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Image credit: Jason Brown, midlifegamergeek.com This 1994 Harbinger caught my eye recently when I visited Vanguard Comics in Gosport after reading the first issue of the Valiant Beyond reboot (All-New Harbinger #1). The striking, colorful, old-fashioned cover sold it naturally, so I couldn’t help but buy it. In this issue, the Harbinger Foundation has visitors and it turns out they’ve been up to no good with their experiments. Meanwhile, tensions, jealousy, and deceit cause a dangerous rift between the Harbingers, leading to a violent and super-powered conflict. It was my first time reading the classic Harbinger comic and I was…

Back in 1966, Black Panther made his debut in the pages of Fantastic Four #52. Since then, there’s no denying that the character has had a huge impact on pop culture and the world at large, epitomized by the 2018 blockbuster and actor Chadwick Boseman’s portrayal of the King of Wakanda. This February, Marvel Comics will pay homage to the groundbreaking hero with a special Black Panther commemorative one-shot. This groundbreaking oversized one-shot celebrates 60 years of T’Challa and Wakanda with brand new and thrilling stories from fan-favorite writers, artists, and those who helped define Black Panther’s legacy. Here are…

This week on Marvel Rundown, we examine the conclusion to Ryan North, RB Silva, and David Curiel’s nearly year-long saga of One World Under Doom. Additionally, Rapid Rundown includes Captain America #5, Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #5, and other dispatches from the Age of Apocalypse. Cover art: Ben Harvey One World Under Doom #9 Screenplay: Ryan NorthArtist: RB SilvaColorist: David KrielWritten by: Travis Lanham of VC I would like to take this review as my formal apology to Ryan North. I started to turn away from One World Under Doom around the fourth issue, unsure if the story would…

San Diego has a lot to offer when it comes to comics and pop culture; we are talking about the birthplace of Comic-Con. However, when it comes to having spaces to let that community thrive, it still has a lot to work on.  In that absence, Los Angeles has done its best to fill in that void, whether it be Anime Expo, Los Angeles Comic Con, Anime Los Angeles, the city has made itself ground zero for pop culture events and media.  That’s why a comic shop like Revenge Of has been able to thrive. It fills a scarcity, a…

In this week’s abbreviated Wednesday Comics Review, the team reviews the new remastered version of Capes #1 and Ibrahim Mustafa and Matt Kindt’s new comic book expansion of John le Carré’s world. Also a progress report! Cape #1 Writer/Letterer: Robert KirkmanArtist: Mark EnglertPublisher: Image Comics – Skybound Review by Khalid Johnson Screenwriter Robert Kirkman and artist and series co-creator Mark Englert have revisited and remastered the 20-year-old series “Capes” following the introduction of the series’ characters in Invincible Season 3. Watching the original release reveals a new level of sophistication from Englert that should be celebrated as an artist. Being…

This week: Worlds collide once again as the Dark Knight and the Merc with the Mouse square off in Batman/Deadpool #1! Note: The following review may contain spoilers. If you want a quick, spoiler-free buy/pass recommendation for the comic in question, check out the final verdict at the bottom of the article. Batman/Deadpool #1 Screenplay: Grant Morrison. James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson, Scott Snyder. Tom Taylor. Mariko Tamaki; and G. Willow WilsonArtist: Dan Mora; Hayden Sherman. Bruno Redondo. Amanda Connor. Dennis Cowan & Klaus JanssonColorist: Alejandro Sanchez. Mike Spicer. Adriano Lucas. Tamra Bonvillain. with Francesco SegarraWritten by: Todd Klein;Todd Klein;Frank…

Hellboy creator Mike Mignola has reteamed with acclaimed artist Rachel Arraño (Yultide, Mel: The Chosen) to return to the world of Leonid the Vampire in a new two-part comic book event, debuting this spring from Dark Horse Comics. Written by Mignola with art by Araño, colors by Dave Stewart, and letters by Clem Robbins, Leonid the Vampire: House of Yonda gives readers new insight into Leonid’s origins and sends her on an unpredictable new adventure. Both issues will feature covers by Aragno, with the first issue’s variation by Mignola and the second issue’s variation by Marc Laslow. “I am obsessed…

Last month at New York Comic Con’s “Jim Lee and Friends” panel, DC teased fans about what they can expect from DC KO, the current mega-event series that pits heroes against heroes. Arguably the most exciting announcement was that the event would open up to a wider multiverse, with characters from other publishers and franchises set to appear, including Homelander, Vampirella, and Red Sonja. The exact details of how these crossovers will occur were not revealed at the panel. Today, the publisher announced that it is soliciting information on previous one-shots related to the DC KO event. The one-shot, titled…

Top Comics to Buy This Week for November 19th features new comics from some of my favorite singular creators: writer Grant Morrison and writer/artist Tom Scioli. Morrison is writing the DC version of the Batman/Deadpool crossover, while Scioli is writing his own Twilight Zone story. A completely different comic, but definitely the highlight of a strong week. All five of my recommended single issues are listed below, along with a regular set of release lists. Enjoy! Popular comics to buy on November 19th Batman/Deadpool #1Screenplay: Grant Morrison. James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson, Scott Snyder. Tom Taylor. Mariko Tamaki; and G.…

The good news is that Andrew McLean is back. The bad news is that he has an eternal fight to the death on his hands. But I think that’s good news, as it’s another stylish and violent fantasy comic from the creator of Head Lopper! This time, MacLean teams up with artist Alexis Gillitt (Space Riders) as a co-creator. While Death Fight Forever successfully kickstarted as a graphic novel, the serialized version will begin as a five-issue mini-series from Image Comics in February 2026. Like Head Lopper, this is a mashup of genres. This time’s theme is retro games, kung…