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Captain America #10 – Review

Posted on April 26, 2012 by paladinking

By: Ed Brubaker (writer), Alan Davis (pencils), Mark Farmer (inks), Laura Martin (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Cap and friends rush to put a stop to the mad bombs and a mind-controlled, enraged Falcon. The Review:  This issue is a frustrating one to review if only due to the talent behind it having [...]

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Mighty Thor #13 – Review

Posted on April 25, 2012 by paladinking

By: Matt Fraction (writer), Pepe Larraz (art), Frank D’Armata (colors), and Joe Sabino (letters) The Story: Thor enters a vault containing an ancient evil while Donald Blake tries to make a deal with the devil (NOT Mephisto). The Review: After last month’s incredibly hollow conclusion, I said I probably wouldn’t be around for issue 13. [...]

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The Shadow #1 – Review

Posted on April 21, 2012 by tonyrak

By: Garth Ennis (writer), Aaron Campbell (artist), Carlos Lopez (colorist) The Story: It seems The Shadow isn’t the only one who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men, as he is joined by none other than Garth Ennis in a new ongoing series. The Review: It’s hard not to admire the pulp heroes [...]

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Daredevil #10 – Review

Posted on April 3, 2012 by paladinking

by Mark Waid (writer), Paolo Rivera (pencils), Joe Rivera (inks), Javier Rodriguez (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Daredevil cuts Mole Man’s twisted romance short. The Review:  This issue is a key example of why I enjoy Mark Waid’s take on Daredevil and why it’s been so critically beloved in general.  It features Matt [...]

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Moon Knight #11 – Review

Posted on April 2, 2012 by paladinking

by Brian Michael Bendis (writer), Alex Maleev (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: Buck and Moon Knight go after Madame Masque in order to recover the Ultron head. The Review:  In it’s penultimate issue (unfortunately), Bendis and Maleev’s Moon Knight is cooking on all cylinders. The majority of the issue is [...]

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Mighty Thor #12 – Review

Posted on April 2, 2012 by paladinking

by Matt Fraction (writer), Giuseppe Camuncoli (art), Frank D’Armata (colors) The Story:  With Asgard under siege, Thor battles his imposter while Freyja steps down to challenge Karnilla. The Review: This issue reminded quite a bit of Fear Itself’s failings.  There were a lot of really big things that occurred in this issue, a lot of [...]

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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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Secret Avengers #24 – Review

Posted on April 1, 2012 by paladinking

by Rick Remender (writer), Gabriel Hardman (art), Bettie Breitweiser (colors), and Chris Eliopoulos (letters) The Story: The Secret Avengers fight to survive in the Core. The Review:  First thing you’re going to notice when you flip open this issue: this is a gorgeous comic book.  It can’t be said enough that Gabriel Hardman and Bettie [...]

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Avengers vs. X-Men #1 – Advanced Review

Posted on March 29, 2012 by paladinking

by Brian Michael Bendis (writer), John Romita Jr. (pencils), Scott Hanna (inks), Laura Martin (colors), and Chris Eliopoulos (letters) The Story: The signs are made apparent – the Phoenix Force is coming to Earth.  But for some, that may not be a bad thing… The Review: Based on this first issue, Avengers vs. X-Men delivers [...]

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Avengers vs. X-Men #0 – Review

Posted on March 28, 2012 by paladinking

by Brian Michael Bendis & Jason Aaron (writers), Frank Cho (art), Jason Keith (colors), and Chris Eliopoulos (letters) The Story: The Scarlet Witch is back in action and Hope becomes a crime-fighter. The Review: How much you enjoy AvX #0 is largely contingent on what you expect to get out of this issue.  In many [...]

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New Avengers #23 – Review

Posted on March 28, 2012 by paladinking

by Brian Michael Bendis (writer), Mike Deodato & Will Conrad (art), Rain Beredo (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Norman’s latest Dark Avengers get their come-uppance. The Review:  There’s really not much to this comic, which I suppose means that it can’t be any worse than strictly mediocre though converse, that it also means [...]

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Uncanny X-Men #9 – Review

Posted on March 24, 2012 by paladinking

by Kieron Gillen (writer), Carlos Pacheco (pencils), Cam Smith (inks), Guru eFx (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: The X-Men team up with the Avengers to round up escaped prisoners from the Peak. The Review:  I remember during Matt Fraction’s run on Uncanny that whenever Greg Land’s arc ended and the Dodsons returned, I [...]

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Invincible Iron Man #514 – Review

Posted on March 24, 2012 by paladinking

by Matt Fraction (writer), Salvador Larroca (art), Frank D’Armata (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story:  As the Mandarin’s circle tightens around Tony, Hammer and General Babbage give Tony an offer he can’t refuse.  Hint: it really sucks. The Review:  Invincible Iron Man, post-Fear Itself, has experienced a renaissance and it has not been this [...]

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Carnage, USA #4 – Review

Posted on March 21, 2012 by jmiddle3

By: Zeb Wells (writers), Clayton Crain (artist) The Story: Carnage deals with his Oedipal complex. The Review: What a waste. This miniseries showed quite a bit of promise back in its first issue. The premise of Carnage taking over a whole town is genuinely creative. Cletus Kasady, as written by Zeb Wells, is skin-crawlingly creepy. [...]

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Wolverine and the X-Men #7 – Review

Posted on March 20, 2012 by jmiddle3

By: Jason Aaron (writer); Nick Bradshaw (pencils); Walden Wong, Norman Lee, and Nick Bradshaw (inks), Justin Ponsor (colorist) The Story: As Logan and Quire try to make their getaway from a space casino, Broo tries to reason with his would-be assassin, and the X-Men try to remove a malignant growth in Kitty’s body. The Review: [...]

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Captain America #9 – Review

Posted on March 20, 2012 by paladinking

by Ed Brubaker (writer), Alan Davis (pencils), Mark Farmer (inks), Laura Martin (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story:  Sharon Carter tries to cut a deal with the devil, Falcon  tries to go solo, and Steve Rogers struggles with being puny. The Review: With its second arc post relaunch, Captain America has showed steady improvement, [...]

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The Punisher #9 – Review

Posted on March 20, 2012 by paladinking

by Greg Rucka (writer), Mirko Colak (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: The Punisher’s team-up with Rachel takes a different turn as Frank hears something about something called “the Omega Drive.” The Review:  In my mind, this is one of the very best series currently put out by Marvel.  As such, [...]

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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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Incredible Hulk #6 – Review

Posted on March 18, 2012 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (writer), Whilce Portacio (art), Allen Martinez (inks), Arif Prianto, Sakti Yuwono & Mashuri (colors), and Chris Eliopoulos (letters) The Story: Hulk and Banner finally come to blows as Amanda von Doom sets the timer. The Review:  Jason Aaron’s Incredible Hulk has been a bit of an oddity thus far.  I can’t say [...]

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Avengers #24 – Review

Posted on March 16, 2012 by paladinking

by Brian Michael Bendis (writer), Daniel Acuna (art), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: The Avengers come to blows with Normal Osborn in their final battle for all the marbles. The Review:  The last couple issues of Avengers, this one included, has been a real case study in just how far great art can carry [...]

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Saga #1 – Review

Posted on March 15, 2012 by paladinking

by Brian K. Vaughan (writer), Fiona Staples (art), and Fonografiks (letters & design) The Story: Two lovers of warring races welcome a child into a futuristic world torn apart by strife. The Review:   I read quite a few comics.  At least 9 new singles and a trade, usually more than that…  What Saga offers, however, [...]

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Uncanny X-Men #8 – Review

Posted on March 12, 2012 by jmiddle3

By: Kieron Gillen (writer), Greg Land (penciler), Jay Leisten (inker), Guru eFX (colors) The Story: Namor proves that even he has limits. The Review: It’s hard to come up with a reason that this issue was necessary. Sure, there are some dangling plot threads left over from the Tabula Rasa arc, but the main conflict [...]

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Age of Apocalyspe #1 – Review

Posted on March 12, 2012 by jmiddle3

By: David Lapham (writer), Roberto De La Torre (artist), Lee Loughridge (colorist) The Story: The Age of Apocalypse gets its own Thomas Paine. The Review: I approached this new monthly title with a serious sense of apprehension. First off, it comes directly after a one shot, Uncanny X-Force #19.1, which was by a completely different [...]

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Uncanny X-Men #8 – Review

Posted on March 10, 2012 by paladinking

by Kieron Gillen (writer), Greg Land (pencils), Jay Leisten (inks), Guru eFX (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: The Immortal Man may be dealt with, but Tabula Rasa isn’t safe yet. The Review:  If there’s one thing Uncanny X-Men has been hammering home since the relaunch, it’s that Kieron Gillen truly is a master [...]

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The Defenders #4 – Review

Posted on March 10, 2012 by jmiddle3

By: Matt Fraction (writer), Michael Lark (penciler), Stefano Guadino with Brian Thies (inker), Matt Hollingsworth (colorist) The Story: In honor of  Ghost Rider: The Spirit of Vengeance, a Nicolas Cage quote: “The problem with dating dream girls is that they have a tendency to become real.” The Review: I am stunned; the turnaround in this [...]

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