redesigning challenge https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/22/mystique-shapeshifts-into-some-new-looks-in-our-latest-x-men-redesigning-challenge/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57158 Our team of talented artists sought to remix classic Mystique elements and offer some new looks to X-villain Raven Darkholme.

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]]> 57158 X-Men #32 has us thinking about Weapon PRIME (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/18/x-men-32-has-us-thinking-about-weapon-prime-preview/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57124 While the X-Men's rescue mission was compromised by the identity of the mutant they were tracking, it's now completely shot by the intervention of Department H.

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]]> 57124 Absolute Two-Face strikes and Concrete’s back: Staff Picks https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/17/absolute-two-face-strikes-and-concretes-back-staff-picks/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57104 This week the CXF gang is excited for Absolute Batman, Absolute Green Arrow and other comics that aren't Absolute! What are YOU looking forward to?

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]]> 57104 TCXFIP 404: Kelly Thompson talks Buffy and Angel https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/16/tcxfip-404-kelly-thompson-talks-buffy-and-angel/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57098 Writer Kelly Thompson returns to talk about her upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel series at Dynamite, plus Absolute Wonder Woman, Jeff and more.

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]]> 57098 Uncanny X-Men #30 ruins another lovely picnic (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/11/uncanny-x-men-30-ruins-another-lovely-picnic-preview/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57069 Can even the X-MEN resist the technological terror when MARS NEEDS MUTANTS? Find out in our preview of Uncanny X-Men #30, out next week!

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]]> 57069 Absolute Catwoman, Armageddon and more CXF Staff Picks https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/10/absolute-catwoman-armageddon-and-more-cxf-staff-picks/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57055 Check out this week's CXF Staff Picks, featuring Absolute Catwoman, Avengers: Armageddon, Bishop, M.A.S.K. and more. What are YOU reading?

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]]> 57055 DC announces Absolute Cassandra Cain one-shot spinning off from Absolute Catwoman https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/09/dc-announces-absolute-cassandra-cain-one-shot-spinning-off-from-absolute-catwoman/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:00:25 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57061 Absolute Cassandra Cain: The Shadow’s Hand #1, written by Che Grayson with art by Matias Bergara and a main cover by Bengal, will publish on Sept. 9.

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]]> 57061 TCXFIP 403: David Pepose talks The O.Z. Part 3 https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/09/tcxfip-403-david-pepose-talks-the-o-z-part-3/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57036 Writer David Pepose returns to talk about the third and final chapter of his Kickstarter series The O.Z., plus, Space Ghost, Speed Racer and more.

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]]> 57036 EXCLUSIVE: Check out Hannah Templer’s pinup for The O.Z. #3 https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/08/exclusive-check-out-hannah-templers-pinup-for-the-o-z-3/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57039 In time for the launch of the Kickstarter for the third chapter of The O.Z., we're dropping an exclusive look at a pinup for the book by Hannah Templer.

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]]> 57039 Bishop #1 makes us ask: Where are OUR giant guns? (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/04/bishop-1-makes-us-ask-where-are-our-giant-guns-preview/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56997 Bishop has always lived by a strict code. But that code will get called into question when his sister, Shard, is sent to the present right before she died.

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