Ari: Alrighty, let’s take a stroll through yet another DC alternate universe where a lot of heroes die, this time featuring vampires and the creative team of Matthew Rosenberg, James Tynion IV, Otto Schmidt and Tom Napolitano in DC vs. Vampires #1. Ritesh: I’m glad you mentioned this, because this is certainly part of that…
Bonds are rekindled and scripts are flipped in Daredevil #35. Written by Chip Zdarsky, drawn by Stefano Landini and Francesco Mobili, colored by Marcio Menyz, and lettered by Clayton Cowles, Daredevil #35, part 5 of “Lockdown,” sees heroes getting help and villains getting themselves into new, old, and romantic forms of trouble. Writing reviews of…
Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC comics come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays. Zack’s Pick: House of Slaughter #1: James Tynion IV’s Tiny Empire expands with this prequel spinoff of his BOOM Studios series Something Is Killing the Children, focused on monster hunter Aaron Slaughter, co-written by Tate…
Tiger-men are cool. Whether it’s Prince Tuften of Kamandi, Shere Khan from Talespin or Bronze Tiger when he wears that mask, there’s something about a human/tiger hybrid that strikes fear in the heart of pretty much anybody and inspires awe in the others. And now, a new Tiger-man has joined their ranks. Blighter is a…
Current Ranking of Batman Stories Every week Matt and Will read, discuss, and rank new Batman stories. Their list is assembled here. 1 Year One 1986 Batman V.1 #404-407 In his first year on the job, Batman feels his way around a Gotham City far darker than the one he left. His solemn vow to extinguish…
The High Evolutionary strikes, the team plays a game of rock-paper-scissors, and punches fly!
Big revelations and bigger set-ups abound in Daredevil #34. Written by Chip Zdarsky, drawn by Stefano Landini, inked by Adriano Di Benedetto, colored by Marcio Menyz, and lettered by Clayton Cowles, Daredevil #34, part 4 of “Lockdown,” sees Matt getting out and Elektra gearing up – but they’re both just getting started. Anna Peppard: Welcome…
Wolverine #15 finds Ben Percy and Adam Kubert are gonna make Sevyr and Wolverine team up to hunt Solem.
Spawn’s Universe crowns its monarch and assembles another crop of co-stars in King Spawn #1, written by Sean Lewis and Todd McFarlane; drawn by Javi Fernandez, Stephen Segovia, Marcio Takara, Philip Tan and Brett Booth; inked by Adelso Corona and Daniel Henriques; colored by FCO Plascencia, Andrew Dalhouse, Marcelo Maiolo, Peter Steigerwald and Dave McCaig;…
Don’t trust the faeries in Elfhame! Diana and Ratatosk find their way through the next realm on their quest to confront Janus. Wonder Woman #776 is written by Michael W. Conrad and Becky Cloonan. Art by Jill Thompson pages 1-20. Pencils and Inks by Becky Cloonan, and colors by Jordie Bellaire pages 21-22. Letters by…
It’s hard to think of a comics writer right now who is hotter than James Tynion IV. He writes Batman, the comic about Batman (which, in direct objection to the critique of this site, rules). He just won an Eisner for 2020 Best Writer. And a Something Is Killing The Children show is in development…
GOLD SILVER BRONZE Born not with a name but a designation, X-23 was raised in a facility to become nothing more than a weapon. With the help of her mother, Laura was finally given a name and a chance at a real life. Finding her way to the X-Men and Logan, the man known as…
How can there be both too many comics and still not nearly enough? The idea of finding something new to read can seem daunting. If you’re looking to jump into a new book, the staff of ComicsXF can point you in the direction of some of our favorite recent releases and currently ongoing titles. Looking…
“You’ve always been drawn to buses.” Helen, Baby with the Bathwater Of all the media I have ever experienced, this is the single most memorable line. I am not sure if it was a particularly striking performance when I saw Christopher Durang’s 1983 play, if it’s the absurdity of the line or if it is…
The future keeps coming back when you’re a member of the Summers family, and there’s always a weird reason why. Old Man Cable is back, brought back to help Young Cable defeat Stryfe and safe the kidnapped mutant babies. It’s time to prepare one last assault on Stryfe and his army – and everyone’s invited….