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There are three simultaneous heat waves happening right now across the globe. The entire world is too hot to go outside this week. So let’s just stay inside and read some comics. This wasn’t a huge week for releases but DC does have some more Knight Terrors for those looking to be scared and Marvel has some solid offerings in the
Read MoreAnother week, another stack of comics. From nightmare hellscapes, to the hellish City of the Dead, to the city that never sleeps, there’s something for everyone this week with a strong emphasis on scary (but not actually horror, I just want to make that distinction). Come along and escape reality for a little while with me, my friends, to check out
Read MoreWelcome back, everyone. Summer is hot, the weather is stormy, and the air isn’t all that clean. A terrible recipe for summer vacation (seriously, this is not what I remember ordering). If your kids are already growing bored with summer vacation and tossing them outside isn’t a good option in your area then give them some comics to read! Guaranteed 30
Read MoreHello again everyone. I hope that wherever you are you have clear skies and clean air (we’ve been stuck inside all week thanks to air quality and heat here). But if you’re stuck inside like me at least you can pass the time with a good comic. Check out some of the new comics from July 5, 2023, for some boredom
Read MoreSuperman: Son of Kal-El is an 18-issue comicbook series that follows the journey of Jonathan Kent, son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, as he takes on the mantle of Superman. It’s written by legendary comic book veteran Tom Taylor with stunning artwork by Ruairi Coleman, Clayton Henry, Bruno Redondo, John Timms & Cian Tormey. Son of Kal-El captivates with its
Read MoreHey everyone! I’m so sorry that I missed last week. I suffered some severe technical difficulties (never trust mountain-top wifi!). But now I’m back and eager to share this week’s New Comic Spotlight, highlighting some of the best releases in new comics from June 28, 2023. So here we go! [This week’s comics are provided by Warp Zone Comics and Collectibles.
Read MoreIt’s been a few months since the first chapter of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 9, and Hirohiko Araki has already kicked off the plot swiftly and stylishly. In the space of the last four chapters, a lot has happened, as well as more developments concerning the future of JojoLands. We’ve got a lot to cover, and a lot to look forward
Read MoreWelcome to a new feature here at The Cosmic Circus. You may already be familiar with my book reviews but now each week I’ll be reviewing a selection of the newest comics to hit the shelves too. It’s impossible to review all the new releases each week, so some titles will be rotating in and out. If you have a favorite
Read MoreYou Brought Me the Ocean is a 2020 graphic novel by Alex Sanchez and Jul Maroh. Despite being published by DC Comics and name dropping a few DC characters, it’s completely unlike the rest of their superhero-heavy catalog. Instead of action battles or world-ending stakes, the soulful comic is as intimate as a personal diary. The story follows a teenager named
Read MoreWelcome to Spider-Gwen comics reading guide! If you’re a fan of Spider-Gwen from the Spider-Verse movies and TV shows, this is the guide for you! Here are all the essential Spider-Gwen comics you need to get started: Spider-Gwen Comics Recommendations: Edge of Spider-Verse (2014) #2 Spider-Gwen (2015) #1-5 Spider-Gwen (2016) #1-34; Annual #1 Ghost-Spider Annual (2019) #1 Spider-Gwen: Gwenverse (2022) #1-5
Read MoreFrankenstein and the Creatures of the Unknown is a 3-issue miniseries by Jeff Lemire. Set in the Flashpoint timeline, the comic follows an outcast team of monsters from the 1940s with ties to the Creature Commandos and the Agents of S.H.A.D.E. Lemire is a well-known of writer of many critically-acclaimed comics, including Moon Knight, Sweet Tooth, Essex County, and the Eisner Award-winning
Read MoreThe Flash: Terminal Velocity is one of the most beloved story arcs in Mark Waid’s groundbreaking 100-issue run on The Flash. The 6-issue arc is not only one of the most important Flash stories ever, but also an unforgettably emotional powerhouse. The story stars Wally West as The Flash after the death of Barry Allen. Waid started his run with Flash (1987)
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