Spring approaches, and as such, the cycle of life and death starts anew. The Punisher gets his 13th volume and a big Character Development when his new employer, The Hand, resurrects his long-dead wife. In an alternate universe where Steve… Read More ›
Strange Academy
Weekly Marvel Review: February 23, 2022 (Week 08)
Marigold, Black Widow’s ward, gets added to the database this week, which is good timing since Black Widow will need all the help she can get after the Living Blade cuts off her arm. Maybe she can take a page… Read More ›
Weekly Marvel Review: January 19, 2022 (Week 03)
To make way for one character’s return, a few others must perish. Former Avenger Jack of Hearts returns in She-Hulk, but characters like the Masked Raider and Phastos die in Defenders and Eternals, respectively. Phastos isn’t the only character to fall in Eternals, as Thena… Read More ›
Weekly Marvel Review: December 15, 2021 (Week 50)
The end of the year brings an end to two more X-Men series, but they set the stage for the next era of Krakoan comics in 2022. Excalibur and X-Force end their current runs for now with plans for their return early… Read More ›
FCL Podcast 18 – Strange Influences
Brian and Shaun discuss the many ways that Marvel has influenced them and their respective kids. They review how the Death of Doctor Strange impacts the magical corners of the comic universe. The hosts have an agreeable discussion about the… Read More ›
Weekly Marvel Review: November 03, 2021 (Week 44)
The Avengers and the students of the Strange Academy experience the fallout from the Sorcerer Supreme’s death. A slow week due to distributor delays and supply chain jams hitting the comic book industry results in several titles’ release dates getting… 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 ›
Weekly Marvel Review: May 05, 2021 (Week 18)
Heroes Reborn puts the Avengers title—and its members— on ice momentarily. And in Captain America’s case, that can be taken literally. So, with the Avengers relying on cameo appearances to start the month, plenty of other characters took their shot… Read More ›