Marvel comics of 1983. Hobgoblin! The Trial of Hank Pym! Monica Rambeau!
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The Best Darkseid Comics!
Created by Jack Kirby in 1971, Darkseid is a quintessential villain when it comes to DC lore. A part of the New Gods mythology, Darkseid is tyranny incarnate and a threat to be feared across the multiverse. That being said, it’s difficult to find some of the best stories to really understand just how imposing a threat Darkseid is.
While it’s deeply tempting to say that you should start with the work of Jack Kirby, namely New Gods, Mister Miracle, The Forever People and Superman’s Best Friend Jimmy Olsen, these might not appeal to newer readers trying to just get to grips with the character. They can also be a little expensive when it comes to getting all the necessary volumes. It is something that should definitely be looked into for the character, and especially the mythology of the New Gods, but it’s by no means a benchmark for entry. Instead, here are some suggestions for stories that might give you a better idea of the character and his impact presented in chronological order. [Read more…] about The Best Darkseid Comics!
Vagrant Queen Vol. 1 Review!
I first became aware of writer Magdalene Visaggio’s writing via her book Kim & Kim
Krakin’ Krakoa #46: Hellions #1 Review – The X-Men’s Sinister Suicide Squad!
Hellions #1 by Zeb Wells and Stephen Segovia introduces the problem children of mutantkind, all under the steady gentle guidance of Mister Sinister. It’s a Suicide Squad meets Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. What could go wrong?
Today I’ll answer:
+ Who are the Hellions?
+ What is Hellions role in the Dawn of X?
+ How does this oddball collection connect to Mister Sinister, Madylene Pryor, and possibly Inferno 2?!
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Giant-Size Nightcrawler by Jonathan Hickman and Alan Davis, with Carlos Lopez colors, & Clayton Cowles letters, is the second entry in the 5 issue Giant-Size X-Men series, and finds Kurt leading a team of mutants through a Krakoan gate into the deserted & seemingly haunted X-Mansion.
Today I’ll answer:
- + What’s the secret of the haunted X-Mansion?
- + How does Giant-Size Nightcrawler connect to the themes of Hickman’s “Giant-Size” series so far?
- + What X-Men characters and concepts are introduced and what do they mean for the Dawn of X?
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