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DDJamesB reviewed Spectregraph #1 May 12, 2024
9.0

Gives off the vibe of Archive 81 on Netflix. It's a good opening issue. Doesn't give a lot away, which normally isn't my favorite, but it did a really good job of making me invested.

Spectregraph #1

By: James Tynion IV, Christian Ward
Released: Apr 24, 2024

NEW SERIES DEBUT from DSTLRY! Modern masters JAMES TYNION IV and CHRISTIAN WARD join forces to bring you their next horror classic. A ghost story steeped in the decay of a century of capitalism.

For years, the mansion has sat strangely, nestled into the coastline just a short drive north of Los Angeles. Rumors have haunted the place for ye...

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DDJamesB reviewed The One Hand #4 May 12, 2024
8.5

A really good issue. It just keeps building and really plays with the Six Fingers well.

The One Hand #4

By: Ram V, Laurence Campbell
Released: May 8, 2024

The hit mini-series continues! The hunt for the new One Hand Killer is nearing its end and Detective Ari Nassar only needs to uncover one final clue. But secrets run deep in Neo Novena, and the One Hand Killer isn't the only person that wants to shut Ari down... permanently. Grippingly written by award-winning writer Ram V with hauntingly atmospher...

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DDJamesB reviewed The Deviant #5 May 12, 2024
8.5

This issue was a solid issue. I like the backstory and am curious how it will align with the current day events.

The Deviant #5

By: James Tynion IV, Joshua Hixson
Released: May 8, 2024

A killer is on the loose, mimicking grisly murders from 50 years in the past. An FBI agent is in Derek's house, asking difficult questions about his boyfriend's whereabouts. And Derek is asking himself the most difficult question of all... how well does he really know Michael Schmitz? The Deviant returns as Michael's connection to the...

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DDJamesB reviewed Geiger #2 May 12, 2024
7.5

I liked this issue a little better than 1. It still isn't capturing the punch that the first set of issues had. It's fun, it's got great art, just not much to latch on to.

Geiger #2

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: May 8, 2024

The Unnamed Saga Continues! Tariq Geiger, his two-headed wolf Barney, and their surprising newfound companion begin their quest along the radioactive roads of the former United States to find a cure for the Glowing Man's nuclear-powered condition. But in order to obtain the information they need, Geiger's crew must first help a local sheriff catch ...

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DDJamesB reviewed Energon Universe: Special #1 May 11, 2024

I'm not going to rate this as it would be unfair. I'm only reading Transformers so only 1 issue really mattered. The rest were ok I guess.

Energon Universe: Special #1

By: Robert Kirkman, Lorenzo De Felici
Released: May 8, 2024

A special new printing of ENERGON UNIVERSE FCBD 2024 SPECIAL featuring three all new stories from the Energon Universe, with stunning revelations for the worlds of TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, and VOID RIVALS from the biggest names in comics.

A perfect jumping-on point for new readers and a can't-miss for long-term fans.

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DDJamesB added Energon Universe (2024) to their pull list May 11, 2024

Energon Universe (2024)

A special new printing of ENERGON UNIVERSE FCBD 2024 SPECIAL featuring three all new stories from the Energon Universe, with stunning revelations for the worlds of TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, and VOID RIVALS from the biggest names in comics.

A perfect jumping-on point for new readers and a can't-miss for long-term fans.

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DDJamesB reviewed Little Black Book #3 May 11, 2024
8.5

This issue was solid. Not sure how they are going to wrap this series in one more issue. I could totally see this being a show. It's got a good premise.

Little Black Book #3

By: Jeff McComsey, Felipe Cunha
Released: May 8, 2024

The hardboiled neo-western crime thriller continues!
Cole, a handyman in over his head and hunted by a vengeful crime family, has just escaped a brush with death thanks to a little help from a mysterious figure from his past. Now, he must race to save his pregnant wife while dealing with the fallout of his savior's reappearance. Does ti...

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DDJamesB reviewed X-Men: Forever #3 May 11, 2024
7.0

This was a decent issue. All the issues so far make it feel like the X-Men are in a dire situation, it just doesn't do anything to progress the story until the end.

X-Men: Forever #3

By: Kieron Gillen, Luca Maresca
Released: May 8, 2024

NOW... War in Krakoa!
A hunt in the White Hot Room! And a heartwarming family reunion (by which we mean "possibly involving setting fire to someone's heart with a flamethrower"). Spinning out from RISE OF THE POWERS OF X and IMMORTAL X-MEN comes a must-read for the conclusion of the Krakoan Age!
Rated T+

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DDJamesB reviewed Transformers #8 May 11, 2024
7.0

It was another fun issue of Transformers with good art.

Transformers #8

By: Daniel Warren Johnson, Jorge Corona
Released: May 8, 2024

WELCOME TO CYBERTRON

As the Autobots and Decepticons make some tough choices to survive on Earth, the return of SPOILER will change the war on Cybertron forever.

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DDJamesB reviewed Crocodile Black #1 May 11, 2024
6.5

The art was cool and I feel like I want to read issue 2, but there was a lot left on the table and I'm still confused about what really was going on.

Crocodile Black #1

By: Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Somnath Pal
Released: May 8, 2024

What makes someone turn to crime-especially in a modern, pandemic-riddled dystopia?

Danny, a seemingly mundane young man lost in escapism, with a spiraling lack of control over his life, witnesses something during a delivery job that will change him forever, turning things as dark as the black, crocodile skin boots that he can't take his e...

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DDJamesB reviewed Masterpiece #5 May 11, 2024
8.0

This series is not overly great, but it's got a charm to it that keeps me coming back. I really want to see this Zero guy go down.

Masterpiece #5

By: Brian Michael Bendis, Alex Maleev
Released: May 8, 2024

The stage is set. The players met. And now it has gotten very personal. Emma the brilliant young woman whose life was just turned upside down by a billionaire who revealed to her that her long lost parents were, in fact, very famous thieves is ready to take the mantle left to her. She has gotten over the fact that she no idea h...

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DDJamesB reviewed Get Fury #1 May 11, 2024
8.0

Good set up. There's not a lot going on, but it does set up the series in a way that makes me want to read more.

Get Fury #1

By: Garth Ennis, Goran Parlov
Released: May 1, 2024

GARTH ENNIS RETURNS TO MARVEL - WITH NICK FURY AND FRANK CASTLE AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN!
It's 1971, there is a war raging in Vietnam, and Nick Fury has been captured by the Viet Cong. At this moment, they don't quite understand that they have in their possession a man who knows enough secrets to damage the United States beyond comprehension. The ...

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7.0

I liked the 8 ball parts, but this new Moon Knight turned out to be a dud and was swiftly ignored for Blood Hunt set up.

Vengeance of the Moon Knight #5

By: Jed MacKay, Alessandro Cappuccio
Released: May 1, 2024

A BLOOD HUNT TIE-IN - CRY FOR THE MOON!
For the new and vengeful Moon Knight, taking Marc Spector's name isn't enough - as he now turns his sights (AND FISTS) on everything Marc held dear in life!
Rated T+

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7.0

It's a standard set up first issue. I'm interested, but I'm going to need more in issue 2 to really care.

Universal Monsters: Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives! #1

By: Dan Watters, Matthew Roberts
Released: Apr 24, 2024

MINISERIES PREMIERE
A NEW HORROR DREAM TEAM RESURRECTS ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC MONSTERS  Acclaimed creators DAN WATTERS (HOME SICK PILOTS,  Lucifer), RAM V (The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, Batman: Detective Comics), and MATTHEW ROBERTS (MANIFEST DESTINY) rise from the depths for an all-new epic.  
Years after t...

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DDJamesB reviewed Feral #2 May 11, 2024
7.0

I liked it slightly better than issue one. It's fun. It's enjoyable, but it's not anything special and not anywhere near Stray Dogs level of story.

Feral #2

By: Tony Fleecs, Trish Forstner
Released: Apr 24, 2024

MORE ANIMAL HORROR FROM THE CREATORS OF STRAY DOGS!
The indoor cats, still searching for their home in the rabies-infected woods, find others just like them on the run! But can these new cats be trusted? Are they good kitties, or are they THE BAD KIND?!? Don't get bit. Don't get scratched. Don't become... FERAL.

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DDJamesB reviewed Rare Flavours #5 May 11, 2024
7.5

An enjoyable issue. I haven't been in love with this series like some people have been, but you can't deny it's well written.

Rare Flavours #5

By: V. Ram, Filipe Andrade
Released: Apr 24, 2024

Rubin couldn't hide his dark secret forever, and Mo certainly won't stick around, finally learning the truth.
But after two assassins capture the demon, will Rubin make an escape, and will Mo learn the true motivations behind Rubin's culinary dreams?
There is just one issue left until the mouthwatering conclusion to Ram V and Filipe Andrade...

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DDJamesB reviewed Dawnrunner #2 May 11, 2024
9.0

Another good issue. I still think some of the art during the fight is hard to understand, but the story is really intriguing.

Dawnrunner #2

By: Ram V, Evan Cagle
Released: Apr 24, 2024

An all-new epic from rising stars Ram V and Evan Cagle! Still recovering from the aftermath of piloting an experimental Iron King in combat for the first time, all-star pilot Anita Marr digs to uncover what happened when the massive mech malfunctioned mid-fight against a ferocious Tetza.

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Josecab79 rated Gideon Falls #4 May 11, 2024
9.5

Gideon Falls #4

By: Jeff Lemire, Andrea Sorrentino
Released: Jun 20, 2018

The unlikely small-town detective duo of Father Fred and Sheriff Miller comes face to face with a terrifying killer deep in the back roads of Gideon Falls. Meanwhile, Xu hypnotizes Norton, and they begin to unlock the secrets of his childhood and his uncanny link to the horrifying Black Barn!

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DDJamesB reviewed Immortal Thor #10 May 9, 2024
8.5

This was a really good issue. It had a great fight that had other pieces moving around it. What an ending.

Immortal Thor #10

By: Al Ewing, Martin Coccolo
Released: May 1, 2024

THOR MUST DIE!
The son of Odin faced three of his greatest foes in battle - with the fog of magic closing around him. Yet even if he won, he lost...for Thor fought not for his life - but for his death. This is the story of THE IMMORTAL THOR...and the Minotaur's final triumph.
Rated T+

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DDJamesB reviewed Daredevil #9 May 9, 2024
7.5

It was good up to a point. I know it addressed the weirdness of Kingpin's status and the questions around it, but this series hasn't given me enough to make me keep waiting on things I'm most interested. It did have some good action, some good art and a very intriguing ending.

Daredevil #9

By: Saladin Ahmed, Juann Cabal
Released: May 8, 2024

WASHED IN BLOOD!
The peace Matt Murdock thought he had found has started to crumble into bloody rubble - and as enemies surround Matt and Elektra from all sides, WILSON FISK makes a mysterious and dangerous return!
Rated T+

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DDJamesB reviewed Venom #33 May 9, 2024
8.0

I can see why people might not think highly of this issue. While I don't think it's amazing, it is pretty solid. The art is fantastic.

Venom #33

By: Al Ewing, Juan Ferreyra
Released: May 8, 2024

A BLOOD HUNT TIE-IN!
As the earth is smothered in eternal night, VENOM unleashes their lethal justice on the hordes of bloodsucking vampires threatening the innocents of New York City. But there's one vampiric foe that thirsts not for blood - but for SYMBIOTES! Vampires aren't the only threat - the dead now rise! LEE PRICE, one-time host to th...

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DDJamesB reviewed Incredible Hulk #12 May 8, 2024
8.0

This issue was good. The last few have been pretty bad so it's good to have a good to see it deliver an entertaining story.

Incredible Hulk #12

By: Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Nic Klein
Released: May 1, 2024

In the aftermath of the tragic battle against Frozen Charlotte, Hulk pays a visit to STRANGE ACADEMY, seeking the help of BROTHER VOODOO in saving Charlie's immortal soul! But when the task calls for a one-way descent into an exorcist's ancient prison in search of the immortal FLESH-WEAVER, is the price too high even for the Incredible Hulk?
Ra...

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DDJamesB reviewed Ghostlore #10 May 8, 2024
6.5

This issue was the usual for the series. It was fine. Not much more.

Ghostlore #10

By: Cullen Bunn, Leomacs
Released: May 1, 2024

Lucas and Harmony may be reunited, but things are acutely strained between them, as Harmony interferes in a way Lucas can't tolerate.

In the midst of a growing apocalyptic panic among the populace, Lucas and Harmony are far from alone as they encounter yet another group of living people that aren't quite what they seem...

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DDJamesB reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #49 May 8, 2024
7.0

Did I actually have a decent time reading this? I did. It was a decent Spider-Man conflicted type story.

Amazing Spider-Man #49

By: Zeb Wells, Ed McGuinness
Released: May 8, 2024

A BLOOD HUNT TIE-IN!
Vampires are running rampant through New York City and while the Avengers are caught in the middle, someone has to take care of the citizens of the Big Apple. That person? Yep, Spider-Man. But if only it were that simple. Things never are and this issue leads directly into Spider-Man's larger role in BLOOD HUNT!
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DDJamesB reviewed The Six Fingers #3 May 8, 2024
8.0

It took an expected turn with where it went. I'm still not sure where it's all going, but it was great to see the two series come together.

The Six Fingers #3

By: Dan Watters, Lee Loughridge
Released: Apr 24, 2024

THE HIT MINISERIES CONTINUES!
After an ill-advised attempt to "consult" with the convicted serial killer Odell Watts, Johannes Vale gets an unexpected offer of help in his twisted odyssey from none other than the avant-garde artist Ada Avanax!
Grippingly written by writer DAN WATTERS (HOME SICK PILOTS,  Loki) with hauntingly atmo...

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DDJamesB reviewed W0rldtr33 #9 May 8, 2024
8.0

I found this to be a solid issue. It does have some questionable moments, but I have faith that Tynion will play into them well.

W0rldtr33 #9

By: James Tynion IV, Jordie Bellaire
Released: Apr 24, 2024

Siobhan Silk joined the FBI to help make sense of the world. Then it all fell apart. Her partner is dead, her boss is focused on the wrong pieces of the puzzle, and a ruthless killer remains on the loose, recruiting others to her sick cause. PH34R must be stopped... but can Agent Silk survive their rematch?

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Kalaoui reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #24 May 1, 2023
5.0

2 steps forward and 3 steps back. I have to move to trades because reading this in singles for 20 some issues to find out what happened is agony. But even then I doubt it will improve it. Avoid it if you must but escape it? You can't. I'll wait for the arc conclusion to make a full judgement. I have to say the FF parts were good and Romita Jr. is as he's been so far so it's good/quirky in his usua more

Amazing Spider-Man #24

By: Zeb Wells, John Romita Jr.
Released: Apr 19, 2023

Witness what brought Peter Parker and Norman Osborn together.
Your opinion of who the hero is and who the villain is may end up at least blurred...
Rated T

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DDJamesB added Crocodile Black (2024) to their pull list May 6, 2024

Crocodile Black (2024)

What makes someone turn to crime-especially in a modern, pandemic-riddled dystopia?

Danny, a seemingly mundane young man lost in escapism, with a spiraling lack of control over his life, witnesses something during a delivery job that will change him forever, turning things as dark as the black, crocodile skin boots that he can't take his e...

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DDJamesB added Get Fury (2024) to their pull list May 6, 2024

Get Fury (2024)

GARTH ENNIS RETURNS TO MARVEL - WITH NICK FURY AND FRANK CASTLE AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN!
It's 1971, there is a war raging in Vietnam, and Nick Fury has been captured by the Viet Cong. At this moment, they don't quite understand that they have in their possession a man who knows enough secrets to damage the United States beyond comprehension. The ...

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DDJamesB reviewed Daredevil #8 May 1, 2024
7.0

I had a decent time with all the stories except the turk one. Even the little comic strips were pretty good. Even though I enjoyed, it didn't really wow me into feeling great about a random 10 dollar issue.

Daredevil #8

By: Saladin Ahmed, Aaron Kuder
Released: Apr 24, 2024

SPECIAL OVERSIZED ISSUE MARKING 60 YEARS OF DAREDEVIL! A dragnet is closing around Matt Murdock, A.K.A. DAREDEVIL! Police on both sides of the law are hunting him, something vicious with a deep connection to Matt's very soul is hunting his friends and, in the midst of that chaos, an old foe with the blood of Matt's closest allies on his hands retur...

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