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Quick Hits Reviews – Week of May 11, 2011

Posted on May 17, 2011 by dfstell

Try as we might, there are always a few titles that don’t get the full review treatment here at WCBR. What can we say… Those guys publish a LOT of comics and it’s hard to get to them all. The Incredible Hulks #628 - If you’ve followed the news, you’ve probably seen that Greg Pak [...]

Filed under: Image Comics, Marvel Comics | Tagged: 30 Days of Night, Andy Diggle, Daredevil Reborn, David Gianfelice, Dean Stell, Greg Pak, Image, Incredible Hulks, Jorge Molina, Marvel, Mike Carey, Moriarty, Quick Hit Reviews, Sam Kieth, Tom Grummett, X-Men: Legacy | Leave a Comment »

Quick Hit Reviews – Week of March 23, 2011

Posted on March 29, 2011 by dfstell

Amazing what a sneaky heavy week of comics last week was, eh? But, we here at WCBR endeavor to bring you the broadest coverage possible, even when we can’t get a full review up for every comic on the stands…. Daredevil Reborn #3 – Ugh. This is really not good! I hate to be flip at [...]

Filed under: DC Comics, Image Comics, Marvel Comics | Tagged: Adam Kubert, Andy Diggle, Astonishing Spider-Man & Wolverine, Bret Booth, Daredevil Reborn, Daredevil: Reborn #3, Daredevil: Reborn #3 review, DC, Dean Stell, Echoes, Emma Rios, Fred Van Lente, Greg Pak, Harvey Tolibao, Ian Churchill, Image, James Robinson, Jason Aaron, Jim Mahfood, Joshua Hale Fialkov, Justice League of America, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #55, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #55 review, Kathryn Immonen, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Kick Drum Comix, Marineman, Marvel, Meta 4, Osborn, Osborn #4, Osborn #4 review, Phil Noto, Power Man and Iron Fist, Quick Hit Reviews, Rahsan Ekedal, Silver Surfer, Ted McKeever, The Mission, Wolverine and Jubilee | Leave a Comment »

Quick Hit Reviews Week of Feb. 16, 2011

Posted on February 22, 2011 by dfstell

Some weeks it is just insane how many comics get published. Despite the intrepid efforts of our writing staff here at WCBR, we simply can’t do a full review of every comic. Thus, we bring you the quick-hit reviews where we say a few words about some comics that were pretty darn good and some [...]

Filed under: DC Comics, Dynamite Entertainment, Image Comics, Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Grecian, Andrew Dalhouse, Andy Diggle, Brett Booth, Captain America, Daredevil Reborn, Davide Gianfelice, DC, Deadpool, Dean Stell, Dynamite, Esad Ribic, Generation Hope, Generation Hope #4, Generation Hope #4 review, Greg Pak, Image, James Robinson, Jubilee, Justice League of America, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #54, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #54 review, Kathryn Immonen, Kieron Gillen, Mark Waid, Marvel, Norm Rapmund, Phil Noto, Proof Endangered, Proof Endangered #3, Proof Endangered #3 review, Quick Hit Reviews, review, Rick Remender, Riley Rossmo, Silver Surfer, Silver Surfer #1, Silver Surfer #1 review, SoldierHawk, Stephen Segovia, Troy Hickman, Twilight Guardian, Twilight Guardian #2, Twilight Guardian #2 review, Uncanny X-Force, Vampirella, Venom, Victor Olazaba, What If? Venom/Deadpool #1, Wil Quintana, Wolverine, wolverine and jubilee #2, wolverine and jubilee #2 review | Leave a Comment »

Shadowland (HC) – Review

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Roman Colombo

Written by Andy Diggle, Pencils by Billy Tan Be Aware! Spoilers may lurk within! Marvel wasted no time in getting this one on the shelves (in fact, they’re getting even more aggressive with releasing their hardcovers) and I’m kind of glad for that, as I was looking forward to reading this as one collected piece. [...]

Filed under: Marvel Comics, The Graphic Novel Reader | Tagged: Alex Maleev, Andy Diggle, Billy Tan, Brian Michael Bendis, Daredevil, Ed Brubaker, Ghost Rider, Iron Fist, Joe Quesada, Kevin Smith, Power Man, Shadowland, Shadowland hard cover, Thunderbolts | Leave a Comment »

Daredevil: Reborn #1 – Second Review

Posted on January 13, 2011 by paladinking

by Andy Diggle (writer), Davide Gianfelice (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: A wandering Matt Murdock finds himself in a small town filled with secrets and nasty people. What’s Good: On the art front, this is a comfortable and enjoyable book. It’s not mind-blowing and some readers may be put off [...]

Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Andy Diggle, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Daredevil, Daredevil Reborn, Daredevil Reborn #1, Davide Gianfelice, Marvel Comics, Marvel Universe, Matt Hollingsworth, Matt Murdock, New Mexico, Shadowland, Shadowland Aftermath, Weekly Comic Book Review | 3 Comments »

Daredevil: Reborn #1 – Review

Posted on January 12, 2011 by DS Arsenault

By: Andy Diggle (writer), Davide Gianfelice (artist), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), Alejandro Arbona (associate editor), Stephen Wacker (editor) The Story: Reborn, Chapter One: Matt Murdock, walking through the desert of New Mexico, a man running from his past, comes upon a town that’s got itself some secrets. What’s Good: I was completely swept up and immersed [...]

Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Alejandro Arbona, Andy Diggle, Comic Book Reviews, comic books, comic reviews, Daredevil, Daredevil Reborn #1, Daredevil Reborn #1 review, Davide Gianfelice, DS Arsenault, Marvel, Marvel Comics, Matt Hollingsworth, Matt Murdock, review, Reviews, Stephen Wacker, Weekly Comic Book Review | 1 Comment »

Daredevil #512 – Review

Posted on December 2, 2010 by paladinking

by Andy Diggle and Antony Johnston (writers), Marco Checchetto (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Daredevil’s friends deal with the fallout of Shadowland as Matt is nowhere to be found in the city. What’s Good: I really do enjoy Checchetto and Hollingsworth’s art. The art has often been the best part [...]

Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Alex Kurtz, Andy Diggle, Antony Johnston, Becky Blake, Black Panther, Black Tarantula, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Dakota North, Danny Rand, Daredevil, Daredevil #512, Daredevil Reborn, Detective Kurtz, Foggy Nelson, Hell's Kitchen, Iron Fist, Judge Kramer, Kingpin, Luke Cage, Man Without Fear, Marco Checchetto, Marvel Comics, Marvel Universe, Matt Hollingsworth, Matt Murdock, New York, New York City, Night Nurse, NYC, NYPD, Shadowland, Weekly Comic Book Review, Wilson Fisk | 1 Comment »

Shadowland #5 – Review

Posted on December 2, 2010 by paladinking

by Andy Diggle (writer), Billy Tan (pencils), Victor Olazaba (inks), Guru eFx (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: The battle for New York City comes to its conclusion. What’s Good: What, besides the fact that this is the final issue and that this mess of an event is finally over? In all seriousness, though, [...]

Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Andy Diggle, Billy Tan, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Danny Rand, Daredevil, Elektra, Ghost Rider, Hand Ninja, Hell's Kitchen, Iron Fist, Izo, Kingpin, Lord Daredevil, Man Without Fear, Marvel Comics, Marvel Universe, Master Izo, Matt Murdock, New York, New York City, Ninjas, NYC, Peter Parker, Punisher, Shadowland, Shadowland #5, Shang-Chi, Spider-Man, the Hand, Typhoid Mary, Weekly Comic Book Review, Wilson Fisk, Wolverine | 4 Comments »

Daredevil #511 – Review

Posted on October 20, 2010 by paladinking

by Andy Diggle (writer), Roberto De La Torre (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Foggy seeks out Daredevil and Dakota attempts to rescue Becky. What’s Good: Last month’s Daredevil seemed to finally find itself, deciding to dedicate itself to the tribulations of Daredevil’s buddies Foggy and Dakota, characters who had been [...]

Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Alex Kurtz, Andy Diggle, Becky Blake, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Dakota North, Daredevil, Daredevil #511, Daredevil #511 review, Detective Kurtz, Elektra, foggy, Foggy Nelson, Hand Ninja, hand ninjas, Hell's Kitchen, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Marvel Comics, Marvel Universe, Matt Hollingsworth, New Avengers, New York, New York City, NYC, Roberto De La Torre, Shadowland, Spider-Man, the Hand, Weekly Comic Book Review, White Tiger | Leave a Comment »

Shadowland #4 – Review

Posted on October 18, 2010 by paladinking

by Andy Diggle (writer), Billy Tan (pencils & inks), Victor Olazaba (inks), Guru eFx (colors), Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Izo’s band of heroes race to stop Daredevil as Elektra makes her move. What’s Good: One of the big problems that the main Shadowland series has had has been finding its identity. It seems divided [...]

Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Andy Diggle, Billy Tan, Comic Book Review, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Danny Rand, Daredevil, Elektra, Frank Castle, Hand Ninja, hand ninjas, Hell's Kitchen, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Man Without Fear, Marvel Comics, Marvel Universe, Master Izo, Matt Murdock, New York, New York City, NYC, Peter Parker, Punisher, Shadowland, Shadowland #4, Shadowland #4 review, Shiang Chi, Spider-Man, the Beast, the Hand, Weekly Comic Book Review, Wolverine | Leave a Comment »

Daredevil #510 – Review

Posted on September 8, 2010 by paladinking

by Andy Diggle & Antony Johnston (writers), Marco Checchetto (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Foggy and Dakota find themselves hunted by the Hand while Iron Fist and Luke Cage find themselves swayed by the Kingpin. What’s Good: One of the things that’s made the last couple of issues of Shadowland, [...]

Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Alex Kurtz, Andy Diggle, Angela Del Toro, Antony Johnston, Black Tarantula, Carlos LaMuerto, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Dakota North, Danny Rand, Daredevil, Daredevil #510, Daredevil #510 review, Detective Kurtz, Foggy Nelson, Hand Ninja, hand ninjas, Hell's Kitchen, Iron Fist, Kingpin, Luke Cage, Marco Checchetto, Marvel Comics, Marvel Universe, Master Izo, Matt Hollingsworth, Matt Murdock, New York, New York City, Ninjas, NYC, Shadowland, Snakeroot, Snakeroot Clan, the Beast, the Hand, Weekly Comic Book Review, White Tiger, Wilson Fisk | 1 Comment »

Daredevil #509 – Review

Posted on August 12, 2010 by paladinking

by Andy Diggle & Antony Johnston (writers), Roberto De La Torre (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Dakota and Foggy come under attack and Matt Murdock finds an unlikely ally. What’s Good: Much like last month, Daredevil spends time with Dakota and Foggy, which does a fine job of distinguishing it [...]

Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Andy Diggle, Antony Johnston, Black Flower, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Dakota North, Danny Rand, Daredevil, Daredevil #509, Daredevil #509 review, Elektra, Foggy Nelson, hand ninjas, Hell's Kitchen, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Marvel Comics, Master Izo, Matt Hollingsworth, Matt Murdock, New York, New York City, Ninjas, NYC, Roberto De La Torre, Shadowland, Snakeroot, Snakeroot Clan, the Hand, Typhoid Mary, Weekly Comic Book Review | Leave a Comment »

Shadowland #2 – Review

Posted on August 5, 2010 by paladinking

by Andy Diggle (writer), Billy Tan (pencils), Victor Olazaba (inks), Christina Strain (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Luke Cage and Iron Fist try to talk to Daredevil and the Kingpin gets a little demonic help. What’s Good: This issue tries to expand on the characters involved in Shadowland in an attempt to expand [...]

Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Andy Diggle, Billy Tan, Bullseye, Christina Strain, Colleen Wing, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Danny Rand, Daredevil, Ghost Rider, hand ninjas, Hell's Kitchen, Iron Fist, Kingpin, Lady Bullseye, Luke Cage, Marvel Comics, Misty Knight, New York, New York City, Ninjas, NYC, Peter Parker, Shadowland, Shadowland #2, Shadowland #2 review, Shiang Chi, Spider-Man, the Hand, Weekly Comic Book Review, Wilson Fisk | 3 Comments »

Daredevil #508 – Review

Posted on July 14, 2010 by paladinking

by Andy Diggle & Antony Johnston (writers), Roberto De La Torre (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Foggy and Dakota try to get to Shadowland to talk some sense into Matt while Hell’s Kitchen finds itself in a state of martial law. What’s Good: This issue of Daredevil does an absolutely [...]

Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Andy Diggle, Antony Johnston, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, daimio, Dakota North, Daredevil, Daredevil #508, Daredevil #508 review, Foggy Nelson, Hell's Kitchen, Marvel Comics, Matt Hollingsworth, Matt Murdock, New York, New York City, NYC, Roberto De La Torre, Shadowland, Weekly Comic Book Review, White Tiger | Leave a Comment »

Shadowland #1 – Review

Posted on July 12, 2010 by paladinking

by Andy Diggle (writer), Billy Tan (pencils), Batt (inks), Christina Strain & Guru EFX (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Bullseye takes on a newer, nastier Daredevil while the Avengers grow increasingly concerned about that weird castle in the middle of Hell’s Kitchen. What’s Good: As the first issue of an event, one could [...]

Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Andy Diggle, Avengers, Avengers Tower, Billy Tan, Bullseye, Captain America, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Daredevil, dark avengers, Dark Reign, Hand Ninja, hand ninjas, Heroic Age, Iron Fist, Iron Man, Kingpin, Lady Bullseye, Luke Cage, Marvel Comics, Matt Murdock, Moon Knight, Ninjas, Shadowland, Shadowland #1, Shadowland #1 review, Snakeroot, Snakeroot Clan, the Hand, The Punisher, The Raft, The Sentry, Thor, Weekly Comic Book Review | 1 Comment »

Daredevil #507 – Review

Posted on June 13, 2010 by paladinking

by Andy Diggle & Antony Johnston (writers), Marco Checchetto (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Matt’s conflict with Bakuto comes to a head while the Hand continues to pull the strings. What’s Good: I’ve really come to love Marco Checchetto’s artwork, particularly as it works in tandem with Hollingsworth’s colors. The book [...]

Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Andy Diggle, Antony Johnston, Bakuto, Comic Book Reviews, comic books, comic reviews, Daredevil, Daredevil #507, Daredevil #507 review, Hand Ninja, hand ninjas, Makoto, Marco Checchetto, Marvel Comics, Matt Hollingsworth, Matt Murdock, Ninjas, Shadowland, Takashi, the Hand, Weekly Comic Book Review, White Tiger | 1 Comment »

Daredevil #506 – Review

Posted on April 17, 2010 by paladinking

by Andy Diggle & Antony Johnston (writers), Marco Checchetto (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Matt tries to gain Bakuto’s trust, but he doesn’t realize the traitor in his midst. What’s Good: With every passing issue, Diggle carves out Daredevil as his own, continuing to distinguish his take on the title [...]

Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Andy Diggle, Antony Johnston, Bakuto, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Daredevil, Daredevil #506, Daredevil #506 review, Elektra, Hand Magic, hand ninjas, Marco Checchetto, Marvel Comics, Matt Hollingsworth, Matt Murdock, Ninjas, Shadowland, Takashi, the Hand, Weekly Comic Book Review, White Tiger, Yukata | Leave a Comment »

Daredevil #502 – Review

Posted on November 15, 2009 by paladinking

by Andy Diggle (writer), Roberto De La Torre (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: An out of touch Matt Murdock becomes familiar with the current Dark Reign environment. Meanwhile, the power shifts continue in Hell’s Kitchen. What’s Good: It seems that most Marvel comics are more focused on Osborn and his [...]

Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Andy Diggle, Black Tarantula, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Daredevil, Daredevil #502, Daredevil #502 review, Dark Reign, Foggy Nelson, Izo, Kingpin, Lady Bullseye, Marvel, Matt Murdock, Norman Osborn, Owlsley, Roberto De La Torre, the Hand, the Owl, Weekly Comic Book Review, White Tiger, Wilson Fisk | Leave a Comment »

Daredevil #501 – Review

Posted on October 9, 2009 by rsg8101

By Andy Diggle (writer) Roberto De La Torre (art) Matt Hollinsworth (colors) The Story: A new era in Daredevil is launched as Matt Murdock begins life anew as leader of the ninja death cult The Hand as his friends try figure out if he is behind the murder a rogue judge and two dirty cops. What’s [...]

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Thunderbolts #136 – Review

Posted on October 3, 2009 by paladinking

by Andy Diggle (writer), Pop Mahn & Carlos Rodriguez (art), Frank Martin & Rain Beredo (colors), and Albert Deschesne (letters) The Story: Black Widow and Songbird find themselves in a bad spot, as a divide begins to form between the Thunderbolts. What’s Good: It’s really quite tragic that in Diggle’s final issue, the team finally [...]

Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Andy Diggle, Ant Man, Black Widow, Carlos Rodriguez, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Dark Reign, Fixer, ghost, H.A.M.M.E.R., Headsman, MACH-IV, Marvel, Melissa Gold, Mr. X, Natalia Romanova, Nick Fury, Norman Osborn, Paladin, Pop Mahn, Scourge, Songbird, T-Bolts, Thunderbolts, Thunderbolts #136, Thunderbolts #136 review, Weekly Comic Book Review | 1 Comment »

Dark Reign: The List – Avengers One Shot #1- Review

Posted on September 12, 2009 by tonyrak

Avengers feature by Brian Michael Bendis (writer) & Marko Djurdjevic (artist); Daredevil preview by Andy Diggle (writer) & Billy Tan (artist) It seems to be a prerequisite of all mega-maniacal geniuses in the Marvel Universe to carry a list. Reed Richards has one. I’m pretty sure Tony Stark’s got one too, although he may no [...]

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Thunderbolts #135 – Review

Posted on September 12, 2009 by paladinking

by Andy Diggle (writer), Miguel Sepulveda (art), Frank Martin (colors), and Albert Deschesne (letters) The Story: Black Widow and Songbird make a run for it. What’s Good: Diggle writes an interesting script for this issue, one that’s self-referential in many ways. Whenever a character says a line that sounds ridiculous, cliche, or out of character, [...]

Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Andy Diggle, Ant Man, Black Widow, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, dark avengers, Dark Reign, ghost, Headsman, Marvel, Melissa Gold, Miguel Sepulveda, Mr. X, Natasha Romanova, Norman Osborn, Paladin, Scourge, Songbird, Tbolts, Thunderbolts, Thunderbolts #135, Thunderbolts #135 review, Weekly Comic Book Review | Leave a Comment »

Thunderbolts #134 – Review

Posted on August 1, 2009 by paladinking

by Andy Diggle (writer), Miguel Sepulveda (art), Frank Martin (colors), and Albert Deschesne (letters) The Story: Mr. X and Headsman butt heads and the Thunderbolts hunt down Songbird, but not before she makes contact with a couple of old friends. What’s Good: After not being present last month, I’m glad to see Mr. X establish [...]

Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Andy Diggle, Black Widow, Comic Book Reviews, Dark Reign, Marvel Comics, Melissa Gold, Miguel Sepulveda, Norman Osborn, Songbird, Thunderbolts, Thunderbolts #134, Weekly Comic Book Review | 3 Comments »

Thunderbolts #133 – Review

Posted on June 26, 2009 by paladinking

by Andy Diggle (writer), Miguel Sepulveda (art), Frank Martin (colors), and Albert Deschesne (letters) The Story: All is not as it seems with Black Widow, nor is Ant-Man quite what he claims to be. Meanwhile, a mysterious new team member is introduced. What’s Good: Andy Diggle gives us more of what this series needs: character [...]

Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Andy Diggle, Black Widow, Comic Book Reviews, Dark Reign, ghost, Marvel Comics, Miguel Sepulveda, Norman Osborn, Thunderbolts, Thunderbolts #133 review, Thunderbolts 133, Weekly Comic Book Review | Leave a Comment »

Thunderbolts #132 (Dark Reign) – Review

Posted on May 20, 2009 by pozzyfreak

By Andy Diggle (Writer), Robert De La Torre (Artist), and Frank Martin (Colorist) Some Thoughts Before The Review: It’s about time that the Thunderbolts got back to business after being treated as fodder for Deadpool for a few months. The whole “Magnum Opus” thing definitely hurt the credibility of the new Tbolts team. Andy Diggle [...]

Filed under: Marvel Comics, Other, Reviews | Tagged: Andy Diggle, Ant Man, Black Widow, comic reviews, Dark Reign, Frank Martin, ghost, Headsman, Kyle Posluszny, Lady Tiger, Marvel, Marvel Comics Reviews, Mister X, Norman Osborn, Paladin, Robert De La Torre, Tbolts, Thunderbolts, Thunderbolts #132, Thunderbolts #132 Review, WCBR, Weekly Comic Book Review, weeklycomicbookreview.com, Yelena Belova | 2 Comments »

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