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ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK: ESCAPE FROM CHICAGO #2 (Mad Cave Studios)
Snake is now in the thick of trying to help Maya escape Chicago. However, the Stockyard Nation is in hot pursuit and will stop at nothing to capture Maya. Snake discovers his first escape route is compromised, and this causes him to have to throw a hail mary. Unfortunately for them, they may need more than just a prayer as they need to get through the Faithful’s territory.
RADIANT BLACK #44 (IMAGE COMICS/MASSIVE-VERSE)
Chicago is on the brink of civil war!
Jack Marlow’s Franklin group has enforced their will onto the city. Many residents such as Radiant Yellow and Mariposa have been taken prisoner. Marshall Ward might be in over his head this time.
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1 (Image Comics/Skybound Entertainment)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the FIRST issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider from Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment!
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK: ESCAPE FROM CHICAGO #1 (Mad Cave Studios)
Snake Plissken is back and he has another city to liberate. This time Snake finds himself in Chicago helping people escape the city. But now that the leader of Chicago’s underworld is looking for a more important target, Snake must face his past and put his personal rules to the side.
RADIANT BLACK #43 (IMAGE COMICS/MASSIVE-VERSE)
Since the Catalyst War, Marshall Ward has been fighting the good fight in Chicago.
The Franklin Group attempted to push their agenda concerning the occupation of the Windy City. Marshall has had his fair share of allies in this fight, but one stands out from the rest…
RADIANT BLACK #42 (IMAGE COMICS/MASSIVE-VERSE)
Jack Marlow’s plans are coming into full bloom.
The Franklin Group’s occupation of Chicago has forced Marshall Ward to question the city around him. His girlfriend is one of many held captive under Marlow’s rule. A new “hero” named Horizon is causing havoc on his reputation and efforts.
RADIANT BLACK #41 (IMAGE COMICS/MASSIVE-VERSE)
The Franklin Group has been tightening its’ hold on Chicago.
Jack Marlow’s moves have enforced a tyrannical rule over the Windy City. This has affected Marshall Ward in a very unique way. His girlfriend has been captured as a part of raids. This lit a fire underneath Ward but Horizon has been there to match him every step of the way.
RADIANT BLACK #40 (IMAGE COMICS/MASSIVE-VERSE)
Chicago is broken.
After the Catalyst War ended, the Windy City has not healed. Jack Marlow has taken the public paranoia & used it to his advantage. As head of the Franklin Group, Marlow has sent his forces to raid the city’s residents. The latest raid has taken hit close to home for Marshall Ward.
TOP 5 RADIANT BLACK MOMENTS (SO FAR)
Five years ago, the world of superhero comics as fans knew it changed forever.
February 11th, 2021 is the debut issue of “RADIANT BLACK”. Coming from the creative team of Kyle Higgins and Marcelo Costa, the story of Nathan Burnett becoming a superhero connected with readers in a huge way.
RADIANT BLACK #39 (IMAGE COMICS/MASSIVE-VERSE)
Welcome to the new world order.
In the wake of the Catalyst War, Chicago has changed forever. The involvement of the Franklin Group has only escalated events even further. Jack Marlow has plans to take down any threat on his vision. This includes introducing HORIZON into the tense landscape. A “Hero” that has the public backing them. Something Marshall Ward would do anything for.
IMMORTAL LEGEND BATMAN #5 (DC COMICS)
Sometimes, home isn’t where the heart lies. This is especially true in the case of Bruce Wayne.
When humanity tampers with dark matter, the result are shadows. Dark creatures reeking havoc all over the universe. This has prompted Wayne to assume the mantle of Immortal Legend Batman.
His intense hunting of shadows does not come without cost. Wayne’s risked all he cares about in his vigilant quest. This includes his life which time may be running out on. His latest case leads him back to a place he left: Gotham!