SuperChat is back everybody, and joining Tony Thornley is Armaan Babu to look at the new issue of the Superman anthology Superman: Red & Blue #4 featuring: “Namrepus” written by Mark Waid, drawn by Audrey Mok, colored by Jordie Bellaire and lettered by Dave Sharpe. “Prospect of tomorrow” written and drawn by Francis Manapul and…
Whether they be masked supervillains or corrupt politicians, Nightwing’s got no shortage of foes to square off against. With both Melinda Zucco and Heartless making their first big moves, it’s Nightwing’s turn to take the full measure of his enemies. One of them, however, is holding a bigger secret than Nightwing could ever have guessed…
Wally West’s Speed Force odyssey is growing increasingly chaotic – not only is Wally being thrown through time, now, but across the omniverse, trying to help the Speed Force expel something from within itself. Wally might not be able to keep up for much longer, but his biggest problem? He’s found himself right in the…
It’s catch-up week here at Bat Chat. With none of the main continuity Bat titles dropping, we’ll be discussing three out-of-continuity digital first tales: two released physically in the past couple weeks, and one that is still digital for a couple more months. The annual Gotham Dog Show has two special guest judges this year:…
If you have been paying attention to Planet-Size X-Men you will know that Magneto, and the entire Sol system, have had a pretty big week. Proving some people weren’t just spouting lies and fables years ago, the mutants have taken control of Mars. They have terraformed the planet for two reasons, to give a home…
The End Is Here. Venom #200 Penciled by Ryan Stegman, Kev Walker, Danilo S. Beyruth, Ron Lim, Guiu Vilanova, Gerardo Sandoval, and Mark Bagley, Colored by Frank Martin, Chris O’Halloran, Jim Campbell, Matt Milla, Alex Sinclair, Chris Sotomayor and Richard Isanove, Lettered by Clayton Cowles. Forrest Hollingsworth: It’s here. The finale of Donny Cates and Ryan…
He’s faced thunder gods, Avengers, fire giants, and even his own death – and now, Loki’s facing what may be his greatest challenge of all: on the job training. As a coerced consultant for the TVA, Loki’s tasked with tracking down his variant self, but being a team player has rarely been one of the…
Even among the many comic shops in Philadelphia, Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse is unique. Yes, there’s the coffee part of the equation, but there’s also the fact that Amalgam is one of the few Black-owned comic shops in the U.S. Community and social justice are baked into its fabric in equal measure, important things as…
Behold the last stand of the Canuckleheads in Heroes Reborn: Weapon X & Final Flight #1. Written by Ed Brisson, drawn by Roland Bosch, colored by Chris O’Halloran, and lettered by Cory Petit Ed Brisson and company send readers out with a brutal bang in Heroes Reborn: Weapon X & Final Flight #1. Providing us…
When you are on issue number 258 of a nearly perfect series, how do you keep readers surprised? Stan Sakai has tried numerous approaches since relaunching Usagi Yojimbo at IDW. For some tales, like “Homecoming” he tried to tap into emotional beats that had long been left dormant, reminding readers of some of the earliest…
“War of the Bounty Hunters” continues as Leia & Lando each try to cross some items of their to-do list in Star Wars #14 written by Charles Soule, art by Ramon Rosanas, colored by Rachelle Rosenberg, and lettered by VC’s Clayton Cowles All too often, crossovers can have a disruptive effect on a series’ ongoing…
Virgil Hawkins was the kind of bullied kid who was shy about raising his voice…until the first time he did, he got a shocking surprise, and so did his world. It’s a brand new era for a classic character in Static: Season One #1. Written by Vita Ayala, drawn by Chriscross and Nikolas Draper-Ivey, colored…
Over the weekend, a project by Reddit user /u/hbicofhbic got some attention in the comics sphere. The user is recoloring 2019s House Of X #1 with a limited pallet and flat tones to reflect the pop art style of a bygone age. It is a fascinating example of coloring through time and a reminder of…
Miles tries his hardest to save everyone in Miles Morales: Spider-Man #27. Written by Saldin Ahmed, art by Carmen Carnero. colors by David Curiel, and letters by Cory Petit. I have a brother. We share a father; we share a bald head and brown skin. We share our intelligence, interests, perspectives on life. We have…
In the grisly third installment of Image Comics horror anthology The Silver Coin by artist and creator Michael Walsh and writer Ed Brisson, after a home invasion goes bad, the mysterious coin helps its new owners outrun the law. But it’s leading them down a much darker path. Mark Turetsky: Hi, Armaan! We’re back for…