When you say "identity politics,†you mean sexuality, race and gender? I This is exactly why representation matters. If it's cis-white heterosexual people like Rogue and Gambit, you're fine with the drama of their relationship. Not everyone is straight or white or male.
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Geiger #21
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THE NORTHERNER: DEAD AMERICA, PART 2
The mysterious Northerner can't explain how he's been torn from the Civil War and dropped into the wasteland after the Unknown War-and the last man willing to guide him is Tariq Geiger, the Glowing Man. But as enemies close in, and old ghosts resurface, the Northerner's arrival may b...
Let's get this right out in the open- I love the X-men. I grew up reading them and ever since Hickman left the X-men have been in deep decline. Krakoa was largely a mess and from the ashes is a disaster. when almost all the books in the relaunch are canceled I know I'm not alone in this thinking. I want good X-men books. So far this hasn't happened and this book doesn't turn that around.
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Cyclops #1
CYCLOPS UNLEASHED! Scott Summers is a mutant who is always in near-total control of his powers and his emotions. But what happens when he's separated from the X-Men, lost in a mountain wilderness without the visor that keeps his devastating powers in check? And will he be able to stay alive when Donald Pierce and his cyborgs, the Reavers, are hunti...
I’ve never been a huge fan of Scott Summers, and a Cyclops series seems like an odd idea, since Scott has never been known for going on solo missions. Anyway, I think there’s some potential, especially if the series functions as a tool for some character growth - hopefully into a better man than the terrorist asshole we’ve seen in the last fifteen or so years.
After reading the issue, I
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Cyclops #1
CYCLOPS UNLEASHED! Scott Summers is a mutant who is always in near-total control of his powers and his emotions. But what happens when he's separated from the X-Men, lost in a mountain wilderness without the visor that keeps his devastating powers in check? And will he be able to stay alive when Donald Pierce and his cyborgs, the Reavers, are hunti...
A fun little interlude. Marco Fodera does a good job filling in for Tom Reilly.
G.I. Joe #18
A STANDALONE NIGHT FORCE COVERT OP! The iconic ROADBLOCK makes his Energon Universe FIRST APPEARANCE...but will he be the newest recruit of Lady Jaye & Flint's Night Force? Or will he join a different group?!
The finale of Punisher: Red Band doesn't hold back. All in all, this was a pretty good series.
Punisher: Red Band #5
Frank Castle's return to the Marvel Universe is cemented at last, as virtuosos of violence BENJAMIN PERCY and JULIUS OHTA's symphony of slaughter reaches its killer crescendo! HOW WAS FRANK PLUCKED FROM WEIRDWORLD?! WHY?! AND WHAT TWISTS AND TURNS ARE YET TO COME IN THIS SENSES-SHATTERING STORY?!
I liked this issue. Maybe the opportunity to draw Rawhide Kid inspired Marquez - his art looks much more detailed and naturalistic here than in previous issues. Also, Simone's story hits all the right notes. There are scenes and dialogue that took me back to the glory days of the X-Men and New Mutants in the 80s, and even if this current book doesn't quite reach the quality of those classic runs, more
Uncanny X-Men #23
A forgotten vow from one of the team comes back to haunt them all in the most SHOCKING way imaginable, as ghastly guest stars from Marvel's past threaten to take one of our most beloved mutants into their number forever! Can the Uncanny X-Men stop their friend from being taken to WHERE MONSTERS DWELL?
No, as a matter of fact, I'm not straight myself. And as a gay man, I don't have a problem with diversity. Some of my favourite superheroes are black, Hispanic, gay or whatever. What I'm referring to is the current attitude in handling minority groups - as victims that need to be pandered to. We've had diversity in comics for decades. What I don't like is the moralising attitude of woke authors (many of them straight and white) and the constant bashing of white "cis" hetero men.
Amazing Spider-Man #21
DAWN OF THE GOBLIN SLAYERS PART TWO! The sins of Norman Osborn come back to haunt him and everyone he cares about! Norman and the other Spiders THROW DOWN against Hobgoblin and his Goblin Slayer army! And one of the Spiders makes the ultimate sacrifice!
It's interesting that Marvel chose to cross over the FF with the old Planet of the Apes movies, not the new ones, and it's definitely the better choice! I'm a huge fan of the movies and Josh Trujillo just nails the different personalities of the ape characters. Andrea Di Vito provides solid art, although I think the book would have been so much better with a more traditional or even retro 60s art more
Planet Of The Apes Vs. Fantastic Four #1
WORLDS COLLIDE! Marvel's First Family find themselves stranded on the Planet of the Apes! Witness history as the Fantastic Four cross paths for the very first time with Cornelius, Zira, Ursus - and of course Dr. Zaius! But they won't be going alone! Familiar foes from the Marvel Universe have set their sights on Ape City, setting the stage for a ba...
It's a satisfying conclusion to the first story arc, although it doesn't quite have the emotional impact Fraction seems to think it has (judging from the montage page showing the story's fallout.)
The open scene with Bruce and Dr. Zeller talking over multiple panels with the same camera view is incredibly well done and there are a few other calm moments in which this issue really shines - som
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Batman #6
After he survives the date night from hell, the long night isn't over for Bruce Wayne. While he juggles multiple needs as Bruce, Hugo Strange's Monster Men at- tack a petrochemical facility and force Batman into action. Gotham City becomes a powder keg as superstars Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez continue their acclaimed run on the Caped Crusader...
I can see Ayodele was trying to tell a good story here - that of a superhero confronted with personal failure and becoming a potential threat to the world as a result - but the full emotional impact doesn't translate into the finished comic because of the artist's limitations. In fact, Federica Mancin is such a huge step down from most of the artists working on the last Storm series, that I had to more
Storm: Earth's Mightiest Mutant #1
THE WAR ABOVE ALL... ...the most dangerous war in existence - thunders louder and closer. As the cosmos brace for annihilation, STORM, unaware of the coming threat, turns her gaze inward - to her home - to EARTH. The Earth's Mightiest Mutant becomes Earth's protector once more...in a daring new chapter of her life. In this new beginning, STORM shar...
Great character and I'm happy to have the original Betsy back in a comic but if I wanted to rehashed continuity blast I'll do it the right way and read classic X-men. At least then I got Art Adam's covers. Book is so wordy and just who asked for this story ? When X-men are the worst they have ever been ... you put this out ? Try again.
Psylocke: Ninja #1
BETSY BRADDOCK: MUTANT, X-MAN...NINJA! Flashback to a time when Psylocke was reborn into the ultimate killing machine. What sacrifice did Betsy make to save the X-Men? Why did the Hand choose Psylocke to be their weapon? And what does it have to do with their former assassin...Elektra?! Discover the answers to these questions and more in a lost sto...
There's no doubt that Kirkman, Finch and Leoni are all excelling in their craft. However, every issue of Skinbreaker looks the same. Same faces, same setting, same monster, same colours. I'm sorry to say, I'm losing my interest in the title.
Skinbreaker #5
Anok learns the true cost of being The Elder...but at what price?
I was glad to hear they put the real Psylocke, Betsy Braddock, back in the spotlight, but unfortunately this is a poor retelling/continuation of a classic X-Men story, masterfully told by Chris Claremont, Marc Silvestri and Jim Lee back in the late 80s, that nobody needed. Maybe Marvel should focus more on making the present day X-Men cool again, instead of trying to rehash the glory of days gone more
Psylocke: Ninja #1
BETSY BRADDOCK: MUTANT, X-MAN...NINJA! Flashback to a time when Psylocke was reborn into the ultimate killing machine. What sacrifice did Betsy make to save the X-Men? Why did the Hand choose Psylocke to be their weapon? And what does it have to do with their former assassin...Elektra?! Discover the answers to these questions and more in a lost sto...
I like the writer. I like the character. What happened ?? How was this book such a bore ? Man what a bummer. Tony doesn't even appear till 10 pages in and he's highly unlikable. What a missed opportunity here from a writer who is talented enough to do way better. The art is very mid as well.
Iron Man #1
The unapologetic Iron Man is a once-in-a-lifetime hero - but the beating heart behind the armor is a once-in-a-century genius. Years ago, Tony Stark was knocking on death's door, so he created the Iron Man armor to survive! What happens the next time death comes calling? What weapon does he create then? What if...someone else creates it first? Thes...
Let's be honest, Joshua Williamson is probably on board because he is paid relatively well for his name, which is hot right now. His script for this issue, however, isn't on the same level of quality as his G.I. Joe work.
The artist, Carmen Carnero is doing solid work, but her stuff on Exceptional X-Men, as bad as that book was, looked better.
All in all, Iron Man #1 is a mildly e
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Iron Man #1
The unapologetic Iron Man is a once-in-a-lifetime hero - but the beating heart behind the armor is a once-in-a-century genius. Years ago, Tony Stark was knocking on death's door, so he created the Iron Man armor to survive! What happens the next time death comes calling? What weapon does he create then? What if...someone else creates it first? Thes...
For some reason Mikel Janin's art isn't as great as usual this month - might be the inker's fault - and the story continues to be okay, but not very exciting - which, of course, is absolutely subjective.
Detective Comics #1105
With mere hours to go before Batman's mind and body are destroyed by the Lion's anti-fear virus, Batman takes drastic measures and seals himself inside an airtight suit to keep those around him safe while continuing his desperate search for a cure. But with the virus already taking hold and Batman's fears melting away, the world will soon see how d...
Redcoat #16
1909: PART TWO. Simon's immortal secret is about to be exposed, but the consequences will be as unexpected as the villainous threat to America. Desperate to unlock the truth behind his power, Simon seeks out one of the remaining Founding Fathers...and is shocked by who he meets.
Good issue, but Adriano Lucas's colours looked a little underwhelming this time - so much so, that I first thought they were done by somebody else.
Ghost Pepper #7
As Ash's role in saving the world is revealed, his enemies plan to silence him...permanently. A new battle begins!
I hate to say this, but X-Men of Apocalypse is the best X-book right now. The story is a variation of what we've seen a hundred times, but Simone Di Meo's excellent art makes it feel fresh, exciting and fun - the three characteristics all the other x-titles are missing.
X-Men Of Apocalypse #2
BACK TO WHERE IT BEGAN! The X-Men of Apocalypse have gone back to where it all began in their quest to restore their history! But before they can, it means mixing it up with the original X-Men!
JRJR may be a reliable artist for Marvel, but deadlines aren't everything. Looking at these pages is just so incredibly painful. Even the colorist can't save them.
Amazing Spider-Man #20
NIGHT OF THE GOBLIN (SLAYERS)! Norman Osborn may be purged of his sins, but that doesn't mean they can't still come back to haunt him! HOBGOBLIN wants Norman out of the SPIDER-MAN game (and this life) for good - and he's got the hyper-lethal tech of an entire goblin-slaying army at his disposal. What does Norman have...?! A Spider-Man or Woman or t...