Warning: contains spoilers Avengers #21!! Magneto is one of the most recognizable figures in comic book history, but he has changed significantly since his days as the X-Men's main antagonist. Although the Master of Magnetism still fights for the survival of mutants, he has expanded his umbrella of protection to include all who suffer under their oppressors – whether the victims are mutants, humans, or something else entirely. Magneto has a new purpose in life, and the underprivileged of the world should celebrate. In Avengers #21 – written by Jed MacKay, with art by Valerio Schiti – Scott Summers and…
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Warning: Contains spoilers for Uncanny X-Men #7!! The original X-Men have been through hell and back since the team's creation and everyone has hit a low point. Jean Gray had her Dark Phoenix era, Warren Worthington became Archangel, but Beast spent most of the Krakoan era acting like someone entirely different. Now, with Beast Prime over and the “new” Hank McCoy working with the X-Men, the character is finally exploring his heroic roots again. In Mysterious X-Men #7 – written by Gail Simone, with art by David Marquez – Jubilee, Calico and Beast are imprisoned within the confines of Greymalkin…
All superheroes have their own style when it comes to saving the world, but it's rare that two of them come up with the exact same solution to a problem. A moment that stands out Superman certain kind of “right” casts doubt on a hero across the aisle, however, like Marvel's Mister Fantastic struggled with a choice Kal-El made without hesitation. Reed Richards' heroism comes with restrictions. In Justice League of America #84 and Fantastic Four #2, Superman and Reed Richards faced very similar situations; both heroes had the chance to essentially nullify their greatest enemies, Lex Luthor and Doctor…
THE Marvel Universe is filled with complex and powerful heroes who regularly save the universe from all kinds of enemies. While many have already appeared on the silver screen, there's one untapped (and adorable) warrior perfectly suited for the spotlight: Jeff the Land Shark. He is an Avenger with many powerful friends and a guaranteed hit with all audiences. Jeff the Land Shark teamed up with Deadpool in 2021 Dead Pool #10 by Kelly Thompson, Gerardo Sandoval, Victor Nava, Chris Sotomayor and Joe Sabino, but Wade Wilson is just one in a growing line of famous faces to claim the…
Warning: contains spoilers And if…? Galactus Transformed Rogue #1!! In a world of incredible superpowers, On your own still stands out as one of Marvel's greatest powers. With her incredible strength, speed, flight and absorption abilities, there's virtually nothing she can't accomplish – and now that includes taking on Galactus himself. As the herald of the Eater of Worlds, her natural gifts are enhanced to unbelievable levels, and she is ready to use them against her new master. In the next And if…? Galactus Transformed Rogue #1 – written by Ann Nocenti, with art by Stephen Byrne – Rogue absorbs…
Warning: Contains spoilers for Uncanny X-Men #7!! In Rogue's tenure with the X-Menshe witnessed the teams' ups and downs. The X-Men were built around the idea of Charles Xavier's dream, and the mutant leader offered Rogue a home and a purpose for years, but one of the founding X-Men did even more to earn his respect: Cyclops. They may not completely agree on the future of the X-Men, but her respect for Scott remains solid. The preview for Mysterious X-Men #7 – written by Gail Simone, with art by David Marquez – features an unproductive phone call between Rogue and…
Warning: Contains spoilers for Venom War: It’s Jeff! #1!! There’s no guide for dealing with symbiotes gone mad, especially if they start taking over Coney Island, as they do in the latest Marvel movie. Poison Comics related to war. Enter the remains of Kate Bishop’s West Coast Avengers team to do what they do best: improvise. When Jeff the Land Shark becomes the latest symbiote vessel and dozens of Swingers attack, the team uses a clever tool to keep the threat at bay. In Venom War: It’s Jeff! #1 – written by Kelly Thompson, with art by Gurihuru – Hawkeye,…
Warning: Contains spoilers for Scarlet Witch #6!! Magic users are some of the most powerful heroes and enemies in the Marvel Universe – but even the strongest wizards and witches, like Doctor Strange and the Scarlet WitchThey are destined to fight a surprisingly effective anti-magic enemy: the Eliminators. Although they were originally introduced to combat the Fantastic Four,Eliminators have the potential to become the “Sentinels” of the magical world. In Scarlet Witch #6 – written by Steve Orlando, with art by Lorenzo Tammetta, Frank William – Agatha Harkness sends a new apprentice, Amaranth, to the Scarlet Witch, and the two…
Warning: Contains spoilers for Storm #2!! A staple of X-Men it’s the feeling that mutants are left to face the mutant species’ constant series of tragedies alone. I know I’m not alone in feeling like they’re stuck in a never-ending cycle, especially after the fall of Krakoa, but Storm offers a glimmer of hope for me. I think her discovery of a hospital funded and run by other superhero groups could change everything. In Storm #2 – written by Murewa Ayodele, with art by Lucas Werneck – Ororo begins a desperate search to combat her rapidly developing radiation sickness. The…
THE Wonder Universe is filled with rich characters – many of whom have existed for decades in the comics before being shown on screen. Some, like Agatha Harkness, become such drags on the big screen that their comedic tradition shifts and reshapes itself to match. Marvel executive Tom Brevoort states that there are times when it is better to align the comics with the Marvel Cinematic Universe portraits, and Agatha is a prime example. Writing on his Substack, Marvel CEO Tom Brevoort chimed in on a popular topic of discussion: the MCU’s influence on comics. Asked how he evaluates maintaining…