It seems so obvious, doesn’t it? Marvel has a long history of replacement heroes–we’ve seen Rhodey step in to be Iron Man, the mantle of Captain Marvel has been passed down, both Falcon and Winter Soldier have been Captain America. Right now we even have Doctor Strange’s wife Clea subbing in to lead her first solo series. But none of those characters have the reach, history, or cultural cachet of Elektra Natchios. It seems so obvious to have Elektra become Daredevil, but it has never happened before. As with the rest of Chip Zdarsky’s Daredevil saga, the most obvious story ideas are the most satisfying.
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X-Men: Hellfire Gala in Review! The Secret Is Out
[cover by Russell Dauterman and Matthew Wilson]
The literally biggest X-Men book of the year so far has arrived! And it’s…mostly decent.
X-Men series writer Gerry Duggan is juggling a lot of material here, and while it doesn’t entirely gel, he’s probably done the best that could be done given the demands of this special yearly issue, a kind of annual for the whole X line, sort of.
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1998 Pt 1: Heroes Return!
Dave, Charlotte and Zack cover 1998, with the post Onslaught / Heroes Reborn return of Marvel’s Avenging heroes. Includes the beginnings of Kurt Busiek and George Perez on Avengers
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Emiko Queen (Red Arrow) Reading Order!
Created by Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino, she was introduced as Emiko Lacroix, the daughter of Komodo, an enemy of Green Arrow. Later she found out she was Oliver’s half-sister, and then she decided to start being his partner.
Emiko found out more about herself and became a hero, assuming the mantle of Red Arrow. She saved Star City alongside Green Arrow, Black Canary, and Arsenal. After that, she leaves them and joins the Teen Titans as Robin’s right hand. You can currently catch her in Teen Titans Academy and in the “Dark Crisis” event. [Read more…] about Emiko Queen (Red Arrow) Reading Order!
Matt Kindt Interview on “Mind MGMT” & More!
I had the great experience of interviewing Matt Kindt, creator of Mind MGMT
But since some people prefer the ancient art of “reading,” we’ve also transcribed the interview below, talking with Matt about his time on the great book, as well as what comes next from his Flux House imprint. The transcription has been slightly edited for clarity. Read and enjoy! [Read more…] about Matt Kindt Interview on “Mind MGMT” & More!