Yesterday, Marvel released a teaser about a dysfunctional X-Men team. It was a move that implies the existence of a functional X-Men team, something scientists have long since agreed was an impossibility. Regardless, we now have a new piece to the puzzle. Psylock and Havok have just be revealed. We previously bet our reputation on…
The X-Men thrive on dysfunction, they live on it. Much like Krakoa eats mutants (which we’ve all kinda just ignored, right?), the X-Men eat a lack of actual teamwork and cohesiveness. Regardless, Marvel thinks they have put together the most dysfunctional team I could possibly imagine. Marvel, try me. The file read “Classified X”, which…
As the decade comes to a close it is a time to reflect. A time to look back at some of out most cherished memories of the years past and celebrate their achievements. So in that spirit, I have taken a look at the best stories from each of the past ten years. As comics…
Psylocke continues her hunt for Apoth in Fallen Angels #2 from Bryan Edward Hill, Szymon Kudranski, and Frank D’Armata. We learn more of Psylocke’s past life as a Hand assassin, while in the present, the squad disagrees on the best way to proceed next. Tony Thornley: Welcome back to Missing Lobsters! So before we dive…
In a perfect world, X-Force wouldn’t be necessary. That lasted a matter of days. In X-Force #2, Ben Percy, Joshua Cassara, and Dean White show us Krakoa in mourning. When beloved leader Charles Xavier is brutally assassinated, some turn to faith, others to science, and others to revenge. Unfortunately, there is no fix during a…
Jonathan Hickman and Rod Reis bring us the space adventures of the space New Mutants as they escape space jail and hang out with their space friends in New Mutants #2. They get a chance to meet up with their old friends Cannonball and Smasher before getting conscripted into Shi’ar Imperial business involving Deathbird and…
You all know Magneto. He is arguably the most well known X-Men character outside of Wolverine. He requires no preamble. He’s getting a spotlight issue by Ben Oliver & Jonathan Hickman. Oliver has been away from comics for a while but jumped at the chance to work with Johnny Hix saying “I’ve long been a…
It’s the end of the first arc of this anime! Zack & Luz are both feeling better! Armor does cool stuff. Listen won’t you?!
As the team begins to explore the mystical world around them in Excalibur #2, by Tini Howard, Marcus To, and Erick Arciniega, they are quickly faced with forces beyond their control. Mythical creatures, waring wizards, and fantastical structures abound as they journey to The Lighthouse. Charlie Davis: You know, Nola. I think sometimes the universe, for…
In Marauders #2 by Gerry Duggan, Matteo Lolli, and Federico Blee, Emma Frost reveals her machinations to Sebastian Shaw as the Marauders celebrate a victory with some bad decisions. Plus, the Red Queen of the Hellfire Trading Company is coronated with liquor, tattoos, and a new boat. Christi Eddleman: I’m not sure if it’s due…
The most talked about moment in New Mutants #1 [Ed. Note: Which we talked about here] was the promise of more Murd Blurdock. Murd was a character who appeared on two beautiful pages of Al Ewing and Adam Gorham’s Rocket series. He’s a Daredevil joke and a very funny one. Anyway, Jonathan Hickman & Rod…
For the last few years, Marvel’s podcast Marvel’s Voices has been highlighting the diverse viewpoints of the organizations creators. Now, that project is expanding into a new one-shot lead by X-Office Editor Chris Robinson. Marvel’s Voices #1 is a one-shot anthology celebrating the diverse creators and characters in the Marvel Universe. For readers of this…
The X-Men meet Emma, Luz checks Tinder, Zack talks about NGE. It’s fun for the whole family!
In Jonathan Hickman and Leinil Yu’s X-Men #2, the Summer’s family goes on a beach vacation. Hi-jinx ensue. Chris Eddleman: Alright Rob, we’re on to issue 2 of X-Men, and if we were sick of Summers Family stuff (which I was not), then it’s too bad—this is the father-children bonding issue of X-Men. While it…
Bryan Edward Hill, Szymon Kudranski, and Frank D’Armata bring us, Fallen Angels a story of the new Psylocke exploring a vision of Apoth, the new name of god. To do that, she recruits a squad of soldiers and makes deals with devils, while learning dark truths about herself. Adam Reck: Yo, Tony! Are you ready…