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Krakin’ Krakoa #23: Fallen Angels #2 Review – The Regression of Laura Kinney By The Coward Fallen Angels

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 X and Dawn of X’s greatest strengths has been a healthy sense of curation (Marvel as a whole is otherwise comically overproducing books these days). Big picture, New Mutants is a book I expected to enjoy, and lo and behold, nothing has changed, whereas X-Force had a make-or-break second issue actually sell me on many of the comic’s bolder first issue choices. And then there’s Fallen Angels #2, which I’m increasingly convinced is the only absolute dud of the Dawn of X. For all Comic Book Herald X-Men videos! For the full Dawn of X reading order: Two issues into Fallen Angels and I have no doubt that Fallen Angels is a let down, and the only real dud of the Dawn of X. This book will of course have fans – many of them have chimed in on the Comic Book Herald Youtube channel, and I’ll encourage them to continue to do so! I’m genuinely interested in other perspectives and why people enjoy work that isn’t working for me – so it’s important to me to go beyond simply “comic=bad” and explore specific elements that I find objectionable. Starting big picture, I respect the hell out of Hill and Kudranski’s pitch for a book about Kwannon reclaiming the Psylocke “shell” as she refers to it as truly her own. There’s conceptually a bold meditation on identity and the X-Men’s history of racial body swapping (it’s more than just Betsy & Kwannon, just ask the New Mutants “Demon Bear” saga), somewhere in the idea of Fallen Angels. As far as I can tell though, all of this is secondary to a substantially less interesting exploration of the role of violence in a utopia. This is particularly less interesting alongside a lineup including X-Force, where the concept of peaceful Utopia is so feverishly upended. The premise doesn’t match the reality *already* and we’re only two issues into Dawn of X! Just as messily, Fallen Angels is also sprinting headfirst into the surest way to mediocrity: It’s a ninja Hand book without a compelling leader of the Hand. It’s not like mutant-kind don’t have a history with Madripoor and the Hand – obviously this is especially true if we’re talking about Betsy Braddock and Kwannon – but to me this feels like another instance where the focal point doesn’t really tie with the rest of Dawn of X and the development of Krakoa. In every other title we can at least see ways the book contributes to the new world. Fallen Angels is still extremely unclear. Perhaps this is all because Fallen Angels didn’t need to be a team book. The comic Hill and Kudranski appear interested in writing is just called Psylocke. And that’s a fine, if bold choice for an X-book to launch – I mean it’s not like that would have been any less marketable than a comic book title connected to an off the wall late 80’s miniseries? Not only do I think Fallen Angels didn’t need to be a team book, it didn’t need to be a book with *this* team. This is probably the aspect of Fallen Angels that irks the comic fan in me the most – Teen Cable and X-23 do *not* make sense for this book, and the work is not doing anything to convince me otherwise. Bryan Edward Hill is at odds with other writers on many of the characters he’s writing. From Hickman’s off-the-rails comedic Mr. Sinister to Hickman’s goofball meathead Teen Cable, to Tom Taylor’s years of character work on X-23 (more on this in a moment), Hill’s writing them all muted and reduced to ominous talk of war and violence. Forget which version is even preferred – it’s blatantly inconsistent. This is far from the first time two writers have had different takes on their caretaking of Marvel’s property, but it’s happening in concert during a Dawn of X that is otherwise cohesive and wholly connected. It’s an approach incongruous with Dawn of X, and so is the comic book. In order to more specifically discuss the regressive nature of Fallen Angels, I think it helps in particular to define Laura Kinney’s regression. X-23 is a clone of Wolverine, created in a lab, born and bred in violence. When she speaks aloud the following it’s not just a return to her early 2000’s identity, it’s a nonsensical attempt to ignore the fact that literally no one understands her better than Logan, aka Wolverine: “There is an anger in me. A rage. I gave up any hope that someone could possibly understand it.” She has clones like Gabby and Wolverine, but only Psylocke can understand her rage now? Since when?! Another piece of Fallen

Dec 3, 201910 min

Marvel Year Seventeen: 1978 Pt. 1

Marvel comics of 1978. Korvac Saga! Captain Britain! God vs. Taller God! On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Thor Annual / Avengers #6 / #170 to #177 Power Man / Power Man & Iron Fist #48, #49 / #50 Marvel Team-Up #65, #66 Devil Dinosaur / Machine Man #1 / #1 Thor #269 Up Next: My Marvelous Year – Marvel Year Seventeen: 1978 Pt. 2 — Marvel Team-Up #69, #70 Uncanny X-Men #112 to #116 Amazing Spider-Man #176 to #180, #185 Fantastic Four #197 to #200 What If? #10 You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at: mymarvelousyear.com https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month. Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on iTunes to help us reach more readers & listeners! The post Marvel Year Seventeen: 1978 Pt. 1 appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Dec 2, 20191h 8m

Marvel Year Sixteen: 1977 Variant Cover!

Zack & Dave cover your questions, poll results, and recap the Marvel Comics of 1977! Topics discussed include: Digital re-coloring comics vs. original versions Which Marvel heroes prefer baths to showers? More MMY shared universe heroes & villains! Up Next: My Marvelous Year – Marvel Year Seventeen: 1978 Pt. 1 — Thor Annual / Avengers #6 / #170 to #177 Power Man / Power Man & Iron Fist #48, #49 / #50 Marvel Team-Up #65, #66 Devil Dinosaur / Machine Man #1 / #1 Thor #269 You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at: mymarvelousyear.com https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month. Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review to help us reach more readers & listeners! The post Marvel Year Sixteen: 1977 Variant Cover! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Nov 25, 201951 min

Best Comics Ever #60: Absolute Carnage – Post-Game Report – Full Review!

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 Weis. Check out more music at anthonyweis.com. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android To learn how you can support Best Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post Best Comics Ever #60: Absolute Carnage – Post-Game Report – Full Review! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Nov 22, 201914 min

Best Comics Ever #59: DC’s Event Leviathan Post-Game Report – Full Review!

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 by Brian Michael Bendis & Steve Epting + Event Leviathan + Manhunter (2000’s run) 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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post Best Comics Ever #59: DC’s Event Leviathan Post-Game Report – Full Review! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Nov 19, 201916 min

Marvel Year Sixteen: 1977 Pt. 2

Marvel comics of 1977. X-Men in the Phoenix Saga! Star-Lord! Doctor Doom vs. Red Skull! On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Iron Fist #11 to #15 Uncanny X-Men #104 to #108 Amazing Spider-Man #174 to #175 Marvel Preview / Marvel Spotlight #11 / #32 Super-Villain Team-Up #10 to #12 Up Next: My Marvelous Year – Marvel Year Seventeen: 1978 Pt. 1 — Thor Annual / Avengers #6 / #170 to #177 Power Man / Power Man & Iron Fist #48, #49 / #50 Marvel Team-Up #65, #66 Devil Dinosaur / Machine Man #1 / #1 Thor #269 You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at: mymarvelousyear.com https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month. Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review to help us reach more readers & listeners! The post Marvel Year Sixteen: 1977 Pt. 2 appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Nov 18, 20191h 29m

Deep Dives #4: World of Watchmen – How Doomsday Clock & HBO Watchmen Approach Sequels

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 HBO Watchmen’s Peteypedia! Comics discussed include: Watchmen Doomsday Clock Before Watchmen 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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post Deep Dives #4: World of Watchmen – How Doomsday Clock & HBO Watchmen Approach Sequels appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Nov 14, 20191h 21m

Previously On #90: How Does New Mutants #1 Fit Into X-Men Dawn of X?

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 lineup includes Cannonball (Sam Guthrie), Wolfsbane (Rahne Sinclair), Karma (Shan Coy Manh), Psyche / Mirage (Dani Moonstar), Sunspot (Bobby Da Costa), Illyana Rasputin (Magick), Dough Ramsey (Cypher), Warlock and some Magma here and there. This is the next generation of young mutants in the world of X-Men, and it’s an important development to return the Xavier Mansion to a school for gifted youngsters and to re-instill the team’s purpose of helping *new* mutants find their way in the Marvel Universe. The series really takes off though when Chris Claremont is joined by revolutionary artist Bill Sienkiewicz, delivering such stone cold classics as “The Demon Bear” saga and the debut of Charles Xavier’s son, Legion aka David Haller. The duo is so strongly tied to New Mutants, that they even regrouped for a “War Children” one-shot special in 2019, and lo and behold, it’s quite good! Following Louise Simonson’s excellent work writing the title, the original lineup has been somewhat scattered since the 90s – the X-forcification of New Mutants began when Rob Liefeld was brought on as artist, and introduced the likes of Cable and Deadpool through the pages of New Mutants, before bringing many of those elements over to X-Force – which was the other X-Men first issue that came out this week! Hickman himself is no stranger to the classic New Mutants – In addition to Sam and Bobby’s role in his Avengers run (bigger than anyone could have anticipated!), Hickman and artist Nick Dragotta also have a lesser known six issue miniseries series, Astonishing Tales: Mojoworld, that stars Sam & Bobby. Unsurprisingly, then, it’s Bobby’s desire to take the team to space to recover Sam that operates as the driving action in New Mutants #1. 2) What have the New Mutants been up to lately? A) New Mutants: Dead Souls Uncanny X-Men I don’t want to get too in the weeds on these 2018 through 2019 comics because frankly New Mutants #1 is pretty clear that while they *happened* Hickman, Brisson, Reis and company are all looking to move forward from page 1 panel 1. Long story short both the New Mutants Dead Souls mini and Uncanny X-Men (particularly issues #11 to #22… the first 10 are really Age of X-Men prelude) build to a situation where the New Mutants are all taken over by Warlock’s techno-organic virus. Team carries forward into the pages of Uncanny X-Men where some of them are brutally killed. Frankly, Uncanny X-Men devolved into a poorly executed murder-fest, and writer Matt Rosenberg has pretty publicly apologized, in particular for how upsetting many fans found the death of Wolfsbane. Which again, brings us back to the cathartic release of hope found on Page 1 Panel one of Dawn of X New Mutants #1. B) Cannonball can’t stop going missing in space The other recurring thread in the world of New Mutants is that Sam Guthrie can’t stop going missing in space. At the end of the day, this kind of makes sense, because the Hickman era of Avengers develops a romance between Sam and the Sh’iar imperial guard’s Smasher. They even have a kid together! Most memorably, Sam Guthrie is lost and imprisoned on the Skrull world where the Skrulls all pretend to be mobsters (from Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s Fantastic Four!) in the pages of the Al Ewing written U.S.Avengers. At this point we have to consider that Sam simply prefers space! 3) What’s The Role of New Mutants in Dawn of X? A) Renewal of hope. Renewal of younger generations in the world of mutants. This is in both a literal (resurrection) sense, and in a broader metaphor. We don’t see it much in this issue, but the early understanding is that the more Ed Brisson focused work will revolve around non-OG new mutants like Armor and Glob Herman. The kids are the future, and this is the book to deliver that message. B) Expanding our understanding – or at least the mystery – of Krakoa. This is part 1A of why I see Jonathan Hickman wanting to take a hand personally in this title, planting seeds – puns puns puns – for the future of Krakoa and mutantkind. It makes sense to do this in New Mutants, where we have Doug Ramsey as a central character, basically experimenting on Generation X’s own Mondo and his own connections to the sentient island nation. There are two major learnings from New Mutants #1: Krakoa can inhabit and speak through Mondo – perhaps others? Flowers from Krakoa are *deadly* to certain species of life in outer space. It’s this second that feels more obviously

Nov 11, 201915 min

Marvel Year Sixteen: 1977 Pt. 1

Marvel comics of 1977. Avengers vs. Thanos! Ms. Marvel debuts! Howard for President! On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Marvel Team-Up /Avengers Annual / Marvel Two-In-One Annual #55 / #7 / #2 Ms. Marvel #1, #7, #9 to #10 Avengers #160 to #162, #164 to #166 What If #1 Howard the Duck #8 Up Next: My Marvelous Year – Marvel Year Sixteen: 1977 Pt. 2 — Iron Fist #11 to #15 Uncanny X-Men #104 to #108 Amazing Spider-Man #174 to #175 Marvel Preview / Marvel Spotlight #11 / #32 Super-Villain Team-Up #10 to #12 You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at: mymarvelousyear.com https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month. Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review to help us reach more readers & listeners! The post Marvel Year Sixteen: 1977 Pt. 1 appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Nov 11, 20191h 33m

How Does X-Force #1 Fit Into X-Men Dawn of X?

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 full Dawn of X reading order: For the full X-Force reading order: Comics discussed include: 90’s X-Force Uncanny X-Force by Rick Remender & Jerome Opena (2018 to 2019) X-Force by Ed Brisson and Dylan Burnett X-Force (2019) #1 Many more! The post How Does X-Force #1 Fit Into X-Men Dawn of X? appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Nov 7, 201918 min

Best Comics Ever #58: The Road to Annihilation Scourge!

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 full Comic Book Herald reading order: Annihilation Scourge reading order Comics discussed include: Annihilation Guardians of the Galaxy (Donny Cates and Geoff Shaw) Silver Surfer: Black Many more! 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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post Best Comics Ever #58: The Road to Annihilation Scourge! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Nov 6, 201913 min

Marvel Year Fifteen: 1976 Variant Cover!

Zack & Dave cover your questions, poll results, and recap the Marvel Comics of 1976! Topics discussed include: Dave’s a Youtuber now Zack’s secret Stilt-Man poll Where in the flames of Faltine is Doctor Strange? More MMY shared universe heroes & villains! Up Next: My Marvelous Year – Marvel Year Sixteen: 1977 Pt. 1 — Marvel Team-Up /Avengers Annual / Marvel Two-In-One Annual #55 / #7 / #2 Ms. Marvel #1, #7, #9 to #10 Avengers #160 to #162, #164 to #166 What If #1 Howard the Duck #8 You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at: mymarvelousyear.com https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month. Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review to help us reach more readers & listeners! The post Marvel Year Fifteen: 1976 Variant Cover! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Nov 4, 201956 min

Marvel Year Fifteen: 1976 Pt. 2

Marvel comics of 1976. Panther vs. the Klan! Dr. Strange vs. Dracula! Man vs. Duck! On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Howard the Duck #1 to #3 Master of Kung Fu #44 to #47 Warlock #12 to #15 Jungle Action #19 to #24 Tomb of Dracula / Dr. Strange #44 / #14 Up Next: My Marvelous Year – Marvel Year Sixteen: 1977 Pt. 1 — Marvel Team-Up /Avengers Annual / Marvel Two-In-One Annual #55 / #7 / #2 Ms. Marvel #1, #7, #9 to #10 Avengers #160 to #162, #164 to #166 What If #1 Howard the Duck #8 You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at: mymarvelousyear.com https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month. Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review to help us reach more readers & listeners! The post Marvel Year Fifteen: 1976 Pt. 2 appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Oct 28, 201955 min

Best Comics Ever #57: Will Marvel’s Ultimate Universe Return in 2020? Is it Already Back?!

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 after 2015: Ultimate Universe Comics After Secret Wars (2015) Comics discussed include: + Secret Wars (2015) + Ultimate Spider-Man + Miles Morales: Spider-Man + Ultimates & Ultimates 2 + Spider-Men II + Many more! 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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post Best Comics Ever #57: Will Marvel’s Ultimate Universe Return in 2020? Is it Already Back?! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Oct 25, 201923 min

Krakin Krakoa #13: What Does Jean Grey’s Costume Tell Us About Phoenix in Dawn of X?

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: + House of X / Powers of X + Dark Phoenix Saga + Secret Wars (2015) + Jason Aaron / Mike Del Mundo’s Thor + Avengers vs X-Men +Many more! 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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com 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.

Oct 22, 201918 min

Marvel Year Fifteen: 1976 Pt. 1

Marvel comics of 1976. Phoenix! King Kirby’s Eternals! Luke Cage Joins the FF! On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Uncanny X-Men #98, #99, #100, #101, #102, #103 Captain America #193 to #196 Eternals #1 to #3 Daredevil #131, #132 Fantastic Four #168 to #170 Up Next: My Marvelous Year – Marvel Year Fifteen: 1976 Pt. 2 — Howard the Duck #1 to #3 Master of Kung Fu #44 to #47 Warlock #12 to #15 Jungle Action #19 to #24 Tomb of Dracula / Dr. Strange #44 / #14 You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at: mymarvelousyear.com https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month. Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review to help us reach more readers & listeners! The post Marvel Year Fifteen: 1976 Pt. 1 appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Oct 21, 20191h 20m

Krakin’ Krakoa #12: The Unspoken History of Hickman’s X-Men

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. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android To learn how you can support Best Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post Krakin’ Krakoa #12: The Unspoken History of Hickman’s X-Men appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Oct 18, 201931 min

Deep Dives #3: House of X/Powers of X – What Makes an X-Men Reinvention Successful?

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 Ever by Anthony Weis. Check out more music at anthonyweis.com. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android To learn how you can support Best Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post Deep Dives #3: House of X/Powers of X – What Makes an X-Men Reinvention Successful? appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Oct 15, 20191h 14m

Marvel Year Fourteen: 1975 Variant Cover!

Zack & Dave cover your questions, poll results, and recap the Marvel Comics of 1975! Topics discussed include: Which All-New X-Men character the club would marry Longevity of comics creators 70s Marvel writers Marrying trees for the sake of the universe More MMY shared universe heroes & villains! Up Next: My Marvelous Year – Marvel Year Fifteen: 1976 Pt. 1 — Uncanny X-Men #98, #99, #100, #101, #102, #103 Captain America #193 to #196 Eternals #1 to #3 Daredevil #131, #132 Fantastic Four #168 to #170 You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at: mymarvelousyear.com https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month. Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review to help us reach more readers & listeners! The post Marvel Year Fourteen: 1975 Variant Cover! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Oct 14, 20191h 6m

Krakin Krakoa #11: Road to Dawn of X (Hickman’s 2019 X-Men Relaunch)!

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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post Krakin Krakoa #11: Road to Dawn of X (Hickman’s 2019 X-Men Relaunch)! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Oct 13, 201924 min

Best Comics Ever #56: Where to Start With Marvel Comics (Fresh Start Era)!

Dive into current Marvel Comics for the first time ever, or first time in a while, with this fast track guide on where to start! For the video: For the full reading order: Marvel Fresh Start Marvel Fresh Start Fast Track! 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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post Best Comics Ever #56: Where to Start With Marvel Comics (Fresh Start Era)! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Oct 11, 201930 min

Krakin’ Krakoa #10: Who’s the Missing Red King in House of X?

In House of X #6 we get our first glimpse of Krakoa’s mutant leaders, the Quiet Council of Krakoa. On today’s Krakin Krakoa X-Men exploration, I’m going to explore questions like: Who’s the redacted Red King of the Hellfire Club? What 10 mutants are missing from this assemblage of 18 mutant leaders? Who the flip is Exodus?! For the video: For the full reading order: Jonathan Hickman’s X-Men 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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com   The post Krakin’ Krakoa #10: Who’s the Missing Red King in House of X? appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Oct 9, 201928 min

Krakin’ Krakoa #9: Namor & The X-Men (Powers of X Companion!)

At times, Namor the Sub-Mariner has challenged even Apocalypse for title of “First Mutant.” So why is it that the King of Atlantis is *the* holdout from the X-Men’s mutant island nation of Krakoa? In this Krakin’ Krakoa, the series where I dig into the most fascinating elements of the Jonathan Hickman written X-Men comics at Marvel, I explore why Namor’s refusing Professor X’s offer, his history with the X-Men (and Marvel Universe at large), and consider what it means for Professor X to be ready to involve Namor. For the video: For the full Namor reading order: Namor (Sub-Mariner) Reading Order Plus, I explore how recent revelation in the pages of the Chip Zdarsky written Invaders have led to a secret history between Namor and Professor X – one that may well have significant consequences for House of X moving forward. Comics discussed in this episode include: + Powers of X #5 + Marvel Comics #1 + Dark X-Men: The Beginning + Invaders by Chip Zdarsky + New Avengers by Hickman + Many more! 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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post Krakin’ Krakoa #9: Namor & The X-Men (Powers of X Companion!) appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Oct 8, 201930 min

Marvel Year Fourteen: 1975 Pt.2

Marvel comics of 1975. Clones! Panther’s Rage Concludes! Moon Knight debuts! A cosmic villain returns! On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Amazing Spider-Man #144 to #149 Jungle Action #13 to #18 Strange Tales / Warlock #178 to #181 / #9 to #11 Werewolf by Night #32, #33 Giant-Size Defenders / Defenders #5 / #26 to #29 Up Next: My Marvelous Year – Marvel Year Fifteen: 1976 Pt. 1 — Uncanny X-Men #98, #99, #100, #101, #102, #103 Captain America #193 to #196 Eternals #1 to #3 Daredevil #131, #132 Fantastic Four #168 to #170 The post Marvel Year Fourteen: 1975 Pt.2 appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Oct 7, 20191h 23m

Best Comics Ever #55: The Return of Marvel 2099!

In 80 years it will be 2099, and Marvel is bringing back their future Marvel 2099 comic book universe as a result! Late 2019 will feature a 2099 crossover event including the likes of Spider-Man 2099, Venom 2099, Doom 2099, and many more, as well as crossing over with present day events in the pages of Amazing Spider-Man. For the video: For the full reading order guide check out the page on Comic Book Herald: Marvel 2099 (2019 Event!) Comics discussed include: + Spider-Man 2099 + Doom 2099 by Warren Ellis + Timestorm 2009/2099 + Superior Spider-Man + More! 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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post Best Comics Ever #55: The Return of Marvel 2099! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Oct 4, 201923 min

Krakin’ Krakoa #8: The Secret History of Apocalypse’s Horsemen (and an Eternals Theory?!)

Who are the real first horsemen of Apocalypse? What role will they play in the Dawn of X? And What do Jack Kirby’s Eternals have to do with Apocalypse in Hickman’s X-Men? I answer all these questions and more in this deep dive into Apocalypse, his four horsemen, and House of X. For more, check out the full guides on Comic Book Herald: Apocalypse reading order House of X reading order For the video: Comics discussed include: SHIELD Jack Kirby’s Eternals Uncanny X-Force Many, many more! 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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com   The post Krakin’ Krakoa #8: The Secret History of Apocalypse’s Horsemen (and an Eternals Theory?!) appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Oct 1, 201932 min

Marvel Year Fourteen: 1975 Pt.1 Featuring Gary Butterfield

Marvel comics of 1975. X-MEN! Celestial Madonna! Uh… Champions? Our guest today is Gary Butterfield – You can find more of Gary’s excellent work at http://duckfeed.tv/ On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Giant Size X-Men #1 Uncanny X-Men #94, #95 Giant Size Fantastic Four #4 Tomb of Dracula #26 to #28 Avengers / Giant Size Avengers #133 to #135 / #4 The Champions #1 Up Next: My Marvelous Year – Marvel Year Fourteen: 1975 Pt. 2 — Amazing Spider-Man #144 to #149 Jungle Action #13 to #18 Strange Tales / Warlock #178 to #181 / #9 to #11 Werewolf by Night #32, #33 Giant-Size Defenders / Defenders #5 / #26 to #29 You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at: mymarvelousyear.com https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month. Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review to help us reach more readers & listeners! The post Marvel Year Fourteen: 1975 Pt.1 Featuring Gary Butterfield appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Sep 30, 20191h 41m

CBH Deep Dives: The Immortal Hulk!

This month John & Dave tackle The Immortal Hulk by Al Ewing, Joe Bennett, and various collaborators. For the video: For more, check out the full guides on Comic Book Herald: The Hulk reading order Comics discussed include: + The Immortal Hulk (through volume 4!) + The Best Defense 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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post CBH Deep Dives: The Immortal Hulk! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Sep 27, 201956 min

Krakin’ Krakoa #7: Is Scarlet Witch a Mutant? Should She Be?

In the pages of House of X, Wanda Maximoff (The Scarlet Witch) is referred to as “The Great Pretender” and listed as one of the most devastating assailants in mutant history. But was Wanda pretending to be a mutant, actually a mutant, or simply deceived into thinking she was a mutant? For more, check out the full guides on Comic Book Herald: Scarlet Witch reading order For the video: Comics discussed include: Scarlet Witch (2016) Vision (2016) House of M Uncanny Avengers Many, many more! 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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post Krakin’ Krakoa #7: Is Scarlet Witch a Mutant? Should She Be? appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Sep 24, 201923 min

Marvel Year Thirteen: 1974 Variant Cover!

Zack & Dave cover your questions, poll results, and recap the Marvel Comics of 1974! Topics discussed include: Sexy Comics Odin Being Useless Captain America’s relationship to America More MMY shared universe heroes & villains! Up Next: My Marvelous Year – Marvel Year Fourteen: 1975 Pt. 1 — Giant Size X-Men #1 Uncanny X-Men #94, #95 Giant Size Fantastic Four #4 Tomb of Dracula #26 to #28 Avengers / Giant Size Avengers #133 to #135 / #4 The Champions #1 You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at: mymarvelousyear.com https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month. Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review to help us reach more readers & listeners! The post Marvel Year Thirteen: 1974 Variant Cover! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Sep 23, 201956 min

Best Comics Ever #54: The Road to King Thor!

It’s Thor vs Loki at the end of time! I explain the history of “Future Thor” throughout Jason Aaron’s complete run since 2012! For more, check out the full guides on Comic Book Herald: Thor reading order For the video: Comics discussed include: Thor: God of Thunder Thor by Aaron and Del Mundo War of the Realms 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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post Best Comics Ever #54: The Road to King Thor! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Sep 20, 201915 min

Marvel Year Thirteen: 1974 Pt. 2

Marvel comics of 1974. Thanos vs. Avengers! Wolverine debuts! Shoeless Shang-Chi! On this episode Zack and Dave cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Daredevil / Captain Marvel / Avengers CM #31 to #32, Avg #125, CM #33 to #34 Marvel Premiere / Astonishing Tales #15 / #25 Giant-Size Master of Kung Fu #1 Avengers / Giant-Size Avengers #128 to #129, #2 Incredible Hulk #180, #181 Up Next: My Marvelous Year – Marvel Year Thirteen: 1975 Pt. 1 — Giant Size X-Men #1 Uncanny X-Men #94, #95 Giant Size Fantastic Four #4 Tomb of Dracula #26 to #28 Avengers / Giant Size Avengers #133 to #135 / #4 The Champions #1 You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at: mymarvelousyear.com https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month. Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review to help us reach more readers & listeners! The post Marvel Year Thirteen: 1974 Pt. 2 appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Sep 16, 20191h 23m

Best Comics Ever #53: Road to DC’s The Infected (History of the Batman Who Laughs!)

In this “Road To” I share the history of the Batman Who Laughs, and how it all builds to the latest DC Comics crossover, Year of the Villain: The Infected! For more, check out the full guides on Comic Book Herald: https://www.comicbookherald.com/reading-dc-comics/dc-rebirth-reading-order/year-four/year-of-the-villain-the-infected-reading-order/ Comics discussed include: + Dark Nights Metal + Justice League by Scott Snyder + The Batman Who Laughs + Batman / Superman #1 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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post Best Comics Ever #53: Road to DC’s The Infected (History of the Batman Who Laughs!) appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Sep 13, 201916 min

Krakin Krakoa #6: Something Sinister – The Essential Mister Sinister Comics

Mister Sinister For the video: For more, check out the full guides on Comic Book Herald: Mister Sinister reading order Comics discussed include: + X-Men Inferno + X-Men X-Tinction Agenda + The Further Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix + Messiah CompleX + Uncanny X-Men by Kieron Gillen + Secret Wars 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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post Krakin Krakoa #6: Something Sinister – The Essential Mister Sinister Comics appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Sep 11, 201926 min

Marvel Year Thirteen: 1974 Pt. 1

Marvel comics of 1974. Debut of the Punisher! Secret Empire! JUNGLE ACTIOOONNNNNNN!!!! On this episode Zack and Dave cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Avengers \ Fantastic Four #127 / #150 Amazing Spider-Man #129, #131 Amazing Spider-Man #135 to #137 Tomb of Dracula / Werewolf by Night #18 / #15 Captain America #170 to #175 Jungle Action #6 to #12 Up Next: My Marvelous Year – Marvel Year Thirteen: 1974 Pt. 2 — Daredevil / Captain Marvel / Avengers CM #31 to #32, Avg #125, CM #33 to #34 Marvel Premiere / Astonishing Tales #15 / #25 Giant-Size Master of Kung Fu #1 Avengers / Giant-Size Avengers #128 to #129, #2 Incredible Hulk #180, #181 You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at: mymarvelousyear.com https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month. Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review to help us reach more readers & listeners! The post Marvel Year Thirteen: 1974 Pt. 1 appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Sep 9, 20191h 33m

Best Comics Ever #52: Krakin’ Krakoa #5 – The History of Nimrod

In this House of X / Powers of X companion, I breakdown the history of Nimrod, one of the deadliest villains in the X-Men’s history! For the full reading order: Nimrod (X-Men) Reading Order Jonathan Hickman X-Men Reading Order! Comics discussed include: + Uncanny X-Men by Chris Claremont and John Romita Jr + Excalibur by Alan Davis + Machine Man / Bastion ’98 Annual #1 (seriously!) + New X-Men: Childhood’s End 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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post Best Comics Ever #52: Krakin’ Krakoa #5 – The History of Nimrod appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Sep 6, 201916 min

Marvel Year Twelve: 1973 Variant Cover

Zack & Dave cover your questions, poll results, and recap the Marvel Comics of 1973! Topics discussed include: Marvel Comics #1000 reactions MCU adaptations we like better than the comics Zack’s wife savagely dissecting Dave’s foolish comments More MMY shared universe heroes & villains! Up Next: My Marvelous Year – Marvel Year Thirteen: 1974 Pt. 1 — Avengers \ Fantastic Four #127 / #150 Amazing Spider-Man #129, #131 Amazing Spider-Man #135 to #137 Tomb of Dracula / Werewolf by Night #18 / #15 Captain America #170 to #175 Jungle Action #6 to #12 You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at: mymarvelousyear.com https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month. Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review to help us reach more readers & listeners! The post Marvel Year Twelve: 1973 Variant Cover appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Sep 2, 20191h 0m

Best Comics Ever #51: Krakin Krakoa #4 – The History of the Phalanx!

The history of the Phalanx, alien foes of the X-Men and new players in the scope of Jonathan Hickman’s House of X and Powers of X! [Powerpress] For the full reading order: Phalanx reading order Comics discussed include: + Phalanx Covenant + Annihilation Conquest + Powers of X + More! 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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post Best Comics Ever #51: Krakin Krakoa #4 – The History of the Phalanx! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Aug 30, 201917 min

Best Comics Ever #50: The Road to Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium!

2019 marks the return of DC’s Legion of Super-Heroes! I dive into the “Road To” Millennium which will bring back the Legion, and explore various future timelines of the DC Universe: For more, check out Comic Book Herald’s full write-up: Legion of Super-Heroes Millennium Reading Order! Comics discussed include: + Legion of Super-Heroes: The Great Darkness Saga + Brian Michael Bendis’ Superman + Batman Beyond + Kirby creations like Kamandi & Omac + Supergirl & The Legion of Super-Heroes! 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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post Best Comics Ever #50: The Road to Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Aug 27, 201923 min

Marvel Year Twelve: 1973 Pt. 2

Marvel comics of 1973. Defenders vs Avengers War! Rage of the Panther! Shang-Chi! On this episode Zack and Dave cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Avengers #113 Tomb of Dracula / Vampire Tales #10 / #2 Defenders / Avengers #9 to #11, #116 to #118 Jungle Action #6 to #8 Special Marvel Edition #15 Up Next: My Marvelous Year – Marvel Year Thirteen: 1974 Pt. 1 — Avengers \ Fantastic Four #127 / #150 Amazing Spider-Man #129, #131 Amazing Spider-Man #135 to #137 Tomb of Dracula / Werewolf by Night #18 / #15 Captain America #170 to #175 Jungle Action #6 to #12 You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at: mymarvelousyear.com https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month. Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review to help us reach more readers & listeners! The post Marvel Year Twelve: 1973 Pt. 2 appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Aug 26, 20191h 22m

Best Comics Ever #49: Krakin Krakoa #3 – The Uncanny History of Moira MacTaggert!

The history of Moira MacTaggert, a major player in the pages of House of X! For more, check out the full write-up on Comic Book Herald: Moira MacTaggert (X-Men) Reading Order! Comics discussed include: + Uncanny X-Men by Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum, John Byrne, and more. + New Mutants by Claremont and Sienkiewicz + Excalibur written by Warren Ellis, + X-Statix Presents: Dead Girl by Peter Milligan and Mike Allred! 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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post Best Comics Ever #49: Krakin Krakoa #3 – The Uncanny History of Moira MacTaggert! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Aug 23, 201922 min

Best Comics Ever #48: The Green Lantern – Morrison’s Resurrecting DC’s Silver Age!

Why is Grant Morrison so keen on reviving DC’s Silver Age in 2019? John & I explore The Green Lantern in depth, looking at the use of Silver Age concepts in modern storytelling, and whether or not it works today. Plus, a whole host of The Green Lantern analysis as the series ramps up for the season one finish! Comics discussed include: The Green Lantern Vol. 1 The Green Lantern Vol. 2 Review discussed includes: https://www.adventuresinpoortaste.com/2019/08/07/the-green-lantern-10-review-multiversity-mission/ 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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post Best Comics Ever #48: The Green Lantern – Morrison’s Resurrecting DC’s Silver Age! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Aug 21, 201941 min

Marvel Year Twelve: 1973 Pt. 1

Marvel comics of 1973. Luke Cage vs. Doctor Doom! Starlin Cosmic! R.I.P. to a major character. On this episode Zack and Dave cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #9 Fantastic Four #130 to #132 Adventures Into Fear #12 to #15 Iron Man / Captain Marvel #55 / #26 Captain Marvel #27 to #29 AMS #121 to #123 AMS Annual #9 Up Next: My Marvelous Year – Marvel Year Twelve: 1973 Pt. 2 — Avengers #113 Tomb of Dracula / Vampire Tales #10 / #2 Defenders / Avengers #9 to #11, #116 to #118 Jungle Action #6 to #8 Special Marvel Edition #15 You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at: mymarvelousyear.com https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month. Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review to help us reach more readers & listeners! The post Marvel Year Twelve: 1973 Pt. 1 appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Aug 19, 20191h 45m

Best Comics Ever #47: Secrets of House of X!

I explore the references to Marvel history throughout the Jonathan Hickman written series House of X and Powers of X. For more, check out the full write-up on Comic Book Herald: Krakin’ Krakoa: Secrets of House of X! Comics discussed include: House of X #1 & #2 Powers of X #1 New X-Men New Avengers 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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post Best Comics Ever #47: Secrets of House of X! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Aug 18, 201928 min

Best Comics Ever #46: The History of Professor X!

From Uncanny X-Men #1 to House of X #1, this is your road to the history of Professor X! For more check out the full guide on Comic Book Herald: Professor X Reading Order! Comics discussed include: Uncanny X-Men by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby Chris Claremont era X-Men Onslaught New X-Men X-Men: Legacy Astonishing X-Men Many more! 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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post Best Comics Ever #46: The History of Professor X! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Aug 16, 201931 min

Marvel Year Eleven: 1972 Variant Cover

Zack & Dave cover your questions, poll results, and recap the Marvel Comics of 1972! Topics discussed include: Zack’s (non-spoiler) reactions to House of X #1 The legacy of Avengers: Kree / Skrull War My Marvelous Year shared universe hero updates! Up Next: My Marvelous Year – Marvel Year Eleven: 1973 Pt. 1 — Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #9 Fantastic Four #130 to #132 Adventures Into Fear #12 to #15 Iron Man / Captain Marvel #55 / #26 Captain Marvel #27 to #29 AMS #121 to #123 AMS Annual #9 You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at: mymarvelousyear.com https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month. Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review to help us reach more readers & listeners! The post Marvel Year Eleven: 1972 Variant Cover appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Aug 12, 201947 min

Best Comics Ever #45: The Connected Marvel Comics-Verse of Writer Donny Cates

From “Thanos Wins” to Absolute Carnage, this is your road to the Marvel Universe by writer Donny Cates! For more check out the full guide on Comic Book Herald: Donny Cates Marvel Universe Reading Order (2017 – ) Comics discussed include: Doctor Strange by Donny Cates Thanos Wins Venom by Donny Cates Guardians of the Galaxy by Donny Cates Absolute Carnage More! 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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post Best Comics Ever #45: The Connected Marvel Comics-Verse of Writer Donny Cates appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Aug 9, 201926 min

Marvel Year Eleven: 1972 Pt. 2

Marvel comics of 1972. Ghost Rider, Defenders, and Werewolves! Dracula! Oh My! On this episode Zack and Dave cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Avengers 102 Avengers 103 Avengers 104 Marvel Spotlight 2 Marvel Spotlight 3 Marvel Spotlight 4 Marvel Spotlight 5 Defenders 1 Defenders 2 Defenders 3 Amazing Spider-Man 113 Amazing Spider-Man 114 Amazing Spider-Man 115 Up Next: My Marvelous Year – Marvel Year Twelve: 1973 Pt. 1 — Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #9 Fantastic Four #130 to #132 Adventures Into Fear #12 to #15 Iron Man / Captain Marvel #55 / #26 Captain Marvel #27 to #29 AMS #121 to #123 AMS Annual #9 You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at: mymarvelousyear.com https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month. Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review to help us reach more readers & listeners! The post Marvel Year Eleven: 1972 Pt. 2 appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Aug 5, 20191h 12m

Best Comics Ever #44: Best Comics of 2019 (So Far) Pt. 2!

John and I discuss our top 11 picks for best comics of the year to date! For the full list check out: https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-best-comics-of-2019/ Comics discussed include: Sea of Stars Black Badge Peter Cannon, Thunderbolt The Green Lantern Immortal Hulk Criminal Little Bird 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 Comics Ever and receive more exclusive content from Comic Book Herald, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookherald For the Comic Book Herald reading club through every year of Marvel Comics, check out mymarvelousyear.com The post Best Comics Ever #44: Best Comics of 2019 (So Far) Pt. 2! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Aug 2, 201958 min

Marvel Year Eleven: 1972 Pt. 1

Marvel comics of 1972. Luke Cage! Dracula! The Good Beast! On this episode Zack and Dave cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Marvel Team-Up 1 Shanna the She-Devil 1 Amazing Adventures 11 Amazing Adventures 12 Marvel Premiere #1 Tomb of Dracula 1 Tomb of Dracula 2 Fantastic Four 122 Fantastic Four 123 Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1 Avengers 95 Avengers 96 Avengers 97 Up Next: My Marvelous Year – Marvel Year Eleven: 1972 Pt. 2 — Avengers 102 Avengers 103 Avengers 104 Marvel Spotlight 2 Marvel Spotlight 3 Marvel Spotlight 4 Marvel Spotlight 5 Defenders 1 Defenders 2 Defenders 3 Amazing Spider-Man 113 Amazing Spider-Man 114 Amazing Spider-Man 115 You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at: mymarvelousyear.com https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month. Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review to help us reach more readers & listeners! The post Marvel Year Eleven: 1972 Pt. 1 appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Jul 29, 20191h 35m