Posted on May 12, 2012 by paladinking
by Greg Rucka (writer), Mirko Colak (art), Dan Brown & Jim Charalampidis (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Detective Warren Bolt comes clean about his relationship with the Punisher after a crazy night with Frank in Times Square killing….zombies? The Review: There are two ways of reading this comic. On the one hand, you [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Black Talon, Carlie Cooper, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Frank Castle, Greg Rucka, Marvel Comics, Marvel Universe, Mirko Colak, NYPD, Oscar Clemons, Punisher, Punisher #11, Punisher #11 review, Times Square, Warren Bolt, weekly comic book reviews, Zombies | Leave a Comment »
Posted on August 21, 2011 by paladinking
by David Lapham (writer), Leonardo Manco (art), Kinsun Loh, Jerry Choo, & Sansan Saw (colors), and Todd Klein (letters) The Story: Old-timer police captain Frank Lincoln, on his way out, realizes that his little brother Henry has returned, determined to bathe the streets in criminal blood. What’s Good: There are certain things in storytelling, particularly [...]
Filed under: Other, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, crime comics, Damaged, Damaged #1 review, Damaged 1, Damaged comic, David Lapham, Leonardo Manco, Oklahoma, Radical Comics, Sam Worthington, weekly comic book reviews | 1 Comment »
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 [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews | Tagged: Alex Evans, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, Detective Bolt, Detective Clemons, Frank Castle, Greg Rucka, Marco Checchetto, Marvel Comics, Marvel Universe, Matt Hollingsworth, New York, New York City, NYC, NYPD, Punisher, the Exchange, The Punisher, The Punisher #1 review, The Punisher 1, weekly comic book reviews | 2 Comments »
Posted on February 28, 2011 by SoldierHawk
By Conor McCreery and Anthony Del Col (writers), Andy Belanger (art), Ian Herring (colors), Shawn Lee (letters) The Story: This is the issue that all dedicated Kill Shakespeare readers have been waiting for since the very beginning…Hamlet finally comes face to face with the wizard Shakespeare. Will they fight? Ally? Betray each other? Not say [...]
Filed under: IDW | Tagged: Andy Belanger, Anthony Del Col, Conor McCreery, cra, Ian Herring, Kill Shakespeare, Kill Shakespeare #9, Kill Shakespeare #9 review, Shawn Lee, weekly comic book reviews | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 27, 2011 by SoldierHawk
By J. Michael Straczynski and Phil Hester (writers), Eduardo Pansica (pencils), Jay Leisten, Marlo Alquiza, Wayne Faucher and Eber Ferreira (inks), Alex Sinclair (colors) and Travis Lanham (letters) The Story: Diana and her friends are assaulted by mystical creatures determined to destroy them, and are forced out of their safe house after a tragedy. Things [...]
Filed under: DC Comics | Tagged: Eber Ferreir, Eduardo Pansica, J. Michael Straczynski, Jay Leisten, Marlo Alquiza, Phil Hester, Wayne Faucher, weekly comic book reviews, Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman #606, Wonder Woman #606 review | 6 Comments »
Posted on January 12, 2011 by SoldierHawk
By J. Michael Straczynski (plot), Chris Roberson (script), Allan Goldman (pencils), Eber Ferreira (inks), Marcelo Maiolo (colors) and John J. Hill (letters) The Story: Superman continues–still–his trek across the U.S. While keeping himself busy assisting with everyday emergencies in a small town, he discovers a factory that is in danger of exploding. When Lois shows [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Allan Goldman, Chris Roberson, Eber Ferreira, J. Michael Straczynski, John J. Hill, Marcelo Maiolo, Superman, Superman #707, Superman #707 review, weekly comic book reviews | 6 Comments »
Posted on December 21, 2010 by SoldierHawk
“Stalingrad” by Ron Marz (writer), Tony Shasteen (pencils and inks), Jo Mettler (colors) and Troy Petreri (letters). “Interlude” by Ron Marz (writer), Matt Haley (pencils), Jason Gorder (inks) Michael Atiyeh (colors) and Troy Peteri (letters). “The Devil’s Due” by Matthew Dow Smith (writer and illustrater) The Story: Like most annuals, this one contains multiple stories. [...]
Filed under: Image Comics, Top Cow | Tagged: Comic Book Reviews, Jason Gorder, Jo Mettler, Matt Haley, Matthew Dow Smith, Michael Atiyeh, Ron Marz, Tony Shasteen, Troy Peteri, Weekly Comic Book Review, weekly comic book reviews, Witchblade, Witchblade Annual, Witchblade Annual #2, Witchblade annual #2 review | Leave a Comment »
Posted on December 21, 2010 by SoldierHawk
By Ron Marz and Saurav Mohapatra (writers), Stjepan Sejic (artist) and Troy Peteri (letters) The Story: Leaving the emotional turmoil of Artifacts behind for at least a little while, Sara and Patrick go back to doing what they do best—uncovering (and kicking the ass of) supernatural creatures lurking in and around New York. This arc’s [...]
Filed under: Image Comics, Top Cow | Tagged: Ron Marz, Saurav Mphapatra, Stjepan Sejic, Troy Peteri, weekly comic book reviews, Witchblade, Witchblade #140, Witchblade #140 review | Leave a Comment »
Posted on December 8, 2010 by dfstell
By: Chris Roberson (writer), Khary Randolph (art), Mitch Gerads (colors), Ed Dukeshire (letters) & Bryce Carlson (editor) The Story: Is this man crazy, or is the novel he’s writing really coming to life around him? What’s Good: This was a good first issue. I’ll go ahead and spoil the basic premise because it is the [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Boom! Studios, Bryce Carlson, Chris Roberson, Comic Book Reviews, Dean Stell, Ed Dukeshire, Khary Randolph, Mitch Gerads, review, Starborne, Starborne #1, Starborne #1 review, weekly comic book reviews | 2 Comments »
Posted on November 28, 2010 by SoldierHawk
By Ed Brubaker (writer), Butch Guice (art), Bettie Breitweiser (colors), VC’s Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Bucky and Steve Rogers try to deal with the fallout of Bucky’s impending trial. His friends work to find exculpatory evidence, while Sin and Master Man pull a jailbreak and begin to put a plan of their own into [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Bettie Breitweiser, Butch Guice, Captain America, Captain America #612, Captain America #612 review, Comic Book Reviews, Ed Brubaker, VC'S Joe Caramagna, weekly comic book reviews | 1 Comment »
Posted on November 25, 2010 by SoldierHawk
by J.H. Williams III (writer/artist), W. Haden Blackman (co-writer), Amy Reeder (artist: Kate sequence), Dave Stewart (colors), Todd Klein (letters) The Story: Bruce Wayne spends time observing, assessing and testing the newest, self-appointed member of the Bat family. What’s Good: Regular readers of this site will know that I am a HUGE fan of both [...]
Filed under: DC Comics | Tagged: Amy Reeder, Batman, Batwoman, Batwoman #0, Batwoman #0 review, Comic Book Reviews, Dave Stewart, Haden Blackman, J.H. Williams III, Todd Klein, weekly comic book reviews | 2 Comments »
Posted on October 30, 2010 by SoldierHawk
By Ed Brubaker (writer), Daniel Acuna (artist), VC’s Joe Caramagna (letters and production) The Story: The Avengers, the President, and the rest of the American people try to come to terms with Bucky’s traitorous past, while Bucky himself must decide how—or if—he can face his accusers. What’s Good: I made no secret of the fact [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Captain Ameria #611 review, Captain America, Captain America #611, Captain America #611 review, Comic Book Reviews, Daniel Acuna, Ed Brubaker, VC'S Joe Caramagna, weekly comic book reviews | Leave a Comment »
Posted on October 28, 2010 by SoldierHawk
By J. Michael Straczynski (writer), Don Kramer and Eduardo Pansica (pencils), Jay Leisten (inks), Alex Sinclair (colors), Travis Lanham (letters) The Story: Diana faces off against the mysterious warrior bent on destroying the last of the Amazons. As the battle rages, the warrior reveals some of his past, and Diana begins to fully understand–and tap [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Alex Sinclair, Comic Book Reviews, Don Kramer, Eduardo Pansica, J. Michael Straczynski, Jay Leisten, Travis Lanham, Weekly Comic Book Review, weekly comic book reviews, Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman #604, Wonder Woman #604 review | 2 Comments »
Posted on September 18, 2010 by SoldierHawk
By Daniel Way (writer), Carlo Barberi (pencils), Walden Wong (inks), Marte Gracia (colors) and VC’s Joe Sabino (letters) The Story: Deadpool runs into some limb regenerating robbers while trying to buy a snack from a gas station mini-mart. Things seem to be at something of a stalemate: un-killable regenerating Deadpool vs. un-killable regenerating baddies, but [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Carlo Barberi, comic book reviewsw, Daniel Way, Deadpool, Deadpool #27, Deadpool #27 review, Marte Gracia, VC's Joe Sabino, Walden Wong, Weekly Comic Book Review, weekly comic book reviews | 1 Comment »
Posted on September 13, 2010 by SoldierHawk
By Connor McCreery and Anthony Del Col (writers), Andy Belanger (art), Ian Herring (colors) and Chris Mowry (letters) The Story: After some soul searching (and some prompting from his bestest buddy evar, Iago), Hamlet decides to leave the Prodigals and set off on his own. Naturally this doesn’t end well as he immediately falls victim [...]
Filed under: IDW | Tagged: Andy Belanger, Anthony Del Col, Chris Mowry, Comic Book Reviews, Connor McCreery, Ian Herring, Kill Shakespeare, Kill Shakespeare #5 review, weekly comic book reviews | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 4, 2010 by SoldierHawk
By Gail Simone (writer), J. Calafiore (art), Jason Wright (colors) and Travis Lanham (letters) The Story: Somehow (no real back-story given yet) the Six are split up. Bane’s Six take on a quick mission on behalf of a wronged divorcee, while Catman’s group simply try to keep him within shouting distance of sanity—no easy task [...]
Filed under: DC Comics | Tagged: Catman, Comic Book Reviews, Gail Simone, J. Calafiore, Jason Wright, Ragdoll, Secret Six, Secret Six #25, Secret Six #25 review, Travis Lanham, weekly comic book reviews | 3 Comments »
Posted on August 21, 2010 by SoldierHawk
By Daniel Way (writer), Carlo Barberi (pencils), Juan Vlasco (inks), Marte Gracia (colors), VC’s Joe Sabino (letters) The Story: Deadpool quits his job in Las Vegas in typical bloody fashion. While wandering away from Sin City, however, our favorite Merc runs into a creature who thrives on seeking out sin: the Ghost Rider. What’s Good: [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Carlo Barberi, comic book reviewsw, Daniel Way, Deadpool, Deadpool #26, Deadpool #26 review, Juan Vlasco, Marte Gracia, VC's Joe Sabino, Weekly Comic Book Review, weekly comic book reviews | 2 Comments »
Posted on July 29, 2010 by paladinking
by Paul Cornell (writer), Pete Woods (pencils & inks), CAFU (pencils), BIT (inks), Brad Anderson (colors), and Rob Leigh (letters) The Story: Lex Luthor fights Mister Mind for control of his own fantasies. What’s Good: It’s always a pleasure to read a comic that feels wickedly smart and it’s even more special when this comic [...]
Filed under: DC Comics, Reviews | Tagged: action comics, Action Comics #891, ACTION COMICS #891 review, Alex Evans, Black Lanterns, Black Ring, black rings, Blackest Night, Blackest Night Aftermath, Cafu, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, DC Comics, Deathstroke, Frankenstein, Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, Mister Mind, Paul Cornell, Pete Woods, Prometheus, Superman, weekly comic book reviews, western | Leave a Comment »
Posted on June 17, 2010 by dfstell
By: Zeb Wells (writer), Chris Bachalo & Emma Rios (art), Tim Townsend, Victor Olazaba, Mark Irwin & Bachalo (inks – over Bachalo’s art only), Antonio Fabela (colors) & Joe Caramanga (letters) The Story: The wrap up of The Lizard story line: The Lizard personality has completely driven Curt Connors from his mind and gained the [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Amazing Spider-Man, Amazing Spider-Man #633, Amazing Spider-Man #633 review, Antonio Fabela, Chris Bachalo, Comic Book Review, Dean Stell, Emma Rios, Joe Caramagna, Mark Irwin, Marvel Comics, review, Spider-Man, Tim Townsend, Victor Olazaba, Weekly Comic Book Review, weekly comic book reviews, Zeb Wells | 1 Comment »
Posted on June 3, 2010 by joelopez101
by Brian Michael Bendis (writer), Alan Davis (artist), Mark Farmer (Inker) The Story: Thor, Iron Man, and the original Captain America try to iron out their differences in the aftermath of Siege when the trio are pulled into the Nine Realms against their will. What’s Good: Bendis and Davis deliver a first issue that will [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tagged: Alan Davis, Avengers Prime, Avengers Prime #1, Avengers Prime #1 review, Brian Michael Bendis, Captain America, Comic Book Review, Iron Man, Mark Farmer, Siege, Thor, Weekly Comic Book Review, weekly comic book reviews | Leave a Comment »
Posted on May 29, 2010 by SoldierHawk
By Victor Gischler (writer), Bong Dazo (pencils), Leonardo Ito (inks), Matt Milla (colors) and Jeff Eckleberry (letters) The Story: Deadpool and company continue to run around the zombieverse, searching for a way out. Spoiler alert: they haven’t found one yet. What’s Good: The more I read this book, the more I’m growing to enjoy the [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Bong Dazo, Comic Book Reviews, Deadpool, Deadpool Merc with a Mouth, Deadpool Merc With a Mouth #11 review, DEADPOOL: MERC WITH A MOUTH # 11, Jeff Eckleberry, Leonardo Ito, Matt Milla, Victor Gischler, weekly comic bok review, weekly comic book reviews | Leave a Comment »
Posted on May 19, 2010 by DS Arsenault
By: Geoff Johns and Peter J. Tomasi (writers), Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason, Ardian Syaf, Scott Clark and Joe Prado (artists), Vicente Cifuentes, Tom Nguyen, Rebecca Buchman, David Beaty and Patrick Gleason (inkers) The Story: The twelve resurrected are still trying to figure out why they’ve been brought back and what’s going on. Hawkman and Hawkgirl [...]
Filed under: DC Comics | Tagged: Aquaman, Ardian Syaf, Black Lantern, Blackest Night, Boston Brand, Brightest Day, Brightest Day #2, Brightest Day #2 Review, Comic Book Reviews, comic books, comic reviews, Comics, David Beaty, DC Comics, Deadman, DS Arsenault, Firestorm, Geoff Johns, Hal Jordan, Hath-Set, Hawkgirl, Hawkman, Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Martian Manhunter, Mera, Patrick Gleason, Peter J. Tomasi, Rebecca Buchman, Reverse-Flash, Reviews, Scott Clark, Sinestro, Tom Nguyen, Vicente Cifuentes, Weekly Comic Book Review, weekly comic book reviews, White Lantern | Leave a Comment »
Posted on May 19, 2010 by dfstell
By: Matt Fraction (writer), Salvador Larroca (art), Frank D’Armata (colors), Joe Caramanga (letters) The Story: Tony Stark continues to try to rebuild his life and business after rebooting his brain (and losing the last few years of memories) a few issues ago. What’s Good: I really enjoy the way Fraction is playing up the fact [...]
Filed under: Marvel Comics | Tagged: Comic Book Reviews, Dean Stell, Frank D'Armata, Invincible Iron Man, Invincible Iron Man #26, Invincible Iron Man #26 review, Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Joe Caramagna, Marvel Comics, Matt Fraction, Reviews, Salvador Larocca, Weekly Comic Book Review, weekly comic book reviews | Leave a Comment »
Posted on May 11, 2010 by Ray Hilario
DS’ Top Picks Best From The Past Week: Uncanny X-Men #524 – I had expected Brightest Day to take the crown, but in fact, DC delivered a pretty middling offering this week. That left Uncanny X-Men #524, despite some flaws, to reach the summit of my pull list. Most Anticipated: Batman: The Return of Bruce [...]
Filed under: Picks of the Week | Tagged: Adventure Comics #11, Avengers the Initiative #35, B.P.R.D.: King of Fear #5, Batgirl #10, Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #1, Birds of Prey #1, Comic Book Reviews, Dark Avengers #16, DMZ #53, Fables #95, Flash #2, Hulk #22, Incredible Hulk #609, Justice League: Generation Lost #1, New Avengers Finale, New Mutants #13, Punisher MAX #7, Punishermax #7, Siege #4, Siege Epilogue: The Fallen, Superman: War of the Supermen #2, The Flash #2, The Sword #24, The Unwritten #13, Ultimate Spider-Man #10, Weekly Comic Book Review, Weekly Comic Book Review's Top Picks, weekly comic book reviews | Leave a Comment »
Posted on May 10, 2010 by dfstell
By Gail Simone (writer), J. Calafiore (artist), Jason Wright (colorist) and Travis Lanham (letters) SoldierHawk did a great job on her review of Secret Six #21. Given that I consume a lot of comics related media (blogs, podcasts, etc.) I think just about everyone agrees with her that this is one of the best Secret [...]
Filed under: DC Comics | Tagged: Catman, Comic Book Reviews, Gail Simone, J. Calafiore, Jason Wright, Secret Six, Secret Six #21, Secret Six #21 review, Travis Lanham, Weekly Comic Book Review, weekly comic book reviews, Weekly Comic Reviews | 4 Comments »
