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We're back to recap a great week of comics we read here at GamingTrend.com last week! We have three comics to showcase this week: one from Dark Horse Comics, one from Marvel Comics, and one from Titan Manga. We also have three reviews from Tim Jenkins! At the end, keep an eye out for a preview of what we're looking at this week!
Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins I – Issue #6/6
A fabulous look at how our Vox Machina heroes met each other during a deadly set of quests. This final issue of the series has a moment for every character to shine while also providing some great character moments between characters.
My favorite part of this series has been the clear ability to see when Natural 1's or Natural 20's would happen as well as getting to see everyone a little less powerful than we saw them in Campaign One or the TV show.
If you've ever wanted to have these comics in print versions, now is your time!
Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins I #6 :: Profile :: Dark Horse Comics
The heroes reunited at last! Aboard The Mockingbird, Vox Machina fights their way to Iselda as well as the source of the poison that has been plaguing Stilben. They already feel weary and outnumbered, while Iselda doesn’t need a hand at all—she’s already got plenty. What will happen to our burgeoning band of adventurers? Find out in the conclusion to Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Series I!• Celebrating 10 years of Critical Role!• Series finale!
X-Men of Apocalypse (2025) – Issue #1
A story about time travel, being lost in time, family, and the difference in parental styles gives us X-Men of Apocalypse.
If you've not read any of the past X-Men of Apocalypse stories, you may be a little lost, but you can get on board pretty quick with a great opening recap and the ability to see the lineup. We have the X-Men of Apocalypse vs The Uncanny X-Men!
You'll see some familiar faces as well as some twisted versions of familiar faces. It's a fun story so far, but I'm excited to see how the whole story arc will work as a full story.
X-Men of Apocalypse (2025) #1 | Comic Issues | Marvel
Browse the Marvel Comics issue X-Men of Apocalypse (2025) #1. Learn where to read it, and check out the comic’s cover art, variants, writers, & more!
Cosmic Censorship – Vol. 2
There is a LOT going on already in volumes one and two. We already have a protagonist, a set of antagonists, protectors of the protagonist, and then a group watching the protectors of the protagonist. Seems a bit confusing, but writer
Ryu-Ichi Sadamatsu does a great job of making sure everyone stays distinct as we slowly start to uncover the mysteries of the Cosmic Censors.
Who are the "heroes" and who are the "villains" in this story? Can destiny really be changed? Can the world be saved? We'll have to hope volume three can provide us with some more answers!
Cosmic Censorship @ Titan Comics
Titan Comics is a bold new publishing initiative from Titan Publishing, offering readers the best new stories from new and established comics creators, and offering those creators a great deal to bring their stories to a worldwide audience.
Ryu-Ichi Sadamatsu
Conan the Barbarian – Issue #26 Review
Conan the Barbarian #26 kicks off the next chapter of Jim Zub’s Conan run with a bang. Filled with subtle-yet-powerful worldbuilding and more than enough action to please long-time Conan fans, this issue offers us a hearty taste of what is to come over the course of this arc that will lead to him becoming king of Aquilonia.
Read the full review from Tim Jenkins:
Conan the Barbarian #26 review - Conan’s journey to the throne begins
How exactly does a barbarian from Cimmeria become king of a different nation? Let’s find out.
Tim Jenkins
Spider-Man '94 – Issue #3 Review
While most of issue 3 revolves around exposition or different characters talking either to each other or themselves, it progresses the plot forward significantly, offering plenty to entice readers to come back for the next issue.
The creative liberties taken by the DeMatteis in regards to Morlun may turn off some fans who prefer his characterization in the mainline universe, but it works well for this universe and the story that’s being told. Overall, issue 3 is a decent second act in the overarching plot, providing readers a chance to breathe while learning about Morlun and his plans.
Read the full review from Tim Jenkins:
Spider-Man ’94 #3 review — Morlun’s backstory and plot revealed
If you like exposition, this issue is for you
Tim Jenkins
Sinister's Six – Issue #2 Impressions
Building off the events of the previous issue, we’re given more insight into the world changed by Revelation. Specifically, we’re given a deeper look into the members of Sinister’s band of unlikely allies/agents and their motivations for working for him.
Compared to the first issue, events really pick up pace in this issue. Before, the bulk of the issue was talking after the action sequence at the beginning. Here, however, it feels more like a spec ops style mission, with a good balance of action and stealth mixed throughout.
Read the full review from Tim Jenkins:
Sinister’s Six #2 impression — The desperate search for a cure continues
What secrets lie forgotten in Revelation’s abandoned lab?
Tim Jenkins
Coming this week from GamingTrend Comics & Manga:
Impressions of Daredevil/Punisher: The Devil's Trigger – Issue #1, Star Wars: Boba Fett - Black, White & Red – Issue #3, and Gamera - Rebirth - : Code Thyrsos – Vol. 1!
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