The Leader faces off against the Devil Hulk and itâs winner-take-all in this issue written by Al Ewing, pencilled by Joe Bennett, inked by Ruy JosĂ© and Belardino Brabo, colored by Paul Mounts, and lettered by VCâs Cory Petit. Zach Rabiroff: [Lights up on a stage empty except for the snoring body of a bespectacled…
Ten swords, ten champions, ten battles for the fate of the world. X Of Swords paused this week for a moment of calm before a storm of swords. Jonathan Hickman, Tini Howard, Pepe Larraz, Mahmud Asar, Marte Gracia, and Clayton Cowles bring us X Of Swords: Stasis #1. Charlie Davis: Well, well, well Rob. We meet…
Nobody knows why the skyscraper-sized mechs known as ‘Giga’ fought their bitter, centuries’ long war. All they know is that when the fighting finally stopped, the dormant Giga became humanity’s new habitat and new gods in one. When disgraced engineer Evan Calhoun finds an apparently murdered Giga, his society and the fascistic tech-centered religious order…
The Scumbag #1 Writer: Rick Remender, Artist: Lewis LaRosa, Colorist: Moreno DiNisio, Letterer: Rus Wooton, Publisher: Image There was definite power on the debate stage in Nashville Thursday night. Say what you will about Donald J. Trump (Really, say anything aside from cracks about his weight â itâs all earned) or Joe Biden (Jesus lord,…
A new era dawns on Gotham City, as Batman has to face some harsh truths and figure out what to do now that the Joker War is over in âBatmanâ #101 from James Tynion IV, Guillem March, Tomeu Morey and Clayton Cowles Matt Lazorwitz: So, I have to say, with one big caveat weâll get…
Eddie Brockâs sojourn into the âBeyondâ continues in Venom #29, part 4 of âVenom Beyondâ. Written by Donny Cates, with pencils by guest artist Luke Ross (X-Men: Gold and Iron Man), colors by Jesus Aburtov, and letters by Clayton Cowles, Venom #29 finds Eddie Brock reeling from the news that future despot Codex is actually…his…
Hello friends and readers! Weâve got a packed week as Justin Partridge gives us the skinny on Fantastic Four #25, Pierce Lightning hits the full-issue Marvel debut of Taboo with Werewolf By Night #1, Spider Correspondent Tony Thornley grants us Last Rites with Amazing Spider-Man #50.LR, and newcomer to the column Karen Charm marvels at…
Matt prepares for his trial with the help of an old flame in the form of Kirsten McDuffie, as the Kingpin reemerges into crime in this tale written by Chip Zdarsky, Art by Marco Chechetto, Colors by Marcio Menyz, and Letters by VCâs Clayton Cowles. Vishal Gullapalli: Chip does it again! Every issue I wonder…
Itâs time for a nice delightful round of negotiations, as Noh-Varr puts on his politicking pants. Also, can Phyla-Vell accept this new gestalt Moondragon? Itâs a delightful issue filled with intrigue and fun written by Al Ewing, with Art by Marcio Takara, Colors by Federico Blee, and letters by VCâs Cory Petit. Charlie Davis: Noh-Varr!…
Ten swords, ten champions, ten battles for the fate of the world. X Of Swords continues to build towards the tournament this week. First Charlie Davis & Nola Pfau bring the Braddock drama with Excalibur #13 by Tini Howard, R.B. Silva, Nolan Woodard, and Ariana Maher. Then Chris Eddleman & Robert Secundus explore Amenth in…
The Tenth Doctor and the Daleks continue their uneasy alliance, standing together against an ancient enemy of Skaro in Doctor Who: Time Lord Victorious #2. Bringing the titleâs âDefender of the Daleksâ two-part stop into Time Lord Victorious to a rousing and emotional conclusion, writer Jody Houser, penciler Roberta Ingranata, coloring team Enrica Eren Angiolini,…
Commanders in Crisis #1 is the first issue in a new superhero epic from writer Steve Orlando, artist Davide Tinto, colorist Francesca Carotenuto and letterer Fabio Amelia. Told via a dramatic murder mystery, five survivors of doomed multiverses live as heroes in another, and together, they can save this multiverse before it falls, too. The…
Dracula, Motherf**ker Writer/Letterer: Alex de Campi, Artist: Erica Henderson, Publisher: Image Dracula, Motherf**ker is an absolutely gorgeous graphic novel that I canât shake feeling frustrated with. To start off with the gorgeous, Dracula, Motherf**ker is by far Erica Hendersonâs best artwork to date. The use of color and texture throughout the book continue a lovely…
Hello friends and readers! Another week, another batch of Marvel titles to dig into! This week, Jude Jones hits up Captain America #24, our fearless leader brings us the skinny on Avengers #37, and Spider-Correspondent Tony Thornley anniversaries (itâs a word, right?) with Amazing Spider-Man #50! Captain America #24 Though uneven, Captain America #24, like…
The End is only the beginning as Carol travels into a strange dark future in Captain Marvel #22, written by Kelly Thompson, art by Lee Garbett, colors by Tamra Bonvillain, and letters by VCâs Clayton Cowles. Cat Purcell: I’m quite glad to see Thompson continue writing Captain Marvel after The Empyre Event. The cover is…