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While 2019’s Dawn of X ended on a middling, muddled note, 2020 is off to an improved start, beginning with the energizing X-Men #4 by Jonathan Hickman and Lionel Francis Yu. My Notes From the Review! The issue features Professor X, Magneto, Apocalypse and their security detail of Cyclops and Gorgon heading to a global […] The post Krakin’ Krakoa #27: X-Men #4 Is Hickman’s Best In The Run To Date! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Incoming is Marvel’s 2019 year-end spectacular, simultaneously summarizing much of the publisher’s 2019 while building suspense for storylines and comics to come in 2020.  Spoilers for Incoming #1 Follow! Today I’ll answer: What comics are the most important to have read prior to Incoming #1 What Incoming #1 teases for Marvel’s 2020, across everything from […] The post Previously On #95: Marvel Incoming! #1 Review – What’s to Come in 2020 appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

With East of West wrapping up its seven year journey into the Apocalypse, John and I are taking a look back at the Jonathan Hickman, Nick Dragotta, Frank Martin, and Rus Wooten series from Image Comics! In addition to the CBH Deep Dive podcast, I’ve also included our “Journals From Armageddon,” an email conversation John and I […] The post Deep Dives #5: Journals From Armageddon – East of West Review Pt. 1 (#1 to #29) appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

I definitely would not have predicted Gerry Duggan and Matteo Lolli’s Marauders would be my favorite “Dawn of X” X-Men comic in 2019 – particularly ahead of two Jonathan Hickman written series with X-Men and New Mutants, but it very much has held steady as the comic most clearly filled with purpose, humor, and vision. […] The post Krakin’ Krakoa #26: My Favorite 2019 X-Men Dawn of X Comic! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

The third issue of New Mutants is the first solely written by Ed Brisson with art by Flaviano, and it’s a trip back from space to Krakoa and a whole new gang of youthful mutants. I’ve gathered the shift from the Hickman-driven classic New Mutants in space story is relatively divisive for some readers, but […] The post Krakin’ Krakoa #25: New Mutants #3 Review – Who Are The (New) New Mutants? appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Through three issues X-Force continues to improve and build on the promise of House of X. It’s one of my favorite Dawn of X titles, and issue three by Benjamin Percy and Joshua Cassarra did not disappoint! Today on Krakin’ Krakoa #24 I’ll answer: How X-Force is the X-Men Dawn of X title most consistently […] The post Krakin’ Krakoa #24: X-Force #3 Review – The Lives & Deaths of Professor X appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

November 27 2019 – the day before Thanksgiving – was the first new comic book day in approximately 4 months with at least three new X-Men comics released on the same day. Appropriately, my varying reactions to the releases are a healthy reminder that more is not always better, and that one of House of […] The post Krakin’ Krakoa #23: Fallen Angels #2 Review – The Regression of Laura Kinney By The Coward Fallen Angels appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Absolute Carnage wrapped up this week: I’ll review the full event, complete with tie-ins, and discuss what it means for the Marvel Universe! Spoilers for Absolute Carnage follow! For the video: For the full Absolute Carnage reading order: Comics Discussed Include: + Absolute Carnage + Venom + Tie-Ins! Music for Best Comics Ever by Anthony […] The post Best Comics Ever #60: Absolute Carnage – Post-Game Report – Full Review! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

DC’s six issue “Event Leviathan” comes to a close, with the final chapter in Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev’s frustrating superhero mystery. I’ll review the full event, complete with tie-ins, and discuss what it means for DC’s 2019. For the video: For the full Event Leviathan reading order: Comics discussed include: + Action Comics […] The post Best Comics Ever #59: DC’s Event Leviathan Post-Game Report – Full Review! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

This month John & Dave tackle Doomsday Clock by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank in relation to HBO’s Watchmen and the original limited series by Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons, and John Higgins. For previous Deep Dives: For more, check out the full guides on Comic Book Herald: Watchmen Doomsday Clock I also recommend checking out […] The post Deep Dives #4: World of Watchmen – How Doomsday Clock & HBO Watchmen Approach Sequels appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

This week on “Previously On,” I’m digging into New Mutants #1 and answering questions about the comics role in Dawn of X, and some theories about Marvel Cosmic connections. 1) Who Are the New Mutants? The New Mutants debuted in 1982 in a graphic novel (Marvel Graphic Novel #4) by Chris Claremont and Bob McLeod. The original […] The post Previously On #90: How Does New Mutants #1 Fit Into X-Men Dawn of X? appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

This was a big week for X-Men comics, as it’s the first week since House of X #1 launched that Marvel published two separate X-Men titles on the same day. First up, I put together my video review and theories for X-Force #1 by Benjamin Percy, Joshua Cassarra and Dean White. For all Comic Book Herald X-Men videos! For the […] The post How Does X-Force #1 Fit Into X-Men Dawn of X? appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Marvel’s bringing back the Annihilation event title for a mini-crossover this December 2019, Annihilation Scourge! I’m breaking down what comics set the stage for Annihilation, and what characters like Nova, Annihilus, Beta Ray Bill, Silver Surfer and the Fantastic Four have been up to setting the stage for this event. For the Video: For the […] The post Best Comics Ever #58: The Road to Annihilation Scourge! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

I explore what’s become of the Ultimate Universe since Secret Wars (2015), how Marvel’s quietly bringing it back before our eyes in 2019, and my theories for the best way to renew the Ultimate Universe imprint! For the Video: For the full Ultimate Universe reading order: Ultimate Marvel Universe Reading Order For Ultimate Universe comics […] The post Best Comics Ever #57: Will Marvel’s Ultimate Universe Return in 2020? Is it Already Back?! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

In Krakin’ Krakoa #13, my analysis of House of X / Powers of X, I’m considering why Jean Grey is wearing her Marvel Girl costume, and what it means for the Phoenix Force and the X-Men! For the Video: For the full reading order: Hickman X-Men reading order Phoenix reading order Comics discussed today include: […] The post Krakin Krakoa #13: What Does Jean Grey’s Costume Tell Us About Phoenix in Dawn of X? appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

In Krakin’ Krakoa #12, my analysis of House of X / Powers of X, I’m investigating Moira X’s journal entries and mapping them to the entire history of X-Men comics! For the video: For the full reading order: Hickman X-Men reading order Music for Best Comics Ever by Anthony Weis. Check out more music at anthonyweis.com. […] The post Krakin’ Krakoa #12: The Unspoken History of Hickman’s X-Men appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

This month John & Dave tackle House of X and Powers of X by Jonathan Hickman, RB Silva, Pepe Larraz, Marte Gracia and collaborators. For previous Deep Dives: For more, check out the full guides on Comic Book Herald: Hickman’s X-Men John’s review of telepathy Comics discussed include: House of X / Powers of X Music for Best Comics […] The post Deep Dives #3: House of X/Powers of X – What Makes an X-Men Reinvention Successful? appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Dive into current Marvel Comics X-Men relaunch with Dawn of X coming to comic shops in 2019! For the video: For the full reading order: Hickman X-Men reading order Music for Best Comics Ever by Anthony Weis. Check out more music at anthonyweis.com. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android To learn how you can support Best […] The post Krakin Krakoa #11: Road to Dawn of X (Hickman’s 2019 X-Men Relaunch)! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.