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fzanca reviewed Superwoman Special #1 Dec 14, 2024
4.5

This was a complete waste of time. This book reiterates that there are far too many members of the Super-family. Do we really need two Superwomen? I had even forgotten the stupid idea of Lana Lang having powers. We learn absolutely nothing new here outside of the last page. The idea that the suit gave her powers is completely ludicrous. The entire idea behind Absolute Power was so bad, I didn't e more

Superwoman Special #1

By: Joshua Williamson, Edwin Galmon
Released: Dec 11, 2024

The amazing story of how Daily Planet Editor-in-Chief Lois Lane got superpowers and became Superwoman is finally told. What does it mean for the matriarch of the Super family to fly alongside her family and friends? And how long will these powers last? And who wants these powers for themselves?! Guest starring the Atom, Mister Terrific, Supergirl, ...

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RKS - Dec 15, 2024

Liked and subscribed. DC needs to hear how bad a job they have been doing since about...Oh...2011. lol

fzanca - Dec 15, 2024

Thanks, RKS. I appreciate it. Happy Holidays.

fzanca reviewed Conan The Barbarian #17 Dec 14, 2024
7.0

Though it has good action, I feel like this is a step backward. It's a simple story, and flashback, of Belit and Conan having a good time until they are set upon by thieves. Characters that Conan and Belit should have made short work of, take a bit longer to dispatch. They are offered a job. I'm confused about what happened to the last arc. Did that end? If it did, it was not a satisfying conclusi more

Conan The Barbarian #17

By: Jim Zub, Danica Brine
Released: Dec 11, 2024

A NEW CONAN THE BARBARIAN ARC BEGINS! WITH NEW CONAN ARTIST DANICA BRINE (CHEF'S KISS)!
Conan the Cimmerian and Bêlit, Pirate Queen of the Black Coast, are in their prime, enjoying a life of decadence and debauchery, but a flagrant flash of wealth brings unwelcome attention from thieves with a taste for danger and agents from Stygia on a d...

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fzanca reviewed Batman and Robin #16 Dec 14, 2024
9.0

This is probably the best issue thus far. We get to see Batman be a detective. A person from his past is forced to work with him. We get to see the team enter Arkham and how all of the feels. Damien is still twisted by the death of the little girl. All good stuff. My only critique is that Damien doesn't look like Damien. The art is off. Other than that, I can't wait for this to continue.
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Batman and Robin #16

By: Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Miguel Mendonca
Released: Dec 11, 2024

As the Dynamic Duo attempts to solve the mysteries of Memento's recent attacks, Batman begins to fear that his bond with his son and partner is beginning to fracture. Is this simply teenage angst, or is Damian truly pulling away from his father? Meanwhile, Memento emerges from the shadows, and the stone-faced specter of atrocities past makes himsel...

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fzanca reviewed DC vs Vampires: World War V #5 Dec 12, 2024
8.0

I'm torn on this one. The story is generally good, but it's so diluted with characters that it gets bogged down. The artwork is a little too loose for my taste. I would have like to see how Batgirl lived and she doesn't come off as much of a villain. We also don't know why the baby is so important adn the arc is almost over. I do like Barda's entrance and Constantine's scenes.

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DC vs Vampires: World War V #5

By: Matthew Rosenberg, Otto Schmidt
Released: Dec 11, 2024

THE VAMPIRE STRONGHOLD FINALLY COMPROMISED! Green Arrow and his team successfully infiltrate the vampire strong-hold, but their victory is cut short when they discover the horrifying secret that's long given vampires a lethal edge over the human resistance. The truth is greater and more terrible than anything they could have possibly imagined--and ...

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fzanca reviewed Space Ghost #8 Dec 12, 2024
9.5

This is as close to a perfect issue as you can get. Pepose was able to take an old, cheesy character and make him fresh and a bold, badass. Even with two kids and a monkey as support characters, the stories work. This is a great beginning to a new arc. I love the villain and the personal connection Space Ghost has to him. Let's get a movie going.

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Space Ghost #8

By: David Pepose, Jonathan Lau
Released: Dec 11, 2024

In this issue: The painful events of the past meet the brutal events of the present as Space Ghost and Metallus clash - and while these titans do battle, Space Ghost's young allies learn the shocking secrets behind their mentor's tragic history!

Award-winning writer DAVID PEPOSE and acclaimed artist JONATHAN LAU add new layers of complexit...

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7.5

I was a bit disappointed by the ending here. It seemed pretty disjointed from the rest of the build up. The dragon just wanting someone to play with. Not to mention that MM Chen completely forgot about the wolf pup. I expected her to at least take him home at the end, but nope no mention whatsoever.I also expected Fred to be there to save her at the end since she insisted on going, but nope - not more

Lady Mechanika: The Devil in the Lake #4

By: Joe Benitez, Siya Oum
Released: Dec 11, 2024

An Extra-Length Finale! Will Lady Mechanika survive her encounter with the Devil in the Lake? The thrilling 40-page conclusion to the latest Lady Mechanika story!

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fzanca reviewed Green Lantern #18 Dec 12, 2024
8.0

This is the end of the Civil Corp arc. The story had some nice moments especially between Hal and Carol and Kilowog coming in at the last moment to save the day. I wish we had seen him earlier in the story, however. The next arc seems to focus on Sorrow ow which I am not a fan. Overall, this arc was overblown with storyline threads. I hope the next one is a bit more streamlined. On a poisitve note more

Green Lantern #18

By: Jeremy Adams, Xermanico
Released: Dec 11, 2024

THE GRAND FINALE TO THE CIVIL CORPS EPIC! Thaaros has arrived on Oa, hell-bent on destroying everything in his wake, with only Hal Jordan and the other Lanterns to stop him. Meanwhile, Kyle uncovers the secret of the Source Lantern as Varron moves to gain its power for his own. The Green Lantern universe flies toward a new status quo as our heroes ...

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fzanca reviewed West Coast Avengers #1 Dec 3, 2024
7.0

I wish Duggan would stop trying to be funny. It just comes off awkward. Now Firestar is an alcoholic? I'm not sure why he's trying to make a new Thunderbolts team out of this. Is it a surprise to anyone that Ultron is still evil? This could be a good title if they drop the criminal side of things and just make it a team. I do miss Tigra not being a part of the team, but bring in She-Hulk and Hawk more

West Coast Avengers #1

By: Gerry Duggan, Danny Kim
Released: Nov 27, 2024

ULTRON RETURNS...REDEEMED?

Iron Man and War Machine have put together a new team of Avengers - one that includes villains seeking a path to redemption. Their case study? Ultron - who, against all odds, seems to be walking the straight and narrow...for now. But does the success of one guarantee the success of all? Spider-Woman and Firestar...

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UW - Dec 11, 2024

Yeah, I mostly feel that this hasn’t really made its mind up about what it wants a to be. It just feels that Duggan has taken a bit of a scatter-shot approach and needs tighter editing. On a side note, Marvel editors really need to start picking up the ball, there are some basic faults constantly overlooked in favour of flash, bang, wallop, and sensational storylines that are emotionally vacuous.

fzanca - Dec 11, 2024

I agree, UW. Happy Holidays to you and your family.

5.0

The last volume was fun and felt like a Christmas-themed book. Sadly, this one does not. The Arthurian knight doesn't fit in my opinion. And since when is Jason BLood immortal to the point where he was a knight? That really threw me. The story feels very forced and not organic in the least. And what is it with writers teaming Damien with older women? First, it was WW and now it's Zatanna. The idea more

Batman / Santa Claus: Silent Knight: Returns #2

By: Jeff Parker, Lukas Ketner
Released: Dec 4, 2024

To find the missing Justice League, Klaus, Zatanna, and Robin will brave the greatest terror of the holidays...a Christmas party. You are cordially invited to a winter solstice gathering of the strange and oft-deadly magical community at the Georgetown mansion of Baron Winters, one guest limit. After a performance by sirens and banshees, we will ga...

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fzanca reviewed Void Rivals #14 Dec 8, 2024
7.5

Although I like the combination of the Transformers in this book, I feel like the story has stalled. The only plot points we get are the arrival of Hot Rod and Solila continuing her journey. There really is no evolution. I hope Kirkman can step up his game in the near future.

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Void Rivals #14

By: Robert Kirkman, Lorenzo De Felici
Released: Nov 27, 2024

Darak isn't back in Agorria for one day before they send him back out into space to get shot at. Darak's loyalty to Agorria is put to the test as he's forced to prove himself.

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fzanca reviewed Red Sonja #16 Dec 8, 2024
8.0

The delay was worth the wait. THough I am very confused by Thorunn's disregard for the battle with the Ymir that's obviously still taking place, I like the world building she is doing with the crab world in the torture marsh. The Cthulu type creature was cool and Alturi having to team up to win the day. The art and action continues to be good.

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Red Sonja #16

By: Torunn Gronbekk, Walter Geovani
Released: Nov 27, 2024

After shattering chains, breaking oaths, and defying prophecies, Red Sonja's fate becomes as unknowable as the world's. Venturing deeper into the land of the damned, she seeks to uncover the secrets of death. But in the shadows below, countless horrors lie in slumber, and disturbing the peace comes at a grave price.
Written By Torunn Gr nbekk a...

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fzanca reviewed JSA #2 Dec 8, 2024
7.0

I like the team, or two teams that are in this arc. I'm just confused by this issue about the placement of the flashback and why we needed it. The pacing was incongruent and didn't really move the story forward at all. The floating people was a cool twist that went nowhere. I hope Jeff can get back on track in the next issue.

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JSA #2

By: Jeff Lemire, Diego Olortegui
Released: Dec 4, 2024

Flash back to the events leading into the previous issue as the JSA investigates a break-in at the observatory of Ted Knight, the original Starman. How was the JSA separated, and where is the Tower of Fate? What caused the rift between Jade and Obsidian after the disappearance of their father, Green Lantern Alan Scott? And what is the Injustice Soc...

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fzanca reviewed Dick Tracy #6 Dec 8, 2024
8.5

Outside of the artist not knowing how to draw noses, this is a great start to a new arc. I think this one is better than the first arc. Alex is finding his footing with it. The Blank is a great villain and we are left wondering his motivation by the end. I like Pat being Tracy's partner and them discussing the death of Inky. Tess is doing her best Lois Lane and barely gets out alive. I'm waiting t more

Dick Tracy #6

By: Alex Segura, Geraldo Borges
Released: Dec 4, 2024

"THE NEXT CHAPTER FOR DICK TRACY STARTS HERE--THE PERFECT JUMPING-ON POINT!

Still reeling from the fallout of the bloody gang war that gripped the city, Detective Dick Tracy has little time to recover as he confronts a series of grisly murders. With bodies piling up, a newly deputized Pat must grapple with his new path, and Tess makes a st...

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fzanca reviewed Avengers #21 Dec 8, 2024
4.0

This is a complete bait and switch and Jed McKay should be ashamed of himself with "Gotcha" moment. He's been pushing this Avengers v X-Men part 2 and when we get it, it's a baseball game with some mediocre dialogue. This is just an awful, awful book in my opinion, and it shouldn't exist. It's simply Jed Mckay trying to do a crossover with his titles. I'm surprised Moon Knight didn't show up to hi more

Avengers #21

By: Jed MacKay, Valerio Schiti
Released: Dec 4, 2024

AVENGERS VS. X-MEN!

Jed MacKay pits his Avengers against his X-Men in a story that sows the seeds for some major future developments! Captain Marvel and Cyclops square off! Scarlet Witch and Magneto finally confront their history! And Storm's loyalties are put to the test...

Rated T+

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fzanca reviewed Justice League Unlimited #1 Dec 4, 2024
7.0

I was quite disappointed with the story in this issue, but the art by Mora continues to be great. There's far too much going on here with characters literally flying in and out. There's a natural disaster and a quick introduction to the villains without any real story. And since when can the emotional spectrum heal someone of a fatal wound? I must have missed something. I'm going to get the next more

Justice League Unlimited #1

By: Mark Waid, Dan Mora
Released: Nov 27, 2024

THE WATCHTOWER RISES! The Justice League is back and bigger than ever! In the wake of Absolute Power and the DC All In Special, Darkseid's death has triggered a massive power vacuum in the DCU, and Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman must unite like never before and expand the Justice League to encompass every hero championing the forces of good in ...

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fzanca added Justice League Unlimited (2024) to their pull list Dec 3, 2024

Justice League Unlimited (2024)

THE WATCHTOWER RISES! The Justice League is back and bigger than ever! In the wake of Absolute Power and the DC All In Special, Darkseid's death has triggered a massive power vacuum in the DCU, and Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman must unite like never before and expand the Justice League to encompass every hero championing the forces of good in ...

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fzanca added West Coast Avengers (2024) to their pull list Dec 3, 2024

West Coast Avengers (2024)

ULTRON RETURNS...REDEEMED?

Iron Man and War Machine have put together a new team of Avengers - one that includes villains seeking a path to redemption. Their case study? Ultron - who, against all odds, seems to be walking the straight and narrow...for now. But does the success of one guarantee the success of all? Spider-Woman and Firestar...

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7.5

This is pretty much a scene-by-scene retelling of the movie. He didn't do anything different. This was a bit more disappointing than I thought. He was adding a new element with the kid, but then he didn't follow through with it and instead defaulted to the movie.

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Universal Monsters: Frankenstein #4

By: Michael Walsh, Toni Marie Griffin
Released: Nov 27, 2024

Mini-Series Finale. The Eyes of a Demon! Behold! The final confrontation between Frankenstein and his creation! But who is the real monster?  

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fzanca reviewed Superman #20 Dec 3, 2024
8.5

Still not a fan of Lois being Superwoman, but Doomsday is always good for a knockdown, drag-out fight. I like the mystery of traveler Doomsday and the death of Parasite was a surprise. Joshua is doing a good job with this title.

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Superman #20

By: Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora
Released: Nov 27, 2024

DOOMSDAY FROM HELL! Superman and Superwoman investigate Lois Lane's new powers as they deal with the unstoppable Doomsday...but when the mysterious Time Trapper reveals his ultimate secret, it shakes Clark, Lois, and the rest of the Super-Family to their core.

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7.0

This has started a lot weaker than the first run. I don't think this villain matches the Christmas genre, but I don't know all of the lore. I like that Zatanna is a major player. I hope this gets better. I'll continue with it.

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Batman / Santa Claus: Silent Knight: Returns #1

By: Jeff Parker, Michele Bandini
Released: Nov 27, 2024

Horrors haunt the Christmas season as life-drained bodies litter the countryside, each marked with a strange symbol. The Justice League responds--but it's a trap! The heroes are pulled from our world, but not before Batman helps Robin escape. Now Damian Wayne must seek out Zatanna and the one and only Santa Claus if there's any hope of saving their...

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fzanca reviewed Absolute Wonder Woman #2 Dec 3, 2024
8.0

I am not a fan of the art in this title, but I like the characters and the world-building. I'm also not a fan of the costume or the sword. I hope they do a redesign. Some people had a problem with Trevor showing up, but I don't have a problem with it if Kelly explains it. No we have huge kaiju. Let's see where it goes from here.

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Absolute Wonder Woman #2

By: Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman
Released: Nov 27, 2024

THOMPSON & SHERMAN'S RED-HOT REIMAGINING OF WONDER WOMAN UNLEASHES MONSTER MAYHEM! Gateway City has never seen anything like the Harbinger-Prime, the enormous, ravenous monster that has just risen from the depths of the ocean to darken its shores...but the Harbinger has never seen anything like the unstoppable Diana, Princess of the Underworld!

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fzanca reviewed Jonny Quest #4 Nov 25, 2024
8.0

Some good action here and at least they asked the question I've had, which is: how is Zinn still alive during this time? The addition of Jade really helps the story as she adds to the action and grounds the time travel portion with everyone telling her that they knew her grandmother. Looking forward to the ending.

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Jonny Quest #4

By: Joe Casey, Sebastian Piriz
Released: Nov 13, 2024

Jonny Quest has been kidnapped! Hadji, too! And the Quest family will do whatever it takes to find him! But once they do-the real work begins! Get ready to take the idea of a classic globe-hopping adventure to a whole new level!
ALL COVERS CARDSTOCK

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6.0

This series started out as a average story with Cullen Bunn not quite getting the IP in my opinion. Now we have dinosaurs and time jumping? I'm going to continue it but I'm not really enjoying it and it doesn't seem like Arkham Horror to me.

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Arkham Horror: The Terror at the End of Time #3

By: Cullen Bunn, Andrea Mutti
Released: Nov 20, 2024

After their encounter with Olmstead, Joe and Jenny are hurtled through the depths of   time. With prehistoric beasts on their tail-and bound by the whims of the   artifact-Joe and Jenny must find their way home. But where will they end up next? And what terror awaits them at the end of time?

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fzanca reviewed Space Ghost #7 Nov 23, 2024
9.0

This was a really interesting issue and it's a one-and-done, which I appreciate. We needed a Blip story and this allows us to see into his mind and illustrate how much he cares for the family and how smart the implant has made him. However, there are some panels where his arms look far too long. This series continues to be great.

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Space Ghost #7

By: David Pepose, Jonathan Lau
Released: Nov 13, 2024

In this issue: Our human heroes find themselves trapped on a mysterious jungle planet where they face The Creature King, who commands a host of beasts to do his nefarious bidding. In their most desperate hour of need, the team turns to the one member who can save them-Blip!
An all-new arc begins for the phenomenally successful series as acclaim...

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fzanca reviewed Kill All Immortals #4 Nov 23, 2024
8.0

The one problem I have with this story is that we never really see the relationship between Freya and her beau. They don't have any chemistry in the story and I never believed they were actually in love. Meanwhile, she went to war with her family over him. So, when the end happened, I was pleased. Not sure how she is going to walk everything back or if she still going to go ahead with her plans. more

Kill All Immortals #4

By: Zackary Kaplan, Fico Ossio
Released: Nov 6, 2024

A Viking never vacates a fight, wicked horrors and all, for only a true warrior enters Valhalla. Armed with the shocking truth about her family's immortality, Frey questions her lack of agency in her family's past. But when she is trapped by her father, she faces the ultimate test: to sacrifice her lover's life over her freedom.

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fzanca reviewed Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #2 Nov 23, 2024
8.0

I really like this arc. Moon Knight is a street-level character and this story keeps everything grounded. The artwork continues to be good and the villain is interesting, but "cubist" is not a good name. I like that they are also thinking of the people hooked on the drug once the drug no longer exists. I didn't even know that Hank Pym was dead.

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Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #2

By: Jed MacKay, Alessandro Cappuccio
Released: Nov 20, 2024

THE MIDNIGHT MISSION REUNITED!

After the biggest surprise comic of the summer - MOON KNIGHT: FIST OF KHONSHU #0 - a new era has taken shape in the Midnight Mission! But what NEW threats and foes are waiting for the REBORN Marc Spector?

Rated T+

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7.5

We build up more lore in this issue and the story switches back to her partner for no reason all leading up to her taking the dive underwater and waking up the creature. The art continues to be good, but I'm not sure where this story is heading when it's almost an impossibility that the people she was sent to rescue are still alive.

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Lady Mechanika: The Devil in the Lake #3

By: Joe Benitez, Siya Oum
Released: Nov 13, 2024

Lady Mechanika journeys down into the depths of a mysterious lake in search of the ancient creature known as Labynkyrsky Chyort, The Devil in the Lake.

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fzanca reviewed Batman and Robin #15 Nov 19, 2024
7.5

This continues the story of Bruce and Damian trapped in a burning building during a fundraiser. The story is slow-moving but has a few good elements. Not sure about the villain at this point. Damian is hit hard by the ultimate outcome of his actions and Bruce somehow gets his tuxedo jacket back. Let's hope this accelerates a bit.

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Batman and Robin #15

By: Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Javi Fernandez
Released: Nov 13, 2024

NO COSTUMES, NO GADGETS. CAN BATMAN AND ROBIN STILL SAVE THE DAY? What should have been a run-of-the-mill charity banquet for Bruce and Damian has, quite literally, gone up in flames--and now, without access to their costumes and gadgets, father and son find themselves fighting for their lives at the hands of the mysterious specter known only as Me...

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fzanca reviewed Uncanny X-Men #5 Nov 18, 2024
5.5

I must be reading a different book than everyone else. I thought the writing here was extremely lazy. There are far too many characters, which dilutes the entire story. The Outlier team is too big to be added to an already large team. The entire story hinges on that trip to the hospital. If Rogue had not held that child's hand, she would be dead. The child handed her EVERYTHING she needed to fight more

Uncanny X-Men #5

By: Gail Simone, Garron
Released: Nov 13, 2024

The brutal conclusion to the RED WAVE storyline is here! The Uncanny X-MEN face an unstoppable force of evil and death who reveals a shocking secret...but they may not survive long enough to face it! Will the next generation of young mutants stand by Rogue and her team or join the other side?

Rated T+

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fzanca added G.I. Joe (2024) to their pull list Nov 16, 2024

G.I. Joe (2024)

Series Premiere. The biggest comic book launch of the decade! Conrad Hauser, Codename DUKE, has assembled a special force known as G.I. Joe to battle the rising power of the mysterious COBRA in the aftermath of the Autobots and Decepticons' arrival on Earth. But the enigmatic Cobra Commander has unleashed the power of Energon like nev...

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