Through three issues X-Force continues to improve and build on the promise of House of X. It’s one of my favorite Dawn of X titles, and issue three by Benjamin Percy and Joshua Cassarra did not disappoint! Today on Krakin’ Krakoa #24 I’ll answer: How X-Force is the X-Men Dawn of X title most consistently […] The post Krakin’ Krakoa #24: X-Force #3 Review – The Lives & Deaths of Professor X appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Dec 12, 2019•16 min
November 27 2019 – the day before Thanksgiving – was the first new comic book day in approximately 4 months with at least three new X-Men comics released on the same day. Appropriately, my varying reactions to the releases are a healthy reminder that more is not always better, and that one of House of […] The post Krakin’ Krakoa #23: Fallen Angels #2 Review – The Regression of Laura Kinney By The Coward Fallen Angels appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Dec 03, 2019•11 min
Absolute Carnage wrapped up this week: I’ll review the full event, complete with tie-ins, and discuss what it means for the Marvel Universe! Spoilers for Absolute Carnage follow! For the video: For the full Absolute Carnage reading order: Comics Discussed Include: + Absolute Carnage + Venom + Tie-Ins! Music for Best Comics Ever by Anthony […] The post Best Comics Ever #60: Absolute Carnage – Post-Game Report – Full Review! appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Nov 22, 2019•15 min
DC’s six issue “Event Leviathan” comes to a close, with the final chapter in Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev’s frustrating superhero mystery. I’ll review the full event, complete with tie-ins, and discuss what it means for DC’s 2019. For the video: For the full Event Leviathan reading order: Comics discussed include: + Action Comics […] The post Best Comics Ever #59: DC’s Event Leviathan Post-Game Report – Full Review! appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Nov 19, 2019•16 min
This month John & Dave tackle Doomsday Clock by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank in relation to HBO’s Watchmen and the original limited series by Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons, and John Higgins. For previous Deep Dives: For more, check out the full guides on Comic Book Herald: Watchmen Doomsday Clock I also recommend checking out […] The post Deep Dives #4: World of Watchmen – How Doomsday Clock & HBO Watchmen Approach Sequels appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Nov 14, 2019•1 hr 21 min
This week on “Previously On,” I’m digging into New Mutants #1 and answering questions about the comics role in Dawn of X, and some theories about Marvel Cosmic connections. 1) Who Are the New Mutants? The New Mutants debuted in 1982 in a graphic novel (Marvel Graphic Novel #4) by Chris Claremont and Bob McLeod. The original […] The post Previously On #90: How Does New Mutants #1 Fit Into X-Men Dawn of X? appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Nov 11, 2019•15 min
This was a big week for X-Men comics, as it’s the first week since House of X #1 launched that Marvel published two separate X-Men titles on the same day. First up, I put together my video review and theories for X-Force #1 by Benjamin Percy, Joshua Cassarra and Dean White. For all Comic Book Herald X-Men videos! For the […] The post How Does X-Force #1 Fit Into X-Men Dawn of X? appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Nov 07, 2019•18 min
Marvel’s bringing back the Annihilation event title for a mini-crossover this December 2019, Annihilation Scourge! I’m breaking down what comics set the stage for Annihilation, and what characters like Nova, Annihilus, Beta Ray Bill, Silver Surfer and the Fantastic Four have been up to setting the stage for this event. For the Video: For the […] The post Best Comics Ever #58: The Road to Annihilation Scourge! appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Nov 06, 2019•14 min
I explore what’s become of the Ultimate Universe since Secret Wars (2015), how Marvel’s quietly bringing it back before our eyes in 2019, and my theories for the best way to renew the Ultimate Universe imprint! For the Video: For the full Ultimate Universe reading order: Ultimate Marvel Universe Reading Order For Ultimate Universe comics […] The post Best Comics Ever #57: Will Marvel’s Ultimate Universe Return in 2020? Is it Already Back?! appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Oct 25, 2019•23 min
In Krakin’ Krakoa #13, my analysis of House of X / Powers of X, I’m considering why Jean Grey is wearing her Marvel Girl costume, and what it means for the Phoenix Force and the X-Men! For the Video: For the full reading order: Hickman X-Men reading order Phoenix reading order Comics discussed today include: […] The post Krakin Krakoa #13: What Does Jean Grey’s Costume Tell Us About Phoenix in Dawn of X? appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Oct 22, 2019•18 min
In Krakin’ Krakoa #12, my analysis of House of X / Powers of X, I’m investigating Moira X’s journal entries and mapping them to the entire history of X-Men comics! For the video: For the full reading order: Hickman X-Men reading order Music for Best Comics Ever by Anthony Weis. Check out more music at anthonyweis.com. […] The post Krakin’ Krakoa #12: The Unspoken History of Hickman’s X-Men appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Oct 18, 2019•31 min
This month John & Dave tackle House of X and Powers of X by Jonathan Hickman, RB Silva, Pepe Larraz, Marte Gracia and collaborators. For previous Deep Dives: For more, check out the full guides on Comic Book Herald: Hickman’s X-Men John’s review of telepathy Comics discussed include: House of X / Powers of X Music for Best Comics […] The post Deep Dives #3: House of X/Powers of X – What Makes an X-Men Reinvention Successful? appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Oct 15, 2019•1 hr 15 min
Dive into current Marvel Comics X-Men relaunch with Dawn of X coming to comic shops in 2019! For the video: For the full reading order: Hickman X-Men reading order Music for Best Comics Ever by Anthony Weis. Check out more music at anthonyweis.com. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android To learn how you can support Best […] The post Krakin Krakoa #11: Road to Dawn of X (Hickman’s 2019 X-Men Relaunch)! appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Oct 13, 2019•24 min
Dive into current Marvel Comics for the first time ever, or first time in a while, with this fast track guide on where to start! For the video: For the full reading order: Marvel Fresh Start Marvel Fresh Start Fast Track! Music for Best Comics Ever by Anthony Weis. Check out more music at anthonyweis.com. Subscribe […] The post Best Comics Ever #56: Where to Start With Marvel Comics (Fresh Start Era)! appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Oct 11, 2019•31 min
In House of X #6 we get our first glimpse of Krakoa’s mutant leaders, the Quiet Council of Krakoa. On today’s Krakin Krakoa X-Men exploration, I’m going to explore questions like: Who’s the redacted Red King of the Hellfire Club? What 10 mutants are missing from this assemblage of 18 mutant leaders? Who the flip […] The post Krakin’ Krakoa #10: Who’s the Missing Red King in House of X? appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Oct 09, 2019•28 min
At times, Namor the Sub-Mariner has challenged even Apocalypse for title of “First Mutant.” So why is it that the King of Atlantis is *the* holdout from the X-Men’s mutant island nation of Krakoa? In this Krakin’ Krakoa, the series where I dig into the most fascinating elements of the Jonathan Hickman written X-Men comics […] The post Krakin’ Krakoa #9: Namor & The X-Men (Powers of X Companion!) appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Oct 08, 2019•31 min
In 80 years it will be 2099, and Marvel is bringing back their future Marvel 2099 comic book universe as a result! Late 2019 will feature a 2099 crossover event including the likes of Spider-Man 2099, Venom 2099, Doom 2099, and many more, as well as crossing over with present day events in the pages […] The post Best Comics Ever #55: The Return of Marvel 2099! appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Oct 04, 2019•23 min
Who are the real first horsemen of Apocalypse? What role will they play in the Dawn of X? And What do Jack Kirby’s Eternals have to do with Apocalypse in Hickman’s X-Men? I answer all these questions and more in this deep dive into Apocalypse, his four horsemen, and House of X. For more, check […] The post Krakin’ Krakoa #8: The Secret History of Apocalypse’s Horsemen (and an Eternals Theory?!) appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Oct 01, 2019•32 min
This month John & Dave tackle The Immortal Hulk by Al Ewing, Joe Bennett, and various collaborators. For the video: For more, check out the full guides on Comic Book Herald: The Hulk reading order Comics discussed include: + The Immortal Hulk (through volume 4!) + The Best Defense Music for Best Comics Ever by Anthony Weis. […] The post CBH Deep Dives: The Immortal Hulk! appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Sep 27, 2019•57 min
In the pages of House of X, Wanda Maximoff (The Scarlet Witch) is referred to as “The Great Pretender” and listed as one of the most devastating assailants in mutant history. But was Wanda pretending to be a mutant, actually a mutant, or simply deceived into thinking she was a mutant? For more, check out […] The post Krakin’ Krakoa #7: Is Scarlet Witch a Mutant? Should She Be? appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Sep 24, 2019•24 min
It’s Thor vs Loki at the end of time! I explain the history of “Future Thor” throughout Jason Aaron’s complete run since 2012! For more, check out the full guides on Comic Book Herald: Thor reading order For the video: Comics discussed include: Thor: God of Thunder Thor by Aaron and Del Mundo War of […] The post Best Comics Ever #54: The Road to King Thor! appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Sep 20, 2019•15 min
In this “Road To” I share the history of the Batman Who Laughs, and how it all builds to the latest DC Comics crossover, Year of the Villain: The Infected! For more, check out the full guides on Comic Book Herald: https://www.comicbookherald.com/reading-dc-comics/dc-rebirth-reading-order/year-four/year-of-the-villain-the-infected-reading-order/ Comics discussed include: + Dark Nights Metal + Justice League by Scott Snyder + […] The post Best Comics Ever #53: Road to DC’s The Infected (History of...
Sep 13, 2019•16 min
Mister Sinister For the video: For more, check out the full guides on Comic Book Herald: Mister Sinister reading order Comics discussed include: + X-Men Inferno + X-Men X-Tinction Agenda + The Further Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix + Messiah CompleX + Uncanny X-Men by Kieron Gillen + Secret Wars Music for Best Comics Ever […] The post Krakin Krakoa #6: Something Sinister – The Essential Mister Sinister Comics appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Sep 11, 2019•26 min
In this House of X / Powers of X companion, I breakdown the history of Nimrod, one of the deadliest villains in the X-Men’s history! For the full reading order: Nimrod (X-Men) Reading Order Jonathan Hickman X-Men Reading Order! Comics discussed include: + Uncanny X-Men by Chris Claremont and John Romita Jr + Excalibur by Alan Davis […] The post Best Comics Ever #52: Krakin’ Krakoa #5 – The History of Nimrod appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Sep 06, 2019•16 min
The history of the Phalanx, alien foes of the X-Men and new players in the scope of Jonathan Hickman’s House of X and Powers of X! [Powerpress] For the full reading order: Phalanx reading order Comics discussed include: + Phalanx Covenant + Annihilation Conquest + Powers of X + More! Music for Best Comics Ever […] The post Best Comics Ever #51: Krakin Krakoa #4 – The History of the Phalanx! appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Aug 30, 2019•18 min
2019 marks the return of DC’s Legion of Super-Heroes! I dive into the “Road To” Millennium which will bring back the Legion, and explore various future timelines of the DC Universe: For more, check out Comic Book Herald’s full write-up: Legion of Super-Heroes Millennium Reading Order! Comics discussed include: + Legion of Super-Heroes: The Great […] The post Best Comics Ever #50: The Road to Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium! appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Aug 27, 2019•23 min
The history of Moira MacTaggert, a major player in the pages of House of X! For more, check out the full write-up on Comic Book Herald: Moira MacTaggert (X-Men) Reading Order! Comics discussed include: + Uncanny X-Men by Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum, John Byrne, and more. + New Mutants by Claremont and Sienkiewicz + Excalibur written […] The post Best Comics Ever #49: Krakin Krakoa #3 – The Uncanny History of Moira MacTaggert! appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Aug 23, 2019•22 min
Why is Grant Morrison so keen on reviving DC’s Silver Age in 2019? John & I explore The Green Lantern in depth, looking at the use of Silver Age concepts in modern storytelling, and whether or not it works today. Plus, a whole host of The Green Lantern analysis as the series ramps up for the season one […] The post Best Comics Ever #48: The Green Lantern – Morrison’s Resurrecting DC’s Silver Age! appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Aug 21, 2019•42 min
I explore the references to Marvel history throughout the Jonathan Hickman written series House of X and Powers of X. For more, check out the full write-up on Comic Book Herald: Krakin’ Krakoa: Secrets of House of X! Comics discussed include: House of X #1 & #2 Powers of X #1 New X-Men New Avengers Music for Best […] The post Best Comics Ever #47: Secrets of House of X! appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Aug 18, 2019•29 min
From Uncanny X-Men #1 to House of X #1, this is your road to the history of Professor X! For more check out the full guide on Comic Book Herald: Professor X Reading Order! Comics discussed include: Uncanny X-Men by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby Chris Claremont era X-Men Onslaught New X-Men X-Men: Legacy Astonishing […] The post Best Comics Ever #46: The History of Professor X! appeared first on Comic Book Herald ....
Aug 16, 2019•31 min
