Posted on June 30, 2009 by pozzyfreak
Ray’s Top Picks Best of the Past Week: Detective Comics #854 – I hated the Batwoman character since 52, but now I’m find myself falling for her. Most Anticipated for this Week: Justice League: Cry For Justice #1 – Ever since I saw the preview for this in last month’s issue of Batman and Robin, [...]
Filed under: Picks of the Week | Tagged: Agents of Atlas #7, and Chew #2, Anna Mercury #5, Astounding Wolf-man #17, Batman and Robin #2, Battlestar Galactica Final Five #4 (of 4), Captain America Reborn #1, Captain America Reborn #1 (of 5), Comic Book Reviews, Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth #1, Destroyer #4, Destroyer #4 (of 5), Exiles #4, Fantastic Four #568, Green Lantern Corps #38, Ignition City #1, Invincible Iron Man #15, Irredeemable #4, Justice League Cry For Justice #1, Marvel Divas #1, reen Lantern Corps #38, The Sword #18, Uncanny X-Men #513, War of Kings #5, Weeklt Comic Book Review, Witchblade #128 | 1 Comment »
Posted on June 30, 2009 by pozzyfreak
By Christos N. Gage (Writer), Humberto Ramos (Art), and Edgar Delgado (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: I’ve been enjoying the transition that’s taken place as Avengers: The Initiative heads full force into Dark Reign. That said, I’m pretty glad that the latest issue of the series finally marks the end of the transition…it’ll be [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Avengers: The Initiative, Avengers: The Initiative #25 Review, Camp Hammond, Christos N. Gage, Comic Book Reviews, Dark Reign, Diamondback, Edgar Delgado, Gauntlet, Humberto Ramos, Kyle Posluszny, Marvel Comics, MVP, New Warriors, Norman Osborn, Taskmaster, The Hood, Tigra, Trauma, WCBR, Weekly Comic Book Review, weeklycomicbookreview.com | Leave a Comment »
Posted on June 30, 2009 by pozzyfreak
By Greg Pak & Fred Van Lente (Writers), Ryan Stegman & Rodney Buchemi (Pencils), Terry Pallot (Inks), and Raul Trevino & Guru eFX (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: I have a feeling that far sooner than later I’m going to begin trade waiting Incredible Hercules. While I really like what Greg Pak and Fred [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Aegis, Amadeus Cho, Athena, Comic Book Reviews, Democracy, Fred Van Lente, Greg Pak, Guru eFX, History, Incredible Hercules, Kyle Posluszny, Marvel Comics, Mythology, Philosophy, Raul Trevino, Rodney Buchemi, Ryan Stegman, Terry Pallot, The Incredible Hercules #130 review, Weekly Comic Book Review, weeklycomicbookreview.com, Zeus | Leave a Comment »
Posted on June 30, 2009 by paladinking
by Ivan Brandon (writer), Nic Klein (art, letters, design), and Kristyn Ferretti (letters & design) The Story: Finn and Egil face the consequences of their actions. What’s Good: From its basic design to the artwork itself, this book is one of the most gorgeous comics on store shelves today. The fact that this book is [...]
Filed under: Image Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Comic Book Reviews, crime comics, Egil, Finn, Image Comics, Ivan Brandon, King Bram, Nic Klein, Norse, Northlanders, Viking, Viking #2, Weekly Comic Book Review | Leave a Comment »
Posted on June 30, 2009 by pozzyfreak
By Brian Reed (Writer), Chris Bachalo (Pencils & Colors), Tim Townsend (Inks), and Antonio Fabela (Color Guides) Some Thoughts Before The Review: I’m a huge fan of Chris Bachalo’s artwork and I’ve enjoyed nearly everything that I’ve read from Brian Reed. So, needless to say, Sinister Spider-Man #1 was an easy purchase. I expect good [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Antonia Fabela, Brian Reed, Chris Bachalo, Comic Book Review, Comic Book Reviews, dark avengers, Dark Reign, Kyle Posluszny, Mac Gargan, Marvel Comics, Norman Osborn, Redeemer, Sinister Spider-Man #1, Sinister Spider-Man #1 review, Spider-Man, Spider-Man, Thunderbolts, Tim Townsend, Venom, Weekly Comic Book Review, weeklycomicbookreview.com | Leave a Comment »
Posted on June 29, 2009 by rsg8101
By Warren Ellis (writer) Simone Bianchi (pencils) Simone Bianchi and Andrea Silvestri (inks) Simone Bianchi, Morry Hollowell, and Simone Peruzzi (colors) The Story: Good ‘ol death legs, a.k.a. Forge, makes his final move against the Astonishing X-Men as Ellis’s and Bianchi’s Ghost Boxes arc comes to an end. After tracking Forge down to Wundagore Mountain, the X-men [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Andrea Silvestri, Astonishing X-Men, Astonishing X-Men # 30 - Review, Astonishing X-Men #30, Comic Book Reviews, comic books, Ghost Boxes, Marvel Comics, Marvel Comics Reviews, Marvel Reviews, molly hollowel, Planetary, Simone Bianchi, Simone Peruzzi, Warren Ellis, Weekly Comic Book Review, X-Men, X-Men | Leave a Comment »
Posted on June 29, 2009 by paladinking
by Brian Wood (writer), Danijel Zezelj (art), Dave McCaig (colors), and Travis Lanham (letters) The Story: With their village destroyed and their husbands butchered, three women, treasure in tow, run for their lives. What’s Good: Brian Wood continues to show what can be done with a Viking comic. Make no mistake, this is a clearly [...]
Filed under: DC Comics, Reviews, Vertigo | Tagged: Alex Evans, Brian Wood, Comic Book Reviews, Danijel Zezelj, DC Comics, DMZ, feminism, Norse, Northlanders, Northlanders 18, Shield Maidens, Vertigo, Vikings, Weekly Comic Book Review | 2 Comments »
Posted on June 28, 2009 by rsg8101
By Matt Fraction (writer), Yanick Paquette (pencil), Karl Story (inks), and Justin Posner (colors) The Story: The Beast takes his science team back in time to the early 1900′s to try and find out how to find a way to erase the effects of M-day on the dwindling mutant population. The hope is that by finding the parents of the [...]
Filed under: Reviews | Tagged: Comic Book Reviews, comic books, Justin Posner, Karl Story, Marvel Comics, Marvel Reviews, Matt Fraction, Uncanny X-Men, Uncanny X-Men # 512 - Review, Uncanny X-Men #512, Weekly Comic Reviews, X-Men, X-Men, Yanick Paquette | 1 Comment »
Posted on June 28, 2009 by pozzyfreak
By David Lapham (Writer), Koi Turnbull & Xurxo G. Penalta (Art), Scott Hanna & Tom Palmer (Inks), and Sotocolor’s C. Garcia (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: Thanks to David Lapham’s excellent character work, Terror Inc. Apocalypse Soon is one of the year’s best surprises. The Story: Terror and Mrs. Primo meet up with a [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, MAX, Reviews | Tagged: C. Garcia, Comic Book Reviews, David Lapham, Koi Turnbull, Kyle Posluszny, Marvel Comics, Marvel MAX, Scott Hanna, Sotocolor, Terror, Terror Inc. #3 Review, Terror Inc. Apocalypse Soon #3 Review, Tom Palmer, WCBR, Weekly Comic Book Review, weeklycomicbookreview.com, Xurxo G. Penalta | Leave a Comment »
Posted on June 28, 2009 by pozzyfreak
By John Acrudi (Writer), Javier Saltares (Art), and Wes Dzioba & Andrew Elder (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: The first issue of the Aliens re-launch was pretty odd all around. While it was written well and looked rather nice, it rarely felt like an Aliens comic. It will be interesting to see what John [...]
Filed under: Dark Horse Comics, Reviews | Tagged: aliens, Andrew Elder, Comic Book Reviews, Dark Horse Comics, Javier Saltares, John Arcudi, Kyle Posluszny, Predator #1 Review, WCBR, Weekly Comic Book Review, weeklycomicbookreview.com, Wes Dzioba | Leave a Comment »
Posted on June 28, 2009 by rsg8101
Geoff Johns (writer), Philip Tan and Eddy Barrows (pencils) Jonathan Glapion and Ruy Jose’ (inks), Nei Ruffino and Rod Reis (color) The Story: The battle between the Orange Lanterns and the Green FINALLY concludes. Additionally, Hal finds something to hope for and activates the blue ring while the Guardians do some super shady double-dealing with [...]
Filed under: DC Comics, Other, Reviews | Tagged: Blackest Night, Blue Lanterns, Comic Book Reviews, comic books, DC Reviews, Eddy Barrows, Geoff Johns, Green Lantern, Green Lantern #42, Green Lantern #42- Review, Jonathan Glapion, Nei Ruffino, Orange Lanterns, Philip Tan, rod reis, ruy jose', Weekly Comic Book Review | 1 Comment »
Posted on June 28, 2009 by pozzyfreak
By Joe Kelly (Writer), Paulo Siqueira & Marco Chachetto (Pencils & Inks), Amilton Santos (Inks), and Jeremy Cox & Chris Chuckry (Colors) The Story: As Peter tries to endure being tortured by Bullseye and Norman Osborn, he learns the true extent of Osborn’s plan for the American Son project. Harry, meanwhile, finds the cure for [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Amazing Spider-Man #598 Amazing Spider-Man 598 review, Amazing Spider-Man #598 Review, American Son Chapter 4 Review, American Son Review, Amilton Santos, Aunt May, Bullseye, Chris Chucky, Comic Book Reviews, dark avengers, Dark Reign, H.A.M.M.E.R., Harry Osborn, Hawkeye, Jeremy Cox, Joe Kelly, Kyle Posluszny, Lily, Marco Chachetto, Marvel Comics, Menace, Norman Osborn, Paulo Siqueira, Peter Parker, Spider-Man, Spiderman, WCBR, weeklycomicbookreview.com | 2 Comments »
Posted on June 28, 2009 by pozzyfreak
By Craig Kyle & Christopher Yost (Writer), Clayton Crain (Art), and Duane Swierczynski & Ariel Olivetti (Epilogue) Some Thoughts Before The Review: One… more… comic… Just one more… The Messiah War is almost over… The Story: The Messiah War comes to a close as everything comes to a head. Apocalypse, followed by Death, seeks to [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Apocalypse, Ariel Olivetti, Bishop, Cable, Christopher Yost, Clayton Crain, Comic Book Reviews, Craig Kyle, Death, Domino, Duane Swierczynski, Kyle Posluszny, Marvel comic Reviews, Messiah War, Messiah War Chapter 7 Review, Stryfe, WCBR, Weekly Comic Book Review, weeklycomicbookreview.com, Wolverine, X-23, X-Force, X-Force #16 Review, X-Men | 3 Comments »
Posted on June 28, 2009 by pozzyfreak
By Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (Writers), Tyler Kirkham (Pencils), and Sal Regla (Inks) Some Thoughts Before The Review: Fusion #1 was a fun ’90s throwback comic. It was dated as hell, but if you just went with the crazy stuff going on, there was far more to like than hate. Plus, you really can’t [...]
Filed under: Image Comics, Marvel Comics, Reviews, Top Cow | Tagged: Andy Lanning, Ares, Avengers, Bullseye, Comic Book Reviews, Crossover, Cyberforce, Dan Abnett, Fusion #2 review, Hunter-Killer, Image Comics, Iron Man, Kyle Posluszy, Marvel Comics, Moonstone, Ms. Marvel, Norman Osborn, Ripclaw, Sal Regla, Thunderbolts, Tony Stark, Top Cow, Tyler Kirkham, Velocity, Venom, Wasp, WCBR, Weekly Comic Book Review, weeklycomicbookreview.com | Leave a Comment »
Posted on June 28, 2009 by pozzyfreak
By Brian Reed (Writer), Sana Takeda (Artist), Luke Ross (Pencils on pgs. 1-3 & 17-22), and Rob Schwager (Colors on pgs. 1-3 & 17-22) Some Thoughts Before The Review: I’ve been enjoying the new direction of Ms. Marvel a whole lot. It’s a nice blend of new and old that works far better than anyone [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Brian Reed, Carol Danvers, Comic Book Reviews, dark avengers, Dark Reign, Deadpool, Iron Patriot, Karla Sofen, Kyle Posluszny, Luke Cage, Luke Ross, Marvel Comics, Ms. Marvel, Ms. Marvel #40 Review, Norman Osborn, Rob Schwager, Sana Takeda, Spider-Man, Spider-Man, Storyteller, WCBR, Weekly Comic Book Review, weeklycomicbookreview.com, Wolverine, X-Men | Leave a Comment »
Posted on June 27, 2009 by paladinking
by Jason Aaron (writer), Ron Garney (art), Jason Keith (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: The jungle cat-and-mouse game continues between Logan and Strikeforce X. Meanwhile, we meet the head of Blackguard and Maverick gets his hands dirty. What’s Good: Despite my love of Jason Aaron, I almost dropped this series. It wasn’t because [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Blackguard, Comic Book Reviews, Jason Aaron, Marvel Comics, Maverick, Ron Garney, Weapon X, Weekly Comic Book Review, Wolverine, Wolverine Weapon X #3, Wolverine: Weapon X, X-Men, X-Men | Leave a Comment »
Posted on June 27, 2009 by paladinking
by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges (writers), Mark Buckingham (pencils), Andrew Pepoy (inks), Lee Loughridge (colors), and Todd Klein (letters) The Story: The Great Fables Crossover comes to its conclusion as our heroes finally confront Kevin Thorn. What’s Good: Well, this issue feels a bit less slapped together than last week’s; the characters sound like [...]
Filed under: DC Comics, Reviews, Vertigo | Tagged: Alex Evans, Bigby Wolf, Comic Book Reviews, DC Comics, Fables, Great Fables Crossover, Jack Frost, Jack of Fables, Kevin Thorn, Literals, Mr. Revise, Pathetic Fallacy, The Literals #3, Vertigo, Weekly Comic Book Review | 5 Comments »
Posted on June 27, 2009 by rsg8101
By Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (writers), Brad Walker (pencils), Victor Olazaba and Livesay (inks) Jay David Ramos (colorist) The Story: All hell breaks loose as the Guardians find themselves sandwiched between invading forces of Inhuman and Shi’ar while one of their own teammates holds Crystal the Inhuman captive. The team tears out of the [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Andy Lanning, Brad Walker, Comic Book Reviews, comic books, Dan Abnett, Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy #15, Guardians of the Galaxy #15 - Review, Jay David Ramos, Livesay, Marvel Reviews, Victor Olazaba, War of Kings, Weekly Comic Book Review | Leave a Comment »
Posted on June 26, 2009 by paladinking
by Brian Michael Bendis (writer), Mike Deodato & Will Conrad (art), Rain Beredo (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: Atlantean terrorists are battled while Norman finally begins to show chinks in his armor. What’s Good: This comic is becoming increasingly cerebral. In this issue, the team is perhaps more volatile than ever. The dialogues [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Atlantis, Cabal, Captain Marvel, Comic Book Reviews, dark avengers, Dark Avengers #6, Dark Avengers 6 review, Dark Reign, Hawkeye, Marvel Comics, Namor, Norman Osborn, Sentry, Venom, Weekly Comic Book Review | Leave a Comment »
Posted on June 26, 2009 by paladinking
by Andy Diggle (writer), Miguel Sepulveda (art), Frank Martin (colors), and Albert Deschesne (letters) The Story: All is not as it seems with Black Widow, nor is Ant-Man quite what he claims to be. Meanwhile, a mysterious new team member is introduced. What’s Good: Andy Diggle gives us more of what this series needs: character [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Andy Diggle, Black Widow, Comic Book Reviews, Dark Reign, ghost, Marvel Comics, Miguel Sepulveda, Norman Osborn, Thunderbolts, Thunderbolts #133 review, Thunderbolts 133, Weekly Comic Book Review | Leave a Comment »
Posted on June 25, 2009 by paladinking
by Brian Michael Bendis (writer), Billy Tan (pencils & inks), Batt Tan (inks), Justin Ponsor (colors), and Albert Deschesne (letters) The Story: The battle with Dormammu comes to its conclusion as Brother Voodoo makes use of his newfound power. What’s Good: Brother Voodoo really is a very fun character and Bendis does a great job [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Billy Tan, Brian Michael Bendis, Brother Voodoo, Captain America, Comic Book Reviews, Dr. Strange, Marvel Comics, New Avengers, New Avengers #54, Ronin, Sorcerer Supreme, Spider-Man, Weekly Comic Book Review, Wolverine | 1 Comment »
Posted on June 25, 2009 by paladinking
by Greg Rucka (writer), J.H. Williams III (art), Dave Stewart (colors), and Todd Klein (letters) The Story: Batwoman (Kate Kane) seeks out the new leader of the Religion of Crime. Meanwhile, in the back-up story, the Question receives a cry for help from a man whose sister has been enslaved by a Mexican cartel. The [...]
Filed under: DC Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Alice, Batman, Batman, Batwoman, Comic Book Reviews, Cully Hamner, DC Comics, Detective Comics, Detective Comics #854, Detective Comics #854 review, Dick Grayson, Greg Rucka, JH Williams, Kate Kane, Religion of Crime, The Question, Weekly Comic Book Review | 2 Comments »
Posted on June 25, 2009 by pozzyfreak
By Brian Michael Bendis & Alex Maleev (Creators), Jonathan Hickman (Script), Stefano Caselli (Art), and Daniele Rudoni (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: I’ve made no secret about how much I love what at Bendis, Hickman, Caselli, and Rudoni are doing with Secret Warriors. Their series is good, very good…and it looks to get even [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Maleev, Baron Strucker, Brian Michael Bendis, Comic Book Reviews, Daniele Rudoni, Dark Reign, Dum Dum Dugan, Gorgon, H.A.M.M.E.R., Howling Commandos, Hydra, Jonathan Hickman, Kraken, Kyle Posluszny, Madame Hydra, Marvel Comics, Marvel Comics Reviews, Nick Fury, Quake, S.H.I.E.L.D., Secret Warriors, Secret Warriors #5 Review, Stefano Caselli, The Hive, WCBR, Weekly Comic Book Review, weeklycomicbookreview.com | Leave a Comment »
Posted on June 25, 2009 by DS Arsenault
By Jerry Ordway (writer and artist), Bob Wiacek (colorist) The Story: The Spectre takes Power Girl, Judomaster, Atom Smasher and Damage into the past to find Kung, who has kidnapped Green Lantern, the Flash, Wildcat, Hourman and Liberty Belle. In the meantime, Kung’s captives are way too close to a nuclear explosion. Green Lantern barely [...]
Filed under: DC Comics | Tagged: bob wiacek, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, DC Comics, DS Arsenault, Jerry Ordway, Weekly Comic Book Review | Leave a Comment »
Posted on June 25, 2009 by pozzyfreak
By Paul Dini (Writer), Guillem March (Art), and Jose Villarubia (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: I decided to check out the first issue of Gotham City Sirens after hearing nothing but good things about Guillem March’s art. While I’m far from familiar with the current status quo of the three Sirens, my hope is [...]
Filed under: DC Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Batman, Batman Reborn, Boneblaster, Catwoman, cheesecake, Comic Book Reviews, DC Comic Reviews, DC Comics, Gotham City Sirens #1 Review, Guillem March, Harley Quinn, Jose Villarubia, Kyle Posluszny, Paul Dini, Poison Ivy, Riddler, WCBR, Weekly Comic Book Review, weeklycomicbookreview.com | 2 Comments »
