The art is actually the most striking part of the issue as it didn't initially look like a Fathom title. There's a ton of detail on the pencils and it really gives the characters lifelike qualities. Alex Sanchez is the lead artist with finishes from Peter Steigerwald and John Starr. The three artists work really well together and I couldn't even tell there were three artists on the title until turning back to the front page.In general if you're a Fathom fan then this issue is actually a pretty big deal as it reveals a big chunk of history in Aspen's life. As a newcomer to the series and being vaguely familiar with the title, I still really enjoyed it. I couldn't recommend it to new readers, but I would definitely say to try the series from the beginning as it lays out a lot of the overall plot to the title and ties up some loose ends.

There is going to be people out there that enjoy this comic hailing it as a "B-Movie" of comics and they're wrong. In fact they're stupid if they think that. This comic is just bad and the story is so transparent that I'm going to spoil it for you. The good guys are wrong and the bad guys are right and more than likely Imperius is future, future Bo because this whole storyline reeks of recycled X-Force storylines. I wish I could say one positive thing about this project that has so many excited, but all I can muster is at least I don't have to read it ever again.

Is this a good issue? I don't know, I've read it so many times before that I can't honestly say it was even good the first time around. I think that the idea of a monthly zombie book is the only reason this title even exists and frankly it's not going anywhere any time soon. When people ask me what's the five pound brain that killed the zombie genre the way Twilight killed the vampire genre, I'll say The Walking Dead.

At one point I forgot that I was committed to reviewing this and stopped reading the book, there's so much exposition, and none of it was funny or in the tone of either show. It would be one thing if one property were outshining the other, but neither is shining here. It's not fun to read, it does the same old thing that every hero vs. hero story has done (hell, think Avengers vs. X-Men, did anything come from that?) and it's only the first issue. It's a hard pass for me and also something I doubt that Cartoon Network would make themselves.

Paul Tobin is apparently the guy you get to write these things. Much like PVZ over at Dark Horse, he breaks up the issue in three smaller stories. None of them were interesting, and I had a hard time pegging who he was writing for, it wasn't kids, and it didn't seem like it was for adults" teens? Teens don't read four-dollar comic books based on a movie that is based on a video game.

This is it, folks. I will never read another Big Trouble in Little China comic. It made me regret my movie purchase that's how awful this comic is to read. None of the charms is there, none of the personality and none of the entertainment. If you want a bunch of dad jokes, then go for it, pick up Big Trouble in Little China: Old Man Jack. If you don't pick it up and read it then good for you, I wish I could be you.

That seems to be Echo Gear's biggest problem. Effort. There's a lot of effort on the art, on being different on breaking the storytelling mold, but none of it is particularly successful, especially those last two. If you want something different in comics, there's plenty out there and even more if you want comics that are breaking the storytelling mold. This isn't it. I don't know what Echo Gear's goal is, but it was the least inviting comic I've read in a long while and I won't be back for more.

We want over the top good guys fighting over the top bad guys and no one really dies, but occasionally you kill a great character and make it count towards the bigger story. There's fucking future tech that we'll never see in real life and both sides fight in areas that aren't populated. Hell, throw in some new characters, but remember that they need to be as cool as The Baroness, Lady Jaye, Snake Eyes or Destro. I know it seems like a dumb formula, but it works and the saying goes, "if it ain't broke" don't fix it." If like me you were looking forward to another chance to jump on G.I. Joe" don't bother.

Again, I don't know who the fuck this book is for; nor do I think you should read it. It's one of the worst books I've ever read, I struggled to finish it for this review, and I will likely never think of it again" Until the worst of list at the end of the year. Sadly, I'm not sure it's the worst crossover book I've read this week, but it's definitely terrible and a complete and total cash grab. Once it figures out who's money, it's trying to grab. Don't let it be yours.

There's nothing to be excited about here. If you are, go ahead and tone that down, by a lot. Instead of a fun visit to childhood memories of watching Fox in the afternoons and then later WB Kids, but instead, it was like someone's bad fan fiction turned into an actual fucking comic book. That only thing I can imagine is worse, is that this is a prequel to the upcoming animated movie of the same name" let's be clear, my expectations for that film are now considerably lower.

Really you can count me out now. I gave it one. It's IDW, it's rare that they meet my expectations of storytelling and I don't know if that's because of the creators, the editors, the Hasbro overlords or the simple fact that their audience gobbles this shit up, and so they have no reason to appeal to me when the money is, in fact, rolling in. Just imagine if it did appeal to readers like me, though? How much more money would roll in? How much untapped money is out there, that's kept away by the average art and aimless storytelling? Who knows, but it's safe to assume that I'll be adding MASK to my list of Hasbro/IDW titles that I don't read.

MPH is boring. It's a boring fucking book and if you think I didn't tell you anything about the issue I've actually told you everything. Roscoe's revenge, his girlfriend's revenge, the trio running, stupid ass cliffhanger" that's the entire issue; that and more of Millar thinking that he's writing unique and interesting dialogue, when it's actually trite. Pure fucking trite and that's why there's four covers, to squeeze as much money from fans as possible before they figure it out for themselves.

I don't know why I read this book, I was just so damn curious as to why Top Cow would confuse their market by slapping Witchblade on the cover when the series is not as recognizable as it once was. Sure Tim Seeley is doing a great job on that book, but that doesn't mean that slapping the character on another title will sell both series. Imagine someone who started reading Witchblade with Seeley's run and then picking up this? They would be confused and wondering what the fuck was going on only to never receive an answer because this title is too far behind. Don't waste your time or money unless you're a diehard or wondered if they were going to strap a saddle on the dragon and save the day.

I was extremely disappointed by this title. Yes, I was leery of it, but I still like to give Black Mask a chance. Lately, they haven't produced much for me to enjoy. If others are enjoying it, then good for them, but I'm starting to study the solicits more and decide if it's worth the time and effort to read some of these books. No Angel certainly wasn't and I won't be back for more angel half-sister bonding time/Hollywood audition. Coming soon to a theater near you, based on the comic book from Black Mask Studios, it's this thing.

As for the story, it's overloaded with shared universe material that I have to wonder why they even bothered calling it Optimus Prime. The pacing was choppy, exposition ran rampant from beginning to end, and even though this series is four issues new, it felt like an issue of a series two years in its story. All this and the coloring still was the worst thing about the issue.

While they've managed to do some interesting things with Transformers, the rest of the properties they touch feel more like a slap in the face for anyone expecting more than just nostalgia to be dulled out to them.

It says something when Action Man is the best character, and he's still annoying.

There is a slim chance that I will read the next issue. It's very slim though. Having read Sutter's other BOOM! title and absolutely hating it, I don't have any hope for this getting better. The character's aren't following any logic, but mostly because none has been introduced to them. It was a painful reading experience because it was the most forced comic book I've ever read. I'm sure some will enjoy this issue and comic, but I'll be hard pressed to believe them. Hell, I hope it's only four issues, but I really don't know.

Well, having given this series two issues to impress it is unlikely that I'll bother reviewing the rest of it. I'll still read it so that I can accurately label it on my "Worst of 2017" list at the end of the year; it's already got a cozy spot on the list. Just have to figure out if I'm going to put it under comics or TV.

For the fans of the Star Wars franchise, this book is an additional wrinkle in the huge Star Wars lore. The fans will enjoy the book for sure, but for people who just are sticking to the nostalgia of the old series; this book might have some explanation that may not be to your liking.

You know what the worst part of all this is? I don’t even know the character’s names. I think a few of them were said during the really terrible goodbye scene, but I couldn’t care less to remember them. I’m not really sure what the intention of this series is, but it comes across as a random collection of thoughts in a below average Sci-Fi story.

When I made it to the last page though, I just lost all interest. It really bothered me how Crowlita's mental problems were played up for a cliffhanger that was in no way foreseeable, and also I just thought the choice to reuse the narration that appeared earlier on in the issue a tad too on-the-nose as if reminding us that we had been fooled earlier on. Maybe ditching Sundowners will be the end of me, but I hope whoever picks it up here next enjoys it in my stead.

I really enjoyed the last series of Thunderbolts, even throughout its ups and downs it was a consistently good series that was very different from the previous incarnations that came before it. This series is different from its processor, but really it’s just a return to what it was before. I hope that you haven’t read a team book before, because if so you’re likely to hate it. Maybe the next issue will be good as we’ll see all of these different personalities mingling together, but I have the strong feeling that it will just end up as a bunch of talking heads that all sound the same. This was the first twenty-two page issue that I was glad didn't exceed that number count because I couldn’t take it anymore.

The average Transformer fan might enjoy this book, but the hardcore fan of Transformer might have a problem with the issue.

Personally, I had a lot of problems with this issue and if it was just based off of my own opinion of how it left me feeling I would rate it pretty low. Again though, that would be unfair to this book which actually isn’t that bad. It has a very complete story; be it not the most original, but it does introduce the setting, the conflict and the main characters. The art is detailed and creates a full and lush world for the story to take place in. For a dollar, that’s actually better than expected. Some comics are going to strike a chord with readers from the very first issue, while others take a while to warm up. I’m interested enough in this series to buy the next issue at full price, but I’ll beg Boom to cut back on the variant covers… most of them are pretty terrible. If you want to hear Kevin’s opinion on this issue then check out this week’s podcast where we chatted about it.

Am I harsh on this book? Yes I am very harsh. Do I make some assumptions that may or may not be true? Yes I do and I'm okay with that because I'm sure I'm not the only one that is reading this book wondering what the fuck is going on with it and the book makes several assumptions as well.

The best way to describe this issue is by calling it a scene skipper, it spends all of its time on things that have nothing to do with the plot and then when something comes up that wasn't covered the characters recap everything that we as the reader "missed." Well, we didn't miss it; it just wasn't given to us when it needed to be. The worst part of this is that reading it a second time only confuses you more. I'm done with this series and if it makes it to another issue I won't be there for it. We won't even post a preview for it because it's not worth even reminding people of its existence.

We can all just wait until a news site confirms Hawkman's death in issue six. It won't be spectacular. It won't have consequences on the universe, and since there's been zero work put into Hawkman's character or relationships since the DC reboot, no one will even be at the funeral. Unless it's to spit on his worthless grave. Maybe they'll reincarnate him into a character worth reading" too bad Adam Strange will still be boring and suck.

I'm no longer interested in Hawkman's death. This book has made it clear from this issue that it has no interest in highlighting what's interesting about these two characters so that one is deeply affected by the other's demise. Instead, it wants to shit all over them, and it's doing that quite well. Death of Hawkman won't just kill Hawkman, but it'll kill any readers interest in the character for years to come. I'd say the same for Adam Strange, but I'm pretty sure no one cared, to begin with. I wish I knew the answer to the question I asked at the start, but I'm still trying to figure it out myself.

A better direction with the art would have saved this issue. As it stands the story and dialogue are really good and capture the vibe of the world, but don't try to mimic it in a way that's annoying. The art, while decent, sinks the book. The strange gaps in action and the overall awkwardness of the panels chosen really leave a lot to be desired. Hopefully that art improves because otherwise this is going to be one difficult series to enjoy.

I can't recommend this book, hell I could barely finish reading it myself.

But that's not what Escape From New York does" it makes me want to curl in a ball and watch the movie and pretend this series never happened.

I hope Kurt Russell never reads this series because he'd probably hate it more than the rebooted film they're planning on making.

I skipped the backup story because I didn't find it to be that funny the first time. It's a squandered potential and frankly a page filler. I won't be back to check out future issues. This concept doesn't interest me, and if it does for some reason interest others, then it's likely that they're blind loyalists to the WWE brand and that the content inside never mattered, to begin with. For me, I love comics; I enjoy wrestling, but I will always need a story to care about inside my comics, not just branding and a pretty cover.

Handling the behind the scenes of an expired storyline is just incredibly dull because we already know where it's going and the in-between stuff is the worst part of the story.

I cannot say that this book is for everyone; in fact the niche is so slight that I think it’s counting on Chaykin’s name and the maturity of the content to sell it. If this was your first comic that you ever read (because the reality is that every comic is potentially someone’s first), then I’m sorry. If you contact us I will personally recommend at least twenty things that you should read instead of ever picking this up again. As for me, I’ll be back for the next issue because I need to see if there is anything that resembles a plot… and to see what that Succubus is going to rape next.

If you want erotica and I mean good erotica not this tasteless shit that I read; then read Manara Vol. 1 as that actually has a story and is erotic at the same time. This is just a dirty fantasy that takes place in a bygone era. Also this issues cover is practically the same as the last issue… change that shit up at least.

If you want to see a She-Male get her butt cherry popped by a guy wearing a horse head costume, then this is the book for you. If you want to know what makes the man in the horse head costume tick or how a She-Male that goes around blowing groups of dudes hasn't been found out yet until this point in their life" then you're thinking much harder about the story than Chaykin did.

Horror franchise are defined by their look and style as much as they are their story, and so it's strange that this new 30 Days would abandon the look its known for, but also the look that it introduced to the world of comics. It's competent artwork for sure, and in another book, it might even be great, but here, it's a poor fit that deflates any interest in the story.

For some, there will be a lot of things that they enjoy about this book. For others like myself, it was a challenge to make it through because of the overall structure of the book. The stories are on the weaker side, but then the reading experience is broken up by walls of text that only appeal to people specifically interested in this era of history. I enjoy reading about history, but historical comics continue to fall flat in my opinion. By having the real history follow the fictional story, it invalidated the story, which was the entire reason to read the book.

If you were looking forward to this series, then you have no one to blame but yourself. All we can do is hope that Dark Horse does their own version of this series and actually nails it (unlike their Conan/Red Sonja series which Dynamite manage to fail at as well with Red Sonja/Conan). This is one of those stories that can only exist as a comic and possibility is what makes comics fun. It's sad to see it fail so miserably to do anything entertaining and just follow the basic Aliens outline.

If you're dying for more Avengelyne then you were probably pretty excited about this story, but even then you'll probably be disappointed by the major plot twist and the fact that this is a reintroduction of the character for everyone else that isn't familiar with her. If you were always curious about the character then sure, give it a shot" but don't expect too much other than some beautiful art. I'm thankful I read it, if only to have discovered Owen Gieni.

This series has a ton of potential with Hickman on board, but honestly I was worried about this book from the start. Sure it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be, but it was not a hit in my opinion. This is a refreshing change to the series and is actually pretty perfect for fans of the movie since it will have the characters they’re familiar with, at least in this issue. For me though, I wanted something magical. Something like The Nightly News or even FF. Instead I felt like I was reading Thor again, but with better writing. Hickman's first issues usually amaze, but this one had me wondering what else I had to read this week.

This was probably the Marvel Now book I was the most curious about, but it solidified one thing for me while completely disappointing me; this is not a reboot at all. This is literally just a marketing ploy and creative shakeup. Nothing is cleaned up and frankly it's getting messier with each new issue I read. Marvel NOW is just an overhyped sales gimmick used to knock DC out of first place, well it worked, but frankly they're running out of steam as well so don't pat yourselves too hard on the back.

There could be something interesting about this story in the future. This first issue focuses too heavily on setting up the world and hinting at the conflict instead of finding something truly interesting to hook us outside of the story influences. Also, usually when a series finds a way to use its title within the story I give it bonus points, but here it was overkill. They say "blood feud" too many times for it to be a cool treat. If you're into Bunn's horror/terror stories then you may enjoy this, but I found it to be one of his weaker stories.

I was really reluctant to check out this issue, but I figured it was worth at least one more read. There really is just more of the same here and that's not a compliment. The differences between issues one and two are meniscal and so all the problems I had with one are present here in the second issue as well. Maybe the third issue will be different, but I kind of doubt it and likely won't be around to find out.

The strange thing is that I didn't hate this book. I didn't love it, but I've read much worse. There was something that was entertaining about it, perhaps in a "B" movie way. I don't know if I'll pick up the next issue though. This wasn't a smooth ride by any means and in a lot of ways comes off like someone's first draft making it all the way to the printer. It could use some more polish, but it's not terrible.

Having read this and having played the game I don't see myself coming back to find out how the mission to kill Nine Toes turned out. In my game it was a successful mission. I have to wonder though, who the hell is this comic for? Is it for fans of the game which is what anyone would assume or it is for people who didn't play the game? If it's for fans then why give them a story that they already know, but now have to experience without any control? If it's for people completely unfamiliar with the franchise" well I don't see that really being the case, do you?

I'm sure that others will say that this book is in fact brilliant while others will make the easy joke saying that it is anything but. I'll take a different route and say I understand why the name was picked, but if you're going to be cocky enough to title it that you should make sure you deliver a product that changes the course of comics. Instead Bendis is taking an old concept of science creating super powers and putting it in a modern setting.

You could really enjoy this. Like I said, it's fun to tell others about or if you just get what it's doing then it's not so bad. I think the ending really kills it for me and so for that reason I'm giving it the score I'm giving it. And I say that understanding that it's a first volume, but the end of any volume should make you want to come back and it doesn't do that.

I was looking forward to this one because I didn't really like the story for 90s Chastity. Now I think I'd rather just have that version back because this new one is dreadful. I shouldn't be happy that her and her entire family is dead, but I am. I am.

There are empowering messages for teen girls that now live in 2017 and regard Clueless as a classic. They're living in a different world and will likely have a different response to this material. The book and styles are intentionally dated meaning it's for a nostalgic generation that would love to revisit the past, but the story doesn't capture that past or add anything of particular value to it. It seems like it's just for fans of the film, but I have to wonder, being a fan myself, if anyone will get anything of value from reading this story. I know I didn't.

Listen, if this comic is for you, if it rubs your nubs in the right direction then that's cool. For me, the characters are too unlikable, constantly forcing jokes that don't fit and everyone is standing around waiting for them to succeed, and I don't particularly find that funny or entertaining. Paired with artwork that was more eyesore than awe-inspiring and you have a comic that comes across unfinished, unpolished and in need of another draft.

Maybe I'm blaming the editing too much, but since I find IDW's editing to be mostly terrible and then one of the best books of last year lands there and releases a new volume that's also now mostly terrible" well I find it hard not to believe that someone fucked with a working formula. And if it wasn't the editor than Ryan Ferrier couldn't tap into the same magic that made the first volume special and I honestly don't know which is worse.

As a fan of horror, I can appreciate this comic and everything it was attempting. Hell, I'm happy DC made it, but there are so many missteps, and worse missed opportunities. This could have launched a horror line at DC, but when you just use the same idea over and over and switch out characters and twist endings, then it's hard to get anything new going. Maybe next year they'll try again and actually let the pool of talent they wrangled tell stories with variety.

Overall Damged #2 is okay, but just okay. It lays down some interesting ground work but nothing you can't see coming. It all really depends on what they end up doing with it.

I'll give the first issue of Metal a, go, but there's so much retcon being poured into the DCU that it's more concerning than exciting. I'm not reviewing the effects of this will have on the DCU though, that will remain to be seen. As for this issue, yeah, it's important to read if you're going to read Metal, make no mistake about that. That doesn't mean it was enjoyable or something I would ever pick up and read again.

Dirk Gently wasn't unbearable to read, but it wasn't fun. The dialogue drags and is abundant, and the idea of everything being connected is great, but poorly executed to where it doesn't seem like it is. The writing makes it seem like convenient storytelling, not a cosmic idea being played out before us. I have no doubt that I'll never read this story again.

I would give this book a hard pass if I were you. It's a formula that should have produced interesting and fun results, but it's anything but that. It has made me incredibly leery of the other one-shots and lessened my interest in Divinity III. Bottom-line, the worst case scenario happened for me.

The biggest question I struggle with is who this comic is for? Is it for fans of the books? Because wouldn't you want Dan Abnett, an experienced comic writer, to adapt them instead? And if they're for fans of the game, aren't you instead more interested in playing the game since you get to play this character? This is the big question because as a comic reader I wasn't exactly interested in this title. I gave it a chance because sometimes video game adaptations in comics are a fun read. This wasn't and so as a comic reader, it doesn't appeal to me to read more. I don't know the characters; I don't understand the world and I don't care about their mission. That said, I don't care to come back for more either. But hey, I'm just the reviewer for this comic book, and my name is Dustin. But then, you probably didn't forget that, did you?

It could be that this comic just isn't for me. I was not a fan of Bemis' first foray into comics, but I know that most people gobbled up Polarity as if it were the most original thing to hit the comic industry in a decade. I'm sure there will be a similar response for this as well, but ultimately I found it to be preachy (just like Polarity), heavily reliant upon narration that doesn't actually further the narrative (just like Polarity) and basically dull (you know where I'm going with this). It's unfortunate, but even the shocking, completely out of place twist ending isn't enough to bring me back for more. Sorry morbid curiosity, you lose this round; but so did I with this comic.

I expect more from Aspen, but lately they’ve been going to the same stable of writers over and over and each of them has a similar formula that is just not that interesting. The stories really need to fleshed out more and perhaps a new editor to help keep storylines from ballooning out of control or even shorter series from being rushed and dumped. Honestly, I’ve read books that are far worse but this book has better potential than that and the company has been around long enough to deliver a great product at this point.

I read this out of curiosity. Again, it seemed like it could be mindlessly entertaining and even had a couple of glimmers of fun, but ultimately there isn't enough content to warrant reading this or to continue to read it. If you read it and enjoy it, then I'm happy for you, but most readers are probably going to want to pass on this one.

On the cover and at the back of the issue Sitterson explains why G.I. Joe is the "Crown Jewel of the Hasbro Universe." I don't buy the hype. I would argue that people have been less and less interested in G.I. Joe at IDW and that's why they've relaunched the series more than any other title. Let's be honest, thanks to the movies, Transformers is the "Crown Jewel" and G.I. Joe is a concept that's looking for a way to fit in with a world consumed by realistic war video games. Do you want a laser gun that lets everyone walk away to fight another day or an MP40 and the final kill cam? It's not that G.I. Joe's doesn't work anymore; it's that it needs to pick a path and stay on it. Be over the top stupid action like the movies or be ultra-realistic like video games? Right now, it seems like an action comedy without a plot, and that doesn't make me want to pick up the next issue.

I gave it a shot, though, some of you will just write me off as jaded, but there are fundamental problems with the franchise. Not all of it is on the creators, but sure at the end of the day the art should fit and help the book, and the writing should still be enjoyable, and it's not.

If you're into war stories because that's your thing or maybe you've gone to war and can find some enjoyment in a tale like this, then go for it. It's not likely to ring a new bell for you even if it's your bag. If you've read war comics and they weren't your thing, this one isn't going to win you over. Likely it will push you away.

If you're a Godzilla fan then go ahead and buy this issue. It has great art and few panels of monster fights are definitely worth the price of admission and let's be honest; you're going to buy it any ways. Personally though I was hoping for it to be more entertaining then it was. I think that the ongoing really nailed what a Godzilla comic should be and that this book fell really short of that mark. In the end the cover should have probably said, "Featuring A Whinny Scientist" rather than Anguirus.

If you're a fan of Godzilla or more importantly, Rodan then you'll probably enjoy the book. The art is good, but wespend too much time with the humans and not enough seeing Rodan jacking shitup. Also the variant cover is terrible and if you actually buy it I feel sorryfor you. It's not a great issue, but it's entertaining and sometimes that's allyou need from a comic. Hopefully the next issue with Titanosaurus is betterthan the first two, but more than likely it will be along the same lines.

If you're just into Zenescope's style, then go for it and grab this new series. If like me, you were hoping they'd grow and turn a new corner" keep hoping, but this ain't it. Grimm Fairy Tales #1 is just more of the mundane, with average writing, lackluster characters and better than average art. If that excites you, then I envy you, because it doesn't excite me.

When I started reading I felt great, a comic about MMA trying reach a fan base that usually dogs on us comic kids. I was starting to expect a character of a total tool and "broseph" mentality, but later as I read I was wondering was this going to be just an MMA story? The story is rather a story about Oren trying to find himself and not feel empty. The black and white gritty art goes very well with the story. It captures the emotion of the characters and the feel of the scenes of the arena, office and gym. There is one thing I question is "Rooster's" fangs and why they might be highlighted in the beginning? I guess we'll have to wait till the second issue to find out.

Honestly if you're going to pick up a book about fightingthis week pick up The Strange Talent ofLuther Strode. It's also from Image and it's a far better story thatactually understands the art of storytelling. All that this bookproves is that just because you can talk intelligently about comic books doesnot mean you understand the craft of storytelling which is very apparently missing from thisbook. This is the second issue and I have no idea what the point of this seriesis. Does Oren's brother die or something? Does he have a fall from grace? Really I have noidea why I would check issue three out unless I want to continue seeingeverything go this guy's way.

As far as endings go this book was pretty weak. The last three pages feel like they’re there to save the limp story that Waid and Boom have been milking for nearly twenty issues. If the story had been in three solid acts then I think this ending would have been very powerful, but just randomly ending on issue thirty-seven shows that it was planned when Waid introduced his easy out. I’m sure long time readers will enjoy it and others that lapsed will praise the ending, but I call bull shit. The ending doesn’t match up to the natural progression of the series and really discredits everything that it accomplished by being an unnecessary homage to a character that’s had plenty.

The biggest disappointment of Felix Leiter is that it doesn't stand alone. It needs James Bond to show up and remind you of the universe it's in. There's zero character development, just check boxes and too much backstory. If you're just in love with Dynamite's Bond Universe, then go for it, but if you do not then skip it.

If this one-shot is to test the waters, then I hope that they'll do another test with a different writer. Keep the artist, but try someone else. When a story states that the assignment will be dull at times and that ends up being the best description for the comic, then you have a problem with your comic. If you want to hear, me rant about this more check out the Comic Bastards Podcast this week.

Overall I enjoyed this book, mostly for the art and for the possibilities the character holds. I wish the story was more interesting and that it didn't waste an issue establishing nothing. Will we ever go back to this location? No. Will we deal with these creatures again? No. Is the cargo the important part of the story? Yes, but that's not something I care about. Maybe the next chapter has something new to offer, but this is feeling like a forced sequel to a story that had a natural conclusion. Why else would you spend an entire issue giving shallow character development and establishing a setting that will never be used again and wasn't cool to begin with?

There's absolutely no point in reading this issue. The overall plot to the series has yet to be revealed after two issues and we're spending a lot of time with characters that are clearly just here for the series and soon to be gone. I love the artwork. I love the world from the first volume, but this second volume feels like a cash grab based on the first volume's success. I just wish I knew what the point of this series was. The first volume was about freeing Ara's mother, getting revenge and figuring out how to deal with being a genie. The second volume seems to be about Ara on a boat fighting off sexual advances and killing monsters when they conveniently show up" I can't imagine that the next two issues are going to turn this ship around so I'll leave it dead in the water. Wait, here's another boat pun, abandon ship.

Even though I could care less about KISS' music, I still think that their brand could be interesting in comics. Dynamite's first stab at it is just a generic cash grab for aging fans that also read comics. I imagine this is a dwindling market of comic readers, but I could be wrong. It just seems like if it was doing well that IDW would never have let it go, like Transformers, G.I. Joe and a hundred other franchises that they run into the ground but make a ton of money off of. Whatever the cause, whoever the fan base, this comic doesn't do enough to hook a new generation of comic readers that don't listen to KISS and expect more from their comics. The only part of this book I liked is when KISS showed up like Zordon in Power Rangers. Actually, if it was that in the next issue I might be able to forgive this issue, but I kind of doubt they'll be given KISS mechs to fight evil.

Overall I wanted to like the story more than I did. I found it to be pretty average and maybe even a little below that. While the art was a bright part of the comic, the story had too many obvious references and annoyances to really enjoy and get into. I would be curious about the second issue, but I would have very low expectations for it. If you want to support a new comic series, I can't really recommend this one.

The art was also not as good. The perspectives were iffy. The Kongs look wonky at times, and the baby Kong looked liked something out of a Saturday morning cartoon

Again, I like the concept of this series, but I don't particularly like this series. It's way below average and it gives you the impression that no one really cared about the story. They just piecemealed a story together and got an artist that could make Lara look hot and hoped that that was enough. The problem is this isn't a video game and having a mediocre story with good art isn't worth the effort or time. With a video game you get to at least move the character around and shoot shit, but here" Lara doesn't even shoot shit. If you like really safe and watered-down stories then you may like this one, but if you're here for some old Lara kicking butt and going on adventures… then lower that expectation and broaden your definition of "adventure."

I just don't personally care for the characters, they all sound a bit too much like each other and rely on their "gimmick" a bit too much. I know others enjoy it and that's cool. I'm glad it gets supported, but at the end of the day, I feel like it's writing down to kids rather than challenging them to read higher.

I'm sure there's an audience out there that will enjoy this book, some might even inflate their thoughts about it due to the parties involved, but at the end of the day, this comic misses all the marks. Our protagonist is underdeveloped, her timeline a confusing mess and instead of being something entertaining and enjoyable, Mata Hari is a boring chore to read. Again, it's not fun to say all this, but it wasn't fun to read it either.

I’m sure everyone will be crapping their pants for this booktoday, but it didn’t grab me. It’s a well-constructed comic for sure. TedMcKeever knows storytelling and how to construct a page that tells a narrativewith the pictures as much as it does with words, but it’s not for me. There isnothing here that I haven’t seen in some form or another somewhere else.Granted this may be your first time reading a book that’s basically the Hulkand not from Marvel; and more power to you if you like it, but I didn’t. Youcan have a fanboy freak out on me if you want, but the fact is I understandeverything this book is trying to do, but that doesn’t make it any good. The art was however... incredible... seriously it was and pun intended.

Review wise, the second issue would have to do something worth talking about. More than likely I won't be back to review the final three issues. On the level as a reader, I would give this series one more issue. I know it's only four and most readers would say that's enough of a reason to continue, but this first issue is weak and doesn't give me a lot of confidence in the remaining three. I'll read another, but it has some work cut out for it. It's a shame; I was hoping this one would hit the ground running; instead, it's a stumble and trip.

Initially I was beyond excited for this book and definitely over-hyped the first issue for myself, but I learned from that and came into this issue with lower expectations. For the third issue, I don't know how much lower my expectations can go. You've probably already blindly bought this comic and if you didn't and were thinking about it, I have a logic chart that we can follow. Do you like Say Anything/Max Bemis? If yes then go ahead and buy since you probably already did. If you've never heard of him or the band, then give it a pass. Also billing this as a new take on the superhero genre is like billing Archie as a fresh take on the life of a teenager.

The chances of me being back for another issue of Purgatori is slim and none which is a really big disappointment considering how much I like the character; the problem being" this isn't a good depiction of the character. Don't waste your time or money on this one folks.

I really don't see myself coming back for a third issue. There's nothing going on and the outcome of the storyline is pretty obvious after just two issues. I might check in on it down the road, but considering the same basic formula was used for this issue as the last; well I'm not expecting much to change in the next few issues is what I'm saying. If you're enjoying it cool, but for everyone else this is a pretty average comic book.

The premise and idea behind Ragman isn't a bad one. It has legs, but the problem is the name, the design and the fact that this character was created at a different point in the world. Not every character or creation is going to be timeless like Batman or Superman, and even they have had their fair share of tune-ups over the years. There were so many small things that could have been changed and cleaned up with this concept to make it fresh and exciting in 2017. Instead, it's just a modern setting for the same old shit which ends up being done deaf.

I wish Ihad more to tell but there isn't it took five issues to set up backgroundstories. Which can be interesting on their own, but it just wasn't always easyto follow. I wish I could say this willbring you back to the Red Lanterns if you left but it won't. This issue justsums up previous issues and maybe now we can finally get to a real story ofinterest.

If Scarlett Hart was someone's first book, I'm sure they'd enjoy it well enough. It's hard to say if they'd fall in love with it or the monster hunting genre, but it might prove to be a gateway into the genre. For an experienced reader though, you're unlikely to find anything new here. Unfortunately, it just comes across as a generic monster hunter story and one that's been done better by the same publisher.

The art is good minus the fact that every hipster has been in the gym for their entire life. The story sucks a lot and there's nothing believable about the dialogue. If someone talked for five minutes straight telling you the craziest shit you've ever heard in your life and you didn't stop them and tell them to shut the fuck up, you'd probably find yourself at a comic panel for this very comic and that's the only reasonable excuse for letting ever character rant and not have the other characters interject in a believable way.

If you liked the first issue then I have no doubt that you'll like this issue, but for me it didn't offer anything new or challenging for the superhero genre. It may turn out that I'm wrong and that there is something incredible brewing with this series, but as of right now I'm not seeing it. I'm seeing an overly mature superhero story that's being hammered by realism just for the sake of shock.

This series is only for one group of people: fans of the original Six Million Dollar Man. It offers nothing for people freshly exposed to the franchise and when you consider how much content is similar or better than this that's been made since the show went off the air" well it doesn't look like Steve Austin has much of a chance to win over new fans with his form-fitting long-sleeved tees and tight jeans. The bottom-line is this issue tried really hard to pick up right after the end of the fifth season and it succeeded" but that's not a compliment.

If the goal of this issue was to be inventive and highlight the fun parts of roller derby, then it failed. I can see the effort. I can see it trying, but in the end, it didn't work. I wasn't left wanting more or understanding what more of this story would look like. Two cats fight and it's left for us to assume that these two friends will also fight. The story isn't subtle and really I still have a hard time calling it a story because it was too focused on the derby element rather than the characters and their journey. If I want derby, I'll go watch derby. I don't need to read a comic about it.

Avoid this month's issue and read the recap in the next issue. You won't miss a thing.

Not much action, but that’s what Spawn has devolved into over the past few years. If you are so inclined you can buy the two alternative books, one with the Obama win and one with the Romney win… I guess Todd has to buy another baseball.

I've played practically all of the Splinter Cell games and the one two back wasn't half bad, but I never play for the story. The story is shit and it continues to be shit here. What's worse is that they're holding it to the standard of other Tom Clancy franchises when this one wasn't created by Clancy, but rather the writer of the original game. Why it's still being held to that standard and now just being allowed to run on its own is beyond me. It might do it some good to become its own franchise, especially when it's viewed that way by everyone else.

I can see why some people think this is cool, but for me, it's just bad fanfiction without any real story or consequences.

Overallit's a good book to read and if you're looking for a new Star Wars series trythis one. Me I may pick up the secondbook to see how it progresses. It wasjust a very average book for me. I'mwaiting for a Star Wars bounty hunter series out there which I hear there is onecoming out.

With so much sci-fi out there, it's hard to set yourself apart. While the idea of western in space isn't new, there's always room for it to work again and find a different story route. Unfortunately, this first issue of Stellar doesn't seem to present much that hasn't been done before. Now, that'll depend on how much you read or view things, but there's enough not working together in this story that it's likely to turn more than a few people off. If you dig it though, keep on digging it. And if you don't, well then don't go for the low hanging fruit and attack the name.

There's an interesting idea here, but the story is stretched out to the point of pointless filler and longwinded conversations. This could have been a solid issue, but it ended up being dull.

I'm not sure why this book is called Terminal "Hero" either. Rory is clearly not a hero and if somehow turns into one" well I still wouldn't buy that. He's anything but heroic from beginning to end. Perhaps "Terminal Villain" would have been a better choice and not mislead the audience. Pick this up at your own risk. As for me I'll be wary the next time I see Milligan's name on a cover because this is just too many duds in a row to continue giving chances to him.

It wasn't great and I don't think it was from over hype. Like I said this was my first Crow comic, so I went in with fresh eyes and not knowing what to expect. What was delivered was an issue that attempts to set the stage for title character to show up, but didn't have the pacing or execution to do so. This first issue feels very rushed and because of that its average at best. It would have benefitted to a much slower build up like several of their other titles did.

I'm just really unimpressed and disappointed by this series. I was looking forward to it and now I can't stand to read it. I wish I could say that it was due to over hype, but there is a difference between that and what this book is. Over hyping an average book still results in reading an average book, but when you overhype a bad book the results are like getting a kiss from an ugly man dressed as a woman" who the hell wants that?

I really don't know at this point if I'll be back for more of The Fox. It's not a bad comic, but it's not good either. It's in that average zone and I think it would have really helped if they had treated this like a fresh series that happened to have a past rather than feeling like issue seven or eight in an ongoing which is exactly what it comes across as.

Due to the flaws listed above, I would not endorse this comic for purchase since it falls short of expectation.

I'm not coming back for the second issue. I'm surprised that it's gotten ongoing status and that people enjoyed it enough for that to happen. This formula is beyond tired and Robison and Bone don't bring anything to the table to make it fresh and it almost feels as if they're relying on their names to do the heavy lifting. This book didn't anger me; it actually offended me as a comic book reader because that last thing I want to read is bad, recycled movie plotlines.

The ending was definitely the worst thing about the entire issue and story in general. It was a Mario Brothers Movie ending and in my opinion completely invalidated the story I just finished reading. The character's journeys are undone for a cheap setup for a sequel. The real shame is that after reading this issue I don't particularly have interest in a sequel.

This is by far not the best Transformer story out there but at least the art in the book is looking better and now we have Skids to keep my attention. If anything, I might give the third one a shot to see where Skids is going in the story, but all in all this really is a sub-par effort to keep Transformers going without Optimus.

I won't be back for more of this series. I personally don't think there's much to do with Vampirella anymore. She reminds me of the pulp characters that Dynamite also has in their library. They've had their time and they should be left to rest so that new characters and stories can fill our comic shops rather than people chasing nostalgia or in this case rebooting a property that no one asked for.

Overall, you'll know if this comic is for you based on the title alone. If you chuckle, then it's for you. If you read this review hoping that someone took the concept and made something hilarious and great, this isn't it. It's a basic comic. It's not all bad, but it's not all good either.

If you're really into Vlad the Impaler aka the real Dracula, then you'll likely enjoy the story. If you like strong narratives which fully developed characters that do more than talk about what they're going to do, then you're better off passing on this one. It's an okay story, but it has so many problems that it ends up feeling like chore to read.

At the end of the day I think this comic frustrated and annoyed me more than it entertained. I don't know about you, but I don't tend to stick around on stories that don't first entertain me. If you are a Kot fan then you'll probably like this story, it's very much in tune with everything else he writes and frankly that's becoming annoying in and of itself. If you're not a Kot fan or you've gone sour on him like I have, then this won't bring you back around. But hey, it's creator-owned so if you want to chance it at least you'll be supporting the creators and not a corporation.

The chances of me reviewing the next issue of Wolf or Wolfe are very slim. I didn't enjoy this issue at all and it basically ruins anything I might have liked from the first issue. I'll still check out the issue just on the off chance that it does something, but now I'm seeing how predictable and researched this entire story is and it's not interesting. The main character has his head way up his ass proving he's cool rather than doing anything and the plot is just hanging back letting him do his thing. With this issue it's the equivalent of four issues doing nothing so if the next one can move the plot forward, so be it, but if not then I'm not a glutton for punishment and will gladly dump this title.

If you loved the film, grab the comic. I'm sure you'll love it. It's not a bad premise to bring to comics, but then it also doesn't effectively use the medium to tell a story. That's the number one problem with adaptations like this; they try to be the medium they're coming from, rather than respecting and using the medium they're being presented in now. Simply put, if I wanted more of the movie, I would re-watch/finish the movie. However, I wouldn't pay four bucks to read the sequel.

I would never have paid for this comic, and I recommend everyone else do the same. We don't need Wolfenstein anymore, sure it's a cool sounding name, but it's past its point of relevancy. No one's remaking E.T., so just let go of Wolfenstein already" please.

In general this book wasn't the exciting first issue it should have been. This book is kicking off new uncharted waters for the X-Men and really it felt like a return to the same old, same old. Even the art was flat and uninspired and very reminiscent of Bachalo's first run on Uncanny X-Men. I don't know what's wrong with the X-Men, but they seem very broken and this new direction of "Blue and Gold" 90's throw back isn't fixing anything. If Marvel really wants this to succeed they should probably have ended all of the other X-Men books such as: X-Men, X-Men: Legacy and Astonishing X-Men. These titles alone weaken the infrastructure that they're trying to rebuild and leaves the whole "Blue and Gold" concept just as out of touch as this book is. Also, can someone tell me which team this is? Blue or Gold?

This series may already be on the fourth issue, but I don't seethe point of reading anymore. I already know what happens and Marvel'smarketing machine wouldn't let you not know, even if I wanted. The biggestproblem I had with this book was that Cyclops and Wolverine got along reallywell. It's completely against their characters since they've always butted heads;it's what kept each character in line. But here" they're friends and I findthat less believable than the entire world armed with Sentinels. I do stillagree with everything Aaron said about Alan Moore though, even if I don't likehis writing he's still right in that regard.

The story so far hasn't done much. I don't want to write it off completely, but given the fact that "Demons" and "Yakuza" are in the title, it's hard to believe that this book is going to do anything original based on what I've already read. It's competent, it's decently put-together, but the characters are unlikable, and there should be a better understanding of the story after this first issue, and there isn't one. If it's your cup of tea or you just like IDW, then dig in. If you're looking for something new and original, this ain't it.

I did enjoy looking at the art in the book though the drawings are amazing and add a lot of features and depth to the characters. The color are full on vibrant that just sets the scene and mood in the story. The color set is used to place which side of the magic each character is on. I also enjoyed how some of the characters are drawn and the life behind them. The best in my opinion is the dark creatures with no face, just power. Overall I would rate 2.5 out 5 with the art saving it from going lower

Overall, Soulfire was okay; nothing too boring, a lot of action and the art was pretty standard. If you follow the series the issue will be a continuation of were you left off otherwise not much else happened in this issue.

If this is just four issues as the cover alludes, I'll likely finish reading it. I didn't particularly expect much from it, and I got about what I expected. It's a character and story that people want to add to, but so much has already been done with it that finding a new path can be extremely hard to do. If you can put aside your religious beliefs, you might get some entertainment from the story, but for the most part, it feels like a cliff notes version of the story of Jesus, starring Judas, with some dope artwork.

I didn't think I'd be back to review this series again. It's honestly just so dull that I wasn't sure I'd have anything to say about it, positive or negative. Since we're at the end of the review, it's safe to say I found something to say, but admittedly it wasn't nice and pretty harsh. Probably because it's weak sauce. If you want an "in your face" book about religion, check out BOOM!'s very own Next Testament. Unfortunately for Judas, this book is going to be forgotten as quickly as he is in the Bible if the next two issues don't knock it out of the park. Based on the pacing, I don't see how they can, but maybe there will be a "water into wine" moment in the next issue.

Usually, I say a lot more in my reviews. I hate short reviews, but with Judas, there's hardly anything to talk about. I'm surprised when I reach the ending of an issue because I usually spend the entire time wondering when something is going to happen instead of a visual Bible retelling, but with Lucifer's added commentary. It's a four-issue series, so I'll finish it at this point, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

The writing and art on this book are solid. I'm sure that a lot of people are going to have a hard time following along with the story, but with this type of book you need to ride it out to the end to find out if it truly does or does not make sense. Right now, I have a good idea of what's going on in the story and plot and I'm interested to see how it develops further.

I'm going to hold out for the fourth issue because I really need to see what happens with Chuck and his wife. The cover to the next issue alludes to him finally finding her so there is something to look forward to. This issue isn't terrible, but if you didn't read the first two books you'll be completely lost. Also this series in general isn't for newcomers of comics. Frankly, if this was your first book you'd probably give up on the medium. For me, it was fun but not great. It's still a disappointment considering how good the first issue was, but much better than the second. We'll see how it goes.

There was so much potential for this series that was just flushed away. The half ass government angle and the full ass scorned lover aspects of the story left this final issue very unsatisfying. If you bought the first issue you’re better off reading it a second time and then just selling it to someone that’s trying to collect it for its first print value, but it’s not worth keeping in your collection a minute more. If I see this creative team on another project I will not give it a chance, I’ll just pass or let someone else test the waters first.

I’m assuming this is a mini-series, but if it’s not then I would only recommend it to fans of Marvel’s defunct Cosmic line. This book would have been terrific a few years back when the line was huge and not just being produced for the sake of the movies. Thanos is an interesting character, but I think the world that he comes from is actually more interesting. Too bad we’re not likely to see if for very long. The story is pretty “meh”, but the art should be the main factor for you in deciding to purchase it or not.

I loved the art. How can you not? Simone Bianchi is at the top of his game and his Thanos design is fantastic. The classic Thanos garbs are iconic for sure, but seeing a younger developing T-man in his newish uniform is geekily cool. His art does what it can to save the story, but at the end of the day it’s just a bad serial killer remix with a sage like love interest that awkwardly pushes the plot forward. I don’t recall who the original creative team was supposed to be on this series, but I wish Marvel had kept the writer at least. Maybe then I would have enjoyed this series rather than watch it pretend to bring something to one of Marvel’s few iconic space villains and fail.

I still don’t even know if this is an ongoing or not, but it doesn’t matter since I won’t be returning to the title. Everyone that’s buying it now is sure to see the holes forming in the predictable plot the minute Bianchi needs a break from the art duties. When that happens, look for a quick creator shake up before the series is cancelled.

I would say that this is the worst thing I read this week, but I also read Justice League/Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and so I'll say that this was the second worst thing I read this week. The art shows promise. It's not perfect, but it's very consistent and better than the majority of other Dynamite titles, but the story is trying hard to be clever, but using convenient, but unbelievable twists to get there making it a chore to read. Someone tell me how this turns out because this is as far as my curiosity will take me.

I was entertained by this issue which isn't something I saw happening. I disliked the first issue of Red Sonja and almost skipped this issue. As it is, I'll give it one more and see what can happen, but there are some bad missteps with this story. I hope Chu and Dynamite begin thinking a bit more long-term and less "we'll reboot it again."

There's a chance that this series will do something different in the next issue instead of having Sonja run around the city with an off-duty police officer that only likes to talk about the laws and not enforce them. For example, "Don't speed Sonja" but it's cool if you don't have a driver's license." Perhaps the teeter totter will shift more to one side next month, let's hope it ends up being the side with Sonja wearing a leather jacket and holding a Katana, than Michael fighting with a bag of trash.

This issue is by far the best issue in the series, but it still has a long way to go in order to be great or game changing. As it is, this series could easily be forgotten next year or with the next reboot that Dynamite does, and that's unfortunate. It just has quite found that staying power and is currently just getting by on the fact that its Sonja in the present. That novelty can only last for so long, and hopefully, when it wears off, there will still be a reason to read Red Sonja.

Unless something happens that's worth talking about in the next issue; I'm likely to be done with reviewing this series. It's had my curiosity, and I've given it a fair chance, but this issue has destroyed any faith I had in it continuing to be interesting and finishing decently. I'll still read the next issue, but from a review perspective, I've said all I have to say and will move on to something that deserves a review. This will likely sell because Sonja has a dedicated fanbase. They'll either leave here in the modern era or ship her back to her time, and either one will be shitty because the story isn't strong enough to make either good or worth reading. If you're getting some kind of enjoyment out of this series, please let me a comment and tell me what I'm missing because I don't see it.

This book was just okay. It could have been better had the opening actually tried to be serious and contribute to setting the tone of the series rather than going over in painstaking detail about how the planet got so bad and why Blackacre was created. I’ll give it another issue and hope that it was just a case of the first issue jitters, but if it falls into any of the usual post-apocalyptic pitfalls then I’ll probably call it good.

For me this series has a lot of problems; problems that I can’t overlook as they have me constantly questioning the story. I’ll check out the preview for the next issue before deciding to read it, but it’s pretty sad that it’s gotten to that point after only two issues. If you’ve been enjoying the series then props to you for being able to care about all of the nameless characters we’ve been introduced that have managed to occupy several panels without doing anything in them.

The art shines in this series. For me personally it does all of the heavy lifting because if even one of the artists were to leave the book I doubt I would continue. Their different styles add a ton to the tone and feel of the world and yet they still come across as connected. The actual narration is what actually gives this series an anthology feel, but not in a good way. If you dug the first issue and can put up with an excess of reading that doesn't contribute to anything else in the story, then pick up the issue. If you just want to see some great art then ignore the caption boxes and stick to the dialog and you'll enjoy it a lot more.

Overall it's a decent issue. It's improved in some areas to the last issue, but it still bogs the reader down with narration rather than fully utilizing the artistic team. All three artists are incredibly talented and have fantastic styles, but they're chomping at the bit for something to really get at with their visuals. At this point I think you're either reading the series or you're not. I don't see it picking up any new readers which is a shame, but this is Joe Casey and Dark Horse's experiment and at the end of the day they'll decide if it was successful for them or not. For me it's just a decent read that I'll stick with for a bit longer.

It's not a bad comic; it's not. You'll probably hear and read the spectrum on this one of people praising or hating it. I go back to that bible reference that I've been milking in this review; you're either old or new. Myself, I find Doomsday Clock to be rather dull so far. Maybe that'll change. Maybe they'll be something later on that will make reading this first issue exciting for different reasons, but for now, all I have is this first issue. All I can review is this first issue, and it's pretty average and honestly forgettable.

I was in no rush to read this issue or review it. If it hadn't been for the "Pancake scene" I don't even know if I would have bothered reviewing it. It was dull. It was the exact opposite of the one-shot rebirth issue that started this all. Hell, even the pointless "Button" storyline was more entertaining than this story has been. I suppose I'll see what comes next" probably something with the two Joker's meeting and the Mime being one of the three Jokers or some shit. I'm hoping for some ridiculous comic book stuff in this series rather than Johns trying to elevate his writing to a more mature status. Batman and pancakes aren't going to cut it though.

This was a good start to the series and I’m curious to see the connections between the two books as the "Executive Extinction" event rolls on. I like the added level of character development for Iris, but her over-narration needs to be toned down so that the art and visual storytelling can be enjoyed more.

If you really need to see how the last issue turned out then go for it, but just know that this issue isn’t very strong. In fact I wonder if the series has been taking its vitamins because this is a shadow of its former self. I really don’t like handing out a bad review like this, but I cannot recommend for new readers and unless your a diehard or a glutton for punishment it's a tough purchase.

This book is a little disappointing since it's important tothe genre as I started off saying; I don't think that it will turn a lot ofheads or really hook new readers onto pulp the way that Criminal did, but fans of the genre will still get new entry intheir library. In all honestly this book will probably just sell based onthe names of the creators alone (we all know how I feel about that), butthankfully it's at least worthy of your money for other reasons this time.

Phillips' art is still good, but it's the same deal he's nota rookie. This just feels like a safe book. Like neither creator really wantedto put themselves out there with it, but rather see if it took off. Well ithas, which is a shame because I would much rather them create something they'repassionate about and there is no passion in this series. Although I'm sureseveral people will talk about it as if it were amazing and changed comics, ithasn't" and won't. If for some reason you loved the first issue than you'll digthis one, it's more of the exact same. Personally, I'm not interested orimpressed.

It's an average issue and just barely, which is a shame. It had potential to be more or at the very least just be sex in Oz without showing it. It's a simple formula and it works for Manga so what's so difficult to figure out. I doubt I'll be back for the next issue since I know the interior is never going to come close to the covers. I would rather have one sexy cover with sexy interior art to match, than the six covers that this issue has.

The jumps in the story really bother me. The dude in the dungeon seemingly gives our group the next piece of the puzzle, but we're not there for it so it's hard for me to believe it actually happened. Then with this ending I really don't believe that our heroes have any idea what to do on their own which has me disinterested in the series. Frankly there wasn't enough here to bring me back again. It started off interesting, but it quickly turned into Lingerie in Oz. That would be fine, but there's nothing sexy about the story to go along with that making it look more like a fan went in and photoshopped all the characters in to sexier clothing. Also where the hell is Toto?

Hack/Slash: Resurrection is off to an okay start. It's a conundrum though, does it want to just continue where it left off and if so then it needs to make the tie and emotions to previous series deeper and more defined. If not, then it needs to develop Cassie's character more for new readers to understand her better. Right now, it's trying to do both and not being truly successful at either. It's an okay issue, but it had the potential of a truly fresh start and seems to have missed the opportunity.

Sadly, the story has become very campy. Pun intended. It was a cool idea having Cassie go to a camp, but then it turned into a zombie love story thing and so the threat of something at the camp is non-existent. Resurrection is a great title for this series because instead of being a fresh start for the series, it's just digging up all the convoluted stories from the past that turned me away from the series.

I don’t think anyone that’s going to read this issue is going to know what to expect from it until after reading it. I do wish the story was better constructed for this first issue since it leaves off in an awkward spot, but I’m still very curious to see how we get from shy and hidden Diamond to next to nothing crime-fighter Diamond. Also the mystery behind Onyx and the company’s existence in general has kept me interested in the series for sure. If you’re looking for something different this week, this is it. There’s nothing else like it in the world of comics.

I’m definitely on board for another issue, but I hope something other than taking about the missing sister happens. I have a good feel for Mave’s character now, but she’s far too angry and needs to be upfront about her relationship with Onyx to the entire crew. Also she should stop telling everyone about her plans for murder or at the very least they should respond to her. It’s an okay series, but if the pace doesn’t pick up it could lose me.

Will I be back for the final issue? You bet I will and I'll even be a bit sad to see this series go, but that's what makes it a good mini-series. While this wasn't the strongest issue in the series, it was still an entertaining read for the most part and worth continuing with if you've been here since the beginning.

If you can't tell I was disappointed by this ending. It didn't deliver and relied too heavily on what worked in the beginning of the series which only served to spoil that charm. I know this wasn't supposed to be the Dredd, but it's the first time since IDW has had the license that I became worried that they were losing focus on what is Dredd.

The end of the issue was a bit flat, but I was already hooked on reading more. It was just a clumsy set up for the second issue and a bit of convenient writing to prolong one character's life over another. I'll be back for more and if you're interested in a Battle Royale situation happening in the streets of modern L.A., then you should check out Killbox.

I like this series, but at the end of the day what kept me from reviewing it right away was the fact that I didn't like this issue. I liked the concept more than the execution, and so it makes it hard to recommend to people. I guess I just didn't want to rain on its parade early and so here we are right now. Maybe the next issue will be better in terms of the story and character development, but it's unlikely the rest of the problems will change.

If you've never read Princeless, then you'll likely re-enjoy this anti-princess story. If you have, you're probably going to pick it apart of similarities, and I can't fault you on that. There's a lot of similarities that just don't have a place in a review. All that aside, though, it's not without its flaws, but neither is it without its charms. Unfortunately, the flaws outweighed the charms.

I don't hate this idea. I like that it's not just a rehash of Action Lab's Princeless, but it's lacking in a lot of ways. The biggest thing is that it's not providing enough entertainment to make all the other problems fade into the background. Even with two issues left, I don't see myself coming back for another chapter of Lady Castle. It's just okay, but when has "okay" been enough to keep trying something? No one wants an okay burger, or decent ice cream, we want great or damn good. Well, I want the same from my comics, and right now Lady Castle is just alright.

I'll definitely be back for the next issue and I'll have to clear my mind of expectations and try not to anticipate what it's going to do next. It's a curious tale so far, but we'll have to see if it has the legs to keep going or if it's just an interesting world that would work better in a different medium.

For me I'm out after this issue. It's not terrible, but it's predictable and I personally have no interest in reading a story that's entire plotline is based on luck and coincidence because that's the very definition of convenient storytelling. Sander should have been discovered in the first five minutes of his mission and if the story wanted to be impressive it would have found a better way to overthrow the antagonist. As it stands it's creating a series of difficult situations just to thrill the reader with the question of "will he be discovered?" and the answer is of course going to be "No" because otherwise the story would be over. Again, definition of convenient writing.

Anytime a comic that's based on a video game makes you want to play the game, I say that it was successful in what it set out to do. I seriously want to re-play the first game after this issue and will be desperately waiting for the new game. In the meantime, Mirror's Edge: Exordium is actually a good adapationof the game and expands on the world that very few video game comics have before. It's why I generally trust Dark Horse's video game adaptations, because they're usually very successful at figuring out what the fans actually want to read. If you enjoyed Mirror's Edge, the game then you'll enjoy this prequel to the world that might help tide you over until February.

Unless something review worthy happens in the next issue this will be my last review for this series. I'll finish reading it out of morbid curiosity, but I won't talk about it anymore. I'll suffer in silence and really if you force yourself to read this then you should do the same. We're to blame when we intentionally continue to read bad comics. If you waited on this series, good for you. Go ahead and give the entire thing a big ole skip.

As I said, I'm interested in this series. I like the concept and I'm intrigued by the ending. It's definitely gotten its hooks into me and so I want to come back for more. This isn't the strongest first issue I've ever read though. Without the concept it would be a very average story of a hit man and while that's not terrible, it definitely has the potential to be more. Let me know what you think in the comments, but in the meantime I'm looking forward to the second issue for sure.

Needless to say I won't be back for the next issue. I'd love to make some pun involving the title, but really I'd just like to forget about this series all together.

Robocop fans have been buying any comic with the title, so I doubt my review is going to change anything and frankly I'm not looking for it to. Enjoy what you want to enjoy, but if you're looking for something groundbreaking, save your breath. This is a soft reboot that uses the same character in the way that Star Wars 7 used the same characters. It's decently entertaining, but that's about all you should expect from it.

When a movie comic book adaptation decides to pull lines from the original movie for cheap pops, that's usually when I call it good on the series. Mostly because it just shows that there's nothing original left for the story. Movies used to be wonderful at pulling throwback lines, but anymore it's just an eye-rolling moment in any story. This issue ends on one such line, and it's just stupid sounding. The context is different, it's being used as a rebuttal but it doesn't quite work, and it's just not even the best RoboCop line. Which strangely sums up this entire issue and series. Not the best.

It's fairly obvious that this is just the start of a series. It would be fun to read more and see what else can be done with the world. That and there are some secrets that are kept in this volume that has yet to play out in the world. It would be nice to see what happens and for that reason, I would be back for more Star Scouts.

I'm sure there's an adult reading audience for Star Scouts out there, but it's not me. The character development feels forced, underdeveloped and though it's attempting to layer and develop multiple characters, it doesn't. The story paints a picture that is simply telling someone not to be mad is enough to make them happy, but that's inaccurate. The story just doesn't provide the tools for kids and the YA audience to learn anything from this story that seems desperate to convey a moral. It's unfortunate because it could be a lot of fun but ends up feeling generic and one-dimensional.

With this only being an eight-issue mini-series I would give it another shot. I don't know if I would just keep throwing chances at it, but it didn't put me off enough to skip it. So far there's only been one true scene of horror so it would need to step up that element to keep me. The biggest obstacle though is that it feels too familiar and is playing it too safe. If The House wants to hook readers, it needs to be just like the House itself, strange and inviting but filled with horrors and right now it's not.

There's sadly, nothing new about this story. The twists have all been done before; the narrative is following a more than familiar path leaving a desire for something fresh. Even if this was someone's first comic, it's not doing the tropes well enough or polished enough to be entertaining. Ultimately, for a horror/thriller story, it's pretty dull.

I may come across harsh on this series, but it's only because it's brought together so many talented people in the comic industry. When that happens, most readers expect something magical to happen, but it misses the mark here. It's still a good issue that presents an interesting story, but as I said it's a very incomplete story in this issue. I feel that I have to read the next issue to figure out the rest of the story, rather than wanting to read it to see what happens next. If you dig Spartans and just that era of time in the world, then definitely check the book out.

Instead of ripping into this series each issue I'm going to call it good here. The premise is interesting and the art is great, but there's no narrative journey to get attached to. It's so ripe with history that everyone comes across as murdering assholes and frankly that's not a fun story to read. Maybe it's for you, but it's definitely not for me.

It's a decent start, but there are some pretty obvious problems to this first issue. You never want to spend more time setting up the world than you do developing the main character, but that's what happens here. Maybe Clandestino is the strong and silent type, but we'd need more time with him to figure that out. My hope is that this series is hiding it's potential and that we'll get there in the next issue. At the very least if it continues this path it'll still be a competent series that's entertaining to read.

Part of me really wants to score this book higher. It's not perfect, but when I finally realized that it wasn't meant to be taken serious I really fell in love with it. Ultimately thought it's still a very flawed book. For all its action and character moments there are just an excess of pages and scenes that don't serve the story or the characters. While some of them are cheeky and fun, others leave you scratching your head. If you're looking for a romp and you can forgive all the stumbles the story makes, then you can find some fun with Clandestino. If you can't overlook its faults though, you're better off dating another comic.

This is it for me. I gave this series three honest chances and while there was a glimmer of hope with the second issue, all of that has been flushed away in the third issue. The tone is the major thing that's killing it as it will never decide if it's serious or wacky and over the top. The plot points and lack of character development is hindering the rest of the story making it unenjoyable. There might only be one more issue left of this series, but I'm so uninterested that I'm not even going to bother finishing it.

The main thing I appreciate about this book is that it steps away from the norm of Zenescope. I don't know if Brusha would have written, yet alone published, something like this five years ago and so it's nice to see them take some chances. It's not perfect, but it's definitely one of the better books from the publisher. That and it's fun. Sometimes fun wins over everything else.

There's just enough here to keep me reading and that's saying something. Of course, a statement like that needs context. If you don't know, a comic book site such as this gets these books for review for free. Meaning all the books you see and more are supplied to us each week in the hope that we'll give it praise or just attention. Meaning I have more books than I know what to do with. That's not to exclude the indie titles and graphic novels from book publishers that we're also sent. All in all, to get me to come back for another issue is a task. So if I read it twice or come back even more" it's worth it. Even if it's average.

It's a comic. That much is for sure. There's a slight chance that I'll read the remaining two issues, but unless it finds something original to do, I won't be reviewing them. As it is right now, this series is utterly forgettable, and that's a damn shame. It had the potential, but the execution is severely lacking. When you shoot for inoffensive and average, that's exactly what you'll get.

I'm glad I read this book and even gladder that I reviewed it. I think talking about it allowed me a great chance at digesting it and really deciding if I like it. The over all plot may not be the most original story, but the execution and characters made it a great read. I hope that future issues have more character moments that break from the story like this issue did and I'm looking forward to having that mysterious night explained as well... if the characters don't all die in the process. If Flash and 7 Warriors were both out this week I would tell you only to buy 7 Warriors, but since you only have one choice pick the book up.

This isstill some of Francis Manapul's (TheFlash) best work. He seriously needs to track down Christelle Moulart andask her to color all of his books. Her colors bring his artwork to life and make itlook better than his first run on Flashbefore the reboot. Really this is an art book since the story is just okay, butthe art brings you back for more. If you dug the first issue or just want tosee how it ends then pick up this ported adaptation from Boom! Studios.

I cannot give this book a good score which is a shame sinceit started off with high marks. I personally bought the first two issues, but Iwill not be picking up the last issue. If you're a completionist or really needto finish the series than go for it; for everyone else I would again justrecommend the trade which will give you a much fuller reading experience, butas a standalone issue though it's not very good and in general the ending brings down the quality of the series.

I like this issue and series, but it's missing that special something. It's just a cool series right now, but I don't know if it has what it takes to be a treasured jewel in comic's history. It's an interesting experiment that may pave the way for other series, but I'd really like to see it stand on its own as something creative and different for the world of comics.

I don't feel like there's a lot to say about this issue. If you've been reading the series I think you'll dig this issue as well and will be left looking forward to the conclusion. It's an interesting series that manages to be entertaining so check it out.

I wish I had more to say about this issue, but it was gift wrapped so much that it was just like, "yup that happened." It's also obvious that it's set up for a sequel, but I'm not really sure what a sequel could do that would be different from what's accomplished with this story. If you've been following the series then it's worth a read, but I would have a hard time recommending the overall series for anyone to check out.

If you had a good time with the first series then feel free to check this series out and if anything I said sounds interesting and you didn't read the first series then also feel free to check it out. If like me you remember how much of a letdown the last series story turned out to be, then go ahead and pass on this book. It's not bad per say, but it's so average it hurts.

I’m curious about this series. I have no idea what’s happening and that bothers me so I’m probably going to check out back issues and future issues as they’re released. I hope that they’re all at least as enjoyable as this issue was, but I wouldn’t recommend starting here unless you were feeling adventurous or missed key details like numbering as I did.

I've always said that I never read too much B.P.R.D. and what little I did, Iquickly discovered that I wasn't a big fan of Abe's. I just never got into hischaracter and so I wasn't expecting much from this issue. Fortunately, Abe andcompany didn't care about me liking them and delivered a great story thatheavily connects to the bigger stories happening throughout the Hellboy-verse.If you've been digging Hellboy and B.P.R.D. then picking up this book is ano brainer.

This review is going to be short and sweet and let me justsay it's worth picking up for the last two pages alone. It's just a reallygreat character moment between two of the BPRD's best. Again, there isn't muchto say about the creative team, they deliver a great product that is wellpolished and a joy to read. If you're into the Hellboy-verse then pick it upand if you're not then go pick up another issue telling some superheroes originfor the fourth time. Like I said, short and sweet.

I highly doubt I'll check out more of this series, but I'm glad that I at least gave it a chance and enjoyed this issue.

Alien Legion fans definitely shouldn't miss this series. In regards to new readers I can see some of them being frustrated with the issue, but if you give it a shot you will come to understand what the series and plot is all about. As for the characters and such, that's going to have to be a slow burn and something better explored in future issues. By no means does that mean you should skip this issue and if you're a fan of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy then you should give this a look as well.

Some are likely to read All Summer Long and find no problems or faults with it. This might touch on a personal experience that they've similarly had, and so it'll pass with flying colors. I think that most of those people will be from the school grades I listed above. It's not a bad story, but it's mediocre in its offers of a slice of life coming of age story.

This issue was a great tease, but honestly I'm more interested in the next issue. This, to me felt like a zero issue and it did what most zero issues do and that's entice you to come back the next month. I enjoyed Amelia's character because she wasn't perfect and was even a bit selfish at times. I was tiring of the magic genre, but I think this book has roped me back in.

While the story wasn't weird enough to chase me away, I never really understood Rick's character. He was funny sure, but even in this zany world, he felt out of place. Otherwise, it's an entertaining story that's filled with movie references from anyone in their thirties childhood and for that reason alone worth you spending a few bucks for a laugh.

To sum up Aquaman so far an enjoyable read and worth a shot. My only worry... what will happen if Johns drops from this one like he did on The Flash. Grab a copy on enjoy or let the hazing begin because well it's Aquman.

If you're reading Archie, then keep reading Archie. If you were curious about this storyline the way I was, then I hate to say it, but it's not particularly worth the time. Maybe what comes after this arc will be worth it, but this is just shock and awe that rely on cliffhangers. It's easy to see what the creators were going for, but ultimately it didn't work out in the end.

I'm sure that there's going to be some returning readers to this series, which hey, that's cool and a good thing. I'm not one of them. The drama feels superficial, and while I appreciate this rebooted Archie, it's still not for me.

I'm very curious about this series. I don't quite know where the series is going to go, but I'm curious to find out. It's hooked me with its strong references to LoTR and DnD. I'll be curious to see how Gareth fits into the story and if the Regan era references will play out in the larger story. Overall though it's a fun issue to check out.

I know I seem like I'm being hard on this series/issue, but I did really like it. I just wonder where exactly it's all going and if there's an overall point to what I'm seeing other than just exploring this new world. Hopefully that's ironed out in the coming issues, but even if it isn't" I'll probably stick around. I'm digging the world that Archon has created and I'm willing to stick it out to see Gareth's in action.

Again, it's not a bad issue or comic, but it does little to capture the magic of the films, and at the end of the day it's just a licensed property selling nostalgia which is why I've avoided it up until now.

I wasn’t crazy about the story and I’ve actually read other things from this creator before. I hope that this book doesn’t turn out to be Catwoman in a cape with far less beatings and actually does something interesting other than homage The Spirit which is basically where the rest of the story is going (I was going to let you figure that one out for yourself, but screw it). The second issue has a lot of work to do with the story otherwise this comic may end up being a picture book.

Basically, it's an okay story with great art and a cliffhanger that will bring you back for more. And you can pay what you want for it so it's hard to argue with that.

More than likely you'll buy this if you're a fan of either character, either writer or the artist. I'm not trying to stop you either. It's a safe, entertaining story, but it's not groundbreaking, and I'm not going to over hype it. It is what it is, and much like the crossovers from the 90s, in twenty years it will be forgotten or looked back upon in a list and nothing more. It also doesn't need to do anything more than that and hit its sales target.

Over the past few years, there have been a few trends in comics. First, it was the lame duck first issue followed by a magical series, and then there were the first issue wonders that instantly dipped and failed on the second issue. Right now, it seems like we're getting solid first issues that aren't looking to be over the top and thrilling, but instead lay down a foundation that helps the rest of the series. That's what we have here with Belle. It's not that thrilling, it's interesting and leaves you wanting to read the rest of the story. Hopefully, the second issue can build upon the setup here and deliver a remarkable series.

It certainly wasn't as bad as I could imagine and hell, it's worth a read if you have any curiosity at all about it. Long term, it's hard to say it has legs. It would be interesting to see if it does, but I can see this series quickly dissolving into a set formula in which Bettie is put into unbelievable situations only to be saved like a damsel as she is in this issue. Not that I'm reviewing this issue based on that, but those are my thoughts and mind set going forward with this series. None the less, it was an entertaining read and fans of Bettie Page are likely to be pleased with how she's handled" minus the ending.

The story and art are on this cusp of being something really special, but they continue to be held back for whatever reason. Until then it'll remain a safe and sound story, but not one that's particularly fun to read. It has everything in place to make it exciting and adventurous, but instead, it's just boring and dull" Which seems the opposite of Bettie Page.

I'll have to see how the second issue turns out, but given how this issue ends it's pretty predictable. Hopefully there's a switch up somewhere because otherwise I'll just be reading this series for the art.

I'm not ready to rule this one out. Usually, when a story leaves me feeling as conflicted like this, I wonder if it worth reading more of, but in the case of Blood Blister, I'm going to need a few issues to decide. If you saw something I missed, let me know. Hell, if you were on the fence, off it on either side, let me know that as well.

So fans of Stan Lee, its a yes. Fans of X Japan and Yoshiki in particular its a yes. A fan of Todd McFarlane? Well its a yes for them as well. I can see potential cliches happening with this mini-series but it was still a good read.

I'm not going to lie and say that this was the best book Iever read, but it was very entertaining. It's an interesting experiment in theworld of comics and I'm curious to see how it turns out. The cover price is abit pricey, but when you look at the amount of A-List talent associated withthe book it's not too much of a surprise. If you missed this book you should still be able topick it up at a local comic shop since it wasn't available from Imagedigitally. If you're curious or a fan of Manga then check it out.

I really wanted to like this issue. I liked the concept and the of course the art, but the narration and dialogue make it pretty damn impossible to enjoy. It's getting a mid-range score from me, but that's all because of the art. Hell on its own I give the art a perfect score, but that's not how we review around here so it gets what it gets. It's only a five issue mini-series so I'll continue to check it out, but I have a feeling not much is going to change with the narration in the next four issues.

It's a shame that the art is the best part of this book. I loved looking at the story but didn't particularly care to read it. Maybe it's just a first issue thing, but something tells me that it's just how this series is going to go and that it won't end up being something I enjoy reading. Time will tell, but what's here in this first issue isn't particularly fresh, exciting or interesting. The artwork, on the other hand, is all those things and more. If you want to hear more about this issue check out this week's Comic Bastards Podcast!

Bonehead will leave you with more than a few questions. It's not perfect, but unlike other first issues I've read recently, it accomplishes the task of entertaining you enough to come back for more. I'm looking forward to seeing what else this series has to offer and what other video game elements the creators can sneak into the world. While it's unlikely to bridge the world of video games and comics, it is enjoyable for someone who likes both forms of entertainment.

I'm sold on Bonehead. It's not perfect, I'm sure a lot of people will have problems with the lack of plot at the moment, but there is enough cool stuff happening that it feels like enough. Sometimes it's enough to just be a cool looking comic. There is a story here, and it's brewing, and I'm fine with that. Hopefully, others are fine with it as well because I just want to see future parkour people in awesome helmets running around a future city showing off their moves. Let me have that dammit!

Overall, it was still an enjoyable issue and far better than any other event book I've read this summer from any other publisher (big or small).

It's a solid issue, but not very interesting and definitely didn't feel like the last issue before the ending. I hope that Venditti, Gill and Braithwaite stick the landing, but all in all this event is shaping up to be pretty average for me. If anything it feels as if the consequences from this series are more important than the series itself which is a damn shame.

All in all, this is just an okay issue which is kind of disappointing because there are monthly issues from Valiant that are way better than anything this series has provided.

Even at the price tag of free this is a tough sell to anyone other than diehards, but Rolland was my boy in the first game so I'm hard pressed to check out the rest of the origins after this let down.

There's definitely a lot of world building done in this issue. There's some info-dump moments, but I don't think it breaks the overall story. With it only being a four issue mini I'm glad to have it out-of-the-way so we can just enjoy the rest of the series and discover the answers to the mysteries placed before us in this first issue. If you like sci-fi, you might want to check out Bornhome.

I'm definitely going to continue reading Brain Boy. I don't always know if it's going to be great or even good, but it's interesting. I'm waiting for the bigger story about his parents to be revealed more and hope that it will be worth sticking it out. I can't tell you if you should stay or go, but if you liked the first issue then you'll dig this issue as well and vice-versa if you didn't like it.

There's room to improve on this series, but this first issue makes a strong debut. With it being a mini-series I'm curious to see where it goes and if you like sci-fi stories with a mix of military involvement then you'll want to check this one out too.

While there's some room for improvement, this first issue of Brave Chef Brianna is very entertaining. It wears its influences on its sleeve which is fine, but the execution is fairly unique. While I'm not scoring it very high, again, it is worth reading and likely to find a very dedicated fan base that is willing to root for Brianna to take over her father's food empire" which I'm sure she'll inevitably turn down in order to find her own way or some such thing.

With this being a mini-series, this is the point of deciding if you're going to get off or keep going. It's not a terrible series by any means, but it's weaknesses are glaring, while its strengths continue to be a bit hidden. If you weren't enjoying the series, to begin with, you'd likely continue to feel the same about this issue, but vice versa if you were enjoying it. The next issue needs to deliver something either to the main plot or the subplot because there are not enough issues to make everyone friends in the end.

Brave Chef Brianna is close to being something entertaining, but it's just missing the mark. At this point, I don't know if can be saved, but more than likely there will be a set up for a second volume. It's not that anything here is vastly different in comics, but it has a lot of potential, but potential does not make a great or even a good comic. Average though, that's about right.

There's not a lot left to say about Broken Moon. You'll either like the ending or be disappointed in the abrupt conclusion. It's not bad, but it feels rushed and that's a damn shame because there really is a special and interesting work being created in this series. Even still, I would recommend that if you dig horror, check out the entire series.

Does this story need the Cthulhu element? No. It could have made up its cult and monster figure and it would have read about the same. It's just a popular literary figure to use right now but it doesn't add anything to this issue or the story so far. I would possibly read the next issue, but based on where it ended, I'm not like excited for it. I'm not chomping at the bit for it, but rather if I came across it, I would flip through it and see if it could hook me. It's much better than your typical indie comic, though, and that's enough to recommend it to others that might enjoy the subject matter more than I did.

I liked this book because it was fun. It tried like a mother fucker to make me dislike it and if it continues with the same faults I can't say I’ll stick with it for long. It’s pretty clear that Hopeless has an end game in mind which leaves me wondering what the next big plot line will be after this? Eventually, X-Force will clear their name like they always do and go back to being just a normal team. Hopefully this isn’t just a short sighted re-launch because the combination of characters is very interesting, but to continue to be interesting they need to be solving larger problems not just reacting to situations.

Is this the triumphant return of Chaos? Not really. It's good to have the characters back even if it's just a mini-series. The problem with Chaos has always been that they have great characters, but no villains and no stories for them to go through. You could look at it like a universe full of villains and anti-heroes walking the thinnest of lines between hero and villain, but it's just a strange mix of character that never really had a story to tell. There is a story here, but we'll have to see if it can bust out of the event book mold that it's started off in.

Sadly this is another average comic book. I'll likely check out the next issue, but I'm not expecting anything from it. I want to be wow'd, I want to be blown away and hey maybe some people are, but for me this is just so-so. It's not risky and frankly if I was bringing back a defunct comic company in the form of one shared mini-series" well I would be risky, bold and maybe a little crazy in order to win readers over.

Thisbook may not be a game changer but it's refreshing to what's out there. A definiterecommendation if you enjoy these types of stories. I enjoyed see that its magic set againstmagic with humans in the middle and not magic against humans. If anything if you enjoy comic art take alook it pretty darn good.

The book was enjoyable and very entertaining. I like the villain is the hero formula and actually want to read the first series all the way to see the pieces of this series fit together. It could be improved upon for sure and the artist needs to be trusted to tell a lot of the story visually rather than with dialog. If you enjoyed the first book though then this Conan-esc world will definitely appeal to you.

If you’re a fan of the series then this is a no-brainer for you to pick up; if you’re new to the series and just picked the book up, you may be a little lost. Fear not though, I’m sure things will all click into place by the end of the series. If you dig magic and action-adventure then definitely check this book out.

The book looks good for the most part; there are a fewhiccups in art department but nothing major. There is something actuallyentertaining about this book. It's mindless and full of one-liners andexplosions, but is still pretty good. At the very least it's better than thatshitty trailer for the second movie coming out this year. Lastly, you don'treally need to have read the first two parts to know what's going on, but it wouldprobably help in the long run of the story line.

Colder: Toss The Bones #1 isn't bad by any means. It's just that it's pretty basic if you're familiar with the storyline. Sure Nimble Jack is great and his return is interesting, but there wasn't an "oh shit" moment in this issue to really hook you. If you're a fan of the series though then definitely pick it up, it's a solid continuation to one of the more interesting horror series out there.

I'm planning on reading more of Conan: The Slayer. I liked it enough to be back for more. I just don't know if it's really going to break out from the rest of Dark Horse's Conan books. At least with Wood's run they brought in artists that wouldn't normally be on the series. Slayer has potential, but there's only a glimmer of it here. At the very least, its starting better than Avenger did.

I'm glad to see this series is back and I'm definitely looking forward to getting bigger chunks of the story at once. Hopefully this first issue gets the kinks out of the system because I know that once this series gets its rhythm there's no stopping. We've already seen as much with the previous chapter of the story.

The twists of the story really grabbed my attention and made me want to read more. Like I said, it's an interesting twist on the genre, but really it's an interesting twist on a few genres. The story isn't perfect, there's some exposition that could be better, the art struggles at times and doesn't make full use of the black and white medium, but none of that stopped me from really enjoying this book. The premise really got it's hooks into me and made me put everything I've listed with this review to the corner and I was able to enjoy what I was reading. And I will enjoy reading the next issue as well.

There's not much else to say about the story. It's funny; it's not a gut-buster at the moment, and while this is a strong first issue, it's not fantastic. I'll be back for future issues for sure, but I'm not chomping at the bit as I was from the previous two series from these creators. I liked it, but I didn't love it. Maybe I'm just burnt out on superhero homage.

I think Big Dog Ink did a good job of choosing the creative team for this book. Both the writing and the art were spot on and fit the tone and style that Critter has become known for. The best part is that now they have another strong female character that is very different from Critter that they can expand on. If you’re looking for a fun superhero comic that hasn’t lost sight of what the genre should be like, then look no further than Cricket.

The art doesn't hide the stories weakness and vice versa. It's a solid first issue that lays the groundwork for a story of revenge. Depending on what Orlando does with the plot there could be a deeper story of a father finally learning and connecting with his son, but we'll have to wait and see. At least for another issue.

The story has become predictable at this point. Our main character will continue to follow the trail of his son's death, and along the way, he'll get his ass kicked and beaten. He'll be in the dark the entire time, and I'm sure there will be a bunch of unpredictable twists because this type of story can't hint at them without giving them away completely.

I'll likely give this series one more issue. It was a decent read. I was entertained, but not enough to look past its flaws which is a shame considering how close to great it is. If a couple of changes were made to this issue I might be writing an entirely different review, but what's there is what's there, and this is where my review stands.

Damage isn't going to change your comic book world. The character is going to feel familiar for all the reasons I've already listed, but the character has a lot of potentials. Both creators are talented writers and so working together they may just create something that can make a mark on the DC Universe.

Damage isn't a bad comic book by any means. It's safe though, it's playing to its strengths and hell, maybe more comics should do that. But with so many superhero comics and new comics out each week, playing it safe doesn't mean it's innovating or intriguing. I worry that with so many other amazing comics to pick from, that Damage might end up feeling too familiar and become something easily passed on. Which is a shame, the gimmick has legs, it just needs some more time to stretch them.

It’s an average comic, but there are a lot of simple things that the series can do to improve. Not much of the overall plot was revealed in this issue so if more of the proverbial beans are spilled in the next issue that would be a big improvement. Also the pacing needs to calm down and find the right balance when it transitions between characters. Otherwise, it had strong dialog and interesting concept with great art to boot.

Like I said, I missed the Danger Girl extravaganza back in the day and this is my first time really digging in with the book and you know what? It wasn't too bad and it looks like I'm ready to check out issue two, three and four. But that's it, because it's only going to four. Unless this sells like a mofo!

Danger Girl: Revolver is a really odd book for me. Normally I would never give a book like this a look at my LCS. But now that I have, I've come to the conclusion that it's okay to have a comic that's campy cute and tad bit silly. Regardless there is something pretty damn fun with this Danger Girl book.

On our review scale a "3" is average. It means that it's a comic book with competent writing and art and a vast majority of what's published falls into this category. So does Dark Ages. It's not a bad comic, but its average" painfully average.

The thing is, I just don't know if I care about the story. I got the gist; I just have no idea where it's going to go. I'll likely read the next issue and maybe even finish the mini-series, but it's not great. It's just okay. It could be a lot better or at the very least more entertaining. The jokes are low hanging fruit, hell; some have fallen off the tree. It depends on what the next issue does, but this first issue will leave you feeling confused before and after you read it.

With Remender's work, it's best to give it at least six issues. He's one of the few creators I will say that about, and it's because his style isn't meant for single issues. He always manages to have a hook or a cliffhanger that makes the single issues worthwhile, but the overall storytelling is only revealed after six issues. This first issue is saved by Bengal's artwork. I won't sugarcoat that because without the dynamic action panels and the detailed cars, over the top characters and beautiful coloring, the story would be generic" unless you're a Remender fan. Because I understand liking the way, a creator presents their stories and their flair that makes you come back for more, which is how Bengal's artwork got me to read this first issue and likely the next five.

Like most comics, Death Rattler isn't for everyone. Let's not pretend that there's a comic out there that is for everyone because that's just the nature of the beast. But if you're looking for an entertaining story with a sexy anti-hero that is in control of her life and story, then check out Death Rattler. It may just surprise you.

I didn't hate Decelerate Blue, but it was very disappointing. The premise offered a lot of potential, but the end product feels rushed and underdeveloped. The art saves it a bit, but there's only so much the art can do in the end. I don't know if I would recommend it as a purchase unless you're curious about the inspiration cocktail I outlined in the beginning. If you're not, then maybe hit the library for this one.

I wasn't expecting the world from this issue, but I wasn't hoping to be entertained. I honestly hoped that it would be another surprise hit like Dark Matter which was also a spacey sci-fi story from Dark Horse. I'll check out the second issue, but honestly there wasn't anything special about the debut issue of Deep Gravity.

It's not a terrible issue, it's just pretty average. With it only being four issues there's a strong chance I'll check out the entire series. I just hope that it's not one of those stories that's written for the trade because then there won't be much point in checking out the single issues. At least the art is really good and hopefully the story will get there as well.

While I don't think this story is perfect, I do think it's one that parents can try out. After all your kid's response will be governed by how you raise them. From my point of view this is a book you'll always want to read to your kid rather than letting them go it alone and possibly get confused on the message. Which you should probably do anyway.

The only problem I see with this book is that most of the time Doctor Crowe wins. Even when he loses he still basically wins. It's a fine line to tow with a character like this that stars in shorter stories with quick build-ups and fast payoffs. While the first issue was enjoyable, it's difficult to say whether I would read more. Because in the end, the stories end up having the same pacing and that formula wears on a reader over time making it less exciting and interesting as the issues go on. As for how it starts, it's entertaining and creates a character and world that feel at home in the world of comics.

With this being my second review for the series I'll be quick to point out that this review is short. There's not a lot left to say about this series. I have the gist of what the rest of the series will be like, but without a long story to break up all the short stories, there isn't going to be much to talk about. It's entertaining and a quick read, but it's yet to sink its hooks into me.

While this wasn't my favorite Doctor Who comic, neither is the new season of the show. Both need time to grow and mature so I'm by no means writing this one off. In fact I think the creative team had a bigger challenge than the other Doctor Who comic creators and an even bigger challenge than the show runners because they had even less to work with and just as many people to impress. That's something I think everyone should keep in mind while reading the story.

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If you're a DA fan I do believe that the story will resonate a little deeper with you due to your investment that you already have with the characters (love'em or hate 'em). If you're new to the DA world and just like a decent action story with some great charters, Silent Grove has that too.

This is an independent superhero comic book. Which there are plenty of. You'll basically be able to decide if you want to read more superhero books or not. If you are, then this one has a maturity to it that a lot of other superhero books don't. That's not to say that it's maturity is just violence, because it's not. It's the narration and the overall presentation of the world that makes it mature in addition to the artwork. If you're reading superhero comics then check this one out, if you're not then you weren't going to read this one anyway.

It's an average issue. It's not unreadable, but there isn't a lot to bring you back for the second issue. I doubt I'll review the second issue unless something spectacular happens, but really this entire first issue has set the series up to be a paint-by-numbers con-man story even though we have no proof that he's a good con-man" the story just tells us he's one, but never displays it. It's an interesting idea, but it's average execution has revealed all of its holes.

For a first issue this book is very average which is disappointing for someone that’s been waiting for it patiently to premiere. It had a good pacing, but introduced far too many characters for me to care about and deal with for a first issue. It would have been much better to follow Lily in the beginning and then see her attacked and end the issue revealing the bad guy. You could even keep the introduction of the school and little girls as long as you didn’t go back to it until the second issue. It would have drawn out the interested and added more investment into Lily as a character; as it is she’s just some junkie that no one’s allowed to talk about, but is one hell of a killer.

Perhaps this book caught me at the wrong time or maybe it was just the fact that it was more of a novel than a comic, but I really didn’t care for it. If you enjoyed the first issue you’ll probably enjoy the second issue as well, but for me it was just more of the same and I wanted it to develop and continue rather than it be more of another person’s account of what happened in the comics. That’s what the review is for after all.

This issue is a vast improvement over the last issue. I had to struggle through issue three and it wasn’t worth it. This issue started off great, but ends in a questionable place. Depending on how the plot progresses in the next issue it could be a deal breaker. I like that the series is building towards another crossover, but the world may be getting bigger than it needs to be and too soon in the series development. Iris’ character development in the last crossover was non-existent and I’d hate to see more of the same for these new characters.

If this is your first issue on the series then you picked an awkward time to join since it’s the ending of the second story arc. If you enjoyed the last issue then the conclusion is rewarding and worth the purchase. For me personally I found this story arc to be far better than the first story and I’m hoping that the series will only get improve from here.

I didn’t really like Lily’s storyline at first; it wasn’t very enjoyable and the characters seemed to ramble on and on about her drug problem and how bad the bad guy is. This issue was very different and I enjoyed the pacing and the surprises at the end of each scene. It was a great start to the crossover and actually has me looking forward to the next issue of the series.

It’s not a bad issue, but there are definitely a few question marks that keep it from being better. I’m sure I’ll stick through the cross over to the end in order to see the conclusions, but I really hope the series finds another bad guy to keep the story interesting. The current pairing of Rose and Mazutsu is more annoying than evil, but we’ll see what they have up their selves. If you enjoyed the first two chapters of “Executive Extinction” then pick this issue up and get familiarized with the major EA players.

After eight issues it’s safe to say that I’m not going anywhere with this series, but I do worry that the pacing for the “Extinction Event” is moving a bit too slow. Our main villain really hasn’t done much since it started either, I mean other than bringing back the worse EA character ever… I guess he is pretty bad after all. At any rate, I would like to see more conflict between the two sides of the story and some vision of where the series is heading afterwards. Hopefully, they’ll go back to simple conflicts against other assassins or maybe even a terrorist group. Ideally, I would like the series to just got back to being about bad-ass hot assassin women, but we need to take care of this “Extinction” business first.

Not a strong ending, but at least it had a few surprises. I’m very curious to see what happens in the next story arc and if the book is going to take a break from the main plot or keep building. We’ll see. If you’ve been a fan of the series then for sure you should pick this issue up and see how it ends, but if this was your first issue it would probably scare you away. Let’s hope the next EA crossover is bigger and better and the villain more than just a dick head no one can relate to.

I'm glad this is a story that fits in with the previous miniseries but stands on it own. I would say its needs a little polishing in the art work. It feels rushed so they could capture the success from the last book. But it's worth picking up for new readers to Planet of the Apes and I can't wait to see where the next issue leads us.

In general I liked the book. I’m not in love with it, but I’ll definitely buy it. The sad thing about this series is that it does relate directly to nerds and comic readers, but just a few years too late. Find me one comic geek that isn’t sick to death of Zombies? You can’t! We all are sick of Zombies. I wonder if this book had just been based at Comic Con without Zombies if it wouldn’t have been better. I think I honestly would have bought that and liked it more. As good as this issue is it has a lot of flaws which prevent it from being better than average. If you’re dying to read it then go in with low impressions, better to be impressed after that than to be let down.

I wish I could stay positive about this book, but it hugs me then slaps me in the face while grabbing for my wallet. I’m sure some people are dying for this series, but I’m just finding it to be so-so. I’m hoping after the initial story arc that we’ll see some improvement, but I know that these scripts are said and done and that what I dislike about it now is here to stay for the meantime.

I may pop in on the next issue of this series due to the ending of this book, but I don’t have high hopes for it. The jokes are stale and its attempts at coolness come across as a question rather than a statement. “Do you find this cool comic reader?” it harkens to me with each one-liner or exchange of dialog and I whisper back, “No.”

As far as first issues go, it's okay. It introduces the world and does a solid job of getting its hooks into you for the next issue. Frankly though the next issue is going to be key to the success since this is just the introduction to the world and we haven't seen the norm yet which is a father's mind in a robot protecting his daughter.

This series has felt more like a series of one shots thatjust happen to fit together, which is kind of cool. It makes it easy to jump onand off the series and not feel like you've missed anything vital as was thecase with me and this issue. Sure it's issue two, but I was still able tofollow along with the story and enjoy it. I actually enjoyed it a lot andthat's saying a lot for not having read the previous issue. Lobdell may havejumped ship to more corporate seas, but his work at Aspen has been top-notchand well worth reading.

I didn't go into this book expecting much to be honest. Thecover really put me off as it looked like a bad scene from a horror movie.Instead I found a book that has its faults, but was actually very enjoyable.Lobdell may not be perfect, but this is leaps and bounds better than Superboy. Long time Fathom fans will be happy with this issue, but new readers shouldn't be afraid to check it out either.

The issue is straight forward going from the present to the past and complimented by wonderful art. Oliver Nome seriously makes this book look gorgeous and John Starr is a wonderful colorist that brings the ocean to life in this issue. It really is a beautiful book from beginning to end. There isn't much else to say the creative team does a good job and there is no bigger compliment that I can give other than that this book really read like the first chapter in the story. It gets everything out of the way that it needs to and hopefully the first issue doesn't go back over everything that was covered in this issue. Hopefully with all of the details and care that were in this issue we can jump right into Kiani's return.

If I hadn’t read the zero issue I would say that this book did an okay job of setting of the story and the return of Kiani. I don’t know what the conflict is or what Kiani is going to do next because it’s not established in this issue. Frankly I think the zero issue was better, but I have to assume that a percentage of people skipped it and thus the repeating of the information in this issue. I just wish that Aspen would abandon the zero issue concept and fit the story and ideas into the first issue. It would have made this book much more enjoyable. If I ignore the zero issue this book is average, but a lot of that score goes to the art which is better than average for sure.

I still think that the zero issue nailed the pacing for this series and unfortunately the rest of the series has missed the mark since. This issue takes a step in the right direction, but it’s not perfect. If the art wasn’t as good as it is the book would struggle to hold people’s interest while it chatted away. The only big complaints I have are the covers that are trying way too hard to be sexy. They’re not… and they shouldn't be. Kiani is wearing a bone swimsuit and isn’t sexy to begin with so stop that.

This series started off pretty strong and at least had an interesting premise. In the end though it never really went anywhere and definitely didn’t make itself clear about when this was taking place in the Fathom timeline. For a final battle it failed which is a shame since it had the potential to be quite epic. If you’ve been reading the series, then as I said you’ll want to finish it for nothing other than the twist ending.

Ferals wasn't a hit out of the park for me, I had to re-read it and sit on it before I really could decide if I liked it or not. Ultimately though, I liked it and I'm looking forward more to the next issue. There's definitely a lot of typical horror story setup in the issue, but I'm hoping that it pays off in a way only Lapham can deliver.

This was a fun short story that was well executed and easy to follow. At first I wasn't sold on the story, but by the end I was totally into the story. The art is solid and well put together by a talented up and coming artist. If you missed this one, then track it down. It really is worth checking out.

I’m going to stick with this title because frankly it’s almost done so why not. Am I 90% sure of how it’s going to end? Yes, but I hope that there will be something redeeming along the way that will make it worthwhile. I’m not looking forward to the beginning of the next issue since it will have the resolution to this issue making it the same as two and three, but I’m hopeful the rest will add something to the plot as the series winds down. While I can’t stop reading this series I continue to find that I dislike all of the characters and that’s unfortunate since they’re the driving force behind the entire story.

Sadly, this series has been pretty basic. I’m glad to see Robinson venturing into new territories and I still really like the concept, but it’s missing that special something to take it to the next level. Yes the next issue “How will Tyler survive” reveals are clever, but because we as the audience don’t have enough clues to guess it for ourselves it’s not as much fun. With one more issue left, I’ll be back to finish this puppy off, but if you’ve yet to start it then you might want to wait until it’s finished at this point. If you’re more into the concept than anything else then you’ll find some enjoyment, but it’s not going to blow your mind.

Zenescope's Fly #2 does what it needs to do to keep the thing interesting. From art to storytelling, it builds on a foundation that has the potential for limitless possibilities. Simply put, Fly is easily becoming my favorite Zenescope title.

There are a lot of different books and titles to choose from every week. Some people take the safe and boring routes and stick to what they know. That's all well and good but the draw back to that is you'll miss a fun title like Fly. This book is only on issue three and that is more than enough time to catch up and be a part of a very entertaining story.

While Freelance Blues isn't the strongest or most original story I've read, I did find myself liking it quite a bit. To the point that I stopped watching a TV show midway through to finish the story. It may not captivate you, but it'll definitely entertain you so if you're looking for a family story in the midst of a monster hunting story, then check out Freelance Blues.

This book is very different from a lot of Monkey Brain's titles, but it's good because it diversifies the titles they're offering. Granted this is more of an action title than anything else, but if you're looking for a realistic set story with some plot exaggerations then it's definitely worth checking out. I know I'll be back for more as I hope that they continue to sprinkle Frost's past into each issue.

Depending on what Mickey Lam wants to do with the story I don't see much reason for me to continue checking the franchise out. This first book is a roadmap of what to expect, adventure, some danger, everything turns out well in the end. That might catch a few bright young eyes, but for a jaded comic reviewer like myself, I need a bit more to continue reading. For what it is and for what it's trying to accomplish it manages to do be successful.

Overall it was entertaining. I think it would have been nice to re-release the Pilot Season issue as a zero issue leading into this issue, but hey it's too late for that now. I'm curious to see where it goes from here, but I don't know if I need to know where it goes from here. Unfortunately I don't think I'm as interested in this series as I was six years ago and it's honestly because the market has changed, the storytelling has changed and as a reader my personal tastes have changed. But maybe I'll give the second issue a shot. Maybe.

If you were a fan of the first volume and had to know Jiro's backstory, then you'll love this volume a lot more than I did. If like me, you just liked and enjoyed the first volume, then you'll probably feel about the same with this prequel. Hopefully the next volume will dive into Jiro's future which would be far more interesting and we can just let his past be just that.

The thing about this book is that it’s setting up a lot for the next chapter and so the focus is divided between now and what’s to come. It does a great job of plot building, but there are really only two awesome scenes for the reader to enjoy. I would definitely stop back by for more of this world though and if you like time travel it’s definitely worth picking up.

If you like Ghostbusters and can overlook the art then pickthis puppy up. If you're kind of tired of 80's adaptations regardless of who'sdoing them, the feel free to pass. The story is decent, but so far it hasn'tshown that it's going to revolutionize the Ghostbustersand frankly anything that it does will just be erased by the next company totake a stab at the series. The books getting a pretty low score, but that's notjust due to the issues I took with the book its because this isn't a very strongadaptation it's hard to say that it's for everyone. Ghostbusters is already a niche series; add the fact that it's incomic form with cartoon images and it's difficult to say that this is foreveryone.

I would recommend a read on thisbook because it shows a turning point and bring in the flow of the story to theconflict and the climax. It's a good issue and worth read if you haven't readthe first two. I started out thinking I'mnot too sure how this is going to turn out to lets read more.

Gideon Falls is off to a wonderful start, but that doesn't mean much in comics anymore. Over the past few years, more and more comics have failed or bombed on the second issue making it extremely difficult to buy into a story with only one sampling available. Especially with what's being built up in this story, we're going to need more issues to read. But hey, at least there's a strong desire to read more. It's unlikely that anyone that picks up Gideon Falls is going to be disappointed by it, in fact, it'll probably start a lot of conversations when it hits shelves in March.

The first issue was consistent but fairly safe in everything it did. It had that one killer scene which made it seem like American Gothic or some dramatic TV show with a grounded supernatural feel to it. The second issue doesn't have that one killer scene though and is a bit duller because of it. It's all consistent and safe, but nothing is so thrilling or interested that someone would need to keep reading. There's not dying need to know what the Black Barn is because so far, it's just there. Sure, there's a small element added, but it was expected, much like the rest of the plot. If you enjoyed the first issue, you're sure to enjoy the second, but if you didn't, there's nothing here that's going to change your mind. I'll likely stick with it for review sake, but my excitement has diminished a lot from the first issue.

The boil down the audience for Gideon Falls there are three types of readers for it. The ones that are enjoying it, the ones that aren't and the ones that will read it in trade. All three will have very different experiences which is one of the great and interesting things about comics. I wish I were in that third category because I have a feeling it would be better to digest as much as possible in one sitting. Instead, I find myself in that second group.

I can't say that I was wowed by this book like I was by Prophet, but I did enjoy it a lot. I'lldefinitely be picking up the second issue and will throw a guess out there thatthis is Image's next book to sell out. If you were a fan of the series beforeyou'll definitely dig this next installment of Glory, but if you are like me and this is your first experiencejust know that it's as welcoming to new readers as it is to the old.

Yes, for the most part, this is just a typical revenge story of a man seeking vengeance for his family, but there are a few elements that set it apart. It's a quick read with skilled artwork. Perhaps the next issues will have more western elements, but there are a few classic western scenes in this first issue to enjoy. It's not revolutionizing the genre, but for under two dollars its an entertaining read worth picking up.

This is by no means a bad issue, but it was missing the special something I needed to grab me. Sure the WTF ending will bring me back for another issue, but I will fully admit that it's out of morbid curiosity and nothing more. For me, morbid curiosity dries up the quickest, so I hope that the next issue has something to hook me. Outside of the ending, this issue played it too safe and ultimately a little boring.

If you can't tell, I still have mixed feelings about this book. I really wanted to follow Roman in his I Am Legend isolation for the entire issue as it was the best part. Everything afterwards came across as a strange experiment in storytelling that didn't blend with the opening. The art on the other hand held my attention and made me crave more. I'll definitely keep an eye on this series, but it's not as strong as it could have been which is starting to become a trend with the tie-in series.

I'd say that if you picked up the first issue that you should give this issue a shot. I know I ripped on it, but I was still entertained while reading it. It just could have been better in my opinion. If you missed the first issue then you shouldn't start here. Even though there is a recap at the beginning, you're likely to be lost all the way to the end.

The thing about this series is that it basically doesn't try to get new readers. It's made for fans that Zenescope already has and I guess that works for them. If it keeps the power on and everyone gets paid then who can tell them to change their formula. It just doesn't create interesting stories or progress the medium at all. In a way it points out a problem with the entire industry. If like me you read the first two issues and there was something about them you liked then go ahead and grab this issue, but if you haven't read it then I would just give it a pass.

If I had to be nit picky, it was a tad too chatty at times and I wasn't crazy about her narration. Due to the fact she'd pretty much say what the narration box just stated. The art was pretty consistent and I won't mention the covers because they all kick ass! Man, did they make Alice hot. Did I mention that Alice was a babe? No, really.

I was surprised by this issue and I'll definitely be checking out the rest of the mini-series. Frankly I think it's getting to the point that this is what Zenescope needs to freshen up their universe. I think it would be very interesting to see more of these minis pop up when danger approaches so hopefully it does well for the company so that they'll revisit it. Now if you're just into superhero titles you may not like this book still, it is after all a Grimm Fairy Tales story meaning it's not about fighting crime or super villains. But still give it a chance you might end up liking it more because of it.

This book was pretty average. It has this very cool concept to play with, but the dialog and narration kills it. I got to the point where I had to ask myself if I wanted to just skip the dialog and look at the pictures and the answer was yes. If it wasn't for the Hatters I don't know how the issue would have turned out. If things go the way we're lead to believe in the next issue I'll be back, but if I catch one whiff of it going south it'll be a hard sell to get me back.

I think this is a successful tie-in. Mostly because it didn't come across as a cheap tie-in and had a full and rich reading experience. The backup story on the other hand did feel forced, but it was more bonus than anything else. I'm still feeling out which tie-in series will be for me, but if there all as strong as this issue then it's probably a safe bet that I'll check them all out. If you picked up Unleashed then I would say there's no harm in grabbing this one either.

With only one issue left I'll ride it out, but this issue was not exciting and brought nothing new or to the Vampire genre nor do I feel it adds to the Unleashed series. It was just a mediocre vampire book at best and comes across as more of homage to Anne Rice's style of vampires.

If you've been reading the series it's definitely worth finishing. As I said in the beginning this is the best issue of the three. If you're new to the series then I would wait for a trade or a digital sale to pick them up since you're going to be reading them back to back. If you only have interest in the main "Unleashed" storyline then I would say you can skip this book unless you end up wanting to know more background info on Samira.

I have to say I really enjoyed the issue. It was fun, the story ideas weren’t half bad and I almost think that Zenescope could release their regular issues twice. One month with serious dialog and the next with mocking self-aware dialog like in this special. Honestly the only thing disappointing was the covers. Pigs at a strip club with women wearing skin colored granny panties was just weird… nothing sexy about it. The variant cover is better, but I was genuinely surprised that the covers were as weak as they were. Still a fun issue if you’re looking for some humor this week.

It may sound strange to recommend the end of a story arc,but that's what I'm going to do. I really can't say that it's important to readevery issue since you can more than likely read just the first issue and last.I didn't get the impression that a lot happened in-between. The next story arcis "Beauty and the Beast" whichlooked more like a follow up to Red Riding Hood than anything else. At the veryleast I'll check it out on good faith from this issue though.

When this book is good it’s great, but when it’s bad it’s very bad. If you enjoyed the first series then you’ll probably really like this issue, but if you were like me and disliked the first series you may not want to pass on this series as it’s a big improvement on the franchise. The fact that this is an improvement compared to volume one and I still don’t know if I like it or not should tell you just how bad the first series was though.

It's a crossover book; the villain is going to be easily defeated, everyone is going to get their shit in, and that's all this is about. It's just a reminder that these two franchises exist while catering to fans of both properties.

I wanted to like this book more, just like the first one. I love the setting, the plot and the concept of the characters, but I don't like the characters. I don't like their interactions or when any of them open their mouths. I'll likely finish the series with a review here and there, but personally, I'll enjoy it more the first time through just looking at the artwork.

I always find demented stories with a Christmas setting interesting. Not because I don’t believe that bad shit stops happening during this time of year, but because I’m more fascinated by people that want there to be bad shit happening. The back drop of this story could be any time, but Morrison has chosen Christmas day. The story is an interesting return to independent comics for Morrison, but hopefully he’ll get all the needless swearing out of his system and focus on good story telling. Also I'm pretty sure that Santa Claus in the beginning has the little girl that Happy wants Nick to find... just guessing here.

If you liked the first issue there is no reason not to finish the series and we can all basically expect it to be about the same from the beginning to end. More than likely our main character will die saving the little girl and if he doesn’t it might actually be surprising. Otherwise it’s an average book with top tier talent working on it. On the plus side the word “Fuck” is only used thirty-nine times in this issue.

If this issue had tanked, I don’t know if I would have bothered with the conclusion. Stories like this only end is so many ways: A) Everyone dies, B) Nick dies, flip of the coin if the little girl lives or not or C) Nick lives and gets his life back, but still has to deal with Happy. It’s obvious, but the journey to get there will hopefully be rewarding. I don’t know if Morrison has anymore tricks up his sleeves, but this issue convinced me to come back and find out.

It’s an ending as they say. It’s not terrible, but it’s very forgettable and honestly no one will remember this book by the end of the year. There really was one goal in mind for this story when it was made, let’s get it to Hollywood. It takes no risks and honestly was the most un-Grant Morrison thing he’s ever written and sadly the entire project is a bit amateurish. If you’ve stuck with it this long then you’ll probably want to finish it, but just know that whatever your guess for the ending… you’re probably right, so right that you could save yourself the money.

I don't know if there's much more to say about this crossover. It was pretty boring to read, and that's probably the worst thing it has going for it. It should be goofy, funny or at least just so ridiculous that I can stop reading and instead I was just like, wow" dull. I'm not joking when I was surprised that this is a six-issue series instead of two and done. I don't know if I'm curious enough to see what they do for five more issues, but hey someone else reading let me know.

There are parts that I loved about the story, but there were others that I hated. I don’t care for this version of Clint because he comes across as being bipolar. I don’t need him to be witty (even though he’s known for it), but I do need him to act like he’s been in public before. Don’t get me wrong I love the bone breaking destructible Hawkeye, but I wish he was an adult more than a kid ramped up on sugar waiting to crash for nap time.

The first issue is definitely reader friendly, and it's an entertaining read. I'll be back for more and I wasn't expecting that. This is the new face of Zenescope, and it's good. They're making sure the interior content is worth the cover price. I wish more publishers would do that. If you're looking for some horror or just a woman that's part vampire, part god, then try out Hellchild: The Unholy.

This was a decent book and if I was able to live, eat, breath and actually get paid for running the site I would have encouraged you to pick it up from your comic shop yesterday rather than today. I tried to find it in mine, but I couldn’t and hope that it just sold out before I got there. If you’re shop has it and you don’t mind reading the last chapter of the story then pick it up. See why I actually want to talk about Moonstone more and wish that I knew their release schedule better so that I could actually promote their books.

Honor has my attention because it's a strange combination of humor, dark comedy and drama. I don't know what to expect in the next issue, but I'm definitely curious. I just hope that the characters will be fleshed out more and not so awkward. Check out the issue, but don't be surprised if you're a little confused by it.

It's a decent issue. Again, the reveals and action keep it from being below average, but it still seems like it's struggling with its identity in this universe. The Chief is in so many titles that his own title ends up feeling a bit hollow and his deputy is a hollow character that really should have some personality by now with as many crossovers as she's had. I'll stick with the book for another issue, but this series continues to lag behind the rest of the line.

We're still learning how to read Double Take books. That's something I mentioned in my previous reviews because the editorial team and the creative team are not trying to pump out what's become the norm for comics. They really are experimenting with new storytelling techniques and I welcome it because it shows how amazing this medium is. What helps it though is that you have ten issues supporting one another. I really don't see how anyone could be satisfied just following one series and while it seems crazy to read all ten, I find it incredibly enjoyable to do so. Imagine reading an entire comic universe step by step all in one week? Well you can and it's a formula that I support. That isn't to say you couldn't just read each series on it's own, but its so much better with the other nine.

This is still bottom five book for me. I have a personal ranking of all ten books and in order in which I'll read them in. Then when I review them I tend to just go alphabetical or whatever I feel I have the most to write about first. That's to keep you guessing on my order by the way. It's not a bad book because I don't think any of the Double Take books are bad. It's just not their best book. There's cool stuff that happens and reveals that are playing a role in the overall universe, it's just missing that personal touch that the other books have. Still worth a read, even if it's not the first one to go to.

I've got one more in me for this series, but I'm really hoping it finds its focus. It has an interesting cast, some of which isn't even mentioned here, but that's not enough to keep my interest when the rest of the imprint's books are hitting their stride. I said in other reviews that these fifth issues from Double Take feel like first issues. That's previously been a compliment, but here it's unfortunately not. This issue takes a huge step back from the progress it made in the past four and that's a damn shame.

It’s not a bad comic, but it’s really rough. It’s one of the roughest Image series I’ve read in a long time; so much so that I forgot that it was Image. I’m curious to read the second issue, but if there isn’t some improvement in the pacing at the very least then I doubt I’ll make it much further. I’m sure that some will really enjoy this book, but for me it was really hard to ignore the blatant details missing to the overall story and showed that the writer was more in love with the concept than the plot.

If you really liked the first issue then you’re going to get this one as well and probably like it just as much. For me I think that it has a lot of faults and needs to have the story reined in more or it will suffocate under its own aspirations. I have high hopes that this may happen in the next issue due to the fact that the story likes to lead itself in only one possible direction, but that will really be the deal breaker. If you were on the fence with this series then I would say skip this issue and come back for number three.

I still want to like this book, but it’s making it incredibly difficult to do so. We’ll see if there is any improvement in the next issue or at the very least more of the real plot revealed to us, but if not it might be my last issue and then I’m going to the cops.

Overall this isn’t a bad issue, but it just happens too late in the story. While I know that this series isn’t for me I’ll at least check out the sixth issue which I’m assuming will wrap up the first story arc, but I don’t know what to really expect from it since this issue didn’t set up the next issue like the previous issues have done with a cliffhanger. That could just mean that this is the end of the first arc, but it could also mean that there are surprises in store for us in the next issue.

I liked the issues, but again I think it was longer than it needed to be and that hurt it. What I loved about it was that it’s open to more versions of the same story just with different characters in the lead roles. That simple start could spin it off into a world encompassing story would be the ultimate pay off for the idea. It’s a good solid start, but it would be a shame to leave the story here.

The series is drawing to a close, but the questions remains if Joule will actually get a chance at the revenge she’s seeking or if she’ll get her head on straight and start being the hero she’s pretended to be from the beginning. Hell, I think her acting like a cold mother fucker is cool as shit and if she started acting that way on the team they might take her a bit more seriously. We’ll see how it ends though, but really it’s going to be an issue for people that have read the series from the beginning so if you haven’t now is that time to start tracking down issues.

I hate to continue bringing up the delay, but it stands out to readers. That didn’t change the fact that this issue is worth the purchase and if you’ve enjoyed the series you’re sure to like the final chapter of this season. If the book returns for a second season it will be drastically different and I would like to see that happen. If you missed the series then you might be better off waiting for the trade or hardcover at this point or you can grab it digitally and enjoy the entire series start to finish.

I wouldn’t say this issue knocked it out of the park, but it’s a solid start. The fact that Iron Man is instantly jumping on to the series next issue is bothersome, but that’s an issue for another month I suppose. Waid has fixed a lot of broken elements about the Hulk and Banner, but he may have added new problems yet to be scene. The story was fun, but when you starter to look at the different plot elements you can see what a Band-Aid this issue is. Let’s hope it doesn’t lose its adhesiveness in the shower huh?

Infidel has a lot going for it with its supernatural element. The characters are in need of some major developing, but we'll see if the writer finds the balance between developing them and keeping things creepy as hell. It might not even matter after this issue, but we'll see. There's a lot of other elements to the comic that are there, but not playing a substantial role in the plot just yet. They feel like they're just there to help ground the story in our world, but if they develop into something else, that will definitely help the plot. It's an entertaining issue, but I'm far from sold on it at the moment. Creepiness aside, there are concerns that need to be addressed.

I'm very curious to read more, but I'm afraid that the coloring is going to be a continued issue that I deal with while reading the series. I hope not, but comics are completed months in advance, and I'm already a month behind on my review. We'll see, at the very least I'm intrigued enough to keep reading and see what other nostalgia Dwonch can work into Infinite 7.