From the start, my admiration for this book has been rooted in the fact that, by rights, it shouldn't work. It's too goofy, too over the top. But the unshakable conviction that Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta bring to it make it work through pure talent and sheer force of will.
November 27, 2025 at 10:25 PM
From the start, my admiration for this book has been rooted in the fact that, by rights, it shouldn't work. It's too goofy, too over the top. But the unshakable conviction that Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta bring to it make it work through pure talent and sheer force of will.
This continues to be a nifty nerdgasm of a book, pulling from all corners of the Marvel U. As a fan of Christos Gage's Avengers Academy, it's nice to see him writing Hank Pym again. Gage does a bang up job with both Hank and Carol Danvers in this issue. Nice use of Ken Connell's Star Brand as well.
November 27, 2025 at 9:21 PM
This continues to be a nifty nerdgasm of a book, pulling from all corners of the Marvel U. As a fan of Christos Gage's Avengers Academy, it's nice to see him writing Hank Pym again. Gage does a bang up job with both Hank and Carol Danvers in this issue. Nice use of Ken Connell's Star Brand as well.
Whether by shrewd planning or by coincidence, this concludes with a festive feast, making it ideal reading for Thanksgiving. Guest artist Juann Cabal joins Al Ewing for this issue, one that sheds light on what's been going on in Asgard in Thor's absence. Immaculately crafted Thor goodness, as usual.
November 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Whether by shrewd planning or by coincidence, this concludes with a festive feast, making it ideal reading for Thanksgiving. Guest artist Juann Cabal joins Al Ewing for this issue, one that sheds light on what's been going on in Asgard in Thor's absence. Immaculately crafted Thor goodness, as usual.
Oh, this is great. The first issue was solid but issue two confirms that this is seriously good shit. Dan Panosian's gritty yet cartoonish art style is perfectly in tune with the gleefully warped Punisher meets Tales from the Crypt vibes of Jimmy Palmiotti's mordantly funny script.
November 27, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Oh, this is great. The first issue was solid but issue two confirms that this is seriously good shit. Dan Panosian's gritty yet cartoonish art style is perfectly in tune with the gleefully warped Punisher meets Tales from the Crypt vibes of Jimmy Palmiotti's mordantly funny script.
Fans of Nic Klein's art have a freaking feast in store for them here. It can't be overstated how much he brings to this Hulk run. All respect to writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson but this is Klein's book. Every page is a jaw dropper. The horror vibes of the previous vol get amped up on this new #1.
November 26, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Fans of Nic Klein's art have a freaking feast in store for them here. It can't be overstated how much he brings to this Hulk run. All respect to writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson but this is Klein's book. Every page is a jaw dropper. The horror vibes of the previous vol get amped up on this new #1.
Big thumbs up for this. While this first issue is mostly set up, that's not to its detriment. Characterization by Jimmy Palmiotti is on point and Tommaso Bianchi's art has the perfect gritty flair to it. Issue is filled out nicely with an amusing Mini Marvels strip and a sweet double spread pin up.
November 26, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Big thumbs up for this. While this first issue is mostly set up, that's not to its detriment. Characterization by Jimmy Palmiotti is on point and Tommaso Bianchi's art has the perfect gritty flair to it. Issue is filled out nicely with an amusing Mini Marvels strip and a sweet double spread pin up.
Cool conclusion to a fun mini. Gerry Duggan and Javier Garron cooked up some choice kaiju action with this. Glad they'll be coming back for a Godzilla encore next year with Infinity Roar.
November 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Cool conclusion to a fun mini. Gerry Duggan and Javier Garron cooked up some choice kaiju action with this. Glad they'll be coming back for a Godzilla encore next year with Infinity Roar.
These Predator minis definitely got better with each one. The first one with Wolverine was way too convoluted for what should've been a straightforward throwdown. BP was better, leaner, but the art was a little weak. Once they got to the Spidey one, it all came together and this is even better.
November 22, 2025 at 8:55 PM
These Predator minis definitely got better with each one. The first one with Wolverine was way too convoluted for what should've been a straightforward throwdown. BP was better, leaner, but the art was a little weak. Once they got to the Spidey one, it all came together and this is even better.
This rocked. Everything that Jed MacKay's been doing with AoR has kicked ass. At this point, I've pretty much checked out of the rest of this event and I'm just getting whatever part of AoR that MacKay's writing. I'll jump back in to the rest of the X line in a month or two when it's all over.
November 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
This rocked. Everything that Jed MacKay's been doing with AoR has kicked ass. At this point, I've pretty much checked out of the rest of this event and I'm just getting whatever part of AoR that MacKay's writing. I'll jump back in to the rest of the X line in a month or two when it's all over.
For a book whose first issue I picked up totally on a whim, I still find myself very much locked in after four issues. Thumbs up for Stephanie Phillips' lean, tight scripting but perhaps an even bigger thumbs up for Paolo Villanelli's art. I just love the look of this book.
November 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
For a book whose first issue I picked up totally on a whim, I still find myself very much locked in after four issues. Thumbs up for Stephanie Phillips' lean, tight scripting but perhaps an even bigger thumbs up for Paolo Villanelli's art. I just love the look of this book.
Anything Jed MacKay writes is guaranteed to be worth picking up, and sure enough, he crushes it on this first new Nova issue. There's nothing flashy or showy about MacKay's writing style. He's just so rock solid on plotting and characterization. This is Nova's best shot at a long run in ages.
November 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Anything Jed MacKay writes is guaranteed to be worth picking up, and sure enough, he crushes it on this first new Nova issue. There's nothing flashy or showy about MacKay's writing style. He's just so rock solid on plotting and characterization. This is Nova's best shot at a long run in ages.
Zdarsky and Schiti wrap up their first arc and it's clear that Cap is in the best hands he's been in for quite some time. Not to say there hasn't been some fine work done with Cap over the past several years, there has, but not like this. It's going to be a character defining run.
November 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Zdarsky and Schiti wrap up their first arc and it's clear that Cap is in the best hands he's been in for quite some time. Not to say there hasn't been some fine work done with Cap over the past several years, there has, but not like this. It's going to be a character defining run.
This was...ok. Main story and the Nightwing and Wolverine team up were the highlights. Other stories, like the Hulk & Harlequin one, were mostly misses. Well worth getting, if only for Dan Mora drawing Batman and Deadpool, but the Marvel end of this intercompany crossover was more successful.
November 19, 2025 at 11:42 PM
This was...ok. Main story and the Nightwing and Wolverine team up were the highlights. Other stories, like the Hulk & Harlequin one, were mostly misses. Well worth getting, if only for Dan Mora drawing Batman and Deadpool, but the Marvel end of this intercompany crossover was more successful.
This Punisher relaunch continues to absolutely rip. Benjamin Percy and Julius Ohta are serving up a no nonsense bloodbath. This is literally everything you want when you pick up a Punisher book. Frank is a top five Marvel guy for me so I'm pumped to see him back and the creative team so locked in.
November 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
This Punisher relaunch continues to absolutely rip. Benjamin Percy and Julius Ohta are serving up a no nonsense bloodbath. This is literally everything you want when you pick up a Punisher book. Frank is a top five Marvel guy for me so I'm pumped to see him back and the creative team so locked in.
House ad for the upcoming IM relaunch in the new ASM. This Stegman art was seen when the announcement on the book was made but it's cool to see it in print. I am soooo hyped for this. Williamson delivered my favorite Flash and Superman runs in recent years and I hope he can bring that magic to Tony.
November 19, 2025 at 8:21 PM
House ad for the upcoming IM relaunch in the new ASM. This Stegman art was seen when the announcement on the book was made but it's cool to see it in print. I am soooo hyped for this. Williamson delivered my favorite Flash and Superman runs in recent years and I hope he can bring that magic to Tony.
Wow. Killer issue. Joe Kelly has such a great handle on the entire cast of this book. May, Norman, Ben Reilly, Tombstone, they all get moments in this issue that speak so perfectly to who they are and their specific connections to Peter and/or Spider-Man. And JRJR helps deliver them to perfection.
November 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Wow. Killer issue. Joe Kelly has such a great handle on the entire cast of this book. May, Norman, Ben Reilly, Tombstone, they all get moments in this issue that speak so perfectly to who they are and their specific connections to Peter and/or Spider-Man. And JRJR helps deliver them to perfection.
Marvel house ad for all the various Spidey excitement happening in '96! For all the faults of the Clone Saga, a lot of new fans were minted in this era.
November 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Marvel house ad for all the various Spidey excitement happening in '96! For all the faults of the Clone Saga, a lot of new fans were minted in this era.
Hot damn, this rocked. Balls to the wall pulp sci-fi action. A movie designed to speak to every nerd's inner twelve year old. This is the kind of movie that would've lit up my world as a Saturday matinee in the '80s. Just a glorious monster mash. Loved it. Hope Dan Trachtenberg gets to make more.
November 7, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Hot damn, this rocked. Balls to the wall pulp sci-fi action. A movie designed to speak to every nerd's inner twelve year old. This is the kind of movie that would've lit up my world as a Saturday matinee in the '80s. Just a glorious monster mash. Loved it. Hope Dan Trachtenberg gets to make more.
Well it took 8 issues but I can finally say that I full on enjoyed an Absolute Green Lantern issue! This is focused on Sojourner Mullein and it really does a great job of fleshing out her character and broadening our understanding of the town of Evergreen and the various players involved. Thumbs up!
November 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Well it took 8 issues but I can finally say that I full on enjoyed an Absolute Green Lantern issue! This is focused on Sojourner Mullein and it really does a great job of fleshing out her character and broadening our understanding of the town of Evergreen and the various players involved. Thumbs up!
Up till now, I've objectively admired the technical craft behind this run more than I've actually enjoyed it. But with this issue I felt the tide turning on that. The craft is still immaculate but it also felt like a warmer issue, with the characters having a more flesh and blood dimension to them.
November 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Up till now, I've objectively admired the technical craft behind this run more than I've actually enjoyed it. But with this issue I felt the tide turning on that. The craft is still immaculate but it also felt like a warmer issue, with the characters having a more flesh and blood dimension to them.
Good issue, kicking off a new arc. It's giving off series finale vibes, though, with past characters coming back and old conflicts looking to get settled. I'll be sad to see this run end, if that's the case, but whaddya gonna do? That's just the way of comics. Guessing a new #1 by Bendis is coming.
November 6, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Good issue, kicking off a new arc. It's giving off series finale vibes, though, with past characters coming back and old conflicts looking to get settled. I'll be sad to see this run end, if that's the case, but whaddya gonna do? That's just the way of comics. Guessing a new #1 by Bendis is coming.
One of the best runs in comics keeps rolling. Another sharp issue from Jed MacKay and co that introduces a new supervillain and, in a fight against vengeful ghosts, finds an ingenious use for Marc's multiple personalities. Domenico Carbone kills it on art. Thumbs up, too for Davide Paratore's cover.
November 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
One of the best runs in comics keeps rolling. Another sharp issue from Jed MacKay and co that introduces a new supervillain and, in a fight against vengeful ghosts, finds an ingenious use for Marc's multiple personalities. Domenico Carbone kills it on art. Thumbs up, too for Davide Paratore's cover.
More Avengers excellence from Jed MacKay and Farid Karami. These guys have been a stellar match on this book. Coming to the climax of the Kang storyline that's been its primary plot from the start, MacKay's skill with characterization and story structure is on full display.
November 5, 2025 at 11:01 PM
More Avengers excellence from Jed MacKay and Farid Karami. These guys have been a stellar match on this book. Coming to the climax of the Kang storyline that's been its primary plot from the start, MacKay's skill with characterization and story structure is on full display.
Based on the killer job Jed MacKay's been doing with Cyclops in his X-Men run, I figured he'd give Scott some great moments in AOR but this issue delivered on that in ways I didn't expect. MacKay is writing peak Cyclops in this run, proving again and again why Scott leads this team. So f'ing good.
November 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Based on the killer job Jed MacKay's been doing with Cyclops in his X-Men run, I figured he'd give Scott some great moments in AOR but this issue delivered on that in ways I didn't expect. MacKay is writing peak Cyclops in this run, proving again and again why Scott leads this team. So f'ing good.
Back in space with another fun issue! Joe Kelly has quickly established an entertaining rapport between Peter and the cosmic crew he's running with. All the familiar soap opera elements of Spidey translate perfectly into this alien setting. Guest artist Emilio Laiso fills in nicely for Pepe Larraz.
November 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Back in space with another fun issue! Joe Kelly has quickly established an entertaining rapport between Peter and the cosmic crew he's running with. All the familiar soap opera elements of Spidey translate perfectly into this alien setting. Guest artist Emilio Laiso fills in nicely for Pepe Larraz.