COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com The comics criticism you crave Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:42:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/comicsxf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-orange-favicon-2.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com 32 32 107498702 Why it’s time for Magneto to be the Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver’s father again https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/13/why-its-time-for-magneto-to-be-the-scarlet-witch-and-quicksilvers-father-again/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:42:52 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56539 Adam Garvey explores how the 2014 retcon of Magneto not being the father of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch has rendered certain past stories moot.

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]]> 56539 Marvel teases event series DNX from MacKay, Vicentini https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/10/marvel-teases-event-series-dnx-from-mackay-vicentini/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:42:34 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56532 Stay tuned next week for the announcement of DNX, a new comic book event series from writer Jed MacKay and artist Federico Vicentini, coming this September.

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]]> 56532 We’ve got the first look at an Annie Wu variant cover to Moonstar #3 (EXCLUSIVE) https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/10/weve-got-the-first-look-at-an-annie-wu-variant-cover-to-moonstar-3-exclusive/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56526 The cursed sword Dáinsleif plans to take every bit of Moonstar, from heart to soul. Check out Annie Wu's variant cover to May's Moonstar #3.

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]]> 56526 X-Men United #2 guest stars Captain America (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/09/x-men-united-2-guest-stars-captain-america-preview/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56518 An elite team of mutants has to travel through time on a mission alongside none other than Captain America in X-Men United #2.

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]]> 56518 BatChat With Matt & Will: From the 5th Dimension https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/09/batchat-with-matt-will-from-the-5th-dimension/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56508 Bat-Mite is a silly character. He is this hopeless fanboy who just doesn’t get what a pain in the tuchus he is. But he’s not the only mite in the DC Universe, and the others aren’t quite as benevolent, if hopelessly backwards. The most notable imp (sorry, Bat-Mite) is Mr. Mxyzptlk, Superman’s nemesis who is...

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]]> 56508 A double dose of Uncanny X-Men with #26 and Annual #1 https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/08/a-double-dose-of-uncanny-x-men-with-26-and-annual-1/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:45:19 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56511 The Outliers relive the first appearances of another mutant team in Uncanny X-Men #26. Meanwhile, we revisit the Jim Crow South in Uncanny X-Men Annual #1.

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]]> 56511 An Uncanny X-Men Annual, the Fury of Firestorm and more Staff Picks https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/08/an-uncanny-x-men-annual-the-fury-of-firestorm-and-more-staff-picks/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56495 Who are the Regulators, the turn-of-the-century mutants who once called Haven House their home? Find out in Uncanny X-Men Annual #1.

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]]> 56495 Absolute Batman #20 introduces the Robins https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/08/absolute-batman-20-introduces-the-robins/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:11:43 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56502 As the dust settles in Gotham after the loss of [redacted], Robins enter the scene ready to hunt in DC's Absolute Batman #20.

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]]> 56502 TCXFIP 394: Frank Barbiere & Morgan Beem talk The Author Immortal https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/07/tcxfip-394-frank-barbiere-morgan-beem-talk-the-author-immortal/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56492 Frank Barbiere and Morgan Beem join the show to talk about their Image Comics series The Author Immortal, available soon in trade.

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]]> 56492 Battle Of The Atom: Resurrected https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/06/battle-of-the-atom-resurrected/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56489 In this episode, Zack proves the one guy from 7 years ago who made a comment about how this podcast is too religious correct. Ranked This Episode:

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]]> 56489 Let’s hold hands and check out an EXCLUSIVE preview of Captain Marvel: Dark Past #2 https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/03/lets-hold-hands-and-check-out-an-exclusive-preview-of-captain-marvel-dark-past-2/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:15:14 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56480 Carol traces the D.N.V.R. insignia to a secret militant group with ties to Carol's family. Check out an exclusive first look at Captain Marvel: Dark Past #2.

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]]> 56480 Black Cat #9 opens up whole new world of thievery (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/03/black-cat-9-opens-up-a-whole-new-worlds-of-thievery-preview/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56466 EVERYTHING's going wrong for BLACK CAT and VENOM! They're getting away with their prize, just NOT the one they set out for! Check out a preview of Black Cat #9.

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]]> 56466 Batman #8 shows us three sides of Gotham City https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/02/batman-8-shows-us-three-sides-of-gotham-city/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:56:20 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56457 Batman talks to Alan Scott about Vandal Savage. Savage talks to Mayor Ivy about stopping Batman. And Jack Dean shares insights with Huston Gray in Batman #8.

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]]> 56457 Moonstar #2 has us thinking Dani needs a glow-up (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/02/moonstar-2-has-us-thinking-dani-needs-a-glow-up-preview/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56445 A time-lost warrior is dedicated to relieving everyone of the pain of life. Will Dani be able to stop him? Check out our preview of Moonstar #2.

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]]> 56445 Superman/Spider-Man #1 mostly understands the assignment https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/02/superman-spider-man-1-mostly-understands-the-assignment/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56433 DC and Marvel’s renewed friendly rivalry continues with Superman/Spider-Man #1, as the Man of Steel and the Web-Slinger meet and save the day.

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]]> 56433 BatChat With Matt & Will: Return to Will’s Bookshelf https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/02/batchat-with-matt-will-return-to-wills-bookshelf/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56440 BatChat returns to Will's bookshelf for three randos, one of which is an oddly well-timed tribute to Sam Kieth, and another is more Batman '66.

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]]> 56440 Venom #256 kills a major Spider-Man cast member (HOORAY!) https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/01/venom-256-kills-a-major-spider-man-cast-member-hooray/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56428 The serial killer Torment is following the path of the Death Spiral, and it's led straight to Dylan Brock, in Venom #256.

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]]> 56428 G.I. Joe: Real American Hero #21 is a silent classic https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/01/g-i-joe-real-american-hero-21-is-a-silent-classic/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56421 Snake-Eyes travels to Cobra HQ to rescue Scarlett and finds himself face to face with a figure from his past in G.I. Joe: Real American Hero #21.

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]]> 56421 Daredevil returns as DC goes MAD in this week’s Staff Picks https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/01/daredevil-returns-as-dc-goes-mad-in-this-weeks-staff-picks/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56410 A new Daredevil #1 means a new status quo for Matt Murdock, and DC lets Chip Zdarsky run MAD in this week's CXF Staff Picks.

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]]> 56410 TCXFIP 393: Zack Kaplan & Stefano Raffaele talk Only the Savage Are Left https://comicsxf.com/2026/03/31/tcxfip-393-zack-kaplan-stefano-raffaele-talk-only-the-savage-are-left/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56392 Zack Kaplan and Stefano Raffaele join the show to talk about their upcoming Dark Horse Comics series Only the Savage Are Left.

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]]> 56392 Remembering the inimitable Sam Kieth https://comicsxf.com/2026/03/30/remembering-the-inimitable-sam-kieth/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56397 In a crowded field of 1990s art talents who zigged, Sam Kieth zagged, from his chunky, hairy Wolverine to his indie creation The Maxx. Adam Reck pays tribute.

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]]> 56397 Battle Of The Atom: Hey Arnold https://comicsxf.com/2026/03/30/battle-of-the-atom-hey-arnold/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56415 Gail Simone is the current writer of Uncanny X-Men. But what we posit is that she wrote X-Men related things before this. Would you believe that’s what we are covering on the podcast this week? Ranked This Episode:

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]]> 56415 Detective Comics #1,107 brings Arrow and Canary to town https://comicsxf.com/2026/03/26/detective-comics-1107-brings-arrow-and-canary-to-town/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:06:18 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56384 Batman is on a case involving a crooked company attempting to kill the witnesses to its misdeeds, in Detective Comics #1,107.

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]]> 56384 Nova Centurion #6 vs. the Flying Spaghetti Monster (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/03/26/nova-centurion-6-vs-the-flying-spaghetti-monster-preview/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56370 Rich Rider has gotten mixed up with the mob, his ship has been stolen, and those are the least of his problems. Check out our preview of Nova Centurion #6.

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]]> 56370 X-Men #28 makes us think the bad guys aren’t smart (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/03/26/x-men-28-makes-us-think-the-bad-guys-arent-smart-preview/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56359 As the team struggles against the mysterious machinations of the Danger Room, help comes from an unexpected direction. Check out our preview of X-Men #28.

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