News - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com The comics criticism you crave Fri, 15 May 2026 18:07:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/comicsxf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-orange-favicon-2.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 News - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com 32 32 107498702 A New Future Foundation – and Stan Sakai – in Fantastic Four #11 (Preview) https://comicsxf.com/2026/05/15/a-new-future-foundation-and-stan-sakai-in-fantastic-four-11-preview/ Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56811 As touted on the cover, Stan Sakai contributes a story in Fantastic Four #11. Sakai, of course, makes me think of Usagi Yojimbo, which in turn makes me think of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (where I first encountered Usagi Yojimbo in my wee days). Which in turn got me thinking, how do the four...

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]]> 56811 X-Men United #3 challenges Beast and Magneto to a war-crimes-off (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/05/14/x-men-united-3-challenges-beast-and-magneto-to-a-war-crimes-off-preview/ Thu, 14 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56788 A shadow descends over Graymatter Lane, AND THE BEAST AND MAGNETO HAVE A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION in X-Men United #3. Check out our preview.

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]]> 56788 Going home is hard to do in Magik And Colossus #4 (Preview) https://comicsxf.com/2026/05/08/going-home-is-hard-to-do-in-magik-and-colossus-4-preview/ Fri, 08 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56755 The Rasputin siblings have had it rough. Illyana got kidnapped, raised as a demon sorceress, reverted to childing and died of a mutant-targeting virus released by a spike-aficionado. Piotr watched his sister go through all that, spoon-fed a comatose Magneto for a time, sacrificed himself to eliminate the aforementioned disease that killed his sister, came...

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]]> 56755 Uncanny X-Men #28 may finally reveal Inmate X (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/05/07/uncanny-x-men-28-may-finally-reveal-inmate-x-preview/ Thu, 07 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56748 The secret of Graymalkin Prison's Inmate X is revealed at last. Who is this incredibly lethal mutant powerhouse, and what does it mean for mutantkind?

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]]> 56748 This Pablo Villalobos cover for X-Men: Outback #1 puts Betsy back in the armor (EXCLUSIVE) https://comicsxf.com/2026/05/06/this-pablo-villalobos-cover-for-x-men-outback-1-puts-betsy-back-in-the-armor-exclusive/ Wed, 06 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56728 What do you think about Betsy Braddock's armored look? This Pablo Villalobos variant cover to Marvel's X-Men: Outback #1 seems to like it.

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]]> 56728 Saturday is Free Comics Giveaway Book Day. Here’s what to know. https://comicsxf.com/2026/05/01/saturday-is-free-comics-giveaway-book-day-heres-what-to-know/ Fri, 01 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56689 Whether you call it Free Comic Book Day or Comics Giveaway Day, the CXFamily put together some places for you to get your free comics this Saturday.

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]]> 56689 Cyclops has had it with the jokes in our EXCLUSIVE preview of Cyclops #4 https://comicsxf.com/2026/05/01/cyclops-has-had-it-with-the-jokes-in-our-exclusive-preview-of-cyclops-4/ Fri, 01 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56669 When Cyclops loses Mei to Pierce, he captures one of his prized Reavers as revenge! How will Cyclops use his new hostage to his advantage?

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]]> 56669 #Justice4Glob in our EXCLUSIVE preview of X-Men #29 https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/30/justice4glob-in-our-exclusive-preview-of-x-men-29/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56650 The Danger Room's victory seems all but assured, but the X-Men have been thought dead and buried before. Check out our preview of X-Men #29.

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]]> 56650 It’s She-Hulk vs her alarm clock in Planet She-Hulk #6! (Preview) https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/24/its-she-hulk-vs-her-alarm-clock-in-planet-she-hulk-6-preview/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56620 The Marvel Universe is famously meant to be “the world outside your window,” in which the spectacular is balanced with the relatable. So Spider-Man does whatever a spider can, but also, struggles to make ends meet. Or, in the case of She-Hulk, she’s an interplanetary super-strong jade giantess who also hates waking up early in...

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]]> 56620 Uncanny X-Men #27 guest stars the New Mutants (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/23/uncanny-x-men-27-guest-stars-the-new-mutants-preview/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56603 Gambit's curse takes a terrifying turn, as legendary guests come to Haven House, and a sudden DEATH throws the mutant world into chaos, in Uncanny X-Men #27.

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]]> 56603 One big, happy family in Michele Bandini’s cover to What If…? Uncanny X-Men #1 (EXCLUSIVE) https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/17/one-big-happy-family-in-michele-bandinis-cover-to-what-if-uncanny-x-men-1-exclusive/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56583 Imagine a world where Madelyne Pryor, the Goblin Queen, had survived the Inferno. What would have happened if Cyclops had saved her soul?

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]]> 56583 Mei makes valid points in an EXCLUSIVE preview of Cyclops #3 https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/16/mei-makes-valid-points-in-an-exclusive-preview-of-cyclops-3/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56563 Will the newest Reaver, Tearjerker, finally have the power to best Cyclops? Check out our exclusive preview of Cyclops #3.

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]]> 56563 Marvel teases event series DNX from MacKay, Vicentini https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/10/marvel-teases-event-series-dnx-from-mackay-vicentini/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:42:34 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56532 Stay tuned next week for the announcement of DNX, a new comic book event series from writer Jed MacKay and artist Federico Vicentini, coming this September.

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]]> 56532 We’ve got the first look at an Annie Wu variant cover to Moonstar #3 (EXCLUSIVE) https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/10/weve-got-the-first-look-at-an-annie-wu-variant-cover-to-moonstar-3-exclusive/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56526 The cursed sword Dáinsleif plans to take every bit of Moonstar, from heart to soul. Check out Annie Wu's variant cover to May's Moonstar #3.

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]]> 56526 X-Men United #2 guest stars Captain America (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/09/x-men-united-2-guest-stars-captain-america-preview/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56518 An elite team of mutants has to travel through time on a mission alongside none other than Captain America in X-Men United #2.

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]]> 56518 Absolute Batman #20 introduces the Robins https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/08/absolute-batman-20-introduces-the-robins/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:11:43 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56502 As the dust settles in Gotham after the loss of [redacted], Robins enter the scene ready to hunt in DC's Absolute Batman #20.

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]]> 56502 Let’s hold hands and check out an EXCLUSIVE preview of Captain Marvel: Dark Past #2 https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/03/lets-hold-hands-and-check-out-an-exclusive-preview-of-captain-marvel-dark-past-2/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:15:14 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56480 Carol traces the D.N.V.R. insignia to a secret militant group with ties to Carol's family. Check out an exclusive first look at Captain Marvel: Dark Past #2.

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]]> 56480 Black Cat #9 opens up whole new world of thievery (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/03/black-cat-9-opens-up-a-whole-new-worlds-of-thievery-preview/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56466 EVERYTHING's going wrong for BLACK CAT and VENOM! They're getting away with their prize, just NOT the one they set out for! Check out a preview of Black Cat #9.

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]]> 56466 Moonstar #2 has us thinking Dani needs a glow-up (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/02/moonstar-2-has-us-thinking-dani-needs-a-glow-up-preview/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56445 A time-lost warrior is dedicated to relieving everyone of the pain of life. Will Dani be able to stop him? Check out our preview of Moonstar #2.

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]]> 56445 Nova Centurion #6 vs. the Flying Spaghetti Monster (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/03/26/nova-centurion-6-vs-the-flying-spaghetti-monster-preview/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56370 Rich Rider has gotten mixed up with the mob, his ship has been stolen, and those are the least of his problems. Check out our preview of Nova Centurion #6.

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]]> 56370 X-Men #28 makes us think the bad guys aren’t smart (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/03/26/x-men-28-makes-us-think-the-bad-guys-arent-smart-preview/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56359 As the team struggles against the mysterious machinations of the Danger Room, help comes from an unexpected direction. Check out our preview of X-Men #28.

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]]> 56359 Rogue #3 finds Constrictor’s become a yuppie (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/03/19/rogue-3-finds-constrictors-become-a-yuppie-preview/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56320 What will Constrictor be able to tell Anna Marie about Sabretooth and what happened at Project Pegasus? Find out in Rogue #3.

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]]> 56320 Uncanny X-Men #25 proves it wasn’t Agatha all along: PREVIEW https://comicsxf.com/2026/03/19/uncanny-x-men-25-proves-it-wasnt-agatha-all-along-preview/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56311 A battle spreads across the globe, as the Louisiana X-Men face THE LEGION OF MONSTERS in Uncanny X-Men #25. Also, find out who that lady is!

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]]> 56311 X-Men of Apocalypse #3 features Savage Land Rogue (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/03/12/x-men-of-apocalypse-3-features-savage-land-rogue-preview/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56259 In X-Men of Apocalypse #3, the XOA journey to a land before time and Gambit finds the woman he loves on a world he never made - Rogue!

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]]> 56259 Cyclops #2 lets a child sass Scott Summers (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/03/12/cyclops-2-lets-a-child-sass-scott-summers-preview/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56246 In Cyclops #2, the Reavers are on the hunt and Scott Summers is virtually blind! Will he be able to help a young mutant escape their cybernetic clutches?

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