With changes as frequent as Transformers continuity may be, it has been incredibly difficult to define exactly how your biology works. However, a series published by IDW presented a serious and uncomfortable fact: Cybertronians can get pregnant. Although this process is not at all what one would expect, the techno-organic concept is relegated to a very specific situation that the franchise has since had to re-address. Cybertronian reproduction has long been a gray and nebulous area that the franchise’s creators rarely address. The most commonly accepted form of reproduction begins with a protoform created by other Transformers or Cybertron. From…
Author: Chris Miller
Jean Gray and the Phoenix The Force eventually came together as equal entities, transforming the duo into the cosmic divine entity known simply as the Phoenix. Now fully embracing the ancient power of the Phoenix Force, Jean has ascended to the status of god, even earning recognition as the god of gods. To accompany her sudden rise in power, Jean began to break free from her mortal confines. Phoenix #8 by Stephanie Phillips and Marco Renna sees the Phoenix’s final confrontation against the Galactic Council and its newest leader, Thanos. Furthermore, a new variant cover by Felipe Massafera reveals Jean’s…
Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Avengers Montage #3While Marvel’s apocalyptic summer event, Blood Hunt, is over, the hunt continues for street heroes like She-Hulk. Doom granted vampires immunity to the sun, freeing an entire species – but now humans hunt daywalker communities. Facing a band of vampire hunters, She-Hulk faces a bloodsucking threat. However, this gamma-powered hero proves to be too much for his enemies. Avengers montage #3 by Steve Orlando and Marcelo Ferreira see another day of She-Hulk’s new Avengers. She-Hulk, Wonder Man, Lightwing, and Lightspeed receive a sudden alert that a small colony of peaceful daywalkers has been attacked.…
Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Phoenix #5 Marvel’s Mad Titan Thanos He has just found himself in power again, with influence over the strongest armies in the galaxy, as he prepares to face a god. The Deviant Eternal is a scourge that thrives on death and power, That’s why he’s proven that, when he has the resources at his disposal, he’s unquestionably Marvel’s greatest villain. Phoenix #5 – written by Stephanie Phillips, with art by Alessandro Miracolo – positions Thanos as the series’ next antagonist, following an epic climax to the book’s first arc, which featured Jean Gray and the Phoenix…
Marvel Comics has the richest cast of superheroic characters around, which means there isn’t room in the spotlight for everyone. In a sea of colorfully caped crusaders and billionaire tech developers, it’s easy for some of Marvel’s underdogs to get lost in the crowd. It’s an unfortunate crime of time, as fans of the obscure and specific watch their favorite characters fade from the spotlight, praying for their heroes to return once again. Not all of the characters on this list started out as forgettable heroes. In fact, most people’s popularity exploded at one point or another. However, a burst…
Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Power Rangers Prime #1 The newest iteration of Power Rangers has finally arrived and has already laid the foundations for a great series. For decades, the Power Rangers have protected Earth from alien and transdimensional threats. However, this time, his newest enemy is already on the planet and serves as the world’s ruler.”saviors,” like BOOM! The studios’ newest team of Rangers is taking a stand against an evil disguised as a protector. Power Rangers Prime #1 – written by Melissa Flores, with art by Michael Yg – restarts the series after the end of BOOM! Long…
As the MCU slowly approaches the release of Captain America: Brave New WorldNow is a better time than ever to familiarize yourself with Sam Wilson’s book Captain America. Although the character has been around for nearly 60 years, his tenure as Captain America was comparatively short but significantly more impactful. Despite the overwhelming and unfair criticism Wilson receives, he still serves as a perfect Captain America. Sam Wilson has significant historical importance to Marvel Comics. Debuting just a year after Black Panther, Falcon was Marvel’s second black superhero. When Stan Lee first introduced Wilson, the prolific writer expressed a desire…
After decades of attempts, the Fantastic Four The greatest villain’s mission to dominate the world is close to being accomplished. Following Doctor Doom’s central role in the Blood Hunt event, he has gained the title of Sorcerer Supreme and now seeks supremacy over the entire world. Understandably, his longtime rival Reed Richards has not been taking the news well, becoming increasingly obsessed with Victor Von Doom’s rise to power. Marvel Comics announced related issues for your next A world under destruction event, including Fantastic Four #29 – written by Ryan North, with art by Cory Smith – which will find…
Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Space: Punisher In a twisted alternate future where the Punisher is about revenge among the stars, a nightmarish apocalyptic redesign of the Hulk reigns as the ultimate destroyer of worlds. This reality’s version of the Green Goliath is a cosmic force of unparalleled strength, who appears to take pleasure in his violence. Terrifyingly, this Marvel monster has an even worse variant in the main Marvel universe. Space: Punisher – written by Frank Tieri, with art by Mark Texeira – is a four-issue miniseries that follows Frank Castle as he takes to the stars to avenge the…
Warning: Spoilers for NYX #5Regardless of the original intention of its creators, the X-Men We have always been a team that promotes the importance of civil rights and social equality. When Chris Claremont became the franchise’s head writer in the 1980s, the X-Men became an analogy for the tumultuous civil rights issues in the United States. However, after two decades of moving away from Claremont’s vision, the X-Men are finally returning to their most important themes. Following the Fall of Xwriters such as Jed MacKay, Gail Simone and especially Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing returned the X-Men to smaller-scale series,…