Read the Freaking Comics!

Read the Freaking Comics!

Deep dive into single issues of comics from Marvel, DC, Epic, Valiant, Dark Horse and more. Understand the artists behind them and hopefully give you a unique view into the comic lore and business!

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August 4, 2025 9 mins

Features an exclusive interview with Georges Jeanty!In Buffy the Vampire Slayer #7, released by Dark Horse Comics in October 2007, we follow Faith’s solo journey as she embarks on a mission to kill Lady Genevieve Savidge, a powerful slayer. As she edges closer, Faith encounters gargoyle protectors who knock her unconscious. Upon waking, Lady Genevieve reveals she wants Faith to help her kill their mutual enemy: Buffy Summers. This ...

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In February 1986, Marvel’s The Incredible Hulk hit the shelves as the number one album was Sade’s *Promise*, and shoulder pads were all the rage. This issue follows the intense aftermath of Hulk’s rampage through New Mexico, after being physically separated from Bruce Banner. With Bruce in a coma, Betty Ross and She-Hulk face a life-or-death decision on whether an experimental procedure can save him. Meanwhile, Avengers powerhouses...

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In this video, we take a deep dive into Green Lantern 16 from DC Comics, released in September 1991. This issue continues the story of the Mosaic World, where different alien civilizations are forced to coexist on Oa. John Stewart, the custodian of this chaotic patchwork, must take extreme measures as tensions rise among the civilizations. Written by Gerard Jones and illustrated by Mark Bright, with inks by Romeo Tanghal, this issu...

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Marvel’s Iron Man #219 hit shelves in June 1987, alongside pop culture milestones like Beverly Hills Cop II and the birth of footballer Lionel Messi. In this issue, Tony Stark attempts to buy Accutech, but his plans are interrupted by the villainous "Ghost," who can phase through walls and infiltrate computers. The Ghost vows to destroy Accutech and kill Stark, setting up a thrilling chase. This issue introduces the Ghost...

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In June 1996, Uncanny X-Men #329 was released, continuing the intense story of Psylocke’s near-fatal battle with Sabretooth. Wolverine and Archangel seek healing for her in New York’s “Little Asia,” where they encounter Gomurr the Ancient, an old ally of Wolverine. The trio, joined by Doctor Strange’s astral form, set out to obtain the mystical Crimson Dawn to save Psylocke. The comic, written by Scott Lobdell and Jeph Loeb, featur...

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Released in July 1977, The Amazing Spider-Man #170 hit the shelves as Star Wars dominated theaters and Rumors by Fleetwood Mac topped the charts. In this issue, Spider-Man faces Doctor Faustus, a villain who uses mind-controlling gas in a plot involving a tampered vaccine. Spider-Man falls under Faustus' spell but recovers in time to stop his scheme. The story also features a key subplot with the burglar who killed Uncle Ben, w...

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