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  • Cover Story: Amazing Spider-Man (2015) #16

    Cover Story: Amazing Spider-Man (2015) #16

    First of all: Alex Ross!

    Second of all: Alex Ross!!!

    I can’t express how stoked I was that Alex Ross dedicated himself to doing every single cover of the tail end of Slott’s run on Amazing Spider-Man. Truly, from the first issue (which was a strong contender for this Cover Story) to the last, the cover art was strong to the end!

    This, of course, gave me a boatload of covers to choose from, but I eventually settled on #16. Why? Look at it! Firstly, let me say that I love the All-New, All-Different suit to no end. I know there were some who weren’t a fan of it, or the entire Parker Industries thing, but I’ll give it to Slott on this one, the story was different, and rather amusing.

    Lastly, I just feel that this is such a, for lack of a better term, Spider-Man cover! People in danger, the world collapsing around them, and Spider-Man holding it up on his shoulders! The strength, the heroism, the courage, all in one image, is enough to bring me pure joy being a Spider-Man fan.

    Oh yeah, and Alex Ross.

    That’s it for now! Happy Spider-Man Day, Face Front True Believers, and I’ll see you in the Multiverse!

  • Secret Wars Season 8

    Secret Wars Season 8

    We’ve hit Season 8 True Believers! And this time, there’s two web-spinning wonders joining the Secret Wars: Spider-Man aka Miles Morales, and Venom!

    Recap for Season 7: S.H.I.E.L.D. won once again, with Agent Lightstream being the sole Agent in June and July. That means I will be donating $2 to the NAACP to help support the African American community. Thank you, Agent Lightstream, for your support!

    This month comes with a new design for both S.H.I.E.L.D. and HYDRA War Zones, based around the two featured characters, much like the Black Panther season last month:

    Expect a shocking assist from the bio-charged Miles, and a slimy beat-down from the Symbiote powered Venom!

    And lastly, to set the stage for Season 8, we’ve got the second official Secret Wars Motion comic! It’s a battle for the ages!

    Click Here to play Secret Wars, or, if you need a reminder of how to play, Click Here! Season 8 runs from August 1 – August 31! So don’t miss it!

    That’s it for now True Believers! Face Front, and I’ll see you in the Secret Wars!

  • Marvel’s Spider-Man Photo Mode: Vol 2

    Marvel’s Spider-Man Photo Mode: Vol 2

    Below you’ll find a gallery of photos I’ve put together from my time on Marvel’s Spider-Man! Again! Enjoy!

  • Secret Wars Season 7

    Secret Wars Season 7

    Season 7 of Secret Wars continues on the Black Panther theme from last month! That also means I’ve extended the donation deadline to July 31!

    Remember, for every new Agent that plays in Secret Wars Season 7, I donate $1 to NAACP! Thanks to Agent Lightstream, there’s already one buck coming their way!

    As with last month, the allies are Black Panther and Killmonger, but now we have some background on Black Panther’s involvement in the Secret Wars!

    Introducing the first of many Secret Wars Motion Comics! This one centers around Nick Fury recruiting Black Panther for Secret Wars, and the drastic measures Red Skull takes to gain the upper hand!

    This, and any future motion comics can also be viewed on YouTube, or the new Motion Comics tab in the Videos section of Face Front!

    That’s it for this month True Believers! Click Here to play Secret Wars, or if you want to learn how to play, Click Here! Face Front, and I’ll see you in the Secret Wars!

  • Who Killed Jack Thompson?

    Who Killed Jack Thompson?

    For the first time, I’m joined by Eileen Nestman! And today we’re going to answer the question that’s been asked by Agent Carter fans for years: Who Killed Jack Thompson?

    SUSPECT BOARD

    LEAD DETECTIVE

    Eileen Nestman

    SUSPECTS

    Michael Carter: To protect Peggy

    Dottie Underwood: Holds a grudge

    Edwin Jarvis: Brainwashed by Dr. Faustus

    The Winter Soldier: Kill Mission

    Chronicoms: Eradicate S.H.I.E.L.D. from history

    Council of Nine: Tying up loose ends

    EVIDENCE

    Assailant is male

    Shorter than Jack

    File is about Peggy

    Jack may not be dead

    Pistol had a silencer

    PRIME SUSPECT

    Winter Soldier

  • Secret Wars Season 6

    Secret Wars Season 6

    Taking a Stand

    As an African American man myself, the tragic events that led to the death of George Floyd have affected me in a personal manner that I’m sure many others can relate to. It’s not easy being black in this world, but I have to say, in 2018, when Black Panther came out, I saw something amazing.

    A black-led superhero movie that quickly became the highest grossing superhero film at the time. That was a time where being black and being a Marvel fan went hand in hand. That being said, I’ve retooled Season 6 of Secret Wars to focus on Black Panther, and remind us of a time where people of all races united to celebrate this cinematic and cultural phenomenon.

    And to show my support to all people of color, for every Agent, S.H.I.E.L.D. or HYDRA, that participates in Season 6 of Secret Wars, I will donate $1 to the NAACP. Black lives do matter, and now is our chance to prove it! Wakanda Forever!

    Allies

    Allies for Season 6 are as follows. S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents will have the support of the Vibranium powered hero, King of Wakanda, the Black Panther! Agents of HYDRA can count on the support of the villainous usurper Killmonger!

    Adjusted Dates

    Please note that due to the retooling of Season 6, the dates have been adjusted. This Season will end on June 30, but begins June 10! So this Season of Secret Wars is only 20 days! Plan accordingly!

    Have Fun!

    The world is hurting, but we can still have some fun True Believers! So long as we act like the heroes I know you are, and keep the real world issues in our hearts and minds. So Face Front, and I’ll see you in the Secret Wars!

    Click Here to play Secret Wars!

    Click Here to learn how to play!

  • Amazing Fantasy #15 Signed by Stan Lee! My Most Treasured Comics

    Amazing Fantasy #15 Signed by Stan Lee! My Most Treasured Comics

    Before he passed, I was lucky enough to get a my copy of Amazing Fantasy #15 (Spider-Man’s first appearance) signed by none other Stan Lee. This is the story of how that came to be, and other comics that I hold near and dear to my heart.

  • Marvel Legends Deluxe Black Widow

    Marvel Legends Deluxe Black Widow

    I got my hands on a Marvel Legends Deluxe Black Widow figure! Sporting her white suit from the Marvel’s Black Widow film (now releasing November 6), this version of Natasha is nothing to mess around with! She’s got tons of accessories, and the featured item, a stand!

    Hasbro has gone above and beyond with this figure, and the stand with all of the effects is certainly something that adds flare to 1 of 4 Black Widow figures released in this movie tie-in wave of Marvel Legends. I hope they continue to do things like this. After all, if a Deluxe figure isn’t going to be mega-sized like Monster Venom, then something is needed to justify the value!

    That’s it for this figure! Face Front True Believers, and I’ll see you in the Multiverse!

  • Free Comic Friday

    Free Comic Friday

    Welcome to Face Front’s Free Comic Friday!

    Want a chance to win a free comic book? Every Friday, Face Front is going to give away one free Marvel comic to a random winner on different platforms! There’s three easy steps to win:

    1: Follow Face Front

    2: Like the Free Comic Friday post

    3: Comment which comic you want!

    That’s it! Marvel releases new comics every Wednesday, so on Friday, you’ll have a chance to win one of the latest comics!

    Official Contest Rules:

    Following Face Front

    Each Free Comic Friday will be on a different Face Front social media platform every week. There are 3: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. You must be a follower in order to win. Commenting without following Face Front will disqualify you from the running.

    Liking

    In addition to commenting the comic you want, you must like the Free Comic Friday post! That’s a thumbs up on Facebook, and a heart on Twitter and Instagram. Commenting without liking the post will disqualify you from the running.

    Commenting

    You will have to comment which of the Marvel comics from that week you want to receive for free. Your options are limited to only the comics pictured in the Free Comic Friday post. Commenting a request for a comic that is not listed as available for that week will disqualify you from the running.

    Timing

    The contest ends at 12:00 am PST every Friday. Any comments after such time are not counted towards the running.

    Platform

    The social media platform with the Free Comic Friday post for the week will reveal which platform the next Free Comic Friday post will appear on, as well as a post on Thursday reminding followers. For example:

    If this week’s Free Comic Friday is on Twitter, then at the end of the post will be a note stating that next week’s Free Comic Friday will be on Facebook. That Thursday, there will be a post on Facebook informing Face Front followers that Free Comic Friday is the next day.

    Winning

    The winner of Free Comic Friday will be selected on the following Saturday/Sunday and personal messaged via the platform. When contacted, you must reply within 24 hours with an email address connected to a Comixology account. You must have a Comixology account, as this is the form in which the free comic is delivered. Face Front is not responsible if you cannot claim your reward due to the failure to obtain a Comixology account.

    You will soon receive an email from Face Front containing your reward. If you fail to reply to Face Front’s request for an email contact withing 24 hours of initiation, then you forfeit your prize to a runner up.

  • Secret Wars Season 5: Black Widow

    Secret Wars Season 5: Black Widow

    Season 5 of Secret Wars is here! And this time around, the theme is Black Widow! The movie may have been pushed to November 6, but you can get your Black Widow fill here in Secret Wars! We’ve got a couple of new features and announcements!

    Solo Missions

    This season introduces Solo Missions! Based on Marvel’s Black Widow, you can now play one of two Solo Missions depending on your faction:

    S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents can now access Taskmaster’s Siege! Taskmaster has planted bombs on the Helicarrier, and it’s up to you to find and disarm them!

    HYDRA Agents have access to Black Widow’s Revenge! Before his siege on the Helicarrier, you must aid Taskmaster in downloading training footage of Black Widow and memorizing her moves to take her down!

    Completing Solo Missions will help to bolster your team’s Assist in the VS Mode!

    Assists

    In addition to the Solo Missions, two new Hero and Villain Assists have been assigned for the month: Black Widow and Taskmaster! They will be crucial in aiding in the VS Mode, which could turn the tide of the Secret War!

    That’s a whole heap of super-spy action! If you’ve never played Secret Wars before now, this is the time to jump in! Click Here to learn how to play if you don’t already know. That’s it for now, Face Front True Believers, and I’ll see you in the Secret Wars!