“Crimson Reign” continues to hum along, apparently, as Darth Vader finds a sandstorm in Star Wars: Darth Vader #25 written by Greg Pak, art by Raffele Ienco, colored by Carlos Lopez and lettered by Joe Caramagna. Welp, it turns out this was the conclusion to nothing. Last issue, it seemed like the series was building…
In which there is no longer life on Mars, the Eternals learn the wrong lesson from Alan Moore’s Glycon worship, and the Avengers prepare to buy a liquor store to deal with this shitshow. A.X.E.: Judgment Day #1 is written by Kieron Gillen, drawn by Valerio Schiti, colored by Marte Gracia, and lettered by Clayton…
Old favorites from the Charles Soule Star Wars canon are revisited via an anthology of tales in Star Wars #25, written by Charles Soule, art by Ramon Rosanas, Guiseppe Camuncoli, Danielle Orlandini, Will Sliney and Phil Noto, colored by Rachelle Rosenberg, Arif Prianto and Guru-eFX and lettered by Clayton Cowles. With Commander Zahra defeated and…
There are certain problems — and opportunities — in coming back to life. Do you tell people you’re back, or take the chance to start anew? Jack and Jen discuss the possibilities over lunch … but first, there’s a man who’s rather upset that Jack looks like a playing card. No, we don’t get it…
Jess’ excursion to the world of the living yields grave consequences when her boss imposes some intense penalties. However, it will take more than that to keep Jess from breaking the rules, especially with the mystery of why she alone can travel between worlds motivating her. Grim #3 is written by Stephanie Phillips, drawn by…
In “’Til Dawn,” an American GI in World War II faces his fear of killing enemy soldiers while keeping watch. The Silver Coin #12 is written by Stephanie Phillips, drawn and lettered by Michael Walsh, colored by Toni Marie Griffin and Walsh, with a backup story by Adam Gorham. Mark Turetsky: The horror anthology format…
I don’t think you should read this until you have finished reading AfterShock’s The Brother of All Men #1, an engrossing beginning to what is sure to be a powerful, horrifying, gripping read. If you have any affinity for cult horror, folk horror or the previous work of the creators, Zac Thompson, Eoin Marron, Mark…
Using the magic of science (science!), mysticism and a few bored brains (ok, one bored brain), I’ve managed to connect with Jude from universe 777-9311 for a joint review of Miles Morales #40. Continue to read…if you dare! (Maniacally cryptic music plays in background) 616 Jude: …so you’re telling me where you’re from, housing is…
In a franchise that has run for over 50 years, there is bound to be debate about which story is “the best”. Listicles will be written, podcasts will be recorded, debate will be never ceasing. In this series, we’ve gathered ComicsXF writers to share what they personally think are their best X-Men stories ever. New…
The first time I had sex, I wasn’t worried about pregnancy or STDs or anything like that. I was worried for my immortal soul. Thirteen years of Christian school, camps, youth groups and revivals had made one thing clear: what I was doing was wrong and worthy of eternal damnation in a lake of fire….
It’s “The First Eight Days,” and there is no sign of the genie-fueled apocalypse abating. Instead, our cast of characters must adjust to this new normal in unexpected ways. Eight Billion Genies #3 is written by Charles Soule, drawn by Ryan Browne and lettered by Chris Crank. Mark Turetsky: Hey Will! It’s been eight days…
Poison Ivy is all in. She’s going to erase the human race to save the world from the damage people are causing. The thing about eradicating the human race, though…you need to be sure. And despite having already begun to set her plan in motion, Ivy may not be as sure about this as she…
Villainy Inc. is badder and bigger than ever as the Wonder friends come to a head with Cizco’s scheme. Wonder Woman #789 is written by Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan, penciled by Emanuela Lupacchino and Eduardo Ponsico, inked by Wade Von Grawbadger and Julio Ferreiro, colored by Tamra Bonvillain, and lettered by Pat Brosseau. Diana…
A no-nonsense bounty hunter in familiar armor meets a diminutive version of a beloved Star Wars character…this time, in comic book form, in The Mandalorian #1 written by Rodney Barnes, pencils by Georges Jeanty, inks by Karl Story, colors by Rachelle Rosenberg. The Mandalorian #1 represents the latest entry in the rich tradition of adapting…
The issue in which our girl Lulu gets strung up — and has the time of her life. Hit Me #4 is written by Christa Faust, drawn by Priscilla Petraites, colored by Marco Lesko, lettered by AndWorld Design and published by AWA. Back to fuckin’ school? Already? To Hell with this. It’s Grimm Tales of…