Features and reading guides for various comic book runs. Mainly focusing on Marvel currently.
Wow, it’s August already! Summer is flying by folks. June’s roses are gone so I guess it’s time to stop and smell the comicbook pages! Here are some of the new comics from August 2 2023 you should be on the lookout for: [This week’s comics are provided by Warp Zone Comics and Collectibles. Warning: My reviews of this week’s comics
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 MoreThere 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 MoreYOUR SAVIOR IS HERE! Greetings fair halfwits, and welcome to Loki comics reading guide! Being burdened with glorious purpose, Loki Laufeyson has become one of the most beloved characters in the Marvel pantheon. From classic comics to modern movies, Loki has tormented Thor for ages (literally, if you go back to Norse mythology). But now this mischievous god of lies and
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 MoreWith Superman & Lois finishing its third season, My Adventures with Superman on Max now, and Superman: Legacy beginning to assemble its cast, now is the perfect time to reflect on the greatest hero of them all: SUPERMAN! Featuring in 85 years of comics, radio, TV, film, animation, and live action, no character has had a greater impact on comic book
Read MoreSuperpowered: The DC Story is a new series that explores the world of DC Comics and its superheroes. Celebrating over 85 years of superhero storytelling, this series will take you on a journey through the rich history of DC Comics, from their first appearances of superheroes in comic books to their popular adaptations in movies and TV series. The 3-part documentary
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 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
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