Features and reading guides for various comic book runs. Mainly focusing on Marvel currently.
Two long years after Omni-Man’s betrayal, the season 2 premiere of Invincible, “A Lesson for Your Next Life,” is here to mess with our heads even more. Mark Grayson, aka Invincible, is still trying to pick up the pieces and come to terms with the reality of his horrific dad, and we’re all here for the doozy of a dimension-hopping ride.
Read MoreCosmic Cafe host Ayla Ruby talks with Dr. Sy Islam and Dr. Gordon B. Schmidt about their book Leaders Assemble! Leadership in the MCU (Exploring Effective Leadership Practices through Popular Culture). The book examines what we can learn in the real world about leadership based on the characters, films, and shows within the MCU from Marvel Studios. Dr. Islam and Dr.
Read MoreHey there goblins and ghouls! Welcome to the Marvel Horror comics reading guide! Marvel has a deep history of horror, spanning from the 1950s all the way to present day. From the tombs of Dracula to the crypts of shadows, these tales of terror and haunts of horror could make any Marvel Zombie scream. The guide below is but a few
Read MoreIt’s been about two years since the finale of Invincible season 1 left us and Mark Grayson reeling. My Father, The Hero, showed us the truth about Omni-Man, and it was dark and filled with Viltrumite ruthlessness. The finale also left us with many questions and story potential, especially with the big reveal about the GDA and Allen the Alien’s (Seth
Read MoreHeartstopper has been one of those series that has completely taken over my life, in one of the most brilliant ways. I was late to the series, not watching a single episode until after the second season dropped on Netflix. However, in preparation for The Cosmic Circle’s recent LGBTQ+ podcast episode, I decided I better check it out and my life
Read MoreHey Skullheads, and welcome to the Ghost Rider comics reading guide! Forever immortalized by an unhinged Nicolas Cage performance, Ghost Rider has become one of the most recognizable characters from the Marvel pantheon. But there’s so much more than Johnny Blaze, so gathered below are seventy years of Ghost Rider comics. From Alejandra to Zarathos, this is the ultimate guide to
Read MoreGreetings fellow Flerkens, and welcome to the Captain Marvel comics reading guide! After her $1 billion movie starring Brie Larson, Carol Danvers’ Captain Marvel has become a global superstar. But it wasn’t always that easy. Check out the guide below to follow Carol’s long comics journey from the Air Force to the Avengers as we eagerly await The Marvels this November!
Read MoreWelcome to the Monica Rambeau comics reading guide, the ultimate resource for Marvel’s ultimate light-based superhero! After her live action debut by Teyonah Parris in WandaVision, Monica Rambeau is about to become a movie star in The Marvels! Monica is also one of the coolest characters at the center of Marvel’s comics universe, so let’s dive into her history to see what she’s
Read MoreWelcome to September everyone. This time, we’re going to be trying a slightly different format with the New Comic Spotlight. Instead of reviewing each week’s comics, I’ll be previewing a large selection of comics scheduled to come out over the next month. I’ll include the intended release date with each title but publishers are notorious for changing release dates on comics
Read MoreWelcome back, everyone. As summer is ending, so are some of the stories we’ve been wrapped up in for the last few months. This week brings quite a few series and events to a close. But every ending is a new beginning and there are a few of those as well this week. Read on to learn more about the new
Read MoreHello again my fellow comic nerds. Come along with me as we journey through lands of secrets, fears, and what-ifs. Nothing is as it seems this week. Hidden tales and knowledge will come to light. Maybe not all will be revealed, but we’ll certainly know more than we do now after reading new comics from August 16, 2023. [This week’s comics
Read MoreThis week’s latest comics are scary good. From weddings (some people are terrified of them!) to teenagers (very scary), to serial killers and actual nightmare worlds, there’s something for every fear this week. So grab your cuddliest blanket, lock the door, and make sure to turn on all the lights before you settle down with the new comics from August 9,
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