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Xavier E Castillo rated Phoenix #11 May 24, 2025
9.0

Phoenix #11

By: Stephanie Phillips, Roi Mercado
Released: May 14, 2025

A BOOMING VOICE SOUNDS ACROSS THE COSMOS...
•  ...the voice of EGO, THE LIVING PLANET - and he speaks in distress: of a great imbalance! A fracturing! A coming death...And the only one who can stand in its way is the PHOENIX! But that's not all...
•  In this all-new arc, JEAN GREY's calling to space and responsibility to the galaxy ...

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9.5

Something is Killing the Children Vol. 8

By: James Tynion IV, Werther Dell

This "Year Zero" character-defining arc of the hit horror adventure series that has sold over 3 million copies worldwide follows Erica during her years before Archer's Peak to various remote towns in the American countryside, killing monsters before they kill unsuspecting children.

A perfect starting point for new readers and die hard Slau...

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10

Something is Killing the Children Vol. 7

By: James Tynion IV, Werther Dell

After narrowly surviving the Duplicitype, Erica Slaughter must still reckon with the murderous Cutter to save Tribulation. Separated from Dolly and driven by rage, Cutter won't stop until she gets revenge on Erica.

But the horror is far from over as the Duplicitype, the infamous monster wearing Erica's likeness that changed Something is Ki...

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10

Something is Killing the Children Vol. 6

By: James TynionIV, Werther Dell

With the last person in her corner gone and a ruthless Order of St. George agent closing in, Erica Slaughter finds herself alone and without a prayer.

Can she take on this horrific new monster plaguing the small town of Tribulation, New Mexico by herself, or is this the end of her story?

Erica is also faced with a choice to reach...

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9.0

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1

By: Robert Kirkman, Rob Liefeld
Released: May 14, 2025

SERIES PREMIERETHE BEST NEW (NOT QUITE A) SUPERHERO SERIES IN THE UNIVERSE! Cursed with an unquenchable thirst for violence, BATTLE BEAST searches the universe for the one warrior mightier than him-and a glorious death, his only reward. But even in a universe of mighty Viltrumites like Invincible and Omni-Man, it seems that no one may be able to s...

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10

Something is Killing the Children Vol. 5

By: James TynionIV, Werther Dell

Following the events of the Archer's Peak saga, Erica Slaughter is back on the hunt for a terrifying new kind of monster in Tribulation, New Mexico.

However, the Order of St. George never forgives and never forgets, and Erica will soon find herself in the sights of her most dangerous foe yet.

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Something is Killing the Children Vol. 4

By: James Tynion IV, Werther Dell'edera

Erica Slaughter went to hell and back in Archer's Peak, but that may be nothing compared to the events that forged her at the House of Slaughter.

What events brought Erica to the House of Slaughter? And what did she have to do to join the Order of St. George? Erica Slaughter's origins are finally revealed in this volume of the Eisner...

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8.5

Scarlet Witch Vol. 4: Queen Of Chaos

By: Steve Orlando, Jacopo Camagni

Red-hot writer Steve Orlando continues his electric era of Scarlet Witch!
The Scarlet Witch has carved out a haven for herself in upstate New York, but it's all about to go up in flames. Wanda's newfound peace has drawn the wrath of a primal force unlike anything she's ever faced before - and it won't stop until it razes Wanda's world. A clash ...

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7.5

Marvel Rivals #1

By: Paul Allor, Luca Claretti
Released: Apr 2, 2025

SPINNING OFF THE BRAND NEW HIT VIDEO GAME SENSATION!

Tokyo 2099. The time rift has disrupted the Web of Life and Destiny, leaving the world's heroes to battle it out over the best way to fix it. One group, led by Peni Parker, wants to plug the Web into Cyberspace to repair it. The other group, led by Spider-Man, favors a more conservative ...

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8.0

The Scorched #4

By: Sean Lewis, Stephen Segovia
Released: Apr 6, 2022

SOUL CRUSHER returns to do battle with the Scorched! But why now, and why here?

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8.0

Amazing Mary Jane #1

By: Leah Williams, Carlos E. Gomez
Released: Oct 23, 2019

One lucky lady just hit the jackpot with her own series - THE AMAZING MARY JANE #1 by writer Leah Williams and artist Carlos Gomez will bow this October, putting the spotlight on the love of Peter Parker's life! But if Spider-history has taught us anything, such a position is rarely a good one and usually spells trouble! In a story spinning from th...

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9.0

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #1

By: Brian Michael Bendis, Sara Pichelli
Released: Sep 14, 2011

Meet Miles Morales, the all-new Ultimate Spider-Man!

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9.0

Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #4

By: Jed MacKay, Devmalya Pramanik
Released: Jan 29, 2025

As a dangerous new street drug tears through his city, MOON KNIGHT sets about cleaning the streets the only way he knows how: by washing them IN BLOOD! Plus! Something is stirring within the Midnight Mission! But who...or what?!
RATED T+

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7.5

Uncanny X-Men #13

By: Gail Simone, David Marquez
Released: Apr 9, 2025

"THE DARK ARTERY" STARTS HERE!

In their most terrifying adventure yet, the four young OUTLIERS discover the true meaning of Haven House and a doorway that should never be opened. Meanwhile, an otherworldly presence has set its covetous eye on one of the four young mutants, in a story that tells a never-before-told slice of the history of m...

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7.0

Uncanny X-Men #12

By: Gail Simone, Gavin Guidry
Released: Mar 26, 2025

• The smoothest X-Man, Remy LeBeau, A.K.A. GAMBIT, is forced to face his past, as an UNSTOPPABLE force comes to collect a DEBT, whether from the Cajun's pocket or his HIDE.
•  Details of Remy's life, never before revealed in this thrilling one-shot crime tale, as everyone's favorite card-thrower faces THE VIG.
RATED T+

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8.5

Uncanny X-Men #11

By: Gail Simone, Garron
Released: Mar 5, 2025

"X-MANHUNT" PART ONE!
•  At the end of the Orchis War, Charles Xavier surrendered himself to the authorities and allowed himself to be imprisoned in Graymalkin Prison!
•  But now something has spurred him into action, into escaping his incarceration and embarking on a mad scramble across the nation!
•  What has caused Profes...

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Xavier E Castillo rated X-Factor #10 May 5, 2025
7.0

X-Factor #10

By: Leah Williams, David Baldeon
Released: Jun 30, 2021

THE LAST DANCE!
•  At the Hellfire Gala, SECRETS WILL BE REVEALED!
•  VENGEANCE WILL BE HAD.
•  And someone's number is up. You'll never guess whose.
32 PGS./Rated T+

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Xavier E Castillo rated Way of X #3 May 5, 2025
7.5

Way of X #3

By: Si Spurrier, Bob Quinn
Released: Jun 23, 2021

MAKE MORE MUTANTS.
•  It's the Hellfire Gala hangover.
•  Nightcrawler tries to root out the evil working to destroy Krakoa by investigating all its laws, starting with...
•  **SEXY SAXOPHONE SOLO**
32 PGS./Rated T+

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Xavier E Castillo rated S.W.O.R.D. #6 May 5, 2025
7.0

S.W.O.R.D. #6

By: Al Ewing, Valerio Schiti
Released: Jun 23, 2021

THIS IS WHAT COMES NEXT.
On Earth, the HELLFIRE GALA is in full swing. But on S.W.O.R.D. Station One, a very different guest list comes together...as Abigail Brand finally unveils her plans for Mysterium - and the future of human and mutantkind.
32 PGS./Rated T+

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Xavier E Castillo rated Wolverine #13 May 5, 2025
7.5

Wolverine #13

By: Ben Percy, Scot Eaton
Released: Jun 23, 2021

HELLFIRE COMPROMISED!
Can WOLVERINE and X-FORCE keep the peace or is the gala doomed?
32 PGS./Parental Advisory

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7.5

New Mutants #12

By: Ed Brisson, Marco Failla
Released: Sep 2, 2020

The human world never seems to tire of lashing out at Krakoa. The NEW MUTANTS have their ways of striking back.

Rated T+

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Xavier E Castillo rated X-Corp #2 May 5, 2025
7.0

X-Corp #2

By: Tini Howard, Alberto Foche
Released: Jun 16, 2021

A SHARK IN THE WATER!
After X-CORP's shocking debut, they've got fences to mend, hands to shake and most importantly - a board to staff. With Dr. Jamie Madrox's top-class dupes staffing the HELLFIRE GALA, CXOs Monet and Angel must stalk the dance floor and hope they don't get preyed on themselves.
32 PGS./Rated T+

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9.5

Planet-Size X-Men #1

By: Gerry Duggan, Pepe Larraz
Released: Jun 16, 2021

THEY CAME TO SLAY!
The HELLFIRE GALA rages on, but bigger things are afoot a world away. Make no mistake - this is an X-Men book drawn by superstar artist Pepe Larraz. It is absolutely the most important issue of the month.
48 PGS./ONE-SHOT/Rated T+

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Xavier E Castillo rated Excalibur #21 May 4, 2025
7.5

Excalibur #21

By: Tini Howard, Marcus To
Released: Jun 9, 2021

RICTOR HATES PARTIES.
Even the nice ones. And with Captain Britain's return to a changed world, this one is looking to be not so nice. Excalibur's Earth-shattering HELLFIRE GALA issue will change Krakoan diplomacy forever.
32 PGS./Rated T+

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8.5

Ultimate Wolverine #4

By: Chris Condon, Alessandro Cappuccio
Released: Apr 16, 2025

THE WINTER SOLDIER THAWS?

Wolverine's confrontation with Kitty Pryde and Gambit leaves him disoriented, violent and questioning his Maker's Council overlords... who is "Logan"?

RATED T+

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9.5

Ultimate Wolverine #3

By: Chris Condon, Alessandro Cappuccio
Released: Mar 26, 2025

WOLVERINE VS. GAMBIT & KITTY PRYDE! The Winter Soldier leads a strike against two members of the Opposition: Kitty Pryde and Gambit! But do the duo recognize the man behind the mask?

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9.5

Ultimate Wolverine #2

By: Chris Condon, Alessandro Cappuccio
Released: Feb 19, 2025

THE MAKER'S COUNCIL AND THEIR ULTIMATE WEAPON!

Colossus, Omega Red and Magik put the Ultimate Wolverine to the test by seeing how well he handles the OPPOSITION, a group fighting for mutant liberation!

Rated T+

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9.5

Ultimate Wolverine #1

By: Chris Condon, Alessandro Cappuccio
Released: Jan 15, 2025

THE MAKER'S ULTIMATE WEAPON!
From rising star Chris Condon (That Texas Blood) and MOON KNIGHT powerhouse artist Alessandro Cappuccio comes the story of the ULTIMATE WOLVERINE! In order to maintain control of their corner of the Maker's world, three members of his council-Magik, Colossus and Omega Red-deploy their most lethal asset: The Winter S...

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7.5

Absolute Batman #3

By: Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta
Released: Dec 18, 2024

NEW FRIENDS, NEW ENEMIES! Batman and Alfred have formed a tentative alliance, but the Black Mask has some new friends too...and they're coming to Gotham to wreak absolute havoc. Plus, discover the dark secret that will rock Bruce to his core and make him question everything...

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8.0

Absolute Batman #2

By: Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta
Released: Nov 13, 2024

SNYDER AND DRAGOTTA'S BRAND-NEW TAKE ON THE DARK KNIGHT RAMPAGES ON! Batman was born out of violence - a horrible tragedy that shaped the trajectory of his future. But when a vigilant MI6 agent starts tracking the lonely life of Bruce Wayne, he discovers the interconnectivity between a hero's shell life and the many layers of the Black Mask Gang. I...

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