Rob Liefeld has signed on to “reimagine” Archie Comics’ superhero universe in a new 2021 event series titled Mighty Crusaders. (Image credit: Rob Liefeld (Archie Comics)) (opens in new tab) “I’ve been chomping at the bit to work with the folks at Archie and do something with these legendary characters,” …
Read More »S.W.O.R.D. #1 brings the X-Men to space (and breaks some cosmic laws) – spoilers
This week’s S.W.O.R.D. #1 (opens in new tab) from writer Al Ewing and artists Valerio Schiti and Marte Gracia kicks off the new mutant space program, and enacts a mysterious mission that seems to be building toward a new evolution of mutant society. While the issue raises more questions than …
Read More »Marvel promises 2021 “Rebirth” after Avengers “Enter the Phoenix” arc
Although it’s probably not an official title and probably won’t be considering DC used the term as an official brand a few years ago, Marvel Comics executive editor Tom Brevoort used the term “rebirth” to describe the next phase of the Marvel Universe. the full page from Avengers #38 teasing …
Read More »Best Green Arrow villains of all time
Over the last few years, one-time B-lister Green Arrow has become a fan-favorite DC hero, thanks to his long-running TV show Arrow and his own solo comic book title. But with both his show and title currently finished, Green Arrow fans may be looking for their fix of the Emerald …
Read More »Sara Pezzini returns as Witchblade in new series by Marguerite Bennett & Ariela Kristantina
The Image Comics/Top Cow series Witchblade will return in 2021, and the original wielder of the Witchblade, Sara Pezzini, will be returning to reclaim the mantle. Writer Marguerite Bennett and artist Ariel Kristantina are relaunching the Top Cow franchise – and their debut will be in a special #½ issue …
Read More »Best Shots review: The Other History of the DC Universe #1 “feels especially reflective of our times”
To engage with United States history is to engage with the pot of boiling water with a lid tightly clasped. The water is too high. It bubbles violently under the surface. It spills out the sides when it can and evaporates as soon as it’s met with the flames beneath. …
Read More »Marvel cancels Rise of Skywalker, Morbius, more
Marvel Comics has formally canceled the ongoing comic book title Morbius, as well as three limited series: Amazing Spider-Man: Daily Bugle, Robert E. Howard’s Dark Agnes, and the Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker adaptation. For the Morbius ongoing series, its potential return seemed unlikely after Marvel announced an unconnected new …
Read More »80s Judge Dredd board game Block Mania returns
The cult-favorite ’80s Judge Dredd board game Block Mania is back, just in time for the holidays. (Image credit: Rebellion Unplugged) (opens in new tab) Rebellion Unplugged has announced a limited edition re-issue of the 1987 two-player game set in Mega-City. In the game, each player controls the citizens of …
Read More »Adam Kubert frames Wolverines 350th issue as having a “James Bond vibe”
Following the finale of the event ‘X of Swords,’ the next big X-Men event will be December’s 350th issue of Wolverine. (Image credit: Adam Kubert (Marvel Comics)) (opens in new tab) Following the X-Men’s fall event – “X of Swords”, the Wolverine ongoing series celebrates its 350th legacy numbering with …
Read More »King in Black sends comic book collectors in search of obscure Steve Ditko-drawn Marvel back issue
Just when you thought it was safe to leave the quarter bins… cover to 1980’s Marvel Spotlight (vol. 2) #9 (Image credit: Marvel Comics) (opens in new tab) The sudden and unexpected hot back issue of the day is Marvel Spotlight (vol. 2) #9. This obscure 1980 book was quarter-bin …
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