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Title: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Perry on Jun 28, 2026, 11:27 AM
Carried over my Hoopla Koshchei the Deathless omni (thought I would get more done than I did) and I was going to add issue three of Corpse Knight to my Hoopla pull, and read issue two... from another source (COME ON, HOOPLA!!! Stop missing damn issues >:( )... but once again, that other source is down, haha, so I guess I will wait on that
;D

Also waiting on reading more Crossgen this week (though I may get to Ruse) to let Jeff catch up on his list so we can back into talking about these damn books (even though as of this writing, he may have knocked out most, if not all, of his list. I can always add to mine ;) )

Speaking of adding to a list... I think I am going to try that JSA Spectre arc. I got pulled into the cover art of this week's issue twenty, sooo...

And lastly, super excited that Byrne's "Elsewhen" X-Men story is finally published and Hoopla has it. I added that puppy with a quickness and now I have to wait to read it when I am in the mood for that 80's Bryne writing and a ton of panels with little to no background work
;D ;D

Marvel Unlimited
Iron Man #3
Punisher #2
Ultimate End Game #3

DC Universe Ultra
Deadman #1
JSA #19
JSA #20
Gotham Central #3

Hoopla/Other
Koshchei the Deathless Omni
John Byrne's X-Men: Elsewhen

Crossgen
Ruse #1
Ruse #2

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Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Jeff on Jun 29, 2026, 01:31 PM
Thankfully this week was lite on DC so my two week long list only grew by the Marvels.

Hoopla
The Power Fantasy Vol 1 (Collects issues 1-5)

Marvel Unlimited
CYCLOPS #2 (OF 5)
PLANET SHE-HULK #5
THE SENTRY #1 (OF 4) - Sure, why not?
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE #15
ULTIMATES #22
WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #2
X-MEN #27
X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE #3 (OF 4)

INGLORIOUS X-FORCE #3
IRON MAN #3
MARVEL KNIGHTS PUNISHER #4
PUNISHER #2
ROGUE #3 (OF 5)
PSYLOCKE: NINJA #3 (OF 5)
ULTIMATE ENDGAME #3 (of 5)
WOLVERINE: WEAPONS OF ARMAGEDDON #2 (of 4)

DC Universe Ultra
Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #3
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #20
DETECTIVE COMICS #1109
THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY #4  (OF 6)

DEADMAN #1 (OF 6)

Crossgen
The First #20
Negation #6
Ruse #8

Image
Little Bird #1
Little Bird #2

2000AD
2000 AD Prog 2475: Edge of the World
   Judge Dredd -
   Future Shocks -
   The Discarded -

2000 AD Prog 2476: Out in Force! - Last one!
   Judge Dredd -
   

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Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Gay Titan on Jun 29, 2026, 02:06 PM
Is X-Men #27 the core X-title? I've read the solicitations and it looks interesting without being tied to ALL the other offshoots.
Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Perry on Jun 29, 2026, 07:14 PM
Quote from: Gay Titan on Jun 29, 2026, 02:06 PMIs X-Men #27 the core X-title? I've read the solicitations and it looks interesting without being tied to ALL the other offshoots.

Jeff will be able to answer all of this more than I can, as I just jumped back in and he gave me information to begin with ;D
So I can't say for sure if it is THE core title, and again, Jeff was give enough to give me some back story on it when I talked about adding it, but I don't think you need to know anything on that as of YET.?.?

Only because what Jeff told me about a certain character has not been shown to matter... again... yet. However, what he told me was...

Spoiler
Dark Beast is back, on the team, but (and I think I remember this to be true)... but no-one is aware it is him instead of our ole' good, cloned Hank
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Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Jeff on Jun 30, 2026, 02:23 AM
Lol. Perry's spoiler is not correct.

For clarity, there are three Beasts.

1. Original Hank McCoy who turned bad in the Krakoa era and was killed at the end of Krakoa era.
2. Clone Beast - who is our current good/fun Beast and member of the X-Men.
3. Dark Beast - the Age of Apocalypse Beast who came over to our universe in the '90's and has nothing to do with anything current.

You don't need to know this for issues 26 & 27 but will if you read beyond.

Spoiler
Spoiler
In the Revelation crossover, Cyclops and Beast(clone) swapped bodies with their future selves and tried to stop Revelation from taking over the world after releasing a mutant virus. They failed and were returned to their bodies. It was only after Cyclops return that he found out that clone Beast was not body swapped and had no idea what he was talking about.
Turns out the original Hank (now bad) did not die and was the one who body swapped. He is also revealed as the secret leader of 3K, the evil X-Men team our core team has been battling on and off in this series.  Original Beast now knows about the Mutant virus and wants to develop it in our time to take over the world.
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Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Jimmy T on Jun 30, 2026, 02:57 AM
I already read

Punisher 2 - great artist! Very fine with following along

Amazing Spider-Man - Crap, I'm really into this Death Spiral and a tight symbiote story ARGH LOL :D

Ultimate Endgame - okay, the letter damn near made me want to cry. Thats why it should be that way in the proper MU. IYKYK

Iron Man 3 - I'm still into the book. I'm into seeing where this is going!

Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Jeff on Jun 30, 2026, 03:11 AM
Hoopla
The Power Fantasy Vol 1 (Collects issues 1-5)

Marvel Unlimited
CYCLOPS #2 (OF 5)
PLANET SHE-HULK #5
THE SENTRY #1 (OF 4) - Sure, why not?
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE #15
ULTIMATES #22
WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #2
X-MEN #27
X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE #3 (OF 4)

INGLORIOUS X-FORCE #3
IRON MAN #3
MARVEL KNIGHTS PUNISHER #4
PUNISHER #2
ROGUE #3 (OF 5)
PSYLOCKE: NINJA #3 (OF 5)
ULTIMATE ENDGAME #3 (of 5)
WOLVERINE: WEAPONS OF ARMAGEDDON #2 (of 4)

DC Universe Ultra
Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #3
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #20
DETECTIVE COMICS #1109
THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY #4  (OF 6)

DEADMAN #1 (OF 6)

Crossgen
The First #20
Negation #6
Ruse #8

Image
Little Bird #1
Little Bird #2

2000AD
2000 AD Prog 2475: Edge of the World
  Judge Dredd -
  Future Shocks -
  The Discarded -

2000 AD Prog 2476: Out in Force! - Last one!
  Judge Dredd -
 

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X-Men 27 - I went ahead and read X-Men 27 and yeah, all that stuff I told you doesn't matter for this arc. This is a new villain team and they are pretty cool on their own.
Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Perry on Jun 30, 2026, 10:59 AM
Quote from: Jeff on Jun 30, 2026, 02:23 AMLol. Perry's spoiler is not correct.

;D

Well, in defense of my... ignorance  ;D... 

Spoiler
I never knew there was another Dark Beast. Keep in mind that aside from the odd issue or two, I never read AoA, because I was both out of comics at the time that that came out and I was also very far removed from any X-Men reading in general (dropped my X reading when Bishop era started), so when everyone from podcasters to article writers to every fan at the time of the Krakoa era, started calling the original Beast, who went bad, "Dark Beast" (and everyone was calling him that, though I see now it was in reference to another) I just went by that name.
So when you told me that the original Beast is back and not dead... my mind went to "Dark Beast is back"... as that is who I knew him as  :)

All that said, was there references all over the place that I missed when reading the Krakoa Era that made it clear that the "Original Beast" is not the same as "Dark Beast"? Probably, haha, but yeah, Original Beast turned into Dark Beast in my mind, so... there ya go.
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My apologies Rodney
;D

Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Gay Titan on Jun 30, 2026, 01:58 PM
No need to apologize. I will see what issues are on the newsstand tomorrow. I loved AoA! It gave us Blink.
Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Perry on Jun 30, 2026, 02:41 PM
Quote from: Gay Titan on Jun 30, 2026, 01:58 PMI loved AoA! It gave us Blink.

Glad you dug it. I tried, many a'times, but can't get through it. I am just not a 90's art guy
:'(

That said, I have read and enjoyed Exiles featuring Blink  :)
Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Gay Titan on Jun 30, 2026, 03:29 PM
The original Exiles series was one of my favorites!
Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Perry on Jun 30, 2026, 05:50 PM
Agree, though I never was a huge fan of the way Calafiore drew faces (they always seemed flat to me), it is still a very good series with a great look to it. 
The occasional flat face aside, of course
:)
Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Gay Titan on Jun 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
In my pull tomorrow...

Batman #11
JSA #21
Superman - Father of Tomorrow #2
Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Jeff on Jul 01, 2026, 02:58 AM
Quote from: Gay Titan on Jun 30, 2026, 03:29 PMThe original Exiles series was one of my favorites!

Mine too! Blink is on of my favorite X-Men as well.
Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Jeff on Jul 01, 2026, 03:06 AM

Hoopla
The Power Fantasy Vol 1 (Collects issues 1-5)

Marvel Unlimited
CYCLOPS #2 (OF 5)
PLANET SHE-HULK #5
THE SENTRY #1 (OF 4) - Sure, why not?
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE #15
ULTIMATES #22
WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #2
X-MEN #27
X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE #3 (OF 4)

INGLORIOUS X-FORCE #3
IRON MAN #3
MARVEL KNIGHTS PUNISHER #4
PUNISHER #2
ROGUE #3 (OF 5)
PSYLOCKE: NINJA #3 (OF 5)
ULTIMATE ENDGAME #3 (of 5)
WOLVERINE: WEAPONS OF ARMAGEDDON #2 (of 4)

DC Universe Ultra
Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #3
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #20
DETECTIVE COMICS #1109
THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY #4  (OF 6)

DEADMAN #1 (OF 6)

Crossgen
The First #20
Negation #6
Ruse #8

Image
Little Bird #1
Little Bird #2

2000AD
2000 AD Prog 2475: Edge of the World
  Judge Dredd -
  Future Shocks -
  The Discarded -

2000 AD Prog 2476: Out in Force! - Last one!
  Judge Dredd -
 

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The Power Fantasy Vol 1 (Collects issues 1-5) - I like this. Especially that cliff hanger at the end of issue 5. Another Gillen god like character tale but he's so good at it.
Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Jeff on Jul 01, 2026, 11:57 AM
Hoopla
The Power Fantasy Vol 1 (Collects issues 1-5)

Marvel Unlimited
CYCLOPS #2 (OF 5)
PLANET SHE-HULK #5
THE SENTRY #1 (OF 4) - Sure, why not?
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE #15
ULTIMATES #22
WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #2
X-MEN #27
X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE #3 (OF 4)

INGLORIOUS X-FORCE #3
IRON MAN #3
MARVEL KNIGHTS PUNISHER #4
PUNISHER #2
ROGUE #3 (OF 5)
PSYLOCKE: NINJA #3 (OF 5)
ULTIMATE ENDGAME #3 (of 5)
WOLVERINE: WEAPONS OF ARMAGEDDON #2 (of 4)

DC Universe Ultra
Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #3
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #20
DETECTIVE COMICS #1109
THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY #4  (OF 6)

DEADMAN#1 (OF 6)

Crossgen
The First #20
Negation #6
Ruse #8

Image
Little Bird #1
Little Bird #2

2000AD
2000 AD Prog 2475: Edge of the World
  Judge Dredd -
  Future Shocks -
  The Discarded -

2000 AD Prog 2476: Out in Force! - Last one!
  Judge Dredd -
 

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CYCLOPS #2 (OF 5) - Good issue #2. Cyclops vs the Reavers is turning into a fun adventure.

DEADMAN #1 (OF 6) - I hated this. The art was good but the story is awful. I'm out.
Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Perry on Jul 01, 2026, 04:24 PM
Marvel Unlimited
Iron Man #3
Punisher #2
Ultimate End Game #3

DC Universe Ultra
Deadman #1
JSA #19
JSA #20
Gotham Central #3
Gotham Central #4 <- Added
Gotham Central #5 <- Added

Hoopla/Other
Koshchei the Deathless Omni
John Byrne's X-Men: Elsewhen

Crossgen
Ruse #1
Ruse #2

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Iron Man - Modok is one of thos characters that if I see him, and I am in the right mood, I love him. I loved him last issue, this issue he was just "fine". I will say however, that I initially was worried about the "idea" of this book's first arc, not that it was bad, but I didn't see it being something that I would enjoy. Wellllll... Okay, I'm in  :)

Punisher - It's fine, but I think the art is carrying most of the lifting for me. I Am not sure if I only like Garth Ennis' Punisher, or if I, once again, am not enamored with Percy's but, yeah, it's okay. I think it is going to have to hit a lot harder next issue or I may be gone after the "3 issue try"  :(

Ultimate End Game - Ugh, what the hell are you doing Camp? I know you can do better than this. Did editorial screw you up? I sure as hell hope so  ???

Deadman - This was not the Deadman I know, but... BUT, it is a pretty decent enough Ice Cream Man comic. Much like the last Superman comic by this team, although that read a lot better from the jump, if you just think of this as an I.C.M title, like a DC Earth 2 (Scoops ;D ) it reads much better. So yeah, I agree with Jeff that it isn't the Deadman we know, but... I like that for this team. Looking forward to seeing what the team does here.  8)

JSA - Why oh why can't Jeff Lemire write a damn DC proper comic? I've literally never seen anything like it. I love his creator stuff, love it. Love the way the characters work, the way the deal with each other (or don't deal with each other), love the scripts, the plots, the dialog, but put that same man at DC and it's just not good. All that said I am pulling a Jeff here. Ha, got sucked into the last page of #20 so I will be back for at least one more issue.  ;D

Gotham MF'ing Central - Absolutely... and as this is DC, I will say there is no Absolute pun implied ;D ... but I'm absolutely loving this. It is "Criminal" but featuring cops instead of cons, with the occasional Batman family member appearance? Not sure why I waited so long to read (mostly for the first time) this series. I've read issue before but I came in late originally, and wasn't on the title for long. This is going to be a blast!!!  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Jeff on Jul 02, 2026, 09:25 PM
Hoopla
The Power Fantasy Vol 1 (Collects issues 1-5)

Marvel Unlimited
CYCLOPS #2 (OF 5)
PLANET SHE-HULK #5
THE SENTRY #1 (OF 4) - Sure, why not?
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE #15
ULTIMATES #22

WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #2
X-MEN #27
X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE #3 (OF 4)

INGLORIOUS X-FORCE #3
IRON MAN #3
MARVEL KNIGHTS PUNISHER #4
PUNISHER #2
ROGUE #3 (OF 5)
PSYLOCKE: NINJA #3 (OF 5)
ULTIMATE ENDGAME #3 (of 5)
WOLVERINE: WEAPONS OF ARMAGEDDON #2 (of 4)

DC Universe Ultra
Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #3
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #20
DETECTIVE COMICS #1109
THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY #4  (OF 6)

DEADMAN#1 (OF 6)

Crossgen
The First #20
ADD: Crossgen Chronicles #7 (Negation)
Negation #6
Ruse #8

Image
Little Bird #1
Little Bird #2

2000AD
2000 AD Prog 2475: Edge of the World
  Judge Dredd -
  Future Shocks -
  The Discarded -

2000 AD Prog 2476: Out in Force! - Last one!
  Judge Dredd -
 

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PLANET SHE-HULK #5 - Great issue! This has been a really good series and this was probably the best issue so far.  One of Marvels few gems these days.

THE SENTRY #1 (OF 4) - Pretty good start for this mini.  I like it.

ULTIMATE WOLVERINE #15 - Bit of a side story but heading toward the final battle with Magik.

ULTIMATES #22 - Predictable ending.  Way too wordy unnecessarily.  Otherwise an ok issue.

ULTIMATE ENDGAME #3 (of 5) - Oof. That was awful. Not even the tear jerk moment could draw me in.

Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Jeff on Jul 03, 2026, 02:10 PM
Hoopla
The Power Fantasy Vol 1 (Collects issues 1-5)

Marvel Unlimited
CYCLOPS #2 (OF 5)
PLANET SHE-HULK #5
THE SENTRY #1 (OF 4) - Sure, why not?
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE #15
ULTIMATES #22

WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #2
X-MEN #27
X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE #3 (OF 4)

INGLORIOUS X-FORCE #3
IRON MAN #3
MARVEL KNIGHTS PUNISHER #4
PUNISHER #2
ROGUE #3 (OF 5)
PSYLOCKE: NINJA #3 (OF 5)
ULTIMATE ENDGAME #3 (of 5)
WOLVERINE: WEAPONS OF ARMAGEDDON #2 (of 4)

DC Universe Ultra
Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #3
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #20
DETECTIVE COMICS #1109
THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY #4  (OF 6)

DEADMAN#1 (OF 6)

Crossgen
The First #20
Crossgen Chronicles #7 (Negation)
Negation #6
Ruse #8


Image
Little Bird #1
Little Bird #2

2000AD
2000 AD Prog 2475: Edge of the World
  Judge Dredd -
  Future Shocks -
  The Discarded -

2000 AD Prog 2476: Out in Force! - Last one!
  Judge Dredd -
 

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The First #20 - definitely got to go back to reading more than one issue at a time. So many characters to keep track of.  Good issue though.

Crossgen Chronicles #7 (Negation) - Origin of Kaine. Not bad but I'm ready for the main story.

Negation #6 - And I'm not disappointed. Another good issue and I'm psyched withe cliffhanger!

Ruse #8 - Good end to this two parter.  Were they vampires or not? Now we know.

Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Jeff on Jul 04, 2026, 05:27 PM
Hoopla
The Power Fantasy Vol 1 (Collects issues 1-5)

Marvel Unlimited
CYCLOPS #2 (OF 5)
PLANET SHE-HULK #5
THE SENTRY #1 (OF 4) - Sure, why not?
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE #15
ULTIMATES #22
WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #2
X-MEN #27
X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE #3 (OF 4)

INGLORIOUS X-FORCE #3

IRON MAN #3
MARVEL KNIGHTS PUNISHER #4
PUNISHER #2
ROGUE #3 (OF 5)
PSYLOCKE: NINJA #3 (OF 5)
ULTIMATE ENDGAME #3 (of 5)
WOLVERINE: WEAPONS OF ARMAGEDDON #2 (of 4)

DC Universe Ultra
Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #3
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #20
DETECTIVE COMICS #1109
THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY #4  (OF 6)

DEADMAN#1 (OF 6)

Crossgen
The First #20
Crossgen Chronicles #7 (Negation)
Negation #6
Ruse #8


Image
Little Bird #1
Little Bird #2

2000AD
2000 AD Prog 2475: Edge of the World
  Judge Dredd -
  Future Shocks -
  The Discarded -

2000 AD Prog 2476: Out in Force! - Last one!
  Judge Dredd -
 

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WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #2 -I'm sticking around for this arc. This has an interesting premise id like to see play out.

X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE #3 (OF 4) - pretty disappointed in this but gonna read the last issue just to see how it ends.

INGLORIOUS X-FORCE #3 - Another name off the list, leaving only one left to be the traitor. But it is it ever that easy? Fun series so far.
Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Jeff on Jul 05, 2026, 09:53 PM
Hoopla
The Power Fantasy Vol 1 (Collects issues 1-5)

Marvel Unlimited
CYCLOPS #2 (OF 5)
PLANET SHE-HULK #5
THE SENTRY #1 (OF 4) - Sure, why not?
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE #15
ULTIMATES #22
WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #2
X-MEN #27
X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE #3 (OF 4)

INGLORIOUS X-FORCE #3

IRON MAN #3
MARVEL KNIGHTS PUNISHER #4
PUNISHER #2
ROGUE #3 (OF 5)
PSYLOCKE: NINJA #3 (OF 5)
ULTIMATE ENDGAME #3 (of 5)
WOLVERINE: WEAPONS OF ARMAGEDDON #2 (of 4)

DC Universe Ultra
Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #3
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #20
DETECTIVE COMICS #1109
THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY #4  (OF 6)

DEADMAN#1 (OF 6)

Crossgen
The First #20
Crossgen Chronicles #7 (Negation)
Negation #6
Ruse #8


Image
Little Bird #1
Little Bird #2


2000AD
2000 AD Prog 2475: Edge of the World
  Judge Dredd -
  Future Shocks -
  The Discarded -

2000 AD Prog 2476: Out in Force! - Last one!
  Judge Dredd -

 

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THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY #4  (OF 6) - More answers leading to more questions. I'm liking this mystery.

Little Bird #1&2 - I'm torn. On the surface it's a good story and has great art. But I hate the unnecessary placement of the Christian church in such a blasphemous manner. Kills my enjoyment for the book.

2000 AD Prog 2475: Edge of the World
  Judge Dredd - Nice ending.  Too bad I won't be around to see if the dangling threads come back around.
  Future Shocks - these were fun little one shots.
  The Discarded - Good ending and great twist.

2000 AD Prog 2476: Out in Force! - Last one!
  Judge Dredd - went ahead and read this part 1 of the new arc. Sounds like it'll be a good one but this was the last issue of my temporary subscription.  It's been fun!

Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Perry on Jul 05, 2026, 10:48 PM
Quote from: Jeff on Jul 05, 2026, 09:53 PMLittle Bird #1&2 - I'm torn. On the surface it's a good story and has great art. But I hate the unnecessary placement of the Christian church in such a blasphemous manner. Kills my enjoyment for the book.

I can... understand that from your point of view, I do. I took it is more directly pointing to Roman Catholicism in particular, more than the Christian faith as an entirety, but I can and do understand.
And I am not even saying that what I am going with IS what it was about, but that is how it hit for me. Even still, from a Christian standpoint I could understand the struggle, but as my step-dad, the Southern Baptist Deacon once told me (on many an occasion... though tongue firmly in cheek)...
"Those Roman Catholics got a different way of thinking and doing".  ;)

With that in mind I guess it is a little easier for me to not put the two under the same umbrella, even though they are, of course, intertwined. I loved the book and the "follow-up", but I do have a much different take on religion, and especially the religious iconography catagory
Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Jeff on Jul 05, 2026, 11:38 PM
Hoopla
The Power Fantasy Vol 1 (Collects issues 1-5)

Marvel Unlimited
CYCLOPS #2 (OF 5)
PLANET SHE-HULK #5
THE SENTRY #1 (OF 4) - Sure, why not?
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE #15
ULTIMATES #22
WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #2
X-MEN #27
X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE #3 (OF 4)

INGLORIOUS X-FORCE #3

IRON MAN #3
MARVEL KNIGHTS PUNISHER #4
PUNISHER #2
ROGUE #3 (OF 5)
PSYLOCKE: NINJA #3 (OF 5)
ULTIMATE ENDGAME #3 (of 5)
WOLVERINE: WEAPONS OF ARMAGEDDON #2 (of 4)

DC Universe Ultra
Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #3
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #20
DETECTIVE COMICS #1109
THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY #4  (OF 6)


DEADMAN#1 (OF 6)

Crossgen
The First #20
Crossgen Chronicles #7 (Negation)
Negation #6
Ruse #8


Image
Little Bird #1
Little Bird #2


2000AD
2000 AD Prog 2475: Edge of the World
  Judge Dredd -
  Future Shocks -
  The Discarded -

2000 AD Prog 2476: Out in Force! - Last one!
  Judge Dredd -

 

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Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #3 - A twenty five page story they somehow drug out to 44 pages.  Still the new hero group introduced at the end could be interesting.

ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #20 - I'm glad this arc is over but I really liked this twist at the end that will set who knows what chaos from here on out!

DETECTIVE COMICS #1109 - Really good chapter in this Green Arrow/Batman/Black Canary team-up.  Jeff recommends!


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Jeff on Jul 05, 2026, 11:44 PM
Quote from: Perry on Jul 05, 2026, 10:48 PM
Quote from: Jeff on Jul 05, 2026, 09:53 PMLittle Bird #1&2 - I'm torn. On the surface it's a good story and has great art. But I hate the unnecessary placement of the Christian church in such a blasphemous manner. Kills my enjoyment for the book.

I can... understand that from your point of view, I do. I took it is more directly pointing to Roman Catholicism in particular, more than the Christian faith as an entirety, but I can and do understand.
And I am not even saying that what I am going with IS what it was about, but that is how it hit for me. Even still, from a Christian standpoint I could understand the struggle, but as my step-dad, the Southern Baptist Deacon once told me (on many an occasion... though tongue firmly in cheek)...
"Those Roman Catholics got a different way of thinking and doing".  ;)

With that in mind I guess it is a little easier for me to not put the two under the same umbrella, even though they are, of course, intertwined. I loved the book and the "follow-up", but I do have a much different take on religion, and especially the religious iconography catagory

Yes they are but the way these people talk about Jesus specifically is what turned my stomach.  I'm hoping it tempers out as I'm going to finish the series.  The hero characters really pull you in and the art is perfect for this story.
Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Jeff on Jul 06, 2026, 01:24 AM

Hoopla
The Power Fantasy Vol 1 (Collects issues 1-5)

Marvel Unlimited
CYCLOPS #2 (OF 5)
PLANET SHE-HULK #5
THE SENTRY #1 (OF 4) - Sure, why not?
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE #15
ULTIMATES #22
WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #2
X-MEN #27
X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE #3 (OF 4)

INGLORIOUS X-FORCE #3
IRON MAN #3
MARVEL KNIGHTS PUNISHER #4
PUNISHER #2

ROGUE #3 (OF 5)
PSYLOCKE: NINJA #3 (OF 5)
ULTIMATE ENDGAME #3 (of 5)
WOLVERINE: WEAPONS OF ARMAGEDDON #2 (of 4)

DC Universe Ultra
Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #3
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #20
DETECTIVE COMICS #1109
THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY #4  (OF 6)


DEADMAN#1 (OF 6)

Crossgen
The First #20
Crossgen Chronicles #7 (Negation)
Negation #6
Ruse #8


Image
Little Bird #1
Little Bird #2


2000AD
2000 AD Prog 2475: Edge of the World
  Judge Dredd -
  Future Shocks -
  The Discarded -

2000 AD Prog 2476: Out in Force! - Last one!
  Judge Dredd -

 

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IRON MAN #3 - Enjoying the battle of wits with Madame Masque.  This issue moves the arc along nicely.

MARVEL KNIGHTS PUNISHER #4 - Nice ending to this mini series.  Lots of come uppins!

PUNISHER #2 - I'm digging this Punisher series.  It's a good one. Especially with all the mob villains and a potential mob war. Frank will be busy.


Title: Re: Weekly Reader, June 29, 2026
Post by: Jeff on Jul 06, 2026, 03:38 AM

Hoopla
The Power Fantasy Vol 1 (Collects issues 1-5)

Marvel Unlimited
CYCLOPS #2 (OF 5)
PLANET SHE-HULK #5
THE SENTRY #1 (OF 4) - Sure, why not?
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE #15
ULTIMATES #22
WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #2
X-MEN #27
X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE #3 (OF 4)

INGLORIOUS X-FORCE #3
IRON MAN #3
MARVEL KNIGHTS PUNISHER #4
PUNISHER #2
ROGUE #3 (OF 5)
PSYLOCKE: NINJA #3 (OF 5)
ULTIMATE ENDGAME #3 (of 5)
WOLVERINE: WEAPONS OF ARMAGEDDON #2 (of 4) 


DC Universe Ultra
Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #3
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #20
DETECTIVE COMICS #1109
THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY #4  (OF 6)


DEADMAN#1 (OF 6)

Crossgen
The First #20
Crossgen Chronicles #7 (Negation)
Negation #6
Ruse #8


Image
Little Bird #1
Little Bird #2


2000AD
2000 AD Prog 2475: Edge of the World
  Judge Dredd -
  Future Shocks -
  The Discarded -

2000 AD Prog 2476: Out in Force! - Last one!
  Judge Dredd -

 

—————————————————————————————

ROGUE #3 (OF 5) - glad I stuck with this so far. Been much better than the start of that first issue.

PSYLOCKE: NINJA #3 (OF 5) this is only making me miss the days when Betsy was Psylocke. This is a really good book.

WOLVERINE: WEAPONS OF ARMAGEDDON #2 (of 4) - an ok issue. Never was a fan of Nuke but next issues final fight should be fun.