Marvel releases their smallest batch of comics since returning from the pandemic pause in 2020. With only six comics hitting the shelves, only one character—Phyla-Vell—appears in more than one book. Under the influence of the Vox Supreme suit, the former… Read More ›
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Monthly Marvel Preview: September 2021
Doom And Gloom: This is a month of conclusions, while a few new events and series rise up to fill their places. First up is The Last Annihilation, which spotlights the battle weary Emperor Hulkling and pulls Wakanda into the mix… Read More ›
FCL Podcast 12 – Absorbing Rogue’s History
Brian and Shaun celebrate the 40th anniversary of Rogue’s first appearance. They travel back in time to August 1981 in order to summarize the events of Avengers Annual #10 before discussing other important moments throughout Rogue’s history. The hosts cap… Read More ›
Weekly Marvel Review: August 25, 2021 (Week 34)
A new addition to Marvel’s library of youthful legacy characters—basketball prodigy Connor Young—makes his debut in the new Darkhawk series and the Fantasy Comic League review system. The Darkhawk Amulet finds its new owner after Chris Powell sent it away… Read More ›
FCL Podcast 11 – The Mundanity of Magic
Brian and Shaun cast a spell—most likely a sleeping spell—on the listeners as they monotonously drone on about the Magic ability. They summon the examples of Doctor Strange and Nico Minoru to help refine their definition of the mystic arts… Read More ›
Weekly Marvel Review: August 18, 2021 (Week 33)
A pair of characters each earn their 36th overall appearance to meet the threshold for inclusion in the Fantasy Comic League review database. Tempo, who debuted in 1990, likely joins the main Marauders’ crew in a matter of issues anyway,… Read More ›
FCL Podcast 10 – Drawn to the Midtown Draft
Brian and Shaun host Trevitt and Swampy—two members of the Fantasy Comic League’s Midtown division—to live draft the final month of the current season. On the line is Trevitt’s first shot at claiming a seasonal victory, while Swampy looks to… Read More ›
Weekly Marvel Review: August 11, 2021 (Week 32)
The Marvel characters spread their appearances thin in the nine-book week. Only eight characters appear in more than one book—thanks mostly to one last visit to the Hellfire Gala in the Children of the Atom finale. Two other books also… Read More ›
FCL Podcast 09 – Cable’s Weapons Caches
Brian and Shaun weaponize their amalgam draft and force each other to doubt their draft decisions. They break down the Weapons power and explain the difference between basic weapon abilities and character-specific weapons. Brian promotes the latest comics giveaway and… Read More ›
Overpowered Comics Giveaway – Excalibur of Swords
The young mutant nation finds itself drawn into an ancient battle between Krakoa—their island home—and Arakko—the island’s long-forgotten other half. The latest Fantasy Comic League Overpower Comics Giveaway offers you the chance to collect the complete 22-issue “X of Swords”… Read More ›