In 1991, X-Men #1 sold more than 7 million copies. The first issue of a then-unheard-of *second* X-Men title, written by Chris Claremont and drawn by young superstar Jim Lee, it remains the best-selling single issue of a comic book of all time. Yet for as much as X-Men Vol. 2 #1 marked the beginning…
As of this writing, there are 13(!) monthly X-books on the shelves, two of which — X-Men and Uncanny X-Men — ship on an 18-issue-a-year schedule. That’s a lot, and there’s more coming, including Laura Kinney: Wolverine (who is already starring in NYX); a Timeslide one-shot co-starring Cable and Bishop; Magik (who is already starring…
Christi and Chris explore a dark DC future in Kingdom Come. What uncharted territory! Also discover why Alex Ross is ultimately responsible for Christi no longer hating comics, a thing she definitely said. Support The Chrises Patreon Kofii Contact The Chrises Twitter: @ChrisesPod Facebook: @ChrisesPod chrisesoninfiniteearths@gmail.com Music Credits: “Evening Melodrama” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under…
Some kids think of their parents as superheroes; usually that’s a good thing. But when it turns out your dad has superpowers and ditches your family to become the one superhero in the world, well, the reality doesn’t quite live up to the fantasy. “Like Father, Like Daughter” — by writer Kat Calamia, artist Wayne…
Vox Machina take part in an underground fighting tournament in an attempt to bolster their empty coffers in Vox Machina Origins III #2. Script by Jody Houser, Art by Olivia Samson, Colors by Diana Sousa, Lettering by Ariana Maher and Cover by Jess Taylor. Based on the story and characters created by the cast of…
A thing about Marvel basing the majority of its superheroes in New York is, after a while, you stop seeing local landmarks and everything sort of looks like the version of the city you see in movies and TV shows shot in Toronto or Vancouver – gray buildings and occasional park space that give the…
Picture it with me: It’s late at night, and I’m watching yet another TV show for the sole reason that someone said I was like one of the characters. It’s an anime, one I’m really enjoying. I’m already on the second season, and I start the fourth episode expecting more heartwarming anime content. And then,…
I first noticed something was off when my comic shop went a few weeks without getting in new backing boards. Oh, well, no big deal, I’ll catch up when they’re restocked. Then a book here and there was delayed. Hey, it happens. Maybe the artist needed a little more time. Can’t rush perfection. Next thing…
One of the men who trained Batman has decided it’s time to train his opposite number, so the Joker has a new mentor. Batman and Gordon continue to pursue the Red Hood Gang. And in the future, Joker and Batman barrel toward a final confrontation. “Joker: Year One” continues in Batman #143, written by Chip…
Undone By Blood is an anthology Western from Aftershock Comics by Lonnie Nadler, Zac Thompson and Sami Kivelä. It features a period story of the American West, juxtaposed with the pulp novel tales of cowboy Solomon Eaton. The second volume comes out November 10th. We sat down with writers Lonnie & Zac to discuss the…
The Leader faces off against the Devil Hulk and it’s winner-take-all in this issue written by Al Ewing, pencilled by Joe Bennett, inked by Ruy José and Belardino Brabo, colored by Paul Mounts, and lettered by VC’s Cory Petit. Zach Rabiroff: [Lights up on a stage empty except for the snoring body of a bespectacled…
Tarn the Uncaring waged war and torture on Arakko for centuries. He’s the most hated being on Mars … and he sits on their ruling council. Abigail Brand has a plan to remedy that — and reap the rewards. So does Roberto Da Costa. But only one of them can win … and Tarn’s going…
Time for the Sweet Sixteen in Mutant Madness 2017! You can see the winners from the last round here. #MutantMadness Sweet 16 Day 1 — Xavier Files (@XavierFiles) March 23, 2017 #MutantMadness Sweet 16 Day 1! — Xavier Files (@XavierFiles) March 23, 2017 #MutantMadness Sweet 16 Day 1!! — Xavier Files (@XavierFiles) March 23, 2017…
I have a hard time believing Daniel Clowes would want his “comix” confused with Marvel’s “What If?” series. And yet, that’s what we are presupposing.
Three pride specials from both of the Big Two companies, two CXF regulars with a lot to say about them. Welcome to Part 2 of our Pride issue coverage. This time we’re focusing on DC Pride 2023. Check out Part 1 here. Sean: So DC’s Pride special was the obvious winner of Pride 2023, if…