The Goddamned: The Virgin Brides #1 Writer: Jason Aaron, Artist: r.m. Guera, Colorist: Giulia Brusco, Letterer: Jared K. Fletcher, Publisher: Image Content warning: The following review of āThe Goddamned: Virgin Bridesā contains discussion of child sexual abuse.Ā Animal sacrifice. Blood drinking. Child sexual abuse. The McMartin Preschool case ā a criminal trial that consumed Manhattan…
Hello friends and readers, and welcome to the lightest week in comics this entire year. Okay scratch that, weāve had months with nothing. But, this was a fairly small week for colorful characters in capes but, Marvel Files has you covered. Zack Jenkins has closing thoughts on Hawkeye: Freefall (and the world we live in)…
Superman: Up in the Sky Writer: Tom King, Artist: Andy Kubert, Inker: Sandra Hope, Colorist: Brad Anderson, Letterer: Clayton Cowles, Publisher: DC Collects “Superman: Up in the Sky” #1-6, originally published in DC’s Walmart Giants Growing up, “Batman: The Animated Series” sent the Bat soaring to the top of the list of heroes I wanted…
Hello friends and readers, weāre hitting a twofer this week as the Kurt Busiek helmed Marvel Snapshots returns with a Zack Jenkins review of Russell, PĆ©rez, and Renziās take on Captain America. And if the real 2020 doesnāt do it for you, Robert Secundus is here to discuss Iron Man 2020 #4 by Slott, Gage,…
Beta Ray Bill and Sif have a heart-to-heart, while Thor and Galactus descend into the heart of the Black Winter to confront the many deaths of Thor. Brought to you by the ever-metal team of Donny Cates, Nic Klein, Matt Wilson, and VCās Joe Sabino. Chris Eddleman: Well, itās been frankly far too long since…
After a night full of nightmares, the Avengers are drawn to the Blue Area of the Moon. However, the once sterile Kree city is now home to a vast garden. Can the Avengers learn the secrets of the Garden, and its inhabitants, the Cotati, before itās too late? The issue comes from writer Al Ewing,…
Hello friends and readers, itās time for our triumphant return to Times Immortal! In this issue of the blockbuster Hulk saga, we see the retold story of the Leader as he travels from death to life and back again, in search of godhood. Check out our coverage on this tale by Al Ewing, Butch Guice,…
Hello friends and readers, happy June! Weāve got an amuse bouche of reviews for you today as Spider Correspondent Tony Thornley brings us thoughts on Miles Morales: Spider-Man #17 by Ahmed, Carnero, and Curiel. Also, while I step into the ring to definitely say some very good words about Daredevil #20 by Zdarsky, Chechetto, and…
As we sit at the crossroads of history, please join us in helping funds like The Advancement Project or other organizations that support the Black community. We cannot claim to have learned anything from the stories of a fictional disenfranchised people if we arenāt willing to help fight real world oppression. Stay safe, stay strong, hold fast. In…
As we sit at the crossroads of history, please join us in helping funds like The Advancement Project or other organizations that support the Black community. We cannot claim to have learned anything from the stories of a fictional disenfranchised people if we aren’t willing to help fight real world oppression. Stay safe, stay strong, hold fast. Itās…
Hello friends and readers, we have actual physical books to cover for you this week, so in celebration, we decided to do all of them! Zack Jenkins digs into Avengers #33 by Aaron and Garron, while Liz Large dusts off the new #1 of Star Wars: Doctor Aphra by Wong and Cresta. Finally, itās time…
In the wake of Kateās death, the Marauders double their efforts. Gerry Duggan, Stefano Casellim and Edgar Delgado craft a tight action issue as our pirate X-Men take down the Russian scientist responsible for the power dampening tech seen round the world. Meanwhile, The Five lose hope. Christina Eddleman: We were so incredibly spoiled when…
Hello friends and readers, comics are back, but just like restaurants, we have a limited digital only menu this week as our boss Zack Jenkins zooms in on Wells, Burnett, and Spicerās Ant-Man #4, and Tony Thornley rides the desolate plains of critique in Avengers of the Wasteland #4 by Brisson, Scharf, and Menon. Ant-Man…
Mags Immortal is a spinoff of Times Immortal, where Robert Secundus and Zach Rabiroff dive into the weird and wild world of 1970s Marvel Magazines. CW: violence, implied sexual violence, incest, suicide, torture, and religious trauma Robert Secundus: Last time on Mags Immortal we looked at some wonderful comics. But they werenāt what really wowed…
Mags Immortal is a spinoff of Times Immortal, where Robert Secundus and Zach Rabiroff dive into the weird and wild world of 1970s Marvel Magazines. CW: violence, implied sexual violence, incest, suicide, torture, and religious trauma Robert Secundus: The other day, while doing research (read: justifying spending money on weird comics stuff on ebay), I…