A Mixed Black & White Bag and an Underwhelming Issue of Detective in This Week’s Bat Chat

Will Nevin: One week, I think weā€™ll hit on a book that we both like, that we can both praise and feel good about. This ainā€™t that week.   Matt Lazorwitz: This is a very ā€¦ meh week. ā€œDetectiveā€ was inoffensive water treading, and ā€œBlack and Whiteā€ was hit or miss, as most anthologies are. Detective…

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Just in Time for the End of the Series, a Primer on BOOM Studios’ Lumberjanes

This week marks the end of a series I’ve been following since its inception six years ago: Lumberjanes from BOOM Studios. This charming all-ages series, created by Grace Ellis and Shannon Watters, explores friendship, various camp skills, romance and a forest full of mythical creatures, interdimensional portals and magic. So itā€™s not exactly like any…

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Who Will Don the Horns in Daredevil #25?

Matt deals with hard time while Elektra picks up the slack. The Hand looms large in this comic written by Chip Zdarsky, art by Marco Chechetto, colors by Marcio Menyz, and letters by Clayton Cowled. Vishal Gullapalli: Ahh, last issue of Daredevil was a good time as always, itā€™s too bad we gotta wait for-…

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Resurrection Is Re-Opened In X-Factor #5

X Of Swords is over and X-Factor tried to take things back to normal. Leah Williams, David BaldeĆ³n, Israel Silva, and Joe Caramagna bring us to life in X-Factor #5. Cori McCreery: The swords are laid to rest, and the recovering begins. For the stakes that were set in our last issue of X-Factor, there…

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We Have a Sea Devil of a Time Reviewing Titan’s ‘Doctor Who Comics’ #1

Jodie Whittakerā€™s Thirteenth Doctor and her Fam return in Doctor Who Comics #1. Handled by the returning creative team of Jody Houser, Roberta Ingranata, Enrica Eren Angiolini, Shari Chankhamma and letterers Richard Starkings & Sarah Hendrick, Doctor Who Comics #1 finds the Doctor contending with an Earth conquered by the Sea Devils. But when the human resistance, led by Rose Tyler, finds their OWN Doctor, namely David Tennantā€™s Tenth incarnation, the balance of power threatens to tip, bringing the humans and Sea Devils ever closer to conflict. Brave heart, dear readers, as we dive into Doctor Who Comics #1

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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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Unstoppable Vs Immortal As Hulk Breaks Bodies And Spirits In Juggernaut #2

The Unstoppable Juggernaut faces off with one of his oldest rivals, the Immortal Hulk, in Juggernaut #2 from Fabian Nicieza, Ron Garney, Matt Milla, and Joe Sabino! Tony Thornley: TONY SMASH. TONY ANGRY! YOU NOT LIKE TONY WHEN HEā€™S ANGRY! Justin Partridge: OH NO ITā€™S THE BIG GUY! But bits aside, this issue…like…ruled? And showed…

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Family Feuds And Forgotten Folklore Fill X Of Swords As Excalibur #13 & X-Men #13 Fixate On Fantasy

Ten swords, ten champions, ten battles for the fate of the world. X Of Swords continues to build towards the tournament this week. First Charlie Davis & Nola Pfau bring the Braddock drama with Excalibur #13 by Tini Howard, R.B. Silva, Nolan Woodard, and Ariana Maher. Then Chris Eddleman & Robert Secundus explore Amenth in…

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Welcome to The End in Captain Marvel #22!

The End is only the beginning as Carol travels into a strange dark future in Captain Marvel #22, written by Kelly Thompson, art by Lee Garbett, colors by Tamra Bonvillain, and letters by VCā€™s Clayton Cowles.  Cat Purcell: I’m quite glad to see Thompson continue writing Captain Marvel after The Empyre Event. The cover is…

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Big Returns, Big Fights and Bigger Reveals This Week in Marvel Files with Captain America #24, Avengers #37, and Amazing Spider-Man #50!

Hello friends and readers! Another week, another batch of Marvel titles to dig into! This week, Jude Jones hits up Captain America #24, our fearless leader brings us the skinny on Avengers #37, and Spider-Correspondent Tony Thornley anniversaries (itā€™s a word, right?) with Amazing Spider-Man #50! Captain America #24 Though uneven, Captain America #24, like…

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The Kids Are Not All Right As We Look At Miles Morales: Spider-Man #19, Champions #1, and Magnificent Ms. Marvel #15

Hello friends and readers, itā€™s an all Outlawed special this week in the Marvel Files, as we check in to see if the teens are all right. Jude Jones will be giving us his deep thoughts on Miles Morales: Spider Man #19, Zoe Tunnell will be hitting the main event in Champions #1, and Matt…

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