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‘Lightyear’ Review: Pixar & Chris Evans Blast Off
Buzz Lightyear is back in Pixar’s newest film. He’s just not the toy that audiences may remember. Here’s our review of Lightyear. → Read More
Review: TKO Studios' LONESOME DAYS, SAVAGE NIGHTS
One of the latest releases from TKO Studios, LONESOME DAYS, SAVAGE NIGHTS is an entertaining werewolf story, but doesn't break any new ground. → Read More
HiX-Men Moment of the Week: Kate Pryde’s central role in the new mutant world strains DOX’s timeline
The Red Queen is missing but “Kitty” is helping Franklin Richards through some family drama. → Read More
HiX-Men Moment of the Week: The X-Women are taking over, and the comics are better for it
Thanks to influential leadership roles and complicated personal arcs in the Dawn of X, it’s a great time to be a fan of the X-Women. → Read More
The 10 Best Superhero Films Of The Decade
Superhero films have come a long way this decade. Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy closed, Zack Snyder came and went and Thanos finally made his big move. → Read More
Interview: Steve Horton and Mike Allred discuss their new biographical work, BOWIE
Insight's new graphic novel follows David Bowie from his early days to the end of his infamous Ziggy Stardust era. → Read More
HiX-Men Moment of the Week: So, a lot happened to mutants and the X-Men in 2019
An examination of each new X-Men affiliated title and look back at how mutants are doing with their newly established nation. → Read More
Review: BOWIE beautifully chronicles the rise of intergalactic icon, Ziggy Stardust
Insight Comics’ psychedelic graphic novel is the perfect substance for any Bowie fan. → Read More
HiX-Men Moment of the Week: Jean Grey ponders the value of death & Krakoa enters a shadowy new era
Jean Grey and Charles Xavier have a complicated, long relationship with death, which makes them the perfect people to guide the newly immortal species forward → Read More
HiX-Men Moment of the Week: Sunspot relishes his position at the center of the universe
Sunspot, one of the New Mutants’ most notorious leaders, basks in his narcissism as he reunites with his best friend. → Read More
REVIEW: DISSIDENT X stumbles in its exploration of fascism, technological encroachment
Fascism and militarized security states are the norm in 2032 and only Dissident X can stop it in the Pander brothers’ dystopian story. → Read More
HiX-Men Moment of the Week: As Krakoa expands, readers receive a tale of two Cables
X-Men and Fallen Angels present somewhat disjointed versions of Nathan Summers a.k.a. Cable, Cyclops' weird kid from the future. → Read More
HiX-Men Moment of the Week: X-FORCE studies and destroys Krakoa’s peaceful environment
Even beloved heroes like Jean Grey and Beast can’t keep everyone on the island-nation safe. Guess it's time to call in the X-Force. → Read More
HiX-Men Moment of the Week: Betsy Braddock is worthy of ruling
There’s a new Captain Britain kicking butt on Krakoa, and her name is Betsy Braddock. Lets break down the new EXCALIBUR #1. → Read More
LOST Week: LOST’s loose structure gave us Ben Linus
The show’s improvised structure led to Ben Linus, the now-classic villain, gaining a more permanent, meaty role on the head-scratching drama. → Read More
BATWOMAN casts Rachel Maddow as Vesper Fairchild
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Rachel Maddow is heading to Gotham City to join the CW’s Batwoman adaptation as Vesper Fairchild. → Read More
NYCC ’19: Lion Forge and BINC’s new Forge Fund to invest in comic retailer market
David Steward II and Annie Philbrick from the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (BINC) announced the creation of The Forge Fund. → Read More
HiX-Men Moment of the Week: Congratulations, mutants, Krakoa is a Nation-State. Now what?
As Jonathan Hickman’s status quo finally comes into view, Xavier makes it clear he’s thinking in absolute terms for Krakoa. → Read More
HiX-Men Moment of the Week: Mr. Sinister? More like Mr. Fabulous
The classic X-Men villain makes his marvelous debut in Powers of X #4. → Read More
REVIEW: THE RED ZONE is a heartwarming, engaging tale about moving past tragedy
A story about an Italian village’s post-Earthquake experience is extremely universal. → Read More