We all remember when Jean piloted the shuttle and came back different â but what if she didnât? The Phoenix force finds a new host (or two) in the latest installment of Jeanâs undead journey through the living history of her past. Jean Grey #2 is written by Louise Simonson, drawn by Bernard Chang, colored…
Pakistani. American. Muslim. Inhuman. Mutant. Superhero. Outlaw. Avenger. Champion. Exile. X-man. There are a lot of labels on Kamala Khan, and the latest one has upended her world entirely, and given her an all-new mission statement. But underneath all the labels, when you take away the societies who believe they have a claim on her…
After the events of the Hellfire Gala, Jean’s life is in shambles. Literally. But thatâs nothing new for a woman who was into resurrection before it was cool. A life rife with retcons invites plentiful possibilities for different pasts and futuresâwhich path(s) will Jean take? Jean Grey #1 written by Louise Simonson, drawn by Bernard…
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…
A demonic serial killer is murdering innocent mutants. But what is it about this deadly new villain that forces Wolverine and Ghost Rider to team up? And what buried secret does he share with Wolverine and Ghost Rider’s never-before-seen first meeting? Find out in Ghost Rider/Wolverine: Weapons of Vengeance Alpha #1, written by Benjamin Percy,…
The Fall of X is here. In X-Men #25, Kate Pryde is on a mission, while the X-Men try to fight back. But is there even an X-Men any more? Written by Gerry Duggan, drawn by Stefano Caselli, colored by Marte Gracia and lettered by Clayton Cowles. Tony Thornley: What a couple of weeks! Interestingly,…
Itâs the biggest night of the year for the mutants ⌠but, unfortunately, itâs 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…
DCâs big summer event has kicked off. The new villain Insomnia has put the heroes of the DC Universe into deep sleeps, and he is traveling through their nightmares. What are Batmanâs greatest nightmares? Find out in Knight Terrors: Batman #1, written by Joshua Williamson, drawn by Guillem March, colored by Tomeu Morey and lettered…
Laâan gets sucked into a time travel adventure with an unfamiliar Captain Kirk. With the future of the Earth at stake, can they save âTomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow?” Strange New Worlds SE2 EP3 written by David Reed, directed by Amanda Row Mark Turetsky: Hey Will, so glad that we could meet up again, despite…
The Scoundrel continues to be the absolute worst at taking ânoâ for an answer, and with Jenâs heart, sheâs 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…
Three pride specials from both of the Big Two companies, two CXF regulars with a lot to say about them. Welcome to Part 2 of our Pride issue coverage. This time weâre focusing on DC Pride 2023. Check out Part 1 here. Sean: So DCâs Pride special was the obvious winner of Pride 2023, if…
Stephanie Burt: Yeah, weâre late. Iâm late. I know. At least itâs still June, which means weâve still got time to look at this yearâs attempts by both of the Big Two to pursue the pink pound, gain gay ganache and generally roll out a big welcome mat in rainbow colors, while claiming theyâve always…
The robot rebellion is here, and Batman and Superman are its prisoners. But as other heroes leap into the fray, can the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel figure out how to stop the AI revolt in Batman/Superman: Worldâs Finest #16, written by Mark Waid, drawn by Dan Mora, colored by Tamra Bonvillain and…
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. âItâs all connectedâ Whether or not you believe The Wire was the best show in television history (spoiler: it was, is, and will…
The grand opening of Orgham Place holds something sinister, and the Bat Family must try to stop it. But the Orghams have plans within plans that even Batman may not be able to stop. The lead story in Detective Comics #1,072 is written by Ram V, penciled by Ivan Reis and Stefano Raffaele, inked by…