A new era of the X-Men is unfolding now under the banner ‘Reign of X’. The new status quo follows up the mega-successful ‘Dawn of X’ era in which Jonathan Hickman and a team of creators helped propel the X-Men comic books to their highest levels of success in over …
Read More »First Look: DCs Poison Ivy reimagined in a gothic LGBTQIA+ romance graphic novel
DC has released a first look at author Kody Keplinger and artist Sara Kipin’s Poison Ivy: Thorns, the previously-announced original young adult graphic novel. (Image credit: DC) (opens in new tab) Described as a “gothic LGBTQIA+ romance starring DC’s iconic antihero,” the graphic novel follows “closed-off teenager Pamela Isley as she …
Read More »Best Shots review – Future State: Green Lantern #2 saved with Teen Lantern back-up story
The main story in Future State: Green Lantern #2 (opens in new tab) picks up in the midst of the ongoing planetary evacuation while John Stewart has been captured by the Khund cult, but Geoffrey Thorne’s scripting never stirs any emotion. Future State: Green Lantern #2 credits Written by Geoffrey …
Read More »Best Shots review – Future State: Teen Titans #2 is visually impressive but frustratingly lacking in story
Dick Grayson tries tapping into his dark side as Future State: Teen Titans #2 (opens in new tab) concludes, and while the resulting battle is visually impressive, writer Tim Sheridan can’t bring together its disparate plot into a fulfilling whole. With Red X on their side and Nightwing wearing Deathstroke’s …
Read More »Former Robin Jason Todd hunts Batman & friends in new Red Hood ongoing series
The former Robin Jason Todd will be hunting Batman and his adopted family (a.k.a. The Bat-Family) in the first arc of a new DC ongoing series debuting this summer called Future State: Gotham. This would be the first ongoing series spinning out of the two-month ‘Future State’ event. Image 1 …
Read More »Classic Deadpool writers Joe Kelly and Daniel Way returning for anniversary special
Marvel Comics is celebrating Deadpool’s 30th anniversary with several projects including a special titled Deadpool Nerdy 30 #1 (opens in new tab). Announced earlier this year with a roster of writers and artists from the character’s past, that roster NOW includes two of his most memorable writers: Joe Kelly and …
Read More »Best Shots review – Future State: Superman of Metropolis #2 a well-rounded look at the city
Like the debut issue, Future State: Superman of Metropolis #2 (opens in new tab) focuses on three stories, each centered around a different hero in Metropolis. Future State: Superman of Metropolis #2 credits Written by Sean Lewis and Brandon Easton Art by John Timms, Gabe Eltaeb, Valentine de Landro, Marissa …
Read More »Best Shots review – Future State: The Flash #2 doesnt stick the landing
Barry Allen continues his quest to save Wally West from the dark forces that have ensnared his former protégé in Future State: The Flash #2 (opens in new tab). Future State: The Flash #2 credits Written by Brandon Vietti Art by Brandon Peterson, Will Conrad, and Mike Atiyeh Letters by …
Read More »DC to release unpublished Suicide Squad, Nightwing, and Batman stories in new title
DC weirdo-hero Ambush Bug will host a new ‘Unpublished Comics Cavalcade’-style anthology limited series (opens in new tab) titled Let Them Live! which will publish previously shelved tales from DC’s archives. Billed as “stories of DC’s infinite universe,” the anthology series will appropriately debut on the DC Infinite digital comic …
Read More »New Marvel UK superteam takes on Knull in The Union #3 preview
Marvel’s newly-crowned United Kingdom super-team the Union’s clash with the forces of Knull continues, in newly-released interior pages from The Union #3 as part of the Venom-centric King in Black crossover. In the issue, Kelpie takes the spotlight in the fight against Knull’s monstrous forces, and the action kicks right …
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