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This trade paperback compilation does an even better job of getting you ready for the Marvel movie than just the 2-issue mini-series. This compilation includes comic book material from 1972, 1998, 2005, and 2016…a sampling of stuff from multiple decades. You’ll be more ready for the movie than the person sitting next to you on opening day, shoving popcorn into his/her face with no napkins on hand. “Wakanda. The most technologically advanced nation in the world – and protected by the mighty Black Panther. Now, learn how T’Challa became the legendary hero of his homeland in an all-new tale set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. See how the mantle was passed to the future king at a time when super […]

At 185 issues, Witchblade was one of Image’s (Top Cow) longest-running and most successful comic book series, running two decades. It was an instant hit from the very beginning, owing–no doubt–in no small part to Michael Turner’s art, especially his depictions of the sparsely-clothed and busty Sara Pezzini. Witchblade has been adapted into a television series, manga, anime, and a novel. It was optioned for a movie, but was never produced. The development of a second television series was announced in January 2017 for an as-yet-unspecified release. Now, a second comic book series with a new Witchblade wielder…can’t wait to see what her story will be. “‘LIFE AFTER,’ Part One Gunned down and left for dead on a New York […]

If you’re looking for a cool twist on the Marvel Universe, you should check out this complete compilation of the Marvel Mangaverse. Oh, did I forget to mention that the Mangaverse is an official alternate universe in the Marvel Multi-verse? It is. My bad. But, it’s good. The comic book material, I mean. “East meets West as your favorite heroes are reimagined in hyper-kinetic style. It’s a new dawn as the Marvel Universe emerges like never before. Brace yourself for a kaiju-esque Hulk and a mecha-style Iron Man. Plus: Versions of the Avengers, Spider-Man, Punisher, Ghost Rider, the X-Men and more unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. The excitement only builds with a fresh take on the Galactus saga. Can […]

Here’s another title in DC’s ‘New Age of Heroes.’ I’ve expressed my muted interest in these sorts of whole waves of superheroes from publishers. They don’t tend to last, but a few characters may survive the creation to live on in the publisher’s universe proper…if the publisher isn’t an upstart. THE IMMORTAL MEN seems to be employing the old trope of some secret society having protected humanity from the shadows since forever, but we’re only learning about them now. I have yet to see this mechanism work effectively. I’m sorry, I don’t see this one lasting. You know what would be more effective, but a logistical nightmare? What if a major publisher like DC or Marvel planted little scenes in […]

Archie Comics’ superheroes are not as well-established or well-known as their Riverdale gang. But they’ve been around since before the Silver Age with attempted revivals every so often. The Mighty Crusaders was a group of previously established heroes brought together as a team in 1965, similar to how the Avengers was initially formed. Their first series in 1965 ran for seven issues and was scripted by none other than Jerry Siegel, who you may recognize as the co-creator of Superman. So, if this title seems unknown to you and if the heroes seem like they’re from another era…it’s because they are kinda. It’s hard to say what they need to elevate them up into the mainstream, but I hope this […]

This is exciting–Adam Hughes draws a Hellboy one-shot. And it’s a satanic spin on Santa? Definitely a good ‘read.’ “The only thing more exciting than pitting Hellboy against this Satanic spin on Santa is the team-up of Mike Mignola and Adam Hughes.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: ADAM HUGHES (CA), HELLBOY, HELLBOY UNIVERSE, MIKE MIGNOLA (W)