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Exclusive Preview: The Sentry #2

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The Sentry #2

(W) Paul Jenkins (A) Christian Rosado
(C) Matt Milla (L) Joe Caramagna
(CA) Alex Maleev (VCA) Alessandro Cappuccio and Rachelle Rosenberg, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Roberto Poggi and Romulo Fajardo Jr., Mark Buckingham and Richard Isanove

HULK VS. SENTRY! The CRYSTALLINE PLAGUE is spreading — and no one knows what it wants. Cities fall silent under frozen corpses, E.M.P. storms rage across the globe and the HULK himself is infected! As chaos escalates, SENTRY fights to keep the VOID at bay… but every battle drags him closer to the darkness inside. From a brutal showdown in the SIBERIAN WILDS to a catastrophic strike against KINGPIN’S EMPIRE, we plunge deeper into a mystery that threatens the entire planet — and the corrupted mind of its most powerful hero!

The Sentry #2

Exclusive Preview: Planet of the Apes vs. Fantastic Four #3

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Planet of the Apes vs. Fantastic Four #3

(W) Josh Trujillo (A) Andrea Di Vito
(C) Erick Arciniega (L) Joe Caramagna
(CA) Greg Land, Rachelle Rosenberg (VCA) Cory Smith, Marcus To, Pete Woods, Scott Hepburn

A rebellion is afoot in Ape City… and the Fantastic Four have lost their powers. Enter: The Apetastic Four! Meanwhile, Dr. Doom and the Red Ghost’s plans begin to bear fruit. Will they conquer the Planet of the Apes… or destroy it?!

Planet of the Apes vs. Fantastic Four #3

Exclusive Preview: Iron Man #4

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Iron Man #4

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Jan Bazaldua, Carmen Carnero
(C) Nolan Woodard (L) Joe Caramagna
(CA) Ryan Stegman, Frank Martin (VCA) Dan Hipp, Inhyuk Lee, Mark Bagley, Skottie Young, Carlos Nieto

TONY STARK: DISSASSEMBLED! The Golden Avenger is trapped in a puzzle of his own design, forced to test his skills and knowledge — not as Iron Man, but as Tony Stark. Can Tony embrace his role as the “Most dangerous weapon in the Marvel Universe” to escape? What new technology will he create to defeat Madame Masque’s maze?

Iron Man #4

Wonder Man #1 Delivers Superhero Fun mixed with Noir

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Wonder Man #1

LIGHTS, CAMERA, SUPER-HERO ACTION! Simon Williams has had his ups and down, from being manipulated into villainy by the Enchantress, to being one of the brightest stars in the Avengers! But just like Hollywood, no matter how low the lows, Simon keeps fighting the good fight! But what happens when the past finally catches up to him? Enter Randolph Chancellor: Simon’s former cellmate! A true love letter to L.A. as well as the history of Wonder Man. Wonder Man #1 delivers an interesting start that feels more like a detective whodunnit that your typical superhero comic.

At this point, I have no idea what the status is for Simon Williams/Wonder Man in the Marvel comic universe. He was a hero, he was a villain, he was a pacifist. But, thankfully with Wonder Man #1 you have to know none of that to enjoy it.

Writer Gerry Duggan seems to keep things rather simple and focused with the debut issue, keeping it to the main things that really make Simon Williams/Wonder Man stand out from all of the other heroes. Duggan dips into his past as a villain and the experiments done on him to give him power. Basically, he’s kind of a screw up, that’s never quite clicked. That’s not just being a superhero but also as an actor as well. He’s had some hits, he had his moment, but now he’s more of a fixer for the individuals that manage his career.

That gets him involved with an old friend who is having a sort of good streak for his career but also might have stolen a lot of money meant for a show. Wonder Man #1 feels like it echoes a recent real story of a producer who took a lot of money for a production and delivered nothing except goods for himself.

And that’s partially what makes Wonder Man #1 interesting. It has more to do with inside Hollywood baseball and a wink and nod but also has a feel that’s more like classic detective stories, down to the dame coming into the picture.

The art by Mark Buckingham is good. With ink by Aure Jimenez, color by Rachelle Rosenberg, and lettering by Joe Caramagna, the comic’s visuals are interesting, with a look that feels a bit like a reality show following Wonder Man. There’s a behind the scenes sort of vibe to it that’s interesting visually. That extends beyond the panel with pages whose sides look like a film reel. It all adds to the feel the comic is going for mixing superhero aesthetics with reality television. It works really well for the comic.

Wonder Man #1 is a solid start that isn’t what I expected at all. It has far more in common with detective stories than it does with modern superhero comics and is a great introduction to Simon Williams/Wonder Man. Well worth checking it out for something a little different.

Story: Gerry Duggan Art: Mark Buckingham
Ink: Aure Jimenez Color: Rachelle Rosenberg Letterer: Joe Caramagna
Story: 8.0 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.85 Recommendation: Read

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The Spanish Edition of The New Adventures of Disney Zootopia 2 Vol. 1: Better Zoogether is coming soon from Papercutz

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¡Nuevas aventuras esperan a Judy y Nick en Zootopia! Papercutz presents the Spanish-language edition of The New Adventures of Disney Zootopia 2 Vol. 1: Better Zoogether (Las Nuevas Aventuras de Zootopia 2 Vol. 1).

This 88-page middle-grade graphic novel, The New Adventures of Disney Zootopia 2 Vol 1: Better Zoogether (Spanish Edition), brings together writer Joe Caramagna, layout artists Carlo Lauro, Giulia Lomurno, and Antonello Dalena, inkers Carlo Lauro, Gianluca Papi, and Marco Forcelloni, colorists Gianluca Papi and Stefania Santi, cleanup artists Carlo Lauro, Giulia Lomurno, Gianluca Papi, Gianfranco Florio, and Marco Ghiglione, with letters by Chris Dickey and Miguel Zapata. 

After solving Zootopia’s biggest mystery, Z.P.D. officers Hopps and Wilde are ready to make the world an even better place. Whether they’re dealing with delicious exploding packages or a suspicious foundling, Judy and Nick realize that not every case is huge, but they are all important.

With each new assignment, these unlikely partners are learning how to work together, along with their fellow Zootopians, to save the day… and their city.

The Spanish edition of The New Adventures of Disney Zootopia 2 Vol. 1: Better Zoogether (Las Nuevas Aventuras de Zootopia 2 Vol. 1) is available in paperback (ISBN: 9781545835272) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545835265), and arrives in comic shops June 10, 2026, and in the book market on June 9. 

Las Nuevas Aventuras de Zootopia 2 Vol. 1

Exclusive Preview: The Sentry #1

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The Sentry #1

(W) Paul Jenkins (A) Christian Rosado
(C) Matt Milla (L) Joe Caramagna
(CA) Alex Maleev (VCA) Cafu and Frank D’Armata, Francesco Mobili and Moreno Dinisio, Jae Lee and June Lee

HE’S BEEN AN AVENGER, A DARK AVENGER AND A THUNDERBOLT!

THE SENTRY IS BACK — BUT SO IS THE VOID!

From creator Paul Jenkins comes a bold, high-stakes epic about MARVEL’S most dangerous hero — the SENTRY, a man with the power of a million exploding suns– and the dark entity born from his own psyche: the VOID. When the Void resurfaces, threatening to unravel reality itself, the Sentry must battle not only cosmic forces and criminal empires, but the monster within.

Guest-starring REED RICHARDS, SPIDER-MAN and the KINGPIN in a tale of impossible choices and devastating consequences. Can the Sentry save everything when the cost might be everything he loves?

The Sentry #1

Inglorious X-Force #2 allows the personalities of the team to shine as it builds upon its mystery

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Inglorious X-Force #2

HELL TO PAY… HELLVERINE must face demonic temptation…and it’s all part of CABLE’S secret agenda! PLUS: Meet the HIDDEN AGENT who’s been STALKING X-Force from the shadows. The mysteries deepen, and the action amplifies as the true mission comes into focus… Inglorious X-Force #2 drops the team into another battle but there’s more going on than just another mission.

X-Force has a special place in my heart when it comes to the X-Men. I remember getting that first issue with excitement and reading the series’ initial run for quite some time. I was young, and it all seemed exciting building off of the New Mutants. There’s been numerous teams over the years, with some takes really entertaining and some not so much. Tim Seeley is in the driver seat here as the writer for what has been an intriguing series so far.

Inglorious X-Force #2 has the team together and another mission they have to undertake. What’s interesting so far about Seeley’s take isn’t the mystery of who the next traitor is, that’s been done before, but the focus on each character and what makes them work.

With an initial sequence of Boom Boom commenting on a video from the new MLF and a fight between Arhcangel and Hellverine, we get the sense this is a team that’s full of personality and attitude, much of which is going to clash and create excitement. But Seeley give us a bit more. Through their mission involving a cult, we get to see the focus on just a handful of characters. By the end of the issue, it’s clear what Cable is doing in assessing each member and figuring out who he can trust, but also what really makes them heroes. Ms. Marvel being the outlier of the group creates an interesting dynamic of a bunch of killers and the one person who sticks to their principles, something Cable seems to appreciate. It’s small details like this that make the comic stand out. Add in something more going on, for instance what Domino is doing, and the series has a lot of moving parts that’ll leave readers guessing.

The art by Michael Sta. Maria is good. With color by Romulo Fajardo Jr. and lettering by Joe Caramagna the comic is an interesting one with the usual big guns, pouches, and mutant powers, but going up against what is an undead horde. There’s something visually that makes it all interesting and feels like something a bit different than the usual battles.

Inglorious X-Force #2 has a lot going on for it with what feels like a few mysteries going on at once. Add in some intriguing personalities and dynamics within the team, mixed in with some fun dialogue, and you have a comic that feels like earlier years of X-Force. It hits the nostalgia while also delivering something a little different.

Story: Tim Seeley Art: Michael Sta. Maria
Color: Romulo Fajardo Jr. Letterer: Joe Caramagna
Story: 8.25 Art: 7.75 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Read

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Exclusive Preview: Iron Man #2

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Iron Man #2

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Carmen Carnero
(C) Nolan Woodard (L) Joe Caramagna
(CA) Ryan Stegman, Frank Martin

FRIENDS, LOVERS OR NOTHING! IRON MAN is on the hunt for the missing captives as MADAME MASQUE continues to twist the knife in Tony’s back! Could Tony really be at fault for what’s happening? The past collides with the present as JOSHUA WILLIAMSON & CARMEN CARNERO continue to pave the future for IRON MAN! Plus: STEVE ROGERS, CAPTAIN AMERICA, throws his mighty shield! But is it WITH Iron Man or AGAINST?

Iron Man #2

Exclusive Preview: Captain America #7

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Captain America #7

(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Delio Diaz, Frank Alpizar, Ben Harvey
(C) Romulo Fajardo Jr. (L) Joe Caramagna
(CA) Valerio Schiti and Frank Martin (VCA) Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding and Rachelle Rosenberg, Tribute Games and Dotemu, Todd Nauck and Rachelle Rosenberg, Valerio Schiti, Clayton Crain

A CAPTAIN’S CRUSADE! Red Hulk’s fear of a second Doctor Doom rising from the ashes of Latveria spurs him into taking drastic action, just as Captain America discovers there are those within the war-torn country who see a path to a brighter future. Can Captain America bring their dream within reach, or are there too many forces stacked against him?

Captain America #7

Cyclops #1 Takes a Bit to Get to a Great Horror Concept

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Cyclops #1

Scott Summers is a mutant who is always in near-total control of his powers and his emotions. But what happens when he’s separated from the X-Men, lost in a mountain wilderness without the visor that keeps his devastating powers in check? And will he be able to stay alive when Donald Pierce and his cyborgs, the Reavers, are hunting him? It’s a tale of the X-Men’s leader at his most savage core! Cyclops #1 kicks things off with a normal superhero beginning but ends things with the start of survival horror.

Written by Alex Paknadel, Cyclops has a great concept going for it. Cyclops losing his visor isn’t necessarily a new concept. But, the idea of him being alone in the woods and being hunted without it, does feel original and different. Cyclops #1 kicks things off with a typical X-Men comic. The team is on the offensive and after Cyclops heads out when summoned by someone from his past. But, on his way back he crashes in a forest and his visor is damaged. That last bit is interesting and what I came to see, which leads to the negative, it takes a long time to get to that bit.

Cyclops #1 is a lot of setup, and who knows how much is really needed. The battle in the beginning, his meeting a friend from the past, some feels superfluous and other bits feel like they’re just means to an end. No matter, if we can get the latter part of the comic for the rest of the series, we’re in for a treat.

Paknadel goes the underpinning horror route. There’s the idea of a blind person being hunted in a forest that’s scary enough. But, the comic’s use of the Reavers creates something more with body horror that adds to the vibe of the comic. While the Reavers’ inclusion is a bit convenient, it’s still a solid addition that creates an adversary that’s familiar and can be dangerous.

Part of the horror is in thanks to the art by Roge Antonio. With color by Fer Sifuentes-Sujo and lettering by Joe Caramagna, the comic begins to really shine visually when the Reavers are introduced. While it looks solid up to that point, the cyborg aspect creates visuals that are uneasy and the new group isn’t as clean polished as the Reavers of the past. It adds up to what feels like slasher horror with the undead killer stalking its prey.

Cyclops #1 is a good debut with a solid ending. It builds its rather calm, safe, and somewhat mundane aspects to all hell breaking loose nicely. It’s a simple concept that should be a lot of fun and deliver an X comic that stands out and feels unique from the bunch.

Story: Alex Paknadel Art: Roge Antonio
Color: Fer Sifuentes-Sujo Letterer: Joe Caramagna
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy

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