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Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #1 does right by its lead

Armaan Babu and Tony Thornley2 years ago2 years ago017 mins

Pakistani. American. Muslim. Inhuman. Mutant. Superhero. Outlaw. Avenger. Champion. Exile. X-man. There are a lot of labels on Kamala Khan, and the latest one has upended her world entirely, and given her an all-new mission statement. But underneath all the labels, when you take away the societies who believe they have a claim on her…

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Dark X-Men #1 is a hell of a good time

Armaan Babu and Tony Thornley2 years ago2 years ago012 mins

Madelyne Pryor has a lot to worry about. As Queen of Limbo, she has to quell constant demonic uprisings against her home. She’s also in charge of the Limbo-New York Embassy, managing mutant refugees from the fall of Krakoa, and generally dealing with a city that does not want her there — and now Orchis…

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Stab fascists all day in Uncanny Avengers #1

Armaan Babu and Tony Thornley2 years ago2 years ago015 mins

Krakoa has fallen. Mutants throughout the world are being hunted, shipped off planet or forced to have their powers inhibited. Charles Xavier may have given up the dream of human and mutant co-existence, but Captain America still believes the two can stand together. See the return of the Unity Squad in Uncanny Avengers #1, written…

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Cable & Bishop play Bad Cop/Bad Cop in Children of the Vault #1

Stephanie Burt and Ian Gregory2 years ago2 years ago013 mins

Sealed in a dream-state by Krakoan technology, the fearsomely powerful Children of the Vault have been dormant in Chile while thinking they’ve taken over the world. Now Krakoa belongs to the past. Are the Children the future? Not if Cable and Bishop have much to say about it in Children of the Vault #1, written…

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Batman Turns 900 and Also Peacemaker Is Here in BatChat

Matthew Lazorwitz and Will Nevin3 years ago3 years ago013 mins

Batman faces down Red Mask on a journey through the Multiverse, where we see some very familiar cowls in Batman #135, written by Chip Zdarsky, penciled by Mike Hawthorne, Mikel Janin and Jorge Jimenez, inked by Adriano Di Benedetto, Jimenez and Janin, colored by Tomeu Morey and Romulo Fajardo Jr., and lettered by Clayton Cowles….

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In Conversation with Myself about the Structure of Image’s 20th Century Men #5

Dan Grote3 years ago3 years ago09 mins

In the burning deserts of Afghanistan, Platonov confronts Azra about her secrets and discovers her grand plan. But what will he do with what he learns? Then, in the frigid tundra of Siberia, the Iron Star seeks out an old ally for help. But something is terribly wrong with the Collective Man. Image’s 20th Century…

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Things Get Batty in Midnight Suns #3!

Latonya Pennington3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

The Midnight Suns brave the darkest and most horrifying journey imaginable to secure aid from one of the most ancient and dangerous beings in all of existence. What terrible secret from the past is Agatha Harkness hiding? And what does the truth mean for Zoe Laveau’s future?! Written by Ethan Sacks, with art by Luigi…

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The Fates Aligned, Grim Returns for a New Arc with Issue #6

Cat Purcell3 years ago3 years ago04 mins

Still trapped in Las Vegas, Jessica, Eddie and Marcel encounter a fabulous twist on mythical Greek figures, as well as someone with the authority to get them out of their phantasmal dilemma. A new arc begins in Grim #6, written by Stephanie Phillips, drawn by Flaviano, colored by Rico Renzi and lettered by Tom Napolitano…

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Defenders: Beyond #5 Brings us A Cosmic Ending Worth the One Above All.

Karen Charm and Mark Turetsky3 years ago3 years ago014 mins

Our non-team of fearless DEFENDERS meet their maker in the HOUSE OF IDEAS and have a chat with THE ONE ABOVE ALL. But is EVERYTHING as it SEEMS? Defenders: Beyond #5 created by Al Ewing and Javier Rodríguez, letters by Joe Caramagna. Mark Turetsky: Hey Karen, for our final Defenders Beyond review, I wanted us…

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Alternate Histories and Hidden Histories in Image’s 20th Century Men #4

Ritesh Babu3 years ago3 years ago010 mins

The Battle of Beaux Arts has begun. The American super-force the Suicide Cowboys launches an all-out assault on the Iron Star, hoping to decapitate the Soviet forces in one decisive action. Meanwhile, back in the states, we learn about President Goode’s plans for the monster known as 6Bill. It’s all in Image’s 20th Century Men…

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Brain and Arms are Set Ablaze in Strange Academy: Finals #1!

Latonya Pennington3 years ago3 years ago05 mins

Freshmen Year is almost over! From day one, people have been wondering – who is the savior of Strange Academy, and who can bring it all down? The future of Marvel Magic is going to be decided here and it will take FAR more than the Sorcerer Supreme and his school if magic has a…

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Gambit #5 Doesn’t Stick the Landing, Mes Amis

Stephanie Burt and Austin Gorton3 years ago3 years ago013 mins

Can Remy Lebeau save the woman he loves, and her mom, and his ward, young ‘Ro, from grotesque intergalactic bounty hunters? Will morally ambiguous space mercenary Bounty (that’s her name) turn out to be a letdown or a quicker picker-upper? Will Chris Claremont wrap up all his plot threads in this miniseries finale? Find out…

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What Is Truth? 20th Century Men #3 Explores

Ritesh Babu3 years ago3 years ago09 mins

The war rages on! Krylov, now embedded with the Iron Star’s forces, sees the brutality of battle up close. Can he make it out alive with his sanity intact? 20th Century Men #3 takes us from the deserts of Afghanistan to the U.S. capital, and all the way to Mars, courtesy of writer Deniz Camp,…

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Defenders: Beyond #4

Karen Charm and Mark Turetsky3 years ago3 years ago015 mins

The Defenders find themselves in a superhero utopia, but here’s the thing — it’s not real if it’s a dream. Defenders: Beyond #4 is brought to you by Al Ewing and Javier Rodríguez, with letters by Joe Caramagna. Karen Charm: Dig, if you will, a picture — Defenders: Beyond is about to hit its 50th issue on…

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Thievery and Flirtation Galore in Gambit #4!

Austin Gorton and Stephanie Burt3 years ago3 years ago015 mins

Theft on an old-school riverboat! Big flirty eyes! Red irises! Flying playing cards! Adorable ‘Ro hanging out with a powerful grandma! Yep, it’s Gambit #4, written by Chris Claremont, drawn by Sid Kotian, colors by Espen Grundetjern, letters by Tom Orzechowski VC’s Clayton Cowles, although you could have fooled me. Stephanie Burt: Austin, do you…

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