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Hulk VS. Thor: Banner of War Alpha #1: Marvel Comics Preview

Hulk VS. Thor: Banner of War Alpha #1: Marvel Comics Preview

We’re less than a month away from as hard-hitting of a crossover as Marvel can line up. First teased back in December, Donny Cates and Martin Coccolo are kicking off their event between Cates’ two titles, Hulk and Thor, on April 27. MarvelWritten by: Donny CatesArt...

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Comic of the Week: Saga #57 from Image Comics

Comic of the Week: Saga #57 from Image Comics

Sometimes I dance around spoilers with this article, but not this week. If you haven’t read Saga #57 (I shouldn’t have to tell you this), go read that now. Then come back. Don’t scroll until then. Image ComicsWritten by: Brian K. VaughanArt by: Fiona StaplesLetters...

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Killadelphia #20: Image Comics Review

Killadelphia #20: Image Comics Review

This might be the best issue of Killadelphia yet. I recognize there have been some powerful issues and wild introductions to character. But, Killadelphia #20 hits readers on two fronts Image ComicsWritten by: Rodney BarnesArt by: Jason Shawn Alexander with German...

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Wolverine: Patch #1: Marvel Comics REview

Wolverine: Patch #1: Marvel Comics REview

With how well the Wolverine main line and the whole X Lives/X Deaths of Wolverine event is going, Wolverine Patch seemed like a great idea. It’s a way to dig into the character’s past more while that’s front of mind, and it’s a side of Wolverine that will allow the...

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Comic of the Week: Batman: The Knight #3 from DC Comics

Comic of the Week: Batman: The Knight #3 from DC Comics

Not to get too far ahead, this series has been further affirmation Batman is in good hands with Chip Zdarsky set to take over later in the year. By that, I mean the title. Batman himself is probably going to have his hands full because of Zdarsky — and look no further...

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Carnage #1: Marvel Comics Review

Carnage #1: Marvel Comics Review

For a while, it’s felt like there’s too much going on with Carnage to keep track. That’s frustrating in a way, but it’s also fitting for the character. While it does seem like things are about to get out of control for Carnage again, Ram V grounds the character’s...

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Comic of the Week: Hit Me #1 from AWA Studios

Comic of the Week: Hit Me #1 from AWA Studios

Seems like this is said a lot, but it’s a great time to be a comic book reader. There’s no shortage of quality books from week to week — this week was something else, though. Coming up with this week’s must-read comic was as challenging as ever. Ultimately, the top...

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Rogue Sun #1: Image Comics Review

Rogue Sun #1: Image Comics Review

Radiant Black’s growing universe, now known as the Massive-Verse, is turning into something special, and the greatest addition to the group might be Rogue Sun. The design for this character is outstanding. There’s an edge to Abel’s art style, which fits the tone of...

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DCEU, MCU Rumor Mill ft. Casey Walsh: Change My Mind 159

DCEU, MCU Rumor Mill ft. Casey Walsh: Change My Mind 159

In Episode 159, GWW Insider Casey Walsh (@thecomixkid) joins Wesley Sykes and Nick Friar once again to offload some scoops & rumors surrounding the upcoming MCU and DCEU landscape. WARNING: POTENTIAL SPOILERS ABOUND. He drops notes on Moon Knight, The Batman,...

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Comic of the Week: Ghost Rider #1 from Marvel Comics

Comic of the Week: Ghost Rider #1 from Marvel Comics

This was another great week for comic book readers. As a publisher, Image Comics had the strongest week overall (surprise, surprise), but Marvel had the best single issue of the final New Comic Book Day of February. Marvel ComicsWritten by: Benjamin PercyArt by: Cory...

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