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WHAT IS GOOD, EVERYBODY? | Reviews, retrospectives, random opinions | Contributor @comic-watch.bsky.social‬ | Author | same @ on 🐦 http://theronreadscomics.substack.com

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Review: Terrorbytes #5 Connections - The past and future start coming together in the tech-gone-wrong thriller series.

The tech-gone-wrong thriller series continues in Terrorbytes #5. Though weaker than preceding issues, Russell's story is very clever in how it buries the lead for what is really going on.

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11.02.2026 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: Marc Spector Moon Knight #1 The New, Intense Beginning - MacKay's Moon Knight epic continues with a new series and a new storyline.

Jed MacKay's excellent (and, by current Marvel standards, very long running) Moon Knight epic continues with the new Marc Spector: Moon Knight #1. This intense first issue kicks off a new arc and is perfect for readers old and new.

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11.02.2026 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: Space Ghost #8 Apprehension and Tragedy - Another strong Jace and Jan story set up a potential tragedy for Space Ghost's young partners.

Jace, Jan, and Space Ghost are headed for a shocking revelation in Space Ghost #8 as @peposed.bsky.social wraps up one of the most emotional arcs the series has delivered.

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11.02.2026 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

That's too bad, man. The real fortune was in Deathmate.

06.02.2026 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Webhead Wednesday (on a Thursday) Web of Spider-Man #70 (1990) - Spidey turns green, punks rob bus lockers, and Betty Brant knows what's what about journalism.

Webhead Wednesday flashback!

It's everyone's favorite web-slinger, Spider-Hulk. Plus, Betty Brant: Reporter Extraordinaire is back! All this and more in Web of Spider-Man #70.

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05.02.2026 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ah, good times. It's so bizarre that a common parenting technique at the time was basically preparing young children for the end of the world.

05.02.2026 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: Batgirl #16 Back in Cass's Head - "The War of Shadows" wraps up with what the series is best at.

Batgirl #16 wraps up the Nyssa Al Ghul arc with a little betrayal and, more importantly, a lot more Cass introspection. The series gets back to what it does best after a few muddled issues.

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05.02.2026 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Speed Racer covers for Mad Cave

05.02.2026 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 133    πŸ” 40    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
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My covers for Speed Racer 6 and 7 have been revealed! And if you’re thinking, those kind of look like they connect, they do! And I’ll be doing three more!

Coming from @madcavestudios.com, @peposed.bsky.social, Davide Tinto, JΓ£o Canola and Buddy Beaudoin.

05.02.2026 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 198    πŸ” 51    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 3
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Webhead Wednesday (on a Thursday) Amazing Spider-Man #21 (2026) - Norman's time as Spider-Man runs its course, wrapping up one of the series' best character arcs in a long time.

Amazing Spider-Man 21's plot is of little consequence. It's probably better that the goblin slayers fade to the background actually, because it lets the much more impressive Norman Osborn character exploration shine.

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05.02.2026 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Webhead Wednesday (on a Thursday) Web of Spider-Man #70 (1990) - Spidey turns green, punks rob bus lockers, and Betty Brant knows what's what about journalism.

Webhead Wednesday flashback!

It's everyone's favorite web-slinger, Spider-Hulk. Plus, Betty Brant: Reporter Extraordinaire is back! All this and more in Web of Spider-Man #70.

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05.02.2026 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: Batgirl #16 Back in Cass's Head - "The War of Shadows" wraps up with what the series is best at.

Batgirl #16 wraps up the Nyssa Al Ghul arc with a little betrayal and, more importantly, a lot more Cass introspection. The series gets back to what it does best after a few muddled issues.

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05.02.2026 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: Batman #6 Characters First, Action Second - Fraction delivers top notch character exploration to Damian, Tim, and even some villains.

Fraction and JimΓ©nez deliver great character oriented scenes in Batman #6, from the aftermath of Bruce and Annika's sort-of-date to an announcement by Tim, and even a little villain humanizing. One of the young series' best.

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04.02.2026 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Webhead Wednesday (on a Thursday) Amazing Spider-Man #21 (2026) - Norman's time as Spider-Man runs its course, wrapping up one of the series' best character arcs in a long time.

Amazing Spider-Man 21's plot is of little consequence. It's probably better that the goblin slayers fade to the background actually, because it lets the much more impressive Norman Osborn character exploration shine.

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05.02.2026 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: Batman #6 Characters First, Action Second - Fraction delivers top notch character exploration to Damian, Tim, and even some villains.

Fraction and JimΓ©nez deliver great character oriented scenes in Batman #6, from the aftermath of Bruce and Annika's sort-of-date to an announcement by Tim, and even a little villain humanizing. One of the young series' best.

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04.02.2026 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Age of Apocalypse Turns 30 Part 4: Everyone Loves a Good Bad Guy - Could Scott Summers possibly be evil? Because Alex totally can be.

Technically it's turning 31 now. But once you start talking about Age of Apocalypse, it's hard to stop. It's the last two first issues today, Factor X and X-Man. And that means back guys and whining!

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24.01.2026 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One problem is that he doesn't seem like a driving force behind any big creative moves. HoX/PoX feels more tied to Hickman than anyone else. Maybe the Ultimate universe if it sticks the landing. I think it's probably more likely it will be industry stuff, and it won't be a great legacy.

24.01.2026 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Starhenge Book One was amazing. I'm totally onboard for Book Two.

23.01.2026 06:19 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: Terrorbytes #4 Lies, Damn Lies, and AI - The series takes another disturbing look at how humanity can be manipulated by its own creation.

It's another look at AI gone wrong...and this one's mostly our fault. @marklondon.bsky.social's anthology series delivers another great, creepy tech-gone-wrong story in Terrorbytes #4.

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22.01.2026 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: Speed Racer Tales from the Road #2 A Good Guy, a Bad Guy, and a New Guy - Pops Racer takes center stage in three new Speed Racer stories.

The Speed Racer universe keeps expanding in three new top quality stories in Speed Racer: Tales from the Road #2.

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22.01.2026 22:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Webhead Wednesday (on a Thursday) Web of Spider-Man #69 (1990) - There's always time for a good Hulk fight...and this Hulk fight.

Webhead Wednesday flashback! It's Betty Brant...reporter extraordinaire. Plus a Hulk battle with iffy continuity references.

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22.01.2026 21:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: Fantastic Four #7 The Junior Fantastic Four - The series once again shows off the virtues of its extended, family oriented cast.

Fantastic Four #7 takes a break in a potentially big story for a lighter affair. @ryannorth.ca once again shows off the virtue of the extended, family oriented cast.

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22.01.2026 20:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: Rogue Sun #32 A Cat and a College - The series introduces its most creative character yet, and Dylan's college trip continues.

Dylan's character developing college trip continues in Rogue Sun #32. Meanwhile back in New Orleans, the series introduces its most creative character yet. Enter: Mr. Poe.

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22.01.2026 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Webhead Wednesday (on a Thursday) Amazing Spider-Man #20 (2026) - A whole lot of people take a whole lot of revenge on a whole lot of Goblins.

Amazing Spider-Man #20 brings the Goblin Slayer storyline to a head. But as much good mileage as Kelly got out of the recent Norman Osborn arc, it doesn't quite translate here.

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22.01.2026 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It definitely feels rushed. Claremont's contribution ended somewhere in the middle of Uncanny 279. Nicieza's work is on the weaker side, though not surprising under the circumstances. And the epilogue is an obvious status quo reset for X-Men and the new Uncanny and X-Factor creative teams.

03.01.2026 05:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy New Year!

I've never read it. I have tons of these ads I post from the 80s and early 90s of stuff I've never read, but when I look them up, they sound really cool. This is definitely one of them.

02.01.2026 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Batman Prey

Doug Moench's story of Batman's early years sees him struggle to win the trust of Jim Gordon and face the psychiatrist Hugo Strange. Art by Paul Gulacy & Terry Austin. Colors by Steve Oliff. The sequel Batman Terror was published in 2001.
#HouseAds

02.01.2026 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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X-Factor 69 was the last issue prior to Peter David taking over as the series' writer and the penultimate issue in the Muir Island Saga. The crossover saw the end of Chris Claremont's original Uncanny run. This issue is a little uneven but fun.
#ShakeYourCLZ

02.01.2026 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: Space Ghost #6 Jace and Jan, All Alone - The twins finally get their own story, and to save Space Ghost no less.

Jace and Jan take center stage in Space Ghost #6 in a culmination of their rich character development. @peposed.bsky.social, Lau, Dalhouse, and Esposito showcase that the series has a real trio of heroes.

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17.12.2025 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: Rogue Sun #31 The College Trip - Dylan's latest character growth involves an institution of higher learning.

Rogue Sun #31 continues the tradition of growing Dylan as a person while he is growing as a hero. Is there a chance for the character to take a big leap forward? Plus--what is the flaw-mingo?

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17.12.2025 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0