I donât know that itâs an exclusively New Orleans thing, where the lineage of light-skinned Creoles and the history of discrimination for them and by them looms large. I donât know if itâs an exclusively Southern American thing, where, for literal centuries, skin tone unfairly but consistently determines opportunity and acceptance among Black people. I…
WMQ&A: The ComicsXF Interview Podcast ¡ WMQ&A Episode 273: Mystery Inc. with Alex Segura Writer Alex Segura joins the show to talk about his contributions to AHOY Comics’ Project Cryptid, his recent Sinestro story in Knight Terrors: Green Lantern and much more. You can listen to WMQ&A: The ComicsXF Interview Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud,…
We had a lot of fun the first go-round, so weâre back with the Dawn of DC Report Card Part 2! Regular CXF DC columnists Tony Thornley, Armaan Babu and Matt Lazorwitz return to take a look at and grade the Dawn of DCâs month two releases! Noting again, we are grading the new series launches….
With the near total destruction of the Green Lantern Corps, itâs Yellowâs time to shine! Over in Green Lantern #6, while John Stewart is dealing with golden, mind-controlling centurions taking over the Dark Sector, Jo Mullein has her first confrontation with Sinestro himself to find out just what his intentions are for the universe at…
Dan Grote ¡ WMQ&A Episode 176: Our Son Kyle, a Green Lantern Podcast ComicsXF staff writer Armaan Babu joins the show to tell us why Kyle Rayner is the best Green Lantern and one of his favorite characters. You can listen to WMQ&A on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Audible and at ComicsXF.com,…
Convinced that Sinestro is to blame for the devastating explosion on Oa, Teen Lantern flies to Korugar in an attempt to confront him, taking on the entire Sinestro Corps alone – though itâs another mysterious wielder of the light of Fear that keeps Keli alive. Meanwhile, in the Dark Sector, John convinces his new allies…
John Stewart goes head to head with the Qinoori. He may be alone in the Dark Sector without his ring to aid him, but that doesnât mean he doesnât have a few tricks left up his sleeve. Back on Oa, Jo Mullein is trying to hold whatâs left of the Corps together – and picks…
Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC comics come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays. Coriâs Pick: Infinite Frontier #1: When our heroes saved the DC Multiverse in Dark Nights: Death Metal, everything was put back where it belonged. But Alan Scott has noticed some of his allies are still…
The Central Battery has been destroyed – and most of Oa along with it. In the aftermath of this destruction, many Green Lanterns are left powerless, including John Stewart and the numerous Lanterns now stranded in the Dark Sector. In the meantime, new recruit Jo Mullein has arrived on Oa, and as one of the…
Christi and Chris are joined by writer, editor, and DC Comics expert, Cori McCreery to discuss the DC event, The Final Night. Join us as Chris and Cori have intelligent discussion, and Christi learns about imaginary stories, gets tickets to the gun show, and discovers hot new prints in your area. Music Credits: “Evening Melodrama”…
Itâs a whole new universe for the Green Lantern Corps, and theyâve yet to find their place in it. Being accepted into the United Planets comes with a drastic change in operating procedures, and new mission statements for the Lanterns whoâve been displaced. Thatâs just the start, though, and the events of this issue might…
John Stewartâs got his hands full. Between the United Planets voting on Oaâs membership, trying to solve the mystery of Teen Lanternâs mysterious gauntlet and the Guardians looking to him for advice, thereâs a lot for him to handle even before the attack on Oa during an important diplomatic summit. Johnâs got his hands full…
The action ramps up in the penultimate issue of DC Black Label’s Far Sector in a story written by N.K. Jemison with art by Jamal Campbell. In medias res is, without question, my favorite literary phrase. Latin for âin the middle of things,â Itâs a tacit acknowledgement of lives and loves, motivations and missions unbeknownst…
Matt Lazorwitz: Welcome to ComicsXFâs roundtable discussion of DCâs new linewide event introduction, Infinite Frontier #0. Iâm Matt Lazorwitz, the guy who came up with this harebrained scheme, and Iâd like to start with everyone here sounding off. Letâs see who Iâve been able to gather from our illustrious staff. Tony Thornley: Hi, Iâm Tony…
Weâre reading Artists, Writers and Artisans books this week, Loyal Content Consumer. And, yes, thatâs the name of a real comic book publisher and not at all an attempt to game any sort of alphabetical listing system. Who are the Artisans who are not Artists? Letterers are artists, rights? Maybe itâs editors. Editing is a…