Champions #7 Review

Written by: Jim Zub

Art by: Steven Cummings

Colours by: Marcio Menyz

Letters by: VC’s Clayton Cowles

So, lots has been happening to our team of super-youngsters lately. With Kamala having doubts about her fitness to lead the team, and Sam (Nova) Alexander taking off with former Black Order assassin Kaldera in an effort to retrieve his stolen helmet, the team is currently experiencing… well, about the right amount of angst, self-doubt, heartache and (not so mild) peril you might expect from a team comprised of teenagers. It’s a heady brew and no mistake. Let’s imbibe…

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Age Of X-Man: Apocalypse & The X-Tracts #5

Writer: Tim SeeleyArtist: Salva Espin and Israel SilvaRelease Date: July 10, 2019Cover Price: $3.99 Well this is it. Not only last issue in this miniseries run, but the last issue before the big Omega issue, now that all the books have come to an end sort of way. Without reading the issue, my guess on how it will go is that it will show us … Continue reading Age Of X-Man: Apocalypse & The X-Tracts #5

Secret Warps Weapon Hex Annual #1 Review

Weapon Hex and Speed Weasel join the fight for Warp World as the forces of Hell invade the streets of New York City in this week’s all-new SECRET WARPS WEAPON HEX ANNUAL #1. Let’s jump into this issue to see what these warped out characters are up too! Continue reading Secret Warps Weapon Hex Annual #1 Review

War of the Realms Omega #1 Review

Midgard is broken, and as heroes of Asgard and Earth alike start to sift through the pieces, new heroes – and villains – emerge in this week’s all-new WAR OF THE REALMS OMEGA #1 by Jason Aaron, Al Ewing, Daniel Kibblesmith, and Gerry Duggan. What’s next for Jane Foster, Loki, and even the Punisher? Let’s jump into the issue and find out! Continue reading War of the Realms Omega #1 Review

Miles Morales: Spider-Man #8 Review

Writer: Saladin Ahmed
Art: Javi Garrón, David Curiel, VC’s Travis Lanham, and Patrick O’Keefe
Price: $3.99
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Preview: Star Wars #68

“The evil lord Darth Vader, obsessed with finding young Skywalker, has dispatched thousands of remote probes into the far reaches of space…”  That’s right – you remember the opening titles of The Empire Strikes Back. Now find out what happened just before, as Luke and his friends launch a desperate, three-pronged mission of deception to keep the Empire from finding their new rebel base in a brand-new epic from the new ongoing team of Greg “PLANET HULK” Pak and Phil “POE DAMERON” Noto! Featuring Han and Leia undercover in a noir world of romance and danger! Luke and R2 facing off against the Executor in a single X-Wing! And Chewie and Threepio, the greatest team-up you never knew you always needed! Continue reading Preview: Star Wars #68

Preview: X-Men #1 Facsimile

Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduce the mighty mutants to the Marvel Universe! Training to fight for a world that hates and fears them, they are the Uncanny X-Men! Cyclops! Beast! Iceman! Angel! And their newest recruit, Marvel Girl! Professor Charles Xavier brings together these Children of the Atom to teach them to use their mutant powers to protect mankind – and they’re quickly forced into action when Magneto, the Master of Magnetism, strikes! The X-Men are a pop-culture phenomenon, and this is the story that birthed the legend! It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting X-MEN (1963) #1. Continue reading Preview: X-Men #1 Facsimile

Preview: Symbiote Spider-Man #4

PETER DAVID and GREG LAND continue their tale that takes place during the original Alien Costume Saga! Mysterio finds himself in possession of a sliver of the black costume, unaware of its true nature… 
Then, tensions continue to mount between Peter Parker, A.K.A. SPIDER-MAN, and his girlfriend, Felicia Hardy, A.K.A. THE BLACK CAT, as she’s been keeping something from him – something that threatens to tear apart their relationship! Continue reading Preview: Symbiote Spider-Man #4

Preview: Miles Morales Spider-Man #8

Miles Morales has been TAKEN! Grabbed from the streets by an unknown assailant, bound, tested and observed, like a bug under glass. Who is responsible?! And how far will they push Miles to protect his friends and family? Don’t miss this horrifying new chapter in Miles’ life as his rogues’ gallery continues to grow! Continue reading Preview: Miles Morales Spider-Man #8

Preview: Venom #16

After weeks on the run and battling the monsters of Asgard through the WAR OF THE REALMS, Eddie Brock finally has a moment to catch his breath. But without his symbiote, getting even the basic necessities will become a challenge for Eddie Brock. Which means that keeping his son, Dylan, alive will be too! Continue reading Preview: Venom #16

Preview: Invisible Woman #1

Fresh from the pages of FANTASTIC FOUR, for the first time Susan Storm-Richards stars in her own limited series – and the secrets about her past revealed therein will shake readers’ perceptions of the Invisible Woman forevermore! Years ago, she undertook an espionage mission for S.H.I.E.L.D. – and now it’s up to her to save her former partner from death at the hands of international terrorists! Continue reading Preview: Invisible Woman #1

Preview: Savage Sword of Conan #7

A chance violent encounter in Shadizar lands young CONAN a position as a bodyguard for a wealthy merchant. But a twist of fate will put Conan in the hot seat – and no choice but to play the hand he’s dealt in a deadly game of SERPENT’S BLUFF! Conan will rely on his sword – and his wits – while navigating the seedy underworld of “civilized” gambling while making sure he stays clear of the deadly “Debtors Lounge”!  Magic, mystery and action abound when writer Jim Zub (CHAMPIONS, AVENGERS: NO ROAD HOME) joins forces with artist Patch Zircher (HULK; TERROR, INC.) for the first of a three-part epic – CONAN THE GAMBLER! PLUS: The next chapter in the all-new CONAN novella “THE SHADOW OF VENGEANCE”! Continue reading Preview: Savage Sword of Conan #7

Preview: Wolverine and Captain America Weapon Plus #1

In 1940, scientists attempted to make a man into the perfect weapon, a Super-Soldier. They failed and made him a legend instead. Before the turn of the century, they tried again for the tenth time. They failed, making a man into death incarnate. At long last, ETHAN SACKS (OLD MAN HAWKEYE, STAR WARS: GALAXY’S EDGE) and DIOGENES NEVES (GREEN ARROW, DEATHSTROKE) reveals the shadowy connections between Captain America, Wolverine and many more of the Marvel U’s Super-Soldiers… including some surprises! The conspiracy begins here! Continue reading Preview: Wolverine and Captain America Weapon Plus #1