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Black Friday deals are already popping up all over the web, including on some Apple devices. You can buy a 4-pack of Apple AirTags for just $70, bringing the price per tag down to $17.50. This is a record low price for a 4-pack and near the lowest price per unit we’ve seen.Apple AirTags has easily made the list of the best Bluetooth trackers, especially for regular iPhone users. We love the vast search network, which is super helpful when you misplace a tag. Consider how AirTags, iPhones, and other Apple devices are helping build this network.appleApple AirTags also offer…
Marvel Comics has announced that “One World Under Doom” will be released as a tie-in, starting with “Red Hulk.” The new series, currently in progress, is written by Benjamin Percy and has art by Jeff Shaw. Issue 1 will be in comic shops on February 26th.”When I learned about the events of One World Under Doom, I immediately thought of Thunderbolt Ross,” Percy explained. “A global takeover will not be tolerated by a man who bleeds red, white, and blue (especially red). And as a soldier in the field, as a military strategist in the war room, and as a…
What a strange week to write about Spider-Man comics. The nature of culture (and politics) in general looks back to an imaginary golden age when everyone was happy and cherished, and how that led to the collapse of every system imaginable over the past 30 years or so. When I think about it, I’m tempted to think so. I hate this book on reactionary principle. It’s a really good book, so its value doubles. I hate it when people rightfully point to this book and say, “Why isn’t it as good as that one?!”I quite enjoyed this book. And while…
The final chapter of the epic Wynd saga by James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas begins in Wynd: The Power of the Blood #1, setting up a massive conflict between the forces of good and evil in Etheliel, all set in motion by the titular Wynd. It depends on fate. Journey to the Wind is a winding and wild one, establishing a rich world filled with lore, politics, and many secrets, enhanced by great characterization of the protagonists and vibrant art.Unlike the previous volume of Wynd, which was a five-issue mini-edition, this final adventure takes place over eight issues, giving…
Conquest 2099 #3 depicts an all-out galactic war between Dracula and the spider-like alien conqueror Araneon. Screenplay by Steve Orlando, art by Ibraim Roberson, Jose Luis, Oren Jr., and Andrew Dalhouse. Araneon destroyed Domus Draconum, Dracula’s homeworld. Hungry for revenge and obsessed with annihilating Araneon, Dracula rampages through the galaxy aboard the monolithic space destroyer Trinelance, killing every Araneon he sees in the world.Desperate to persuade Dracula to end the conflict, Silver Surfer 2099 confronts Dracula on the planet Arzon, and Dracula listens to Surfer’s talk about peace for approximately 0.003 seconds before lunging at Surfer. The skirmish between the…
Blizzard pulled off a rare surprise today by shadow-launching a remaster of the original Warcraft and its sequel to celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary. These updates to the hit RTS game are available now and seek to blend retro goodness with modern sensibilities.The remasters feature “brand new hand-drawn visuals that capture each game’s original art style.” Players can switch between the original graphics and the remastered version in real time. From the trailer, the game looks pure. The simple animations match the atmosphere of the two games very well.The original Warcraft made significant quality of life changes to make the…
In this issue, Starscream does another Starscream. Hey, my old robot-loving friend Crooker is back again with a review of Transformers #14, Skybound by Daniel Warren Johnson, Jason Howard, and Mike Spicer. This is the second and final part of this mini-Starscream arc that started last time, taking us firmly out of the flashbacks and back to the present. Don’t waste any more time and get something good.Starscream goes to Starscream. You know the drill. Our sniveling sycophant transformed into a centaur in a HISS tank has seen better days. We’ve put a lot of effort into delivering great Starscream…
Courtesy of Humanoids, AIPT is able to share a preview of Metal Hurlant. AIPT has already revealed this exclusively, but today they’re revealing even more. Currently live on Kickstarter, AIPT allows you to share a ton of visuals for the project.The genre-defining publication Metal Hurlant returns to English as a quarterly anthology published by Humanoids. Each volume of Metal Hurlant is a massive literary experience of over 272 pages. Humanoids’ ambitious venture was funded through Kickstarter and released as part of the internationally renowned publisher’s ongoing 50th anniversary celebrations.Highlights of Metal Hurlant’s first year include all-new, sophisticated and exciting genre…
Venom War: Wolverine #3 accomplishes three unusual things that most tie-in comics fail to accomplish. It fits within the scope of Venom War and is entertaining enough on its own, while also offering glimpses of things like: What moves the character. Most partner companies have difficulty achieving one of these goals, let alone all three. But if you’ve read Local Man or any of their other works, you’ll know that Tim Seeley and Tony Freaks aren’t the creators of most of them.Venom War: Wolverine #2 picks up where it left off, with Logan getting ready to say goodbye to Emily…
The first issue of Declan Shalvey’s new Terminator series was a real breath of fresh air, especially since I was tired of Terminator stories. Terminator #2 continues this momentum and expands the Terminator into the past once again. This time, it appears during the waning days of the Vietnam War. Instead of preparing to depart with his platoon, American soldier Duggan moves deep into Vietnamese territory, unaware that he is being pursued by a killing machine.Terminator #2 once again utilizes a unique setting for its story. In other words, humans fight to stop the Terminator in different eras. The possibilities…