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OCTOBER 2026: Psylocke, A Complicated History
Psylocke (Elizabeth "Betsy" Braddock) has one of the wildest backstories in comic history. Origins and Early Days Writer Chris Claremont and artist Herb Trimpe created Psylocke. She first appeared in December 1976 in Captain Britain #8. Back then, she was a...
SEPTEMBER 2026: Tom King’s Bestsellers
The Secret Behind the Tom King Top-Selling Titles Before changing comics with his deep stories, Tom King worked as a CIA counterterrorism officer. This unique background heavily inspires his current focus on trauma. Now an Eisner-winning, bestselling author,...
SEPTEMBER 2026: Batman Day: Three Pulp Culture Influences That Created the Dark Knight
Before Batman made his comic debut in 1939, creators Bob Kane and Bill Finger drew heavily from pop culture. Specifically, they gathered inspiration from late 19th-century and early 20th-century media. Three prominent influences laid the groundwork for the Dark...
SEPTEMBER 2026: The Problem with Wolverine Comics
The 1982 Claremont and Miller series remains the definitive Wolverine story because it stripped Logan of superhero tropes, focusing instead on a gritty, street-level struggle between animalistic rage and a samurai code. By restricting his power scaling and avoiding...
SEPTEMBER 2026: Inside Absolute Wonder Woman
Hell and Heart: Inside the New Absolute Wonder Woman Comic The Absolute Wonder Woman comic is a massive deal because it completely strips Diana of everything comfortable. Specifically, writer Kelly Thompson skips a sunny paradise upbringing and straight-up dumps baby...
SEPTEMBER 2026: Midnight
Monsters and Mayhem: Inside the Marvel Midnight Universe In October 2026, Marvel Comics will officially launch the Marvel Midnight Universe, a dark alternate timeline focusing entirely on supernatural horror. Specifically, this brutal new publishing line is written by...
AUGUST 2026: Absolute Showdown
DC’s Absolute Universe is reinventing its biggest heroes. Led by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta’s Absolute Batman and Jason Aaron and Rafa Sandoval’s Absolute Superman, fans constantly debate which is better. While Batman dominates with blockbuster success, Superman...
AUGUST 2026: DEAD AGAIN
DC's Bizarre New Take on Boston Brand Discover the surreal new Deadman by W. Maxwell Prince comic series from DC. Read our review of Boston Brand's bizarre, high-concept journey through Hell. Written by acclaimed Ice Cream Man writer W. Maxwell Prince with...
AUGUST 2026: Brand New Day (A Brief Essay on Why Comics Matter)
While blockbusters dominate box offices, comic shops stay quiet due to messy timelines and high costs. Yet, comics offer unmatched value. While cinema provides convenience, the original format delivers superior artistic freedom, narrative depth, and tangible...
AUGUST 2026: James Tynion IV Is Killing the Children
James Tynion IV is one of the most dominant writers in modern comics. After getting his start under Scott Snyder at DC Comics—where he helmed flagship runs on Batman and Detective Comics—Tynion pivoted toward creator-owned horror. Through his Tiny Onion imprint and...
