Issue Overviews - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com The comics criticism you crave Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:21:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://i0.wp.com/comicsxf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-orange-favicon-2.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Issue Overviews - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com 32 32 107498702 Absolute Batman #24 introduces Absolute Batgirl https://comicsxf.com/2026/09/25/absolute-batman-24-introduces-absolute-batgirl/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:21:53 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57992 Broken down by the Scarecrow, Batman must pull himself back up. And along the way, many of his allies will make decisions that will change their lives.

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]]> 57992 Bad Seeds spreads its branches to more Bat-books https://comicsxf.com/2026/09/18/bad-seeds-spreads-its-branches-to-more-bat-books/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57912 Team BatChat continues its coverage of the Batman: Bad Seeds event with Detective Comics, Batwoman, Catwoman and Nightwing.

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]]> 57912 DNX #1 offers a world-ending threat in a tight two-team crossover https://comicsxf.com/2026/09/17/dnx-1-offers-a-world-ending-threat-in-a-tight-two-team-crossover/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57895 It's Cyclops vs. Evil Beast as a massive X-Men/Fantastic Four crossover kicks off in DNX #1 by Jed MacKay and Federico Vicentini.

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]]> 57895 Howling and helling in Uncanny X-Men #35 https://comicsxf.com/2026/09/16/howling-and-helling-in-uncanny-x-men-35/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57873 An X-man faces a terrifying transformation, and the cure may be worse than the disease, in Uncanny X-Men #35.

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]]> 57873 The boys in blue are back in town in Gotham Central #1 https://comicsxf.com/2026/09/10/the-boys-in-blue-are-back-in-town-in-gotham-central-1/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:47:55 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57844 Crime never stops in Gotham, not even as Poison Ivy’s ancient plants begin to overtake the city. We review Batman: Bad Seeds - Gotham Central #1.

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]]> 57844 Bad Seeds continues in Batman and Batgirl https://comicsxf.com/2026/09/03/bad-seeds-continues-in-batman-and-batgirl/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:12:17 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57792 Bruce fights his way through Gotham Central precinct to get to Commissioner Vandal Savage in Batman #13

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]]> 57792 Bad Seeds take root this week in Poison Ivy, Batman one-shot https://comicsxf.com/2026/08/28/bad-seeds-take-root-this-week-in-poison-ivy-batman-one-shot/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:36:09 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57729 Team BatChat begins its coverage of the Batman: Bad Seeds event with Poison Ivy and the Sunset one-shot. What do YOU think about the story so far?

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]]> 57729 Teen Titans: Together wraps fun DC graphic novel series https://comicsxf.com/2026/08/25/teen-titans-together-wraps-fun-dc-graphic-novel-series/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:51:55 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57716 H.I.V.E. has been experimenting on teens with superhuman abilities, and Kori Anders is next on their list. Check out our review of DC's Teen Titans: Together.

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]]> 57716 Batwoman #6 fills in some of the gaps https://comicsxf.com/2026/08/21/batwoman-6-fills-in-some-of-the-gaps/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57693 What happened after Kate and Beth Kane fell off a cliff in Gotham? This question and more is answered in DC's Batwoman #6.

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]]> 57693 Uncanny X-Men #34 gives us lots of baby talk https://comicsxf.com/2026/08/19/uncanny-x-men-34-gives-us-lots-of-baby-talk/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57671 In desperation, Rogue takes Gambit for help to an unexpected, unreliable source, and the cure may be far worse than the disease, in Uncanny X-Men #34.

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]]> 57671 A new Alfred in Batman #12, a dead Robin in Absolute Batman #23 https://comicsxf.com/2026/08/14/a-new-alfred-in-batman-12-a-dead-robin-in-absolute-batman-23/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57615 Team BatChat catches up with both Gothams, regular and extra crispy, in Batman #12 and Absolute Batman #23. And find out which character death upset Matt!

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]]> 57615 X-Men United #6 puts too many players on the field https://comicsxf.com/2026/08/12/x-men-united-6-puts-too-many-players-on-the-field/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:39:11 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57591 The mutants are split up among various psychics planes (and possibly a hell) in X-Men United #6 by Eve Ewing, Evan Narcisse, Tiago Palma and Eduardo Pansica.

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]]> 57591 The power of Gabe compels you in Uncanny X-Men #33 https://comicsxf.com/2026/08/05/the-power-of-gabe-compels-you-in-uncanny-x-men-33/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57546 Gambit's dragon-man condition is worsening, but is it merely magic, or something far more sinister? Find out in Uncanny X-Men #33.

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]]> 57546 World’s Finest Annual 2026 teams up Pa Kent, Alfred https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/31/worlds-finest-annual-2026-teams-up-pa-kent-alfred/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57507 When Justice League business calls Batman and Superman away, it’s up to Alfred Pennyworth and Pa Kent to save their super sons in World's Finest Annual 2026.

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]]> 57507 X-Men #34, and rough art, stops the Juggernaut https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/29/x-men-34-and-rough-art-stops-the-juggernaut/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57468 On a team of X-Men who have all, at one point, been villains, how does the Juggernaut stay a hero? Find out in X-Men #34.

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]]> 57468 X-Men: The Hellfire Murder makes everyone suspect https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/22/x-men-the-hellfire-murder-makes-everyone-suspect/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57395 When a mutant power player is murdered at a masquerade, it falls to Wolverine and Jubilee to solve a locked-room mystery in X-Men: The Hellfire Murder.

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]]> 57395 Uncanny X-Men #32 is one busy Brood brawl https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/22/uncanny-x-men-32-is-one-busy-brood-brawl/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57391 Can even the might of the combined Louisiana X-Men stem the tide of the terror from the stars? Find out in Uncanny X-Men #32.

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]]> 57391 Batwoman #5 builds to a showdown between sisters https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/16/batwoman-5-builds-to-a-showdown-between-sisters/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:09:40 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57355 In the Grecian Convent of the Daughters of Lilith, the two Kane sisters, Kate and Beth, finally confront each other in Batwoman #5.

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]]> 57355 Enemy of My Enemy a great intro to Daredevil and his world https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/14/enemy-of-my-enemy-a-great-intro-to-daredevil-and-his-world/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57333 Enemy of My Enemy: A Daredevil Marvel Crime Novel, by Alex Segura and Hyperion Avenue, gives outsiders a tour of gangland Marvel New York.

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]]> 57333 Absolute Batman #22 tweaks Harley Quinn’s origin https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/10/absolute-batman-22-tweaks-harley-quinns-origin/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57311 Harley Quinn tries to get Batman to listen to her warnings, and in so doing, tells him about her past in Absolute Batman #22.

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]]> 57311 Enter the cosplay contest from hell in DIE: Loaded #7 https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/09/enter-the-cosplay-contest-from-hell-in-die-loaded-7/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57297 Everything’s a mess, so what better time for a cosplay competition? Put on your best Earther costumes for Image's DIE: Loaded #7.

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]]> 57297 Seven Wives #2 offers mixed mystery, riveting reveals https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/08/seven-wives-2-offers-mixed-mystery-riveting-reveals/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57276 Matthew Dunn’s killer remains a mystery, but there’s something much worse to be uncovered than the killer’s identity in IDW's Seven Wives #2.

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]]> 57276 Flying saucers forage for freaks in Uncanny X-Men #31 https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/08/flying-saucers-forage-for-freaks-in-uncanny-x-men-31/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57263 Louisiana is ground zero for an attack force of alien ships, and woe betide any human or mutant who gets in their way, in Uncanny X-Men #31.

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]]> 57263 Batman #11 makes spinning plates look easy https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/03/batman-11-makes-spinning-plates-look-easy/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57230 Events in Gotham continue to spiral out of control, the truth behind Lady Ojo is revealed and a new ally(?) arrives at Wayne Manor in Batman #11.

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]]> 57230 Batwoman #4 puts the puzzle pieces together https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/25/batwoman-4-puts-the-puzzle-pieces-together/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:13:08 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57189 Both our heroes and the Religion of Crime come to the conclusion that there is something different about the Batwoman stalking Greece in Batwoman #4.

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