The Weekly Pull: Immortal X-Men, All Against All, DC Poster Portfolio: George Perez, and More
All Against All #1
- Written by Alex Paknadel
- Art by Caspar Wijngaard
- Letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
- Published by Image Comics
Caspar Wijngaard has become one of those artists I'll follow toward practically any project, and All Against All is no exception. The series sees Wijngaard teaming on the new Image Comics-published series with Alex Paknadel, who has been a font of fascinating ideas in recent years with series at Boom Studios, Vault Comics, and elsewhere. All Against All takes place in the future after Earth's destruction by incorporeal aliens who use exo-suits and hijack other bodies to interact with the physical world, primarily for brutal warfare. When their quest for the apex predator brings them to the one surviving human in their possession, they end up with more of a fight than expected. After the haunted house-mecha action of Home Sick Pilots, it should be interesting to see Wijngaard add savage touches to his style and to see where he and Paknadel take this premise. -- Jamie Lovett
prevnextBrave and the Bold #28 Facsimile Edition
- Written by Gardner Fox
- Art by Mike Sekowsky
- Published by DC
For me, Brave and the Bold #28 is an undeniable turning point in modern storytelling, chronicling the first meeting of the Justice League of America and their fight against the delightfully terrifying Starro the Conqueror. Since most of us probably can't afford to add an original copy to our collection, this week's reprint is a more than worthy alternative. The idea of getting to experience this treasure in the form of a single issue, complete with reprints of the house advertisements and everything, makes this an absolute must-buy for me this week. — Jenna Anderson
prevnextImmortal X-Men #9
- Written by Kieron Gillen
- Art by Lucas Werneck
- Colors by David Curiel
- Letters by Clayton Cowles
- Published by Marvel Comics
It may seem like A.X.E.: Judgement Day is just ending in the Marvel Universe, but it's already time to prepare for the next major X-Men story. Kieron Gillen, who wrote A.X.E.: Judgement Day and is one of the masterminds behind Sins of Sinister, starts things off with Immortal X-Men #9, the first of two Sins of Sinister prologue issues. Mister Sinister's secret machinations involving his laboratory full of Moira clones take a delightfully deranged turn in this over-the-top issue. Anyone wanting to get on board with the next milestone X-Men story would do well to hop on here. -- Jamie Lovett
prevnextDark Web #1
- Written by Zeb Wells
- Art by Adam Kubert
- Colors by Frank Martin
- Letters by Joe Caramagna
- Published by Marvel Comics
The newest volume of The Amazing Spider-Man has returned Peter Parker to heights not seen since the turn of the century in a web of constant soap opera troubles, vicious villains out for blood, and strange new problems woven deep into Marvel lore. Now, Peter's past is about to collide into one of the greatest X-Men events of all time, "Inferno," as his clone Ben Reilly comes searching for his lost memories alongside Madelyne Pryor and hell itself (or, rather, Limbo) coming with them. It's an event set to draw Spider-Man into the consistently impressive X-Men line and unleash untold chaos across New York City. Given Wells' work establishing this event in the pages of Hellions, readers in the know will know to expect a moonshot in this event. Whatever comes for the X-Men and Spider-Man alike, Wells has proven himself to be perfectly suited to writing the darker side of both franchises and his teaming up with the inimitable Adam Kubert suggests Dark Web has the makings of a genuinely special event. I can't wait for it to begin. -- Chase Magnett
prevnextDC Poster Portfolio: George Pérez
- Art by George Pérez
- Colors by Various
- Published by DC
Comics readers across the world reeled from the loss of legendary artist George Pérez in 2022 – a titan of the industry whose work on iconic series ranging from The New Teen Titans through The Avengers redefined the appearance of superheroes. There are too many great works in Pérez's career to name them all, but readers young and old will recognize the stunning covers and splash pages filled with DC heroes that defined his style and approach. He relished the challenge of depicting diverse teams and sprawling battles, making him a perfect fit for events like Crisis on Infinite Earths and JLA/Avengers. So to possess a collection of highlights from his career feels like the perfect tribute to conclude this year with. Each page of the new DC Poster Portfolio is filled with detailed depictions of the world's greatest superheroes and epic moments from DC Comics' history. Scanning through these pages is a testament to both an accomplished career and the long legacy it leaves. So whether readers are just discovering decades of incredible George Pérez comics or looking to reflect on decades of prior reading, this collection presents a wonderful opportunity to cherish the artwork created by one of comics' greatest artists. -- Chase Magnett
prevnextIt's Only a Teenage Wasteland #1
- Written by Curt Pires
- Art by Jacoby Salcedo
- Colors by Mark Dale
- Letters by Micah Myers
- Published by Dark Horse Comics
A big high school party getting out of hand is a well-worn trope in fiction, but it's one that remains ripe for fun riffs. That's why I'm excited to check out this week's It's Only a Teenage Wasteland #1 from writer Curt Pires, artist Jacoby Salcedo, colorist, and colorist Mark Dale. Billed as a spiritual successor to Pires' previous comic Youth, and appearing to have a similar vibe, the story revolves around a teenager named Javi who hatches a party plot to advance his social status. However, things get out of hand and he and his friends end up in a place they couldn't have expected. The high concept that's supposed to be behind this twist is being kept under wraps, but the pitch is enough to catch my interest. -- Jamie Lovett
prevnextThe Variants #5
- Written by Gail Simone
- Art by Phil Noto
- Published by Marvel Comics
The Variants has been a book that I didn't know I desperately needed and wanted — but now, I can't quite imagine the Marvel universe without it. This week's conclusion brings Gail Simone, Phil Noto, and company's epic and incredibly personal story to a close, and I'm both overwhelmed and excited to see what that entails. The Variants has been a true masterclass of storytelling across its previous issues, and I can safely assume that this finale will stick the landing. — Jenna Anderson
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