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

Ritesh Babu2 years ago2 years ago019 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 ago010 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 ago025 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 ago017 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 ago030 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 ago029 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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Legion battles Uranos (and his own insecurities) in Legion of X #6

Armaan Babu and Ari Bard3 years ago3 years ago023 mins

Judgment comes to David Haller as the world starts to burn. Given Legion’s recent defeat at the hand of Uranos, and his inability to save the people of Arakko, how good are his chances? Find out how David makes his case to Earth’s newest god in Legion of X #6, written by Si Spurrier, drawn…

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Revisit Nice House on the Lake Before the Final Two Issues

Tony Thornley3 years ago3 years ago06 mins

After a months-long break, The Nice House on the Lake, one of the best horror stories in recent history returns for its final act from James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez Bueno, Jordie Bellaire, and Andworld Design. The Nice House On The Lake began as one of the most inventive and shocking horror stories in recent…

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Learn The Hidden Truth Of The White Hot Room In Defenders: Beyond #3

Karen Charm and Mark Turetsky3 years ago3 years ago035 mins

Taaia, possessed by the Phoenix Force, turns up the heat as the Defenders make their way through the White Hot Room in Defenders Beyond #3! As told by Al Ewing and Javier Rodríguez, with letters by Joe Caramagna. Karen Charm: Just when I think it’s going to be a brisk autumn, the Phoenix shows up…

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Grim Wraps Its First Arc, PLUS, Learn About Death Gods

Cat Purcell3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

The truth behind Jessica Harrow’s mysterious death and her connection to the Grim Reaper is finally revealed! But how does this connect to her unique abilities and the ancient force known only as The End? Grim #5 is written by Stephanie Phillips, drawn by Flaviano, colored by Rico Renzi and lettered by Tom Napolitano for…

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Gambit #3 a familiar yet fun exploration of superhero haute couture!

Stephanie Burt3 years ago3 years ago014 mins

Gambit and his new ex-marine pal Marissa must rescue young Ororo, along with Marissa’s mom, from a classic hostage situation in a property baron’s mansion on the mighty Mississippi! Plus: snappy answers to costuming questions in Gambit #3, written by Papa Chris Claremont, art by Sid Kotian, colors by Espen Grundetjern, letters by VC’s Clayton…

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Legion of X Ends Its First Arc by Declaring Its Love for Mess

Armaan Babu and Ari Bard3 years ago3 years ago028 mins

Legion is possessed, the Altar and all who reside within it are under threat and a judge who can wipe people out of existence with a glance has shown up to hide the evidence of her blasphemous god summoning. This is what happens when you mess about with mutants, gods and omega-level psychics. Legion of…

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Tell Us How You Really Feel about the Colonizers in 20th Century Men #2

Ritesh Babu3 years ago3 years ago028 mins

After President Goode’s shocking decision last issue, the world has gone to war. Soviet and American forces clash all across Afghanistan as the Iron Star searches for his stolen heart, faces the British super-soldier known as The Lion and tries to hide it all from a dogged reporter working to uncover the truth. 20th Century…

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The Past Colors The Present In Gambit #2

Stephanie Burt3 years ago3 years ago015 mins

Remy LeBeau may not be able to keep a de-aged, pre-teen Ororo safe, but at least he can…. defend a hot farmer outside St. Louis from real estate developers? Gambit #2, written by Chris Claremont, drawn by Sid Kotian, colors by Espet Grundetjern, letters by Clayton Cowles. Stephanie: Stephanie, you really liked the first issue…

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The Quest Is at an End in Knights of X #5

Karen Charm and Nola Pfau3 years ago3 years ago019 mins

All the forces in Otherworld rush to the grand finale in Knights of X #5, but is this really the end? Written by Tini Howard, drawn by Bob Quinn, colored by Erick Arciniega and lettered by Ariana Maher. Karen: Nola, we’ve made it to the end! Rachel and Betsy are in love, this issue has…

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