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Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #2 is silly fun mixed into a bigger event

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Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #2

Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #2 wraps up the two issue tie-in series to Dark Web delivering a hell of a lot of fun and laughs. Demons have descended upon New York City as Chasm and the Goblin Queen are out for revenge in a follow up event to the classic story Inferno. In the previous issue, Ms. Marvel was sucked into limbo leaving readers to think she’d spend this issue battling her way out and then connecting with the other heroes. Well, if you did, you’d be wrong.

Writer Sabir Pirzada takes the series in an unexpected direction as Ms. Marvel’s time in Limbo is rather short. Instead the comic mostly has her battling a group of villains, The Inventors, who I have no idea about. But, you don’t really need to. What’s fantastic about these two issues are that they can be enjoyed by themselves with their tie-in to Dark Web tenuous at best. There’s all sorts of weirdness going on but Kamala’s interaction with the other heroes or event at large is minimal. Though, the issue delivers its best moments following the story of Kamala’s mosque which has come alive and now going… somwhere.

Pirzada delivers so much humor in the comic it’s hard to not constantly laugh or at least have a smile on your face. What’s presented is so absurd in a way the story just goes with the flow having fun with the possible this event presents. The mosque segment alone makes the issue worth it.

Some of the fun involves the art which pops. Francesco Mortarino‘s art style is awesome and it’s only made better by the colors from Dono Sanchez-Almara and Fernando Sifuentes and lettering by Ariana Maher. Though the comic event falls into the horror genre, the comic pops and never goes too dark. The colors fall on the dark side of things but they still glow off of the page like a night sky lit up. The design of everything is great and will have you lingering to see all of the details.

Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #2 is just a hell of a lot of fun. The comic could easily stand on its own, having little to do with the greater event. Even if you’re not interested in it, this is a two issue series that’s worth picking up to just sit back and enjoy.

Story: Sabir Pirzada Art: Francesco Mortarino
Color: Dono Sanchez-Almara, Fernando Sifuentes Letterer: Ariana Maher
Story: 8.4 Art: 8.6 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: Zeus Comics – comiXology/Kindle

Preview: Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #2 (of 2)

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Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #2 (of 2)

(W) Sabir Pirzada (A) Francesco Mortarino (CA) Marco Checchetto
Rated T+
In Shops: Jan 11, 2023
SRP: $3.99

LOST IN LIMBO! Caught in the explosive events unfolding across New York – including a face-to-face confrontation with CHASM himself – Kamala Khan finds herself teleported to Limbo, the domain of the Goblin Queen Madelyne Pryor! As the city descends into chaos that threatens everything and everyone Kamala holds dear, she’s left with no choice but to call on MILES MORALES for a helping hand!

Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #2 (of 2)

Preview: Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #1 (of 2)

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Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #1 (of 2)

(W) Sabir Pirzada (A) Francesco Mortarino (CA) Marco Checchetto
Rated T+
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $3.99

You know her, you love her! But this time, Kamala Khan may be in over her head. Fresh off her first few weeks working as an intern at Oscorp, MS. MARVEL finds herself as the last line of defense against a bunch of deadly and dangerous experiments going HAYWIRE thanks to the Spider-Epic DARK WEB! Things get even WORSE when Kamala finds herself in LIMBO, with no choice but to fight her way out! From SABIR PIRZADA (Marvel’s Voices, MS. MARVEL on Disney+) and your new favorite artist, Francesco Mortarino comes a bold and badass new vision of Ms. Marvel!

Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #1 (of 2)

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It was new comic book day yesterday! What’d you all get? What’d you like? Dislike? Sound off in the comments below! While you think about that, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web.

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Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #1

Review: Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #1

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Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #1

You know her, you love her! But this time, Kamala Khan may be in over her head. Kamala is working at Oscorp as an intern which puts her in the crossfire as “Dark Web” begins! Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #1 brings the character into the web that is this mini-event and the story works and works really well.

Written by Sabir Prizada, Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #1 is a solid entry in the spin-offs for “Dark Web”. What works so well is the comic feels like it’s any Ms. Marvel comic. The focus on Kamala’s personal life comes first leading into the difficult balance she faces as a superhero. The comic makes sure to humanize her in ways readers can connect to, whether it’s deciding what to do with our lives or relationship issues.

But, Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #1 most importantly feels like a comic anyone can walk into. There’s little that needs to be explained beyond why everything is going all crazy. That part isn’t clear for those not paying attention to the event but everything else is very focused and easy to take in for new readers. There’s little presented that you need a deep background as to who Kamala Khan is to either understand what’s going on or just enjoy the story.

The art by Francesco Mortarino pops on the page. With color by Dono Sánchez-Almara and lettering by Ariana Maher, the comic does a great job of keeping the vibe of “Dark Web” as things begin to role. The corruption of items around the characters by demonic forces could easily just be played for laughs, but the team does a solid job of balancing laughs with horror. But, beyond that, the characters look great and the action’s solid. This is some great for a comic whose story stands out as well.

For too often spin-offs for events feel like a slight cash grab. Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #1 is far from that. The story is excellent and art solid creating a combination that makes this a comic that can be enjoyed on its own even without reading the event. It balances everything really well creating an experience that welcomes new readers and those heavily invested in what’s going on. It actually makes me want to go back and read some of Kamala’s adventures. I’ve done that here and there but this makes the case I’ve really been missing out.

Story: Sabir Prizada Art: Francesco Mortarino
Color: Dono Sánchez-Almara Letterer: Ariana Maher
Story: 8.4 Art: 8.4 Overall: 8.4 Recommendation: Buy

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: TFAW – Zeus Comics – comiXology/Kindle

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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Traveling to Mars #2

Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

Breath of the Giant (Fairsquare Comics) – Legends say the North is the home of Giants whose breath can bring the dead back to life. Sisters Iris and Sophia, decide to go on a quest to steal this breath in order to resuscitate their dearly departed mother

Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #1 (Marvel) – The event has been interesting so far and we’re intrigued to see how Ms. Marvel fits into all of it.

Dead Seas #1 (IDW Publishing) – Ghosts are real and dangerous. Their ectoplasm is also able to cure diseases. The concept is unique and original and we already have a glowing review of it.

GCPD: The Blue Wall #3 (DC Comics) – Writer John Ridley has been exploring the tough job that is the GCPD as well as its corruption. It’s like the best television cop show in comic form.

Ghost Planet (Scout Comics) – A family of deep space explorers rushes to solve the mystery of Ghost Planet before their recently-dead loved ones return to kill them next!

I Hate Fairyland #2 (Image Comics) – The first issue is exactly what we were expecting with violence, rudeness, and some great art. It’s Looney Tunes violence in a fantasy world and a perfect comic to escape in to during these cold months.

Junior #1 (Scout Comics) – What’s a young space marine supposed to do when a rogue asteroid slams into the space station she was sent to repair? Well, she grabs her alien, hippo-like sidekick and she crash lands on a dinosaur-infested planet-that’s what she does!

Les Miserables Omnibus Vol. 1 (Seven Seas Entertainment) – We’re suckers for anything Les Miserables.

Traveling to Mars #2 (Ablaze) – The first issue was fantastic, about the first man to go to Mars. He was chosen because he has terminal cancer and it’s a one way trip anyways. The series does a great job of mixing sci-fi and satire.

Preview: Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #1 (of 2)

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Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #1 (of 2)

(W) Sabir Pirzada (A) Francesco Mortarino (CA) Marco Checchetto
Rated T+
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $3.99

You know her, you love her! But this time, Kamala Khan may be in over her head. Fresh off her first few weeks working as an intern at Oscorp, MS. MARVEL finds herself as the last line of defense against a bunch of deadly and dangerous experiments going HAYWIRE thanks to the Spider-Epic DARK WEB! Things get even WORSE when Kamala finds herself in LIMBO, with no choice but to fight her way out! From SABIR PIRZADA (Marvel’s Voices, MS. MARVEL on Disney+) and your new favorite artist, Francesco Mortarino comes a bold and badass new vision of Ms. Marvel!

Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #1 (of 2)

Madelyne Pryor and Ben Reilly Unleash their revenge in Dark Web!

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Madelyne Pryor. Ben Reilly. As clones of two of Marvel’s greatest super heroes, they’ve gotten the short end of the stick time and time again. This December, they’ll join forces to take their ultimate revenge in Dark Web, an epic new Marvel Comics crossover involving Spider-Man, the X-Men, Venom, Ms. Marvel, and more! The saga will fan the embers of the iconic Inferno crossover and pack an emotional punch that pays off decades of Marvel storytelling. Fans have already gotten a sneak peek at what’s to come and now, it’s time to see just how things will continue to spiral downward for your favorite heroes come January!

Dark Web will unfold in the pages of Zeb Wells’ run on Amazing Spider-Man where he’ll be joined by artist Ed McGuinness for the duration of the story arc. In Amazing Spider-Man #17 and #18, Peter Parker is reeling from the opening battles of DARK WEB and now finds himself in Limbo. Peter not only has to find his way back home, but he has to do it in a truly hellish fashion. And who is shadowing him? As if the normal run-of-the-mill demons of Limbo weren’t enough… Spider-Man finds himself facing a small army of demonized versions of his rogues’ gallery! Can he make it home to stop Chasm and the Goblin Queen?! Featuring covers by John Romita Jr.!

Fighting his inner demons, Norman Osborn attempts a fresh start as a super hero in Chris Cantwell and Lan Medina’s thought-provoking Gold Goblin limited series. In Gold Goblin #3, Norman Osborn now finds himself face-to-face with his own sins after battling Chasm as Queen Goblin makes her terrifying return! Taurin Clarke provides the cover.

Mary Jane Watson and Felicia Hardy are trapped in Limbo and at the mercy of BELASCO THE SWORDSMAN in Jed MacKay and Vincenzo Carratu’s Mary Jane & Black Cat #3. As if that wasn’t bad enough, they’re also keeping secrets from one another! Somehow, MJ’s got powers and there’s a new (old) man in Felicia’s life – and if they don’t come clean with one another, they could be stuck in Limbo FOREVER! With a cover by J. Scott Campbell.

Dark Web will also leave a profound impact on Al Ewing, Ram V., and Bryan Hitch’s hit run on Venom. In Venom #14, Dylan Brock finds himself renewed and reinvigorated by his descent into the symbiote hive but Bedlam has come calling again – looking to finish what it started by killing Dylan and Venom once and for all. Luckily, an old friend is around to lend a crimson-clad hand… (And it isn’t Spider-Man!)

Caught in the explosive events unfolding across New York – including a face-to-face confrontation with Chasm himself – Kamala Khan finds herself teleported to Limbo, the domain of the Goblin Queen Madelyne Pryor in Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #2 by Sabir Pirzada and Francesco Mortarino and a cover by Marco Checchetto! As the city descends into chaos that threatens everything and everyone Kamala holds dear, she’s left with no choice but to call on Miles Morales for a helping hand! 

And Madelyne Pryor’s complex place within the Summers family results in a dramatic confrontation that will go down in X-Men history in Gerry Duggan and Rod Reis’ Dark Web: X-Men #3! When Jean Grey returned from the dead, Scott Summers left his wife and child to be with her. The fact that she was revealed to be a clone of Jean didn’t make her feel any better. Maybe the cold sting of revenge can? With a cover by Phil Noto.

Spider-Man, the X-Men, Ms. Marvel, Venom, and more are ensnared in Chasm and the Goblin Queen’s Dark Web

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This December, the two most famous wronged clones of the Marvel Universe will team up to take back what’s theirs! Madelyne Pryor, AKA the Goblin Queen, and Ben Reilly, now known as Chasm, will reignite an Inferno that will send Spider-Man and the X-Men into a spiral in DARK WEB! And they won’t be the only ones feeling the flames of Maddie and Ben’s revenge! In addition to the launch of the opening one-shot, December will bring on a series of tie-in issues and limited series and fans can get the full scoop right now!

The saga will be bookended by two one-shots, subtitled DUSK and DAWN, written by current Amazing Spider-Man scribe Zeb Wells and drawn by superstar artist Adam Kubert. Dark Web #1 will reveal the true scope of Madelyne and Ben’s wicked alliance, what it means for Spider-Man and the X-Men, and the surprising role Venom will play. The sun is setting, dusk is approaching, and it’s going to be a long night. Featuring a wraparound variant by Ryan Stegman.

Zeb Wells will continue the story in Amazing Spider-Man #15 and Amazing Spider-Man #16 with legendary artist Ed McGuinness. Peter Parker will have his hands full with back to back showdowns, starting with Venom. Find out exactly why Venom is helping Chasm and then, it’s time for the main event. That’s right, it’s Peter Parker vs. Ben Reilly, no-holds-barred in the craziest battle you’ve ever seen! Chasm secures his place in Spidey’s rogues’ gallery…as the one who finally vanquishes Peter Parker?! John Romita Jr. provides covers.

December will also see the launch of Dark Web: X-Men, a three-issue limited series by X-Men writer Gerry Duggan and acclaimed New Mutants artist Rod Reis with covers by Phil Noto. In Dark Web: X-Men #1, chaos reigns in the streets of New York City as demon hordes pour forth from the realm of Limbo…a realm that until recently was ruled by Magik.  A realm now ruled by Cyclops’ ex. Also, Havok’s ex.  Also, a clone of Jean. The X-Men wade into the fray by taking on some of their darker history as the Goblin Queen returns for vengeance! The not-so-happy reunions continue in Dark Web: X-Men #2. Some reunions – like those with an evil ex who rules a dimension of demons – are not so great. Sometimes even having your AMAZING FRIENDS at your side isn’t enough to save things.

Currently a supporting character in the pages of Amazing Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel will also have a significant story arc during the event in her own limited series, Dark Web: Ms. Marvel. From Sabir Pirzada, known for his work on Marvel’s Voices and Ms. Marvel on Disney+, and artist Francesco Mortarino in his exciting Marvel Comics debut comes a bold and badass new vision of Ms. Marvel! Fresh off her first few weeks working as an intern at Oscorp, Ms. Marvel finds herself as the last line of defense against a bunch of deadly and dangerous experiments going haywire thanks to Maddie and Ben’s demonic machinations! Things get even worse when Kamala finds herself in Limbo, with no choice but to fight her way out! Marco Checchetto provides the cover.

In Al Ewing and Bryan Hitch’s Venom #14, secrets are revealed! Madeylne Pryor has plans for Eddie Brock and the symbiotes he can control – in this issue, she and her new ally CHASM bring them all to bear! Unwittingly turned into a slathering and terrifying monster you might recognize, Eddie Brock’s fears from the last year stand fully realized in this turning point for Al Ewing, Ram V, and Bryan Hitch’s enthralling run on the title!

Writer Christopher Cantwell and artist Lan Medina continue to explore Norman Osborn’s heroic journey in Gold Goblin #2 featuring a cover by Taurin Clarke. The thought-provoking limited series will prove that being a super hero isn’t for everyone… After facing Chasm in Dark Web #1, Norman Osborn will have to face another terrifying opponent in this issue who might cut Norman’s new super hero career short!

Announced last month, two of the greatest loves of Peter Parker’s life are in for a Dark Web adventure of their own in Mary Jane & Black Cat. After taking the character of Black Cat on a whirlwind of adventures in recent years in back-to-back solo series and the current Iron Cat limited series, Jed MacKay will now continue his transformative work on Marvel’s premier super thief and this time, he’s taken MJ along for the ride! MacKay will be joined by artist Vincenzo Carratù—an up-and-coming talent making his exciting Marvel Comics debut. In this explosive and kick-ass limited series, Mary Jane Watson and Felicia Hardy find themselves thrown into one another’s paths and then into LIMBO! But SOMETHING HAS CHANGED WITH MJ! And she’s not the only one keeping secrets – Felicia’s got a guilty conscience and it’s playing havoc with their escape plan! With a cover by J. Scott Campbell!

The Dark Web is spun! Check out the complete event checklist and stay tuned for more Dark Web news in the weeks ahead!