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The day has finally come for Godzilla to fight the characters from Marvel comics, and first of all, the Fantastic Four. As part of a series of one-shot battles, Ryan North and John Romita Jr. will be offering battle sets early in FF. The first family doesn’t see that much of a threat. They faced Garactus only once and cared more for each other than ever. It’s an explosion from past readings to say the least.Godzilla vs. Fantastic Four #1 is very entrenched in different eras of Fantastic Four. This is clear from the dialogue. The North has a complete…
Marvel’s latest event, X-Manhunt, ends this week with X-Manhunt Omega #1. Xavier is running and has a tumor killing innocent people. Cyclops became obsessed with bringing him back to prison, and the mutants were not at an age conflict. Although flawed in a certain way, this finale offers multiple epic moments and resolutions for most subplots.X-Manhunt Omega #1 will open a few weeks before the current event. Cyclops and Magik meet with Rogue and Gambit at their headquarters, but have not made eye contact. Cyclops is worried that safety mutants enjoy even a small amount compared to those in Clacoa.…
When the second issue of One World under Doom ended, Dr. Doom did something Reed could never achieve for his best friend. He cured Ben Grimm and changed him from blue eyes like never before to a normal man. Out of that question, I was hoping to explore the next issue of the Fantastic Four, Ben explores ideas like wearing an exo keleton. Maybe I’ll have Ben enjoy his new lease. What you can expect from Fantastic Four Comics that Ben has been entrusted to. It seemed Ryan North would know this was expected, so he not only shattered those…
Wolverine: Revenge #5 is not only the conclusion of the Jonathan Hickman and Greg Capro miniseries, but also the sum of the entire story. Revenge is cyclical and often leads to doom. This is not a new concept, especially when Wolverine is involved, but Revenge raised questions. How did two of the biggest talents in Marvel comics (and generally, general comics) make a book that feels average?It’s frustrating because you know Hickman can write great stories. His Fantastic Fourlan, Secret Wars, and the Clacon era of X-Men, the Ultimate Spider-Man all prove that they are well-made and charming comics that…
If the Ultimate Wolverine has a throughline, then Logan is deeply abused and unable to escape prison, a murder machine. Ultimate Wolverine #3 will be competing this week and will provide Logan with a glow of hope, but not before they hunt to kill Kitty Pryde and Gambit!Things are getting much more juicy in the ultimate Wolverine #3. Nightcrawler and Mystique may not have made it, but the mere sight of Wolverine created memories for them. The same can be said about Kitty and Gambit, who are opening up this issue in a snowstorm. They are looking for drivers, but…
Spider-Man and his family are running after the event of Ultimate Spider-Man #14, but don’t tell MJ that. She calls it a holiday. He’s an optimist and the main reason why fans love the ultimate Spider-Man. The vacation takes them to the Grand Canyon and, given the ultimate Spider-Man #15 cover, there’s a sandy villain who’s right for the place.Ultimate Spider-Man #15 will start in March, one month since the last issue. Peter Parker wakes up and walks from his family’s campervan. He knows that he is not helping others on his own.Two new things in this issue will probably…
The X-Men “From Ashes” era aims to bring Marvel mutants back to their core principles, and Jeffrey Thorne’s new X-Force series offers that promise. Certainly, I’m one of the X fans who’ve been tired of dropping worldbuilding since the Kracon era for a simplified superhero experience, but Tern balances the classic X-Men vibe and new twisted charm with healthy doses of breakneck action. Geoffrey Thorne Vol. 1: The fracture remains true to the charm of its same name, weaving the storytelling elements into a book that feels rather nostalgic and positive, appealing to long-time fans and newcomers.AmazingCollecting the first five…
When DC announced Harley Quinn Fartacular: Silent Butt Deadly #1, I groaned along with some, if not all. Certainly, when someone tears a really good fart joke I love it, but certainly doesn’t there enough gas in the world to really sing a 40-page special? But I began to see early reactions like this guy. And then I knew I had to get out of my path and give Harley the opportunity to loosen up and cut.And then there came a smell like boys, boys, roses.This book helps you know that it is clearly a gimmick. But then I’m reading…
A cosmic collision in Green Lantern #21 gets furious as Hal Jordan and Kyle Rayner fight to protect the emotional spectrum! But their fight becomes dangerous when they face off against a malicious starbreaker who is not alone. To join forces with him is to add a layer of fractal lanterns, sadness and threats. Luckily, Hal and Kyle are not without reinforcements. Superboy and Odyssey lend us their help. But is the strength of this team’s combination enough to stop the villains from leaning scale favorably towards them? And, as lanterns are fighting in outer space, who is the prohibitive…
I’ve read Absolute Mars Manhunter #1 twice, and even after I’ve had some of it sit with me, it’s still a difficult cartoon to explain. It’s not because it’s a bad comic and it’s far from it, but it’s a weird comic. It’s strange that Jack Kirby was cooking when he created the fourth world. It’s a strange and weird thing Grant Morrison regularly dabbles in. It’s the kind of weird thing the comic needs more, and it’s the frontier where Dennis Camp and Javier Rodriguez boldly jump in.Absolute Martian Manhunter #1 begins when FBI agent John Jones gets caught…