Erin Schramm's Comic Reviews

Reviewer For: On Comics Ground, Comic Watch Reviews: 25
8.5Avg. Review Rating

9
Black Bolt #3

Jul 8, 2017

Saladin Ahmed does a fantastic job taking the Silent King and making him interesting and multifaceted. Despite the fact that Black Bolt is a silent type, used to the burden of not being able to speak freely, Saladin establishes his writing skill by taking him and keeping them not only engaged but wanting more.

View Issue       View Full Review
10
Black Bolt #4

Aug 5, 2017

As Black Bolt listens to someone who, by all accounts, is a criminal and realizes some of his own misdeeds far outweigh the ones committed by Crusher Creel, it really makes the reader question who is the hero of this story.

View Issue       View Full Review
8.5
Captain Canuck (2017) #1

Aug 6, 2017

Good pacing, surprisingly interesting storyline with flawed characters with dark pasts. This reviewer's only suggestion would be if the issue events referred to past issues, some editorial footnotes would help new readers grasp the significance of what's occurring.

View Issue       View Full Review
6
Edge of Venomverse (2017) #1

Jun 30, 2017

A slow introduction to this new mashup from Marvel. Hopefully the next issue quickens the pace.

View Issue       View Full Review
9
Edge of Venomverse (2017) #2

Jul 14, 2017

This issue is a step in the right direction. Hopefully the issues build off one another rather than being single-shot issues of the character before they're thrown into the main Venom storyline. I get the feeling the writers didn't consult each other when creating these issues so it might make little sense how the narration flows from one comic issue to the next. Treat them like single issues.

View Issue       View Full Review
6
Edge of Venomverse (2017) #3

Jul 29, 2017

Two more issues left in this series and only one so far as left a good impression. Hopefully Marvel pulls out all the stops in the last issues coming.

View Issue       View Full Review
9
Edge of Venomverse (2017) #4

Aug 12, 2017

A great addition to both the Old Man Logan miniseries and the Edge of Venomverse world building.

View Issue       View Full Review
8
Edge of Venomverse (2017) #5

Aug 25, 2017

Overall, the best thing to come out of this series was the consistent cover art by Francesco Mattina. His artwork was constantly flawless and well done. By choosing different creative teams to run each title, the overall series didn't seem to flow well from one issue to the next, but hopefully that will improve with the new Venomverse titles.

View Issue       View Full Review
9
Generations (2017): The Unworthy Thor & The Mighty Thor #1

Aug 26, 2017

I really enjoyed this issue, even with the oddball Phoenix/Odin love history bomb. Jason Aaron is becoming one of my favorite writers at Marvel. I hope we continue to see his awesome writing abilities for many, many years.

View Issue       View Full Review
8
Harley Quinn (2016) #23

Jul 5, 2017

Vast improvements, but only time will tell if the writers stay the course.

View Issue       View Full Review
6
Jim Henson's Labyrinth: Coronation #3

May 31, 2018

I could do less with "filler" content and more meaty substance in my Labyrinth comics.

View Issue       View Full Review
8
Monstress #16

May 22, 2018

You really should pick this series up - if not for the amazing writing and new worlds presented here, then just for the amazing art alone.

View Issue       View Full Review
9
Monstress #17

Jun 17, 2018

Lots of action in this issue and once more, the art is a pleasure in itself.

View Issue       View Full Review
10
Monstress #18

Jul 15, 2018

I normally don't use a 10/10 rating, but this issue stole the show. It is also the last issue while this comic is on hiatus, returning in the winter, due to the artist's schedule. Amazing action, beautiful art, and one painful but pleasurable cliffhanger that has me dying for more.

View Issue       View Full Review
8
Suicide Squad (2016) #20

Jul 1, 2017

Beautifully drawn, even if Waller's choice of who should leave the Squad makes little in-character sense and more of a pull from DC's editors and publishers due to this character's current popularity.

View Issue       View Full Review
9
Suicide Squad (2016) #21

Jul 12, 2017

A good tie-in to all the shading dealings over the course of Rebirth. Wherever the Squad is heading, they'll come out the other side completely changed.

View Issue       View Full Review
9.5
Suicide Squad (2016) #22

Jul 27, 2017

Suicide Squad is one of the shining gems to come out of DC Rebirth and I can't wait for more.

View Issue       View Full Review
8
Suicide Squad (2016) #23

Aug 12, 2017

Not as strong of an issue as the previous few but still shows growth for the team and their darker sides. Despite being staffed with villains, this aint your mommas squad anymore. No more jokes or sweet team building between the members of this new Squad.

View Issue       View Full Review
8.5
Suicide Squad (2016) #24

Aug 25, 2017

Suicide Squad has had a shaky run in Rebirth with questionable leadership. From Waller's obvious issues, Harcourt's deception, Rick's death and Harley's succession as team leader " what the team needs is some solid issues of the team taking up leadership or an outside source stepping in and cleaning up the mess that is upper management.

View Issue       View Full Review
8.5
The Mighty Thor (2015) #20

Jun 24, 2017

Mighty Thor continues to shine on the gem that is Jane Foster but really needs to give Odinson some time out.

View Issue       View Full Review
9
The Mighty Thor (2015) #21

Jul 22, 2017

Is it weird to have a crush on Volstagg now? Since picking up that hammer he's kind of become babe material.

View Issue       View Full Review
7
The Mighty Thor (2015): At The Gates Of Valhalla #1

May 22, 2018

I've really loved how depraved Aaron has been able to write Makelith and his Dark Council so I am hoping the new writer embraces his darkness and goes with it.

View Issue       View Full Review
9
Titans (2016) #12

Jun 20, 2017

The panels and cover art in this issue are fantastic and play well with the emotions lurking beneath the surface of each character. (That panel when Roy can't bring himself to tell Donna how he feels? Absolutely crushing!) I really hope we see more out of Rocafort going forward.

View Issue       View Full Review
10
Titans (2016) #13

Jul 12, 2017

Titans continues to hit the high bar with each new issue release. Keep it coming!

View Issue       View Full Review
10
Titans (2016) #14

Aug 13, 2017

Abnett is weaving a complex pattern of multiple plot points in this new team series and I for one cant get enough.

View Issue       View Full Review

Reviews for the Week of...

December

November

More