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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
In two weeks I’ll be part of a panel at #AnimeNYC spotlighting educators who use manga in the classroom. This is my first time doing a panel on this topic, so I’m excited to share what I’ve been doing with my students for the last few years in my classes!
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
The Bluey Surfer
Lego version of Galactus with a Lego Bluey on a surfboard floating over his shoulder
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Besides the Kirby 4th World Series (which are must reads of course) my personal favs are the Walt Simonson Orion series, the Tom Peyer/Rachel Pollack New Gods & the recently released YA graphic novels Mr. Miracle: The Great Escape by Varian Johnson/Daniel Isles & Barda by Ngozi Ukazu are excellent.
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
As a long time fan of New Gods, I’m surprised more people haven’t connected Mantis to the Bugs, the lower classes of New Genesis. This could really elevate Mantis as a character in the plot moving forward. And speaking of plot movements, what is Metron scheming…
Mantis with his army by Evan Cagle.
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
The return of Maxwell Lord puts him in a very interesting place as a third party in the hunt for the reborn New God. Acting, seemingly, as an agent of Metron. However, the omega symbol on his forehead gives me pause considering its connections to Darkseid…
Maxwell Lord revealing an omega symbol on his forehead. Art by Evan Cagle.
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
This sequence was VERY intriguing. First, V takes the bold step of separating one of the Forever People from his usual group. Seraphin, the cowboy cosplayer, has clearly been Going Through It. What has caused this schism from the Forever People? What does this split mean for the Infinity Man?
Seraphin of the Forever People being interrogated by Maxwell Lord. Art by Evan Cagle
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
An interesting detail revealed here about our New New God: he was found and adopted by his parents. This creates an interesting parallel between the child & his soon to be hunter/savior Orion & Mr. Miracle—both adopted children. Very excited to see where the backstory of this kid is going next
A man finds a baby on the steps of the Krishnaraja temple. Art by Evan Cagle
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
I ADORE this sequence. Evan Cagle has proven himself to be a terrific artist of detailed sci-fi cityscapes & tech, but his physical acting and expressions in this sequence are beautiful. So much character expressed in all three characters that pairs beautifully with Ram V’s script
Barda confronts Scott Free as he tries to go on his quest from Orion, with baby Liv in tow. Art by Evan Cagle Barda confronting Mr. Miracle and beaning him with a diaper. Art by Evan Cagle
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Wanted to draw attention to this sequence drawn by Cagle with the firey writing, the traditional method The Source typically communicates with people
New Gods #2 by Evan Cagle. High Father sees fire writing: a message from The Source Jack Kirby new Gods with a fire writing message “Orion to Apokolips—then to Earth—then to war.”
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Some beautiful prose here by Ram V describing Himon waxing poetically on what will become known as the Anti-Life equation: the removal of thought, creativity, inspiration.
Text that reads “much as the source manifests in life and in death—as creation, imagination—the darkness that it shattered, though undetected by my studies, must manifest through similar means. A theoretical antithesis—uncreating, the absence of idea. Not in opposition to life, but in opposition to existence.—Himon, The Prometheus Codex
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Okay a lot to unpack here. First, a masterful layout double page spread by Lonergan. We get tons of cameos here ranging from characters we’ve seen like Metron to Mantis, Forager, Granny Goodness, Fastbak, The Female Furies, The Forever, People, Tigra (Orion’s mom), Heggra (Darkseid’s mom) and MORE
Double page spread by Jesse Lonergan featuring characters we’ve seen like Metron to Mantis, Forager, Granny Goodness, Fastbak, The Female Furies, The Forever, People, Tigra (Orion’s mom), Heggra (Darkseid’s mom) and MORE
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
These guest artist opening sequences are wonderful, in part because of the talent on display but also because they evoke for me the Walt Simonson run on Orion with its Tales of the New Gods back-up stories.
New Gods #2 art by Jesse Lonergan New Gods back-up by Frank Miller New Gods back-up by Dave Gibbons New Gods back-up by Art Adams
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
All right let’s jump into the wonderful New Gods #2 by Ram V, Evan Cagle, Jesse Lonergan, Francesco Segala, & Tom Napolitano. I need this book to run 100+ issues
New Gods #2 cover by Evan Cagle. Cover blurb reads “A Prophecy. A Child. A Miracle.” With Mister Miracle & Big Barda in the center of the cover
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
And finally, loved seeing the good folks at the Kirby Museum getting some recognition! Can’t recommend this book enough!
Full page ad for The Kirby Museum, a nonprofit focused on the life and legacy of Jack Kirby
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
And here we get the latest addition to the New Gods pantheon: Kamal! In an interview with OwenLikesComics on YouTube, Ram V alludes to taking inspiration for this character from Kalki, the prophesied final avatar of Vishnu. We see an allusion to Kalki’s steed in the text as well.
A child discovers ifs destiny from New Gods by Ram V, Evan Cagle, Jorge Fornes, Francesco Segala, & Tom NapolitanoPainting of Kalki, the prophesied final incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu painted by Raja Ravi Varma. In then painting, Kalki is depicted riding a horse.
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
I love any time we get to see Orion’s “Darkseid face”—a stark reminder of the literal dark side Orion has to keep at bay.
Orion with “Darkseid face” from New Gods by Ram V, Evan Cagle, Jorge Fornes, Francesco Segala, & Tom NapolitanoOrion with “Darkseid face” as depicted by Jack Kirby
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Speaking of family dynamics, I LOVED seeing Orion & Scott together here. I don’t think enough writers have capitalized on what their dynamic as “brothers” would be like and the mission Orion tasks Scott with is a terrific hook for the rest of the series.
Mr. Miracle & Orion sharing a brotherly moment from New Gods by Ram V, Evan Cagle, Jorge Fornes, Francesco Segala, & Tom Napolitano
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
My favorite superhero trapped in a situation I’ve been in with my own kid. The King/Gerards Mr. Miracle series was always a bit questionably canonical, but I think V has thread the needle well here by bringing the family dynamic to the fore while allowing the King/Gerards book to remain untouched.
Mr. Miracle struggles to change a diaper from New Gods by Ram V, Evan Cagle, Jorge Fornes, Francesco Segala, & Tom Napolitano
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
I really love this moment here (Cagle sells the hell out of the body language & facial expressions). Lightray I feel is often the most underdeveloped of the New Gods, and this little bit of tension is palpable (tired of being second to Orion, perhaps?) & could become a great plot beat down the line
Close up of Highfather & Lightray from New Gods by Ram V, Evan Cagle, Jorge Fornes, Francesco Segala, & Tom NapolitanoOrion & Lightray riding the Glory Boat by Jack Kirby
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
First appearance of a new character named Akala. Don’t get too much info on him in this issue but their design is sick & I’m looking forward to seeing more from them.
Close up of Highfather & new character Akala from New Gods by Ram V, Evan Cagle, Jorge Fornes, Francesco Segala, & Tom Napolitano
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Cagle & Segala’s interpretation of New Genesis is breathtaking here. Feels more grounded than Kirby, but still stunning. Truly a home of gods. We also get Lightray & Fastbak! Fastbak is the New Gods equivalent of a gear head who’d rather race & work on his aero-pads than do anything else
New Genesis with Lightray & Fastbak flying by from New Gods by Ram V, Evan Cagle, Jorge Fornes, Francesco Segala, & Tom NapolitanoNew Genesis as depicted by Jack Kirby Fastbak getting into trouble as depicted by Jack Kirby
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Metron receiving a prophecy, flanked by a quote from Himon, a citizen of New Genesis eno lived on Apokolips & becomes a mentor for Mr. Miracle before his great escape. V’s narration here, of darkness being weaker than light because it is defined by it, perfectly encapsulates Kirby’s 4th World Themes
Metron bursting with energy from New Gods by Ram V, Evan Cagle, Jorge Fornes, Francesco Segala, & Tom NapolitanoHimon as drawn by Jack Kirby Himon as drawn by Jack Kirby
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
We get the first (and final?) appearance of Amaxazu, a cosmic entity who’s appearance reminds me of the Promethean Galaxy giants from New Gods #5, beings that tried, and failed to pass through the Source wall and now float through the void.
Close up of Amaxazu from New Gods #1 art by Jorge Fornes Close up of a Promethean Giant from Kirby’s New Gods
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Beginning at the end, Darkseid’s death, as depicting in DC All-In Special ushering in a new era of these new gods, with a fitting allusion to the very first page of Kirby’s New Gods #1. I’ve never seen Jorge Fornes’ art depicting something on a massive cosmic scale like this. Incredible stuff.
Splash page from New Gods #1 of the Source Wall and Metron New Gods by Jorge Fornes, Francesco Segala, & Tom NapolitanoFirst page of Kirby’s New Gods #1 with a massive battle and text that reads “Epilogue: There came a time when the old gods died! The brave died with cunning! The noble perished, locked in battle with unleashed evil! It was the last day for them! An ancient era was passing in fiery holocaust!”
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Buzzing with excitement over the release of New Gods by Ram V, Evan Cagle, Jorge Fornes, Francesco Segala, & Tom Napolitano, so here’s some annotations & thoughts on this stellar first issue… #newgods #dccomics #jackkirby
Cover of New Gods #1 by Ram V, Evan Cagle, Jorge Fornes, Francesco Segala, & Tom Napolitano on top of Jack Kirby’s original 4th World Saga collected editions
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
4/4 Bonus pics from a Jiro Kuwata Batman Manga exhibit that was happening at the same time!
Museum display summarizing the Society of Illustrators exhibit “Bat-Manga: The Secret History of Batman in Japan-The artwork of Jiro Kuwata” Jiro Kuwata manga splash page featuring Batman, Robin, and a Loch Ness monster-esque creature. Jiro Kuwata’s Batman manga original art page featuring a hypnotized Robin tumbling down stairs. Jiro Kuwata’s Batman Manga original art page featuring Batman fighting a Loch Ness monster-esque creature
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
3/4 Those Frank Quietly pencils 🤌🤌🤌
Original Frank Quitely pencils from Batman & Robin #1 cover Batman/Daredevil: King of New York original cover art by Eduardo Barreto & Matt Hollingsworth. Batman & DD stand on a smokey rooftop. Promotional education poster with Batman, Wonder Woman, and Robin for the American Library association that reads “Knowledge is Real Power.” Not sure of the artist but it looks like classic Jose Garcia Lopez style promo designs.
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
2/4 That Jim Aparo Knightfall page is always incredible
JLA #103 original cover art by Nick Cardy. Phantom Stranger stands over a grave surrounding by the JLADetective Comics #566 original cover art by Dick Giordano. Batman stands center in a gallery of portraits of his greatest enemies. Original art by Jim Aparo of Bane breaking the Bat from Batman #497Original black and white interior art from Batman: The Killing Joke by Brian Bolland. The Batmobile arrives at the Joker’s abandoned carnival hideout. Batman emerges from the vehicle to confront Joker.
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Captain Comic Recs @captaincomicrecs.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
Here’s a thread photos I took that were salvaged from the bad website of a cool #Batman art gallery at Society of Illustrators from a few years back. 1/4
Museum display for the Society of Illustrators exhibit “Illustrating Batman” Portrait of Batman credit to “Bob Kane” but we all know that dude loved to take any credit that wasn’t nailed down. “Bob Kane” splash page featuring the Red Hood, Batman, and Robin Batman, Robin, and the Rogues Gallery portrait. Not sure of the artist. Possibly Dick Sprang?
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