The retcon of how Nick Fury originally recruited Black Widow to go work for SHIELD was quite disturbing. Today, we look at the disturbing retcon that Marvel used to reveal how Nick Fury actually recruited Black Widow to go work for S.H.I.E.L.D. In every installment of Abandoned Love we will be examining comic book stories,

An ad claims “there are no limits in the world of #DCBlackLabel,” but fans are quick to point out the line’s limits when it comes to nudity in Batman. A Twitter post advertising the adult-oriented DC Black Label comics line claims “there are no limits in the world of #DCBlackLabel,” but fans have responded en

The aged version of Loki is proof that older heroes and villains can be even more interesting than their younger counterparts. Disney’s Loki TV series introduced several variants of the shapeshifting God of Mischief, one of which was an incredibly powerful older version. This continues a trend in superhero fiction in which familiar characters, be they

One of the newest members of the X-Men reveals his belief that one major X-Men ally is more powerful than other Omega-Level Mutants. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for X-Men #1 by Gerry Duggan, Pepe Larraz, Marte Gracia & VC’s Clayton Cowles, on sale now. The classification of Omega-Level Mutants gained a new definition in

In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, learn whether C.C. Beck really quit working for DC because of a comic book story making fun of a mailman. Welcome to Comic Book Legends Revealed! This is the eight hundred and seventh installment where we examine three comic book legends and determine whether they are true or

In Star Wars, T’onga tells the leader of the Mourner’s Wail Syndicate that he has an heir, and they could shift the balance of power in the galaxy. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #14 by Ethan Sacks, Paolo Villanelli, Travis Lanham and Arif Prianto, on sale now. Crimson Dawn’s return

After their latest disaster, the death count for the lost Green Lanterns continues to rise, and one of DC’s brightest heroes is among the fallen. WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Green Lantern #4 by Geoffrey Thorne, Tom Raney, Marco Santucci, Michael Atiyeh and Rob Leigh, on sale now. The explosion of the Green

Graphic Universe presents a preview of the YA graphic novel Glorious Wrestling Alliance: Ultimate Championship Edition by cartoonist Josh Hicks. Lerner Publishing Group’s Graphic Universe imprint has revealed an official preview for Glorious Wrestling Alliance: Ultimate Championship Edition, a YA graphic novel that brings Welsh cartoonist Josh Hicks’ professional wrestling-themed comic Glorious Wrestling Alliance to the

Sas Milledge’s Mamo #1 from Boom! Box is an enthralling introduction to a bizarre world populated with fairies, witches and fantasy. Since its inception in 2013, Boom! Box — an imprint of Boom! Studios — has published some of the most exciting all-ages comics in recent memory. While the imprint is best known for the Lumberjanes series, all of its

Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II introduces the Court of Owls’ Talons, giving these undead assassins their most horrific form yet. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II #2, by Alan Burnett, Paul Dini, Ty Templeton, Monica Kubina and Josh Reed, on sale now.  Batman: The Adventures Continue has largely taken

Marvel’s Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters event debuts “Wanted Poster” variant covers starring the Fetts, Qi’ra, Doctor Aphra and more. As part of Marvel’s Star Wars comic book crossover event War of the Bounty Hunters, various Star Wars titles releasing next month will ship with special “Wanted Poster” variant covers by artist David Nakayama, starring some fan-favorite

Extreme Carnage Alpha features the return of Marvel’s deadliest symbiote, and reveals how he survived his last encounter with Venom. WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Extreme Carnage Alpha by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Manuel Garcia, Cam Smith, Marc Deering, Roberto Poggi, Guru-eFX, and VC’s Travis Lanham, on sale now. Ever since the events of King

Justice League Infinity picks up after the events of Justice League Unlimited and makes some quietly major shifts to the DC Animated Universe. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Justice League Infinity #1 by JM Dematteis, James Tucker, Ethen Beavers, Nick Filardi & Tom Napolitano, on sale now. The DC Animated Universe was an impressive shared

Fox News spent multiple segments this week taking issue with the new United States of Captain America miniseries and its critique of the American Dream. Fox News spent multiple segments this week taking umbrage with the first issue of Marvel’s United States of Captain America miniseries, where writer Christopher Cantwell has Captain America question the

The most recent issue of Black Knight: Curse of the Ebony Blade saw the Knight drink from the Ebony Chalice which led to disastrous results. Warning: The following contains spoilers for Black Knight: Curse of the Ebony Blade #4, by Si Spurrier, Sergio Davila, Sean Parsons, Arif Prianto, Chris Sotomayor and VC’s Cory Petit, on

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The High Republic: The Rising Storm by Cavan Scott and Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #5 by Daniel José Older, Harvey Tolibao, Pow Rodrix, Jake M. Wood, Rebecca Nalty, Elizabeth Brei and Riley Farmer, on sale now. At the beginning of the Star Wars: The High

In The Witcher: Witch’s Lament comic book series, Geralt must rescue a young woman from a group of witches who have a surprising amount of insight. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Witcher: Witch’s Lament #2 by Bartosz Sztybor, Vanessa R. Del Rey, Jordie Bellaire and Aditya Bidikar on sale now. Geralt of Rivia,

Beta Ray Bill is trapped reliving the worst moments of his life, and the experience makes it clear that he’s Mjolnir’s most tragic wielder. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Beta Ray Bill #4 by Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer and VC’s Joe Sabino with Johnson, on sale now. Beta Ray Bill has been on

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for X-Factor #10 by Leah Williams, David Baldeon, David Messina, Lucas Weneck, Israel Silva & VC’s Joe Caramagna, and S.W.O.R.D. #6, by Al Ewing, Valerio Schiti, Marte Gracia and VC’s Ariana Maher, on sale now. To put it mildly, the Hellfire Gala was certainly a night to remember for the

The early significance of Martian Manhunter’s John Jones persona is examined in Darwyn Cooke’s New Frontier series. Darwyn Cooke’s take on the early days of the Justice League explored how Martian Manhunter came to choose his human disguise of John Jones. Although he doesn’t often turn to it in the main DCU, his New Frontier

Denny O’Neil played an essential role in shaping Oliver Queen’s voice, and Green Arrow’s 80th Anniversary issue ends with a tribute to the writer. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for “Tap Tap Tap” from Green Arrow 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular by Tom Taylor, Nicola Scott, Annette Kwok & Clayton Cowles, on sale now Denny

The most powerful monster in the Power Rangers franchise has arrived in the comics complete with an all-new origin story. WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Power Rangers Unlimited: Edge of Darkness #1 by Frank Gogol, Simone Ragazzoni, Igor Monti, Sabrina Del Grosso, and Ed Dukeshire, on sale now. The Power Rangers have been

A TikTok user argues that the dehumanization of Wolverine’s past could be framed through cinema as a metaphor for Indigenous identity erasure. A new TikTok video makes a unique case for why fan-favorite Marvel hero, the grizzled, claw-wielding mutant berserker Logan/Wolverine, deserves to be given an Indigenous identity. In the video, a duet posted by ‘modern_warrior__’, Neil Shyminsky explains that “Wolverine’s ethnicity

The Teen Titans Academy Yearbook revealed a rich backstory for one of its quirkiest characters, Stitch. WARNING: The following article contains spoilers from “Stitch in Time” in Teen Titans Academy Yearbook #1 by Tim Sheridan, Bernard Chang, Marcelo Maiolo and Rob Leigh, on sale now. The yearbook for the new Teen Titans Academy is out

One of the most memorable Sixth Rangers of all time has finally landed in the Boom! Studios version of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers universe. WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Power Rangers Unlimited: Edge of Darkness #1 by Frank Gogol, Simone Ragazzoni, Igor Monti, Sabrina Del Grosso, and Ed Dukeshire, on sale now.

Before his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut, Shang-Chi found himself embracing his father’s legacy and walking into a massive Marvel villain event. WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Shang-Chi #3 by Gene Luen Yang, Dike Ruan, Triona Farrell and VC’s Travis Lanham, on sale now. Shang-Chi may only be making his first appearance in the

The latest actions by the Five and members of the Quiet Council might be the final straw that breaks Havok’s patience over his lost love. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Cable #11 by Gerry Duggan, Phil Noto & VC’s Jow Sabino, on sale now. One of the biggest revelations about the current era of X-Men

Although Magneto was believed for years to be the father of Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver, it was revealed that they are not really related. WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for X-Factor #10 by Leah Williams, David Baldeón, David Messina, Lucas Werneck, Israel Silva, VC’s Joe Caramagna, and Tom Muller, available now. Magneto is about

In United States of Captain America, Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson face off against the latest villain wearing Captain America’s costume. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The United States of Captain America #1, by Christopher Cantwell, Dale Eaglesham, Matt Milla and VC’s Joe Caramagna, on sale now. Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson find themselves

Thanks to the intervention of Cable, a powerful mutant leader is about to become more dangerous than ever before. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Cable #11 by Gerry Duggan, Phil Noto & VC’s Jow Sabino, on sale now After coming back to life in the chaos following House of M and the ensuing Decimation, Magik