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Iron & Frost #1 has some interesting concepts but it’s the ending that really gets things going

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COLD AS FROST, HARD AS IRON! X YEARS LATER, after 3K’s devastating terrorist attack cost Tony Stark and Emma Frost everything, the Heartless Queen returns to what remains of her past. Secrets hide in the ruins of New York. The HELLFIRE CLUB has a dangerous new leader.

Story: Cavan Scott
Art: Ruairi Coleman
Ink: Ruairi Coleman, Roberto Poggi
Color: Yen Nitro
Letterer: Joe Sabino

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Ultimate Hawkeye #1 gives us a better idea of who this new hero really is

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ULTIMATE HAWKEYE STARS IN THEIR OWN SOLO ADVENTURE! Spinning out of THE ULTIMATES, breakout hit character HAWKEYE goes on a covert solo op that will have a massive impact on the future of the Ultimate Universe! Featuring Deniz Camp, Taboo, B.Earl, Juan Frigeri, and Michael Sta. Maria!

Story: Deniz Camp, Taboo, B.Earl
Art: Juan Frigeri, Michael Sta. Maria
Color: Federico Blee, Alex Sinclair
Letterer: Joe Sabino

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The Mortal Thor #1 Gives Us a Fresh Grounded Take on Thor… Again

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The Immortal Thor #1

THE LEGEND BEGINS! The Norse Myths tell of Gods who walked the Earth, doing great deeds for the mortals who believed in them. But Asgard isn’t real, and never was. The Gods never soared in our skies, never stood with our heroes, never fought for kindness or justice. It was all just a story. Nobody’s coming to help us. But somewhere in the city… a man is waking up. A man with a hammer. The Mortal Thor #1 is the second chapter in Al Ewing‘s three chapter Thor epic.

Asgard is cut off from Earth and a man named Sigurd Jarlson has no memory of his past, just it has something to do with a hammer. Ewing goes back to some aspects of Thor we’ve seen before, again teasing the line between mortal and immortal. Sigurd Jarlson is back as a character, the name Thor used in the past when he couldn’t change back into Donald Blake. But, why doesn’t he remember? Why is he this way? Who gave him his apartment? The Mortal Thor #1 is a mix of some aspects of Thor’s past that are either loved or hated, but an interesting aspect to explore in today’s world.

Ewing seems to want to explore “what would god think of today’s world?” with this first issue as Sigurd is forced to find work to stay housed and offered a job where he’d have to be a scab and cross a picket line. In a world where supposed religious individuals are rejecting the words of their lord, it’s an intriguing direction.

Pasqual Ferry‘s art is good. With color by Matt Hollingsworth and lettering by Joe Sabino, the comic looks kind of dreamlike fitting Sigurd’s haze as he attempts to figure out what’s going on. It just being Thor with a different name is also emphasized as the character is imposing compared to others. There’s no hiding here much like the character’s use before. Add in some villains with this issue that feel almost like a throwback in their look and style, it all comes together that feels like the visuals are mining the past to head into the next phase of Thor.

The Mortal Thor #1 is a good issue that new readers can dive into. You don’t need to know what happened in the previous volume, but it’ll help really appreciate things. Just knowing it’s Thor without his memory is enough, but with Al Ewing, that might not even be the case. The Mortal Thor #1 is the start of the next chapter and one that shows off why Ewing is such a well respected and in-demand writer.

Story: Al Ewing Art: Pasqual Ferry
Color: Matt Hollingsworth Letterer: Joe Sabino
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.4 Recommendation: Buy

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Exclusive Preview: New Avengers #3

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New Avengers #3

(W) Sam Humphries (A) Ton Lima
(C) Rain Beredo (L) Joe Sabino
(CA) Stephen Segovia, Rain Beredo

HULK HEIST! Bucky and Clea infiltrate Hulkspace to track down a psychically imprisoned Bruce Banner! But to buy them time to make contact, the rest of the team must survive an all-out onslaught from the INCREDIBLE HULK! Meanwhile, two KILLUMINATI members have joined forces… and they’ve set their sights on the New Avengers!

New Avengers #3

Exclusive Preview: The Immortal Thor #25

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The Immortal Thor #25

(W) Al Ewing (A) Pasqual Ferry, Jan Bazaldua, Justin Greenwood
(C) Matt Hollingsworth, Romulo Fajardo Jr. (L) Joe Sabino
(CA) Alex Ross (VCA) Martin Coccolo, Dan Jurgens
Rated T+
In Shops: Jul 02, 2025
SRP: $5.99
THE STORY ENDS…

At the end of his tale, Thor strode into Vidblainn, third land of the dead, whence nothing could return. And there, beyond all battles, beyond all cares, he stood and fought for justice one last time – against the great Serpent who wore his own face and held his own hammer. This was the story of the IMMORTAL THOR…and the deciding of his fate.

The Immortal Thor #25

New Avengers #1 kicks off a new dysfunctional team that blends the Thunderbolts and Avengers

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New Avengers #1

Carnage. The Hulk. Namor. Clea. Wolverine. Five of the most dangerous loners and antiheroes in the Marvel Universe. Nothing could make them work together…but Bucky Barnes and the Black Widow are going to give it a shot. Demented duplicates of the Illuminati are threatening the world, and if they figure out how to work together, they’ll be as unstoppable as the originals. Bucky and Natasha need allies who will do anything to take the duplicates out – but wrangling a team of killers and monsters presents its own dangers. Welcome to the New Avengers – hope you survive the experience! New Avengers #1 kicks off a new team with some familiar faces and a concept that’s usually under a different series name.

Written by Sam Humphries, New Avengers #1 feels a bit of a mix of Avengers and Thunderbolts with a team comprising of individuals who haven’t always been on the right side of things and whose tactics can be a bit explosive. What’s interesting is, the series takes place firmly in the world of “One World Under Doom,” but doesn’t feature its branding nor does it seem to really focus on that beyond a quick mention. Instead, the comic follows familiar tropes with this sort of story and team. There’s a dangerous mission, and we’re introduced to each member during the mission in a flashy way which is accompanied to a flashback of their recruitment. It’s all pretty standard but there’s just something about it that makes it a fun read.

Tom Lima‘s art is pretty good with some solid style that echoes earlier volumes of New Avengers. Lima is joined by Rain Beredo on color and lettering by Joe Sabino and the look of the comic mixes action and sexiness. There’s something about the comic that creates a flirtiness mixed with all of the destruction and death. There are some small issues with characters looking a bit odd in in a panel here and there, but overall, it’s an art style that really pops and embraces the chaos of the action.

Whether you’re a fan of this type of storytelling and concept really is the determination if you should get New Avengers #1. It’s a solid debut and the team dynamics are interesting so far. But, it falls into that “dysfunctional team” category of concepts, which is usually a Thunderbolts series, which can be hit and miss. The first issue definitely shows off potential though and we’re sure this series will play into the future of the Marvel comic universe in a big way. So, no matter your interest, this is one to keep your eyes on.

Story: Sam Humphries Art: Tom Lima
Color: Rain Beredo Letterer: Joe Sabino
Story: 7.75 Art: 7.5 Overall: 7.75 Recommendation: Buy

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Thunderbolts: Doomstrike #1 continues to show Doom is one step ahead

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Thunderbolts: Doomstrike #1

Doom took over the world. And Bucky Barnes helped him do it. To atone for his unwitting role in Doom’s triumph, Bucky assembles a team with one goal: burn it all down. But when Bucky’s saboteurs – including Black Widow and Songbird – launch a no-holds-barred campaign to tear Doom’s Empire apart, Doom decides to prove that revolution ends in blood… Thunderbolts: Doomstrike #1 feels like a key tie-in for the new status quo that’s reshaping the Marvel Universe.

I read a bit of the previous volume of Thunderbolts, trailing off eventually and never finishing the series. It seems like it might be important, but Thunderbolts: Doomstrike #1 will catch up readers with what they need to know. The short version, Bucky Barnes, now going by the horrible codename “The Revolution,” has inspired Dr. Doom to take some action to get rid of competition and through various events, is now the Sorcerer Supreme as well. After disappearing for months, Doom has stepped onto the world stage and has sort of brought peace and prosperity. But, his dominating control has an underlying evil to it and Thunderbolts: Doomstrike #1 looks like it’ll explore that.

Written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, Doom wants Bucky working for him as part of his security force, his own Thunderbolts. But, Bucky’s not a fan of dictators and thus the clash between the two is set up. Like the main One World Under Doom series, Thunderbolts: Doomstrike #1 highlights that Doom is steps ahead as he manipulates Barnes into action and uses those actions against him. Like the main series, it shows that Doom uses far more than just “physical” force to get his ways and that he’s deft at propaganda and manipulating the news and perception to get his way.

And those actions are really used against him with a moment that might be even more over the top than the Stamford Incident that lead to the “Marvel Civil War.” It’s a moment that feels key and hard to not acknowledge in other connected series, especially the main one. It also emphasizes that this tie-in will be a key one.

With art by Tommaso Bianchi, Thunderbolts: Doomstrike #1 features color by Yen Nitro and lettering by Joe Sabino. The comic looks solid with a style that fits its mix of action and spy intrigue. The comic does a solid job of projecting the emotional ups and downs, even with Doom who’s behind a mask. Where the art falls a little flat is the major event of the issue which doesn’t quite have the impact you’d hope. It’s a hell of a two-page spread but there’s a disconnect to it for the readers.

Thunderbolts: Doomstrike #1 is a solid companion series to One World Under Doom. It shows that there’ll be some key moments in the story within this series and kicks things off with a hell of a bang, a few actually. It’s an interesting series that’ll play a pivotal role, so if you’re into this event, this is one tie-in miniseries you won’t want to miss.

Story: Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly Art: Tommaso Bianchi
Color: Yen Nitro Letterer: Joe Sabino
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy

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Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet helps kick off the Marvel Premier Collection!

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The high-tech African nation of Wakanda has been ravaged by outside forces, its queen has fallen and the people have turned against their king. As dissidents seek violent change, two of T’Challa’s own Dora Milaje forge their own brave path. And while outside forces pour fuel on the fire, the Black Panther recruits his own crew to aid in the struggle.

Collects: Black Panther #1-12

Story: Ta-Nehisi Coates
Art: Brian Stelfreeze, Chris Sprouse
Finishes: Karl Story, Walden Wong, Goran Sudzuka, Roberto Poggi
Ink: Karl Story, Walden Wong, Brian Stelfreeze, Scott Hanna
Color: Laura Martin, Matt Milla, Larry Molinar, Rachelle Rosenberg, Paul Mounts
Letterer: Joe Sabino

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From pixels to page we review the Marvel vs. Capcom comic from Marvel vs Capcom: Fighting Collection

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If you got a physical copy of Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection Arcade Classics then you also got a mini comic and we’ve got a review of… the comic!

Story: Christos Gage
Art: Alberto Jimenez Albuquerque
Color: Larry Molinar
Letterer: Joe Sabino

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Deadpool/Wolverine #1 is turn your brain off entertainment

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Deadpool/Wolverine #1

The most unlikely team-up turned most demanded one, Deadpool and Wolverine are BACK! Together again and ready to blow your minds in this ongoing series that hits like a never-ending action movie – with the fate of the world in the balance! When a fan-favorite villain is unearthed, you’ll get to see a new side of our heroes and their adversary, as an ages-long plan comes to fruition. And the only thing that stands between the Earth and annihilation is the Best There Is and the Merc With The Mouth. Deadpool/Wolverine #1 is an interesting debut that’s a lot of flash.

Written by Benjamin Percy, Deadpool/Wolverine #1 is entertaining enough, bringing together again Deadpool and Wolverine. Kicking off with an over the top segment, Deadpool is dragged along on a mission that ropes in Wolverine and results in big explosions and sequences that right now make no sense. It’s a perfect example of just go with the flow and try to not think too much. Short version, someone is controlling Deadpool and he and Wolverine are taken to a super secret location but first they needed to blow up a nuclear plant? Yeah, there’s not really a reason why the area needed to be evacuated but, it’s an action sequence that could only be done in comics.

And that pretty much sums up the issue, it can only be done in comics. The plot makes little sense right now other than to deliver the villain at the end which should be interesting as it’s someone we haven’t seen in some time. But, it’s a comic that’s really about those moments that are so silly on their own. The moments that are about Deadpool and Wolverine both loving and hating each other. And, this comic has those moments and then some.

Joshua Cassara delivers the bombastic visuals along with color by Guru e-FX and lettering by Joe Sabino. Visually, the comic entertains with an enthusiasm that drips from the page. There’s an almost glee in the visuals that match Percy’s rollercoaster ride of a story. There’s nothing subtle here with bodies flying, being chopped up, eyeballs pulled out, bullets flying, and large explosions. It’s silly. But, it’s silly fun.

Deadpool/Wolverine #1 is turn your brain off enjoyment. Nothing really makes sense right now but that’s not really the point here. It’s a story that’s flash, not substance. You’re not supposed to think too hard. Just sit back with some popcorn and strap in for the wild ride.

Story: Benjamin Percy Art: Joshua Cassara
Color: Guru e-FX Letterer: Joe Sabino
Story: 7.1 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.15 Recommendation: Read

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