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2026 Primetime Emmys Nominations Announced

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2026 Primetime Emmys Nominations Announced

The Television Academy has announced the nominees for the 2026 Television Emmys. 

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This year’s huge list of nominees highlights the creativity of what content audiences want to see, watch, binge & enjoy. The full list of nominees can be seen below:

Comedy Categories

Outstanding Comedy Series

  • Abbott Elementary (ABC/Hulu)
  • The Bear (FX/Hulu)
  • Hacks (HBO Max)
  • Margo’s Got Money Troubles (Apple TV)
  • Nobody Wants This (Netflix)
  • Only Murders In The Building (Hulu) 
  • Shrinking (Apple TV)
  • Widow’s Bay (Apple TV)

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series

  • Yahya Abdul-Manteen II (Wonder Man- Disney+) 
  • Steve Carell (Rooster- HBO Max) 
  • Matthew Rhys (Widow’s Bay- Apple TV) 
  • Jason Segel (Shrinking- Apple TV) 
  • Martin Short (Only Murders In The Building- Hulu)

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series

  • Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary- ABC/Hulu) 
  • Ayo Edebiri (The Bear- FX/Hulu) 
  • Elle Fanning (Margo’s Got Money Troubles- Apple TV) 
  • Lisa Kudrow (The Comeback- HBO Max) 
  • Jean Smart (Hacks- HBO Max)

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series

  • Colman Domingo (The Four Seasons- Netflix) 
  • Paul W. Downs (Hacks- HBO Max) 
  • Harrison Ford (Shrinking- Apple TV) 
  • Nick Offerman (Margo’s Got Money Troubles- Apple TV) 
  • Stephen Root (Widow’s Bay- Apple TV) 
  • Michael Urie (Shrinking- Apple TV) 
  • Tyler James Williams (Abbott Elementary- ABC/Hulu)

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series

  • Dale Dickey (Widow’s Bay- Apple TV) 
  • Hannah Einbinder (Hacks- HBO Max) 
  • Janelle James (Abbott Elementary- ABC/Hulu) 
  • Kate O’Flynn (Widow’s Bay- Apple TV) 
  • Michelle Pfeiffer (Margo’s Got Money Troubles- Apple TV) 
  • Megan Salter (Hacks- HBO Max) 
  • Jessica Williams (Shrinking- Apple TV)

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series

  • Michael J. Fox (Shrinking- Apple TV) 
  • Brett Goldstein (Shrinking- Apple TV)
  • Hamish Linklater (Widow’s Bay- Apple TV) 
  • Christopher McDonald (Hacks- HBO Max) 
  • Rob Reiner (The Bear- FX/Hulu) 
  • Connor Storrie (Saturday Night Live- NBC/Peacock)

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series

  • Leslie Bibb (Hacks- HBO Max) 
  • Jamie Lee Curtis (The Bear- FX/Hulu) 
  • Betty Gilpin (Widow’s Bay- Apple TV) 
  • Cherry Jones (Hacks- HBO Max) 
  • Laurie Metcalf (Hacks- HBO Max) 
  • Kaitlin Olson (Hacks- HBO Max) 
  • Lauren Weedman (Hacks- HBO Max)

Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series

  • Abbott Elementary (ABC/Hulu) 
  • The Bear (FX/Hulu) 
  • The Chair Company (HBO Max) 
  • Hacks (HBO Max) 
  • The Ms. Pat Show (BET/Paramount+) 
  • Widow’s Bay (Apple TV)

Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series

  • Abbott Elementary (ABC/Hulu) 
  • The Chair Company (HBO Max) 
  • The Comeback (HBO Max) 
  • Hacks (HBO Max) 
  • Jury Duty Presents Company Retreat (Prime Video) 
  • Widow’s Bay (Apple TV)

Drama Categories

Outstanding Drama Series

  • The Diplomat (Netflix) 
  • The Gilded Age (HBO/HBO Max) 
  • A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms (HBO/HBO Max) 
  • Paradise (Hulu) 
  • The Pitt (HBO Max) 
  • Pluribus (Apple TV) 
  • Slow Horses (Apple TV) 
  • Your Friends & Neighbors (Apple TV)

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series

  • Sterling K. Brown (Paradise- Hulu) 
  • Gary Oldman (Slow Horses- Apple TV) 
  • Mark Ruffalo (Task- HBO/HBO Max) 
  • Rufus Sewell (The Diplomat- Netflix) 
  • Noah Wyle (The Pitt- HBO Max)

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series

  • Carrie Coon (The Gilded Age- HBO/HBO Max) 
  • Chase Infiniti (The Testaments- Hulu) 
  • Keri Russell (The Diplomat- Netflix) 
  • Rhea Seehorn (Plurbius- Apple TV) 
  • Zendaya (Euphoria- HBO/HBO Max)

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series

  • Patrick Ball (The Pitt- HBO Max) 
  • Billy Crudup (The Morning Show- Apple TV) 
  • Shawn Hatosy (The Pitt- HBO Max) 
  • Gerran Howell (The Pitt- HBO Max) 
  • Jack Lowden (Slow Horses- Apple TV) 
  • Tom Pelphrey (Task- HBO/HBO Max) 
  • Carlos-Manuel Vesga (Plurbius- Apple TV)

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series

  • Taylor Dearden (The Pitt- HBO Max) 
  • Fiona Douirif (The Pitt- HBO Max) 
  • Allison Janney (The Diplomat- Netflix) 
  • Katherine LaNasa (The Pitt- HBO Max) 
  • Sepideh Moafi (The Pitt- HBO Max) 
  • Julianne Nicholson (Paradise- Hulu) 
  • Karolina Wydra (Plurbius- Apple TV)

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series

  • Colman Domingo (Euphoria- HBO/HBO Max) 
  • Ernest Harden Jr. (The Pitt- HBO Max) 
  • Jeff Hiller (Plurbius- Apple TV) 
  • Jeff Kober (The Pitt- HBO Max) 
  • Jonathan Pryce (Slow Horses- Apple TV) 
  • Bradley Whitford (The Diplomat- Netflix)

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series

  • Brittany Allen (The Pitt- HBO Max) 
  • Tal Anderson (The Pitt- HBO Max) 
  • Tina Ivlev (The Pitt- HBO Max) 
  • Miriam Shor (Plurbius- Apple TV) 
  • Merritt Wever (The Gilded Age- HBO/HBO Max) 
  • Shailene Woodley (Paradise- Hulu)

Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series

  • The Gilded Age (HBO/HBO Max) 
  • Paradise (Hulu) 
  • The Pitt (HBO Max) 
  • Plurbius (Apple TV) 
  • Slow Horses (Apple TV) 
  • Task (HBO/HBO Max)

Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series

  • The Diplomat (Netflix) 
  • The Pitt (HBO Max) 
  • The Pitt (HBO Max) 
  • Plurbius (Apple TV) 
  • Slow Horses (Apple TV) 
  • Task (HBO/HBO Max)

Limited/Anthology Series/TV Movies Categories

Outstanding Limited/Anthology Series

  • All Her Fault (Peacock) 
  • The Beast In Me (Netflix) 
  • Beef (Netflix) 
  • DTF St. Louis (HBO/HBO Max)
  • Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bissette (FX/Hulu)

Outstanding Television Movie

  • Heads Of State (Prime Video) 
  • Miss You, Love You (HBO Max) 
  • People We Meet On Vacation (Netflix) 
  • Remarkably Bright Creatures (Netflix) 
  • Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War (Prime Video)

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

  • Riz Ahmed (Bait- Prime Video) 
  • Jason Bateman (Black Rabbit- Netflix) 
  • Charlie Hunnam (Monster: The Ed Gein Story- Netflix) 
  • Oscar Isaac (Beef- Netflix) 
  • Matthew Rhys (The Beast In Me- Netflix)

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

  • Claire Danes (The Beast In Me- Netflix) 
  • Sally Field (Remarkably Bright Creatures- Netflix) 
  • Carey Mulligan (Beef- Netflix) 
  • Sarah Pidgeon (Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bissette- FX/Hulu) 
  • Sarah Snook (All Her Fault- Peacock)

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

  • Jason Bateman (DTF St. Louis- HBO/HBO Max) 
  • Richard Gadd (Half-Man- HBO Max) 
  • David Harbour (DTF St. Louis- HBO/HBO Max) 
  • Richard Jenkins (DTF St. Louis- HBO/HBO Max) 
  • Charles Melton (Beef- Netflix) 
  • Nick Offerman (Death By Lighting- Netflix)

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

  • Linda Cardellini (DTF St. Louis- HBO/HBO Max) 
  • Dakota Fanning (All Her Fault- Peacock) 
  • Laurie Metcalf (Monster: The Ed Gein Story- Netflix) 
  • Joy Sunday (DTF St. Louis- HBO/HBO Max) 
  • Youn Yuh-jung (Beef- Netflix) 
  • Constance Zimmer (Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bissette- FX/Hulu)

Outstanding Directing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

  • Beef (Netflix) 
  • Beef (Netflix) 
  • Black Rabbit (Netflix) 
  • DTF St. Louis (HBO/HBO Max)

Outstanding Writing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

  • All Her Fault (Peacock)
  • The Beast In Me (Netflix) 
  • Beef (Netflix)
  • Death By Lighting (Netflix)
  • DTF St. Louis (HBO/HBO Max)

The 2026 Television Emmy Awards air September 14th at 8 PM on NBC and Peacock.

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“Operation: Iron Coffin #1” Review – Hell is Singing

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“Operation: Iron Coffin #1” Review – Hell is Singing

The Run Down

Going into this, I had little to no idea of what to expect. All of what I saw was the advertising put out by IDW. I didn’t want to look into the story or premise as I wanted to be completely surprised going in, and boy was I! To give a brief synopsis, if you know “Hellsing”, writer Kenny Porter seems very much inspired by that in order to create “Operation: Iron Coffin”. For those who don’t know, the story follows Dracula (or in the case of “Hellsing”, Alucard) as he works to help defeat the Nazi regime. Now follow me as we review and uncover this terrifying tale!

Source: Tyrell Cannon, IDW Comics

Writer: Kenny Porter
Artist & Colorist: Tyrell Cannon
Letters: Shawn Lee

The Writing

To cut right to the chase, Porter’s writing caught me hook, line, and sinker right from the start. Throughout, the writing was extremely engaging and easy to follow. While the face of the story is similar to “Hellsing”, there really seems to be more and very different things going on here. Instead of having been captured by Van Helsing and forced to work for a corporation, Dracula is serving a sentence for his atrocities, creating the backdrop for his character arc in a super unique way befitting of who and what he is.

Also, while the idea of Dracula fighting Nazis is nothing new, I love how Porter approaches it here. While I won’t spoil how or exactly what’s happening, it feels very fresh and exciting! Porter is really cooking up a very unique and horrifying tale of woe and redemption, utilizing familiarity in a brand new way! This is a character study unlike anything I’ve seen this year, and I’m super excited for wherever it’s going. Not only that, but several bits of dialogue and moments will stick with me for a while.

The Art

As I tend to say, if you’ve got great writing, then you need to have great art and colors, and I’m more than happy to say that Tyrell Cannon did more than deliver! There are so many moments throughout where Porter exuded trust in Cannon, and it shows. At several key points, the art truly tells the story, and if it’s not telling it, it’s heightening it. Without giving it away, there’s one page in particular where there are very few words and all we see are the actions of Dracula in a very symbolic moment that should resonate with anyone just trying to do better or better themselves.

Cannon seriously knocked it out of the park with the colors and shading as well! Everything felt appropriately dark, somber, bloody, and mysterious. He worked the colors extremely well to not only help himself create the gothic look and feel, but to bring out the readers’ feelings of disgust, anger, and hatred. Shawn Lee did a fantastic job with this as well as with the lettering! All in all, utterly fantastic.

Final Thoughts

If you were at all hesitant to pick this up, do yourself a favor and just do it. Kenny Porter feels at the top of his game with this, and trusting in Tyrell Cannon completely was a very smart decision. If I could read this for the first time again, I absolutely would!

Overall Grade: 10/10

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“Did You Hear About Mimi Green? #2” – An Insane Improvement

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“Did You Hear About Mimi Green? #2” – An Insane Improvement

In the previous issue, we witnessed Mimi start her journey at Answers, the mysterious therapy place. However, all may not be as it seems as she started having weird dreams. What’s all of this about? Is anything real? Join Eda and Shawn and I as they strive to find the answers themselves and review issue #2!

Writer: Connor Goldsmith
Artist, Colorist: Josh Cornillon
Letterer: Ariana Maher

The Writing

Shawn: Connor Goldsmith really stepped it up this issue. The first issue of “Mimi Green” was enough to get me hooked, but I left wanting to see a little more explicitness about what was going on, and boy, did Goldsmith deliver. Goldsmith presents a treatise on how society perceives beauty and body image, including its treatment of individuals who lose weight to conform to societal standards of beauty.

Source: Josh Cornillon, Dark Horse Comics

Goldsmith also manages to craft a cerebral story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. While the content of the story is deep, Goldsmith teases us that the story goes so much deeper than we even imagined. It’s part body dysmorphia, part psychological thriller, part treatise on the state of how we view ourselves and our bodies, and it has me hooked.

Eda: Holy woah was this an improvement over the previous issue! Just like with Shawn, the last had me interested but this issue hooked me well and good. Connor Goldsmith really and truly entered his bag here, from the deep messaging of psychology and body image to the characterization. While the main focus is the body horror, the psychological aspect is what has me invested.

As we delve deeper into the psychological, Mimi starts to feel like more of a relatable person. Goldsmith really delves a bit deeper into how and why she is the way she is and where she’s going. Not only that, but we’re placed in her shoes as her mind races around. I’ve always found this to be a great writing tactic in horror, placing the audience in the psychological mindscape of the character. Goldsmith does a fantastic job of doing this without it feeling too confusing.

The Art

Shawn: Josh Cornillon, builds upon the amazing work in issue one of this series and takes it to another level. One thing that I loved about issue one that we get even more of in this issue is Cornillon crafting unique panels using negative space and the page in unique ways. There’s a certain specificity to how Cornillon draws this series. It’s easy to tell that certain lines are intentionally drawn heavily or distorted to contribute to the story.

In addition to just a beautifully drawn comic, Cornillon does a spectacular job with colors. The panels make you feel the weight of the story. When Mimi is dreaming, you feel as distorted as she does. However, Cornillon uses the colors in the “real” world to craft such a beautiful contrast between the bright upbeat world of Answers and dark clouds hanging over Mimi.

Ariana Maher continues to be her normal, amazing self when it comes to lettering. Her lettering adds emphasis to the story making you feel the pain and emotion of Mimi’s words.

Eda: Josh Cornillon seriously kills it across the board here in both his art and colors. I particularly love the dichotomy of the world of Answers versus Mimi’s dreams. Where Answers feels more simplistic, the dreams feel and look a lot more intense. Something I noticed is exactly how Cornillon drew Mimi’s dreams, heavily reflecting the body dysmorphia themes with the styling looking like guts. I also particularly love how he does facial expressions, making it so much easier to understand how things are supposed to be read.

Final Thoughts

Shawn: This was exactly what I needed from a the second issue of “Mimi Green”. This team is crafting a really complex and interesting story that feels both reflective and a call to action over the way we see ourselves, while also being a horror story. “Did You Hear About Mimi Green #2” was an absolute thrill ride and cerebral story. I can’t wait for issue #3.

Eda: While I felt a bit underwhelmed by the first issue, this was an insane development! If you’re looking for an amazing psychological body horror story, “Did You Hear About Mimi Green?” will fill that void perfectly.

Shawn’s grade: 10/10
Eda’s grade: 10/10

Overall Grade: 10/10

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“Jeff the Land Shark: Superstar #1” Review – An Extremely Fun Landing

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“Jeff the Land Shark: Superstar #1” Review – An Extremely Fun Landing

Anyone who’s anyone in the comic space (or if you play “Marvel Rivals”) knows Jeff the Landshark. He’s cute, fun and gets passed around from owner to owner seemingly every month. While certainly not his first comic run, this is surprisingly my first run of his! So join me for this fun, wild ride as I review “Jeff the Land Shark: Superstar #1”!

Writer: Kelly Thompson
Artist: Tokitokoro
Colorist: Jim Campbell
Letterer: VC’s Joe Caramagna

The Writing

In a stark contrast to the types of comics I usually review, “Jeff the Land Shark: Superstar” is super fun and lighthearted… and I absolutely love it! Kelly Thompson was the perfect choice for Jeff and she truly brought the cute yet chaotic nature that comes with him. Though just because its chaotic and fun doesn’t mean there isn’t the start of a good story here. The issue kicks off in Mojoverse, truly making me question how Mojo’s going to come in later.

Source: Gurihiru, Marvel Studios

To add to the chaos is an endless list of cameos, though I won’t spoil exactly who! Just know if they’re tied to Jeff, you can maybe expect to see them here. Although, since she’s on the cover, I can tell you I was most happy to see more Gwenpool as she’s one of my all-time favorite Marvel characters! The fight that entails too is also very engaging, having kept me flipping the pages wondering exactly what Jeff’s gotten himself wrapped into.

The Art

Meanwhile, the art here is absolutely to die for! Coming from Tokitokoro, whose work you may have seen from VIZ or DC, really outdid themselves here. In a way I can’t explain, the cute anime aesthetic really just works for Jeff and it’s a visual feast for the eyes.

Even in the shots where there isn’t much going on, Tokitokoro made sure there was always something happening. From background action while Jeff isn’t paying attention to the facial expressions of the characters, every part of the art is amazing.

As for Jim Campbell’s colors, they’re fittingly bright and vibrant, matching the tone perfectly. Reading this book feels a lot like watching a Saturday morning cartoon and I absolutely love it. Normally being deep in the horror sphere, I’d love to see so much more of this to balance it out.

Source: Marvel Rivals, Marvel Comics

Final Thoughts

“Jeff the Land Shark: Superstar #1” is a super fun, chaotic, Saturday morning cartoon ride! Kelly Thompson is off to a strong start here and I’m absolutely loving the ride already. It feels like I’m seeing some of the exact stuff of what goes on in my head and it’s a wonder to behold.

Overall Grade: 10/10

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X-MEN 97 SEASON 2 #2 – The Hunt is On!

Megan Nichole
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X-MEN 97 SEASON 2 #2 – The Hunt is On!

Creative Team – Steve Foxe, Salva Espin, Matt Milla, VC’s Joe Sabino, Todd Nauck, Rachelle Rosenberg

Published by Marvel Comics

Catch up with X-Men 97 Season 2 #1!

The Story

With all the X-Men lost in their own different times, forming a mutant-led team to take down a villain is no easy task. However, Cable seems to have managed to accomplish it. Cable is on the hunt for a way to take down Apocalypse, and he’s ready to put his plan into action. With Archangel, Psylocke, Jubilee, and Sunspot by his side, the team start their journey. The team, X-Force, knows this won’t be easy and they’ll need help from what they call a “hound”, which is someone that can track down mutants. So, their first task is to hunt down the greatest hound of all, Caliban.

Cover art by Todd Nauck and Rachelle Rosenberg. Published by Marvel Comics

Steve Foxe keeps the excitement of the second season of X-Men 97 going with this second issue. We get an even better look at how Jubilee and Sunspot are handling themselves as the new recruits of X-Force, and we get to see just how tense it is between the characters. Jubilee and Sunspot are definitely the stand outs of the team, while the others are much more aggressive in their tactics. I’m excited to see how this turns out in the later issues as something’s going to come to a head.

The Art

The artwork excellently captures the magic of the TV series while giving it the energy of a comic. The characters are drawn beautifully while they wear their emotions on their sleeves. The character’s facial expressions practically tell the whole story themselves, which was very fun to see. This is all thanks to Salva Espin, who is the artist of the comic. The colors are vibrant, making each page nothing short of stunning. The lettering work is expertly done by Joe Sabino who gives an even flow of dialogue that’s sprinkled with excellentely timed sound effects.

Final Thoughts

With the excitement of the show, X-Men 97 Season 2 #2 keeps the good times rolling. If you want even more X-Men fun, I highly recommend checking this run out!

Overall Grade – 9/10

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Dispatched #1 – Like Riding A Bike

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Dispatched #1 – Like Riding A Bike

In Dispatched, we are introduced to ex-black ops agent Morgan Power. Morgan finds himself unsatisfied, estranged from his family, living under a government-issued alias. In his new life, he finds himself a delivery driver for a global courier company, a job that stands in stark contrast to his previous life. Struggling to find meaning in his new life, everything changes for Morgan when a routine stop puts him in the crosshairs of a domestic terrorist takedown.

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Creative Team

Writer: B. Clay Moore
Artist: Daniel Gete
Letterer: Lee Loughridge

Writing

B. Clay Moore crafted a really compelling first issue. Morgan Power is incredibly interesting as a character. The character as a whole speaks to something (albeit a ramped-up version) that a lot of service members struggle with, which is reintroduction to civilian life after retirement. For Morgan, he was black ops, so it’s even more severe as he has gone from life-threatening missions to a world in which he delivers packages. Still Power feels like an interesting character.

Moore builds the narrative slowly, showing Power not only struggling with his life but also struggling to open up about his time in the service. In part because he really can’t, and the other part being he seems not to be proud of everything he’s done. The story does flow flawlessly however, once Power gets a chance to use his skills again in the most unexpected circumstance. In using this method, Moore has built a story that contains a certain psychological aspect to it.

Art

Dispatched #1 cover by Daniel Gete. Image from Ignition Press.

Daniel Gete and Lee Loughridge come together to really bring this world to life. Gete’s art and colors are spectacular. The art leans towards an intentionally gritty and distorted vibe that helps set the mood and look of the story. Gete utilizes a variety of line thicknesses to bring emphasis to the panels. Each setting the characters finds themselves in during Dispatched #1 feels lived in rather than a static background.

Loughridge brings the emotion of the story through thoughtful lettering. It’s actually Loughridge’s lettering that helps reinforce just how calm under pressure Morgan Power is compared to the rest of the individuals in the story when things start to go sideways. This combines with a beautiful coloring job from Gete that combines to create a story that is narratively and visually satisfying.

Final Thoughts

This is another great first issue from Ignition Press. The story is interesting. The concept is fresh. The art is stunning. Everything about Dispatched #1 feels like the team of Moore, Gete, and Loughridge are setting up for an incredible story that will play out over the next few issues.

Overall Grade: 10 / 10

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WOLVERINE #23 – “Power Grab”

Lauren The Hoppy Geek
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WOLVERINE #23 – “Power Grab”

Wolverine is the best there is at what he does, but right now he’s not his best.

Creative Team

Writer: Saladin Ahmed;

Artist: Julius Ohta;

Color Artist: Jesus Aburtov;

Letterer: VC’s Cory Petit;

Cover Artist: Dan Panosian;

Variant Cover Artists: Cafu & Moreno Dinisio; Roi Mercado & Federico Blee; Alex Ross [Marvel Dimensions]; Gerardo Sandoval & David Curiel [Superstar].

Check out a review for another current Wolverine run: Generation X-23.

Wolverine #23 Cover. Image by Marvel Comics.

The Story for WOLVERINE #23

We kick right off with Wolverine verse Taskmaster. However, Logan isn’t feeling so hot. With broken bone claws, and his healing factor on the fritz he has to channel the other skills he has. One of which, is uncannily his ability to make friends. That, and his anger. Determined to find out more about what is happening to him he heads to Seattle, Washington. Who or what he finds there takes him by surprise, and not in the fun way.

The Art

Wolverine #23 had some top tier art. We kick off with some absolutely gorgeous fight scenes between Wolvie and Taskmaster. It is a non stop relentless back and forth complete with beautiful colors and perfect still shots. Then we wrap with a new and unfamiliar face. Uncertain if this is an enemy or friend the look on this person’s face said so much. One desperate face, and I knew this person’s intentions weren’t about themself. At least not initially. Of course, in true comic book fashion we wrap with an epic last page to hype us up for what’s to come.

Final Thoughts

This run of Wolverine continues to give us everything I love about Wolvie with some fun twists turns, and amazing art. Any and all Logan fans should absolutely be reading this current run. SNIKT!

Overall Grade: 9/10

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ABSOLUTE BATMAN #22: It’s Only Real If You Believe.

Matthew Roth
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ABSOLUTE BATMAN #22: It’s Only Real If You Believe.

Harley is chasing Bruce through Gotham and its underbelly, begging him to stop whatever his plan is next. She begins opening up to Bruce, revealing the horrors of her past as the two of them clash over ideologies. The truth is only real if you believe it’s real, and what Bruce finds may shatter his entire life and his relationships forever.

Absolute Batman #22. Credit DC Comics. Cover by Nick Dragotta and Frank Martin.

Creative Team: Scott Snyder, Werther Dell’edera, Frank Martin, Tom Napolitano, and Nick Dragotta.

SPOILERS AHEAD

The Story:

This issue brings us into the life of Harley Quinn, and we begin to get her backstory. Scott takes us into a whole new territory with an air of familiarity, as her mother was the neurologist and became obsessed with Jack Grimm. It truly feels as though I have caught on to what is going to happen next. Scott manages to throw another curveball, and this rollercoaster reaches new heights. I love this rendition of Harley, and her relationship with Batman across all forms of media has always been one that has intrigued me a lot. She isn’t afraid to stand up to Batman, and in this run she is intelligent and knows the tunnels better than anyone else. She and Batman clash throughout the entire issue, and as the story ramps up, so do her desperate pleas to Bruce. What happens left me speechless as the final pages truly are incredibly shocking. We do get some more time with Mr. Grimm, who drops a nice line we hear from Harley so often. I can honestly say this issue builds and builds and the ending shocked me.

The Art:

If you are familiar with Werther from works such as Something is Killing the Children, then you know that he was chosen to do the art for this issue for a reason. This is not a Batman issue, but from Harley’s pov and, the scratchy and sometimes chaotic style of Werther’s designs fits the narrative excellently. Harley is still young, and the cries of her past ring out loud. The way we see her mother start with a sadness in her eyes and culminate into a shocking panel where she has become a mad scientist was done well. The way we have her wearing the jester-style hat, the blood across her masked face, and yet the fierceness and wild look into her eyes were perfect. Frank’s coloring, such as in this panel and others, aids in the shock value of what this issue brings, while Tom’s lettering grows the desperation and fear in Harley’s voice as the issue builds.

Final Thoughts:

Absolute Batman #22 will leave you speechless. We shift into Harley’s point of view and are offered important backstory, while Scott keeps Batman’s arrogance at the forefront. I cannot wait to see what fans think of the way this issue ends, as I cannot get over how insane it is in all the best ways.

Overall Grade: 10/10

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WITNESS POINT #1 – Mobsters, Clowns, & True Crime Podcasters… Oh My!

Lauren The Hoppy Geek
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WITNESS POINT #1 – Mobsters, Clowns, & True Crime Podcasters… Oh My!

A new comic kicked off today. What starts with a mob hit, turns into a literal circus of an investigation when a headless john doe is discovered. Witness Point is taking us to a town full of witnesses, rats, and clowns.

Creative Team

Script by: Heath Corson;

Art & Colors by: Soo Lee;

Letters by: Joshua Reed;

Cover A by: Soo Lee;

Cover B by: Shawn Martinbrough with Christopher Sotomayor.

Created by: Nathan Fillion, Heath Corson, and Soo Lee.

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Witness Point #1 Cover from Dark Horse Comics.
Witness Point #1 Cover from Dark Horse Comics.

The Story for Witness Point #1

Witness Point kicks right off with a backstory about a tasteless mob hit. Then we’re dropped into a small town with a weird corpse and a shady G-Man. The small town local sheriff narrates our story, and shows us the ropes. This is no ordinary small town. It’s full of clowns, with the occasional Tiger break out, and the local news is a trio of nosy high schoolers who don’t see the need to fact check. However, the clowns are not the most interesting part of the town. The truly fascinating part of Witness Point, may the be the only way to identify the “weird corpse” who was discovered naked with no head, feet, or hands.

The Art

A serious murder in a town full of clowns seems like a hard thing to pull off, but the art nails it. We get an almost old school comic book feel at times, but with so much more detail and color. The art perfectly moves along a story that seems silly, yet serious. A highlight for me was when we got a history lesson on the Witness Protection Program. It was educational, moved the story forward, and was a ton of fun to take in with some beautiful colors, and perfect lettering.

Lettering is something you tend to not notice, which generally means the letterer nailed their job, but in a story with internal and external dialogue, the lettering has to go the extra mile. That’s exactly what happened here. The art and lettering in Witness Point perfectly captured and moved along this insane murder mystery.

Final Thoughts

I’ve always been a fan of mob stories, both fiction and non-fiction. So when we kick right off with a mob hit, I was sucked in. However, despite the title of the book, the path the story took was one I didn’t see coming. This is not your Tony Soprano, Vito Corleone, or Henry Hill type of story (well, maybe Henry Hill at the end of Goodfellas). This is unique and different. It’s filled with mystery, a few smiles, and a desire to know what the hell is going on.

Overall Grade: 9/10

I love my super hero comics, but these unique indie comics always suck me in the quickest and the hardest. Witness Point looks to be doing just that. If you’re looking for a new fresh story with a unique whodunnit, and a few (not scary) clowns, grab Witness Point #1.

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FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FOES – SHALLA BAL #1 – A Day in the Life

Megan Nichole
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FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FOES – SHALLA BAL #1 – A Day in the Life

Creative Team – Charles Soule, Mark Buckingham, Alex Sinclair, Ryan North, Phil Noto, VC’s Joe Caramagna

Published by Marvel Comics

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The Story

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Shawn – This was another fun entry into the Future Foundation stories. Charles Soule gives us a tragic cosmic story that functions as a prologue to our encounter with Shalla Bal in Fantastic Four: First Steps. Soule gives us a beautiful irony in the character where she creates peace through destruction.

Soule brilliantly transitions this story from battle to a sort of eerie forced tranquility. Shalla-Bal is perfectly menacing as Galactus’ herald. Soule crafts a self contained story that hits all the right emotional and cosmic notes.

Comic cover: Silver Surfer gliding on a board in front of Doctor Doom amid red cosmic swirls; title 'The Fantastic Four' and Marvel logos.
Cover art by Phil Noto. Published by Marvel Comics

Megan – Fantastic four: First Foes – Shalla Bal #1 gives us a look into a character that never got too much of a spotlight before Fantastic Four: First Steps. In the story, we get a look into the life of Shalla Bal as Galactus’ herald and what goes into her role. Shalla Bal is someone who strives for peace but often has to use tragedy to accomplish it.

Alongside that, we see a different side to her; the maternal side. With her talking to her child, she promises to do only good things with her cosmic powers. Sure, she meant it when she said it, but Shalla Bal is faced with different circumstances that result in violence and Galactus’ hunger.

The Art

Shawn – Mark Buckingham, Alex Sinclair, and Joe Caramagna combine to craft a story that is visually stunning. Buckingham does a great job providing a sense of scale that feels very much like traditional, classic comics layouts. The early art of the issue feels very Kirby-esque. Shalla-Bal feels sleek and her movements feel drawn fluid.

Alex Sinclair does a great job of elevating the line work. Colors are particularly poignant for Sinclair when rendering the power cosmic. He does a really good job marking the reflection and shifting light sources on Shalla-Bal’s metallic body. Joe Caramagna beautifully moves readers through the story allowing the art to shine with perfect bubble placement.

Megan – This comic was nothing short of stunning. All the way through, you’re gifted with gorgeous linework, intricate detailing, and excellent juxtapositions. Each page is filled with so much emotion in the drawings all thanks to Mark Buckingham. You can feel the various tones from the characters, especially the side characters. Alex Sinclair brings a ton of vibrancy to the pages that has a great contrast with the darker tones, making each page simply gorgeous. Joe Caramagna brings a lot of power to Shall Bal’s words, and raw emotion to the other character’s. Together, the artists truly made this a memorable issue.

Final Thoughts

Shawn – 9/10. In this one shot we get a pretty incredible piece of cosmic lore for the MCU. The creative team does a really good job contextualizing Shalla-Bal, her life, her pain, and her struggle as Herald of Galactus. The story sneaks up on you with the heavy psychological burden that comes with trying to do something “good” in a cruel universe.

Megan – 9/10. I think this was an excellent one shot that puts a spotlight on an underrated character. Getting a look into the life of Shalla Bal gives her even greater depths and a better ability to see her in a new perspective. The creative team did a marvelous job on this!

Overall Grade – 9/10

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