Captain America #2
(W) J. Michael Straczynski (A/CA) Jesus Saiz
Rated T+
In Shops: Oct 25, 2023
SRP: $4.99
When Spider-Man interrupts date night to ask for help taking down the Sinister Six’s latest plot, Captain America begrudgingly obliges. Meanwhile, more and more of Steve’s former enemies are being recruited by a mysterious new threat – one seemingly connected to an enemy Steve faced long before he picked up the shield…
Astonishing Iceman #3
(W) Steve Orlando (A) Vincenzo Carratu (CA) Jesus Saiz
Rated T+
In Shops: Oct 18, 2023
SRP: $3.99
CHILLING WITH THE CAPTAIN!
ORCHIS’ attacks on ICEMAN are heating up! Will crossing paths with the ALL-NEW Y-MEN give BOBBY DRAKE the chance to put them down once and for all or open a new path to his own destruction? Guest-starring AARON FISCHER, the CAPTAIN AMERICA of the Railways (and showcasing his awesome new power set)!
Captain America #1
(W) J. Michael Straczynski (A/CA) Jesus Saiz
Rated T+
In Shops: Sep 20, 2023
SRP: $5.99
WHAT FUTURE AWAITS THE MAN OUT OF TIME? Decades ago, Steve Rogers changed the world forever. Now powerful and insidious forces are assembling to ensure he never does it again. Past, present and future collide as the man out of time reckons with an existential threat determined to set the world on a darker path at any cost… Esteemed creators J. Michael Straczynski (THOR, THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and Jes s Saiz (PUNISHER, DOCTOR STRANGE) embark on an exhilarating new journey for CAPTAIN AMERICA!
Decades ago, Steve Rogers changed the world forever. Now powerful and insidious forces are assembling to ensure he never does it again. Past, present and future collide as the man out of time reckons with an existential threat determined to set the world on a darker path at any cost… Captain America #1 is an interesting start that takes the character into the future while exploring his past.
Written by J. Michael Straczynski Captain America #1 picks up after recent events with Steve enjoying a bit of a quieter life. But, drama isn’t far as he makes a major life decision… to become a landlord by buying his building! It feels like a plotline that’s been done before elsewhere but there’s something quaint about it all. Straczynski frames it, reminding us not all heroes wear capes.
Steve’s actions helps the rest in the building and there’s a focus on him taking on average tasks to improve the building and help his neighbors. It’s a focus on the charitable and neighborly heroes who brighten the real world and reminds us that we can do this too in our lives. Like the concept of Captain America itself, there’s something rather quaint and Pollyannish about it all and while there’s a bit of dark clouds in the background, overall, it’s a rather positive outlook full of optimism and hope.
At the same time, Straczynski reflects on why this apartment building is so important to Steve taking us back to the years between his mother’s death and his joining the army. It’s a time period that I don’t believe has been explored much and absolutely something I’ve wondered about, so it’s nice to see it be used as an additive to give us greater depth into the character. And Straczynski pulls no punches there taking us back to a time before the United States entered World War II and the Nazi party had a lot of supporters within our borders. While I get some traumatic reactions due to “Secret Empire,” overall, there’s a lot of potential to mine actual history and remind us that the US entry into the war was a bit murkier than many would admit.
The art by Jesús Saiz is solid. The comic jumps back and forth in time and transitions between the two nicely. There’s an emphasis on how things would be different between the two, cars and clothes being an example, and it all works really well. I’d have liked a bit more of a transition between the two like you might see in a film as the modern fades into the past and/or back, but that’s a bit more difficult with comics and static images. But, overall things look great. Matt Hollingsworth colors too help and works for both time periods.
Captain America #1 is a solid start overall. It looks to use a time period in Steve’s life to not just fill in gaps but also show us more as to what makes this character so fantastic. At the same time, it also reflects on our real past and looks towards the future and concept of being a hero. An entertaining new volume that delivers some sunshine after a previous gloomy run.
Story: J. Michael Straczynski Art: Jesús Saiz
Color: Matt Hollingsworth Letterer: Joe Caramagna
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy
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Captain America #1
(W) J. Michael Straczynski (A/CA) Jesus Saiz
Rated T+
In Shops: Sep 20, 2023
SRP: $5.99
WHAT FUTURE AWAITS THE MAN OUT OF TIME? Decades ago, Steve Rogers changed the world forever. Now powerful and insidious forces are assembling to ensure he never does it again. Past, present and future collide as the man out of time reckons with an existential threat determined to set the world on a darker path at any cost… Esteemed creators J. Michael Straczynski (THOR, THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and Jes s Saiz (PUNISHER, DOCTOR STRANGE) embark on an exhilarating new journey for CAPTAIN AMERICA!
Astonishing Iceman #2
(W) Steve Orlando (A) Vincenzo Carratu
(CA) Jesus Saiz (VCA) Ejiwa “Edge” Ebenebe, Jung-Geun Yoon
Rated T+
In Shops: Sep 13, 2023
SRP: $3.99
HOME IS WHERE THE HEARTBREAK IS! The bait is set for BOBBY DRAKE as the ELEMENTS OF DOOM target his hometown! Terrorizing the town that raised ICEMAN – but to what end? They say you can’t go home again, but if Iceman can’t save the day, he might not have a home to return to!
Astonishing Iceman #1
(W) Steve Orlando (A) Lan Medina (CA) Jesus Saiz
In Shops: Aug 02, 2023
SRP: $3.99
THE OMEGA-LEVEL MUTANT AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN HIM BEFORE! After the events of this year’s can’t-miss HELLFIRE GALA, BOBBY DRAKE, A.K.A. ICEMAN, sets his sights on heroic deeds like never before. But as a new situation develops that links Iceman to his Antarctic ice palace, he’ll have to be slicker than ever to accomplish his mission before ORCHIS knows what hit them! An all-new adventure that’ll push Iceman to the limits of his powers…and beyond!
Astonishing Iceman #1
(W) Steve Orlando (A) Lan Medina (CA) Jesus Saiz
In Shops: Aug 02, 2023
SRP: $3.99
THE OMEGA-LEVEL MUTANT AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN HIM BEFORE! After the events of this year’s can’t-miss HELLFIRE GALA, BOBBY DRAKE, A.K.A. ICEMAN, sets his sights on heroic deeds like never before. But as a new situation develops that links Iceman to his Antarctic ice palace, he’ll have to be slicker than ever to accomplish his mission before ORCHIS knows what hit them! An all-new adventure that’ll push Iceman to the limits of his powers…and beyond!
Esteemed writer and filmmaker J. Michael Straczynski, known for celebrated runs on Amazing Spider-Man and Thor, returns to Marvel Comics and will be taking the reins of one of its greatest icons in a new run of Captain America! Joined by artist Jesús Saiz and colorist Matt Hollingsworth, Straczynski has bold plans for Captain America with a saga that takes root in Steve Rogers’ earliest days but threatens to throw his future into chaos.
Even before he became Marvel’s star-spangled hero, Steve Rogers was a fighter. Embark on a fascinating journey to never-before-seen days of Steve’s youth where a powerful evil seeks to end Cap’s legacy before it begins. And back in the present, Captain America is giving back to the community in ways only he can by tackling crime on the local level. All that changes when this existential threat from the past begins making moves towards Steve in the here and now, starting with recruiting some of his most deadliest former foes. In addition to deepening of the Captain America’s comic book mythos, Straczynski and Saiz will also delve into a largely unexplored chapter of Steve’s life in the late 1930s, as the fascism swallowing Europe threatened to take root in New York City.
Get your first look at this profound new series in the thrilling Captain America #1 trailer. First shown this past weekend at the Marvel: Heroes, Hulks and Super-Soldiers panel at San Diego Comic-Con, the new trailer features never-before-seen artwork including an epic motorcycle battle, exciting teamups with the Fantastic Four and Spider-Man, and a heartfelt memory of Steve with his mother.
What future awaits the man out of time? Find out when Captain America #1 hits stands on September 20.
Since 2019’s House of X, mutantkind has thrived on the island nation of Krakoa, but could it really last forever? That question will be explored and answered in Fall of X, a new era of X-Men storytelling that kicks off in next month’s X-Men: Hellfire Gala 2023 #1.
Epic tragedy and unforgivable betrayals will send mutantkind away from the safety of Krakoa and into one of the darkest periods in X-Men history. A new world map graphic shows just how tumultuous things will be by pinpointing where various titles and characters will end up when Fall of X begins. Fans can also get a sneak peek at what’s to come by checking out covers and story information for September’s X-Men related titles.
UNCANNY SPIDER-MAN #1 (OF 5)
Written by SI SPURRIER
Art by LEE GARBETT
Cover by TONY DANIEL
THE NIGHTCRAWLING WALL-CRAWLER!
On the darkest of days, he is the spark in the shadows! After the devastating events of the Hellfire Gala, Kurt Wagner is on the run – and having the time of his life?! Swashbuckling about NYC in disguise, the Uncanny Wallcrawler sets aside his mutant angst and dedicates himself to the hero’s life: saving civilians, hanging with fellow wallcrawlers, battling baddies, and hunting down the best pizza on the planet. But he can’t ignore the mutant plight forever… Si Spurrier and Lee Garbett launch a joyful, sexy series that will shake Nightcrawler to his foundations – and have a hell of a good time doing it!
UNCANNY AVENGERS #2 (OF 5)
Written by GERRY DUGGAN
Art and Cover by JAVIER GARRÓN
At a time when mutant and human relations are in the toilet, the Uncanny Avengers have run smack into a new BROTHERHOOD OF EVIL MUTANTS, and, folks, lemme tell you — they came here to beat up Avengers and X-Men and chew gum, and they’re all outta gum. Wake up, babe, a new romance hits that will make readers froth at the mouth. Plus, Ben Urich. Always the mark of a quality and important Marvel Comic. FOOM!
ALPHA FLIGHT #2 (OF 5)
Written by ED BRISSON
Art by SCOTT GODLEWSKI
Cover by LEONARD KIRK
REBEL ALLIANCE!
NORTHSTAR, AURORA, NEMESIS and FANG must be stopped! But what are these former ALPHA FLIGHT heroes up to that’s unleashed the fury of DEPARTMENT H and their all-new weapon: the BOX SENTINELS?!
CHILDREN OF THE VAULT #2 (OF 4)
Written by DENIZ CAMP
Art by LUCA MARESCA
Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
WELCOME TO THE TOMORROWTOWNS!
The Children of the Vault will bring this world into the future – kicking and screaming! In the wake of the fall of Krakoa, the Children emerge as humankind’s greatest and only saviors, defending Earth from Shi’ar attacks and supernatural sightings alike. And humanity LOVES it. Only Bishop and Cable can see through the Children’s impossible promises – but can these two old enemies work together long enough to stop them? The explosive series continues as mutantkind’s boldest soldiers prepare for war!
DARK X-MEN #2 (OF 5)
Written by STEVE FOXE
Art by JONAS SCHARF
Cover by STEPHEN SEGOVIA
SAVE THEM ALL OR DIE TRYING!
The Dark X-Men’s first “rescue mission” ended in blood and flame, the team is already at each other’s throats, and the fallen now rise against them. Plus, Madelyne Pryor makes the worst mistake possible in a horror story: Never. Ever. Split up.
JEAN GREY #2 (OF 4)
Written by LOUISE SIMONSON
Art by BERNARD CHANG
Cover by AMY REEDER
THE DARKEST PERIOD IN JEAN GREY’S HISTORY!
The Dark Phoenix has haunted Jean Grey since it emerged from Jamaica Bay. But what if the Phoenix had chosen…someone else? The love story of Cyclops and Jean Grey is one of the most beloved in Marvel Comics’ history. Now witness a legendary creator break their hearts – and their minds. But this is no “what if.” Jean Grey is not where she is meant to be…and neither is the rest of mutantkind. Stunning secrets will be revealed as Jean Grey lays the groundwork for her next shocking appearance in “Fall of X”!
ASTONISHING ICEMAN #2 (OF 5)
Written by STEVE ORLANDO
Art by VINCENZO CARRATÙ
Cover by JESÚS SAIZ
HOME IS WHERE THE HEARTBREAK IS!
The bait is set for BOBBY DRAKE as the ELEMENTS OF DOOM target his hometown! Terrorizing the town that raised ICEMAN – but to what end? They say you can’t go home again, but if Iceman can’t save the day, he might not have a home to return to!
REALM OF X #2 (OF 4)
Written by TORUNN GRØNBEKK
Art by DIÓGENES NEVES
Cover by STEPHANIE HANS
PROPHECY, PERIL AND POWERLESSNESS!
With her powers still on the fritz, Magik makes a desperate move to try and recover the missing Curse – but is she playing right into someone else’s nefarious plans? Plus, tempers are ready to erupt as this powder keg of a team struggles to protect their fellow mutants from the growing conflict in Vanaheim. The date of the prophecy looms ever closer–but at this rate, will the team even make it to then or will they implode before they even get a chance to prove themselves?!
X-MEN #26
Written by GERRY DUGGAN
Art by STEFANO CASELLI
Cover by LUCAS WERNECK
“WE’RE NOT LOSING AN X-MAN… WE’RE GAINING AN AVENGER!”
The moment we swore would never happen—heck, the moment EMMA FROST swore would never happen—is here at last! As the Frost/Stark knot is tied in INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #10, Emma’s mutant family reacts to this surprise news!
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #10
Written by GERRY DUGGAN
Art by JUAN FRIGERI
Cover by LUCAS WERNECK
You are cordially invited to the wedding of Anthony Edward Stark and Emma Grace Frost…Come join the lucky couple as they exchange vows. Attire is Hellfire formal. Orchis raid to follow. Plus some exclusive wedding extras!
X-MEN RED #15
Written by AL EWING
Art by YILDIRAY ÇINAR
Cover by STEFANO CASELLI
SINS OF THE PAST!
Under siege in Port Prometheus, Storm readies to hold the line against the ultimate bioweapon. Meanwhile, the Fisher King finds himself tormented by his strange new abilities…and the secrets in his memory might turn the tide of the Genesis War.
X-FORCE #44
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Art by ROBERT GILL
Cover by DANIEL ACUÑA
X-FORCE NO MORE?!
X-perience the FALL OF X at its most dire! X-Force is captured – but what power could possibly keep them off the grid, and who is truly to blame? With Sage, Deadpool and Domino on the outside, will the Wolverine Sentinels beat them to their quarry, or can X-Force reunite to take down the enemies of mutantkind once and for all?
IMMORTAL X-MEN #15
Written by KIERON GILLEN
Art by LUCAS WERNECK
Cover by MARK BROOKS
After the Gala, we wondered – did anyone survive the experience? Now we discover the real question: How long can anyone survive this?
WOLVERINE #37
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Art by JUAN JOSÉ RYP
Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
HULK AND WOLVERINE – TOGETHER AGAIN in LAST MUTANT STANDING Part 1!
Logan’s grand tour of the Marvel Universe begins here in the only way it could – face-to-face once more with the INCREDIBLE HULK! But will they meet as friends or enemies? And Wolverine hunts down his remaining three clones from Beast’s Weapons of X, for in the end, there can be only one Logan! The perfect jumping on point as Wolverine’s new status quo in the FALL OF X kicks into high gear!
