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Uncanny X-Men #4 – Review

Posted on January 9, 2012 by paladinking

by Kieron Gillen (writing), Brandon Peterson (art), Justin Ponsor (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: The Phalanx returns and the X-Men race to stop its rapid consumption. The Review:  What a strange issue… I really don’t mean that in a bad way at all.  In fact, I wish more ongoing series did this.  Uncanny [...]

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X-Men: Schism #2 – Review

Posted on July 27, 2011 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (writer), Frank Cho (art), Jason Keith (colors), and Jared K. Fletcher (letters) The Story: The X-Men race to deal with the global rash of out-of-control sentinels, Cyclops and Wolverine butt heads over Quire, and Kade Kilgore makes plans. What’s Good: Like many kids who grew up in the late 80s to early [...]

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Uncanny X-Force #9 – Review

Posted on May 8, 2011 by paladinking

by Rick Remender (script), Billy Tan (art), Dean White (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: Logan does a favor for Magneto that has him going solo. The Review:  Last month I raved about just how utterly amazing the art provided by Tan and White was and this month, I think it’s even better, though [...]

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Wolverine #8 – Review

Posted on April 21, 2011 by paladinking

By Jason Aaron (script), Daniel Acuna (art), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: The girls get some much-needed back-up in the battle for Logan’s mind, as Dr. Nemesis and Cyclops get ready to pull the trigger. The Review:  Celebrate!  The interminable possessed Wolverine/hell/demon stuff is over!  That alone made me enthusiastic, as this story has [...]

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Uncanny X-Force #5.1 – Review

Posted on March 19, 2011 by paladinking

by Rick Remender (writer), Rafael Albuquerque (art), Dean White (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: X-Force races to stop Lady Deathstrike and the Reavers from destroying Utopia. Review: Out of all the .1  issues thus far, Rick Remender’s Uncanny X-Force may very well have come the closest to accomplishing what the .1 initiative is [...]

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Wolverine #6 – Review

Posted on February 17, 2011 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (writer), Daniel Acuna (art), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: Faced with a rampaging Wolverine with Logan locked in a battle for his own mind, the X-Men are forced to choose whether or not to take their old friend down permanently. The Review: Wolverine #6 is one of those comics that reminds [...]

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Wolverine #4 – Second Review

Posted on December 19, 2010 by tonyrak

By Jason Aaron (writer), Renato Guedes (artist), Jose Wilson Magalhaes & Oclair Albert (inkers), Matthew Wilson (colorist) The Story: Wolverine’s still in Hell. Still fighting the Devil. Still crying about all the pain and suffering he’s inflicted over the years. Meanwhile, his body is still on Earth. Still possessed by a demon. Still running around [...]

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Wolverine #4 – Review

Posted on December 17, 2010 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (writer), Renato Guedes (pencils), Jose Wilson Magalhaes & Olclair Albert (inks), Matthew Wilson (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: The possessed Wolverine tries to take out Colossus while Logan attempts to start a revolution in Hell by taking on the Devil. What’s Good: You like great action?  Then this is your [...]

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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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Wolverine: Weapon X #16 – Review

Posted on August 23, 2010 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (writer), Davide Gianfelice (art), Dave McCaig (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: Logan goes on a journey to fulfill Nightcrawler’s last wish. What’s Good: I remember being pleasantly surprised a few issues back, when Jason Aaron’s Wolverine did a better job of welcoming Steve Rogers back to the Marvel Universe than [...]

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Uncanny X-Men #522 – Review

Posted on March 27, 2010 by paladinking

by Matt Fraction (writer), Whilce Portacio (pencils), Ed Tadeo (inks), Justin Ponsor (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Magneto brings Kitty home as Nation X comes to a close. What’s Good: This is easily among the best issues of Matt Fraction’s run on Uncanny X-men, as the man who writes Invincible Iron Man shows up rather [...]

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Uncanny X-Men #520 – Review

Posted on January 23, 2010 by paladinking

by Matt Fraction (writer), Greg Land (pencils), Jay Leisten (inks), Justin Ponsor (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Psylocke, Wolverine, and Colossus go Predator-hunting in NYC while Magneto tries to get Utopia’s population to trust him. What’s Good: Overall, I’ve been enjoying Matt Fraction’s Uncanny X-Men quite a bit more after Utopia, and this [...]

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Uncanny X-Men #519 – Review

Posted on December 25, 2009 by paladinking

by Matt Fraction (writer), Terry Dodson (pencils), Rachel Dodson (inks), Justin Ponsor (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Emma enters Scott’s mind while Magneto works to keep the island from sinking. What’s Good: Much like last issue, the Dodsons breathe so much life into Uncanny.  The characters all look significantly more individual and lovable [...]

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X-Force Annual #1 – Review

Posted on December 7, 2009 by pozzyfreak

Main Story by Robert Kirkman (Writer), Jason Pearson (Art), and Dave Stewart (Colors) “Undeadpoool” by Craig Kyle & Christopher Yost (Writers), Carlo Barberi (Pencils), Sandu Florea (Inks), and Edgar Delgado (Colors) The Story: Robert Kirkman’s story that takes up the bulk of the X-Force Annual is about Wolverine breaking into a Hydra base in order [...]

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Uncanny X-Men #518 – Review

Posted on December 4, 2009 by paladinking

by Matt Fraction (writer), Terry Dodson (pencils), Rachel Dodson (inks), Justin Ponsor (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Scott ventures into Emma’s mind in an attempt to seperate her from the void as tensions grow among Utopia’s residents. What’s Good:  X-Men fans will no doubt be absolutely thrilled to know that this month is [...]

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Uncanny X-Men #517 – Review

Posted on November 26, 2009 by paladinking

by Matt Fraction (writer), Greg Land (pencils), Jay Leisten (inks), Justin Ponsor (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: The X-Men attempt to stave off the Predator X attack. What’s Good: This is an action comic, pure and simple and in that capacity, it delivers; it’s big, bloody, and explosive. Better still, Matt Fraction makes [...]

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X-Men Vs. Agents of Atlas #1 – Review

Posted on October 10, 2009 by pozzyfreak

By Jeff Parker (Writer – Both Stories) “The X-Heist” Art Team – Carlo Pagulayan (Pencils), Jason Paz (Inks) and Wil Quintana (Colors) “Atomic Age Heroes” Art Team – Chris Samnee (Art) and Veronica Gandini (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: The X-Men/Agents of Atlas crossover seems a bit unnecessary. That said, I can’t help but [...]

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Deadpool #16 – Review

Posted on October 10, 2009 by pozzyfreak

By Daniel Way (Writer), Paco Medina (Pencils), Juan Vlasco (Inks), Marte Gracia (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: Given how the recent “X” crossovers have turned out, I’m a bit concerned about what’s going to happen to Deadpool now that Wade is headed towards becoming one of the X-Men. Now, granted, I do realize that [...]

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Dark Reign: The List – X-Men – Review

Posted on September 25, 2009 by pozzyfreak

By Matt Fraction (Writer), Alan Davis (Pencils), Mark Farmer (Inks), and Nathan Fairbairn (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: I actually like the concept of The List series quite a bit. It works as a new reader grab and as a compliment to current ongoings. The Daredevil one-shot actually made me interested in following the [...]

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Uncanny X-Men #515 – Review

Posted on September 24, 2009 by paladinking

by Matt Fraction (writer), Greg Land (pencils), Justin Ponsor (colors) and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Cyclops struggles to deal with the day-to-day running of Nation X and tensions form between its leaders. What’s Good: While it’s not always the most exciting thing to read, I do like it when comics focus on the logistics [...]

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Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus #1 – Review

Posted on September 10, 2009 by paladinking

by Matt Fraction (writer), Mike Deodato, Terry Dodson, & Rachel Dodson (art), Justin Ponsor & Christina Strain (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: The ultimate showdown between the X-Men and the Dark Avengers/Dark X-Men. What’s Good: It’s really nice to be surprised every now and then. With every issue of this crossover ranging between [...]

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Deadpool #15 – Review

Posted on September 2, 2009 by pozzyfreak

By Daniel Way (Writer), Paco Medina (Pencils), Juan Vlasco (Inks), and Marte Gracia & Antonio Fabela (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: While Shawn Crystal’s work definitely has its merits, I’d be lying if I acted as though I wasn’t pumped for the return of Paco Medina and his art team. The Story: After pondering [...]

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Dark X-Men: The Beginning #3 – Review

Posted on August 30, 2009 by pozzyfreak

Some Thoughts Before The Review: While it’s been far from spectacular, I actually think I’ve enjoyed the Dark X-Men mini-series more than I’ve enjoyed the Utopia main event so far. “Hidden Depths” By Paul Cornell (Writer), Leonard Kirk (Pencils), and Brian Reber (Colors) The Story: Allowed in, Emma Frost travels through Namor’s subconscious looking for [...]

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X-Men: Legacy #227(Utopia) – Review

Posted on August 22, 2009 by pozzyfreak

By Mike Carey (Writer), Dustin Weaver (Pencils), Ed Tadeo (Inks), and Brian Reber (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: The X-Men: Legacy Utopia arc serves the dual purpose of expanding the riots and getting Rogue (possibly Gambit and Danger as well) back into the main X-Men scheme of things. That makes for a good “X” [...]

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Uncanny X-Men #514 (Utopia) – Review

Posted on August 12, 2009 by pozzyfreak

By Matt Fraction (Writer), Terry Dodson (Pencils), Rachel Dodson (Inks), and Justin Ponsor (Colors) Some Thoughts Before The Review: Utopia has been pretty weak so far. While it hasn’t been awful, it certainly feels like it’s getting in the way of better things. Dark Avengers was on a roll prior to Utopia, and Uncanny X-Men [...]

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