You walk down a set of stairs hidden behind a clock. You enter a large cavern. And there you see all manner of things. A large computer. A car like no other. Cases displaying costumes. And trophies. You have entered the Batcave, and this week we’re reading three stories featuring the first appearances of those…
In one comic, a young woman is reminded of how far she’s come the past few years while living with bipolar disorder. She finds creative ways to take out supervillains and uses her power — and her Ph.D. — to handle a melting-down nuclear core. In another comic, a giant monster emerges from the ocean…
Of all the X-Men, Wolverine was always the one who played best with the wider Marvel Universe. He’s fought alongside Captain America in World War II, hunted Wendigos with the Hulk and locked webs with Spider-Man. So it’s been nice watching him go on a series of standalone adventures in which he teams up with…
Things change, things end, things begin again, but one thing remains—Superman fights for a better world, no matter which world it might be. On Earth, Jonathan Kent tries to stop a leviathan, but things get quickly out of hand when Bendix’s Gamorran task force shows up in Superman: Son of Kal-El #7, written by Tom…
As we previously reported, the original, young, male, 616 Wolverine is showing up in “post-credits” scenes all over the Marvel Universe in preparation for his role in INFINITY COUNTDOWN. It is a move that many readers have reacted to with a resounding “okay, I guess”. In this week’s CAPTAIN AMERICA #697 we have our first…
It’s tough being a teen and it’s even tougher when you’re saving the world but still have to be home in time to do your algebra homework. On today’s episode of the podcast we talk about teens, youths, and everything in-between. Ranked this episode: New X-Men #1-6 (Choosing Sides) NYX #1-7 Old Man Logan #39-40…
Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC books come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays. Austin’s pick: Storm #1: In my day, Storm had a mohawk and wasn’t afraid to stab a Morlock, and that’s the way we liked it! Annie Nocenti revisits this era of Storm’s career for a…
Writer Jeff Lemire returns to the World of Black Hammer, this time with artist Caitlin Yarsky, colorist Dave Stewart and letterer Nate Piekos. It’s 20 years later, and Lucy, and the world, have moved on. Living in the suburbs of Spiral City, Lucy is married and has children. But all is not blissful. Her marriage…
Count Nefaria’s headed to the convention center, where his attempt to give himself eternal youth either will, or won’t, blow up midtown! Our heroes’ attempts to stop him either will, or won’t, heal their emotional divides! Point-of-view character Escapade either will, or won’t, star in a Marvel comic again! Our story concludes in New Mutants:…
BOOM Studios on Tuesday launched a Kickstarter for the graphic novel collections of BRZRKR, an upcoming series about an immortal warrior seeking to end his life, a development project for actor Keanu Reeves, co-written by Matt Kindt, drawn by Ron Garney, colored by Bill Crabtree and lettered by Clem Robbins. By Friday, it had made…
A girl wakes in the hand of a giant wrapped in black armor. They have nothing but each other — and a place to go. Step by Bloody Step #1 is written by Si Spurrier, drawn by Matías Bergara, colored by Matheus Lopes and designed by Emma Price for Image. I have three memories of…
Friends and readers it is time for our inaugural look at the newest run of Guardians of the Galaxy in our issue-by-issue look— Gimme Some Space. Allison Senecal and Charlie Davis have all the analysis you need on Marvel’s Cosmic Side. The team of Al Ewing, Juann Cabal, and Federico Blee bring us the reunion…
Let’s enjoy a party the Aphra way: stealing in Doctor Aphra #13 written by Alyssa Wong with art by Minkyu Jung, inks by Victor Olazaba, colors by Rachelle Rosenberg and letters by Joe Caramagna. When I last wrote about Aphra, a long time ago on a website far, far away, Aphra and Sana had completed…
Dan Grote · WMQ&A Episode 224: Things Get Dark with Joshua Williamson Writer Joshua Williamson joins the show to talk about his upcoming Image series Dark Ride, the linewide DC event Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, theme park strategy and much more. You can listen to WMQ&A on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music,…
Press Release New York, NY—October 10, 2017—This January, fan-favorite mutant Jean Grey returns to the X-Men and the Marvel Universe…and she’s not alone. Do Jean and Phoenix bring the world life? Or is the destruction of the universe imminent? The mystery unfolds in this five-part epic from blockbuster writer Matthew Rosenberg, featuring five different superstar artists,…