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by Mike-oh
Here's a quick review of the comics I'm reading this month. Updated
each week. Descriptions are pulled from Midtown
Comics' web site (New York City's finest comic book shop). Editorial
is what I write.
Week
of February 28
52
Week #43
DC
Writer: Various
Artist: Chris Batista
Description:
The month begins with one of the main players in 52 having everything
— and everyone — taken away from him, and ends with
messages from beyond the grave that will have a lasting impact on
several DC heroes. Also, Ralph Dibny’s fate — or is
that Fate? — is at last revealed as he solves the greatest
mystery of all. Plus, more Origins of the DCU!
52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without
Wonder Woman...but not a year without heroes.
Editorial:
Osiris' concerns and complaints end abruptly in this issue when
his best friend eats him. I bet you didn't see that coming. Kudos
to the 52 crew for making this series one hell of a ride.
Action
Comics #846
DC
Writer: Geoff Johns, Richard Donner
Artist: Adam Kubert
Description:
Get ready for new secret identities, new villains, and a new mystery
hidden within the Fortress of Solitude! Superman's life reaches
a turning point as he confronts an evil power twenty times greater
than his own in a battle that threatens not only his planet, but
the boy from Krypton!
Editorial:
So far every issue of Johns, Donner, Kubert's run has been explosive.
This issue is only more so. Halfway into the issue we are treated
to a two-page spread of Non smashing Superman through the Daily
Planet and then through most of Metropolis. When Zod shows up, it
looks like Supes is in big trouble. But that was before dozens of
Kryptonian criminals show up, newly released by the good General
from their imprisonment in the Phantom Zone. The issue ending takes
away your breath as Zod transports Kryton's last son to eternal
banishment in his father's prison.
Justice
#10
DC
Writer: Alex Ross, Kim Krueger
Artist: Alex Ross, Doug Braithwaite
Description:
Green Arrow is the front-and-center focus of this issue, which also
features the Doom Patrol, the Metal Men, the Titans, Supergirl and
others on the battlefield! But whose side are they on? The villains’
plot to to exploit the innocent may even affect the heroes’
comrades, colleagues and co-combatants!
Editorial:
Months of confusing and convoluted stroytelling is finally paying
off big. Alex Ross' Justice
ia an action packed blockbuster with lots of twists and turns. The
art is fantastic but the story is proving to be the best part.
Daredevil #94
Marvel
Writer: Ed Brubaker
Artist: Weeks & Gaudiano
Description:
A special stand-alone issue, and a perfect jumping-on point for
new readers! Milla and Matt have been reunited, but the things he's
been through - prison, and then life on the run--have changed him.
And now, in the days after the Marvel Civil War, being Daredevil
is even more dangerous than it was before Matt got taken down. Can
their relationship survive the new obstacles that have been placed
in their way? Can 'Blind Love' conquer all?
Editorial:
The John Romita cover is totally mailed in. I am a big fan but it's
like watching Ali's last fight to see such an underachievement by
one who is so masterful. I kinda wished I hadn't picked up the issue.
I think Brubaker is pouring himself into Captain America right now
and is coasting on Daredevil. To make matters worse, this issue
doesn't even feature Michael Lark's great artwork on the inside.
Doctor Strange: The Oath #5
Marvel
Writer: Brian K Vaughn
Artist: Marcos Martin
Description:
In this shocking finale, Doctor Strange's new arch-enemy forces
him to make an impossible choice between saving millions of lives
or the life of Strange's best friend.
Editorial:
Doctor Strange throws down the Kung Fu and proves he doesn't have
to be a sorcerer or a surgeon to kick ass. Vaughn wraps up this
series with a flurry of fisticuffs and Wong on the receiving end
of the last drop of Panacea known to man.
The
Eternals #7
Marvel
Writer: Neil Gaiman
Artist: John Romita Jr.
Description:
Six issues weren't enough for NEIL GAIMAN and JOHN ROMITA, JR.'s
epic tale of Ikaris and his fellow Eternals! Who are these strange
figures? Why are they here? And what does this mean to Iron Man,
registration and the Civil War? The Eternals cannot be ignored.
Editorial:
Kra and his army are pretty wicked looking. And they offer all the
action there is to be had in this story. It's an odd conclusion
to this series that seemed to finish last issue and then ends with
what is more like a stand alone issue than a climax. What's up with
that?
X-Factor
#16
Marvel
Writer: Peter David
Artist: Pablo Raimondi
Description:
James Maddocks: A good man. A family man. A man of God, who opens
the door in his Minnesota home one day to discover himself face-to-face
with his "maker"--Jamie Madrox, the Multiple Man, come
to remove the runaway dupe from the home and life he's created for
himself. How far will Maddocks go to save his existence...and will
Jamie be willing to destroy Maddocks' life in order to be whole
once more?
Editorial:
This is the best X title out there because Peter David treats his
cast as if they really exist in a real world with real problems
From the girls' troubles in Paris to Jamie Madrox struggling with
the assimilation of a dupe that has made a real life for himself,
X-Factor makes sure that the X is just the icing on this cake.
Week
of February 21
52
Week #42
DC
Writer: Various
Artist: Chris Batista
Description:
The month begins with one of the main players in 52 having everything
— and everyone — taken away from him, and ends with
messages from beyond the grave that will have a lasting impact on
several DC heroes. Also, Ralph Dibny’s fate — or is
that Fate? — is at last revealed as he solves the greatest
mystery of all. Plus, more Origins of the DCU!
Editorial:
Great issue. One of the best. We finally get to see what Ralph Dibny
has really been up to and it's not at all what I expected. Fantastic.
The
Spirit #3
DC
Writer: Darwyn Cooke
Artist: Darwyn Cooke
Description:
Investigating a gang shooting at a local restaurant, the Spirit
and Commissioner Dolan make a startling discovery — the gunman
apparently was killed years before, on the same night the Spirit
came to be. Later, his mind wanders back to that fateful evening
when Denny Colt met his destiny, and a legend was born.
Editorial:
There are some comic books that simply transcend the medium. Hellboy,
100 Bullets, Dark Tower, and Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on
Earth are just a few examples of the handful of comics that have
found a way to rise above the best comic books ever made. The Spirit
is joining those ranks... again. Will Eisner basically raised the
bar for the industry when it came to stretching the limits of comics'
storytelling abilities. Darwyn Cooke is reaching that bar and in
some ways exceeding it. This particlar issue combines a wildly creative
variation of the art style to tell the story in flashback along
with a mix of narratives that build personality for characters in
the story, going way beyond their in-panel dialogue. It's inventive
storytelling like this that makes comic books great.
Superman
#659
DC
Writer: Kurt Busiek
Artist: Ric Leonardi
Description:
Ever since the death of Superboy during the Infinite Crisis, fans
have wondered what became of Krypto, and what those events meant
for him. Now, writer Kurt Busiek is joined by sensational guest
penciler Rick Leonardi (SUPERMAN RETURNS: LEX LUTHOR, BATGIRL, NIGHTWING)
to tell a surprisingly touching tale of the Dog of Steel’s
most tragic days, laying the groundwork for Krypto’s surprising
future.
Editorial:
I don't know what's up with that description from Midtown Comics.
This issue isn't a Krypto story. It's a story about a little African
American lady who prays for help right before Superman flies in
to the rescue. She thinks she has the power to call down angels
to her aid. So naturally she goes out in her tough neighborhood
looking for trouble. And keeps Superman real busy. It's a good story.
And it reminds me of the kind of fun stories that I used to read
in the seventies. Solid Superman storytelling. Enjoy.
Wonder
Woman #4
DC
Writer: Allan Heinberg
Artist: Terry Dodson
Description:
When the all-new Wonder Woman encounters the Cheetah, Giganta and
Dr. Psycho, she discovers that Wonder Woman’s Rogues Gallery
has undergone a radical transformation! Even Dr. Poison, Dr. Cyber
and Osira are somehow more powerful and deadlier than ever before.
But who is responsible for these magical makeovers? And will this
army of revitalized rogues be too much for the gods’ newest
champion?
Editorial:
This is really good Wonder Woman action. She's outsmated her enemy
and proven that she doesn't have to have powers to be a super hero.
At least until the real villain of the story is revealed. And even
after she handles a surprise betrayal, she is left at the end of
the issue facing down her toughest adversaries all at once. Good
luck WW.
Elephantmen
#7
Image
Writer: Richard Starkings, Joe Kelly
Artist: Moritat, Chris Bachalo
Description:
Hip Flask is expecting to spend a quiet night working late at the
Information Agency, but he reckons without the appearance of Ebony
Hide's young friend, Savannah. JOE KELLY and CHRIS BACHALO come
to Hip's rescue with the story of Captain Stoneheart and the Tooth
Fairy...a story so special it took five years in the making!
Editorial:
This issue takes a detour from the main storyline to tell a fantastical
pirate tale starring Hip Flask as Captain Stoneheart. The art is
great but I couldn't read it. This isn't what I pick up this comic
book for. And I think it's an absurd deviation. It's like reading
an issue of 100 Bullets and having it suddenly turn into a story
about My Little Pony.
Amazing
Spider-Man #538
Marvel
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Artist: Ron Garney
Description:
Conclusion to “THE WAR AT HOME,” an official tie-in
to “Civil War.” The Civil War shaking the Marvel Universe
races to its climax--with Spider-Man caught right in the middle.
Where else would we expect to find him?
Editorial:
Wizard Magazine was hinting that Spider-Man would have a reason
to wear black. I had a discussion with Richard at Zeus Comics about
why SM would be donning the dark suit. Richard suggested that it
was because of the events of the Civil War having lead him to be
hardened and more serious about the upcoming and inevitable butt-kickin'
but I thought it would black for mourning the death of Aunt May.
It seems possible but we won't know for sure until next month.
Civil
War #7
Marvel
Writer: Mark Millar
Artist: Steve McNiven
Description:
It all ends here! The startling battle that will determine the future
of the Marvel Universe!
Editorial:
I've said it a bunch of times before and I guess I'll say it again.
Mark Millar has a harder time ending a story than a 1980s sketch
writer for Saturday Night Live. I wish it weren't so. But the Civil
War ends with a thud instead of a bang. Sure, there's a big fight
scene that takes place in the streets of NYC. And thanks to Steve
McNiven, it's way short of being spectacular. He should have studied
the art of George Perez and Jim Starlin for tips on how to incorpoate
massive amounts of characters into multi-panneled fight scenes to
produce the full effect. Art nitpicks aside, this story has such
a lame ending it lays there throbbing like an animal dying from
heat exhaustion. Civil servants to the rescue? Not to slight firemen
and policemen but this is a superhero comic book. And the big finish
that is supposed to take your breath away is Steve Rogers in jail?
This is followed by several clean up scenes to set up all of the
new titles that Marvel will undoubtedly unleash on us in the months
to come. Puke.
Immortal
Iron Fist #3
Marvel
Writer: Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction
Artist: David Aja
Description:
Mysterious enemy forces circle all around him, as Danny Rand comes
face to face with history! The legacy of the Iron Fist becomes clear,
as he leaps to the aid of a man he has long-thought was dead...and
who has come seeking Danny's help with an army on his trail.
Editorial:
Everbody was kung fu fighting! Back in the day and here in the present.
The format for telling this story is one of the things that makes
it so sweet. I wonder if all of the old stories are connected or
if it's just a way to make the Iron Fist of the ages something really
cool. If that's all it is, it seems to be working. No problem here.
Legion
Of Monsters Werewolf By Night #1
Marvel
Writer: Mike Carey - Skottie Young
Artist: Greg Land - Skottie Young
Editorial:
Very cool. A Werewolf by Night story and a Frankenstein Monster
story in the same issue. Both great. I really loved the Werewolf
story. It's a cool way to introduce the main character by having
him come to the rescue of a hairy damsel in distress. You've got
to see this one.
Week
of February 14
52
Week #41
DC
Writer: Various
Artist: Chris Batista
Description:
The month begins with one of the main players in 52 having everything
— and everyone — taken away from him, and ends with
messages from beyond the grave that will have a lasting impact on
several DC heroes. Also, Ralph Dibny’s fate — or is
that Fate? — is at last revealed as he solves the greatest
mystery of all. Plus, more Origins of the DCU!
52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without
Wonder Woman...but not a year without heroes.
Editorial:
Adam Strange is pretty bad muthuh. And Ralph Dibny seems to be getting
closer to who knows what. While Renee Montoya seems destined to
become the next Question. Wizard magazine recently proposed that
52 was a sign of a new wave of weekly comics. Well, if they get
Waid, Morrison, Rucka, and Johns to write them then it shouldn't
be a problem.
Batman
#663
DC
Writer: Grant Morrison
Artist: John Fleet
Description:
After the shocking event of BATMAN #655, in which the Joker was
shot point-blank in the face, the Crown Prince of Crime makes his
triumphant return to Gotham to wreck havoc on the city and take
his revenge on Batman! And as citizens of Gotham City will soon
discover, the Joker’s reappearance is no laughing matter.
Editorial:
You probably didn't expect this issue. I sure didn't. I don't think
Wizard did either. They had a big feature on the all-time great
Joker stories in their recent issue but completely failed to mention
that this month's issue of Batman was not a comic book. It's surprising
simply because Batman is one of the longest running titles still
in print today (right behind Detective Comics, Action Comics, and
Superman). Who would expect it to be published and sold without
the prequisite sequential art? Open this month's Batman and you
saw what I saw. Lots of words. And a few pictures. It's not a comic
book. And it's not a pulp fiction magazine, either. It's too well
written and too short to be a pulp. I have no explanation for this
radical change in format. But I have some theories. One, Grant Morrison
is trying to show off his writing chops and needed the extra space
to display his uncomparable wordsmithing. Or, two, the artist, maybe
it was Fleet or maybe it was Kubert, regularly scheduled for this
issue came up short with the art so they used a portion of the art
originally intended for this issue and asked Morrison to fill in
the rest with words. Either way or whatever, it's not a comic book
and I haven't finished reading it yet becasue it's so long, so I
have no way of knowing whether or not it qualifies as one of the
best all-time Joker stories. You tell me. Please.
Tales
of the Unexpected #5
DC
Writer: David Lapham - Brian Azzarello
Artist: Battle and Chiang
Description:
“Malpractice” takes on a whole new meaning when some
unscrupulous doctors go in for the worst kind of operation at the
shaky hands of the Spectre! Plus, “Beware the Architects”
— cosmic puppetmasters whose elusiveness is exceeded only
by their apparent capriciousness.
Editorial:
This title more aptly describes what DC did with Batman this month.
But it's still a good title for this book. The Spectre stoy is unexpected
to a degree. And the Dr. 13 story is just great. This month Azzarello
totally busts the fourth wall by tying the misadventures of our
heroes into the warring efforts of the publishers of DC and Marvel.
That's pretty unexpected.
Casanova
#1
Image
Writer: Matt Fraction
Artist: Gabriel Ba
Description:
Double agents, go-go assassins, evil twins and errant plot threads
collide and spin-kick the holy hell out of each other in this, the
monkey-slaughtering finale to Casanova Volume 1 — which almost
entirely takes place inside the head of a giant robot! Casanova:
Blowing minds is our business. And business is good.
Editorial:
I saw an excerpt of Casanova in the recent issue of Fell. Or at
least that's where I think I saw it. So I picked up this issue.
Unfortunately, this is issue 7 of 7. So I caught the end with no
idea of what the beginning or middle was like. Now I'm assuming
that the excerpt I read was from the next story arc that comes out
next month. This issue was really cool if not pretty baffling. But
I like the art and characters so I'll be picking it up again when
it comes out next.
Astonishing
X-Men #20
Marvel
Writer: Joss Whedon
Artist: John Cassaday
Description:
The secret is out! With the knowledge that Colossus is the mutant
destined to destroy Breakworld, what will Ord’s next move
be?! And what exactly has happened to Cyclops?!
Editorial:
Whedon and Cassaday are masters at capturing the moment. Their entire
run has been full of classic moments like Collossus coming back
from the dead. And Wolverine getting knocked back to his senses
by a can of beer. And this issue is no different. Like the opening
scene where the Splinter becomes a decoy and ends with the X-men
divided into two crash landing teams. Emma helps her team ignore
the turmoil of the trip with a psychic tea party. Wolverine gets
totally fried and sits around the rest of the issue, a completely
disfigured mass of smoldering flesh, waiting for his healing factor
to undo the rages of re-entry. Must read comics these.
Nextwave
#12
Marvel
Writer: Warren Ellis
Artist: Stuart Immonen
Description:
To all those who HAVEN’T been buying NEXTWAVE – Thanks
a lot, jerks! This is the last issue! To all those who HAVE been
buying NEXTWAVE– YOU RULE!! Do not miss this pulse-pounding
conclusion to the greatest work of western literature EVER! Hamlet?
Horrible. War and Peace? What-a-joke! The Great Gatsby? The Great
Lame-by, maybe. Those works are going to be moved to the Bad Section
of your local bookstores after this issue comes out. Don't miss
this or you won’t know what your children’s children
are reading in school.
Editorial:
I cried through every page of this comic book, weeping like a baby,
unable to console myself with the thought of no more Nextwave. My
issue was completely soaked and I had to throw it away and buy another
so I could finish reading it. I mean, this issue has a baby MODOK
and Devil Dinosaur in it. I couldn't let a few careless tears stop
me from soaking up every bit of its mind-warping goodness. And then,
there it was. The issue ends with the team acquiring the vast floating
invisible base-thingy, threatening to do anything they want with
it. Clearly a tease for another story arc. Perhaps a second volume.
And then, on the letters page, the tombstone with the cryptic "To
Be Continued??" emblazened underneath. It can only mean one
thing. You get three guesses and the first two don't count.
Thunderbolts
#111
Marvel
Writer: Warren Ellis
Artist: Mike Deadato Jr
Description:
The new Thunderbolts embark on a manhunt for Captain America’s
old sidekick, Jack Flag. Can Jack survive against the raw power
of Venom and the cunning of Moonstone? And what has he done to deserve
being hunted down? Plus, discover how Songbird ended up a low-ranking
member on the team she used to run.
Editorial:
This series is very cool. Ellis is showing up Millar when it comes
to crafting blockbuster level action with grit, grizzle and grist.
Deodato's art is awesome as always and I get a particular kick out
of his Norman Osborne looking like Tommy Lee Jones. I'll be picking
up a few more issues.
Week
of February 7
52
Week #40
DC
Writer: Various
Artist: Chris Batista
Description:
The month begins with one of the main players in 52 having everything
— and everyone — taken away from him, and ends with
messages from beyond the grave that will have a lasting impact on
several DC heroes. Also, Ralph Dibny’s fate — or is
that Fate? — is at last revealed as he solves the greatest
mystery of all. Plus, more Origins of the DCU!
Editorial:
Well this is a little different. Basically the whole issue is a
fight between Lex Luthor and Steel. A good issue but poor art. And
really a departure from the pattern of previous issues.
Action
Comics Annual #10
DC
Writer: Geoff Johns, Richard Donner
Artist: Various
Description:
What do Art Adams, Joe Kubert, Pete Woods, Rags Morales, Kevin Maguire
and Eric Wight have in common? No, they’re not the latest
rogues in Superman’s gallery! Rather, they’re just some
of the talents DC has assembled to deliver ACTION COMICS ANNUAL
#10, the place to catch up on all that’s new to Superman’s
world — and to catch a glimpse of things to come in future
issues of ACTION!
Editorial:
This is a great issue! Pick it up if you've been following Superman
lately. The origin of the Zod/Non story is excellent. And I really
loved the Mon-el story. I had forgotten why I liked Mon-el so much.
It's a cool story. I wish it would have included the Legion of Super
Heroes. This issue is doing what All-Star Superman is doing. It's
bringing back to the character elements that made his history and
his stories rich and fantastic while making them contemporary and
relevant.
Shazam!
The Monster Society of Evil #1
DC
Writer: Jeff Smith
Artist: Jeff Smith
Description:
The much-anticipated 4-issue Prestige Format miniseries by Jeff
Smith, the award-winning creator of BONE, brings the whimsical world
of Earth’s Mightiest Mortal to fully realized life! Young
orphan Billy Batson finds himself wielding truly amazing magic powers
— just in time to face an invasion of alien and earthly monsters!
Editorial:
This was just too hard for me to embrace. First, Billy Batson is
portrayed as a much younger kid here. Almost a baby. Definitely
a preschooler. The cover art is great but I was not as impressed
with the interior art. Strangest of all was the potrayal of the
relationship between Billy, Captain Marvel and Shazam. It really
separates Billy from Marvel in a way that doesn't feel like an improvement.
Fell
#7
Image
Writer: Warren Ellis
Artist: Ben Templesmith
Description:
The small, decommissioned military storage facility on the north
end of the docks. The nice girl from September Street who always
said hello to the old men on the corner. The guy with the mark on
his face who survived a walk on the dockside. Three things connecting
into something Richard Fell won’t soon forget...
Editorial:
Detective Fell falls hard in this excellent issue by Ellis and Templesmith.
The art is fantastic. And Ellis' story grips on every single panel.
I love this book. It elevates the comic book to a much higher level
of art, literature and craft.
The
Pirates of Coney Island #4
Image
Writer: Rick Spears
Artist: Vasilis Lolos
Editorial:
It's amazing that a comic as violent and visceral as Pirates can
also be cute and charming at the same time. But that's exactly what's
going on in this issue. A rumble between the Pirates and the Cherries
ends with love in the air of Coney Island. Cute.
The
Lone Ranger #4
Dynamite Entertainment
Writer: Brett Matthews
Artist: Sergio Cariello
Description:
John Reid and Tonto return home...and from its ashes unearth a hidden
piece of inheritance. Will what they find amidst the hills it leads
them to be enough to convince John to stop running, and to face
the legacy thrust upon him? Will it even matter as Black Bart's
murderous rampage continues, drawing ever-closer to the only family
Reid has left in the world?
Editorial:
The story didn't travel very far this time. We see our hero bonding
with his horse. And we discover the sourceof the Lone Ranger's silver
bullets. The villains get a little more time on the page. I'm still
interested but I'm hoping there is more conflict in the next issue.
By the way, the Cassaday cover for issue 5 looks like, well, Dynamite.
Dark
Tower: The Gunslinger Born #1
Marvel
Writer: Peter David, Robin Furth
Artist: Jae Lee, Richard Isanove
Description:
“The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger
followed.” With those words, millions of readers were introduced
to Stephen King’s Roland — an implacable gunslinger
in search of the enigmatic Dark Tower, powering his way through
a dangerous land filled with ancient technology and deadly magic.
Now, in a comic book personally overseen by King himself, Roland’s
past is revealed! Sumptuously drawn by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove,
adapted by long-time Stephen King expert Robin Furth (author of
Stephen King’s The Dark Tower: A Concordance) and scripted
by New York Times Best-seller Peter David, this series delves deep
into Roland’s origins — the perfect introduction to
this incredibly realized world, while long-time fans will thrill
to adventures merely hinted at in the novels. Be there for the very
beginning of a modern classic of fantasy literature!
Editorial:
The last few years have seen a steady increase in highly credentialled
creators bringing their A-game to comics. This particular cmic book
might be a culmination of that trend. Stephen King's most personal
epic has been brought to life in the pages of a comic book by fantastic
writers and incredible artists. If this is an example of where comics
are headed then we are in for some amazing treats in our future.
One horrifying thought, what if this is the pinnacle of the art
form? Shudder at the thought.
Fantastic
Four: The End #5
Marvel
Writer: Alan Davis
Artist: Alan Davis
Description:
The Mole Man! Ronan the Accuser! Diablo! The Mad Thinker! Annihilus!
As the four members of the fractured family are drawn back together
by a web of intrigue, these villains and more will stand against
them — with the future of humanity itself at stake!
Editorial:
These guys push Annihilus around like a punk bitch. It's a mistake.
It's obvious Davis is having to compress a lot of story into a few
issues but it's wrong. A fight with Annihilus should be much more
terrifying than this. It's almost over. It should have been longer.
Incredible
Hulk #103
Marvel
Writer: Greg Pak
Artist: Carlo Pagulayan
Description:
The wedding of the Hulk! That’s right. In an effort to keep
peace amongst the different races of Sakaar, Hulk smashes but he
also loves...and takes a queen. As PLANET HULK moves toward its
monumental end and WORLD WAR HULK looms on the horizon, don’t
dare miss this critical moment of what may be the Hulk’s most
epic tale!
Editorial:
The Hulk gets married. But the honeymoon will be over before it
gets started. The stage is being set for Hulk's retun to Earth which
means no joy for Hulk's blushing bride. Although I've read that
Hulk is going to be bringing his posse with him. I can't wait to
see what's going to happen next.
Irredeemable Ant-Man #5
Marvel
Writer: Robert Kirkman
Artist: Phil Hester
Description:
It's Ant-Man versus Ant-Man for the right to be the one-true ANT-MAN!
You won't believe your eyes as Eric O'Grady dons the Ant-Man suit
to defend his right to be Ant-Man! Ant-Man has come along to take
away Eric's Ant-Man suit so he can't be Ant-Man! But Eric wants
to be Ant-Man and will fight to be Ant-Man! Which Ant-Man will win?
Which Ant-Man will lose? The answers will ANT-M...I mean, SHOCK
YOU! Ant-Man! ANT-MAN!
Editorial:
I can't decide. Someone please help me. Is this book any good? It's
got a good writer and a good artist. I don't think that the Ant-Man
character has been made any more interesting than it was before.
There was an opportunity for this title to do what has happened
with Doctor Strange. It's not happening.
New
Universal #3
Marvel
Writer: Grant Morrison
Artist:Salvador Larroca
Description:
The White Event. The most startling celestial phenomenon ever witnessed
by the human race. The phenomenon that served as the backdrop for
the Latvian landslip that unearthed the very tomb archeologist Len
Carson was searching for. The tomb’s discovery was such an
unlikelihood that it begs the question: Was its emergence during
the White Event merely a coincidence?
Editorial:
I'm excited about not knowing where this story is going. Ellis is
continuing to surprise me in each issue and nearly every page. And
even though I'm not crazy about larroca's art, I think it's his
best yet. I am enjoying finding famous actors hiding behind his
pencils of the likes of Bruce Willis, Gene Hackman, Johnny Depp,
Angelina Jolie, and James Cromwell.
X-men
Phoenix Warsong #5
Marvel
Writer: Greg Pak
Artist: Tyler Kirkham
Editorial:
It's over. Which is a good thing.
So,
what do you think? Agree? Disagree? Give
us your feedback.
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