In Norse myths, they called him Thunderer. Vuer has he been called, and Hloriddi. The Gods know him as Asgard’s King, keeper of Mjolnir, hero of the tales. When injustice grips the Earth and ancient powers bring down the sky, he fights for those who cannot — and when the tale is done, we will…
Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC books come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays. Tony’s pick: Realm of X #1: After the Hellfire Gala, Magik, Mirage, Marrow, Dust and Typhoid Mary find themselves stranded in Vanaheim. Y’know, the Thor place? The locals seem to believe they hold the key…
Ever wonder if Marvel Comics would acknowledge the fundamental, consistent, flaming queerness of so many X-comics and X-Men, or whether the company would rather talk, in broad terms, about the mutant metaphor? Find out, or not, in the anthology comic Marvel’s Voices: X-Men, with writing by Vita Ayala, Raphael Draccon, Carolina Munhoz, Sarah Kuhn, Al…
Recent news that Tom Brevoort, Marvel Comics’ longest serving editor, would be taking over stewardship of the X-Men sparked discussion among X-fandom regarding the relative merits of two different approaches to the characters: one that strives to push the X-Men forward, making them more than typical superheroes, and another that strives to present a more…
“We maniacs! We blew it up! Oh, damn us! Goddamn us all to Hell!” So says Professor Charles Xavier in Immortal X-Men #14, written by Kieron Gillen, drawn by Lucas Werneck, colored by David Curiel and Erick Arciniega, and lettered by Clayton Cowles. Mark: Hey, so I was away for last month’s issue. … Did…
It’s the biggest night of the year for the mutants … but, unfortunately, it’s an even bigger night for Orchis. X-Men: The Hellfire Gala 2023 #1 is written by Gerry Duggan; drawn by Adam Kubert, Luciano Vecchio, Matteo Lolli, Russell Dauterman, Javier Pina, R.B. Silva, Joshua Cassara, Kris Anka and Pepe Larraz; colored by Rain…
Forge! He’s the Maker, and boy howdy does he have a lot going on. Zack has a lot going on, too. He got a new chair! Ranked This Episode:
Geneis and her fancy staff bring havoc to the Great Ring in X-Men Red #13 by Al Ewing, Jacopo Camagni, Federico Blee, and Ariana Maher. “Your father has three dead friends. All three of them used. Your father didn’t. Your father, as I’m sure you’ve noticed, is alive.” Thus concluded the one and only talk…
With the Quiet Council on the verge of collapse, Doug Ramsey says his piece in Immortal X-Men #13, written by Kieron Gillen, drawn by Lucas Werneck, colored by David Curiel and lettered by Clayton Cowles. Austin Gorton: The leaves are dying, there’s a chill in the air, monsters walk the streets with impunity. It can…
We had a lot of fun the first go-round, so we’re back with the Dawn of DC Report Card Part 2! Regular CXF DC columnists Tony Thornley, Armaan Babu and Matt Lazorwitz return to take a look at and grade the Dawn of DC’s month two releases! Noting again, we are grading the new series launches….
The Scoundrel continues to be the absolute worst at taking “no” for an answer, and with Jen’s heart, she’s finding it harder and harder to say the word. Attempting to blow up New York, however, may just be what puts him in her bad books for good … or so we hope. She-Hulk #14 is…
In the ruins of the Orgham Tower, Batman faces down the Orgham prince, and on the surface, the next domino of the Orgham plan to conquer Gotham falls. The lead story in Detective Comics #1,073 is written by Ram V, penciled by Ivan Reis and Goran Sudzuka, inked by Danny Miki and Sudzuka, colored by…
Genesis is here as White Sword sends an emissary to Arakko in X-Men Red #12 written by Al Ewing, art by Jacopo Camagni, colors by Federico Blee and letters by Arianna Maher. “It’s all connected” Whether or not you believe The Wire was the best show in television history (spoiler: it was, is, and will…
Piotr Rasputin may seem like a simple man, but with the Sinister Four having lost voting privileges, he’s the most powerful one-man voting bloc on the Krakoan council. Too bad he’s an unwilling Russian operative. Immortal X-Men #11 is written by Kieron Gillen, drawn by Lucas Werneck, colored by David Curiel and lettered by Clayton…
The Emissary of a death god crosses dimensions for a ritual sacrifice to gain ultimate power. Chaos erupts — and a hero dies. Amazing Spider-Man #26 is written by Zeb Wells, penciled by John Romita Jr., inked by Scott Hanna, colored by Marcio Menyz and Erick Arciniega, and lettered by Joe Caramagna. Tony Thornley: It’s…