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Thor #603 – Review

Posted on September 30, 2009 by rsg8101

By J. Michael Straczynski (writer), Marko Djurdjevic (pencils), Dany Mik (inks) Jelena Kevic Djurdjevic with Lauran Martin (colors) The Story: Thor is in deep trouble as he and Sif try to get acclimated to their new lives together while Loki and Doom plot all-out evil and destruction. William has his first heroic adventure that ends [...]

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Justice Society of America #31 – Review

Posted on September 30, 2009 by DS Arsenault

By Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges (writers), Jesus Merino (artist), Allen Passalaqua (colorist) The Story: The gigantic JSA cast is in the brownstone where Wildcat and Magog have thrown down their gloves. No one manages to break it up until everyone is reminded that Mr. Terrific is dying on the operating table and needs blood. [...]

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Amazing Spider-Man #606/ Amazing Spider-Man #607 – Double Review

Posted on September 30, 2009 by pozzyfreak

#606 – By Joe Kelly (Writer), Mike McKone (Pencils), Andy Lanning (Inks), Chris Chuckry (Colors) #607 – By Joe Kelly (Writer), Mike McKone & Adriana Melo (Pencils), McKone, Lanning, Justice, Smith, & Benes (Inks), and Chris Chuckry & Jeremy Cox (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: Since Amazing Spider-Man #606 slipped through the cracks last [...]

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Spider-Man: The Clone Saga #1 – Review

Posted on September 30, 2009 by rsg8101

By Tom Defalco and Howard Mackie (writers) Todd Nauck (pencils) Victor Olazaba (inks), and Javier Tartaglia (colors) The Story: As Aunt May lies in critical condition on a hospital bed, Peter is confronted by his clone, Ben Reiley, as a mysterious villain strikes against the duo. Meanwhile, Mary Jane learns she has a condition that [...]

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Blackest Night: Titans #2 – Review

Posted on September 30, 2009 by DS Arsenault

By J.T. Krul (writer), Ed Benes (artist), Scott Williams and Ed Benes (inkers) The Story: Donna Troy’s dead husband and baby come after her as Black Lanterns. Black Lantern Terra and a few other old friends from the post-living move to smash Gar, Kid Flash, Cyborg and Starfire. Hawk and Dove fight Black Lantern Hawk [...]

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The Rest Of The Stack

Posted on September 30, 2009 by pozzyfreak

Superman: Secret Origin #1 Geoff Johns (Writer), Gary Frank (Pencils), Jon Sibal (Inks) The Good and the Bad: Superman: Secret Origin is a near perfect “jump-on point” for those who haven’t picked up a Superman book in a long time. In this new mini-series Geoff Johns and Gary Frank don’t offer us a mere summary [...]

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WCBR’s Picks Of The Week

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Ray Hilario

Kyle’s Top Picks Best of the Past Week: Fantastic Four #571 –  Jonathan Hickman is a master of big ideas and the current Fantastic Four is all about a very cool big idea. Most Anticipated: Secret Warriors #8 – Secret Warriors always brings the goods.  I fully expect the eighth issue to follow suit. Other Top [...]

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Don’t Believe the Hype! – Wednesday Comics

Posted on September 29, 2009 by tonyrak

When it comes to the recently completed Wednesday Comics, I will say this much for DC: they are not afraid to take chances, and I will always like that about them. As you all know, Wednesday Comics has been yet another in a long line of DC’s mostly successful weekly comic serials, but was produced [...]

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Madame Xanadu #15 – Review

Posted on September 28, 2009 by paladinking

by Matt Wagner (writer), Michael Wm. Kaluta (art), Dave Stewart (colors), and Jared K. Fletcher (letters) The Story: Madame Xanadu finally comes face to face with Al Nar. What’s Good: As the demon pursues Richard Miller, Wagner and Kaluta do a fantastic job of depicting the chase, really giving a paranoid feel to the book. [...]

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Invincible #66 – Review

Posted on September 28, 2009 by paladinking

by Robert Kirkman (writer), Cory Walker (pencils & inks), Dave McCaig (colors), and Rus Wooton (letters) The Story: More details are revealed regarding the Viltrumite Empire, as Nolan and Allen prepare for war. What’s Good: It really shows what a master of subplots Kirkman is when he can have an entire issue without its namesake, [...]

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Hack/Slash #26 – Review

Posted on September 28, 2009 by pozzyfreak

By Tim Seeley (Writer), Bryan Baugh (Art), and Mark Englert (Colors) The Story: A slasher from Cassie’s and Vlad’s past is back. But the Mosaic Man’s return is actually a trap set by someone looking for revenge. What’s Good: Hack/Slash #26 takes the series back to its roots in some ways. By having Cassie and [...]

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Detective Comics #857 – Review

Posted on September 26, 2009 by paladinking

by Greg Rucka (writer), JH Williams III (art), Dave Stewart (colors), Todd Klein (letters), Cully Hamner (back-up art), Dave McCaig (back-up colors), and Jared K. Fletcher (back-up letters) The Story: With Alice’s plot against Gotham revealed, Batwoman moves in to stop her once and for all. What’s Good: This remains my pick for the best [...]

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New Avengers #57 – Review

Posted on September 26, 2009 by tonyrak

By Brian Michael Bendis (writer), Stuart Immonen (artist), Wade von Grawbadger (inker), Dave McCaig (colorist) The Story: Norman Osborn and Doctor Harrow finalize the terms of their deal while both the New and Dark Avengers are still reeling from the effects of the power drainer. The New Avengers successfully escape a no-win situation, but Osborn’s [...]

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Ms. Marvel #45 – Review

Posted on September 26, 2009 by pozzyfreak

By Brian Reed (Writer), Philippe Briones (Artist), and Ikari Studios (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: The War of the Marvels has been entertaining enough so far, but a part of me wishes that Brian Reed had let Karla Sofen truly take over the series for a couple more issues. The Story: Karla Sofen and [...]

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Dark Reign: The List – X-Men – Review

Posted on September 25, 2009 by pozzyfreak

By Matt Fraction (Writer), Alan Davis (Pencils), Mark Farmer (Inks), and Nathan Fairbairn (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: I actually like the concept of The List series quite a bit. It works as a new reader grab and as a compliment to current ongoings. The Daredevil one-shot actually made me interested in following the [...]

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Incredible Hercules #135 – Review

Posted on September 25, 2009 by tonyrak

By Fred Van Lente & Greg Pak (writers), Rodney Buchemi (artist), Guillem Mari (colors) The Story: The origin of Amadeus Cho’s awesome mental powers is revealed! The Good: An offbeat title like Incredible Hercules has given Van Lente and Pak a wealth of opportunities to experiment with every aspect of their comic from its cover [...]

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Fantastic Four #571 – Review

Posted on September 25, 2009 by paladinking

by Jonathan Hickman (writer), Dale Eaglesham (art), Paul Mounts (colors), and Clayton Cowles (letters) The Story: Reed must see both the good and the band, before making the decision of whether or not to join the High Council. What’s Good: As one of the many Reeds says in one of the strongest conversations of the [...]

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Wolverine: Old Man Logan Giant-Size #1 – Review

Posted on September 24, 2009 by pozzyfreak

By Mark Millar (Writer), Steve McNiven (Pencils), Dexter Vines w/Mark Morales (Inks), and Morry Hollowell (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: I’ll be honest and admit that I’m pretty torn about the conclusion of Old Man Logan before even reading a single page of it. Why? The $4.99 price tag. The Story: Logan gets revenge [...]

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Spider-Woman #1 – Review

Posted on September 24, 2009 by paladinking

by Brian Michael Bendis (writer), Alex Maleev (art), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: Jessica Drew gets recruited by S.W.O.R.D., heading to Madripoor for her first mission to find a Super-Skrull. What’s Good: In my opinion, this is some of Maleev’s best work.  It’s just gorgeous, gorgeous stuff, sporting photorealistic detail not only in the photo-referenced Jessica [...]

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Uncanny X-Men #515 – Review

Posted on September 24, 2009 by paladinking

by Matt Fraction (writer), Greg Land (pencils), Justin Ponsor (colors) and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Cyclops struggles to deal with the day-to-day running of Nation X and tensions form between its leaders. What’s Good: While it’s not always the most exciting thing to read, I do like it when comics focus on the logistics [...]

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Blackest Night: Superman #2 – Review

Posted on September 23, 2009 by DS Arsenault

By James Robinson (writer), Eddy Barrows (artist), Ruy Jose with Julio Ferreira (inkers), Rod Reis (colorist) The Story: Black Lantern Kal-L (the original Superman from Earth-2) is looking to paint Smallville black, and he brought some post-living help in the form of Psycho-Pirate and the original Lois Lane. Standing for truth, justice and a speedy [...]

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Dark X-Men: The Confession #1 – Review

Posted on September 23, 2009 by DS Arsenault

By Craig Kyle and Chris Yost (writers), Bing Cansino (Penciller), Roland Paris (Inker) The Story: Secrets that have been eating at both Scott and Emma– secrets that could break them apart and exile them from the X-Men, must surface. What’s Good: Kyle and Yost deliver some very fine character and relationship work in this one-shot. [...]

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Wednesday Comics #12 – Review

Posted on September 23, 2009 by rsg8101

Well, there you have it. Perhaps the most novel and interesting comic book format to ever hit the stands wraps up this week with the final installment of Wednesday Comics. My co-editor Tony has a longer column in the works about this whole endeavor, but before I get to the individual story reviews, I’d be [...]

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Comic Book Sale!

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Ray Hilario

FOR EVERY BACK ISSUE YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED… FOR THE ISSUES YOU MISSED IN PREVIOUS WEEKS… CALL NOW TO GET THEM HALF OFF!

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WCBR’s Picks Of The Week

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Ray Hilario

Ray’s Top Picks Best of the Past Week: Blackest Night #3 – 4 words: Black Lantern Elongated Man. Most Anticipated: Superman: Secret Origin #1 – Geoff Johns and Gary Frank are back, and we can expect the same things they gave in their run with Action Comics: compelling storylines, and amazing art. With this 48-page [...]

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