O Captains, Our Captains continue their star-spangled road trip in The United States of Captain America #2. Following the trail of “The Captains Network” and their shield thieves, Captains America Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson find themselves embroiled in some good old-fashioned civil disobedience. All this and another backup story starring the new “local” Captain…
Ol’ Shellhead returns and Justin brings a friend to our coverage of Iron Man #10! In a special TOX Edition of CXF’s Iron Man reviews, Justin attempts to reason with the person responsible for this very column in the first place! Writer/Editor/Handsome Lad ZACHARY JENKINS! Join the iron-lads as they discuss the finer points of…
The shield has been stolen! No one understands the value of the shield like those who’ve wielded it, so Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson set out on a road trip across America to chase down the thief. But instead, they find the Captains, everyday people from all walks of life who’ve taken up the mantle…
Witness the profound loneliness of the “perfect man” in Iron Man #9. Pulling the antagonist into center stage, this ninth installment of the Armored Avenger’s solo title puts Michael Korvac’s past, present, and future into focus as he continues his crusade toward Taa II…with an unlikely ally now in tow. Written by Christopher Cantwell, drawn…
With the release of The United States of Captain America #1 this month, several more ‘Captains’ are stepping into the spotlight to help the original out as Steve Rogers tries to recover his lost shield alongside the Falcon and Bucky Barnes. Much in the same way Spider-Verse opened up the world of Peter Parker and…
Superhero fiction is dominated by Marvel and DC. When someone wants to tell a story outside that ecosystem, they often run into a unique challenge, one not often seen in other media. Because of their deep cultural penetration, there’s a shorthand to these established universes. Thor, the Norse God of Thunder, can appear in a…
The Following is a BREAKING NEWS Special Report. Iron Man Still Rules. Written by Christopher Cantwell, drawn by Angel Unzueta, colored by Frank D’Armata, and lettered by Joe Caramagna, Iron Man #8 finds Ol’ Shellhead replaced by Ol’ Cat Ears; focusing on co-lead Patsy Walker, her storied, trauma-filled history, and her once-again blossoming psionic powers….
Tony, Hellcat, Rhodey, and Team “God Fighters” find that space ain’t the place in Iron Man #7. Written by Christopher Cantwell, drawn by CAFU, colored by Frank D’Armata, and lettered by Joe Caramagna, the latest installment of the Armored Avenger adventures has Tony and his ramshackle team taking the fight to Korvac; both on the…