I was really looking forward to this comic but I think I am going to forget about it by the next issue. This isn't the fault of the book, it simply was not my cup of tea. If you want the full Iron Man 2020 arc this might be worth a pick up but I think this is a pass.

A distress call comes from a far away and a group of brave space explorers have to travel through alien gates to find out what is going on!

I love that we are seeing characterization from the supporting cast and fleshing out their personalities. In this second volume, the story has focused on Clari and the ongoing fight and I appreciated that these characters were not forgotten.

While the writing wasn't up to the standard I was expecting, the issue's art continues to be better than average and is worth the pick up for that alone.

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I was drawn to this idea of a younger superhero with modern resources and trials. However, I don't think America came out much better than a caricature. I want to see this character fleshed out and perhaps in issue 2 we will see that. The art and writing was decent but it didn't really go beyond a simple idea.

Spider-Man races off to save Norman Osborn from Sin-Eater but will he be able to overcome his hatred for the man?

Aria: Heavenly Creatures features a great cast of characters and an engaging premise that is worth a read.

As a heist story, this book is fairly interesting and has a layer of complexity that I enjoyed.

Black Cat #1 sets up a caper in the King in Black crossover event. With such an enticing hook, the series is sure to be a blast.

Black Cat takes the essence of a good heist story and adds several engaging curve balls.

This comic makes you think. It isn't designed to be an easy read or fun and enjoyable. Instead, we are taken into a different perspective of recent events that we may not have thought of. This makes it a great read because it reflects modern events.

We always see the trope that one decision can change the course of your life and Remender does a masterful job putting out that theme in comic book form.

There is quite a lot to unpack in this story but the creative team has created such an intelligent story. Black Science has been a nice ride throughout its six years and am sad to see it end. 4.5 out of 5 stars for me.

Black Widow is back in this new series! Come see Natasha Romanoff go against the Maggia crime family!

This is a good first issue of a new series. It introduces the characters well and brings you into the plot and setting very quickly. This issue has convinced me to check out issue two but I am not committed to the series as a whole. Hopefully this secret that was advertised in the solicitation will become more prevalent.

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I really enjoyed the book. I'm not really familiar with the comic book universe but I remember Alyson Hannigan's portrayal of the character well and enjoyed the coming-of-age story. I enjoy the subtlety in the art, the writing, and the intellectual approach to the story. I'm kind of on board to read the entire first arc and will be returning to the series for the next issue.

Willow was drawn to the city of Abhainn and it is filled with mystery. What secrets could this small town in the middle of nowhere holds?

Willow realizes that Abhainn is filled with witches and is determined to figure out the reason why they are here

Willow has been a great series. The art has been very well drawn, the colors are vibrant, and I love the writer's patience in his reveals. Heck, it took us four issues for the antagonist to be revealed!

Willow and Aelara face off in a battle of wits and magic!

Cable is fearless and I think every brave leader needs a little bit of fear to make him cautious. I hope to see him fail so he can overcome the obstacle and learn the important lesson.

Man, I feel like the theme of family is one that I am not going to get over. Cable has been kind of a crazy title where he is dating all the Cuckoo's twins and overall being a daredevil, aggressive protagonist. He is more cautious with his family and that is fairly nice to see. This duality has incredible depth that makes me want to return to the title to explore more.

The event is quickly coming to an end and I don't know what the result is going to be. Perhaps it was a cop out to have Krakoa get so many points this issue but regardless the tension is returning. The helplessness of the Contest has ended and now it is coming down to the wire.

This little guy gives us hope to the heartless! Immediately as a reader I want to root for him despite being a fictional character.

The point of the story is not the final goal but the journey to get there. It doesn't matter if Canto succeeded at the Emerald Tower or not. Simply the act of trying his best pushed his movement forward.

Canto makes the difficult decision of sacrifice and we fall in love with him even more.

Noble was written so well that in one short book, I wanted to root for him and ultimately felt terrible when he sacrificed himself. The art was so well drawn that I can feel the sadness in everyone's eyes.

This issue was able to explore thought processes of the characters rather than erratic emotions they had during the moment of disaster.

The story was good, I enjoyed the art and the aesthetic of each and every hero. I just wanted a little longer epilogue. The series as a whole is a good jumping on point to see this rather young superhero universe.

Conan is shown in different stages of his life through different creative teams. While not all the styles were too my liking, the story is well told and well assembled.

It was a comfortable read that tells a good story and showed great characterization of each hero presented.

I thought the artwork quality fell a little behind from previous issues, many story elements weren't resolved, and the conclusion felt lackin

The story has a strong narrative arc and good ideas. Unfortunately, the depth of the web show doesn't translate well to the comic book page. Without the voice actors using inflections to deliver these lines, the story feels a little flat.

The art was exquisite in this arc. I liked the use of colors. In one scene, Grog and some of his companions are riding through the woods and we get a huge splash of green. When he has to fight Drath's influence, the colors tint to red.

Cyberpunk 2077 comes to comic book form! Explore the world of Night City through the eyes of Nadia; a member of the Trauma Team.

Nadia is trying to save a client but the client killed Nadia's previous trauma team!

Nadia is here to save the day! However the person she is here to save is the killer of her previous Trauma Team.

Nadia's decision at the end of the story sets up what the world of Cyberpunk is all about. It is gritty and it is unfair.

The biggest issue with this story is that Deadpool doesn't seem very witty. There were some quirky moments involving Gwenpool and a scene involving ice cream but the dialogue simply wasn't engaging.

The strength of the story, the tension between strong characters, and a captivating art style compels me to add this to my reading list.

I was happy to finally see Matt get some spotlight. Seeing him talk about his family, approach other characters, and really see his struggle with his abilities was something I have been anticipating for a while and it was delivered well.

Die has continually impressed me. It is a book that tells a good story, has flawed characters, and most importantly gives me something to think about.

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Angria is on the verge of war and our heroes just want to return home. Will our heroes be able to sort out their differences and leave Die?

Our heroes need to prevent a war in Die while still trying to figure out how to get home. To do so, they meet up with H.G. Wells!

Matt is in rage and grief. In his anger, he targets his two party members who made him miss the death of his dad.

I think the theme of Doctor Who has often been identity. Many of the companions learn more about themselves as they experience new things with the Doctor.

What I wanted was a story of comradery between Queen Freya and Siggy to overcome both the villain and Sigurd's inner demon. What I received was a story about how two god-like government figures who were using people like Sigurd as pawns in their war games.

I really like the idea of this book and I think this title is very promising. However, I just wanted more family interconnectivity that this book did not have. Now that the technology is finally introduced, hopefully to see the family have more dialogue. I want to see tension between the kids and the parents while dealing with this odd "demon" threat. I think the foundation is there and I am enthused to find out how it is executed in the future.

I really enjoy this story and the themes. Since I became a parent, stories with strong parental figures seem few and far between. Most comic books seem to have broken families as a cornerstone of every protagonist. Visually the story is stunning and the writing is solid in this issue and I want to know more. I want to know the secrets of the parents and I can't wait for issue 5.

The Glass Family are trying to save Val's life by meeting with an old friend.

The Glass Family must figure out how they are going to navigate through the brutal Silver Bay!

The story as a whole is very strong but their was a dip of momentum in this issue.

Dryad's strongest asset is one of family. Unfortunately, the family unit has gone their separate ways this issue.

Considering that the target demographic isn't for 26 year old me but more likely for my two year old daughter, the story is quite well written. The narrative arc has a rise and fall of tension and wraps up nicely for someone with a kid's attention span.

If you are a fan of the lore of Forgotten Realms and D&D, this is a must pick up. And if you are not familiar with the world, I think this is a good story regardless and worth your attention.

The story is meant as a tie-in to the latest D&D adventure that was recently published. Usually, these tie-ins to large adventures don't interest me at all and they tend to just be a publicity grab. However, the comics that Wizards of the Coast have published recently stand really well on their own. While I think the writing team struggled introducing the entire cast in one issue, the story has the foundation for a great adventure.

A solid D&D adventure set in the frigid north. Filled with action, comradery, and betrayal, this series is certain to be exciting

At the Spine of the World is a story that a classic D&D adventure. With unique party dynamics and a quest to save the world, hopefully the dice will roll in their favor.

I love the ideas but it does feel like they are just pushing their new module Descent into Avernus rather than creating a good story.

I have enjoyed the Empyre event and this was a sweet ending to the story. I have been rooting for Hulking and Wiccan since I knew about their relationship and glad to see it finally come to marriage. While this issue was mostly resolution and didn't have much to talk about, I think this is a good read regardless if you having been following the Empyre Event.

Conan the Barbarian is thrown into the Empyre event! How will he handle himself against the plant-like Cotati!

Captain America recruits new Howling Commandos and prepares for a fight against the Cotati! Our red, white, and blue hero is certain to lead his men into a riveting fight in these Marvel Crossover event!

I really enjoy the direction of the books in the last few issues. While Wolverine and Storm felt like heroes who rejected their family; this one felt like an acceptance of one. Hopefully these characters will be adequate foils to each other as the event continues.

The contest isn't as riveting as the previous issues foreshadowed. I am hoping that the next few issues are going to have more depth than simply a "I pass this challenge and you pass that one." I think the ideas are there but they aren't paying off quite yet within the story as a whole.

I knew that Annihilation had an army behind them and they telegraphed that they were going to use it. Why else would they spend so much time explaining the horde of Arakko demons? I find myself disappointed that we did not get an all out brawl between the two teams within the tournament. But maybe that is more on me then the quality of this book.

I think this is a great series that really makes you love that primary character. I really want him to succeed and I want to learn more about the world that is built here.

There is a lot of subtlety here that you will only get by paying close attention. The flashback with archer's family is one such moment. While Archer's interpretation is that his parents grew old and they loved him; but it is far from the truth.

We haven't seen many Asian superheroes and saw this as a chance to really do something new. Unfortunately, this story was cookie cutter and gave us a story we have all seen before.

Luna doesn't seem to have those struggles at all and her main setback seems to be a healthy amount of doubt. What ended up bothering me is that Luna Snow seems too perfect

I really like what they are doing with Agents of Atlas but I think this is the character I am least supportive of. The art was good and it is needed to get a complete story. My suggestion is to pick this up if you are trying to get the full Agents of Atlas experience but pass if you aren't following the main title.

It is an interesting idea and the theme here is that Johnny Blaze is trying to keep his power and will go to full lengths to assert his authority. In other words; power corrupts.

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Storm goes to the World to try and rid herself of her virus! With Storm, Monet, Cypher, and Fantomex be able to find a cure?

Fantomex is a well-thought out book that treats its readers as intelligent beings as opposed to giving the answer on a silver platter.

This isn't the strongest series to come up with the X-Men revamp but the themes are rather engaging. I love the darker tone that is coming out of this and X-Force and I enjoy most of the characters that are being featured in this series. At the very least, I will be picking up the next issue to see if they can continue the momentum. My fear is that the middle issues are going to be much of the same thing and not bring anything new to the table.

I like the X-Men crossover event as a whole but this one felt very out of place. It did not feature a mutant looking for a sword but rather a way to circumvent the rules that have been set out. Tactically, this makes perfect sense for the story but it felt out of place in the narrative arc. It is like one set of writers is going right while this one took a sharp left.

This issue felt like exposition to the Hellions title rather than a middle issue in a giant event. And that kind of frustrated me but perhaps there is going to be a tie in that I am unaware of.

I admit that I don't normally follow the Hellions title. Their role was so engaging in X of Swords that I decided to give the series a second chance. Unfortunately, they did not live up to my expectations. There are a lot of good ideas here but there seems to be a lot of characters and a lot of ideas that spiral out of control. So we only get mere glimpses of what the characters are going through rather than giving the space they need to grow.

The issue raises up the age-old question of what is humane and what is not.

This book is difficult to talk about because without the plot hook, I have no idea what the theme or message is. And I want to know so bad because the cast of characters seems to be fairly dynamic and unique.

Heart of the Dragon is a good comic book but fails to add any depth to the character or setting.

The characterization of both our protagonists are spectacular. I can see their dynamic personalities and what I can expect from them right from the first issue.

The book had such a good first issue that I found myself disappointed with the quality of this one. This series is 12 issues long and I hope that they aren't trying to stretch a 6 issue story into 12 issues. Most mini series have a tendency to be fast paced and have too much information and it is interesting to see this book have the opposite problem. I want this series to do well because I enjoyed the Netflix prequel but I am losing faith after this issue.

I really like the world that the series has created. It is fairly unique and explores an old concept in a new way.

Sometimes writing in an established world with established characters is very difficult. On top of that, Hup gets his development in the Netflix series. This arc is simply Act One but we don't get an Act Two where Hup is the main character until the show. However, if you look past that to some of the other characters; you will find deep character development and a rich lore.

All-Maudra Mayrin and Kam'lu are stuck in a raft after being attacked by a scary sea monster! They must rush back to land to help smooth over diplomatic relations and prevent a civil war.

All-Maudra Mayrin and Kam'lu must escape the Mondo Leviadin and reunite the Gelflign people!

I am sad that the Netflix series was cancelled because there is so much depth to the world that will not be explored. This comic set the seeds for what could have been a great season 2 but unfortunately this may be the last Dark Crystal content we get for a while.

I applaud the fact that the team kept the story high tension throughout the whole issue. All I needed was creepy incidental music to really set the mood.

The book is well drawn and I appreciate the attention to detail. I enjoyed the shading on the clothes and I feel like you can see every single fold and wrinkle. This attention to details adds a huge amount of depth to the story and complements the powerful dialogue. I applaud the creative team on this book.

Clem is trying to deal with her emotions after the death of her family. She has the option to sell out to the mega city but we all know she isn't going too.

Juggernaut is back in Manhattan working Demolitions for Damage Control!

Juggernaut sets his eyes on the destructive Hulk to earn his redemption!

Juggernaut is facing another enemy. Will he be able to survive the Manhattan Justice System?

Juggernaut is proving to be a very empathetic character despite the brutality of his actions.

For me, there is no such thing as a perfect comic book. However, this story was engaging and caught me off guard. I cannot wait to see what they do with the character.

Eddie as a hero is a dynamic character that I never expected would work. This book proves how wrong I am.

The theme of an evil Santa did not mesh well with Tony Stark trying to overcome his grief over the death of Eddie Brock.

The stories adds a good glimpse into the world but does not add much plot to the event itself.

The book is not a new concept and doesn't tell a new story. I think Thor fans will enjoy this book but for a new reader; I would point them somewhere else.

Loot is a book about a young treasure hunter that might be too headstrong for her own good.

The relationship between the Swordsman and Quoi is explored in this one-shot! Come see why these characters have decided to wage war on all animal life!

Sequoia is an interesting villain because the Celestial Messiah seems almost secondary to the Cotati people as a whole. Now in this issue, we get to the root of the character and his motivations.

Come check out the journey of Bruce Banner who turned into the tyrant of Maestro from the superhero Hulk!

Every time I see a strong man comic, I just assume it is going to be action packed with lots of flashy explosions. This comic is not that but rather a deep reflection about humankind killing themselves and what that means. It is intelligently written and an amazing interpretation of Hulk in a dystopian future.

Hulk heads to the town of Dystopia in the far future! However, who he finds isn't the person he was expecting.

I generally don't like fights between two strong people. Watching superheroes punch each other isn't the most interesting action in comics. However, I like Hulk's story progression and how he slowly becomes more of a schemer. While I don't believe the way they justified the change was needed; the story was still strong.

Maestro shows us the descent from hero to villainy and what powerful man can do if they choose to abuse their power.

Maestro's second arc had a strong start but couldn't keep up the pace in the second half of the issue.

A fun all-ages book that shows us that the people in charge aren't always the morally correct one.

Often in the stories I have read, I have associated Shadowcat as a minor character and a romantic interest to Colossus. Now I see her as the protagonist leader she was meant to be.

Kate Pryde has perished and is unable to be revived. It seems like Krakoa has lost one of their greatest mutants and one of the best people.

Kate Pryde is back from the dead and plotting her revenge against the Black King!

Storm heads to Wakanda to acquire the sword needed to fight against Arrako!

This comic really shines a light on how weak some of these new protagonists are as characters. The enemy team is largely unknown and they don't have the same amount of depth as the X-Men do. Hopefully during the next few issues, we can elaborate on some of the characters a little bit. If I can't connect to most of these antagonists then what is the point. Otherwise, it is just fight scene after fight scene.

I think this may be the first issue in the event that I didn't really enjoy. I don't believe that the focus was in the right place. The creative team instead tried to feature every single character in this rather large cast of characters. This is what happens when you have nineteen sword-bearers and one host within this entire event.

Liza is an incredible antagonist and the change in her characterization is well written and believable. The series didn't sell me until we saw Liza becoming darker and darker as a character.

The story was not seamless, but it gave everything it needed to in a good way. The art compliments the tone of the writing and had great detailed backgrounds that added to the story. Great work here from the creative team.

The script was well designed and it jumped from present day storyline to flashback to create depth in the story.

I don't know if this series is going to be any good yet but I am optimistic. We are seeing a foundation with a wide range of characters and themes for the creative team to explore. I am excited to see what they do and I hope and crave for a good story.

I love the quirkiness between both of the protagonists in the story. The creative team took the time to really develop some of these characters and ideas. It really shows a care for the work that they are doing.

Marvel Action Origins tells a familiar story to a young modern audience will great skill and finesse.

There is a lot of sexual tension between him and cat and a bit of guilt in his current relationship with Mary Jane Watson. Through the dialogue, we explore Spider-Man's psyche and it is such a great thing for the reader to grab on to.

Megaman comes back to comic book form to tell an exciting new story! Will he be able to prevent the second Hard Age?

I think this book is going to suffer from trying to do too much in a mini-series. The cast of characters were too big and there is a lot of information missing in lore development that I doubt the writers will have time to approach.

This comic shines a line on Kippa and tells a heart-breaking story of a defining moment.

Monstress Talk Stories is a masterfully crafted interim series that shows strong characters managing their trauma.

Monstress has a complex set of characters that have to make difficult decisions. It is fascinating seeing them try to make the right one.

Morbius is a dynamic character that deserves dynamic plots. This particular issue isn't it.

However despite the great idea, I think the writing is overshadowed by the art in the comic scenes. The artwork is much stronger than the story being told and often you are distracted from the dialogue because of how dynamic the art is.

Unfortunately, the big end fight just didn't have the weight of the story or felt meaningful.

I enjoy these slower moments quite a bit. While I don't think the art or the coloring was as vibrant as previous issues in the arc, the writing was quite phenomenal. This is an issue you can probably skip in the scheme of the event but I have found this to be the most enjoyable so far.

Neil Gaiman writing retains the spirit of the old myths and retells it for modern audiences.

The theme has so much potential to tell a great story but I hope it is not ignored in favor of action scenes. I like a good action book but I want those scenes to help develop a narrative and develop a theme. This is a good book and has a lot of potential but it did lack a certain finesse.

Tracer is forced in the middle of the Omnic underground. The factions that have arisen in this story catch my attention the most and I am curious to see how Tracer navigates through it.

Ragnark seems like a great series that is deeply rooted in Norse myths and I love modern reimaginings of the old stories. It is well written, well drawn, and overall a solid issue in the series.

There was something interesting about watching a robot kid talking to a human bartender while the cyborg Rai is fighting the Anarcho-Baron Clan.

There is a lesson here about how people should treat one another that is crucial to understanding both Gary and Maddie as characters.

Reaper struggls with having a huge cast of characters and needing to establish them. The ideas in the series are great but it needs time to develop each protagonist. It looks like they are taking the time now to work on each character.

I really enjoy this grimdark fantasy. There is something amazing about the depth of the characters that we didn't get to explore in the first arc. Essen Breaker is having so much doubt about his actions that creates engaging character development. I want to root for this guy even though he was a bad man who did a lot of bad things.

Essen breaker and Rekala have found the true mastermind behind the missing children and must now figure out what they are going to do with him.

The grief of Marian is relatable and riveting. Seeing her trying to balance coping and doing the right thing makes for good comic book writing.

Robyn Hood is an engaging hero and vigilante. However, this issue focused more on the mystery of the Iron Maiden as opposed to the title character.

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I enjoy this title and I like the mystery that the creative team has created. Unfortunately, this issue didn't emphasize those aspects. While the action was good, it isn't what I want. I do believe that the next issue will bring back the suspense and detective work that I have enjoyed. 3 out of 5 stars for Robyn Hood: Justice #2

Robyn Hood made a choice that justice and the safety of many people was more important then proving his innocence. A choice that leaves me perplexed about the concept of vigilante justice.

While I disagree with the direction they took our protagonist they told the story with expertise. The way they write the inner monologue with Robyn is done well.

I like the look of the book and I enjoy the art style. However, the prologue and the crew didn't grip me as it should have. The art was riveting and I think that saves the book as a whole. I understand that it is difficult to get a story out when you have a page limit.

I appreciate writers who want to take the time and explain why their science/magic thing works. It just shouldn't have been done all in one issue.

Watching how Abigail treats her team sets a tone that is unlike anything else currently being published in the X-men titles.

Savage tells a story of a young kid trying to adjust to society. Sadly, I don't think the creative team went into the depth they could have.

The book is incredibly drawn and I think there's depth here. I just couldn't find it by reviewing this book out of context. I wanted more emotional impact here. Both from the characters and a reaction in myself. I wanted them to sweat a little more and panic but they just simply succeeded. Even Juggernaut seemed in control of himself, stating he didn't want to to kill the dragon.

Sunstar is about to have a kid gifted to him by capital G God. His introspective of trying to figure out his own parents is impactful and grim despite the comedic tone.

I liked the theme of the Prince who is more a soldier then a leader and that fact makes him a better leader. Somehow being down to earth and talking to people seems to make him more understanding.

Shang-Chi's past is coming back to haunt his current peaceful life!

Space Bastards takes a comedic violent concept and uses it to tell an engaging story that has the potential to be a long-lasting series.

It is beautifully drawn and colored and is well executed with what the writer intended to do. If you liked the movie or previous comics with this topic, then this is a must pick up.

I find it hilarious that I always pick up these #1 Star Wars comics in an attempt to get a deep and personal Star Wars story and instead get a kids book. The themes are simple and understandable for a young reader and that is what the book sets out to do. However, as an adult I don't think that it connects very well to me.

Han Solo is at it again with another adventure! Find out what trouble he is getting himself into.

Smuggler's Run is a delightful story that shows the strength and intelligence of Han Solo as a protagonist.

Strange Academy shows a student trying to overcome the trauma of a bad decision that cost her the life of a friend.

Strange Academy takes some of the tragedy of earlier issues and allows us to see how these kids cope with it.

Take this new character, Osita. She is a terrorist and even if I can agree with some of her ideas, I can't agree with her actions.

Sword Master heads to the Nu-Wa Tribe to try and understand the sword of Fu Xi!

It was a nice touch to actual history and the creative team understands how different people approach this topic. I look forward to exploring the theme a bit more through the creative teams interpretation.

There are really good story ideas here that I think pay off in future issues. I'm not 100% on board with the art of the story. It is good but ultimately not my cup of tea. This issue has a huge accomplishment for Oona with the defeat of Loki but I think the best of the story is yet to come.

Recently, I've been following the Empyre event and seeing a lot of complex themes that reflect society. It was nice to take a moment and just enjoy a comic that tells us a simple punch line. On top of that the digital release is cheap and I would suggest checking it out if you need a good laugh!

Courier talks about a woman wanting to have a normal line but being thrown back into a crowd of dangerous people.

The Courier puts Eve in a dire situation, and we must really decide who is truly the monster. The primals or the rich?

Shang-Chi is a decent action book, but it lacks the depth I want from my comics.

They Fell from the Sky tells a story of protagonist, Tommy, dealing with real and relatable problems even before the science-fiction elements are fully introduced.

Sometimes writers forget about their supporting cast and forget to let them shine in the stories they are featured in. They become stock characters with no growth when they are set up to be three dimensional and Beast Boy is no exception. To see Beast Boy getting protagonist treatment was a refreshing change of pace.

The premise of magic, 1930s crime in Chicago, and a compelling protagonist is all I didn't know I ever wanted out of my urban fantasy.

During the first read, I was on the figurative edge of my seat through the encounter with Ultron Pym. I love the idea of Ultron Pym trying to find love and the conversation about humanity and what it means to be human.

Once the story got to a point where Marco needed medical attention did I feel the issue really began to come to life. Tension became more prevalent, Evie's uncertainty begins to show, and Tabitha begins to shine.

This is a stressful situation that Phillip Sevy has set up and through these events we see our main characters act very human and make mistakes. What a critical moment where we increase the tension between characters to add another layer to the story.

In storytelling, I like to think of macro ideas like themes and plot that are supported by micro moments. This was a beautiful example of a micro moment that shows characterization of a character and supports the overarching theme. This is great attention to detail and shows Phillip Sevy's passion for the project.

While I was disappointed with the initial read through of the story, that doesn't change the fact that it is actually a well crafted book.

Come check out the podcast turned comic book in this comedy space opera! Join unqualified Captain Tucker and his crew as they fight against the "Nothing"!

You know, for a comedy comic book I was pleasantly surprised about this story. I read it at the right time for the story to ring home. Perhaps this is the correct time for a story like this to come out. If it was at a different time, I don't think this story would have entertained me or have been effective.

The only scavenging left is the corpse of dead deities. and everyone wants a piece of that action!

Wraith returns back to his home world to try and finally get rid of his symbiotic curse!

Wolverine is chosen to fight for Krakoa but first he must find a sword.

I was afraid that the challenges in the Contest of Swords was going to lose its subtlety. However, this issue brings us back to some of the interpersonal things going on within the X-men. This is because we get the option to focus on just a few characters rather than trying to give each character a moment. Because we can just focus on Wolverine, Storm, Magik, and their adversaries we get to see a lot more details that would otherwise be skipped.

In the end, I think the X of Swords event was a huge success. I'm happy to see that most of the plot lines were concluded and feels like a new chapter for the mutant nation of Krakoa. I'm curious about Mister Sinister and his role in the future and how some of our heroes will cope with the trauma of this event.

The next X-men crossover event is now out! Come check out what dark storm is on the horizon.

The Champions of Krakoa are preparing to enter the Contest of Swords.

X-Factor brings back an old X-men title and gives in a crime investigation flair! Check out Northstar, Polaris, Prodigy, Prestige, Daken, and Eyeboy solve mutants who have been killed.

X-Factor Investigations is back in business! With a new team, they head into Mojoverse after receiving a mysterious package.

X of Swords continues with the resolution of Apocalypse's mission and the start of the story arc as a whole.

What this book establishes is that a threat is real and we see the death of many mutants on the island.

I really like the premise of the brains and the brawns. It is a trope that is often used in narrative fiction but this comic executes it well.

Wolverine is in hell looking for Muramasa but his enemy in the X of Swords tournament is also here!

The Contest of Swords is underway and the Champions of Krakoa prepare to fight to the death!

Even though I was put off by the art style that contradicts the tone of the writing; the story was still great and worth a read.

Apocalypse must recover from his wounds to fight in the Contest of Swords!

This is a great issue. The art is well drawn and coloring is vivid. But I have to applaud the writing here. They made a character that isn't really lovable a great protagonist to this event. A person who can shoulder the emotional weight of the mutant nation and balance that against his apparent love for his family. There is also the subtle hint of isolation and the negative effect it can have on the psyche; something that is prevalent within the current pandemic.

I think I am at the point where I am ready for the conclusion. I'm most curious to see what Saturnyne's role in all this is and if that will be clarified. Is she a hero or a villain? Or maybe somewhere in between? I wonder how she is going to fall in this theme of love and family that has been crucial to this event.

X-Men #16 feels like a middle issue when it should have been a solid hook for the next arc.

X-Men Legends takes us back in time and explores a great story featuring a theme of family.

In this issue, we see her strength and intelligence in solving this simple crime by incorporating a very important idea. Pay attention to the small stuff.

Unless you are trying to read the complete the Villain of the Year crossover event, I think this is a pass.

Black Adam is often viewed as the anti-hero and even a straight up villain at times. However, he is the more relatable character in this issue.