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Al Ewing and Lee Garbett’s Loki: Agent of Asgard is an emotional rollercoaster of laugh out loud delight and painful tears. The successor to Keiron Gillen’s Journey into Mystery, it strikes the same witty tone and heartbreaking core, and throughout it all, it asks the question: can Loki be anything but a villain?
Kieron Gillen’s Journey into Mystery (2011-12) is as funny as it is emotional, heart-wrenching as it is harrowing. Full of wit and bursting with schemes, Gillen writes an iconic and era-defining version of Loki as the fan-named Kid Loki. If you’re a Loki fan, Journey into Mystery is a must.
Nathan Edmondson and Phil Noto’s Black Widow comic book series combines Natasha Romanoff’s work towards atonement with a mystery that haunts her across the globe. Gorgeous artwork accompanies a slow build of a story, creating a Black Widow comic book easy for new Marvel readers to enjoy.
The 2016-2017 Black Widow comic book is a must-read for both veteran fans of Natasha Romanoff and those looking to fall in love with her. Mark Waid and Chris Samnee’s mini-series is compact, action-packed, and intelligent, while never flinching from Natasha’s past.
Ed Brubaker’s seminal 2005 comic book Captain America: Winter Soldier brings Bucky Barnes back from the dead in a painful noir thriller of a tale. If you want more Bucky after The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, but you don’t want to feel mired in 80 years of comic book continuity, Captain America: Winter Soldier is the perfect volume for you.
The politically-charged Captain America: Sam Wilson is an indictment of the American right, while still having fun indulging in superhero wackiness. Sam Wilson is a Black man trying to be a symbol of a nation divided -- specifically one divided on Sam taking up the Captain American mantle and shield. If Falcon and the Winter Soldier didn’t provide enough of Falcon’s turn as Captain America, you’ll love this comic book series.
The 2015-2016 The Vision miniseries is a masterful demonstration of storytelling and suspense. The Eisner Award-winning series questions whether a synthetic man can really be human, or just an imitation. Where last week, we looked at Wanda Maximoff, this week we’re looking at the second half of the WandaVision duo: The Vision.
The 2015-2017 Scarlet Witch miniseries gives Wanda Maximoff room to breathe. As she deals with her past and future, legacy and heritage, Wanda finds who she is beyond her life as an Avenger. If you were a fan of WandaVision and wanted to see more of the Scarlet Witch coming into her own power, you’ll be hooked.
The 2015-2020 run of The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl is funny, smart, charming, and most of all, kind. Written by Ryan North with artists Erica Henderson and Derek Charm, the Eisner Award-winning series is an excellent choice for those looking to start reading Marvel comics, or even old hats just looking for a good comic book.
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