Three issues into each of the three flagship titles, DCâs Absolute line has hit the ground running from both a commercial and critical perspective. In a universe woven with the fabric of antilife, DCâs big three â Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman â have been cast as underdogs, railing against the hegemonic greed of institutions…
A strategic stop in Madripoor turns into an international incident as Mystique prepares her endgame against SHIELD. But what is the mother of mutant terrorism after in Lowtown? And what have her enemies sent to deal with her? Mystique #3 is written and illustrated by Declan Shalvey, colored by Matt Hollingsworth and lettered by Clayton…
The Raid on Graymalkin continues as two conflicting teams of X-Men come to a crossroads at the former Xavier Institute. As if the Perimeter protocols and the prison’s mutant Trustees weren’t enough, team leaders Rogue and Cyclops find themselves at war over the uncertain legacy of Charles Xavier. Uncanny X-Men #7 is written by Gail…
Itâs back to school for four young mutants, but is a rural school in Louisiana ready for this crew? Bullies, terrible lunches and classroom flirting abound, but is one of the student body the prophesied Endling who will be the last member of mutantkind? Uncanny X-Men #6 is written by Gail Simone, drawn by Javier…
Masumi’s latest art exhibit opens tonight. Tokyo is petrified. Will any critic dare say what they think and risk unleashing her wrath? Meanwhile, Etienne discovers the dangers of long-haul flights when you’ve just murdered a world leader. The Power Fantasy #4 is written by Kieron Gillen, drawn by Caspar Wijngaard, lettered by Clayton Cowles and…
The brutal conclusion to the âRed Waveâ storyline is here. The Uncanny X-Men face an unstoppable force of evil and death who reveals a shocking secret, but they may not survive long enough to face it. Will the next generation of young mutants stand by Rogue and her team or join the other side? Uncanny…
The entire roster of the Ultimates unites for the first time in this high-octane, climactic conclusion of the first arc. Iron Lad has a plan to defeat the Hulk, the most powerful and imposing member of the Makerâs Council. But has he gotten his team in over their heads? The Ultimates #6 is written by…
In a bid to broaden the number of comics we cover at ComicsXF, we give you, the reader, these one-paragraph reviews of some recent releases. Toxic Avenger #1 W: Matt Bors / A: Fred Harper / C: Lee Loughridge / L: Rob Steen / P: AHOY Comics In a year when it feels like there are more…
We’ve seen the fight. We’ve seen the mission. We know what’s at stake – the only question is, how did we get here? Find out, in The Moon is Following Us #2, created and drawn by Daniel Warren Johnson & Riley Rossmo, written by Daniel Warren Johnson, colored by Mike Spicer, and lettered by Shawn…
With one X-man down and hell coming for the rest, Rogue finds herself alone against a power of darkness for which she is completely unprepared. No backup, no lifeline and no way out. Uncanny X-Men #4 is written by Gail Simone, drawn by David Marquez, colored by Matt Wilson and lettered by Clayton Cowles. Jake:…
CATCH THE ELF! When new, lethally powerful and completely untrained young mutants show up on Rogueâs doorstep with no knowledge of how they got there, a grieving Rogue seeks to take Xavierâs place in guiding them to the light, while darkness from the past returns to destroy the X-Men, one at a time. Uncanny X-Men…
Sam and Duncan LaMarr love their 6-year-old daughter, Penny, more than anything in the whole world. But half a year ago, she was taken by The Cascade, an evil force they barely understand. Now, Sam and Duncan must fight side by side with the magical beings Penny cherished to try and get her back, before…
In a bid to broaden the number of comics we cover at ComicsXF, we give you, the reader, these one-paragraph reviews of some recent releases. This feature doesnât have a name yet, but if we keep doing this and anyone has a good idea for a name, let us know! Avengers Assemble #1 W: Steve…
From the ashes emerge new mutants, new monsters, new conflicts â and a new backstory for Charles Xavier? Weâve got all that and Jubilee too in this monthâs installment of the uncanny adventures of Team Rogue. Uncanny X-Men #2 is written by Gail Simone, drawn by David Marquez, colored by Matthew Wilson and lettered by…
Headâs up: This essay includes spoilers for this weekâs Ultimates #4 by Deniz Camp, Phil Noto and Travis Lanham. The Ultimates is a future classic. If Marvelâs founding creative principle is depicting âthe world outside your window,â then Deniz Camp and Juan Frigeriâs run is observing this mission statement better than any other comic being…