Bishop (and more importantly Shard) getting 5-issue mini
This June, the future comes back to bite in BISHOP, a five-issue series by writer Saladin Ahmed (Wolverine) and artist Mario Santoro (Storm).
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X-Men #28 makes us think the bad guys aren’t smart (PREVIEW)
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.
Who is the Traitor in Eternals #5?
The Forgotten One comes out of hiding as the Eternal traitor is revealed at last in Eternals #5, written by Kieron Gillen, drawn by Esad Ribić, colored by Matthew Wilson, and lettering/design by Clayton Cowles. Karen Charm: Zoe! It feels really good to be back with you in our little conspiracy, talking about Eternals. I…
Oh No. We’re Having Another Team-Up in Defenders Beyond #1
The cards are pulled once again, summoning a new non-team of Defenders who must plunge farther back through the prior incarnations of our universe to save them all in Defenders Beyond #1. Words by Al Ewing, pictures by Javier Rodríguez and letters by Joe Caramagna. Karen Charm: I turn the card to reveal “The Prince…
Wonder Woman #792 Is No Milk Run For Diana
Diana and Cheetah escape by the skin of their teeth from Cale Industries as the mystery behind the milk unravels. Wonder Woman #792 is written by Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan, art by Marguerite Sauvage and lettered by Pat Brosseau. Escape from the Lab Diana has found Cheetah, locked in a cage, in the experimental…
Miles Morales: Spider-Man #34 Misses The Shots It Doesn’t Take
There’s a tension in critique between judging a piece of work for what it is and judging that work against our internal monologue of what we think the actions and resolutions of the work should be. Honest, good critique does not degrade a work because it doesn’t live up to head-canon fan fiction; good critique…
We Have To Say Goodbye… For Now in Runaways #38
When we last saw our chosen family of ill-fated super-powered young people, they had more cliffs than the Grand Canyon and more hangers than Los Angeles Fashion Week. That’s right, more cliff… hangers… oh, never mind. We’re just using bad puns to cheer ourselves up because this one-hundredth issue of Runaways (the 38th in the…
James Tynion IV Reveals His Grand Design For The Comics Industry In An Exclusive Interview
James Tynion IV has risen to the top of the industry with acclaimed creator owned books like Department Of Truth, fascinating anthology projects like Razorblades, and also Batman, the book about Batman. He sat down with ComicsXF to give his thoughts on the state of the comics industry and how creators can get their stories…
Kid Cable Bargains With Fate As He Realizes What He Must Do In Cable #9
All markers are called in. All debts are due. Nathan Summers has a plan, and he’ll need everyone’s help to execute it. Gerry Duggan, Phil Noto and Joe Sabino deliver Cable #9. Ian Gregory: Reading Cable now is a bit of a different experience than a few weeks ago, now that we know the series…
WMQ&A Episode 242: Blank of Blank with Rich Douek and Alex Cormack
Dan Grote · WMQ&A Episode 242: Blank of Blank with Rich Douek and Alex Cormack Rich Douek and Alex Cormack join the show to talk about their new IDW series Breath of Shadows. You can listen to WMQ&A on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Audible and at ComicsXF.com, where new episodes move Tuesday…
The CXF Interview Podcast Episode 315: Corin Howell talks Lilith
The ComicsXF Interview Podcast · The CXF Interview Podcast Episode 315: Corin Howell talks Lilith Artist Corin Howell joins the show to talk about her spicy new Vault Comics series, Lilith. You can listen to The ComicsXF Interview Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Audible and at ComicsXF.com, where new episodes move Tuesday mornings. You can follow…
Learn The Secrets Of The Shadow King In New Mutants #22
It’s time for some Hard Lessons– but who’s teaching who? Find out in New Mutants #22, written by Vita Ayala, art by Rod Reis, letters by Travis Lanham. Liz Large: This! Issue! Is! Wonderful! I know we say this a lot, but WOW, the Ayala/Reis combo is outdoing themselves every single issue and I simply…
Absolute Flash speeds to the top of this week’s CXF Staff Picks
Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New comics come out Wednesdays. See your local comic shop for more info. And if you own a local comic shop and would like to sponsor the CXF weekly Staff Picks, email contact@comicsxf.com. Jake’s pick: Absolute Flash #1: Without the mentor, without the family,…
Blockbuster Flops due to Tonal Inconsistencies in Nightwing #95
Betrayed by his underlings, under fire from Nightwing and his friends, and up against an incorruptible commissioner armed with a ledger detailing every one of his crimes, Blockbuster’s backed into a corner — but you know what they say about cornering a wild animal. Nightwing #95 is written by Tom Taylor, drawn by Bruno Redondo,…
TCXFIP 402: Mark Waid talks Empire and all things DC Comics
Writer Mark Waid joins the show to talk about his Zoop campaign for a deluxe hardcover edition of his classic series Empire, plus his current work at DC Comics.