New Avengers

The Sentry – The Definitive Reading Order and Collecting Guide

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Crushing Comics S01E045 – Bendis’s New Avengers & Mighty Avengers, Secret Invasion, + the pre-internet joy of comic shops)

December 22, 2017 by krisis

Do you remember how thrilling it used to be to spot a new comic shop out in the wild, back before there was internet shopping and endless databases of physical and digital back issues?

Then you, too, are old. No matter your age, join me for a few minutes of reminiscing before I open my final package of Bendis New Avengers and Mighty Avengers and dig in to why these books don’t stand alone well without Secret Invasion.

Want to start from the beginning of this season of videos? Here’s the complete Season 1 playlist of Crushing Comics.

Episode 45 features New Avengers Vol. 5, Vol 6, & Vol 7, Mighty Avengers: Assemble (Vol. 1), and Mighty Avengers: Secret Invasion (Vol. 2). See the guides to New Avengers and Mighty Avengers for more information.

Crushing Comics S01E034 – Planning your own funeral + Civil War, Secret Invasion, & Siege

December 7, 2017 by krisis

Today starts a little dark as I discuss how getting ready for an international move is a lot like planning your own funeral… and then, honestly, it stays pretty dark as we explore three harrowing events for Marvel’s heroes – Civil War, Secret Invasion, and Siege.

Want to start from the beginning of this season of videos? Here’s the complete Season 1 playlist of Crushing Comics.

Episode 34 features the oversize hardcovers of Civil War, Secret Invasion, and Siege. Learn more about all three books in my Guide to Marvel Events!

Crushing Comics S01E30 – The start of Bendis’s New Avengers (and Drag Queens as Strong Female Characters)

November 30, 2017 by krisis

It’s my 30th video in 30 straight days! Another obscenely productive November here at Crushing Krisis.

In this episode I tackle the beginning of Brian Bendis’s New Avengers run, but not before I share my love for the art of drag and why Emma Frost used to look more like a man.

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Episode 30 features Avengers Disassembled (Amazon), New Avengers, Vol. 1 (Amazon), New Avengers, Vol. 2 (Amazon), which are all included in New Avengers by Brian Bendis Omnibus (Amazon), and Avengers Disassembled: Iron Man, Thor & Captain America (Amazon) – all of which are covered in the Guide to New Avengers.

Not a fan of watching videos – or just not able to watch right now? First, did you know you can speed up YouTube videos? Just click the little gear icon to change the speed settings. I know that makes me much more apt to watch.

Alternately, you can keep reading for the full transcript. Please keep in mind that this season of videos is shot off the cuff with no chance to review the books ahead of time, so I might occasionally fudge some facts (usually addressed in the video by subtitles).

Crushing Comics S01E09 – New Avengers (2005) Vol. 3-4, Young Avengers (2005), & Avengers/Invaders

November 9, 2017 by krisis

It’s my first episode in high definition! The potato-quality era of Crushing Comics is over, and to celebrate my first hi-def segment I pull a hefty four-book bundle down from the shelf! Watch my high speed explanation of the beginning of the Bendis’s era of New Avengers, including where Young Avengers and Invaders/Avengers fits into things.

Want to start from the beginning? Here’s the complete Season 1 playlist of Crushing Comics.

Episode 9 features New Avengers, Vol. 3 (Amazon/eBay) and Vol. 4 (Amazon/eBay), Young Avengers (2005) (Amazon/eBay/new TPB), and Avengers/Invaders (Amazon/eBay), all of which are covered in my Guide to New Avengers (2005) and Guide to Young Avengers.

Updated: The Definitive Guide to Luke Cage, Power Man

October 31, 2017 by krisis

Today I have another freshly spruced-up comic character guide for you: The Definitive Guide to Luke Cage.

Need the short story on what Luke Cage has been up to in 2017 both in comics and in collected editions? Keep reading for a recap, plus a quick reintroduction to the character and a final tally of how many of his starring comics have been collected in color.