Posted on November 30, 2008 by tonyrak
By Alex Grecian (story), Riley Rossmo (art), Adam Guzowski (colors) John “Proof” Prufrock and his partner, Ginger Brown, are agents for the Lodge, a secret government organization that is tasked with the cryptozoological investigations of the creatures of myth and legend that exist in the world today. By the way, Proof is a sasquatch. In [...]
Filed under: Image Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Adam Guzowski, Alex Grecian, Ginger, golem, Image Comics, Proof, Proof #14, Riley Rossmo, Savage Dragon, The Lodge, thunderbirds, yeti | 6 Comments »
Posted on November 30, 2008 by rsg8101
By Brian Michael Bendis (writer), Stuart Immonen (pencils), Wade von Grawbadger (inker), Justin Ponsor (colorist) The Story: The “War of the Symbiotes” arc concludes neatly with all plot threads tied and all mysteries surfaced. Peter confronts the haunting presences of both Carnage, in the form of a resurrected Gwen Stacey and Venom, in the guise [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Brian Bendis, Carnage, Justin Ponsor, Marvel Comics, Peter Parker, Spider-Man, Stuart Immonen, Ultimate Beatle, Ultimate Spider-Man, Ultimate Spider-Man #128 Review, Venom, Wade Von Grawbadger | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 29, 2008 by tonyrak
By Gerard Way (story), Gabriel Ba (art), Dave Stewart (colors) The Story: Picking up some time after the conclusion of the first mini-series, this new story looks in on the Hargreeves clan to see what they’ve been up to since successfully averting the apocalypse. Each member has gone their separate way, with some like Spaceboy content [...]
Filed under: Dark Horse Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Dave Stewart, Gabriel Ba, Gerard Way, horror, Kraken, Number 5, Rumor, Seance, Spaceboy, The Umbrella Academy, White Violin | 1 Comment »
Posted on November 29, 2008 by pozzyfreak
By Craig Kyle & Christopher Yost (Writers), Mike Choi (Art), and Sonia Oback (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: Despite the problems I have with X-Force from a continuity standpoint, I have found the series to be entertaining and visually impressive enough to keep reading. That said, I am feeling a bit let down by [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Christopher Yost, Comics, Craig Kyle, Domino, Legacy Virus, Marauders, Marvel, Mike Choi, Reviews, Sonia Oback, Vanisher, Violence, Warpath, Wolfsbane, Wolverine, X-Force, X-Force #9 Review, X-Men, X-Men | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 28, 2008 by conrad1970
By Ed Brubaker (Writer) Michael Larkand Stefano Gaudiano (Art) Matt Hollingsworth (Colourist) VC’s Chris Eliopoulis (Letterer) Marko Djurdjevic (Cover art) The story: Part three of Lady Bullseye continues with the Hand and Lady Bullseye targeting Daredevil and his allies, Black Tarantula and Danny Rand, the Immortal Iron Fist. Matt Murdoch returns to his apartment to [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Daredevil #113, Ed Brubaker, Lady Bullseye, Mako Djurdjevic, Marvel Comics, Matt Hollingsworth, Michael Lark, Stefano Gaudiano | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 28, 2008 by rsg8101
By Ed Brubaker (writer), Luke Ross (pencils), Fabio Laguna and Rick Magyar (inks), Frank D’Armata (colors) The Story: Following the events of last issue, Bucky follows the trail of Batroc the Leaper through the mercenary underground in order to uncover what he was after following the raid in the UN building. During this chase, we [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Bucky Barnes, Captain America, Captain America #44, Captain America #44 Review, Death of Captain America, Ed Brubaker, Fabio Laguna, Frank S'Armata, Luke Ross, Marvel Comics, Rick Magyar, Winter Soldier | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 27, 2008 by pozzyfreak
By Robert Kirkman (Creator & Writer), Charlie Adlard (Pencils & Inks), and Cliff Rathburn (Gray Tones & Cover Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: A few months back, I started to get a bit worried that The Walking Dead might be stuck in neutral. After last issue, Robert Kirkman officially made it clear that it’s [...]
Filed under: Image Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Carl, Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn, Image, Image Comics, Rick, Robert Kirkman, Survival Horror, Survivors, The Walking Dead, The Walking Dead #55 Review, Violence, Zombies | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 27, 2008 by Deamentia
By James Robinson (writer), Renato Guedes (pencils), Wilson Magalhaes (inks), David Curiel (colors) The Story: The newly arrived Kryptonians are becoming a major problem. Though they’ve been ordered to aid Superman by capturing villains from the American prison system, the altercations they get into by doing so leaves many humans dead (or murdered if you [...]
Filed under: DC Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Atlas, David Curiel, DC Comics, James Robinson, New Krypton, Renato Guedes, Superman, Superman, Superman #682, wilson, Wilson Magalhaes | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 26, 2008 by Deamentia
By Grant Morrison (writer), Tony Daniel (pencils), Sandu Florea (inks), Guy Major (colors) The Story: Lots of loose ends are tied up in this conclusion, but there’s plenty of dangling threads left open. The Joker, knowing his role has come to an end, flees the scene as Batman puts a lockdown on Arkham. Despite beating [...]
Filed under: DC Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Batman, Batman #681, DC Comics, Grant Morrison, Guy Major, Rest in piece, RIP, Sandu Florea, The Black Glove, Tony Daniel | 7 Comments »
Posted on November 25, 2008 by mulderwastaken
Jay’s Picks Berserk Vol 26 Umbrella Academy: Dallas #1 Batman #681 JSA Kingdom Come: The Kingdom Superman #682 Walking Dead #55 Captain America #44 Daredevil #113 Hulk #8 Kyle’s Picks Captain America #44 Daredevil #113 Guardians of the Galaxy #7 Incredible Hercules #123 Ms. Marvel #33 Secret Invasion: Inhumans #4 Thor: Man of War #1 [...]
Filed under: News, Picks of the Week | Tagged: editorial, new comics 11/26/08, Picks of the Week, staff | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 25, 2008 by pozzyfreak
By James Pascoe (Story & Script), Roger Robinson (Story & Art), and Idalia Robinson (Colors) The Story: Dante Cortez is a member of the Los Angeles F.B.I.’s Behavioral Sciences Unit that is ready to call it quits. He’s also a pill-popping alcoholic haunted by his dreams and an event from his past. When a brutal [...]
Filed under: Reviews | Tagged: Dante Cortez, Devil's Due Publishing, Echoes of the Damned #1 Review, Hard-Boiled Productions, Idalia Robinson, James Pasco, noir, Roger Robinson, Stylish, supernatural | 1 Comment »
Posted on November 25, 2008 by conrad1970
By Christos. N Gage (writer) Sean Chen (artist) Sandu Florea (inker) Jay David Ramos (colourist) VC’s Joe Caramagna (letterer) Adi Granov (cover art) The story: Part two of War Machine: Weapon of S.H.I.E.L.D wraps up Rhodey’s involvement in Secret Invasion and leads us neatly into his upcoming monthly title. After highjacking Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Adi Granov, Christos N. Gage, Iron Man, Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D #35, Jay David Ramos, Marvel, Sandu Florea, Sean Chen, VC'S Joe Caramagna, War Machine, Winter Guard | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 25, 2008 by Deamentia
By Sterling Gates (story), Jamal Igle (pencils), Keith Champagne (inks), Nei Ruffino (colors) This book is somewhat of a mixed bag for me. I’m digging its new direction and how Sterling Gates is making it all fit more closely into Superman continuity, but the art seems aloof at times. More specifically, the facial expressions seem [...]
Filed under: DC Comics, Reviews | Tagged: DC Comics, Jamal Igle, Keith Champagne, Nei Ruffino, New Krypton, Sterling Gates, Supergirl #35, Superman | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 25, 2008 by shadowvenom
Simon Furman (writer), Don Figueroa (pencils), Josh Burcham (colors), Hoon (cover), Chris Mowry (letters) The Story: “Heavy is the head that wears the crown” would be a good analysis of this story thematically. After a near-death experience while fighting Megatron, Optimus Prime senses something he knows to be impossible, the consciousness of another Prime. After [...]
Filed under: IDW, Reviews | Tagged: Autobots, Chris Mowry, Decepticons, Don Figueroa, Hoon, IDW, IDW Publishing, Josh Burcham, Optimus Prime, Simon Furman, Transfomers, Transformers Spotlight: Optimus Prime 3D | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 25, 2008 by tonyrak
By Jason Aaron (story), Tan Eng Huat (art), Jose Villarrubia (colors) The Story: Having learned that the spirit of vengeance is actually a weapon of heaven bonded to him by the renegade angel, Zadkiel– who in turn is preparing to overthrow Heaven, Johnny Blaze travels to the mountains of Tibet to exact his revenge on the angel. [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Danny Ketch, Ghost Rider, Ghost Rider #29, Jason Aaron, Johnny Blaze, Jose Villarrubia, Sister Sara, spirit of vengeance, Tan Eng Huat, Tibet, Zadkiel | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 24, 2008 by pozzyfreak
By Daniel Way (Writer), Carlo Barberi & Paco Medina (Pencils), Juan Vlasco (Inker), and Marte Gracia & Raul Trevino (Colorists) Some Thoughts Before The Review: Fresh off an incredibly entertaining Secret Invasion launching point, Deadpool #4 marks the true test of whether or not the “merc with a mouth,” has the power to carry his [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Carlo Barberi, Comics, Daniel Way, Deadpool #4 Review, Funny, Humor, Juan Vlasco, Marte Gracia, Marvel, Merc With a Mouth, Paco Medina, Raul Trevino, Secret Invasion, Wade Wilson, Zombies | 1 Comment »
Posted on November 24, 2008 by pozzyfreak
By Jay Faerber (Writer), Mahmud A. Asrar (Art), Marcio Takara (Art), and Ron Riley (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: While I found the last issue of Dynamo 5 to be enjoyable, it really didn’t amount to a whole lot. As with the other hit or miss chapters of the third story arc, the character [...]
Filed under: Image Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Action, Captain Dynamo, Dynamo 5 #18 reviews, Firebirds, Image Comics, Jay Faerber, Maddie Warner, Mahmud A. Asrar, Marcio Takara, Reviews, Ron Riley, Scatterbrain, Scrap, Tower City | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 23, 2008 by tonyrak
By Eric Powell (story and art), Dave Stewart (colors) The Story: As Goon’s battle with the Labrazio and the Lonely Street gang rages on, the Buzzard continues his mission to discover the secret to destroying Labrazio, but is betrayed by the Priest. Meanwhile, Franky is challenged with a moral dilemma that has nothing to do with a knife [...]
Filed under: Dark Horse Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Chinatown, Dave Stewart, Eric Powell, Franky, Humor, Labrazio, noir, supernatural, the Buzzard, The Goon, The Goon #30, the Priest | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 23, 2008 by pozzyfreak
By Timothy Truman (writer) Tomas Giorello and Rochard Corben (art), Jose Villarrubia (colorist) Some Thoughts Before The Review: I was actually quite hesitant to pick this one up. While I have enjoyed the series for the most part, my interest is definitely beginning to fade. Conan’s “trip back home” arc has gone on long enough [...]
Filed under: Dark Horse Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Aesir, Caollan, Conan, Conan The Cimmerian #5, Connacht, Dark Horse Comics, Jose Villarubia, Richard Corben, Robert E. Howard, Timothy Truman, Tomas Giorello, Violence, Wolves | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 23, 2008 by shadowvenom
Brian Keene, (writer) Chris Samnee, (pencils) June Chung, (colors) Joe Caramagna, (letters) Kaare Andrews, (cover and Devil Slayer character design) The Story: The Devil Slayer has been awakened, and he’s been tossed directly into the fire (no pun intended). Angels and Demons are working together to bring about the apocalypse, there’s work to be done, [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, MAX, Reviews | Tagged: Brian Keene, Chris Samnee, Dead Of Night Devil Slayer, Dead Of Night Devil Slayer #3, Joe Caramagna, June Chung, Kaare Andrews, Marvel Comics, MAX Comics | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 23, 2008 by pozzyfreak
By Jason Moody & Josh Ruggles (creators), Robert Barry & Joe Shaw & Jason Moody (writers), Jason Moody (pencils and inks), and Justin Greathouse (colors) The Story: Scarlet Veronica is about a teenage girl whom, due to a freak accident, possesses supernatural powers and a sexy alternate identity. She uses said powers to fight a [...]
Filed under: Reviews | Tagged: Ape Entertainment, Jason Moody, Joe Shaw, Josh Ruggles, Justin Greathouse, Robert Barry, Scarlet Veronica, Scarlet Veronica #1, Scarlet Veronica #2 | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 22, 2008 by conrad1970
By Mike Benson (story) Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira (art) Arthur Suydam (cover) Dan Brown (colour art) The Story: Part four of “The Death of Mark Spector” continues with the Thunderbolts and S.H.I.E.L.D, both trying to bring in Moon Knight. When Moon Knight faces off against the Thunderbolts, he manages to escape once again as [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Arthur Suydam, Dan Brown, Javier Saltares, Mark Texeira, Marvel Comics, Mike Benson, Moon Knight, Moon Knight #24, Norman Osborn, Thunderbolts | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 22, 2008 by pozzyfreak
By Matt Fraction (Writer), Terry Dodson (Pencils), Rachel Dodson (Inks), and Justin Ponsor (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: Since hitting the big #500, Uncanny X-Men has been extremely hit or miss. As such, the bigger picture being created by Matt Fraction and Ed Brubaker has felt extremely disjointed. On top of that, the first [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Angel, Beast, Colossus, Comics, Cyclops, Dr. Nemesis, Ed Brubaker, Emma Frost, Hank McCoy, Justin Ponsor, Marvel, Matt Fraction, MojoVerse, Nightcrawler, Rachel Dodson, Reviews, Scott Summers, Terry Dodson, Uncanny X-Men, Uncanny X-Men #504 Review, Warren Worthington, X-Men | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 21, 2008 by pozzyfreak
By Alex Ross (Plot), Jim Krueger (Plot & Script), Steve Sadowski & Patrick Berkenkotter (Pencils), and InLight Studios (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: I’m going to be honest here and just admit that the only thing that made me purchase this issue is the fact that I already own the first five. I figured [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Ross, Avengers, Avengers/Invaders #6 Reviews, Bucky, Captain America, Comics, Dr. Strange, Human Torch, inLight Studios, Invaders, Iron Man, Jim Krueger, Marvel, Mighty Avengers, Ms. Marvel, Namor, New Avengers, Patrick Berkenkotter, Paul Anselm, Sentry, Spiderman, Steve Sadowski, Time Travel, Tony Stark, Toro, Wolverine, World War 2 | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 21, 2008 by rsg8101
By Mark Millar (writer) Bryan Hitch (art), Paul Neary (inks), Paul Mounts (colors) The Story: Mr. Fantastic, the Thing, and the Invisible Woman pursue her future self to the New Defenders floating head quarters. In customary fashion, they arrive just in time to save the Human Torch and prevent the transportation of 8 billion refugees [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Bryan Hitch, Fantasatic Four, Fantastic Four# 561, Fantastic Four# 561 Review, Human Torch, Invisible Woman, Mark Millar, Marvel, Mr. Fantastic, New Defenders, Paul Mounts, Paul Neary, The Thing | Leave a Comment »
