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FF #16 – Review

Posted on April 1, 2012 by paladinking

by Jonathan Hickman (writer), Nick Dragotta & Steve Epting (art), Chris Sotomayor & Paul Mounts (colors), and Clayton Cowles (letters) The Story: The Future Foundation pick up the pieces in a ruined NYC….and what exactly happened to Doom when the Bridge closed, anyway? The Review: I’ve ragged on FF now and then since the return [...]

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Fantastic Four #604 – Review

Posted on March 18, 2012 by paladinking

by Jonathan Hickman (writer), Steve Epting (pencils), Rick Magyar (inks), Paul Mounts (colors), and Clayton Cowles (letters) The Story: Future Franklin versus three Mad Celestials in the conclusion to Jonathan Hickman’s three year long story. The Review: Is it actually possible that Saga #1 may not be the very best issue to come out this [...]

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Fantastic Four #602 – Review

Posted on January 30, 2012 by paladinking

by Jonathan Hickman (writer), Barry Kitson (art), Paul Mounts (colors), and Clayton Cowles (letters) The Review: This issue of Jonathan Hickman’s Fantastic Four reminds me of those really badass episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine that I totally geeked out over as a kid…and then rediscovered years later in college, only to geek out [...]

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FF #14 – Review

Posted on January 25, 2012 by paladinking

by Jonathan Hickman (writer), Juan Bobillo (pencils), Marcelo Sosa (inks), Chris Sotomayor (colors), and Clayton Cowles (letters) The Story: Doom makes the ultimate sacrifice. The Review: Jonathan Hickman’s calling card seems to be his labyrinthine plots, composed of a great deal of moving parts, all leading to an increasingly massive scope. This can at time [...]

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The Mighty Thor #4 – Review

Posted on July 30, 2011 by paladinking

by Matt Fraction (writer), Olivier Coipel (pencils), Mark Morales (inks), Laura Martin (colors), and Joe Sabino (letters) The Story: The Asgardians go to war with Galactus, as the big purple guy takes on Odin in a battle of wills. Also, Volstagg takes on the slavering hordes of Broxton. What’s Good: If there’s one thing that [...]

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The Mighty Thor #3 – Review

Posted on June 23, 2011 by paladinking

by Matt Fraction (writer), Olivier Coipel (pencils), Mark Morales (inks), Laura Martin (colors), and Joe Sabino (letters) The Story: Given an ultimatum, Thor rumbles with the Surfer. Meanwhile, Volstagg finds himself unwanted in Broxton. What’s Good: It always feels really good to get your money’s worth with a comic. I definitely felt like I got [...]

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Mighty Thor #2 – Review

Posted on May 25, 2011 by paladinking

by Matt Fraction (writer), Olivier Coipel (penciller), Mark Morales (inker), Laura Martin (colorist), and Joe Sabino (letterer) The Story: Thor and Sif begin training a new team of heroes, Odin may be up to no good, and the Silver Surfer brings Asgard an ultimatum from his purple-hatted master. The Review: Now that’s more like it. [...]

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Mighty Thor #1 – Review

Posted on April 27, 2011 by paladinking

by Matt Fraction (writer), Oliver Coipel (pencils), Mark Morales (inks), Laura Martin, Justin Ponsor, & Peter Steigerwald (colors), and Joe Sabino (letters) The Story: Thor and Sif go on a dangerous mission to the heart of the broken World Tree while Silver Surfer searches for a new target for his master’s hunger. The Review: In [...]

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Fantastic Four #586 – Review

Posted on December 26, 2010 by paladinking

by Jonathan Hickman (writer), Steve Epting (pencils), Rick Magyar (inks), Paul Mounts (colors), and Rus Wooton (letters) The Story: Sue tries to stave off war as she learns a starting secret, Reed journeys with Galactus, and Ben, Johnny, and the kids attempt to hold back the Negative Zone. What’s Good: I’ve found the “Countdown to [...]

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Fantastic Four #585 – Review

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 [...]

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Fantastic Four #584 – Review

Posted on October 29, 2010 by paladinking

by Jonathan Hickman (writer), Steve Epting (art), Paul Mounts (colors), and Rus Wooton (letters) The Story: Ben takes the Future Foundation’s potion and, along with Johnny, enjoys the first day of his week as a normal guy. What’s Good: Amidst all his huge ideas, it’s easy to forget that Jonathan Hickman is just as good [...]

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Hulk #26 – Review

Posted on October 23, 2010 by dfstell

By: Jeff Parker (writer), Gabriel Hardman (artist) A-Bomb back-up by: Jeff Parker (writer), Mark Robinson (pencils), Terry Pallot (inks), Antonio Fabela (colors) & Ed Dukeshire (letters) The Story: The redemption of Red Hulk continues, Thor shows up, mayhem ensues…. What’s Good: I can enjoy decompressed storytelling when it is done well, but when you have [...]

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Chaos War #2 – Review

Posted on October 22, 2010 by dfstell

By: Greg Pak & Fred Van Lente (writers), Khoi Pham (pencils), Thomas Palmer (inks), Sunny Gho (colors) & Simon Bowland (letters) The Story: The Chaos King continues his assault, taking on underworld as Herc tries to raise a squad of immortals to defend the universe. What’s Good: There was just something wrong with Chaos War [...]

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Avengers #5 – Review

Posted on September 23, 2010 by paladinking

by Brian Michael Bendis (writer), John Romita Jr. (pencils), Klaus Janson & Tom Palmer (inks), Dean White (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: The Avengers discover the truth behind the breaking of the time-stream and come up with a gameplan. What’s Good: The new main Avengers title continues to deliver its brand of old-school, [...]

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The Thanos Imperative #3 – Review

Posted on August 11, 2010 by DS Arsenault

By: Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (writers), Miguel Sepulveda (artist), Jay David Ramos (colorist) The Story: Thanos and the Guardians of the Galaxy sneak deeper into the Cancerverse with a little help from artificial friends. In the meantime, Nova, Quasar and the heads of various power groups in our universe talk war now that the [...]

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S.H.I.E.L.D. #3 – Review

Posted on August 6, 2010 by tonyrak

By Jonathan Hickman (writer), Dustin Weaver (artist), Christina Strain (colorist) The Story: The secret history of High Council member Isaac Newton is revealed along with tantalizing clues regarding the development and significance of the Five-Fold Understanding. The Good: This comic is really being published, right? I mean, this isn’t some strange spectre of an old [...]

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S.H.I.E.L.D. #1 – Review

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 [...]

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Fantastic Four #571 – Review

Posted on September 25, 2009 by paladinking

by Jonathan Hickman (writer), Dale Eaglesham (art), Paul Mounts (colors), and Clayton Cowles (letters) The Story: Reed must see both the good and the band, before making the decision of whether or not to join the High Council. What’s Good: As one of the many Reeds says in one of the strongest conversations of the [...]

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Fantastic Four #570 – Review

Posted on August 26, 2009 by paladinking

by Jonathan Hickman (writer), Dale Eaglesham (art), Paul Mounts (colors), and Rus Wooton (letters) The Story: After fighting a gang of robots in typical FF style, Reed enters the Bridge to meet a “council” of very familiar faces. What’s Good: As a Fantastic Four comic, Hickman’s first go is generally a success for being 22 [...]

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Nova #14 – Review

Posted on June 10, 2008 by rtarturo

By Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (Writers), Wellington Alves (Penciler), Scott Hanna (Inker), Guru eFX (Colors) This is part two of the current Galactus/Silver Surfer arc. Nova has been trying to help evacuate the planet Orbucen. This planet is next in the serving line for Galactus at the cosmic smörgåsbord. Nova attempts to plead for [...]

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Nova #13 – Review

Posted on May 8, 2008 by lotrking

By Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (writers), Wellinton Alves (pencils), Scott Hanna (inks) and Guru eFX (colors) I won’t lie, this was my first issue of Nova, and I’ve never Annihilation or Annihilation Conquest. I only picked this up because the Silver Surfer is supposed to play a big role in this arc. That said, [...]

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