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Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 1d

X-Men (Vol. 7) #20
Ugh: Lundqvist. Robbins almost talks sense, but ACAB. Quentin is correct: we shouldn't talk to cops. Cyke is really letting himself be goaded.

Cover for X-Men (Vol. 7) #20 by Ryan Stegman, JP Mayer and Marte Gracia
Writer(s)
Jed MacKay
Penciler(s)
Netho Diaz
Inker(s)
Sean Parsons
Colorist(s)
Fernando Sifuentes
Letterer(s)
Clayton Cowles
Editor(s)
Tom Brevoort

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 1d

Ultimates (Vol. 3) #15
The legend of Shen-Qi is great, and beautifully illustrated. The team faces one of the Hulks in a quick battle. She-Hulk gets a chance to shine, in a very gross way. Danny is also here.

Cover for Ultimates (Vol. 3) #15 by Dike Ruan and Neeraj Menon
Writer(s)
Deniz Camp
Penciler(s)
Von Randal
Inker(s)
Von Randal
Colorist(s)
Erick Arciniega
Letterer(s)
VC's Travis Lanham
Editor(s)
Wil Moss
Michelle Marchese

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 1d

Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #3
Miles' search leads him to the X-Men, delightful! We see a little more about the council, and Silver Samurai spends time with Billie. Good team up. Poor Prodigy! Excited for them to go up against Magik!

Cover for Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #3 by Sara Pichelli and Tamra Bonvillain
Writer(s)
Deniz Camp
Cody Ziglar
Penciler(s)
Jonas Scharf
Inker(s)
Jonas Scharf
Colorist(s)
Edgar Delgado
Letterer(s)
VC's Cory Petit
Editor(s)
Will Moss

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 1d

Spider-Man & Wolverine #4
The fight scenes are cool, but the dialogue is a lot of "What‽" Dreadshadow doesn't really do it for me. But Teresa's back (with claws!) for more confusing Parker Family antics.

Cover for Spider-Man & Wolverine #4 by Kaare Kyle Andrews
Writer(s)
Marc Guggenheim
Penciler(s)
Gerardo Sandoval
Inker(s)
Gerardo Sandoval
Victor Nava
Colorist(s)
Brian Reber
Letterer(s)
VC's Travis Lanham
Editor(s)
Mark Basso

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 1d

Predator Kills the Marvel Universe #1
Opening with the Guardians is fun, and then startlingly bold. Kraven is terrifying with the Yautja. His knowledge cuts carnage through the heroes. Taking out the FF is brilliant and horrifying. Sue is going to destroy them all and I cannot wait.

Cover for Predator Kills the Marvel Universe #1 by Leinil Francis Yu
Writer(s)
Benjamin Percy
Penciler(s)
Marcelo Ferreira
Daniel Picciotto
Inker(s)
Jay Leisten
Daniel Picciotto
Colorist(s)
Frank D'Armata
Letterer(s)
VC's Clayton Cowles
Editor(s)
Martin Biro

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Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 1d

New Champions #8
This team really comes together, and now possessed sorceress gets left behind. Really enjoyed Squire grabbing the Spear, and Helrune taking control of her destiny, by giving control up. Charming all around and I already want more from this team. Fun run.

Cover for New Champions #8 by Ivan Fiorelli
Writer(s)
Steve Foxe
Penciler(s)
Ivan Fiorelli
Inker(s)
Ivan Fiorelli
Colorist(s)
Arthur Hesli
Letterer(s)
VC's Travis Lanham
Editor(s)
Alanna Smith

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 1d

Miles Morales: Spider-Man (Vol. 2) #36
Miles convinces Zip. People work so hard for shortcuts when you can just do the right thing. Herc is having so much fun. Appreciate Gust. The fight ends gloriously; the gods restore what was broken. I hoped Anansi would stick around, but still fun development.

Cover for Miles Morales: Spider-Man (Vol. 2) #36 by Federico Vicentini
Writer(s)
Cody Ziglar
Penciler(s)
Marco Renna
Inker(s)
Marco Renna
Colorist(s)
Bryan Valenza
Letterer(s)
VC's Cory Petit
Editor(s)
Tom Groneman

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 1d

Magik (Vol. 2) #8
Illyana and Liminal's "banter" seems more like an exposition dump than actual bickering. Combining powers here makes me miss the mutant circuits. She works so well with Danni even when the demon is clearly messing with them. Why is Magik ignoring the spell work?

Cover for Magik (Vol. 2) #8 by Pablo Villalobos
Writer(s)
Ashley Allen
Penciler(s)
Matt Horak
Inker(s)
Matt Horak
Colorist(s)
Arthur Hesli
Letterer(s)
VC's Ariana Maher
Editor(s)
Darren Shan

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 1d

Laura Kinney: Wolverine #9
It is so nice to have the sisters together. Xarus is being weird, but then that's not new for the sadboi-vamp. Good to see Laura asking for help (if begrudgingly) from Clea. She has friends! Curious to see what Strega's up to. Mostly just enjoying the reunion.

Cover for Laura Kinney: Wolverine #9 by Elena Casagrande and Edgar Delgado
Writer(s)
Erica Schultz
Penciler(s)
Giada Belviso
Inker(s)
Giada Belviso
Colorist(s)
Rachelle Rosenberg
Letterer(s)
VC's Cory Petit
Editor(s)
Mark Basso

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 1d

Giant-Size X-Men (Vol. 3) #2
Art is very fun & vibrant. Really love the color work in this. The "To Me" moment feels too forced. Splitting Legion is gross. This whole run feels like it's trying to convince fans to ignore continuity which really doesn't work for me. Telling the family fell very flat.

Cover for Giant-Size X-Men (Vol. 3) #2 by Adam Kubert and Laura Martin
Writer(s)
Collin Kelly
Jackson Lanzing
Jed MacKay
Penciler(s)
Adam Kubert
CAFU
Inker(s)
Adam Kubert
Colorist(s)
Laura Martin
Letterer(s)
Clayton Cowles
Editor(s)
Tom Brevoort

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Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 1d

Fantastic Four (Vol. 8) #2
Marvel's first family has to get inventive with their powers as they separately face new challenges, and I love it. Sue and Reed know each other intimately, and it brings them together. But Doooom! The looks on their faces when understanding hits! What a pickle!

Cover for Fantastic Four (Vol. 8) #2 by Humberto Ramos and Edgar Delgado
Writer(s)
Ryan North
Penciler(s)
Humberto Ramos

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Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 1d

Eddie Brock: Carnage #7
I'd say Muse is manipulating the cops, but this all seems to be normal cop behavior. Carnage seeks out someone to kill, and Eddie is continuing to have weird visions. This issue just feels like a step along the way.

Cover for Eddie Brock: Carnage #7 by Jesus Saiz
Writer(s)
Charles Soule
Penciler(s)
Jesus Saiz
Inker(s)
Jesus Saiz
Colorist(s)
Matt Hollingsworth
Letterer(s)
VC's Joe Sabino
Editor(s)
Jordan D. White

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 1d

Daredevil (Vol. 8) #24
Good for Nyla. She knows what she wants and it's not this. Elektra is all business and that really works. Wrecker is a chump, but still a hard victory. "Criminals with HR". As HR: Hey! But also: Ha! Quite the Cliffhanger.

Cover for Daredevil (Vol. 8) #24 by John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna and Richard Isanove
Writer(s)
Saladin Ahmed
Penciler(s)
José Luis
Inker(s)
Oren Junior
Colorist(s)
Jesus Aburtov
Letterer(s)
VC's Clayton Cowles
Editor(s)
Drew Baumgartner
Devin Lewis

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 1d

Bring on the Bad Guys: Red Skull #1
Red Skull fighting clone-obsessed-nazi-cyborgs is just awesome. And then they reach an understanding, ugh. At least the deal for Steve's Soul promises to be an interesting future plotline. Sister Sorrow gets more interesting.

Cover for Bring on the Bad Guys: Red Skull #1 by Lee Bermejo
Writer(s)
Stephanie Phillips
Marc Guggenheim
Penciler(s)
Tommaso Bianchi
Michael Sta. Maria
Inker(s)
Tommaso Bianchi
Michael Sta. Maria
Colorist(s)
Romula Fajardo Jr.

Dono Sanchez-Almara
Letterer(s)
VC's Travis Lanham
Editor(s)
Michelle Marchese
Mikey J. Basso

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 23d

Wolverines & Deadpools #2
Dadverine & Dadpool together again, with their successors. Banter is fun; Laura & Ellie are finding a rhythm. X-Force costumes are cool. Shadow King is a terrifying adversary and getting his claws into Ellie is bad news. I just keep thinking that Gabby should be here too.

Cover for Wolverines & Deadpools #2 by Alessandro Cappuccio and Marte Gracia
Writer(s)
Cody Ziglar
Penciler(s)
Rogê Antônio
Inker(s)
Rogê Antônio
Colorist(s)
Guru-eFX
Letterer(s)
VC's Travis Lanham
Editor(s)
Mark Basso

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Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 23d

Wolverine by Chris Claremont #1
Art style works with the brutal fight, featuring the X-Men! Love everyone's cameos, even if some of the moments are a little more forced. Still a fun issue from a great history moment setting up Logan rescuing Kitty from Ogun (even if it muddles the timeline).

Cover for Wolverine by Chris Claremont #1 by Steve McNiven
Writer(s)
Chris Claremont
Jess Harrold
Penciler(s)
Tom Reilly
Inker(s)
Tom Reilly
Colorist(s)
Chris O'Halloran
Letterer(s)
Clayton Cowles
Typeset
Editor(s)
Jennifer Grunwald
Daniel Kirschoffer

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Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 23d

Uncanny X-Men (Vol. 6) #19
My extreme dislike of the sentinel-dog made this hard to read; every panel it's in makes my skin crawl. Hotoru doesn't like cats‽ Kurt sees the situation with Jubilee, but I don't get him agreeing. At least she takes care of it quick; appreciate the final panel for sure.

Cover for Uncanny X-Men (Vol. 6) #19 by David Marquez and Matthew Wilson
Writer(s)
Gail Simone
Penciler(s)
Luciano Vecchio

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Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 23d

Ultimate X-Men (Vol. 2) #18
Confronting the Maester leads to some very upsetting artwork. Poor Akihiro. The X-Men come together to find Hisako, but can't do it without Yuriko! Maester is up to something even more sinister! Can't wait for the showdown! Art is effective at the emotional storytelling.

Cover for Ultimate X-Men (Vol. 2) #18 by Peach Momoko
Writer(s)
Peach Momoko
Zack Davisson
Penciler(s)
Peach Momoko
Colorist(s)
Peach Momoko
Letterer(s)
VC's Travis Lanham
Editor(s)
Wil Moss
Michelle Marchese

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Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 23d

Ultimate Wolverine #8
This issue hints at more interesting things: leave 'em wanting more? Angel is terrifying and the art is so cool. Little happens story-wise, then suddenly Death. I want to explore what happened, what we only see the edges of, but it's on to the next.

Cover for Ultimate Wolverine #8 by Alessandro Cappuccio and Frank Martin Jr.
Writer(s)
Chris Condon
Penciler(s)
Alessandro Cappuccio
Inker(s)
Alessandro Cappuccio
Colorist(s)
Bryan Valenza
Letterer(s)
VC's Cory Petit
Editor(s)
Will Moss

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Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 23d

Superior Avengers #5
The future team makes their final gambit against Wakanda. The political intrigue is short lived but it was always a distraction. Kristoff gets stabbed; Abomination lives up to his name. Betrayals abound, which is pretty inevitable given the team, yet I enjoyed each knife twist.

Cover for Superior Avengers #5 by R.B. Silva and Jesus Aburtov
Writer(s)
Steve Foxe
Penciler(s)
Luca Maresca
Kyle Hotz
Inker(s)
Luca Maresca
Kyle Hotz
Colorist(s)
Mattia Iacono
Rachelle Rosenberg
Letterer(s)
Cory Petit
Editor(s)
Danny Khazem

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 23d

Storm (Vol. 5) #11
I thought Bill rejected Godhood? He's speech was Thor-like, and he knew a lot of earth culture for an alien. Enjoyed Ororo finally facing Infinity (& Eternity by proxy). Hadad's approach is Beautiful! Love the connection to Phoenix & Scarlet Witch. Gateway talking out loud‽

Cover for Storm (Vol. 5) #11 by Mateus Manhanini
Writer(s)
Murewa Ayodele
Penciler(s)
Mario Santoro
Carlos Villa
Inker(s)
Mario Santoro
Carlos Villa
Colorist(s)
Fer Sifuentes-Sujo
Alex Guimarães
Letterer(s)
Travis Lanham
Editor(s)
Tom Brevoort

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Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 23d

Red Hulk #7
Ryker is a perfect example of abusers of power turning on their own eventually. I thought the fight would be longer, but that experiment is really torture. Bowen wises up a little (She should have known) while the robot pals face Shark Men. What a conundrum.

Cover for Red Hulk #7 by Geoff Shaw and Marte Gracia
Writer(s)
Benjamin Percy
Penciler(s)
Jethro Morales
Inker(s)
Jethro Morales
Colorist(s)
Bryan Valenza
Letterer(s)
VC's Cory Petit
Editor(s)
Mark Paniccia

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 23d

One World Under Doom #6
Honestly: this cover says it all.
But then again the writing, the pacing, the art of this debate are so striking it needs to be mentioned. Fantastic work. And the Spy Mission‽ Amazing. But Oh Wow that Climax!

Cover for One World Under Doom #6 by Ben Harvey
Writer(s)
Ryan North
Penciler(s)
R.B. Silva
Inker(s)
R.B. Silva
Colorist(s)
David Curiel

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 23d

Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #11
Great Art. The fourth wall breaking wasn't very effective for me, so I was thankful for the character reveal. That being said it's a neat framing device for an anniversary issue; I apricate the In Memorium. Grateful for the Midnight Mission.

Cover for Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #11 by Davide Paratore
Writer(s)
Jed MacKay
Penciler(s)
Domenico Carbone
Inker(s)
Domenico Carbone
Colorist(s)
Rachelle Rosenberg
Letterer(s)
VC's Clayton Cowles
Editor(s)
Drew Baumgartner
Devin Lewis

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Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 23d

Marvel Rivals: Hellfire Gala #1
Thing and Squirrel-Girl on the beach was the best part. Everyone is announcing their bios, but the Ultron Attack is a fun challenge. Less so the fight for the cradle. Why is it X-Men against Cap and He's trying to save them? Krakoan-Ultron is a big problem. Cute art.

Cover for Marvel Rivals: Hellfire Gala #1 by Simone Di Meo
Writer(s)
Paul Allor
Penciler(s)
Luca Claretti
Daniel Scalisi
Ig Guara