Peter Parker learns all the world’s a stage in another entry from Nick Spencer, Mark Bagley, John Dell, Andrew Hennessey, Rachelle Rosenberg, and Joe Caramagna. Look, I think we know the pattern with Amazing Spider-Man at this point. Something’s going to happen. It’s going to be better than normal. It might even be good. Hell,…
Glorious, blasphemous purpose in Warhammer 40K: Marneus Calgar #5 by Kieron Gillen, Jacen Burrows, Java Tartaglia, and Clayton Cowles. Forrest Hollingsworth: FOR MORE THAN TEN THOUSAND YEARS, THE LIVING CORPSE OF THE EMPEROR HAS SAT IMMOBILE ON THE GOLDEN THRONE. FOR A FEW MONTHS, WE HAVE WRITTEN ABOUT IT. TODAY IT ENDS. Justin Partridge: We…
If I were a comics creator, I would hate Stan Sakai. The man has been drawing a funny animal comic for nearly 40 years now and hasn’t lost a step. He’s been coursing a path for the rabbit ronin Miyamoto Usagi for decades, and continues to execute some of the most exciting cartoons in the…
Several varieties of heroics as a young activist means Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel in Marvel Snapshots: Captain Marvel #1 written by Mark Waid, art by Claire Roe, colors by Mike Spicer, and letters by Joe Caramagna. Marvel Snapshots: Captain Marvel is not for me. I wanted to like it. I gave it chance after…
John Walker has turned into a loose cannon and the goverment needs him brought in. Priest, Georges Jeanty, Karl Story, Matt Milla and Joe Sabino are up for the challenges in US Agent #3. John Walker may be many things, but most of us perceive him as just one: a replacement who couldn’t live up…
Carol taps into new power in her attempt to defeat Ove, and hopefully return to the past in Captain Marvel #26 written by Kelly Thompson, art by Lee Garbett, colors by Antonio Fabela, and letters by Clayton Cowles. Cat Purcell: This arc hasn’t been a favorite of mine. I do enjoy a good team up….
In her final King in Black tie-in, Felicia finds herself in a bit of a pickle. If a pickle were a magic room where a personification of magic (maybe) is trying to con the con artist herself. Shoutout to the regular creative team: Jed MacKay, C.F. Villa, Brian Reber, and Ferran Delgado. Zoe: At this…
Ms. Marvel’s solo adventures wrap up for now as Stormranger returns for revenge and the Kamala Khan faces that greatest of high school threats: the homecoming dance in Magnificent Ms. Marvel #18 written by Saladin Ahmed, art by Minkyu Jung, colors by Ian Herring and letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna. The cover of the final…
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…
T’Challa’s final attempt to free the galaxy from tyranny in Black Panther #23 written by Ta-Nehisi Coates,art by Daniel Acuña and Ryan Bodenheim, colors by Daniel Acuña and Chris O’Halloran, and lettering by Joe Sabino. It’s been months since Black Panther went on hiatus. I’m not entirely sure why. In any case, issue #23 marks…
Step through A Flung Open Door in New Mutants #16, from Vita Ayala, Rod Reis, and Travis Lanham. Stephanie Burt: The Wild Hunt is open to us once again! Ready to journey down this path less traveled? Liz Large: This issue runs the gamut from truth or dare to the Shadow King, and somehow manages…
Journey to the strange, magical land of Colorado as our intrepid team of heroes searches for a way to shatter the dome and expose the truth behind The Event. It’s Image’s Crossover #4 by Donny Cates, Geoff Shaw, Dee Cunniffe and John J. Hill. Zachary Jenkins: Once more into the fray, Dano? Dan McMahon: Let’s…
At long last, we enter…the Vault in X-Men #18 written by Jonathan Hickman, art by Mahmud Asrar, colors by Sunny Gho, and letters by Clayton Cowles. Chris Eddleman: Well, it seems like it’s been awhile since we’ve talked but, frankly I don’t think we missed anything of value. Anyhow, it’s time to check in with…
Shadow Doctor #1 Writer: Peter Calloway, Artist: Georges Jeanty, Colorist: Juancho!, Letterer/Backmatter designer: Charles Pritchett, Publisher: AfterShock America, like most things, has its good and bad aspects. Those who find themselves categorized under the banner term of “minority” often know all too well just how bad the bad side of the United States can be. …
The beauty of art lies in experiencing another person’s perception. Marvel Voices: Legacy is an exhibition of diverse talent, where writers, artists and inkers of color can tell tales through characters in the Marvel universe. The six stories are diverse in tone, look, and purpose, yet unified in their goal: to give a fuller, more…