Comic Book Herald

A Comic Book Reading Order Guide For Beginners & Fans

galactus

The Cates of Hel #4: What Happens if Galactus Dies? | Thor #6 Review!

by 1 Comment

The first six issues of Donny Cates, Nic Klein and Matt Wilson’s relaunched Thor are now out, and the final issue is the strongest of the bunch, salvaging a meandering and disappointing back half with enormous Marvel Cosmic implications.

Today I’ll answer:

  • What does the “Devourer Herald” mean for Galactus in the Marvel Universe?
  • What insanely exciting Marvel Cosmic tease is revealed in Thor #6?
  • Where does the first volume of Donny Cates’ Thor fit into his Marvel Universe works?

*Spoilers For Discussed Comics Will Follow*

[Read more…] about The Cates of Hel #4: What Happens if Galactus Dies? | Thor #6 Review!

The Essential Galactus Reading Order!

by 1 Comment

I’ve been thinking about it for a hot ten minutes now, and you’d be hardpressed to find a more famous hungry character than Galactus. The cosmic planet eater created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee is right up there with Scooby and Shaggy, Kobayashi, and Garfield for famous personas revolving around eating.

Of course, Galactus has plenty more going for him, starring in arguably the first Marvel Comics event, and functioning as the center of the entire Marvel Cosmic universe for decades since the Silver Age. Galactus inevitably brings a presence – and yes, a hunger – to any story, enhancing the stakes and consistently taking traditional “beat ’em up!” solutions off the table. [Read more…] about The Essential Galactus Reading Order!