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X-Mas Comes Early as Cyclops Returns! [X-ual Healing 12-19-18]
Iceman gets a whole page to talk about how much he doesn't want to go back and forget who he is, living decades of X-Men continuity in the closet Adult Iceman tells teen Iceman that it's all because of him that he gets to be his true self today, so no matter what, his experiences[...]
Somebody Needs a Snickers in Next Week's Iceman #4
Iceman has been trying hard to prove to the Morlocks and their leader Madin that the X-Men really do care about them, despite the fact that they're mostly hideously mutated and live in the sewers But no matter how hard he tries, he just can't seem to do anything right Last issue, Iceman located Madin's[...]
Everything You Knew About Iceman Coming Out Was Wrong?
Which teasers are real and which are fake? We'll leave that to you to figure out. We've already seen a teaser threatening to rewrite how the Fantastic Four got their powers, one threatening to rewrite the Spider-Man No More story, one threatening to rewrite The Avengers finding Captain America in the ice, one threatening to rewrite the parentage of[...]
Spider-Man Discusses His Thing for Redheads in Next Week's Iceman #3
Iceman only has 5 issues of its revival to pack in as much story as possible, which has resulted in a refreshing concept for a mini-series: one-and-done stories in each issue tying into a larger narrative More comics like that, please, Marvel! In any case, Iceman #3 is advertised as a team-up of Spider-Man and his…[...]
Why is Marvel Giving X-Men Fans the Chris Claremont Runaraound? [X-ual Healing 10-10-18]
Afterward, the remaining Cuckoos disappear while Laura and Gabby celebrate Gabby's birthday at the X-mansion. This was a fun opening arc, but we're more interested in seeing where the book goes from here, having established its new status quo. Iceman #2 (of 5) (W) Sina Grace (A) Nathan Stockman (CA) W Scott Forbes • Guest-starring Emma Frost, the White[...]
A Mutant Pride Parade for the Marvel Universe? Coming in Iceman #4
Few things have made us happier in 2018 than the return of Iceman's solo series due to killer TPB sales December sees the fourth issue of this five-issue mini ship, which is sad because we don't want it to end But Sina Grace and Nathan Stockman are looking toward a celebration instead. That's right, Iceman #4 promises[...]
Iceman #1 cover by W. Scott Forbes
[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Iceman is back and stopping Hell's Kitchen from getting lit up by a madman with Molotov Cocktails! After finishing that, Bobby finds a missing persons poster for a Morlock He takes it to Kitty, who says she'll get him a team The team ends up being just Bishop, but that's enough Bobby and Bishop[...]
What's Wrong With Bobby in Iceman #1 Preview?
Iceman finally returns next week, with a new mini-series by Sina Grace and Nathan Stockman in stores on September 12th A preview for the issue has hit the web, and more happens in the five pages we see than happens in some entire comic books We start off with the titular Iceman engaged in some[...]
Extermination #2 cover by Mark Brooks
The X-Men convene on what to do about Ahab's return and the missing young Iceman Kitty thinks it's best to split the remaining young original X-Men up to make it more difficult for them to be targeted Cyclops runs out the X-Mansion, angry about the suggestion His teammates follow to console him, and they are[...]
Sina Grace Says Capitalism to Blame for the Return of Iceman
Back in June, we learned that the cult-favorite Iceman comic would return with a five-issue miniseries in September after being unceremoniously canceled as part of a massive culling across Marvel's lineup. In an interview with Newsarama, writer Sina Grace revealed the reason why Marvel decided to bring the book back. Blame capitalism! The original series kind of[...]
Astonishing X-Men Annual #1 cover by Rod Reis
[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Jean Grey, Beast, Angel, and Iceman, the surviving members of the original X-Men, meet up for dinner to catch up Their time is interrupted by the resurrected Professor Charles Xavier, back as "X" and inhabiting the body of Fantomex He brings them to a new mansion he has outside the town of Lago[...]
Extermination #1 cover by Mark Brooks
Later, Cyclops and Bloodstorm are ambushed while at dinner, and Iceman is attacked on his way back from a play. Extermination #1 cover by Mark Brooks Extermination #1 is…well, it's a setup Like many of Marvel's big crossover stories, this first issue is just a setup That, in itself, is not a criticism Story's generally need a[...]
[Breaking] New Iceman #1 Villain, Plus More Series Details Revealed at SDCC 2018
Info and Photos courtesy of Bleeding Cool's Marcos Salinas: Sina Grace's Iceman is make a return at Marvel to the delight of those of us who like… well, just damn good comic books. Today at San Diego Comic-Con, we are learning more details about the returned series First and foremost, we have the first villain: Mister Sinister. That's right, Nathaniel Essex will[...]
X-Men: Gold #32 cover by Phil Noto
Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Iceman, and Pyro are the only ones left to calm Rachel down, but, after Prestige so easily incapacitated the other X-Men, can these four X-Men save the day? X-Men Gold #32 cover by Phil Noto After the Days of Future Past retread that was X-Men Gold #31, X-Men Gold #32 shows that this could have[...]
X-Men: Blue #30 cover by R.B. Silva and Rain Beredo
The dialogue is shaky again, with Iceman and Daken delivering some groaners here and there Jimmy's "I'm a monster" melodrama doesn't consistently work either The whole comic has something of a problem in keeping its emotionality under control, and that creates this nagging sense of melodrama throughout. The fact that it may all be play-acting on[...]
Now Iceman Returns in September, from Sina Grace and Nathan Stockman
Following up on yesterday's news that Unstoppable Wasp would return from Marvel in September, the House of Ideas today announced that Iceman, whose solo was canceled back in December 2017, will return with another volume (and a shiny new #1 issue) in September, by writer Sina Grace and TMNT villain Nathan Stockman It's almost as if…[...]
X-Men: Gold #29 cover by Phil Noto
Kitty and Piotr have some cute moments, Iceman gets to be a badass, Storm is Storm and awesome, and Gambit garners a couple of laughs. X-Men: Gold #29 art by Geraldo Borges and Arif Prianto Artist Geraldo Borges and color artist Arif Prianto handle the bulk of the art in the book, with David Marquez and Matthew[...]
X-Men Wedding Special #1 cover by J. Scott Campbell
After that, we join Piotr Rasputin's Las Vegas bachelor party joined by Nightcrawler, Gambit, Iceman, and the new Pyro Finally, we see Kitty's bachelorette party joined by Rogue, Storm, a slew of X-Men ladies, and another surprise and uninvited guest. X-Men Wedding Special #1 cover by J Scott Campbell and Sabine Rich This collection of stories in[...]
X-Men: Gold #27 cover by Phil Noto
Iceman, Pyro, and Nightcrawler warn the rest of the team of the threat to Piotr Rasputin's life The X-Men assemble to track down Colossus with the help of Rachel Summers. The grand plan? Nance and Alpha plan to use the Legacy Virus still in Piotr's blood to recreate the virus deadlier than ever. X-Men: Gold #27 cover[...]
X-Men: Gold #25 cover by Ryan Stegman and Edgar Delgado
Iceman's X-Men team arrives not long afterwards However, the main Gold team is still in prison and can't join the fight, but that problem may resolve itself sooner than later. X-Men: Gold #25 cover by Ryan Stegman and Edgar Delgado X-Men: Gold #25 presents a pleasingly straightforward story which manages to accomplish a fair amount without much[...]
Comic Book Wins and Losses, Week of March 7th, 2018: Oblivion Song and Venom Revisited
They may be explored later, but this first comic doesn't inspire confidence. Win: She-Hulk, Iceman, and Hawkeye Have Beautiful Finales Three underrated and wonderful Marvel series reached their final chapter this past week: Iceman, She-Hulk, and Hawkeye Their creators did not skimp on the ending, and each one showed a genuine love and devotion to the art form[...]
X-Men: Bland Design – All Good Things Must End, as in Iceman #11
We'll obsessively buy and read all of these X-Men comics until the day we die, no matter how bad they get! And if we're going to do that anyway, we might as well document the experience for you, our dear readers, brothers and sisters and non-binary siblings in suffering. This week there are five regular-priced X-Books on the stands,[...]
Iceman #11 Cover by Kevin Wada
[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Iceman and Rictor answer a request from Bobby's mom One of their neighbors, who's known for being a recluse, has possibly manifested mutant powers Energy is emanating from his house, and Iceman and Rictor must gently break the news to the man, if they can survive his powers. Iceman #11 Cover by Kevin Wada Another excellent[...]