Author: Max Lava

The Ultimate Wolverine has his first targets, and they are the Ultimate Universe versions of Kitty Pryde and Gambit, finally bringing two iconic X-Men characters to the Ultimate Universe. As the prelude to Supreme Wolverine implies he will be sent against resistance forces in Eurasia, Kitty and Gambit's appearance in issue #3's solicitation hints at an engaging future for the X-Men in the Ultimate Universe, as well as a link to Logan's past. Wonder revealed new details about its Ultimate line and what's coming in March 2025. Supreme Wolverine #3 by Chris Condon and Alessandro Cappucio will see the Winter…

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Warning: Spoilers for Batman: Dark Patterns #1Batman: Dark Patterns released its debut edition and fills a much-needed gap in the current roster of Batman titles. Most of the titles under DC's Batman umbrella fluctuate between different varieties of traditional superhero fare, often with some detective fiction elements. But Batman: Dark Patterns brings horror back to the world of the Caped Crusader, returning what was missing from the franchise. A new miniseries, Batman: Dark Patterns by Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman, Tríona Farrell and Frank Cvetkovic, takes readers back to the beginning of Batman's career, with the series telling four independent cases…

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Warning: Spoilers for Batman and Robin #16DC Comics is creating a whole new future for robinand it sees him becoming something even better than a superhero. Batman and Robin continue their investigation into the mysterious Memento murders. However, a conversation between Bruce and Damian Wayne reveals that the latter may be taking a new direction for his future, embracing a life of medicine rather than vigilantism. While Batman and Robin are training in Batman and Robin #16 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Miguel Mendonça, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Marcelo Maiolo and Steve Wands, Bruce quickly notices that Damian has become distracted during…

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In the legendary publisher’s latest massive reboot Superman tradition, DC Comics managed to bring the character back to his Golden Age roots. THE Absolute Universe is DC’s new attempt to radically update its roster of heroes and villains, and one of the most impressive updated incarnations is Absolute Superman. Absolute Superman #1 – written by Jason Aaron, with art by Rafa Sandoval – introduces readers to a new version of Superman, one that deviates significantly from his conventional counterpart. Some of these changes, like Kal growing up on Krypton and the presence of the Sol AI, are new and innovative…

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Marvel Just Redefined Its New Final Universe killing Tony Starkis Iron Lad, the leader who has assembled and empowered the team so far. Finals #6 sees the team finally fully assembled, preparing for a rescue mission. However, the Ultimates are led into a trap by Bruce Banner’s Legendary Hulk. With Doom’s escape plan for the Ultimates deactivated, the heroes have no choice but to fight the Hulk and his Immortal Weapons for their lives while waiting for Doom to teleport the team out. Towards the end of the fight, Tony Stark is grabbed by the Hulk and crushed in his…

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Warning: Spoilers for Wolverine: Revenge #3wolverine the path of revenge has finally reached Dead Pooland the end result is incredibly dark. Their final encounter is equal parts heartbreaking and brutal, concluding with Wolverine killing Deadpool in a way that’s undeniably dark but also incredibly clever; their final meeting also provides new insight into their relationship. Wolverine: Revenge #3 by Jonathan Hickman, Greg Capullo, Tim Townsend, FCO Plascencia, and Cory Petit features Wolverine crossing the rest of their names off his kill list, with Deadpool among them. After killing Sabretooth, Wolverine cuts through the rest of the Brotherhood by sailing to…

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Warning: Spoilers for Wolverine: Revenge #3Wolverine and Colossus will have their final confrontation, ending their friendship and camaraderie with the perfect symbol. After killing Mastermind and Sabretooth in the previous issue of Wolverine: RevengeJust like Omega Red and Deadpool earlier in this issue, Logan comes face to face with Piotr one last time in Russia. Wolverine: Revenge #3 by Jonathan Hickman, Greg Capullo, Tim Townsend, FCO Plascencia and Cory Petit sees Wolverine crossing each of the names off his list, leading to a confrontation with Colussus. Despite Colossus trying to dissuade Logan from ending things with a fight, the pair…

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After keeping readers in suspense, Marvel’s new Ultimate Universe has finally confirmed the debut of a new version of Cyclops, like Natsu Tsukishima officially releases his powers for the first time. The historic moment is delivered in Last X-Men #8 by Peach Momoko, featuring a pivotal scene with Natsu, allowing her to finally use her powers and prove beyond a shadow of a doubt who she was meant to represent. In this brief but essential scene, Natsu and Mori are approached by a group of peers, mocking the pair for their involvement in the Children Of The Atom cult. The…

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Warning: Spoilers for Transformers #13Starscream new origin story is revealed in the Energon Universe Transformers tradition, and with it comes the hidden meaning of his name. As Starscream drifts in and out of consciousness, his mind takes him back to Cybertron and the days before the war – and the moments that finally transformed him into Starscream. Transformers #13 by Daniel Warren Johnson, Jason Howard, Mike Spicer and Rus Wooton follows Starscream after his devastating fight against Soundwave in issue #7 of the series, weakened by his devastating beating at the hands of Soundwave. Not only do your unconscious flashbacks…

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Warning: Spoilers for Ultimate X-Men #8Mutants are coming to the Ultimate Universe thanks to Last X-Menand their arrival will be unlike any depiction of them in Marvel Comics. The growing scrutiny of the Children of Atom cult puts them under pressure from Viper, who represents the Creator’s council and tells the cult leader, Maester, to keep the cult under control – which could lead to massive consequences that could change the entire world. Supreme Universe. Last X-Men #8 by Peach Momoko features the cult of the Children of the Atom being slowly brought to light, with Kanon exposing the suitcase…

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