Posted on April 14, 2010 by DS Arsenault
By: Tony Daniel (writer), Guillem March (artist), Tomeu Morey (inker) The Story: Riddle Me This, Part One: Batman is called to a weird murder that doesn’t quite fit easy theories. Who shows up to help out and make suggestions? Edward Nigma. No one is comfortable with his help, but he seems to be on to [...]
Filed under: DC Comics | Tagged: Batman, Batman, Batman #698, Batman #698 review, Comic Book Reviews, comic books, comic reviews, Comics, DC, DC Comics, Dick Grayson, DS Arsenault, Falcone, Gotham, Guillem March, Reviews, Riddler, Tomeu Morey, Tony Daniel, WCBR, Weekly Comic Book Review | 9 Comments »
Posted on April 14, 2010 by dfstell
By: Fred Van Lente (writer), Steve Kurth (pencils), Allen Martinez & Victor Olazaba (inkers), John Rauch (colors) and Dave Nphear (letters) The Story: Iron Man gets a second on-going series where the bad-guy is using (no surprise) stolen Iron Man technology against civilians. What’s Good: Not a whole lot to be honest. The best part [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Allen Martinez, Dave Nphear, Dean Stell, Fred Van Lente, Invincible Iron Man, Iron Man comics for movie fans, Iron Man Legacy, Iron Man Legacy #1, Iron Man Legacy #1 review, John Rauch, Marvel Comics, review, Steve Kurth, Victor Olazaba | 6 Comments »
Posted on April 13, 2010 by dfstell
By: Mark Waid (writer), Paul Azaceta (art, Story A), Matthew Wilson (colors, Story A), Emma Rios (art, Story B), Alfred Rockefeller (colors, Story B), Howard Chaykin (art, Story C), Andrew Dalhouse (colors, Story C), Ed Dukeshire (letters) This Irredeemable special serves as an anthology, made up of three three short stories from the Irredeemable Universe. [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Alfred Rockefeller, Andrew Dalhouse, Boom! Studios, Ed Dukeshire, Emma Rios, Howard Chaykin, Incorruptible, Irredeemable, Irredeemable Special, Irredeemable Special #1, Irredeemable Special #1 review, Mark Waid, Matthew Wilson, Paul Azaceta | Leave a Comment »
Posted on April 13, 2010 by Ray Hilario
DS’ Top Picks Pick of the Week: Red Robin #11 – Although Morrison is weaving an exciting web, in my books, all eyes are on Tim Drake. Red Robin #11 delivered action, excitement, danger and guest stars! And surprise (!) Tim Drake is engaged!? Check it out! Most Anticipated: Brightest Day #0 and Flash #1! [...]
Filed under: Picks of the Week | Tagged: Batgirl #9, Batman #698, Brightest Day #0, Daredevil #506, Daytripper #5, Flash #1, Forgetless #4, Iron Man Legacy #1, Irredeemable Special #1, New Mutants #12, Punisher MAX #6, Secret Six #20, Siege: Captain America, Weekly Comic Book Review, X-Factor Forever #2 | Leave a Comment »
Posted on April 12, 2010 by paladinking
by Robert Kirkman (writer), Ryan Ottley (pencils), Cory Walker (pencils & inks), Cliff Rathburn (inks), FCO Plascencia (colors), and Rus Wooton The Story: Mark tries to put the past behind him as he prepares for the Viltrumite War. What’s Good: If anything, you have to respect Kirkman for writing this issue. The entire book’s motivation [...]
Filed under: Image Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Allen the Alien, Art Rosenbaum, Atom Eve, Cecil Stedman, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Cory Walker, DA Sinclair, Donald Ferguson, Eve Wilkins, Furnace, Image Comics, INVINCIBLE, Invincible Returns, Invincible Returns 1, Isotope, Kid Omni-Man, Magmaniac, Mark Grayson, Mister Liu, Nolan Grayson, Oliver Grayson, Omni-Man, reanimen, Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, Tether Tyrant, Titan, Viltrumite, Viltrumite War, Weekly Comic Book Review | Leave a Comment »
Posted on April 12, 2010 by dfstell
By: Jonathan Ross (writer), Tommy Lee Edwards (illustrator) & John Workman (letters) The Story: In Prohibition Era New York City, a family of vampires move in on the mafia. Meanwhile, an alien crashes out near Coney Island. What’s Good: Let’s start with the art. This is a good looking comic book! It’s the kind of [...]
Filed under: Image Comics | Tagged: Dean Stell, Image Comics, John Workman, Jonathan Ross, Tommy Lee Edwards, Turf, Turf #1, Turf #1 review | Leave a Comment »
Posted on April 12, 2010 by dfstell
By: Paul Grist (writer & art) & Bill Crabtree (colors) The Story: In a very non-linear and confusing way, we follow the story of of Jack Staff (“Britain’s Greatest Hero”) who seems to have forgotten himself right at a moment when his country needs him! At least I think that’s what the story is about…. [...]
Filed under: Image Comics | Tagged: Bill Crabtree, Dean Stell, Image Comics, Jack Staff, Paul Grist, The Weird World of Jack Staff, The Weird World of Jack Staff #2, The Weird World of Jack Staff #2 review | Leave a Comment »
Posted on April 11, 2010 by SoldierHawk
By Duane Swierczynsk (writer), Paco Medina (pencils), Juan Velasco (inks), Edgar Delgado (colorist) and VC’s Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Cable fights his way through the hospital where Hope (the potential savior of mutantkind) has just been born. He manages to take her, but becomes overwhelmed while trying to flee. Fortunately his backup arrives just [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Cable, Deadpool, Deadpool & Cable, Deadpool & Cable #25, Deadpool & Cable #25 review, Duane Swierczynsk, Edgar Delgado, Juan Velasco, Paco Medina, VC'S Joe Caramagna, Weekly Comic Book Review | 8 Comments »
Posted on April 11, 2010 by dfstell
By: Ross Richie (creator), Carey Malloy (writer), Scott Godlewski (art), Stephen Downer (colors) & Brett Weldele Story: A group of U.S. government codebreakers try to stop the bad guys while dealing with the threat to one of their own. What’s Good: The creators do a nice job of establishing this team of codebreakers. We’ve got [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Boom! Studios, Brett Weldele, Carey Malloy, Codebreakers, Codebreakers #1, Codebreakers #1 review, Dean Stell, review, Ross Richie, Scott Godlewski, Stephen Downer | Leave a Comment »
Posted on April 10, 2010 by paladinking
by Jason Aaron (writer), Ron Garney (art), Jason Keith (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: Logan and Bucky Barnes battle Deathloks to save the future. What’s Good: It was clear last issue and it’s even more clear this issue: Jason Aaron loves the old Terminator movies. The influences run throughout, and given that those [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Bucky Barnes, Bucky Cap, Captain America, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Deathlok, Jason Aaron, Logan, Marvel Comics, Miranda Bayer, Ron Garney, Roxxon, Wakowski, Weapon X, Weekly Comic Book Review, Wolverine, Wolverine Weapon X #12, Wolverine: Weapon X, Wolverine: Weapon X #12 review, X-Men | 2 Comments »
Posted on April 10, 2010 by dfstell
By: Christos N. Gage (writer), Chris Samnee (art) and Clem Robins (letters) The Story: A serial killer is beheading victims in NYC, and people are getting holes drilled in their heads, giving them powers of precognition. What’s Good: This was a very fast paced hardcover OGN from Vertigo’s Crime series. Checking in at 180 digest-sized [...]
Filed under: DC Comics, The Graphic Novel Reader, Vertigo | Tagged: Area 10, Chris Samnee, Christos N. Gage, Clem Robins, Dean Stell, Graphic Novel, Graphic Novel review, review, Vertigo, Weekly Comic Book Review | 1 Comment »
Posted on April 9, 2010 by SoldierHawk
By Reginald Hudlin (writer), Denys Cowan (pencils), Klaus Janson (inks), Pete Pantazis (colors), VC’s Joe Sabino (letters) The Story: Gabe Jones and the Howling Commandos find themselves in a tough spot on the WWII battlefield. Captain America arrives in time to lend a hand though, and helps them finish the fight. Elsewhere, the Nazis have [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Black Panther, Captain America, CAPTAIN AMERICA/BLACK PANTHER: FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS, Captain America/Black Panther: Flags of Our Fathers #1, Captain America/Black Panther: Flags of Our Fathers #1 review, Denys Cowan, Gabe Jones, Howling Commandos, Klaus Janson, Pete Pantazis, Reginald Hudlin, VC's Joe Sabino, Weekly Comic Book Review | Leave a Comment »
Posted on April 9, 2010 by paladinking
by Jeff Lemire (writer & artist), Jose Villarrubia (colors), and Pat Brosseau (letters) The Story: Gus meets Dr. Singh and has a shocking revelation. Meanwhile, Jepperd simply tries to forget. What’s Good: Despite being in a post-apocalyptic future full of horrid people, and despite starring a boy that’s half deer, like most of the past [...]
Filed under: DC Comics, Reviews, Vertigo | Tagged: Alex Evans, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, DC Comics, Dr. Singh, Gus, hybrids, Jeff Lemire, Jepperd, Jose Villarrubia, post-apocalyptic, Sweet Tooth, Sweet Tooth #8, Sweet Tooth #8 review, The Preserve, Vertigo Comics, Weekly Comic Book Review | 1 Comment »
Posted on April 9, 2010 by joelopez101
by Jeff Parker, Harrison Wilcox, Scott Reed, & Paul Tobin (writers), Zach Howard, Ben Oliver, Aluir Amancio, Ramon Rosanas, Ryan Stegman, & Ig Guara (artists) The Story: As Fall of the Hulks transitions into World War Hulks, we pause for a moment to get glimpses into the recent pasts of some of the major players [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Aluir Amancio, Ben Oliver, eff Parker, Harrison Wilcox, Hulk, Ig Guara, Paul Tobin, Ramon Rosanas, Ryan Stegman, Scott Reed, World War Hulks, World War Hulks #1, World War Hulks #1 review, Zach Howard | 5 Comments »
Posted on April 8, 2010 by tonyrak
By Jonathan Hickman (writer), Dustin Weaver (artist), Christina Strain (colorist) Sturgeon’s Law states that ninety-percent of everything is crap. Books, movies, politicians, your mom’s cooking, and my love-making abilities. Ninety percent of all of it: crap. We’ll save my prowess in bed and your mom’s quiche for another day. For now, let’s talk about how [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Celestials, Christina Strain, Dustin Weaver, Galactus, Imhotep, Jonathan Hickman, Lenoid, Leonardo Da Vinci, Marvel Comics, S.H.I.E.L.D., S.H.I.E.L.D. #1 review, S.H.I.E.L.D. 1, The Brood, The Night Machine, Tony Rakittke, Weekly Comic Book Review | 20 Comments »
Posted on April 8, 2010 by paladinking
by Geoff Johns (writer), Scott Kolins & Francis Manapul (art), Michael Atiyeh & Brian Buccellato (colors), and Rob Clark Jr. (letters) The Story: A primer serving as an introduction to the Flashes’ universe, preceded by a short story where Barry grapples with his past. What’s Good: If you’re a reader unfamiliar or only slightly familiar [...]
Filed under: DC Comics, Reviews | Tagged: : The Flash: Secret Files & Origins 2010, Abra Kadabra, Alex Evans, Barry Allen, Bart Allen, Captain Cold, Central City, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, DC Comics, Dr. Alchemy, Eobard Thawne, Francis Manapul, Geoff Johns, Gorilla Grodd, Heatwave, Iris Allen, Iris West, Jay Garrick, Jesse Quick, John Fox, Justice League, Justice Society, Keystone City, Kid Flash, Max Mercury, Mirror Master, Reverse-Flash, Rogues, Scott Kolins, Secret Files and Origins, Speed Force, The Flash, The Flash: Secret Files & Origins 2010 #1, The Flash: Secret Files & Origins 2010 #1 review, Trickster, Wally West, Weather Wizard, Weekly Comic Book Review | 1 Comment »
Posted on April 8, 2010 by SoldierHawk
By Victor Gischler & Frank Tieri (writers), Rob Liefield, Adelso Corona, Matteo Scalera (artists), Matt Yackey, Matt Wilson (colors) The Story: Pool-Pocalypse Now, Part 1: Respect Your Elders. Deadpool, Headpool, Lady Deadpool and Kidpool are called upon to spearhead a cosmos-spanning battle against a Galactus-like creature that feeds on the consciousness of sentient beings. After [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Adelso Corona, Deadpool, Deadpool Corps, Deadpool Corps #1, Deadpool Corps #1 review, Matt Wilson, Matt Yackey, Matteo Scalera, Rob Liefeld, Rob Liefield, Victor Gischler, Victor Gischler & Frank Tieri, Weekly Comic Reviews | 3 Comments »
Posted on April 7, 2010 by DS Arsenault
By: Grant Morrison (writer), Andy Clarke (penciller), Scott Hanna (inker) The Story: Batman versus Robin Part Two: Batman explores the cave network beneath the Wayne Manor, surer than ever that Red Robin is right– Bruce Wayne is alive. In the meantime, Robin and Sexton, exploring the graves behind Wayne Manor, are suddenly accosted by four [...]
Filed under: DC Comics | Tagged: Andy Clarke, Batman, Batman, Batman and Robin, Batman and Robin #11, Batman and Robin #11 review, Comic Book Reviews, comic books, comic reviews, Comics, Damian Wayne, DC, DC Comics, Dick Grayson, DS Arsenault, Gotham, Grant Morrison, Return of Bruce Wayne, Reviews, Robin, Scott Hanna, Sexton, Wayne Manor, WCBR, Weekly Comic Book Review | 5 Comments »
Posted on April 7, 2010 by joelopez101
by Matt Fraction (writer), Terry Dodson (penciller), Rachel Dodson (inks), Justin Ponsor (colors) The Story: Time-travelling bodyguard Cable and guarded body Hope, the mutant-messiah-to-be, are on the run from mutant-hating Bastion’s forces, led by a bevy of the X-Men’s past foes. Meanwhile, a squad of X-Men attempt to catch up with the duo but first [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Cable Hope, Justin Ponsor, Matt Fraction, Nightcrawler, Psylocke, Rachel Dodson, Second Coming, Terry Dodson, Uncanny X-Men #523, Uncanny X-Men #523 review, X-Force | 4 Comments »
Posted on April 7, 2010 by DS Arsenault
By: Christopher Yost (writer), Marcus To (penciller), Ray McCarthy and Mark McKenna (inkers), Guy Major (colorist) The Story: Collision, Part Three of Four: Red Robin, Batgirl and Pru are getting their hats handed to them by the seven deadliest killers of the League of Assassins. In the meantime, Ra’s al Ghul is making his play [...]
Filed under: DC Comics | Tagged: Batgirl, Batman, Batman, Christopher Yost, Comic Book Reviews, comic books, comic reviews, Comics, DC, DC Comics, DS Arsenault, Guy Major, Marcus To, Mark McKenna, Pru, Ra's Al Ghul, Ray McCarthy, Red Robin #11, Red Robin #11 review, Reviews, Robin, Tim Wayne, WCBR, Weekly Comic Book Review | 7 Comments »
Posted on April 6, 2010 by Ray Hilario
DS’ Top Picks Pick of the Week: Blackest Night #8 – Just freakin’ awesome! Johns sewed up a tight, cosmic plot in a way that satisfied me intellectually, while delivering some heavy emotional punches! My first epic rating ever! Most Anticipated: Batman and Robin #11 – Batman versus Robin! What else have you got to [...]
Filed under: Picks of the Week | Tagged: : The Flash: Secret Files & Origins 2010, Avengers The Origin #1, Batman & Robin #11, Batman and Robin #11, Cowboy Ninja Viking #5, Deadpool & Cable #25, Demo #3, Flash Secret Files 2010, Invincible Returns, JSA All-Stars #5, Red Robin #11, S.H.I.E.L.D. 1, SHIELD #1, Sweet Tooth #8, The Flash: Secret Files and Origins #1, Turf #1, Uncanny X-Men #523, Wolverine Weapon X #12 | Leave a Comment »
Posted on April 5, 2010 by Ray Hilario
Question: How do you play Superhero City, while staying up to date on the latest comic book reviews? You become a fan of WCBR on Facebook.
Filed under: Other | Tagged: Weekly Comic Book Review, Weekly Comic Book Review Facebook, Weekly Comic Book Review fan page, weeklycomicbookreview.com | Leave a Comment »
Posted on April 5, 2010 by paladinking
by Bill Willingham (writer), Jesus Merino (pencils), Jesse Delperdang (inks), Allen Passalaqua (colors), and Rob Leigh (letters) The Story: Mr. Terrific tells the story of how the JSA tried to rally against the Fourth Reich while he, and some big name allies, plot a jailbreak. What’s Good: It’s already pretty clear that Mr. Terrific is [...]
Filed under: DC Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Batman, Bill Willingham, Blue Beetle, Bruce Wayne, Clark Kent, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, DC Comics, Doc Mid-Nite, Doctor Mid-Nite, Fourth Reich, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Jay Garrick, Jesus Merino, JSA, JSA #37, JSA #37 review, Justice Society, Justice Society of America, Justice Society of America #37, Justice Society of America #37 review, Kid Karnevil, Lightning, Mr. America, Mr. Terrific, Superman, The Flash, Weekly Comic Book Review, Wildcat | Leave a Comment »
Posted on April 5, 2010 by dfstell
By: Paul Dini (writer), Andres Guinaldo (pencils), Raul Fernandez (inks), Ian Hanin (colors) & Sal Cipriano (letters) The Story: Doctor Aesop has resurfaced and is trying to frame the Sirens for murder. Will the girls and Edward Nigma have any luck stopping him? What’s Good: Well, for starters, Paul Dini wrote this issue. Since Gotham [...]
Filed under: DC Comics | Tagged: Andres Guinaldo, Catwoman, DC, Dean Stell, Doctor Aesop, Edward Nigma, Gotham City Sirens, Gotham City Sirens #10, Gotham City Sirens #10 review, Harley Quinn, Ian Hannin, Paul Dini, Poison Ivy, Raul Fernandez, review, Riddler, Sal Cipriano, The Riddler | Leave a Comment »
Posted on April 5, 2010 by dfstell
by Stuart Moore (story), Mark Brooks (pencils, Walden Wong (inks), Emily Warren (colors) and Dave Sharpe (letters) The Story: After the events of Dark X-Men, Cloak and Dagger must decide if they belong on Utopia with the X-Men. What’s Good: We’ve been teased for about 25 years by the duo of Cloak and Dagger. They [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Cloak and Dagger, Cloak and Dagger #1, Cloak and Dagger #1 review, Dave Sharpe, Dean Stell, Emily Warren, Mark Brooks, Marvel Comics, review, Stuart Moore, Walden Wong, X-Men | 1 Comment »
