Jack Fisher
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Milestones, Achievements, and Slumber Parties: Ms. Marvel #31
In the context of a milestone issue for a teenage superhero, a slumber party is a fitting setup. → Read More
Friends Matter in 'Hunt for Wolverine: Mystery In Madripoor #1'
Granted, Wolverine can be a violent, cynical, beer-loving brute, but he can also be insightful and sincere. → Read More
Marvel's Avengers #1 Defends Old School Avenging
Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor return to their Avenging roots, but not without doubts. → Read More
Patience Is Rewarded in 'Phoenix Resurrection: The Return of Jean Grey #5'
The culmination of cosmic journey brings with it the drama, themes, and heart that make Jean Grey's resurrection so meaningful. → Read More
Personal Connections and Alien Invaders in Marvel's 'X-men: Gold Annual #1'
This is a self-contained story full of new and old connections for Kitty Pride, but not much else. → Read More
Marvel's 'Star Wars #38' Is Rarely Short of Drama, Dread, and Droids
While there are many real-world parallels of evil empires that plunder, going back to the days of the pyramids, not even the most blood-thirsty ruler could do so on the scale of the Empire. → Read More
Jean Grey #8: Conflict Between Two of the Most Powerful Psychics in the Marvel Universe
Jean Grey and Emma Frost aren't just two characters who occasionally disagree with how to conduct themselves as superheroes. → Read More
Hammering Hard With Worthy Themes in 'Generations Unworthy Thor & The Mighty Thor #1'
The life of two worthy souls become entwined in an all-too familiar, but still worthy narrative. → Read More
The Top Tier X-men Assemble for a Top Level Blockbuster in 'Astonishing X-men #1'
Astonishing X-men may be the most important X-men comic to come along since Secret Wars. → Read More
Clawing (and Struggling) for Relevancy in 'X-men Blue #4'
Everything Jimmy Hudson does just makes Wolverine fans miss Logan. → Read More
Digital Dynamics With Analog Antics in 'Ms. Marvel #17'
Ms. Marvel appeals to relevant drama, but struggles to make it a meaningful spectacle. → Read More
'X-men Prime #1' Takes a Breather, Then Prepares for More Conflict
From sterilization and decimation to hope and promise, the X-men move forward. → Read More
A Hardened Villain Crafts a New Narrative in 'Kingpin #1'
Wilson Fisk, the original Kingpin, is the crime lord by which all others are measured. → Read More
'Inhumans vs. X-men #3' Gives Us Underwhelmingly Misguided Underdogs
In the Inhumans/X-men conflict, one side tries to be an underdog at the expensive of a compelling story. → Read More
Marvelous Monstrous Mayhem in 'Monsters Unleashed #1'
This is an over-the-top, action-packed thrill ride that pits iconic heroes against giant monsters → Read More
Roots Run Deep in 'Guardians of the Galaxy #16'
This is a grounded and compelling story that shows why Groot is so lovable. → Read More
'Uber Invasion #1' Is an Uber-Brutal Alternative History to WWII
This isn't an underdog story. → Read More
The Fight Is Rigged in Death of X #4
Death of X is a cage match between one side that has the unconditional backing of Disney's lawyers and another that remains under the boot of a rival company. → Read More
Wonder Woman Embraces Men's World. Men's World Embraces Her Back
Wonder Woman fights in a crowded mall after drinking a margarita with men. → Read More
Heritage, Identity, and Idols in 'Ms. Marvel #12'
Kamala Khan does some soul searching and reminds us why we love her. → Read More