Each week, Xavier Files staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC comics come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays. Chris’ Pick X of Swords: Stasis: First of all, on behalf of XF nation: Fuck a Brett Booth. Now that that’s out of the way, GIVE US THE CROCODILE MONSTER. Jonathan Hickman, Tini Howard,…
The Scumbag #1 Writer: Rick Remender, Artist: Lewis LaRosa, Colorist: Moreno DiNisio, Letterer: Rus Wooton, Publisher: Image There was definite power on the debate stage in Nashville Thursday night. Say what you will about Donald J. Trump (Really, say anything aside from cracks about his weight â itâs all earned) or Joe Biden (Jesus lord,…
A new era dawns on Gotham City, as Batman has to face some harsh truths and figure out what to do now that the Joker War is over in âBatmanâ #101 from James Tynion IV, Guillem March, Tomeu Morey and Clayton Cowles Matt Lazorwitz: So, I have to say, with one big caveat weâll get…
The latest in our series of profiles of Kickstarters you should check out is âRDW,â a dark fantasy comic from creator Marco Rudy. You may know Rudyâs work from âThe Shieldâ at DC or âUncanny X-Menâ and âBucky Barnes: The Winter Soldierâ at Marvel. We sat down with Rudy to talk story, inspirations and his…
We looked into the Xavier Files scrying pool to let you know what we are most excited about coming in the far off world of 2021 as we dig into our favorite things in Marvel’s January 2021 Solicits. Space Invaders While we don’t have a book yet, we know the Xenomorphs will be invading the…
Stop booking terrible, stupid finishes, Vince. The âRasslinâ Report: Your âRasslinâ Dictionary When you know your babyfaces (good guys) from your heels (bad guys), you can impress the smarks (the âsmart markâ internet fans). fuck finish (noun): a contrived finish that serves only as a workaround for bookers and fails to answer the kayfabe question…
Robin is the greatest sidekick in comic history. Whether itâs the acrobatic joy of Dick Grayson, the angry young man that is Jason Todd, the brilliant mind of Tim Drake, or the snark and skill of Damian Wayne, Robin brings something to every Batman story. This weekâs tie-in to DCâs ongoing âDark Nights: Death Metalâ…
Eddie Brockâs sojourn into the âBeyondâ continues in Venom #29, part 4 of âVenom Beyondâ. Written by Donny Cates, with pencils by guest artist Luke Ross (X-Men: Gold and Iron Man), colors by Jesus Aburtov, and letters by Clayton Cowles, Venom #29 finds Eddie Brock reeling from the news that future despot Codex is actually…his…
Hello friends and readers! Weâve got a packed week as Justin Partridge gives us the skinny on Fantastic Four #25, Pierce Lightning hits the full-issue Marvel debut of Taboo with Werewolf By Night #1, Spider Correspondent Tony Thornley grants us Last Rites with Amazing Spider-Man #50.LR, and newcomer to the column Karen Charm marvels at…
The Unstoppable Juggernaut faces off with one of his oldest rivals, the Immortal Hulk, in Juggernaut #2 from Fabian Nicieza, Ron Garney, Matt Milla, and Joe Sabino! Tony Thornley: TONY SMASH. TONY ANGRY! YOU NOT LIKE TONY WHEN HEâS ANGRY! Justin Partridge: OH NO ITâS THE BIG GUY! But bits aside, this issue…like…ruled? And showed…
Matt prepares for his trial with the help of an old flame in the form of Kirsten McDuffie, as the Kingpin reemerges into crime in this tale written by Chip Zdarsky, Art by Marco Chechetto, Colors by Marcio Menyz, and Letters by VCâs Clayton Cowles. Vishal Gullapalli: Chip does it again! Every issue I wonder…
Itâs time for a nice delightful round of negotiations, as Noh-Varr puts on his politicking pants. Also, can Phyla-Vell accept this new gestalt Moondragon? Itâs a delightful issue filled with intrigue and fun written by Al Ewing, with Art by Marcio Takara, Colors by Federico Blee, and letters by VCâs Cory Petit. Charlie Davis: Noh-Varr!…
Like most comic book journos, I do this for fun â and âfunâ there can be a few different things, from ripping on the trash books that deserve it to marveling at the ones that do the artform proud. In my interview pieces, I look for the characters, the creators, the people who tell stories…
Ten swords, ten champions, ten battles for the fate of the world. X Of Swords continues to build towards the tournament this week. First Charlie Davis & Nola Pfau bring the Braddock drama with Excalibur #13 by Tini Howard, R.B. Silva, Nolan Woodard, and Ariana Maher. Then Chris Eddleman & Robert Secundus explore Amenth in…
I love the Marvel Handbooks. Really, any sort of reference guide to fictional universes is my jam, as they combine my affection for big, sprawling, narrative mythologies, history books, and pedantry. Back in the Olden Times, the first iteration of the Marvel Handbooks (specifically, the second, deluxe, edition) was my guide to a Marvel Universe…