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Emo Wally, a minotaur and Ra’s al Musk in Absolute Flash, Wonder Woman and Superman

Jake Murray and Cat Purcell — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Talking Absolute, where we at ComicsXF analyze the Absolute DC storylines, controversies and themes that have captured our imaginations each month. Today, we’ll be covering the titles released in June, featuring emo Flash, a Musky Ra’s al Ghul and something stinky in Absolute Wonder Woman. Absolute Flash #4 Written by Jeff Lemire,...

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Talking DC’s Absolute Martian Manhunter #3, Absolute Wonder Woman #8 & Absolute Flash #3

Jake Murray and Cat Purcell — Wed, 28 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Talking Absolute…, where we at ComicsXF analyze the Absolute DC storylines, controversies and themes that have captured our imaginations each month. Today, we’ll be covering the titles released in the back half of May, talking teenage angst in Absolute Flash, gaseous villains in Absolute Wonder Woman and humanity’s clouded judgment in Absolute...

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The origin of a lasso revealed in Absolute Wonder Woman #6

Cat Purcell — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Diana defied the will of the gods in leaving Hell, and Hades, lord of the underworld, takes that personally. But when he interrogates her, her tales surprise him. Will they change her fate? Absolute Wonder Woman #6 is written by Kelly Thomspon, drawn by Mattia De Iulis and lettered by Becca Carey, with a Li’l...

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The fate of the Tetracide, and Diana, revealed in Absolute Wonder Woman #5

Cat Purcell — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

The Tetracide is “The Four Killer,” and Diana has done the unthinkable to escape its fatal grasp. The move may have saved her to fight another day, but the price Diana paid is more than she can stand to lose for the fight that’s coming. She will need the help of allies old and new...

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Better late than never: ComicsXF’s 14 geeky New Year’s resolutions for 2025

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

It’s a new year, and in true new year’s tradition, the ComicsXF team has set some New Year’s resolutions. Also in New Year’s tradition, it’s almost the end of the first month of the year, and we’re just now getting to it, and, look, the beginning of the year was a lot OK? So sit...

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Diana commits Tetracide … cide in Absolute Wonder Woman #4

Cat Purcell and Jake Murray — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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The Horror of Small Towns Revealed in BOOM Studios’ The Neighbors #1

Cat Purcell — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000

When Janet and Oliver Gowdie move to a quaint mountain town, their daughter Casey becomes part of a horrific chain of events revealing that their neighbors are anything but what they seem. Soon an unsettling old woman fixates on Janet and Oliver’s other daughter, 2-year-old Isobel. It becomes clear that it’s impossible to know whom...

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Wonder Woman #794 Starts Putting the Pieces in Place

Cat Purcell — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Hera’s plans for Wonder Woman finally start to become clear in Wonder Woman #794 written by Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan, penciled by Emanuela Lupacchino, inked by Wade Von Grawbadger, colored by Jordie Bellaire and lettered by Pat Brosseau. Will this be the start of all of the threads of this arc weaving together to...

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The Fates Aligned, Grim Returns for a New Arc with Issue #6

Cat Purcell — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Still trapped in Las Vegas, Jessica, Eddie and Marcel encounter a fabulous twist on mythical Greek figures, as well as someone with the authority to get them out of their phantasmal dilemma. A new arc begins in Grim #6, written by Stephanie Phillips, drawn by Flaviano, colored by Rico Renzi and lettered by Tom Napolitano...

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Wonder Woman #793 is a Trinity Reunion

Cat Purcell — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000

The DC Trinity united as the Justice League’s abandoned Watchtower has sent out a distress signal. This leads our trio on a mystery in space to find out who could have possibly activated it! Wonder Woman #793 written by Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan, penciled by Emanuela Lupacchino, inked by Wade Von Grawbadger, colored by...

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Wonder Woman #792 Is No Milk Run For Diana

Cat Purcell — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Diana and Cheetah escape by the skin of their teeth from Cale Industries as the mystery behind the milk unravels. Wonder Woman #792 is written by Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan, art by Marguerite Sauvage and lettered by Pat Brosseau. Escape from the Lab Diana has found Cheetah, locked in a cage, in the experimental...

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Grim Wraps Its First Arc, PLUS, Learn About Death Gods

Cat Purcell — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:00:00 +0000

The truth behind Jessica Harrow’s mysterious death and her connection to the Grim Reaper is finally revealed! But how does this connect to her unique abilities and the ancient force known only as The End? Grim #5 is written by Stephanie Phillips, drawn by Flaviano, colored by Rico Renzi and lettered by Tom Napolitano for...

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A Major Villain Returns in Wonder Woman #791

Cat Purcell — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0000

We’re jumping right into a new arc as Wonder Woman investigates the cause of a mysterious vision by a sister Amazon and runs into two past adversaries along the way in Wonder Woman #791 by Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan, art Marguerite Sauvage, and lettered by Pat Brosseau. Clonan and Conrad continue their trend of...

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The Grim Art Of Coloring With Rico Renzi

Cat Purcell — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:00:00 +0000

I had the chance to attend Dragoncon this past weekend and asked Rico Renzi, artist of Spider-Man: Enter the Spiderverse, She-Hulk, Unbeatable Squirrelgirl, and currently Grim a few questions about his art, his contributions to Grim, and life and death! Renzi has utilized his masterful pairings of color to create an instantly recognizable body of...

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Hippolyta Ascends in Olympus: Rebirth

Cat Purcell — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Olympus: Rebirth is written by Michael W Conrad and Becky Cloonan, with art by Caitlin Yarsky, colors by Jordie Bellaire and letters by Pat Brosseau. Many talk of how phenomenal storytellers weave the threads of their story’s parts into a wide, encompassing tapestry. Cloonan and Conrad have truly done that with so many threads from...

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The Questions Pile Up Like Bodies In BOOM’s Grim #4

Cat Purcell — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0000

With her very afterlife at stake, Jess must confront a dangerous figure, raising questions about her own death. Now a fugitive, Jess needs answers and is running out of options. Luckily, a new, powerful scythe might be the key to deciphering this entire mystery. Grim #4 is written by Stephanie Phillips, drawn by Flaviano, colored...

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Villainy Inc. Falls in Wonder Woman #790

Cat Purcell — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0000

It’s Wonder Woman’s final showdown with Villainy Inc and Dr. Cizko in Wonder Woman #790 is written by Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan, penciled by Emanuela Lupacchino, inked by Wade Von Grawbadger, colored by Tamra Bonvillain and lettered by Pat Brosseau. Bad Calculations With one of Cloonan and Conrad’s classic twists, it appears Etta had...

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Reapers Fear a Bigger Reaper in BOOM’s Grim #3

Cat Purcell — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Jess’ excursion to the world of the living yields grave consequences when her boss imposes some intense penalties. However, it will take more than that to keep Jess from breaking the rules, especially with the mystery of why she alone can travel between worlds motivating her. Grim #3 is written by Stephanie Phillips, drawn by...

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Wonder Woman #789 Is An All Action Epic

Cat Purcell — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Villainy Inc. is badder and bigger than ever as the Wonder friends come to a head with Cizco’s scheme. Wonder Woman #789 is written by Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan, penciled by Emanuela Lupacchino and Eduardo Ponsico, inked by Wade Von Grawbadger and Julio Ferreiro, colored by Tamra Bonvillain, and lettered by Pat Brosseau. Diana...

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Remember: Comics Have Always Been Political In Wonder Woman #788

Cat Purcell — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Dr. Cizco continues his late night rants while Diana discovers she doesn’t have to face her mess alone in Wonder Woman #788, written by Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan, penciled by Emanuela Lupacchino, inked by Wade Von Grawbadger, colored by Tamra Bonvillain and lettered by Pat Brosseau. The Bros The Milk is back and Siggy...

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Death Crashes the Party in BOOM Studios’ Grim #2

Cat Purcell — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Jessica Harrow finds herself trapped between the worlds of the living and the dead, something no other reaper has ever experienced. Just what makes her so special? Can she make her way back to the afterlife, and what exactly is going to happen now that she can walk among the living? Find out in Grim...

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Wonder Woman #787 Picks Up the Pieces of Diana’s Life

Cat Purcell — Fri, 13 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Diana dives into the depths of Altuum’s claims after the heart wrenching Trail of the Amazons in Wonder Woman #787, written by Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan, penciled by Emanuela Lupacchino, inked by Wade Von Grawbadger, colored by Tamra Bonvillain and lettered by Pat Brosseau. Now with The Trial of the Amazons complete, are Cloonan...

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Grim #1 Poses the Question: Hey, So What’s the Reaper’s Origin Story, Anyway?

Cat Purcell — Wed, 11 May 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Grim tells the tale of the dead — both the newly dead and the ones sent to collect them — in this enchanting first issue by writer Stephanie Phillips, artist Flaviano, colorist Rico Renzi, letterer Tom Napolitano and publisher BOOM Studios. Death Collects This is Jessica. See Jessica’s scythe? Jessica is dead. You are dead,...

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Trial of the Amazons Changes the World of Wonder Woman Forever

Cat Purcell — Mon, 09 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Trial of the Amazons encompasses Trial of the Amazons #1, Nubia and the Amazons #6, Wonder Woman #785, Trail of the Amazons: Wonder Girl #1, Wonder Woman #786, Trial of the Amazons: Wonder Girl #2 and Trial of the Amazons #2 with the talents of Stephanie Williams, Vita Ayala, Joelle Jones, Jordie Bellaire, Becky Cloonan,...

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Wonder Woman #784 Paves the way for Trial of the Amazons

Andrea Ayres and Cat Purcell — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000

In Wonder Woman #784 – “Through A Looking Glass Darkly,” written by Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan, with Marcio Takara as artist, Tamra Bonvillain as colorist, and Pat Brosseau on letters, Diana and friends find out who’s behind the Shining Knight in two ways as Diana confronts the Image-Maker. Meanwhile, in Bana-Mighdall, Atalanta, Faruka, and...

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