My expectations were fairly low going into “One More”. An entire 50 minutes focused on the adventures of Gabriel and Aaron as they scavenge for more food around Alexandria? Hard pass, thank you very much. And yet, despite that seemingly mundane premise, “One More” offers up one of season 10’s …
Read More »New Alpha Flight comic spins out of Immortal Hulk
The superteam Gamma Flight is spinning out of their recent appearances in the hit series Immortal Hulk for their own five-issue series. Immortal Hulk #8 – the first appearance of this version of Gamma Flight (Image credit: Alex Ross (Marvel Comics)) (opens in new tab) “Gamma Flight is an opportunity …
Read More »Batman goes down R-Rated path with The Boys Garth Ennis & artist Liam Sharp
The Boys’ Garth Ennis is returning to DC for a new Batman series with artist Liam Sharp. And it’s not just any Batman, but an ‘adults only’ story as part of DC’s Black Label imprint. (Image credit: Liam Sharp (DC)) (opens in new tab) In Batman: Reptilian, the duo are …
Read More »Best Shots review: New X-Men launch Children of the Atom #1 is a strong counterpart to the New Mutants
“If I can’t relate to you anymore/Then who am I related to?” These lyrics are from ‘Coney Island (opens in new tab),’ a song on Taylor Swift’s newest album. She might not have been thinking about the group of five kids that make up the new X-Men team Children of …
Read More »Who is Martian Manhunter and what are his powers?
Later this month, the long-awaited ‘Snyder Cut’ of Warner Bros.’ Justice League movie arrives on HBO Max. And along with the many new scenes, characters, and concepts to be introduced with Zack Snyder’s redux of the film, a classic Justice League character is joining the ranks of the big screen …
Read More »How Batman villain Scarecrow was made even scarier with artist Jorge Jiménez
DC’s flagship Batman title returned from hiatus last week, shedding light on a new era for the Dark Knight – one where he’s light on cash but heavy on new villains (and classic villains with new looks). Following up our chat with Batman series writer James Tynion IV earlier this …
Read More »Best Shots advance review: Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters #1 is a delight
Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters #1 (opens in new tab) is a delight. Written by the team of Chris and Laura Samnee, with art by Chris Samnee and colors by his frequent collaborative partner Matthew Wilson, Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters is the fast-paced, action-packed story of sisters Jonna and …
Read More »Green Lantern Alan Scott takes a deeply personal step forward in Infinite Frontier #0
March 2’s Infinite Frontier #0 (opens in new tab) is DC’s big kick-off to the exploration of the Omniverse. The 64-page special features Wonder Woman in a framing story in which the unlimited potential of the new DC Universe is revealed to her (the first five pages of which you …
Read More »Preview: Suicide Squad #1 kicks of the revamped teams big year
Warner Bros’s The Suicide Squad is coming to HBO Max and whatever movie theaters are open in August courtesy of off-beat superhero auteur James Gunn. But fans of the franchise can check out DC’s big-screen-influenced relaunch of the series on March 2 with Suicide Squad #1 (opens in new tab) …
Read More »One of the most notorious Spider-Man stories ever returns in Amazing Spider-Man #60
This week’s Amazing Spider-Man #60 (opens in new tab) from writer Nick Spencer and artists Mark Bagley, John Dell, Andrew Hennessey, and Rachelle Rosenberg delves into Peter’s emotions over his most recent adventures – and spells major potential fallout from his distant past. What happens next could alter Peter’s relationship …
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