6.7
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Action Comics (2016) | 3 issues |
6
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Action Comics (2016) #1005
Nov 28, 2018 |
For the most part, it's hard to shake the feeling that Action Comics #1005 is nothing but filler for a larger story arc. |
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6
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Action Comics (2016) #1006
Jan 2, 2019 |
Bendis has been relying all too much on cliffhangers as of late, and it's but a matter of time before these leave-ya-hanging issues with zero sustenance will get tiring. |
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8
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Action Comics (2016) #1007
Jan 30, 2019 |
No matter which way you shake it, this outing could very well be Bendis' best book on Action Comics so far. |
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7.3
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Amazing Spider-Man (2018) | 15 issues |
8
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Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #14
Jan 30, 2019 |
Nick Spencer is firing on all cylinders when it comes to Amazing Spider-Man, and this issue in particular is the perfect launch for a brand-new story arc. |
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6
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Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #15
Feb 13, 2019 |
While it seems like it's back to form for Spider-Man, it just feels like something is missing from this title. |
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6
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Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #16
Feb 27, 2019 |
The majority of this issue serves as the prelude to the latest book featuring Kraven on a massive hunt, and it's shaping up to be quite the event. |
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8
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Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #16.HU
Mar 6, 2019 |
With an event that's been building for quite some time, this first issue is certainly a step in the right direction. |
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8
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Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #17
Mar 13, 2019 |
Two issues in and this mini-event has gone just as one would predict. |
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4
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Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #18
Mar 27, 2019 |
Certainly a disappointing outing in an otherwise promising event. |
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8
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Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #18.HU
Apr 3, 2019 |
It's definitely hard to stay dry-eyed during this beautiful, poignant tale about being different from the norm. |
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6
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Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #19
Apr 10, 2019 |
While this book is paced better than its predecessor, it's a bit muddied and tiring. |
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8
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Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #19.HU
Apr 17, 2019 |
Focusing on Lizard's love for his son, this is a classic father-and-son tale full of heart. |
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8
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Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #20
Apr 24, 2019 |
On the final home stretch, the event seems to finally be getting some footing underneath itself. |
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8
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Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #20.HU
May 1, 2019 |
Cunning and mischievous are two words that can describe both the Vulture and this book. |
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8
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Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #21
May 15, 2019 |
The penultimate issue of "Hunted" is the arc's best book yet, setting up an explosive finale. |
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10
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Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #22
May 29, 2019 |
All in all, "Hunted" left a bit more to be desired but issue-by-issue, #22 is by and large the best"and most important"comic of the event. |
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6
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Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #23
Jun 12, 2019 |
While a massive cliffhanger at the end is in store, this issue was, by and large, business as usual. |
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8
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Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #24
Jun 26, 2019 |
Despite coming off a mini-event in which people were hunted, Nick Spencer and company take Spider-Man to a whole new low here, introducing an all-new villain that's bone-chilling, to say the least. |
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8.0
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Amazing Spider-Man (2018) One Shot | 1 issues |
8
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Amazing Spider-Man (2018): Full Circle #1
Oct 23, 2019 |
Something like this would get exhausting week after week but it's a great trip off the beaten path this Wednesday. |
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7.0
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Amazing Spider-Man: Daily Bugle | 2 issues |
6
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Amazing Spider-Man: Daily Bugle #1
Jan 29, 2020 |
Daily Bugle isn't entirely necessary but at the very least, it's a solid-enough read to warrant a return to the second issue when it comes out next month. |
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8
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Amazing Spider-Man: Daily Bugle #2
Feb 26, 2020 |
Sure, there's the predictable cliffhanger of an ending but at the very least, it doesn't attract from the solid storytelling in the first twenty pages. |
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6.0
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American Gods | 1 issues |
6
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American Gods: The Moment of the Storm #9
Jan 22, 2020 |
The way this issue is plotted, it reads as a filler at it fights to churn the wheels of a story forward. |
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8.0
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Annihilation - Scourge | 4 issues |
10
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Annihilation - Scourge: Silver Surfer #1
Dec 11, 2019 |
Left picking up the pieces after Silver Surfer: Black, the wielder of the Power Cosmic has his first major standalone story since and right away, it delivers. |
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6
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Annihilation - Scourge: Beta Ray Bill #1
Dec 11, 2019 |
Out of the four one-shots they've done, this one might be the most inconsequential as it feels largely standalone with little connective tissue to the rest. |
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8
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Annihilation - Scourge: Omega #1
Dec 18, 2019 |
This book has its fair share of thrilling scenes"and it also has its fair share of hopelessness and sorrow. Luckily it's all balanced to equal a pretty well-rounded book. |
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8
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Annihilation - Scourge: Alpha #1
Nov 20, 2019 |
Equal parts survival war story and explosive space-faring sci-fi tale, Annihilation Scourge: Alpha is an incredible nod to the Annihilation stories that came before it. |
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8.0
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Aphrodite V | 2 issues |
8
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Aphrodite V #1
Jul 18, 2018 |
. In a world a bingable content, Aphrodite V might not be for those looking for high-flying action within every panel. |
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8
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Aphrodite V #2
Aug 22, 2018 |
On the surface, it's an action-packed page-turner but as you dig deeper as the issue progresses, it's a political thriller that'll keep you trying to catch your breath. |
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10
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Astro Hustle | 1 issues |
10
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Astro Hustle #1
Mar 6, 2019 |
In a world where space-filled adventures saturate the market week after week, Astro Hustle manages to stand out in the best of ways. |
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8.0
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Avengers (2018) | 1 issues |
8
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Avengers (2018) #11
Dec 12, 2018 |
As the new chairman of the Avengers, T'Challa finds himself in the most peculiar of situations, and fans are left debating whether he'll be a character they can end up trusting. If that's not enough, the subplot featuring the return of Phil Coulson includes a blood-chilling turn that shows off a whole new side of that character we've never seen before. |
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8.8
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B.P.R.D.: The Devil You Know | 5 issues |
8
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B.P.R.D.: The Devil You Know #11
Dec 5, 2018 |
Equal parts thriller and spectacle, The Devil You Know #11 is the Hellboy Universe at its finest. |
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6
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B.P.R.D.: The Devil You Know #12
Jan 2, 2019 |
Though the issue ends with a totally gnarly semi-splash that's very applause-worthy, the rest of the comic is a bit too dry for the expected Hellboy fanfare. |
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10
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B.P.R.D.: The Devil You Know #13
Feb 6, 2019 |
There's no denying that BPRD: The Devil You Know is firing on all cylinders as it continues to inch closer to its end. |
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10
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B.P.R.D.: The Devil You Know #14
Mar 20, 2019 |
With just one issue left in this 15-year run, it's safe to say that it can't get much better than this. |
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10
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B.P.R.D.: The Devil You Know #15
Apr 17, 2019 |
This issue serves as the perfect cap to the Hellboy timeline by bringing back some characters lost deep in the mythos in addition to having the titular character go out in the best way imaginable. |
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9.3
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Barbalien: Red Planet | 3 issues |
10
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Barbalien: Red Planet #1
Nov 18, 2020 |
It's angry, sad, and hopeful all rolled into a single issue, and at the end of the day, the sheer existence of this story is a win for anyone in the world comic books. |
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9
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Barbalien: Red Planet #2
Dec 16, 2020 |
Set in a world of massive tales and interdimensional stories"see Colonel Weird: Cosmagog, as an example"Red Planet is a deeply personal read that makes the Black Hammer world better with each passing panel. |
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9
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Barbalien: Red Planet #3
Jan 20, 2021 |
There's just enough of that "supe action" to keep things very interesting, though this is a rare occasion where one can do without it. I've said it before, and I'll say it again here"if you're not reading Barbalien, you're missing out on one of the best indie comics of the past year, there's no doubt about it. |
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8.0
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Batman (2016) One Shot | 1 issues |
8
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Batman (2016): Secret Files #1
Oct 31, 2018 |
With an incredible amount of heart in just a few short pages, I found myself relating with Detective Chimp more than I'd ever thought. |
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3.5
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Batman vs. Ra's Al Ghul (2019) | 4 issues |
6
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Batman vs. Ra's Al Ghul (2019) #1
Sep 4, 2019 |
While the classic style of Adams' art is on full display here, the plot seems to pull me every which way without building any story arc up to its full potential. |
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2
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Batman vs. Ra's Al Ghul (2019) #2
Oct 9, 2019 |
It's all just a hodgepodge of dialogue with little direction or connective tissue. |
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4
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Batman vs. Ra's Al Ghul (2019) #3
Nov 27, 2019 |
This mini-series is only half over and it already feels like it's run its course two issues too long. |
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2
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Batman vs. Ra's Al Ghul (2019) #4
Feb 12, 2020 |
The dimension-hopping plots is far from a normal Batman tale and it's beginning to be evident why that's fairly uncommon. |
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8.0
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Batman: Kings of Fear | 3 issues |
8
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Batman: Kings of Fear #4
Nov 28, 2018 |
Reading Batman Kings of Fear #4 is akin to finding yourself waking up in the middle of the night drenched in sweat after a terrifying fever dream. |
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8
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Batman: Kings of Fear #5
Dec 19, 2018 |
Though the dialogue seems rather cut-and-dried, the premise of the mini-series is still intriguing enough to provide an alternate look at the Caped Crusader. |
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8
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Batman: Kings of Fear #6
Jan 9, 2019 |
The plot behind this story was good in small bursts with six issues falling right in the sweet spot between ending too quick and dragging on too long. |
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7.5
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Birthright | 12 issues |
4
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Birthright #34
Dec 12, 2018 |
This coming-of-age tale has just enough charm and heart to make it a tolerable, but nothing more. |
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8
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Birthright #35
Jan 9, 2019 |
While the dialogue seems a bit elementary at points, it's perfectly written for the two youngest protagonists in Mikey and Brennan. |
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8
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Birthright #36
Jun 5, 2019 |
While Williamson, Bressan, and Lucas are great, this issue serves as a lettering masterclass courtesy of Pat Brosseau. |
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6
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Birthright #37
Jul 3, 2019 |
Though this issue takes it down a notch, enough happens to keep you interested. |
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8
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Birthright #38
Aug 7, 2019 |
Though hard to follow at times, this genre-bending issue is firing as well as it ever has, which is saying something as it's been great of late. |
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8
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Birthright #39
Sep 4, 2019 |
Though it has its faults with some weaker character development with the vast supporting cast, Birthright might be stronger now than it has ever been. |
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6
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Birthright #40
Oct 2, 2019 |
Things finally come to a head in Birthright #40 in an incredibly powerful and epic issue. If you've been waiting for massive magical marvels, this issue has it all and finally, readers are taken to a spot they've been waiting for all series. |
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8
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Birthright #41
Feb 5, 2020 |
From the second you open the cover and flip the first page, Birthright #41 is in your face with a set of three two-page splashes that sets an epic tone for the second-to-last arc of the series. |
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8
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Birthright #42
Mar 4, 2020 |
This book has definitely had its highs and low and at this rate, it's looking like it just might stick the landing if the past few issues have been any indication. |
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8
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Birthright #43
May 20, 2020 |
Despite being set in the midst of a battle between worlds, Birthright #43 is slow on the action but thankfully, that's completely warranted this go-around. |
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10
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Birthright #44
Jun 17, 2020 |
The finale to this book is coming at a break-neck pace so you better buckle in"everything's getting super real, super fast. |
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8
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Birthright #45
Jul 22, 2020 |
Anxiety-inducing in its fullest, this title is setting up an epic conclusion"here's to actually sticking the landing when it so arrives. |
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10
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Black Hammer One Shot | 1 issues |
10
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Black Hammer: The World of Black Hammer Encyclopedia #1
Jul 3, 2019 |
Though it's not serialized storytelling in the form of a comic, The World of Black Hammer #1 is essential reading for all things Black Hammer. |
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8.5
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Black Hammer '45 | 4 issues |
10
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Black Hammer '45 #1
Mar 6, 2019 |
Though Lemire's inspiration is felt throughout the book, Fawkes and Kindt take the Black Hammer universe to a whole new level. |
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8
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Black Hammer '45 #2
Apr 3, 2019 |
Most certainly a period piece, this job does a fantastic job of tackling a war-time tale. |
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8
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Black Hammer '45 #3
May 1, 2019 |
At times, the plot feels redundant as the same characters fight time and time again, but that's a war for you. |
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8
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Black Hammer '45 #4
Jun 5, 2019 |
A fitting end for this Black Hammer mini-series, '45 makes sure to touch on it all. |
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6.8
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Black Hammer/Justice League | 5 issues |
8
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Black Hammer/Justice League: Hammer of Justice! #1
Jul 10, 2019 |
By the end of the issue, I was left wanting more, mainly because it felt this issue was a couple of pages too short. |
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8
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Black Hammer/Justice League: Hammer of Justice! #2
Aug 14, 2019 |
Though a bit toned down from the last issue, this title is still interesting as all get out"there's no denying that. |
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6
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Black Hammer/Justice League: Hammer of Justice! #3
Sep 11, 2019 |
The issue does some interesting things to help deepen the world Lemire has built over the past couple of years but even then, the book still has a looming feeling of inconsequential storytelling. |
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6
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Black Hammer/Justice League: Hammer of Justice! #4
Oct 9, 2019 |
At this point, it's hard not to think this issue could have taken place in half the issues instead of drawing it out a few extra issues. |
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6
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Black Hammer/Justice League: Hammer of Justice! #5
Nov 13, 2019 |
More than anything this series ended as if it feels like part one of a two-part story. |
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7.8
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Black Hammer: Age of Doom | 9 issues |
6
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Black Hammer: Age of Doom #3
Jun 20, 2018 |
The Eisner-winning pair of Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston have crafted a suspenseful tale and with a few sub-plots intertwined with each larger story, there's enough going on to keep anyone entertained. |
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4
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Black Hammer: Age of Doom #4
Aug 22, 2018 |
While everything eventually comes to a head, it's a little too late to make much sense at all. |
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6
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Black Hammer: Age of Doom #5
Sep 19, 2018 |
With a little too much dialogue for my own tastes, I'm still not sold on this title five issues in. |
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8
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Black Hammer: Age of Doom #7
Nov 21, 2018 |
This self-aware issue was only made better by the incredible Colonel Weird, and Rich Tommaso's simple, yet effective, art was a perfect pairing with the tale at hand. |
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10
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Black Hammer: Age of Doom #8
Feb 27, 2019 |
With an incredible amount of promise and an unbelievable twist, it's hard not to smile and be thankful this book is back. |
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8
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Black Hammer: Age of Doom #9
Mar 27, 2019 |
When you think it's going left, they go right and keep you guessing, something that leaves you begging for the next issue in line. |
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10
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Black Hammer: Age of Doom #10
May 8, 2019 |
In a world full saturated with superhero comics, this team manages to continually innovate to story time and time again so that they don't blend in and fall by the wayside. |
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8
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Black Hammer: Age of Doom #11
Jul 3, 2019 |
You can feel a massive shift is coming to the Black Hammer universe and after a few scaled-back, more calm issues, Age of Doom #11 is a pleasant breath of fresh air before the proverbial s**t hits the fan next month. |
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10
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Black Hammer: Age of Doom #12
Sep 18, 2019 |
One moment leaves you grinning ear to ear while another makes you sob, this issue is the perfect example of why Black Hammer is an award-winning comic. |
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7.3
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Bloodshot: Salvation | 3 issues |
6
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Bloodshot: Salvation #10
Jun 13, 2018 |
Should the team manage to flesh out Jessie's introductory story arc in due time, they may have something special on their hands. |
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8
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Bloodshot: Salvation #11
Jul 11, 2018 |
. From the opening sequence until the end of the book, my jaw remained dropped throughout the entire read. |
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8
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Bloodshot: Salvation #12
Aug 8, 2018 |
Jeff Lemire and Doug Braithwaite's limited series comes to a roaring conclusion in Bloodshot Salvation #12. |
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8.0
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Captain America (2018) | 10 issues |
10
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Captain America (2018) #7
Jan 30, 2019 |
The narrative throughout this entire book is nearly flawless, and the ending should be a welcome sight to comic fans from all walks of life. |
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8
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Captain America (2018) #8
Feb 27, 2019 |
Beaten and broken, there's nobody that writes a fractured Steve Roger better than Ta-Nehisi Coates. |
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6
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Captain America (2018) #9
Apr 3, 2019 |
"Captain of Nothing" continues with a pretty flat issue that fails to ever find its footing. |
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8
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Captain America (2018) #10
May 8, 2019 |
With just the right pace and storytelling, it's hard to go wrong with this run -- it hasn't let me down yet. |
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8
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Captain America (2018) #11
Jun 19, 2019 |
While the prison has grown slightly tiresome, at least there's a fair share of explosions, bangs, and action and keep you excited for a moment. |
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8
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Captain America (2018) #12
Jul 31, 2019 |
If Marvel Studios' Captain America: The Winter Soldier were a comic series, it'd be Coates' latest run with the character. A political thriller from cover to cover, this tension in this month's issue is palpable. |
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8
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Captain America (2018) #13
Aug 28, 2019 |
As I've said before, Steve Rogers is at his best when he's his own worst enemy and that might be more apparent than ever. |
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8
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Captain America (2018) #14
Sep 25, 2019 |
This whole Captain America goes Western is totally a vine I can get behind. There's a certain Frank Miller-Esau's storytelling that comes from Coates and luckily for this creative team, I happen to be a major fan of that. |
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8
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Captain America (2018) #15
Oct 16, 2019 |
Captain America #15 slows this run to a crawl and yet, it manages to be captivating. |
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8
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Captain America (2018) #16
Nov 20, 2019 |
A bit of a slow burner, this issue sets up some major points for future issues and when (or if) they pay off, they're bound to pay off in an epic fashion. |
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8.8
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Coda | 10 issues |
10
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Coda #2
Jun 13, 2018 |
The worldbuilding in just two short issues is incredible and Bergara's art matches the world they've built to a T. |
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10
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Coda #3
Jul 11, 2018 |
Three issues of Coda in and I'm fairly confident to say that BOOM! Studios has a hit on their hands. |
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10
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Coda #4
Aug 15, 2018 |
In this tale of going to great things to help those you care about, Coda #4 packs a tremendous amount of heart in just a few short pages pages |
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8
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Coda #5
Sep 19, 2018 |
Although Simon Spurrier has scaled back the pacing for Coda #5, this issue is the first real deep dive we take into the relationship between Hum and his wife, something I've been begging for the entire series. |
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8
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Coda #7
Nov 28, 2018 |
Spurrier's able to make the reader care a whole lot about a character such as Hum the Bard, somebody that says as few of words as possible. |
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10
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Coda #8
Jan 2, 2019 |
Spurrier and Bergara have done it again " the entire series has built up to this one issue and the creative team delivers a picture-perfect issue. |
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8
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Coda #9
Feb 20, 2019 |
With more twists and turns than an M. Night Shyamalan movies, Coda is difficult to follow at times, but there's never been a time where Spurrier and Bergara leave us hanging. |
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8
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Coda #10
Mar 27, 2019 |
Si Spurrier continues to craft an interesting tale with the down-on-his-luck bard that should be tired by now but yet, it remains intriguing and fresh. |
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8
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Coda #11
Apr 24, 2019 |
Though this issue was rather slow and smoldering in and of itself, it's pretty apparent worlds will collide next month in spectacular ways. |
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8
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Coda #12
May 29, 2019 |
The end of Coda is here and it's just as delightful as you'd hope. |
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10
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Conan the Barbarian (2019) One Shot | 1 issues |
10
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Conan the Barbarian (2019): Exodus #1
Aug 14, 2019 |
Conan the Barbarian: Exodus is as harrowing as it is beautiful. It's peak storytelling without uttering a single word and, I'll be damned, it's hard to put down. |
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7.0
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Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History | 6 issues |
8
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Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History #1
Mar 6, 2019 |
If you're looking to laugh out loud, this book's the right one for you as it will have you rolling on the floor. |
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6
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Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History #2
Apr 3, 2019 |
This title knows exactly what it needs to be and it executes it perfectly. While it continues to be void of substance, it's damn entertaining at the very least. |
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4
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Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History #3
May 1, 2019 |
The second you try treating this title like a serious comic is when you'll start having a bad time. |
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6
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Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History #4
Jun 5, 2019 |
One can't help but think this storyline is one big throwaway. |
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8
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Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History #5
Jul 3, 2019 |
So, this title is still a thing... And surprisingly this month, it may be the best issue yet. |
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10
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Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History #6
Aug 7, 2019 |
While the run has been rough at times, leading all the way up to this issue"for whatever reason, #6 was incredibly complex and more emotional. |
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8.0
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Crimson Flower | 1 issues |
8
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Crimson Flower #1
Jan 20, 2021 |
Using Russian folk tales to help push the overall narrative forward, this book is wholly unique, and a grand introduction to a promising story. |
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8.0
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Crimson Lotus | 2 issues |
8
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Crimson Lotus #4
Feb 27, 2019 |
In the penultimate issue, the art team of Mindy Lee and Michelle Madsen really let the work stand out, crafting some of the best art on the shelves this week. |
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8
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Crimson Lotus #5
Mar 27, 2019 |
An explosive finale, Crimson Lotus #5 has all the makings of a classic horror thriller. From fiery creatures to demonic children, this issue keeps engrossed throughout. |
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9.0
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Daughters of the Dragon (2018) | 2 issues |
10
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Daughters of the Dragon (2018) #1
Nov 14, 2018 |
This Marvel Digital Original was surprisingly well-constructed, and Jed Mackay and Travel Foreman bring the heat. |
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8
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Daughters of the Dragon (2018) #2
Dec 12, 2018 |
The book features an ending that's all too cliche, but the stories told and lessons learned amongst the way make it a very solid read. |
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8.0
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DC/Looney Tunes | 1 issues |
8
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DC/Looney Tunes: Catwoman/Tweety and Sylvester #1
Aug 29, 2018 |
When a property like this fully realizes what it is and embraces it, that's when the results are best and Simone and company fully embraced this bizarre crossover and made one hell of an intriguing read. |
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8.0
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Death or Glory | 7 issues |
8
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Death or Glory #4
Aug 8, 2018 |
If you're looking for blood-pumping, page-to-page adventure, Death or Glory #4 might be the perfect book for you. |
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Death or Glory #5
Sep 19, 2018 |
Rick Remender always make sure to pack a strong narrative into his stories, but even then, this issue almost read like a generic Fast and the Furious-type comic book. |
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8
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Death or Glory #7
Dec 4, 2019 |
The story itself is still a bit too slow for my liking, but I can overlook that with all of the other positives in this month's issue. |
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Death or Glory #8
Jan 1, 2020 |
It may have taken a while to get there but I'm totally digging where this book"and Remender's world"are going from here. |
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8
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Death or Glory #9
Feb 26, 2020 |
The timing and pacing is right, and the split between captioning/narration and dialogue is a silky smooth blend. |
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10
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Death or Glory #10
Mar 25, 2020 |
There's only one issue left and that's a damn shame because Death or Glory is finally firing on all cylinders. |
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8
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Death or Glory #11
Jul 22, 2020 |
This Remender and Bengal hit has been nothing but blood-pumping action for nearly a dozen issues and the finale lives up to expectations in every single way. |
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10
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Deathbed | 2 issues |
10
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Deathbed #5
Jun 20, 2018 |
Accompanied by Riley Rossmo's beautiful, vibrant art, Joshua Williamson's Deathbed teaches us to get over self-doubt by putting one step in front of the other to finish what we start. |
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10
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Deathbed #6
Jul 18, 2018 |
As the finale of a six-issue mini-series has now come and passed, Deathbed creators Joshua Williamson and Riley Rossmo should take pride in their ability to tell several splendid stories over the past six months. |
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6.3
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Deathstroke (2016) | 8 issues |
6
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Deathstroke (2016) #36
Oct 3, 2018 |
While this issue in particular takes a while to lift off, Priest ends it on a note of promise moving into the next issue. |
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6
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Deathstroke (2016) #37
Nov 7, 2018 |
As with any storyline set in an insane asylum, you always run the risk of the end result appearing convoluted as the writer tries tie dozens of loose ends together. That's not necessarily what's happening here ,but two issues into this arc and I'm not quite sure they're executing the idea as well as they could have. |
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6
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Deathstroke (2016) #38
Dec 5, 2018 |
Several issues into the story arc, it's beginning to feel stale as the pace seemingly slows to a crawl. |
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Deathstroke (2016) #39
Jan 9, 2019 |
For the first time in a few issues, Deathstroke #39 pumps the brakes a bit and allows the story tobreathe, giving extra time to the bits and pieces that need it. |
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6
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Deathstroke (2016) #40
Feb 6, 2019 |
Deathstroke's time in Arkham finally comes to a head, making Deathstroke #40 the most exciting book of the story arc. |
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6
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Deathstroke (2016) #41
Mar 6, 2019 |
Priest manages to go full-on Bond this issue, creating an intriguing premise that shows promise for the next story arc. |
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4
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Deathstroke (2016) #42
Apr 3, 2019 |
Practically a Deathstroke comic in name only, this issue sees the Teen Titans storyline carry over, for better or for worse. Slade continues finding himself imprisoned, and at this point in the run, it's plenty tiresome. |
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Deathstroke (2016) #43
May 1, 2019 |
Backed to the brim with panel-leaping action, this issue leaves you with a massive twist that's both shocking and heartbreaking. |
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7.0
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Domino (2018) | 2 issues |
6
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Domino (2018) #5
Aug 8, 2018 |
Hilarious, action-packed, and thoughtful " Domino #5 is just good enough to keep the Domino hype train rolling full steam ahead. |
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8
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Domino (2018) #6
Sep 12, 2018 |
If you want to see Gail Simone at the top of her game, pick up this title. |
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8.0
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Dr. Horrible One Shot | 1 issues |
8
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Dr. Horrible: Best Friends Forever #1
Nov 14, 2018 |
Although a book like this would probably get tiring as an ongoing, this one-shot was more than enough to keep me laughing. |
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6.7
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Electric Warriors | 6 issues |
6
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Electric Warriors #1
Nov 14, 2018 |
Travel Foreman and Hi-Fi team up to create art that's out of this world, and it'll have you marveling over it the entire time this issue is in your hands. |
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8
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Electric Warriors #2
Dec 12, 2018 |
The world Steve Orlando continues to craft in Electric Warriors is astonishing. |
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6
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Electric Warriors #3
Jan 16, 2019 |
The pacing of this issue never quite clicks, and it seems to jump around too frequently, creating jarring transitions from scene to scene. |
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6
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Electric Warriors #4
Feb 13, 2019 |
Four issues in and the creative team hasn't even scratched the surface of what's possible with these characters. |
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6
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Electric Warriors #5
Mar 20, 2019 |
Orlando and company lay out massive world in this series, but it has yet to really execute on that premise, and there's only one issue left. |
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8
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Electric Warriors #6
Apr 17, 2019 |
A fitting end for the miniseries, Electric Warriors ends on its highest point. |
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6.0
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Empyre: Captain America | 3 issues |
4
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Empyre: Captain America #1
Jul 29, 2020 |
Perhaps in due a worthy tale will be told but as of now, only a slight glimmer of hope shines through an otherwise murky story. |
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8
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Empyre: Captain America #2
Aug 12, 2020 |
The plot threads here make sense and over all, it pushes the whole spin-off forward. That said, it's still a far cry from being an essential part of the overall story of Empyre but after the improvement from issue #1 to #2, I'm anxious to see where this book goes next. |
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6
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Empyre: Captain America #3
Aug 26, 2020 |
Despite rock-solid Captain America writing from Phillip Kennedy Johnson, it's still hard to shake the feeling the stakes or story from this Empyre doesn't really matter, either as a whole or to the larger Marvel event currently going on. |
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8.0
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Eternals (2021) | 1 issues |
8
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Eternals (2021) #1
Jan 7, 2021 |
It's an intriguing new start for readers new and old, alike and, at the very least, it's evident this creative team is setting out to establish a definitive take for one of Marvel's biggest unproven ideas. |
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10
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Extermination (2018) | 1 issues |
10
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Extermination (2018) #5
Dec 19, 2018 |
This book had it all " action, heartbreak, lessons learned, and jaw-dropping twists and frankly, it's quite the high note for the House of Ideas to end their year on. |
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10
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Fantastic Four (2018) One Shot | 1 issues |
10
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Fantastic Four (2018): Wedding Special #1
Dec 12, 2018 |
Made up of two stories, the Fantastic Four Wedding Special included everything I wanted and then some. |
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5.5
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Fantastic Four: Antithesis | 4 issues |
4
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Fantastic Four: Antithesis #1
Aug 26, 2020 |
The potential is there for Antithesis to redeem itself, sure"it's just got a long way to go. |
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4
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Fantastic Four: Antithesis #2
Sep 23, 2020 |
Some may love it for its nostalgic value but in an age where there's dozens of superhero stories to pick from any given week, Antithesis is largely forgettable and entirely passable. |
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Fantastic Four: Antithesis #3
Oct 28, 2020 |
The Waid + Adams combo here makes it look like this book was ripped straight out of the Silver Age of comics, tone and all. While nostalgia can carry you pretty far, this story still isn't hitting the right notes. |
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8
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Fantastic Four: Antithesis #4
Nov 25, 2020 |
Antithesis comes to a close here and surprisingly enough, it might be the mini-series' best issue yet. |
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6.0
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Future Quest Presents | 1 issues |
6
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Future Quest Presents #12
Jul 18, 2018 |
While I didn't find much of substance within the pages of Future Quest Presents #12, I remained intrigued throughout mainly because of nostalgia. |
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8.3
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Ghost Rider (2019) | 7 issues |
8
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Ghost Rider (2019) #1
Oct 2, 2019 |
Brisson and Kuder team up to pack a hellish punch in a debut issue many will likely see as a return to form for these ol' hotheads. |
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10
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Ghost Rider (2019) #2
Nov 6, 2019 |
Just when you think it can't get more bizarre, it does and dammit, it has all of the fixings for a killer Ghost Rider tale. |
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8
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Ghost Rider (2019) #3
Dec 11, 2019 |
Things are pushing forward full steam ahead and before too long, there's bound to be an epic showdown"we've just got to wait. |
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10
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Ghost Rider (2019) #4
Jan 8, 2020 |
This issue, the last of the run's initial arc is exactly as brutal as you'd expect a Ghost Rider story to be. Exceptionally grim, this book is peak Marvel horror with goosebump-inducing thrills throughout. |
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8
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Ghost Rider (2019) #5
Feb 26, 2020 |
The Spirit of Corruption is a killer concept (no pun intended) but so far, we've yet to see just where it's going to take the character and as if yet, it hasn't taken him very far at all. |
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Ghost Rider (2019) #6
Mar 11, 2020 |
The cameos from Marvel's edgier characters"you know, like Punisher and Wolverine"still feel really hollow; instead of diving into Danny Ketch's massive transformation, it feels the character is using the aforementioned A-list names as a crutch to hobble along. |
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Ghost Rider (2019) #7
Jul 8, 2020 |
As a book, everything's incredibly well paced and it's got everything you would want from a Ghost Rider comic"motorcycles, fire, Mephisto, and a whole ton of demons. Though the plot resolves itself successfully enough, it's a bit messy in how it gets there. |
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8.0
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Giant-Size X-Men (2020) | 1 issues |
8
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Giant-Size X-Men (2020): Tribute to Wein & Cockrum #1
Oct 2, 2020 |
Suffice to say, this special release is the perfect tribute to both Len Wein and Dave Cockrum, two iconic creators no longer with us. |
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8.1
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Gideon Falls | 23 issues |
8
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Gideon Falls #4
Jun 20, 2018 |
With undertones of M. Night Shyamalan's Signs, the all-star duo of Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino have a thrilling tale on their hands. |
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Gideon Falls #5
Jul 18, 2018 |
In Gideon Falls, it seems for every question answered, two or three new questions arise and therein lies the beautiful story Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino have been able to weave through nearly half a dozen issues. |
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Gideon Falls #6
Aug 15, 2018 |
Gideon Falls continues to be nothing short of a breath-taking thriller and when you think it's about to go left, Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino go right. |
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Gideon Falls #7
Oct 17, 2018 |
Just when you think you have it all figured out, Jeff Lemire throws a wrench in the forks and upsets the status quo. That's how it's been nearly every issue in this young run so far, and Gideon Falls #7 is no different. |
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Gideon Falls #8
Nov 14, 2018 |
Although past issues have fallen flat, Gideon Falls #8 is a page-turning thriller that you won't be able to put down. |
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Gideon Falls #9
Dec 19, 2018 |
Without Lemire's thrilling writing, Sorrention's artwork continues to be picture-perfect for a horror title " you could practically read this issue without any of the lettering and still feel a palpable tension exude through. |
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10
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Gideon Falls #10
Jan 16, 2019 |
Slowly but surely everything fits together all nice and snug, and now, this book is off running like a well-oiled machine. |
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8
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Gideon Falls #11
Feb 13, 2019 |
Gideon Falls continues to be one of the most perplexing, head-scratching titles on the shelf today. |
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8
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Gideon Falls #12
Apr 17, 2019 |
While you'll likely get lost jumping in around this point, there's no denying that Gideon Falls is a must-read comic as it enters another year in print. |
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10
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Gideon Falls #13
May 15, 2019 |
When this title hits, it hits hard. What started out as a thriller is now straight-up horror with a sprinkle of this peculiar mix of supernatural and science fiction, resulting in a genre-bending tale that's absolutely incredible to take in. |
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6
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Gideon Falls #14
Jun 19, 2019 |
With the usual twists and turns that come with this title, nothing particularly stands out this month, but thankfully it's apparent something massive is coming to Gideon Falls... Eventually... |
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Gideon Falls #15
Jul 17, 2019 |
At long last, the storylines of Gideon Falls finally begin to converge and it's as mind-boggling"or downright confusing"as you'd expect. |
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10
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Gideon Falls #16
Aug 14, 2019 |
Just when you think things are figured out, the status quo is shaken and the world of Gideon Falls turns on its head. |
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6
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Gideon Falls #17
Oct 16, 2019 |
This title is a master class in creating tremendous tension but at what point does will that tension lose its impact? Its strong hold is starting to wane, that's for sure. |
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10
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Gideon Falls #18
Nov 13, 2019 |
All in all, Gideon Falls has never moved more quickly ahead and this month's book is one of the strongest yet. |
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8
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Gideon Falls #19
Dec 11, 2019 |
The story of the Black Barn is even more mysterious than it's ever been and as this particular arc inches towards a close, it's clear big things are in play. |
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8
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Gideon Falls #20
Jan 8, 2020 |
This series continues to be a psychedelic thrill ride month in and month out. |
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10
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Gideon Falls #21
Feb 5, 2020 |
This is most certainly another storytelling feat for Lemire and Sorrentino. |
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10
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Gideon Falls #22
Jun 17, 2020 |
With Gideon Falls #22, this title turns from western horror to full-on sci-fi thriller and that's probably the least bonkers thing about this book. |
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8
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Gideon Falls #23
Jul 16, 2020 |
By itself, Gideon Falls #23 is a solid-enough read but if you can learn one thing from this book, it's that it's just another piece of a thousand-piece puzzle. |
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Gideon Falls #25
Sep 23, 2020 |
There's no denying this series is coming to its screeching conclusion and that end, it all kicks off here. |
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6
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Gideon Falls #26
Oct 21, 2020 |
With such a strong streak for the better part of its run, this issue might be the first misfire of the title and one can only hope things are ironed out with the finale. |
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9
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Gideon Falls #27
Dec 30, 2020 |
Gideon Falls #27 is a nearly perfect finale to the story that's been introduced and examined for the past three years. While it seems partially empty, it ends exactly as it should"surrounded in a shroud of mystery, leaving you wanting just a little bit more. |
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9.0
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2019) | 12 issues |
10
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2019) #1
Jan 23, 2019 |
While we're still a long ways from comparing Guardians of the Galaxy to the cosmic likes of Annihilation or War of Kings, it's safe to say the company has a hit on its hands with this one. |
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10
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2019) #2
Feb 20, 2019 |
Though plenty of story arcs are running through this title, it's balanced well, giving each arch it's own chance to shine without being either overpowering or shallow. |
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8
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2019) #3
Mar 20, 2019 |
Certainly a slower issue than books past, the team continues laying the groundwork for an explosive cosmic outing. |
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10
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2019) #4
Apr 17, 2019 |
Guardians of the Galaxy #4 is full of blood-pumping action " quite frankly, it may be the best book in this budding run yet. |
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10
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2019) #5
May 15, 2019 |
As far as wide-reaching cosmic epics go, this issue has it all. |
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10
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2019) #6
Jun 19, 2019 |
If you like human stories and cosmic tales intertwined, it doesn't get much better than this. |
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6
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2019) #7
Jul 24, 2019 |
. If we want to compare it to television, this most certainly was a filler episode trying to help build anticipation for a future story. |
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10
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2019) #8
Aug 21, 2019 |
Ghost-Spider #1 functions as an easy introduction to the current status quo of the "Spider-Gwen" story, but moves at a glacial pace that hinders it from offering much to new readers. |
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2019) #9
Sep 18, 2019 |
This cliffhanger in this issue was almost too predictable, although the reveal itself was as metal as anything else you'll see this week. |
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2019) #10
Oct 16, 2019 |
Finally, things start materializing in this issue, even though it might be in the most predictable of ways. |
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10
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2019) #11
Nov 13, 2019 |
The only thing bad about the issue coming out means there's only one book left in this top-shelf run. |
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10
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2019) #12
Dec 18, 2019 |
If you're looking for a Guardians story to pick up"this is it. If you're a fan of the team, there's no way you'll leave disappointed. |
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10
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2019) Annual | 1 issues |
10
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2019) Annual #1
Jun 5, 2019 |
With four different stories and four different art teams, all the work is top-notch"even more so with Filipe Andrade and Mike Spicer's art on "You're Only Young Once." |
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8.1
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Hawkman (2018) | 28 issues |
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Hawkman (2018) #1
Jun 13, 2018 |
Although being reincarnated throughout time has long been part of the Hawkman mythos, DC makes a tweak to the character's origin, revealing that in addition to being reincarnated through time, he's also been reincarnated through space, a move that should add plenty of depth to the character as the series progresses. |
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Hawkman (2018) #2
Jul 11, 2018 |
After an intriguing first issue, Hawkman #2 ends up falling flat when compared to its predecessor. |
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4
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Hawkman (2018) #3
Aug 8, 2018 |
Now three issues in, Hawkman #3 is beginning to plateau in terms of advancing any storyline. |
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Hawkman (2018) #4
Sep 12, 2018 |
While the travel across space and time can be a bit jarring at points, Hawkman #4 includes a fun cliffhanger that definitely begs you to pick up the next book. |
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8
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Hawkman (2018) #5
Oct 10, 2018 |
With the direction this title is heading, I'm sold on a Hawkman comic for the first time in a long while. |
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6
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Hawkman (2018) #6
Nov 14, 2018 |
A slight dip from the previous few issues, Hawkman #6 feels like a filler issue until the next story arc begins. |
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6
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Hawkman (2018) #7
Dec 12, 2018 |
This issue's plot seems as if it could have been resolved in a handful of pages rather than dragging it out over an entire issue. |
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Hawkman (2018) #8
Jan 16, 2019 |
Arguably the best issue of Venditti's run, Hawkman #8 kicks off a new story arc that's bound to please. |
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Hawkman (2018) #9
Feb 13, 2019 |
Arguably the most exciting book in Venditti's Hawkman run, this issue has page-turning action from the moment you flip over the cover. |
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Hawkman (2018) #10
Mar 13, 2019 |
Page-turning action, attention-grabbing dialogue, and beautifully-crafted art, Hawkman #10 is a very solid read. |
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10
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Hawkman (2018) #11
Apr 10, 2019 |
Venditti's certainly hitting his stride on this title and this may be the best Hawkman's ever been written. |
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10
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Hawkman (2018) #12
May 8, 2019 |
A fitting conclusion to the second Hawkman arc, this issue is an explosive end to one of the best arcs this character has seen. |
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10
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Hawkman (2018) #13
Jun 12, 2019 |
Quite frankly, this issue is just what the doctor ordered after wrapping up two elaborately dense story arcs. |
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Hawkman (2018) #14
Jul 10, 2019 |
Coming off an arc that was bigger than it had any right being, it's no wonder Hawkman #14 feels like the smallest issue of this volume yet. |
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Hawkman (2018) #15
Aug 14, 2019 |
This title continues to genre-bend, week in and week out, and it will always keep you on your toes. |
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Hawkman (2018) #16
Sep 11, 2019 |
Part of DC's ongoing "Year of the Villain" event, it's unfortunate Shadow Thief is about as one-dimensional as a villain can be, otherwise this book would be an enthralling read. |
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Hawkman (2018) #17
Oct 9, 2019 |
Just when things begin to show even the slightest staleness, Venditti rips you back into the fray with another jaw-dropping issue"that's exactly what Hawkman #17 is. |
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Hawkman (2018) #18
Nov 13, 2019 |
There's going to be a chance that this arc writes itself into the corner based on the groundwork it's laid so far but hey, enjoy the fun while it lasts. |
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Hawkman (2018) #20
Jan 8, 2020 |
If there's one thing for certain, it's that Rob Venditti isn't afraid to push this book to the brink and back. |
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Hawkman (2018) #21
Feb 12, 2020 |
There's heart and soul. Horror and science-fiction. Hawkman has it all. |
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Hawkman (2018) #22
Mar 11, 2020 |
Despite being out among the cosmos in an arc that is peak science fiction"something Pasarin darws exceptionally well, might I add"this issue packs a major punch for how "small" it really is. |
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Hawkman (2018) #23
May 6, 2020 |
Again, 23 issues in and Venditti keeps this title as fresh as ever. |
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Hawkman (2018) #24
Jun 17, 2020 |
For the first time in quite some time, the action-packed adventures of Carter Hall and company take a backseat to some exposition and a tad of world-building. |
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Hawkman (2018) #25
Jul 8, 2020 |
The pace of the past few issues has been slipping to a crawl but that's something more the welcome here as the quality of the story remains at an all-time high. |
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10
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Hawkman (2018) #26
Aug 12, 2020 |
If this were the series finale, it'd be the perfect ending. |
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10
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Hawkman (2018) #27
Sep 9, 2020 |
With zero disrespect to the legends who came before him, Venditti's Hawkman run is one of the best comic book runs featuring Carter Hall and his supporting cast ever printed"it's certainly a favorite with this critic. |
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Hawkman (2018) #28
Oct 14, 2020 |
This Hawkman run roars to his conclusion and as you might expect from this team, the penultimate issue is as good as they come. |
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10
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Hawkman (2018) #29
Nov 12, 2020 |
While one story does manage to wrap up here, it also does seem to introduce DC's next large event, though only tones and teases are available. Either way, there's little Venditti & Co. could have done to make this a better finale. |
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8.0
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He-Man & the Masters of the Multiverse | 1 issues |
8
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He-Man & the Masters of the Multiverse #6
May 29, 2020 |
Despite the general "corniness" of 80s cartoons found within, He-Man and the Masters of the Multiverse is a very on-brand, worthwhile read for fans of Prince Adam and company. |
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7.0
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Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: 1956 | 4 issues |
6
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Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: 1956 #2
Dec 26, 2018 |
If you're looking for a page-turning, blood-pumping action thriller, this isn't it. |
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6
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Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: 1956 #3
Jan 23, 2019 |
Continuing to build out the earliest days of the BPRD, this Hellboy spinoff certainly provides interesting storytelling to supplement the Hellboy-based tales. |
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8
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Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: 1956 #4
Feb 27, 2019 |
With a particularly gruesome scene early on, this issue is a reminder that once you feel things might get stagnant in this universe, something comes right along to shake things up. |
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8
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Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: 1956 #5
Mar 27, 2019 |
A fitting end to BPRD '56, this issue " believe it or not " manages to take Hellboy to places he's never been before. |
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8.0
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Hellboy: Winter Special | 1 issues |
8
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Hellboy: Winter Special: 2018 #1
Dec 12, 2018 |
In the annual tradition of making the holiday season a little more sinister, the creative teams assembled on this Hellboy Winter Special hit their stride as they craft tales perfect for the season. |
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5.0
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Hulkverines | 2 issues |
4
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Hulkverines #1
Feb 20, 2019 |
At first glance, Weapon H seems like a character that was something dreamt up in a Liefeldian fever dream in 1995, but Hulkverines manages to expand on the character's depth in satisfactory ways. |
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6
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Hulkverines #2
Mar 27, 2019 |
The good thing is that Hulkverines knows exactly what type of book it needs to be " and it executes that pretty well. |
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8.0
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Infinity Countdown One Shot | 1 issues |
8
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Infinity Countdown: Black Widow #1
Jun 20, 2018 |
Using her recent death"ah, comics"to her advantage, Natasha goes through this "Infinity Countdown" one-shot tie-in with no worries in the world and by the end of it, she seemingly becomes one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel universe. |
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8.0
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Infinity Countdown: Champions | 2 issues |
8
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Infinity Countdown: Champions #1
Jun 20, 2018 |
Complete with an appearance by a certain villain and just became a blockbuster sensation on the silver screen, writer Jim Zub continues to knock it out of the park with this coming-of-age superhero troop. |
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8
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Infinity Countdown: Champions #2
Jul 4, 2018 |
This issue has tremendous amounts of heart and proves the old adage of "never build your house on rented land" correct. |
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8.0
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Infinity Wars (2018) | 1 issues |
8
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Infinity Wars (2018) #6
Dec 19, 2018 |
While the ending was a bit all too predictable, the creative team pulled some interesting strings with Adam Warlock and reintroduced a few new characters that are sure to make cosmic fans happy. |
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6.0
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Infinity Wars (2018) One Shot | 2 issues |
6
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Infinity Wars (2018): Fallen Guardian #1
Dec 19, 2018 |
Albeit a bit disappointing, the issue doesn't include any Earth-shattering revelation despite the title and prior marketing. |
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6
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Infinity Wars (2018): Infinity #1
Jan 2, 2019 |
Quite frankly, this issue raised more questions than answers, paving way to an unsatisfying ending. |
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10
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Infinity Wars: Arachknight | 1 issues |
10
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Infinity Wars: Arachknight #2
Nov 28, 2018 |
Arachknight #2 is good enough to ensure this title finishes as one of the best Infinity Wars tie-ins. |
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7.0
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Infinity Wars: Ghost Panther | 2 issues |
8
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Infinity Wars: Ghost Panther #1
Nov 21, 2018 |
Jed MacKay's script is strong, and Jefte Palo's artwork looks as if it was taken straight from a comic produced in Wakanda. |
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6
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Infinity Wars: Ghost Panther #2
Dec 12, 2018 |
Some people might find the antagonist Killraven one-dimensional and the artwork bizarre, but once all the pieces of the puzzle are placed together, it makes for an enjoyable read that knows exactly what its purpose is. |
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7.0
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Infinity Wars: Infinity Warps | 2 issues |
8
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Infinity Wars: Infinity Warps #1
Nov 14, 2018 |
Infinity Warps #1 is exactly what it needs to be. With three-and-a-half mini-stories in one title, it gives creative teams just enough room to experiment with this mashed-up characters without drawing it out too long. |
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6
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Infinity Wars: Infinity Warps #2
Dec 5, 2018 |
Though each of the three storylines ends rather abruptly, each character could have a future elsewhere should the House of Ideas decide to carry them out of Infinity Wars. |
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7.0
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Infinity Wars: Iron Hammer | 2 issues |
6
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Infinity Wars: Iron Hammer #1
Sep 26, 2018 |
I'm not sure if it's because Gerry Duggan isn't behind it, but Infinity Wars: Iron Hammer #1 felt distinctly different than any of the other Infinity Wars outings thus far, and it rubbed me the wrong way |
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8
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Infinity Wars: Iron Hammer #2
Oct 31, 2018 |
Sure, most of this material might not stick around in a post-Infinity Wars world, but the lore and origin laid out in Infinity Wars: Iron Hammer #2 is quite interesting, and for fans of other of the two main characters Iron Hammer represents, it'll be a fun read. |
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7.0
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Infinity Wars: Sleepwalker | 4 issues |
8
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Infinity Wars: Sleepwalker #1
Oct 3, 2018 |
This book isn't bound to win an Eisner, but it invoked enough fuzzy feelings within me that allowed me to look past its shortcomings. |
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6
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Infinity Wars: Sleepwalker #2
Oct 24, 2018 |
Sleepwalker's powerset combined with the various amalgamations of characters is a recipe for a bizarre comic, one which will either be loved or hated. |
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6
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Infinity Wars: Sleepwalker #3
Nov 21, 2018 |
Sleepwalker is a character rooted in nostalgia, and although these Infinity Wars tie-ins have an awesome opportunity to do some cool things, Sleepwalker #3 falls flat. |
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8
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Infinity Wars: Sleepwalker #4
Dec 12, 2018 |
Though most of the tie-ins have largely felt like fan service, Sleepwalker #4 stands out as its themes of dreams and nightmares runs deep. |
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7.0
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Infinity Wars: Soldier Supreme | 2 issues |
8
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Infinity Wars: Soldier Supreme #1
Sep 19, 2018 |
Though origin stories tend to be slow for me, I thought this issue was fairly well paced, and it introduces some additional warped characters you'll be sure to love. |
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6
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Infinity Wars: Soldier Supreme #2
Oct 24, 2018 |
Although the story seems rather rushed, with decades after decades of stories crammed into two issues, Infinity Wars: Soldier Supreme #2 is probably my favorite issue of these "warped" tie-ins so far. |
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5.0
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Infinity Wars: Weapon Hex | 2 issues |
6
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Infinity Wars: Weapon Hex #1
Oct 17, 2018 |
As with the remaining titles, this issue suffers from trying to squeeze in more warped characters than necessary. Regardless, Infinity Wars: Weapon Hex #1 didn't leave me bored. |
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4
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Infinity Wars: Weapon Hex #2
Nov 28, 2018 |
This is a title collectors will buy to complete their Infinity Wars set but as of now, Weapon Hex #2 does little to nothing to advance any sort of storyline. |
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5.7
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Invader Zim | 6 issues |
6
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Invader Zim #32
Jul 18, 2018 |
I can't believe I'm saying this, but Invader Zim #32 seemingly rebounds the title after a few...several...off issues. |
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4
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Invader Zim #33
Aug 8, 2018 |
Invader Zim is good at what it needs to be, but it's a far-shot from ground-breaking, Earth-shattering serialized storytelling. |
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6
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Invader Zim #34
Sep 5, 2018 |
Ah, Invader Zim. In a book in which we probably shouldn't expect much, this title imagines to exceed what little expectations I had in place. |
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6
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Invader Zim #36
Oct 31, 2018 |
At the end of the day, the powers that be know exactly what an Invader Zim comic needs to be, and they consistently execute that plan fairly well, for better or for worse. |
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6
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Invader Zim #37
Nov 28, 2018 |
For as inconsistent as Invader Zim can be, when it packs a punch " it packs a big ol' uppercut that'll knock you on your butt. |
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6
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Invader Zim #39
Jan 30, 2019 |
With just enough heart and the ability to land jokes right, Invader Zim #39 is a pleasant read " or as pleasant as an Invader Zim comic can be, at least. |
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9.0
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Iron Fist: Heart of the Dragon | 1 issues |
9
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Iron Fist: Heart of the Dragon #1
Jan 20, 2021 |
This is definitely the X-Book to check out if you can only pick one outside of Hickman's foray. |
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10
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Justice League (2018) Annual | 1 issues |
10
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Justice League (2018) Annual #1
Jan 30, 2019 |
When it comes to DC's multiverse, the times are changing, and this one-shot annual is one heck of a kick off for what's to come next. |
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7.7
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Justice League Dark (2018) | 28 issues |
8
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Justice League Dark (2018) #1
Jul 25, 2018 |
When one starts to factor in magic and sorcery, however, anything is possible and I feel that as the story progresses, Tynion and company have certainly laid the groundwork to make a series that will keep you gasping as you rapidly flip page to page to try and find out what happens next. |
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8
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Justice League Dark (2018) #2
Aug 22, 2018 |
James Tynion IV's writing continues to be superb and the reluctant bromance between Swamp Thing and Constantine is a welcome sight for any JLD to withhold. |
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10
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Justice League Dark (2018) #3
Sep 26, 2018 |
Although hesitant at first, I'm completely sold on a Tynion IV-helmed Justice League Dark book, and this title is definitely on you need to have on your pull list. |
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10
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Justice League Dark (2018) #4
Oct 17, 2018 |
If you're not reading Justice League Dark by now, you're missing out. At the very least, you won't walk away bored. |
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10
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Justice League Dark (2018) #5
Nov 21, 2018 |
James Tynion IV and company are heading into their second story arc on Justice League Dark, and the title is as strong as ever. |
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8
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Justice League Dark (2018) #6
Dec 12, 2018 |
Though this issue wasn't as zany as issues past, it still keeps the faith up that magic will be the biggest piece of this puzzle as it continues into its second arc. |
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8
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Justice League Dark (2018) #7
Jan 16, 2019 |
If you happen to be looking for a comic that will scare the daylights out of you, this one is it. |
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10
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Justice League Dark (2018) #8
Feb 13, 2019 |
I'm not sure there's ever been a book that's made me gasp as much as this run of Justice League Dark. |
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6
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Justice League Dark (2018) #9
Mar 13, 2019 |
There's been a lot going on in Justice League Dark as of late, and while the story's start to tie up some loose ends, there's still a lot left to be desired. |
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6
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Justice League Dark (2018) #10
Apr 24, 2019 |
Justice League Dark is starting to be pulled in a few separate directions and it's impacting the story for the worst. |
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6
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Justice League Dark (2018) #11
May 22, 2019 |
From what started as an amazingly horrific tale has morphed into a one-dimensional comic starting to blend in with the rest of them. |
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8
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Justice League Dark (2018) #12
Jun 26, 2019 |
The story still isn't as strong as it was at the beginning of the Tynion run, but it's certainly on the right track to return there. |
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6
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Justice League Dark (2018) #13
Jul 24, 2019 |
Little happens plot-wise this issue but, thankfully, the conversations that do happen are necessary and meaningful. |
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6
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Justice League Dark (2018) #14
Aug 28, 2019 |
This book is best when it's equal parts horror and magic and that's the exact tone it's giving off this time around. |
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4
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Justice League Dark (2018) #16
Oct 23, 2019 |
Throughout Tynion's run on Justice League Dark, there's been peaks and valleys on pacing"in fact, inconsistency might be the most consistent thing about it. That said, this issue might end up being the slowest, most inconsequential issue of this entire run. |
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8
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Justice League Dark (2018) #17
Nov 27, 2019 |
With a killer cliffhanger to boot, Justice League Dark is a quick return to form for the series after a few off issues. |
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10
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Justice League Dark (2018) #18
Jan 1, 2020 |
For as up and down this series has been, Justice League Dark #18 might be the best issue in the run in a long while. |
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8
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Justice League Dark (2018) #19
Jan 29, 2020 |
This issue isn't the strongest of the bunch, it continues to beat the same drums we've seen time and time again but at the very least, it's a very solid ending of the story at hand. If we're being frank, it almost reads like a fitting series finale at that. |
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6
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Justice League Dark (2018) #20
Feb 26, 2020 |
If there's one thing for sure, it's that Justice League Dark #20 includes the largest tonal shift this series has seen. Though it's still very much horror and magic, it's much light than the past few arcs. |
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8
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Justice League Dark (2018) #21
Mar 25, 2020 |
It may not pay off in the end if it spreads itself too thin but hey, we're not there yet"it's working now and it works very well in this issue, at that. |
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8
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Justice League Dark (2018) #22
Jun 3, 2020 |
Picking up the tension exactly where it left off in the last book, Justice League Dark #22 is a 20-page panic attack that forces you to wait for the other shoe to drop. |
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8
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Justice League Dark (2018) #23
Jun 24, 2020 |
Readers get a peak John Constantine here in a deep story that's surprisingly easy to consume, given the tone and all. |
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8
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Justice League Dark (2018) #24
Jul 22, 2020 |
Like Tynion before, Ram V has done an excellent job building the intra-team conflict and reducing them to the smallest of their own selves, providing a chance for reflection that, in turn, makes for a killer team-up tale. |
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8
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Justice League Dark (2018) #25
Aug 26, 2020 |
Justice League Dark is building up to something fierce and sooner or later, it's going to have no choice but explode. |
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6
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Justice League Dark (2018) #26
Sep 23, 2020 |
The end is near for this iteration of Justice League Dark and everything continues to move toward this arc's conclusion at a breakneck pace. |
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8
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Justice League Dark (2018) #27
Oct 28, 2020 |
Things are moving forward almost too quickly, but at the very least"you won't be bored. |
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10
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Justice League Dark (2018) #28
Nov 25, 2020 |
Finally, the everlasting battle with the Upside-Down Man comes to a close"it sticks the landing with both feet planted. |
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6
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Justice League Dark (2018) #29
Dec 23, 2020 |
When it comes to Justice League Dark, issue #29 is really JLD in name only. |
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6.0
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Justice League Dark (2018) Annual | 1 issues |
6
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Justice League Dark (2018) Annual #1
Jul 31, 2019 |
It misses a few too many marks to be the great oversized issue is was hyped up to be. |
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10
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Justice League Dark (2018) One Shot | 1 issues |
10
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Justice League Dark (2018): Witching Hour #1
Oct 31, 2018 |
"The Witching Hour" ends at a point in which Justice League Dark is firing on all cylinders and quite frankly, I'm not sure how I'm going to manage to wait for the next issue of Justice League Dark to hit the shelves in a month. |
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8.0
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Kick-Ass (2018) | 1 issues |
8
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Kick-Ass (2018) #16
Aug 7, 2019 |
If you were hoping for dope ass-kicking in every panel, you might want to look elsewhere. |
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7.5
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Low | 4 issues |
8
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Low #20
Jan 2, 2019 |
The mind-bending, sci-fi thriller pages of Low #20 provide plenty of blood-pumping, page-turning action to keep you entertained for the duration of the issue. |
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8
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Low #21
Apr 10, 2019 |
This genre-jumping book continues to impress nearly years in and it's far from stale. |
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6
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Low #23
Jul 22, 2020 |
One thing more noticeable in this issue than any other recent ones is Remender's ability to push Greg Tocchini to fit as much sequential storytelling on one page as possible with seven or eight-panel pages throughout the duration of the entire comic. |
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8
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Low #25
Sep 23, 2020 |
This title may have finally found its stride; unfortunately for most, there's just one issue left. |
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8.0
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Low Road West | 1 issues |
8
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Low Road West #1
Sep 12, 2018 |
In a world where there seems to be a new post-apocalyptic title or two released every week, Low Road West offers a surprisingly fresh take on the genre. |
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8.5
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Lucifer (2018) | 17 issues |
8
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Lucifer (2018) #2
Nov 21, 2018 |
While the book moves at a slower pace, there are quite a few subplots/alternate storylines going on that will keep readers happily occupied. |
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6
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Lucifer (2018) #3
Dec 19, 2018 |
Dan Watters' Lucifer continues to be an astonishingly dense read that isn't for the faint of heart. |
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8
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Lucifer (2018) #4
Jan 23, 2019 |
With each passing issue, Lucifer gets deeper into tales of the occult, and, quite frankly, it's bizarrely delightful. |
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8
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Lucifer (2018) #5
Feb 20, 2019 |
It's pretty easy to notice how well Max and Sebastian Fiumara's artwork goes with this title. |
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8
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Lucifer (2018) #6
Mar 20, 2019 |
Lucifer is back, and it doesn't look like he intends to slow down anytime soon. While this issue took a step back in terms of pacing and page-turning action, it laid the groundwork for a promising future " not to mention the grand cliffhanger. |
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8
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Lucifer (2018) #7
Apr 17, 2019 |
Compared to issues past, this book is a bit slower, but the tension it builds is palpable and all but guarantees an explosive tale in the near future. |
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8
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Lucifer (2018) #8
May 15, 2019 |
The one thing about this book is that the second you think you have it figured out, it goes off on a tangent you never saw coming. |
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10
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Lucifer (2018) #9
Jun 19, 2019 |
This issue is a fever-dream tale that you can't help but love. |
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8
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Lucifer (2018) #10
Jul 17, 2019 |
If there's one comic this week that most resembles a fever dream, it's most certainly Lucifer #10. |
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8
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Lucifer (2018) #11
Aug 21, 2019 |
There's no better scheme in comics than in Lucifer and readers finally start to see the Devil's long game in this issue. |
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10
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Lucifer (2018) #12
Sep 18, 2019 |
As bizarre as the love between Lucifer and Sycorax remains, this half horror, half sick-and-twisted romantic comedy continually improves month after month. |
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10
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Lucifer (2018) #13
Oct 16, 2019 |
Sure, you might be lost if you jump into the title now and if you've been tagging along for the past year, Lucifer #13 pays off in the most perfect of ways. |
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8
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Lucifer (2018) #14
Nov 20, 2019 |
Carrying the traditionally dark tone of this title, a certain lightheartedness is inserted this month that makes #14 a real treat to read. |
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10
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Lucifer (2018) #15
Dec 18, 2019 |
Lucifer #15 takes it's time to methodically build before bursting open at the seams with all kinds of bat shit crazy goodness. |
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8
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Lucifer (2018) #16
Jan 15, 2020 |
There's a tremendous story in the works between ancient Norse mythology and the legions of Hell and so far, it's been great to see unfold. |
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10
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Lucifer (2018) #17
Feb 19, 2020 |
There have been some killer issues and arcs throughout this run but maybe"just maybe"The Hunt will end up being this title's best story yet. |
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8
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Lucifer (2018) #18
Mar 18, 2020 |
The Wild Hunt is far from new to fiction. We've seen it countless times in comics, novels, and in the annals of mythology. Yet here we are with Lucifer and the tale itself feels as fresh as ever. |
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8.0
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Marvel (2020) | 1 issues |
8
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Marvel (2020) #2
Nov 25, 2020 |
This series is an attractive offering for those looking something not-too-serious, with the understanding the tales within have virtually no bearing on the overall health of the Marvel Universe. Plus, Marvel #2 has one of the funniest Dr. Doom sequences comics has ever seen. |
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7.0
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Marvel Comics Presents (2019) | 8 issues |
8
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Marvel Comics Presents (2019) #1
Jan 16, 2019 |
In a new anthology series from Marvel, Marvel Comics Presents is set to debut a fresh new set of tales each month featuring a wide variety of creators. |
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6
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Marvel Comics Presents (2019) #2
Feb 27, 2019 |
One can never go wrong with more Gorilla-Man, and luckily this short story delivers. A bit of personal reflection combined with an epic ape battle, this is a splendid note to end the anthology issue on. |
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6
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Marvel Comics Presents (2019) #3
Mar 27, 2019 |
Logan out of his element is certainly a welcome sight, yet this story continues to slog, seemingly carrying no weight as it progresses forward. |
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8
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Marvel Comics Presents (2019) #4
Apr 24, 2019 |
The best part about it all is the striking artwork from Juan Ferreyra, including a beautiful two-page spread that is nothing short than striking. |
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8
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Marvel Comics Presents (2019) #5
May 22, 2019 |
Largely contained within one apartment, Leah Williams' story doesn't need flashy action or larger-than-life set pieces to be downright delightful. |
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8
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Marvel Comics Presents (2019) #6
Jun 26, 2019 |
While it moves at a brisk pace, Ketch's battle with Wallow is as epic as it is haunting, something that ends up providing quite the action-packed short story. |
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6
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Marvel Comics Presents (2019) #7
Jul 31, 2019 |
An international espionage thriller of sorts, this short story sets up a massive arc for next month. |
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6
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Marvel Comics Presents (2019) #8
Aug 21, 2019 |
There were a few plot points all to predictable in the story this time around but thankfully, things seem to be in a perfect place for the right finale next month. |
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8.0
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Marvels Snapshot (2020) | 2 issues |
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Marvels Snapshot (2020): Captain America #1
Jun 24, 2020 |
This book might have a sale date of 2020, but it's classic Kirby Marvel through and through. |
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8
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Marvels Snapshot (2020): Spider-Man #1
Oct 7, 2020 |
Though a "Spider-Man title" in theory, this microscopic tale benefits heavily from having the web-slinger far removed from its characters. The end result gives fans something they probably didn't know they needed. |
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8.0
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Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur | 1 issues |
8
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Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #37
Nov 21, 2018 |
This issue is charming and delightful, making me instantly want to put up my Christmas tree and go outside and make a snowman. |
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6.4
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Morbius (2019) | 5 issues |
6
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Morbius (2019) #1
Nov 13, 2019 |
Maybe future issues will improve on the debut retroactively"you know, the Age of Ultron effect. In and of itself, however, Morbius #1 stopped short of wowing me in ways I expect from launch issues. |
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8
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Morbius (2019) #2
Dec 11, 2019 |
There's no shortage of action and blood in Morbius #2, exactly what the doctor ordered when it comes to the Living Vampire. |
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6
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Morbius (2019) #3
Jan 8, 2020 |
After a brilliant second issue, Morbius #3 finds itself suffering the same pitfalls that held #1 back from being an incredible debut. |
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6
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Morbius (2019) #4
Feb 12, 2020 |
While the dialogue and scripting are both still a bit lacking, the overall narrative with Morbius vs. the world is inching toward an interesting peak. |
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6
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Morbius (2019) #5
Mar 18, 2020 |
When it comes to creature feature comics, it's hard to beat Morbius #5. Loaded to the brim with all kinds of creepy crawlies, this issue does the perfect job of encapsulating the horror that is Michael Morbius. |
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4.0
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Murder Falcon | 1 issues |
4
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Murder Falcon #1
Oct 10, 2018 |
What Murder Falcon lacks in a substantial plot and believable dialogue, it certainly makes up in creativity and originality. |
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7.0
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My Little Pony/Transformers | 4 issues |
8
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My Little Pony/Transformers #1
Aug 5, 2020 |
If you don't think you're the target demo for this book, you may want to rethink, because you may be surprised"this book is fun through and through. |
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6
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My Little Pony/Transformers #2
Sep 2, 2020 |
If you"or one of your children"enjoy the brands included, it might be worth the read. There's no telling now if it's something worth sticking around for, however. |
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6
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My Little Pony/Transformers #3
Oct 7, 2020 |
Both stories here are fine, though the first one""Pet Sounds"" as a slight edge due to its content and underlying themes, a storyline that provides at least the slightest sustenance other than ponies and Decepticons fighting it out. |
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8
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My Little Pony/Transformers #4
Nov 4, 2020 |
This title serves as a constant reminder to not take life too seriously, especially if you manage to find yourself reading comic books more often than not. |
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6.8
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Nightwing (2016) | 23 issues |
10
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Nightwing (2016) #50
Oct 3, 2018 |
Nightwing #50 is the beginning of a whole new Dick Grayson, and it's an issue you need to read. |
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8
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Nightwing (2016) #51
Oct 17, 2018 |
Although this run has less and less to do with the acrobatic fights Nightwing is known for, it has more and more to do with the man behind the mask, and that's certainly a refreshing change of pace. |
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8
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Nightwing (2016) #52
Nov 7, 2018 |
Chris Mooneyham takes over the art on this issue, and the artwork is perfectly befitting for a tale set in Bludhaven. Imperfect and gritty, the unique style just makes sense. |
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8
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Nightwing (2016) #53
Nov 21, 2018 |
Ric's budding relationship with his favorite bartender was a welcome addition considering we were getting to the point that if we received yet another "Dick Grayson brooding over the city" book, it might as well have been renamed Batman 2.0. |
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8
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Nightwing (2016) #54
Dec 5, 2018 |
Another issue of Nightwing where Ric Grayson doesn't put on the blue-and-black suit, and somehow it manages to get better. |
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6
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Nightwing (2016) #55
Dec 19, 2018 |
An intriguing idea at first, the group of Nightwings haven't done much, if anything, to keep my attention held. |
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8
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Nightwing (2016) #56
Jan 9, 2019 |
Ric finally returns to action, and it's just as good as one would expect. |
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6
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Nightwing (2016) #57
Feb 20, 2019 |
Little happens this time around, and it's most certainly a hiccup in the intriguing storyline the team has built of late. |
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6
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Nightwing (2016) #58
Mar 20, 2019 |
The Nightwings saga continues, for better or for worse, and this issue includes a villain that's all too predictable. |
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8
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Nightwing (2016) #60
May 15, 2019 |
An interesting premise to help cement a new arc is certainly promising for the future; you've just got to hope it ends up delivering. |
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6
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Nightwing (2016) #61
Jun 19, 2019 |
For taking over the title in the midst of a story arc, Dan Jurgens does a killer job wrapping it up nice and tight. |
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4
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Nightwing (2016) #62
Jul 17, 2019 |
Another issue of Nightwing and another rehashing of the time between his near-fatal gunshot wound and the present time. |
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4
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Nightwing (2016) #63
Aug 21, 2019 |
If you've read Nightwing once in the past six months, you've read the same exact issue and little has changed along the way. |
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6
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Nightwing (2016) #66
Nov 20, 2019 |
There's some promise in this arc of the new Talon but it almost seems too predictable of a step to make. |
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6
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Nightwing (2016) #67
Dec 18, 2019 |
On the bright side, it's jam packed full of peak comic book action. On the other hand, it comes with it's fair share of moments that certainly straddle the line of corny. |
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6
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Nightwing (2016) #68
Jan 15, 2020 |
When it comes to Nightwing #68, it feels very much like the second part of a two-part story, largely anti-climactic. |
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8
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Nightwing (2016) #69
Feb 19, 2020 |
This is the closest to Nightwing we've seen Dick Grayson in months and thankfully, it's a breath of fresh air. |
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4
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Nightwing (2016) #70
Mar 18, 2020 |
Jurgens and company were on a promising stretch for a while there but Nightwing #70 is several hefty steps backs. |
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6
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Nightwing (2016) #72
Jul 16, 2020 |
With a supporting role from another member of the Batfamily popping up, Nightwing #72 introduces a fresh change of pace " at least much fresher than this book's been of late. |
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8
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Nightwing (2016) #74
Sep 9, 2020 |
Nightwing #74 reads like it was plucked straight out of the Silver Age, for better and worse. |
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8
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Nightwing (2016) #75
Oct 21, 2020 |
To be frank, this issue alone does it much better than the past 20+ issues combined. |
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6
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Nightwing (2016) #76
Nov 18, 2020 |
The arc ends in a way one likely sees coming and even then, it still carries more heart and courage than most of the past 20-plus issues. But again, the best part of the issue, by and far, is the fact Ric Grayson is dead"of course, until he isn't. |
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8
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Nightwing (2016) #77
Dec 16, 2020 |
Combined with the type of season, Nightwing #77 is a cheerful and heartwarming tale perfect for this time of year. |
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8.0
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Nightwing (2016) Annual | 1 issues |
8
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Nightwing (2016) Annual #3
Jun 17, 2020 |
Maybe I'm just excited Dick is Dick again or maybe, just maybe, this title is starting to redeem itself. |
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7.0
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Norse Mythology | 4 issues |
6
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Norse Mythology #1
Oct 7, 2020 |
While the names attached to Norse Mythology are some of the biggest in the history of American comics, a monthly comic book probably isn't the best way to frame these stories. |
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6
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Norse Mythology #2
Nov 4, 2020 |
Again, this story doesn't have any jaw-dropping moments as it's a story that's been told thousands of times before. What this story does provide, however, is a fresh take that's just different enough from whatever's come before it to hold your attention even the slightest bit. |
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8
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Norse Mythology #3
Dec 9, 2020 |
Unlike this series' debut, it works best when focusing on one story and that's the case here with Norse Mythology #3. |
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8
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Norse Mythology #4
Jan 13, 2021 |
Gaiman, Russell, and company made the perfect choice with David Rubin on the "Loki's Children" story, as the Sherlock Frankenstein alum's haphazard lineart gives an incredible feeling and depth we've yet to see on this title"somewhere between Genndy Tartatovsky and some pulpish steampunk goodness and for that, the book is infinitely made better. |
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7.3
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Old Man Quill | 3 issues |
8
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Old Man Quill #1
Feb 6, 2019 |
This issue is a superb introduction for what's to come and it shows incredible promise. |
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6
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Old Man Quill #2
Feb 20, 2019 |
While the hijinks of the Guardians are always a welcome sight, there's something missing from this issue. |
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8
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Old Man Quill #3
Mar 13, 2019 |
While it's pretty par for the course with the other "Old Man" titles, this delightfully bizarre book will leave you cheering with a certain splash page towards the end. |
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6.0
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Oliver | 4 issues |
8
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Oliver #1
Jan 23, 2019 |
An intriguing debut issue, Gary Whitta and Darick Robertson manage to craft a tale that's just different enough from the other post-apocalyptic tales that saturate the shelves at local comic stores around the world. |
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6
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Oliver #2
Feb 27, 2019 |
As expected, Oliver #2 starts to explore the massive world set up in the debut issue, though it still leaves a lot to be desired. |
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6
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Oliver #3
Apr 17, 2019 |
Equal parts Terminator and Rambo, Oliver hits its stride with this issue. |
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4
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Oliver #4
Oct 9, 2019 |
Four issues in, it still seems like a walking cliche and it blends in with most other comics on the shelves today. |
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6.4
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On the Stump | 5 issues |
6
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On the Stump #1
Feb 19, 2020 |
The world introduced here by Brown and Prenzy is nothing short of intriguing, but the plot and scripting does fall a bit short at times, finding itself written itself into the corner but somehow, it always manages to claw and scratch its way out. |
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8
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On the Stump #2
Mar 25, 2020 |
On The Stump sure is something"and if we're being completely honest, there isn't anything on the shelves like it. |
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8
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On the Stump #3
Jul 1, 2020 |
Three issues in and On The Stump is still just as shocking as the two issues before. |
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6
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On the Stump #4
Aug 5, 2020 |
There's definitely a world being built here, but even with a slight history lesson, it's shaky at best. |
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4
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On the Stump #5
Sep 2, 2020 |
Though one might hope all is revealed in due time, I'm not sure from what I've read yet the long haul on this title will be worth it. |
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7.3
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Outpost Zero | 3 issues |
8
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Outpost Zero #1
Jul 11, 2018 |
A slow burn at first, this oversized first issue of Outpost Zero soon picks up enough that you don't want to put the issue down. |
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8
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Outpost Zero #2
Aug 8, 2018 |
The amount of heart within these two dozen pages is second to none and Outpost Zero #2 is another home run for the team at Skybound. |
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6
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Outpost Zero #5
Dec 19, 2018 |
Though a single mystery has practically consumed the plot of the first four issues, things finally start coming to a head in this issue where moment begins to happen on the plot advancement front. |
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8.0
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Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man (2017) | 1 issues |
8
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Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man (2017) #312
Nov 14, 2018 |
There's a fine line between the borderline self-deprecating humor Peter Parker's known for and being flat out obnoxious a la Deadpool, and Sean Ryan manages to find the sweet spot. |
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8.0
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Power Man and Iron Fist (2016) | 1 issues |
8
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Power Man and Iron Fist (2016) #8
Sep 24, 2016 |
(SPOILERS!)Power Man & Iron Fist #8 takes the first few pages throwing it back to both Luke and Danny's earlier days before they found each other to become the Heroes for Hire before we switch to a present-day conversation happening between the two at the prison on Ryker's Island. |
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7.0
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Project: Superpowers (2018) | 2 issues |
8
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Project: Superpowers (2018) #1
Aug 1, 2018 |
Whether it be the Watchmen-esque storyline or the washed-up superheroes going back to work, Project Superpowers is an enjoyable read with a somewhat fresh take on the genre. |
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6
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Project: Superpowers (2018) #2
Sep 5, 2018 |
With tones of Avengers: Infinity War in tow, Project Superpowers does an excellent job of balancing an ensemble cast, making sure to give each character their own chance to shine. |
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8.0
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Punisher (2016) | 1 issues |
8
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Punisher (2016) #226
Jun 13, 2018 |
Combine that with some unexpected help towards the end and The Punisher #226 is a solid read any Castle fan will enjoy. |
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6.7
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Quantum Age: From the World of Black Hammer | 6 issues |
6
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Quantum Age: From the World of Black Hammer #1
Jul 4, 2018 |
While the story seems like a generic sci-fi action book set in an all-too-stereotypical dystopian future, Torres' art combined with bright, vibrant colors from Dave Stewart is a great combination with Lemire's plot. |
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6
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Quantum Age: From the World of Black Hammer #2
Aug 1, 2018 |
As you dig deeper throughout the issue, flashbacks line the page that help create some much-need character depth for the title's protagonist, and that's what sets this book apart from the rest. |
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6
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Quantum Age: From the World of Black Hammer #3
Oct 10, 2018 |
I'm not getting a great sense of character development from the title's two protagonists, and at the end of the day, it's hard to shake the feeling that I'm reading some generic science fiction tale. |
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6
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Quantum Age: From the World of Black Hammer #4
Nov 14, 2018 |
As a standalone issue, The Quantum Age #4 isn't necessarily an issue to write home about, but in the larger scheme of things, it will hopefully set up some big payoffs in the end. |
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8
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Quantum Age: From the World of Black Hammer #5
Dec 12, 2018 |
In a world chock full of superhero comics, Jeff Lemire manages to make The Quantum Age different enough that it stands out from the rest of the competition. |
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8
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Quantum Age: From the World of Black Hammer #6
Jan 30, 2019 |
A fitting end for the six-issue mini-series, Quantum Age #6 is about as complete of a book as you'd want in a finale issue. |
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7.5
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Quantum and Woody (2020) | 4 issues |
8
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Quantum and Woody (2020) #1
Jan 29, 2020 |
All in all, Quantum & Woody #1 is a solid debut with a bright future ahead of itself. |
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8
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Quantum and Woody (2020) #2
Feb 26, 2020 |
This iteration of Quantum & Woody is a delightful mess and that's exactly what it needs to be"on-the-nose toilet humor and Deadpool-esque shenanigans is doing volumes for the book. |
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6
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Quantum and Woody (2020) #3
Mar 25, 2020 |
After two spectacular issues, this title takes a step back here as Quantum and Woody are entirely too overbearing. |
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8
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Quantum and Woody (2020) #4
Jul 8, 2020 |
At long last, the return of Quantum and Woody has arrived, and what a glorious clusterf--k of a comic it is. |
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5.3
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Realm | 3 issues |
4
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Realm #8
Jul 25, 2018 |
Jeremy Haun, Seth M. Peck, and company have built a beautiful world but Realm just hasn't hit his stride yet. |
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6
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Realm #11
Feb 27, 2019 |
This book alone spans multiple genres " from action/adventure and fantasy to horror, The Realm #11 has something for everyone. |
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6
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Realm #14
Jul 31, 2019 |
Part fantasy, part horror, Realm #14 takes a lot of pages to say little. Nothing in this issue sets it apart from the rest of the stuff hitting shelves this week, but it isn't inherently a bad issue. |
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6.0
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Red Goblin: Red Death | 1 issues |
6
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Red Goblin: Red Death #1
Oct 30, 2019 |
Story-wise, it's a hodge podge of plot points that only have one thing in common: an unsuspecting victim being senselessly murdered by an alien troll. |
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6.0
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Red Hood and the Outlaws (2016) | 4 issues |
6
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Red Hood and the Outlaws (2016) #32
Mar 13, 2019 |
It's always a delight to see Stephen Segovia's art, so at least this issue has that going for it. |
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4
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Red Hood and the Outlaws (2016) #33
Apr 10, 2019 |
This issue is about as neutral as they come, even for a Red Hood book. It's not particularly bad, but nothing stands out the keep you interested either. |
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8
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Red Hood and the Outlaws (2016) #34
May 8, 2019 |
Red Hood gains a bit of footing this month as compared to previous issues. |
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6
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Red Hood and the Outlaws (2016) #35
Jun 12, 2019 |
While the title's plot really isn't furthered until the very end of the issue, it's still an enjoyable read that gives a little bit of a refreshment to a title that's been feeling stale. |
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8.0
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Red Hood and the Outlaws (2016) Annual | 1 issues |
8
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Red Hood and the Outlaws (2016) Annual #3
Jul 31, 2019 |
Though a bit extended at 40 pages, this annual blows right by at an adrenaline-pumping pace. |
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8.0
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Ruins Of Ravencroft | 1 issues |
8
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Ruins Of Ravencroft: Dracula #1
Jan 22, 2020 |
This especially spooky tale is good for what it is, a teasing building block for something larger. |
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9.3
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Ruinworld | 3 issues |
10
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Ruinworld #1
Jul 11, 2018 |
For an all-ages book, Ruinworld #1 includes a lot of heart and character development in just a few short pages. |
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8
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Ruinworld #4
Oct 10, 2018 |
Ruinworld knows exactly what it's supposed to be as a comic book, and Laufman executes the story near flawlessly. Entertaining and campy, Ruinworld continues to be an all-out-fun read. |
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10
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Ruinworld #5
Nov 14, 2018 |
While this is the end of the road for Ruinworld " for now, at least " it ends on a brilliant note that leaves us begging for more. |
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8.0
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Savage Avengers (2019) | 1 issues |
8
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Savage Avengers (2019) #16
Dec 16, 2020 |
As one arc closes, another opens, and here it's pretty evident Savage Avengers has never been better. |
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6.0
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Savage Sword of Conan (2019) | 1 issues |
6
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Savage Sword of Conan (2019) #7
Jul 10, 2019 |
While some prefer the slow-paced expositional buildups, it's most definitely not my cup of tea. |
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6.0
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Scarlet (2018) | 2 issues |
8
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Scarlet (2018) #4
Nov 28, 2018 |
With an ass-kicking protagonist, Scarlet #4 is a delightful change of pace over any of the previous issues " something that was desperately needed for this arcs' penultimate issue. |
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4
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Scarlet (2018) #5
Jan 2, 2019 |
After a better-than-normal fourth issue, Scarlet #5 misses the landing " pretty hard at that. |
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4.0
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Scooby Apocalypse | 1 issues |
4
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Scooby Apocalypse #31
Nov 14, 2018 |
While seeing Commando Scrappy Doo blast away zombies and monsters with a machine gun is a stunning visual, it's not enough to outweigh the incoherent plot. |
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8.0
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Sea of Sorrows | 1 issues |
8
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Sea of Sorrows #1
Nov 18, 2020 |
Personally, I would have preferred more substance and body here but alas, it's still a very solid debut. |
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8.0
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Season's Beatings | 1 issues |
8
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Season's Beatings #1
Dec 19, 2018 |
For as little as these tales have to do with the main continuation of the Marvel timeline, they each pack their own punch with a Christmas-time theme. |
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6.0
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Secret Warps | 1 issues |
6
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Secret Warps: Arachknight Annual #1
Jul 24, 2019 |
While casual fans are going to see this and scratch their heads, there are dozens of Easter eggs in store for the die-hards, that's for sure. |
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8.3
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Self/Made | 6 issues |
10
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Self/Made #1
Dec 5, 2018 |
Fantasy plus science fiction, this is a tale that comes down to the pros and cons of playing God, and the premiere issue has everything needed to make this series great. |
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10
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Self/Made #2
Jan 9, 2019 |
Perhaps a better origin story than the debut issue, Self Made #2 takes the concept of this artificial intelligence thriller and knocks it out of the park. |
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10
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Self/Made #3
Feb 6, 2019 |
SELF/MADE continues to get better with each passing issue. |
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6
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Self/Made #4
Mar 6, 2019 |
This is the first issue of the title that it feels has let off the gas pedal a bit. Understandably so; the world introduced so far has been incredibly expansive, and it deserves to be explored in several issues. |
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6
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Self/Made #5
Apr 3, 2019 |
This genre-bending tale makes you stop and scratch your head more than once through the 30-some pages, and the second you get into it, the issue wraps up for the month. |
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8
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Self/Made #6
May 1, 2019 |
A fitting end for the mini-series, SELF/MADE ends on one of the highest notes possible. |
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9.6
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Sentry (2018) | 5 issues |
10
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Sentry (2018) #1
Jun 27, 2018 |
Lemire and The Sentry are a match made in heaven. |
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8
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Sentry (2018) #2
Jul 25, 2018 |
Although Reynolds' downward spiral was all too predictable, a twist at the end is big enough to salvage this issue from mediocrity. |
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10
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Sentry (2018) #3
Aug 22, 2018 |
The Sentry is a title moving full steam ahead and quite frankly, it shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. |
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10
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Sentry (2018) #4
Sep 26, 2018 |
Blood-pumping, heart-stopping action page after page makes this a must-read title. |
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10
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Sentry (2018) #5
Oct 24, 2018 |
While I wouldn't go the length to say Lemire's run is a definitive take on the character, it certainly is a set of issues that will mold and shape the Golden Guardian of Good for years to come. |
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8.0
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Seven to Eternity | 4 issues |
8
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Seven to Eternity #10
Aug 1, 2018 |
The world Rick Remender has built in this universe continues to flourish, and the storytelling laid out in the fantasy tale is arguably second to none. |
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8
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Seven to Eternity #11
Sep 19, 2018 |
If you want to see Rick Remender at his best, you're missing out if you don't pick up Seven to Eternity. The massive world he and his co-creators have crafted in just a few handfuls of issues is no small feat, even moreso when you realize the quality of work involved. |
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8
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Seven to Eternity #12
Nov 7, 2018 |
If I had to choose one word to sum up Seven to Eternity #12, it'd be beautiful. |
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8
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Seven to Eternity #13
Feb 20, 2019 |
While this title is a dense read month after month, it's easy to chalk that up Remender's out-of-this-world worldbuilding. |
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7.8
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She Could Fly | 9 issues |
10
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She Could Fly #1
Jul 11, 2018 |
By the time the issue wraps, this series can go anywhere; She Could Fly is a book that encourages you to dive into the themes and ideology behind what's just on the page. |
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8
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She Could Fly: The Lost Pilot #1
Apr 10, 2019 |
For a debut issue, Lost Pilot had just the right things to make it an intriguing read and suck you in for more, whether it be its realistic take on mental illness or the absolutely bonkers delusions. |
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4
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She Could Fly: The Lost Pilot #2
May 8, 2019 |
The story here begins to unravel a bit as it loses itself amongst its own twists and turns. |
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10
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She Could Fly #2
Aug 8, 2018 |
As the plot progresses, the tension felt throughout is practically palpable " She Could Fly #2 is another must-read comic book from Karen Berger's new Dark Horse imprint. |
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10
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She Could Fly #3
Sep 12, 2018 |
A coming of age tale combined with a political thriller makes for one crazy as hell comic book and Cantwell, Morazzo, and Mrva continue to knock it out of the park. |
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8
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She Could Fly: The Lost Pilot #3
Jun 12, 2019 |
Luna is one of the most complex characters in comics today and it's hard to not be on her side when you see what she goes through. |
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4
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She Could Fly: The Lost Pilot #4
Jul 10, 2019 |
While there was much more plot progression here than in the previous two issues combined, it's just getting stale and stagnant by this point. |
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10
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She Could Fly #4
Oct 10, 2018 |
I've said it before and I'll say it again: She Could Fly is one of my favorite series to hit the shelves this year. |
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6
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She Could Fly: The Lost Pilot #5
Aug 14, 2019 |
This book continues to deal with a tough subject, which oftentimes results in a completely convoluted story that always manages to get lost on itself and that much is apparent yet again. |
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9.0
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Silver Surfer: Black | 4 issues |
10
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Silver Surfer: Black #2
Jul 17, 2019 |
You think they can't top themselves and guess what? They got out and top themselves. Like the rest of you, I had hardly had time to pick my jaw up off the floor after the debut issue last month and just a few short weeks later, Cates and Moore upend the status quo all over. |
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8
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Silver Surfer: Black #3
Aug 14, 2019 |
If Silver Surfer: Black is any indication, cosmic Marvel is the best it's been in one hell of a while. |
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8
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Silver Surfer: Black #4
Sep 11, 2019 |
In an age where comics from the Big Two tend to run together and look awfully similar, there's no denying Tradd Moore's in this title is some of the most mind-bending work you can see in a comic today. |
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10
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Silver Surfer: Black #5
Oct 30, 2019 |
Do yourself a favor and read this book, you'll regret missing out. |
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4.0
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Spider-Force | 1 issues |
4
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Spider-Force #1
Oct 31, 2018 |
Finally back with Marvel to write a Spidey title, Christopher Priest's highly anticipated return ends up falling flat. |
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8.0
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Spirits Of Ghost Rider: Mother Of Demons (2020) | 1 issues |
8
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Spirits Of Ghost Rider: Mother Of Demons (2020) #1
Feb 12, 2020 |
It's a horrifically dark plot with killer work by Roland Boschi"if one artist gets Hell and the Underworld, it's Boschi and his dark and grimy artwork, just like it needs to be. |
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6.3
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Stealth | 6 issues |
8
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Stealth #1
Mar 11, 2020 |
Blood-pumping action on most pages coupled with whodunnit-type aura and Stealth is off to a real solid start. |
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6
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Stealth #2
Jun 10, 2020 |
Though a necessary read before going forward to the next issue, it feels like a lot more could have happened than what ended up in the final pages. |
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4
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Stealth #3
Jul 8, 2020 |
The concept remains intriguing, it's just a hard sell when three issues have been released and you're barely an inch further than where everything started. |
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8
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Stealth #4
Aug 12, 2020 |
Good moments through and through, including some zany slapstick bits involving the antagonist, provide just enough and bring me back for another issue. |
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8
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Stealth #5
Sep 9, 2020 |
At long last, Stealth hits its stride as it begins to tie up loose ends it laid down as early as the first issue. |
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4
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Stealth #6
Oct 14, 2020 |
While most of the mysteries are answered throughout, the breakneck pace is bound to give you whiplash. |
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8.7
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Strange Academy (2020) | 6 issues |
8
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Strange Academy (2020) #1
Mar 4, 2020 |
Young and Ramos team up for a delightful new comic that has a little bit of something for everyone and this title has every potential to become an incredibly popular book in the vein of Avengers Academy or Young Avengers. |
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10
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Strange Academy (2020) #2
Jul 8, 2020 |
This book is grin-inducing fun from cover to cover. |
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10
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Strange Academy (2020) #3
Oct 2, 2020 |
Light-hearted through and through, Young and Ramos tend to inject just the right amount of conflict and tension at no point go overboard " add to that, the fact this book's practically crafted its own universe within the larger Marvel world, the House of Ideas has something really special here with Strange Academy. |
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8
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Strange Academy (2020) #4
Oct 28, 2020 |
This creative team makes you care for each of these characters immensely month in and month out, and that's no easy task for a book full of characters completely new to the Marvel universe. |
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6
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Strange Academy (2020) #5
Nov 12, 2020 |
All in all, the plot's progressed significantly, it's just spread too thin amongst our dozen protagonists as the title powers forward. |
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10
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Strange Academy (2020) #6
Dec 9, 2020 |
This book really is something special, a must-read for any mystic fan. |
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6.0
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Suicide Squad: Black Files | 2 issues |
6
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Suicide Squad: Black Files #1
Nov 7, 2018 |
While I found the introductory story featuring Katana dull at points, the final story featuring Klarion the Witch-Boy really stood out. |
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6
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Suicide Squad: Black Files #2
Dec 5, 2018 |
Keeping with the theme of multiple short stories in one book, this month's stories are direct continuations. The story that stood out this time involved Katana and her late husband. |
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7.7
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Sweet Tooth: The Return | 3 issues |
6
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Sweet Tooth: The Return #1
Nov 4, 2020 |
It's a solid return, but Sweet Tooth: The Return #1 leaves a lot to be desired. |
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8
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Sweet Tooth: The Return #2
Dec 9, 2020 |
Though Lemire himself says this title is a reimagining of the classic Sweet Tooth tale that came before, this issue finds the heart that made the initial run so charming in the first place. |
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9
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Sweet Tooth: The Return #3
Jan 13, 2021 |
There's no denying The Return has been a slow burn throughout the first two issues; for the most part, that remains the case here. What's different, however, is that he places new plot devices at just the times to keep you both interested and invested in this story that's beginning to be told. |
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7.0
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Tales From The Dark Multiverse | 1 issues |
7
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Tales From The Dark Multiverse: Dark Nights: Metal #1
Dec 30, 2020 |
This story is massive and full of jaw-dropping art, one page turn after the next, so you've got to applaud the team for pushing the "comic booky goodness" envelope so far within the span of 40-some pages. All that said, the story here feels inconsequential from the leap. |
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8.0
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Thanos (2019) | 6 issues |
8
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Thanos (2019) #1
Apr 24, 2019 |
This Thanos run may not be a blood-pumping affair from the get-go, but it has definitely laid the groundwork for a promising mini-series in the months ahead. |
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8
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Thanos (2019) #2
May 29, 2019 |
For being a book about the Mad Titan and the Deadliest Woman in the Galaxy, this issue has plenty of humor in it and believe it or not, it sticks the landing. |
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8
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Thanos (2019) #3
Jun 26, 2019 |
There are a few moments where the comedy falls flat, but at the same time we're seeing how the deadliest woman in the galaxy came to be, an astonishing tale in its own right. |
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10
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Thanos (2019) #4
Jul 31, 2019 |
Though I wasn't quite sure what to think after last month's issue, this book reeled me back in entirely. |
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8
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Thanos (2019) #5
Aug 28, 2019 |
For as slow as this book has been, the story told is an absolute delight. |
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6
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Thanos (2019) #6
Sep 25, 2019 |
Thanos #6 is a fitting end for the series, though it's a far cry from the most exciting. |
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6.0
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The Amazing World Of Gumball One Shot | 1 issues |
6
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The Amazing World Of Gumball: Spring Break Smash #1
Feb 13, 2019 |
In the words of the great Michael Bluth, I'm not sure what I expected " but at the very least, this Gumball Spring Break special is as entertaining as anything. |
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9.0
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The Best Defense | 2 issues |
10
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The Best Defense: The Immortal Hulk #1
Dec 5, 2018 |
This blood-pumping, hair-raising book has the pedal to the metal throughout the duration, and it doesn't let up. This title is one crazy ride. |
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8
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The Best Defense: Defenders #1
Dec 19, 2018 |
The gang is finally all back together and the end result is a comic that's enjoyable from start to finish. |
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6.7
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The Crow: Lethe | 3 issues |
6
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The Crow: Lethe #1
Mar 4, 2020 |
Despite the most interesting character of the bunch ending up dead by the end of the issue, this debut caught my attention just enough to bring me back to it next month. |
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6
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The Crow: Lethe #2
Jun 17, 2020 |
There's a sense of Mad Max meets the Freakshow and for that, I'll definitely finish the series out but as of now, it just seems things aren't going anywhere. |
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8
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The Crow: Lethe #3
Aug 5, 2020 |
Overall, the series was still a bit too dense for the number of issues it was awarded but it's still a worthy-enough tale to behold. |
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6.0
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The End | 1 issues |
6
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The End: Venom #1
Jan 15, 2020 |
In the end, the comic comes across pretty inconsequential, even though it lays the groundwork for some interesting origin tweaks. |
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6.0
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The Freeze | 3 issues |
8
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The Freeze #1
Dec 5, 2018 |
In a world where dozens of new titles debut every week, Freeze manages to feature one of the most original plots you find on the shelves. |
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6
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The Freeze #2
Jan 9, 2019 |
Though the concept of Freeze continues to be original and intriguing, this issue feels like it was missing something. |
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4
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The Freeze #3
Feb 6, 2019 |
With some gruesome splash pages and a premise that has an astonishing amount of potential, Freeze certainly has what it needs to be very solid read " it just needs to get there first. |
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6.0
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The Infected | 1 issues |
6
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The Infected: King Shazam #1
Nov 6, 2019 |
Sure, there are some fun cameos throughout but the plot just keeps tripping on itself as it falls into a redundant mess. On the bright side, you can never go wrong with Joe Bennett on the artwork. |
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8.0
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The One You Feed | 1 issues |
8
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The One You Feed #1
Nov 4, 2020 |
It's dark, dirty, and super gritty as existential dread runs through its 20 pages. There's a named sword, there are clear inspirations to a blend, and from cover-to-cover, there's no denying The One You Feed is a quintessential Donny Cates story. |
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8.0
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The Scumbag | 4 issues |
8
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The Scumbag #1
Oct 21, 2020 |
As much as it pains me to say it, I'll hop back right into this world again next month because it's just so gross, you can't help but watch. |
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8
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The Scumbag #2
Nov 25, 2020 |
There's no doubt about it, this team is going full-on, unadulterated satire and the end result is probably the closest thing we'll ever get to an X-rated comic. It's clearly an 18+ book, and even then, it's not really even that safe for adults. |
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8
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The Scumbag #3
Dec 23, 2020 |
All and all, this title continues to be a solid read, if you can manage to stomach Mr. Scumbag. |
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8
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The Scumbag #4
Jan 20, 2021 |
Much like we saw just the issue prior, Rick Remender is certainly not afraid to inject political motivations. |
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5.2
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The Silencer | 5 issues |
4
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The Silencer #14
Feb 27, 2019 |
Silencer knows exactly what type of comic book it is, and it embraces that fully. Continuous blood-pumping action mixed with gratuitous violence provides for a read that's certainly exciting. |
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4
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The Silencer #15
Mar 27, 2019 |
This book reeks of nostalgia with it trying its damnedest to be the best '90s comics it can be. |
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6
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The Silencer #16
Apr 24, 2019 |
In terms of a plot and overall narrative, Silencer falls flat but come on, who doesn't enjoy car-crashing action fests? |
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8
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The Silencer #17
May 22, 2019 |
With an absolutely stunning splash page to wrap up the book to boot, fans coming off the high of John Wick: Chapter 3 would absolutely love this month's issue. |
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4
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The Silencer #18
Jun 26, 2019 |
While it ends on a feel-good high note, the rest of the issue feels like the same few panels repeating over the majority of 23 pages. |
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8.0
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Thrilling Adventure Hour | 2 issues |
8
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Thrilling Adventure Hour #1
Jul 18, 2018 |
A solid script and great artwork already put a comic book far ahead in the race against its competitors, and the creative team behind The Adventure Hour has put the title in a good place to become something great. |
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8
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Thrilling Adventure Hour #2
Aug 22, 2018 |
While there's really nothing in this issue in terms of sustenance or any hidden deep thoughts on life, this comic book nows exactly what it is and the creative crew behind embraces that to the fullest. |
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6.9
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Titans (2016) | 13 issues |
6
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Titans (2016) #23
Jul 11, 2018 |
The power battle between Rightwing and Miss Martian continues in Titans #23 and it overpowers the rest of the issue, for better or for worse. |
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6
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Titans (2016) #24
Aug 8, 2018 |
Titans #24 takes the group to an interesting place with a metahuman with the most unique powers. |
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6
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Titans (2016) #25
Sep 12, 2018 |
This issue is packed to the gills with action so you shouldn't find yourself bored with reading this. Other than that, Titans #25 seems to be just another run of the mill issue featuring Grayson and company. |
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6
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Titans (2016) #26
Sep 26, 2018 |
The reintroduction of the Blood Cult provides for a thrilling issue of Titans that almost has Dick, Donna, and company straddling the line of being in a horror tale. |
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8
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Titans (2016) #27
Oct 10, 2018 |
Dan Abnett is able to craft an incredibly poignant issue to deal with the traumas involved with these superhero tales that we often times don't get to see. |
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6
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Titans (2016) #28
Oct 24, 2018 |
While this issue didn't stand out in particular, it'll definitely be required reading for those interested in "Drowned Earth". |
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6
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Titans (2016) #29
Nov 14, 2018 |
DC seemingly keeps putting some of the best artists in their stable on this title and Jung, Dell, and Lucas team up this issue to make beautiful art. |
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8
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Titans (2016) #30
Nov 28, 2018 |
Like previous issues of late, the Titans shine when they find themselves in fish-out-of-water scenarios, and Titans #30 is no different. |
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6
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Titans (2016) #31
Dec 12, 2018 |
With a temporary new addition to the team that should excite most fans, Titans #31 errs more towards a filler issue as it works to set up the next story arc. |
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8
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Titans (2016) #32
Jan 2, 2019 |
While it's unfortunate the best issue of the Titans of late has next to nothing to do with the titular group, it puts the title into a very interesting spot with the buildup of this Mother Blood battle looming large. |
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10
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Titans (2016) #33
Jan 16, 2019 |
Part one of a new arc, Abnett and company start it off nearly as strong as possible, and the future of this title is most certainly bright. |
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8
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Titans (2016) #34
Feb 13, 2019 |
This can't be stated enough: the art team on this title is one of the best in the business. From the art, to the colors and letters, it's the complete package. |
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Titans (2016) #35
Mar 13, 2019 |
While it will be sad to see Abnett and company wrap this book up next month, it's long past due " at least the past few issues have been worthwhile reads to end this all on a high note. |
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7.5
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Tommy Gun Wizards | 4 issues |
8
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Tommy Gun Wizards #1
Aug 28, 2019 |
There's still a ways to go with the worldbuilding on this one, but after one book, I definitely give Ward and company the benefit of the doubt. |
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6
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Tommy Gun Wizards #2
Sep 25, 2019 |
Just two issues in, I'm definitely holding out hope for a stronger future, but this storyline just doesn't feel like it's quite there yet. |
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8
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Tommy Gun Wizards #3
Oct 23, 2019 |
In just three issues, Ward and Kivel have crafted this incredibly expansive world that's the perfect blend of genres. |
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8
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Tommy Gun Wizards #4
Nov 27, 2019 |
This mini-series wraps up in an orderly way, answering nearly all outstanding questions I had going into the issue. |
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4.0
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Typhoid Fever (2018) | 1 issues |
4
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Typhoid Fever (2018): Iron Fist #1
Dec 12, 2018 |
The last in a three-issue crossover, Typhoid Fever: Iron Fist is disjointed and lacking direction from the time you flip open the cover. |
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10
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Vision (2015) | 1 issues |
10
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Vision (2015) #11
Sep 23, 2016 |
With series writer Tom King signing an exclusive writing contract with DC earlier this year, it's been in the works to endThe Vision after the twelfth issue. With just one more month left of King's run onThe Vision, the action most certainly comes to a head in this thrilling issue. |
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7.0
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Wakanda Forever | 2 issues |
8
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Wakanda Forever: Avengers #1
Aug 22, 2018 |
Avengers: Wakanda Forever #1 is a poignant end to the inter-title Dora Milaje adventure Nnedi Okorafor has sent us on the few months. |
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Wakanda Forever: Amazing Spider-Man #1
Jun 27, 2018 |
Continuing with the Wakandan characters she began to write in Black Panther: Long Live the King last year, Nnedi Okorafor's ability to write Okoye and her Dora Milaje compatriots is uncanny. |
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9.6
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War of the Realms | 5 issues |
10
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War of the Realms #1
Apr 3, 2019 |
Though dense at times, War of the Realms transforms a dreary Midgard into an icy, fiery post-apocalyptic hellscape and the end result is an astonishing book that well worth taking in. |
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10
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War of the Realms #3
May 1, 2019 |
While there's a lot of things going on in this title " and the many, many spinoffs " everything's contained in the main storyline nice and tight, with few questions going unanswered. |
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10
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War of the Realms #4
May 15, 2019 |
This story is far from over and yet, it's already sequential storytelling at its best. |
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8
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War of the Realms #5
Jun 5, 2019 |
Thanks to the dozens of tie-ins, this issue was quickly able to make sure characters were where they needed to be, for better or for worse, in an epic conclusion next issue. |
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10
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War of the Realms #6
Jun 26, 2019 |
With Aaron's time with the God of Thunder soon coming to an end, you can definitely tell he gave it his all writing this mini-series and for a good cause; this very well may go down as the most memorable spectacle event from the House of Ideas in the past few years. |
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8.0
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War of the Realms One Shot | 1 issues |
8
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War of the Realms: Omega #1
Jul 10, 2019 |
With four different mini-stories to read in one book, none stand out as much as Jason Aaron and Ron Garney's Daredevil and Heimdall story, which features Ol' Hornhead having an internal battle with his faith once more. |
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8.0
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War Of The Realms Strikeforce | 1 issues |
8
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War Of The Realms Strikeforce: The Land of Giants #1
May 22, 2019 |
Tom Taylor's script on Spider-Man certainly makes me want to see what the writer could do with really developing that character and its subsequent corner of the Marvel comics mythos. |
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7.2
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Web of Black Widow | 5 issues |
8
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Web of Black Widow #1
Sep 4, 2019 |
Equal parts sexy-spy-thriller and blood-pumping-action-blockbuster, Web of Black Widow is peak Romanoff, there's no denying it. |
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8
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Web of Black Widow #2
Oct 9, 2019 |
Some comics don't rely upon stopping the end of the world to be effective and this series is proving that. |
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6
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Web of Black Widow #3
Nov 6, 2019 |
The Web of Black Widow spins a deeper, more intricate tale with each passing issue but now, it seems like it's on the verge of getting lost in itself. |
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6
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Web of Black Widow #4
Dec 4, 2019 |
As far as Black Widow comics go, this issue is right in the middle of the pack"save for a pretty hefty cliffhanger, nothing particularly stands out. |
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8
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Web of Black Widow #5
Jan 1, 2020 |
Without giving too much away, every little detail laid in the past four issues is wrapped up nice and tight almost to a point where it's too predictable. |
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8.0
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West Coast Avengers (2018) | 1 issues |
8
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West Coast Avengers (2018) #4
Nov 21, 2018 |
Kelly Thompson takes a premise that's dangerously close to the one that started the first Marvel Civil War and manages to make it different. |
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6.0
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What If? (2018) | 1 issues |
6
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What If? (2018): Ghost Rider #1
Oct 17, 2018 |
At the very least, it was an entertaining read perfectly suited for a one-off book rather than a title I'd have to read month after month. |
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6.0
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Wild Storm | 4 issues |
8
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Wild Storm #19
Jan 23, 2019 |
While the title reads pretty dense at times " like most other books from Warren Ellis " it's quite entertaining, at the very least. |
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6
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Wild Storm #20
Feb 20, 2019 |
This issue almost moves uncomfortably fast, but on the bright side, you likely won't be bored with it. |
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4
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Wild Storm #21
Mar 20, 2019 |
For a book nearing the end of it's run, it's getting pretty anti-climactic, bordering on the edge of stale. |
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6
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Wild Storm #22
Apr 24, 2019 |
As Wild Storm begins to wind down, the action starts picking up and this book as pulsating action on nearly every single page. |
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6.0
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Wizard Beach | 1 issues |
6
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Wizard Beach #1
Dec 5, 2018 |
Perfectly campy, Wizard Beach left me laughing out loud more than once. though the issue lacks a substantial plot, the title still manages to be heartwarming and charming. |
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8.0
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X-O Manowar (2020) | 3 issues |
10
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X-O Manowar (2020) #1
Mar 25, 2020 |
X-O Manowar #1 is nothing short of beautiful and serves as the fitting"and very welcome, might I add"return of a classic Valiant superhero. |
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8
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X-O Manowar (2020) #2
Nov 25, 2020 |
Despite initial hesitation from our titular hero, he eventually has to compromise his standards to win a fight one can't win by themselves. It's a concept we've seen plenty of times before yet here, it feels fresh enough to keep the plot interesting. |
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6
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X-O Manowar (2020) #3
Dec 23, 2020 |
It won't take you long before you feel X-O Manowar #3 is a filler issue, providing content just to provide content as the overarching plot starts to falter. |
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7.5
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Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen | 4 issues |
8
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Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen #1
Dec 18, 2019 |
No gimmicks, no unreasonable cliffhangers"this book is exactly what it needs to be for a first issue. |
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8
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Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen #2
Jan 22, 2020 |
Hell Arisen is nothing short of all-out bonkers as #2 carries on at a breakneck pace. If you're looking for a comic jam-packed with action from cover to cover, it might be hard to pass something like this up. |
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6
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Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen #3
Feb 26, 2020 |
If you're looking for something with a lot of plotting, scheming, and exposition, this might be your favorite book of the week. If not, well... you get the gist. |
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8
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Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen #4
Mar 18, 2020 |
All things considered, "Year of the Villain" sticks its landing"and it sticks it hard. |
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6.0
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Yondu (2019) | 5 issues |
8
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Yondu (2019) #1
Nov 6, 2019 |
While it's not necessarily a genre-bending piece, it's a comic that's chock-full of action and moves at a brisk pace. |
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6
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Yondu (2019) #2
Nov 27, 2019 |
It's flawed and imperfect, messy and jagged"it's exactly the art this character needs. |
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Yondu (2019) #3
Dec 11, 2019 |
The story is still a bit too slow for my tastes, but I'm totally loving the tone"almost Mandalorian in a sense, the cosmic Western arc provides for a worthy tale. |
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Yondu (2019) #4
Jan 8, 2020 |
As far as penultimate issues go, Yondu #4 slowed down the overall pacing of the series to a crawl. |
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Yondu (2019) #5
Feb 5, 2020 |
Thanks to its fair share of twists and turn, this issue is pulled one too many ways to really stick the landing. |
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