Witchblade #24
(W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Giuseppe Cafaro
Can Sara stop Aphrodite IX from enacting her bloody revenge? Or at the very least, limit the collateral damage? The mysterious creator of the enhanced assassin finally steps into the light. But who is this mysterious Chairwoman… and what does she want with the Witchblade?
Flash Gordon: The Girl From Infinity Vol. 2
(W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Beverly Johnson
Sci fi and fantasy merge in this girl-power reimagining of Flash Gordon! Focusing on teamwork, adventures, cute critters, heroes, monsters, and the journey of leadership!
The continuing adventures of Flash Gordon, Savior of the Universe!
She fell from a shooting star with no memory and only the faintest clues about where she came from, or why she’d been sent to this part of the world. But that didn’t stop Flash Gordon from leaping into action when her friend Dale Arden needed help. Now they’re both embroiled in a planetary war! The evil Emperor Azimuth wants to rule the alien world of Omnia — and a strange shadow power seems to be helping him. Flash fought alongside a rebel army to depose him — but they failed. Now Flash and Dale are on the run, the Emperor’s sister is under lock and key, and Omnia is in chaos. And the Emperor knows something about Flash’s origins…something even Flash doesn’t know…
The next exhilarating installment in this gorgeous sci-fi fantasy reimagining of FLASH GORDON by NYT-bestseller Marguerite Bennett and illustrator Bev Johnson.
Odin #3
(W) James Tynion IV, Marguerite Bennett (A) Letizia Cadonici
Adela was chasing a story. Austin sought his great white destiny. Tanner… Tanner just wanted to get laid. Every member of this doomed expedition set out with a purpose in mind. And every one is going to discover that the old gods of the woods care not at all for their desires. They have lusts of their own.
Reader discretion is advised as JAMES TYNION IV (EXQUISITE CORPSES), MARGUERITE BENNETT (WITCHBLADE), LETIZIA CADONICI (House of Slaughter), and JORDIE BELLAIRE (REDLANDS) continue to push the limit of the printed page!
Witchblade #23
(W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Giuseppe Cafaro
Jake and Sara follow a trail of breadcrumbs, further unravelling their vast technoconspiracy… but at this stage, Aphrodite isn’t looking for answers. She’s looking for revenge! Anyone who gets in her way is a fair target: Sara Pezzini is still very much included. Uncovering the truth behind Aphrodite’s origin may not be enough to save her life… let alone theirs!
Robert gave up being Roberto to fit in with his Nazi punk friends. Now those same friends have dragged him to the frozen forests of Norway to summon a “god.” And he may have to give up much, much more before they’re through with him… Odin #2 continues a surface level discussion of modern white supremacy that continues to feel too much like Blair Witch 2.
Written by Marguerite Bennett and James Tynion IV, Odin #2 is an interesting issue that has the group gathering their thoughts and figuring out a plan after the shocking conclusion of the debut issue. They’re lost, cold, and cannibals, and the options as to what to do next aren’t many or clear.
The issue has some interesting aspects, like going into the history of the Swastika and some of the Norse gods, but overall, it’s a horror story that’s about survival.
That focus extends beyond the here and now for the group. We get the backstory of one of the members, Robert, whose real name is Roberto, and it’s hinted his joining a hate group was his way to survive. We’re given a reason, and some sympathy as to his plight. And that’s part of the issue with the series so far. These are individuals who we should have no sympathy for. They are reprehensible with garbage beliefs, but the comic feels like it dances around those, teasing them instead of spelling it out. We should be cheering on their torture instead of feeling for their plight.
What stands out is the art by Letizia Cadonici with color by Jordie Bellaire and lettering by Tom Napolitano. It evokes the nightmare the individuals are experiencing with a dreamlike style about it. It goes from grounded moments to ones of visual hallucinations that might be actual visions. While the story itself doesn’t make the individuals out to be as sinister as it should, the art paints them in a way that feels like vampires, hunting their prey, a danger to all those around them.
Odin #2‘s issue is that it makes you feel some sympathy for these people. That might be the point, but with a washing of their bigoted beliefs mixed in, it feels like a story that mainstreams their ideology as if it’s just any other political/cultural/religious belief. And, while it touches upon Norse religion and beliefs, it comes off as new-age bullshit spouted off by individuals selling crystals, Goop, and whatever garbage being sold to gullible white individuals. It’s a surface level take on what is a deeply troubling reality. It misses the mark of delivering depth and a warning about a little known corner of the white supremacy movement.
Story: Marguerite Bennett, James Tynion IV Art: Letizia Cadonici
Color: Jordie Bellaire Letterer: Tom Napolitano
Story: 7.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 7.0 Recommendation: Read
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Odin #2
(W) James Tynion IV, Marguerite Bennett (A) Letizia Cadonici
Robert gave up being Roberto to fit in with his Nazi punk friends. Now those same friends have dragged him to the frozen forests of Norway to summon a “god.” And he may have to give up much, much more before they’re through with him…
The twisted team of JAMES TYNION IV (EXQUISITE CORPSES), MARGUERITE BENNETT (WITCHBLADE), LETIZIA CADONICI (House of Slaughter), and JORDIE BELLAIRE (REDLANDS) continues the most jaw-dropping horror series of the year!
Sci-fi and fantasy merge in this girl-power reimagining of Flash Gordon! Focusing on teamwork, adventures, cute critters, heroes, monsters, and the journey of leadership! Papercutz and Mad Cave Studios, in partnership with King Features, present Flash Gordon: The Girl from Infinity Vol. 2, the next chapter in the acclaimed middle-grade reimagining of one of science fiction’s most enduring heroes.
Written by GLAAD-nominated, New York Times-bestselling author Marguerite Bennett and illustrated by Bev Johnson, with colors by Abigail Paradis and letters by Morgan Martinez, this action-packed adventure blends science fiction and fantasy into a story about friendship, courage, leadership, and discovering where you belong.
She fell from a shooting star with no memory and only the faintest clues about where she came from, or why she’d been sent to this part of the world. But that didn’t stop Flash Gordon from leaping into action when her friend Dale Arden needed help. Now they’re both embroiled in a planetary war! The evil Emperor Azimuth wants to rule the alien world of Omnia—and a strange shadow power seems to be helping him. Flash fought alongside a rebel army to depose him—but they failed. Now Flash and Dale are on the run, the Emperor’s sister is under lock and key, and Omnia is in chaos. And the Emperor knows something about Flash’s origins…something even Flash doesn’t know…
With colorful worldbuilding, memorable creatures, daring adventures, and a heroine finding her place among the stars, Flash Gordon: The Girl from Infinity Vol. 2 introduces a new generation of readers to the legendary universe first created by Alex Raymond while charting an exciting path all its own.
Perfect for readers who love adventurous heroines, imaginative fantasy worlds, and epic quests, Flash Gordon: The Girl from Infinity Vol. 2 will appeal to fans of Amulet, The Last Kids on Earth, Cleopatra in Space, and Wings of Fire.
Flash Gordon: The Girl from Infinity Vol. 2 goes on sale July 21, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545827215 | $12.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545827222 | $17.99) formats.
Witchblade #22
(W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Giuseppe Cafaro
Detective Jake McCarthy tracked a shadowy corporate conspiracy across the country…only to wind up partnered with that conspiracy’s latest target. But is their cyborg assassin, Aphrodite, only targeting Sara in response? Or are there technological nightmares targeting the Witchblade, as well as magical ones?
PLUS: Collect the pair of VALERIO GIANGIORDANO variants for WITCHBLADE and THE DARKNESS!
It’s been ten years since the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers turned in their morphers and went their separate ways. But now they’ve been called back to the legendary Command Center to face a new, terrifying form of a familiar foe: Rita Rabiosa. They may not be teenagers with attitudes anymore, but are they still the same heroes they once were? Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #1 is both a new start and a continuation of the original team as they’re a little older and facing new threats.
I’ll start off by making it clear, I was never a Power Rangers fan. I’ve watched a few episodes of the original series, seen some of the movies, and probably have read more comics based on it than the number of episodes watched. Overall, I can see it’s appeal, but it’s never been a series that was interesting to me. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #1 is an interesting debut with aspects I enjoy but overall, for me, it looks real oomph and doesn’t lean in enough to what makes it interesting.
Written by Marguerite Bennett, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #1 attempts a difficult balance. It needs to hit the nostalgia buttons while also delivering something new and different. In that aspect, it’s a team and members that are older and different points in their lives. It’s a concept I can get behind and if that was the entire pitch for me, I’d be excited to see what’s to come. But, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #1 speeds through all of that and leaves some questions. Billy is still working as a Power Ranger while the rest have moved on in different ways. The concept of the team grown up and having to go back to being heroes is interesting. But, the comic feels more like a reunion of people who haven’t spoken in a decade than focusing on their current lives.
There’s some details that feel odd in that reunion. One team member reveals a child that everyone else seems to not know about, which tells readers the team hasn’t kept in touch, but from what I know, that not keeping touch feels a little out of character.
The comic also shifts quickly from the reunion to getting right into battle with a new villain, Rita Rabiosa. The action is ok and feels like what we’ve seen before from previous comics. There’s some leaning into the fact they’re out of practice, but again, it’s not quite as overt as one would expect. So, it dances around the most interesting aspect delivering a debut issue that feels like the more traditional comic we’ve seen.
The art by Andrew Lee Griffith is good. With color by Joshua Jensen and lettering by Ed Dukeshire, the comic’s look is what we’ve seen before. The characters look a little older but nothing of what one might expect after 10 years. There’s some interesting page layouts playing off of some of the visuals from the television series. Overall, the art is good but nothing that really stands out and excites.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #1 has an interesting concept at its core but the overall comic feels like what we’ve seen before in some of the previous starts. It’s not bad but feels more like it’ll be interesting to those who are die-hard fans of the Power Rangers than a new audience who could connect with its new concept.
Story: Marguerite Bennett Art: Andrew Lee Griffith
Color: Joshua Jensen Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Story: 7.5 Art: 7.5 Overall: 7.5 Recommendation: Read
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From the shadow-drenched halls of horror arrives Odin, the bone-chilling new series from Image Comics and Tiny Onion that is forged by a pantheon of comic book titans: five-time Eisner Award winning writer James Tynion IV, battle-savvy co-writer Marguerite Bennett, thunderously talented artist Letizia Cadonici, multiple Eisner Award winning color enchantress Jordie Bellaire, cunning letterer Tom Napolitano, design warrior Dylan Todd, and fire-eyed editor Steve Foxe. Together the creative team has invoked a series launch so savage it has spread across the readers of Midgard like Ragnarök fire and sold out completely at the distributor level. Image Comics has summoned a rapid reprint this week to stave off the wave of reorders rolling in at the gate.
Odin follows Adela, a thrill-seeking journalist who goes undercover to report on a band of Neo Nazis. She will do anything for the perfect story, including heading into the frozen forests of Norway with Neo Nazi punks who seek Odin to achieve their promised white supremacist destiny. But what awaits them in the woods is far older and stranger than any of them can comprehend, and no gods are coming to answer their prayers. Green Room meets Midsommar with a touch of The Ritual in this relentless hallucinogenic thriller that leaves absolutely no taboo unbroken.
Odin #1, second printing (Lunar Code 0426IM8457) will be available at comic book stores on Wednesday, June 24.
