We are a mere 48 hours away from new comic books, and a whole fresh crop of collections as well! If your bookshelf is in need of a trade or hardcover infusion, look no further than the top five releases of August 13, 2014: THE FLASH VOL. 4: REVERSE Written by Francis Manapul, Brian Buccellato…
Crisis of Epic Proportion: I Want a Gay Iron Man
This time last week, I was still reveling in the miracle that was nearly unanimous praise for my first love, DC Comics, over its new direction for the Batgirl comic book. In a manner of three days, more than 500 pieces of fan art for Barbara Gordon’s new costume were produced and shared online (and…
Marvel Teases A New Captain America in Issue #25
This October, bear witness to the next exciting phase of the Marvel Universe, as the torch is passed and a new hero will rise. Today, Marvel is proud to officially unveil the cover to CAPTAIN AMERICA #25 – the extra sized issue from chart-topping writer Rick Remender and the epic finale to The Tomorrow Soldier…
Review: CAPTAIN AMERICA #22
CAPTAIN AMERICA #22 Written by Rick Remender Art by Carlos Pacheco Published by Marvel Comics Release Date: July 2, 2014 Rick Remender has put Captain America through hell in the 22 issues of this volume, and from looks of things Steve’s life isn’t about to get any easier any time soon… Rick Remender has done…
Review: CAPTAIN AMERICA #20
CAPTAIN AMERICA #20 Written by Rick Remender Art by Nic Klein Published by Marvel Comics Release Date: May 14, 2014 Captain America #20 is part 4 of The Iron Nail story arc. This issue ramps up the stakes while also displaying some nice character work. Nic Klein and Dean White deliver another impressive showing on the…
Trade Waiting: Week of April 9, 2014
We are a mere 48 hours away from new comic books, and a whole fresh crop of collections as well! If your bookshelf is in need of a trade or hardcover infusion, look no further than the top five releases of April 9, 2014: ASTRO CITY: THROUGH OPEN DOORS HC Written by Kurt Busiek Art…
Review: CAPTAIN AMERICA #16.NOW
CAPTAIN AMERICA #16.NOW Written by Rick Remender Art by Pascal Alixe and Edgar Delgado with Antonio Fabela & Israel Silva Published by Marvel Comics Release Date: February 5, 2014 Captain America, ideally, has always been a very safe and reliable character in the Marvel Universe. He is the prototypical leader and do-gooder that you could…
Trade Waiting: Week of November 27, 2013
We are a mere 48 hours away from new comic books, and a whole fresh crop of collections as well! If your bookshelf is in need of a trade or hardcover infusion, look no further than the top five releases of November 27, 2013: THE SIXTH GUN DELUXE HC VOL. 1 Written by Cullen Bunn…
ALL-NEW MARVEL NOW Explodes at NYCC
For weeks, Marvel Comics has been teasing new storylines and titles for their ALL-NEW MARVEL NOW! initiative, beginning this December 2013. Throughout this weekend’s New York Comic Con panels, we got a ton of answers! 17 all-new ongoing series in all now comprise ALL-NEW MARVEL NOW! Here’s a quick run-down of what the spring is…
MOM’S COVER WATCH: September 11, 2013
This week the mother of all comics, Jessica Boyd, hunts down the best covers that speak to the child in us all or help to bring up those old childhood memories while still creating comic magic in MOM’S COVER WATCH. CAPTAIN AMERICA #11 Written by Rick Remender Cover art by Carlos Pacheco Published by…