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…
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…
The Hellfire Gala rages as mutants reveal their Omega level potential on Mars. Meanwhile at the Gala, X-Corp negotiates leadership and the New Mutants wonder if they are growing apart. It’s a spectacular in Planet-Size X-Men by Gerry Duggan, Pepe Larraz, Marte Gracia and Clayton Cowles, New Mutants #19 by Vita Ayala, Alex Lins, Matt…
There’s a certain expectation for most comics focused on trans narratives. More often than not, they will be very well-intentioned but clunky and clumsy to read as the creative team struggles to balance providing an authentic, thorough telling of the trans experience with the readability and pace of a story. I, of course, still deeply…
Wherever Alex Paknadel’s name shows up, deeply engaging and strange comics are sure to follow. TKO Studios’ Roofstompers, despite its brevity, is no different. Paknadel is joined by artist Ian MacEwan and letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou for a stunning and twisted take on a time-traveling tale whose scope opens at such a steady pace it’s hard…
The final battle of Diana’s trip to Adgard unfolds as the truth about the Valkyries is revealed in Wonder Woman #773 featuring a story by Becky Cloonan and Michael W Conrad, art by Travis Moore, colors by Tamra Bonvillain and letters by Pat Broseau. Cat Purcell: Though I had some quibbles with some plot points of the last…
Thanks to some shipping-related hijinks due to the holiday, and the fact that Matt insists on reading things physically, we skipped last week’s Bat Chat, so this week is a hat trick of the three main-continuity Bat books. Simon Saint’s plan becomes more clear and Harley makes a connection in Batman #109 with a lead…
Marvel’s Summer event mixes some Black Mirror with black ops in Heroes Reborn: Squadron Savage #1, in which Elektra and Frank Castle lead a band of mind-wiped cutthroats that “protect” America’s interests in the dark. Written by Ethan Sacks, drawn by Luca Pizzari, colored by Carlos Lopez, lettered by Travis Lanham. Heroes Reborn dips back…
Wonder meets Might in Heroes Reborn #6. As the event moves into its Avengers-focused endgame, we play audience to the trials and tribulations of the Power Princess, one of the Squadron Supreme’s biggest guns…who herself is faced with a figure from Marvel’s godly past. Written by Jason Aaron, drawn by Erica D’Urso & Ed McGuinness,…
Somebody shattered the crystalline student from Weirdworld, and the strangest, beakiest detective in the whole Marvel omniverse is sort of on the case! Strange Academy #11 is written by Skottie Young, drawn by Humberto Ramos, colored by Edgar Delgado, and lettered by Clayton Cowles. Yet another book about a school for kids with powers (but…
Our roving band of orc adventurers continue to enjoy their respite in the dwarves’ underground city, spending the majority of their gold on weapons, armor, and a good night’s sleep. They’ve managed to do this just in time, because the Hag has decided to drag them in for an important errand – one more dangerous…
Children of the Atom #4 lets Marvel Lad take center stage. Brought to us by Vita Ayala, Paco Medina, David Curiel, and Travis Lanham.
Jennika’s brought her band together, and it’s time to battle it out, heavy metal style, to see Bebop and Rocksteady leave Mutant Town for good in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #117. However, that’s not the only thing on the Splinter Clan’s plate, as they’ve still got a time-traveling turtle they need to return to the…