The Defenders find themselves in a superhero utopia, but here’s the thing — it’s not real if it’s a dream. Defenders: Beyond #4 is brought to you by Al Ewing and Javier Rodríguez, with letters by Joe Caramagna. Karen Charm: Dig, if you will, a picture — Defenders: Beyond is about to hit its 50th issue on…
As Judgment Day rages on, Nightcrawler carries the world on his shoulders and searches for the one ray of hope that might save the world. Optimism! Immortal X-Men #7 is written by Kieron Gillen, drawn by Lucas Werneck, colored by David Curiel, lettered by Clayton Cowles and designed by Tom Muller, Jay Bowen and Kieron…
Judgment comes to David Haller as the world starts to burn. Given Legion’s recent defeat at the hand of Uranos, and his inability to save the people of Arakko, how good are his chances? Find out how David makes his case to Earth’s newest god in Legion of X #6, written by Si Spurrier, drawn…
“No, I didn’t like it. At all.” She told me (of all people!) she doesn’t like Black Panther. Not the movie, not the comic. Nothing. But I wasn’t mad. How could I be? She was born in East Africa, educated in Kenya and Namibia. She speaks Amharic to her mother and father. How could she…
Want to meet yet more never-before-seen mutants from a past that looks like a space opera future? Captain Pryde’s crew has you covered in Marauders #7, written by Steve Orlando, drawn by Eleanora Carlini, colored by Rachelle Rosenberg and Matt Milla, lettered by VC’s Ariana Maher. Stephanie Burt: Hi, Ian! Looks like we’ve got plots…
Jean Grey has that dream again where she hasn’t prepared for a pop quiz, and it’s worth 33% of the entire world’s grade in A.X.E.: X-Men #1, written by Kieron Gillen, drawn by Francesco Mobili, colored by Frank Martin and lettered by Clayton Cowles. Karen Charm: Just when I think it’s going to be a…
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…
The world of 2099 is a strange one. A world where mega corporations have consolidated all commerce and life to serve their ends. It would be called late-stage capitalism, but that implies there is an end in sight. Who could imagine such an existence? This is what Kate Pryde and her Marauders face in our…
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,…
Gambit and his new ex-marine pal Marissa must rescue young Ororo, along with Marissa’s mom, from a classic hostage situation in a property baron’s mansion on the mighty Mississippi! Plus: snappy answers to costuming questions in Gambit #3, written by Papa Chris Claremont, art by Sid Kotian, colors by Espen Grundetjern, letters by VC’s Clayton…
Dan Grote · WMQ&A Episode 227: Lanzing, Kelly and the Art of Finishing Each Other’s Sandwiches Writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly join the show to talk about Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty, Batman Beyond: Neo-Year, Star Trek and more. You can listen to WMQ&A on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Audible and…
Folks, they say you can never go home again. That has literally, never once, in his entire life, stopped Chris Claremont from trying. We travel to the world of Elsewhen and see all these times creators just, came back and did something weird. X-Men Forever #1-5 X-Factor Forever First X-Men
Legion is possessed, the Altar and all who reside within it are under threat and a judge who can wipe people out of existence with a glance has shown up to hide the evidence of her blasphemous god summoning. This is what happens when you mess about with mutants, gods and omega-level psychics. Legion of…
Let’s celebrate 40 years of the New Mutants (and Ryan Reynolds?!?) in New Mutants #30 from a stacked team of creators!
Everything died. In other news, Space-X reached its inevitable conclusion when one of its test rockets exploded in the upper atmosphere due to a computer malfunction. Elon Musk was unable to comment. A.X.E.: Judgment Day #5 was written by Kieron Gillen, drawn by Valerio Schiti, colored by Marte Gracia and lettered by Clayton Cowles. Rasmus:…