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‘Xena Warrior Princess #2’ Pits Xena Against The Gods

May 15, 2019May 14, 2019MAJK

‘Xena Warrior Princess #2’ finds Xena & Gabrielle trapped in an odd deal with Dischord that lands them in the middle of a divine squabble.

‘The Black Knight’ — Mobsters, Magic, and Horror Topped With Cheesecake

May 10, 2019May 9, 2019MAJK

‘The Black Knight,’ a new series from the Grimm Universe, offers full-blown action and horror, topped Zenescope’s signature cheesecake.

West Coast Avengers Featured Image from Issue 10 cover

Issue 10 Wraps Up ‘West Coast Avengers’ Way Too Soon

May 10, 2019May 9, 2019K. Tilden Frost

When ‘West Coast Avengers’ launched last year, it was everything I wanted in a team book. Unfortunately, Marvel made the call to cancel the book after it’s 10th issue, before the trade numbers were even in. ‘WCA’ deserved better.

Carol Danvers and Rogue Fight on the Amanda Conners Cover

Review of ‘Captain Marvel’ (2018) Issue #4: Carol and Rogue Throw Down

May 10, 2019May 9, 2019K. Tilden Frost

If you’re a Carol Danvers nerd (hi) you know that Carol and Rogue go way back.

‘Chronicles of Zelaria’ Limited Edition Makes a Great Mother’s Day Gift

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019MAJK

Geeky moms deserve geeky gifts like a ‘Chronicles of Zelaria’ limited edition variant cover from Krum’s World Comics.

‘X-23’ Issue #11: Sometimes What We Want Isn’t What We Need

May 5, 2019May 4, 2019K. Tilden Frost

When Gabby, the pre-teen clone of Laura Kinney (clone of Wolverine), decided that she was now Laura’s sister and partner back in ‘All-New Wolverine,’ Laura was more than a little reluctant to play mentor.

Three girls on a subway train, one running to catch it

‘Unstoppable Wasp’ #6 in Review — Recovery Is Never Easy

May 4, 2019May 3, 2019K. Tilden Frost

‘Unstoppable Wasp’ #5 was an emotional roller coaster as Nadia swung into the depressive phase of bipolar disorder. Issue #6 sees her resurfacing, reconnecting with her friends, and trying to make things right.

FCBD: Meet the H1 Universe From Humanoids

May 3, 2019May 2, 2019K. Tilden Frost

On FCBD (Free Comic Book Day to the uninitiated), Humanoids will launch their H1 Universe.

What Free Comic Book Day Means to Me

May 2, 2019May 1, 2019Jennmac

Ideas are often born by accident. Think of your favorite restaurant, movie, or, of course, your favorite comic book. Every finished product, logo, and brand started as a suggestion of a thought. The buildings in cities. The cities themselves. This idea that every tangible structure, creative product, and service started as an idea, inside the […]

‘Crackdown #2’ Is a Visually Striking Gamer Comic

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019MAJK

‘Crackdown #2’ targets the fans of the video game ‘Crackdown’ more than your average comic fan but that doesn’t mean comic fans won’t enjoy it.

‘The Magnificent Ms. Marvel #2’ Intense Emotion and High Stakes

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019MAJK

The Magnificent Ms. Marvel #2 is an emotional issue. Kamala’s parents are missing or dead. The stakes can’t get much higher

Why Western Audiences Love Princess Jellyfish

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019Rebecca Angel4

‘Princess Jellyfish’ is a manga that is popular with Western audiences and for good reasons! Check out Rebecca Angel’s list on the series and what makes it so compelling.

Between the Bookends, Image: Sophie Brown

Between the Bookends: 6 Books We Read in April 2019

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie, Lisa, Rebecca, and Missy share some of their favorite recent reads.

‘Shazam!’ Is Only One-Half Fun

April 26, 2019April 25, 2019Corrina Lawson

Parts of ‘Shazam!’ are definitely fun. But the movie also suffers from being part horror movie with nearly R-rated violence, plot issues, and a disturbing body image message.

‘War Of The Realms #2’ Bathes NYC in Fire and Blood

April 23, 2019April 22, 2019MAJK

‘War Of The Realms #2’ bathes NYC in fire and blood as the fight rages on. Jane Foster and Valkyrie each face their destiny with valor.

‘Young Mozart’ Composes Amazing Comic Strips

April 22, 2019April 22, 2019K. Tilden Frost

‘Young Mozart’ is the newest Life Drawn book from Humanoids. In the form of comic strips, it gives us insight into the mind and childhood of one of our greatest composers – and never shies away from his somewhat filthy sense of humor.