I love magic in comics, and Doctor Strange is my favourite. When Strange Academy was announced – a Marvel school of magic – I was thrilled. So I drew myself into the cover art, blue dressing gown and all. Here's why that comic meant so much to me.
Leo the Cat Man – A New Hybrid Character in Progress
Meet Leo – not ferocious, but persistent. Not flamboyant, but stylish. A genius, not a show‑off. He's my half‑man, half‑cat hybrid, and after many attempts, he's the one I'm focusing on. Here's a rough sketch and a glimpse of what's to come.
X-Men Unlimited #2 – Promising, But Is Something Missing?
A diverse cast from all eras. A school is back. But Greymatter Lane — Emma Frost's mind palace — raises a confusing question: if their minds are there, what are their bodies doing? Here's why I'd rather see this team in a new Uncanny X-Men book.
Why I Finally Started Reading Batman – And What Surprised Me Most
Batman always felt too big to tackle — too many reboots, crossovers, and versions. But Matt Fraction's new #1 gave me the perfect jump on point. After 7 issues, I've discovered I love everyone in Gotham more than Batman himself. Here's why I'm staying.
Web of Venom – Surprised by Boomerang as the New Symbiote Host
I picked up Web of Venom curious about the new symbiote host — someone Spider-Man and Peter Parker know. I was hoping for Flash Thompson. What I got was Boomerang. Here's why I enjoyed it despite my doubts.
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