Life, Living Weapons, and (Unlearned) Lessons: ‘Weapon X #11’
Weapon H/Hulkverine has an uphill battle from the beginning, but does plenty to set himself apart, even if he is just a simple mix of Wolverine and Hulk-like brutality.
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Marvel’s ‘Star Wars #38’ Is Rarely Short of Drama, Dread, and Droids
While there are many real-world parallels of evil empires that plunder, going back to the days of the pyramids, not even the most blood-thirsty ruler could do so on the scale of the Empire.
More Than Fangirls: Reading ‘The Spectacular Sisterhood of Superwomen’ in Trump’s America
There are a lot of strong female characters here. There are just as many, however, who are fit only to remind us of how far we have to go.
Empathy Is a Mirror in ‘Stardust Nation’
"Memories arrive instead. Uninvited, they crash through the sky."
Jean Grey #8: Conflict Between Two of the Most Powerful Psychics in the Marvel Universe
Jean Grey and Emma Frost aren't just two characters who occasionally disagree with how to conduct themselves as superheroes.
‘Hiveswap’ and the Tenacity of Fandom
Fan participation was completely integral to the first few chapters of Homestuck, which is partly what has made the wait for Hiveswap so difficult for fans to take.
‘Brief Histories of Everyday Objects’ Ponders, What’s Up With the Toothbrush?
In comic form, Brief Histories of Everyday Objects puts everyday objects under clever ideological scrutiny.
A Kick Ass/Kick Arse Depiction of the Stylish Mods in ’60s England
Jim McCarthy and Kevin Cross, writers and graphics artists from either side of the Atlantic, join forces to create a candid tale of the Mod scene.
Less Story, More Play: All Aboard for Planet Marlys!
Legendary cartoonist Lynda Barry's most iconic character takes center stage in this large-format hardback.
Back to the Drawing Board With ‘Flash Gordon Volume 4: The Storm Queen of Valkir’
At first, Austin Briggs’ work feels like a simplified version of Alex Raymond’s, the boldness of the characters’ figures and poses replaced by understated charm.