Black Lightning #1: The Debut of Jefferson Pierce
Black Lightning #1 stands as a landmark moment in DC Comics history, marking the first time a Black superhero headlined his own series at the publisher. When readers first picked up this issue in January 1977, they were introduced to Jefferson Pierce, a man whose Olympic gold medals couldn’t shield him from the systemic rot […]
Wonder Woman #179 (1968): A Hero Loses Her Powers | DC
On this day in comics, September 3, 1968, Wonder Woman #179 (1968) arrived, presenting readers with one of the most radical and controversial reinventions of a major superhero. Under the new creative direction of writer Dennis O’Neil and artist Mike Sekowsky, this issue stripped Diana Prince of her powers, her costume, and her title, launching […]
Avengers #2 (1963): The Space Phantom Debuts | Marvel
On this day in comics, September 3, 1963, Avengers #2 (1963) hit newsstands, delivering a story that would fracture Marvel’s newly formed super-team almost immediately after it began. Fresh off their debut, the creative powerhouse of writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby wasted no time introducing a new kind of threat designed to sow […]
Marvel Premiere #19: The Debut of Colleen Wing
On this day in comics, Marvel Premiere #19, released on August 27, 1974, introduced a character who would become a cornerstone of Marvel’s street-level universe: the skilled samurai, Colleen Wing. In the midst of the 1970s martial arts craze, this issue brought forth a hero with a rich heritage and a fierce sense of honor. […]
Fantastic Four #357: The Skrull Imposter Saga Begins
On this day in comic book history, Fantastic Four #357, which hit shelves on August 27, 1991, delivered a shocking twist that would redefine the lives of Marvel’s First Family for years to come. This pivotal issue kicked off a storyline of deep-cover espionage, betrayal, and unexpected romance, proving that the shape-shifting Skrulls were more […]
Minor Arcana #10 Explores a Prisoner’s Past (BOOM!)
Minor Arcana #10 Explores a Prisoner’s Past (BOOM!) The haunting ballad of Budd St. Pierre continues its melancholic tune in Minor Arcana #10, the latest chapter in Jeff Lemire’s masterful crime saga from BOOM! Studios. Locked away from the world he irrevocably damaged, Budd is a man adrift in a sea of reflection. This issue […]
The Herculoids #7 Review: A Dynamite Adventure
The Herculoids #7 Review: Survival on Amzot The adventure on the untamed planet of Amzot continues in The Herculoids #7, delivering a thrilling new chapter for fans of the classic Hanna-Barbera heroes. This latest installment from Dynamite Entertainment throws Zandor, Tara, and Dorno into a desperate battle for survival against a terrifying new foe while […]
The Top 10 Ridiculous Comic Book Villains of DC & Marvel
The world of superheroes and their dramatic conflicts would be incomplete without the presence of ridiculous comic book villains. This list is a tribute to those characters whose concepts are so laughably flawed that they are arguably “worse” than the most evil villains. They are ineffective, unwieldy, or simply exist as a joke, but still […]
The Matriarch Rises: New Villain Debuts in Wonder Woman #25
A tiny harbinger of death is set to change Diana’s fate forever in the oversized anniversary issue, Wonder Woman #25. The generational epic from the acclaimed creative team of writer Tom King and artist Daniel Sampere is introducing a brand-new villain to the DC Universe: The Matriarch. This upcoming chapter, published by DC Comics, promises […]
Has Battle Beast Met His Match in Battle Beast #5? | Skybound
The blood-soaked, record-breaking series continues as we get our first look inside Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5, and the biggest question on every fan’s mind is: has the galaxy’s greatest warrior finally met his match? From the legendary Invincible creative team of writer Robert Kirkman and artist Ryan Ottley, this new series from Skybound and […]