This issue was very disappointing. It starts out well enough with the horror element. The monster is cool and Charlie feels to be in danger. However, when we move to the Hulk part, it falls apart. Since when can Hulk see ghosts? It doesn't feel like a Hulk story when he starts being led around by the dead detective, who tells his story instead of us dealing with the monster. It doesn't even end. It continues into a second issue because they wasted so much time in this one. I hate to see this title go down hill.

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I think I'm dropping this series. Simon Spurrier is trying to put in crazy new concepts, but it just comes off as clunky. He talks about Arc Angles, the quantum perceptions of the 4th dimension's imperceivable ending of the future, the timepoints, fake causality, dimensional weavers, tame cosmic spider, time quakes, dimensional breakages, extra temporal, conscious hyperogemetries, where infinity overlaps zero.

I commend Simon Spurrier for again taking a big risk and introducing quantum mechanics in a comic book about a guy running fast, but it seems that Simon Spurrier is trying to show off that he's smart. He's one of the writers that doesnt gel with me, and I'm probably in the minority but I didnt enjoy this series. Probably going to drop this series and wait for it to either finish or a new writer comes in. more

This is pretty good. The only critique I have is that, by presenting Carnage's side of the narrative already presented in Venom 31, I felt like the story didn't cover much ground. Gronbekk has a clear grasp of the characters, and I think she captures their voices well. The art is fine. Perez does a good job.

I guess the real question is, what is this supposed to be? i'm still not sure what they're going for with this series. Are they trying to turn Carnage into an anti-hero? Seems unlikely.
Is this going to be a straight up villain book? Don't see how. Every arc will have to end with him being defeated. For now, I AM curious, and I will be picking up the next few issues.
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I've never been a Momoko art fan but I understand I'm in the minority. This fact may have hurt my rating some but mostly it just seems like too little substance for too much money IMO.

I am really enjoying Gronbekk's issues in this Venom series. I wish they weren't constantly being interrupted by Ewing's random contributions. This looks like it's going to be good crossover. Lashly's art is very good, and the colors wer well done as well.

It's dumb, but I actually love this.
This issue had the feeling of being a story that's here to kill time until Blood Hunt kicks off. but I really enjoyed it. The idea of a living RPG that must be confronted by following it's rules was interesting. It gave MacKay the opportunity to play with characters from his other series. Pasqual Ferry's artwork was excellent, as always. Heather Moore's colors contintue to compliment the art. The cover by Alex Ross was one of the better covers from this series.
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Who knew the X-Men universe could get a makeover this stunning? Peach Momoko's Ultimate X-Men #1 is unlike any X-Men story I've ever experienced because this ain't your typical mutant comic.

Momoko throws us headfirst into a world steeped in unsettling horror vibes, but it is so much more. Momoko weaves a narrative rich with emotional depth and touches on serious mental health topics. Beneath the surface of shadowy figures lies the beginning of a powerful coming-of-age story. Hisako/Armor’s struggles with self-acceptance and the weight of extreme, traumatic guilt. Momoko handles these serious themes with incredible grace and heart, making you truly invested in Hisako's journey. She didn’t try to do too much with this first issue and I think it really helped her introduce us to this new world.

Of course, no Momoko comic is complete without her signature artwork. The classic manga style is simply gorgeous, adding another layer of depth and intrigue to the narrative. The way she portrays the fantastical elements alongside the grounded reality of Hisako's world is nothing short of breathtaking. I felt like I was watching a Studio Ghibli movie play out on the pages in front of me.

Ultimate X-Men #1 is a phenomenal launch for this new series. It's a haunting reinvention of Hisako’s origins with her powers, packed with horror, heart, and Momoko's stunning artwork. I can’t wait for the next issue and to finally meet Maystorm! more

This was fantastic and new. This doesn’t look or feel as an X-Men book,(which is what the Ultimate line of comics should always be about). Can’t wait for what comes next!

I don't know if it's X-Men, but it's really good.
I've never read anything from Peach Momoko before, and based on this issue, the loss is mine. The art is the obvious selling point for this comic, but ths story was suprisingly good. This doen't feel like a typical x-book, and that's a good thing. My complaints about the other Ultimate books (Spider-man and Black Panther) stem from them feeling like too much fan-service, and too much like stuff I've seen before. Ultimate X-men provides something that's been lacking, in my opinon, something different, and unexpected. It's also nice to see another comic that's set outside of the US. In a world without Professor X, there's no reason not to explore other options. The story is a slow-burn, with horror overtones. Reminds me of Rumiko Takahashi and Junji Ito.

My only concers are 1) this may be too different for X-fans, and may not get the chance to become all it has the potential to become, and 2) that Momoko will only be around for the first arc or so, and subsequent creative teams will take the comic in a more mainstream direction. Hope I'm wrong. Either way, I'm along for the ride. more

Wrapping up the 3rd story arc with a bang.

This is as series that continues to impress me. Abel's art work has been nothing less than excellent. This issue was action packed, but managed to squeeze in character beats that keep the cast fresh and interesting.

Looking forward to the next arc.

Good start, now go somewhere with it.

Marco Locati's art is moody, and atmospheric. There's a sketchy quality to it that reminds me a bit of Daniel Warren Johnson. He's great at using expression and body language to convery emotion. The coloring is excellent too. If the art has a weakness, it's when the action starts. I've read the book a few times, and I'm still not sure what happened at the protest. Not a deal breaker.

The story is just beginning, so what we mainly get is character work - and it's good. I'm here for at least the next few issues. Show me something I haven't seen before.

If you liked Invincible, Radiant Black, or the current Fantastic Four, you'll probably like this. more

I liked this issue. I like Bats as a character, but somethng's missing.

The art's fine. Fill in artist Danilo Beyruth does a capable job, and the last page is actually a little chilling.

The story was more of a subplot that I don't think needed a whole issue. It's fine, don't get me wrong, but if it had been broken up into 2-3 page sections across another story arc, the same effect would have been achieved, and spreading it out would give the impression of time passing and built some suspense. The point was to introduce the next bad guy, and it does, but it just fealt rushed. more

Ewing phones in another issue, and this time he's calling collect.

Getting it out of the way, the art is fine. Cafu is actually really good, and I have no notes.
The story, however, is a mess. Somehow, Ewing has found a way to make a cosmic time taveling identity crisis boring as $#!%. I get the distinct impression he's lost the plot and is hacking this out until someting more interesting comes along. It's telling that I look forward to the issues by Ewing's co-writers, and dread his return.

The shocking twist at the end, the one symbiote that won't listen to Eddie? Who could it be?
...It's Carnage. &%$#ing Duh! Of course it's Carnage. I cant' wait for this to be done, and we can get back to Dylan and Venom. more

Ghost Machine #! delivers value for the money.
This is an oversized anthology that introduces the firest few comics from the Ghost Machine imprint. The production quality on this issue is top notch, the stories are short, more of a a sample than a complete tale, and there's a supplemental information about the various series. It's purpose is to whet your appetite, and it is highly successful.

If you want a taste of what's to come to help make up your mind if you want to check these out, this will be helpful. If you're looking for a complete story expierence, you will likely be diappointed. more

2 issues, 2 team-ups. It's not looking good for our boy.
This comic is fine. The art is above average. Paco Medina's slightly cartoon style works well with Spider-Boy. The cover by Humberto Ramos is great (except for Cap's jaw). The story is a bit thin. Again, we see Bailey teaming up with an experience hero- this time Captain America, rather than having his own adventures. The one and done format can be more accessible, and offers the chance to tell complete stories, but the comic is Spider-Boy, not Marvel Two In One. Leaning on guest stars to prop up the title is maybe not the right move. more

I like Bailey Briggs, he's a good kid.
He's got a horrific backstory, nobody remembers him, but he's making the best of it.
This comic is fine. It's geared towards younger readers, which is good, has some decent action, and is a bit goofy. The character design is great, actually. and courtesy of Paco Medina, Bailey's got some moves. The story is fine. Dan Slott's a competent writer, and he seems to have a sense of direction for the series. Remains to be seen if this has some legs, or if it's just another limited series that Marvel didn't tell us was a limited series.

My only concern is that there's a team-up in the first issue. I get it, he's a side-kick, but he's going to sustain a series, he needs to stand on his own. There's pleny of other spider books to feature him as the side-kick. It's a red flag. more

This comic is awesome, and this series is fantastic.
IF someone told me a few months ago that Transformers would be my most anticipated comic of each month, I'd have laughed at them. Looks like DWJ is getting the last laugh, though. The storytelling on display in this issue is top-notch. The art is great. Combining DWJ's sketchy style with throw-back transformer designs shouldn't work, but it does. The charaterization is excellent. The action is wonderful. Each scene has weight and emotional impact. Mike Spicer is killing it on the colors. The characters pop; everything looks great. The only comic reading experience I can compare it to is reading One Piece. Seriously. more

There's really not much review to be done here. Are you a transformers fan? Then you are already reading this comic. Are you new to transformers? Cool! Then you should definitely be reading this comic. It's got everything you could want; action, emotional highs and lows, returns of fan favorites and the characters are positively on point. Daniel Warren Johnson's art style may be a little more of an original take on the art but his action panels are so slick, it's hard to complain about it.

Transformers ending up in the hands of Skybound has been one of the best things that's happened to the franchise in some time!

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He destroyed the Bifrost by... holding on to the ground REALLY hard?! Sweet Christmas, this is bad.

Full disclosure: I'm not following Thor. I read this as a Hulk tie-in, and will be reviewing it as such.

The art is not great. There are almost no backgrounds, the figure work is sketchy, and Martin Coccolo's usual facility with facial expressions is noticeably absent. He appears to be doing an impersonation of Ryan Ottley, which is hilarious because Ottley is off the Hulk book now. The coloring is dull and muddy, Matt Wilson is doing nobody any favors. Both artists have done much better work. The book looks rushed, and incomplete. It reminds me of an early 90's issue of Brigade.

Speaking of terrible stories... yeah, Donny's back to smashing action figures together in the sandbox. This comic has plumbed new depths of absurdity. To start with, Thor is now a hulk - which looks great on the cover (Thanks to Gary Frank for giving me something to be positive about.), but falls on its face in practice. Thor-Hulk and Hulk hit each other. A lot. Then Hulk becomes Thor, because... why not? Then Thor-Hulk breaks the Bifrost, the magical bridge that transports people to Asgard, by holding on to the ground REALLY, REALLY hard! Banner, somehow, Knows all about Titan (whatever that is) despite %$#$-all having been explained about it in either series. The comic ends with the Thor-Hulk and Hulk-Thor punching each other hard enough to make a planet explode.

There is no character development. There is no plot. There's barely any setting, judging from the art. I'm thoroughly disappointed, and I can't wait for this to be over. more

Spurrier and Garbett stuck the landing.
This comic is good. The story and art are above average. This issue provides a satisfying conclusion (at least for now) to Spurrier's "run" on Nightcrawler. Baddies vanquished. The Vulture's victims freed. We get a hopeful finale. Most important - we find out what that invisible Bamf in Kurt's head is- and it's pretty cool. Hat's off to the creative team for bringing it home.

I hope Spurrier gets to do more with Nightcrawler. I like his take on the character. I think it's a shame his "run" has been so disjointed. He's been telling a continuous story, but to get it all you need Way of X 1-5, X-men: The Onlsaught Revelation, Legion of X 1-10, Nightcrawlers 1-3, X-men: Before the Fall - Sons of X, Uncanny Spiderman 1-5, and X-men: Blue Origins. That's a total of 26 issues. more