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Jean Gray is no stranger to the resurrection. In fact, she is probably one character who died and resurrected throughout the entire 60-year publication history of X-Men comics. Jean’s first standard death occurs in the creepy X-Men #101. In this X-Men #101, Jean Gray protects his teammates from deadly sun rays before impacting the space shuttle into Jamaica Bay. The surviving X-Men temporarily lamented her fallen teammates and declared Phoenix in what is now considered one of the most iconic comic book pages of all time, believing that she hadn’t survived the crash before Jean won and came out of…
“For many of you, I kept the Egg of Parademon. I believed that was my peculiar destiny. But now I know that Lord Darkseid placed me in your world for a second purpose.” As a result of yesterday, everyone in the league is on alert. Trinity is enthusiastically debating Air Wave’s failures regarding betrayal, but The Watchtower team must save the trappers of their dying time. The ground team is trying to track the origins of Apokoliptic Fire Pits, which are flying around the world. In all the chaos, enemies from past issues incite fiery questions about the length of…
Hosted by Mad Cave Something big is happening at Mad Cave Studios. Among them is the release of Nakama Press. The press release describes it as a mix of indie stories and partnerships with respected studios such as Tatsunoko Productions, Rainbow Group and more. The combination of fresh talent and beloved franchises promises to provide an engaging reading experience that appeals to cartoon lovers and newcomers.” For more information about Nakama Press, Comics Beat is catching up to senior editors at Nakama Press Kristen Simon and Nakama Press creator Mathieu Reynès (Theory of KO) via email. See what we find…
One of the most fascinating and quirky documents covering comic languages is The Lexicon of Comicana by Mort Walker. The creator of Beetle Bailey has compiled a study of what he calls “tetology,” the way cartoon expressions express emotions and other cartoon words. It is mostly something we almost unconsciously absorbed: “TeTeology” is just one of the vast terms that Walker created to catalog the effects of books’ comics published in 1980 as something like a humorous takeoff in a guidebook. And a new edition is ongoing from the New York Review Book. For Mort Walker, creator of the iconic…
There is always a denying person ready to dismiss something simply to gatekeep and enhance their preferences, and superhero comics are often their favorite targets. Fate 2099 #1 is not an introspective indie comic that strives for a layer of hidden meaning and does not pretend to pretend. Instead, it embraces exactly what it is: a bold, bold sci-fi superhero smash hero saga enjoys the sights while carving out its own space in Marvel’s futuristic landscapes. Simply put, it’s fun. Doomed 2099 #1 is one world under Doom’s tie-in. This is primarily a fighting comic with the clever cliffhanger. It’s…
Mr. Triffy: #4 of the first year begins with a flashback to Holt’s father. Always treat challenges like a game and don’t accept defeat. This is a memory that resonates throughout the problem, giving weight to every choice of Holt. In fact, framing reminds us that Michael’s story is more than a gadget or costume. That’s legacy, resilience and refusal to quit, even when the odds stack up against you. Artistically, this sequence also plant seeds. Holt walks towards the mysterious figure rendered in the shadows, leaving one of the biggest questions in question. Who is this mysterious being? DC…
The Green Lantern Legion has broken through the sauce wall, but escape from Starbreaker is not easy. On the other side, we are waiting for an emotional battlefield. On an emotional battlefield, you test not only your power but also your control. When Starbreaker’s hegemony reaches the middle ground, it is the control of the emotions, the groups, and the army itself. v Ken Marion joins Jeremy Adams and Romulo Fajardo Jr. as artists in this issue. Get ready for the story arc. But take a look at the new subplots that appear. DC v Kenmarion’s art immediately makes an…
Immortal Legend Batman #1 is a comic that involved me from the moment I heard about it. They had me in the writings of Kyle Higgins and Matt Groom. The duo has been behind my favorite cartoons in recent years, including Radiant Black, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and Ultraman X Avengers. The whole concept is drawn from Tokyo and I’m a huge fan of Toku shows like Kamen Rider. Finally, I took a picture of Batman myth and gave it a sci-fi spin to appeal to my inner Star Trek/Star Wars/Mass Effect fans. But does Immortal Legend Batman #1 live…
Sometimes the prequel helps to inform readers of complexities that don’t always exist in the character, and this is the case with Robin & Batman: Jason Todd. This week, the third issue series marks the imperfect young Jason trying to become Robin, but it’s a bit too broken to fit in like Dick Grayson. In the finale, Jason is tested together with a murdering vigilante hero. Will Jason be killed for the first time, or will Batman’s biggest experiment fail? If you enjoyed Jason’s psychological quest in past issues, Robin & Batman: Jason Todd #3 takes it even more. The…
The penultimate issue of Green Lantern Dark is finally here, and Green Lantern Dark #6 continues its journey into the terrible darkness. A few months after pushing Lina Mori and her friends into the depths of their practics, the final issue finally introduced a broad sense of hope into the world. But just as Lina was able to finally regain the light in New England, Tate Blombar, Werter del Edera, Giovanna Niro and Tom Napolitano bring her back to Earth. Where the fifth issue largely explored the ever-growing bond between the six main characters, Green Lantern Dark #6 was designed…