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X-Men: Heir Of Apocalypse #4 presents a Revelation

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X-Men: Heir Of Apocalypse #4

The survivors of Apocalypse’s deadly trials confront the final test as their past, present and future converge. When the dust settles, only one will remain to safeguard mutantkind’s destiny by any means possible. Only one will become…the HEIR OF APOCALYPSE. X-Men: Heir Of Apocalypse #4 wraps things up with one contestant chosen.

It’s taken me four issues to figure out what X-Men: Heir Of Apocalypse reminds me of. It’s Willy Wonka. Apocalypse’s chosen are the children. En Sabah Nur is Wonka. And the battleground is the chocolate factory. Not sure what that makes Archangel. Whoever survives the temptations and death traps, will get the key to the chocolate factory… I mean Earth.

Steve Foxe wraps things up as the possible heirs have been narrowed down to Cable, Forge, Dani Moonstar, and Cypher. Who will lead and guide Earth’s mutants as Apocalypse steps aside in a way? By the end of the comic we find the answer to that as one of those four go through a transformation kicking off a new character who should shake things up.

Foxe presents an interesting finale to the comic. It provides more motivation for those four as we see them interacting with their ringmaster who confronts each about whether they’re worthy. Many are present just so others don’t win, or so they can oppose Apocalypse’s grand scheme. But, it narrows down to two, each presenting interesting directions.

The comic overall has a rather classic feel to it. The mini-series does as a whole. It reminds me more of early 2000 X-Men when stories like “The Twelve” was hitting shelves. That’s in tone, pacing, and look of the comic. It’s rather retro in an interesting way.

Part of that is due to the art of Netho Diaz whose style has a bit of that throwback to it. With ink by Sean Parsons, color by Alex Sinclair, and lettering by Clayton Cowles, the tone of the writing and especially the visuals would feel right at home with the X-Men of the early 2000s. It’s a look that hasn’t been too common lately with X-Men comics and definitely hits the nostalgia button.

X-Men: Heir Of Apocalypse #4 is a nice finale to the mini-series and it’ll have ramifications for a while. While some of it was predictable due to other series, the ending wasn’t totally clear. It sets things up nicely for what’s to come promising a lot of drama and a new player for the X-Men to contend with.

Story: Steve Foxe Art: Netho Diaz
Ink: Sean Parsons Color: Alex Sinclair Letterer: Clayton Cowles
Story: 7.5 Art: 8.0 Overall: 7.5 Recommendation: Read

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: Zeus Comics – Kindle

Exclusive First Look: Phases of the Moon Knight #1!

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Though he is among the most recent, Marc Spector is far from the first Fist of Khonshu! As fans have witnessed in the pages of Jed MacKay’s hit run, Marc and Hunter’s Moon are only the latest in a long line of diverse and fascinating Khonshu champions. The spectres of their predecessors have been called upon to aid in their most desperate battles, and now it’s time to learn their stories! Phases of the Moon Knight is a brand-new series unearthing long-hidden secrets of Moon Knight History.

We have an exclusive first look at two stories from Phases of the Moon Knight #1!

Following Marc Spector’s death, the supernatural villain known as the Shroud rose as a darker, more vengeful Moon Knight! Writer Erica Schultz, artist Manuel García with colors by Sean Parsons take readers back to the night it all started when the Shroud undertook his new mission and began enacting his unique and violent vision of justice! 

Writer Benjamin Percy and artist Rod Reis introduce an all-new Moon Knight from the ancient past: the Moon Knight of the Old Crusades! Forged in the crucible of a holy war, this mighty Moon Knight crusader finds himself in Ancient Egypt where he’ll clash with one of the first mutants—APOCALYPSE!

Phases of the Moon Knight #1 debuts August 28!

X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse #2 is full of shocks

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X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse #2

Cable, Exodus, Mirage, Wolverine, and more – Apocalypse saw great potential in twelve hand-picked mutants. But when a thirteenth contender crashes the tournament, endangering the lives of thousands in the process, will any survive to carry on in Apocalypse’s footsteps? Not if Mister Sinister has anything to say about it! X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse #2 is n action-packed issue full of surprises as the group battles Genocide!

The debut issue of X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse was an interesting one that was a bit of mystery as to what was going on but also delivering a lot of background. Writer Steve Foxe packed the issue to catch readers up, provide motivation, challenges, and some action as well. The issue ended with Apocalypse’s son, Genocide attacking and forcing the contestants to do battle.

X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse #2 is focused on the battle with Genocide as Steve Foxe adds a little more motivation for some characters but primarily focuses on the battle. We get a sense of who stands out as likely candidates to be the heir of Apocalypse and lead the mutant nation on Earth.

Foxe shocks in the issue though by seemingly killing some of the characters, surprises for the series but also headscratchers as to where things go from here for them. It does add a sense of danger to what’s to come and lives are now on the line. There’s some odd choices in dialogue and spending some time on one character’s invitation from Apocalypse when they are ones that look slain, but overall the comic is packed with action and excitement. It keeps the classic style the first issue established.

Netho Diaz‘s art too is classic in a way. With ink by JP Mayer and Sean Parsons, color by Alex Sinclair, and lettering by Clayton Cowles, the issue looks great in the battle. There are some issues though with some of the poses feeling rather odd and not natural. That’s most evident in the final panel that involves a confrontation. It just feels rather odd visually. But, Diaz has a flair for the dramatic and there’s a great use of closing in on his subjects to emphasize the moment by using something as simple as an eye and reaction to what’s seen.

X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse #2 is an interesting issue that feels like one long fight but it removes some players from the board. It continues its throwback style in both story and look. Overall, like the first issue, the second feels like there’s going to be some long-term ramifications after this series wraps up.

Story: Steve Foxe Art: Netho Diaz
Ink: JP Mayer, Sean Parsons Color: Alex Sinclair Letterer: Clayton Cowles
Story: 7.75 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.75 Recommendation: Read

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Purchase: TFAW – Zeus Comics – Kindle

Review: Fortnite x Marvel: Zero War #1

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Fortnite x Marvel: Zero War #1

I’ve played Fortnite for exactly one session. For an afternoon, I sat down attempting to figure out how to play the game and found the experience to be the classic Halo matches except amped up to 11 as if everyone was on energy drinks. The experience wasn’t positive and I haven’t tried again. So, going into Fortnite x Marvel: Zero War #1 my knowledge of the property was minimal. I know it’s a video game and it often has crossovers with other properties. The story, the characters, that’s all new to me. And generally, I still have no idea what’s going on.

Written by Christos Gage and Donald Mustard, Fortnite x Marvel: Zero War #1 has Spider-Man recruiting heroes to take on some bad guys who seem to control reality. It’s all a little weird and doesn’t feel like it totally jives with the Marvel comic universe but whatever, it’s a threat and gives a reason to fight. Spider-Man gives the rundown to Wolverine as he attempts to recruit him for a mission and it sort of makes sense.

Where the comic gets bumpy is there are a lot of references to Fortnite chapters as if someone coming to the comic not from the game would understand any of it or even know where to go to reference these things. It’s not like a comic where there’s an issue you can find, we’re talking events from a video game storyline. It’s familiar and not at the same time. The story Spider-Man weaves is just utterly confusing, something the comic itself acknowledges, which is at least something.

Sergio Dávila provides the art with ink by Sean Parsons, color by Edgar Delgado, and lettering by Joe Caramagna. The comic looks good but there’s an excitement aspect that’s not there. When it comes to comics and Fortnite, my previous experience was the DC crossover. There was a kinetic aspect to it that delivered a lot of excitement. That’s not here. The art feels rather flat in that way. For a story that features characters bouncing all over, the visuals play out very static and boring.

Fortnite x Marvel: Zero War #1 isn’t bad, it sets things up for what’s to come. It does its best at explaining what’s going on. Fortnite fans may understand that a bit more but those new might feel a bit lost. While it’s not bad, the comic might be one for Fortnite fans more than just Marvel.

Story: Christos Gage, Donald Mustard Art: Sergio Dávila
Ink: Sean Parsons Color: Edgar Delgado Letterer: Joe Caramagna
Story: 7.0 Art: 7.0 Overall: 7.0 Recommendation: Read

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: comiXology/Kindle – Zeus Comics – TFAW

Get a look at Marvel and Fortnite’s Heroes Joining Forces in Fortnite x Marvel: Zero War Preview

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Right now, fans can get their first look at one of the most highly anticipated comics of the year – Fortnite x Marvel: Zero War #1! The preview shows the exact moment where the Fortnite and Marvel universes collide and Spider-Man realizing that it’ll take the greatest heroes from both to save all of reality… 

Written by veteran Marvel writer Christos Gage and Epic Games’ Chief Creative Officer Donald Mustard and drawn by acclaimed artist Sergio Dávila, the comic’s story follows the inhabitants on the Island who are locked in what seems to be a never-ending war, and only one thing has the potential to turn the tide—a crystallized fragment of the Zero Point that was cast into the Marvel Universe! Spider-Man and Wolverine team up with Shuri and several fan-favorites from Fortnite to hunt down the elusive Zero Shard. Will these allies be able to find it in time and avert catastrophe? And can the heroes of Marvel and Fortnite’s realities hold off the Imagined Order long enough to give them a fighting chance? Don’t miss this momentous saga packed with incredible ramifications for both universes!

Fortnite x Marvel: Zero War #1 is out on June 8 featuring inks by Sean Parsons, colors by Edgar Delgado, and lettering by Joe Caramanga. Covers include a main cover by Leinil Francis Yu and variant covers by Donald Mustard, Jim Cheung, Bill Sienkiewicz, Ron Lim, and John Cassaday!

FORTNITE X MARVEL: ZERO WAR #1

Review: What If… Miles Morales #1

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What If… Miles Morales #1

In a worlds where most of grew up with superheroes not looking like us, this is most definitely an exciting time. As movies are looking more like the real world. As authenticity demands identification, and the movie business has started to look like that, and so has the rest of the entertainment industry. It’s appalling to think that it took almost to the 21st century before we even saw a Black superhero onscreen, the first one of course, being Blade.

Then of course, this all changed when the MCU came into existence. As we eventually got see Falcon, Black Panther, War Machine, Valkyrie and Miles Morales. As these characters brought depth and dimension to the MCU and were even upgraded from their comic versions.  In the return of the classic What If series, we get What If… Miles Morales #1 where the title character shows that he would be a superhero no matter what version of him you get.

We are taken to an alternate universe, where they have restarted the Super Soldier program,  and it just so happens to be on the same military base where Miles’s dad and uncle were stationed. One mishap where his uncle Aaron brought the serum home, leads to Miles unintentionally inhaling the serum,  and becoming a super soldier. As he would train with his uncle , proving his mettle enough to where he goes on his first solo mission, as Captain America, where he would suffer his first loss , his uncle. He used the loss to shape him ,with the help of Falcon and SHIELD as he encounters a deadly foe in the Prowler, and  a new villain called Grey Skull,   who have teamed up to  steal a device which emits immense power. By issue’s end, Miles thwarts Prowler’s and Grey Skull’s plans, but soon finds out someone close ot him has betrayed him.

Overall, What If… Miles Morales #1 is a fun story which that reminds us why What If was such an epic series. The story by Ziglar is astounding. The art by the creative team is awe inspiring. Altogether, a story which shows why Miles Morales is such a powerful protagonist.

Story: Cody Ziglar Art: Paco Medina
Ink: Walden Wong, Victor Olazaba, Sean Parsons Color: Chris Sotomayor Letterer: Cory Petit
Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Get a First Look at Fortnite x Marvel: Zero War #1

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This summer, Marvel and Fortnite fans are in for another unforgettable interdimensional battle with Fortnite x Marvel: Zero War #1! Debuting in June, the five-issue limited series will see veteran Marvel writer Christos Gage team up with Epic Games’ Chief Creative Officer, Donald Mustard and artist Sergio Davíla, ink by Sean Parsons, color by Edgar Delgado, and a cover by Leinil Francis Yu for a saga packed with enormous ramifications for both universes! And right now, fans can get their first peek at interior artwork!

Following the success of the 2020 crossover, Fortnite x Marvel – Nexus War: Thor, the upcoming mini-series collaboration with Fortnite will feature some of Marvel’s greatest heroes including Spider-Man, Wolverine, Iron Man and Shuri. The comic’s story follows the inhabitants on the Island who are locked in what seems to be a never-ending war, and only one thing has the potential to turn the tide—a crystallized fragment of the Zero Point that was cast into the Marvel Universe. Spider-Man and Wolverine team up with Shuri and several fan-favorites from Fortnite to hunt down the elusive Zero Shard. Will these allies be able to find it in time and avert catastrophe? And can the heroes of Marvel and Fortnite’s realities hold off the Imagined Order long enough to give them a fighting chance?

Preview: Batman Beyond #43

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Batman Beyond #43

(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Sean Chen, Sean Parsons (CA) Dustin Nguyen
In Shops: May 27, 2020
SRP: $3.99

Terry McGinnis has his memories back, and he’s ready to resume his duties as Batman in Neo-Gotham. But as soon as he comes home, so does Goliath, the Man-Bat pet of Damian Wayne. What adventure with the heir of the Demon lies in store for Batman Beyond?

Batman Beyond #43

Preview: Batman Beyond #42

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Batman Beyond #42

(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Sean Chen, Sean Parsons (CA) Dustin Nguyen
In Shops: Mar 25, 2020
SRP: $3.99

The battle against Blight rages on! Batwoman will need Batman’s help to take down his greatest foe and the man who killed his father. But with Batwoman’s identity revealed, it’s sending shock waves through Neo-Gotham. Everyone will have to get on board with her-or face Blight’s nuclear destruction.

Batman Beyond #42

Preview: Batman Beyond #41

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Batman Beyond #41

(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Sean Chen, Sean Parsons (CA) Dustin Nguyen
In Shops: Feb 26, 2020
SRP: $3.99

In her pursuit of Blight, Batwoman finally discovers the fate of Batman, but doing so leaves her with a choice: take the villain into custody or free her friend and take him home. That is, if enough of Batman’s mind is left that he’ll even know what “home” means. Also, how will all of Batman’s allies react when they discover the Batwoman’s true identity?

Batman Beyond #41
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