We here at Bleeding Cool want to give you an idea of which comics to look out for this coming week — without further ado, what should you grab this Wednesday?
Marvel Comics Archives
Fantastic Four #52 and #53, the debut of Black Panther, were hotly political comic books putting out a daring message in a tumultuous time in American history.
Our exploration through the history of Black Panther continues with the Jack Kirby series from 1977. Does the King's work on the King hold up all these years later?
We'll be celebrating the Black Panther this week in preparation for the release of the Marvel Studios movie this Friday. Today, we are taking a look at the T'Challa's first appearance in Fantastic Four #52 from 1966. How does it hold up?
At the end of every week, we here at Bleeding Cool are going to start looking at the best and worst in comics for the week. This way you can know what's essential, what's mediocre, and what to completely avoid.
Iron Fist, the Sparrow, and Sabretooth are all that stands between Choshin and K'un-Lun. Choshin's forces are strong. Can our heroes overcome them? Is it a good read?
Venom is trying to celebrate being cured when Spider Woman ambushes him to bring him to justice for past crimes. Does this conflict make for a good read?
Daredevil is on the trail of Mayor Fisk's underhanded dealings when Muse reemerges in full force across New York City. Is it a good read?
Iceman and Daken continue to battle across the X-Mansion as Idie and Michaela arrive to help save the X-Men. Can Bobby bring down the Son of Wolverine? Is it a good read?
Hawkeye Kate Bishop and Hawkeye Clint Barton are scampering back-and-forth across LA in the hopes of figuring out a way to bring down Madame Masque and Eden. Does it make for a good read?
The Spirits of Vengeance have arrived at the covenant of Heaven and Hell. It's down to these four to stop the balance from tipping in Hell's favor. Is it a good read?
This issue of X-Men Gold brings us the return of the Brotherhood led by Mesmero. He breaks his team out of prison, and it's up to a weakened X-Men to stop them. Is it a good read?
Spider-Man is trying to get his bearings on his new life when Loki, the new Sorcerer Supreme summons him to settle an old debt. Does it make for a good read?
The Black Panther is attempting to introduce some Vibranium technology to some associates in Dubai when the Klaw causes and earthquake throughout the city, demanding five-billion dollars. The Black Panther won't allow this villain to get away. Is it a good read?
X-Men: Red opens up with Jean Grey uniting an X-Men team in the hopes of improving the status of mutants in the world with some negotiation and political maneuvering. Does it make for a good read?
Adam Warlock is brought to the end of time by Kang the Conqueror and warned of cosmic tragedies to come in the hopes that they can prevent all of it. Does it make for a good read?
For the upcoming expanded re-release of the Patrick Meaney-directed documentary, Chris Claremont's X-Men, I was given the opportunity to interview both Meaney and Chris Claremont himself to talk about the documentary, the X-Men, and the kind of comics the world needs.
Moon Knight at last comes face-to-face with the Sun King, as he and Bushman take Marlene and Marc's daughter hostage. Elsewhere, the Truth gets a hand. Is it a good read?
Falcon's soul has been stolen! As our hero wonders the underworld, it's left to Patriot to look after Chicago and Doctor Voodoo to find a way to save Sam Wilson's soul. Also, Two-Gun Kid! No, really. Is it a good read?
Wolverine and her allies learn the true nature of the Orphans of X, and this complicates things greatly. This needs a different approach. Does it make for a good read?
Tales of Suspense #101 picks up with Hawkeye and the Winter Soldier barely escaping an explosion, followed by the two hitting up some old spy game connections in the hopes of learning if Black Widow is truly still alive. Does it make for a good read?
The Defenders track down Diamondback once again, but, this time, he has some super-powered help. It's an epic streetfight as the Defenders try to bring Diamondback down once and for all. Is it a good read?
Riri Williams is approached by Stark Industries representatives demanding her Stark Tech armor back. Victor von Doom, in his Infamous Iron Man garb, continues his fight against the Hood and his army. Tony Stark has a heart-to-heart with a dad. Is it a good read?
Captain Marvel and Lord Starkill are left by their crews to face the justice of Thanos. Can Carol escape this topsy-turvy universe and find Bean? Is it a good read?
Comics legend Stan Lee was rushed to hospital on Wednesday, but he's doing well now, a representative says. Lee experienced shortness of breath and an irregular heartbeat Wednesday before being rushed to Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles, according to a report from TMZ.
Luke Cage has his memories back, and that means it's payback time for the Ringmaster. Luke is getting out of this prison, and Ringmaster is going to throw every body possible to keep that from happening.
While the Black Panther is elsewhere dealing with another invasion in Wakanda, the Klaw is enacting his plan to bring back his sister. This gives the Dora Milaje and Midnight Angel Aneka an opportunity to escape with her beloved Ayo. Does this make for a good read?
Marvel Two-in-One continues the search for Reed, Sue, Franklin, and Valeria with the Thing and the Human Torch making a trip to search for a device made by Mr. Fantastic on Monster Island. Is it a good read?
It's Judgment Day for the Inhumans, as the Progenitors, creators of the Kree, set their sites on Earth after the Royals stole the Prima Materia from their World-Farm. Does this make for a good read?
In X-Men Blue Annual #1, the Starjammers are taken by symbiotes, and this leads the X-Men to recruiting Venom in the hopes he can help. He's resistant, to say the least. Does this make for a good read?