Dear Mr. Manara, You remember the Spider-Woman variant cover you drew that’s being discussed all over Twitter and the news sites, right? No? Here’s a refresher: This is the solo Spider-Woman comic that Marvel announced at the Women Of Marvel Panel at San Diego Comic Con and Marvel has been pushing female led titles lately to reflect their growing female audience. It’s…
Just Keeps Getting Better and Better: A Review of Storm #2
Storm #2 Greg Pak (W) Victor Ibanez (A) Marvel Comics Issue two of Storm’s new solo series is, put simply — just as good as the first. Okay, no, it’s better. The issue begins with a recap by way of a casual date: Ororo and Logan (that’s Wolverine to most people, or does he let…
Review: All-New X-Men #30
All-New X-Men #30 Brian Michael Bendis (W) Sara Pichelli (A) Marvel Comics The cover doesn’t lie. X-23 and Angel are an item, spending the night together after last issue’s ending saw them riding off into the sunset on Cyclops’s stolen bike. I was initially trepidatious when Marvel revealed #30’s cover–it was only a few months…
Where Do We Stand? July Comic Sales
Each month,Diamond Comics Distributors releases data on the top selling products from single issue comics, to graphic novels and trade paperbacks, to toys. Their sales data represents items sold through comic book shops.
Marvel Entertainment Given Invoice By Worker
Marvel Entertainment Sued by Unpaid Intern, you say? On behalf of every comics lover working hard to keep the industry moving, I have a headline of my own to direct at the enormous corporations who spend millions on out of date publicity campaigns and bullshit regression every year: Thank you for your time.
Mighty Marvel Monday: Hey, Did Guardians come out yet?
Marvel Monday! Again? Already? Here’s a round-up of what has happened in this new, Post-SDCC, world:
Review: Storm #1
Storm Greg Pak (w) Victor Ibañez (A) I have made no secret of my excitement at the news of a solo title for Storm. Greg Pak did his best to get close to the fans right off the bat by taking to social media. His efforts to build interest, create buzz, and generate goodwill for the…
Northstar’s Wedding Passed Singapore Censors Because it Was “Balanced,” Keven Keller’s Not
Earlier this month, Singapore censors banned Life With Archie #16, which featured the wedding of gay veteran Kevin Keller and his physiotherapist Clay. But Astonishing X-Men #51, which depicted Northstar’s wedding to longtime boyfriend Kyle, made it through.
Review: Ms. Marvel 5
Ms. Marvel #5 G. Willow Wilson (W) Adrian Alphona (A) Marvel Comics In this issue, Kamala takes on Doyle, the shiftless teen in charge of the other shiftless teens Vick has gotten involved with.
Where Do We Stand — June Comics and Graphic Novel Sales
Each month,Diamond Comics Distributors releases data on the top selling products from single issue comics, to graphic novels and trade paperbacks, to toys. Their sales data represents items sold through comic book shops.
Captain America #22: A Retailer’s Perspective
The last week has seen a lot of mudslinging online involving the ill-received Captain America #22 by Rick Remender and John Romita, Jr. Fans and creators have been vocal in their opinions, many unbelievably (but not) receiving threats over their positions, and it got ugly very quickly. One voice that has been noticeably quiet throughout?…
Mighty Marvel Monday: Bye, Steve
Happy post-4th, American Marvellites! Hope you all had a great holiday (or didn’t, if you aren’t in America/don’t care) and are just sitting around thinking about Chris Evans wearing spandex, like a true patriot.