Modern horror returns to a standing ovation as the Comic Code Authority fades from memory and new Indie studios like BOOM! take the lead. In this October episode, Brook and Steph share their experience with the ongoing horror comic Something is Killing the Children. The thrills and chills grip them both as they explore the fannish glee of monsters, blood & guts, and fictional bureaucracies!
This episode does include spoilers for the first fifteen issues of the ongoing series Something is Killing the Children and discussions of graphic contents.
In order to cover the Thunderbolts we first have to cover the event that lead to their creation: ONSLAUGHT! The first book covers the beginning of an epic crossover event where the lauded Charles Xavier, leader of the X-Men and overall powerhouse of the Marvel universe seemingly becomes evil! How will the heroes of earth grapple with this revelation?
Onslaught: The Complete Event - Book 1
X-men #53: In the Clutches Of... ONSLAUGHT
Published: June 1, 1996
Writer: Mark Waid
Penciler: Andy Kubert
Inkers: Cam Smith and John Dell
Colorist: Joe Rosas
Letterer: Richard Starkings
Best words:
Best panel:
Best person: Jean Grey
Worst person: Xavier
X-men #54: The Secret Revealed!
Published: July 1, 1996
Writer: Mark Waid
Penciler: Andy Kubert
Inker: Dan Panosian
Colorist: Joe Rosas
Letterer: Richard Starkings
Best words:
Best panel :
Best person: Juggernaut
Worst person: Xavier/Onslaught
Onslaught: X-men #1
Published: August 1, 1996
Writers: Mark Waid and Scott Lobdell
Penciler: Pasqual Ferry
Inkers: Art Thibert and Dan Green
Colorist: Steve Buccelatto and Team Bucce
Letterer: Richard Starkings and Comicraft
Editor: Bob Harras
Best words:
Best panel:
Best person: Bishop
Worst person: Xavier pre Onslaught reveal
Uncanny X-men #335 - From the Onslaught... An Apocalypse Begins!
Published: August 10, 1996
Writers: Jim Lee, Jim Krueger, Joe Quesada, and Rob Liefield
Always wanted to no more about Earth Mightiest Heroes?! Love the Avengers but don’t know where to start? Looking for something new? Check out these recommendations for entry level stories you can pick up straight away!
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