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Teen Titans #97 – Review

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Minhquan Nguyen

By: J.T. Krul (writer), Nicola Scott (penciller), Doug Hazlewood (inker), Jason Wright (colorist) The Story: Who cares how many there are?  You’ve seen one demon, you’ve seen ‘em all. The Review: If you’re going to dislike a certain writer’s style, it’s probably a good idea to be clear about what turns you off about their [...]

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The Red Wing #1 – Review

Posted on July 18, 2011 by dfstell

By: Jonathan Hickman (writer), Nick Pitarra (artist) and Rachelle Rosenberg (colorist) The Story: Imagine a war with weapons and soldiers that can travel in time. Review: I’m a huge fan of Hickman’s creator-owned work.  You won’t find a series that is more of a raw, punch-in-the-face than Nightly News or as mind-bending as Pax Romana or as [...]

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Loose Ends #1 – Review

Posted on July 18, 2011 by dfstell

By: Jason LaTour (writer), Chris Brunner (artist) and Rico Renzi (colors) The Story: The subtitle says it all: A “Southern Crime Romance”. What’s Good: What a welcome surprise this was.  This is really the kind of comic that makes you want to scour the back of Previews to find hidden gems because, outside of Criminal, [...]

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Detective Comics #879 – Review

Posted on July 16, 2011 by dfstell

By: Scott Snyder (writer), Francesco Francavilla (artist & colors), Jared K. Fletcher (letters), Katie Kubert (assistant editor), Janelle Asselin (associated editor) & Mike Marts (editor) The Story: Now that the cat is out of the bag about Jim, Jr.’s true nature, is there anything that could make this Detective Comics issue creepier? What’s Good: [SPOILER [...]

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Red Robin #25 – Review

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Minhquan Nguyen

By: Fabian Nicieza (writer), Marcus To (penciller), Ray McCarthy (inker), Guy Major (colorist) The Story: Anyone who says a figurative backstabbing is worse than a literal one talks crazy. The Review: Most of us have at one time or another had a moment where we wondered how everyone else could be oblivious to what seems [...]

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Journey into Mystery #625 – Review

Posted on July 16, 2011 by paladinking

by Kieron Gillen (writer), Doug Braithwaite (pencils), Ulises Arreola (colors), and Clayton Cowles (letters) The Story: With war in hell on the horizon, Loki brokers a deal with Mephisto and Hela. What’s Good:  In case you didn’t know, Kieron Gillen’s Journey into Mystery is among Marvel’s very best books.  It’s witty, charming, funny, dramatic, and [...]

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Batgirl #23 – Review

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Minhquan Nguyen

By: Bryan Q. Miller (writer), Pere Perez (artist), Guy Major (colorist) The Story: Honestly, Steph, this wasn’t the girls’ night out I was expecting, so… The Review: Last we left Batgirl, she was in a hotel room about to tear into what I presumed to be some Milk Tray under the disapproving cowl of Batman, [...]

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Captain America #1 – Review

Posted on July 15, 2011 by SoldierHawk

By Ed Brubaker (writer), Steve McNiven (pencils), Mark Morales (inks), Justin Ponsor (colors) and VC’s Joe Caramagna (letters & production) What’s Good: Ed Brubaker has been touting Cap #1 as a fresh start for the series almost since it was announced, and he is absolutely true to his word. This issue functions as a handy [...]

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Amazing Spider-Man #665 – Review

Posted on July 15, 2011 by dfstell

By: Dan Slott (writer), Ryan Stegman (pencils), Michael Babinski (inks), John Rauch (colors), Joe Caramagna (letters), Ellie Pyle (assistant editor), Stephen Wacker (senior editor) Aunt May back-up by: Slott (writer), Giuseppe Camuncoli (artist), Marte Gracia (colors), Caramagna (letters), Pyle & Wacker (editors) The Story: Peter is again put into a position where he has to [...]

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Wolverine #12 – Review

Posted on July 15, 2011 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (writer), Renato Guedes (pencils), Jose Wilson Magalhaes (inks), Matthew Wilson (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: The story is revealed behind another of the Red Right Hand, as is the demonic source of their power.  Meanwhile, Wolverine finds himself in a two-on-one fight to the death. What’s Good:  Did you like [...]

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Green Lantern Corps #61 – Review

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Minhquan Nguyen

By: Tony Bedard (writer), Daniel HDR (penciller), Keith Champagne (inker), Nei Ruffino (colorist) The Story: I don’t care where this gig leads, but I’m keeping the ring. The Review: In the course of a splashy, eventful storyline, writers will throw in every twist in the book to keep up the momentum, and then neglect to [...]

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Flashpoint: Deathstroke and the Curse of the Ravager #2 – Review

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Minhquan Nguyen

By: Jimmy Palmiotti (writer), Joe Bennett & Tony Shasteen (artists), Rich & Tanya Horie (colorists) The Story: One can never tell what lies under the sea…mayhap a dude in a fish mask and high-collar cape. The Review: Here’s the thing about pirates: expect a lot of hacking and slashing, but don’t expect much in the [...]

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FF #6 – Review

Posted on July 13, 2011 by paladinking

by Jonathan Hickman (writer), Greg Tocchini (art), Paul Mounts (colors), and Clayton Cowles (letters) The Story: The birth of Black Bolt is revealed. What’s Good:  There are some really bold literary themes in this one and some of its certainly really, really cool.  As we delve into the birth of Black Bolt, Hickman makes allusions [...]

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New Avengers #14 – Review

Posted on July 13, 2011 by paladinking

by Brian Michael Bendis (writer), Mike Deodato (art), Rain Beredo (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: The New Avengers race to defend New York against Sin’s attack while Mockingbird tests her newly gained powers. What’s Good:  When he puts his mind to it, Brian Bendis is capable of truly fantastic, intimate character-work, and that’s [...]

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American Vampire: Survival of the Fittest #2 – Review

Posted on July 13, 2011 by dfstell

By: Scott Snyder (writer), Sean Murphy (artist), Dave Stewart (colors), Pat Brosseau (letters), Joe Hughes (assistant editor) & Mark Doyle (editor) The Story: Cash and Felicia enter Nazi-occupied Europe in a search for a secret that can help them in their battle against the vampires. What’s Good: As a reviewer, you run out of superlatives [...]

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X-Men: Schism #1 – Review

Posted on July 13, 2011 by DS Arsenault

By: Jason Aaron (writer), Carlos Pacheco (penciller), Cam Smith (inker), Frank D’Armata (colorist) The Story: Cyclops, as leader of the world’s mutants, goes to an arms control conference, bringing Wolverine as his security. Midway through Cyclops’ speech advocating peace and disarmament (in this case, not for nukes, but for sentinels), a telepathic mutant comes in [...]

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Flashpoint: Frankenstein and the Creatures of the Unknown #2 – Review

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Minhquan Nguyen

By: Jeff Lemire (writer), Ibraim Roberson & Alex Massacci (artists), Pete Pantazis (colorist) The Story: You grew up in a swamp?  You really are from the sticks, aren’t you? The Review: The vast majority of Elseworlds turn out either uninspired or middling, leaving a much smaller percentage with premises strong enough to support an enjoyable [...]

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Ghost Rider #1 – Review

Posted on July 13, 2011 by paladinking

by Rob Williams (writer), Matthew Clark (pencils), Sean Parsons (inks), Robert Schwagner (colors), and Clayton Cowles (letters) The Story: A new Ghost Rider rides into Dayton, Ohio to confront Sin. What’s Good:  There are definitely some good ideas, here.   While I’m sure Blaze and Ketch enthusiasts won’t be wild about it, I love the [...]

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Green Lantern #67 – Review

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Minhquan Nguyen

By: Geoff Johns (writer), Doug Mahnke (penciller), Christian Alamy, Keith Champagne, Tom Nguyen, Mark Irwin (inkers), Gabe Eltaeb & Randy Mayor (colorists) The Story: This makes me want to break out into a chorus of, “Feelings…woah, woah, woah…” The Review: With all this Flashpoint business going on, War of the Green Lanterns has gotten kind [...]

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Lady Mechanika #2 – Review

Posted on July 13, 2011 by dfstell

By: Joe Benitez (writer & artist), Peter Steigerwald (colors) & Josh Reed (letters) The Story: The beautiful steampunk android Lady Mechanika continues to explore her origins while being pursued by mysterious forces. What’s Good: This can be a pretty fast review because the highs and lows of this issue are pretty glaring. The art is [...]

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Flashpoint: Emperor Aquaman #2 – Review

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Minhquan Nguyen

By: Tony Bedard (writer), Vicente Cifuentes (artist), Diana Egea (inker), Kyle Ritter (colorist) The Story: Think Little Mermaid, but with a lot more drama and stabbing. The Review: In almost every kind of traditional storytelling, a strong narrator is essential to detailing a scene and giving us insight into the characters’ minds.  In a visual [...]

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Weekly Comic Book Review’s Top Picks

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Ray Hilario

Alex’s Top Picks Best From The Past Week: Superboy #9 – I haven’t always been high on this series, but over the last couple of months, Jeff Lemire’s Superboy has really hit its stride.  Lemire has found his voice or superhero comics and, more importantly, the unique take he brings to the medium.  The weird [...]

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Moon Knight #3 – Review

Posted on July 13, 2011 by SoldierHawk

By Brian Michael Bendis (writer), Alex Maleev (art), Matthew Wilson (color artist), VC’s Cory Petit (letters) The Story: Marc Spector brings another ally into his fold in the form of ex-S.H.I.E.L.D .agent Buck Lime. After testing Buck’s loyalty, Spector sets him to work authenticating the head of Ultron. It’s a race against time, though, since [...]

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Avengers Prime – Graphic Novel Review

Posted on July 13, 2011 by paladinking

by Brian Michael Bendis (writer), Alan Davis (pencils), Mark Farmer (inks), Javier Rodriguez (colors), and Chris Eliopoulos (letters) The Story: Steve Rogers, Iron Man, and Thor find themselves trapped in a strange, Asgardian realm and under attack from Hela. The Review:  Sometimes you get a comic that is not at all what it was advertised [...]

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Scarlet HC- Graphic Novel Review

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Roman Colombo

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, Art by Alex Maleev Story: Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable. –John F. Kennedy  The Review: Certain names you hear together and you can almost hear an angel get her wings…or a fiery redhead get a sniper rifle. Such names are Bendis and Maleev. When those [...]

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