comics review
Master of Magnetic Personas: ‘X-men Black: Magneto #1’
Chris Claremont returns to reaffirm what makes Magneto such a compelling and relevant villain.
Shattered Grids and Missing Connections: ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #31’
The destruction wrought by Shattered Grid begins, but without the powerful components that make the Power Rangers so mighty.
Healing and Nuance Amidst the Violence in ‘Return of Wolverine #1’
Wolverine coming back to life surprises no one, but the particulars bring unexpected intrigue.
Nick Thorburn’s ‘Penguins’ Is Crude, Clever, and Often Amusing
Whether a general commentary on American greed, or on a personal loss of self, or something else, there's an adroit depiction here that can be unexpectedly moving.
Graphic Biography ‘Prisoner 155’ Is a True-life Story of Resistance, Revolution and Love
The true story of larger-than-life anarchist rebel Simon Radowitzky, captured here by Agustin Comotto, offers a complex tale of morality and dignity.
Really, Really Loving the Beatles: Carol Tyler’s ‘Fab4 Mania’
Tyler's excitement and seemingly never-ending thrill from the point of view of her younger self as a Beatles fan nearly leaps from the page.