The Kids Ain’t Alright in New Mutants #15, from Vita Ayala, Rod Reis, and Travis Lanham. Stephanie Burt: Hi Liz! Here’s another issue that’s mostly slice-of-life, mostly setup for future conflicts, mostly ways to place Chekhov’s guns on walls so they can go off later, and I love it. I love it so much. I’ve…
Doctor Aphra is joined by Sana Staros for a big heist in Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #7 written by Alyssa Wong with art by Minkyu Jung, inks by Victor Olazaba, colors by Rachelle Rosenberg and letters by Joe Caramagna. Issue 7 of Doctor Aphra brings us part 2 of The Engine Job. As we left…
Legends in return in Iron Fist: Heart of the Dragon #1. Written by the iconic Larry Hama, penciled by David Watcher, colored by Neeraj Menon, and lettered by Travis Lanham, this new solo miniseries finds Danny Rand’s world(s) expanding. Supported by a new gateway system connecting the Cities of Heaven, Danny and his kung-fu compatriots…
We’ve got a Doctor to steal in Black Cat #2 by Jed McKay, C.F Villa, Brian Reber and Ferran Delgado. Allison Senecal: Honestly? What a beefy issue for being another tie-in and pretty action-heavy. I remember getting to page 14-ish and thinking I should be close to the end, and phew, that wasn’t the case…
Dylan is tempted by the power of darkness as Gods battle for the future of the Earth in King in Black #3 Written by Donny Cates, penciled by Ryan Stegman, colored by Frank Martin, and lettered by Clayton Cowles. Forrest Hollingsworth: Justin, after a surprisingly good issue of Venom it’s time for another issue of…
In a perfect world, X-Force wouldn’t be necessary. Krakoa pooped a parasitic sea monster and our Mutant CIA have to clean it up as Benjamin Percey, Joshua Cassara, Guru-eFX, and Joe Caramanga bring us X-Force #16. Ari Bard: Well Kenneth, it looks like it’s time for a relaxing day at the beach in the middle…
Mutant babies have gone missing. The Summers family takes that personally. Gerry Duggan, Phil Noto and Joe Sabino deliver Cable #7. Ritesh Babu: And we’re back, Ian! This is the first proper Post-XoS issue of the book! Ian Gregory: If it feels like it’s been a long time, that’s because it has! Issue 6 of…
Ghost-Spider gets her powers from her synthetic symbiote. Knull is the god of symbiotes. Knull came. This can’t end well for Gwen. Seanan McGuire, Flaviano, Rico Renzi, and Ariana Maher deliver King In Black: Gwenom Vs Carnage #1. I don’t understand how we got here with Gwen. She was a freebie. A stroke of luck….
Spider-Man and Norman Osborn have another staring contest in Amazing Spider-Man #57 written by Nick Spencer, pencilled by Mark Bagley, inked by Andrew Hennessey and John Dell with Andy Owens, colored by Rachelle Rosenberg and Edgar Delgado, and lettered by Joe Caramagna. I’ve been talking for weeks now about how disappointing Last Remains has been….
The supporting cast of Immortal Hulk faces…consequences as the Leader tries to figure out what makes Banner tick. We present our discussion of Immortal Hulk #42 written by Al Ewing, art by Alex Lins, Adam Gorham, Rachael Stott, Joe Bennett, and Ruy Joé. Colors are by Chris O’Halloran and Paul Mounts, and letters are by…
With Sebastian Shaw under their paw, the Red and White Queens begin to set the table for the world to learn just how strong Krakoa is. Will you be in attendance of The Hellfire Gala? Gerry Duggan, Matteo Lolli, Edgar Delgado and Cory Petit make sure all is in order in Marauders #17. Christina Eddleman:…
Knull, the King in Black, has covered the world in symbiotes. Allison Brand is having none of that. Al Ewing, Valerio Schiti, Marte Gracia, and Ariana Maher unleash Protocal V in S.W.O.R.D. #2. Nola Pfau: Zach! Are you ready for another issue of S.W.O.R.D.? Zach Rabiroff: Boy, am I ever, Nola. There’s so much I’ve…
Eddie Brock has a lot of friends for a dead guy in Venom #32 Written by Donny Cates, penciled by Iban Coello, colored by Jesus Aburtov, and lettered by Clayton Cowles. Forrest Hollingsworth: Death, despair, and daddies. Justin, it’s another excerpt from King in Black with high highs and low lows. Can I get a…
Last Remains gets an epilogue in Amazing Spider-Man #56, written by Nick Spencer, pencilled by Mark Bagley, inked by Andrew Hennessey and John Dell, colored by Rachelle Rosenberg and Edgar Delgado, and lettered by Joe Caramagna. Want to know when you wrote a story badly? When you have to use an epilogue to tell half…
Kaiju attack and the fate of Ultraman decided in Ultraman #5! by Kyle Higgins, Matt Groom, Francesco Manna, Espen Grundetjern, and VC’s Ariana Maher. Ritesh Babu: Here we are, Ian. At last! The finale of the book! Ian Gregory: This is really Francesco Manna’s time to shine, as he delivers thirteen incredible pages of Giant…