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  • Captain America

Symbol of Truth #1 Will Restore Your Faith in Captain America

Dan Grote3 years ago3 years ago011 mins

Following a lead from Misty Knight, Sam Wilson intercepts a mysterious group hijacking what appears to be an empty train. As he digs deeper, he discovers the plot may be connected to a crucial piece of Captain America history … and Wakanda. The world is ready for two Captain Americas, but is Sam ready for…

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  • Image

Your Wish Is Granted in Image’s Eight Billion Genies #1

Mark Turetsky and Will Nevin3 years ago3 years ago019 mins

Everybody in the world gets a genie. Each genie grants one wish. Here’s what happens in the first eight seconds. Then the first eight minutes. Eight Billion Genies #1 is written by Charles Soule, drawn by Ryan Browne and lettered by Chris Crank for Image Comics. Mark Turetsky: Welcome, dear reader, to our review of…

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  • Crossover

Donny Cates Realizes the World Doesn’t Revolve Around Him in Crossover #13

Zachary Jenkins3 years ago3 years ago06 mins

It’s fair to say that back in November 2020, I was harsh to Crossover #1. It was the day after the U.S. presidential election, and the last thing I needed was a book jerking off to the idea that superheroes would save us and that comics fans were the real oppressed people. I was bringing…

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  • X-Men

The Mutants Go Clubbing In X-Men #11

Nola Pfau and Cori McCreery3 years ago3 years ago016 mins

It’s Girl’s Night Out in X-Men #11, written by Gerry Duggan, drawn by Pepe Larraz, colored by Marte Gracia and lettered by Clayton Cowles. Cori McCreery: I am so excited to talk about this issue with you Tony! The main story was the most fun I’ve had in this series in quite a bit! Tony?…

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  • Spider-Man

The Amazing Spider-Man Free Comic Book Day Issue Teases a Fiery Spidey Fight

Tony Thornley3 years ago3 years ago04 mins

Spider-Man has to face a new foe: a hungry, sentient mailbox! But is there more behind this? Obviously yes. Find out what’s in store for the webslinger in the Amazing Spider-Man Free Comic Book Dat special written by Zeb Wells, pencilled by John Romita Jr., inked by Scott Hanna, colored byMarcio Menyz and lettered by…

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  • AfterShock

Come on, Everybody, and Get AfterShook with These Recent #1s

Will Nevin and Ian Gregory3 years ago3 years ago021 mins

Sometimes dead is better. Especially when you’re trying to hide a trio of corpses in Dogs of London #1, written by Peter Milligan, drawn by Artecida, colored by Valentina Bianconi, lettered by Rob Steen and published by AfterShock. The only thing harder than an art heist during a monster attack is stealing gold from the…

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  • Star Wars

Obi-Wan #1 is Fun, But There’s Not a Lot There

Austin Gorton and Tony Thornley3 years ago3 years ago013 mins

Hello there! With a Disney+ show launching at the end of the month, everyone’s favorite Jedi with a loose definition of “the truth” gets a miniseries spotlighting his past exploits. First up, in Star Wars: Obi-Wan #1, an adventure of tween Obi-Wan from his Jedi Temple days, written by Christopher Cantwell, art by Ario Anindito,…

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  • Wonder Woman

Trial of the Amazons Changes the World of Wonder Woman Forever

Cat Purcell3 years ago3 years ago018 mins

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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  • TMNT

Get Ready for an Xtra Large Review of TMNT #127, #128 and their 2022 Annual.

Armaan Babu3 years ago3 years ago034 mins

It’s been a while since the Turtles had a mad scientist villain to go up against, but Dr. Jasper Barlow is more than making up for lost time. Beware the horrors that lie in store for those of you who dare to read Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #127, written by Sophie Campbell, drawn by Pablo…

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  • Marvel

A Taste Of Things To Come In Free Comic Book Day 2022: Avengers/X-Men

Rasmus Skov Lykke and Stephanie Burt3 years ago3 years ago026 mins

Blade has a daughter who’s gonna be a hero. Moira McTaggart, erstwhile mutant savior and now number one mutant enemy, creeps out on Mary Jane Watson. And those adorable Eternals commit a wee bit of attempted genocide. That’s right: it’s Free Comic Book Day 2022. A.X.E.: Judgement Day, story by Kieron Gillen, art by Dustin…

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  • Batman

Shadow War, Neo Year and Task Force Z in This Week’s BatChat (Text Edition)

Matthew Lazorwitz and Will Nevin3 years ago3 years ago021 mins

Batman and Robin are on the hunt for the real killer of Ra’s al Ghul as Batman Inc. tries to protect the Secret Society from the Demon’s Shadow and Deathstroke and family are on the run in Batman #123, written by Joshua Williamson, drawn by Howard Porter, colored by Tomeu Morey and lettered by Clayton…

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  • Marvel

We Roll A Critical Failure With Marvel Multiverse RPG

Armaan Babu and Nola Pfau3 years ago3 years ago036 mins

Not five minutes into reading the rules for The Marvel Multiverse Roleplaying Game playtest did I learn that when you roll a 1 on the special Marvel die, it actually counts as a 6 — unless, that is, you roll a 1 on the other two dice as well. This is all part of the…

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  • Silk

Old Lady Cindy Goes from FWIP to PFFT in Silk #4

Latonya Pennington3 years ago3 years ago011 mins

Silk becomes her newest villain’s latest victim. How will she save the day when she can’t even cross the street by herself? Find out in Silk #4, written by Emily Kim, drawn by Takeshi Miyazawa, colored by Ian Herring and lettered by Ariana Maher. Previously, Silk found herself becoming a victim of the manyao’s aging…

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  • Monkey Meat

Yes, We Have No Monkey Meat in Monkey Meat #5

Armaan Babu and Ritesh Babu3 years ago3 years ago028 mins

Golo rises, and with his rise comes the fall of Monkey Meat Island. Is this truly the end of the Monkey Meat industry? And has it now been replaced with something far, far worse? Only one thing is for sure — there are no winners in Monkey Meat #5, a Juni Ba creation (with special…

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  • Star Wars

Star Wars #23 is Big on the Wars

Austin Gorton3 years ago3 years ago010 mins

Commander Zahra strikes back in Star Wars #23, written by Charles Soule, art by Ramon Rosanas, colored by Rachelle Rosenberg and lettered by Clayton Cowles.  It’s become a bit of a cliche by now to point out whenever a Star Wars story emphasizes the “war” bit of its name. But cliches exist for a reason,…

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