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The Strange Adventures of H.P. Lovecraft #3 – Review

Posted on July 12, 2009 by pozzyfreak

By Mac Carter (Writer), Tony Salmons (Pencils & Inks), and Adam Byrne (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: I didn’t review the last issue of The Strange Adventures of H.P. Lovecraft because I wasn’t able to get my hands on it until last week. Now that I’ve read it, I can say that I found [...]

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The Darkness #78 – Review

Posted on July 12, 2009 by pozzyfreak

By Phil Hester (Writer), Nelson Blake II (Pencils), Ryan Winn (Inks), and Arif Prianto of IFS (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: I’m glad that it looks like Phil Hester is about to get The Darkness back on track. While I’ve enjoyed the re-launch of The Darkness quite a bit, there’s no denying that something [...]

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The Unwritten #3 – Review

Posted on July 11, 2009 by paladinking

by Mike Carey (writer), Peter Gross (artist), Chris Chuckry & Jeanne McGee (colors), and Todd Klein (letters) The Story: Tom Taylor begins to explore his memories and unlock the secrets of his father’s villa, which also happens to be the location of Frankenstein‘s conception. What’s Good: Though it’s by no means a comedy book, I [...]

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Red Robin #2 – Review

Posted on July 11, 2009 by DS Arsenault

By Chris Yost (writer), Ramon Bachs (artist), Art Thibert (inker), Guy Major (colorist) Some Thoughts Before the Review: As a former Marvel-head, I’m just getting into the modern Batman mythos. I started at the Battle for the Cowl and thought the new Red Robin series would also be a great place to take a deeper [...]

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No Hero #6 – Review

Posted on July 11, 2009 by pozzyfreak

By Warren Ellis (Writer), Juan Jose Ryp (Artist), and Digikore Studios (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: Warren Ellis’ twisted tale about the price of being superhuman is not for the faint of heart. For those looking for something a bit on the brutal side will find a lot to like about No Hero. The [...]

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Ms. Marvel #41 (Dark Reign) – Review

Posted on July 9, 2009 by pozzyfreak

By Brian Reed (Writer), Sergio Ariño (Artist), and Emily Warren w/Christina Strain (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: Yeah, it’s weird… But I’m digging the current Ms. Marvel arc quite a bit. A deceitful, morally shady “hero” that’s standing in for the real hero? Storyteller jar babies? Colorful cosmic looking entities that may or may [...]

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Green Lantern #43 – Review

Posted on July 9, 2009 by rsg8101

By Geoff Johns (writer), Doug Mahnke (pencils), Cristian Alamy (inks), and Andy Mayor (color) The Story: Enter William  ”Black” Hand, the most deadly, sickening, and perhaps powerful villain in the DC Universe, and witness his birth as the totem and leader of the Blank Lanterns. Through his life we learn the roots of the coming war of [...]

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Dark X-Men: The Beginning #1 (Utopia) – Review

Posted on July 9, 2009 by pozzyfreak

Some Thoughts Before The Review: I’m always a bit hesitant to pick up story collections like Dark X-Men: The Beginning because they tend to be rather hit-or-miss. That said, I couldn’t possibly pass up a Namor story by the Captain Britain team. “Namor/Norman” By Paul Cornell (Writer), Leonard Kirk (Pencils), Jay Leisten (Inks), and Brian [...]

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Superman: World of New Krypton #5 – Review

Posted on July 9, 2009 by DS Arsenault

By James Robinson and Greg Rucka (writers), Pete Woods (artist), Brad Anderson (colorist) The Story: Kal-El goes on trial for the crime of treason. The courtroom, as much as the military, it’s spy network and New Krypton itself, are all under the thumb of General Zod. Zod moves all the chess pieces and Kal-El’s beliefs [...]

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DC Wednesday Comics #1 – Review

Posted on July 9, 2009 by rsg8101

By Gaiman, Allred, Berganza, Galloway, Pope, Palmiotti, Conner, Didio, Lopez, Nowlan, Calwell, Kubert, Kerschl, Fletcher, Simonson, Stelfreeze, Azzarello, Rossio, Gibbons, Sook, Baler, Bullock, Heuck, Acudi, Bermelo, Busiek, Quinones. The Story: The Bat-Signal is thrown. Jim Gordon greets Batman bleary-eyed and torn, as the Dark Knight stands on the spotlight and listens. He learns about the [...]

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X-Men: Legacy #226 (Utopia) – Review

Posted on July 9, 2009 by pozzyfreak

By Mike Carey (Writer), Dustin Weaver (Pencils), Ed Tadeo (Inks), and Brian Reber (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: I always feel like part of the problem when I pick up an issue of a series just because it’s a tie-in to some sort of event. And I feel like an even bigger part of [...]

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The Sword #18 – Review

Posted on July 8, 2009 by paladinking

by Joshua Luna (writer & letterer) and Jonathan Luna (art) The Story: Dara’s battle with the Earth god Knossos comes to its brutal and bloody conclusion. What’s Good: Goddamn this was a brutal comic.  Once again, the Lunas prove that the Sword is sharp.  Damn sharp.  Limbs fly and people are gutted.  That said, it’s [...]

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Agents of Atlas #7 – Review

Posted on July 8, 2009 by paladinking

by Jeff Parker (writer), Gabriel Hardman (art), Jana Schirmer (colors), and Nate Piekos (letters) The Story: A devastating secret comes out about Namor and Namora’s budding relationship.  Will Atlas lose one of its own?  And in a back-up story, Mr. Lao does battle with a genie. What’s Good: I’ve really loved this two-part Atlantis arc.  [...]

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Exiles #4 – Review

Posted on July 8, 2009 by pozzyfreak

By Jeff Parker (Writer), Casey Jones (Pencils), Karl Kesel (Inks), and Anthony Washington (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: I’m not quite sure what I think about having Casey Jones take over for Salva Espin. However, I’ll save any judgment until after I’ve seen what the artist can do with a full issue. The Story: [...]

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WCBR’s Top Picks

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Ray Hilario

Ray’s Top Picks Best of the Past Week: Batman and Robin #2 – Simply the best Batman book on the stands. It gave me the old-fashioned feeling of wanting the next issue already. Most Anticipated for this Week: Green Lantern #43 – It’s finally here! My most anticipated event for this year. The dead shall [...]

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Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth #1 – Review

Posted on July 6, 2009 by pozzyfreak

By Victor Gischler (Writer), Bong Dazo (Artist), and Jose Pimentel (Inks), and Matt Milla (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: Did they really need another Deadpool series? I like the character as much as most people (probably more), but Deadpool is going to turn into the next Spider-Man or Wolverine at the current pace. The [...]

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The Astounding Wolf-Man #17 – Review

Posted on July 6, 2009 by paladinking

by Robert Kirkman (writer), Jason Howard (pencils & inks), FCO & Ivan Plascencia (colors), and Rus Wooton (letters) The Story: Father and daughter make up, father and daughter team up, and father goes undercover. What’s Good: Yes! I can finally start liking Chloe again! For many issues now, Chloe, has been a poorly written character. [...]

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Destroyer #4 – Review

Posted on July 6, 2009 by pozzyfreak

By Robert Kirkman (Writer), Cory Walker (Art), and Val Staples (Colors) The Story: Destroyer and Turret attack a Horde base where they fight Krakoom. Blood is shed and Destroyer dwells on what might be his greatest mistake. What’s Good: Robert Kirkman tosses in some effective character moments, but there’s no denying that Destroyer #4 is [...]

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Justice League: Cry for Justice #1 – Review

Posted on July 3, 2009 by DS Arsenault

By James Robinson (writer), Mauro Cascioli (artist) The Story: Hal Jordan, the Green Lantern of Sector 2814, tells the assembled JLA that he’s had enough and that it’s time to put the justice back into the Justice League and to take the fight to those who make the evil in the world. However, not many [...]

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Greek Street #1 – Review

Posted on July 3, 2009 by paladinking

by Peter Milligan (writer), Davide Gianfelice (art), Patricia Mulvihill (colors), and Clem Robins (letters) The Story: Milligan introduces us to the world of Greek Street and its various characters.  A mother dies, a body washes up, and two killers are on the loose, one a man and one a monster. What’s Good: The concept actually [...]

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Marvel Divas #1 – Review

Posted on July 3, 2009 by pozzyfreak

By Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Writer), Tonci Zonjic (Art), and Jelena Kevic Djurdjevic & June Chung (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: It will be interesting to see how Marvel’s Divas stack up against Gotham’s Sirens… The Story: Patsy Walker (Hellcat), Monica Rambeau (Captain Marvel/leader of Nextwave), Felicia Hardy (Black Cat), and Angelica Jones (Firestar) are superhero [...]

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Batman and Robin #2 – Review

Posted on July 2, 2009 by rsg8101

By Grant Morrison (writer), Frank Quitly (pencils, inks) and Alex Sinclair (colors) The Story: The saga of the Circus of the Strange continues. Batman and Robin protect the police precinct as the Pyg’s henchmen go for their man behind bars, the Toad. After some intense battles that reveal some interesting dynamics between Gordon and the [...]

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Captain America: Reborn #1- Review

Posted on July 2, 2009 by rsg8101

By Ed Brubaker (writer)Bryan Hitch (pencils) Butch Guice (inks) Paul Mounts (colors) The Story: Bucky and Widow raid a H.A.M.M.E.R. carrier searching for the remains of Zola and the Red Skull’s lab to find evidence that will shed light on Steve Roger’s status. Is he alive or not? Meanwhile, Sharon Carter, the Vision, and the [...]

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Green Lantern Corps #38 – Review

Posted on July 2, 2009 by paladinking

by Peter J. Tomasi (writer), Patrick Gleason (pencils), Rebecca Buchman & Tom Nugyen (inks), and Randy Mayor & Gabe Eltaeb (colors) The Story: Things settle post-riot, and the Guardians reaffirm that they’re biggest little assholes in the DC Universe. What’s Good: This is a really solid issue of Green Lantern Corps.  Clearly the core issue this [...]

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Witchblade #128 (War of the Witchblades Chapter 4) – Review

Posted on July 2, 2009 by pozzyfreak

By Ron Marz (Writer) and Stjepan Sejic (Artist) Some Thoughts Before The Review: “The War of the Witchblades” event got quite a jolt from the last issue, thanks in part to the (possible) deaths of not one, but two main characters. While I’m sure that at least one of the Witchblade bearers will turn out [...]

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