Federico Vicentini - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com The comics criticism you crave Fri, 01 May 2026 14:40:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://i0.wp.com/comicsxf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-orange-favicon-2.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Federico Vicentini - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com 32 32 107498702 Cyclops has had it with the jokes in our EXCLUSIVE preview of Cyclops #4 https://comicsxf.com/2026/05/01/cyclops-has-had-it-with-the-jokes-in-our-exclusive-preview-of-cyclops-4/ Fri, 01 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56669 When Cyclops loses Mei to Pierce, he captures one of his prized Reavers as revenge! How will Cyclops use his new hostage to his advantage?

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]]> 56669 Marvel teases event series DNX from MacKay, Vicentini https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/10/marvel-teases-event-series-dnx-from-mackay-vicentini/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:42:34 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56532 Stay tuned next week for the announcement of DNX, a new comic book event series from writer Jed MacKay and artist Federico Vicentini, coming this September.

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]]> 56532 Marvel’s Imperial #3 gives the game away, then begins playing a new one altogether https://comicsxf.com/2025/08/24/imperial-3/ Sun, 24 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=53873 The conflict begins to spread out to the wider universe! Find out who’s really orchestrating the great game of cosmic houses as the last chance to stop a universal war presents itself. Imperial #3 is written by Jonathan Hickman, drawn by Iban Coello and Federico Vicentini, colored by Federico Blee and lettered by Ariana Maher...

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]]> 53873 Marvel’s Imperial #2 reminds us of a certain kind of Invasion https://comicsxf.com/2025/07/18/imperial-2/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=53436 Against the fallout of someone mysteriously killing the rulers of the Marvel galactic empires, the fires of war are lit! As that conflict simmers, Nova and Star-Lord race to discover who is behind all these evil acts — a journey that takes them to the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda. Imperial #2 is written by Jonathan...

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]]> 53436 Imperial #1 impresses on scale and ambition, but needs a heart https://comicsxf.com/2025/06/08/imperial-1-review/ Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=52922 A sweeping Marvel cosmic event! Imperial is a story of intrigue, mysteries and war, which takes place against the backdrop of the formation of a new galactic order in the Marvel Universe. Featuring HULKS, BLACK PANTHERS, NOVAS, GUARDIANS and COSMIC KINGS and QUEENS. It’s the must-read book of the summer! Imperial #1 was written by...

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]]> 52922 Fill your stocking with CXF mini reviews of Avengers, Miles Morales and Spider-Society https://comicsxf.com/2024/12/23/mini-reviews-avengers-miles-morales-spider-society/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=51197 In a bid to broaden the number of comics we cover at ComicsXF, we give you, the reader, these one-paragraph reviews of some recent releases. Avengers #21 W: Jed MacKay | A: Valerio Schiti | C: Federico Blee | L: Cory Petit | P: Marvel Finally, the rematch you’ve been waiting for: Avengers vs. X-Men,...

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]]> 51197 Miles hits a milestone, and Black Panther, in Miles Morales: Spider-Man #25 (Web-Chat) https://comicsxf.com/2024/10/30/miles-morales-spiderman-25/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=50636 Hey there, web-heads! We’re building toward some big things for Miles Morales, and the end of an era (for better or worse) for Peter Parker. But first, we have a big story that is a step on the way for Brooklyn’s favorite son in Miles Morales: Spider-Man #25, written by Cody Ziglar, drawn by Federico...

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]]> 50636 Miles wants to drain Black Panther in EXCLUSIVE preview of Miles Morales: Spider-Man #25 https://comicsxf.com/2024/10/10/miles-morales-spiderman-25-preview/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=50405 During a recent episode of The ComicsXF Interview Podcast, we asked writer Cody Ziglar about the plan to turn Miles Morales into a vampire during this summer’s Blood Hunt event and how it affected his series going forward. “I knew they were doing vampire stuff and there was a possibility Miles gets bit and I...

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]]> 50405 Struggle and strength in Miles Morales: Spider-Man #23 https://comicsxf.com/2024/08/16/miles-morales-spiderman-23/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=49896 While the Vulture swoops in on Brooklyn, Miles Morales’ vampiric curse and thirst for blood grow stronger every second. He must find a cure. His mom, his dad, his sister – no one is safe. But is he still one of the good guys? Can the heroes of New York City still trust a Spider-Man...

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]]> 49896 X-Men #15 Re-Opens the Vault in This Week’s X-Chat! https://comicsxf.com/2022/10/21/x-men-15-leads-this-weeks-x-chat-as-the-x-men-go-back-in-the-vault/ Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.comicsxf.com/?p=43533 Branding reigns supreme, as we join our Batman and Superman-centric chat counterparts with X-Chat! In X-Men #15, Forge brings the team back to the Vault from Gerry Duggan, Josh Cassara, Guru-eFx, and Clayton Cowles. It’s just a mission to rescue Darwin. Surely nothing will go badly. Kraven challenges the biggest and baddest mutants on Krakoa...

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]]> 43533 Wolverine goes for the hat trick in the new X-Men roundup! https://comicsxf.com/2022/09/29/wolverine-goes-for-the-hat-trick-in-the-new-x-men-roundup/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:30:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=43189 Yes, we’re still looking for a name, but welcome back! We’re taking a look again at three big books from across the X-Men Universe. This week, they all feature Wolverine, plus we have a special guest appearance by the Amazing Spider-Man! In Wolverine #24, The Hand takes advantage of the Judgment Day to kill Wolverine...

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]]> 43189 Iron Man Has a Lot to Answer for in A.X.E.: Avengers #1 https://comicsxf.com/2022/09/29/iron-man-has-a-lot-to-answer-for-in-a-x-e-avengers-1/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=43191 Tony Stark goes to Hell. Too good for him, we say! A.X.E: Avengers #1 is written by Kieron Gillen, drawn by Federico Vicentini, colored by Dean White and lettered by Cory Petit. Sean: As with many tie-ins to big events, the focus is on a specific moment in the story. For some of these tie-ins,...

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]]> 43191 X Deaths of Wolverine #5 Changes Very Little https://comicsxf.com/2022/03/23/x-deaths-of-wolverine-5-changes-very-little/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=39152 Wolverine and the Wolverines fight Wolverine and it’s the Wolverine-iest as the series concludes in X Deaths of Wolverine #5, written by Benjamin Percy, art by Federico Vicentini, colored by Dijjo Lima, and lettered by Cory Petit. Chris Eddleman: Well, our ten-week crossover is now at its end, and we’re here to sift through the...

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]]> 39152 X Deaths of Wolverine #4 Finally Ups The Ante https://comicsxf.com/2022/03/09/x-deaths-of-wolverine-4-finally-ups-the-ante/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=38326 Secrets are revealed as Moira comes home and the shit hits the fan in X Deaths of Wolverine #4, written by Benjamin Percy, art by Federico Vicentini, colored by Dijjo Lima, and lettered by Cory Petit. Liz Large: Hey Austin, long time no see! Are you as excited as I am to talk about the...

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]]> 38326 It’s a Wolverine Showdown in X Deaths of Wolverine #3 https://comicsxf.com/2022/02/23/its-a-wolverine-showdown-in-x-deaths-of-wolverine-3/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=38101 X Deaths of Wolverine #3, from Benjamin Percy, Federico Vicentini, Dijjo Lima, and Cory Petit. Liz Large: We’re halfway through the X Lives/X Deaths story, and I am looking forward to talking about how this is ramping up. What about you? Cassie Tongue: You can really tell we’ve hit the halfway mark: the plot is...

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]]> 38101 The Future Man Is In The Now in X Deaths of Wolverine #2 https://comicsxf.com/2022/02/09/the-future-man-is-in-the-now-in-x-deaths-of-wolverine-2/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=37843 Moira’s chase continues as Omega Wolverine enters the story proper in X Deaths of Wolverine #2 by Benjamin Percy, Federico Vincentini, Dijjo Lima, and Cory Petit. Cassie Tongue: Wolverine has finally shown up in the series bearing his name – or has he? That’s one of the questions we’re facing in X Deaths of Wolverine...

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]]> 37843 X Deaths of Wolverine #1 Is… A Secret Moira Book? https://comicsxf.com/2022/01/26/x-deaths-of-wolverine-1-is-a-secret-moira-book/ Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=37663 Witness Moira X on the run and a strange clawed individual covered in techno organics in X Deaths of Wolverine #1 by Benjamin Percy, Federico Vincentini, Frank Martin, Dijjo Lima, and Cory Petit. Chris Eddleman: Liz, while House of X and Powers of X made sense to me as far as which one was “ecks”...

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]]> 37663 Meet Marvel’s Greatest Speedster in Heroes Reborn #3 https://comicsxf.com/2021/05/21/meet-marvels-greatest-speedster-in-heroes-reborn-3/ Fri, 21 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=27969 Heroes Reborn gets blurry in Heroes Reborn #3. As Hyperion runs ragged with his rogues, speedster Blur takes center stage in the third installment of the “main” series. Written by Jason Aaron, drawn by Federico Vicentini & Ed McGuinness, inked by Mark Morales, colored by Matthew Wilson & Matt Milla, and lettered by Cory Petit. ...

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