If you watched episode 7 of Agatha All Along tonight, titled “Death’s Hand in Mine,” you may have seen a major Marvel character reveal that has been a long time in the making. If you haven’t yet, turn around! Seriously! Go watch the episode! [Editor’s Note: Guest writer Jacob Hynes returns to The Cosmic Circus to write this breakdown of Aubrey Plaza’s
Read MorePoison Ivy: The Virtuous Cycle collects the first 6 issues and 2 prelude stories of the ongoing series by G. Willow Wilson & Marcio Takara. With 25 issues currently lined up and more on the way, it is one of the longest and most successful Poison Ivy series of all time. The book also won the Outstanding Comic Book award at
Read MoreJeff Lemire’s Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. is a nine-issue run focusing on the bizarre and scary adventures of Frankenstein and his allies. This series began in 2011 when DC Comics rebooted the DC universe with Geoff Johns’ Flashpoint and ran until 2013, after an additional eight issues by Matt Kindt. [Editor’s Note: This review of Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. was written
Read MoreI was both intrigued and worried when Echo was announced to be a streaming series (a spin-off of 2021’s Hawkeye, starring Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld). How will Marvel Studios explore Maya Lopez’s (Alaqua Cox) Native American heritage? Will they somehow clean up Maya’s villainous characteristics from the comics? How will they tell a story with characters who do not communicate
Read MoreIf you watched the Loki season 2 finale tonight you may have seen something familiar. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has taken audiences on an epic journey through the realms of superheroes, cosmic forces, and the multiverse, weaving intricate mythologies into its narrative tapestry. One of the most intriguing elements from Norse mythology to make its way into Marvel’s rich storytelling is
Read MoreAfter throwing the Marvel multiverse wide open with its first season, Loki is coming back to Disney+ for another round of episodes. We had the wonderful opportunity to see the first four episodes of Loki season 2, and are excited to share our review with The Cosmic Circus readers. [Warning: early impressions and possibly mild spoilers for Loki season 2 are
Read MoreBlue Beetle: Graduation Day is the newest solo comics run of the modern Blue Beetle, Jaime Reyes. The six-issue mini from Josh Trujillo and Adrian Gutierrez continues from Jaime’s 2016 Rebirth series and comes at a time where the character’s profile is higher than ever. Inspired by the upcoming DC Studios film, Graduation Day aims for high synergy while balancing expansive
Read MoreMission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One takes audiences on an exhilarating adventure, seamlessly merging top-notch performances, stunning visuals, and a captivating storyline. This film delivers a range of emotions, occasionally venturing into the realm of cinematic magic, which may raise questions about its adherence to reality. In this review, I delve into the various aspects of the film, shedding light on
Read MoreArnold Schwarzenegger has had one of the more interesting careers in all of Hollywood. He is the subject of the new Netflix Limited Series Arnold. The three-episode docuseries divulges the three phases of Arnold. First, it takes a look at the Athlete and how Arnold got his start as a bodybuilder. Then, it looks at Arnold the Actor and his rise
Read MorePolite Society is a one-of-a-kind coming-of-age story with the drama of Pakistani serials, the flare of Bollywood, the action of Kill Bill, the style of Scott Pilgrim, and the social commentary of Get Out. Nida Manzoor (creator/writer/director of We Are Lady Parts) mashes up so many elements that it defies categories, to what can only be described as Desi-Surrealism. In Polite
Read MoreGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the highly anticipated sequel to the previous two entries, is finally coming to theaters. As a major fan of the series, I can confidently say that the movie was absolutely fantastic and lived up to, and also exceeded my expectations. It is, in my opinion, the second-best entry in the franchise behind Vol. 2 (a
Read MoreThere are good stories, there are great stories, and then… there are All-Star stories; there is All-Star Superman. Ever since its conclusion in 2008, All-Star Superman–the seminal work by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely, and Jamie Grant–has cemented its legendary reputation within the comic book world. It’s a tale that, somehow, managed to not just live up to its already larger-than-life protagonist,
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