More on the making of a Marine and the sowing of Chaos in Warhammer 40K: Marneus Calgar #2 by Kieron Gillen, Jacen Burrows, Java Tartaglia, and Clayton Cowles. Justin Partridge: We turn again to the Great Game in Marneus Calgar #2. The truth behind a Chapter Master revealed. The coming of Chaos. And blood, dear…
Hello friends and readers! While the swords are a-plenty, we take a smaller look into the exciting debut of Taskmaster #1, written up by the Marvel Files debut of Dan McMahon. Also, Matthew Lazorwitz is in it till the bitter, and gives us his thoughts on Magnificient Ms. Marvel #16! Taskmaster #1 Written by: Jed…
Two new series, two new teams. The Unlimited Power Era of BOOM Studiosâ Power Rangers continues here, and only Lord Drakkon, their greatest enemy, can save them. Writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin), artist Francesco Mortarino (Power Rangers: Soul of the Dragon), colorist Raul Angulo and letterer Ed Dukeshire reveal a new cosmic threat only the…
Ten swords, ten champions, ten battles for the fate of the world. The fighting begins but things sure aren’t what we expected. Christi Eddleman & Vishal Gullapalli dine with the devils in Marauders #15 by Gerry Duggan, Benjamin Duggan, Stefano Caselli, Edgar Delgado, and Cory Petit. Then Nola Pfau & Charlie Davis fight two very…
In its solicit text, AfterShockâs âMiskatonicâ promises âa mix of historical crime fiction and Lovecraftian horror that dives deep into the American nightmare.â Letâs get into the new series from Mark Sable, Giorgio Pontrelli, Pippa Bowland and Thomas Mauer and see if it pays off those dark and abominable promises.
Each week, Xavier Files staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC comics come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays. Vishal’s Pick Marauders #15: When we last left our favorite mutants, they’d had a lovely dinner getting to know their Arakkan counterparts, until Wolverine ruined it by [redacted] Saturnyne. Find out what happens next…
Happy Hour #1 Writer: Peter Milligan, Artist: Michael Montenat, Colorist: Felipe Sobreiro, Letterer: Rob Steen, Publisher: AHOY Itâs 12:48 a.m. Central Standard Time. I am watching what seems to be my 86th consecutive hour of MSNBC (because it is a Rick Santorum-free zone), but all I really want is to go to bed. Well, thatâs…
Welcome back to Bat Chat with Matt (and Will!). Batman has gone back to basics, and is hunting down leftover Joker thugs when a mysterious new foe with a connection to Batmanâs past appears. Itâs âBatmanâ #102 from James Tynion IV, Carlo Pagulayan, Danny Miki, Carlos DâAnda and David Baron. Matt Lazorwitz: This issue is…
Hello friends and readers! Weâll try to take your mind offâŠ.everythingâŠ.with a packed week of reviews as Dan Grote hits up the debut U.S.Agent #1, Jude Jones continues his look at all things Miles in Miles Morales: Spider-Man #20, Justin Partridge brings us closer to life incarnate with Avengers #38, Pierce Lightning looks once more…
Two new series, two new teams. The Unlimited Power era of BOOM Studios’ Power Rangers begins here. But who is the new Green Ranger, and are they friend… or foe? Longtime Rangers writer Ryan Parrott, artist Marco Renna, colorist Walter Baiamonte and letterer Ed Dukeshire send the Mighty Morphin team on a collision course with an even deadlier Lord Zedd, who has a new mission and a new motivation, one that will change everything you thought you knew about our heroes. The next big epic begins here, and the GateCrashers themselves â Dan and Jake McMahon â are here to cover it.
Is a sinister conspiracy about to unfold? Will Ultraman rise to the occasion? Stay tuned and buckle up for action in Ultraman #3! by Kyle Higgins, Matt Groom, Francesco Manna, Espen Grundetjern, and VCâs Ariana Maher. Ritesh Babu: Well, Ian, weâre back once more to the realm of kaijus, and the man who fights them….
Carol and the Future Crew proceed into what will certainly be a trap as Ove comes a-calling in Captain Marvel #23 written by Kelly Thompson, art by Lee Garbett and BelĂ©n Ortega, colors by Antonio Fabela, with letters by VCâs Clayton Cowles. Cat Purcell: As we left off in the previous issue, we’re back in…
He’s the best there is at what he does, they are the best they are at what they do. He murders, they draw. Wolverine: Black, White And Blood #1 is an artist focused anthology in muted blacks, clean whites, and impactful reds. There are three short stories in this colection, the first by Gerry Duggan,…
Itâs a locked door mystery as Rocket Raccoon investigates the deaths of the two diplomats from last issue, and Noh-Varr is the prime suspect! Check out this who-dunnit written by Al Ewing, art by Marcio Takara, colors by Federico Blee, and letters by VCâs Cory Petit Charlie Davis: Noh-Varr! Noh-Varr! Noh-Varr! Noh-Varr! Vishal Gullapalli: Noh-Varr!…
Ten swords, ten champions, ten battles for the fate of the world. X Of Swords takes us out for dinner and a nice walk before sending us home twisted with a load of swords. First, Chris Eddleman & Robert Secundus take us back to Arakko in X-Men #14 by Jonathan Hickman, Mahmud Asar, Leinil Francis…