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Spider-Man 2099 returns to Mezco’s One:12 Collective

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“That’d be me. The Spider-Man of tomorrow, here to save today…”

Spider-Man 2099 swings into the One:12 Collective!

The One:12 Collective Spider-Man 2099 wears an Unstable Molecules suit, a material created by Sue Storm and Reed Richards of the Fantastic Four. The suit features a web cape with integrated posing wire, spiked forearm gauntlets, and raised chest insignia. The web-slinger features three head portraits – masked, partially unmasked, and a fully unmasked Miguel O’Hara portrait. 

Spider-Man 2099 is loaded with accessories including a removable wrist communicator featuring Lyla – Miguel’s A.I. assistant, multiple weblines in different styles that attach to his wrists, a web mask that fits over the heads of other One:12 Collective figures, and more.

In the year 2099, Miguel O’Hara has half of his DNA re-written with the genetic code of a spider and develops a wide array of powers. Gaining the proportionate strength, speed, and agility of a spider, he assumes the mantle as Spider-Man.

Purchase: Mezco Toyz – Entertainment Earth

THE ONE:12 COLLECTIVE SPIDER-MAN 2099 FIGURE FEATURES:

  • One:12 Collective body with over 32 points of articulation
  • Three (3) head portraits
  • Hand painted authentic detailing
  • Approximately 17cm tall
  • Twelve (12) interchangeable hands including
    • One (1) pair of fists (L & R)
    • One (1) pair of web shooting hands (L & R)
    • One (1) pair of web holding hands (L & R)
    • Three (3) pairs of posing hands (L & R)

COSTUME:

  • Fitted Unstable Molecule suit with spider insignia
  • Web cape with integrated posing wire
  • Wrist gauntlets (permanently affixed to wrists)
  • Boots

ACCESSORIES:

  • One (1) wrist communicator
  • One (1) wrist communicator with Lyla projection FX (attaches to wrist communicator) 
  • One (1) web mask
  • One (1) web base
  • Four (4) web lines in different styles (attaches to wrists)
  • One (1) One:12 Collective display base with logo
  • One (1) One:12 Collective adjustable display post

Captain America #11 Delivers Some Awe as Armageddon Looms

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Captain America #11

Steve puts aside his mission to protect Victor Von Doom’s ultimate weapon from both the U.S. and Latveria, which puts him on a dangerous collision course with RED HULK’S ALL-NEW, ALL-HULK strike team! But there are some wars not even Captain America can win… Captain America #11 delivers the sparks that feel like they really kick off the upcoming event, “Armageddon.”

With a major event that sounds like it’ll shake things up coming, I wanted to check out Captain America, one of the key series leading up to whatever’s happening. This issue sounded like it’s a key one as it focuses on whatever “ultimate weapon” Doom has left behind. Add in a confrontation between Captain America and the Red Hulk, the issue felt like it might be important. I can’t quite speak to that, but I can say it’s exciting, even if you haven’t kept up with what’s going on.

For those who grabbed Marvel’s “Comic Giveaway Day” release, you have a sense of what’s coming in “Armageddon.” Red Hulk has taken on the task to bring peace to the world and does so through tyranny, much like Doom recently did. There seems to be more to it, but we know who the villain likely is. The concept seems interesting, though also a bit of a retread of the recent “One World Under Doom.”

Written by Chip Zdarsky, Captain America #11 is part of the lead up to all of that with Captain America attempting to bring some order to the fractured Latveria but Red Hulk in this issue makes his move. The issue is packed with surprises and moments that feel like they’re tailor made for the big screen. And that’s what stands out in this comic, it feels like the moment just before all hell breaks loose and then the initial chaos of disaster.

Zdarsky does an excellent job of keeping things off kilter as Steve must figure out what to do about a clone of Doctor Doom that’s a kid and whatever mysterious package he has. Red Hulk sees a threat in this young Victor Von Doom, and we the readers are given a spin on “would you kill Hitler as a child to prevent what he does as an adult?”. But, this scenario is different as it’s a clone and not guaranteed to grow up to be the tyrant Doom was. Steve sees that while Red Hulk doesn’t showing a direct split in how they each view the world.

But, where the issue stands out is that disaster aspect. All hell breaks loose as the Red Hulk and his troops attack to bring order and take control of Latveria. It’s a moment of shock and awe with Steve doing what he can to protect the innocent and heroes coming in to do what they can to save the day. The moments stack up visually with many leaving you lingering on the page.

That’s due to the art of Valerio Schiti who gives us summer popcorn visuals. Schiti is joined by Romulo Fajardo Jr. on color and Joe Caramagna on letters. The trio come together to nail the art and give us epic moments. Red Hulk and his team descending on Latveria looks great. A certain hero coming in to save Steve nails the moment with the lettering emphasizing it all and really delivering the “fuck yeah” to a simple panel. It all looks great with a slightly ominous feel to it all but making sure to really emphasize and deliver the action.

Captain America #11 is a solid issue that’ll have you wanting to go back and check out Zdarsky’s run from the first issue. If this is what we can expect in the upcoming event, I’m here for it and where that ending leaves us, I want to find out what happens next. This is fun popcorn comics that deliver on the action, the awe, and the excitement.

Story: Chip Zdarsky Art: Valerio Schiti
Color: Romulo Fajardo Jr. Letters: Joe Caramagna
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.4 Overall: 8.15 Recommendation: Buy

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: Zeus Comics – Kindle

The Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #1 returns us to THAT time, but did we need to go back?

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The Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #1

Revisit one of the most transformative periods of Spider-Man history with some of the creators who made it happen! Spider-Man discovers one of the most valuable items the Kingpin, aka Wilson Fisk possesses – THE LEXICON. This directory of the Kingpin’s criminal enterprise could destroy the criminal landscape of New York City, and that’s Spider-Man’s goal when he takes it. But Fisk isn’t the only person who wants the Lexicon… Mr. Negative would love his competitor’s secret information, but so would Frank Castle, A.K.A. THE PUNISHER. Taking the Lexicon sure seemed like a good idea to make the city safer, but it’s painted the biggest target ever on Spider-Man’s back! The Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #1 is the latest series that takes us back to a key time in a character’s history adding to it with an in-continuity tale.

Spider-Man is a character that I dip in and out of when it comes to the various series. He’s not a character whose adventures I’ve read for a long time, the exception being Dan Slott‘s Superior Spider-Man run. So, seeing Slott take on one of the more controversial periods for the character left me intrigued. I enjoy his writing and have liked his previous work for the character. But, while The Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #1 has its moments, overall it doesn’t feel like anything vital that had to be told.

The Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #1 isn’t bad, but it feels like the type of miniseries put together specifically to tie into something else going on, in this case the upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day which also features the Punisher who is in this comic as well. The cynical part of me says that’s the driver of this series, as opposed to really adding to Spider-Man’s history in an interesting way that impacts the character today or something really original, it had to be done.

“Brand New Day” was a storyline post “Civil War” that had Spider-Man striking a bargain where everyone forgot who he was and it dealt with that aftermath. We see that in this comic with so many feeling like they remember Spider-Man unmasking but not who was under it. It does its best to catch readers up on what is a rather complicated storyline. Mephisto isn’t mentioned at all to keep it all simpler and reflect Peter’s memories of how things went down.

There is some aspects that are interesting in the comic though. The idea of Spider-Man having this book of crime and using to to break up major operations is actually an intriguing idea. Spider-Man working with the police to do so and leaving the criminals to the justice system while the Punisher would rather have a more permanent solution is also interesting. But, the comic feels like there’s little point to its setting in the timeline so far. It could happen at any point, for the most part, it being “Brand New Day” doesn’t feel like it’s mandatory other than tying into the upcoming film in another way.

The art by Marcus To is pretty good. He’s joined by Alex Sinclair on color and Joe Caramagna on lettering. Marcos Martin and Muntsa Vicente provide some art going over the rather complicated history. Visually, the comic looks good with some decent action. The art is crisp but lacks a certain flair to it that we’ve seen in other Spider-Man comics. Like the story itself, it’s fine but doesn’t really stand out as anything truly special.

The Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #1 isn’t a bad debut and for those that really dig the time period or character it could work. But, it feels like its primary focus is giving those who see the upcoming movie a comic they might be drawn to. In that case again, it’s not something that will likely hook those readers to come back or seek something else out. Overall, it’s a perfectly fine read that’s also rather forgettable, like Peter’s identity.

Story: Dan Slott Art: Marcus To, Marcos Martin, Muntsa Vicente
Color: Alex Sinclair Letters: Joe Caramagna
Story: 7.5 Art: 7.5 Overall: 7.5 Recommendation: Read

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: Zeus Comics – Kindle

The Return of Apocalypse Looms over Earth and the X-Men in Tomb of Apocalypse

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From his throne on Arakko, the powerful and ancient mutant known as Apocalypse will make his presence felt on Earth once again as he recruits Jubilee on a dangerous quest to secure a mysterious Celestial artifact in Tomb of Apocalypse #1 by rising star writer Ashley Allen and artist Domenico Carbone. When an unknown device from Mars crash lands outside the X-Men’s home at Haven House, Jubilee answers the call in a bid to prove herself as more than just a babysitter for the Outliers. Activated by her mutant powers, the device sends both Jubilee and Wolverine across the world to a desert outpost in Egypt being excavated by armed mercenaries – the Tomb of Apocalypse! As they descend deep into the earth to uncover what Apocalypse has planned for humanity, mutantkind, Earth and Arakko, they’ll discover they’re not alone as they cross paths with long-time allies Rictor and Shatterstar.

Allen and Carbone are pulling from years of X-Men storytelling and long-simmering plot points across multiple eras of mutant history to light the way forward with Jubilee and Wolverine leading the charge. How will the former mallrat react to being pulled into Apocalypse’s machinations and who else might the X-Men encounter in the underground maze full of puzzles and death? The Tomb of Apocalypse will reveal itself across this five issue limited series with major changes coming for those who dare to enter it.

ANCIENT AND UNFATHOMABLE POWER!

From his exile in space, the shadow of the mutant called Apocalypse looms over all life on the pale blue dot from whence he hailed. Once dedicated to ensuring the strongest and fittest mutants would inherit the Earth, now Apocalypse’s attentions have turned to a new deadly undertaking – for which he will need the unique abilities of…Jubilee and Wolverine!

Check out the main cover for Tomb of Apocalypse #1 by Rod Reis and variants by Ivan Shavrin and Fabrizio de Tomasso below and place your pre-orders at your local comic shop today!

Amazing Spider-Man #1000/Queen in Black #1 Comic Giveaway Day 2026 teases what’s to come

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The road to AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000 takes a big turn here as fate bears down on Peter Parker! The Queen in Black has been coronated, and Mary Jane Watson as Venom is not ready for her! The Eldest has taken control of the Hulk, and what happens next will make every past Hulk battle look like a skirmish!

Story: Al Ewing, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Joe Kelly
Art: Iban Coello, Nic Klein, John Romita Jr.
Ink: Scott Hanna
Color: Marcio Menyz, GURU-eFX, Matthew Wilson
Letterer: Cory Petit, Clayton Cowles, Joe Caramagna

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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The Midnight Universe Plunges the Marvel Mythos into Darkness this August

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The light had its turn. For over 80 years, Marvel heroes have inspired hope. This August, that hope dies in the shadows of the Midnight Universe, a new publishing line where top creators unleash haunting new visions of Marvel’s greatest icons. The nightmare begins with three titles: Midnight X-Men by Jonathan Hickman and Matteo Della Fonte; Midnight Fantastic Four by Benjamin Percy and Kev Walker; and Midnight Spider-Man by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and, in his Marvel Comics debut, artist Scie Tronc.

Dark. Unpredictable. Unmissable. The Midnight Universe draws in longtime fans and newcomers alike to enter a terrifying new world where anything can happen. Interconnected by rich lore-building, Marvel’s most definitive modern creators are given free rein to reimagine heroes with shocking twists and chilling transformations in boundary-less, creator-driven storytelling that will keep readers on edge issue after issue. The X-Men no longer fight for acceptance, they hunger for blood. The Fantastic Four venture into the unknown not to save the world—but to unleash terror upon it. And Spider-Man discovers that with great power… comes something monstrous.

More will be unveiled in the months ahead, but today, the main cover for Midnight X-Men #1 by Dike Ruan is revealed. Befitting the line’s mysterious, ominous aura, the main covers of the Midnight titles will be Cloaked Covers, partially obscured with the full artwork revealed with a turn of the page. With the exception of the debut issues, the full artwork will remain shrouded in shadow, only revealing themselves to readers daring enough to pick them up on stands.

The clock strikes midnight, and it’s the dark dawn of a new era, beginning with MIDNIGHT X-MEN! The shadows of New York City are stalked by vampires and the mutant empyres. The sword of Damocles hangs over the peace between these two species and the factions within them. An outright war is brewing and the unturned will be caught in the crossfire.

Then, in Midnight Fantastic Four, an obsessive scientist delves into the secrets of the universe perhaps best left unknown to mankind, leaving himself and three others warped in strange and horrifying ways. What horrible secrets lie in the new dimensions they have discovered? And can humanity survive the discovery?

And in Midnight Spider-Man, a young Peter Parker is transformed into a hideous spider hybrid by the ruthless Oscorp Corporation in their pursuit for eternal life. When Oscorp begins to use the secrets unlocked by his mutation to create more human-animal hybrids, Peter embraces his grotesque new form to stop them.

Preorder Midnight X-Men #1 at your local comic shop today and stay tuned for the cover reveals for Midnight Fantastic Four and Midnight Spider-Man in the months ahead.

Mini Reviews: Tales of the Green Lantern Corps: Guy Gardner #1, Civil War Unmasked #1, DC x Sonic: The Metal Legion #1, If Destruction Be Our Lot #1

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Tales of the Green Lantern Corps: Guy Gardner #1

Sometimes, the staff at Graphic Policy read more comics than we’re able to get reviewed. When that happens you’ll see a weekly feature compiling reviews of the comics, or graphic novels, we just didn’t get a chance to write a full one for.

These are Graphic Policy’s Mini Reviews and Recommendations.

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Tales of the Green Lantern Corps: Guy Gardner #1 (DC) – This is a really fun one-shot about the GL Corps’ best/worst member from Gerry Duggan, Matteo Lolli, Laura Braga, and Vasco Georgiev. It’s also a bit of a Fight Club riff and a call to action for men to check on each other’s mental health. In addition to this, it’s just a damn fine space mystery featuring the buddy cop team of Gardner and John Stewart with jabs at AI and the surveillance state. I feel like this template might be better for the HBO Lanterns than whatever “grounded” take they’re doing. Duggan definitely portrays Guy Gardner in a three dimensional, but this comic is fun too. So many gorillas! Overall: 8.2 Verdict: Buy

Civil War Unmasked #1 (Marvel) – Christos Gage and Edgar Salazar add depth to Tony Stark’s decision to support the Superhuman Registration Act in Civil War Unmasked #1. The action centers around Stark trying to recruit the X-Men to the pro-reg side and then going on a time travel adventure with Bishop. It’s an utter fascist hellscape and legitimately on the table if the SHRA fails. The action is just okay even though Salazar draws some slick battle suits, but the moral and philosophical underpinnings make this one worth checking out. Also, it made me sympathize with Tony Stark more. Overall: 7.5 Verdict: Read

DC x Sonic: The Metal Legion #1 (DC) – Ian Flynn and Adam Bryce Thomas run it back in the very fun DC x Sonic sequel The Metal Legion. I love how they build on the relationships from the previous crossover with Silver jawing with Guy Gardner, Shadow picking up detective skills from Batman and Robin, and Amy slaying with the Amazons to name a few. Also, Thomas’ anime influences make this comic even more adorable especially when Supergirl visits Sonic’s world. It looks like this is gonna be a classic good vs evil, Saturday morning cartoon throwdown with no less emphasis on multiversal mumbo jumbo. Overall: 8.2 Verdict: Buy

If Destruction Be Our Lot #1 (Image) – AI Abraham Lincoln is the character find of 2026 in Matthew Rosenberg, Mark Elijah Rosenberg, and Andy MacDonald’s If Destruction Be Our Lot #1. IDBOL #1 offers up a slightly understated and at times humorous vision of a world without humanity where if you screw up, you get eaten by a bigger robot. There’s lots of musings about one’s purpose in life, but also exciting chase scenes featuring visual flourishes from MacDonald and Francesco Segala. Let’s just driving a futuristic bus is very difficult for someone who last drew breath in 1865. Overall: 8.7 Verdict: Buy

Preview: Wolverine #20

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Wolverine #20

(W) Saladin Ahmed (A) Martín Cóccolo

SAVAGE CHAMPION! The shocking events of last issue culminate in a showdown over a century in the making. Who or what are the SAVAGE CHAMPIONS? Sharpen your claws for the fight of WOLVERINE’s life… and a twist that’ll have ramifications for Wolverine books going forward!

Wolverine #20

Preview: Uncanny X-Men #28

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Uncanny X-Men #28

(W) Gail Simone (A) Luciano Vecchio

INMATE X REVEALED! Our wildest UNCANNY story yet continues! A mysterious turn of events brings the New Mutants to the Uncanny X-Men, and the Outliers are nowhere to be found! All this plus the secret of Graymalkin Prison’s INMATE X revealed at last! Who is this incredibly lethal mutant powerhouse, and what does it mean for mutantkind?

Uncanny X-Men #28
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