King in Black: Return of the Valkyries #3 Falters By Keeping Its Heroes At Arm’s Length

The new Valkyrie finds her weapon as the Choosers Of The Slain come together in Jason Aaron, Torunn Grønbekk, Nina Vakueva, Tamra Bonvillain, and Joe Sabino’s King in Black: Return of the Valkyries #3. Marvel’s Valkyrior are a rich source for story but often under-used, sacrificed, or positioned as punchline (especially in earlier appearances, especially…

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The People Pulling the Strings Are What’s Most Grotesque about I Breathed a Body #2

As the world reels from the most depraved livestream ever put online, Anne and her co-workers lean into the violence. Horrific appetites are revealed, death is made into spectacle, and the world changes in an instant. Step behind the curtain of online outrage to see the people pulling the strings. Become those who push the…

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Crisis Command FAQ

I believe I’m in danger right now. How do I get you to come? Don’t wait. Our contact form on this site is linked directly to our Crisis Alert. You’ll be connected to our main server, or to the emergency service of your choosing. You’ll also be given the option to download our pre-programmed, emergency-use…

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Where Things Stand: X-Men Vote 2021

Hi, I’m Robert Secundus, and welcome to the 616, the first and only home for Marvel Fan Election Polling commentary. Today I’m going to be talking about our X-Men Election model and its predictions. What experience do I have in polling, statistics modelling, or elections? Absolutely none, but I followed 538’s articles and podcasts for…

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Advance Review: Social Media Is Disturbing, Even without Mushrooms, in I Breathed a Body #1

When the world’s biggest influencer posts something irredeemably horrific online, the world changes in an instant. Now it’s up to his social media manager, Anne Stewart, to fan the flames of outrage and create a sensationalist campaign that rewrites the rules of “banned content.” Thus begins a carnival of lust, revulsion, desire and disgust —…

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Cain Marko Snorts The Crystal Gem Of Cyttorak Like He’s Snowflame Or Something In Juggernaut #4

Cain Marko stands as his own man in Juggernaut #4, the penultimate issue of his latest solo miniseries. Written by Fabian Nicieza, drawn by Ron Garney, colored by Matt Milla, and lettered by Joe Sabino, Juggernaut #4 finds Cain and his new superhuman ward D-Cel facing down the infamous Armin Zola, known robot and despised…

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Nothing Can Stop The Juggernaut, Except Maybe The US Legal System. Find Out In Juggernaut #3

Cain Marko goes to court in Juggernaut #3. Written by Fabian Nicieza, penciled by Ron Garney, colored by Matt Milla, and lettered by Joe Sabino the third issue of Marko’s miniseries finds him facing down a small claims court thanks to the fallout of his iconic first duel with Spider-Man. But forces outside of the…

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