Posted on November 30, 2010 by Ray Hilario
Dean’s Top Picks Best From The Past Week: Detective Comics #871 – Although I think I may have given Amazing Spider-Man #649 a higher raw grade, taking a few more days to reflect really makes me appreciate the excellence of this first issue by Scott Snyder, Jock and Francesco Francavilla. Not only have they crafted [...]
Filed under: Picks of the Week | Tagged: ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #13, Adventure Comics #521, American Vampire #9, Brightest Day #15, Daredevil #512, Generation Hope #2, Heroes for Hire #1, Irredeemable #20, Marineman #1, Ozma of Oz #2, Secret Six #28, Shadowland #5, She-Hulks #2, Sweet Tooth #16, Taskmaster #4, The Boys #49, Wolverine The Best There Is #1 | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 30, 2010 by dfstell
By: Eric Trautman (writer), Wagner Reis (art), Marshall Dillon (letters) and Inlight Studio (colors) The Story: Vampirella gets updated for a modern age and sets out to battle some problematic vampires. What’s Good: The art is pretty good. The characters all look good and appropriate. No oddly proportioned bodies. Everything is nice and dark and [...]
Filed under: Dynamite Entertainment | Tagged: Comic Book Reviews, Dean Stell, Dynamite Entertainment, Eric Trautmann, inLight Studios, Marshall Dillon, review, Vampirella, Vampirella #1, Vampirella #1 review, Wagner Reis, Weekly Comic Book Review | 4 Comments »
Posted on November 30, 2010 by dfstell
My pull list is way too long, so it seems like every week there are a few comics that neither I (nor any of my WCBR colleagues) has time to review thoroughly, but it still seems fair to give them the praise (or scorn) they deserve. Skull-Kickers #3 – I was a little hard on [...]
Filed under: DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Vertigo | Tagged: Dean Stell, Greg Pak, Incredible Hulks, Jason Aaron, Jason LaTour, New Mutants, review, Scalped, Skull-Kickers, Zeb Wells | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 30, 2010 by Ray Hilario
Congratulations to our winner, Roselyn, for the previous trivia question. For this week’s Weekly Comic Book Review and MyTeeSpot trivia question, we’ll be continuing with our Batman-related theme. As always, answer the trivia question in the comments section, and you can win a free shirt. The winner will be picked randomly, and will hopefully they’ll [...]
Filed under: WCBR Weekly Trivia | Tagged: Batgirl, Comic Book Reviews, comic book shirts, MyTeeSpot, super hero shirts, Weekly Comic Book Review, Weekly Comic Book Review Trivia | 6 Comments »
Posted on November 29, 2010 by Minhquan Nguyen
The Story: Feeling their induction into the Justice League is taking too long, superhero sidekicks Aqualad, Kid Flash, and Robin take matters into their own hands when they embark on a mission without their mentors. Things quickly go out of control as they discover within Cadmus Labs secret experiments that could threaten not only their [...]
Filed under: DC Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Young Justice, Young Justice cartoon, Young Justice cartoon network, Young Justice pilot, Young Justice review | 2 Comments »
Posted on November 29, 2010 by SoldierHawk
By Daniel Way (writer), Carlo Barberi (pencils), Walden Wong (inks), Marte Gracia (colors), VC’s Joe Sabino (letters) The Story: The Secret Avengers (the real ones) elect Deadpool their unofficial leader as they close in on Dr. Bong (HAH), and work to thwart his dastardly scheme! Later, ‘Pool is placed in a classic clone story setup, [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Carlo Barberi, Comic Book Reviews, Daniel Way, Deadpool, Deadpool #29, Deadpool #29 review, Marte Gracia, VC’s Joe Sabino, Walden Wong, Weekly Comic Book Review | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 29, 2010 by dfstell
The Story: The survivors leave tent-ville, and head out onto the road. [NOTE: SPOILER WARNING!] What’s Good: This is the kind of show that TWD really should be. Lots of good relationship stuff in this episode that was best summarized by Rick and Lori’s discussion about “next steps.” Neither of them knows what they should [...]
Filed under: Image Comics | Tagged: Dean Stell, review, The Walking Dead, The Walking Dead AMC, The Walking Dead Season 1 Episode 5, TV | 6 Comments »
Posted on November 28, 2010 by SoldierHawk
By Ed Brubaker (writer), Butch Guice (art), Bettie Breitweiser (colors), VC’s Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Bucky and Steve Rogers try to deal with the fallout of Bucky’s impending trial. His friends work to find exculpatory evidence, while Sin and Master Man pull a jailbreak and begin to put a plan of their own into [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Bettie Breitweiser, Butch Guice, Captain America, Captain America #612, Captain America #612 review, Comic Book Reviews, Ed Brubaker, VC'S Joe Caramagna, weekly comic book reviews | 1 Comment »
Posted on November 28, 2010 by dfstell
By: Mark Waid (writer), Chad Hardin (art), Blond (colors), Ed Dukeshire (letters) and Dafna Pleban (editor) The Story: A hero named the Traveler shows up in our time doing battle with some bad dudes named the Split Second Men. What’s Good: I like the way Mark Waid writes the voice of the hero: The Traveler. [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Blond, Boom! Studios, Chad Hardin, Dafna Pleban, Dean Stell, Ed Dukeshire, Mark Waid, review, Stan Lee's The Traveler, Stan Lee's The Traveler #1, Stan Lee's The Traveler #1 review, The Traveler, Traveler, Traveler #1, Traveler #1 review | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 28, 2010 by dfstell
By: Jim McCann (writer), Reilly Brown & Terry Pallot (art), Val Staples (colors) & Dave Sharpe (letters) The Story: A resurrected Alpha Flight gets summoned into the war with the Chaos King. What’s Good: This is going to be a “must read” for fans of Alpha Flight because it feels an awful lot like those [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Alpha Flight, Chaos War, Chaos War: Alpha Flight, Chaos War: Alpha Flight #1, Chaos War: Alpha Flight #1 review, Dean Stell, Jim McCann, Marvel, Reilly Brown, review, Terry Pallot, Val Staples | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 27, 2010 by joelopez101
by Rick Remender (writer), Jerome Opena (penciller) The Story: Problems arise when Archangel discovers that his teammates are worried about his allegiances and are, in fact, training to kill him if the need arises! Meanwhile, the Clan Akkaba continues their indoctrination of the resurrected and reborn Apocalypse. It all ends badly when the X-Force travels [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Jerome Opena, Rick Remender, Uncanny X-Force, Uncanny X-Force #2, Uncanny X-Force #2 review, X-Force | 10 Comments »
Posted on November 27, 2010 by joelopez101
by Mike Carey (writer), Paul Davidson (penciller) The Story: A small team of X-Men are chosen to aid the city of San Francisco in repairing the destruction left in the aftermath of Bastion’s attack on Utopia and the mutant community. However, things don’t go as planned when underlying problems affecting both Hellion and Omega Sentinel [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Cyclops, Emma Frost, Hope, Magneto, Mike Carey, Paul Davidson, Rogue, X-Men, X-Men Legacy #242, X-Men Legacy #242 review, X-Men: Legacy | 6 Comments »
Posted on November 27, 2010 by joelopez101
by Matt Fraction (writer), Greg Land (penciller) The Story: A dangerous flu virus has begun to infect the population of Utopia, forcing Cyclops to issue a quarantine of the island base. The remaining mutants that were off-island at the time have decided to form a de facto team of X-Men to protect San Francisco for [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Cyclops, Greg Land, Matt Fraction, Sebastian Shaw, Uncanny X-Men #530, Uncanny X-Men #530 review, X-Men | 7 Comments »
Posted on November 27, 2010 by paladinking
by Jonathan Hickman (writer), Steve Epting (art), Paul Mounts (colors), and Rus Wooton (letters) The Story: Reed tries to talk down Galactus and the Surfer while Sue attempts to mediate a meeting between Atlanteans. What’s Good: I’ve heard people complain that not enough happens per issue of Jonathan Hickman’s Fantastic Four. That sure isn’t [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Atlantis, Ben Grimm, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Fantastic Four, Fantastic Four #585, Fantastic Four #585 review, Fantastic Four Three, Fantastic Three, Future Foundation, Galactus, Heralds, Human Torch, Invisible Woman, Johnny Storm, Jonathan Hickman, Marvel Comics, Marvel Universe, Mr. Fantastic, Namor, New Atlantis, Nu-World, Old Atlantis, Reed Richards, Silver Surfer, Steve Epting, Sue Storm, Weekly Comic Book Review | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 27, 2010 by paladinking
by Jonathan Hickman (writer), Alessandro Vitti (art), IFS (colors), and David Lanphear (letters) The Story: Nick Fury and the Secret Warriors try to make good their escape from a soon-to-explode Gehenna. What’s Good: I’ve made it no secret that the Night arc has been dismal thus far and a low-point for the series as a [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alessandro Vitti, Alex Evans, Alexander Aaron, Ares, Baron Strucker, Caterpillars, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Daisy Johnson, Eden Fesi, Elysium, Gehenna, Gorgon, Hellfire, Hydra, Jerry Sledge, Jonathan Hickman, JT James, JT Slade, Kraken, Kraken Hydra, Leviathan, Madame Hydra, mountain breaker, Nick Fury, Nick Fury's Caterpillars, Phobos, Quake, Secret Avengers #22 review, Secret Warriors, Secret Warriors #22, Secret Warriors Night, Slingshot, Stonewall, Weekly Comic Book Review, Yo-Yo Rodriguez | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 26, 2010 by dfstell
By: Matt Fraction (writer), Salvador Larroca (art), Frank D’Armata (colors), Joe Caramanga (letters) & Alejandro Arbona (Associate Editor) The Story: “Team Iron Man” has to fend off an attack by Detroit Steel and his squadron of iPhone-controlled killer drones. What’s good: Finally…action! This story has been brewing for a long time, so it was nice [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Alejandro Arbona, Comic Book Reviews, Dean Stell, Frank D'Armata, Invincible Iron Man, Invincible Iron Man #32 review, Invincible Iron Man 32, Iron Man, Joe Caramagna, Marvel, Matt Fraction, review, Salvador Larocca, Weekly Comic Book Review | 8 Comments »
Posted on November 26, 2010 by Minhquan Nguyen
By: Paul Cornell (writer), Pete Woods (artist), Brad Anderson (colorist), Nick Spencer (back-up writer), RB Silva (back-up penciller), DYM (back-up inker), Dave McCaig (back-up colorist) The Story: Lex Luthor has a brilliant new scheme to use the Black Lantern energy domes for his own purposes. The immortal Vandal Savage isn’t too stoked about Lex Luthor’s [...]
Filed under: DC Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Action Comics #895, Action Comics #895 review, Brad Anderson, Comic Book Reviews, Dave McCaig, Lex Luthor, Nick Spencer, Paul Cornell, Pete Woods, RB Silva, Weekly Comic Book Review | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 25, 2010 by SoldierHawk
by J.H. Williams III (writer/artist), W. Haden Blackman (co-writer), Amy Reeder (artist: Kate sequence), Dave Stewart (colors), Todd Klein (letters) The Story: Bruce Wayne spends time observing, assessing and testing the newest, self-appointed member of the Bat family. What’s Good: Regular readers of this site will know that I am a HUGE fan of both [...]
Filed under: DC Comics | Tagged: Amy Reeder, Batman, Batwoman, Batwoman #0, Batwoman #0 review, Comic Book Reviews, Dave Stewart, Haden Blackman, J.H. Williams III, Todd Klein, weekly comic book reviews | 2 Comments »
Posted on November 25, 2010 by dfstell
By: Dan Slott (writer), Humberto Ramos (pencils), Carlos Cuevas (inks), Edgar Delgado (colors), Joe Caramanga (letters) & Tom Brennan (Associate Editor) The Story: Hobgoblin is back, but is it the Hobgoblin we’ve been expecting. What’s Good: This Thanksgiving I’m thankful for good Spider-Man comics. My comic happiness meter is somewhat tied to the quality of [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Amazing Spider-Man, Amazing Spider-Man #649 review, Amazing Spider-Man 649, Black Cat, Carlos Cuevas, Comic Book Reviews, Dan Slott, Dean Stell, Edgar Delgado, Hobgoblin, Humberto Ramos, Joe Caramagna, Marvel, review, Spider-Man, Tom Brennan, Weekly Comic Book Review | 5 Comments »
Posted on November 25, 2010 by paladinking
by Ed Brubaker (writer), Mike Deodato (art), and Rain Beredo (colors) The Story: Steve Rogers and friends fight to protect Shang Chi while the Prince of Orphans and Valkyrie journey to Fu Manchu’s tomb. What’s Good: With Secret Avengers #7, Ed Brubaker proves that Secret Avengers’ massive upshot in quality as of #5 is here [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Agent 13, Alex Evans, Ant Man, Avengers, Black Widow, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Commander Rogers, Ed Brubaker, Fu Manchu, Hai-Dai, Heroic Age, Marvel Comics, Marvel Universe, Max Fury, Mike Deodato, Natasha Romanova, Prince of Orphans, Secret Avengers, Secret Avengers #7, Secret Avengers #7 review, Shadow Council, Shang-Chi, Sharon Carter, Steve Rogers, Thorndrake, Valkyrie, Weekly Comic Book Review | 1 Comment »
Posted on November 25, 2010 by Minhquan Nguyen
By: Paul Levitz (writer), Yildiray Cinar & Wayne Faucher (artists), Francis Portela (back-up artist) The Story: Cosmic Boy, Timber Wolf, Ultra Boy, and Tyroc investigate the murder of a United Planets councilor, leading them to confront the assassins and prevent further government deaths. Meanwhile, Sun Boy considers Legion leadership, and Mon-El and Earth-Man have words [...]
Filed under: DC Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Brainiac, Cosmic Boy, Francis Portela, Legion of Super-Heroes #7, Legion of Super-Heroes #7 review, Paul Levitz, The Legion of Super-Heroes, The Legion of Super-Heroes #7, The Legion of Super-Heroes #7 review, Timber Wolf, Ultra Boy, Wayne Faucher, Yildiray Cinar | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 24, 2010 by dfstell
B y: Robert Kirkman (writer), Charlies Adlard (art), Cliff Rathburn (gray tones), Russ Wooton (letters) & Sina Grace (editor) The Story: As life passes in the sleepy little enclave, danger is closing in. What’s Good: The tension was just palpable in this issue. It’s hard to discuss without getting a little SPOILERIFFIC so you’ve been [...]
Filed under: Image Comics | Tagged: Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn, Comic Book Reviews, Dean Stell, Image, review, Robert Kirkman, Russ Wooton, Sina Grace, The Walking Dead, The Walking Dead #79, The Walking Dead #79 review, Weekly Comic Book Review, Zombies | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 24, 2010 by dfstell
By: Scott Snyder (writer), Jock (art), David Baron (colors), Jared Fletcher (letters) & Mike Marts (editor) Commissioner Gordon back-up by: Snyder (writer), Francesco Francavilla (art & colors), Fletcher (letters) & Marts (editor) The Story: Dick Grayson settles into his role as the Batman of Gotham City with a case that comes straight from the GCPD’s [...]
Filed under: DC Comics | Tagged: Batman, Comic Book Reviews, Commissioner Gordon, David Baron, DC, Dean Stell, Detective Comics, Detective Comics #871, Detective Comics #871 review, Dick Grayson, Francesco Francavilla, Jared Fletcher, Jock, Mike Marts, review, Scott Snyder, Weekly Comic Book Review | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 24, 2010 by DS Arsenault
By: J.T. Krul (writer), Nicola Scott (artist), Doug Hazelwood (inker) The Story: Bruised Egos: Batman (Dick Grayson) has Robin (Damian Wayne) join the Teen Titans. This is not something that either Robin or the Teen Titans wanted. Action and sniping ensues. What’s Good: I love Damian Wayne as the unhinged psycho Robin. Comics have [...]
Filed under: DC Comics | Tagged: Batman, Beast Boy, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Comics, Damian Wayne, DC Comics, Dick Grayson, Doug Hazelwood, DS Arsenault, J.T. Krul, Kid Flash, Nicola Scott, Ravage, Raven, Reviews, Robin, Superboy, Teen Titans, Teen Titans #89, Teen Titans #89 review, Weekly Comic Book Review, Wonder Girl | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 24, 2010 by DS Arsenault
By: Paul Cornell (writer), Scott McDaniel (artist), Rob Hunter (inker) The Story: Una Nemo, one of Bruce’s old girlfriends, now dead, has been dug up from her grave. Batman (Dick Grayson) and Robin (Damian Wayne) are on the case. New Gotham weirdness. What is missing? What’s Good: Paul Cornell is new to this big, big [...]
Filed under: DC Comics | Tagged: Batman, Batman and Robin #17, Batman and Robin #17 review, Bruce Wayne, Comic Book Reviews, comic books, comic reviews, Damian Wayne, DC Comics, Dick Grayson, DS Arsenault, Grant Morrison, Paul Cornell, Reviews, Rob Hunter, Scott McDaniel, The Absence, Una Nemo, Weekly Comic Book Review | 2 Comments »
