It’s a special kind of comic book hero that enters as a teen outsider and ultimately becomes a mainstay and leader of the supercrew. DC Comics is more frequently referenced for legacies passed on to the likes of Nightwing or Wally West (Flash). Kitty Pryde is a similar comp for the X-Men, progressing from inexperienced adolescence to principal of the Jean Grey School for Gifted Youngsters. [Read more…] about The Essential Kitty Pryde Reading Order!
Previously On #81: Marvel #1000 Review, Superhero Comics Surging, and the Thrill of MCU to Comics Converts
This week on “Previously On,” I review Marvel Comics #1000, marvel at the state of superhero comics, and love the MCU inspiring new readers. [Read more…] about Previously On #81: Marvel #1000 Review, Superhero Comics Surging, and the Thrill of MCU to Comics Converts
Marvel Year Twelve: 1973 Variant Cover
Zack & Dave cover your questions, poll results, and recap the Marvel Comics of 1973!
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The history of the Phalanx, alien foes of the X-Men and new players in the scope of Jonathan Hickman’s House of X and Powers of X!
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Nimrod (X-Men) Reading Order
Nimrod – named for the Biblical “mighty hunter” – is the ultimate manifestation of the Sentinel dream, a near all-powerful intelligent machine created to destroy mutants. Whereas mutant villains like Magneto or Apocalypse mean the X-Men have a fighting chance, Nimrod shows up to indicate the entire mutant race has all but lost the war. [Read more…] about Nimrod (X-Men) Reading Order