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Ice Gets the Last Word in Human Target #12

Dan Grote and Armaan Babu2 years ago2 years ago025 mins

Christopher Chance has spent his life in defiance of death, and those who would be afraid of it. Now, death has come for him at last, and it’s time for the Human Target to finally find out if people were right to be afraid all along. The Human Target #12 is written by Tom King,…

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Today Is a Good Day to Die Tomorrow in The Human Target #11

Dan Grote and Armaan Babu2 years ago2 years ago025 mins

It’s been 11 days since he was poisoned on a job that went sideways, and Christopher Chance has finally solved his own murder. But is it too late to save himself? Find out in The Human Target #11, written by Tom King, drawn by Greg Smallwood and lettered by Clayton Cowles for DC Black Label….

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(A) Dog Man Guest Stars in The Human Target #10

Dan Grote and Armaan Babu2 years ago2 years ago028 mins

With only 48 hours left to unmask his murderer before he drops dead, the pieces are finally falling into place for Christopher Chance. But before he can solve his own killing, he must deal with the consequences of Guy Gardner’s. Enter G’nort. The Human Target #10 is written by Tom King, drawn by Greg Smallwood…

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Batman Is Not in Human Target #9, but He Does Make for Good SEO

Dan Grote and Armaan Babu2 years ago2 years ago033 mins

Christopher Chance has only a few days left to solve his own murder. His investigation has been bumpy to say the least, but will the murder of Guy Gardner finally catch up to the Human Target and end his search before the poison ends his life? Once Batman learns of his ex-teammate’s disappearance, can anything…

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Russians and Repetition in The Human Target #8

Dan Grote and Armaan Babu3 years ago3 years ago019 mins

Time is running out for Christopher Chance to find his murderer, but his investigation into the Justice League International takes a violent turn when Rocket Red comes knocking, looking for his friend Guy Gardner. Find out what time it is in The Human Target #8, written by Tom King, drawn by Greg Smallwood and lettered…

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BONK! Go to Horny Jail, Tom King, for Human Target #7

Dan Grote and Armaan Babu3 years ago3 years ago020 mins

Despite Ice’s efforts, the evidence against Fire has certainly been piling up. Now, Fire’s meeting her investigator head on. Is Chance spending a night with his killer — or is his biggest lead about to go up in smoke? Find out in Human Target #7, written by Tom King, drawn by Greg Smallwood and lettered…

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The Human Target Halfway to Whodunnit Spectacular!

Dan Grote and Armaan Babu3 years ago3 years ago037 mins

There’s been a murder in the DC Universe, though it’s slow to take effect. The poisoned Christopher Chance — aka the Human Target — has 12 days to figure out who killed him. Here, at the halfway mark, we take a look at who our suspects are, and give our best Vegas odds on whodunnit…

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Play with Ice and Get Burned in Human Target #6

Armaan Babu and Dan Grote3 years ago3 years ago026 mins

Christopher Chance is a #^@$ing idiot, he’ll be the first to admit. But not so big a one as Guy Gardner himself. Guy’s brittle ego has always been his greatest weakness, and when push comes to shove, it doesn’t take much for Ice to show just how easily it can be shattered. Readers beware, spoilers…

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Things Get Salty in The Human Target #5

Armaan Babu and Dan Grote3 years ago3 years ago022 mins

Christopher Chance’s clue chasing has led him to a meeting with the Martian Manhunter, the League’s resident telepath. What does it take to keep your secrets from a world-class psychic … and what secrets does one give up to get to the truth? Human Target #5 is written by Tom King, drawn by Greg Smallwood…

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If You Can’t Beetle ‘em, Joinle ‘em in Human Target #4

Armaan Babu and Dan Grote3 years ago3 years ago022 mins

Working for a billionaire is what poisoned him — will investigating another put the Human Target in even more danger? Christopher Chance continues his investigation into his own murder with a visit to Ted Kord, the Blue Beetle. The question here is, can Christopher keep his mind on the mission and ignore Ice’s affections long…

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There’s a Bagel Hole in the Center of Things in Human Target #3

Armaan Babu and Dan Grote3 years ago3 years ago022 mins

Christopher Chance is a man on a deadline and working to solve a crime that might be unsolvable. Despite his better judgment, he’s falling for his lead suspect, and her violent ex-boyfriend isn’t happy about it. Oh, and that ex? He’s a Green Lantern. Grab a bagel and find out what happens next in Human…

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Swamp Thing, Kang and More Staff Picks for Dec. 27

Dan Grote3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC comics come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays. Vishal’s pick: Swamp Thing: Green Hell #1: It’s the end of the world as we know it, and the Parliaments of the Green, the Red and the Rot agree to wipe the slate clean. There’s…

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Sunday Editorial: The Once and Future Tom King

Dan Grote3 years ago3 years ago010 mins

The following first appeared in the ComicsXF newsletter. You can get early access to our editorials, a roundup of the week’s best content and get to know the members of the ComicsXFamily by subscribing right here. I gave up being a Wednesday warrior sometime in 2004. Grant Morrison had just left New X-Men. Chuck Austen had done…

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The End of Fear State, Danny DeVito and More Staff Picks for Dec. 1

Dan Grote3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC comics come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays. Cori’s Pick: Batman: Fear State Omega: James Tynion IV’s final Bat-event winds down so he can focus on his Substack. Drawn by Riccardo Federici. ($4.99) Previously, in Batman stuff … Matt’s Pick: Gotham City Villains…

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Chip Goes Noir, DC Resurrects Human Target and More Staff Picks for Nov. 3

Dan Grote4 years ago4 years ago07 mins

Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC comics come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays. Dan’s Pick: Newburn #1: Chippie goes noir! Easton Newburn is a private eye who investigates warring crime factions in a new Image series by writer Chip Zdarsky (Daredevil) and artist Jacob Phillips (That Texas Blood),…

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