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(Re)Read Hickman’s X-Men: “Pax Krakoa” (X-Men vol. 5 #1), Pt.1

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The Stressor Points of an Unsustainable Paradise

We have arrived at the Dawn of X! After our exhaustive coverage of HOX/POX, it’d be nice to look back with a piece on general takes on the whole maxiseries—even just looking at Hickman’s overall patterns of timelines, narratives, and imagery would be interesting. But. We spent a long time on the opening of this new era…

So, for now, let’s renew our momentum by diving right into the Dawn of X.

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Hickman X-Men Reading Order

Krakin’ Krakoa!

More in this series!

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The Best DC Comics of 2021!

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2021 is a recovery year for DC Comics, emerging from the final fumes of DC Rebirth, Death Metal, and the Dan Didio editorial reign, with a unique opportunity to carve out a new vision for the publisher. The year began with the two month “Future State” timeline, before segueing into a wide variety of series relaunches and creative turnover in DC’s Infinite Frontier.

The sheer amount of change makes this year a little more difficult than previous years in determining best ofs and entrance points, but honestly, it also makes for one of the most interesting lineups DC’s had in a few years.

Below you’ll find the best DC Comics of 2021, updated throughout the year as new comics are released and I read new favorites! [Read more…] about The Best DC Comics of 2021!

LOKI Season One Disney Plus Full Review!

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Hot on the heels of Black Widow, Loki’s first season concludes with a riveting sixth episode, as the MCU’s Phase 4 truly heats up and sets the stage for the next several years. Much like our review of Loki episode one, I’m joined by Loki expert Reagan Anick to talk about the season as a whole and where we go from here!

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The Complete Ultimates by Al Ewing Review!

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A simple, yet elegant ethos greets the reader on the first page of Marvel’s The Ultimates.

“Start with the impossible and work up.”

Promising at once a cerebral parascientific adventure and a modern framework for the nuts-and-bolts workings of the Marvel universe, The Ultimates is certainly bold in its artistic vision. Does it stand under its own weight? Maybe you’ve been recommended The Ultimates as just such a sci-fi adventure. Maybe you’ve seen characters such as Monica Rambeau and America Chavez making their way to the big screen, and you’ve found this weird little book with them in the main cast. Just what have you gotten yourself into? (Spoiler: It’s really good!)

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