Christian Bone's Comic Reviews

Reviewer For: We Got This Covered Reviews: 39
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All-Star Batman #6

Jan 11, 2017

All-Star Batman kicks off its second story arc revolving around Mr Freeze in an exciting issue that keeps up the same high level of quality.

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All-Star Batman #7

Feb 8, 2017

In All-Star Batman #7, Scott Snyder delivers a superlative character piece about the often poorly-depicted Poison Ivy.

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All-Star Batman #8

Mar 15, 2017

Mesmerizing and mind-bending, surreal yet thoughtful, All-Star Batman #8 might just be the best issue yet of an already very high quality comic.

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All-Star Batman #9

Apr 19, 2017

With some awesome twists, great action and gorgeous artwork, All-Star Batman #9 concludes 'The Ends of the Earth' story arc with a satisfying bang.

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All-Star Batman #10

May 10, 2017

All-Star Batman's new story arc kicks off with yet another stunning issue that combines amazing artwork with a fantastic character study of Batman's butler Alfred.

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All-Star Batman #11

Jun 21, 2017

'The First Ally' arc continues to unravel a fascinating mystery surrounding Alfred, with its strongest moments coming from delving into the butler's backstory.

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All-Star Batman #12

Jul 26, 2017

A character study wrapped up in a high-octane thriller, All-Star Batman #12 offers an eye-opening look at the truth about Alfred Pennyworth.

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Batman / The Shadow #1

Apr 26, 2017

Batman/The Shadow #1 holds back on giving us a proper crossover, but it does provide lots of pulp fiction-style noirish mystery.

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Batman / The Shadow #2

May 24, 2017

Batman/The Shadow #2 is an improvement on the already strong first outing, as it delivers more from the titular duo and moves the central mystery into intriguing new places.

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Batman / The Shadow #3

Jun 28, 2017

Compellingly written and stupendously illustrated - with an exceptional rendition of the Joker to boot - the third Batman/The Shadow issue is the best yet.

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Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider #1

Apr 26, 2017

Ben Reilly returns to being the Scarlet Spider in a fun opening issue that will delight fans of 90s Spider-Man comics.

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Deadpool vs. The Punisher #1

Apr 12, 2017

While there is some great action to be found here, the real strength of Deadpool Versus The Punisher is the surprisingly strong storyline and the fascinating and funny rivalry between its title stars.

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Elektra (2017) #1

Feb 22, 2017

Elektra travels to Las Vegas in this first issue of the ninja-assassin's new solo book. It's a bit of slow start, but there is some fantastic artwork to enjoy here.

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Flash (2016) #15

Jan 25, 2017

The Rogues return in a fast-paced, throwback issue of The Flash that will make you side with the villains.

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Green Lanterns #16

Feb 1, 2017

The Green Lanterns have their spotlight stolen by Batman in a solid issue that sets up an intriguing new story arc.

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Injustice 2 #1

May 3, 2017

Tom Taylor and Bruce Redondo deliver the goods in a fast, funny and thoroughly entertaining opener to this tie-in to the upcoming video game, Injustice 2.

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Invincible Iron Man (2016) #3

Jan 18, 2017

Issue #3 of Invincible Iron Man nicely keeps the balance between re-introducing some old friends and furthering new hero Riri Williams' own story.

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Iron Fist (2017) #1

Mar 22, 2017

The storyline might be a little simplistic, but Iron Fist #1 serves as a solid teaser for a fresh take on the character that looks to be a full-on kung fu action adventure.

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Justice League (2016) #22

Jun 7, 2017

Justice League #22 might be light on tension and drama, but it's an entertaining, breezy read held together by some fun character interactions.

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Justice League (2016) #24

Jul 5, 2017

This latest standalone issue of Justice League is a classic superhero crossover punch-up that might not blow you out of the water, but is certainly entertaining enough.

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Justice League (2016) #25

Jul 19, 2017

This expanded anniversary issue is a dense but intriguing read that leaves us with much to chew on thanks to its hints at the central DC Rebirth mystery.

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Luke Cage (2017) #1

May 17, 2017

The Hero for Hire's newest solo series opens with a strong start, thanks to some first rate writing that nails the voice and personality of the titular character.

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Man-Thing (2017) #1

Mar 8, 2017

Though it won't be for everyone, Man-Thing #1 is an enjoyable comic book debut from R.L. Stine which brings his unique tongue-in-cheek pulp horror style to a classic Marvel character.

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Man-Thing (2017) #2

Mar 29, 2017

Man-Thing #2 follows on in much the same spirit as the first, as Goosebumps author R.L. Stine fills it with black humour and lots of pulpy horror.

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Monsters Unleashed #2

Feb 1, 2017

Marvel's latest all-action crossover, Monsters Unleashed, continues in an issue that features every Marvel hero ever but focuses on its lesser-known characters, too.

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Monsters Unleashed #3

Feb 15, 2017

The latest issue of Marvel's current crossover event moves the story along and provided some much-needed answers. However, it loses its momentum in the process.

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Monsters Unleashed #4

Mar 1, 2017

Monsters Unleashed really finds its feet again in this issue with a solid balance of action, humour and spectacle that promises an exciting final chapter.

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Monsters Unleashed #5

Mar 15, 2017

There's a disappointing lack of The Avengers, but the finale of the Monsters Unleashed crossover is still full of all-ages, action-packed thrills.

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Nick Fury (2017) #1

Apr 19, 2017

With lots of whizz-bang action, this slick, flashy opening issue will appeal to lovers of James Bond movies as much as Marvel comics fans.

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Savage Things #1

Mar 1, 2017

Savage Things #1 serves as a strong first installment of what promises to be a brilliantly disturbing new miniseries from DC's Vertigo.

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Secret Warriors (2017) #1

May 10, 2017

Secret Warriors #1 delivers a snappy, fast-paced story with the highlight being the fun dynamic between its kickass female lead characters.

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Star Wars: Rogue One Adaptation #1

Apr 5, 2017

Marvel's Rogue One comic book adaptation gets off to a strong start as it embellishes the narrative with interesting new material and is brought to life with some gorgeous artwork.

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Star Wars: Rogue One Adaptation #2

May 3, 2017

The second issue of Marvel's Rogue One comic doesn't feature much in the way of fresh material, but it's brought to life with some top-notch artwork.

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The Totally Awesome Hulk #15

Jan 25, 2017

There's hardly any action, but this issue of Totally Awesome Hulk brings together Marvel's Asian-American heroes in a gently funny and endearing way.

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Titans (2016) #12

Jun 14, 2017

Titans #12 sets up the pieces on the board for what promises to be a thrilling new arc and excels at examining the many personal issues facing the team.

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Titans (2016) Annual #1

Mar 29, 2017

With a heap of heroes, an intriguing ongoing mystery and lots of great character dynamics, this is a very strong opening issue to a new, exciting crossover.

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Weapon X (2017) #1

Apr 12, 2017

This new Logan-centric series is off to a slightly slow start, but the stripped-back nature of the story promises an interesting new chapter in the Wolverine's life to come.

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Wonder Woman (2016) #26

Jul 12, 2017

Shea Fontana's new run on Wonder Woman starts off with a promising, if flawed, issue - though it's great to have two female creators behind it.

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Wonder Woman (2016) Annual #1

May 31, 2017

Wonder Woman Annual #1 features a strong collection of short stories which each highlight a different element of what makes Diana such an amazing hero.

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