Sensational Character Find of 2020 or Poochie: We Review Punchline #1 in a Bat Chat Special

Spinning out of “Joker War,” Punchline, Joker’s newest sidekick/associate/disciple, gets the spotlight in this one-shot, where the forgotten member of the Bat family, Harper Row, her brother, Cullen, and Leslie Thompkins each find something about Batman’s newest rogue to fear or aspire to. It’s “Punchline” #1 from James Tynion IV, Sam Johns, Mirka Andolfo, Romulo…

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There’s No Escaping the Cycle, and There’s No Escaping This Review of ‘We Only Find Them When They’re Dead’ #3

Captain Malik and the crew of the Vihaan II are trapped in warp space, as they’re pursued by the mysterious government agent Richter. They have two choices: drop out of warp speed and risk being destroyed by Richter, or stay in warp until their engines explode from overheating. Who will survive long enough to discover…

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4 Lobo Stories to Unleash Your Inner Bastich

I’m going to be up front: I don’t like Lobo.  He’s everything that’s wrong with the ultraviolent characters of the early ’90s. And the thing a lot of his fans forget about is this: He’s supposed to be unlikable and to represent everything wrong with those types of characters. When introduced in 1983’s “Omega Men”…

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The Power Rangers’ New Era Continues, and We Still Don’t Know Who the New Green Ranger Is

Two new series, two new teams. The Unlimited Power Era of BOOM Studios’ Power Rangers continues here, and only Lord Drakkon, their greatest enemy, can save them. Writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin), artist Francesco Mortarino (Power Rangers: Soul of the Dragon), colorist Raul Angulo and letterer Ed Dukeshire reveal a new cosmic threat only the…

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A Contest Of Champions Commences As Krakoa & Arakko Clash While X Of Swords Continues In Marauders #15, Excalibur #14 & Wolverine #7

Ten swords, ten champions, ten battles for the fate of the world. The fighting begins but things sure aren’t what we expected. Christi Eddleman & Vishal Gullapalli dine with the devils in Marauders #15 by Gerry Duggan, Benjamin Duggan, Stefano Caselli, Edgar Delgado, and Cory Petit. Then Nola Pfau & Charlie Davis fight two very…

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ADVANCE REVIEW: AfterShock’s ‘Miskatonic’ #1 Pokes at Lovecraft While Playing with Noir

In its solicit text, AfterShock’s “Miskatonic” promises “a mix of historical crime fiction and Lovecraftian horror that dives deep into the American nightmare.” Let’s get into the new series from Mark Sable, Giorgio Pontrelli, Pippa Bowland and Thomas Mauer and see if it pays off those dark and abominable promises.

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Happiness Is a Warm Glass of Nice Bourbon: AHOY’s ‘Happy Hour’ and the Right to be Miserable

Happy Hour #1 Writer: Peter Milligan, Artist: Michael Montenat, Colorist: Felipe Sobreiro, Letterer: Rob Steen, Publisher: AHOY It’s 12:48 a.m. Central Standard Time. I am watching what seems to be my 86th consecutive hour of MSNBC (because it is a Rick Santorum-free zone), but all I really want is to go to bed. Well, that’s…

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Is Ghost-Maker Cool? Find out in Our Latest Bat Chat with Matt (and Will!)

Welcome back to Bat Chat with Matt (and Will!). Batman has gone back to basics, and is hunting down leftover Joker thugs when a mysterious new foe with a connection to Batman’s past appears. It’s “Batman” #102 from James Tynion IV, Carlo Pagulayan, Danny Miki, Carlos D’Anda and David Baron. Matt Lazorwitz: This issue is…

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The World is A Bunch But…We Have Comics: This Week with U.S.Agent #1, Mile Morales: Spider Man #20, Avengers #38, Amazing Spider-Man #51.LR, and Star Wars #8!

Hello friends and readers! We’ll try to take your mind off
.everything
.with a packed week of reviews as Dan Grote hits up the debut U.S.Agent #1, Jude Jones continues his look at all things Miles in Miles Morales: Spider-Man #20, Justin Partridge brings us closer to life incarnate with Avengers #38, Pierce Lightning looks once more…

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It’s Morphin Time! Again! A New Era of Power Rangers Begins in BOOM’s ‘Mighty Morphin’ #1

Two new series, two new teams. The Unlimited Power era of BOOM Studios’ Power Rangers begins here. But who is the new Green Ranger, and are they friend… or foe? Longtime Rangers writer Ryan Parrott, artist Marco Renna, colorist Walter Baiamonte and letterer Ed Dukeshire send the Mighty Morphin team on a collision course with an even deadlier Lord Zedd, who has a new mission and a new motivation, one that will change everything you thought you knew about our heroes. The next big epic begins here, and the GateCrashers themselves — Dan and Jake McMahon — are here to cover it.

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A not so Kaiju Big Battle in Ultraman #3

Is a sinister conspiracy about to unfold? Will Ultraman rise to the occasion? Stay tuned and buckle up for action in Ultraman #3! by Kyle Higgins, Matt Groom, Francesco Manna, Espen Grundetjern, and VC’s Ariana Maher.  Ritesh Babu: Well, Ian, we’re back once more to the realm of kaijus, and the man who fights them….

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Who Committed Space Murder in Guardians of the Galaxy #8?

It’s a locked door mystery as Rocket Raccoon investigates the deaths of the two diplomats from last issue, and Noh-Varr is the prime suspect! Check out this who-dunnit written by Al Ewing, art by Marcio Takara, colors by Federico Blee, and letters by VC’s Cory Petit Charlie Davis: Noh-Varr! Noh-Varr! Noh-Varr! Noh-Varr! Vishal Gullapalli: Noh-Varr!…

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