Comics
Review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. “Standoff”
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. become a part of the Pleasant Hill debacle with Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Standoff. ComiConverse Contributor Seth Frederiksen is here to assess. Synopsis: Mockingbird and Agent Leo Fitz are falling from a plane, with Agent Fitz’s parachute failing to deploy properly. Mockingbird swiftly arrives...
Review: Avengers Standoff: Assault on Pleasant Hill
The Avengers: Standoff series has begun with a blast, and ComiConverse Contributor, Seth Frederiksen, is here to cover the first issue. Synopsis: Aboard the S.H.I.E.L.D. helicarrier, several agents sneak into the central command room to watch something of vital importance, NFL Sunday Ticket. Before the men can fully...
Review: Black Widow #1
Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, is back in an all new ongoing series by the Eisner winning duo of Mark Waid and Chris Samnee, and ComiConverse Contributor Sam McCoy has a full review. Synopsis: Natasha Romanoff is an enemy of S.H.I.E.L.D. Maria Hill, the director...
Review: Doctor Strange #5
The world of magic is coming to an end. If magic dies, so too dies the world and only Doctor Strange can stop it. Comiconverse's own Mitch Nissen is here with the scoop on the latest issue of Doctor Strange! Strangers in a Doctor Strange...
Review: Power Man and Iron Fist #1
ComiConverse Contributor Carl Waldron reviews Power Man and Iron Fist Issue #1. "Never work with family." That old adage is proved true in Power Man and Iron Fist Issue #1. The hardest thing about calling someone you love "co-worker" is that you can start to hate qualities in...
Review: Extraordinary X-Men Issue #7
ComiConverse contributor, Sammy Rendon, reviews the latest installment in the Extraordinary X-Men series: Extraordinary X-Men #7, which he deems a fitting entry that also works well as a stand alone comic. Extraordinary X-Men Issue #7 is a strong and emotional issue that displays the power of comic...
Review: Standoff: Welcome To Pleasant Hill
The prelude to the Avengers' upcoming Standoff is out, and our Seth Frederiksen is here to review the issue. Synopsis The prologue issue for Standoff opens with the Winter Soldier, aka Bucky Barnes, sneaking into a heavily guarded S.H.I.E.L.D. instillation. Some internal monologues provide clues...
Review: Old Man Logan #2
The cover of Old Man Logan #2 foreshadowed a classic match was going to be had between Old Man Logan and The Hulk and boy, it delivered. ComiConverse's Sammy Rendon gets right into the visual feast that this issue brought. Synopsis In Old Man Logan #1, Logan had crossed Black...
Review: Uncanny X-Men #3
In the third part of Cullen Bunn's "Superior" story-line, the Uncanny X-Men race to find a former comrade before the Dark Riders, and decide on their next move to stop the mutant hunters once and for all. ComiConverse's Seth Frederiksen is here to review the issue. Synopsis Opening...
Review: Deadpool Classic Vol. 1
Is there anything bigger than Deadpool at the moment? Our Seth Frederiksen takes a look at one of the great places you can go to find a primer for the Merc with the Mouth. With the new Deadpool movie now here, there has been a fair...
Review: Spider-Man Issue #1
There is a new Spider-Man in town and our Sammy Rendon is here to break down all of the action for you in our ComiConverse review of Spider-Man #1 by Marvel Comics. Spider-Man is Miles Morales in issue #1 of Spider-Man! The heir to Peter Parker's...
Film Review: Deadpool Is Comic Book Movie Magic
Deadpool has now been released in the UK and our Lead Film Critic Jordan Samuel brings us the official ComiConverse review of this much anticipated movie featuring the Merc with the Mouth. (This Review Contains Mild Spoilers For Deadpool) The film incarnation of Wade Wilson...
Review: Old Man Logan Issue #1
Old Man Logan has his comics shelves and our Sammy Rendon is here to break down all of the action for you in our ComiConverse review. Old Man Logan Issue #1 picks up after  Mark Millar & Steve McNiven's 2010's Wolverine: Old Man Logan. In case you missed...
In Search Of Comics: From Cap to Huck
Is there anyone that loves Captain America as much as our very own Scotty Cook? We think not. But what does comics addict do when looking for a new character to love? Here is one man's explanation. As many of you know, my area of...
Review: Secret Wars #9
Secret Wars certainly has been huge for the Marvel Comics universe. Here, our Sam McCoy reviews the final chapter of the mammoth event that was Secret Wars. The final issue of Marvel’s 2015 event is upon us and writer Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribic deliver...
Review: Drax #1
Drax shot to prominence for his appearance in Guardians Of The Galaxy, but comics fans know the character has had a much longer and more intricate history. Our Mitch Nissen dove in to Drax The Destroyer's newest portrayal in Drax #1 by Marvel Comics. Drax...
Review: Weirdworld #2
Weirdworld #2, by Marvel Comics, has arrived on store shelves and our own Sammy Rendon is here with our ComiConverse review, to break all of the action. Weirdworld continues its run with Sam Humphries taking over, after Jason Aaron's five-issue series from The Secret Wars; which was...
2016: The Year Of The Superhero
2016 is going to be one heck of a year at the movies! DC Comics and Marvel are going to keep us on our toes with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Captain America: Civil War, Deadpool, Suicide Squad, Doctor Strange, Gambit and more. Our latest ComiConverse...
Star Wars Comics: What Are Marvel’s Plans In 2016?
Star Wars: The Force Awakens smashed box-offices towards the end of 2015, but what does 2016 hold for the resurgent franchise? Our Tim Adams takes a deep dive into the future of Marvel's Star Wars comics properties. 2015 will be remembered as the year that...
The Many Loves Of Peter Parker
Peter Parker is one of the most loved heroes in all of comics... and fans seem to like him as well. Over the course of his superhero career, stretching all the way back to his original Marvel Comics appearance in 1962, our friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man...
Deadpool: Everything You Need To Know
Deadpool's newest trailer dropped over the holidays and Marvel fans around the world were fortunate enough to catch an additional three minutes with "The Merc With The Mouth". The trailer gave us a few more hints about the pieces of Marvel's Cinematic Universe that will...
The Evolution Of Iron Man’s Armour
Iron Man has had a long and glorious run on the silver screen, with fans gaining valuable insight into the evolution of his armour along the way. From the original Iron Man trilogy to the character's appearance in the Avengers films, fans have often been...