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PunisherMAX #20 – Review

Posted on December 28, 2011 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (writing), Steve Dillon (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: Frank finds himself locked in a battle to the death with Elektra. The Review:  If there’s one this issue shows, and really that goes for the rest of this series as well, it’s that Jason Aaron and Steve Dillon [...]

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The Punisher #5 – Review

Posted on November 20, 2011 by paladinking

by Greg Rucka (writer), Marco Checchetto (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: It’s a somber Thanksgiving for Frank and friends, as if there’d be any other sort. 1.  A good supporting cast goes a long way In making the Punisher a silent force of nature, Rucka has had to create a [...]

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The Punisher #3 – Review

Posted on September 13, 2011 by paladinking

by Greg Rucka (writing), Marco Checchetto (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Frank grapples with the Vulture in a fight to the death over the skies of New York City. The Review:  Given how much of this issue is consumed by a sprawling action scene, it seems fitting to start out [...]

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The Punisher #2 – Review

Posted on August 25, 2011 by paladinking

by Greg Rucka (writer), Marco Checchetto (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: The Punisher has marked his prey, tracking a poor, hapless goon back to his masters while Bolt and Clemons are left to pick up the bodies. What’s Good:  For the second issue in a row, the Punisher doesn’t utter [...]

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The Punisher #1 – Review

Posted on August 3, 2011 by paladinking

by Greg Rucka (writer), Marco Checchetto (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Two detectives begin their investigation of a mass shooting at a wedding, as does Frank, in his own unique way. What’s Good: Writing a fresh, unique Punisher story is pretty difficult, all the moreso when it’s the Marvel Universe [...]

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PunisherMAX #15 – Review

Posted on July 18, 2011 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (writer), Steve Dillon (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: The mob makes young Frank Castle an offer he can’t refuse, but Nick Fury has other ideas. What’s Good:  There’s a scene this month that sees Frank and his wife, separated by a closed door, with Frank’s wife screaming [...]

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Amazing Spider-Man #664 – Review

Posted on June 29, 2011 by dfstell

By: Dan Slott & Christos Gage (writers), Giuseppe Camuncoli (pencils), Klaus Janson (inks), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), Joe Caramagna (letters), Ellie Pyle (assistant editor) & Stephen Wacker (senior editor) Back-up: Slott, Max Fiumara (art) & Caramagna The Story: Anti-Venom (Eddie Brock) continues trying to prove to Spider-Man that Mr. Negative is really Martin Li (NYC philanthropist). [...]

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Amazing Spider-Man #663 – Review

Posted on June 2, 2011 by dfstell

By: Dan Slott (writer), Giuseppe Camuncoli (pencils), Klaus Jansen (inks), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), Joe Caramagna (letters), Ellie Pyle (assistant editor) & Stephen Wacker (senior editor) Cloak & Dagger back-up by: Slott (writer), Emma Rios (pencils), Javier Rodriguez (inks), Edgar Delgado (colors) & Caramagna (letters) Additional back-up by: Todd Dezago (writer), Todd Nauck (art) & Chris [...]

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PunisherMAX #13 – Review

Posted on May 16, 2011 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (script), Steve Dillon (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: Stuck in a cell, Frank contemplates his past life with his wife and kids, realizing that family life and prison life might not be so far apart. The Review:  Since coming back from its hiatus, Jason Aaron and Steve [...]

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PunisherMAX #12 – Review

Posted on April 16, 2011 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (writer), Steve Dillon (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: Locked in a prison infirmary and unable to defend himself as enemies surround him, Frank recalls a chance encounter back in Vietnam. The Review: That’s two for two.  Last month, I ranted and raved about just how awesome this [...]

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PunisherMAX #11 – Review

Posted on March 10, 2011 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (writer), Steve Dillon (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: At long last, Frank and Bullseye go one on one in a fight to the death. The Review: I’ve read a lot of people, including other reviewers, really taking this series to task and frankly, I just don’t get [...]

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Thor #620 – Review

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 [...]

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PunisherMAX #10 – Review

Posted on February 14, 2011 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (writer), Steve Dillon (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: Frank reaches new levels, now working with chemical weapons, while Bullseye finally reaches an epiphany. The Review: After finishing this comic, I was completely shocked to discover that we’ve not seen an issue of PunisherMAX since July.  I knew [...]

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Thor #619 – Review

Posted on January 21, 2011 by paladinking

by Matt Fraction (writer), Pasqual Ferry (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and John Workman (letters) The Story: Odin is greeted by a returned Loki and we learn some interesting facts about the World Tree courtesy of old One Eye before Balder and Tyr go on the attack. What’s Good: I’ve been going on and on about [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Thor #618 – Review

Posted on December 12, 2010 by paladinking

by Matt Fraction (writer), Pasqual Ferry (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and John Workman (letters) The Story: Asgard finds itself beseiged by World Tree refugees. What’s Good: Epic.  That’s a pretty apt description of Fraction’s story thus far, and this issue only cements that.  With refugees coming in from all over the World Tree, there’s a [...]

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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 [...]

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Thor #617 – Review

Posted on November 14, 2010 by paladinking

by Matt Fraction (writer), Pasqual Ferry (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and John Workman (letters) The Story: Thor awakens the resurrected Loki and Dr. Eric Solvang finally finds someone to listen to him as Uthana Thoth continues to expand his dominion. What’s Good: In all honesty, if you’ve liked Matt Fraction’s first two issues of Thor, [...]

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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 [...]

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Thor #616 – Review

Posted on October 19, 2010 by paladinking

by Matt Fraction (writer), Pasqual Ferry (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and John Workman (letters) The Story: Volstagg tries to get Thor to listen to a grave warning as the god of thunder comes to a decision about Loki. What’s Good: One of the things that has me most excited about Matt Fraction’s run is his [...]

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Amazing Spider-Man Presents: Black Cat #4 – Review

Posted on October 19, 2010 by dfstell

By: Jen Van Meter (writer), Javier Pulido (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors) & Joe Caramanga (letters) The Story: This Black Cat mini comes to a close.  Will Black Cat be able to save her Mom from the Kravinoff’s?  Will events tie into Amazing Spider Man?  And what will happen with all the stolen loot? What’s Good: [...]

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Thor #615 – Review

Posted on September 23, 2010 by paladinking

by Matt Fraction (writer), Pasqual Ferry (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and John Workman (letters) The Story: A new age for Thor and Asgard begins, as an ominous threat fills Asgard’s void and rages across the metaverse. What’s Good: Thor fans can breathe a sigh of relief; Matt Fraction arrives and his first issue is a [...]

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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, [...]

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Amazing Spider-Man Presents: Black Cat #3 – Review

Posted on September 1, 2010 by dfstell

By: Jen van Meter (writer), Javier Rodriguez & Javier Pulido (art), Matt Hollingsworth & Rodriguez (colors) & Joe Caramanga (letters) The Story: The somewhat confusing story of Black Cat being forced to steal items for the Kravinoff family continues. What’s Good: Honestly, not a whole lot.  If you are a die-hard Black Cat fan, this [...]

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