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Empathy is a bug in our EXCLUSIVE preview of Phoenix #10

Dan Grote2 months ago2 months ago01 mins

You know who are the only people who think empathy is a weakness? Supervillains. Just sayin’. Check out our exclusive preview of Phoenix #10, out next week, and keep scrolling for the basic deets. (W) Stephanie Phillips (A) Alessandro Miracolo (CA) Yasmine Putri THE FINAL BATTLE! •  JEAN GREY has ascended to her most powerful form…

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  • X-Men

X-Chat catches up with Sentinels, X-Men and Phoenix

Tony Thornley and Matthew Lazorwitz8 months ago8 months ago027 mins

The bad guys take the lead in Sentinels #1, written by Alex Paknadel, drawn by Justin Mason, colored by Federico Blee and lettered by Travis Lanham.  Quiet, psychic rescue in progress, again, in X-Men #5, written by Jed MacKay; drawn by Ryan Stegman; inked by JP Mayer, John Livesay and Stegman; colored by Marte Gracia,…

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Gladiator’s like, ‘NOPE!’ in our EXCLUSIVE preview of Phoenix #4

Dan Grote8 months ago8 months ago03 mins

Look, I get it, Gladiator. You’ve seen this movie before. Jean Grey is the Phoenix again. The first time that happened, she killed a whole planet of broccoli people. You sent your best people after her to stop her, and in the end the only reason you succeeded is because she chose to die by…

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Jean hangs out with her father-in-law in our EXCLUSIVE preview of Phoenix #2

Dan Grote10 months ago10 months ago07 mins

The year is 1983. Major Christopher Summers, Corsair of the spacefaring Starjammers, returns to Earth to celebrate the wedding of his son Scott to Madelyne Pryor. “Congratulations, Scott, I’m so proud of you. That Madelyne’s a dynamite gal. And what about you, Alex? Still superheroing? No, you’ve retired? What are you now, 25? Well you…

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  • Spider-Man

Gwen Stacy moves to the 616 in Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider #1

Tony Thornley1 year ago1 year ago05 mins

Gwen Stacy is officially a resident of Earth-616, for good. What does that mean for her, though? Find out in Spider-Gwen: The Ghost Spider #1, written by Stephanie Phillips, drawn by Federica Mancin, colored by Matt Milla and lettered by Ariana Maher. After nearly a decade since her debut, Marvel Comics doesn’t seem to know…

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Jean Grey is fire and life incarnate again in Phoenix by Phillips and Miracolo

Dan Grote1 year ago1 year ago08 mins

Five down, four to go. Marvel on Wednesday announced Phoenix, a new series starring Jean Grey as fire and life incarnate once more, written by Stephanie Phillips (Rogue & Gambit) and drawn by Alessandro Miracolo (White Widow). According to Marvel, the series will see Jean Grey, as the Phoenix, return to space to answer a…

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The Fates Aligned, Grim Returns for a New Arc with Issue #6

Cat Purcell3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

Still trapped in Las Vegas, Jessica, Eddie and Marcel encounter a fabulous twist on mythical Greek figures, as well as someone with the authority to get them out of their phantasmal dilemma. A new arc begins in Grim #6, written by Stephanie Phillips, drawn by Flaviano, colored by Rico Renzi and lettered by Tom Napolitano…

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Two Shades of Harley, Ivy, Tim and Azrael in a Not-So-BatChat Roundup

Armaan Babu and Matthew Lazorwitz3 years ago3 years ago046 mins

Gotham City has its own gravity. Sooner or later, everyone is drawn back to it. Sometimes, though, when the protagonistic eye of the Batman is not on them, they get to live lives of their own … and that’s when Not-So-BatChat drops in. This week, we look at Tim Drake’s new solo series as he…

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Grim Wraps Its First Arc, PLUS, Learn About Death Gods

Cat Purcell3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

The truth behind Jessica Harrow’s mysterious death and her connection to the Grim Reaper is finally revealed! But how does this connect to her unique abilities and the ancient force known only as The End? Grim #5 is written by Stephanie Phillips, drawn by Flaviano, colored by Rico Renzi and lettered by Tom Napolitano for…

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  • Harley Quinn

It’s a Not So Bat Chat with Harley & Ivy!

Armaan Babu3 years ago3 years ago021 mins

Welcome, readers, to an all-new column, covering all things related to Gotham’s various citizens, no matter how far they may be from home. The esteemed Bat Chat may cover all things Batman…but for everything else, It’s Not So Bat Chat, here at ComicsXF! For our debut week, we’re celebrating long time antagonist and short time…

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  • Harley Quinn

Luke Fox Takes Center Stage in Harley Quinn #21

Armaan Babu3 years ago3 years ago07 mins

Luke Fox’s experiments with Element X and the ongoing Dark Crisis have given birth to a monstrosity that’s come home to roost. Forced to face his own mistakes, it’s up to Luke to figure out who he truly is — and whether or not that’s someone who can save the day. Harley Quinn #21 is…

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The Questions Pile Up Like Bodies In BOOM’s Grim #4

Cat Purcell3 years ago3 years ago04 mins

With her very afterlife at stake, Jess must confront a dangerous figure, raising questions about her own death. Now a fugitive, Jess needs answers and is running out of options. Luckily, a new, powerful scythe might be the key to deciphering this entire mystery. Grim #4 is written by Stephanie Phillips, drawn by Flaviano, colored…

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  • Harley Quinn

Come to a verdict and blast off into space in a month of Harley Quinn!

Armaan Babu3 years ago3 years ago011 mins

It’s a good time to be a Harley Quinn fan. Her 30th anniversary’s coming up, Season 3 of her show is in full swing, and DC has graced us all with four straight weeks of new Harley Quinn content. We’re here to catch you up with Harley’s final confrontation with Verdict in Harley Quinn #17,…

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Reapers Fear a Bigger Reaper in BOOM’s Grim #3

Cat Purcell3 years ago3 years ago06 mins

Jess’ excursion to the world of the living yields grave consequences when her boss imposes some intense penalties. However, it will take more than that to keep Jess from breaking the rules, especially with the mystery of why she alone can travel between worlds motivating her. Grim #3 is written by Stephanie Phillips, drawn by…

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  • The Silver Coin

The Coin Goes to War in The Silver Coin #12

Mark Turetsky and Ritesh Babu3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

In “’Til Dawn,” an American GI in World War II faces his fear of killing enemy soldiers while keeping watch. The Silver Coin #12 is written by Stephanie Phillips, drawn and lettered by Michael Walsh, colored by Toni Marie Griffin and Walsh, with a backup story by Adam Gorham. Mark Turetsky: The horror anthology format…

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