The world is in upheaval. The powers that be have failed us, and young people are rising up all across the world to combat them. If that sounds like a report from the real world, that’s because, well, it is. But it’s also what’s going on in the pages of …
Read More »Best Shots review: The adventurous spirit of Flash #768 is infectious
Wally West is done being the Flash. Tired with the catastrophic life of the Speedster, Wally enlists Barry Allen’s help to cut him off from the speed force and return him to civilian life. In the attempt, Wally finds himself inhabiting the body of a prehistoric speedster while Barry, Green …
Read More »Best Shots review: Justice League #59 is an easy jumping-on point for new readers
When Brian Michael Bendis took on Marvel’s New Avengers (opens in new tab), his opening gambit was to shake things up with some new blood. He thought it strange that some of the company’s biggest characters weren’t a part of the franchise and put Spider-Man and Wolverine on the team. …
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 »What is the Nexus in Marvel comic books? The WandaVision reference explained
Episode 7 of WandaVision finally revealed something we kind of knew all along, but it also kicked down doors that might lead to a slew of new possibilities for the MCU. And though the new episode may have been mostly transitional, we’re about to pierce the surface and break things …
Read More »Best Shots review – Future State: Shazam #2 overly grim
Every so often, a book comes out that reads as so antithetical to its lead character’s energy, personality, and tone that it’s truly baffling how anyone approved the story during its development. The overly grim Future State: Shazam #2 (opens in new tab) is one such slog of a book. …
Read More »Who really was Stan The Man Lee? A biographer tries to find out
True Believer: The Rise and Fall of Stan Lee (opens in new tab) is billed as “The Definitive Biography” of the real person who’s seen by many as the driving creative force behind Marvel Comics. Beyond the ‘Stan’s Soapbox’ editorials, the countless film cameos, and the face seen at comic …
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