With Spider-Man: Brand New Day right around the corner, now is a better time than ever to start delving into the comic origins of Spider-Man, but where should one start? Peter Parker’s life throughout comic history, like that of most superheroes, can be a confusing one, with a near-endless amount of stories and variations to catch up on from the decades’ worth of material available. That’s why we have put together a list of five essential comic books featuring the titular web-head (and maybe a few extras) to read ahead of Brand New Day’s release. Whether you want a strategic…
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With Jackass: Best and Last currently making audiences laugh and gag in cinemas for the last time, it only seemed fair to take a trip down memory lane and look back at the legacy of stupidity Johnny Knoxville and co. have left behind for the past 25 years, with a list of the best stunts they’ve ever put to screen. For context, this list only accounts for stunts from the five theatrically released films, which means anything from the original TV show or the .5 films, despite how funny they may be, won’t be included here. 20. Bungee Wedgie (Jackass:…
Clayface: Celebrity Dirt #1 is written by Jude Ellison S. Doyle and published by DC Comics. Artwork is by Fran Galán, colours by Patricio Delpeche and letters by Tom Napolitano. Main cover art (left) is by Fran Galán. Clayface: Celebrity Dirt #1 is available from today, in comic book stores and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold. Grab your physical copy from Forbidden Planet or digitally from Amazon Comixology UK. Synopsis Before he was Clayface, Basil Karlo was one of the hottest stars in Hollywood. As he breaks out of Arkham once again, he’s ready to stage his comeback,…
Star-Crossed #1 is written by Mark Millar and published by Dark Horse. Artwork is by Corrado Mastantuono, colours by Niso Mastantuono and letters by Clem Robins. Main cover art (left) is by Corrado Mastantuono. Star-Crossed #1 is available from today, in comic book stores and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold. Grab your physical copy from Forbidden Planet or digitally from Amazon Comixology UK. Synopsis The two greatest thieves in the universe have a price on their heads, and every single bounty hunter alive is out to collect it. Thena Khole and Cody Blue have been living the high…
With the release of the highly anticipated second season of X-Men ’97, as well as the mutants’ big screen return in Avengers: Doomsday, many people will be looking to jump into the X-Men comics, but may not know where exactly to start…and considering these characters have been around for over 60 years, I don’t blame you. That’s why we have gone out of our way to give you five essential X-Men comic books (and maybe a few extras) to read ahead of these big releases. Whether you’re thinking of starting at the beginning, looking for a strategic jumping-on point, or…
Marvel Animation won over fans old and new in 2024 with X-Men ’97. Now, the mutants are back with a highly anticipated second season full of action, drama and the characters we all know and love. Here is everything that happened in season one to refresh your memory in preparation for this new instalment. Spoilers ahead, obviously. To Me, My X-Men In response to Charles’ death at the hands of Henry Peter Gyrich, the X-Men are now legally sanctioned by the UN, putting them in a difficult situation. While coming to terms with this change, the team work together to…
The War of the Worlds: Thunder Child is written by Matthew Hardy and Rob Jones and published by Titan Comics. Artwork is by Kevin Castaniero, colours by Simon Gough and letters by Rob Jones. Main cover art (left) is by Tim Dowler. The War of the Worlds: Thunder Child is available from June 30, in comic book stores and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold. Grab your physical copy from Forbidden Planet or digitally from Amazon Comixology UK. Synopsis This story follows the exploits of the crew of the eponymous ironclad torpedo ram, the HMS Thunder Child. Set alongside…
The Eye Collector #1 is written by Jonathan Ball and published by Image Comics. Artwork is by GMB Chomichuk and letters by Lyndon Radchenkaing. Main cover art (left) is by GMB Chomichuk. The Eye Collector #1 is available from today, in comic book stores and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold. Grab your physical copy from Forbidden Planet or digitally from Amazon Comixology UK. Synopsis The startling first issue of the strangest series on the stands! An ancient being has its curiosity toward Earth reignited when the humans of the Apollo 10 mission make wishes over the Moon. What is this…
White Sky #4 is written by William Harms and published by Image Comics. Artwork is by JP Mavinga, colours by Lee Loughridge and letters by Ed Dukeshire. Main cover art (left) is by JP Mavinga. White Sky #4 is available from today, in comic book stores and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold. Grab your physical copy from Forbidden Planet or digitally from Amazon Comixology UK. Synopsis Five years ago, the sky turned white, and the world ended. Violet and Walter reach San Francisco, believing it will provide them with supplies and safety. What they find instead is a lifeless…
Junk Punch #1 is written by Paul Tobin and published by Mad Cave Studios. Artwork is by Carlos Javier Olivares, colours by Francesca Vivaldi and letters by Taylor Esposito. Main cover art (left) is by Carlos Javier Olivares. Junk Punch #1 is available from today, in comic book stores and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold. Grab your physical copy from Forbidden Planet or digitally from Amazon Comixology UK. Synopsis In a near-future world, peculiar new compulsions have arisen to afflict individuals in bizarre ways, such as a need to paint all pigeons pink or the unfortunate craving to…