Let’s talk about Pyro. St. John Allerdyce is a former journalist and current romance novelist. He is a longtime member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and its attempt to go straight as Freedom Force. As a Marauder, he was one of the more entertaining examples of a villain finding a new role on Krakoa…
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. Austin’s pick: X-Men: The Hellfire Vigil #1: One year ago, at…
We live in the age of reboots. Is there a TV series from the ’80s and ’90s that does not have some new version on a streaming service or even a network (I’m not taking shots here, just stating facts. I’m an old, and have been enjoying the Matlock reboot starring Kathy Bates). But as…
Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC books come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays. Tony’s pick: Superboy: The Man of Tomorrow #1: Your dad’s Superboy is back, and he’s ready to Jnco Jeans your Macarena straight into the Steve Urkel! Written by Kenny Porter (DC Mech) and drawn by…
Five years ago, Batman made a startling discovery in the pages of Justice League #50: There are three Jokers. Teased since then, this week readers finally begin to get an answer to the mystery, and he’s taking Batgirl and Red Hood along for the ride. Does this really pay off that much lead time and…
It’s the end for Harry and the brave, hopeless people trying to stop him. Or is it? Let’s carve into Maniac of New York #5 by writer Elliott Kalan, artist Andrea Mutti, letterer Taylor Esposito and publisher AfterShock. What’s a few chisel-chipped teeth, psychosis and forced labor between friends? Let’s find out in Bunny Mask…
It’s been a roller coaster of a week for fans of the long-running Adult Swim animated series “The Venture Bros.” Series co-creator Jackson Publick revealed on Twitter Monday that the series had been canceled after seven seasons with scripts for season eight already in progress. Quickly, fans rose up, and just as quickly Cartoon Network…
We talk about everyone’s favorite character from the X-Men. That’s right, this week is all about Galactus. Do we spend more time talking about Al Ewing comics than what we’re actually covering for the episode? You be the judge.Ranked This Episode Exiles #8-10 Generations: Phoenix & Jean Grey Cataclysm Ultimate X-Men
Time for the Sweet Sixteen day 2 in Mutant Madness 2017! You can see the winners from the last round here. #MutantMadness Sweet 16 Day 2 — Xavier Files (@XavierFiles) March 24, 2017 #MutantMadness Sweet 16 Day 2! — Xavier Files (@XavierFiles) March 24, 2017 #MutantMadness Sweet 16 Day 2!! — Xavier Files (@XavierFiles) March…
And then there were two. The overall #1 and #2 seed battle it out for mutant superiority. You can see the results from the last round here. #MutantMadness Championship It all comes down to this! — Xavier Files (@XavierFiles) April 2, 2017
Did Doctor Aphra and Sana Staros survive their firey death? Let’s find out in Doctor Aphra #9 written by Alyssa Wong with art by Minkyu Jung, inks by Victor Olazaba, colors by Rachelle Rosenberg and letters by Joe Caramagna. We’re back with part four of The Engine Job! Tragically, Aphra and Sana died at the…
In her final King in Black tie-in, Felicia finds herself in a bit of a pickle. If a pickle were a magic room where a personification of magic (maybe) is trying to con the con artist herself. Shoutout to the regular creative team: Jed MacKay, C.F. Villa, Brian Reber, and Ferran Delgado. Zoe: At this…
Batman must climb his way to the top of the Heart Building to face his newest foe: a more monstrous incarnation of Poison Ivy, in Absolute Batman #17.
Commander Zahra strikes back in Star Wars #23, written by Charles Soule, art by Ramon Rosanas, colored by Rachelle Rosenberg and lettered by Clayton Cowles. It’s become a bit of a cliche by now to point out whenever a Star Wars story emphasizes the “war” bit of its name. But cliches exist for a reason,…
Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC comics come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays. Ari’s Pick: What’s the Furthest Place from Here? #1: In a world where some kind of apocalypse has wiped out the adult population, roving collectives of teens form connections where they can, and get deep…