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Warning! Spoilers for X-Men #16 ahead!

The X-Menfranchise just introduced a new drug capable of boosting mutant powers into its lore; "D-x," a synthetic compound, has been developed by Beast and Magneto over the past several issues, in order to help combat the effects of the latter's "Resurrection-Linked Degenerative Sickness," which has largely kept the Master of Magnetism sidelined since his triumphant return from beyond the grave.

X-Men #16, written by Jed McKay, with art by Netho Diaz, features a pivotal progression of the franchise’s “R-lds” storyline, as Magneto tests “dextroamphetamine-x,” which causes him to proclaim: “for the first time since I came to Alaska…I feel like Magneto.”

“R-lds” has been a slow burn plot so far, but the further introduction of “D-x,” and the potential complications of its usage that Beast warns of in this issue, suggest the story of the mutant disease, and its potential cure, is...

Few superheroes have as complicated a relationship to their identity as Moon Knight. Moon Knight doesn't have just one secret identity; he has three. Between Marc Spector, Jake Lockley, and Steven Grant, most fans can be forgiven for thinking those are all the identities Moon Knight has used, but he did have a short-lived fourth alter ego.

The surprising fourth identity was revealed in Moon Knight #22 by Jed McKay and Alessandro Cappuccio. In this run, Steven Grant's wealth, which is how Moon Knight is able to operate, was completely drained by the new villain known as Zodiac. With all of his wealth stolen, it's unclear exactly how Moon Knight continued to operate the Midnight Mission and keep all of his equipment maintained.

Curiously, at the same time as Moon Knight's money woes begin, one of his oldest enemies, the Midnight Man, returns and begins robbing specifically the corrupt and criminal.

After an era of unparalleled unity for Marvel's mutants, the relaunched X-Men franchise will once more pit the franchise's heroes against one another, in a conflict no one could have predicted, as its two flagship series Gail Simone's Uncanny X-Men and Jed MacKay's adjectiveless X-Men come together for the thrilling Raid on Graymalkin crossover event.

Raid on Graymalkin will be a four-issue crossover, running through X-Men #8-9 and Uncanny X-Men #7-8. The crossover will be released weekly, with the titles alternating, meaning it will be a quick and action-packed storyline, one that can be expected to have major repercussions for the next year of X-Men storytelling.

In the new "From the Ashes" era of X-Men, the former Xavier Institute has been converted into a prison for powerful mutants, who both X-Men teams will seek to liberate including, as it turns out, the disgraced Professor Charles Xavier.

Raid On...

From the depths of Hell to entire dimensions of eldritch monstrosities, Doctor Strange has seen (and often fought) the most chilling horrors that the Marvel Universe has to offer - but none of them scare him as much as Wolverine. Asked his opinion about the Best There Is, the Sorcerer Supreme was frank that he considered the X-Men's hard-living hero the scariest individual he's ever known - including Mephisto himself.

The admission came in 2011's Wolverine #16, from Jason Aaron and Goran Sudzuka. In the issue, Logan's current girlfriend - investigative reporter Melita Garner - interviews various Marvel heroes to produce a biography of Logan's life. The Avengers and X-Men try to sum up how they feel about Wolverine, with Doctor Strange in particular calling him, "The scariest man I have ever met. And I have literally shaken hands with the Devil."

Strange's is one of the most negative opinions of Logan,...

Even Doctor Strange is afraid of the legendary Doctor Doom, setting up an exciting dynamic for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In the comics, after taking Doctor Stranges mantle as Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Doom has transcended his already legendary status to cement his legacy as Marvels greatest sorcerer, genius, and monarch. However, his current reign as Sorcerer Supreme isnt the first time Stephen Strange has acknowledged Dooms power.

In Doctor Strange #5 written by Jed McKay, with art by Pasqual Ferry Strange acknowledges the fearsome power of Victor Von Doom, establishing the Latverian dictator as one of the few forces the Marvel Universe's most iconic Sorcerer Supreme actually fears.

Trained in the mystical arts by his mother, a Romani witch, Victor fully embraced his magical potential after her death. As an adult, and the supreme ruler of Latveria, Victor Von Doom has amassed an overwhelming amount of power over his life,...

By gifting his power and title of Sorcerer Supreme to Doctor Doom in Blood Hunt #5, Doctor Strange fundamentally altered fans' perception of the title and its role in the Marvel cosmos. Doom is imbued with a fragment of Doctor Strange's soul, which Strange explains was also the case for his ally Clea, when she took on the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme in his absence. Marvel's magical hierarchy has been upended by this revelation about the rules of succession for the Sorcerer Supreme, showing that anyone could potentially become the Sorcerer Supreme under the right conditions.

Warning: Spoilers for Blood Hunt #5

Doctor Strange's mantle as Sorcerer Supreme is one of the most powerful and most important stations in all Marvel Comics and Marvel just revealed how Strange could potentially hand the title over to any character under the right circumstances. In this way, the publisher radically redefines the meaning of the Sorcerer Supreme role,...

Get ready for a bloody battle! Wolverine faces off against vampires in Kevin Eastman's gritty cover art for the upcoming Marvel event, Blood Hunt. Marvel teases Wolverine: Blood Hunt will draw on Logan's past and his battles with vampires, all while upping the blood and violence. Tmnt's Tom Waltz teams up with artist Juan Jose Ryp for Wolverine: Blood Hunt, featuring Wolverine, vampires, and more!

Wolverine lets loose against a vicious army of vampires in new Blood Hunt cover art from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman. The artwork evokes the gritty spirit of Eastman’s original Tmnt comics as Logan shows no mercy in battle against his bloodthirsty foes.

Marvel Comics revealed Kevin Eastman’s variant cover for Wolverine: Blood Hunt #1 on its website. The issue will be released in June and kicks off a four-issue miniseries by writer Tom Waltz and artist Juan José Ryp. Eastman...

After one of their own is hospitalized following a harrowing encounter with the King of Sleep in the immersive gaming console known as the Dreamwave, a group of friends must try to survive the next deadly level of consequences in both the real world and the Nightmare Cemetery video game in Cemetery Kids Don't Die #2. Ahead of the second issue's release on March 27th from Oni Press, we're thrilled to exclusively unveil preview pages from the second issue of the must-read series from writer Zac Thompson, artist Daniel Irizarri, and colorist Brittany Peer!

Below, we have exclusive preview pages and the press release with additional details on Cemetery Kids Don't Die #2, and be sure to read our recent Q&a with Zac Thompson!

Press Release: Portland, Or – Oni Press, the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of graphic fiction for all ages, is proud to reveal the next installment of Cemetery Kids Don’T Die!

Warning: Spoilers for The Avengers #10 ahead!

Nightmare's attack on the Avengers was actually a cry for help, revealing a looming threat to the Marvel Universe. Nightmare's power over sleep and dreams makes him a formidable opponent for even the most powerful superheroes. The Avengers are faced with a threat unlike anything they've encountered before, forcing heroes and villains to unite against it.

What appears to be a random series of increasingly escalating conflicts takes on new meaning as yet another major super-villain begs the Avengers for help. Seeing as the mighty Kang has already appealed to the Avengers for assistance, this suggests that the coming threat to the Marvel Universe will be big enough to require heroes and villains alike to join together.

The Avengers #10 by Jed McKay and C.F. Villa deals with the fallout of Myrddin's Twilight Court attacking Kang at the Impossible City. Furious at the Avengers for "failing" to protect him,...

Marvel has introduced evil counterparts of its most recognizable characters, creating a potential villainous version of the Avengers. Characters like Toranos, General Strange, and Hydra-Cap are direct correlations to Thor, Doctor Strange, and Captain America. Feilong's takeover of Stark Industries and use of Iron Man tech represents the malformation of everything Iron Man stands for, and to this point he has done everything short of suiting up in his own armor.

The past year has been an ambitious period for Marvel, as they have relaunched a number of titles, rebooted the Ultimate Universe, and introduced a number of exciting new characters – including a slate of twisted Avengers analogues that the Marvel Universe should hope don't find reason to come together and form a team.

Across titles including Captain America, Iron Man, The Immortal Thor, and Uncanny Avengers, Marvel has introduced, or reintroduced characters who correspond to some of the company's highest-profile heroes,...

Thor's latest feat proves that he is one of the most powerful entities in the Marvel Comics universe, surpassing even Galactus himself. Thor's ability to break free from Nightmare's control shows his adaptability and confirms his status as the mightiest god. Thor's ascension as the King of Asgard has granted him greater power than ever before, making him a formidable opponent for any adversary.

Warning: Spoilers for Avengers #8Since his earliest appearances, Thor has always proven himself to be one of Marvel Comics’ most powerful heroes. Even before his ascension to the throne of Asgard, the God of Thunder accomplished countless labors of strength and heroism. But the Odinson’s latest feat put’s Thor into a whole other league as one of Marvel’s most powerful entities of all – even more so than Galactus himself.

Avengers #8 by Jed McKay, C.F. Villa, Federico Blee, and Vc’s...

Marvel's massive new crossover event, Blood Hunt, will feature the Avengers and other heroes teaming up to battle an army of vampires. Blood Hunt has been in the works for years and will bring together various storylines and characters from different Marvel comics, including Avengers, Doctor Strange, Moon Knight, Spider-Man, and Blade. The event will have major consequences for the Marvel Universe, with Earth-616 being forever changed. There is a mysterious puppeteer behind the vampire attack that will be revealed, and the aftermath will significantly impact the future of Marvel.

The Marvel Universe is heading for another Civil War-sized event as the Avengers battle vampires in a massive new crossover, Blood Hunt. Civil War has become one of the most well-recognized and beloved crossovers in Marvel's long history for the impact it had on the main comic canon. Seeing the heroes turn on each other over an act that would...

Iron Man's biggest addiction is not alcohol, but war, as revealed in Avengers #7. This provides a new perspective on his character's current arc, as well as his actions throughout his history. Iron Man's ongoing feud with the villain Feilong is driven by his addiction to war, as highlighted by Nightmare in Avengers #7. This new insight changes the way readers view their conflict. Tony Stark's addiction to war is resurfacing and becoming more intense, as seen in Invincible Iron Man #8. If not careful, Iron Man could succumb to his addiction like never before.

Warning: Spoilers for The Avengers #7!Even before he was addicted to alcohol, Iron Man suffered rom another addiction, one that explains his latest feud. Tony Stark infamously has a history with alcohol addiction, dating back to his character-defining "Demon in a Bottle" storyline. He's long been on the wagon – save for a recent slip-up – but there's...

Wolverine and Spider-Man weren't included in the latest Avengers run because the creative team wanted to focus on iconic, big-name Avengers characters, who are most familiar to readers as members of the team. The current Avengers team represents "the most iconic characters [writer Jed McKay] can handle," while still, "ensuring that everyone gets the spotlight." Wolverine and Spider-Man would bring their own baggage to the Avengers, wgile their absence doesn't affect the balance of the series.

Wolverine and Spider-Man didn't make the cut for the latest Avengers run, in large part because the book's creative team sought to stack the latest roster with as many iconic, big-name Avengers characters as possible – and while Logan and Peter Parker are certainly iconi Marvel characters, they are more associated with the New Avengers roster, which is distinct from the classic Avengers line-up.

Speaking with Popverse, Avengers writer Jed McKay spoke about the process of...

The Avengers have gained a new member, the Impossible City, which will also serve as their new home, in Earth's orbit. According to author Jed McKay, it is "wildly irresponsible" for Earth's Mightiest Heroes to operate within Earth's densely populated areas, like New York, due to the threats they attract. The Impossible City joining the Avengers is a smart and practical decision, providing a safe and tactically sound new base of operations for the tem.

The Avengers recently gained a new member and a new base of operations at the same time – as the team added the Impossible City, a sentient urban environment and interstellar vessel, which will orbit Earth and serve as their new home – in a move that highlights the one decision the MCU version of the team made that could have been thought through a little bit more.

Speaking with Popverse, Avengers writer Jed McKay spoke about...

Thor has always known how reality ends and that he will be there to die with it, which is a heavy burden he carries. In Avengers #7, the team find themselves trapped in simulations of their own demises, a situation in which they reveal critical things about themselves, through their desperation to avenge their world. Thor's knowledge of the end of all things sets him apart from the other Avengers, but despite this heavy knowledge, Thor will still rise with the rest of the team and continue to fight for the world until the end.

Warning: Contains spoilers for Avengers #7!

Thor is one of the mightiest Avengers ever among the team’s ranks, and one of the most powerful beings alive in the Marvel Universe. Among his long list of incredible abilities is one gift he isn’t keen to have, however. As long as the Asgardian Avenger has been alive,...

The Avengers new team member, the Impossible City, is a sentient metropolis, which is set to serve as their new headquarters; the City volunteered to join the team after being freed from the Ashen Combine. The Impossible City, created by a team of heroes, had its oldest memories erased while being enslaved by the Ashen Combine. Now, with the Avengers, the City can return to its original heroic purpose. Although the full extent of the Impossible City's powers is not yet known, it has shown great fortitude, and has the potential to become a significant character in future Avengers stories.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Avengers #6!

Meet the newest Avengers team member: the Impossible City. A sentient metropolis, the City will immediately prove to be an integral member of the team – as Earth's Mightiest Heroes will be moving into the City and operating out of it as their headquarters, in what...

For more than half a century, it's been home to paranormal phenomena and eerie occurrences, and this September, the rural homestead known as "Skinwalker Ranch" will be explored like never before in the new Boom! Studios comic book series Hunt for the Skinwalker. An adaptation of the non-fiction book of the same name, Hunt for the Skinwalker will debut in comic shops on September 6th, and we have an exclusive look at unsettling preview pages from the first issue of the new series from writer Zac Thompson, artist Valeria Burzo, colorist Jason Wordie, and letterer Joe Sabino!

You can see the early signs of some seriously strange happenings on the Gorman Ranch circa 1996 in our exclusive preview pages below. We also have the official press release with additional details on Hunt for the Skinwalker, and in case you missed it, check out Valeria Burzo's concept art for the new series!

Warning: Contains spoilers for Avengers (2023) #1!Iron Man and Captain Marvel have shared many an adventure, but Marvel's newest Avengers series has reminded readers of perhaps their greatest shared struggle, their former alcoholism, and how deep their friendship really goes. By bringing up their time in AA, the story reiterates the deep trust between the two and shows why they are the perfect pair to stand at the forefront of this new incarnation of the Avengers.

In Jed McKay, Carlos Villa, and Federico Blee’s Avengers (2023) #1, Carol Danvers reiterates her trust in Tony Stark, who’s shocked that he’s her first pick for the new Avengers team, by reminding him that he’s her Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor. In AA, a sponsor is a trusted person who has been through the AA program themselves and can therefore guide a newcomer through the process and help them through whatever struggles they have.

Recently, Marvel has been shaking up the status quos of several iconic franchises, but each revamp seemingly follows the same weirdly specific formula - is this an odd coincidence, or is Marvel setting up Kang the Conqueror as the force behind it all? Rather than attempting to continue the narrative with a new creative team, Marvel has been taking its franchises in new directions following unexplained time skips: first with The Amazing Spider-Man, then Fantastic Four, and most recently with Guardians of the Galaxy.

As the first series to get this reboot treatment, Amazing Spider-Man (2022) #1 by Zeb Wells and John Romita Jr. opens with Spider-Man kneeling in a mysterious crater before immediately cutting to six months later, with his relationship with Mary Jane ruined and his reputation with the Avengers and Fantastic Four in shambles. Similarly, Ryan North and Iban Coello's Fantastic Four (2022) #1 begins with the reveal of a...

Warning: Spoilers for Strange #9Even after being killed and taking on a new role as Death's servant, Doctor Strange shows there are some lines he simply will not cross. The Sanctum Sanctorum recently saw a major shake-up as Doctor Strange, Earth's Sorcerer Supreme, met an untimely demise. Strange's wife Clea quickly replaced him as Earth's mystical protector, while Stephen himself got a new role as the Harvestman, the Sorcerer Supreme of Death.

Jed McKay and Marcelo Ferreira's Strange #9 shows that Marvel's Master of the Mystic Arts remains in many ways more Dr. Stephen Strange than Sorcerer Supreme. The issue sees the Stranges invade Emerald City, a base of operations for the evil organization known as the Blasphemy Cartel. Though now an emissary of Death herself, Stephen makes one request of Clea as they enter the compound that seemingly defies his new position as the Harvestman: "We can't kill humans.

The epic conclusion to the groundbreaking original series Brzrkr is finally here and its an amazing series. I highly recommend it, especially the Brzrkr Variant Covers, as each issues has been engrossing from start to end. Print copies of Brzrkr #11 will be available for sale today, December 21.

Boom! Studios today announced the final issue of the record-breaking hit comic book series Brzrkr by the iconic Keanu Reeves and Nyt bestselling co-writer Matt Kindt, acclaimed artist Ron Garney, colorist Bill Crabtree (Bprd), and letterer Clem Robins (Hellboy). Discover the shocking and epic conclusion to this global hit series in Brzrkr #12, unfolding the final chapter of the story that’s sold over a million copies, this March 2023!

Reeves said recently in the latest video: Berserker was originally envisioned as a 12 issue series but the story the world of course be himself have evolved in ways that I could only have dreamed of...

With Moon Knight's surge in popularity following his MCU debut as the plaything of a god, his roots as a street-level detective and vigilante are often overlooked. However, recently Marc Spector made a return to his origin as a protector of everyday people. After tons of Marvel events where he headlines as the residing mystic-themed character - even kicking around Thor and Doctor Strange - it was about time he returned to his original themes. Marvel's ongoing run of Moon Knight proves that he was always better as a street-level vigilante and should remain that way even during big crossover events.

Many of Moon Knight's biggest stories show him adopting a higher position of power, but this is a decision which generally sets him back as a character and stunts his growth. Now, though, Moon Knight is starting to grow into his own again and soon could achieve the levels...

Warning! This post contains Spoilers for Moon Knight #17In the latest issue of Marvel Comics' Moon Knight, Marc Spector's Midnight Mission flexes its muscles as the Marvel Universe's most powerful haunted house, putting Doctor Strange's supernatural Sanctum Sanctorum to shame. Having recently joined Moon Knight's growing list of new allies, the sentient Midnight Mission plays a crucial role in Moon Knight's current war with New York's vampires.

As seen in previous issues of Moon Knight, Marc Spector found common ground with the House of Shadows, a living haunted house full of shifting rooms and labyrinths with the ability to break its victims' minds. However, Moon Knight convinced the House to become his new Midnight Mission as a force for good, becoming a place of sanctuary for the travelers of the night. However, it can also be a dark and punishing realm for Moon Knight's enemies.

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Warning! This post contains Spoilers for Moon Knight #17

Marvel Comics just confirmed Moon Knight's greatest power in the best way. Having gone to war with an organization of vampires in New York known as the Structure, Moon Knight's fellow Fist of Khonshu named the Hunter's Moon was seemingly murdered by assassins hired by the vampires' leader known as the Tutor. However, this new issue confirms Fists of Khonshu are effectively unkillable as servants to the Egyptian moon god.

Previously in issues of Marvel's Moon Knight, Marc Spector was a rival to Dr. Badr, a far more faithful Fist of Khonshu who only allied himself with Marc after he learned of the original Fist's war against New York's vampires. After all, vampires were the cause of Badr being near death when he was chosen by Khonshu to be the Hunter's Moon. Serving the moon god with intense devotion, Badr's relationship with...

Written by Jim Zub, Jed McKay, Ed Brisson | Art by Max Dunbar, Scott Hepburn, Djibril Morissette-Phan | Published by Marvel Comics

Fans of Alpha Flight have been pretty hard done by in recent years. Although the John Byrne written and drawn first 28 issues remain fan favourites to this day later efforts have seen somewhat diminishing returns, with the occasional bright spot. Alpha Flight characters and history became a mess, so convoluted every new attempt required rebooting and retconning, creating more mess. I think the final nail in the coffin for ‘Canada’s super team’ was when they became nothing more than second banana space warriors backing up Captain Marvel. So, what’s a publisher to do? How about give us some stories from the classic era, with all the creators being Canadian themselves. Yep, that works.

So, we get three stories from the classic era and featuring the characters we loved then and now.