Karen Charm - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com The comics criticism you crave Mon, 19 Aug 2024 11:46:38 +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 Karen Charm - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com 32 32 107498702 Our Son Pete Episode 24: The one with Sal Larroca with Karen Charm https://comicsxf.com/2024/08/20/our-son-pete-24-excalibur-107/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=49907 The ComicsXF Interview Podcast · Our Son Pete Episode 24: The one with Sal Larroca with Karen Charm Artist Karen Charm joins Dan to talk about Excalibur #107, in which Sal Larroca becomes the book’s hot new artist … for four issues. You can listen to The ComicsXF Interview Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Audible and...

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]]> 49907 Defenders: Beyond #5 Brings us A Cosmic Ending Worth the One Above All. https://comicsxf.com/2022/11/30/defenders-beyond-5-brings-us-a-cosmic-ending-worth-the-one-above-all/ Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=44041 Our non-team of fearless DEFENDERS meet their maker in the HOUSE OF IDEAS and have a chat with THE ONE ABOVE ALL. But is EVERYTHING as it SEEMS? Defenders: Beyond #5 created by Al Ewing and Javier Rodríguez, letters by Joe Caramagna. Mark Turetsky: Hey Karen, for our final Defenders Beyond review, I wanted us...

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]]> 44041 A Coda for the Eternals in A.X.E.: Judgment Day Omega https://comicsxf.com/2022/11/09/a-coda-for-the-eternals-in-a-x-e-judgment-day-omega/ Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=43824 The Eternals find a Sersi-less world to be as merciless as it sounds, but they’re determined to pay for their sins in A.X.E.: Judgment Day Omega #1, written by Kieron Gillen, drawn by Guiu Vilanova, colored by Andres Mossa and lettered by Travis Lanham. Rasmus Lykke: As it began, so shall it end. This entire...

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]]> 43824 Defenders: Beyond #4 https://comicsxf.com/2022/10/20/defenders-beyond-4/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:00:04 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=43506 The Defenders find themselves in a superhero utopia, but here’s the thing — it’s not real if it’s a dream. Defenders: Beyond #4 is brought to you by Al Ewing and Javier Rodríguez, with letters by Joe Caramagna. Karen Charm: Dig, if you will, a picture — Defenders: Beyond is about to hit its 50th issue on...

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]]> 43506 The Verdict Is Passed In A.X.E.: Eternals #1 https://comicsxf.com/2022/10/18/the-verdict-is-passed-in-a-x-e-eternals-1/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=43481 How much does faith weigh, and does it balance the scales of what Ajak has done to the world? She’s about to find out in A.X.E.: Eternals #1, written by Kieron Gillen, drawn by Pasqual Ferry, colored by Matt Hollingsworth and lettered by Clayton Cowles. Karen Charm: Rasmus, this has been a week full of...

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]]> 43481 Death To The Eternals In A.X.E.: Death to the Mutants #3 https://comicsxf.com/2022/10/12/death-to-the-eternals-in-a-x-e-death-to-the-mutants-3/ Wed, 12 Oct 2022 17:32:11 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=43397 The planet Earth itself stands trial before the Progenitor in A.X.E.: Death to the Mutants #3. Written by Kieron Gillen, drawn by Guiu Vilanova, colored by Alex Guimarães and Erick Arciniega, and lettered by Travis Lanham. Rasmus Lykke: Time is weird in comics. I’m not talking about the medium here and how time acts strangely...

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]]> 43397 The Trial of Jean Grey … Again … in A.X.E.: X-Men #1 https://comicsxf.com/2022/10/05/the-trial-of-jean-grey-again-in-a-x-e-x-men-1/ Wed, 05 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=43275 Jean Grey has that dream again where she hasn’t prepared for a pop quiz, and it’s worth 33% of the entire world’s grade in A.X.E.: X-Men #1, written by Kieron Gillen, drawn by Francesco Mobili, colored by Frank Martin and lettered by Clayton Cowles. Karen Charm: Just when I think it’s going to be a...

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]]> 43275 Learn The Hidden Truth Of The White Hot Room In Defenders: Beyond #3 https://comicsxf.com/2022/10/03/learn-the-hidden-truth-of-the-white-hot-room-in-defenders-beyond-3/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=43243 Taaia, possessed by the Phoenix Force, turns up the heat as the Defenders make their way through the White Hot Room in Defenders Beyond #3! As told by Al Ewing and Javier Rodríguez, with letters by Joe Caramagna. Karen Charm: Just when I think it’s going to be a brisk autumn, the Phoenix shows up...

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]]> 43243 Kro’s Future’s So Bright, He’s Gotta Wear Shades in A.X.E.: Death to the Mutants #2 https://comicsxf.com/2022/09/07/kros-futures-so-bright-hes-gotta-wear-shades-in-a-x-e-death-to-the-mutants-2/ Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=42742 In A.X.E.: Death to the Mutants #2, a moody teen raises hell and writes poetry, the Deviants come to the rescue, Ikaris steals the mic and Sersi spearheads a jailbreak. Written by Kieron Gillen, drawn by Guiu Vilanova, colored by Alex Guimarães and lettered by Travis Lanham. Mark Turetsky: You know, sometimes I think back...

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]]> 42742 The Quest Is at an End in Knights of X #5 https://comicsxf.com/2022/09/02/the-quest-is-at-an-end-in-knights-of-x-5/ Fri, 02 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=42716 All the forces in Otherworld rush to the grand finale in Knights of X #5, but is this really the end? Written by Tini Howard, drawn by Bob Quinn, colored by Erick Arciniega and lettered by Ariana Maher. Karen: Nola, we’ve made it to the end! Rachel and Betsy are in love, this issue has...

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]]> 42716 Two Cosmos(es?) for the Price of One in Defenders Beyond #2! https://comicsxf.com/2022/08/29/two-cosmoses-for-the-price-of-one-in-defenders-beyond-2/ Mon, 29 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=42649 As our fearless DEFENDERS continue their epic journey into THE BEYOND, the fearsome fivesome meets THE OMEGA COUNCIL and learns the SECRETS OF CREATION and possibly gains a new non-teammate in Defenders Beyond #2! As told by Al Ewing and Javier Rodríguez, with letters by Joe Caramagna. Mark Turetsky:  Well, Karen! It looks like another...

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]]> 42649 More Like Death to the Eternals, Amirite, in A.X.E.: Death to the Mutants #1 https://comicsxf.com/2022/08/17/more-like-death-to-the-eternals-amirite-in-a-x-e-death-to-the-mutants-1/ Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=42517 The heroic faction of the Eternals steps into the Judgment Day spotlight, dealing a decisive strike against the anti-mutant war machine in A.X.E.: Death to the Mutants #1, written by Kieron Gillen, drawn by Guiu Villanova, colored by Dijjo Lima and lettered by Travis Lanham. Karen Charm: I don’t know about you, Mark, but I’ve...

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]]> 42517 Oh No. We’re Having Another Team-Up in Defenders Beyond #1 https://comicsxf.com/2022/07/26/oh-no-were-having-another-team-up-in-defenders-beyond-1/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=42226 The cards are pulled once again, summoning a new non-team of Defenders who must plunge farther back through the prior incarnations of our universe to save them all in Defenders Beyond #1. Words by Al Ewing, pictures by Javier Rodríguez and letters by Joe Caramagna. Karen Charm: I turn the card to reveal “The Prince...

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]]> 42226 The Smooch Heard ‘Round the Otherworld in Knights of X #4 https://comicsxf.com/2022/07/25/the-smooch-heard-round-the-otherworld-in-knights-of-x-4/ Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=42205 The Knights of X finally make it to the Siege Perilous but may each lose themselves in its reflection. Thankfully, the Rainbow Is Enough in Knights of X #4 written by Tini Howard, drawn by Bob Quinn, colored by Erick Arciniega, and lettered by Ariana Maher. Nola Pfau: Karen! Is it just me or do...

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]]> 42205 X-Cess Deviation in A.X.E. Judgment Day #1! https://comicsxf.com/2022/07/21/x-cess-deviation-in-a-x-e-judgment-day-1/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=42157 In which there is no longer life on Mars, the Eternals learn the wrong lesson from Alan Moore’s Glycon worship, and the Avengers prepare to buy a liquor store to deal with this shitshow. A.X.E.: Judgment Day #1 is written by Kieron Gillen, drawn by Valerio Schiti, colored by Marte Gracia, and lettered by Clayton...

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]]> 42157 Our Best X-Men Story Is “No Shi’ar Ever Dreams” https://comicsxf.com/2022/06/28/our-best-x-men-story-is-no-shiar-ever-dreams/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=41723 In a franchise that has run for over 50 years, there is bound to be debate about which story is “the best”. Listicles will be written, podcasts will be recorded, debate will be never ceasing. In this series, we’ve gathered ComicsXF writers to share what they personally think are their best X-Men stories ever. Astonishing...

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]]> 41723 This Superhero Stuff is Hard in Ms. Marvel Episode 2 https://comicsxf.com/2022/06/22/this-superhero-stuff-is-hard-in-ms-marvel-episode-2/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=41612 Kamala Khan is working to figure out her new powers, but life gets in the way. A new boy at school, supporting her best friend as she runs for the Mosque Board, finding out the secrets of her family and the true origin of her powers — all covered here, in Night Light, episode 2!...

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]]> 41612 Castle Takes Knight in Knights of X #3 https://comicsxf.com/2022/06/22/castle-takes-knight-in-knights-of-x-3/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=41589 The Knights discover the location of the Siege Perilous, but Ⅰ of the Ⅹ must die to reach it in Knights of X #3, written by Tini Howard, drawn by Bob Quinn, colored by Erick Arciniega, and lettered by Ariana Maher. Nola Pfau: Karen! It appears we have a much stronger connection this time around....

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]]> 41589 Sounds like Fury As Mad Jim Jaspers Is In Trouble in Knights of X #2. https://comicsxf.com/2022/06/02/sounds-like-fury-as-mad-jim-jaspers-is-in-trouble-in-knights-of-x-2/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=41248 The Knights fan out into the provinces of Otherworld as Merlyn cracks down on the mutants, even mad Jim Jaspers in Knights of X #2, written by Tini Howard, drawn by Bob Quinn, colored by Erick Arciniega, and lettering by Ariana Maher. Karen Charm: Hi Nola! Sorry if our connection last time was a little...

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]]> 41248 Eternals #12 Reveals a Deviant Little Secret https://comicsxf.com/2022/05/19/eternals-12-reveals-a-deviant-little-secret/ Thu, 19 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=40878 The Deviants’ secret is revealed at last as the Eternals take on Thanos and the stage is set for Judgment in the series’ finale, Eternals #12, written by Kieron Gillen, drawn by Esad Ribić, colored by Matthew Wilson, and lettering/design by Clayton Cowles. Karen Charm: Zoe! Hey Zoe! You’ve been in that hot tub forever,...

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]]> 40878 Knights of X #1 Brings Us Swords Out In Otherworld! https://comicsxf.com/2022/04/27/knights-of-x-1-brings-us-swords-out-in-otherworld/ Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=40335 Captain Britain gathers her ten best friends on a quest to stop Merlin from conquering all of Otherworld in Knights of X #1, written by Tini Howard, drawn by Bob Quinn, colored by Erick Arciniega, and lettering by Ariana Maher. Nola Pfau: Karen! I’m so excited we’re getting to go on this journey together. It...

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]]> 40335 The AXE Begins to Fall in Eternals #11 https://comicsxf.com/2022/04/21/the-axe-begins-to-fall-in-eternals-11/ Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=40191 The Avengers catch the Eternals digging in their Celestial cookie jar as Thanos creates a cataclysmic distraction far away in Eternals #11, written by Kieron Gillen, drawn by Guiu Vilanova, colored by Matthew Wilson, and lettering/design by Clayton Cowles. Mark Turetsky: They say there are three basic stories: Hero vs. Hero, Days of Future Past...

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]]> 40191 The Omni-Evil is Revealed in Eternals: The Heretic! https://comicsxf.com/2022/03/18/the-omni-evil-is-revealed-in-eternals-the-heretic/ Fri, 18 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=39086 Thanos comes face-to-face with Marvel’s true Darkseid, the omni-genocidal Uranos in Eternals: The Heretic #1, written by Kieron Gillen, drawn by Ryan Bodenheim and Edgar Salazar, colored by Chris O’Halloran, and lettering/design by Clayton Cowles. Karen Charm: We’ve been looking forward to talking about this one for a while, but its arrival is bittersweet. Artist...

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]]> 39086 Oh No, is it Eternals vs Avengers in Eternals #10? https://comicsxf.com/2022/03/09/oh-no-is-it-eternals-vs-avengers-in-eternals-10/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=38320 The Eternals sneak into Avengers Mountain (which happens to be a dead Celestial) in an effort to find an answer to the Thanos problem in Eternals #10, written by Kieron Gillen, drawn by Esad Ribić, colored by Matthew Wilson, and lettering/design by Clayton Cowles. Karen Charm: As the great poets once sang, Zoe, “it’s been...

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]]> 38320 Chris Bachalo https://comicsxf.com/2021/12/13/chris-bachalo-primer/ Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=35794 GOLD SILVER BRONZE The Canadian-born, California-bred cartoonist Chris Bachalo (buh-CHA-lo) is one of the most visually energetic and inventive cartoonists working, infusing every project with an overabundance of detail and passion. A breakout star of the 90s, Bachalo successfully transplanted his Vertigo aesthetic to Marvel comics. His style is constantly evolving, becoming more exaggerated and...

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