Alex Talks Comics

Comics News Writer/Reviewer (he/him) ✍🏻 co-host of @aiptcomics podcast 🎙️ queer comic and X-Men enthusiast. reach me at [email protected]

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💥 KAPOW! Best Comic Book Moment of the Week

@alextalkscomics: Uncanny #XMen #36 by @GailSimone & @LucianoVecchio ❌
@Nosocialize: Queen in Black #5 by Al Ewing, Iban Coello & Paco Medina 🖤👑

Two moments we unpack this week:
https://t.co/kodvJ7Zw0W

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‘Venom Modern Era Epic Collection: Sting of The Scorpion’ is a smorgasbord of vicious Symbiote insanity
#Venom #SpiderMan
Out today, read @alextalkscomics' TPB review:
https://t.co/pKuLOQ2p0V

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"...Infamous Iron Man is undeniably a fun comic. It is a quick but satisfying read, and if you're a fan of either Doom or Ben Grimm, Bendis does an excellent job characterizing them..."
@alexmaleev @BRIANMBENDIS
Read @alextalkscomics' TPB review:
https://t.co/zS6yigHCAc

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‘Captain America Vol. 1: Our Secret Wars’ is Marvel storytelling at its peak
@ValerioSchiti
Out today, read @alextalkscomics' TPB review:
https://t.co/k5xpuwFknL

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Judging by the Cover 🎨

Dave spotlights Werther Dell’Edera’s variant for ‘Absolute Martian Manhunter’ #12, while Alex picks @LucianoVecchio's gorgeous cover for ‘Wiccan & Hulkling: Raid of Ultron’ #1.

Some seriously stunning art this week.

Hear why:
https://t.co/EZ5up9AF7I

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KAPOW moment of the week 💥

@Nosocialize picks the reality-bending chaos of ‘Sai: Dimensional Rivals’ #5 by @peachmomoko60
@alextalkscomics highlights the horror and emotion of ‘Sorcerer Supreme’ #6 by Bernard Chang.

Absolute cinema comics this week:
https://t.co/bLSzvkJco7

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‘X-Men: Age of Revelation – Overture’ expertly introduces Marvel’s newest twisted future
@jedmackay @humberto_ramos @RyanStegman @TomBrevoort #XMen
Out today, read @alextalkscomics' TPB review:
https://t.co/EC9Uy7aETH

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‘Predator Kills the Marvel Universe’ is an enjoyable bloodbath that deserved more issues
#Predator @Benjamin_Percy
Out today, read @alextalkscomics' TPB review:
https://t.co/rypnTfQrZ9

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🎉 Episode 375 special!

@alextalkscomics & @Nosocialize show off their favorite nerd swag 🤓

From comics to collectibles, every piece has a story. Plus, plenty of #Batman!

A fun, personal tour through fandom you don’t wanna miss 👇
https://t.co/zZqiGvVM6Z

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‘Pretty Hate Machine’ #1 is a brutal horror comic you don’t want to miss
@MadCaveStudios #NCBD #comics #comicbooks
Read @alextalkscomics' review:
https://t.co/D6DQnAE2fp

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NEW AIPT #Comics Podcast! 🎧

We’re joined by Matthew Rosenberg (@AshcanPress) to talk #Spawn and If Destruction Be Our Lot 🤖. FOC 4/13!

A lonely robot Lincoln, a dead world, and a search for meaning you won’t expect.

Listen wherever you get #podcasts!
https://t.co/94oZWPab35

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"...This comic has really made me think, which I love, and it is also a timely and relevant adventure with epic battles and beautiful art. I've convinced myself. This is a good series. You should read it!"
@Benjamin_Percy
Read @alextalkscomics TPB review:
https://t.co/0Lf6fjXqod

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🔥 @therightram, @cagle_evan, and @an_anandrk unveil DEICIDIUM, a new graphic novel where ancient gods return to Earth and the powers of the world move to hunt them down.

The globally launched series arrives late 2026, with a #FCBD preview this May.
https://t.co/MgmW4YkNez

[Alex Talks Comics @alextalkscomics]

If you're at @emeraldcitycon please go check out @alkcomics, @RADIMUDIO, @xDaveBakerx, & FairSquare Graphics 🫡‼️ and of course everyone else at Artist's Alley!

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Artist’s Alley never disappoints. 👀

At @emeraldcitycon, @alextalkscomics discovered four indie #comics you should absolutely have on your radar, including Full-Spectrum Therapy, Mutiny: Black Girl Magik, Generation Baby, and Mary Tyler MooreHawk.
Dig in:
https://t.co/YwmRBBHBoM

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Was also a joy to meet @ChuckTingle ⭐️ I'm a buckaroo through & through.

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Chuck Tingle brought the chaos and the love to ECCC 2026 💖

From Scream inspiration to a 13-year D&D campaign and teasing his upcoming #queer #horror novel Fabulous Bodies, the @ChuckTingle master had the crowd fully buckaroo. @alextalkscomics reports:
https://t.co/z8bG8a86Z0

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‘Avengers Academy: Marvel’s Voices’ has won the GLAAD Award for Outstanding Comic Book!

Written by Anthony Oliveira, Edited by Sarah Brunstad and Lindsey Cohick, Art by Elsa Sjunneson, Carola Borelli, Bailie Rosenlund, Pablo Collar, Charles Stewart III, Alti Firmansyah, Minkyu Jung, KJ Díaz, Ruth Redmond, Dono Sánchez-Almara, Ariana Maher, Joe Caramagna.

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Was fun meeting the guy! ⭐️

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Packed house at @emeraldcitycon as legendary #XMen writer Chris Claremont reflected on Uncanny X-Men, the original plan for the Dark Phoenix Saga, and even why he once thought Krakoa was “the dumbest character I’ve ever heard of.”

🧬🦸‍♂️ Full panel recap:
https://t.co/RrjoCFWERQ

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Judging by the Cover 🎨

@Nosocialize breaks down Marvel’s playful trolling on Amazing #SpiderMan #23 by @Muaadib 🕷️

@alextalkscomics celebrates @Gurihiru's stunning #XMen #26 variant ✨
#comicbooks #comics
All in Episode 368:
https://t.co/7vDy7d3xFh

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Steve Orlando talks #ScarletWitch, Sorcerer Supreme, and why Wanda embodies disruption at her core. @thesteveorlando digs into the emotional and thematic spine of his Marvel work.
#MarvelComics #comicbooks
Read the interview:
https://t.co/WgsUAhPvvu

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Steve Orlando (@thesteveorlando) breaks down Wanda as “The Disruptor,” her evolving bond with Vision, writing Agatha Harkness, and making @DCOfficial x @AEW work for #comics and wrestling fans alike.

🔮���� Full feature now, podcast deep dive coming soon:
https://t.co/WgsUAhOXFW