Posted on February 28, 2011 by paladinking
by Matt Fraction (writer), Salvador Larroca (art), Frank D’Armata (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: A dying Doctor Octopus makes Tony an offer, or rather a demand, that he cannot refuse. The Review: Tony Stark versus Doctor Octopus? What the hell? That was my initial reaction while reading this issue, having come in expecting [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Avengers, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Doctor Octopus, Electro, Invincible Iron Man, Invincible Iron Man #501, Invincible Iron Man #501 review, Iron Man, Marvel Comics, Marvel Universe, Matt Fraction, Otto Octavius, Pepper Potts, Salvador Larroca, Sandman, Spider-Man, Stark Resilient, Tim Cababa, Tony Stark, Weekly Comic Book Review | 2 Comments »
Posted on February 28, 2011 by Minhquan Nguyen
By: Judd Winick (writer), Sami Basri (artist), Jessica Kholinne (colorist) The Story: She remembers every moment like it was yesterday…if only Batman will, too! The Review: If you’re a writer, you’ll for sure have a moment where you realize all or part of your piece just doesn’t work. When that happens, ultimately you have to [...]
Filed under: DC Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Batman, Blue Beetle, Bruce Wayne, DC Comics, Dick Grayson, Jessica Kholinne, Judd Winick, Justice League International, Justice League: Generation Lost, Karen Starr, Max Lord, Power Girl, Power Girl #21, Power Girl #21 review, Sami Basri, Starrware, Ted Kord | Leave a Comment »
Posted on February 28, 2011 by dfstell
By: Nathan Edmondson (writer), Tonci Zonjic (art) The Story: There isn’t a whole lot to say about this comic except that it is really good. If you enjoy spy thrillers (and who doesn’t?) you should be reading this. In the last issue, we met our main character: Jon Moore. He’s some type of ex-spy guy [...]
Filed under: Image Comics | Tagged: Dean Stell, Image, Nathan Edmondson, review, Tonci Zonjic, Who is Jake Ellis, Who is Jake Ellis #2, Who Is Jake Ellis? #2 review | Leave a Comment »
Posted on February 28, 2011 by SoldierHawk
By Conor McCreery and Anthony Del Col (writers), Andy Belanger (art), Ian Herring (colors), Shawn Lee (letters) The Story: This is the issue that all dedicated Kill Shakespeare readers have been waiting for since the very beginning…Hamlet finally comes face to face with the wizard Shakespeare. Will they fight? Ally? Betray each other? Not say [...]
Filed under: IDW | Tagged: Andy Belanger, Anthony Del Col, Conor McCreery, cra, Ian Herring, Kill Shakespeare, Kill Shakespeare #9, Kill Shakespeare #9 review, Shawn Lee, weekly comic book reviews | Leave a Comment »
Posted on February 28, 2011 by dfstell
By: Brian Clevinger (writer), Scott Wegener (art), Ronda Pattison (colors), Jeff Powell (letters) & Lee Black (edits) The Story: The Big-Bad is full revealed and other typically funny Robo stuff. What’s Good: Atomic Robo is just good comics. It is funny what an incredibly high standard I hold this series to because when I finished [...]
Filed under: Other | Tagged: Atomic Robo, Atomic Robo: Deadly Art of Science #4, Atomic Robo: Deadly Art of Science #4 review, Brian Clevinger, Deadly Art of Science, Dean Stell, Jeff Powell, Lee Black, Red 5 Comics, review, Ronda Pattison, Scott Wegener | Leave a Comment »
Posted on February 28, 2011 by dfstell
I’ve become a big fan of the Comixology app on my iPhone. They launch their new products on Wednesdays just like a direct market store, so it’s become something of a Wednesday ritual for me to fire up the Comixology app and wait 3-4 minutes while it updates over the 3G connection. It’s always fun [...]
Filed under: Features | Tagged: Atomic Robo, comixology, Dean Stell, digital comic, digital comics, Red 5 Comics | 5 Comments »
Posted on February 27, 2011 by dfstell
By: Mike Carey (writer), Steve Kurth (art), Allen Martinez (inks), Brian Reber (colors), Chris Eliopoulos (letters), Jake Thomas & Sebastian Girner (assistant editors) & Daniel Ketchum (editor) The Story: More is revealed in Age of X, Chapter #2. What’s Good: Most of the really good things about this issue come from the editorial/publishing side of [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Age of X, Allen Martinez, Brian Reber, Chris Eliopoulos, Daniel Ketchum, Dean Stell, Jake Thomas, Marvel, Mike Carey, New Mutants, New Mutants #22, New Mutants #22 review, review, Sebastian Girner, Steve Kurth | 2 Comments »
Posted on February 27, 2011 by dfstell
By: Nick Spencer (writer), Joe Eisma (art), Alex Sollazzo (colors), Johnny Lowe (letters) & Jade Dodge (editor) The Story: An issue that focuses on Zoe’s past and present introduces even more mysteries. What’s Good: This was a very entertaining issue. I had some problems with it in the opening pages that really bugged me (that [...]
Filed under: Image Comics | Tagged: Alex Sollazzo, Dean Stell, Image, Jade Dodge, Joe Eisma, Johnny Lowe, Morning Glories, Morning Glories #7, Morning Glories #7 review, Nick Spencer, review | 5 Comments »
Posted on February 26, 2011 by paladinking
by Jonathan Hickman (writer), Nick Dragotta & Mark Brooks (art), Paul Mounts (colors), and Rus Wooton (letters) The Review: Given the upcoming involvement of Spider-Man in Jonathan Hickman’s upcoming FF, it isn’t a stretch to think that Hickman and Dan Slott have been corresponding with one another, and Fantastic Four #588 may provide evidence of [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Alex Power, Annihilus, Ben Grimm, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Dr. Doom, Fantastic Four, Fantastic Four #588, Fantastic Four #588 review, FF, Franklin Richards, Future Foundation, Human Torch, Invisible Woman, Johnny Storm, Johnny Storm death, Jonathan Hickman, Latveria, Mark Brooks, Marvel Comics, Marvel Universe, Mr. Fantastic, Nathaniel Richards, Negative Zone, Nick Dragotta, Peter Parker, Reed Richards, Spider-Man, Sue Storm, The Thing, Val Richards, Weekly Comic Book Review | 1 Comment »
Posted on February 26, 2011 by paladinking
by Ed Brubaker (writer), Mike Deodato & Will Conrad (art), Rain Beredo (colors), and Dave Lanphear (letters) The Story: Steve Rogers and his Secret Avengers rush to save Shiang-Chi and halt Zheng Zu’s plans for resurrection. The Review: Secret Avengers #10 is one of those difficult issues to review in that while it does nothing [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Ant Man, Avengers, Black Widow, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Ed Brubaker, James Rhodes, John Steele, Marvel Comics, Marvel Universe, Max Fury, Mike Deodato, Moon Knight, Natasha Romanova, Rain Beredo, Secret Avengers, Secret Avengers #10, Secret Avengers #10 review, Shadow Council, Shang-Chi, Sharon Carter, Steve Rogers, Thorndrake, Valkyrie, War Machine, Weekly Comic Book Review, Will Conrad, Zheng Zu | Leave a Comment »
Posted on February 26, 2011 by dfstell
By: Jason Aaron (writer), R.M. Guera (art), Giulia Brusco (colors), Steve Wands (letters) & Mark Doyle (editor) The Story: The ongoing saga of Office Falls Down and Catcher continues… What’s Good: I’m mostly just excited that Scalped is back into telling an ongoing story again (with this being the second issue of the arc). I [...]
Filed under: Vertigo | Tagged: Giulia Brusco, Jason Aaron, Mark Doyle, R.M. Guera, Scalped, Scalped #46, Scalped #46 review, Steve Wands, Vertigo | Leave a Comment »
Posted on February 26, 2011 by dfstell
By: Mike Carey (writer), Clay Mann (pencils), Jay Leisten (inks), Brian Reber (colors), Cory Petit (letters), Jake Thomas & Sebastian Girner (assistant editors) & Daniel Ketchum (editor) The Story: Weird things are afoot as we see our favorite mutants in some kinda of alternate reality where mutants are being oppressed. What’s Good: The X-Men have [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Age of X, Age of X: Chapter 1, Clay Mann, Cory Petit, Daniel Ketchum, Dean Stell, Jake Thomas, Jay Leisten, Marvel, Mike Carey, review, Sebastian Girner, X-Men Legacy #245, X-Men Legacy #245 (Age of X: Chapter 1), X-Men Legacy #245 review, X-Men: Legacy | 4 Comments »
Posted on February 26, 2011 by Minhquan Nguyen
By: J.T. Krul (writer), Georges Jeanty (penciller), Rob Hunter (inker), Jason Wright (colorist) The Story: These exploding Calculator robots are really harshing these Turkish clubbers’ buzz. The Review: In crossovers, besides the stickiness of mixing up different characters (who may or may not be a good fit for each other), you’ve also got the issue [...]
Filed under: DC Comics, Reviews | Tagged: DC Comics, Georges Jeanty, Teen Titans, Robin, Rob Hunter, Superboy, Jason Wright, Tim Drake, Red Robin, J.T. Krul, Damien Wayne, Calculator, Connor Kent, Kon-El, Wonder Girl, Cassie Sandsmark, Cassandra Sandsmark, Teen Titans #92, Teen Titans #92 review, Timothy Drake, Fabien Nicieza | 4 Comments »
Posted on February 24, 2011 by paladinking
by Matt Fraction (writer), Pasqual Ferry (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and John Workman (letters) The Story: Odin summons some very powerful forces in his defense against the World Eaters. The Review: After a rocky issue last month, Thor comes back this issue with all guns blazing, leading to a much more enjoyable experience overall. That [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Asgard, Asgardian, Asgardians, Blood Legion, Broxton, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Eric Solvang, Jane Foster, Marvel Comics, Marvel Universe, Matt Fraction, Matt Hollingsworth, Midgard, Mjolnir, Odin, Pasqual Ferry, Thor, Thor #620, Thor #620 review, Uthana Thoth, Weekly Comic Book Review, World Eater, World Eaters, World Tree | 3 Comments »
Posted on February 24, 2011 by paladinking
by Brian Michael Bendis (writer), John Romita Jr. (pencils), Klaus Janson (inks), and Dean White (colors) The Story: The Avengers check to make sure that Xavier and Namor’s infinity gems are safe. The Review: Avengers #10 is, unfortunately, something of a stumbling block for the series after a couple of solid outings. The main culprit [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Ant Man, Atlantis, Avengers, Avengers #10, Avengers #10 review, Beast, Brian Bendis, Brian Michael Bendis, Captain America, Charles Xavier, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Danger Room, Hulk, Illuminati, infinity gem, Infinity Gems, Inhumans, Iron Fist, Iron Man, John Romita Jr., Marvel Comics, Marvel Universe, Medusa, Moon Knight, Namor, New Avengers, Noh Varr, Parker Robbins, Professor Xavier, Red Hulk, Secret Avengers, Spider-Man, Spider-Woman, Steve Rogers, The Avengers, The Hood, the Protector, Thor, Thunderbolt Ross, Tony Stark, Weekly Comic Book Review, Wolverine | 2 Comments »
Posted on February 24, 2011 by dfstell
By: Scott Snyder (writer), Danijel Zezelj (art), Dave McCaig (colors), Steve Wands (letters) & Mark Doyle (editor) The Story: A one-shot Skinner Sweet story, taking place in 1919 Idaho. What’s Good: The great thing about Snyder’s vampires is that they are observers of history. The world moves on, but they don’t and seeing a character [...]
Filed under: Vertigo | Tagged: American Vampire, American Vampire #12, American Vampire #12 review, Danijel Zezelj, Dave McCaig, Dean Stell, Mark Doyle, review, Scott Snyder, Steve Wands, Vertigo | Leave a Comment »
Posted on February 24, 2011 by dfstell
By: Scott Snyder (writer), Francesco Francavilla (art/colors), Jared Fletcher (letters), Janelle Siegel (associate editor) & Mike Marts (editor) The Story: Two stories that tie together… One dealing with Jim Gordon having a sit down with his insane son, and the other showing Batman & Red Robin busting up an animal smuggling operation. What’s Good: Different [...]
Filed under: DC Comics | Tagged: DC, Dean Stell, Detective Comics, Detective Comics #874, Detective Comics #874 review, Francesco Francavilla, Janelle Siegel, Jared Fletcher, Mike Marts, review, Scott Snyder | Leave a Comment »
Posted on February 24, 2011 by Minhquan Nguyen
By: Paul Cornell (writer), Pete Woods (artist), Brad Anderson (colorist) The Story: Something went severely amiss in Larfleeze and Lex Luthor’s upbringing, as they seriously need to learn to share. The Review: As far as I know, the guest star is a feature exclusive to television shows and comics. In television, the guests have pull [...]
Filed under: DC Comics, Reviews | Tagged: action comics, Action Comics #898, Action Comics #898 review, agent orange, Brad Anderson, DC Comics, Larfleeze, Lex Luthor, Orange Lantern, Paul Cornell, Pete Woods, Robot Lois | 1 Comment »
Posted on February 24, 2011 by SoldierHawk
By Ed Brubaker (writer), Butch Guice (pencils), Stefano Gaudiano w/ Rick Magyar and Butch Guice (inks), Bettie Breitweiser (colors), VC’s Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: “The Trial of Captain America” arc comes to a conclusion as Bucky faces of with Master Man and Sin, and fights to rescue his friends as well as an American [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Bettie Breitweiser, Butch Guice, Captain America #615, Captain America #615 review, Ed Brubaker, Rick Magyar, Stefano Guadiano, VC'S Joe Caramagna | Leave a Comment »
Posted on February 23, 2011 by paladinking
by Nick Spencer (writer), Barry Kitson & Carmine di Giandomenico (art), Kano (art & colors), Matt Wilson (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: James Rhodes takes on a new assignment, one that challenges the limits of War Machine, as he is faced with a man who no longer exists. The Review: It’s a rare [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Babbage, Barry Kitson, blizzard, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, DARPA, Ernst Hoyer, General Babbage, Gregor Shapanka, Iron Man, Iron Man 2.0, Iron Man 2.0 #1, Iron Man 2.0 #1 review, James Rhodes, Kano, Kaylie Doran, Mike Zelinsky, Nick Spencer, Palmer Addley, Tony Stark, War Machine, Weekly Comic Book Review | 3 Comments »
Posted on February 23, 2011 by dfstell
By: Dan Slott (writer), Marcos Martin (art), Muntsa Vicente (colors), Joe Caramanga (letters) & Stephen Wacker (editor) The Story: The Spidey characters deal with the death of Marla Jameson. What’s Good: Tour de force! The opening two pages of this issue say it all. I don’t think it’s too much of a Spoiler to discuss [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Amazing Spider-Man, Amazing Spider-Man #655, Amazing Spider-Man #655 review, Dan Slott, Dean Stell, Joe Caramagna, Marcos Martin, Marvel, Muntsa Vicente, review, Stephen Wacker | 5 Comments »
Posted on February 23, 2011 by dfstell
By: Victor Gischler (writer), Chris Bachalo (pencils & colors), Tim Townsend, Wayne Faucher, Jaime Mendoza & Al Vey (inks), Joe Caramanga (letters) & Nick Lowe (editor) The Story: A team of X-Men run into Lizards in the NYC sewers. What’s Good: Really good story that picks up directly from the Shed storyline in Amazing Spider-Man [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Al Vey, Chris Bachalo, Dean Stell, Jamie Mendoza, Joe Caramagna, Marvel, Nick Lowe, review, Tim Townsend, Victor Gischler, Wayne Faucher, X-Men, X-Men #8, X-Men #8 review | 9 Comments »
Posted on February 23, 2011 by dfstell
By: Mark Waid (writer), Marcio Takara (art), Nolan Woodard (colors), Ed Dukeshire (letters) & Matt Gagnon (editor) The Story: Max Damage battles the Paradigm OR No body is going to tell Hardcase what to do! What’s Good: This is very much a transitional issue as Max Damage completes his journey from villain to anti-hero (who [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Boom! Studios, Dean Stell, Ed Dukeshire, Incorruptible, Incorruptible #15, Incorruptible #15 review, Marcio Takara, Mark Waid, Matt Gagnon, Nolan Woodard, review | 3 Comments »
Posted on February 22, 2011 by Minhquan Nguyen
By: Dwayne McDuffie (writer), Sam Liu (director), Bruce Timm (producer), James Denton, Christina Hendricks, & Anthony LaPaglia (voice actors) The Story: How does Superman spend his last days? Shuffleboard probably isn’t on the bucket list. The Review: Anyone who has ever tried to adapt anything into film will come across a lot of challenges: how [...]
Filed under: DC Comics, Reviews | Tagged: All Star Superman, All-Star Superman film, All-Star Superman film review, All-Star Superman movie, All-Star Superman movie review, Anthony LaPaglia, Bruce Timm, Christina Hendricks, DC Comics, Dwayne McDuffie, Frank Quitely, Grant Morrison, James Denton, Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, Sam Liu, Superman | 5 Comments »
Posted on February 22, 2011 by Ray Hilario
I can’t remember how many times I’ve thought and felt that some of the best DC stories came from the Justice League animated series (and later on JLU). Dwayne, thank you. You will be missed.
Filed under: Other | Tagged: Dwayne McDuffie | 2 Comments »
