8.0
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80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular | 1 issues |
8
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80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular: Catwoman #1
Jun 3, 2020 |
The book brings back some seriously heavy hitters to each tell their own short, including Tom King, Paul Dini, Ed Brubaker and Chuck Dixon and it's fun seeing different artists all take their crack at the duplicitous anti-hero. |
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8.0
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Absolute Carnage (2019) One Shot | 3 issues |
8
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Absolute Carnage (2019): Symbiote Of Vengeance #1
Sep 11, 2019 |
Its ending is somewhat predictable and feels like it's more concerned with setting the table for a separate Ghost Rider book, but writer Ed Brisson gets a ton of fun out of Carnage as a Ghost Rider (complete with a Carnage Cycle) and there's plenty of dark humour spread throughout. |
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8
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Absolute Carnage (2019): Separation Anxiety #1
Aug 14, 2019 |
The story starts off with a bang and never lets up. Artist Brian Level's depictions of body horror with the villains feels straight out of John Carpenter's The Thing. Don't miss this one. |
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8
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Absolute Carnage (2019): Symbiote Spider-Man #1
Sep 4, 2019 |
Add this one to the growing list of impressive tie-ins for the event. |
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7.3
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Absolute Carnage: Miles Morales | 3 issues |
6
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Absolute Carnage: Miles Morales #1
Aug 28, 2019 |
Absolute Carnage: Miles Morales isn't, by any means, a must-read for the event, but it does give a nice bit of context to what Miles was up to prior to his run-in with Carnage in Absolute Carnage #2. |
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8
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Absolute Carnage: Miles Morales #2
Sep 25, 2019 |
The issue is just as dark as the rest of the event, but it does give a glimmer of hope that Miles might find a way to break free and help the other doppelgangers do the same. |
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8
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Absolute Carnage: Miles Morales #3
Oct 9, 2019 |
This three-issue tie-in is definitely recommended for fans of the "Absolute Carnage" event and will leave readers chomping at the bit to see how Miles reinserts himself into the story. |
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6.0
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Acts of Evil | 1 issues |
6
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Acts of Evil: She-Hulk Annual #1
Aug 28, 2019 |
Worth a read for fans of She-Hulk. |
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7.5
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Age Of X-Man: X-Tremists | 4 issues |
8
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Age Of X-Man: X-Tremists #2
Mar 27, 2019 |
This issue shows the building blocks for a compelling side story, and it's worth checking out to see what they do with three more issues. |
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8
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Age Of X-Man: X-Tremists #3
Apr 24, 2019 |
Even if you're not into the rest of the event, definitely give this a read. |
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8
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Age Of X-Man: X-Tremists #4
May 29, 2019 |
The issue continues the side story's excellent pace and somber tone, all while careening towards a climax that will likely be heartwarming or heartbreaking, if not both. |
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6
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Age Of X-Man: X-Tremists #5
Jun 26, 2019 |
Overall, this is still a must-read for fans of the event, even if the ending wasn't perfect. |
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7.5
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All Eight Eyes (2023) | 4 issues |
8
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All Eight Eyes (2023) #1
Apr 19, 2023 |
Written and beautifully drawn by Stan Sakai, there's much to enjoy here for fans of both franchises, although the swap does make it seem like we won't get the Turtles and Usagi together for at least another issue. The Turtles, will have to deal with Usagi's distrustful friends, setting up a classic hero vs. hero misunderstanding, while the rabbit ronin will need to find his way back to the past. |
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6
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All Eight Eyes (2023) #2
May 24, 2023 |
All Eight Eyes #2 isn't much of an issue in its own right, but it does set the stage for bigger things down the road. |
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8
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All Eight Eyes (2023) #3
Jun 21, 2023 |
All Eight Eyes takes an interesting turn with its penultimate issue, taking a thorough dive into Reynolds' real backstory. |
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8
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All Eight Eyes (2023) #4
Jul 19, 2023 |
Overall, it feels like Steve Foxe was just scratching the surface on a much bigger concept, but if you're in the mood to dive into the surprisingly sparse "Giant Spider" sub-genre there's more than enough to enjoy across these four issues. |
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6.0
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Amazing Spider-Man (2018) One Shot | 1 issues |
6
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Amazing Spider-Man (2018): Sins Rising Prelude #1
Jul 22, 2020 |
For all the tortured religious upbringing and haunting imagery, Spencer doesn't quite stick the landing on bringing this Sin-Eater story back around to Spider-Man. |
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6.3
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American Gods | 6 issues |
4
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American Gods: The Moment of the Storm #1
Apr 17, 2019 |
While this all read better in novel form, as a comic it leaves many fans feeling like Shadow Moon, impatient and ready to get to the point. |
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4
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American Gods: The Moment of the Storm #2
May 15, 2019 |
If you're a fan of the book, this visual adaptation might somehow be fulfilling. But if this is your first exposure to the series, you'll likely find it incredibly dry and plodding. |
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8
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American Gods: The Moment of the Storm #3
Jun 19, 2019 |
After two issues of utterly dull meandering, American Gods: The Moment of the Storm #3 finally takes advantage of the medium it's in for the adaptation of Neil Gaiman's original novel. |
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6
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American Gods: The Moment of the Storm #4
Jul 17, 2019 |
Somehow American Gods: Moment of the Storm #4 manages to be both, but the former manages to outweigh the latter at least for now. |
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8
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American Gods: The Moment of the Storm #5
Aug 21, 2019 |
American Gods: The Moment of The Storm continues to thrive as a visual adaptation of Neil Gaiman's American Gods. |
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8
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American Gods: The Moment of the Storm #6
Oct 16, 2019 |
As always, Scott Hampton's art is at its best when he's depicting the more surreal scenes of the story, but after six issues (even longer if you've been with it from the start of the Dark Horse adaptation), his art even compliments the quieter moments. And, as should be expected, Gaiman's writing is unparalleled. |
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6.0
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Annihilation 2099 (2024) | 2 issues |
6
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Annihilation 2099 (2024) #1
Jul 3, 2024 |
There are some really good ideas and sequences sprinkled throughout the bookparticularly an outlaw gang of symbiotes and Dracula mowing down a group of space piratesbut we'll have to keep reading to get a better idea on what this is all leading to. For now, it's a fun start. |
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6
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Annihilation 2099 (2024) #2
Jul 10, 2024 |
Annihilation 2099 #2 brings us Star Lord 2099, a fun character with the attitude of Peter Quill, the powerset of Captain Marvel, a Wakandan upbringing, a futuristic Warhammer reminiscent of Thor and a talking ship for good measure. |
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8.5
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Ant-Man (2020) | 4 issues |
10
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Ant-Man (2020) #1
Feb 5, 2020 |
Definitely worth a look if you've enjoyed any of Ant-Man's MCU appearances. |
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8
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Ant-Man (2020) #2
Feb 26, 2020 |
I never thought a team of bug-themed villains could be this much fun, but Zeb Wells has thoroughly proven me wrong. |
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8
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Ant-Man (2020) #3
Mar 11, 2020 |
Zeb Wells' Ant-Man continues to impress with #3. |
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8
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Ant-Man (2020) #5
Jun 17, 2020 |
Zeb Wells' Ant-Man is just pure fun. |
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8.0
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Aquaman (2016) | 1 issues |
8
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Aquaman (2016) #56
Jan 15, 2020 |
Kyle Higgins nails the story beats, and the art is simply outstanding (especially once The Trench shows up). |
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8.8
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Arcade Kings (2023) | 5 issues |
10
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Arcade Kings (2023) #1
May 17, 2023 |
Arcade Kings by Dylan Burnett is an absolute blast. |
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8
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Arcade Kings (2023) #2
Jun 21, 2023 |
Arcade Kings' second issue can't quite match the same brilliance as its opener and it falls victim to repeating some of the same story beats (Joe comes to a new area, meets/fights some new characters, becomes friends with them, fights one of his dad's henchmen). |
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8
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Arcade Kings (2023) #3
Jul 19, 2023 |
This remains a ton of fun and keeps building up a fully-realized word. My only hope is that the series is in it for the long haul. |
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8
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Arcade Kings (2023) #4
Aug 30, 2023 |
Arcade Kings takes a noticeable turn with Issue #4, stripping away most of the retro video game and anime concepts to leave the reader with a simple yet heart-wrenching argument between brothers that devolves into an intense fistfight. |
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10
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Arcade Kings (2023) #5
Nov 15, 2023 |
Arcade Kings #5 once again delivers all the melodrama of pro wrestling and anime mixed with the visuals and visceral action of classic arcade fighting games. |
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7.7
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Arrowsmith: Behind Enemy Lines | 6 issues |
8
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Arrowsmith: Behind Enemy Lines #1
Jan 19, 2022 |
There's not much in terms of story, but going full-speed after well over a decade away would've likely left most readers puzzled. |
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10
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Arrowsmith: Behind Enemy Lines #2
Feb 23, 2022 |
Arrowsmith picks up in quality significantly with issue #2. |
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8
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Arrowsmith: Behind Enemy Lines #3
Mar 23, 2022 |
This story keeps on getting better. |
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6
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Arrowsmith: Behind Enemy Lines #4
Apr 20, 2022 |
It's a ton of exposition to get through but I can never accuse it of being boring. |
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8
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Arrowsmith: Behind Enemy Lines #5
May 25, 2022 |
Arrowsmith: Behind Enemy Lines #5 is stuffed with world-building exposition that hinders the book's pacing compared to previous issues. But, like just about everything else involved in the story, the writing is solid. |
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6
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Arrowsmith: Behind Enemy Lines #6
Jun 22, 2022 |
Arrowsmith: Behind Enemy Lines feels less like any sort of finale and more like the next chapter in a much longer story. |
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6.0
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Assassin's Apprentice | 6 issues |
6
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Assassin's Apprentice: II #1
Dec 13, 2023 |
To say the comic is dense is putting it mildly, though if you're neither a fan of the original books or didn't pick up the adaptation when you first started you're already behind the eight ball. |
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6
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Assassin's Apprentice: II #2
Jan 10, 2024 |
The second chapter in the ongoing Assassin's Apprentice adaptation actually feels easier to pick up than the first issue for the uninitiated. |
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6
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Assassin's Apprentice: II #3
Feb 14, 2024 |
We're merely at a slow point in a much grander tale. Still, a slow read is a slow read. |
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6
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Assassin's Apprentice: II #4
Mar 13, 2024 |
Our hero is on his way to a training arc, which feels like it will open the door to The Assassin's Apprentice actually living up to its title. |
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6
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Assassin's Apprentice: II #5
Apr 17, 2024 |
I understand that Assassin's Apprentice is a decades-old, multi-book saga with more than enough of a fanbase to warrant this impressive comic adaptation. That being said, the overwhelming bulk of the second volume's fifth issue is a man incessantly abusing pre-teens as a form of "training." |
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6
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Assassin's Apprentice: II #6
May 22, 2024 |
The artwork is as stellar as the prose, yet it can't shake the wordiness of its original novel incarnation. |
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6.0
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Avengers (2023) Annual | 1 issues |
6
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Avengers (2023) Annual: 2023 #1
Sep 27, 2023 |
The ending twist might lead to something interesting down the road but you likely won't have to read any of this in order to understand what happens then. |
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4.0
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Avengers: Edge of Infinity | 1 issues |
4
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Avengers: Edge of Infinity #1
Apr 24, 2019 |
While it's cool to see Ralph Macchio (no, not that one) back in the writing chair, Avengers: Edge of Infinity is nothing to write home about. |
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6.2
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Batman Beyond (2016) | 21 issues |
8
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Batman Beyond (2016) #30
Mar 27, 2019 |
The action is solid, Doc Shaner's arrival as the book's new artist is a welcome change and the teased return of another classic villain in the final panels hints at some interesting future events. |
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8
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Batman Beyond (2016) #31
Apr 24, 2019 |
While the writing comes off as unusually clunky at times, the twist at the end will leave you smacking your head wondering how you missed it the first time around. |
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6
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Batman Beyond (2016) #32
May 22, 2019 |
This story needs to start picking up the pace. |
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6
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Batman Beyond (2016) #33
Jun 26, 2019 |
Three issues into the new "Divide, Conquer and Kill" arc, and Batman Beyond #33 pretty much solidifies my fear that for all of Splitt's gimmicks, he (or rather they) isn't all that interesting. |
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4
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Batman Beyond (2016) #34
Jul 24, 2019 |
Four issues into the "Divide, Conquer and Kill" storyline and Batman Beyond still feels like it's running in place with #34. |
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6
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Batman Beyond (2016) #35
Aug 28, 2019 |
Even if the build up has been overall lackluster, that new addition will look to shake things up as this arc heads towards a climax. |
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4
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Batman Beyond (2016) #36
Sep 25, 2019 |
Batman Beyond #36 marks the end of the "Divide, Conquer and Kill" storyline, an arc that went on for twice as long as necessary and ended with little more than a shrug. |
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8
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Batman Beyond (2016) #37
Oct 23, 2019 |
After a woefully plodding previous arc, Dan Jurgens' Batman Beyond #37 is back on the right track with a new storyline that introduces us to Batwoman Beyond. |
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8
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Batman Beyond (2016) #38
Nov 27, 2019 |
This is definitely a fun one. |
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8
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Batman Beyond (2016) #39
Jan 1, 2020 |
We get our first taste of Batwoman vs. Blight in Batman Beyond #39, and it's a lot of fun to see this new character interact with Terry's greatest enemy. |
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6
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Batman Beyond (2016) #40
Jan 22, 2020 |
The mystery of Batwoman Beyond has been solved and it" kind of works. |
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4
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Batman Beyond (2016) #41
Feb 26, 2020 |
I'm not sure if it's the art style (which looks terrible for non-masked characters) or the slow pace, but this latest arc in Batman Beyond isn't doing it for me. |
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4
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Batman Beyond (2016) #42
Mar 25, 2020 |
I'm not quite sure what happened here. This isn't usually a problem with Dan Jurgens, but ever single line of dialogue in this book felt off-key. |
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6
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Batman Beyond (2016) #43
May 29, 2020 |
This issue by itself isn't much, but it's a nice little start to what could be a fun arc. |
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6
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Batman Beyond (2016) #44
Jun 24, 2020 |
There's also a weird amount of re-explaining features about the Batsuite that were covered last time, but other than that it's a quick read. |
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8
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Batman Beyond (2016) #45
Jul 22, 2020 |
While I may have panned recent arcs in Batman Beyond, seeing the futuristic version of the Bat-Family (Terry, Batwoman, a grown-up Damian, Goliath, an older Grayson, Bruce in the chair) in action was undeniably awesome. |
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6
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Batman Beyond (2016) #46
Aug 26, 2020 |
Special mention goes to Sean Chen for some particularly great artwork in this issue. |
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6
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Batman Beyond (2016) #47
Sep 23, 2020 |
It's a quick, fun little issue that feels like the final five minutes of an episode from the original cartoon. |
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6
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Batman Beyond (2016) #48
Oct 28, 2020 |
The dialogue is noticeably clunky this issue, especially when Terry is interacting with Booster and Skeets, but it has the bones of what would have made a good Batman Beyond or Justice League Unlimited episode. |
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4
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Batman Beyond (2016) #49
Nov 25, 2020 |
The time-traveling mini-arc showed a lot of promise but wound up being pretty inconsequential. |
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8
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Batman Beyond (2016) #50
Dec 23, 2020 |
Dan Jurgens' run on Batman Beyond closes out with a breezy 50th issue. |
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8.0
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Batman: One Bad Day (2022) | 1 issues |
8
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Batman: One Bad Day (2022): Bane #1
Jan 18, 2023 |
Batman fans who have been following since Bane's initial introduction in "Knightfall" are well aware of how unevenly he has been used and the story does a good job of trying to encapsulate all the different aspects of the character from his early days as a calculating behemoth in peak physical and mental condition to his addiction storylines with the fictional Venom drug. |
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8.0
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Beasts of Burden | 1 issues |
8
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Beasts of Burden: The Presence Of Others #1
May 1, 2019 |
Even if this is your first time with this series it's worth a read. |
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7.0
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Bequest (2021) | 4 issues |
6
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Bequest (2021) #1
Mar 17, 2021 |
Freddie E. Williams' art is also a bit off-putting, combining cartoonish proportions with an insane amount of detail that gives everything a literal dirty look. |
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6
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Bequest (2021) #2
Apr 21, 2021 |
The Bequest #2 is thankfully nowhere near as dense as that first issue, but it feels like it still hasn't hit its stride yet when it comes to D&D meets modern Chicago. |
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8
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Bequest (2021) #3
May 19, 2021 |
The Bequest feels like its finally picking up momentum with Issue #3, moving further away from the "D&D Campaign Turned Into a Comic" vibe and more into the social commentary it's clearly more interested in covering. |
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8
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Bequest (2021) #4
Jun 23, 2021 |
The Bequest manages to end on a satisfying high note, giving each of the characters at least one standout moment as the tale reaches its final climax. |
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8.0
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Bettie Page (2020) | 1 issues |
8
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Bettie Page (2020) #1
Jul 16, 2020 |
Fans of the comic character and the real-life Page will undoubtedly get a kick out of this latest romp as the series takes quite a few stabs and Old Hollywood while a crew hopelessly struggles to make a new film on a tropical island. |
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4.0
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Bettie Page: The Curse of the Banshee | 2 issues |
4
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Bettie Page: The Curse of the Banshee #1
Jun 2, 2021 |
Unfortunately neither the mystery nor the monster is all that interesting meaning there's not much to latch onto. |
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4
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Bettie Page: The Curse of the Banshee #2
Jul 7, 2021 |
It's still hard to see who this book is for. |
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6.5
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Beware The Eye of Odin | 4 issues |
6
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Beware The Eye of Odin #1
Jun 22, 2022 |
Aside from aforementioned close-ups on human faces, there's nothing offensively bad about Beware The Eye of Odin #1. And it's possible the story picks up steam in the next three installments. But as an introduction, it struggles to find its footing. |
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6
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Beware The Eye of Odin #2
Jul 27, 2022 |
Between the trolls and the Earthen Smiths, the best part of this book continues to be its outstanding creature designs. |
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8
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Beware The Eye of Odin #3
Aug 24, 2022 |
Beware The Eye of Odin #3 continues this book's streak of outstanding action mixed with fascinatingly bizarre artwork. |
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6
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Beware The Eye of Odin #4
Sep 21, 2022 |
Beware the Eye of Odin has a fist-pumping climactic battle, but it only ever felt like the first portion of a much larger story. |
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7.5
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Black Panther and the Agents of Wakanda | 8 issues |
8
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Black Panther and the Agents of Wakanda #1
Sep 18, 2019 |
This could wind up falling into the ether of countless team books, but it's off to a promising start and Lan Medina's art is impressive. |
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8
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Black Panther and the Agents of Wakanda #2
Oct 16, 2019 |
Black Panther and the Agents of Wakanda #2 teaches its readers two things: 1) Fat Cobra is awesome, and 2) This team-up book is a ton of fun. |
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8
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Black Panther and the Agents of Wakanda #3
Nov 13, 2019 |
Once again Jim Zub's comedic banter between teammates is the standout, with Okoye and Mockbird's interactions being particularly funny. |
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6
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Black Panther and the Agents of Wakanda #4
Dec 11, 2019 |
A fun little issue, but doesn't really have time for the witty comedy the last issue issues brought. |
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8
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Black Panther and the Agents of Wakanda #5
Jan 1, 2020 |
Deadpool's arrival in the latest Black Panther And The Agents of Wakanda essentially turns this into another Deadpool comic, but if you're a fan of that you'll find nothing but laughs in this issue. |
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6
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Black Panther and the Agents of Wakanda #6
Feb 12, 2020 |
Last issue's cliffhanger with Nick Fury (supposedly) coming back into the fold makes for a nice twist, and seems to be hinting at a bigger conflict down the line. Otherwise it's you standard fun team-up group with a little bit of Deadpool sprinkled in. |
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8
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Black Panther and the Agents of Wakanda #7
Mar 4, 2020 |
This comic has Fat Cobra jokes, dragon fights, Okoye and T'Challa partying in Asgard, and closes out with a hilarious Fin Fang Foom pun. |
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8
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Black Panther and the Agents of Wakanda #8
Jul 8, 2020 |
This book has Fin Fang Foom going through an identity crisis while three dragons fights a bunch of heroes. If that doesn't sound like fun to you, I don't know what will. |
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7.0
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Blood Hunt (2024) | 4 issues |
8
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Blood Hunt (2024) #1
May 1, 2024 |
After only one issue, it's hard to say where Blood Hunt will land within the pantheon of superhero event comics. DC took its shot at "superheroes versus vampires" just a couple of years ago to mixed results and Marvel events have been hit or miss in recent years. But it's been quite a while since I've seen one start on such a high note and it'll have me hooked reading through the summer. |
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8
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Blood Hunt (2024) #2
May 22, 2024 |
I'll give Issue #2 credit where it's due: it's not camped by the need to read all of the tie-in issues to understand what's happening. Hopefully that trend continues. |
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6
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Blood Hunt (2024) #3
Jun 12, 2024 |
Blood Hunt feels like it's jogging in place in issue #3. |
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6
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Blood Hunt (2024) #4
Jun 26, 2024 |
Gripes aside, Blood Hunt #4 isn't bad. And I like that they're already teasing at least two major after-effects spilling out of this series. But as this event has continued it has gone from being a potential all-time great to just "another one." Simply put, that bites. |
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6.3
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Bloodshot (2019) | 8 issues |
8
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Bloodshot (2019) #5
Jan 15, 2020 |
If you're jumping head-first into Bloodshot with this latest "The Long Shot" arc, it might take a little time to get background on what's going on. But once you're caught up it's a surprisingly easy read. |
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6
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Bloodshot (2019) #6
Feb 12, 2020 |
Bloodshoot #3 is little more than a long fight, but if you're up for 90s-style hyper violence then this will be right up your alley. |
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6
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Bloodshot (2019) #7
Mar 11, 2020 |
At the very least the cliffhanger promises for some fun fights. |
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6
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Bloodshot (2019) #8
Sep 16, 2020 |
It's funny, Bloodshot is usually at its most fun when the mindless brawling and shootouts are cranked up to 11. But Bloodshot #8 doesn't have much of either, instead opting to give Nix a pretty excellent backstory (even if you, like me, hated the obvious betrayal from earlier issues) while having Bloodshot deal with the moral quandary of fighting certain assailants. |
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6
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Bloodshot (2019) #9
Oct 14, 2020 |
It's brief (feels like this whole arc could've gone for much longer) but satisfying. |
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6
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Bloodshot (2019) #10
Jan 13, 2021 |
With Project Rising Spirit back up and running, Bloodshot clears the table with issue #10 by giving us a new comedic "guy in the chair" in help Bloodshot and a new sidekick/potential love interest. |
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6
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Bloodshot (2019) #11
Feb 24, 2021 |
It's all still as goofy and ultraviolent as usual otherwise. |
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6
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Bloodshot (2019) #12
Mar 10, 2021 |
Call this one ending on a high note. |
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6.4
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Breath Of Shadows | 5 issues |
8
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Breath Of Shadows #1
Feb 1, 2023 |
It's hard to tell if this story of a fictional rockstar will land, but the imagery will definitely haunt you. |
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6
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Breath Of Shadows #2
Mar 1, 2023 |
It's still unclear how much of this is truly a horror comic rather than a vivid metaphor for heroine addiction, but I have a feeling they're going to keep toeing the line of ambiguity for as long as possible. |
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6
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Breath Of Shadows #3
Apr 5, 2023 |
Breath of Shadows #3 pushes the plot forward quite a bit after last issue's meandering. |
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8
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Breath Of Shadows #4
May 3, 2023 |
Breath of Shadows #4 makes it increasingly harder to tell what's "real" and what's "metaphor." |
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4
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Breath Of Shadows #5
Jun 7, 2023 |
Breath of Shadows swung for the fences but couldn't make it to the warning track. |
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4.5
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Bylines in Blood | 4 issues |
4
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Bylines in Blood #1
Jan 5, 2022 |
Bylines in Blood makes for a decent hardboiled murder mystery. |
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4
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Bylines in Blood #2
Feb 9, 2022 |
It's still hard to tell where Bylines in Blood is going two issues in. |
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6
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Bylines in Blood #3
Mar 16, 2022 |
Bylines in Blood continues to be a tough read due to a thoroughly unlikeable main character, but at least issue #3 has an interesting twist and a soldi cliffhanger. |
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4
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Bylines in Blood #4
Apr 27, 2022 |
It's easy to see what Bylines in Blood was trying to do as a seriesmash together the trappings of the hardboiled detective noir genre with a futuristic sci-fi setting. And while the design of that future is an interesting one, it can't overcome how bland the mystery winds up being nor how thoroughly unlikable the protagonist is. |
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6.0
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Campisi | 4 issues |
6
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Campisi #1
Aug 11, 2021 |
The end result is a surprisingly nonchalant tone, and while the main character isn't very likable there might be something fun here. |
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6
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Campisi #2
Sep 15, 2021 |
. Issue #2 also seems to acknowledge that its titular character is a bit insufferable and knocks him down a few pegs by the end. One could call the book self-aware for that, but having him still be the narrator continues to be grating. |
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4
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Campisi #3
Nov 3, 2021 |
Campisi continues to be a bizarre series. |
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8
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Campisi #4
Dec 1, 2021 |
Campisi: The Dragon Incident certainly ends on a high note with its fourth and final issue. |
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6.8
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Cobra Commander (2024) | 5 issues |
6
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Cobra Commander (2024) #1
Jan 17, 2024 |
If you're invested in the Energon Universe and its various books, Cobra Commander #1 won't waste your time. But of all the miniseries involved in the Energon Universe, it's the weakest start by far. |
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6
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Cobra Commander (2024) #2
Feb 21, 2024 |
The book immediately reminds us that despite the characters involved this is extremely not children-friendly, and while making Cobra Commander the butt of a few jokes is fun it feels like padding for the much bigger story of Megatron being imprisoned by COBRA. |
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8
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Cobra Commander (2024) #3
Mar 20, 2024 |
Cobra Commander #3 is particularly twisted, showing our titular villain endure various forms of torture before expertly manipulating a group of backwoods killers into fighting each other all while tied to a chair. |
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8
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Cobra Commander (2024) #4
Apr 17, 2024 |
The character dive into Cobra Commander has been a welcomed surprise, giving depth to one of the most paper-thin villains of the 1980s toy-based cartoon empire. |
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6
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Cobra Commander (2024) #5
May 22, 2024 |
The Transformers are still very much in the background of all of this, but I get the sense that Image Comics is biding its time in bringing them in rather than deliberately holding them off for a climactic crossover. |
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8.5
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Colonel Weird: Cosmagog | 4 issues |
8
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Colonel Weird: Cosmagog #1
Oct 28, 2020 |
Colonel Weird: Cosmagog feels like it's pulled straight out of an episode of the Doom Patrol HBO Max series. |
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10
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Colonel Weird: Cosmagog #2
Nov 25, 2020 |
The little moments of character interactions are all heartfelt, making the sudden jumps and loops in time all the more jarring. Pick this up. |
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8
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Colonel Weird: Cosmagog #3
Dec 30, 2020 |
Having only a passing knowledge of Black Hammer's overall plot, Colonel Weird: Cosmagog #3 doesn't quite connect like previous issues. But the visuals and dream-like state that has persisted through the series is so brilliantly done that it almost doesn't matter. |
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8
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Colonel Weird: Cosmagog #4
Jan 27, 2021 |
Colonel Weird: Cosmagog manages to stick the landing with its final issue, featuring our titular hero finally remembering what (or rather who) has been eluding him throughout this trip through memories. |
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10
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Cyberpunk 2077 | 1 issues |
10
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Cyberpunk 2077: Trauma Team #1
Sep 9, 2020 |
If you're on the fence about the upcoming game, this might be the thing that tips you over into making a purchase. If you're already sold, jump in anyway. |
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4.5
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Daredevil & Echo (2023) | 4 issues |
6
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Daredevil & Echo (2023) #1
May 24, 2023 |
While many fans are thrilled to see these two working together again, Daredevil & Echo #1 is a bit of a mixed bag. |
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4
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Daredevil & Echo (2023) #2
Jun 28, 2023 |
So far, the Daredevil & Echo series feels much less interested in reuniting the two titular heroes and more focussed on their 19th century ancestors. |
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4
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Daredevil & Echo (2023) #3
Jul 26, 2023 |
Daredevil & Echo #3 certainly cranks up the action this issue, but it still struggles to find anything interesting for its modern day characters to do. |
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4
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Daredevil & Echo (2023) #4
Aug 23, 2023 |
Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty ends just as it begins with a rush to the finish. |
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6.5
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Daredevil (2023) | 11 issues |
8
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Daredevil (2023) #1
Sep 13, 2023 |
Ahmed manages to make this feel like a bona fide Daredevil story. He may have swapped legal proceedings for sheltering orphans, but he still nails Murdock's internal struggle between his moral code and his ceaseless desire to combat evil. |
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6
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Daredevil (2023) #2
Oct 18, 2023 |
After a bonkers start to brand new run, Daredevil #2 feels like a surprisingly standard issue. |
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6
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Daredevil (2023) #3
Nov 15, 2023 |
A familiar face pops back up at the end that all but guarantees some in the near future, but it also feels like the book is taking its sweet time getting back to that demon idea first introduced in the new #1 issue. |
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8
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Daredevil (2023) #4
Dec 6, 2023 |
Unfortunately, after a visually gripping debut in the series' opening issue, the latest demon gets wiped out almost surprisingly easy. Hopefully that doesn't become the trend. |
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6
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Daredevil (2023) #5
Jan 17, 2024 |
Like with Envy, the reader will likely figure out what's going on long before Matt does, but what little we get of the fight between the two is fun. |
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6
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Daredevil (2023) #6
Feb 21, 2024 |
We get the return of the White Daredevil suit and a fun surprise at the end (though how they'll explain what *he's* doing in New York given everything happening in his current comic and the rest of the X-Men is quite beyond me), but this run as a whole still feels like it hasn't quite made it out of first gear and is becoming a little too reliant on cameo appearances. |
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4
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Daredevil (2023) #7
Mar 27, 2024 |
It's a letdown, buoyed only by the fact that the fight between the two is pretty solid. |
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6
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Daredevil (2023) #8
Apr 24, 2024 |
It's fun jumping back into different points in the comic's history (always a trip when they break out the yellow suit), but the current run still feels like it's trying to find its momentum. Had this anniversary fallen during the Chip Zdarsky run, I imagine we'd be looking at a much different special. |
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6
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Daredevil (2023) #9
May 8, 2024 |
In many ways, Daredevil still feels trapped in its old status quo nine issues into this new run. |
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8
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Daredevil (2023) #10
Jun 26, 2024 |
I've been lukewarm on this latest Daredevil run since the start, but this is a good issue. |
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8
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Daredevil (2023) #11
Jul 10, 2024 |
I take back what I said in my review for Daredevil #10 demonic Fisk is so much fun. |
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6.0
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Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths (2022) One Shot | 2 issues |
6
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Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths (2022): War Zone #1
Dec 7, 2022 |
Some are definitely better than others Iris West and Linda Park get a fun interaction, Jim Corrigan and The Spectre have reunited which feels like it will be a bigger deal later on and we get to see Red Canary finally meet Black Canary after following-up on what happened in The Dark Army one-shot. |
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6
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Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths (2022): Big Bang #1
Dec 14, 2022 |
If you're on the side of fandom that feels an infinite multiverse within DC is the right call, this will likely be a fist-pumping one-shot as we move toward the finale of Dark Crisis and DC's next impending reboot. If not, it's at least cool to look at. |
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6.0
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Dark Crisis: Young Justice | 6 issues |
8
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Dark Crisis: Young Justice #1
Jun 22, 2022 |
Dark Crisis: Young Justice gets one of the more interesting angles of the ongoing event, showing how the members of Young Justice are dealing with the sudden demise of their mentors. |
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6
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Dark Crisis: Young Justice #2
Jul 20, 2022 |
. The commentary is by no means subtle, but sometimes anvils need to be dropped. But why all of this is happening in a Dark Crisis tie-in series remains to be seen. |
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6
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Dark Crisis: Young Justice #3
Aug 17, 2022 |
It's still unclear if this is directly connected to what's happening with the Justice League over in the central Dark Crisis series, but at least there's some forward momentum. |
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6
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Dark Crisis: Young Justice #4
Sep 21, 2022 |
Jury is out on how well this will all tie back into the event, but if nothing else at least it's trying to say something about fan culture. |
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6
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Dark Crisis: Young Justice #5
Oct 19, 2022 |
It's messy, but it's possible the next issues cleans things up. |
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4
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Dark Crisis: Young Justice #6
Nov 16, 2022 |
Dark Crisis' Young Justice six-issue tie-in lands with a bit of a thud thanks to what feels like incredibly rushed artwork and panel layout. |
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6.0
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Dark Nights: Death Metal One Shot | 1 issues |
6
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Dark Nights: Death Metal: Death Metal Metaverse's End #1
Oct 2, 2020 |
Dark Nights: Death Metal - Multiverse's End is the kind of insanity you can only find in comic books. |
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8.0
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Dark Spaces: Dungeon (2024) | 5 issues |
8
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Dark Spaces: Dungeon (2024) #1
Oct 25, 2023 |
This is a strong recommendation from someone who usually doesn't click with Snyder's work. |
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8
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Dark Spaces: Dungeon (2024) #2
Dec 13, 2023 |
This is making a late push for one of the best horror comics of the year. |
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8
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Dark Spaces: Dungeon (2024) #3
Feb 7, 2024 |
It's dark, but it's some of Scott Snyder's best work in years |
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8
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Dark Spaces: Dungeon (2024) #4
Mar 13, 2024 |
Scott Snyder has managed to capture that masterfully with Dark Spaces: Dungeon, as even as we see characters finally make progress in finding their serial killer in the penultimate issue we never escape the feeling that this will end horrifically. |
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8
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Dark Spaces: Dungeon (2024) #5
Apr 10, 2024 |
Dark Spaces: Dungeon's ending is challenging. What first seems like the climactic showdown is satisfying, but the reader can't shake the feeling that it's over too quickly. |
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8.0
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Darkhold (2021) | 1 issues |
8
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Darkhold (2021): Iron Man #1
Oct 13, 2021 |
Remember that gross-out scene in the first Iron Man where Pepper freaks out about the puss in Tony's chest hole as she's pulling out the electromagnet? Imagine an entire comic dedicated to that feeling of discomfort. |
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6.0
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DC Horror Presents: Sgt. Rock vs. The Army of the Dead | 5 issues |
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DC Horror Presents: Sgt. Rock vs. The Army of the Dead #1
Sep 28, 2022 |
So yes, it's another Nazi zombie story a trope so old it actually predates Sgt. Rock the comic book character by more than 10 years and since became something kids keep mowing down in video games. |
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6
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DC Horror Presents: Sgt. Rock vs. The Army of the Dead #2
Oct 26, 2022 |
The artwork remains the book's highlight, but there's not much of speak of regarding character development. |
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8
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DC Horror Presents: Sgt. Rock vs. The Army of the Dead #3
Nov 23, 2022 |
Some fun banter and solid action make for the best installment of Bruce Campbell's series so far. |
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4
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DC Horror Presents: Sgt. Rock vs. The Army of the Dead #4
Dec 28, 2022 |
I think I've finally figured out what's not clicking about Sgt. Rock vs. The Army of the Dead. It has all the quips and fun action scenes you'd expected from a comic penned by Bruce Campbell, but the zombies never feel like an actual threat. |
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6
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DC Horror Presents: Sgt. Rock vs. The Army of the Dead #6
Mar 1, 2023 |
The book was never meant to be more than a fun romp, and in that sense Bruce Campbell (yes, that one) delivered as the author. And while it never did much to separate itself from the surprisingly large amount of Nazi zombie content that's already out there, it never necessarily dropped the ball either. |
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6.0
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DC vs. Vampires (2021) | 1 issues |
6
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DC vs. Vampires (2021) #12
Dec 28, 2022 |
There are better vampire stories out there within the DC Universe, and for now this one feels mostly unfinished. |
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6.0
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DC's Terrors Through Time (2022) | 1 issues |
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DC's Terrors Through Time (2022) #1
Oct 12, 2022 |
Most of the installments are admittedly skippable and a couple don't even really bother with the theme. But if you feel so inclined, read the Phantom Stranger's "The Longest Night," Super Sons' "Trick or Treat" and the Damian Wayne & Deadman team-up at the end. |
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8.0
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DC: Love Is A Battlefield (2021) | 1 issues |
8
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DC: Love Is A Battlefield (2021) #1
Feb 10, 2021 |
Love Is a Battlefield doesn't break any new ground, but it's outstanding in certain moments. I'd recommend it for anyone who is a fan of the characters inside, even if you're in the "Love Stinks" camp heading into Valentine's Day weekend. |
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9.7
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DCeased | 6 issues |
10
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DCeased #1
May 1, 2019 |
So in order to make a zombie story stand out in 2019 you need two things " a killer spin on the usual narrative and the right atmosphere to match it. And by some miracle, DCeased has both. |
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10
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DCeased #2
Jun 5, 2019 |
DCeased follows up its knockout debut with a heart-wrenching second issue this week. |
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10
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DCeased #3
Jul 3, 2019 |
DCeased #3 continues to pour on the tearjerking emotional moments, as Tom Taylor effortlessly strings together moments between Alfred and the now-dead Bat Family, Harley Quinn and Joke, Damien and John Kent and finally, tragically, Superman and his family as the DC Universe deals with a sudden quasi-zombie-infested apocalypse. |
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8
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DCeased #4
Aug 7, 2019 |
It feels like Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III should be more fun. All of the elements are there, but it's not spending enough time reveling in the absurdity of these mashed up characters. |
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10
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DCeased #5
Oct 2, 2019 |
Don't you dare miss this one. |
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10
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DCeased #6
Oct 30, 2019 |
Overall this has been absolutely stellar series that any diehard DC or horror fan should check out. Eat your heart out, Marvel Zombies. |
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10
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DCeased One Shot | 1 issues |
10
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DCeased: A Good Day To Die #1
Sep 4, 2019 |
It's an absolute must-read for fans of the event. |
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8.3
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DCeased: Dead Planet (2020) | 6 issues |
10
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DCeased: Dead Planet (2020) #1
Jul 8, 2020 |
Taylor has been at the helm since page one and each new installment brings an outstanding mixture of horror, tragedy, witty comedy and genuine character moments, usually between some of the DC pantheon's most iconic pairings. |
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8
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DCeased: Dead Planet (2020) #2
Aug 5, 2020 |
After a packed first issue, DCeased: Dead Planet #2 keeps things at a brisk pace. |
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8
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DCeased: Dead Planet (2020) #3
Sep 2, 2020 |
It's weird so say DCeased: Dead Planet is backtracking, but issue #3 definitely made it feel that way. |
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8
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DCeased: Dead Planet (2020) #4
Oct 7, 2020 |
Dead Planet #4 is light on the terror (and the zombies), but it's an interesting dive back into the world of the New Gods. |
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8
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DCeased: Dead Planet (2020) #5
Nov 4, 2020 |
On the upside, Tom Taylor brings back two staples of the series"a tragic death and a surprise superhero mash-up"that keep the issue energized. |
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DCeased: Dead Planet (2020) #6
Dec 2, 2020 |
I think it's fair to say at this point DCeased has pivoted over from being a full-on zombie apocalypse book to being more of a "here's another Elseworlds we're giving to Tom Taylor to have fun with." |
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8.0
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DCeased: Hope At World's End | 1 issues |
8
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DCeased: Hope At World's End #1
May 20, 2020 |
But just like with Unkillables, if you liked the original series and want something to hold you over until Dead Planet gets here this will definitely do the job. |
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10
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DCeased: The Unkillables | 3 issues |
10
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DCeased: The Unkillables #1
Feb 19, 2020 |
Overall it's a blood-soaked violent riot and I can't wait for more. |
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10
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DCeased: The Unkillables #2
Mar 18, 2020 |
Tom Taylor proves once again that he is one of the best comic writers working today when it comes to balancing light-hearted humor with heart-wrenching sadness and horror. |
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10
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DCeased: The Unkillables #3
May 20, 2020 |
Overall these three issues are just as good as the original series and are definitely worth a look if you enjoyed DCeased. |
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7.8
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DCeased: War of the Undead Gods | 8 issues |
8
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DCeased: War of the Undead Gods #1
Aug 10, 2022 |
DCeased: War of the Undead Gods #1doesn't quite justify why DCeased required another series. |
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DCeased: War of the Undead Gods #2
Sep 21, 2022 |
Tom Taylor also pulls out one of his favorite tricks by turning the series' top villain into a Yellow Lantern, which is a nice Injustice callback. |
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DCeased: War of the Undead Gods #3
Oct 19, 2022 |
It's quite a bold move for Tom Taylor to change things up now, but he has yet to lead this series astray. Also there's a great Lobo scene. |
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DCeased: War of the Undead Gods #4
Nov 16, 2022 |
DCeased: War of the Undead Gods #4 feels like a bit of wheel-spinning, as what initially appears to be a civil war breaking out among the surviving heroes is quickly undercut by the revelation that a god is simply pulling a few strings. |
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6
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DCeased: War of the Undead Gods #5
Dec 21, 2022 |
War of the Undead Gods #5 goes the second route by having him to lose Darkseid in laughably quick fashion, causing this series to feel like it has been spinning its wheels for the past few issues. |
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DCeased: War of the Undead Gods #6
Feb 22, 2023 |
There may be only two issues left, but I know fully believe Taylor can pull off an all-time great ending. |
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8
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DCeased: War of the Undead Gods #7
Mar 22, 2023 |
The issues calls all the way back to the very beginning of this saga with Cyborg getting a chance to shine, something it feels like we haven't seen since the end of the initial run. |
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10
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DCeased: War of the Undead Gods #8
Apr 19, 2023 |
Having shed the trappings of the zombie apocalypse setting the series had embraced, all that was left was a confrontation with the primordial creature that caused so much death and loss. The creature itself is nothing particularly special, nor is the supposed "final battle," but it perfectly embodies the series as a whole. |
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9.0
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Deadpool & Wolverine: WWIII (2024) | 2 issues |
8
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Deadpool & Wolverine: WWIII (2024) #1
May 1, 2024 |
There's a twist that, somehow feels like the best possible version of what Fox did with Deadpool at the end of X-Men Origins: Wolverine and it could result in Wade's character finally evolving for the first time in what feels like decades. Or maybe will get a comedic rug pull in a couple of issues. Either works! |
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10
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Deadpool & Wolverine: WWIII (2024) #2
Jun 12, 2024 |
Typically a Deadpool & Wolverine comic book would be loaded with violence, banter, internal monologues and fourth-wall breaks. This is so much more. |
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7.0
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Deadpool (2022) | 10 issues |
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Deadpool (2022) #1
Nov 2, 2022 |
Deadpool's new solo run is off to a strong start under Alyssa Wong. Not only do they have a strong grasp of Wade's sense of humor, but they also grasp that his comedy works best when the characters around him are able to hit back with sarcastic retorts. |
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8
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Deadpool (2022) #2
Dec 14, 2022 |
Issue #2 has some particularly graphic body horror imagery (and for a Deadpool comic, that's really saying something!), but this symbiotic angle continues to be intriguing. |
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Deadpool (2022) #3
Jan 18, 2023 |
Deadpool #3 has a few fun character moments and keeps gradually unveiling what Carnage Jr. (Wade Jr.? Jury is till out on that one) is and how it relates to Wade. There's not much else, and the issue is even surprisingly light on action scenes. |
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Deadpool (2022) #4
Feb 22, 2023 |
It's also unclear how big of a deal that final-page reveal is given that Carnage (vol. 3) is ongoing, but it should still kick this series into a new gear. |
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Deadpool (2022) #5
Mar 29, 2023 |
As for the issue itself, it falls a bit flat outside of a few chuckle-worthy lines. But at least the book is finally moving on from Harrower & Doc Ock as the villains as their schtick was starting to get old. |
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6
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Deadpool (2022) #6
Apr 26, 2023 |
Deadpool #6 takes the book firmly back into the world of slapstick comedy. |
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Deadpool (2022) #7
May 31, 2023 |
Deadpool #7 is built almost entirely out of a punchline-filled scene, so it's your standard Deadpool issue. |
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Deadpool (2022) #8
Jun 28, 2023 |
After a relatively light-hearted first seven issue's, Alyssa Wong's Deadpool series takes an emotional turn with its eighth issue by finally reintroducing Wade's daughter Ellie to the picture. Well, sort of. |
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8
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Deadpool (2022) #9
Jul 26, 2023 |
Deadpool #9 delivers one hell of a gut punch. |
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8
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Deadpool (2022) #10
Aug 23, 2023 |
If this is it for Alyssa Wong's run on Deadpool I'd say she nailed it. |
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7.5
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Deadpool (2024) | 4 issues |
6
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Deadpool (2024) #1
Apr 3, 2024 |
Deadpool #1 didn't grab me. But the comics world is better off with an ongoing series centered around the Merc with a Mouth. This may not have broken any new ground, but it delivers on what it's aiming for and readers will certainly receive a few laughs. Sometimes that's enough. |
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8
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Deadpool (2024) #2
May 8, 2024 |
Deadpool #2 has a character development long-time Deadpool fans have been waiting for. |
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8
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Deadpool (2024) #3
Jun 12, 2024 |
Deadpool #3 is the strongest of this new run. |
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8
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Deadpool (2024) #4
Jul 3, 2024 |
Seeing Ellie Wilson grow into her own powers is incredibly rewarding for long-time Deadpool fans. |
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7.3
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Deadpool: Bad Blood (2022) | 3 issues |
6
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Deadpool: Bad Blood (2022) #1
Apr 6, 2022 |
The book tries to keep much of the fourth-wall-breaking meta humor that made Deadpool comics great in the 2010s, but it often shifts back into 90s cheese with over-the-top violence, cringe-inducing one-liners and insane character designs. |
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8
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Deadpool: Bad Blood (2022) #3
Jul 20, 2022 |
The flashbacks to their friendship has some surprisingly emotional moments and Liefeld shows he can still balance Wade's humor with the more serious moments. |
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8
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Deadpool: Bad Blood (2022) #4
Aug 31, 2022 |
Deadpool: Bad Blood sticks the landing on the emotional climax it had been building towards. |
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6.5
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Deadpool: Badder Blood (2023) | 4 issues |
6
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Deadpool: Badder Blood (2023) #2
Jul 19, 2023 |
This might be the weakest installment of the "Bad Blood" saga in quite some time but it's still got a few good lines sprinkled in there. |
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6
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Deadpool: Badder Blood (2023) #3
Aug 30, 2023 |
It's not bad, but it feels so off-course compared to what Liefeld managed to do with the original Bad Blood miniseries. |
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6
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Deadpool: Badder Blood (2023) #4
Sep 20, 2023 |
While the latest band of rogues is starting to resemble a Youngblood comic (I'm fairly certain the leader of the group was from the original Youngblood #1), I'm just glad we're out of that virtual world subplot. |
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8
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Deadpool: Badder Blood (2023) #5
Oct 18, 2023 |
It may lack the emotional gut punch the original series had with Thumper's origin, but its worlds better than the Millville subplot that took up most of the miniseries. |
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5.3
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Devil's Reign: Villains For Hire | 3 issues |
6
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Devil's Reign: Villains For Hire #1
Jan 19, 2022 |
Having the Thunderbolts work as Mayor Kingpin's hired muscle is a great call and while the lineup (Rhino, Agony, Electro, Taskmaster, Whiplash, a surprise sixth member) seems like it would make for a good Suicide Squad-esque romp, this first issue pulls the rug out from under you by reminding you just how lethal and merciless each of these villains can get. |
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4
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Devil's Reign: Villains For Hire #2
Feb 23, 2022 |
John Walker is the worst, and unfortunately, the second issue of Villains for Hire centers around him. Your enjoyment will depend entirely on how much you can stand U.S. Agent. |
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6
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Devil's Reign: Villains For Hire #3
Mar 23, 2022 |
There's not much of a satisfying ending and the book pulls its punches on just how ugly things can get when you're a strike team working for The Kingpin (something it wasn't afraid to do with its first issue), but it still shows just how cruel Fisk can be. |
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9.2
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Dial H For Hero (2019) | 12 issues |
8
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Dial H For Hero (2019) #1
Mar 27, 2019 |
This could be a fun one to follow. |
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8
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Dial H For Hero (2019) #2
Apr 24, 2019 |
After the spot-on Rob Liefeld parody in the series' opening issue, Dial H for Hero managed to top itself this month by nailing a hysterical Dragon Ball imitation. |
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10
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Dial H For Hero (2019) #3
May 22, 2019 |
Dial H for Hero continues to be a pleasant surprises for DC's Wonder Comics line. Three issues in and writer Sam Humphries has mastered the balancing act of having heartfelt characters, comedic timing and fun takes on various superhero tropes. |
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10
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Dial H For Hero (2019) #4
Jun 26, 2019 |
This series has blown expectations out of the water with each issue. |
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8
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Dial H For Hero (2019) #5
Jul 24, 2019 |
If you're not a fan of a comic trying to explain metaphysical fictional concepts, the first half of the issue might not click, but things quickly get back on track with another emotional flashback involving Miguel and Superman. |
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10
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Dial H For Hero (2019) #6
Aug 28, 2019 |
To say Dial H for Hero #6 is an absolute feast for the eyes is an understatement. |
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8
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Dial H For Hero (2019) #7
Sep 25, 2019 |
This series continues to be outstanding and shows no sign of slowing down. |
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10
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Dial H For Hero (2019) #8
Oct 23, 2019 |
Like everything else Sam Humphries has done with the series, the gimmick is excellently executed. Plus the final stinger at the end with Miguel gives a hint at just how insane this series will be willing to go in the near future. |
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8
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Dial H For Hero (2019) #9
Nov 20, 2019 |
While Dial H for Hero #9 is a bit of a step back from earlier issues, it still shows a ton of promise for where this story is headed. |
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10
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Dial H For Hero (2019) #10
Jan 1, 2020 |
After a couple of "just okay" issues, Dial H for Hero comes roaring back with #10. |
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10
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Dial H For Hero (2019) #11
Jan 29, 2020 |
An absolute must-read if you're a fan of the series' revival. |
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10
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Dial H For Hero (2019) #12
Feb 26, 2020 |
Sam Humphries' Dial H for Hero series was an absolute treat. |
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5.5
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Dragon Age | 4 issues |
6
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Dragon Age: The Missing #1
Jan 25, 2023 |
This won't be the thing that gets me to finally play one of the games, but I didn't hate it. |
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6
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Dragon Age: The Missing #2
Feb 22, 2023 |
Dragon Age: The Missing continues to be incredibly dense for readers who didn't play the games, but it still manages to hold its own with great artwork from Fernando Heinz Furukawa & Rocio Zucchi. |
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6
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Dragon Age: The Missing #3
Mar 29, 2023 |
It makes for some interesting if not well-trodded sequences (getting stuck in a mirror dimension, everything being upside down) and is a fun enough read if you're not familiar with the subject material and all the proper nouns fly right over your head. |
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4
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Dragon Age: The Missing #4
May 10, 2023 |
Dragon Age: The Missing #4 takes a staggeringly large step back in terms of artwork. |
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7.2
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Duke (2023) | 5 issues |
8
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Duke (2023) #1
Dec 27, 2023 |
Duke #1 might not pack the same wallop as the early issues of the new Transformers run, but after enduring the incoherent mess of IDW's run on G.I. Joe in the late 2010s, I'll happily take a more streamlined version of the property rather than the endless parade of goofily-named characters mowing down enemies with extravagant military equipment. |
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8
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Duke (2023) #2
Jan 31, 2024 |
While the government conspiracy intrigue might not be as flashy as readers might expect, it's still infinitely better than previous G.I. Joe I've read in the past. |
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8
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Duke (2023) #3
Feb 28, 2024 |
Duke #3 is straightforward and solid |
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6
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Duke (2023) #4
Mar 27, 2024 |
Duke, Baroness and company make their triumphant escape in spectacular fashion, but the story feels not closer to getting back to the big Transformers crossover storyline that keeps getting teased out. |
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6
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Duke (2023) #5
Apr 24, 2024 |
Overall, the Duke run will likely read better as a trade than week by week as some issues were much stronger than others. As for the final issue, it's just okay. |
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6.5
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Dutch (2023) | 4 issues |
6
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Dutch (2023) #0
Nov 15, 2023 |
Dutch #0 feels like the "Old Man Logan" equivalent to so many of the comics that flooded Image throughout the 90s. Over-the-top machines of death and destruction, guns that would snap a man's shoulder after firing a single shot and endless black-op, top secret teams with names that produce an eye roll as a reflex. |
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8
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Dutch (2023) #1
Feb 14, 2024 |
Overall, the opening issue isn't groundbreaking, but its execution of familiar tropes is solid. |
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6
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Dutch (2023) #2
Mar 20, 2024 |
Dutch wants to be so much more interesting than it actually is. |
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6
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Dutch (2023) #3
Apr 24, 2024 |
So Dutch turned out to be little more than a three-issue prologue to Image's plans for its new Blood Squad Seven series. |
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6.7
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Edgar Allan Poe (Ahoy) | 6 issues |
6
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Edgar Allan Poe (Ahoy): Snifter of Blood #1
Oct 21, 2020 |
If you're looking to get into the Halloween spirit and enjoy Poe, give it a look. |
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8
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Edgar Allan Poe (Ahoy): Snifter of Blood #2
Nov 18, 2020 |
The joke is still there, but the story is told so well that you'll wish this was its own series. At the very least, pick up this issue for that. |
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6
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Edgar Allan Poe (Ahoy): Snifter of Blood #3
Dec 23, 2020 |
Snifter of Blood #3 lacks the standout feature like the previous issue, though fans who enjoy a good joke at the expense of Poe's hubris will undoubtedly enjoy him complaining about the success of Sherlock Holmes in the opening story. |
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6
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Edgar Allan Poe (Ahoy): Snifter of Blood #4
Jan 27, 2021 |
The book never fails to be creative in mixing horror with humor, though it still often reads like a long-running inside joke about Edgar Allen Poe. |
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6
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Edgar Allan Poe (Ahoy): Snifter of Blood #5
Feb 24, 2021 |
It's still fun if this is your kind of humor. |
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8
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Edgar Allan Poe (Ahoy): Snifter of Blood #6
Mar 31, 2021 |
For the diehard Edgar Allen Poe fans out there who have enjoyed this series from the start, this is a fun send-off. |
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7.6
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Everything | 5 issues |
8
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Everything #1
Sep 4, 2019 |
There's not much in the way of progressing the story forward beyond getting that sensation across, but if it works on you you'll probably be looking out for the next issue. Though, if you've seen that one episode of South Park about the Wal-Mart, you probably already know where this is going. |
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8
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Everything #2
Oct 2, 2019 |
This remains a great read, though hopefully we'll start getting some more revelations soon. |
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8
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Everything #3
Nov 6, 2019 |
All the while I.N.J. Culbard's artwork continues to give off the nagging feeling of discomfort and unease, as even the most basic panels of characters smiling seem deranged. |
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6
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Everything #4
Dec 4, 2019 |
The rest of the story continues to crawl at a snail's pace, but there's still just enough of a mystery to keep the reader trudging through the palpable sense of dread. |
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8
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Everything #5
Jan 1, 2020 |
The book still has an mistakable layer of discomfort, but it's so much more palatable now that the story is picking up forward momentum. |
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6.0
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Extreme Carnage (2021) | 1 issues |
6
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Extreme Carnage (2021): Agony #1
Sep 15, 2021 |
But this one-off is much more interested in the twist hiding in its final splash page. Whether or not the twist works is TBD, let's see how the rest of the event plays out. |
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6.0
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Falling in Love On the Path to Hell (2024) | 2 issues |
8
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Falling in Love On the Path to Hell (2024) #1
Jun 5, 2024 |
Falling in Love on The Path to Hell is off to an awesome start. |
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4
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Falling in Love On the Path to Hell (2024) #2
Jul 10, 2024 |
Every action panel is a grimy, flesh-covered mess, making it abundantly clear that while it's not Hell, it's not much better. |
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6.0
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Fantastic Four (2022) Annual | 1 issues |
6
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Fantastic Four (2022) Annual #1
Aug 23, 2023 |
If you're looking for a memorable Fantastic Four Annual, look elsewhere. |
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8.0
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Firefly (2018) One Shot | 1 issues |
8
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Firefly (2018): The Outlaw Ma Reynolds #1
Jan 8, 2020 |
It's a short read that feels like it'll get picked up again, but it feels right at home with the rest of this universe. |
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7.0
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Fishflies (2023) | 6 issues |
8
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Fishflies (2023) #1
Jul 12, 2023 |
It's a bizarre book but unquestionably memorable. |
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6
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Fishflies (2023) #2
Sep 20, 2023 |
Fishflies #2 isn't quite as gripping as the miniseries' opener, but it's still every bit as unnerving. |
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8
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Fishflies (2023) #3
Nov 15, 2023 |
The nagging discomfort of the world Jeff Lemire has created never ceases, whether it be a scene of a police officer interrogating a drunken, abusive father or when that same officer calls home to his loving wife. |
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8
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Fishflies (2023) #4
Jan 10, 2024 |
Fishflies #4 proves this series is something special. |
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6
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Fishflies (2023) #5
Mar 13, 2024 |
Fishflies' mood and atmosphere continue to make it a standout title month after month. But with its fifth issue it's becoming clear that this thing needs to wrap up. |
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6
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Fishflies (2023) #6
May 15, 2024 |
Part of me wants to believe it's a bit too late in the game for Jeff Lemire to bring in an explanation this elaborate, but he manages to tie it back to the original crime on a thematic level. |
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6.0
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Folklords | 3 issues |
8
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Folklords #1
Nov 13, 2019 |
Folklords #1 shows a lot of promise. |
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6
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Folklords #2
Dec 18, 2019 |
. Basically, if this one managed to hook you in you'll probably be in it for the long haul. If not...well I don't blame you. |
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4
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Folklords #3
Jan 22, 2020 |
At the very least this issue gives us a new character to root for, but very little else. |
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4.0
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Future Fight Firsts | 1 issues |
4
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Future Fight Firsts: Luna Snow #1
Oct 23, 2019 |
Marvel Future Fights Firsts: Luna Snow (now there's a mouthful) brings so little to the table it's hard to get mad about it. |
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4.7
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (2010) | 6 issues |
4
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (2010) #260
Apr 3, 2019 |
While the A-plot features an entertaining extraction mission led by Cover Girl, GI Joe: A Real American Hero #260 keeps having its story screech to a grinding halt to give a handful of other subplots a page or two's worth of advancement. |
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6
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (2010) #261
Apr 17, 2019 |
Netho Diaz's detailed artwork for the action scenes continues to be the book's highlight. |
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4
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (2010) #262
May 22, 2019 |
Small talk between various groups is the order of the day for G.I. Joe: Real American Hero #262, so don't expect any action out of this one. |
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6
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (2010) #263
Jun 12, 2019 |
The sense of duty, loss and sacrifice is strongly felt throughout the book and it all feels earned. |
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4
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (2010) #264
Jul 17, 2019 |
After a touching special Independence Day issue, G.I Joe: A Real American Hero goes right back to having the same problems it's always had"juggling multiple storylines with a boatload of characters, all of which come with a name, a surface-level gimmick and not much else. |
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4
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (2010) #265
Jul 31, 2019 |
Like usual, the story seems more concerned about building up the next arc while leaving the current one by the wayside. It's all very monotonous. |
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8.0
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Ghost Machine One-Shot (2024) | 1 issues |
8
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Ghost Machine One-Shot (2024) #1
Jan 24, 2024 |
. If these new books live up to the hype, 2024 could be a wild year for Image Comics. |
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8.0
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Ghost Tree | 1 issues |
8
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Ghost Tree #1
Apr 24, 2019 |
Gane's art style of detailed backgrounds and muted colors perfectly fits with the tone, and the ending promises a story that's more heart-wrenching than horror. |
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6.0
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Giant-Size X-Men (2020) | 1 issues |
6
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Giant-Size X-Men (2020): Nightcrawler #1
Mar 25, 2020 |
Whether or not you've been keeping up with Jonathan Hickman's X-Men run since House of X and Powers of X ended, Giant-Size X-Men: Nightcrawler is pretty skippable. |
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8.5
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Glow (2019) | 4 issues |
8
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Glow (2019) #1
Mar 27, 2019 |
Fans of the show should give this a read. |
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8
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Glow (2019) #2
Jun 12, 2019 |
Fans of the show, or of wrestling in general, need to give this a shot. |
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8
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Glow (2019) #3
Jun 26, 2019 |
GLOW #3, the latest edition in the IDW miniseries, tackles the idea of psychology head on as two of its main characters argue on opposite sides of what makes wrestling an athletic competition and what makes it entertainment. |
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10
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Glow (2019) #4
Jul 31, 2019 |
Overall this series has been a blast and is a definite recommendation for fans of the show. |
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4.0
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Glow (2019) One Shot | 1 issues |
4
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Glow (2019): Summer Special #1
Jul 24, 2019 |
If you're fans of the show then you absolutely should check out the ongoing miniseries, but this one is absolutely skippable. |
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4.7
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Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors | 3 issues |
6
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Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors #1
Apr 21, 2021 |
From its story structure to its characters to its art design, everything about Godzilla: Monster & Protectors #1 screams Saturday morning cartoon. |
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4
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Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors #2
May 19, 2021 |
Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors still feels very much like a Saturday morning cartoon about Godzilla. There's just one problem"he's not it the issue at all. |
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4
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Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors #5
Aug 18, 2021 |
It's fine for the Saturday morning cartoon aesthetic it's going for, but nothing more. |
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4.0
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Groo (1998) | 2 issues |
4
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Groo (1998): In The Wild #1
Jul 12, 2023 |
If you've ever been onboard with the character you'll likely enjoy this. If not, it's a slog to get through. |
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4
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Groo (1998): In The Wild #2
Aug 16, 2023 |
Groo In The Wild has exactly two jokes Groo is an idiot and everyone is afraid of him. And those jokes are told over and over for the second of four issues and it has already stopped being funny. |
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6.0
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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (2022) | 1 issues |
6
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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (2022) #1
Nov 2, 2022 |
It's a fun little read if you enjoy the dynamic of the current MCU lineup. |
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6.7
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Hardware (2021) | 3 issues |
8
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Hardware (2021): Season One #4
Feb 23, 2022 |
Hardware: Season One #4 plays out like one long chess game between Curtis and Alva, and each tactical move is brilliantly revealed. |
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6
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Hardware (2021): Season One #5
May 4, 2022 |
Hardware: Season One continues to entertain and the writing surrounding Curtis is excellent, but the latest issue is a bit hard to follow (especially during action sequences) because of some clunky artwork. |
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6
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Hardware (2021): Season One #6
Jun 1, 2022 |
Hardware: Season One's final confrontation wraps up fairly quickly, but if you've been along for the ride so far you'll enjoy the finish. |
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8.0
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Harley Quinn and the Birds of Prey | 4 issues |
8
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Harley Quinn and the Birds of Prey #1
Feb 12, 2020 |
Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti are back to to working on Harley Quinn again, and if you liked their previous runs you'll feel right at home with Harley Quinn & The Birds of Prey #1. |
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8
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Harley Quinn and the Birds of Prey #2
Jun 24, 2020 |
Harley Quinn and the Birds of Prey #2 feels like yet another quintessential Quinn story. |
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8
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Harley Quinn and the Birds of Prey #3
Oct 2, 2020 |
Even if you're not the biggest Harley Quinn or Birds of Prey fan, issue #3 of Harley Quinn and The Birds of Prey is just too much fun not to love. |
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8
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Harley Quinn and the Birds of Prey #4
Feb 3, 2021 |
It's still not the animated series (honestly, what is?), but its a great ride for Harley fans. |
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8.0
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Hawkman (2018) | 1 issues |
8
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Hawkman (2018) #19
Dec 11, 2019 |
I wasn't expecting Hawkman to wind up with the best heel turn as part of the ongoing Infected event, but here we are. |
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5.6
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Heartbeat | 5 issues |
6
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Heartbeat #1
Nov 20, 2019 |
Layout aside this has all the makings of a legitimately chilling horror, but so little happens in this first issue that it's hard to call just how far it will go. |
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8
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Heartbeat #2
Dec 18, 2019 |
The end result in a series of pages that can best be described as psychedelic by way of Hot Topic; it's absolutely flooded with detail but it's intertwined with an unquestionably juvenile outlook at things like classic art, poetry, sex and death. |
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6
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Heartbeat #3
Jan 22, 2020 |
There's not much in the way of plot in Heartbeat #3, but by this point in the story it's pretty clear that Maria Llovet's goal for this series isn't its story. |
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4
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Heartbeat #4
Feb 19, 2020 |
What was an introspective, melancholy look at adolescent love and depression has turned into a plodding trudge through a ceaseless inner monologue. |
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4
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Heartbeat #5
Mar 18, 2020 |
After showing a lot of promise in the initial issues, Heartbeat ends on a flat note with #5. |
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7.0
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Hellverine (2024) | 2 issues |
8
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Hellverine (2024) #1
May 29, 2024 |
Hellverine #1 gets a strong recommendation from me, even if you haven't been keeping up with either Wolverine or Ghost Rider. Percy has shown his knack for crafting compelling stories since his days writing Marvel's audio dramas and the artwork revels in the ridiculous nature of it all. |
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6
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Hellverine (2024) #2
Jun 26, 2024 |
It's nice to get some explanation as to how this new Hellverine came to be, but the issue is otherwise skippable. |
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4.5
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Home Sick Pilots | 4 issues |
6
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Home Sick Pilots #1
Dec 9, 2020 |
If you're a horror fan and either grew up in or are a person with a penchant for mid-90s rock there are fun bits to discover here. Otherwise, it's pretty hard to recommend. |
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4
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Home Sick Pilots #2
Jan 13, 2021 |
The artwork is still great and there's a fun horror-themed reinterpretation of the "Lucky Horseshoe," but the character dialogue is still teeth-grindingly annoying. |
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4
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Home Sick Pilots #3
Feb 10, 2021 |
If not for some decent ghost designs there would be nothing here. |
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4
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Home Sick Pilots #4
Mar 10, 2021 |
But why doesn't Home Sick Pilots finally stick the landing with Issue #4? Because every time the characters talk it's like rubbing a cheese grater on your brain. |
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8.0
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Hulk (2021) | 1 issues |
8
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Hulk (2021) #12
Feb 15, 2023 |
If you haven't jumped back into Hulk since Immortal Hulk ended, now feels like a good time. |
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6.0
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I, Mage | 1 issues |
6
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I, Mage #4
Jul 27, 2022 |
Image! #4 wraps up a few of the longer-running stories in the series, but unfortunately only "Hopeless" seems to stick the landing. |
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7.3
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Image! 30th Anthology | 11 issues |
8
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Image! 30th Anthology #1
Apr 13, 2022 |
IMAGE!, the first of 12 Image 30th Anniversary anthologies, features the first of 10 stories from a wide variety of creators. The quality of each varies, but given how many people are involved that comes as no surprise. |
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Image! 30th Anthology #2
May 25, 2022 |
The second Image! anthology is once again a mixed bag. |
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Image! 30th Anthology #3
Jun 29, 2022 |
Three issues into Image's 30th Anniversary anthology and certain series have continued to stand out among the rest. "Hopeless" and "Shift" continue to be the best parts of each issue and sincerely deserve to be expanded into their own series. |
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Image! 30th Anthology #5
Sep 7, 2022 |
Image! #5 has the start of what looks like a fun Hack/Slash short story and a couple of previews for some upcoming graphic novels. The rest is skippable, and even the usually-great "Blizzard" story has no real progression. |
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8
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Image! 30th Anthology #6
Oct 5, 2022 |
The highlights this time around include "The Blizzard" (back after a weak previous installment), "Dutch," "The Pro" and the latest Hack/Slash vs. Image. |
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8
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Image! 30th Anthology #7
Oct 26, 2022 |
The highlights this time around are "The Blizzard" (though its artwork somewhat betrays a few emotional moments), an excellent finale for "Dutch," "Hack/Slash" and "Closer." |
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Image! 30th Anthology #8
Nov 23, 2022 |
The standouts from Image! #8 are a pair of Casanova entries, the continuation of the utterly bizarre "Closer" short story and the preview for James Tyrion IV's WorldTr33. |
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Image! 30th Anthology #9
Dec 28, 2022 |
"Dead Eyes" produces the best of them, while "The Blizzard" and "Hack/Slash vs. Image" continue to be the best of the reoccurring installments. The rest ranges from boring to outright depressing. |
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Image! 30th Anthology #10
Feb 15, 2023 |
And while there are plenty of new additions and one-shots this time around, the best remains the story that started it all in Geoff Johns & Andrea Mutti's "The Blizzard." |
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8
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Image! 30th Anthology #11
Mar 15, 2023 |
Image's penultimate issue to its 30th-anniversary anthology is one of its best installments to date. |
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Image! 30th Anthology #12
Apr 26, 2023 |
Image wraps up its 30th Anniversary year-long anthology on a high note, loaded with fun little one-shots like "Dirty Deeds," "Mascots," "Chance Meeting" and "Science Dog." Geoff Johns' "Blizzard," the highlight of the anthology from its opening issue, manages to stick the landing even if I'm not quite familiar with the franchise referenced in the final panels. |
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8.0
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Immortal She-Hulk | 1 issues |
8
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Immortal She-Hulk #1
Sep 23, 2020 |
Ewing doesn't answer every question here (how could he possibly?) but it's fascinating to see characters like She-Hulk, Wolverine and Thor discuss these concepts. |
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5.0
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Impossible Jones | 2 issues |
6
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Impossible Jones #1
Sep 22, 2021 |
The first issue isn't the easiest of reads"Jones' powers make for some very odd panels and the story is told completely out of our"but there might be something fun here. |
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4
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Impossible Jones #2
Dec 22, 2021 |
Impossible Jones #2 still can't quite find its footing. |
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9.0
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Invasion From Planet Wrestletopia | 2 issues |
10
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Invasion From Planet Wrestletopia #3
Jun 19, 2019 |
Invasion From Planet Wrestletopia is the perfect comic for wrestling fans. Whether you've been a fan since the days of Hulkamania or just have a passing fandom of modern WWE, you'll feel right at home in this insane story of alien wrestlers, warring factions, heel turns, and corrupt authority figures. |
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8
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Invasion From Planet Wrestletopia #4
Oct 30, 2019 |
Invasion From Planet WrestleTopia continues to be an absolute treat with its fourth issue. |
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6.7
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Joker: Killer Smile | 3 issues |
8
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Joker: Killer Smile #1
Oct 30, 2019 |
It's a story we've heard plenty of times, especially when it involves The Joker, but at the very least Joker: Killer Smile #1 seems to know that its series is treading familiar ground. |
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Joker: Killer Smile #2
Dec 18, 2019 |
There's a chance"a slim one"that this might be going somewhere interesting in #3. But so far it's just lacking. |
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8
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Joker: Killer Smile #3
Feb 19, 2020 |
I knocked Joker: Killer Smile back when it first came out because it seemed to be treading through the same tired old themes involving Joker. But credit has to go to Jeff Lemire for how this one wrapped up. |
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6.0
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Justice League: Incarnate (2021) | 5 issues |
8
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Justice League: Incarnate (2021) #1
Dec 1, 2021 |
After the somewhat incomprehensible nature of Infinite Frontier from earlier this year, Justice League Incarnate #1 mercifully simplifies DC's massive multiverse plans by narrowing its focus. |
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6
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Justice League: Incarnate (2021) #2
Dec 22, 2021 |
Justice League Incarnate #2 starts off with a visual feast as the titular group spends some time in the horror-filled Earth-13. |
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Justice League: Incarnate (2021) #3
Jan 5, 2022 |
There are still some fun bits as the story jumps between universes but your milage will vary wildly based on how well you can stomach that aforementioned plot. |
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6
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Justice League: Incarnate (2021) #4
Feb 2, 2022 |
It's fine if you don't mind the massive exposition dump. |
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6
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Justice League: Incarnate (2021) #5
Mar 2, 2022 |
Overall the miniseries is worth a read if you're keeping up with DC's major events, but most of these cliff notes will likely get covered in the upcoming events. |
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8.5
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Kill Your Darlings (2023) | 8 issues |
10
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Kill Your Darlings (2023) #1
Sep 6, 2023 |
Consider this a must-read. |
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8
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Kill Your Darlings (2023) #2
Oct 18, 2023 |
It only takes a few pages of mostly wordless dialogue to see how the initial tragedy affected her. But it wasn't until one of her imaginary friends (a pink elephant crossed with Crocodile Dundee) arrives that I knew this book was working. |
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8
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Kill Your Darlings (2023) #3
Nov 22, 2023 |
Kill Your Darlings pours on the exposition with its third issue. |
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8
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Kill Your Darlings (2023) #4
Dec 20, 2023 |
Kill Your Darlings tosses in a few more narrative twists with Issue #4, though the jury is out this time on whether or not they'll work. |
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8
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Kill Your Darlings (2023) #5
Jan 17, 2024 |
Still, it's the same tragic, heart-wrenching writing that has made this series so emotionally impactful. |
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8
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Kill Your Darlings (2023) #6
Feb 14, 2024 |
Dive in if you haven't already. |
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8
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Kill Your Darlings (2023) #7
Mar 20, 2024 |
And yet between the haunting visuals and the stage being set for a satisfying conclusion, the letdown was outweighed by the writing still being genuinely excellent otherwise. |
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10
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Kill Your Darlings (2023) #8
Apr 17, 2024 |
Between the time skip and the final climactic battle, so much of this story called for it to be told as an epic saga on a grand scale, something that spans years rather than a mere eight issues. Yet what we have is excellent, and a surprisingly happy ending given how twisted the tale began. |
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6.0
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Killers | 1 issues |
6
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Killers #1
Jul 31, 2019 |
It shows promise but hopefully the story picks up the pace going forward. |
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6.0
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Killing Red Sonja | 2 issues |
8
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Killing Red Sonja #1
Mar 25, 2020 |
You wouldn't think a book called Killing Red Sonja would be a comedy, and yet the first issue is downright hilarious. |
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4
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Killing Red Sonja #2
Jul 1, 2020 |
By the end of the second issue he's actually in on the joke, but it's still a slog to care about any of these characters minus the talking boar (because who doesn't love that?). |
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8.0
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King In Black One Shot | 1 issues |
8
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King In Black: Spider-Man #1
Mar 17, 2021 |
Worth a read even if you're out of the loop on the much bigger story in the background. |
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4.5
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Looney Tunes | 4 issues |
4
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Looney Tunes #248
Mar 27, 2019 |
The latest issue of DC's Looney Tunes is headlined by Bugs Bunny in a "Jack and the Beanstalk" parody. And if that sounds familiar, it's because the show did it too with "Beanstalk Bunny" way back in the day. Unfortunately, this version doesn't feature Daffy Duck or Elmer Fudd as The Giant, and it's drained of most of its comedic timing as a result. |
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6
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Looney Tunes #249
May 22, 2019 |
Looney Tunes #249 is two-thirds of a great comic. |
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4
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Looney Tunes #250
Jul 24, 2019 |
If you're thinking Looney Tunes might do something special for its 250th issue, get ready for disappointment. |
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4
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Looney Tunes #251
Sep 25, 2019 |
While it's cool to see an issue be given a specific gimmick, there's not much in terms of laughs with this one as you know pretty quickly where each story is going. |
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6.5
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Lucky Devil | 4 issues |
6
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Lucky Devil #1
Aug 4, 2021 |
By the end, you know why Cullen Bunn structured the issue this way, but this series could have started on a much higher note if the framing device had been ditched. |
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8
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Lucky Devil #2
Sep 1, 2021 |
Personally, I think the ideas presented here are far more interesting than the last issue's splatter-fest but won't mind if the series tries to balance the two going forward. |
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8
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Lucky Devil #3
Oct 6, 2021 |
Lucky Devil #3 assures its readers that, despite the last issue being fairly bloodless, this series is far from finished with its ultraviolent gorefest sequences. |
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4
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Lucky Devil #4
Nov 3, 2021 |
Well, this was underwhelming. |
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9.0
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M.O.D.O.K.: Head Games | 4 issues |
8
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M.O.D.O.K.: Head Games #1
Dec 2, 2020 |
M.O.D.O.K.: Head Games sees Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum (the showrunners of the upcoming Hulu animated comedy series) team up for a new comic series about the titular floating head. And if the show winds up being anything like this, it could turn out to be very promising. |
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M.O.D.O.K.: Head Games #2
Jan 7, 2021 |
Having M.O.D.O.K. team up with Tony Stark to sneak into a villain's convention winds up being just as fun as you'd expect, but M.O.D.O.K.'s inner turmoil about the memories of his family gives the book a surprising amount of depth. |
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10
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M.O.D.O.K.: Head Games #3
Feb 17, 2021 |
Your mileage may vary on the Gwenpool fourth-wall breaking antics, but Head Games #3 delivers another stellar one-two punch of solid humor and heart-wrenching drama. |
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10
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M.O.D.O.K.: Head Games #4
Apr 28, 2021 |
M.O.D.O.K.: Head Games ends on the highest of notes. |
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7.5
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Magneto (2023) | 4 issues |
8
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Magneto (2023) #1
Aug 2, 2023 |
All of the mid-80s X-Men references might not click if you weren't reading back then, but this is a must-read for fans of the titular character. |
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6
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Magneto (2023) #2
Sep 6, 2023 |
I don't take too much stock in the "daughter" reveal and the New Mutants cast can't quite shed that 90s cheesiness at times, but everything involving Eric's mental struggle is gripping. |
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8
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Magneto (2023) #3
Oct 11, 2023 |
Magneto #3 deals with some heavy subjects. Not only does it tackle the toxicity of parasocial hero worship, but it tackles Eric's background as a Holocaust survivor head-on and questions how he could ever side with humanity after being on the receiving end of the very worst of it. |
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8
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Magneto (2023) #4
Nov 1, 2023 |
Regardless of how you feel about current X-Men books, the four-issue Magneto run comes highly recommended. |
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6.5
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Manor Black | 4 issues |
6
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Manor Black: Fire in the Blood #1
Feb 2, 2022 |
Some interesting visuals are sprinkled throughout, but it still seems more interested in teasing out different mysteries. |
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8
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Manor Black: Fire in the Blood #2
Mar 2, 2022 |
Manor Black: Fire in the Blood continues to be increasingly more interested in the flashback storyline than what's happening in the present day. |
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6
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Manor Black: Fire in the Blood #3
Jun 15, 2022 |
While the flipping back and forth between time periods brings the pacing to a crawl, Manor Black #3 has some solid visuals and some surprisingly quiet moments that bring real weight to the family drama. |
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Manor Black: Fire in the Blood #4
Jul 20, 2022 |
Fire in the Blood #4 has a big reveal and a fun creature design, but it's a twist you probably saw coming if you correctly guessed what the metaphor surrounding the two families has been about. |
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8.0
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Mapmaker (2021) | 1 issues |
8
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Mapmaker (2021) #1
Feb 3, 2021 |
Good enough for me to want to check out the graphic novel. |
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8.0
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Marvel (2020) | 1 issues |
8
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Marvel (2020) #1
Mar 4, 2020 |
Whether you've been a Marvel fan for years or just started reading recently, this one is worth a look. |
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5.0
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Marvel 2099 (2019) | 2 issues |
4
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Marvel 2099 (2019): Punisher #1
Nov 27, 2019 |
If you're absolutely dying for new Punisher material or have some deep-seated nostalgic ties to the original Punisher 2099 you might find this enjoyable. But if this is your first step into that world, it will probably be your last. |
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6
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Marvel 2099 (2019): Spider-Man #1
Dec 11, 2019 |
If you're a fan of the OG 2099 universe, this is worth a look. |
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5.0
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Marvel Action: Black Panther | 4 issues |
6
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Marvel Action: Black Panther #1
Apr 3, 2019 |
Black Panther is the latest hero to be brought into IDW's all-ages Marvel Action line. And while the story isn't a big attention-grabber (Wakanda getting blasted by deadly weather) it is a nice place for fans of the MCU incarnation of the character to jump in and start reading. |
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4
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Marvel Action: Black Panther #2
Jul 10, 2019 |
Simply put, Black Panther #2 is a mess. |
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4
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Marvel Action: Black Panther #4
Oct 16, 2019 |
It's a fun little read for kids, but not much else. |
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6
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Marvel Action: Black Panther #5
Nov 6, 2019 |
So if you're looking for a more lighthearted Marvel tale there's a lot of fun to be had here. |
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8.0
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Marvel Monsters (2019) | 1 issues |
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Marvel Monsters (2019) #1
Aug 28, 2019 |
There isn't much to the story beyond visuals (and an amusing callback to a character from classic literature), but if you're in to watching giant monsters brawl it's a fun time. |
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6.0
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Marvel Team-Up (2019) | 1 issues |
6
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Marvel Team-Up (2019) #1
Apr 3, 2019 |
While it makes for a bit of an awkward experience if you're reading digitally, writer Eve L. Ewing clearly has fun with the dual-sided perspective in the opening issue of the returning Marvel Team-Up, which sees Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel join forces to take on The Jackal. |
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7.0
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Marvel Zombies: Black, White & Blood (2023) | 4 issues |
6
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Marvel Zombies: Black, White & Blood (2023) #1
Oct 25, 2023 |
Did the world need any more Marvel Zombies? Probably not, but the latest spin on the Black, White & Red (now Black, White & Blood) gives it a good try. |
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Marvel Zombies: Black, White & Blood (2023) #2
Nov 29, 2023 |
If Marvel Zombies is your bag, this series continues to provide. |
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6
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Marvel Zombies: Black, White & Blood (2023) #3
Dec 13, 2023 |
Three issues in, Marvel Zombie: Black, White & Blood still hasn't proven the need for more Marvel Zombies content. But once again it still manages to knock the reader off their feet with at least one excellent zombified short story. |
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8
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Marvel Zombies: Black, White & Blood (2023) #4
Jan 3, 2024 |
Since the canonicity of these stories relative to the actual Marvel Zombies series seems to be tenuous at best, the fact that these two feel like legitimate endgames for the Marvel Zombies concept is a testament to their quality. |
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7.0
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Marvel's Spider-Man: The Black Cat Strikes | 4 issues |
6
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Marvel's Spider-Man: The Black Cat Strikes #1
Jan 15, 2020 |
Spider-Man: The Black Cat Strikes is admittedly a mixed bag. |
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8
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Marvel's Spider-Man: The Black Cat Strikes #2
Feb 12, 2020 |
If you're a big fan of the world the game created (and who could blame you), this is shaping up to be a better supplemental read. |
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Marvel's Spider-Man: The Black Cat Strikes #3
Mar 11, 2020 |
It's all incredibly well-written and feels right at home with the three-dimensional version of Mary Jane we got to know in the game. |
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Marvel's Spider-Man: The Black Cat Strikes #4
May 20, 2020 |
If nothing else, at least we finally get to see the break-up between Peter and Felicia. |
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8.0
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Marvel's Voices | 1 issues |
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Marvel's Voices: Indigenous Voices #1
Nov 18, 2020 |
Each story comes with a unique flavour and art style, though the definite standouts have to be artists Weshoyot Alvitre and David Cutler. |
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8.0
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Marvels Snapshot (2020) | 1 issues |
8
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Marvels Snapshot (2020): X-Men #1
Sep 16, 2020 |
If you love Scott Summers, the X-Men, classic Marvel or Alex Ross' returning Marvels anthology it's definitely worth a look. |
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5.7
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Maskerade (2022) | 7 issues |
8
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Maskerade (2022) #1
Sep 14, 2022 |
The concept is pretty solida vigilante in a crime-riddled town with a nifty face-changing gimmickand the writing flows so smoothly that it could've been lifted from one of Smith's movies. |
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Maskerade (2022) #2
Oct 12, 2022 |
Maskerade takes a few more dark turns with its second issue, and while its writing remains just as punchy it's starting to dip into the mean-spirited territory. |
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Maskerade (2022) #3
Nov 16, 2022 |
Maskerade #3 reveals Felicia's equivalent to the "guy in the chair" in Frisky, someone with direct ties to her origin who actually wants to try and repent for her past mistakes. |
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Maskerade (2022) #4
Jan 11, 2023 |
Maskerade continues to be a tough read, bouncing back and forth between incredibly crude dialogue and stomach-turning imagery. |
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Maskerade (2022) #5
May 17, 2023 |
Maskerade #5 will start off by making you think this is the series' version of The Boys' "Herogasm." |
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Maskerade (2022) #7
Aug 9, 2023 |
Maskerade has reached its penultimate issue, but it's still unclear about how it feels about its titular character. |
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Maskerade (2022) #8
Sep 27, 2023 |
If Maskerade's ultra-violence was able to win you over through it's first seven issues you'll be more that satiated with its ending. If not, get ready to look away. |
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6.0
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Mech Strike: Monster Hunters (2022) | 5 issues |
6
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Mech Strike: Monster Hunters (2022) #1
Jun 29, 2022 |
Sadly, there's not nearly enough fighting. |
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Mech Strike: Monster Hunters (2022) #2
Aug 3, 2022 |
For a book about the Avengers dressing up in giant metal armor suits to fight monsters, there is a shocking amount of dialogue crammed into this issue with very little robot action. |
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Mech Strike: Monster Hunters (2022) #3
Aug 31, 2022 |
This issues shows off a handful of new mechs including an awesome bestial design for Thanos, but they're all limited to one page apiece. |
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6
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Mech Strike: Monster Hunters (2022) #4
Sep 21, 2022 |
After shockingly little action in this series recently, this issue finally cranked up the fight scenes. |
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6
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Mech Strike: Monster Hunters (2022) #5
Oct 26, 2022 |
Mech Strike: Monster Hunters with a fun final fight between Doom and what can best be described as a Groot Megazord. |
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7.0
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Monarch (2023) | 6 issues |
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Monarch (2023) #1
Feb 8, 2023 |
Monarch #1 is one gut punch after another, but the characters it manages to create amidst the devastating chaos are already captivating. |
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Monarch (2023) #2
Mar 15, 2023 |
There's still plenty of ground to cover regarding Travon, but this was a solid follow-up issue. |
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Monarch (2023) #3
Apr 12, 2023 |
It still feels like the story won't kick into high gear until Travon is reunited with his classmates, but the book does a good job of explaining why the rest of Travon's kind suddenly want him dead. |
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Monarch (2023) #4
May 10, 2023 |
I get wanting to crank up the tension and add in a human antagonist that makes the danger feel more personal. But compared to the rampaging cybernetic alien hoard blasting its way through Earth, a messed-up kid with a gun feels woefully out of place and a waste of time. |
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Monarch (2023) #5
Jun 14, 2023 |
It's hard to tell if the series is nudging its way toward some sort of status quo or rush toward an ending (it still could honestly go either way) but the big emotional gut punches aren't hitting like they did back in the opening issue. |
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6
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Monarch (2023) #6
Sep 20, 2023 |
This comic was simply outstanding at times but felt like it was just starting a much bigger story. |
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5.7
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Multiversity: Teen Justice (2022) | 6 issues |
6
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Multiversity: Teen Justice (2022) #1
Jun 8, 2022 |
Multiversity: Teen Justice #1 shows Earth-11's version of Young Justice/Teen Titans, and while it's not the first time readers have encountered the gender-swapped group, it's fun seeing the new set of characters interact. |
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Multiversity: Teen Justice (2022) #2
Jul 6, 2022 |
The only downside with the series so far has been the mountain of dialogue the reader is asked to get through, though that can be excused given how many characters have been introduced. |
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Multiversity: Teen Justice (2022) #3
Aug 3, 2022 |
This series is starting to feel like it would've been best served as one long graphic novel rather than get spaced out over monthly issues. |
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Multiversity: Teen Justice (2022) #4
Sep 7, 2022 |
Teen Justice continues to present some interesting ideas with its gender-flipped concept, but even an action-filled issue like this seems to move at a crawl. |
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6
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Multiversity: Teen Justice (2022) #5
Oct 5, 2022 |
If you've made it this far, it's an emotional gut punch. |
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Multiversity: Teen Justice (2022) #6
Nov 9, 2022 |
If you've made it this far into Multiversity: Teen Justice, the sixth and final issue gives you a nice fist-pumping finale. |
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4.5
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Neighbors (2023) | 4 issues |
4
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Neighbors (2023) #1
Mar 22, 2023 |
The Neighbors begins like most horror comics' do in their first issue, intentionally withholding as much information as possible while sprinkling in supernatural elements on top of eye-catching imagery and unnerving situations. And while Letizia Cadonici's artwork shines with background details and depictions of the lifelessness in certain people's faces, there's not much else to talk about in this uneven opening issue. |
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6
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Neighbors (2023) #2
Apr 26, 2023 |
The Neighbors #2 manages to add in quite a bit ore emotional depth but doesn't do much in the way of progressing the plot. |
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4
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Neighbors (2023) #3
May 24, 2023 |
The best word I can use to describe Neighbors #3 is dreary. |
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4
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Neighbors (2023) #5
Jul 26, 2023 |
For a book that wants to touch on some pretty serious subjects its final issue has shockingly little to say. |
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6.0
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Nubia & The Amazons | 1 issues |
6
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Nubia & The Amazons #1
Oct 20, 2021 |
There's not much character development to speak of, Nubia gets little to do despite being on the title and cover, but if you love this corner of DC you'll feel right at home. |
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5.8
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Nyx (2021) | 8 issues |
6
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Nyx (2021) #1
Nov 10, 2021 |
Your mileage may vary on the artwork as its decent enough but the aggressive titillation may come off as distracting. |
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6
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Nyx (2021) #2
Dec 8, 2021 |
Taking concepts as big as demons and the hierarchy of Hell and mashing it together with grounded sensibilities (making a role like the God of Chaos feel like an unfortunate day job) is always a fun combination, but the artwork doesn't go far enough to match the overly-dramatized scale the rest of the book is going for. |
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4
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Nyx (2021) #3
Jan 12, 2022 |
Nyx #3 has a fun little crossover with Vampirella but seems to brush off all of the serious subject matter that had been in the first two issues. |
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6
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Nyx (2021) #4
Feb 16, 2022 |
Nyx #4 introduces what might be the best character of this series. |
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8
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Nyx (2021) #5
Mar 16, 2022 |
Much like Nyx #2, the latest issue gets back to hitting its stride by mixing the fantastical (demons, god kings, the hierarchy of Hell) with painful realities (abusive relationships between parents and their children). |
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4
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Nyx (2021) #7
Jun 8, 2022 |
If dark, twisted humor is you're thing you'll get a few laughs out of this. If not, it's a long read. |
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6
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Nyx (2021) #8
Jul 20, 2022 |
Once again, the strongest part of the book is the family drama and the climax of this issue delivers. |
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6
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Nyx (2021) #9
Aug 24, 2022 |
Nyx #9 is yet another issue that proves this series' writing deserves better. |
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8.0
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Outlawed (2020) | 1 issues |
8
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Outlawed (2020) #1
Mar 18, 2020 |
While I can't say that Outlawed #1 is a must-read, instant-classic one-shot, it does feel like you should pick it up to mentally prepare for what's coming. |
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7.0
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Overwatch: Tracer - London Calling | 4 issues |
8
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Overwatch: Tracer - London Calling #1
Dec 2, 2020 |
Overwatch: Tracer - London Calling is a fun little read, the art is lively and Tracer is as endearing as ever. |
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6
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Overwatch: Tracer - London Calling #2
Jan 13, 2021 |
It's a fun little read either way. |
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6
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Overwatch: Tracer - London Calling #3
Feb 3, 2021 |
Things are definitely getting more intriguing, even if the plot didn't advance by much. |
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8
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Overwatch: Tracer - London Calling #4
Mar 3, 2021 |
London Calling's penultimate issue cranks up the tension and has the villain of the story finally step forward. |
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8.0
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Peter Parker & Miles Morales: Spider-Men Double Trouble (2022) | 4 issues |
8
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Peter Parker & Miles Morales: Spider-Men Double Trouble (2022) #1
Nov 30, 2022 |
The creative team once again bring a light-hearted comedic tone and the addition of writer Vita Ayala helps bring a new voice to Miles, who is now in the main character role. |
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8
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Peter Parker & Miles Morales: Spider-Men Double Trouble (2022) #2
Dec 28, 2022 |
Spider-Men: Double Trouble continues to be a ton of fun with its second issue. |
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8
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Peter Parker & Miles Morales: Spider-Men Double Trouble (2022) #3
Jan 18, 2023 |
Cartoon logic and light-hearted humor bring out the big laughs in the latest issue of Spider-Men: Double Trouble. |
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8
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Peter Parker & Miles Morales: Spider-Men Double Trouble (2022) #4
Feb 22, 2023 |
Spider-Men: Double Trouble closes out with what's easily its best issue. |
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8.0
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Petrol Head (2023) | 5 issues |
8
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Petrol Head (2023) #1
Nov 8, 2023 |
It's Transformers meets Death Race, what's not to love? |
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8
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Petrol Head (2023) #2
Dec 6, 2023 |
Most of Petrol Head #2 is one long chase scene, but it's paced well and still manages to drop in a few key character moments. |
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8
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Petrol Head (2023) #3
Jan 10, 2024 |
Lord, Petrol Head is fun. |
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8
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Petrol Head (2023) #4
Feb 14, 2024 |
Every panel is loaded with a distinct style post-apocalyptic robotic futurism and the hints at humanities downfall through pollution and over-reliance on A.I. hit like a sledgehammer to the face. Yet it never manages to lose its sense of humor. |
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8
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Petrol Head (2023) #5
Mar 13, 2024 |
There's not much to the issue itself, but it's a win just to know more is on the way. |
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6.8
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Phantom on the Scan | 5 issues |
6
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Phantom on the Scan #1
Apr 14, 2021 |
I have a feeling I already know where some of this is going, but Mark Torres art really hooks the ready in with a spooky atmosphere. |
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6
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Phantom on the Scan #2
May 19, 2021 |
Phantom On The Scan #2 can't quite keep up the momentum of that solid opening issue, but it does have one exceptional horror sequence. |
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8
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Phantom on the Scan #3
Jun 23, 2021 |
Mark Torres' art is once again the undisputed highlight of Phantom on the Scan. But while the etherial imagery does some fantastic work displaying the sullen mood and the different ways each character's telekinesis works, it has comes with the downside of being difficult to decipher during action scenes. |
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8
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Phantom on the Scan #4
Jul 28, 2021 |
Phantom on the Scan #4 doesn't do much in the way of plot (it looks like that's being saved for next issue), but it does dive into the utter despair these characters find themselves in. |
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6
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Phantom on the Scan #5
Sep 1, 2021 |
Phantom On The Scan #5 takes a turn right back into the alien infection by way of body horror subgenera Cullen Bunn adores. It doesn't quite mesh with the dream-like vibe the rest of the story (and it's unique artwork) was going for but it at least ends well. |
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7.0
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Predator: The Last Hunt (2024) | 4 issues |
6
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Predator: The Last Hunt (2024) #1
Feb 21, 2024 |
And while Predator: The Last Hunt #1 is mostly table-setting, this could be a blast. |
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6
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Predator: The Last Hunt (2024) #2
Mar 27, 2024 |
After a strong opening issue, Predator: The Last Hunt #2 is mostly table-setting for a much bigger fight between Theta and the Nightmare Hunter. |
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8
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Predator: The Last Hunt (2024) #3
Apr 24, 2024 |
This is a fun read, though not for the faint of heart. |
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8
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Predator: The Last Hunt (2024) #4
May 22, 2024 |
If you're going to wrap up a Predator storyline with lore roots that reach back to its earliest comics, there's no better way to do it than with a big one-on-one fight. There's not much to the comic beyond the fight itself, but it has the same brutality and edge-of-your-seat nature the best of the film installments had. |
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8.0
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Pretty Violent | 1 issues |
8
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Pretty Violent #1
Aug 21, 2019 |
Basically if the pitch "What if Ren and Stimpy But a Superhero Series" sounds like fun, you'll love it. |
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6.0
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Quest (2023) | 5 issues |
6
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Quest (2023) #1
Aug 2, 2023 |
The book clearly has some big narrative ambitions to the point that it might be able to work around its visual weaknesses, but it's a mighty hurdle to climb. |
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6
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Quest (2023) #2
Sep 6, 2023 |
While the artwork still lacks a certain energy, Quest takes a noticeable step forward with issue #2 The story clearly wants to take its time with its rescue mission, so outside of a new member joining the party and reaching a riverside town there isn't much in the way of plot progression. |
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6
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Quest (2023) #3
Oct 11, 2023 |
Say what you will about Quest's art direction (and I have), but the series continues to impress with its ability to drip-feed its world building outside of mere exposition dumps. |
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6
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Quest (2023) #4
Nov 29, 2023 |
On the one hand, Quest's sudden expansion of its main party has transformed the story from an Avatar: The Last Airbender style of quest into something more akin to a D&D campaign (complete with a mage who doubles as a bard). |
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6
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Quest (2023) #5
Jan 31, 2024 |
Quest #5's first half reads like a D&D boss fight, complete with dramatic character deaths and new item acquisitions. |
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7.0
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Quick Stops (2022) | 2 issues |
8
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Quick Stops (2022) #1
Nov 2, 2022 |
Quick Stops is a fun little love letter to the View Askew-niverse, loaded with references to its various films. Definitely worth a read for any Jay & Silent Bob fans. |
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6
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Quick Stops (2022) #2
Dec 7, 2022 |
Like most Smith productions, it's best appreciated if you have solid background knowledge on Smith's entire catalog of work. |
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7.0
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Rabid World | 2 issues |
6
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Rabid World #1
Mar 24, 2021 |
Rabid World #1 plays a lot of the usual notes for the opening of a zombie apocalypse. |
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8
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Rabid World #2
Jul 7, 2021 |
But while it's lacking in originality, its execution in familiar zombie tropes is spot-on. |
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6.5
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Ravencroft | 4 issues |
6
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Ravencroft #1
Jan 29, 2020 |
This could be fun going forward. |
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6
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Ravencroft #2
Feb 26, 2020 |
Credit where it's due, Marvel's Ravencroft series is doing everything it can in order to separate itself from the obvious comparisons to Arkham Asylum. |
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6
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Ravencroft #3
Mar 25, 2020 |
Unfortunately the big overarching story involving The Unwanted stills feels undercooked. |
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8
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Ravencroft #5
Jul 1, 2020 |
While Ravencroft started out as a pretty weak mini-series following up the "Absolute Carnage" event, the book wound up being a ton of fun by issue #5. |
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6.0
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Red Sonja (2019) One Shot | 1 issues |
6
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Red Sonja (2019): 1982 #1
Jun 9, 2021 |
Red Sonja 1982 is every bit as goofy as you might expect. |
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8.0
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Redcoat (2024) | 1 issues |
8
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Redcoat (2024) #3
Jun 19, 2024 |
Geoff Johns clearly has a ton in mind for this new concept, mashing together pieces of classic American folktales with actual magic the latest being Johnny Appleseed's seeds that work like tree bombs and George Washington's hatchet from the cherry tree story being a Kratos-esque magic axe. |
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4.7
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Rick and Morty Presents | 3 issues |
6
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Rick and Morty Presents: The Hotel Immortal #1
Jul 14, 2021 |
Like every Rick and Morty comic the writing can't quite match the show's pacing or delivery, but there are more than a few lines that feel right at home with some of the funnier episodes. |
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4
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Rick and Morty Presents: Jerryboree! #1
Mar 3, 2021 |
I wouldn't recommend Rick and Morty: Jerryboree unless you're an absolute diehard fan of the show itself. |
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4
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Rick and Morty Presents: The Science of Summer #1
Aug 23, 2023 |
You can add The Science of Summer to the long list of Rick and Morty comics that just don't work. |
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4.0
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Rick and Morty: Corporate Assets | 2 issues |
4
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Rick and Morty: Corporate Assets #1
Nov 10, 2021 |
Rick & Morty: Corporate Assets takes some well-deserved shots at online influencers and certain toxic fandoms, but it's lacking in jokes and its hook comes off more as annoying than creative. |
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4
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Rick and Morty: Corporate Assets #2
Dec 15, 2021 |
Rick and Morty: Corporate Assets still feels like a weak episode of the TV through its first two issues. |
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6.5
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Rick and Morty: Infinity Hour | 4 issues |
8
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Rick and Morty: Infinity Hour #1
Mar 9, 2022 |
It's not quite clear yet if this is Rick C-137 from the show, but it's nice to spend some time with a Rick who hasn't been beaten down by his signature nihilism or affected by Diane's death. |
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6
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Rick and Morty: Infinity Hour #2
Apr 27, 2022 |
Unfortunately the comic barely advances the plot and Rick does little of substance besides get drunk and kill a group of alien bugs in quick fashion. |
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6
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Rick and Morty: Infinity Hour #3
Jun 1, 2022 |
Each issue of Rick and Morty: Infinity Hour winds up getting sidetracked by awkwardly-written comedic detours, but when it's actually trying to do its own take on Star Wars it's not half bad. Issue #3 is no exception. |
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6
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Rick and Morty: Infinity Hour #4
Jul 13, 2022 |
In theory, a sequel miniseries could go off in some interesting directions for this version of Rick. But as it is now, it's an average Rick and Morty comic. |
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6.0
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Rogue Planet | 1 issues |
6
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Rogue Planet #2
Jun 24, 2020 |
If you're here for some interesting creature designs you'll get them. But don't hope for much else. |
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8.0
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Ruins Of Ravencroft | 1 issues |
8
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Ruins Of Ravencroft: Carnage #1
Jan 8, 2020 |
It's a solid story, particularly once a mysterious journal is found and we jump back to a flashback. But it can't help but feel like it's treading familiar ground from the DC Universe, since anything resembling an asylum will instantly be compared to Arkham. |
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7.0
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Samurai Jack: Lost Worlds | 4 issues |
6
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Samurai Jack: Lost Worlds #1
May 8, 2019 |
Samurai Jack stories have always relished on deliberate pacing, but this one felt like it was sprinting to get Jack up, out, and on to the next location. |
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8
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Samurai Jack: Lost Worlds #2
Jun 19, 2019 |
This issue definitely lives up to the Samurai Jack name. |
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8
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Samurai Jack: Lost Worlds #3
Jul 31, 2019 |
Samurai Jack #4 is yet another impressive addition in the IDW run that's quickly living up to the franchise's name. |
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6
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Samurai Jack: Lost Worlds #4
Sep 4, 2019 |
Unlike the past few issues this one ends of a cliffhanger right as the momentum starts to pick up, so by itself it's just an okay issue of an overall solid series. |
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6.0
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Savage Tales | 1 issues |
6
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Savage Tales #1
Jul 6, 2022 |
Sonja's story has the most interesting concept and Will Rios' art helps the Qutermain story stand out, but none of it feels like a must-read. |
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8.4
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Scout's Honor | 5 issues |
8
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Scout's Honor #1
Jan 7, 2021 |
Scout's Honor is a fantastic idea for a comic, especially if you participated in Boy Scouts growing up (present company included). |
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8
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Scout's Honor #2
Feb 10, 2021 |
Scout's Honor #2 proved that opening issue was no fluke"this is a fantastically-realized post apocalyptic world with plenty of intrigue, a likeable protagonist and terrifying stakes. |
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8
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Scout's Honor #3
Mar 10, 2021 |
If you haven't hopped on yet, now's a great time. |
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8
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Scout's Honor #4
Apr 14, 2021 |
Even though Kit's realization midway through Issue #4 comes off as a bit hokey, Scout's Honor continues to be an underrated gem in its penultimate issue. |
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10
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Scout's Honor #5
May 12, 2021 |
Scout's Honor ends with a perfect climactic issue. |
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6.0
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Secret Warps | 1 issues |
6
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Secret Warps: Iron Hammer Annual #1
Jul 31, 2019 |
It's a goofy read that probably didn't need to have continuity of four previous issues, but can still be fun and has some wild character designs. |
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10
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Secrets of Sinister House | 1 issues |
10
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Secrets of Sinister House #1
Oct 9, 2019 |
Secrets of Sinister House #1 is an absolute treat for fans of the DC Universe and the horror genre. |
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6.0
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Sensational Spider-Man: Self-Improvement | 1 issues |
6
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Sensational Spider-Man: Self-Improvement #1
Aug 7, 2019 |
It's a slapdash rush to the big finale, one that leaves no room for excitement or anticipation. |
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7.6
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Seven Swords | 5 issues |
8
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Seven Swords #1
Jun 16, 2021 |
Fans of the classic literature characters will undoubtedly get a kick out of this opening issue, but if you haven't read up on all of these characters you might be a little lost as the references to their previous adventures smack you right in the face. |
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8
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Seven Swords #2
Jul 21, 2021 |
Seven Swords has a few fun action scenes tied together with snappy dialogued the revelation of a villainous scheme that's positively bonkers. It's a ton of fun. |
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6
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Seven Swords #3
Aug 25, 2021 |
Seven Swords continues to swing back and forth between swashbuckling action and references to the literary characters that make up its cast. Issue #3 swings more towards the latter, so your mileage may vary. |
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8
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Seven Swords #4
Oct 6, 2021 |
A group of literary heroes executes a heist mission on The Vatican. It's exactly as much fun as you'd think! |
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8
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Seven Swords #5
Jan 26, 2022 |
Seven Swords wraps up with a fun, climactic battle, forcing all of the main characters to battle Satan himself inside the Roman Coliseum. |
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8.0
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Shadow Doctor | 5 issues |
8
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Shadow Doctor #1
Feb 17, 2021 |
This has all the makings of a great ride. |
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8
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Shadow Doctor #2
Mar 24, 2021 |
There are hundreds of adaptations of Capone out there and this one definitely leans on the more sympathetic side of the crime boss' legacy. But it's also not afraid to show the warts of Capone's quick temper and casual racism, making him feel more fully formed as a character. |
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8
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Shadow Doctor #3
Apr 28, 2021 |
Shadow Doctor delivers another excellent installment with issue #3, this time combining a thought-provoking mediation on the nature of medicine with Nathniel's attempt at saving one of Al Capone's men. |
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8
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Shadow Doctor #4
May 26, 2021 |
Shadow Doctor #4 tackles two very different subjects but manages to juggle both incredibly well. |
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8
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Shadow Doctor #5
Jul 28, 2021 |
Shadow Doctor's end is just as solid as its beginning, but I'd be lying if I didn't say there's a feeling of "That's it?" when the final page states the story is over. |
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7.4
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Shadow Service | 7 issues |
8
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Shadow Service #1
Aug 19, 2020 |
If you enjoy some of the darker books from the Big Two that dive into the world of magic, demons and witches (bring on the Hellblazer comparisons!) this is definitely worth a read. |
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8
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Shadow Service #2
Sep 23, 2020 |
Sprinkle in a few more fun body horror panels and you've got a good issue. |
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8
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Shadow Service #3
Oct 21, 2020 |
Overall another solid issue in a series that's growing on me. |
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8
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Shadow Service #4
Nov 18, 2020 |
There isn't much in the way of scares this issue, but we do get a couple of excellent creature designs. Another solid issue. |
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6
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Shadow Service #5
Dec 23, 2020 |
Shadow Service continues to be fun, if not still a little frustrating. |
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6
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Shadow Service #6
Mar 31, 2021 |
It's light on the creatures and horror this time around but keeps up a solid pace (even if the narrator for the issue is deliberately dour). |
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8
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Shadow Service #7
Apr 28, 2021 |
Shadow Service #7 cranks back up the horror and unique creature designs after a slow couple of issues. |
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7.5
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Shazam! (2021) | 4 issues |
8
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Shazam! (2021) #1
Jul 21, 2021 |
Shazam #1 is a fun little opening issue, even if you're not caught up on Teen Titans Academy or the bigger ongoing DC events. |
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8
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Shazam! (2021) #2
Aug 18, 2021 |
We get to learn about a few more characters and have some fun inside of a demonic casino, but are still in the dark about why Billy's powers aren't quite working. |
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6
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Shazam! (2021) #3
Sep 22, 2021 |
Shazam #3 is fun but frustrating. |
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8
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Shazam! (2021) #4
Oct 20, 2021 |
Batson's humor and optimism finally get the chance to shine through and what gets teased for Teen Titans Academy sounds like it could be a lot of fun. |
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4.7
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Sheena: Queen of the Jungle (2021) | 3 issues |
6
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Sheena: Queen of the Jungle (2021) #1
Nov 3, 2021 |
Some solid artwork and brief jungle-based action, but this opening issue for volume 2 of Sheena is rather dialogue-heavy. |
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4
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Sheena: Queen of the Jungle (2021) #2
Dec 15, 2021 |
The issue wastes no time confirming there's a greater mystery behind the situation but is obviously in no rush to reveal any more information. |
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4
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Sheena: Queen of the Jungle (2021) #3
Jan 26, 2022 |
Pages of droning dialogue combined with very little action make for yet another uninspiring issue. |
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6.0
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Silver Surfer: Ghost Light (2023) | 5 issues |
8
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Silver Surfer: Ghost Light (2023) #1
Feb 1, 2023 |
Even if you don't know the Surfer outside of his iconic Fantastic Four/Galactus role, this is worth a look. |
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6
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Silver Surfer: Ghost Light (2023) #2
Mar 8, 2023 |
Silver Surfer: Ghost Light #2 spends a big chunk of its run time recapping what happened to Al Harper way back in the earliest days of the Silver Surfer comic back in the late 60s. You can't really blame writer John Jennings for wanting to go this route given so few readers will know Harper's backstory, but it does pull the focus away from the Toni & Josh angle that made the first issue such a standout. |
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6
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Silver Surfer: Ghost Light (2023) #3
Apr 12, 2023 |
It all feels like classic Marvel comics with simple action scenes (faceless AIM soldiers are the predominant bad guys of the issue) and The Stranger is little more than a man with a fancy spacesuit and distinct facial hair ranting and raving to himself. Even the artwork is giving off a more simplistic, retro feel. |
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4
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Silver Surfer: Ghost Light (2023) #4
May 31, 2023 |
What started out as such a promising miniseries has devolved into a plodding mess over the past few issues. |
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6
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Silver Surfer: Ghost Light (2023) #5
Jun 28, 2023 |
Call it a fun revival of classic Silver Surfer lore and very little else. |
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6.0
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Skull & Bones (2023) | 3 issues |
4
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Skull & Bones (2023): Savage Storm #1
Mar 1, 2023 |
None of the characters are particularly memorable and the grimy artwork makes it hard to tell certain characters apart, but at least the action scenes look cool. |
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6
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Skull & Bones (2023): Savage Storm #2
Apr 5, 2023 |
Skull and Bones: Savage Storm #2 kicks things up a notch with its second issue by introducing a more defined villain and giving the reader a better sense of which characters to care about. |
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8
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Skull & Bones (2023): Savage Storm #3
May 3, 2023 |
Skull and Bones: Savage Storm felt incredibly uneven out of the gate, but its third (and seemingly final, at least of this miniseries) issue goes out on an incredibly high note. |
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6.0
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Sonata | 2 issues |
4
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Sonata #1
Jun 12, 2019 |
If you've ready any science fiction story with themes of colonization, nature vs. technology or usage of natural resources, then you already know beat for beat what's going to happen in Sonata #1. |
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8
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Sonata #12
Aug 12, 2020 |
Even if you haven't been following the series it's worth a look. |
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4.0
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Spawn | 1 issues |
4
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Spawn #302
Nov 6, 2019 |
Overall it's one big mess. But if you've stuck around for more than 300 issues, you already know that and either don't mind or can't help but keep reading. |
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8.0
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Spectro | 1 issues |
8
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Spectro #1
May 18, 2022 |
A good read from start to finish. |
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6.0
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Spider-Man & The League Of Realms | 3 issues |
6
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Spider-Man & The League Of Realms #1
May 15, 2019 |
Spider-Man & The League of Realms is yet another "War of the Realms" tie-in that, while enjoyable enough, doesn't add much to the ongoing story arc. |
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6
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Spider-Man & The League Of Realms #2
May 29, 2019 |
While it still hasn't reached must-read status for the "War of the Realms" event, it's got a couple of gotcha moments from Spider-Man and a smattering of action. |
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6
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Spider-Man & The League Of Realms #3
Jun 19, 2019 |
Spider-Man and the League of Realms #3 doesn't quite pack the same emotional punch the second issue had, but it does manage to tie up the plot nicely. |
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9.0
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Spider-Man & Venom: Double Trouble | 4 issues |
8
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Spider-Man & Venom: Double Trouble #1
Nov 6, 2019 |
This was a surprisingly fun read, and a good reminder that comics don't have to take themselves so seriously all the time. |
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8
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Spider-Man & Venom: Double Trouble #2
Dec 4, 2019 |
Spider-Man & Venom: Double Trouble continues to be a hilarious romp with its second issue. |
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10
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Spider-Man & Venom: Double Trouble #3
Jan 1, 2020 |
Spider-Man & Venom: Double Trouble continues to be wholesome, cartoonish fun with its latest issue. |
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10
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Spider-Man & Venom: Double Trouble #4
Feb 5, 2020 |
Venom running around as a big furry cat should be enough to hook you in, but stick around for the rest. |
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4.0
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Spider-Man: Far From Home - Prelude | 2 issues |
4
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Spider-Man: Far From Home - Prelude #1
Mar 27, 2019 |
If you're looking for any sort of insight into the plot of Spider-Man: Far From Home, don't bother here. |
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4
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Spider-Man: Far From Home - Prelude #2
Apr 24, 2019 |
The second half of the Spider-Man: Far From Home prelude once again recaps the events from Spider-Man: Homecoming without giving readers any new information. |
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4.0
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Spider-Man: Reptilian Rage | 1 issues |
4
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Spider-Man: Reptilian Rage #1
Jun 26, 2019 |
Witty banter is one thing, and any Spidey story worth its salt will have it, but when a character's monologue starts hitting Shakespearean levels of length, it's time to cut things down a bit. As a result the story can't really build, and it winds up being forgettable. |
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4.0
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Star Trek: Holo-Ween | 1 issues |
4
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Star Trek: Holo-Ween #1
Oct 4, 2023 |
Admittedly, turning the Enterprise into a haunted house flooded with Holodeck creations could be fun, but this opening issue spends so much time having Deanna Troi drone on about the concept of fear that it forgets to be frightening or psychologically stimulating. |
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8.4
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Steeple | 5 issues |
10
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Steeple #1
Sep 18, 2019 |
At first glance a battle between the forces of Heaven and Hell for the fate of a seaside British town should make for a book full of dread and horror. But thanks to a cartoonish art style and a wonderful sense of comedic timing and dry wit, John Allison's Steeple is off to a great start with its first issue. |
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8
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Steeple #2
Oct 16, 2019 |
While John Allison's Steeple #2 doesn't bring as much shock as the debut issue, it does show that there are quite a few layers to this five-issue miniseries. |
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8
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Steeple #3
Nov 20, 2019 |
On the surface a story about setting up wind turbines doesn't sound like a fun read. But when you throw in an eccentric Christian rock group, a portal to Heaven and the Samy dry wittiness John Allison keeps bringing to his Steeple series, you get a really story. |
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8
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Steeple #4
Dec 11, 2019 |
Even with the sudden arrival of a witches coven, Steeple continues to keep things upbeat and light-hearted with its latest issue. |
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8
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Steeple #5
Jan 15, 2020 |
Overall, it's a delightful series. Let's pray there's more of it soon. |
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6.0
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Stuff of Nightmares (2022) One Shot | 2 issues |
6
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Stuff of Nightmares (2022): Red Murder #1
Sep 27, 2023 |
If you arew up with Goosebumps or liked certain horror anthologies like Tales From The Crypt you'll feel right at home. |
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6
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Stuff of Nightmares (2022): Slay Ride #1
Dec 6, 2023 |
R.L. Stine's latest Stuff of Nightmares installment Slay Ride is unfortunately all over the place. |
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6.0
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Subgenre (2023) | 3 issues |
6
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Subgenre (2023) #1
Oct 18, 2023 |
Its opening issue doesn't hit the level of "must read," but it's memorable. |
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6
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Subgenre (2023) #2
Dec 6, 2023 |
The comic book finally jumps back to the original story in its final pages, indicating that while it wants to deal in some heavy topics, it also wants to have fun diving into different subgenres (hence the title). Whether or not it can balance those two goals remains to be seen. |
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6
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Subgenre (2023) #3
Jan 10, 2024 |
Subgenre attempts to put all its cards on the table with its third issue. Not only does it continue to play with the themes of A.I., intellectual property and repeated story structure across various genres, but it places its protagonist V as a member of a particular group responsible for repeated character tropes seen throughout history across various cultures. |
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4.0
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Swamp Dogs | 1 issues |
4
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Swamp Dogs #1
Oct 27, 2021 |
There's very little story, we don't know what the plot is actually about until the final panel (Bayou zombies!) and the book feels like it's trying to compensate with as much blood, sex and toilet humor as possible to stop the reader from getting bored. |
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6.8
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Symbiote Spider-Man | 5 issues |
8
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Symbiote Spider-Man #1
Apr 10, 2019 |
Peter David and artist Greg Land's Symbiote Spider-Man miniseries is the stuff of dreams for continuity enthusiasts, putting Peter Parker back in the black suit right before the iconic "Alien Costume Saga" began. |
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6
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Symbiote Spider-Man #2
May 8, 2019 |
After a solid opening issue, Symbiote Spider-Man #2 takes takes a slight step backwards as the plot meanders up until Spidey's starts trading punches with a new mutant, Hardrock. |
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6
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Symbiote Spider-Man #3
Jun 12, 2019 |
If you're a fan of that, this will feel right at home, but readers looking for a more modern take don't need to rush out and grab this one. |
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8
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Symbiote Spider-Man #4
Jul 10, 2019 |
If you've stuck around up until this point, this interesting dive back into old Spidey continuity is certainly worth your time. |
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6
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Symbiote Spider-Man #5
Aug 14, 2019 |
Overall the series is fun for the die-hard fans, but that's about it. |
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4.0
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Taarna (2020) One Shot | 1 issues |
4
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Taarna (2020): The Cosmic Gardener #1
Sep 1, 2021 |
Taarna: The Cosmic Gardener lives up to Heavy Metal's reputation"unique artwork and fascinating visuals, but very little else. |
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6.0
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Tales From The Dark Multiverse | 1 issues |
6
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Tales From The Dark Multiverse: Crisis on Infinite Earths #1
Dec 16, 2020 |
By now you know the score with the Dark Multiverse"take a classic DC Comics story, change one thing about it that causes tragedy to unfold and watch as at least one hero turns evil while dozens more die gruesomely. That's all here in Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Crisis on Infinite Earths, but if you're looking for a ground-shaking story like the original Crisis you best look elsewhere. |
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8.0
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2024) One Shot | 1 issues |
8
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2024): Alpha
Jun 5, 2024 |
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Alpha serves as a preview to two upcoming IDW series, a brand new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles run from Jason Aaron and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Nation from Tom Waltz. And while the bulk of the issue is dedicated to the latter, it's the former that demands your attention. |
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6.4
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles vs. Street Fighter (2023) | 5 issues |
6
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles vs. Street Fighter (2023) #1
Jun 7, 2023 |
The book captures the right voice of each character and there's at least one interesting plot thread involving Bison trying to recruit Raph, but it won't blow you away as either a tournament arc miniseries or a major crossover |
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6
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles vs. Street Fighter (2023) #2
Jul 19, 2023 |
While the idea of both sides fighting their way through a tournament seemed promising, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles vs. Street Fighter abandons that premise midway through Issue #2 in favor of the two sides teaming up to try and stop M. Bison & Baxter Stockman. |
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8
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles vs. Street Fighter (2023) #3
Aug 30, 2023 |
Ken calling The Turtles "Under the Street Fighters" just made this whole series worth it. In all seriousness, issue #3 feels like the TMNT vs. Street Fighter crossover series has hit its stride. |
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6
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles vs. Street Fighter (2023) #4
Oct 11, 2023 |
It felt like the book really wanted to do something interesting with Raph having the same "Psycho Energy" as Bison and Chun Li but outside of the villains using it to power their bomb it seems like that's been dropped. |
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6
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles vs. Street Fighter (2023) #5
Nov 8, 2023 |
The series is still worth a look for fans of either franchise, but the best fights were clearly in the first half of the book. |
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8.0
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Thanos: Death Notes (2022) | 1 issues |
8
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Thanos: Death Notes (2022) #1
Dec 7, 2022 |
You don't necessarily need to be following the latest ongoings with Thor to appreciate this comic as it's a must-read for any Thanos fans out there. |
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6.0
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The Clock | 1 issues |
6
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The Clock #1
Jan 8, 2020 |
Unfortunately, #1 starts off on a bit of a slow note, as so much exposition needs to be hurled at the reader that we're given very little reason to care about the main character before his wife is suddenly killed off-panel. |
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8.0
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The End (2020) | 1 issues |
8
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The End (2020): Deadpool #1
Jan 29, 2020 |
If you're a Deadpool fan it's absolutely worth a read. |
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2.0
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The Giant Kokju (2023) | 1 issues |
2
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The Giant Kokju (2023) #1
Apr 12, 2023 |
The Giant Kokj begins with a kaiju defecating on an entire city block before literally fornicating with a building. |
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8.0
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The Infected | 2 issues |
8
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The Infected: Deathbringer #1
Dec 4, 2019 |
If you've enjoyed the event and its subsequent tie-ins so far, you'll enjoy this. |
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8
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The Infected: The Commissioner #1
Dec 18, 2019 |
It's still a fun read, but it feels like a missed opportunity for something more. |
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9.6
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The Kill Lock | 10 issues |
10
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The Kill Lock: The Artisan Wraith #1
Mar 9, 2022 |
It's far too early to say where The Kill Lock will go from here, but The Artisan Wraith was able to produce an excellent issue without its titular (and best) character present for 98% of the story. One issue in and this series is every bit as excellent as its predecessor. - |
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8
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The Kill Lock #1
Dec 26, 2019 |
Author/artist Livio Ramondelli writes in the back of the book that this was a labor of love, and that really shows on every panel. This has all the makings of a solid miniseries. |
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10
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The Kill Lock #2
Jan 22, 2020 |
The second issue of Livio Ramondelli's The Kill Lock shows a suprising amount of humanity for a story that's solely about robots |
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10
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The Kill Lock: The Artisan Wraith #2
Apr 13, 2022 |
Issue #2 of the second Kill Lock series is just as great as its return. |
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10
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The Kill Lock: The Artisan Wraith #3
May 11, 2022 |
Every panel that includes a Wraith is simply magnetic, though the Resolve Class and Lurk continue to impress as new additions. |
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10
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The Kill Lock #3
Feb 26, 2020 |
There's no action this time around, but Livio Ramondelli's tale of robotic survival continues to be utterly captivating with each issue. |
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10
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The Kill Lock #4
Mar 25, 2020 |
This series is just way too much fun, and that twist at the end will leave your mind racing. |
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8
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The Kill Lock: The Artisan Wraith #5
Jul 13, 2022 |
It remains utterly fantastic, even if it's still not clear what the final reveal means. |
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10
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The Kill Lock #5
Jun 10, 2020 |
There's still no telling what the endgame of this story will be, but so far it's been nothing short of stellar. |
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10
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The Kill Lock #6
Jul 29, 2020 |
Livio Ramondelli brings his brilliant miniseries The Kill Lock to a close with an outstanding final issue. |
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10
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The Killer: Affairs of State (2022) | 1 issues |
10
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The Killer: Affairs of State (2022) #5
Jun 15, 2022 |
This continues to be one of the best runs I've ever read. |
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6.5
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The Lonesome Hunters | 4 issues |
6
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The Lonesome Hunters: The Wolf Child #1
Jul 12, 2023 |
The Lonesome Hunters: The Wolf Child is very much a "hope you've been reading the series up until this point" kind of book. |
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6
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The Lonesome Hunters: The Wolf Child #2
Aug 16, 2023 |
The Lonesome Hunters: The Wolf Child's latest issue continues to set the mood for this isolated small town, but it takes a microscopic step forward in terms of plot progression. |
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8
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The Lonesome Hunters: The Wolf Child #3
Sep 20, 2023 |
The Lonesome Hunters: The Wolf Child #3 flies by. |
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6
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The Lonesome Hunters: The Wolf Child #4
Oct 25, 2023 |
Ever wanted to see a sword-wielding wolf slash its way through a group of hunters with gooey depictions straight out of a splatter film? Then you're in luck with The Wolf Child #4! |
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6.5
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The Midnite Show (2023) | 4 issues |
8
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The Midnite Show (2023) #1
Oct 4, 2023 |
The Midnite Show is a clear love letter to classic monster films and the horror genre as a whole. |
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6
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The Midnite Show (2023) #2
Nov 1, 2023 |
It's a fun ride given the time of year. |
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6
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The Midnite Show (2023) #3
Dec 6, 2023 |
The Mummy vs. Frankenstein's monster winds up making more sense than initially realized and The Creature From The Black Lagoon gets to look more threatening than he ever did on the big screen before locking horns with The Wolfman. |
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6
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The Midnite Show (2023) #4
Jan 3, 2024 |
A literal killer film mixed with classic monster movies is a great concept and the first three issues did a solid job of executing that premise. It just stumbled at the finish line. |
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6.0
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The New Golden Age (2022) | 1 issues |
6
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The New Golden Age (2022) #1
Nov 9, 2022 |
Writer Geoff John's The New Golden Age tries to straddle the line of being frustratingly impenetrable for casual reads and just compelling enough for people to check out the new Justice Society of America series, Stargirl and whatever big events are coming in the pipeline. But even if you've read all the required reading this comic connects toFlashpoint, Flashpoint Beyond, Doomsday Clock, a passing knowledge of Helena Wayne as Huntress, the JSA, various Doctor Fates and whatever the hell is going on with Watchmenyou're still going to need to draw out a chart to make sense of it all. |
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6.0
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The Quiet Kind (One Shot) | 1 issues |
6
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The Quiet Kind (One Shot) #1
Jul 17, 2019 |
If it were stretched out into an ongoing or a miniseries I'd definitely pick it up, but in its current form it's kind of a mess. |
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6.0
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The Shepard | 1 issues |
6
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The Shepard: The Path of Souls #1
Sep 8, 2021 |
The Shepherd: Path of Souls presents a fascinating concept"soldiers of different eras combatting their own trauma in the afterlife, and there are a couple of fun twists playing on the ideas of Biblical angels and purgatory. But it does get held back somewhat by an art style where nearly everyone's faces are similar (which makes it all the harder to determine who is speaking during combat scenes) and wave after wave of narration over-explaining what's happening. |
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5.2
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The Worst Dudes | 5 issues |
6
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The Worst Dudes #1
Jun 2, 2021 |
The three protagonists are pretty insufferable, so if you like the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia approach then you might get a kick out of this. |
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6
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The Worst Dudes #2
Jul 7, 2021 |
If you get past the first page without wincing you're right at home. |
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4
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The Worst Dudes #3
Aug 4, 2021 |
The mid-2000s Adult Swim aesthetic was fine at first, but with The Worst Dudes #3 being so slow The Worst Dudes is really starting to become a grind. |
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4
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The Worst Dudes #4
Sep 1, 2021 |
The obnoxiousness of these characters isn't getting any less grating. |
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6
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The Worst Dudes #5
Oct 6, 2021 |
The Worst Dudes continues its Greek God Pantheon by way of Aqua Teen Hunger Force theme for its final issue. |
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8.0
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Titans (2016) | 1 issues |
8
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Titans (2016) #36
Apr 10, 2019 |
Dan Abnett does a solid job the final installment of the "Into The Bleed" story arc balancing the action (a brawl between the Titans and Mother Blood) and the emotional moments (a conversation between Raven and a pre-shot Nightwing) that have made his run on the book work so well. |
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8.0
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Transformers (2019) One Shot | 1 issues |
8
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Transformers (2019): Halloween Special #1
Sep 29, 2021 |
The ultimate confrontation of the book feels like it was cut down due to time/space and, as a result, it feels like a few punches were pulled. But the final image is fantastic and it's a decent character piece for Starscream. |
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8.0
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Transformers: Last Bot Standing | 4 issues |
8
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Transformers: Last Bot Standing #1
May 11, 2022 |
The book is definitely going for a "Transformers meets Logan" vibe, but your mileage will vary based on how well you like the non-robotic characters. |
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8
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Transformers: Last Bot Standing #2
Jun 8, 2022 |
The issue does a decent job of balancing classic Transformers storytelling with a Logan-esque plot and it'll be interesting to see if it goes into full horror in the next issue. |
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8
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Transformers: Last Bot Standing #3
Jul 20, 2022 |
Transformers: Last Bot Standing kicks things up a notch in issue #3, adding Energon back into the equation while further explaining the connection between Shib's family and Radium's Prime. |
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8
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Transformers: Last Bot Standing #4
Aug 31, 2022 |
Transformers: Last Bot Standing closes on a touching, bittersweet finale. |
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6.0
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Trve Kvlt (2022) | 5 issues |
8
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Trve Kvlt (2022) #1
Aug 17, 2022 |
This could be a fun one. |
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6
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Trve Kvlt (2022) #2
Sep 14, 2022 |
Trve Kvlt #2 doesn't quite hit the same highs as issue #1. |
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4
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Trve Kvlt (2022) #3
Oct 19, 2022 |
Once again, Trve Kvlt's good ideas get weighed down by an obscene amount of dialogue. And don't let that cover fool you, there's nothing as exciting as that in the issue. |
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8
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Trve Kvlt (2022) #4
Nov 9, 2022 |
Definitely a step up from the past few installments. |
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4
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Trve Kvlt (2022) #5
Dec 21, 2022 |
Trve Kvlt's final issue winds up being as stale as the past few issues. |
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5.2
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U.S.Agent (2020) | 5 issues |
6
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U.S.Agent (2020) #1
Nov 4, 2020 |
While I hope Christopher Priest can find a way to dig through all the muck and what doesn't work about John Walker in order to rehabilitate him as a character worth exploring and understanding. However, I struggle to think it will happen in these five issue, or if Walker is even worth the effort. |
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6
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U.S.Agent (2020) #2
Dec 23, 2020 |
Still a mixed bag but a step up from issue #1. |
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6
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U.S.Agent (2020) #3
Feb 24, 2021 |
American Zealot continues its upward climb with issue #3 and there are still a few things weighing down what could otherwise be another great series. |
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4
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U.S.Agent (2020) #4
Mar 31, 2021 |
Why U.S.Agent continues to be told in such a deliberately obtuse way (constant flashbacks, multiple narrators) I'll never know. |
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4
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U.S.Agent (2020) #5
Apr 28, 2021 |
U.S.Agent's "American Zealot" ends as it began: Something of a mess. |
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6.0
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Ultimate Black Panther (2024) | 1 issues |
6
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Ultimate Black Panther (2024) #5
Jun 26, 2024 |
There's not much in the way of action this issue, but the book does a solid job of making a massive exposition dump visually interesting. |
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6.4
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Unearth | 5 issues |
8
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Unearth #1
Jul 10, 2019 |
Bunn has something special here. |
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6
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Unearth #2
Aug 14, 2019 |
Once again the real winner is artist Baldemar Rivas, who's cartoonish style and fascinating usage of colors really helps the book cut loose in the visual department. |
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6
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Unearth #3
Sep 11, 2019 |
The story may not be much, but you can't deny it's pretty to look at. |
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6
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Unearth #5
Nov 6, 2019 |
What seemed like a take on the sci-fi horror like Alien has now veered into Lovecraftian territory, and if that's your speed you'll definitely enjoy the twists this book keeps taking. |
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6
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Unearth #6
Mar 4, 2020 |
If you've enjoyed Cullen Bunn's run on this series so far, there's a lot fo you to sink your teeth into here. |
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6.0
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Vain (2020) | 3 issues |
8
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Vain (2020) #1
Oct 14, 2020 |
The elevator pitch for The Vain definitely had to be "1940's detective drama with vampires," but the book winds up having a bit of fun with that. |
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6
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Vain (2020) #2
Nov 12, 2020 |
Unfortunately, the book keeps yanking us away from the undead quartet every time things get interesting, just so the POV character can drone on in narration. It keeps stopping the issue from being so much more fun. |
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4
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Vain (2020) #3
Dec 16, 2020 |
The book's split focus wounds up bringing the whole thing down, as three issues in we still know very little about any of the five characters beyond the surface level. |
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8.0
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Venom: Lethal Protector II (2023) | 5 issues |
8
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Venom: Lethal Protector II (2023) #1
Mar 29, 2023 |
This is definitely worth a look for long-time Venom fans, no matter how long it's been since you've picked up his book. |
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8
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Venom: Lethal Protector II (2023) #2
Apr 26, 2023 |
Two issues in, Lethal Protector II is feeling less like a Venom throwback book and more of an opportunity to dive back into the 90s Marvel aesthetic. |
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8
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Venom: Lethal Protector II (2023) #3
May 31, 2023 |
If you like Venom but haven't kept up with what's currently going on with the character, this series is more than worth picking up. |
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8
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Venom: Lethal Protector II (2023) #4
Jun 14, 2023 |
Doom's experiments with Venom give Eddie a chance to reflect on his relationship with the symbiotic, something later Venom comics will heavily dive into but it's fascinating to see that kind of introspection in the heavily stylized 90s setting. |
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8
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Venom: Lethal Protector II (2023) #5
Jul 5, 2023 |
The miniseries likely won't have the same legacy as its iconic predecessor but it's unquestionably fun. Sometimes that's enough. |
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8.0
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Venomverse Reborn (2024) | 1 issues |
8
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Venomverse Reborn (2024) #1
Jun 19, 2024 |
It's a fun read, but be prepared for the tonal whiplash |
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6.0
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War Of The Realms Strikeforce | 1 issues |
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War Of The Realms Strikeforce: The Dark Elf Realm #1
May 1, 2019 |
It makes for a cool little character piece if you're interested in any of the five members, and there's some funny banter in there as well. But this isn't an absolute must-read for fans of the ongoing event. |
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8.0
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War of the Realms: War Scrolls | 3 issues |
8
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War of the Realms: War Scrolls #1
Apr 17, 2019 |
It's a fun read overall and a nice supplementary addition to the ongoing event. |
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8
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War of the Realms: War Scrolls #2
May 29, 2019 |
This is worth a read for fans of all four characters, even if you're not knee-deep in every issue of the event. |
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8
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War of the Realms: War Scrolls #3
Jun 19, 2019 |
Definitely worth a look for those keeping up with the Marvel event. |
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8.0
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Wastelanders (2021) | 1 issues |
8
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Wastelanders (2021): Black Widow #1
Jan 12, 2022 |
Don't let the flashy cover fool you, Wasterlanders: Black Widow is just as grim and dark as the rest of this post-apocalyptic pocket of the Marvel universe. |
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5.0
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What If...? Dark (2023) | 2 issues |
4
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What If...? Dark (2023): Loki #1
Jul 12, 2023 |
Loki is a character that has evolved exponentially over the years, so to set the book in a time where he was void of all complexity makes for an incredibly boring read. |
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6
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What If...? Dark (2023): Venom #1
Aug 2, 2023 |
It's yet another skippable installment in this new What If? line. |
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6.0
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What If...? Venom (2024) | 5 issues |
6
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What If...? Venom (2024) #1
Feb 28, 2024 |
What If: Venom #1 merges Venom with with She-Hulk rather than Eddie Brock, and but instead of keeping the story squarely in the 80s during Venom's initial arrival we quickly see a time jump where Venom's ability to overtake Jennifer Walter's body at night derails her life, eventually leaving her homeless. Unfortunately, the book never wants to dig any deeper than that. |
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4
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What If...? Venom (2024) #2
Mar 13, 2024 |
I know these are meant to be just fun crossover ideas, but it's the non-canon stories where writers can ask and answer interesting questions. No such luck here. |
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6
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What If...? Venom (2024) #3
Apr 17, 2024 |
There's no inner turmoil, Stephen's "Venomized" version is gone almost as quickly as it arrives and the book doesn't try to do much exploring into what a symbiote version of Strange's magic would look like beyond giving his cape an upgrade. But just like the other issues, it's more concerned with sprinting towards a big crossover finale with Moon Knight than it is exploring any of these combinations. And for that I remain slightly disappointed. |
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8
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What If...? Venom (2024) #4
May 15, 2024 |
If you haven't picked up this What If? spinoff up until this point I'd say issue #4 is worth diving into as an entry point. |
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6
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What If...? Venom (2024) #5
Jun 5, 2024 |
So What If?: Venom #5 proved what I was already thinking those first three issues were pointless. |
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5.5
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Where Starships Go To Die | 4 issues |
6
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Where Starships Go To Die #1
Jun 8, 2022 |
It's all over the place, but at least it's somewhat entertaining and the art style is solid. |
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6
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Where Starships Go To Die #2
Jul 13, 2022 |
The repeating plot beat of evil empires making it to space and the moon is an odd choice and seems irrelevant by the time the second reveal emerges. At least the action is inventive. |
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4
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Where Starships Go To Die #3
Aug 17, 2022 |
At the very least, it looks like this next issue might break that cycle. But I've been wrong before. |
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6
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Where Starships Go To Die #4
Sep 21, 2022 |
Where Starships Go to Die is trying very hard to wrap up all of the bizarre symbolism spread throughout the previous issues into one cohesive idea and it almost sticks the landing, but then the writing starts getting bogged down again in clunky dialogue and bad horror tropes. |
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7.2
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Wolverine (2020) | 38 issues |
6
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Wolverine (2020) #13
Jun 23, 2021 |
Wolverine #13 is barely a Wolverine comic but does keep the story chugging along and gives Beast an interesting character beat. |
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8
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Wolverine (2020) #14
Jul 28, 2021 |
You've got a murder mystery, Wolverine is playing the detective In Madripoor alongside pirates jousting on speedboats. What's not to like? |
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6
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Wolverine (2020) #15
Aug 25, 2021 |
The latest issues gives a bit more information about Solem's backstory, but little else. |
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4
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Wolverine (2020) #16
Sep 29, 2021 |
Solem presents himself as an interesting potential foe for Wolverine and the rest of the X-Man, but a Deux Ex-Emma-Frost stops whatever threat he potentially poses dead in its tracks. |
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8
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Wolverine (2020) #17
Oct 27, 2021 |
Wolverine #17 is just about everything you could ask for from a solo issue about Logan. |
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8
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Wolverine (2020) #18
Nov 24, 2021 |
Wolverine #18 provides some solid action and a satisfying ending. |
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8
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Wolverine (2020) #19
Dec 22, 2021 |
Wolverine #19 is a fun little one-shot, focussing on Logan battling a Leviathan off the coast of Krakoa. |
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8
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Wolverine (2020) #20
Apr 20, 2022 |
There's not much Wolverine, but their team-ups are always fun. |
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6
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Wolverine (2020) #21
May 18, 2022 |
Wolverine #21 leans more into the annoying side of any Deadpool crossover with way too much of the book being dedicated to him (and this is coming from a Deadpool fan). |
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6
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Wolverine (2020) #22
Jun 15, 2022 |
There's quite a bit of mean-spirited violence at Deadpool's expense throughout the issue and the big mystery involving Danger doesn't deliver any answers, but the final panel makes the rest of this arc look very promising. |
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8
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Wolverine (2020) #23
Jul 13, 2022 |
It's not a great book by any means, but it feels like a necessary one. |
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8
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Wolverine (2020) #24
Sep 7, 2022 |
Wolverine's tie-in to the ongoing Judgment Day series sees callbacks to his previous trip to hell and the attempt to kill the Progenitor. |
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6
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Wolverine (2020) #25
Oct 12, 2022 |
There's a dangling plot thread from the last issue that sticks around for a little bit, but don't get too excited. And while the writing is fine, Federico Vincentini's artwork is so cluttered that it's often hard to make out what's happening in each panel. |
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8
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Wolverine (2020) #26
Oct 26, 2022 |
Wolverine #26 picks up where the series had to leave off during the A.X.E. event and takes a shockingly gruesome turn in its latter half. |
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8
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Wolverine (2020) #27
Nov 9, 2022 |
It's easily the goriest issue in recent memory, but unlike so many Wolverine storylines you won't be cheering once the violence starts. |
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8
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Wolverine (2020) #28
Dec 21, 2022 |
This puts plenty of current horror comics to absolute shame. |
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8
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Wolverine (2020) #29
Jan 11, 2023 |
Logan manages to finally restore his mind, but as has been the case with the rest of this arc, it was through more stomach-churning body horror. |
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8
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Wolverine (2020) #30
Feb 15, 2023 |
It doesn't appear, at least right now, if the ongoing "Sins of Sinister" event will wind up playing any sort of role in this, but Beast is so threatening as a villain that I'm actually hoping it doesn't happen. |
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8
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Wolverine (2020) #31
Mar 15, 2023 |
I'm not particularly attached to Hank as a character so this heel turn has been a lot of fun, but there's also a note buried in the issue that could hint at them reversing course if all of this isn't well-received. |
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8
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Wolverine (2020) #32
Apr 5, 2023 |
The book keeps teetering its way into outright horror and it's all the better for it. |
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6
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Wolverine (2020) #33
May 10, 2023 |
Despite how gory Wolverine has been lately, this issue suddenly decides to try its hand at comedy over the fact that instead of one power-hungry Beast, you're dealing with a whole group of them. Yet it surprisingly works, especially during a written conversation transcript. |
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10
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Wolverine (2020) #34
Jun 14, 2023 |
The opening panels give the reader what they might think they want a massive battle between Wolverine, Maverick, Bannister, the US Military and Beast's massive underwater fortress. But the book once again proves it's much smarter than that, pulling away from the fight in favor of a sit-down conversation between Hank and Logan. |
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8
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Wolverine (2020) #35
Jul 26, 2023 |
Wolverine #35 finishes off the "Weapons of X" arc with a bang as the full X-Force team finally gets involved to tear its way through Beast's kaiju-esque fortress. |
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6
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Wolverine (2020) #36
Aug 30, 2023 |
It's dripping in heavy metal iconography, but with everything that's going on with "Fall of X" and the miniseries ending in its next issue, it feels like this is stalling for time more than anything else. |
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8
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Wolverine (2020) #37
Sep 20, 2023 |
It's a fun ride, but don't let The Hulk's billing on the cover distract you, he's not much more than a distraction. |
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8
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Wolverine (2020) #38
Oct 11, 2023 |
Wolverine #38 pairs the two up again, this time to bring down an auction (a framing device Percy's run seems to love) of stolen Krakoan artifacts. Some of the panels are great throwbacks to the entirety of X-Men's Krakoan era, but for the casual reader it's always fun to see these two mow their way through a legion of goons. |
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6
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Wolverine (2020) #39
Nov 22, 2023 |
Overall I'd rank this below the recent issues with Hulk and Captain America but it's still decent. |
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6
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Wolverine (2020) #40
Dec 20, 2023 |
Wolverine's latest team-up is with Spider-Man for Wolverine #40. And while that's usually a fun dynamic, the bulk of the comic is spent in a dog fight in Earth's upper atmosphere. |
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8
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Wolverine (2020) #41
Jan 10, 2024 |
The first installment in the new "Sabretooth War" event claims it'll be "the most violent Wolverine story ever told!" That's a hell of a claim considering just how gruesome Benjamin Percy's run has been by itself. But it turns out he (and former Sabretooth writer Victor LaValle, who also gets a writing credit) weren't bluffing. |
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8
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Wolverine (2020) #42
Jan 31, 2024 |
Wolverine #42 is a gorefest, plain and simple. I won't dare go into all of the bloody details, but two issues in the "Sabretooth War" is living up to the hype of being Wolverine's most violent event to date. |
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6
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Wolverine (2020) #43
Feb 14, 2024 |
It's the weakest of the event so far, but after last issue I'll gladly a break from the splatterfest. |
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6
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Wolverine (2020) #44
Feb 28, 2024 |
Wolverine #44 finally gives us something of a break from the gorefest that has been the "Sabretooth War." |
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6
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Wolverine (2020) #45
Mar 13, 2024 |
After the first two issues, a big question regarding the "Sabretooth War" event was whether or not it could keep up its hyper-violent tone and quick pace. That answer turned out to be a resounding "no" as the cast has not only ballooned over the last two issues to include the Exiles but it has pulled back almost completely on its claim of being Wolverine's "most violent event." |
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8
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Wolverine (2020) #46
Mar 27, 2024 |
After a slow couple of issues, Wolverine #46 kicks the "Sabretooth War" back into high gear. |
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6
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Wolverine (2020) #47
Apr 10, 2024 |
I know the new X-Men status quo is on the horizon, but can't shake the feeling Marvel is trying to get in as much as it can before the big relaunch. Hence while Wolverine's ongoing "Sabretooth War" is still a lot of fun, it's become more of an Exiles book with each issue (and X-Force, since Laura is still in the fight). |
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8
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Wolverine (2020) #48
Apr 24, 2024 |
It's a good sign that, in the midst of so much gore, the book hasn't lost sight of Wolverine as a character. |
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6
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Wolverine (2020) #49
May 8, 2024 |
Wolverine #49 sets the stage for the big climactic fight between Logan, Victor, Bad Seed and (presumably) Laura and the rest of X-Force on what's left of Krakoa. But it also gives one last reminder that, unlike Logan, Victor doesn't have any regrets for his past sins he relishes them. |
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8
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Wolverine (2020) #50
May 29, 2024 |
Benjamin Percy's run on Wolverine has been one for the ages, and it concludes with the dramatic 50th issue this week. It delivers what many fans expectedthe climactic fight between Logan & Victor Creed on the remnants of Krakoabut it also takes time to say a bit more about the character amidst all the slashing and bloodshed. |
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4.0
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Wolverine Vs. Blade Special | 1 issues |
4
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Wolverine Vs. Blade Special #1
Jul 10, 2019 |
For a book that brings back a gimmick as potentially awesome as Wolverine running around as a vampire, this gave very little for a reader to sink their teeth into (sorry, had to get at least one vampire joke in here!). |
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6.0
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Wolverine: Blood Hunt (2024) | 3 issues |
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Wolverine: Blood Hunt (2024) #1
Jun 5, 2024 |
There's not much to say about Wolverine: Blood Hunt story-wise. It's quite detached from the event comic, Wolverine's solo title just wrapped last week so there's not an ongoing story to weave into and vampires have tagged in to be the latest horde for Logan to mow his way through. |
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6
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Wolverine: Blood Hunt (2024) #2
Jun 19, 2024 |
This still doesn't feel like a must-read tie-in for the "Blood Hunt" event, but it delivers on vampire action as promised |
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6
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Wolverine: Blood Hunt (2024) #3
Jul 10, 2024 |
Wolverine: Blood Hunt #3 has Logan point out the obvious fun as it is to see Wolverine mow down hordes of vampires, it does get old after a while. |
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8.0
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Wolverine: Deep Cut (2024) | 1 issues |
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Wolverine: Deep Cut (2024) #1
Jul 3, 2024 |
It's definitely a step up from the Madripoor Knights miniseries that just wrapped, though if you were keeping up with Benjamin Percy's Wolverine you might still be burnt out on Wolverine vs. Sabretooth after the 10-issue "Sabretooth War" event. |
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6.0
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Wolverine: Madripoor Knights (2024) | 5 issues |
8
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Wolverine: Madripoor Knights (2024) #1
Feb 7, 2024 |
I'd be lying if I didn't say the dialogue feels a little wooden, but compared to the blood-soaked modern alternative, sometimes retro cheesiness does the trick. |
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Wolverine: Madripoor Knights (2024) #2
Mar 20, 2024 |
It's by no means a must-read, but I imagine this would be fun if you were keeping up with Marvel back then. |
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Wolverine: Madripoor Knights (2024) #3
Apr 24, 2024 |
Three issues in, Wolverine: Madripoor Knights is a nostalgia trip and little else. |
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Wolverine: Madripoor Knights (2024) #4
May 15, 2024 |
Wolverine: Madripoor Knights #4 hits us with the "all is lost moment" after an issue crammed full of action. |
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Wolverine: Madripoor Knights (2024) #5
Jun 26, 2024 |
As I've noted with each issue if you enjoyed this era of Claremont's X-Men there's plenty to like about the run. But if you have no nostalgia for that time period your eyes will likely glaze over. |
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6.0
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WWE The New Day: Power of Positivity | 2 issues |
8
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WWE The New Day: Power of Positivity #1
Jul 7, 2021 |
It's worth a read whether you're a WWE fan or not. |
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4
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WWE The New Day: Power of Positivity #2
Aug 11, 2021 |
The New Day: Power of Positivity still has the heart of why the WWE trio is so successful. Unfortunately, the book decides to diverge even further away from what really happened when the group rose to prominence, and what they've swapped in is just goofy. |
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7.2
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Wynd (2020) | 15 issues |
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Wynd (2020): The Throne in the Sky #1
Aug 24, 2022 |
Tynion has done an excellent job building up a fully-realized fantasy world, and the first issue of the latest Wynd series is evidence of that. |
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6
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Wynd (2020) #1
Jun 17, 2020 |
Overall, I'd recommend this comic"not so much for what issue #1 brings, but for the promise the rest of the story still has. |
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Wynd (2020) #2
Jul 22, 2020 |
I distinctly remember writing 500+ words about how Wynd showed a ton of promise with its world-building and character interactions but was bogged down by a glacial pace for its first issue. The exact same thing can be said of issue #2. |
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8
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Wynd (2020): The Throne in the Sky #2
Sep 21, 2022 |
Some excellent dialogue scenes and a solid introduction to a new villain. This is really getting good. |
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8
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Wynd (2020): The Throne in the Sky #3
Oct 19, 2022 |
Wynd's latest issue takes a bold turn with its ending, quite literally tossing away what looked to be the big bad of the series in favor of a new character. The jury is out on whether or not the choice will work, but it's a good issue, otherwise. |
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Wynd (2020) #3
Aug 26, 2020 |
After moving at a glacial pace with its first two issues, Wynd #3 finally kicks things up a notch. |
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8
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Wynd (2020) #4
Sep 23, 2020 |
Wynd's writing continues to improve as its story continues to ramp up. Keep reading. |
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4
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Wynd (2020): The Throne in the Sky #4
Nov 16, 2022 |
Wynd: The Throne in the Sky #4 is surprisingly uneventful, mostly diving into a myth that feels like it would've benefited the plot much earlier in this tale. |
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Wynd (2020) #5
Oct 28, 2020 |
Once again Tynion's strength comes from his dialogue, but the issue does have a few fist-pumping splash pages thrown in to shake things up this time. |
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8
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Wynd (2020): The Throne in the Sky #5
Dec 14, 2022 |
It all ends on arguably the best cliffhanger the series has ever produced, making it easily the best issue of this particular miniseries. |
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6
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Wynd (2020) #6
May 5, 2021 |
The interactions between Wynd, Yorik, Oakley and Thorn are all still great and the Vampyrium look like a fun new cast of villains (I love how their somewhat modern technology instantly clashes with the fantasy setting despite being over-the-top vampires), but don't let your expectations run wild heading in. |
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8
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Wynd (2020) #7
Jun 9, 2021 |
We're definitely hitting that mid-Two Towers/most-of-Game of Thrones period where the main characters are all splintering off into groups heading in various directions. If you don't mind that storytelling structure this is a pretty fun read. |
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6
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Wynd (2020) #8
Jul 7, 2021 |
Wynd #8 turns out to be another lore-heavy issue, this time explaining the backstory behind the Faeries and Vampyres. |
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