ComicsSquire is a fantastical feast for the eyes with bold historical rootsYes, the book is an epic of girls with swords, but it’s also about how identity is shaped by stories—and who gets to tell themCaitlin Rosberg
ComicsThe Batman has the box office, but a new Detective Comics whodunit might be more compelling“Shadows Of The Bat” grows something exciting from familiar roots, as a doomed con job elevates the arc above expectationsOliver Sava
ComicsFinnish artist Broci reinvents the classic tropes of horror in Bad FridayThe spooky adventures of a group of friends offer experimentation with all forms of scary stories, to tremendous effectM.L. Kejera
ComicsHen Kai Pan is a comic that finds a bleak but beautiful poetry in humanity’s endArtist Eldo Yoshimizu delivers a staggeringly profound exploration of the fate of both people and the universeM.L. Kejera
Back Issues15 years ago, the prescient X-Force used mutants to explore the dangers of fameShea Hennum, Oliver Sava, merged-5876237249237173262-z3or5dc, and 1 more
Back IssuesAkira kicked open the door for manga’s rise to popularity in the U.S.J.A. Micheline, Shea Hennum, Oliver Sava, and 1 more
Back IssuesRaina Telgemeier’s Smile signaled a sea change in comics still felt todayJ.A. Micheline, Shea Hennum, Oliver Sava, and 1 more
Back IssuesWith Civil War, Marvel dusted off inane source material for superfightsJ.A. Micheline, Shea Hennum, Oliver Sava, and 1 more
Big IssuesMarauders dominates Dawn Of X with action, treachery, and humor on the high seasOliver Sava
