Brian A. Madrid's Comic Reviews

Reviewer For: Outright Geekery Reviews: 123
7.8Avg. Review Rating

8.8
Action Comics (2016) #988

Oct 18, 2017

I have to tip my hat to Dan Jurgens for coming up with a story like this. Re-introducing a dead character to life like Jor-El takes guts.

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8.8
Action Comics (2016) #999

Mar 22, 2018

This is a humble comic book issue as Clark uses his strength to bring an enemy towards reformation while uses his farm-boys manners to bring a two drifted family members closer. I thoroughly enjoy this and I think you will too.

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6.6
Barbarella (2017) #2

Jan 10, 2018

Not too much imagination to the storyline but Barbarella is rather intriguing.

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9.6
Batman: Creature of the Night #1

Dec 5, 2017

A wonderful and unique take on the Batman.

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10
Batman: Creature of the Night #2

Jan 1, 2018

What makes Creature of the Night so interesting is a personal connection we all have with heroes.

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8.8
Batman: Creature of the Night #3

May 15, 2018

To draw to a close, Creature of the Night #3, is a bitter-sweet installment to the series. The storyline offers a constant surprise in every issue. I'm huge Batman fan who dabbles in various storyline series of the Caped Crusader, but never something like this.

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9
Batman: Curse of the White Knight #4

Jan 1, 2020

(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});This is a great comic book and looking forward to reading the next series.

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7.8
Batman: Last Knight on Earth #1

Jun 14, 2019

Batman: The Last Knight of Earth offers a good start on a compelling storyline.

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8.6
Batman: Lost #1

Nov 10, 2017

The warm colors of this Hallmark like Christmas moment jumps quickly over to a war between two enemies in a bloodthirsty battle.Then the panels jump again through time and space never allowing Bruce Wayne get his bearings. The sketch artwork and coloring is spot on!

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6.8
Batman: The Dawnbreaker #1

Oct 7, 2017

If you are reading these tie-ins from DC's Metal series, the origins stories of multiverse Batman have turned for the worse and benefits BarBatos. So far we have not see this Dark universe Lord and Master, he does have a good right Batman for the job. A demonic Hellraiser form of Batman who keeps company with a chain of Strigoi Robin by his side. With Red Death and War Machine, and Dawnbreaker as part of BarBatos regime, there are more Multiverse Batman waiting in the wings.

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8.6
Batman: The Devastator #1

Nov 5, 2017

Panels from the comic books are stunning. Some single page, some full pages of the Devastator unleashing himself upon Earth 1's Superman are heart-stoppers.

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9
Batman: The Murder Machine #1

Oct 9, 2017

This issue of the Metal tie-ins will tug a little at the heart-strings.

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8.8
Batman: The Red Death #1

Oct 1, 2017

This Metal series tie in gives a glimpse how the Earth -52 Batman was seduced by Barbatos using Batman's promise to save Gotham City and the ones he loves. As for Bruce Wayne it show how really smart and intelligent this man in the DC Universe. Love the scenes of Batman new look as Red Death and his trail of hellish bats.

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8.6
Batman: White Knight #1

Oct 10, 2017

My question is, "Why hasn't anyone ever wrote a story like this before?' One can use movie transformation scene to describe the rags to riches life of Joker. What was once a man who enjoy wreaking havoc on the city of Gotham City only to have Batman capture him is empower to have Batman be behind the bars of Arkham Asylum and become Gotham's White Knight.

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9
Batman: White Knight #2

Jan 21, 2018

This is one of the most intriguing Batman comic book storylines to come from DC.

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8.6
Batman: White Knight #3

Jan 23, 2018

Don't let this series slip through your fingers and buy this comic book. It's one of the most original stories about the Batman saga in quite a Mar's solstice (I'm watching The Martian.)

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9
Batman: White Knight #6

Mar 18, 2018

One of the best comic series of the Batman I've had the pleasure of reading.

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8
Batman: White Knight #8

Jun 7, 2018

This was a great series to read and I thoroughly enjoy many of the character's story development. I look forward seeing Sean Murphy's next project series.

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8.2
Batman: Who Laughs #1

Nov 17, 2017

For the most part, this is a creep comic series.

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8.6
Battlestar Galactica Vs. Battlestar Galactica #1

Jan 10, 2018

In any event, the comic book offers the same magic as the original series as well as its recent television run.

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8.6
Batwoman (2017) #5

Aug 29, 2017

The Batwoman, who fights and has the determination of Bruce Wayne's Batman, is painted a different picture in this comic book series. The early life of Kate Kane, is a far shadow cry from what she will later become as Batwoman. Kate seems to lack focus in her life and clings to those offering a deep friendship. I give this a Go read this series. Look forward to more Batwoman action.

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8.4
Batwoman (2017) #6

Aug 22, 2017

When DC's Universe Rebirth was going to a series on Batwoman, I jumped on the chance to read it. Unlike a prissy Bat-girl or a commanding Wonder Woman, Batwoman is a blue collar of crime fighter. Despite all her setbacks and personal love tragedies, she's has the tenacity of a Batman but she's not Batman. She's a women drawn to justice and order. She'll do whatever means necessary to accomplish that mission.

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6.4
Bettie Page #4

Oct 28, 2017

I love the concept of this one of a kind woman, who broke barriers. The perception of women mimicking a Donna Reed persona gets old real fast. Bettie Page was a woman ahead of her time and wonderful to see her in her own comic book series. Love the concept of Betty being a secret agent for the United States. I just wished artist give more of Bettie Page. Anything less would simply won't do.

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8
Bitch Planet: Triple Feature #1

Jun 12, 2017

This is part one of a 3 part story in one comic book. As per the comic book's introduction, " In the future, not so far away, troublesome and offensive women are jettisoned to the off-world penitentiary commonly known as Bitch Planet. Mostly written by women, Bitch Planet offers 3 story where the women were mistreated and/or were ignored of their personal rights. More nonfiction than fantasy, these stories does draw a grim view of women in a modern society where the sexes are not always equal.

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9
Black Cloud #1

Apr 23, 2017

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Black Could. Being the first issue of the series, one can only hope Barrett will undoubtedly offer chances to see more of the dream world as the story unfolds. See life through the eyes of Barrett and her power will keep this series running for a long time.

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10
Black Cloud #2

Jun 18, 2017

As always, Black Cloud #2 is a well thought out comic book to read. Zelda is a hustler of the streets. She needs food and shelter in order to survive in a cold city. Her ability to open a fantasy world and be engulfed in it is her bread money. Without it, she becomes barren. I will be very interesting to see her encounter with Frank will divulge in upcoming issue.

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8
Black Cloud #3

Jul 11, 2017

Black Cloud is an original comic book series that does not disappoint readers. The series can only get better with more issues on the way. Although, I am fearful the writing might dwindle after this episode, one can hope to see more of the dream world with Zelda Barrett and her cast of characters.

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7.6
Breathless #1

Mar 30, 2018

Ultimately, not a bad comic book to read.

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8
Curse Words #1

Nov 20, 2016

Curse Words is by far one of the most intriguing yet cosmic comic book I have ever read. And that's not entirely a bad thing. As so long the storyline is not hindered with too much magical wizardry and does not shorten character development, I'm fine with it.

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9
Dark Days: The Casting #1

Aug 20, 2017

Dark Days: The Casting is really going with engines on full thrust. I strongly suggest reading some backstory information regarding Batman. From 52 series Batman # 40 thru 49 should be good for one to understand some of the scenes in this comic book. Again it leaves the reader wanting more to the story and this is where DC gets you. Just remember the storyline will wash into various comic titles from DC, so watch out.

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10
Dark Days: The Forge #1

Aug 19, 2017

This epic comic book saga will have readers wanting more. The series is not cheap as the cover has increased by $2.00. Also, be prepared to buy lots as the Metal series will wash into the rest of the DC titles.

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6
Dark Knights Rising: The Wild Hunt #1

Feb 24, 2018

This book will forever be forgotten and only found in discount bins.

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8.6
Dark Nights: Metal #3

Oct 15, 2017

Fighting the mind of Bruce Wayne is tough enough, but to fight seven of them is like playing chess against someone a hundred moves ahead of you.

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8.6
Dark Nights: Metal #4

Dec 25, 2017

In summary, the Dark Nights metal series is near the story's end. Overall the storyline has been solid for most of the series though at times slow the story's pace.

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8.8
Dark Nights: Metal #5

Feb 10, 2018

Dark Night Metal #5 reprises the various Batmans who have to turn themselves into these demonic creatures for the benefit of Barbatos conquest.

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7.2
Dejah Thoris (2018) #1

Feb 9, 2018

Think of Dejah Thoris as a royalty world who's planet will soon die unless someone rises to the challenge and sacrifice everything for the sake of their people.

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7.8
Dejah Thoris (2018) #2

Mar 6, 2018

Generally speaking, Dejah Thoris is a decent comic book to follow. It offers some great artwork and a solid foundation of a storyline reviewer will be interested in.

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7.8
Dejah Thoris (2018) #3

Apr 11, 2018

In conclusion, Amy Chu is a writer for women. She sheds the idea of what a woman can accomplish as so long as she prepares herself for anything.

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7
Detective Comics (2016) #999

Apr 15, 2019

Congratulations DC and many of the fine writers and artist who made the Batman a household name and a legend in the comic book world!

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6.8
Detective Comics (2016) #1004

Jun 25, 2019

Seeing all of Gotham's worse of the worse being the one to bring a newborn child is depicted amazingly in this issue. The artwork showing the face of Joker, though having a grin of contempt, has compassion of a caring soul through his eyes as Harley Quinn can barely contain herself as she witnesses a child being born. The action lacks any words to mention in this review. It offers a great background to Astrid's story which will come to blows in the next issue of Detective Comics # 1005.

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7.4
Die #2

Feb 26, 2019

Die #2 comes off as a friendly Dungeon & Dragons game night that turns into an epic adventure to these unexpected kids.

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Die #4

Apr 21, 2019

Again, there's not a lot of action in this issue but does offer some insight into the characters alternate-life back home. There's also the sense of desperation and what lines they need to cross to get back home.

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7.2
Domino (2018) #1

Apr 17, 2018

Gail Simone has a natch of bringing a character to life and Domino is no different.

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10
Doomsday Clock #2

Dec 30, 2017

There's little chance this comic book series will disappoint the average comic reader.

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8.8
Doomsday Clock #3

Feb 2, 2018

A good pace of storyline as well as very well drawn panels that starves an unquenchable curiosity.

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7
Doomsday Clock #6

Aug 19, 2018

Doomsday Clock issue #6 tells the tale of pain and suffering as Marionette and Mime meet the Joker.

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8
Elsewhere #1

May 29, 2017

Truly a remarkable sense of storytelling as Jay Faerber takes one of greatest aerial mysteries of the legendary pilot, Amelia Earhart, into a science fiction comic book series. Amelia's Moxie attitude will surely be a catalyst for surprising adventures.

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6
Eternal Empire #1

Apr 9, 2017

The story of Eternal Empire #1 is a timeless tale of good and decent people succumb into the hands of a tyrant. The Synnian has made a career of crushing all hope from those conquered. As the story unfolds, there's one, the white-haired woman, is compelled to free herself from all this pain and suffering. Love the scenes depicting the coldness she endure while harvesting. My only regret reading Eternal Empire is the small, light font texts in some of storyboards. It was very difficult to read at times. A little larger and darker please. Over a nice story introduction and a bit of a cliffhanger. Looking forward for Eternal Empire #2, soon.

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Eternal Empire #2

Jun 13, 2017

Eternal Empire does have a Star Wars feel, as young man and a young woman venture out into the unknow. Neither of them have no idea what awaits for them, but one things is clear. It a lot better than spending the rest of their lives as expendable slaves for the Empress.

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7
Eternity Girl #1

Mar 21, 2018

Not a bad comic book issue, though I do find it morbid at times.

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8.6
Flash (2016) #33

Oct 30, 2017

What really draws me into the story has to be the panels of Central City destroyed, as Flash runs towards it. Fans of the Flash will recognize the two fallen signs of Bob's Belly Burgers, and Star Labs on the streets. Panels showing parts of the city in shambles, while seeing the good citizens of Central City transformed into dilapidated souls. Great artwork. The image of Central City and it's citizens bring chills of dread and a real page turner.

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6
Geek Girl #2

Jan 13, 2017

Sometimes, especially young women, it can be difficult to live a happy life. Ruby is one of these college women who has a very difficult time feeling comfortable within her own skin. There's nothing wrong with that but if you going to be this impersonable superhero in you town, you better bring guns of confidence and swag. Ruby sees Geek-Girl as being the hottie, loved and admired. For Ruby, it's the dorky girl no one wants to associate with. Summer explains that no matter whether wearing the glasses on or off, your still you! It's not until Nina forces herself upon Ruby the point is clear. She's no Kiki and kicks Nina on the ground. Ruby is no dork not be bullied. Although this cuts away from knowing about Lightning Girl, but makes a good point about a young woman's persona is constantly put to the test.

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8
Geek Girl #3

Apr 5, 2017

I was very excited to finally see the character, Mr. Mash-Up. Dressed in all green with a Fedora hat on, looked to be a worthy villain for Geek-Girl. Unfortunately, the character was short-lived. I Don't Know Why, but it did. Although, from my understand about him there may be two possibilities to his origin. Either a form of punishment was ruled to live the rest of eternity living in Ruby's universe? Or, escaped to Ruby's universe as a form of refuge. In either case, Mr. Mash-Up, could have been something interesting to read about. Again, the storyboard is good to follow as well as the graphic drawing of all the characters. My only regret to the Geek-Girl series is the almost empty character story development. I need that, desperately!

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8
Geek Girl #4

Apr 6, 2017

Great storyline with great storyboard graphic scenes. Looking forward reading series #5 and hoping to reveal how the glasses were created.

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6.6
Ghostbusters: Answer The Call #1

Oct 24, 2017

I dont have a lot of positive feedback to this comic book. I know somebody will enjoy, and I hope someone will, but in the meantime, this book needs more flavor.

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8.4
Gotham City Garage #1

Oct 16, 2017

It's female characters of DC Comics meet the world of Mad Max.

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8
Gotham City Garage #3

Dec 10, 2017

Gotham City Garage does keep one's interest enough to read until the end. It's a strange version of Gotham City turned apocalyptic and have one of the most ruthless men of the DC Universe, Lex Luthor as your town mayor and absolute ruler.

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7.4
Gotham City Garage #4

Dec 12, 2017

Like I've said before, it's a different look on the DC characters living in a post-apocalyptic period. Everyone has their own agenda and will stop at nothing to achieve it.

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8.6
Green Hornet (2018) #1

Mar 2, 2018

A great start to the series.

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7.6
Green Hornet (2018) #2

Apr 5, 2018

The series gives heartfelt sentiments to the character Britt though lost but is certainly not being forgotten. With the investigation now in full throttle done by Tai and Mulan, the two may find something more sinister plot in the works. If so, one can only hope they packed their fighting gloves with them.

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5.4
Hal Jordan And The Green Lantern Corps #32

Nov 12, 2017

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps issue #32 would better served using more battle scenes, more plot twists, or even a small submissive love story. Anything would have been better than this. If you read, Batman: Lost issue #1, though there was little fighting in that comic book, I loved the storyline of psyche of Bruce Wayne and his Kryptonite.

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8.2
Heroes In Crisis #1

Sep 30, 2018

Heroes in Crisis is something that comic book readers were aware of, but was never spoken in public.

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7.2
Heroes In Crisis #6

Mar 13, 2019

This issue offers tremendous amounts of insight about the physical toll on the mind of superheroes.

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6.6
Heroes In Crisis #7

Apr 23, 2019

Just another step closing in solving this crime drama.

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6
Highlander: American Dream #4

May 25, 2017

Highlander: The American Dream #4 for most of the series shows reader what was like for an immortal to live in the 50's. Living in a big city carrying a Katana just was not as popular as .38 special, but can argue a point. Nevertheless makes a great side story this this timeless man. This is one of my favorite movies and this comic book series and does have some of the film's mystic in it. I would surely love to see in the coming issues some flashbacks of Macleod's moments through history or with ol' friend Juan Sanchez Villa-Lobos Ramirez.

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7.4
Hit-Girl (2018) #1

Mar 11, 2018

Mindy McCready is only doing what her loving father wanted her to do, be a survivor while serving social justice as she was bred to do.

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6.8
Hit-Girl (2018): Season Two #1

Feb 18, 2019

Having a character like Hit-Girl in the limelight is an interesting concept for a deadly assassin that almost has a take on the film, Get Shorty.

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7.6
Hit-Girl (2018) #2

Apr 2, 2018

Hit-Girl does not disappoint readers.

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6.8
Hit-Girl (2018): Season Two #3

Jun 8, 2019

Hit-Girl #3, and the series overall, has grown on me ever since reading its the first issue. Hit-Girl is one of those characters we come to love of recent times.

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7.6
Hit-Girl (2018) #4

Jun 1, 2018

It's all magic and Hit-Girl issue #4 has the series off to a good start.

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6.8
Hit-Girl (2018) #6

Aug 13, 2018

Jeff and Eduardo take issue #6 of Hit-Girl to offer a moment to show a side of Mindy expose her one weakness, being alone.

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7
Hit-Girl (2018) #11

Jan 13, 2019

Definitely, the comic book Hit-Girl would be a well-beloved show to watch, as so long as the essence of Mindy is portrayed like the comic book with extreme prejudice.

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6.8
Hit-Girl (2018) #12

Jan 21, 2019

A little short in the storyline and adequate on action sequences.

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7.4
Iceman (2017) #2

Aug 16, 2017

From seeing issue #2, the Marvel Universe has made both Kitty and Bobby more grown up than from previous adaptations. Though the writers did keep Bobby's corky sense of humor intact. Not the most serious person in the X-Men family of mutants, but he manages to break the ice during tense situations(No pun intended there). As of now, Bobby has no one special in mind to begin a relationship. Kitty offers good advice about seeking out others for support and offers her friendship to him.

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Iceman (2017) #3

Aug 17, 2017

I think reader sometimes do not understand the daily life of a superhero. In Iceman issue #3, gives an look into Bobby's world ( Again no pun intended) and it's not all bells and whistles being an X-Men. Yeah, go go out and recruit new mutants and save the world once in while but where's the 401K plan? Is there workmen's compensation due to job injuries? Not to mention when will mom and dad enjoy the pitter patter of grandchildren? For Iceman, being a mutant, fighting for equality as well as being gay might become a heavy burden to carry on. And that what the writer is expressing about the character. Great Stuff!

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James Bond: Felix Leiter #1

Jan 7, 2017

Now, for those who are not familiar with the James Bond films, Felix was tortured by a drug cartel named Franz Sanchez who tied Felix up while a shark nibbled at his extremities. That is why Felix uses prosthetics to live a somewhat normal life. I tip my hat to the writers for including this bit of information about character Felix -it keeps it authentic. Overall, the story is open to many possibilities to explore.

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6
James Bond: Felix Leiter #2

Feb 8, 2017

I'm just waiting for a lovely Bond siren to appear in an upcoming issues.

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8.4
John Wick #1

Dec 10, 2017

Hearing about John Wick turn into a comic book, I thought would be a bad idea. How can you bring all that cinema action and yet capture the tormented soul onto the pages of a comic book? Rest assured, the pages hold up to John Wick persona. I hope that both the writing and the drawing continue to follow the character and his bullet-filled escapades.

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7.4
John Wick #2

May 4, 2018

The issues are satisfying morsels as I wait in anticipation.

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7.6
Justice League (2016) #32

Nov 5, 2017

This comic book is a bit semi climatic.

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7.6
Justice League Dark (2018) #1

Aug 22, 2018

All in all, Justice League: Dark #1 got off to a great start. Now that the DC Universe has marked a line in the sand that dares any multiverse to cross it will be the first of many. I love that Wonder Woman has taken the lead to this investigation by the horns. For now, I want to see her and the rest of the dark-art members fight this common enemy on their own.

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7.8
Justice League Dark (2018) #2

Sep 30, 2018

Overall the comic book stands to give it a try and read it. The cast of characters are interesting enough and this is something DC should have been doing storylines that deal with magical characters and the universe.

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7.2
Kick-Ass (2018) #1

Feb 24, 2018

This is a new take on the Kick-Ass story. I just found it a little disappointing. Though the comic can't be the same as the movie, which I loved watching, it was missing a key piece. It didn't have the part where Patience makes the hero her own.

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8
Kim Reaper #1

Apr 4, 2017

The artwork and dialogue is clean as crisp and well as the story-telling. Though I should point out, (If you are not aware of already) Becka is a curious character wanting to have a relationship with the same sex. Whether or not Becka will have these crush-like feels remains to be seen. Just throwing it out there. An interesting comic book and look forward reading Becka and Kim's adventures in love and death.

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6.2
Legenderry Red Sonja (2018) #4

May 27, 2018

A less than a desirable comic book.

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7
Lost City Explorers #1

Jul 30, 2018

In closing of my review of The Lost city of Explorers #1, offers childhood nostalgia of a group of teenagers solving a mystery drop into their hands. Big fan of the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, and crew members of the Mystery Machine. Having read the second installment of the series gives some more information about Segan Labs and what does Helen need to save her father. I find this series a keeper to read and definitely, there's more to come. Issue #2 is currently available with issue #3 comes out August 15th.

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Lost City Explorers #2

Aug 26, 2018

Anyone who loves mythical fantasies of ancient cities gone missing from the face of the earth is about as good as it gets. It's a story so intriguing I cannot imagine Josh Gates hasn't explored this comic book as if yet.

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7.8
Mera: Queen of Atlantis #1

Mar 3, 2018

This first issue does shed some light to her past and a glimpse of a possible future with Arthur C. Being this a six part comic book series, I can only speculate this might be a prequel to DC's Aquaman film, coming the 21st of December.

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8.2
Naomi #1

Feb 12, 2019

The series leads me to believe this will start out as a mystery of one identity.

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Naomi #4

May 12, 2019

The enjoyment of this issue comes as more of a revelation about the character rather than a continuation about the series.

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7.6
Naomi #5

Jun 20, 2019

Naomi has almost no disappointments.

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8.4
Orphan Black: Deviations #4

Sep 13, 2017

The comic book origins comes from the show which lasted 5 season on BBC television. The lovely Tatiana Maslany portrayed the show's the three main characters. Wonderful to see the essence of the show live on. If you loved the show, you will loved the comic look. And if you never heard of Orphan Black, go see the show. All issue are currently available as well as volume collections.

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8
Pathfinder: Spiral of Bones #1

Mar 28, 2018

Pathfinder Spiral of Bones will give those D&D fans something to read about when not on some sort of fantasy role-playing campaign.

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8.6
Phoenix Resurrection: The Return Of Jean Grey #1

Jan 1, 2018

Though this issue leaves me aching to see Jean turn into the Pyrokinetic Phoenix, we're gonna have to wait for the next issue. Also, seeing Logan as an old and ancient man and not the stoic youthful character I'm accustomed to reading surprise me.

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7.6
Prodigy (2018) #1

Jan 5, 2019

WritingArtworkColoringStorylineEnjoyment3.8Summary

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7.6
Raven: Daughter of Darkness #1

Feb 2, 2018

In conclusion, one can see instantly the change in older Raven rather than the one fans have come to know from Teen Titan episodes. One can only speculate that her power will also become more refined as she faces new challenges. Right now, Raven is beginning to see a whole new aspect of various people. Who like her, have problems of their own to work through. Love it when moments of pearls of wisdom becomes her Life's Lesson # so and so.

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Redneck #4

Aug 14, 2017

Rednecks is one of those comic books that has yet to be discovered by Warner Bros. or CW Network. The storyline would make an interesting television series or at least a one shot movie. It's got love, family, friendship, sworn enemies and revenge. Plus that fact almost all the characters are vampires just wanting to live a normal life. I grown very fond of this comic book and strongly suggest readers to pick this one up.

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Samurai: Brothers In Arms #4

Dec 7, 2016

It reminded me watching old Samurai movies as a kid. Stories of a lone warrior bent on conquering an injustice. Brothers in Arms has a great storyline that's mixed with moments of betrayal, love, espionage, and of course sword fighting.

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7.8
Shadowman (2018) #1

Apr 3, 2018

Generally speaking, mystical realms coming from deep in the bayou always intrigued me. Stories older than the Civil War about voodoo and dark arts have spread throughout the south that still shivers spines today. In any case, Shadowman brings an old classic storytelling into the modern era.

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8.6
Sheena: Queen of the Jungle (2017) #1

Sep 12, 2017

I find Marguerite Bennett fascinating to read. The stuff she imagines must keep her awake all night.

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8
Sherlock: The Blind Banker #6

Jun 12, 2017

There no greater detective story than the adventures of Sherlock Holmes in modern times. His mind is a complete library of facts, information and deductive reasoning all wrapped into this one man. The Blind Banker does leave a sense of a cliff-hanger for a possible new storyline series to be discover. Though the reading the panel from right to left is an act unfamiliar to me, one gets use to it. I hope to see more of Sherlock stories in comic stands and book shelves. This is a buy!

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Shirtless Bear Fighter #1

Jun 20, 2017

Shirtless Bear Fighter could be one of the funniest comic books I read so far. This is something Alfred E. Neuman would have copy write for his Mad magazine. No one knows who's the parents of Shirtless one thing is certain. Don't call flapjacks pancakes. If funny comic books reading is your favorite pastimes, get naked and read this.

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6
Star Trek: Boldly Go #8

May 24, 2017

Boldly Go comic series does capture the feel of J.J. Abrams vision from the film but needs a little more plot twist, McCoy and Spock banter and more of Jim Kirk gut instinct space fights.

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Star Wars: Darth Vader (2017) #1

Sep 3, 2017

Darth Vader is, in my opinion, a well loved, timeless character. Just a man who suffered the death of his mother and the only woman he's ever loved. Truly a Greek tragedy among the stars as Anakin's humanity burned away and was forged to become a weapon for the dark side. I thoroughly enjoyed Marvel's Star Wars: Darth Vader series #1 and you will too.

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8.6
Teen Titans (2016) #12

Sep 21, 2017

This is the first comic book tie-in from the Metal series and there's more coming. The DC Universe is in jeopardy of becoming absorb into the Dark Multiverse. With the Teen Titans, the Suicide Squad, Green Arrow from the Justice League, and Nightwing representing the Batman Family their task is an uphill battle while wearing cement shoes. Barbatos and his seven evil Batmen are here to stay.

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7.8
The Batman Who Laughs (2018) #1

Jan 10, 2019

A final conclusion about this review offers no hope in site for Gotham City. The Batman Who Laughs and Grim Knight both are here to stay. No one knows the reason why, but one thing is clear, a lot of people are going to die. For the Batman/Bruce Wayne DC Universe, seeing himself dead offers no comfort knowing there's a twisted Bruce Wayne, inflicted from the Joker's toxin, is stalking him relentlessly. For now, The Batman Who Laughs may find it hard to believe has someone to offer competition. Bruce Wayne always hopes to see the Joker be cured of his affliction, but it seems the affliction may be the key to defeat the Grim Knight and his own devil's advocate from the Joker's expense.

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7.8
The Batman Who Laughs (2018) #2

Jan 20, 2019

Becoming more and more of a sinister comic book.

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The Dregs #1

Jan 20, 2017

Overall an intriguing story and look forward to the next issue.

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10
The Few #6

Jul 9, 2017

This is a great comic book to read. It plays with a lot of emotions as Hale see herself fail in one aspect in her life while finding people to lift herself up. Seeing her inner demons haunt her through most of the series is given the opportunity for redemption through the people she cares for.

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8
The Greatest Adventure #4

Jul 31, 2017

Like I said, The Greatest Adventure is a modern day comic book with golden age classic storytelling from the past.

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9
The Lost Fleet: Corsair #1

Jun 16, 2017

Overall something to read and gain a fan. I absolutely love a good intergalactic war story that true to those classic science fiction stories from the past.

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8.6
The Silencer #1

Feb 10, 2018

This is a hit.

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The Silencer #2

Apr 1, 2018

So far, from the DC Universe, The Silencer is starting to become one of my favorite comic books. I'm a sucker for ordinary things we take for granted to be something completely different. One never knows about anyone living next to you. They could be someone like a typical wife and mother of two children or someone who knows 1001 ways to kill you in your sleep. In any event, The Silencer is expected to have more surprises in store in coming issues and look forward to it.

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The Silencer #3

Apr 2, 2018

Growing up in the era of Jaws, Star Wars, Superman: The Movie, and Rambo I have seen a lot of action films. The Silencer gives that classic action movie feel like a surprising bonus, a woman is the main character.

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7.8
The Silencer #4

May 6, 2018

I enjoy reading the Silencer series. In light of the implementation of Deathstroke in the series does not alter the storyline, but enhances it.

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7.2
The Silencer #5

Jul 7, 2018

The Silencer has been a wonderful comic book to read and collect. The storyline has been very consistent with great action panels. For the character Honor, one can only imagine how she'll manage to keep her retired life in place while everyone she's ever known wants her back in action.

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7.6
The Silencer #6

Jul 22, 2018

I love how the series brings the most dangerous assassin woman ever known and make her into a typical mother living in the suburbs.

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The Silencer #7

Aug 15, 2018

The turbulence at 30,000 feet isn't coming from the plane. It's Honor protecting her family all in the cargo hold.

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6.8
The Silencer #8

Aug 29, 2018

Overall great action sequences throughout the pages and an imaginative cliff-hanger.

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7.4
The Theory Twisted Sci-Fi #1

Mar 10, 2019

Life changing events happen for reasons unknown. Reasons we yet do not understand. If someone out there is watching our lives, making sure we do not genocide ourselves into oblivion. Our days here on Earth might look brighter and we will all bask in the Sun. Until then, keep your feet on the ground and reach for the stars. I recommend this book and looking forward to the next volume.

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7.5
Turok (2017) #1

Aug 15, 2017

Give Turok: Blood Hunt a chance before you decide to hang-up your bow and arrow.

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6.4
Victor LaValle's Destroyer #4

Dec 8, 2017

The storyline just did not fit the pieces well enough to be enjoyed.

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7.6
Xena: Warrior Princess (2018) #1

Feb 24, 2018

The artwork is tremendous to look at when you see Gabrielle and Xena back in action once again. To even have the face of Gabrielle pout during one panel is priceless. One would hope to see more of the dynamic dames be involved in a high pace, action-packed adventure.

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