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Comic of the Week: The X-Men #12 (July 1965)
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Comic of the Week: The X-Men #12 (July 1965)

What happens when Professor X’s darkest family secret comes crashing through the door? You get The X-Men #12 — a Silver Age classic that delivers both raw power and deep backstory. Cain Marko (aka Juggernaut) doesn’t just debut… he breaks the wall down.

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Armed Icons: Superheroes, Their Weapons, and the Legacy They Forge
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Armed Icons: Superheroes, Their Weapons, and the Legacy They Forge

In the world of comic book heroes, not all powers are born from gamma rays or alien suns. Some legacies are forged from metal, fire, and purpose-built craftsmanship—carried not in genes, but in weaponry. While Superman’s fists may be enough to save the day, there’s a parallel pantheon of heroes whose impact and iconography are forever intertwined with their weapons.

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Wearing Two Faces: Superheroes Who Straddle the Civilian Line
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Wearing Two Faces: Superheroes Who Straddle the Civilian Line

When we think of superheroes, we often picture capes, gadgets, and epic battles. But some of the most compelling characters are those who juggle two worlds—those who save the day in costume, then clock in as average Joes. This duality has been a cornerstone of comic storytelling since Superman first donned Clark Kent’s glasses. But who does it best?

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Manga vs. Comics: A Cross-Pacific Clash of Panels and Popularity
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Manga vs. Comics: A Cross-Pacific Clash of Panels and Popularity

In the global arena of illustrated storytelling, two giants stand tall—Japanese manga and Western comic books. Both deliver larger-than-life heroes, page-turning drama, and deeply loyal fanbases. But beyond the shared medium of inked panels, their cultural DNA, commercial evolution, and artistic sensibilities are strikingly distinct. And in the last two decades, the battle for readership has only intensified.

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