Pierce Lightning - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com The comics criticism you crave Thu, 30 Dec 2021 20:40:03 +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 Pierce Lightning - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com 32 32 107498702 Wolverine #19 aka Logan Goes Fishing https://comicsxf.com/2021/12/30/wolverine-19-aka-logan-goes-fishing/ Thu, 30 Dec 2021 15:15:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=36729 It’s a little bit Moby Dick, a little bit Jaws and a whole lot of Logan in Wolverine #19.

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]]> 36729 The Music That Mattered To ComicsXF At 18 https://comicsxf.com/2021/11/05/whats-the-furthest-place-from-here-has-the-comicsxf/ Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=35105 In Matthew Rosenburg & Tyler Boss’s upcoming Image title “What’s The Furthest Place From Here?” a group of teens each pick an album to represent themselves, to give themselves meaning, long after they are gone. Now, they can’t actually listen to the albums but that’s beside the point. With the book coming out next week...

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]]> 35105 Wolverine #17: You and What Arm-y? https://comicsxf.com/2021/10/28/wolverine-17-percy-medina-kubert-marvel/ Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=34901 Wolverine #17: we're up in arms about it! Maverick is back to team up with Wolverine. The crew does some karaoke and oh yah, some fighting.

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]]> 34901 Wolverine #16: Solem, Sex and Swords (Oh My) https://comicsxf.com/2021/09/30/wolverine-16-solem-sex-and-swords-oh-my/ Thu, 30 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=34184 Solem's insatiable appetite extends to more than just blades in Wolverine #16.

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]]> 34184 Wolverine asks ‘Dude, Where’s My Sword?’ in Wolverine #15 https://comicsxf.com/2021/08/25/wolverine-asks-dude-wheres-my-sword-in-wolverine-15/ Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=33034 Wolverine #15 finds Ben Percy and Adam Kubert are gonna make Sevyr and Wolverine team up to hunt Solem.

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]]> 33034 Wolverine Is Back In A Madripoor Murder Mystery In Wolverine #14 https://comicsxf.com/2021/07/28/wolverine-is-back-in-a-madripoor-murder-mystery-in-wolverine-14/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=31988 Wolverine #14 returns to form in a fun, noir-inspired issue by Benjamin Percy, Adam Kubert, Frank Martin, and Cory Petit.

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]]> 31988 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 Wolverine #12: Logan Goes Knives Out https://comicsxf.com/2021/05/20/wolverine-marvel-percy-eaton-kubert/ Thu, 20 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=27784 Vampires need some stabbin’. It’s a good thing Logan and Louise are feeling stabby as they inch closer to Dracula in Wolverine #12.

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]]> 27784 In A 2004 Dream, Logan Does A Van Helsing In Wolverine #11 https://comicsxf.com/2021/04/14/in-a-2004-dream-logan-does-a-van-helsing-in-wolverine-11/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=25093 Long running plot threads come to a head as The Vampire Nation positions itself against Krakoa. Benjamin Percy, Scot Eaton, JP Mayer, Matthew Wilson and Cory Petit deliver Wolverine #11. TT: Hello Pierce! I am very excited to discuss the foundation of a new nation with you! Have you heard the gospel of Dracul? PL:...

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]]> 25093 Maverick & Memories Hang Over Wolverine #10 https://comicsxf.com/2021/02/24/maverick-memories-hang-over-wolverine-10/ Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=21775 Logan and Maverick reflect on the old days before pulling off one last job in Wolverine #10 by Benjamin Percy, Adam Kubert, Frank Martin and Cory Petit. Tony Thornley: Hey Pierce, you ever think about taking revenge on your enemies? Pierce Lightning: Every day, Tony. I work in customer service and write about comic books...

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]]> 21775 Knight Takes King in King In Black: Black Knight #1 https://comicsxf.com/2021/02/03/knight-takes-king-in-king-in-black-black-knight-1/ Wed, 03 Feb 2021 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=14320 Dane Whitman, the Black Knight, learns the horrible history of his lineage and the Ebony Blade in King in Black: Black Knight #1, written by Si Spurrier with art by Jesus Saiz and letters by Cory Petit. Black Knight is a character that I love conceptually – I mean, what’s not to love about a...

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]]> 14320 I Guess We Care About Maverick Now Thanks To Wolverine #9 https://comicsxf.com/2021/01/27/i-guess-we-care-about-maverick-now-thanks-to-wolverine-9/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=13652 TT: Hang on just a minute Pierce. I’m in the middle of an absolutely brutal auction and I think I’m going to win! There we are. Now I’m the owner of a complete set of Disney Infinity figures from the third series in the game! These should fetch me some money on the black market!...

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]]> 13652 Maverick Rides Again As Wolverine Celebrates Issue #350 https://comicsxf.com/2020/12/30/maverick-rides-again-as-wolverine-celebrates-issue-350/ Wed, 30 Dec 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.xavierfiles.com/?p=10379 Wolverine reminisces as X-Force bleeds into his solo. Benjamin Percy, Adam Kubert, Antonio Fabela, Viktor Bogdanovic, Matthew Willson, and Cory Petit present Wolverine #8.Which is also Wolverine #350.Don’t ask. TT: Hey Pierce! Welcome to our first column talking about our little corner of the Rain of X! It’s like the Dawn of X except there’s...

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]]> 11461 A Contest Of Champions Commences As Krakoa & Arakko Clash While X Of Swords Continues In Marauders #15, Excalibur #14 & Wolverine #7 https://comicsxf.com/2020/11/11/a-contest-of-champions-commences-as-krakoa-arakko-clash-while-x-of-swords-continues-in-marauders-15-excalibur-14-wolverine-7/ Wed, 11 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.xavierfiles.com/?p=9435 Ten swords, ten champions, ten battles for the fate of the world. The fighting begins but things sure aren’t what we expected. Christi Eddleman & Vishal Gullapalli dine with the devils in Marauders #15 by Gerry Duggan, Benjamin Duggan, Stefano Caselli, Edgar Delgado, and Cory Petit. Then Nola Pfau & Charlie Davis fight two very...

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]]> 9435 The World is A Bunch But…We Have Comics: This Week with U.S.Agent #1, Mile Morales: Spider Man #20, Avengers #38, Amazing Spider-Man #51.LR, and Star Wars #8! https://comicsxf.com/2020/11/05/the-world-is-a-bunch-but-we-have-comics-this-week-with-u-s-agent-1-mile-morales-spider-man-20-avengers-38-amazing-spider-man-51-lr-and-star-wars-8/ Thu, 05 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.xavierfiles.com/?p=9371 Hello friends and readers! We’ll try to take your mind off….everything….with a packed week of reviews as Dan Grote hits up the debut U.S.Agent #1, Jude Jones continues his look at all things Miles in Miles Morales: Spider-Man #20, Justin Partridge brings us closer to life incarnate with Avengers #38, Pierce Lightning looks once more...

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]]> 9371 The First Family, The Spiders, Werewolves, and…Eternals? This Week in Marvel Files with Fantastic Four #26, Werewolf by Night #1, Amazing Spider-Man #50.LR, and Marvels X #6! https://comicsxf.com/2020/10/21/the-first-family-the-spiders-werewolves-and-eternals-this-week-in-marvel-files-with-fantastic-four-26-werewolf-by-night-1-amazing-spider-man-50-lr-and-marvels-x-6/ Wed, 21 Oct 2020 16:00:23 +0000 https://www.xavierfiles.com/?p=9027 Hello friends and readers! We’ve got a packed week as Justin Partridge gives us the skinny on Fantastic Four #25, Pierce Lightning hits the full-issue Marvel debut of Taboo with Werewolf By Night #1, Spider Correspondent Tony Thornley grants us Last Rites with Amazing Spider-Man #50.LR, and newcomer to the column Karen Charm marvels at...

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]]> 9027 X Of Swords Advances As Storm And Wolverine Take Centerstage In Wolverine #6, X-Force #13, & Marauders #13 https://comicsxf.com/2020/10/07/x-of-swords-advances-as-storm-and-wolverine-take-centerstage-in-wolverine-6-x-force-13-marauders-13/ Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.xavierfiles.com/?p=8777 Ten swords, ten champions, ten battles for the fate of the world. X Of Swords continues this week with three comics about two heroes. First Pierce Lightning & Tony Thornley set the stage with Benjamin Percy, Viktor Bogdanovic, Matthew Wilson, and Cory Petit’s Wolverine #6. Then Ari Bard & Kenneth Laster keep things moving with...

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]]> 8777 Rev Up Your Engines As Wolverine Battles Snowmobile Vampires In Wolverine #5 https://comicsxf.com/2020/09/02/rev-up-your-engines-as-wolverine-battles-snowmobile-vampires-in-wolverine-5/ Wed, 02 Sep 2020 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.xavierfiles.com/?p=8040 The dead speak! Logan encounters vampires and serves his vengeance ice cold as Benjamin Percy, Viktor Bognanovic, and Matthew Wilson sink their teeth into Wolverine #5. Tony Thornley: X of Swords is just around the corner! But looks like Wolverine has some unfinished business first. You ready to sink your teeth into this issue? Pierce...

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]]> 8040 Logan Distances Himself From Krakoa As His Past Catches Up With Him In Wolverine #4 https://comicsxf.com/2020/08/19/logan-distances-himself-from-krakoa-as-his-past-catches-up-with-him-in-wolverine-4/ Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.xavierfiles.com/?p=7744 When Logan needs a vacation from his vacation he goes to dive bars in the middle of no where. Lucky for him, there is no way that ends poorly. Benjamin Percy, Viktor Bogdanovic, and Matthew Wilson pour us a tall one in Wolverine #4. Tony Thornley: Whew! It’s nice to be back so quickly, don’t...

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]]> 7744 International Action As Logan Roots Out Source Of The Flower Cartel In Wolverine #3 https://comicsxf.com/2020/07/22/international-action-as-logan-roots-out-source-of-the-flower-cartel-in-wolverine-3/ Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.xavierfiles.com/?p=7152 Wolverine continues his war against The Flower Cartel with the international reputation of Krakoa at stake. As Benjamin Percy, Adam Kubert, and Frank Martin craft Wolverine #3. Tony Thornley: Hey Pierce! We absolutely jinxed ourselves last time we talked! I can’t believe we thought the wait between Wolverine #1 & #2 felt like forever. Pierce...

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]]> 7152 The Pale Girl Beckons You To Explore Wolverine #2 https://comicsxf.com/2020/03/25/the-pale-girl-beckons-you-to-explore-wolverine-2/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 20:33:11 +0000 https://www.xavierfiles.com/?p=6261 The curse of the Pale Girl comes into full bloom as Wolverine and Agent Bannister team up to investigate The Flower Cartel. In Wolverine #2, Benjamin Percy, Adam Kubert, and Frank Martin put the canucklehead through the ringer as they examine the cost of what he leaves in his wake. Tony Thornley: Hey Pierce! It...

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]]> 6261 The Snikt-Bub Returns To Investigate Drugs & Demons In Wolverine #1 https://comicsxf.com/2020/02/19/the-snikt-bub-returns-to-investigate-drugs-demons-in-wolverine-1/ Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:38:23 +0000 https://www.xavierfiles.com/?p=5956 The one and only, original flavor Logan returns in his first solo ongoing series since 2014 from Benjamin Percy, Adam Kubert, Viktor Bogdanovic, Frank Martin, Matthew Wilson and Cory Petit! We get duel stories as Wolverine investigates the new street drug Pollen. Also he fights Dracula. Tony Thornley: Hey there Pierce, welcome to our new...

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