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
The Ultimate Universe is Dead. Long Live The Ultimate Universe!
I’ve been wondering about Marvel’s plans for the dormant Ultimate Universe since starting a mild news storm (misleading headline creation brag!) with my question at C2E2, but lately I’ve realized the Ultimate Universe never really died! [Read more…] about The Ultimate Universe is Dead. Long Live The Ultimate Universe!
Best Comics Ever #50: The Road to Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium!
2019 marks the return of DC’s Legion of Super-Heroes! I dive into the “Road To” Millennium which will bring back the Legion, and explore various future timelines of the DC Universe:
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This week on “Previously On,” I review the first season of Swamp Thing on DC Universe, react to Spider-Man out of the MCU and new Disney+ shows, and teach my son to say Doctor Doom. [Read more…] about Previously On #80: Swamp Thing S1 Review, Spider-Man Menaced, and Teaching Toddlers About Doctor Doom
Marvel Year Twelve: 1973 Pt. 2
Marvel comics of 1973. Defenders vs Avengers War! Rage of the Panther! Shang-Chi!
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