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.
Why I Was Wrong About Red Hulk (And Why You Should Read Benjamin Percy’s Run)
I used to hate General Ross as Red Hulk - but Benjamin Percy's comic run changed my mind. Read why this grey, gripping series deserves your attention.
Three Magical First Issues: Doctor Strange, Wiccan & Scarlet Witch
Recently I read the first issue of three comics, all centered on my favorite theme: magic. If there's a comic about sorcery, witches, or mystical worlds, count me in—double the excitement! Here are my quick thoughts on each one. 🧙♂️ Doctor Strange Doctor Strange is my favorite sorcerer, and this first issue delivered a good …
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Welcome back X-Force
I avoided reading the most recent X-Force title because I didn’t enjoy the one before it. I hadn’t read an X-Force comic since John Francis Moore left the original series, which must have been back in 1997. I started reading X-Force for the chance to follow several of my favorite heroes from the New Mutants. …
The Way I See It… Wolverine Vol. 5 #1
Another Wolverine monthly? Yes — but this one is different. With Paul Cornell writing and Alan Davis on art, Wolverine Vol. 5 moves the character beyond the grumpy outsider stereotype. Refreshing, intriguing, and beautifully drawn. Here's why I gave it a chance — and why you should too.
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