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Twenty five years ago, Marvel Comics was in a difficult spot. They were crawling out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. They were coming out of one of the lowest creative points in the company’s history, and the early ‘90s comics boom had gone completely bust with very little sign of recovering. It wasn’t a good time to make superhero movies either, especially after the commercial ridicule thrown at Batman & Robin. So to try and fix things, Marvel tried something old again.
With the goal of getting back to “the world outside your window” that made the company a cultural juggernaut, Marvel stripped out 30 years of accumulated continuity and started fresh with brand new updates of their most popular characters. First came Ultimate Spider-Man, from Spidey vet Mark Bagley and hot indie superstar Brian Michael Bendis. Ultimate...
Twenty five years ago, Marvel Comics was in a difficult spot. They were crawling out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. They were coming out of one of the lowest creative points in the company’s history, and the early ‘90s comics boom had gone completely bust with very little sign of recovering. It wasn’t a good time to make superhero movies either, especially after the commercial ridicule thrown at Batman & Robin. So to try and fix things, Marvel tried something old again.
With the goal of getting back to “the world outside your window” that made the company a cultural juggernaut, Marvel stripped out 30 years of accumulated continuity and started fresh with brand new updates of their most popular characters. First came Ultimate Spider-Man, from Spidey vet Mark Bagley and hot indie superstar Brian Michael Bendis. Ultimate...
- 3/11/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Ben Grimm is mad. The ace pilot would do almost anything for his college pal Dr. Reed Richards, the super-genius who has designed an experimental rocket. But Ben worries about cosmic rays surrounding the planet and threatens to drop out of the project.
“Ben, we’ve got to take that chance,” interjects friend Sue Storm. “Unless we want the Commies to beat us to it.”
With that Ben takes up the mission. Because if there’s one thing that Benjamin J. Grimm hates, its Commies. Well, at least that’s what Ben hated in the 1960s. And so he joins Reed, Sue, and Sue’s brother Johnny on a trip into space, a trip that will expose them to cosmic rays, transforming Ben into the Thing, Reed into Mr. Fantastic, Sue into Invisible Girl, and Johnny into the Human Torch. Together, they will form the Fantastic Four.
Fantastic Four #1 by...
“Ben, we’ve got to take that chance,” interjects friend Sue Storm. “Unless we want the Commies to beat us to it.”
With that Ben takes up the mission. Because if there’s one thing that Benjamin J. Grimm hates, its Commies. Well, at least that’s what Ben hated in the 1960s. And so he joins Reed, Sue, and Sue’s brother Johnny on a trip into space, a trip that will expose them to cosmic rays, transforming Ben into the Thing, Reed into Mr. Fantastic, Sue into Invisible Girl, and Johnny into the Human Torch. Together, they will form the Fantastic Four.
Fantastic Four #1 by...
- 2/16/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Welcome to the reboot of our regular 100 Word Hits column, in association with comics retailer The Unreality Store, in which Matthew De Monti brings us short, sharp reviews of the Retro comic books in one hundred words. Comics from all eras and all publishers, including Marvel, DC, indies, superheroes, sci-fi, fantasy, westerns and much more!
In this special episode, Matt reviews a gaggle of Marvel Comics releases, including Darkweb #1 by Zeb Wells & Adam Kubert; Spider-Man: Legacy of Evil #1 by Kurt Busiek & Mark Texeira; Iron Man #232 by David Michelinie & Barry Windsor-Smith; The Punisher Kills the Marvel Universe by Garth Ennis & Doug Braithwaite; Rom #17 & #18 by Bill Mantlo & Sal Buscema; and Howard the Duck: King-Sized Annual #1 by Steve Gerber & Val Mayerik.
In this special episode, Matt reviews a gaggle of Marvel Comics releases, including Darkweb #1 by Zeb Wells & Adam Kubert; Spider-Man: Legacy of Evil #1 by Kurt Busiek & Mark Texeira; Iron Man #232 by David Michelinie & Barry Windsor-Smith; The Punisher Kills the Marvel Universe by Garth Ennis & Doug Braithwaite; Rom #17 & #18 by Bill Mantlo & Sal Buscema; and Howard the Duck: King-Sized Annual #1 by Steve Gerber & Val Mayerik.
- 1/10/2024
- by Guest
- Nerdly
This past week we lost one of the industry’s best. As Dan Green pulls his chair up to the great drawing board in the sky I look back on an amazing career. For me, Dan Green was probably the first inker I knew the name of. This comes from hunting down my back issues of Wolverine. Marc Silvestri and Adam Kubert were two of my favourites to track down issues of and Green was always the third name in the credits. Perhaps this is doing inkers a discredit. They are like drummers in rock bands in that regard. Essential to creativity but one step behind the limelight. If someone like Joe Sinnott was like the old-school drumming of Ringo Starr, then Green is more akin to the style of John Bonham. In my opinion, he was the first rock star inker.
The journey began for Dan Green in Detroit.
The journey began for Dan Green in Detroit.
- 8/30/2023
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
Welcome to the reboot of our regular 100 Word Hits column, in association with comics retailer The Unreality Store, in which Matthew De Monti brings us short, sharp reviews of the Retro comic books in one hundred words. Comics from all eras and all publishers, including Marvel, DC, indies, superheroes, sci-fi, fantasy, westerns and much more!
In this edition Matt reviews last year’s Dark Web #1, from Zeb Wells and Adam Kubert. Another comic in Marvel’s long-running obsession with Spider-Man and his clones!
In this edition Matt reviews last year’s Dark Web #1, from Zeb Wells and Adam Kubert. Another comic in Marvel’s long-running obsession with Spider-Man and his clones!
- 6/6/2023
- by Guest
- Nerdly
Marvel Comics "Hellfire Gala" variant cover event returns July 2023 "...with jaw dropping designs that combine real fashion trends with classic super hero aesthetics, powers and personality...":
Illustrators include Kris Anka, Joshua Cassara, Russell Dauterman, Adam Kubert, Pepe Larraz, R.B. Silva, Luciano Vecchio and a whole lot more.
Titles include "Captain America", "Captain Marvel: Dark Tempest", "Daredevil", "Doctor Strange", "Fantastic Four", "Spider-Man", "Thor", "Venom"...
..."X-Men: Before The Fall - Sinister Four", "Amazing Spider-Man:, "Immortal X-Men"...
..."Miles Morales: Spider-Man", "Moon Knight", "X-Force", "X-Men: Days Of Future Past: Doomsday", "Black Panther", "Ghost Rider", "Guardians of The Galaxy", "Wolverine", "X-Men Red"...
...."Avengers", "Deadpool", "Hallows' Eve", "Incredible Hulk", "Invincible Iron Man", "Storm", "Ultimate Invasion" and "X-Men: Hellfire Gala 2023" #1.
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Illustrators include Kris Anka, Joshua Cassara, Russell Dauterman, Adam Kubert, Pepe Larraz, R.B. Silva, Luciano Vecchio and a whole lot more.
Titles include "Captain America", "Captain Marvel: Dark Tempest", "Daredevil", "Doctor Strange", "Fantastic Four", "Spider-Man", "Thor", "Venom"...
..."X-Men: Before The Fall - Sinister Four", "Amazing Spider-Man:, "Immortal X-Men"...
..."Miles Morales: Spider-Man", "Moon Knight", "X-Force", "X-Men: Days Of Future Past: Doomsday", "Black Panther", "Ghost Rider", "Guardians of The Galaxy", "Wolverine", "X-Men Red"...
...."Avengers", "Deadpool", "Hallows' Eve", "Incredible Hulk", "Invincible Iron Man", "Storm", "Ultimate Invasion" and "X-Men: Hellfire Gala 2023" #1.
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- 4/20/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Wolverine #27 Writer: Benjamin Percy | Artist: Juan Jose Ryp | Colourist: Frank D’Armata | Letters: Cory Petit
While I didn’t call the exact events, I did make the call that something big was brewing with Beast considering the consistent way he has been depicted in his Wolverine appearances and X-Force. However the fact I did call it doesn’t make the reading experience any more shocking. What really helps ramp up the shock value and what really sold the issue to me is that halfway through the story Percy switches things up. The whole Wolverine run, including this story arc, has largely been an espionage-themed series. Yes, there have been vampires and other supernatural elements, but as has been pointed out time and again X-Force is Krakoa’s CIA and Wolverine is the best field agent. The switch-up in this issue takes the shape of Percy introducing a whole horror vibe to proceedings.
While I didn’t call the exact events, I did make the call that something big was brewing with Beast considering the consistent way he has been depicted in his Wolverine appearances and X-Force. However the fact I did call it doesn’t make the reading experience any more shocking. What really helps ramp up the shock value and what really sold the issue to me is that halfway through the story Percy switches things up. The whole Wolverine run, including this story arc, has largely been an espionage-themed series. Yes, there have been vampires and other supernatural elements, but as has been pointed out time and again X-Force is Krakoa’s CIA and Wolverine is the best field agent. The switch-up in this issue takes the shape of Percy introducing a whole horror vibe to proceedings.
- 1/11/2023
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
Wolverine #24 Writer: Benjamin Percy | Artist: Federico Vicentini | Colourist: Frank D’Armata | Letters: Cory Petit
Wow. Wow. Wow. There is so much going on in this issue, it is a case of throwing everything at the wall and seeing what sticks! This is a melting pot of story. It throws together elements from the recent X Lives/Deaths of Wolverine event as well as elements from Swords of X, X-Force and of course the current event Axe. Despite all the moving parts going on the story moves at a great pace, jumping from scene to scene. What stands out the most to me is how Percy takes the situation of having to tie into an event and completely makes it his own monster. It feels like this arc would hold up without the Axe connection. It is a perfect example of how to tie into an event and keep the identity of your on going series.
Wow. Wow. Wow. There is so much going on in this issue, it is a case of throwing everything at the wall and seeing what sticks! This is a melting pot of story. It throws together elements from the recent X Lives/Deaths of Wolverine event as well as elements from Swords of X, X-Force and of course the current event Axe. Despite all the moving parts going on the story moves at a great pace, jumping from scene to scene. What stands out the most to me is how Percy takes the situation of having to tie into an event and completely makes it his own monster. It feels like this arc would hold up without the Axe connection. It is a perfect example of how to tie into an event and keep the identity of your on going series.
- 10/19/2022
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
Well, how about that? Deadpool 3 is going to bring back Hugh Jackman as Wolverine! Considering the big announcement centered around it and the claw-based logo, Marvel looks to be treating this as a major part of the movie and not a high-profile cameo like Reed Richards in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. They are outright selling us on the idea of a Deadpool/Wolverine team-up at the box office!
This is obviously not the first time we’ve seen these two together in the movies. Deadpool 3 will be coming out a sobering Fifteen Years after X-Men Origins: Wolverine, known as what not to do with the X-Men movie rights. The movie introduced a version of Deadpool that has been met with rightful mockery. Since then, images of Wolverine have shown up in the Deadpool movies as a running gag, including a moment of reused footage from...
This is obviously not the first time we’ve seen these two together in the movies. Deadpool 3 will be coming out a sobering Fifteen Years after X-Men Origins: Wolverine, known as what not to do with the X-Men movie rights. The movie introduced a version of Deadpool that has been met with rightful mockery. Since then, images of Wolverine have shown up in the Deadpool movies as a running gag, including a moment of reused footage from...
- 9/28/2022
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
After holidays and heat waves, it is time to catch up on a summer of Wolverine comics. Just a reminder that I will be doing the Patch mini-series as one piece at its conclusion.
Wolverine #22 Writer: Benjamin Percy | Artist: Adam Kubert | Colourist: Frank Martin | Letters: Cory Petit
So far during this story arc I have had a mixed reception. There have been parts I have really enjoyed and parts I haven’t liked as much. With this issue, I can move from sitting in the middle to being firmly onside with this story arc. Everything seems to move in a more natural, perfect balance and I think that’s why it hit with me. The who, the what and the why all come into focus. Things kick off right from the cover with Wolverine, Deadpool and Maverick in a 90’s comics version of a Mexican stand-off. It is always fun...
Wolverine #22 Writer: Benjamin Percy | Artist: Adam Kubert | Colourist: Frank Martin | Letters: Cory Petit
So far during this story arc I have had a mixed reception. There have been parts I have really enjoyed and parts I haven’t liked as much. With this issue, I can move from sitting in the middle to being firmly onside with this story arc. Everything seems to move in a more natural, perfect balance and I think that’s why it hit with me. The who, the what and the why all come into focus. Things kick off right from the cover with Wolverine, Deadpool and Maverick in a 90’s comics version of a Mexican stand-off. It is always fun...
- 8/24/2022
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
Wolverine #21 Writer: Benjamin Percy | Artist: Adam Kubert | Colourist: Frank Martin | Letters: Cory Petit
Wolverine continues to reject Deadpool’s over enthusiastic X-Force audition. But as the pair find themselves at loggerheads the net is closing in on them, from one side comes Danger and from the other a double/double cross.
While I did have some personal ups and downs with the previous issue, it did have a great cliffhanger and in my opinion this issue didn’t capitalize on it. I think this in part was due to the non-linear storytelling approach. I am all for Deadpool in the Wolverine series, but maybe him leading the narration, scribbling over the credits page and having the text page from Weasel is all a bridge too far? The fact that Percy does address Deadpool’s more than central role via the fourth wall breaking perhaps indicates he has pushed it as far as he possibly can.
Wolverine continues to reject Deadpool’s over enthusiastic X-Force audition. But as the pair find themselves at loggerheads the net is closing in on them, from one side comes Danger and from the other a double/double cross.
While I did have some personal ups and downs with the previous issue, it did have a great cliffhanger and in my opinion this issue didn’t capitalize on it. I think this in part was due to the non-linear storytelling approach. I am all for Deadpool in the Wolverine series, but maybe him leading the narration, scribbling over the credits page and having the text page from Weasel is all a bridge too far? The fact that Percy does address Deadpool’s more than central role via the fourth wall breaking perhaps indicates he has pushed it as far as he possibly can.
- 6/8/2022
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
X Lives of Wolverine #1 Writer: Benjamin Percy | Artist: Joshua Cassara | Colourist: Frank Martin | Letters: Cory Petit
I have been really looking forward to this series since it was first announced. Right away the cover by Adam Kubert hits all the nostalgia notes for long-time Wolverine fans. Since it was announced I have been thinking up what specifically the lives/deaths aspect could refer to. Is the X 10 like in Powers of X? When I paid for my comics online I have to admit I was a little shocked by the higher price compared to my regular issues, but this first issue certainly justified it in my opinion. My biggest concern going in was how much of this plays off of recent events in X-Men comics as opposed to it being a Wolverine solo story. Percy wastes no time at all and just throws the reader in at the deep end with the action.
I have been really looking forward to this series since it was first announced. Right away the cover by Adam Kubert hits all the nostalgia notes for long-time Wolverine fans. Since it was announced I have been thinking up what specifically the lives/deaths aspect could refer to. Is the X 10 like in Powers of X? When I paid for my comics online I have to admit I was a little shocked by the higher price compared to my regular issues, but this first issue certainly justified it in my opinion. My biggest concern going in was how much of this plays off of recent events in X-Men comics as opposed to it being a Wolverine solo story. Percy wastes no time at all and just throws the reader in at the deep end with the action.
- 3/2/2022
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
Wolverine #19 Writer: Benjamin Percy | Artist: Javi Fernandez | Colourist: Matthew Wilson | Letters: Cory Petit
I didn’t think it was possible to get a great standalone issue in modern comics, especially in the Krakoan Age of X-Men comics we are currently in. But I am always happy to be proven wrong! What I like about this issue, in particular, is that even 19 issues into a new era and a solo book at that Percy is continuing to world build for the Krakoan Age. Don’t you just love the idea of Krakoa having its own myths and legends outside of the X-Men we all know and love? Part of why this issue I love this issue is because of all the allusions to Jaws. I love that movie! Moby Dick is another obvious inspiration. Percy after all is a literary guy so of course he is going to channel two classics to shape a Wolverine romp.
I didn’t think it was possible to get a great standalone issue in modern comics, especially in the Krakoan Age of X-Men comics we are currently in. But I am always happy to be proven wrong! What I like about this issue, in particular, is that even 19 issues into a new era and a solo book at that Percy is continuing to world build for the Krakoan Age. Don’t you just love the idea of Krakoa having its own myths and legends outside of the X-Men we all know and love? Part of why this issue I love this issue is because of all the allusions to Jaws. I love that movie! Moby Dick is another obvious inspiration. Percy after all is a literary guy so of course he is going to channel two classics to shape a Wolverine romp.
- 1/26/2022
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
Wolverine #17 – #18 Writer: Benjamin Percy | Artists: Lan Medina & Paco Diaz | Inker: Cam Smith | Colourists: Java Tartglia & Dijjo Lima | Letters: Cory Petit
These two issues are a brilliant romp through the espionage flavour of the X-Men world that Benjamin Percy has been shaping in the pages of Wolverine in recent months. The two part story is a colourful journey that takes the reader from the lightheartedness of karaoke night at The Green Lagoon, through the grey tones of mutant espionage and the depths friends and enemies a like will go to for the ‘greater good.’ As well as all that Percy hits us with some stops and homages on some of cinemas greatest spy movie moments. Jeff Bannister has been a great addition. A cross between ‘The Dude’ and Jason Bourne. He leads both issues with a strong internal monologue. I know I have been saying it a lot but I feel...
These two issues are a brilliant romp through the espionage flavour of the X-Men world that Benjamin Percy has been shaping in the pages of Wolverine in recent months. The two part story is a colourful journey that takes the reader from the lightheartedness of karaoke night at The Green Lagoon, through the grey tones of mutant espionage and the depths friends and enemies a like will go to for the ‘greater good.’ As well as all that Percy hits us with some stops and homages on some of cinemas greatest spy movie moments. Jeff Bannister has been a great addition. A cross between ‘The Dude’ and Jason Bourne. He leads both issues with a strong internal monologue. I know I have been saying it a lot but I feel...
- 12/8/2021
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
Wolverine #14-#15 Writer: Benjamin Percy | Artist: Adam Kubert | Colourist: Frank Martin | Letters: Cory Petit
In these two issues we were promised the resumption in rivalry between Wolverine and Solem. Instead we get Wolverine facing off against a new character with some ties to Solem which all need to be explained before we get to the showdown. Wolverine has been so action packed in recent months that the events of X of Swords seems so distant now that having Solem return was met with trepidation by me. Most annoying of all is the fact he stars on the cover to #14 and proceeds to have very little screen time in the two issues. That said it is an eye catching cover, worthy of a potentially deadly nemesis. On the subject of covers #15 is amazing. Battle damaged Wolverine renditions are always fun. The blue neon like title font and the green hues really make this pop.
In these two issues we were promised the resumption in rivalry between Wolverine and Solem. Instead we get Wolverine facing off against a new character with some ties to Solem which all need to be explained before we get to the showdown. Wolverine has been so action packed in recent months that the events of X of Swords seems so distant now that having Solem return was met with trepidation by me. Most annoying of all is the fact he stars on the cover to #14 and proceeds to have very little screen time in the two issues. That said it is an eye catching cover, worthy of a potentially deadly nemesis. On the subject of covers #15 is amazing. Battle damaged Wolverine renditions are always fun. The blue neon like title font and the green hues really make this pop.
- 9/22/2021
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
Wolverine #10 Writer: Benjamin Percy | Artist: Adam Kubert | Colourist: Frank Martin | Letters: Cory Petit
Immediately this issue gets bonus points for picking up right where we left things in #9. Not even a fraction of a jump forward. The art helps sell this in a big way. The first page is a 16 panel grid. Of those 16 pages 6 are negative space. The rest of the panels put the pieces of the story together one by one. A close up of Maverick, a close up of Wolverine, a close up of guns pointing at them and the goons doing the pointing. The final five panels pull back to reveal the full extent of the situation our heroes are in. The second page follows much the same formula, ramping up the tension of the Mexican standoff. Before Boom! pages 3 and 4 are a double age spread of the ensuing action. I love the spattering of smaller panels picking out finer details.
Immediately this issue gets bonus points for picking up right where we left things in #9. Not even a fraction of a jump forward. The art helps sell this in a big way. The first page is a 16 panel grid. Of those 16 pages 6 are negative space. The rest of the panels put the pieces of the story together one by one. A close up of Maverick, a close up of Wolverine, a close up of guns pointing at them and the goons doing the pointing. The final five panels pull back to reveal the full extent of the situation our heroes are in. The second page follows much the same formula, ramping up the tension of the Mexican standoff. Before Boom! pages 3 and 4 are a double age spread of the ensuing action. I love the spattering of smaller panels picking out finer details.
- 3/31/2021
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
Written by Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee | Art by Daniel Acuna, Mahmud A. Asrar, Mark Bagley, Joe Bennett, Natacha Bustos and more…
DC of late have been putting out a lot of 80th Anniversary one off specials to celebrate some of their big name characters. They’ve been well received, and it seems Marvel wants some of that goodness too. Their approach, though, is pretty different. Whereas DC tapped some big names to do short stories for their issues, usually ten or so, Marvel here have decided to re-tell some of the big Captain America storylines from the past. We get the first ever Captain America story, from March 1941, in Captain America issue 1 by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, plus the first Red Skull appearance from that same issue. We also get Cap’s return from deep freeze in Avengers issue 4, March 1964. The hook here is Marvel has asked...
DC of late have been putting out a lot of 80th Anniversary one off specials to celebrate some of their big name characters. They’ve been well received, and it seems Marvel wants some of that goodness too. Their approach, though, is pretty different. Whereas DC tapped some big names to do short stories for their issues, usually ten or so, Marvel here have decided to re-tell some of the big Captain America storylines from the past. We get the first ever Captain America story, from March 1941, in Captain America issue 1 by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, plus the first Red Skull appearance from that same issue. We also get Cap’s return from deep freeze in Avengers issue 4, March 1964. The hook here is Marvel has asked...
- 3/24/2021
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Wolverine #9 Writer: Benjamin Percy | Artist: Adam Kubert | Colourist: Frank Martin | Letters: Cory Petit
I just had a big, stupid smile on my face as I read this from cover to cover! Outside of just being a fun read, this issue actaully moves the story in interesting ways from where we left off last month and it leaves you waiting for the next issue. In the previous issue I mentioned how Maverick was portrayed as a real badass. A character trait of his we haven’t seen too much of, especially in recent years. This issue sets it up as a plot point as to why he is this all new badass Maverick . Just as a little side note I continue to enjoy Wolverine’s commentary on how mutant affairs are shaping up on Krakoa. #9 only had 1 text piece which is an improvement on recent months. But I still didn’t bother to read it.
I just had a big, stupid smile on my face as I read this from cover to cover! Outside of just being a fun read, this issue actaully moves the story in interesting ways from where we left off last month and it leaves you waiting for the next issue. In the previous issue I mentioned how Maverick was portrayed as a real badass. A character trait of his we haven’t seen too much of, especially in recent years. This issue sets it up as a plot point as to why he is this all new badass Maverick . Just as a little side note I continue to enjoy Wolverine’s commentary on how mutant affairs are shaping up on Krakoa. #9 only had 1 text piece which is an improvement on recent months. But I still didn’t bother to read it.
- 2/24/2021
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
Wolverine #8 Writer: Benjamin Percy | Artists: Adam Kubert & Viktor Bogdanovic | Colourists: Antonio Fabela & Matthew Wilson | Letters: Cory Petit
I actually really enjoyed this issue despite it not delivering on the cover image. As a sidenote, the cover must be the first time Adam Kubert has drawn Maverick since the 90’s and he looks amazing! The mask doesn’t look a joke no more as he steals all the limelight from the titular star. The pace and tone of the story made for a nice change after all the fanfare of X of Swords. This is the 350th issue of all incarnations of Wolverine as an ongoing series. Apart from being a double sized issue it doesn’t really mark the fact. The issue is split into two stories with the first being called a prologue. It is a ten page prologue but really it just works as an extended opening to the second story.
I actually really enjoyed this issue despite it not delivering on the cover image. As a sidenote, the cover must be the first time Adam Kubert has drawn Maverick since the 90’s and he looks amazing! The mask doesn’t look a joke no more as he steals all the limelight from the titular star. The pace and tone of the story made for a nice change after all the fanfare of X of Swords. This is the 350th issue of all incarnations of Wolverine as an ongoing series. Apart from being a double sized issue it doesn’t really mark the fact. The issue is split into two stories with the first being called a prologue. It is a ten page prologue but really it just works as an extended opening to the second story.
- 1/13/2021
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
Logan. Patch. Weapon X. Wolverine. The mysterious mutant has gone by many names and lived many different lives. Now, experience him unleashed in his most ferocious stories ever crafted. Beginning in November, Wolverine: Black, White and Blood will feature Wolverine’s wildest adventures. New tales of the best there is all packed together in unadulterated black and white format told through the lens of an all-star cast of creators!
The blood starts to flow in Wolverine: Black, White and Blood #1 and a return to the Weapon X program with Gerry Duggan and Adam Kubert, and encounter a new revelation from Wolverine’s shattered memories. Then, join Matthew Rosenberg and Joshua Cassara on an explosive deep-cover spy mission from Wolverine’s association with Nick Fury. After that, head into the wilds with writer/artist Declan Shalvey as Logan finds himself in the crossfire of a deadly trap!
Wolverine: Black, White & Blood #1 (of 4)
Written by Gerry Duggan,...
The blood starts to flow in Wolverine: Black, White and Blood #1 and a return to the Weapon X program with Gerry Duggan and Adam Kubert, and encounter a new revelation from Wolverine’s shattered memories. Then, join Matthew Rosenberg and Joshua Cassara on an explosive deep-cover spy mission from Wolverine’s association with Nick Fury. After that, head into the wilds with writer/artist Declan Shalvey as Logan finds himself in the crossfire of a deadly trap!
Wolverine: Black, White & Blood #1 (of 4)
Written by Gerry Duggan,...
- 8/18/2020
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Wolverine #2-#3 Writer: Benjamin Percy | Artist: Adam Kubert | Colourist: Frank Martin | Letters: Cory Petit
It has been so long since I read the first issue of the new Wolverine ongoing perhaps I should have gone back and read it before these two issues arrived in the post! If memory serves me correctly the first issue was double sized and set up two story arcs. The first being about ‘The Flower Cartel’ and the second something to do with vampires. The second and third issues deal with ‘The Flower Cartel’ story arc and rather surprisingly in this modern era are wrapped up within three issues! Shocking I know. Also I don’t know how much this story arc ties into the events of X-Force which is also penned by Percy. I did say for the benefit of research I would pick up the first trade paperback, that was originally slated for...
It has been so long since I read the first issue of the new Wolverine ongoing perhaps I should have gone back and read it before these two issues arrived in the post! If memory serves me correctly the first issue was double sized and set up two story arcs. The first being about ‘The Flower Cartel’ and the second something to do with vampires. The second and third issues deal with ‘The Flower Cartel’ story arc and rather surprisingly in this modern era are wrapped up within three issues! Shocking I know. Also I don’t know how much this story arc ties into the events of X-Force which is also penned by Percy. I did say for the benefit of research I would pick up the first trade paperback, that was originally slated for...
- 8/5/2020
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
Marvel Comics' "Wolverine" #3, available July 22, 2020, is written by Ben Percy and illustrated by Adam Kubert, Gerardo Zaffino, with covers by Greg Hildebrandt, Adam Kubert and Tom Raney:
"...the 'Flower Cartel' and the 'Pale Girl' seem to be one step ahead of 'Wolverine', but he has a plan. It's a risky gamble that will take him into the heart of a larger criminal conspiracy even as it puts many 'mutie' lives at risk..."
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"...the 'Flower Cartel' and the 'Pale Girl' seem to be one step ahead of 'Wolverine', but he has a plan. It's a risky gamble that will take him into the heart of a larger criminal conspiracy even as it puts many 'mutie' lives at risk..."
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- 7/18/2020
- by Unknown
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Wolverine has done battle with many of the biggest foes in the Marvel universe over the years, and in this upcoming comic, he’s set to go claw to fang with the Prince of Darkness himself, Dracula. With the lockdown easing, the comic book industry is gradually getting its feet back under it and, as such, delayed titles are finally getting new release dates set for later this year. This includes Wolverine #5, due in September.
So far, we’ve only got the first two issues of Benjamin Percy and Victor Bogdanovic’s Wolverine series, but clearly things must escalate over the next couple of outings as the fifth one will see Logan imprisoned by the infamous vampire. What’s more, he’s going to have to make an “unlikely alliance” in order to escape and take on Dracula. Who knows who Wolverine is set to team-up with, but you can...
So far, we’ve only got the first two issues of Benjamin Percy and Victor Bogdanovic’s Wolverine series, but clearly things must escalate over the next couple of outings as the fifth one will see Logan imprisoned by the infamous vampire. What’s more, he’s going to have to make an “unlikely alliance” in order to escape and take on Dracula. Who knows who Wolverine is set to team-up with, but you can...
- 6/23/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
On the heels of Marvel Comics' "Wolverine" #1, ranking as the best selling comic book February 2020, comes "Wolverine" #2, written by Benjamin Percy and illustrated by Adam Kubert, with variant covers by David Finch, Gerald Parel and Marcus Martin:
"...'Wolverine' has never been one to back down from a fight — not even a combined assault from 'Lady Deathstrike', 'Sabretooth' and 'Doctor Cornelius' — but the 'Flower Cartel' might have enlisted his worst and greatest foe: 'Logan' himself..."
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"...'Wolverine' has never been one to back down from a fight — not even a combined assault from 'Lady Deathstrike', 'Sabretooth' and 'Doctor Cornelius' — but the 'Flower Cartel' might have enlisted his worst and greatest foe: 'Logan' himself..."
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- 3/24/2020
- by Unknown
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Wolverine #1 Writer: Benjamin Percy | Artists: Adam Kubert & Viktor Bogdanovic | Colourists: Frank Martin and Matthew Wilson | Letters: Cory Petit
There best there is at what he does returns and what he does best this time is come back with a bang! A bouble bang really as this is a double sized issue with two stories. A Wolverine monthly ongoing has been missing from the comics landscape for six years now and I really wanted to like this first issue. That sounds a little harsh because mainly I did enjoy both stories for their own merits. But I wanted to enjoy a new number one a lot more! The first big positive is I love having Wolverine in the brown and tan costume, even if it is a modern take on the classic colour scheme. For years I was a complete blue and yellow convert. I suppose it comes with the animated...
There best there is at what he does returns and what he does best this time is come back with a bang! A bouble bang really as this is a double sized issue with two stories. A Wolverine monthly ongoing has been missing from the comics landscape for six years now and I really wanted to like this first issue. That sounds a little harsh because mainly I did enjoy both stories for their own merits. But I wanted to enjoy a new number one a lot more! The first big positive is I love having Wolverine in the brown and tan costume, even if it is a modern take on the classic colour scheme. For years I was a complete blue and yellow convert. I suppose it comes with the animated...
- 3/4/2020
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
Kayti Burt Mike Cecchini Jan 14, 2020
The final chapter of Crisis On Infinite Earths mentioned Superman's sons — could Superman & Lois be taking the Super Sons path?
Turns out Sara Diggle isn't the only new kid in the Arrowverse! The final act of The CW's epic Crisis on Infinite Earths dropped a heck of a lot of information about this new, strange world known was Earth-Prime, and much of it was as big news for the characters hearing it as it was for us. One of the quickest and unexpected bombshells? Superman has sons—a fact Lois casually drops into conversation when Clark is out-of-town, telling him he needs to get home for sons-related reasons. Sons. As in plural.
This truth bomb is most certainly set-up for the Superman & Lois TV show that The CW recently gave a straight-to-series order for the 2020-2021 broadcast season. The show will star Tyler Hoechlin and...
The final chapter of Crisis On Infinite Earths mentioned Superman's sons — could Superman & Lois be taking the Super Sons path?
Turns out Sara Diggle isn't the only new kid in the Arrowverse! The final act of The CW's epic Crisis on Infinite Earths dropped a heck of a lot of information about this new, strange world known was Earth-Prime, and much of it was as big news for the characters hearing it as it was for us. One of the quickest and unexpected bombshells? Superman has sons—a fact Lois casually drops into conversation when Clark is out-of-town, telling him he needs to get home for sons-related reasons. Sons. As in plural.
This truth bomb is most certainly set-up for the Superman & Lois TV show that The CW recently gave a straight-to-series order for the 2020-2021 broadcast season. The show will star Tyler Hoechlin and...
- 1/15/2020
- Den of Geek
Happy New Year to you all. The year is 2020 and Wolverine is back among the living. Technically he returned to the Marvel Universe last year after the events of Wolverine Returns before joing Cyclops in the pages of Matthew Rosenbergs’ Uncanny X-Men. Check out Wolverine Wednesday #23 for a full wrap up of my thoughts on Wolverine The Return and Wolverine Wednesday #25 for his appearances in the pages of Uncanny X-Men. In a nutshell I thought the two stories didn’t gel together and The Return was largely a misstep. dispite it being the sole vision of Charles Soule it felt like it could have been a whole lot more. Jonathan Hickmans’ insistence that he persoanlly relaunch the entire X-line led to further contradiction as to how Wolverine came to be back with us. I stayed well clear of both Powers of X and House of X and have continued to...
- 1/8/2020
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
With Dawn of X launching a new line of X-Men books, it only makes sense that a Wolverine solo title be among those. In fact, it’ll stand alongside the likes of Giant-Size X-Men, X-Men/Fantastic Four and X-Corp as part of the second wave. Not too shabby, if I must say so myself.
To some, this is long overdue, as Wolverine himself hasn’t headlined an ongoing book in quite some time. Oh yeah, there’ve been Old Man Logan and All-New Wolverine (starring X-23) in the time since Death of Wolverine was published, but those aren’t quite the same as reading the adventures of the original icon.
Having been formally announced at New York Comic Con earlier this month, the new series will be written by the one and only Benjamin Percy, and illustrated by rotating artists Adam Kubert and Victor Bogdonavic. And thanks to Marvel, we...
To some, this is long overdue, as Wolverine himself hasn’t headlined an ongoing book in quite some time. Oh yeah, there’ve been Old Man Logan and All-New Wolverine (starring X-23) in the time since Death of Wolverine was published, but those aren’t quite the same as reading the adventures of the original icon.
Having been formally announced at New York Comic Con earlier this month, the new series will be written by the one and only Benjamin Percy, and illustrated by rotating artists Adam Kubert and Victor Bogdonavic. And thanks to Marvel, we...
- 10/28/2019
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
When you stop to think about it, it really has been some time since we’ve had a proper ongoing Wolverine solo title in the 616. Sure, there have been miniseries, Old Man Logan and X-23 inheriting the mantle for All-New Wolverine, but none of those were quite the same thing.
Well, True Believers will finally get their wish when Marvel Comics launches a brand new series featuring the fan favorite superhero beginning in February of 2020. Simply titled Wolverine, it’ll be written by the one and only Benjamin Percy, and illustrated by rotating artists Adam Kubert and Victor Bogdonavic.
Originally unveiled this past weekend at New York Comic Con at the “X-Men: Dawn of X” panel, not much is currently known about the book. But on the plus side, we can present this first look at Adam Kubert’s cover for the inaugural issue, which can be viewed below. I...
Well, True Believers will finally get their wish when Marvel Comics launches a brand new series featuring the fan favorite superhero beginning in February of 2020. Simply titled Wolverine, it’ll be written by the one and only Benjamin Percy, and illustrated by rotating artists Adam Kubert and Victor Bogdonavic.
Originally unveiled this past weekend at New York Comic Con at the “X-Men: Dawn of X” panel, not much is currently known about the book. But on the plus side, we can present this first look at Adam Kubert’s cover for the inaugural issue, which can be viewed below. I...
- 10/7/2019
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Jim Dandy Oct 6, 2019
As the X-Men continue to return, Marvel's Dawn of X will include a new Wolverine series.
The X-Men books are in the midst of a critical and creative reinvigoration, and at New York Comic Con, Marvel announced the first new book after the initial relaunch: Wolverine, by Ben Percy and Adam Kubert.
Kubert is one of the definitive Wolverine artists. He drew, among other issues:
Wolverine #75, the Fatal Attractions issue with Logan clinging to life after Magneto ripped the adamantium from his skeleton. Wolverine #85, the Phalanx Covenant crossover that is surprisingly relevant right now. Weapon X, the Wolverine book that was published during the Age of Apocalypse. Another two-ish years of Wolverine ongoings in the mid '90s. The first eight issues of Ultimate X-Men, where Logan's look changed so dramatically.
And there's another four years of Uncanny X-Men in there, too. He has most recently...
As the X-Men continue to return, Marvel's Dawn of X will include a new Wolverine series.
The X-Men books are in the midst of a critical and creative reinvigoration, and at New York Comic Con, Marvel announced the first new book after the initial relaunch: Wolverine, by Ben Percy and Adam Kubert.
Kubert is one of the definitive Wolverine artists. He drew, among other issues:
Wolverine #75, the Fatal Attractions issue with Logan clinging to life after Magneto ripped the adamantium from his skeleton. Wolverine #85, the Phalanx Covenant crossover that is surprisingly relevant right now. Weapon X, the Wolverine book that was published during the Age of Apocalypse. Another two-ish years of Wolverine ongoings in the mid '90s. The first eight issues of Ultimate X-Men, where Logan's look changed so dramatically.
And there's another four years of Uncanny X-Men in there, too. He has most recently...
- 10/6/2019
- Den of Geek
It could certainly been argued that the past fifteen or so years of Captain America comics have been the most complicated time for Steve Rogers in the character’s entire history. I mean, he’s been “dead,” he aged up for a bit, a doppelganger of his aligned with Hydra, and he was succeeded as Captain America by Bucky Barnes and Sam Wilson at different points. On the plus side, this stuff has made for great reading more often than not.
Well, get ready for another shift in status quo, because Steve has hung up his cowl yet again in the pages of Marvel Comics. In the recently published Captain America #12 written by Ta-Nehisi Coates and illustrated by Adam Kubert and Matt Milla, our hero finds himself as the most wanted man in the United States.
Basically, someone posing as the Sentinel of Liberty has framed him for various crimes,...
Well, get ready for another shift in status quo, because Steve has hung up his cowl yet again in the pages of Marvel Comics. In the recently published Captain America #12 written by Ta-Nehisi Coates and illustrated by Adam Kubert and Matt Milla, our hero finds himself as the most wanted man in the United States.
Basically, someone posing as the Sentinel of Liberty has framed him for various crimes,...
- 8/1/2019
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Marvel Comics' "Captain America" #12, available July 31, 2019, is written by Ta-Neshi Coates and illustrated by Adam Kubert, with covers by Alex Ross and Julian Totino Tedesco:
"...'Cap' is a framed fugitive. So he must disappear. But that doesn't mean 'Steve Rogers' has to give up the fight to prove his innocence and bring the true killer to justice. Maybe its time to try something new..."
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"...'Cap' is a framed fugitive. So he must disappear. But that doesn't mean 'Steve Rogers' has to give up the fight to prove his innocence and bring the true killer to justice. Maybe its time to try something new..."
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- 7/27/2019
- by Unknown
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In celebration of Marvel's 80th anniversary August 2019, scores of comic creators are assembling for an epic comic book story in honor of the very first issue of "Marvel Comics" with "Marvel Comics #1000", a massive collaborative effort, with a main cover by Alex Ross, that will see 80 different creative teams showcase Marvel's classic characters:
"...'Marvel Comics' #1, was first published in 1939 when the company was known as 'Timely Comics'.
"Writing contributors to the special issue include Roy Thomas, Peter David, Gerry Conway, Adam Kubert, Saladin Ahmed, Gail Simone, Chip Zdarsky, Kris Anka, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and a whole lot more.
"Variant Cover illustrators include Mark Brooks, Mike Allred...
"...Julian Totino Tedesco, Ron Lim...
"...Mark Bagley...
"...Kaare Andrews...
"...Jen Bartel, Gabriele Dell'otto...
...Steve Ditko, Mr Garcin, Greg Hildebrandt, Greg Smallwood...
"...Inhyuk Lee, J. Scott Campbell, Ed McGuinness, George Perez, Joe Quesada and Skottie Young and Clayton Crain..."
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"...'Marvel Comics' #1, was first published in 1939 when the company was known as 'Timely Comics'.
"Writing contributors to the special issue include Roy Thomas, Peter David, Gerry Conway, Adam Kubert, Saladin Ahmed, Gail Simone, Chip Zdarsky, Kris Anka, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and a whole lot more.
"Variant Cover illustrators include Mark Brooks, Mike Allred...
"...Julian Totino Tedesco, Ron Lim...
"...Mark Bagley...
"...Kaare Andrews...
"...Jen Bartel, Gabriele Dell'otto...
...Steve Ditko, Mr Garcin, Greg Hildebrandt, Greg Smallwood...
"...Inhyuk Lee, J. Scott Campbell, Ed McGuinness, George Perez, Joe Quesada and Skottie Young and Clayton Crain..."
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- 6/29/2019
- by Unknown
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Marvel Comics' "Captain America" #11, available June 19, 2019, is written by Ta-Neshi Coates and illustrated by Adam Kubert, with covers by Alex Ross and Yoon Lee":
"...'Captain of Nothing' continues, while the people chant 'Free Captain America'...
"But who is doing the hunting ? Is it the conspiring, left-leaning law-enforcement apparatus of the world...
"...or 'Captain America' himself..." ?
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"...'Captain of Nothing' continues, while the people chant 'Free Captain America'...
"But who is doing the hunting ? Is it the conspiring, left-leaning law-enforcement apparatus of the world...
"...or 'Captain America' himself..." ?
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- 6/17/2019
- by Unknown
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Marvel Comics' "Captain America" #10, available May 8, 2019, is written by Ta-Neshi Coates and illustrated by Adam Kubert, with covers by Alex Ross and Dave Johnson:
"'Captain of Nothing' continues, as a prison riot is the best possible cover to break 'Captain America' out of confinement...
"...but what if the 'Star-Spangled Avenger' doesn't want to go...?"
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"'Captain of Nothing' continues, as a prison riot is the best possible cover to break 'Captain America' out of confinement...
"...but what if the 'Star-Spangled Avenger' doesn't want to go...?"
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- 5/3/2019
- by Michael Stevens
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Marvel Comics' "Captain America" #8, available February 27, 2019 is written by Ta-Nehisi Coates and illustrated by Adam Kubert, with a cover by Alex Ross:
"...the 'Captain of Nothing' continues, with Cap accused and Cap in custody. Is Cap a killer ? Now as the 'Power Elite' makes its play against the sar-spangled 'Avenger', 'Captain America' is in no position to fight back!..."
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"...the 'Captain of Nothing' continues, with Cap accused and Cap in custody. Is Cap a killer ? Now as the 'Power Elite' makes its play against the sar-spangled 'Avenger', 'Captain America' is in no position to fight back!..."
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- 2/18/2019
- by Michael Stevens
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Known for his Emmy-winning roles playing curmudgeons, ranging from Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show to Carl in the Pixar film Up, actor Ed Asner's true character is that of a philanthropist and loving father who shared his passion for comic books with his children.
Earlier this year, the legendary actor and founders Matt and Navah Asner opened The Ed Asner Family Center, to offer a host of programs, classes and therapy dedicated to promoting self-confidence in differently abled individuals. They plan to open in their new location in November.
On Oct. 17, Heritage Auctions is hosting The Ed Asner Family Center Original Comic Art Charity Auction at Ha.com/Asner. Today’s leading comic book artists, including Kevin Nowlan, Alex Ross, Jim Lee and more, have donated high-profile work for the online auction.
“The Asner family have always been comic book fans,” said Matt Asner, Ed Asner’s...
Earlier this year, the legendary actor and founders Matt and Navah Asner opened The Ed Asner Family Center, to offer a host of programs, classes and therapy dedicated to promoting self-confidence in differently abled individuals. They plan to open in their new location in November.
On Oct. 17, Heritage Auctions is hosting The Ed Asner Family Center Original Comic Art Charity Auction at Ha.com/Asner. Today’s leading comic book artists, including Kevin Nowlan, Alex Ross, Jim Lee and more, have donated high-profile work for the online auction.
“The Asner family have always been comic book fans,” said Matt Asner, Ed Asner’s...
- 10/15/2018
- Look to the Stars
Marvel Comics' "Avengers" #10, available November 2018, is written by Jason Aaron and illustrated by Ed McGuiness, David Marquez, Adam Kubert, with covers by Alex Ross, Ron Lim, Arthur Adams, Alan Davis, Skottie Young and George Perez:
"...after saving the world, you would think the 'Avengers' would be due some celebration. But instead the whole world seems to be gunning for them, including the new 'Defenders of the Deep', led by 'Namor', and the reimagined 'Russian Super-Soldiers of the Winter Guard'.
"And that's not to mention the shocking surprise the Us government has in store for our heroes. Plus: The all-new 'Agents of Wakanda'!
"Then the mystery of the Avengers of 1,000,000 BC deepens! A key revelation concerning the resurrection of 'Wolverine'! And the next startling new Avenger is revealed..."
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"...after saving the world, you would think the 'Avengers' would be due some celebration. But instead the whole world seems to be gunning for them, including the new 'Defenders of the Deep', led by 'Namor', and the reimagined 'Russian Super-Soldiers of the Winter Guard'.
"And that's not to mention the shocking surprise the Us government has in store for our heroes. Plus: The all-new 'Agents of Wakanda'!
"Then the mystery of the Avengers of 1,000,000 BC deepens! A key revelation concerning the resurrection of 'Wolverine'! And the next startling new Avenger is revealed..."
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- 8/24/2018
- by Michael Stevens
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He’s a staple of the Marvel Universe, and this February, Peter Parker’s legacy will be honored with a milestone issue in Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #300.
A celebration of the Spider-Man legacy, Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #300 follows the reveal of Peter Parker’s true identity as he goes up against the Tinkerer in what promises to be his biggest challenge yet! It’s a Mighty Marvel story worthy of a 56 page epic as the webslinger is joined in his fight by several Marvel heroes, including Black Panther, Iron Heart, Hawkeye, Wasp and more!
“We don’t take important issue numbers like #300 for granted,” teased executive editor Nick Lowe. “In this issue, Chip and Adam not only tie together all the threads they’ve laid down over the last year, but twist and turn you bigger than you thought possible and tee up the next arc that Everyone will be talking about.
A celebration of the Spider-Man legacy, Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #300 follows the reveal of Peter Parker’s true identity as he goes up against the Tinkerer in what promises to be his biggest challenge yet! It’s a Mighty Marvel story worthy of a 56 page epic as the webslinger is joined in his fight by several Marvel heroes, including Black Panther, Iron Heart, Hawkeye, Wasp and more!
“We don’t take important issue numbers like #300 for granted,” teased executive editor Nick Lowe. “In this issue, Chip and Adam not only tie together all the threads they’ve laid down over the last year, but twist and turn you bigger than you thought possible and tee up the next arc that Everyone will be talking about.
- 11/16/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s that time of the month again to go through all comics laced with more than a hint of adamantium. This month I will bring you up to speed on the previous three issues of Weapon X, All New Wolverine #20-#21 and then review the first issue from the new creative team on Old Man Logan #25. Before I get into the reviews I must apologise for not giving proper credits for the books I reviewed last month, so that will be rectified from here on in.
Weapon X #2-#4
Writer: Greg Pak | Artist: Greg Land/Ibraim Roberson | Inks: Jay Leisten | Colours: Frank D’Armata | Letters: Joe Caramagna
The second and third issues of this series have a certain feel of the writer following a paint by numbers. That being said I am enjoying the series thus far, but because of the characters involved and the concept of Weapon X always appeals to me.
Weapon X #2-#4
Writer: Greg Pak | Artist: Greg Land/Ibraim Roberson | Inks: Jay Leisten | Colours: Frank D’Armata | Letters: Joe Caramagna
The second and third issues of this series have a certain feel of the writer following a paint by numbers. That being said I am enjoying the series thus far, but because of the characters involved and the concept of Weapon X always appeals to me.
- 7/5/2017
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
Hello again, and welcome to the recently resurrected Panel Discussion. I’m Kieran, and every week I’m going to go through some of the best comics of the week to give you an idea what you should pick up that you might have missed. This is another stacked week with some fantastic first issues and great jumping on points for books you might be behind on, so let’s take a look at what’s on offer.
The biggest release of the week again goes to DC Comics for Tom King, David Finch, Danny Miki and Jordie Bellaire’s Batman #25 which kicks off the massive new storyline, “The War of Jokes and Riddles”. It feels like absolutely ages since we got a great straightforward Joker story or a great straightforward Riddler story so getting both at the same time feels like an absolute treat. Not only that, but the story has already promised to bring in players from all over Gotham including Deathshot, Deathstroke and of course, Kite-Man. This is going to go down as an iconic Batman story that you’re not going to want to miss out on, so grab this issue today.
The second big release of the week is Chip Zdarksy and Adam Kubert’s Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #1 which is conveniently timed to come out just weeks before the brand new motion picture. Zdarsky proved that he had the skill to write Spider-Man in the pages of Howard The Duck and his love for the character is evident, even if he dunks on him constantly. While one of Marvel’s top-tier artists, Adam Kubert is underrated as a Spidey penciller even though his work on Astonishing Spider-Man and Wolverine was one of the best Spider-Man comics of the past decade. While he does great work here, his classic superhero style doesn’t quite gel with Zdarsky’s comedy chops but each creator has tweaked their traditional style to accommodate their collaborator in new ways, which is always the sign of a great book.
If you’ve been sleeping on Dan Abnett’s run on Aquaman this week’s Aquaman #25 is a brilliant jumping on point thanks to the arrival of Stjepan Šejić who breathes new life into the underwater world of Atlantis as a deposed Arthur Curry grows a sweet looking beard and tries to get his throne back. Šejić is an artist known for his love of DC Comics characters thanks to his prolific fan-art output and it’s a massive surprise they haven’t recruited him sooner. Abnett has been building a long-form story in the pages of Aquaman to rival his work on Guardians of the Galaxy and Legion of Super-Heroes so this is a jumping on point you absolutely don’t to miss.
Lastly, I have to shout-out Image Comics’s new release, Shirtless Bear Fighter (Shirtless Bear Fighter #1 review)by Jody Leheup, Sebastian Girner, Mike Spicer and Nil Vendrell, which is exactly what it says on the tin. It feels like a throwback to the Image Comics of ten years ago that didn’t quite have the identity it does now and was trying a bunch of new stuff that led to comics like Proof and Firebreather and if that’s the sort of thing you’re into or just if the name catches your eye, you’ll want to at least give this first issue a shot and see if it’s for you/
That’s it for me this week but there’s still a great number of awesome comics on the stands for you to check out. Happy reading everyone, and I’ll see you all next week!
The biggest release of the week again goes to DC Comics for Tom King, David Finch, Danny Miki and Jordie Bellaire’s Batman #25 which kicks off the massive new storyline, “The War of Jokes and Riddles”. It feels like absolutely ages since we got a great straightforward Joker story or a great straightforward Riddler story so getting both at the same time feels like an absolute treat. Not only that, but the story has already promised to bring in players from all over Gotham including Deathshot, Deathstroke and of course, Kite-Man. This is going to go down as an iconic Batman story that you’re not going to want to miss out on, so grab this issue today.
The second big release of the week is Chip Zdarksy and Adam Kubert’s Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #1 which is conveniently timed to come out just weeks before the brand new motion picture. Zdarsky proved that he had the skill to write Spider-Man in the pages of Howard The Duck and his love for the character is evident, even if he dunks on him constantly. While one of Marvel’s top-tier artists, Adam Kubert is underrated as a Spidey penciller even though his work on Astonishing Spider-Man and Wolverine was one of the best Spider-Man comics of the past decade. While he does great work here, his classic superhero style doesn’t quite gel with Zdarsky’s comedy chops but each creator has tweaked their traditional style to accommodate their collaborator in new ways, which is always the sign of a great book.
If you’ve been sleeping on Dan Abnett’s run on Aquaman this week’s Aquaman #25 is a brilliant jumping on point thanks to the arrival of Stjepan Šejić who breathes new life into the underwater world of Atlantis as a deposed Arthur Curry grows a sweet looking beard and tries to get his throne back. Šejić is an artist known for his love of DC Comics characters thanks to his prolific fan-art output and it’s a massive surprise they haven’t recruited him sooner. Abnett has been building a long-form story in the pages of Aquaman to rival his work on Guardians of the Galaxy and Legion of Super-Heroes so this is a jumping on point you absolutely don’t to miss.
Lastly, I have to shout-out Image Comics’s new release, Shirtless Bear Fighter (Shirtless Bear Fighter #1 review)by Jody Leheup, Sebastian Girner, Mike Spicer and Nil Vendrell, which is exactly what it says on the tin. It feels like a throwback to the Image Comics of ten years ago that didn’t quite have the identity it does now and was trying a bunch of new stuff that led to comics like Proof and Firebreather and if that’s the sort of thing you’re into or just if the name catches your eye, you’ll want to at least give this first issue a shot and see if it’s for you/
That’s it for me this week but there’s still a great number of awesome comics on the stands for you to check out. Happy reading everyone, and I’ll see you all next week!
- 6/21/2017
- by Kieran Shiach
- Nerdly
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