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Joined: Jan 03, 2020 About Me: First comic I picked up was Civil war #1.

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Hislight reviewed Action Comics #1064 May 18, 2024
9.0

First Superman read for me in a while. Jumped right in and freakin loved it!

Action Comics #1064

By: Joshua Williamson, Rafa Sandoval
Released: Apr 10, 2024

HOUSE OF BRAINIAC PART ONE! BRAINIAC ATTACKS! Brainiac's Lobo army invades Metropolis in an action-packed oversized issue! The Super family and all the heroes of Metropolis join the fight, but will they be enough to hold off Brainiac's lethal and crazed soldiers?! Can Superman and Lex learn what Brainiac is searching for? He's not bottling Metropol...

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Hislight reviewed Captain America #21 May 18, 2024
8.5

Robot demise was lame but Bucky running off and Skull reuniting with his crew in the new body was great. The looming civil war talk was a great addition too!

Captain America #21

By: Ed Brubaker, Steve Epting
Released: Sep 13, 2006

The TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY BLITZ rockets to its conclusion, as Captain America and the man he once called his partner, The Winter Soldier, finally come face-to-face again in the fight to save London!

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Hislight reviewed Captain America #20 May 18, 2024
8.5

Red Skull robot not my favorite. Great Cap Arc overall

Captain America #20

By: Ed Brubaker, Steve Epting
Released: Jul 26, 2006

As the "Twenty-First Century Blitz" rips through the streets of London, Cap comes face-to-face with an enemy he last faced in World War Two. And with Union Jack and Spitfire at his side, he fights to save London from destruction, while the Red Skull makes his move!

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Hislight reviewed Captain America #19 May 18, 2024
7.5

I like that the UK had its own Heros pretty cool but somehow bot as fun as when the arc started

Captain America #19

By: Ed Brubaker, Steve Epting
Released: Jun 21, 2006

The startling new Cap arc, "Twenty-First Century BLITZ" continues its roller coaster ride through the streets of swinging London, as the acclaimed creative team of Brubaker and Epting turn the action way up!

Cap and Union Jack have stumbled onto a new enemy that turns out to be tougher than expected, while Spitfire tries to find out ...

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Hislight reviewed Captain America #18 May 18, 2024
8.0

It all gets a little repetitive and lets get on with it but still great

Captain America #18

By: Ed Brubaker, Steve Epting
Released: May 17, 2006

It was Wizard's book of the year for 2005, and now, fan-favorite artist Steve Epting rejoins Top Ten writer Ed Brubaker for a groundbreaking 4 part tale! It's the start of an action-packed thriller in London, as Captain America travels across the Atlantic in search of his old partner, a story that will see him fighting side-by-side with some very o...

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Hislight reviewed Captain America #17 May 18, 2024
9.0

Great issue in a strong Cap Run

Captain America #17

By: Ed Brubaker, Mike Perkins
Released: Apr 19, 2006

Crossbones and the Red Skull's daughter, Sin, have come to the American Midwest to tear a new hole in A.I.M., but none of them counted on Cap and S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 13 stumbling into the mix, and everything going wrong. The action-packed conclusion of this two-parter will leave two vengeance-fueled characters on a collision course with destiny and ...

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Hislight reviewed Captain America #16 May 18, 2024
9.5

Crossbones and Sin are great villians

Captain America #16

By: Ed Brubaker, Mike Perkins
Released: Mar 22, 2006

As Crossbones and the Red Skull's daughter SIN carve a path of chaos and destruction across the U.S.A., Cap and S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 13 head to the American heartland on a tip, and stumble across much more than they bargained for--like a secret AIM cadre and a lot of secrets! The first of an action-packed two-parter from Ed Brubaker and Mike Perkins.

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Hislight reviewed Captain America #15 May 18, 2024
9.5

Love what they did with Sin! Crossbones is actually badass for once

Captain America #15

By: Ed Brubaker, Mike Perkins
Released: Feb 22, 2006

Six months ago, Crossbones kidnapped the Red Skull's daughter from a government reeducation facility, and disappeared into the night. Now learn where they have been all this time, and what his plans are for this spawn of infinite evil. A special stand-alone issue, by Ed Brubaker and Mike Perkins, that lays the groundwork for the next year of Cap st...

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Hislight reviewed Avengers #11 May 9, 2024
5.5

Not a fan of this series. Sad cause first arc was promising

Avengers #11

By: Jed MacKay, C.F. Villa
Released: Mar 6, 2024

The Avengers watch over the planet from their orbital super-fortress, the Impossible City. But a headquarters is not necessarily a home, and on new territory, the Avengers are vulnerable - which calls for one of their oldest allies to come to their aid! ENTER: EDWIN JARVIS!
Rated T+

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Hislight reviewed Avengers #10 May 9, 2024
7.0

Meh. Ending was OK

Avengers #10

By: Jed MacKay, C.F. Villa
Released: Feb 7, 2024

As the Avengers battle the Twilight Court, the mysterious Myrddin has his rival within reach. With Kang being the only source of information the Avengers have regarding the Tribulation Events, can the Avengers save him before Myrddin strikes?   
Rated T+

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Hislight reviewed Avengers #9 May 9, 2024
6.0

Not my cup of tea.

Avengers #9

By: Jed MacKay, C.F. Villa
Released: Jan 10, 2024

The Avengers battle the Twilight Court...for the sake of Kang the Conqueror? The Twilight Court wishes to bring Kang to justice, but the Avengers still have need of the comatose conqueror. Which side can claim to truly be just?   

Rated T+

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Hislight reviewed Avengers #8 May 9, 2024
6.0

You’re kidding me…a robot King Arther. Kinda noticeably rushed art in some moments. But really its a silly clusterfuck at this point.

Avengers #8

By: Jed MacKay, C.F. Villa
Released: Dec 6, 2023

Trapped in a world they never made, the Avengers struggle to break free - while one of their number fights their own hopeless battle against Myrddin and his Twilight Court! But Avengers never fight alone- and the most dangerous Avenger joins the conflict!
Rated T+

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Hislight reviewed Avengers #7 May 9, 2024
7.5

It was a fun read, well written and visually great. I just feel stakes are always so incredibly high and very cosmic. This feels again like Justice league. I like this series so far not loving it though

Avengers #7

By: Jed MacKay, C.F. Villa
Released: Nov 1, 2023

ALL-NEW STORY ARC STARTS HERE!
The Avengers defend the world - but they are beginning not to recognize the world as their own. What has happened to Earth's Mightiest Heroes, and...what has happened to the Vision?
Rated T+

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Hislight reviewed Avengers #6 May 9, 2024
6.5

Talking cities are not my thing. Ending again pretty cheesy. Giant city is now an Avenger. Pretty redonk. Concluded randomly quick, tides turned and heroes outsmarted and beat everyone in one issue.

Avengers #6

By: Jed MacKay, Ivan Fiorelli
Released: Oct 11, 2023

The Avengers' battle with the Ashen Combine comes to a head - and one will fall. But will the Impossible City fall with them, and what kind of doom might fall upon the Earth as a consequence? Plus: A bonus story celebrating Latin/Latinx heroes and creators!
Rated T+

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Hislight reviewed Avengers #5 May 9, 2024
7.5

Kind of a cheesy ending but I really enjoy this. The main baddie is not that cool to me but it is still been a fun comic worth reading.

Avengers #5

By: Jed MacKay, C.F. Villa
Released: Sep 27, 2023

Battle zone: Vatican City. God vs. living godhead as Thor battles Idol Alabaster. Battle zone: Sydney. Witch vs. revenant as the Scarlet Witch wages war upon the Dead. Battle zone: Toronto. Engineer vs. artist as Iron Man clashes with the Citysmith. Assembled, the Avengers are invincible. But separated, how can they triumph?
Rated T+

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Hislight reviewed New Avengers #3 May 8, 2024
7.5

Avengers assemble

New Avengers #3

By: Brian Michael Bendis, David Finch
Released: Feb 2, 2005

Breakout! Part three
Fate has brought them together and now Captain America wants to make it permanent! Who will take his hand and join the new Avengers? And where will they call home? Will they be strong enough to fight the mysterious forces that brought them together? This is it! The new Avengers are born!!

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Hislight reviewed New Avengers #2 May 8, 2024
9.0

Hard to believe this was 20 years ago. To me this is Marvels best avengers to date

New Avengers #2

By: Brian Michael Bendis, David Finch
Released: Dec 29, 2004

Breakout! Part two
It's high-octane Avengers action from the ongoing creative team that makes you trade your aunt Betty to Johnny down the block if you miss an issue! Think you saw it all in Disassembled? As Doom would say, "bah, fool!"

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Hislight reviewed New Avengers #1 May 8, 2024
9.0

What an incredible start i like how disjointed everyone is and how time has passed and criminals caught its all very badass

New Avengers #1

By: Brian Michael Bendis, David Finch
Released: Dec 1, 2004

Breakout! Part one
After the devastating destruction of the original Avengers just what sort of threat to the world could persuade Captain America to assemble an all-new team? And after the events of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, who could possibly be on this team? How does Cap, Iron Man, Spider-Man & Wolverine sound? Get ready for the first of a p...

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Hislight reviewed Supergirl #5 May 8, 2024
9.0

World killer had a cool design and the setup all made sense. Fun issue.

Supergirl #5

By: Michael Green, Mahmud Asrar
Released: Jan 18, 2012

Supergirl's nightmare is finally over she has left Earth and has somehow made it back to Argo City! But it's not the home she remembers, and a deadly new adversary stands in her way.

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Hislight reviewed Supergirl #4 May 8, 2024
9.0

Kara is drawn beautifully. She is written fierce and a bit ruthless. I wish they fed more into this for her. I like a more violent super hero but this was a great issue. Wicked Corporate Villain is done nicely here.

Supergirl #4

By: Michael Green, Mahmud Asrar
Released: Dec 21, 2011

Trapped and powerless aboard a space station, Supergirl is at the mercy of an ingenious new foe who wants to learn everything there is to know about her. But Supergirl is more than just her powers, and she'll soon show this foe and all of Earth what's she truly capable of! Plus, more on the Girl of Steel's mysterious origin!

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Hislight reviewed Supergirl #3 May 8, 2024
8.5

Crazy positive change in quality, both in story telling and the art.

Supergirl #3

By: Michael Green, Mahmud Asrar
Released: Nov 16, 2011

The ship that brought Supergirl to Earth her one remaining link to Krypton has been stolen! Can The Girl of Steel navigate a strange new planet to find it? And will she uncover the trap set by a deadly new villain in time to save herself?

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Hislight reviewed Supergirl #2 May 6, 2024
7.0

Feels dense. I get the issues point but it doesn’t progress the story much or really have any strong moments

Supergirl #2

By: Michael Green, Mahmud Asrar
Released: Oct 19, 2011

Get ready for a super-smackdown as Supergirl fights her cousin, The Man of Steel! What could cause these two to come to blows? Can the teenage Supergirl hold her own against the adult Superman? Well, let's just say she's got a trick or two up those fancy new sleeves of hers...

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Hislight reviewed Supergirl #1 May 6, 2024
7.5

New start for supergirl. Not super interesting but the art is great and its going somewhere

Supergirl #1

By: Michael Green, Muhmud Asrar
Released: Sep 21, 2011

Meet Supergirl. She's got the unpredictable behavior of a teenager, the same powers as Superman and none of his affection for the people of Earth. So don't piss her off!

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Hislight reviewed Captain America #14 May 6, 2024
10

Great stuff! Fantastic Arc. I liked the cosmic cube restoring Bucky. Wish he had been a tad deeper with his dialogue but this was one of Caps most memorable and well executed stories ever.

Captain America #14

By: Ed Brubaker, Steve Epting
Released: Feb 1, 2006

Fan-favorite creators Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting bring the most talked-about Captain America story in 40 years to a heartbreaking conclusion. Cap faces down his personal demons, in a hand-to-hand battle with the Winter Soldier. But he's not just fighting for victory, he's in a struggle for the heart and soul of everything he's ever cared about, a...

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Hislight reviewed Captain America #13 May 6, 2024
9.0

Loved Falcon in these days he seemed harder and way more of a badass

Captain America #13

By: Ed Brubaker, Steve Epting
Released: Dec 21, 2005

As "The Winter Soldier" arc rockets toward its senses-shattering conclusion, Cap's allies come to his aid in the hunt for the man he believes may actually be his one-time partner. Featuring special guest appearances by both Iron Man and the Falcon! You can't miss this issue, as red-hot creative team Brubaker and Epting up the ante one more time!

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Hislight reviewed Captain America #12 May 6, 2024
9.0

Epting is incredible. Winter soldier is cold hearted. Badass story

Captain America #12

By: Ed Brubaker, Steve Epting
Released: Nov 23, 2005

The fan-favorite Captain America team of Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting keep racing up the charts as Part Four of the trail-blazing WINTER SOLDIER arc hits hard! Cap now knows the truth about the Winter Soldier, and it's far worse than he could have imagined. Now, lost in this torment, he faces a long dark night of the soul, while on the other side o...

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Hislight reviewed Captain America #11 May 6, 2024
9.0

Bucky is ruthless and badass this Nior style Brubaker used this run is beautiful

Captain America #11

By: Ed Brubaker, Steve Epting
Released: Oct 26, 2005

The Winter Soldier storyline continues its relentless assault on the very soul of Steve Rogers! Who is the Winter Soldier, and how did he come to be one of the most effective weapons of the Cold War? In this haunting issue, Cap learns the answers to those questions and more. But the answers he receives may make what he has to do next even harder.

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Hislight reviewed Captain America #9 May 6, 2024
9.0

Jason Ballsacks is an idiot this is an amazing Comic Book. Questions what critics considered good if not the most iconic and well thought Cap stories ever.

Captain America #9

By: Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark
Released: Aug 10, 2005

Our second arc continues to cut a brutal swath through all that Captain America holds sacred. In the wake of disaster, Cap begins his hunt for the enemy that has dogged his steps, who has taken more from him than anyone ever has! Creators Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting continue the ground-breaking work that some are calling the best Cap run ever!

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Hislight rated Captain America #8 May 6, 2024
9.0

Captain America #8

By: Ed Brubaker
Released: Jul 20, 2005

The questions plaguing Captain America's dreams and memories have been answered in the most brutal way possible. And in the wake of this brutality, General Lukin makes his first all-out assault! Our second arc tears open old wounds and threatens to make new scars that will never heal.

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Hislight rated Captain America #7 May 6, 2024
8.5

Captain America #7

By: Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark
Released: Jun 22, 2005

Nomad is dead, struck down by the same hand that killed the Red Skull!
Now in a special interlude issue, we step back into Jack Monroe's last days and trace his last steps. Where had Jack been all these years, and what was he drowning his sorrows in some dive bar? Also -- what did Jack see that night, right before he breathed his last? You'l...

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