What is the story behind the X-Cellent team and can they coexist with X-Static? X-Cellent #2Marvel ComicsW: Peter MilliganA: Mike Allred, Laura Allred$3.99 (Available on Marvel Unlimited) What To KnowX-Statix was the early 2000s update to X-Force, but with a social media slant; they were reality show star mutants who fought weird crimes. The roster…
Sinister’s last scheme led to a couple of mutants going into the pit; what could happen now? Immortal X-Men #1Marvel ComicsW: Kieron GillenA: Lucas Werneck, David Curiel$5.99 (Available on Marvel Unlimited) What to KnowMoria McTaggert worked with Xavier and Magneto to setup Krakoa as a mutant nation, as long as there were no precogs (specifically…
A retro return to the Princess Bar from Larry Hama? Wolverine: Patch #1Marvel ComicsW: Larry HamaA: Andrea DiVito, Lebeau Underwood, Sebastian Cheng$3.99 (Available on Marvel Unlimited) What to knowPatch is an alias of Wolverine, when he would visit Madripoor. He’s the co-owner of the Princess Bar with Tyger Tiger. He’s close to Archie Corrigan, a…
Can Emma Frost get herself out of Kingpin’s sights? Devil’s Reign: X-Men #3Marvel ComicsW: Gerry DugganA: Phil Noto$3.99 (Available on the Marvel Unlimited App) What To KnowKingpin is the mayor of New York and, to get revenge on super heroes, outlaws vigilantes. He’s keeping files of dirt on all of them, including Emma Frost. Frost…
When Captain Carter became popular in What If?, Marvel decided to capitalize on the popularity. How does Peggy Carter stack up to Steve Rogers? Captain Carter #1Marvel ComicsW: Jamie McKelvieA: Marika Cresta$3.99 (Available on Marvel Unlimited App) What To KnowCaptain Carter made her debut on the Disney+ What If? series; she took the place of…
The DC Universe is facing another crisis; will this be a fresh story or subpar rehash? Dark Crisis #1 (of 7)DC ComicsW: Josh WilliamsonA: Daniel Sampere$5.99 What To Know: The Justice League is dead (see Justice League 75) and the world is morning. Pariah is being manipulated into destroying the Multiverse and took out the…
One of the best parts of Comic Conventions is the cosplay, and Fan Expo St. Louis didn’t disappoint. Here were some of the best costumes we saw on Saturday. Which was the best? Let us know in the comments.
It happened! The full fledged nerdfest once known as Wizard World made its triumphant return to downtown St. Louis. Con exclusives, Hollywood stars, toys and comics as far as the eye could see! It had been a few years since Jay and I stepped foot into the St Louis Convention Center to feast upon the…
Shatner, ’Smallville,’ ’Sons of Anarchy’ Q&As Among Top Programming at FAN EXPO St. Louis, May 13-15 Celebrity, Industry, Cosplay, Fandom, Gaming, Anime and Many Other Topics for Nearly 150 Panels Over Three Days Featured at America’s Center ST. LOUIS, May 4, 2022—From celebrity Q&As to industry, cosplay, gaming, anime and entertaining, informative sessions from all…
Matt and Jay are back. They run down Jay’s weekend at Planet Comic Con in KC, then talk a little about announcements from Cinema Con, Sony’s Marvel Movies, the Thor: Love and Thunder trailer, the weed shop by the dance recital, and the trainwreck that is the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial. Then they go through…
FAN EXPO HQ Announces Whatnot as Official Livestream Partner The fastest-growing marketplace will power streams from Orlando, Dallas, Denver and Canada TORONTO, (Thursday, April 21, 2022) – FAN EXPO HQ, the largest comic con producer in the world announced today that it has selected Whatnot, the largest independent live stream shopping platform in the US,…
