Nola Pfau - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com The comics criticism you crave Sun, 19 Jan 2025 18:24:24 +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 Nola Pfau - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com 32 32 107498702 Our Son Pete Episode 7: The one where Colossus beats the $#!& outta Pete https://comicsxf.com/2025/01/21/our-son-pete-excalibur-92/ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=51430 The ComicsXF Interview Podcast · Our Son Pete Episode 7: The one where Colossus beats the $#!& outta Pete Nola Pfau joins Dan Grote to discuss Excalibur #92, the one where Colossus beats the crap out of Pete Wisdom. You can listen to The ComicsXF Interview Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Audible and at ComicsXF.com, where...

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]]> 51430 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 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 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 The Mutants Go Clubbing In X-Men #11 https://comicsxf.com/2022/05/11/the-mutants-go-clubbing-in-x-men-11/ Wed, 11 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=40648 It’s Girl’s Night Out in X-Men #11, written by Gerry Duggan, drawn by Pepe Larraz, colored by Marte Gracia and lettered by Clayton Cowles. Cori McCreery: I am so excited to talk about this issue with you Tony! The main story was the most fun I’ve had in this series in quite a bit! Tony?...

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]]> 40648 We Roll A Critical Failure With Marvel Multiverse RPG https://comicsxf.com/2022/05/06/we-roll-a-critical-failure-with-marvel-multiverse-rpg/ Fri, 06 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=40547 Not five minutes into reading the rules for The Marvel Multiverse Roleplaying Game playtest did I learn that when you roll a 1 on the special Marvel die, it actually counts as a 6 — unless, that is, you roll a 1 on the other two dice as well. This is all part of the...

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]]> 40547 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 Krakoan Dream Burns Bright In Inferno #4 https://comicsxf.com/2022/01/05/the-krakoan-dream-burns-bright-in-inferno-4/ Wed, 05 Jan 2022 16:45:15 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=37170 If you have made it this far, you know the deal. Inferno #4 by Jonathan Hickman, Valerio Schiti, Stefano Caselli, David Curiel and Joe Sabino.  Chris Eddleman: And with today’s issue, Jonathan Hickman’s time on the X-Men is coming to an end. Obviously, he’s not the only architect of this era of X-Men comics but,...

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]]> 37170 Everything You Knew Was Wrong In Inferno #3 https://comicsxf.com/2021/12/08/everything-you-knew-was-wrong-in-inferno-3/ Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=35609 Schemes within plans within machinations all come to fruition in Inferno #3 by Jonathan Hickman, R.B. Silva, Stefano Caselli, Valerio Schiti, Adriano Di Benedetto, David Curiel and Joe Sabino. Chris Eddleman: Well, this was the one that did me in. Two days ago I was ruminating on how I was kind of tired of comics,...

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]]> 35609 Disability & The Mutant Metaphor In SWORD #10 https://comicsxf.com/2021/11/23/disability-the-mutant-metaphor-in-sword-10/ Tue, 23 Nov 2021 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=35390 Why would Taki betray SWORD? Al Ewing, Jacopo Camagni, Fernando Sifuentes and Ariana Maher deliver the truth in SWORD #10. Nola Pfau: Well, Corey, are you finally ready to delve into the first big event of the Krakoan era? Corey Smith: Nola, buddy, I could not be more excited to finally jump into this issue…...

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]]> 35390 X Observations About The New Quiet Council https://comicsxf.com/2021/10/27/x-observations-about-the-new-quiet-council/ Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:30:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=34893 In our earlier discussion regarding Inferno #2, Chris and I spent a little bit of time talking about new Quiet Council dynamics, but I really just couldn’t stop thinking about it. Here are some interesting things I noticed now that the Quiet Council is once again operating at full capacity. First, a quick breakdown of...

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]]> 34893 ORCHIS Strikes Against Arakko In SWORD #9 https://comicsxf.com/2021/10/27/orchis-strikes-against-arakko-in-sword-9/ Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=34864 A traitor in the midst of S.W.O.R.D. as the Shi’Ar visit Arakko in SWORD #9 by Al Ewing, Jacopo Camagni, Fernando Sifuentes and Ariana Maher. Nola Pfau: Corey, did you know that, when using discussion format, the first instance of text should include the writer’s full first name? Corey Smith: I’d heard rumors, Nola, but...

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]]> 34864 The Quiet Council Embraces Its Destiny In Inferno #2 https://comicsxf.com/2021/10/27/the-quiet-council-embraces-its-destiny-in-inferno-2/ Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=34857 The Reign Of X comes to a close as the Quiet Council expands. Enemies, allies, they are all the same in this dangerous game. Jonathan Hickman, Stefano Caselli, David Curiel and Joe Sabino bring us Inferno #2. Chris Eddleman: Well friends, it’s time again for a dive into the fire as we continue our coverage...

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]]> 34857 Does Storm Have What It Takes to Rule Arakko? Find Out In SWORD #8 https://comicsxf.com/2021/10/01/does-storm-have-what-it-takes-to-rule-arakko-find-out-in-sword-8/ Fri, 01 Oct 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=34237 Heavy is the head the wears the crown of Sol. Storm is the stranger in the strange land of Arakko and upstarts plot at the every turn. But come at the queen, you best not miss. Al Ewing, Guiu Vilanova, Fernando Sifuentes and Ariana Maher deliver SWORD #8. Nola Pfau: Well, after the entire month...

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]]> 34237 The House Of X Burns In Inferno #1 https://comicsxf.com/2021/09/29/the-house-of-x-burns-in-inferno-1/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=34157 Jonathan Hickman’s time on Krakoa comes to a close. Will he burn it all down on the way out? Valerio Schiti, David Curiel and Joe Sabino join him for the crescendo that is Inferno #1. Chris Eddleman: And so we come to it at last. After the (for some, shocking) news that Jonathan Hickman was...

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]]> 34157 Reading Between the Lines: How Paul Smith’s Fluid Style Made Him the Best X-Men Artist of All https://comicsxf.com/2021/09/09/reading-between-the-lines-how-paul-smiths-fluid-style-made-him-the-best-x-men-artist-of-all/ Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=33437 Compared to other creators, Paul Smith drew very few issues of the Chris Claremont-Era Uncanny X-Men—ten issues between 165 and 175, and then a single-issue fill in years later, for #278. These weren’t the totality of his contributions; he also drew a few issues of X-Factor and an X-Men/Alpha Flight miniseries, among others, but for...

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]]> 33437 Sweet Paprika #1 Is Not as Sexy as You’d Think https://comicsxf.com/2021/08/05/sweet-paprika-1-is-not-as-sexy-as-youd-think/ Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=32406 Paprika is a successful businesswoman. Job and career consume her, forcing her to neglect her personal needs as well as her friends and family. Her heart is broken from a previous relationship, and a rigid upbringing has made her a very introverted person. She wants a romantic relationship, but she doesn’t know what she’s doing....

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]]> 32406 Will Human Culture Influence Robots? Find out in Not All Robots #1 https://comicsxf.com/2021/08/03/will-human-culture-influence-robots-find-out-in-not-all-robots-1/ Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=32303 In the year 2056, robots have replaced human beings in the workforce. An uneasy coexistence develops between the newly intelligent robots and the 10 billion humans living on Earth. Every human family is assigned a robot upon whom they are completely reliant. What could possibly go wrong? Find out in Not All Robots #1 from...

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]]> 32303 They Grow Up So Fast In Cable #12 https://comicsxf.com/2021/07/28/they-grow-up-so-fast-in-cable-12/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=32016 Kids, they never stay young forever. Things have to grow. Gerry Duggan, Phi Noto and Joe Sabino end their journey in Cable #12. Ian Gregory: Cable has finally reached the end of his journey in the Krakoa Era. Good thing this is also just the start of Cable’s journey in the Krakoa Era. This issue...

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]]> 32016 Mutants Vs Dormammu, Storm Vs Doom In SWORD #7 https://comicsxf.com/2021/07/28/mutants-vs-dormammu-storm-vs-doom-in-sword-7/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=31971 The Last Annihilation rages as the mutants handle the cosmic fallout from The Hellfire Gala. Al Ewing, Stefano Caselli, Fer Siruentes-Sujo and Ariana Maher bring us SWORD #7. Nola Pfau: Well, Zach, the weird, slightly month-plus stretches of time between SWORD issues are continuing! Wait…Zach? You’re not Zach. Corey Smith: I’m not? That explains a...

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]]> 31971 The Last Book You’ll Ever Read #1 Is Neatly Summarized. That’s the Problem. https://comicsxf.com/2021/07/27/the-last-book-youll-ever-read-1-is-neatly-summarized-thats-the-problem/ Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=31799 Civilization is a lie. Hidden deep in our genes is the truth. And it is slowly clawing its way to the surface. Will this be The Last Book You’ll Ever Read? Written by Cullen Bunn, drawn by Leila Leiz, colored by Giada Marchisio and lettered by Jim Campbell for Vault Comics. I’m a sucker for...

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]]> 31799 Fallout At The Hellfire Gala In SWORD #6, Wolverine #13 & Way Of X #3 https://comicsxf.com/2021/06/23/fallout-at-the-hellfire-gala-in-sword-6-wolverine-13-way-of-x-3/ Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=29952 The Hellfire Gala continues as some titles thrive and others stumble hard. This week we have SWORD #6 by Al Ewing, Valerio Schiti, Marte Gracia and Ariana Maher, Wolverine #13 by Benjamin Percy, Scot Eaton, Oren Junior, Matthew Wilson and Coret Petit, and Way Of X #3 by Si Spurrier, Bob Quinn, Java Tartaglia and...

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]]> 29952 Appetizers Are Served As The Hellfire Gala Begins https://comicsxf.com/2021/06/02/appetizers-are-served-as-the-hellfire-gala-begins/ Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=28852 You are cordially invited to The Hellfire Gala featuring Marauders #21 by Gerry Duggan, Matteo Lolli, Edgar Delgado and Cory Petit, X-Force #20 by Benjamin Percy, Joshua Cassara, Guru-eFX and Joe Caramanga, and Hellions #12 by Zeb Wells, Stephen Segovia, David Curiel and Ariana Maher. Best pay attention, there will be fireworks like the world...

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]]> 28852 Krakoa Plays Kingmaker In S.W.O.R.D. #5 https://comicsxf.com/2021/04/21/krakoa-plays-kingmaker-in-s-w-o-r-d-5/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=25457 The King In Black has been defeted, but the impending Snarkwar looms over head. Find out how Abigail Brand responds in S.W.O.R.D. #5 by Al Ewing, Valerio Schiti, Marte Gracia, and Ariana Maher. Zach Rabiroff: Fabian’s back, some Snarks get whacked, and a long-lost Acolyte makes a dramatic comeback. You ready to talk some S.W.O.R.D.?...

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