Greetings, denizens of the ComicsVerse! We were able to sit down with Eleni Romanias, the writer of GREEK GODDESS, a short graphic novel that follows protagonist Athena as she navigates every day life after learning that she possesses the spirit of an ancient Greek goddess. Artistically, GREEK GODDESS is the intersection of Greek mythology and Japanese manga, a combination I never thought I'd see. As one would expect, the result is quite interesting.

In need of a queer girl space outlaw buddy comic? Look no further. KIM & KIM, the latest hit from indie-punk publisher Black Mask Studios. Complete with tentacled shape-shifting aliens, bounty hunter on bounty hunter combat, and tension amongst family members, KIM & KIM #1 is a wild ride from start to finish. Without a doubt, this is definitely worth a read!

Double Take has certainly carved a niche for itself in the world of comics. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Double Take, the publisher’s comics are all set in an expanded version of the world created by classic horror flick THE NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. Double Take’s universe is both a blessing and a curse. While it provides a deep, complex universe for committed fans to immerse themselves in and dissect, the ties between titles are so strong that on their own, certain titles might be lost on the casual reader. These titles, RISE among them, provide readers with insight into elements of Double Take’s universe that might’ve fallen to the wayside under the management of a less-thorough publisher.

Denizens of the ComicsVerse! Welcome to the first installment of The Indie Spotlight, a series in which we’ll be interviewing indie comic creators in regards to their current projects! For some, we’ll be discussing what is one in an endless queue of creative projects. While with others we’ll be talking about their first big project! Similar to how children are our future, the …

Not feeling the Fourth of July festivities or just cooling down after a long day in the sun? Either way, these ten comics are guaranteed to get you feeling patriotic just in time to catch some fireworks.

The first issue of GODS OF WAR, a CIVIL WAR II mini-series featuring Hercules is extremely intense in every sense of the word. In addition to some very heavy characterization of Hercules (provided by Abnett), prompted by his old friend, now Hulk, Amadeus Cho, the issue is also packed with extensive fight scenes (courtesy of Laiso) that span entire city blocks, and involve a wide range of Marvel's heroes.

There is nothing inherently sexist about dressing a female hero in spandex, but heroines in tights are frequently drawn with exaggerated body types and in poses that favor sexualization over strength. Marvel has recently made efforts to redesign both Spider-Woman’s costume and narrative journey, marking an effort on the part of the company to, at the very least, appease fans, if not improve the representation of women in their comics.

SPIDER-WOMEN ALPHA #1 serves predominantly to introduce readers to the three characters, so as to familiarize those who only follow certain titles with all three heroines. That being said, the collaborative writing by Hopeless, Thompson, and Latour makes this feel very natural. Del Rey's art is very different than any of the art styles generally paired with any of these three characters, but nevertheless is a positive contribution to the overall success of the work.

The most recent runs of SPIDER-WOMAN have featured a side of Jessica Drew not-oft seen. She’s sarcastic, just barely put together, and not completely adjusted to life outside of the Avengers. As a second year college student at an institution that places crippling pressure on its students, I felt caged in my academic pursuits by the state of the job market. I understood why she'd just want to up and leave.

Marvel straightwashed Hercules, plain and simple. This is an instance of bi-erasure. With a rich history spanning multiple centuries, as a character, Hercules has endured addenda by many orators. However, it was not until very recently that this included his presentation as heterosexual.

If you are looking for a sprawling space odyssey or an inter-dimensional power struggle, this comic is not for you. If its first issue is any indication, POWER MAN AND IRON FIST is going to follow its titular characters back to their roots—which means a bit of banter, some detective work, and a whole lot of street justice. It has been far too long since one-time Heroes for Hire and longtime friends, Luke Cage (Power Man) and Danny Rand (Iron Fist) have spent significant time together in print, and Marvel isn’t looking to screw it up.

The illness narrative of the Venom symbiote was able to truly develop in the time it spent bonded to Eddie Brock, the first to adopt the ‘Venom’ moniker. Brock provides a wealth of information to dissect in this context. Brock has been plagued with a severe anxiety disorder since childhood. Brock’s mother died in childbirth, and his father never quite forgave him for it, though he was not at fault. It is revealed in VENOM: DARK ORIGIN that as a child, Brock would steal the belongings of other children, and return the “lost” items to gain the approval of his peers. Amidst the biggest failure of his young career as a journalist, Brock learned that he had adrenal cancer. It was shortly after this that he encountered the symbiote.