Depending on when and where you entered the Marvel Comics universe, there are essentially two very distinct Defenders units to consider. The first is the epic "non-team," beginning with Namor, Doctor Strange, Silver Surfer, and Hulk, an Avengers-like collection of heroes who refuse to formalize the … [Read More...] about The Defenders Reading Order
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Marvel Legacy Reading Order!
Marvel Legacy Reading Order
Marvel Legacy promises to restore the "classic" look and feel of the Marvel Universe, as well as series title numbering dating back to the original comic launch. After several years of far too many "All New #1 issues!' Marvel is leaning back into their deep history, with titles like Amazing … [See the Reading Order!] about Marvel Legacy Reading Order
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Dark Nights: Metal Reading Order
Simply put, the Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo led DC Dark Nights: Metal is the most excited I've been about a comic book event since Marvels' 2015 Secret Wars (aka my favorite comic event of all time). Metal reunites the stellar New 52 Batman creative team in an event spanning a multiverse of … [See the Reading Order!] about Dark Nights: Metal Reading Order
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Star Wars Reading Order
I have to admit, when Disney acquired Star Wars from Lucas Arts, it didn’t even cross my mind that it might mean Marvel Unlimited subscribers would soon have Star Wars comics in their libraries. After all, Dark Horse Comics produced many of these excellent stories, and surely Marvel Comics wouldn’t … [See the Reading Order] about Star Wars Reading Order
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There's been a recurring theme for reader feedback on my Marvel Cinematic Universe power rankings, namely confusion and surprise at my (admittedly atypical) number two ranking of Jessica Jones season one. … [Read the Review] about Jessica Jones Season Two Review!
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That a movie can intelligently reflect big picture racial politics and simultaneously have me turn to my wife mid-battle and squeal "THEY BROUGHT RHINOS" is nothing short of miraculous. Nonetheless, that in a nutshell is Marvel's Black Panther from … [Read the Review] about Black Panther Review! All The Stars Are Gold