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Jonathan Hickman has written all of the four major Marvel Comics franchises: the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, the X-Men, and now his ongoing "Ultimate Spider-Man."

Hickman's "Avengers"/"New Avengers"/"Secret Wars" epic is the best long running Marvel story since Chris Claremont's 16-year "X-Men" run. In another world, Hickman's own work with the X-Men could've been as defining as Claremont's... but that's not the world we have. Hickman's "X-Men" earns the comparison to Claremont's in how abruptly it ends; Claremont's titanic run concluded not with a grand finale but when he left due to disputes with his editor, Bob Harras, in 1991.

Hickman put his spin on the mutants in 2019 with the dual miniseries "House of X" (drawn by Pepe Larraz) and "Powers of X" (drawn by R.B. Silva). Marginalized in the comics due to their absence from the Marvel Cinematic Universe,...

After the runaway success of their Thundercats revival, Dynamite Entertainment is set to breathe new life into the Silverhawks. Created a year after Thundercats and designed to be a companion show, Silverhawks never quite achieved the same level of success, but still became a cult property. The Silverhawks'cartoon, like many others of its era, was accompanied by a wave of merchandise, including action figures, clothing, as well as a comic book series from Marvel.

Now, nearly 40 years after it premiered, Silverhawks will be returning to comics courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment, as part of their larger deal with Warner Brothers/Discovery. Dynamite has paired each book with a top-tier creative team, and Silverhawks will be no different. Ed Brisson, known for his work on Marvel titles such as Predator and Alpha Flight, will be joined by artist Georgoe Kambadais for Silverhawks. Brisson was gracious enough to speak with ScreenRant about his childhood love of Silverhawks,...

Warning: contains possible spoilers for recent issues of Thundercats, as well as Thundercats: Apex!

The “lost” Thundercats are getting their own series that promises to expand the franchise further. Earlier this year, Dynamite Entertainment revived the Thundercats to critical and fan acclaim. The publisher has promised even bigger and better things for the book’s second year, and today the publisher announced the next title in the line: Thundercats: Lost, which shines the spotlight on some of the franchise’s more obscure characters.

Ed Brisson will also write Dynamite's revival of the Silverhawks.

Dynamite Entertainment announced Thundercats: Lost today, and the book will be the next entry in a line consisting of the mainline Thundercats book as well as the soon to launch Silverhawks. Thundercats: Lost will be written by Ed Brisson, who penned the recent, game-changing Apex one-shot. Thundercats: Lost reunites Brisson with Rapha Lobosco, who drew Apex.

Warning: contains spoilers for Thundercats: Apex #1!

Thundercats has given Lion-o his best design ever, as the once-noble hero embraces a dark and villainous destiny. Dynamite Comics’ revival of Thundercats boldly enters its second year with a shocking new direction for Lion-o, who, in the wake of a horrifying tragedy, adopts a grim and violent demeanor, as seen in Thundercats: Apex #1.

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Thundercats: Apex #1 was written by Ed Brisson and drawn by Rapha Lobosco. Apex, a mysterious presence who has been stalking the Thundercats team seemingly across time and space, is revealed to be a future version of Lion-o. However, he is far from the brave and valiant Thundercat fans know and love: he is quick to anger and quick to kill. Most shockingly of all, Lion-o has allied himself with the Ancient Spirits of Evil, who rechristen him “Apex the Ever-Living.” Then comes another,...

After delivering horror to the holiday season this month with the Creepshow 2024 Holiday Special, Skybound and Image Comics will usher in the new year in scary style with Creepshow Vol. 3 #5, featuring a killer camping tale by writer Ed Brisson and artist Kael Ngu and a haunted house story by writer Kami Garcia and artist Isaac Goodhart, all tied together with coloring by Miquel Muerto and lettering by Pat Brosseau.

Before Creepshow Vol. 3 #5 lurks onto shelves beginning January 22nd, we have a look at perilous preview pages from the anticipated issue as well as the delectably deadly main cover art by Martín Morazzo & Chris O’Halloran and the amazing variant covers by Kael Ngu and Steve Beach, respectively. Below, you can check out the cover art, preview pages, and press release with additional details:

Press Release: Los Angeles — Today Skybound and Image Comics revealed covers and interior pages from Creepshow Vol. 3 #5, the...

2024 has been an intense year for the world of comic books. The X-Men saved the universe, Amanda Waller took over the world for a little while, and the Energon Universe continued to be a must-read storyline. Then there are the plethora of comic books like Space Ghost by David Pepose, Thundercats by Declan Shalvey, and The Displaced by Ed Brisson that are vastly underrated.

The high standard of comics this year made it difficult to rank the best comic books of the year. Instead, these are the Top 15 comic books of 2024 in no particular order.

Ultimate Spider-ManWriter: Tom KingArtists: Marco Checchetto, David Messina

There’s a lot to praise about Jonathan Hickman’s Ultimate Spider-Man, but the relationship that Peter Parker has with his family sticks out more than anything because it helps shape him as a hero.

Peter Parker isn’t just Spider-Man. He’s a husband and a father.

After the runaway success of Thundercats, another 1980s cartoon is making a comeback, courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment. Dynamites relaunch of the Thundercats franchise has connected with fans old and new, helping make it the biggest debut in the companys history. Now, as part of the publishers deal with Warner Brothers/Discovery, the Thundercats sister property, Silverhawks, returns in 2025 with an all-new, ongoing series.

Dynamite Entertainment announced Silverhawks ahead of this weeks New York Comic-Con. Silverhawks, whose first issue goes on sale in January, will be written by Ed Brisson and drawn by George Kambadais, and will ship with a variety of variant covers.

Silverhawks will bring the beloved property into the modern era, and Dynamite has promised the book expands on the existing mythos, filling in backstories that went neglected in the 80s. Speaking with Dynamite, Brisson had this to say:

When Nate reached out to me to write ThunderCats: Apex,...

After introducing readers to the Christmas Man and other festive frights last winter in the Creepshow Holiday Special 2023, Skybound and Image Comics are embracing the spooky spirit of the holiday season once again this December with the Creepshow 2024 Holiday Special, and we have a look at the chilling cover art, story details, and roster of all-star talent for the sinister stocking stuffer before it comes down the chimney on December 18th!

Previous Press Release: Los Angeles — We proudly present a holiday special of petrifying proportions! Today Skybound and Image Comics announced the creative talent behind the Creepshow 2024 Holiday Special. The all-new one-shot of the Eisner Award nominated comic book anthology based on Greg Nicotero’s hit Shudder TV series produced and licensed by Cartel Entertainment will hit comic book shops on December 18, 2024.

Brian Witten is overseeing on behalf of Nicotero’s Monster Agency Productions.

Creepshow is here to make sure...

A new era for the Thundercats franchise is on the horizon, all thanks to the arrival of an exciting new character: Apex. Earlier this year, Dynamite Entertainment relaunched Thundercats, breathing new life into the nearly 40-year-old property. The book features classic Thundercats characters such as Cheetarah, as well as introducing new characters to the mix, including the mysterious Apex, and the forthcoming Thundercats: Apex tells his story.

A Guide to Dynamite Entertainment's Thundercats Comic Line

Title

Writer

Artist

Thundercats

Declan Shalvey

Drew Moss

Thundercats: Cheetara

Soo Lee

Domenico Carbone

Thundercats: Apex

Ed Brisson

Rapha Lobosco

Today, Dynamite Entertainment officially announced Thundercats: Apex, which will be written by Ed Brisson and drawn by Rapha Lobosco. Spinning out of the end of the forthcoming Thundercats #8, the one-shot shines the spotlight on Apex. Writer Brisson explained that while Apex is a new character, he is integral to Thundercats lore, although he did not explain.

Mephisto's live-action depiction should adapt his terrifying vermin form seen in Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance #5. Marvel Studios' interest in the supernatural could lead to Mephisto's eventual inclusion in the MCU. Mephisto's vermin form may be permanent in Marvel Comics, adding a new level of horror to his character.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance #5! Despite an absurd amount of fan speculation surrounding a number of different projects (including WandaVision and Spider-Man: No Way Home), Mephisto has yet to officially enter the MCU. However, as Marvel Studios takes more of an interest in expanding its supernatural side, Mephistos eventual inclusion is all but assured. And now, Marvel Comics has finally come up with a terrifying design that Mephistos inevitable live-action depiction should adapt.

In Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance #5 by Benjamin Percy and Danny Kim, Johnny Blaze and his Night Magician ally, Zeb, are heading to Chicago to stop the Hood,...

Sunspot and Cannonball were set to star in their own X-Men book, but it was canceled, revealing a harsh reality of mainstream comics. Jonathan Hickman teased a series with Roberto and Sam going on space adventures, but it wasn't a top priority for Marvel. Despite the canceled book, Sunspot still played a significant role in the Krakoan era, showing his and Cannonball's stories will continue.

Sunspot is one of the most popular New Mutants and a Marvel editor has recently revealed that he, along with his best friend Cannonball, would have been the stars of their own X-Men book, which unfortunately never came to be. Sunspot has enjoyed a higher profile thanks to his role in X-Men '97, and he still got his moment in the sun during the X-Men's Krakoan era. However, the reveal of this canceled book shows one of the harsh realities of mainstream comics, even...

Black Panther faces off against the Predator in a new Marvel Comics series with epic battles and thrilling armor upgrades. The Predators descend upon Wakanda, challenging TChalla in the fight for the throne with high-stakes encounters. Marvels heroes will face extraterrestrial threats this summer, including Avengers vs. Aliens and Predator vs. Black Panther in intense crossovers.

Marvel Comics has just announced another superhero and sci-fi horror crossover as Black Panther will face off against the Predator in summer 2024. Predator vs. Black Panther is a four-issue miniseries that sees the Predators descend upon Wakanda. Following in the footsteps of the elite apex alien species crossover with Wolverine from 2023, the famous 20th Century Studios horror franchise continues to collide with Marvels most iconic superheroes in spectacular fashion.

First-look art for the comic was previewed in the fourth and final issue of Predator: The Last Hunt by Ed Brisson, Francesco Manna, and Java Tartaglia.

Brace yourselves - Nightmare Hunter is the deadliest Predator yet, leaving even veteran heroes like Theta stunned in fear. Those who thought they could challenge Nightmare Hunter paid the ultimate price in a brutal and bloody showdown. Despite a faint glimmer of hope, the grim reality is that Nightmare Hunter will likely emerge unfazed, ready to claim more victims.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Predator: The Last Hunt #3! Predator has just welcomed another Super-Yautja to the franchise with the viciously deadly Nightmare Hunter, and the series’ most recent installment makes it clear that this Predator lives up to their namesake. Super-Yautja are - as their moniker implies - bigger, stronger, and overall deadlier than the regular hunters, so it’s no surprise that the protagonists of the latest Predator comic have their hands full with one. But even though it should be expected, actually seeing Predator's Nightmare Hunter in action is still truly shocking.

Arnold Schwarzenegger's Dutch may have a grim final fate in the current Predator canon, as it's all-too possible that he's been unceremoniously killed off-screen. John Schaefer, Dutch's brother, may finally find his missing brother captured by the Predators, but even he knows it's more likely that Dutch is dead. However, the stage is set for an epic conclusion to Dutch's storyline, but only if Predator does reveal how he died (if he's even dead at all).

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Predator: The Last Hunt #2! The legendary action movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger famously played Dutch Schaefer in the 1987 film Predator, and while his character survived, he was never seen again in any of the subsequent films or tie-in comics. However, that may change in the current continuity of Predator canon, but unfortunately, it may only amount to revealing a grim final fate for Schwarzenegger’s iconic Dutch.

In Predator:...

Theta and Paolo find a Predator-controlled planet with their Stasis Farm, but it's a trap for Theta by the vicious Nightmare Hunter. Fans speculate "The Last Hunt" may refer to Theta facing Nightmare Hunter, and will tragically perish while fighting the Super-Predator. Nightmare Hunter is a massive Super-Predator armed with armored tusks, plasma cannon, claw, and katana, spelling doom for Theta in the next issue.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Predator: The Last Hunt #2! The Predator franchise is entering its bloodiest chapter yet, one filled with presumed character conclusions, epic hero returns, and an ultra-deadly Super-Predator dubbed the ‘Nightmare Hunter’. As Theta continues her quest to eliminate every Yautja in the galaxy, she stumbles right into a trap, and this time, it’s not certain if she’ll be able to fight her way out.

In Predator: The Last Hunt #2 by Ed Brisson and Francesco Manna, Theta and her companion, Paolo,...

Dutch returning to the Predator franchise in Predator: The Last Hunt #2 could be the greatest fan service ever seen in the series. John Schaefer's mission to find his brother, Dutch, which began in Predator: Concrete Jungle, may finally come to fruition. The title "The Last Hunt" could refer to Dutch, hinting at a final, epic showdown with the Predators in the far future of 2068.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Predator: The Last Hunt #2! Dutch, the original Predator-killer from the 1987 film played by actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, has been teased to return to the franchise in the latest Predator comic book issue, which would mean he’d be reentering the series in the far future of 2068. Not only would this be the greatest fan service the Predator franchise has ever seen, it would also pay off a storyline that’s been decades in the making - one that involves Dutch’s older brother,...

John Schaefer awakens from cryogenic sleep and brutally kills a Predator that tries to take him out on an alien spaceship. John Schaefer's introduction into the Predator canon sets him up to potentially join forces with Theta in a war against the Predators. John's main mission is to find his missing brother, Dutch, who he believes was taken by the Predators, creating potential conflict with Theta.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Predator: The Last Hunt #2! John Schaefer, the older brother of the original Predator-killer, Dutch, has officially re-entered Predator canon - in the most badass way possible. While Dutch was the main character of 1987’s Predator, John wouldn’t enter Predator continuity until the Dark Horse Comics series Predator: Concrete Jungle, followed by many other appearances in subsequent Dark Horse Predator books. And now, John Schaefer has officially made his way into the newly-established Predator canon under 20th Century Studios,...

Marvel Comics new title “Predator: The Last Hunt” #1, now available, is written by Ed Brisson and illustrated by Francesco Manna, with a cover by Cory Smith:

“…for years, ‘Theta’ has hunted and killed ‘Predators’ in her search for the one that killed her parents. Now she's on a mission to free the human captives from the Predators' game preserve.

“But when a ‘Super Predator’ is on the loose, even a seasoned hunter like Theta can become prey… “

Click the images to enlarge…...

John Schaefer, the brother of Dutch from the original Predator film, returns to Predator canon and may be on the Yautja's side in Predator: The Last Hunt #2. The cover art for the upcoming issue shows John holding a Predator spear to the back of Theta's skull, suggesting a potential conflict between the two characters. John's mission is to find and bring back his brother, and he may be willing to sacrifice anyone who gets in his way, even if it aligns him with the Predators.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Predator: The Last Hunt #2!John Schaefer is making his official return to Predator canon, which marks one of the most significant developments in the current series, as it’s the first time 20th Century Studios’ Predator has included a character from Dark Horse Comics continuity. However, there seems to be a fairly dramatic change to his character, as the preview...

The upcoming comic, Predator: The Last Hunt, features the long-awaited matchup between the Super Predator and the Ultimate Hunter, Theta, creating a surge of anticipation among fans. The preview reveals the menacing danger of the Super Predator and its ability to easily slaughter creatures, highlighting the high stakes of the upcoming conflict. The series focuses on Theta's mission to save thousands of lives held captive by the Predators, driving her to face the Super Predator in a showdown that will determine the fate of countless individuals.

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Predator: The Last Hunt #1 A hunt that has been building in Predator canon for years is finally on the horizon, as the Super Predator vs Ultimate Hunter matchup is about to begin. Theta has killed more Predators than anyone in the history of the franchise, making her the unarguable Ultimate Predator Hunter. However, even after the dozens of Yautja she’s slain,...

Cable recruits his younger self, Nate, as his sidekick, marking a major shift in their tumultuous relationship. Nate had previously killed Cable, believing he was damaging the timeline, but now they've reconciled and are working together. Cable saves Nate's life as a way of returning the favor for Nate's earlier efforts to resurrect him, allowing them to start anew on an adventure.

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Cable #1 Cyclops’ son, Cable, has had a long and arduous journey in X-Men canon, one filled with cybernetic enhancements, cloning, and even temporal self-assassinations. And now, Cable’s story is somehow getting even weirder, as he just recruited another Summers family member as his sidekick - himself.

In a preview for Cable #1 by Fabian Nicieza and Scot Eaton, Nathan Summers is storming an Orchis facility where his younger self has been kidnapped and studied. Cable holds many secrets of potential futures and yet-to-be-invented technology,...

The Predators have a horrifying secret - they actually visit Earth to abduct huge groups of people for their hunting reserves, keeping them in stasis for decades. The revelation of the Predators' mass abductions makes them more clinical and cruel, adding a less honorable element to their society. The twist opens up potential for the franchise's future, allowing for ancient enemies and characters from different time periods to return and bring new dynamics to the story.

While the Predator franchise has had a great few years - with 2022's Prey beginning a thrilling new saga - 2023 took things to the next level with a reveal that makes the Yautja incredibly disturbing. Intergalactic game hunters whose entire culture is structured around the hunt, the Predators have visited Earth many times in order to find worthy prey. Now, it turns out fans misunderstood the scale of their interest in Earth.

Marvel's recent...

The lore of the Predator franchise is expanding thanks to Marvel's new comics, redefining what fans already knew from the first film. Predators are not random trophy hunters, but officially drawn to planets with war or unrest on a global scale. This makes the first Predator film (and Prey) overt political commentary, showcasing humanity's lust for war attracting cosmic punishment.

At long last, the lore of the Predator franchise is being explored and explained, answering some of the fandom's most nagging questions. Not only are the new canon comic books revealing more about the seemingly two-dimensional species, but this information is actually redefining what fans already knew–stretching all the way back to the very first film.

1987’s Predator follows a group of American mercenaries–led by a man named Dutch (Arnold Schwarzenegger)–who are called to action in an undisclosed South American country for a 'rescue mission.' The Truth: American forces couldn't intervene,...

Theta is the greatest Yautja-killer in the Predator franchise, with a kill-count that puts all others to shame. Theta's origin story is unique and tragic, as her family was murdered by a Predator, driving her cosmic conflict with the universe's ultimate hunters. Throughout the Predator comics, Theta has displayed incredible skills, including decapitating a Predator, keeping its armor, melting one with her spaceship, and avenging her family's deaths.

Throughout the entirety of the Predator franchise, Theta has proven herself to be the greatest Yautja-killer of all time. Within Marvel Comics’ ongoing Predator continuity, Theta has taken center stage as the series’ ultimate protagonist, as her Predator kill-count puts all others to shame. Not only that, but her origin is also incredibly unique and utterly tragic, as her family was murdered by a Predator, which is what drives her cosmic conflict with the universe’s ultimate hunters.

After two volumes detailing...

Marvel's Predator series has made an impact on the franchise by exploring new aspects of Yautja lore. The upcoming Predator: The Last Hunt comic continues the story of human hunter Theta, who is on a quest to liberate captive humans from the recently revealed "Predator Stasis Farms." While fans hope for the return of Danny Glover's character, Detective Harrigan, in the comic, there may be other surprises in store for readers.

Marvel's take on the Predator franchise – helmed by writer Ed Brisson – has been as innovative as it has been thrilling, bringing a contemporary storytelling sensibility to the classic series, and finding new, engaging aspects of Yautja lore to expand on and examine further. At the same time, along with the announcement of the latest installment, Predator: The Last Hunt, Brisson teased "a fun surprise in store" for the series. This has resulted in many fans speculating that a...

Marvel's Predator series continues with the third launch, featuring heroine Theta Berwick and a new goal of saving more humans from the Predators. Each series has increased the threat level, and the upcoming Predator: The Last Hunt will likely be no exception, with the introduction of a new "Super Predator." The multi-series approach used in Marvel's Predator and Alien comics keeps the story arcs linear and easy to follow, although it may be confusing with multiple #1 issues. Predator: The Last Hunt #1 will be available on February 21.

Marvel Comics' Predator series is continuing with a third launch, featuring a Super Predator and Yautja-killer Theta Berwick. A third iteration of the series is coming soon. Theta will be taking the fight to the Predators with a new goal in mind.

The latest Predator comic series from Marvel have all centered on one primary heroine: Theta Berwick. There have been two complete series,...

Ed Brisson's upcoming miniseries, Predator: The Last Hunt, will further expand on the lore of the franchise, specifically following up on the revelation of "Predator Stasis Farms," where prisoners are held for later hunts. The protagonist Theta, a human who hunts Yautja, seeking revenge for the death of her parents, will embark on a dangerous quest to find the countless prisoners taken by the Predators from various worlds. Theta's mix of heroism and vegeance quest is building to a climactic confrontation with the Predators, raising the stakes higher than ever before.

Comic book writer Ed Brisson's pivotal contributions to the Predator franchise will continue in the upcoming Predator: The Last Hunt miniseries, which will expand further on the lore established in his previous take on the iconic alien hunter-killers: with the revelation of "Predator Stasis Farms," where the Yautja hold prisoners to use in later hunts, Brisson changed the franchise forever,...

WarningL Spoilers for Batman: The Brave and the Bold #6 - "Stormwatch: Down with the Kings Part 6"

Amanda Waller reveals her control over Stormwatch and offers them a chance to get answers from her. Stormwatch was chosen for their trustworthiness and their willingness to handle global threats in a way the Justice League wouldn't. Stormwatch confronts Waller about her secret control and questions if their means of taking down threats justifies their actions.

Amanda Waller has revealed that she was pulling Stormwatch's strings all along in her efforts to combat the Justice League. Now she finally lays her cards on the table and lets the group know this is their one chance to get answers out of the famously tight-lipped mastermind. At the top of this motley crew's list is if they're just her new Suicide Squad.

The current Stormwatch group is a little less criminal and much less chaotic than the Suicide Squad,...

The newest Marvel Predator comic features the best-looking Predator armor yet, drawing inspiration from decorative samurai armors. The story takes place in 2056, where a woman named Theta hunts down Predators to avenge her family's death. Theta faces off against a particularly brutal and powerful Predator in physical combat, but with the help of a special forces team, she defeats it, though it is not the one responsible for her family's death.

The Predators of the film franchise have faced many designs and makeovers throughout their decades-long history, but the latest armor seen in the pages of the newest Marvel Comic series might be the coolest design yet.

First scheduled to be released in 2021, legal issues saw the delay of Marvel’s Predator series, with Predator #1 finally released in July 2023. Written by Ed Brisson and with art by Kev Walker, the new Predator series takes place in the year 2056, when humanity...

Gotham has a new group called the Angels of Gotham who dress up as angels and stand at the sites of unsolved murders, keeping the memory of the victims alive and drawing attention to the city's worst crimes. While Batman and other heroes actively fight crime, the Angels of Gotham provide a different kind of service by reminding people of the fallen victims and inspiring change in a city plagued by corruption and crime. The Angels of Gotham symbolize hope in a hopeless city, shining a light on forgotten victims and pushing for justice to be served for those who caused their deaths. Their noble endeavor is depicted in Batman: The Brave and the Bold #5.

Warning! Contains spoilers for Batman: The Brave and the Bold #5!Gotham has more than just Batman looking after the city and its innocent population. A new group of concerned citizens rises to aid Gotham by...

Humans have found ways to defeat Predators throughout history, but to kill them, one must think like them. In Marvel's Predator series, a woman named Theta seeks revenge on a Predator who killed her parents. Theta's quest to kill Predators has transformed her into one, wearing their armor and collecting their trophies.

The Predators are considered the greatest hunters in the galaxy, but they're not unbeatable. Across history, humans have found different ways to face down individual Yautja and emerge victorious, from the original Predator's Dutch (Arnold Schwarzenegger) to Prey's Naru (Amber Midthunder). However, to kill a Predator it's vital to think like one, and the franchise is now offering a tragic example of how that can warp its heroes into versions of the alien hunters they once defeated.

In Marvel's ongoing Predator series, Predators are being hunted by a woman named Theta. When she was a child on assignment with her scientist parents,...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Batman: The Brave and the Bold #5

Amanda Waller has been secretly controlling Stormwatch to collect weapons that could take down the Justice League. Waller's true goal is to weaken and destroy the world's greatest heroes, aligning with the Council of Light to achieve this. The connection between Waller and the WildStorm corner of the DC Universe highlights her willingness to manipulate even the darkest anti-heroes, posing a threat to the future of the Justice League.

As a team of the DC Universe's greatest heroes, the Justice League has no shortage of high-powered enemies looking to make their downfall a reality. From interdimensional evils like Darkseid to more street-level foes like the Key, the League has gone up against just about every big bad in the Dcu.

Now, one of their subtlest foes is working behind the scenes to hit the Justice League harder than ever before...

Warning: contains spoilers for Alpha Flight #2!

Alpha Flight #2 reveals a surprising plan to repurpose the deadly Sentinels into tools to locate and help Earth's mutants, a major twist from their original purpose. The mutant-hunting Sentinels, now called Box Sentinels, may become unexpected allies in the fight to protect mutants from persecution and danger. Alpha Flight's plan to use Sentinel data to quickly locate mutants in need and offer them assistance proves to be a genius and potentially life-saving strategy.

The Sentinels have made life miserable for the X-Men for many years, but now Marvel has revealed a more novel and benevolent use for them. The giant robots were designed to hunt and exterminate mutants, but in Alpha Flight #2, members of the Canadian superhero team create a plan to repurpose the Sentinels into something new and better and save Earth’s mutants in the process.

Alpha Flight #2 is written by Ed Brisson...

Warning! Contains spoilers for Batman Incorporated #12!

Batman Incorporated, Bruce Wayne's international team of Batmen, experiences a colossal failure when the Joker creates Joker Inc. and unleashes his clowns across the world. The resulting fight against Joker Inc. is a disaster, leading to the disbandment of Batman Incorporated by Ghost-Maker, the team's leader. Ghost-Maker, who only took the job to see things from Bruce's point of view, considers the experiment a failure due to the death of members and civilians, leaving the team to its own devices.

With the money and influence of Bruce Wayne, there's no denying just how far Batman's reach extends, especially with the international team Batman Incorporated. Batman Incorporated was Bruce's attempt to support every country's version of Batman — but the team recently had a failure so large that its appointed leader, Ghost-Maker, disbanded the entire group once and for all.

This colossal failure takes place in Batman Incorporated #12 by Ed Brisson,...

A new, even deadlier, breed of Sentinels have arrived to menace the X-Men, and they are based on a surprising and scary real-life predator. The Fall of X has brought with it a deadly new status quo for Earth’s mutants. Former allies have seemingly turned on them and a new, even more lethal brand of Sentinels are set to make their debut–and their design is based on one of nature’s most lethal weapons.

In an interview with Chris Hassan of Aipt, Alpha Flight writer Ed Brisson talked about the new title, and how it relates to the Fall of X. Brisson fielded questions from fans during the interview, and during its conclusion, shared some advanced art by Scott Godlewski, including designs for the terrifying new Box Sentinel. Named for its designer, these Sentinels are disturbing on multiple levels. First, the technology used to build them was...

Warning: contains spoilers for Alpha Flight (2023) #1

As the X-Men confront the opening stages of the Fall of X era, the latest incarnation of Alpha Flight might have many readers upset to find Canada's premiere superhero team taking Orchis' side against the mutants... at least until a shocking twist reveals Alpha Flight has actually working to aid mutantkind the entire time.

Alpha Flight #1 – from writer Ed Brisson, with art bt Scott Godlewski and Matt Milla – reintroduces some of the most iconic Alpha Flight members from earlier runs, including Guardian, Snowbird, Shaman, and Puck, as they deceive Department H into believing they are fighting against their "former friends" the mutants.

Alpha Flight Has Managed To Keep Their Allegiances Secret

In Alpha Flight #1 the team is seen working for Erika Doiron, the head director of Department H, as she touts them as Canada's premiere defense against the terrible "mutant menace." It...

Warning: Spoilers for Alpha Flight (2023) #1 ahead!Charles Xavier may believe he's responsible for the death of the X-Men and Earth's mutant population, but as it turns out, his actions in giving aid to the Shi'ar long ago have given the planet's surviving mutants their best hope of a safe haven against the forces of anti-mutant terror organization Orchis.

Alpha Flight (2023) #1 – by Ed Brisson, Scott Godlewski, and Matt Milla's – shows Canada's national response to the events of the disastrous third Hellfire Gala. The government has fallen in line with Orchis, with the remaining members of Alpha Flight openly presented as Canada's defense force against the mutant threat alongside a new wave of Sentinels.

Related: The X-Men's Greatest Enemy Will Soon Target All Marvel Superheroes

Mutants Are Fleeing Earth, As Seen In Alpha Flight #1

In Alpha Flight (2023) #1, the team come into conflict with their former allies while attempting to hunt down...

While the idea of combining the Transformers and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sounds great, it almost ended up killing millions of people. One of the deadliest cases The X-Files’ Mulder and Scully ever worked revealed that the DNA of Transformers and the Ninja Turtles can be combined to create a deadly plague. Luckily, with the help of the Lone Gunmen, the Ghostbusters and the Crow, the FBI agents were able to prevent a deadly pandemic from causing the deaths of millions.

In 2014 Idw Publishing released The X-Files: Conspiracy, a six-issue crossover that saw the beloved sci-fi series intersecting with other popular franchises. The story centers around the Lone Gunmen, the conspiracy theorists/hackers/journalists who would periodically assist Mulder and Scully in their investigations. In The X-Files: Conspiracy #1 by Paul Crilley and John Stanisci, the Lone Gunmen receive an email from the future warning of a deadly virus outbreak.

Warning: contains spoilers for Alpha Flight #1!

With the X-Men reeling following the recent assault on Krakoa during the Hellfire Gala by anti-mutant organization Orchis, mutants are once again feared and on the run – and with this new paradigm comes new models of Sentinels. So far, readers have witnessed the introduction the Stark Sentinels, based on Iron Man’s technology, and in Alpha Flight #1, a new type has emerged – one that corrupts everything the X-Men stand for.

Alpha Flight #1 – written by Ed Brisson, drawn by Scott Godlewski, colored by Matt Milla and lettered by Travis Lanham – reintroduces Canada's premiere superteam, who have seemingly sided with the anti-mutant policies of their country's Department H, who oversees Alpha Flight as well as all super-powered activity in Canada. The Department has ordered the creation of a new model of Sentinel, called the “Box Sentinel.”

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Marvel Comics "Scarlet Witch" #10, available November 1, 2023, is written by Ed Brisson, with covers by Elizabeth Torque, Felipe Massafera and Russell Dauterman:

"...when chaos magic meets alchemical might, it's all 'Wanda' can do to keep her town - and her friends - from getting caught in the crossfire. 'Hexfinder' has sworn vengeance on all 'witches' and won't stop until Wanda is a trophy on her wall. Wanda is one of the most powerful forces in the 'Marvel Universe' - but can she stand against someone who's dedicated her whole life to eradicate magic?..."

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With the Fall of X, the X-Men have found themselves beset on all sides, including by their former friends in Alpha Flight. However, even as they break bad, Alpha Flight know just how much the X-Men, and their fans, will hate this twist. Having Alpha Flight call this out explicitly is a great moment of self-awareness, and a signal to the audience that Marvel knows exactly what it's doing with this book.

In a preview for Alpha Flight #1 by Ed Brisson and Scott Godlewski, Alpha Flight’s members acknowledge how much mutants will hate the Canadian team for their betrayal in a great moment doubling as meta commentary. The conversation not only shows that these characters are well-aware of how they look to mutants in-universe, but it's also a meta reassurance to fans that the creative team know how controversial this choice will be. Hopefully, that means there's a...

The cosmic dance done by the Xenomorphs and the Yautja goes far beyond their seemingly eternal conflict and includes the very worlds on which these expert-killers respectively reside, as both Alien and Predator’s deadliest planets are quite literally exact opposites.

The Xenomorph and the Yautja species are tangled in a cosmic web of mutually beneficial existences. The Predators need to hunt Xenomorphs to carry on their Blooding Ritual, which is a rite of passage Yautja must undergo that dictates they kill one or a horde of Xenomorphs and then brand themselves with the mark of their clan before they are considered to be fully mature. In order to ensure the Xenomorphs’ prevalence in the galaxy to continue this ritualistic hunt, Predators seed planets with Xenomorph life, which is obviously also beneficial for the Xenomorphs, as they can’t travel the cosmos themselves. In other words, they need each other...

Warning: contains spoilers for Knight Terrors: Ravager #2!Deathstroke casts a massive shadow, and Rose Wilson has lived in it for years. While trapped in Insomnia's ongoing nightmare, Ravager confronts a horrific version of herself and frees her from the Nightmare Realm's Slade Wilson - showing her that she can find purpose on her own. Rose learned every lesson the hard way, and she's come out strong enough to resist manipulation and know what she stands for.

In Knight Terrors: Ravager #2 by Ed Brisson, Dexter Soy, and Veronica Gandini, Rose is still trying to escape her supernaturally-induced nightmare. She's pursued by the Murder Man, the dream's chilling stand-in for Deathstroke, who reveals that he needs her blood to cross over into reality. He's using his Ravager to track her down and attack her as Rose continues to tell her other self to fight his influence. She eventually succeeds and sees...

Warning: contains spoilers for Batman: The Brave and the Bold #3!DC’s shadiest superhero team, Stormwatch, is gathering anti-Justice League weapons – but it remains to be seen who might be pulling their strings, and what that might mean for DC's top heroes. With the Justice League currently on hiatus, their influence is still being felt in the pages of Batman: The Brave and the Bold #3, as the “Down With Kings” storyline makes clear.

Batman: The Brave and the Bold #3 is written by Ed Brisson, with art and colors by Jeff Spokes, and letters by Saida Temofonte. The newly reformed Stormwatch, led by Director Bones, has not only stepped in to fill the vacuum left by the Justice League's hiatus, but they are stockpiling weapons that can be used to neutralize members of the the Justice League.

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“Down With Kings” depicts Stormwatch's Director Bones confronting team member Hussk,...

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Predator Vol. 2 #5 Predators are some of the deadliest killers in their established Sci-Fi universe, though that status quo may have just been altered drastically, as humanity just got its ultimate weapon against the entire Yautja species - and they only have Theta to thank for that.

Theta is the greatest Predator-killer in the history of the franchise, as she, alone, has killed more Predators than every single movie hero combined. Theta took up arms against the Yautja when she was just a child, after witnessing one Predator slaughter her parents and, in fact, her entire off-world colony. Theta committed herself to hunting that particular Predator (who was identifiable by its one severed tusk), but after she succeeded in killing it, Theta continued to hunt Predators across the cosmos. Not only did Theta gain even more experience killing Predators by actively slaughtering them, but she...

Warning: Spoilers for Batman Incorporated #10 ahead!Bruce Wayne's original mission for Batman Incorporated ensured that there would never be a safe haven for global criminals, but the Joker's cruelest joke has turned the entire Batman Incorporated organization into his ultimate punchline. Batman's global dream has been perverted into nothing more than vigilantes in bat costumes fighting terrorists in clown costumes — and, by doing so, the Joker has finally triumphed over Batman's ideology.

Batman Incorporated began as a way for Bruce Wayne to acknowledge the effect of others in his life, as well as a way for him to give back to the world while Dick Grayson held the mantle as Batman. By recruiting, training, and supplying individual Bat-themed vigilantes across the world, Batman had hoped that his agents and methods would be able to deter crime internationally, especially when (and where) he couldn't personally be involved. When Batman's fortune and resources were destroyed,...

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Predator vs Wolverine Wolverine is about to face off against a Predator in a Marvel Comics/20th Century Studios crossover unlike any other with Predator vs Wolverine! While very little details have been released about the upcoming comic, the most important aspect of what fans are so excited to see is in the title itself, leaving only a few important questions: who will win? And, if it’s the Predator, how will they actually be able to defeat Wolverine?

The reason the matchup in Predator vs Wolverine is going to be so fun is that Wolverine and Predator actually share a number of key similarities. Both are cunning warriors, both are expert hunters, and they each utilize claws protruding from their fists as their main weapon of choice. It is a toss-up as to who will win, to be sure, but if the Predator comes out on top,...

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Predator Vol. 2 #4 Predators are usually the space-faring lifeforms responsible for dispatching the deadliest strike forces in all the cosmos, but this time, a human is taking the reins in that respect, as Predator’s ultimate foe, Theta, is officially creating the perfect Yautja-killing army.

Theta is the greatest Predator-killer in the entire franchise, as her kill count is higher than any other movie hero combined. Her story began in the first volume of the current Predator comic book series, with a Yautja massacring her entire off-world colony (including her mom and dad) right in front of her. From that moment on, Theta committed herself to hunting down this specific Predator and avenging her fallen family - and she killed every Predator that got in her way. Eventually, Theta succeeded, but her bloodlust wasn’t satiated, and she continued tracking and killing Predators wherever she found them.

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Predator #4 The Yautja are some of the deadliest killers in the entire Predator universe, and after the latest installment in the comic series, fans learn of one contributing factor as to exactly why that’s the case, as Predator reveals Yautja have a secret weapon that fans (especially movie fans) have never known about, until now.

The Predator species are well known for traveling the cosmos, seeking out the deadliest prey, and then hunting them to prove that they’re - in fact - the deadliest life forms in the galaxy. Fans have seen Predators take on humans many times, most notably in the film franchise, and every time the Predators manage to slaughter a great number of humans before finally being bested, usually by the last survivor of their hunt. While the Predators’ impressive kill/death ratio has always been attributed to their more advanced tech,...

Warning: contains spoilers for Knight Terrors: Ravager #1!In his most terrifying form yet, Deathstroke has become an absolute monster. DC is currently in the midst of the Knight Terrors event. This event introduces Insomnia, the crossover's antagonist who uses his powers to force everyone in the DC Universe, both heroes and villains, to experience their worst fears.

Ravager finds herself in an Insomnia-constructed nightmare of her own in Knight Terrors: Ravager #1 by Ed Brisson, Dexter Soy, Veronica Gandini, Troy Peteri, and Ben Abernathy. In Rose Wilson's twisted dreams, she is haunted by visions of her father, Deathstroke. In this nightmare, a teenage Rose at a time when she lived under the foster care of the Madisons is being tormented by Slade and his Slaughter Squadron, even as Ravager fights to save her. In this world, Slade is more than just Deathstroke as when working under Insomnia, he is the Murder Man.