It’s Zillah versus Nubia for the power of Sekhmet! Once upon a time they were allies, but now they have been driven apart by a vindictive goddess. Can these women find peace and understanding in time to realize the real danger in front of them? Or is this the end of Nubia’s reign for good?…
Remy LeBeau may not be able to keep a de-aged, pre-teen Ororo safe, but at least he can…. defend a hot farmer outside St. Louis from real estate developers? Gambit #2, written by Chris Claremont, drawn by Sid Kotian, colors by Espet Grundetjern, letters by Clayton Cowles. Stephanie: Stephanie, you really liked the first issue…
There’s no question that Disney is going a little too hard on live-action remakes. The fatigue is to the point that Snow White bombed incredibly hard. But Lilo & Stitch was already in the can, ready for Memorial Day audiences. I’ll say first, the original animated film is one of my favorites. It’s the last…
He’s Luke Skywalker, and he’s here to rescue the Meltons in Star Wars #28, written by Charles Soule, art by Andrés Genolet, colored by Rachelle Rosenberg and lettered by Clayton Cowles. There is an argument to be made that the use of Luke Skywalker in Star Wars #28 is too easy, too deus ex machina-y,…
It’s time for the cosmic soooooul odyssey of Star-Lord, baby. Things get weird in the Twelve Houses for Peter Quill in this out of this world tale written by Al Ewing, art by Juann Cabal, colors by Federico Blee, and letter’s by Cory Petit. Charlie Davis: Allison I think it’s so so fitting that you’re…
Orange Cassidy video essay: — Weird Finishes, Rancid Crowds and Draft Days. Join us as we discuss Extreme Rules, The WWE Draft and what the hell was going on in that AEW Crowd. Video thumbnail photo courtesy of All Elite Wrestling.
Professor X promised there would be no prisons on Krakoa. He lied. Sabretooth was the first mutant sent to the Pit. Now he welcomes five more mutants into his own private hell. What laws did they break? Are they ready for what they’ll find? Sabretooth #2 continues digging into Krakoan justice. Written by Victor LaValle,…
Someone murdered Trigger Keaton, the world’s most famous TV action hero. But to be fair, everyone kinda hated him. Now the plot thickens, the sidekick numbers increase and the stuntman war escalates. Get ready for action in The Six Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton #2, written by Kyle Starks and drawn by Chris Schweizer with color…
I’ve gotta be honest – I objected to this round. One, it was the first time our Redesigning crew had voted to elect a male character as our subject and Two, I frankly don’t know how to summarize such a specifically esoteric character like Shatterstar. Created by Rob Liefield and Fabian Nicieza, Shatterstar has had…
Bobby Drake’s visiting Kitty Pryde in Chicago — but is it really him? Teen mutant Trista Marshall’s trying out for the high school musical — but is it right for her? Kitty and Emma keep training their new team — but can they keep it up? Find out in the bundle of transitions that is…
I have tweeted many dumb thoughts in my life but no dumber tweet (aside from a meme about bullying the president-elect) has gotten as much traction and #engagement as me saying that everyone’s favorite Wolverine, Laura Kinney deserves sillier hair. Hot Take: Laura Kinney’s hair should be 100% dumber than it is. How are you…
Superhero stories are often at their best when they reflect the struggles people go through, but in a situation writ large with pathos and drama that we will never see in our day-to-day life. And since so much of our day-to-day life is surrounded by social media, why wouldn’t a superhero have problems that involve…
Dan Grote · WMQ&A Episode 181: Doing the Impossible with Karl Kesel Veteran writer/artist/inker Karl Kesel talks about his Kickstarter creation Impossible Jones, and a career that includes the co-creation of characters like Conner Kent and King Shark. You can listen to WMQ&A on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Audible and at ComicsXF.com,…
Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. Starting this week, new DC books come out Wednesdays along with everything else. Tony’s pick: Absolute Power #1: DC’s big summer event kicks off with a bang, as the combined might of Failsafe and the Brainiac Queen has at last given Amanda Waller the…