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…
Author: Ashley Fields
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…
Warning: Spoilers for Exceptional X-Men #3!Since Charles Xavier set up the first X-Menthe team was home to some of the most powerful heroes in the Marvel Universe. Young mutants need all the help they can get after the fall of Krakoa, and Emma Frost and Kitty Pryde have formed an unlikely alliance to continue educating and training those in need. Now it's official: Bronze, Axo and Melee are the new X-Men class. Exceptional X-Men #3 by Eve L. Ewing, Carmen Carnero, Nolan Woodard and Travis Lanham ushers in a new team of mutants under the tutelage of Emma Frost and…
HBO's big hit The Penguin added new depth to Matt Reeves' Gotham and simultaneously pulled Sofia Falconedaughter of crime lord Carmine Falcone, in the spotlight. Sofia has rocketed to fan-favorite status and, fortunately for her growing legion of admirers, she plays a key role in one of the most praised films. Batman comics of all time. For those who want more Sofia, Batman: The Long Halloween is the answer. Sofia Falcone kept all eyes on her during The Penguin eight episodes, thanks in large part to Cristin Milloti's captivating performance, but the character's history in DC Comics is as rich…
Warning: contains spoilers Montage of Avengers #3!! The Marvel Universe was turned upside down after the events of Blood Hunt, who placed the Avengers and many other superheroes against a world full of darkness and thirsty vampires. In conclusion, vampires could walk in the sun unharmed, but a horrible group of vampire hunters called The Nightstalkers are trying to put an end to the updated status quo. It's up to the Avengers Assemble squad to stop the Nightstalkers' crusade - if they can. The preview for Avengers Montage #3by writer Steve Orlando and artist Marcelo Ferreira, introduces the newest group…
Warning: contains spoilers Strange X-Men #5!! Mutantkind has never been easy, and the X-Men are back to square one after the fall of Krakoa. Any relief from persecution and hardship over the years was short-lived. As Jubilee prepares to join her friends in yet another battle, she perfectly encapsulates the infinite, dark reality of mutantkind.: There is no room for fun when you are forced to be a soldier. Strange X-Men #5by Gail Simone, David Marquez, Matthew Wilson and Clayton Cowles, resumes the X-Men's battle against Sarah Gaunt and her followers. Jubilee arrives to help her friends and the young…
Warning: contains spoilers NYX #5!! The Krakoan may call itself as X-Men's new Magnetobut the Master of Magnetism had a healthy and free mind when he made his choices. It has become quite clear to me as a reader that Hellion cannot act of his own free will, and he is not the villain causing the real threat - instead, Empath is calling all the orders.and his involvement with the Purifiers solidified this. NYX #5 – written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, with art by Francesco Moratino – Sophie Cuckoo reveals Empath's plan, and while it's as heinous as…