7.0
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Age of X-Man | 2 issues |
6
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Age of X-Man: Omega #1
Jul 17, 2019 |
All of the "Age of X-Man" stories coalesce into Age of X-Man: Omega. Considering Nate Grey's outlook on the X-Men's never-ending cycle of violence, it's fitting that the climax of the event is a philosophical debate rather than a knockdown, drag-out battle. |
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8
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Age of X-Man: Alpha #1
Jan 30, 2019 |
Age of X-Man: Alpha looks to be required reading for anyone interested in the larger event. And if you're not interested already, you probably will be once you've finished reading the issue. |
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6.8
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Age Of X-Man: NextGen | 5 issues |
8
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Age Of X-Man: NextGen #1
Feb 13, 2019 |
Count this as another win for the "Age of X-Man" event. |
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8
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Age Of X-Man: NextGen #2
Mar 20, 2019 |
We only seem to have scratched the surface of where Brisson and To are taking this story, having just come upon a generational divide between violent and non-violent means of resistance, but two issues into NextGen, and we're already hoping that it proves to be the pilot for an ongoing young X-Men series featuring these characters in the near future. |
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8
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Age Of X-Man: NextGen #3
Apr 17, 2019 |
Ed Brisson and Marcus To are onto something here, something that deserves to outlast the "Age of X-Man" event. |
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6
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Age Of X-Man: NextGen #4
May 15, 2019 |
NextGen continues to be the highlight of the "Age of X-Man" line by concerning itself less with the high concept itself and more with how the characters in this world manage to live in it. |
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4
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Age Of X-Man: NextGen #5
Jun 19, 2019 |
The NextGen story in the "Age of X-Man" comes to a close with a whimper. |
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4.0
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Age Of X-Man: Prisoner X | 2 issues |
4
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Age Of X-Man: Prisoner X #3
May 1, 2019 |
Like most of the "Age of X-Man" events, it's a decent premise that lacks forward momentum. |
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4
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Age Of X-Man: Prisoner X #5
Jul 3, 2019 |
It's an exercise in unfulfilled potential. |
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5.6
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Age Of X-Man: The Marvelous X-Men | 5 issues |
8
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Age Of X-Man: The Marvelous X-Men #1
Feb 6, 2019 |
It's an interesting premise and while Marvelous X-Men #1 retreads some ground already covered by last week's Age of X-Men: Alpha, mostly introducing the concept and characters and seeding the conflict to come, the idea still hasn't lost any of its shine. |
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4
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Age Of X-Man: The Marvelous X-Men #2
Mar 13, 2019 |
"Age of X-Man" seems to be losing its way a bit. Marvelous X-Men #2 spends a lot of time pondering the goods and evils of love but struggles to define what the word really means. |
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6
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Age Of X-Man: The Marvelous X-Men #3
Apr 10, 2019 |
Marvelous X-Men, and perhaps the "Age of X-Man" concept, feels like it's running out of steam. |
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4
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Age Of X-Man: The Marvelous X-Men #4
May 15, 2019 |
At this point, Age of X-Man: Marvelous X-Men feels like a concept in search of a story. This issue meanders, lightly hinting at beats without striking any of them firmly. |
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6
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Age Of X-Man: The Marvelous X-Men #5
Jun 12, 2019 |
Marco Failla and Matt Milla make the issue look good, but in the end, it's just good enough to be disappointed that it wasn't better. |
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8.0
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Amazing Mary Jane (2019) | 1 issues |
8
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Amazing Mary Jane (2019) #6
Mar 18, 2020 |
It's a fun opening chapter for this new story that's easy to jump into if you missed the first few issues of the series. |
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6.0
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Amazing Spider-Man (2015) Annual | 1 issues |
6
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Amazing Spider-Man (2015) Annual #42
Feb 14, 2018 |
The story isn't particularly memorable, but there's a certain boldness to be appreciated in how it escalates despite how contrived the payoff ultimately is. |
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6.0
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Artemis and the Assassin | 1 issues |
6
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Artemis and the Assassin #1
Mar 18, 2020 |
There might be something to this new series, but that something doesn't show up in the first issue. |
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6.9
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Astonishing X-Men (2017) | 9 issues |
6
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Astonishing X-Men (2017) #8
Feb 21, 2018 |
Its a solid story held back by Paulo Siqueira's art. |
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8
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Astonishing X-Men (2017) #9
Mar 14, 2018 |
It's one of the best looking issues of Soule's Astonishing X-Men run yet. |
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8
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Astonishing X-Men (2017) #10
Apr 4, 2018 |
Soule's dialogue between team members gets better with each issue, though this issue is a bit light on substance. |
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6
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Astonishing X-Men (2017) #12
Jun 6, 2018 |
Soule's Astonishing X-Men has been a fun ride, and the finale isn't bad, but it doesn't quite live up to the title's name either. |
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6
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Astonishing X-Men (2017) #13
Jul 4, 2018 |
It's a book fans are going to want to like, but the artwork will serve as a barrier to entry. |
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6
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Astonishing X-Men (2017) #14
Aug 1, 2018 |
Astonishing X-Men should be a really enjoyable X-Men comic with a more comedic bend than any of the other books in the current line, but the art is working against it. |
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6
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Astonishing X-Men (2017) #15
Sep 5, 2018 |
The dialogue, the tone, the plot are all there for an exciting and unusual X-Men series, but without the visuals to match it continues to feel half-baked. |
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8
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Astonishing X-Men (2017) #16
Oct 17, 2018 |
The banter between the X-Men and the Reavers remains a strong point in Rosenberg's script, especially certain characters finally calling out Beast on his tendency to end up on the wrong side of nearly every conflict for the past several years. |
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8
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Astonishing X-Men (2017) #17
Nov 21, 2018 |
The latest volume of Astonishing X-Men comes to a close in much the fashion you would expect, with the underdog X-Men squad having their big damn hero moment. As much as it may be expected, it is also expertly crafted. |
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6.0
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Astonishing X-Men (2017) Annual | 1 issues |
6
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Astonishing X-Men (2017) Annual #1
Aug 15, 2018 |
The actual plot of the issue"which involves the return of Xavier's old foe Lucifer"may not be the most memorable, but expectation-defying characterizations and their potential ramifications will linger. |
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6.9
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Avengers (2016) | 11 issues |
6
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Avengers (2016) #680
Feb 14, 2018 |
"Avengers: No Surrender" continues to be a throwback to the epic, cosmic, do-or-die superhero fare that so many Avengers fans fell in love with in past eras. |
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6
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Avengers (2016) #681
Feb 21, 2018 |
The origin of the mysterious Voyager, the formation of the Lethal Legion, and the resurrection of the Black Order are all finally explained. Mark Waid, Jim Zub, and Al Ewing manage to make it compelling. |
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6
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Avengers (2016) #682
Feb 28, 2018 |
This issue is primarily told from the point of view of Red Wolf, who gets a rare moment in the spotlight in the midst of the Avengers mega event. |
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6
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Avengers (2016) #683
Mar 7, 2018 |
The visuals don't quite do the concept justice, but it's a fun, almost self-contained adventure that also manages to push forward some of the central mysteries of the larger "No Surrender" story. |
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8
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Avengers (2016) #684
Mar 14, 2018 |
Both parts of the story are well executed, and the former dovetails nicely into the latter as "No Surrender" continues to escalate in exciting ways. |
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8
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Avengers (2016) #685
Mar 21, 2018 |
Another stellar chapter in the "Avengers: No Surrender" saga as the Hulk continues to threaten every Avenger left standing. |
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8
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Avengers (2016) #686
Mar 28, 2018 |
This may not be a traditional Avengers lineup at work, but its classic Avengers storytelling in top form. |
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6
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Avengers (2016) #687
Apr 4, 2018 |
Its all executed well enough, and in the grand scheme of things, this breather of an issue is necessary to reset the board for the final act of "No Surrender", but it's also not the most memorable chapter of the saga. |
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8
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Avengers (2016) #688
Apr 11, 2018 |
All of that is drawn by multiple art teams delivering on the promise of these ideas with different levels of success. |
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6
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Avengers (2016) #689
Apr 18, 2018 |
It isn't bad, but it feels like it doesn't quite meet its full potential. |
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8
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Avengers (2016) #690
Apr 25, 2018 |
t's a bit sentimental, but after the journey, it feels earned. |
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5.3
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Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III | 6 issues |
6
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Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #1
May 1, 2019 |
There's fun to be had here, and the big reveal at the end suggests there' another layer to this crossover madness, but we're not quite to the good stuff yet. |
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6
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Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #2
Jun 5, 2019 |
Two issues in and Batman / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III so far has been an exercise in exposition. |
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4
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Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #3
Jul 3, 2019 |
The idea New Gotham City, this amalgamation of the DC Universe and the Turtles mythology, is fascinating. Yet we're spending almost no time exploring it. Instead, we're searching out those least changed by it so revert things back. That's the endgame in any situation, but going in that direction with little time to meander seems like such a missed opportunity. |
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4
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Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #4
Aug 7, 2019 |
It feels like Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III should be more fun. All of the elements are there, but it's not spending enough time reveling in the absurdity of these mashed up characters. |
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6
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Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #5
Sep 4, 2019 |
Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III hasn't done a great job of capitalizing on the fun potential of its premise. Its fifth issue offers a taste of that untapped potential, but the supposedly epic battle that makes up the bulk of the issue is shapeless, taking up space rather than telling a story. |
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6
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Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #6
Oct 2, 2019 |
If you've enjoyed the series thus far, the finale won't disappoint. |
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6.0
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Black Panther (2018) | 2 issues |
6
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Black Panther (2018) #10
Mar 27, 2019 |
The "Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda" storyline that's been running through Black Panther for almost a year slows down a bit here where it feels like it should be speeding up. |
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6
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Black Panther (2018) #11
Apr 24, 2019 |
It's a heavyweight for a single issue bear and a bit exhausting by the end, but it seems the story is poised to enter its final act. |
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6.0
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Blade Runner: 2019 | 1 issues |
6
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Blade Runner: 2019 #1
Jul 10, 2019 |
The comic nails the sci-fi noir tone of the films but doesn't feel like its retreading familiar ground. The art seems confused in places as if Guinaldo and colorist Marco Lesko had a communications breakdown resulting in misbalanced layouts, but Blade Runner 2019 is likely to hooks fans and have them coming back for more. |
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7.2
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Books of Magic (2018) | 15 issues |
6
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Books of Magic (2018) #7
Apr 24, 2019 |
Tom Fowler continues to make Books of Magic a stunning comic to look at. In this is he has some fun playing with magic, boundaries, and the comic book form. |
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6
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Books of Magic (2018) #8
May 22, 2019 |
Books of Magic will grab a reader's attention, but may not draw them all the way in. |
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8
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Books of Magic (2018) #10
Jul 24, 2019 |
There's a beautiful moment in comics where an unassuming panel from one issue can be revisited with powerful new resonance in a later issue. Books of Magic #10 includes one such moment. With a single panel, a single line of dialogue, a relationship established in the series' first issue is turned on its head, going from sad to outright tragic. |
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6
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Books of Magic (2018) #12
Sep 25, 2019 |
It's an issue that doesn't commit any cardinal sins, but that also doesn't live up to its potential. |
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8
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Books of Magic (2018) #13
Oct 23, 2019 |
It all comes together for what feels like an emotional oasis in the fallout of the series' most recent turning point. |
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10
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Books of Magic (2018) #14
Nov 27, 2019 |
Some of the story details aren't fleshed out as well as they could be, but this is a comics craft masterclass. |
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6
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Books of Magic (2018) #15
Jan 1, 2020 |
Tim is a hard protagonist to connect with because his behavior is so offputting, and that's proving to be a real problem for Books of Magic. |
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6
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Books of Magic (2018) #16
Jan 22, 2020 |
It's fine, but at some point, the series needs to remind us why we care. |
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8
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Books of Magic (2018) #17
Feb 26, 2020 |
A new high mark for the series. |
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6
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Books of Magic (2018) #18
Mar 25, 2020 |
The Books of Magic wraps up a stellar arc that sees Tim Hunter wrestling with his inner demons. |
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10
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Books of Magic (2018) #19
May 29, 2020 |
Readers will have to wait until the next issue to learn whether Barnett has anything interesting to say about this era or its storytelling tics. Still, this issue in a vacuum is a delightful dose of wry nostalgia. |
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8
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Books of Magic (2018) #20
Jun 24, 2020 |
It's familiar territory, but it's well-executed and done with charm, and Tom Fowler, as usual, draws the hell out of every moment. |
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6
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Books of Magic (2018) #21
Jul 22, 2020 |
Altogether, the issue is well-crafted, despite being a bit frantic. |
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6
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Books of Magic (2018) #22
Aug 26, 2020 |
David Barnett had some fun as the new writer of Books of Magic by sending Tim Hunter on some adventures detached from the series's overarching plot. Now that he's returned to that main narrative throughline, the book has lost the life that he brought to it. |
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8
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Books of Magic (2018) #23
Sep 23, 2020 |
The issue shows the symptoms of being an unplanned finale, with some long-simmering conflicts coming to abrupt resolutions, but Barnett and Fowler manage to send the Books of Magic off with a sense of closure, warmth, and hope. |
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6.3
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) | 24 issues |
8
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #1
Jan 23, 2019 |
Buffy fans new and old will likely find themselves hooked on this modern reimagining of the Buffyverse. |
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6
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #2
Feb 27, 2019 |
Bellaire is building to something -- Xander's detachment makes it clear that keeping the gang separated is intentional and not an oversight -- but without those core relationships intact, this issue of Buffy feels like its missing something. |
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6
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #3
Mar 13, 2019 |
Whereas the previous issue of Buffy the Vampire Slayer felt like it was moving too slowly, this issue goes hard in the other direction. There's so much going on that it feels like two or three different stories crashed into other. |
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8
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #4
Apr 17, 2019 |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer #4 has everything a Buffy fan could ask for, beginning with the Scoobies' perfect reaction to Giles offering them a night off. From there we get relationship drama, internal conflict, the big bads plotting, and a cliffhanger right as a key character reaches a major turning point. |
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6
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #5
Jun 5, 2019 |
Jordie Bellaire provides a strong script that both feels like a perfect replica of a traditional Buffy TV episode structure while being wildly different from any particular episode in interesting ways, and that's enough to make up for Lopez's mixed artwork. |
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8
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #6
Jul 3, 2019 |
It's one piece and another great issue of Buffy that captures the spirit of old Buffy while still feeling fresh, new, and different. |
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6
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #7
Aug 7, 2019 |
. It ends with Lopez returning for a strong final scene between Willow and Xander, but it still feels like a story missing most of its middle. |
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6
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #8
Sep 4, 2019 |
Fans will have to wait and see if that helps focus the series and improve its pacing issues, or imbalances the series even further. |
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #9
Nov 6, 2019 |
The story lacks a smooth flow, but the characters"while not at their most endearing here"are still those lovable Scoobies. Now that Jordie Bellaire, David Lopez, and company have broken them down, it should be fun to see them built back up again (presumably) over the course of the crossover event. |
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #10
Dec 4, 2019 |
What stands out most in this issue is how insufferable Giles is, a far cry from his composed, paternal television counterpart. It's another example of the series jumping into the deep end. |
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #11
Jan 8, 2020 |
The issue does highlight why the reimagined Robin Wood has been such a strong addition to the reboot's cast, especially now that he's been paired with the new slayer. |
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6
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #12
Feb 5, 2020 |
This issue feels more focused than those that preceded but still doesn't stick the landing on its most dramatic moments. |
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8
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #13
Mar 4, 2020 |
Artist Rosemary Valero-O'Connell brings a softer style to the standalone issue. It suits the setting and story, though the action scenes lack some weight and impact. |
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10
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #14
May 20, 2020 |
The issue makes two minor missteps towards the end"an awkward inset mars a beautiful splash page, and the final tease is too vague to be tantalizing"but this issue everything Buffy fans crave. |
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #15
Jul 1, 2020 |
With this issue, she appears to be treading familiar ground at first until one of the characters questions the premise. Bachs' art isn't the strongest we've seen on the series, but the issue is still keeping the series headed in exciting directions. |
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6
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #16
Aug 5, 2020 |
The ideas here are exciting, and Bachs' artwork is solid in other places, but it's frustrating to see such a crucial scene flubbed this way. |
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #17
Sep 2, 2020 |
This issue is an example of the series' creative team taking full advantage of the unique opportunity they have with this fresh comics continuity to improve upon the source material. |
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #18
Oct 7, 2020 |
Unfortunately, Ramon Bachs' artwork is a distraction here. Bachs tries to give these high school students a youthful look, as you'd expect, with character manga-inspired character models, but his faces and bodies are inconsistent from page to page, resulting is something that looks like Dan Mora's work minus discipline. |
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6
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #19
Nov 4, 2020 |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer #19 is an uneven comic comprised almost entirely of three conversations. |
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4
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #20
Dec 2, 2020 |
As is par for the course with Buffy the Vampire Slayer, there are excellent ideas hampered by messy, uneven execution. |
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5
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #21
Jan 7, 2021 |
There's a strong concept here, but the execution isn't doing it any justice. |
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7
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #22
Feb 3, 2021 |
This moment shines through as one of the series' best to date. |
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4
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #23
Mar 3, 2021 |
The series needs to start paring down its narrative threads, or this reboot will soon need a relaunch of its own. |
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #24
Apr 7, 2021 |
The Buffy the Vampire Slayer ongoing series stumbles through another issue that should be revelatory but is jumbled and forgettable due to subpar storytelling and lack of proper setup. |
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7.5
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) One Shot | 2 issues |
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019): Faith #1
Feb 24, 2021 |
Carlini's expressive, loose artwork fits in well with the tone set by the main Buffy title. She and Lambert get creative using Faith's affection for cinema to visualize her trauma, doing what Buffy does best by overlaying monsters over the mundane. |
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019): The Chosen Ones #1
Aug 28, 2019 |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Chosen Ones offers fans a glimpse into the lives of three Slayers who preceded Buffy Summers in the "chosen one" line. |
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6.4
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel: Hellmouth | 5 issues |
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel: Hellmouth #1
Oct 9, 2019 |
Hellmouth #1 sets a hell of a tone, and we're excited to see where it takes Buffy and Angel next. |
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel: Hellmouth #2
Nov 13, 2019 |
So far, the first Buffy and Angel comics crossover is a worthwhile trip through the gates of Hell. |
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel: Hellmouth #3
Dec 11, 2019 |
It could stand to be a bit more grounded " as it is it feels a bit too dreamlike for something that is not a dream"but it's a solid next step on Buffy and Angel's journey. |
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel: Hellmouth #4
Jan 15, 2020 |
There's too much going on and not enough grounding to make any off it feels like it matters. |
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel: Hellmouth #5
Feb 12, 2020 |
There are good ideas here, but it all feels like it needed a little more time in the creative oven, and little more patience when it comes to execution. |
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6.4
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow (2020) | 5 issues |
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow (2020) #1
Jul 8, 2020 |
As an exercise in setting the stage, advancing the important themes with subtle foreshadowing, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow #1 is an absolute masterclass. |
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow (2020) #2
Aug 12, 2020 |
Some readers may be frustrated with how coy the story is about revealing the truth about Aelera and Abhainn. Still, there is a thematic richness and artistic beauty here worth slowing down to appreciate. |
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow (2020) #3
Sep 9, 2020 |
This issue is a little light on plot development, but the overall story is still intriguing enough to keep readers hooked. |
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow (2020) #4
Oct 14, 2020 |
This issue feels like a chapter we could skip and head straight to the story's end. It isn't bad, but it may leave readers feeling a little unfulfilled by the end. |
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow (2020) #5
Nov 18, 2020 |
It's maybe an issue too long and marred by forced, unsatisfying conflict, but it's still a worthwhile diversion from Boom Studios' Buffy the Vampire Slayer series. |
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7.2
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Cable (2017) | 5 issues |
4
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Cable (2017) #154
Feb 14, 2018 |
With another creative team change coming next issue, Cable remains a book searching for an identity. |
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Cable (2017) #155
Mar 21, 2018 |
Cable being Cable, those specters are especially literal and deadly, but its good to see "the man called Cable" fulfilling his potential again. |
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8
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Cable (2017) #156
Apr 18, 2018 |
There's still a ways to go, but so far this is the best Cable story since the era this issue is set in. |
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Cable (2017) #157
May 16, 2018 |
Cable continues to weave a terrifying web through Cable's history, this time through a locked room scenario in which everyone happens to be an incredibly powerful mutant. |
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Cable (2017) #158
Jun 20, 2018 |
This is simply the definitive Cable story. |
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7.7
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Captain America (2017) | 6 issues |
10
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Captain America (2017) #698
Feb 14, 2018 |
"Out of Time" seems like exactly the kind of story that Captain America was created to tell, and the first issue is executed flawlessly. |
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8
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Captain America (2017) #699
Mar 7, 2018 |
Chris Samnee sure knows how to draw a Captain America action sequence. He gets to draw a few in this issue, the middle chapter of the three-issue "Out of Time" arc, and they are as dynamic and graceful as fans have come to expect. |
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10
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Captain America (2017) #700
Apr 11, 2018 |
Captain America #700 delivers an appropriate ending to what feels like a quintessential Captain America story. |
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6
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Captain America (2017) #702
May 16, 2018 |
There's a fun twist ending, and some of the individual artwork is stunning, but otherwise, it feels like there's not much to hold onto. |
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6
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Captain America (2017) #703
Jun 6, 2018 |
Any attempt at subtlety that Mark Waid may have been making in his latest Captain America story goes out the window in #703 as the conflict becomes defined as the technocratic, universalist, elite blue-skinned Kree against the retrograde fascism and hate of the Red Skull, with regular people caught in the middle, their only hope resting with America's youth -- literally, youngest descendant of Captain America. |
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6
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Captain America (2017) #704
Jun 20, 2018 |
Several moments feel entirely tone deaf, but the material is at least elevated by Leonardo Romero's wonderful artwork. |
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5.0
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Casual Fling | 1 issues |
5
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Casual Fling #3
Apr 7, 2021 |
Casual Fling #3 is the weakest issue of the series, but it's unlikely to deter anyone who's invested in the story already. |
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4.0
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Chris Claremont Anniversary Special (2021) | 1 issues |
4
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Chris Claremont Anniversary Special (2021) #1
Jan 13, 2021 |
Only die-hard fans will want to glance at this, and even those will likely forget it soon after. |
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6.9
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Conan the Barbarian (2019) | 11 issues |
8
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Conan the Barbarian (2019) #1
Jan 2, 2019 |
Marvel Comics has assembled the perfect creative team for a new era of Conan. |
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8
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Conan the Barbarian (2019) #2
Jan 16, 2019 |
Mahmud Asrar continues to excel with his depiction of Conan's fantasy world, and he and Aaron seem to be settling into an episodic rhythm with the series that fans of Howard's short stories will likely appreciate. |
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4
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Conan the Barbarian (2019) #3
Feb 6, 2019 |
A skippable entry overall. |
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10
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Conan the Barbarian (2019) #4
Mar 6, 2019 |
This is by far the most unconventional Conan story that Aaron has told and the best issue of the new series to date. |
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8
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Conan the Barbarian (2019) #5
Apr 3, 2019 |
Conan the Barbarian #5 feels a bit like a greatest hits of Conan stories. Jason Aaron and Mahmud Asrar offer a tale with pirates, cursed idols, elder gods, monsters, and storms at sea; it's Conan at his most anguished and most joyous. |
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8
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Conan the Barbarian (2019) #6
May 8, 2019 |
It's a story that feels very true to Robert E. Howard's idea concept of the barbarian and a solid read all around. |
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6
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Conan the Barbarian (2019) #8
Jul 31, 2019 |
It's not bad, but it's not the most memorable Conan comic book either. |
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6
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Conan the Barbarian (2019) #9
Sep 4, 2019 |
The issue looks good but is ultimately forgettable. |
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4
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Conan the Barbarian (2019) #10
Oct 30, 2019 |
This issue of Conan is forgettable and easy to skip. |
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8
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Conan the Barbarian (2019) #11
Nov 20, 2019 |
It's a fun concept that ties together the threads Aaron has weaved and Asrar's artwork more than does it justice. |
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6
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Conan the Barbarian (2019) #12
Jan 29, 2020 |
It's mostly fine, but any memory of it is likely to evaporate from your brain 30 seconds after contact. |
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5.0
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Conan: Serpent War | 4 issues |
8
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Conan: Serpent War #1
Dec 4, 2019 |
Conan: Serpent War #1 is well-crafted but overstuffed as it struggles to get introductions out of the way so that it can move towards the conflict. |
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4
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Conan: Serpent War #2
Dec 18, 2019 |
It's a boring execution of an exciting premise. |
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4
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Conan: Serpent War #3
Jan 8, 2020 |
Conan: Serpent War feels like it's going through the motions and is perhaps telling a bigger story than its built for. |
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4
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Conan: Serpent War #4
Jan 22, 2020 |
Marvel's big Moon Knight meets Conan and some other Robert E. Howard characters has proven to be a structural mess. |
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7.5
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Daredevil (2015) | 4 issues |
10
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Daredevil (2015) #598
Feb 7, 2018 |
With Garney back, Daredevil is once again a must-read Marvel title. |
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8
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Daredevil (2015) #599
Feb 21, 2018 |
It all comes together beautifully in a brutally understated moment of surprise from Muse and a final page that promises a big finale. |
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6
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Daredevil (2015) #600
Mar 28, 2018 |
It's all a bit too much zigging and zagging for a single issue to handle, even an oversized milestone issue. |
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6
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Daredevil (2015) #601
Apr 18, 2018 |
It's a solid start, setting up a story with a lot of potential for superhero action and fun. |
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10
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Dazzler: X-Song | 1 issues |
10
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Dazzler: X-Song #1
Jun 6, 2018 |
This is a fantastic one-shot that everyone should read. |
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5.0
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Death Orb | 2 issues |
6
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Death Orb #1
Oct 3, 2018 |
Death Orb #1 doesn't offer a lot of substance to sink your teeth into, so far it has a pretty basic lone-desert wander on a quest plot and not much else, but the execution is good enough that if you appreciate any of the influences mentioned above you may want to keep an eye on it. |
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4
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Death Orb #2
Nov 7, 2018 |
What action is included is competently done, but there's just not enough substance or flair in this comic to be truly memorable. |
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7.0
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Demon Days (2021) | 1 issues |
7
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Demon Days (2021): X-Men #1
Mar 3, 2021 |
It's Japanese mythology with a Marvel universe glamour. The company's characters are stretched and contorted to fit into the legend rather than the other way around. |
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8.7
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Doctor Strange (2015) | 3 issues |
8
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Doctor Strange (2015) #385
Feb 14, 2018 |
The colors are a bit muddy in a way that mutes some of the visual energy, but Doctor Strange is still among Marvel's best-looking comics. |
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8
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Doctor Strange (2015) #386
Feb 28, 2018 |
Donny Cates continues to do a great job of redefining Stephen Strange's personality. Other writers have pegged arrogance as Strange's tragic flaw, but Cates goes deeper, showing Strange's pride, temper, and wariness. |
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10
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Doctor Strange (2015) #387
Mar 14, 2018 |
The ongoing petty rivalry between Strange and Loki is enough to make this issue worth checking out, but the way Nico Henrichon depicts Las Vegas as a stygian abyss makes it a must-read comic. |
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5.3
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Doctor Strange: Damnation | 3 issues |
4
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Doctor Strange: Damnation #1
Feb 21, 2018 |
Doctor Strange: Damnation may turn into a worthwhile story, but the first issue feels more like homework than entertainment. |
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8
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Doctor Strange: Damnation #2
Mar 7, 2018 |
With all of the overblown setup and tying into Secret Empire out of the way, Doctor Strange: Damnation #2 is able to play to writer Nick Spencer's strength: his ability to write fun banter for a motley crew of B-list characters. |
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4
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Doctor Strange: Damnation #3
Mar 21, 2018 |
Compared to the far more consistent Doctor Strange ongoing series, Doctor Strange: Damnation feels all over the place. |
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7.0
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Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor | 4 issues |
8
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Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor #1
Nov 7, 2018 |
If you're a fan overflowing with love for the new Doctor, this is a great place to get an extra dose of Doctor Who. |
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6
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Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor #2
Dec 5, 2018 |
The Thirteenth Doctor's comic book adventures are off to a solid if not spectacular start. |
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8
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Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor #5
Mar 6, 2019 |
We don't get to the meat of the story until the end, but this issue is a fun read for Doctor Who fans. |
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6
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Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor #6
Apr 10, 2019 |
The series remains a solid read for fans of the show. |
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3.8
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Dune: House Atreides | 5 issues |
4
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Dune: House Atreides #1
Oct 21, 2020 |
Those eager to visit the universe of Arrakis would probably be better off waiting for the new movie. |
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4
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Dune: House Atreides #2
Nov 25, 2020 |
Two issues in, this adaptation remains forgettable. |
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4
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Dune: House Atreides #3
Dec 23, 2020 |
When it isn't confounding, it's merely dull, going through the motions to tell a story we already know the most important beats of and failing to add anything of interest to the larger narrative. |
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3
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Dune: House Atreides #4
Jan 27, 2021 |
This series has been a total dud that fans will be better off avoiding. |
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4
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Dune: House Atreides #5
Mar 24, 2021 |
Dune: House Atreides stars stronger than the previous four issues of the BOOM! Studios series. |
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7.0
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Elfquest: Stargazer's Hunt | 4 issues |
8
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Elfquest: Stargazer's Hunt #1
Nov 13, 2019 |
ElfQuest: Stargazer's Hunt is going to sink its hooks deep into ElfQuest fans in the best possible ways. |
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6
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Elfquest: Stargazer's Hunt #2
Jan 8, 2020 |
Stargazer's Hunt #2 digs into the big reveal from the first issue, but doesn't come out with much clarity. |
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6
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Elfquest: Stargazer's Hunt #3
Mar 11, 2020 |
The real adventure of Stargazer's Hunt begins in the third issue of the ElfQuest miniseries. |
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8
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Elfquest: Stargazer's Hunt #4
Oct 14, 2020 |
Sonny Strait continues to be a suitable successor to Wendy Pini on the series, and Wendy and Richard Pini still know how to give their fans more of what they love. |
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7.5
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Extermination (2018) | 4 issues |
8
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Extermination (2018) #1
Aug 15, 2018 |
Based on the first issue, Extermination is an epic X-Men event years in the making. |
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8
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Extermination (2018) #2
Aug 29, 2018 |
For the most part, Extermination comes very close to X-Men event perfection. |
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8
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Extermination (2018) #3
Sep 26, 2018 |
Extermination gets another strong chapter that isn't quite as jaw-dropping as its first, but avoids the pacing pitfalls of its second. |
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6
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Extermination (2018) #4
Oct 31, 2018 |
It may not be Extermination's strongest chapter, but it ends on a note that is sure to have X-Men fans talking until the final issue arrives. |
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6.0
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Extermination (2018) One Shot | 1 issues |
6
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Extermination (2018): X-Men #1
Dec 5, 2018 |
X-Men: The Extermined features two separate stories. The first is a direct follow-up to the death of Cable in Extermination. Written by Lonnie Nadler and Zac Thompson, the story focuses on Hope Summers and Jean Grey and feels like both an epilogue to Extermination and a coda to the writers' recent run on the Cable ongoing series. |
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6.0
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Faithless | 1 issues |
6
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Faithless #1
Apr 10, 2019 |
Azarrelo is unfurling this mystery slowly, and much of the dialogue is oddly affected, but Llovett's artwork is stunning throughout. |
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8.5
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Fearless (2019) | 4 issues |
10
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Fearless (2019) #1
Jul 24, 2019 |
Fearless #1 is an excellent package that shows off some of Marvel's best established and up-and-coming talents. Anyone looking for the future of comics should look here. |
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8
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Fearless (2019) #2
Aug 21, 2019 |
Fearless #2 isn't quite the perfect anthology that the first issue was, but it's a solid showcase of Marvel's female talent and characters. |
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8
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Fearless (2019) #3
Sep 25, 2019 |
Alyss Wong and Alti Firmansyah close it out with a short, light-hearted Wolverine and Jubillee story. Fearless remains an excellent showcase for Marvel's female talent and characters. |
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8
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Fearless (2019) #4
Oct 23, 2019 |
This entire series has been a worthy showcase for the women of Marvel. |
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6.8
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Firefly (2018) | 26 issues |
8
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Firefly (2018) #1
Nov 14, 2018 |
Excellent craft and a compelling story come together to create a comic book that Browncoats are likely to be very, very pleased with. |
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8
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Firefly (2018) #2
Dec 19, 2018 |
Like most episodes of Firefly, all of this ends up putting a lot of pressure on the relationships between the members of that crew, which inevitably leads to more than one of them doing something noble but stupid that may only make the situation worse. In other words, it's exactly the kind of story Firefly fans crave. |
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8
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Firefly (2018) #3
Jan 16, 2019 |
It seems influenced by classic sci-fi and western comics which, considering Firefly's premise, makes a lot of sense. And it feels less like a comic book doing its best to imitate the television series or the film and more like Firefly re-imagined as story native to the comic book form. |
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8
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Firefly (2018) #4
Feb 27, 2019 |
Since this comic takes place before the events of Serenity, we know that the crew is going to make it out OK, but it is to the creative team's credit that finding out how -- which remains unclear at this point -- still feels like something to look forward to. |
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8
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Firefly (2018) #5
Apr 24, 2019 |
Five issues in and Firefly is still like comfort food for fans missing the show. |
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6
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Firefly (2018) #6
May 15, 2019 |
This issue of Firefly opens with a bar fight that doesn't quite land its punches as well as it should. |
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8
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Firefly (2018) #7
Jun 19, 2019 |
As usual, Dan McDaid draws pulpy action with as much skill as he does expressive characters. He also offers one of the most beautiful renditions of Serenity fans have ever seen, with the help of Marcelo Costa's colors. |
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8
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Firefly (2018) #8
Jul 17, 2019 |
Watching the relationship between Mal and Boss Moon blossom into a friendship has been delightful, and Pak again gives the less violent members of the crew"Inara, Book, Wash"ample time to shine. This series is a delight for Firefly fans. |
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6
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Firefly (2018) #9
Sep 18, 2019 |
This story is getting a bit long in the tooth and its time to find its resolution, but that's not to say it hasn't been fun a ride getting there. |
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6
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Firefly (2018) #10
Oct 16, 2019 |
It feels a bit like Greg Pak is playing a game of "yes, and" with himself that has gotten out of hand, as each new issue of Firefly adds more chaotic elements to the mix. |
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6
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Firefly (2018) #11
Nov 20, 2019 |
It may not be the most cohesive and concise tale, but it's still fun and man can Dan McDaid draw sci-fi goodness. |
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8
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Firefly (2018) #12
Dec 18, 2019 |
Now that it's all told, "The Unification War" is a wild ride that gives Firefly fans a dose of the familiar and double dose of the unexpected. |
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8
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Firefly (2018) #13
Jan 22, 2020 |
Mal's motivations here seem slightly out of character as his whole mission has always been to keep Serenity flying, not to set done for good, but conflict is interesting enough to roll with that indiscretion for now. |
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6
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Firefly (2018) #14
Feb 19, 2020 |
Though the storytelling is muddy in places, the style is strong, and Firefly fans will find plenty to enjoy here. |
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6
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Firefly (2018) #15
Mar 18, 2020 |
There's some awkward letting placement in the issue as well, but otherwise, it's another solid issue. |
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6
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Firefly (2018) #17
Jul 8, 2020 |
It's not reinventing the wheel, but it gets the job done. |
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6
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Firefly (2018) #18
Jul 29, 2020 |
With the arrival of someone calling themselves "The Bandit King," this arc may be falling into the same problem as the previous arc, with too much going on to keep the focus where it needs to be. Still, for now, it remains a decent way to spend time with the Serenity crew. |
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4
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Firefly (2018) #19
Aug 19, 2020 |
The issue builds up to twist that's telegraphed well in advance, and there's the creeping sense that this storyline"built on a quality premise"may be past its prime. |
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6
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Firefly (2018) #20
Sep 16, 2020 |
Francesco Segala shows some real versatility as a colorist, switching between the Boros desert's earthiness to jungle vistas and lush plains, even if his lighting effects occasionally wash out characters in an odd way. |
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6
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Firefly (2018) #21
Oct 21, 2020 |
It is a little strange having RoboCops running around the Firefly universe, especially those with Mal's face. Still, it's exciting to see that Pak is taking the crew into some complicated and relevant territory. |
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8
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Firefly (2018) #22
Nov 18, 2020 |
Both Lalit Kumar Sharma and Danil Bayliss turn in solid line work, though the former's sudden switch to the latter is jarring. A stellar issue all around. |
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Firefly (2018) #23
Dec 9, 2020 |
As with the last issue, they both do decent work, but their different styles make for a jarring transition, especially when there's no apparent logic as to who draws which pages. Despite that, Firefly fans are likely to have a smile on their faces after putting this issue down. |
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6
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Firefly (2018) #24
Dec 16, 2020 |
For the most part, the issue hangs together on the strength of Pak's dialogue and enjoyable, if not coherent, artwork. |
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7
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Firefly (2018) #25
Jan 27, 2021 |
Firefly #25 from Greg Pak and Pius Bak is a sudden and drastic departure from what the series has been up until now. |
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6
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Firefly (2018) #26
Feb 24, 2021 |
While the resolution of the previous issue's cliffhanger doesn't live up to the hype, it'll still further invest fans in this new future for the Serenity crew. |
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7
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Firefly (2018) #27
Mar 31, 2021 |
The issue provides mostly smooth storytelling and proves a fascinating chapter for Firefly as this new age continues to take shape. |
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4.0
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Firefly (2018) One Shot | 1 issues |
4
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Firefly (2018): Bad Company #1
Mar 20, 2019 |
There's a nice bit of connectivity hidden here that will reward those who have been reading Boom's ongoing Firefly series. Otherwise, it's frustrating to see a good idea fall to confounding and disappointing execution. |
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7.0
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Firefly: Blue Sun Rising (2020) | 2 issues |
8
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Firefly: Blue Sun Rising (2020) #0
Oct 2, 2020 |
This issue's story is somewhat muted, with the problem child robot partner introduced and dispensed of without any real rise in tension. But the narrative raises some interesting questions about where Firefly is going, sets the stage for exciting things to come, and looks good while doing it. |
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6
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Firefly: Blue Sun Rising (2020) #1
Dec 23, 2020 |
The issue wraps up this era of Firefly nicely and in a way that will have longtime fans eager to see what comes next. |
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5.0
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Firefly: Brand New Verse | 1 issues |
5
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Firefly: Brand New Verse #1
Mar 24, 2021 |
There's potential here in setting a new stage for adventures in the Firefly universe, but the creatives will need to execute better than this for it to pay off. |
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6.5
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Future State (2021) | 2 issues |
6
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Future State (2021): Superman/Wonder Woman #1
Jan 13, 2021 |
There are some fun ideas here and simmering tension between Superman and Wonder Woman. Still, it is disappointingly conservative for part of an event meant to be looking forward. |
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7
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Future State (2021): Superman/Wonder Woman #2
Feb 10, 2021 |
Dan Watters' narration has the tone of a storyteller recalling a myth to children gathered around a fire, giving the tale an epic quality. Leila del Duca's artwork is up the task, depicting the heroes taking on Herculean challenges with a statuesque style befitting the gods. |
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10
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Generation X (2017) | 1 issues |
10
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Generation X (2017) #87
Feb 21, 2018 |
It's disappointing that this series was cut so short, but at least it's going out in style. |
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8.0
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Go Go Power Rangers | 1 issues |
8
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Go Go Power Rangers #27
Jan 15, 2020 |
Go Go Power Rangers maintains that powerful alchemy of melodrama, giant robot fights, and action that makes Power Rangers what it is. |
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2.5
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God of War (2018) | 2 issues |
3
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God of War (2018): Fallen God #1
Mar 10, 2021 |
Perhaps the series will pick up as we get closer to uncovering how Kratos go to where he was at the beginning of the 2018 series relaunch, but this opening salvo is an uninspired bore. |
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2
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God of War (2018): Fallen God #2
Apr 7, 2021 |
After two issues of hollow navel-gazing and half an issue of working up to it, perhaps the next issue will eventually see this God of War series living up to its namesake. |
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3.0
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Hardcore (2018) | 2 issues |
4
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Hardcore (2018) #1
Dec 19, 2018 |
Basically, if you're a fan of action movies that take clever sci-fi concepts and do basically nothing with them concoct increasingly ridiculous action pieces, then Hardcore might be your jam. Otherwise, not so much. |
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2
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Hardcore (2018) #2
Jan 23, 2019 |
If you enjoy big dumb action movies, you should probably go watch one of them instead. |
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8.0
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Head Lopper | 2 issues |
6
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Head Lopper #10
Dec 12, 2018 |
Head Lopper continues the Knights of Venoria story and, as fans have probably come to expect, it's a fun fantasy ride. |
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10
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Head Lopper #11
Mar 13, 2019 |
If knights fighting wizards and goblin hordes that worship toad gods sounds like your jam, Head Lopper will not leave you disappointed. |
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6.8
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High Level | 5 issues |
8
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High Level #1
Feb 20, 2019 |
High Level #1 is an introductory issue at its core, but it's introducing readers to a world that is worth investigating. The themes here are rich, reflecting the tension inherent in consumerist society. |
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8
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High Level #2
Mar 20, 2019 |
High Level is an engrossing sci-fi thrill ride that somehow still feels likes its only getting started. |
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8
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High Level #3
Apr 17, 2019 |
Three issues in and so far High Level is a consistently strong road trip through a wild sci-fi wasteland. |
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6
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High Level #4
May 15, 2019 |
The search for Minnow resolves quicker than expected, but succeeds at building the bond between her and Thirteen. |
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4
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High Level #6
Sep 18, 2019 |
This once strong series feels like it's coming apart at the seams. |
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4.0
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Hit-Girl (2018) | 3 issues |
4
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Hit-Girl (2018) #10
Nov 14, 2018 |
Fans probably aren't going to the Kick-Ass universe for subtlety or depth, and they won't find any here. |
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4
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Hit-Girl (2018) #11
Dec 12, 2018 |
It is all feels a bit rote at this point. At least Rafael Albuquerque looks good, even if it isn't pushing any boundaries. |
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4
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Hit-Girl (2018) #12
Jan 9, 2019 |
What this particular issue has going for it is some nice Rafael Albuquerque artwork, so at least there's that. |
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6.1
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House of Whispers (2018) | 15 issues |
6
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House of Whispers (2018) #7
Mar 13, 2019 |
Things are happening, but it isn't clear why we should care. Still, changing up the format a bit makes this the best issue of the series so far. |
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6
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House of Whispers (2018) #8
Apr 10, 2019 |
Nalo Hopkinson and Dan Watters are turning the disjointed narrative that House of Whispers began with and turning it into a cohesive narrative, though there's still some work left to do. |
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4
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House of Whispers (2018) #9
May 8, 2019 |
Another frustrating, middling installment of the series. |
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4
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House of Whispers (2018) #10
Jun 12, 2019 |
House of Whispers continues to improve from month to month, but still doesn't quite soar. |
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6
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House of Whispers (2018) #11
Jul 10, 2019 |
Of all the Sandman Universe series, House of Whispers has been the hardest to latch onto, but the series continues to improve as we get to know these characters more and the story gains greater focus. |
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4
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House of Whispers (2018) #12
Aug 14, 2019 |
There's an exciting development at the end of this issue, but the journey there is too often muddled and confused. |
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8
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House of Whispers (2018) #13
Sep 11, 2019 |
House of Whispers #13 is the best issue yet of the Sandman Universe series. |
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8
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House of Whispers (2018) #14
Oct 9, 2019 |
This is the best issue of House of Whispers yet. |
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8
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House of Whispers (2018) #15
Nov 13, 2019 |
Besides a distracting, out of place cameo from John Constantine, this is the strongest issue yet of a series that keeps getting better and better. |
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6
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House of Whispers (2018) #16
Dec 11, 2019 |
Not a standout issue, but not one that will turn longtime readers off either. |
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8
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House of Whispers (2018) #17
Jan 8, 2020 |
House of Whispers has been an uneven series, but this is one of its stronger issues. |
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8
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House of Whispers (2018) #18
Feb 12, 2020 |
Each part of the story enhances the other, creating a powerful whole. |
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6
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House of Whispers (2018) #19
Mar 11, 2020 |
It's not bad, but it also doesn't feel like it is fulfilling its full potential. |
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6
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House of Whispers (2018) #20
May 6, 2020 |
It's a story that needs more room to breathe, but there's something to be said for a single comic packing in this much thematic strength into a single issue. |
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4
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House of Whispers (2018) #22
Jul 8, 2020 |
The multiple story threads of House of Whispers finally come together in series' final issue, but they don't form a memorable harmony. |
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9.7
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House of X | 6 issues |
10
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House of X #1
Jul 24, 2019 |
The era of X-Men has arrived. It's fascinating, it's well-drawn and well-colored, it has great character moments, and it has direction. But it is not the X-Men as you've ever seen them before. |
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10
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House of X #2
Aug 7, 2019 |
Jonathan Hickman and company continue to stun with their reinvention of the X-Men. House of X #2 hits pauses on the story of Krakoa begun in the previous issue and builds tangentially from a major moment in Powers of X #2. |
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8
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House of X #3
Aug 28, 2019 |
House of X #3 is the series' most traditional superhero narrative yet. |
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10
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House of X #4
Sep 4, 2019 |
On a plot level, we're still asking the same questions we were after reading last week's issue, but this issue proves some moments are worth lingering on. |
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10
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House of X #5
Sep 18, 2019 |
This one is going to have people talking, and deservedly so. |
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10
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House of X #6
Oct 2, 2019 |
Anyone expecting Hickman to pull the rug out from under readers by the end will be disappointed (though there's still next week's Powers of X), and that makes the series as a whole that much more powerful. |
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6.0
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Hunt For Wolverine | 1 issues |
6
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Hunt For Wolverine #1
Apr 25, 2018 |
If you're in it for the craft, then the work that was done on "Secrets and Lives" may be worth the inflated cost that comes from being bundled with "Hunter's Pryde." Maybe. |
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4.8
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Ice Man (2018) | 5 issues |
8
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Ice Man (2018) #1
Sep 12, 2018 |
Even with these minor possible flaws in mind, Iceman #1 is a stellar return. |
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4
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Ice Man (2018) #2
Oct 10, 2018 |
It will prove satisfying to some hardcore X-Men fans, but lacks much of the energy and excitement that infused the first issue. |
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4
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Ice Man (2018) #3
Nov 7, 2018 |
This five-issue Iceman revival is only three issues in and already it seems to be spreading itself pretty thin. |
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4
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Ice Man (2018) #4
Dec 19, 2018 |
Iceman was supposed to be one of Marvel's canceled-too-soon, returned from the dead fan-favorite series, but at this point it seems like maybe it really has run its course. |
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4
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Ice Man (2018) #5
Jan 9, 2019 |
Iceman comes to a close -- again -- ending a less-than entirely successful revival. |
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8.0
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Immortal Hulk | 3 issues |
8
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Immortal Hulk #14
Mar 6, 2019 |
There's a moment that, taken in a vacuum, feels like a cheap attempt to shock the reader, but it is clear before the issue ends that there's more going on. Plus, Ewing has been doing this, and doing it well, long enough to earn the benefit of the doubt. |
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8
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Immortal Hulk #15
Mar 20, 2019 |
Immortal Hulk #15 is a wonderful blend of big, philosophical ponderings and superhero violence. |
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8
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Immortal Hulk #16
Apr 3, 2019 |
The world continues to grow darker around Bruce Banner, and this issue's final page hints that his mind may be more fractured than anyone thought. |
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8.0
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Infinity Wars (2018) | 1 issues |
8
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Infinity Wars (2018) #1
Aug 1, 2018 |
Gerry Duggan, Mike Deodato, and Frank Martin have delivered a brilliant opening salvo for a series that seems to be truly aiming for the stars. The issue is engrossing and leaves readers wanting more. With Infinity Wars #1, the next true Marvel epic has arrived. |
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8.4
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Invisible Kingdom | 10 issues |
8
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Invisible Kingdom #1
Mar 20, 2019 |
Anyone craving a thoughtful sci-fi that doesn't skimp on excitement or visual flair needs to check out Invisible Kingdom. |
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8
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Invisible Kingdom #2
Apr 24, 2019 |
It still feels a bit like we're waiting for liftoff when it comes to the plot, with G. Willow Wilson taking her time to thread these two narratives into one, and that's fine as long as the payoff is worth the wait. |
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8
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Invisible Kingdom #3
May 22, 2019 |
Invisible Kingdom draws its two leads together and picks up a sense of urgency along the way. |
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8
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Invisible Kingdom #4
Jun 19, 2019 |
Invisible Kingdom #4 is the best issue of the series so far. |
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10
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Invisible Kingdom #5
Jul 24, 2019 |
This is the first step on what feels destined to be a rewarding interstellar journey. |
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8
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Invisible Kingdom #6
Oct 30, 2019 |
If you're looking for character-focused sci-fi in a space, Invisible Kingdom remains a solid choice. |
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8
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Invisible Kingdom #7
Nov 27, 2019 |
Invisible Kingdom is a character-focused space opera that's stellar but that still has room to grow. - |
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8
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Invisible Kingdom #8
Dec 18, 2019 |
Christian Ward's art is still beautiful, but looking rushed in place in this issue. There's a whole conversation where one character's face is a featureless, yellow slate. But with a statement of intent made, it'll be interesting to see where the creative team takes it through the rest of the arc. |
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8
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Invisible Kingdom #9
Jan 29, 2020 |
This is one of Invisible Kingdom's strongest issues yet. |
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10
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Invisible Kingdom #10
Feb 26, 2020 |
Invisible Kingdom has always been a strong sci-fi offering, but it's now ascended to a new level as a beautiful, poignant saga. |
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6.8
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Invisible Woman (2019) | 5 issues |
6
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Invisible Woman (2019) #1
Jul 10, 2019 |
A solo adventure crafted with reasonable competency like this one could be enough of a draw. For those less invested, the appeal is hard to see. |
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8
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Invisible Woman (2019) #2
Aug 7, 2019 |
Somehow, after more than a year of consistent excellence, Immortal Hulk continues to remind readers why it's the strongest superhero series around. |
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6
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Invisible Woman (2019) #3
Sep 11, 2019 |
The storytelling is solid, characterization on point, and it looks good, there just isn't much going on beneath the surface, at least not in this issue. But if you're a fan of the Fantastic Four or Invisible Woman in particular, this issue will deliver. |
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6
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Invisible Woman (2019) #4
Oct 30, 2019 |
It's not bad, but it's not going to stick with you for long after reading. |
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8
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Invisible Woman (2019) #5
Nov 27, 2019 |
If nothing else, this miniseries serves as a strong argument for Invisible Woman being capable of carrying a solo ongoing. |
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10
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Kaijumax: Season 5 | 5 issues |
10
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Kaijumax: Season 5 #1
Oct 23, 2019 |
As a newbie, Kaijumax: Season Five is unlike anything else in serialized comics, a potent blend of the reality filtered through the absurd. Even five seasons in, Kaijumax reads like a giant-monster kick to the gut. |
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10
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Kaijumax: Season 5 #2
Feb 5, 2020 |
As finely crafted a comic as is being published today. |
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10
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Kaijumax: Season 5 #3
Jun 17, 2020 |
Zander Cannon's remains the perfect alchemy of post-modern playing with genre tropes and societal critique. |
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10
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Kaijumax: Season 5 #4
Aug 26, 2020 |
Zander Cannon never ceases to amaze with his ability to blend the fantastic elements of kaiju with the harsh realities of prison culture and legal systems. |
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10
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Kaijumax: Season 5 #5
Nov 12, 2020 |
There's exquisite alchemy at work in Kajiumax, and it shows no signs of wearing off. |
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5.0
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Kick-Ass (2018) | 2 issues |
6
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Kick-Ass (2018) #10
Dec 5, 2018 |
A solid-enough middle chapter of the ongoing storyline. |
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4
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Kick-Ass (2018) #11
Jan 9, 2019 |
It's all fairly forgettable material. |
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6.8
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Knock Em Dead | 4 issues |
8
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Knock Em Dead #1
Dec 2, 2020 |
Knock Em Dead #1 is a stellar character piece. Here's hoping the additional supernatural element in future issues proves additive rather than a distraction. |
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8
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Knock Em Dead #2
Jan 7, 2021 |
Knock 'Em Dead is shaping up to a satisfying slice of horror-drama. |
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4
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Knock Em Dead #3
Feb 10, 2021 |
The way the series expresses the act of performing standup visually is still interesting, but this issue may have derailed the entire plot. |
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7
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Knock Em Dead #4
Mar 10, 2021 |
It's a tricky beat to land in the confines of a monthly comic, and while the execution is flawed, the ambition, at least, is admirable. |
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4.8
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Looney Tunes | 5 issues |
6
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Looney Tunes #243
May 23, 2018 |
If this is your thing, you probably already know that it is. If it's not, then there's little reason to change that unless you're a very curious Westworld fan. |
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4
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Looney Tunes #244
Jul 25, 2018 |
If you're not already interested, I can't say I recommend it -- I'd just as soon go watch the cartoons these are inspired by -- but I also can't really fault it for being what it is. |
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4
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Looney Tunes #245
Sep 26, 2018 |
Looney Tunes #245 is another example of a comic taking typical Looney Tunes characters and humor and depriving them of the inherent energy of animation to create a kind of carbon copy homunculus of a cartoon in comic book form. |
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4
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Looney Tunes #246
Nov 28, 2018 |
The rest of the issue is your pretty standard fare for Looney Tunes, which means pretty forgettable attempts at recreating the charm and energy of the cartoon. |
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Looney Tunes #247
Jan 30, 2019 |
None of it transcends its source material, but if Looney Tunes is what you want, then Looney Tunes is what you'll get. |
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8.0
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Lucifer (2018) | 1 issues |
8
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Lucifer (2018) #1
Oct 17, 2018 |
Lucifer is ripe with depth and mystery that is poised to unfurl in captivating and compelling fashion. |
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5.0
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Magic (2021) | 1 issues |
5
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Magic (2021) #1
Apr 7, 2021 |
There's potential here, but the creative team will need to cut through the chaos to find it. |
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4.0
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Marvel 2099 (2019) | 1 issues |
4
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Marvel 2099 (2019): Fantastic Four #1
Nov 20, 2019 |
It's a thin tale that leans too heavily on a twist that will leave readers annoyed more than enamored. |
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6.0
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Marvel Rising (2019) | 4 issues |
4
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Marvel Rising (2019) #1
Mar 27, 2019 |
Unfortunately, the simplified release program may be the most memorable thing about Marvel Rising #1 as the content of the issue uses an odd setup to present some of Marvel's most exciting new heroes at their most generic. |
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6
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Marvel Rising (2019) #2
Apr 24, 2019 |
The second issue of Marvel Rising finds more sturdy storytelling ground to stand on. |
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6
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Marvel Rising (2019) #3
May 29, 2019 |
It's a simple story, but the characters seem to be having fun. |
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8
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Marvel Rising (2019) #5
Jul 24, 2019 |
. The scaffolding of all of this is by-the-books superhero fare, but the emotional core is there and shines bright enough to make it a worthwhile read. |
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6.0
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Marvel Two-In-One (2017) | 1 issues |
6
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Marvel Two-In-One (2017) #12
Nov 28, 2018 |
Marvel Two-in-One comes to a satisfying conclusion, wrapping up all loose ends before bowing out so that the relaunched Fantastic Four comic can pick up the torch. |
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8.0
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Merry X-Men Holiday Special | 1 issues |
8
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Merry X-Men Holiday Special #1
Dec 5, 2018 |
This is one that X-Men fans will enjoy and that can probably be revisited in future holiday seasons as well. |
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7.5
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Mr. and Mrs. X | 11 issues |
8
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Mr. and Mrs. X #1
Jul 25, 2018 |
With Thompson's delightful dialogue and characterizations, Bazaldua's balance of the intimate and the exciting, and D'Armata's tone-setting, Mr. and Mrs. X seems set to deliver equal parts overdue emotional payoff and endearing adventure. |
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8
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Mr. and Mrs. X #2
Aug 22, 2018 |
In Mr. and Mrs. X #2, Kelly Thompson and Oscar Bazaldua continue to infuse Rogue and Gambit's cosmic honeymoon with the energy and amusement of a wildy caper. |
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8
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Mr. and Mrs. X #3
Sep 19, 2018 |
Mr. and Mrs. X remains one of the top books of the X-Men line. |
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8
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Mr. and Mrs. X #4
Oct 17, 2018 |
The high adventure continues in this issue, with Oscar Bazaldua delivering some great action shots and sequences of Gambit showing off his escape skills while in a Shi'ar prison. |
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Mr. and Mrs. X #5
Nov 21, 2018 |
Mr. and Mrs. X slows down in its fifth issue, taking a break from the rollicking space adventure to focus in on the relationship at the core of the series, that between newlyweds Rogue and Gambit. |
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8
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Mr. and Mrs. X #6
Dec 12, 2018 |
Mr. and Mrs. X is easily one of the best X-Men books of 2018. |
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8
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Mr. and Mrs. X #7
Jan 2, 2019 |
Mr. and Mrs. X continues to be a delightful read. |
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6
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Mr. and Mrs. X #8
Feb 13, 2019 |
It all adds up to an issue that's a bit flat compared to other installments of the series, but considering how good the series has been so far, that's still not bad at all. |
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6
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Mr. and Mrs. X #9
Mar 27, 2019 |
This issue feels a bit like doing the hard work necessary to set up the good times to come. |
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6
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Mr. and Mrs. X #10
Apr 24, 2019 |
It's not bad, but it's not as tight as some of the earlier issues. |
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8
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Mr. and Mrs. X #11
May 22, 2019 |
As Mr. and Mrs. X draws closer to its end, we get a fun, action-packed issue that begins by focusing on Gambit before putting the marriage between Remy and Rogue more in focus. |
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6.8
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Multiple Man (2018) | 5 issues |
8
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Multiple Man (2018) #1
Jun 27, 2018 |
By the time readers are done with Multiple Man #1, they may not be entirely sure what just happened or where they're headed, but they'll almost certainly have enjoyed the ride and be looking forward to more. |
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6
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Multiple Man (2018) #2
Jul 25, 2018 |
A solid second act, but something of a jog after the first issue sprint. |
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6
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Multiple Man (2018) #3
Aug 15, 2018 |
This issue may be a touch overly indulgent, but it's still a fun read. |
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8
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Multiple Man (2018) #4
Sep 19, 2018 |
This penultimate issue of Mutliple Man will not leave fans disappointed, but rather have them primed for more. |
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6
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Multiple Man (2018) #5
Oct 31, 2018 |
While it isn't quite the return to form for Madrox that some may have been hoping for, this series is a worthwhile read for any fan of the character. |
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6.0
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Nebula (2020) | 1 issues |
6
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Nebula (2020) #1
Feb 12, 2020 |
Vita Ayala and Claire Roe team up for a new Nebula series, but the first issue feels more like a prologue than a true first chapter. |
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6.9
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New Mutants (2019) | 15 issues |
6
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New Mutants (2019) #1
Nov 6, 2019 |
It's exciting to think that Hickman and Brisson want to dig into these characters. Moving them away from the rest of the X-Men forces the focus onto their unique roles and personalities. Let's just hope they have something more interesting to say about these characters going forward. |
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10
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New Mutants (2019) #2
Nov 27, 2019 |
An excellent second outing for New Mutants. |
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4
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New Mutants (2019) #3
Dec 11, 2019 |
New Mutants #3 is the first issue of the series without Jonathan Hickman as a cowriter. It's also the first issue to shift focus away from the original New Mutants. The results are a bit clumsy. |
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4
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New Mutants (2019) #4
Dec 18, 2019 |
There's some fun interaction between Sage and Boom Boom, but it isn't enough to carry this frustrating story. |
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10
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New Mutants (2019) #5
Jan 8, 2020 |
A stellar chapter in an excellent cosmic superhero tale. |
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4
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New Mutants (2019) #6
Jan 29, 2020 |
Compared to how engaging and interesting Sunspot's team is in the other New Mutants, Armor's group falls flat, failing to give readers a reason to care about what's going on. And Flaviano's artwork, while beautiful in its own right, still feels ill-suited to this grittier tale. |
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8
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New Mutants (2019) #7
Feb 19, 2020 |
This issue will serve anyone looking for a good-looking, fun, if a bit arch, cosmic adventures. |
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6
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New Mutants (2019) #8
Feb 26, 2020 |
It's a fine issue, but one that you may forget about soon after reading. |
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6
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New Mutants (2019) #9
Mar 11, 2020 |
Ed Brisson writers some fun interactions here as Magik stand her ground when Cyclops gets condescending and the New Mutants insist clinging to their "better to beg forgiveness..." attitude. |
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6
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New Mutants (2019) #11
Jul 22, 2020 |
The issue puts Flaviano's penchant for drawing cartoonish exaggerations and surrealness to good use as the New Mutants get pulled deeper into the Carnelian mutant's nightmare dreamscape. |
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6
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New Mutants (2019) #12
Sep 2, 2020 |
We do get some new insight into Glob Herman's past, which is nice, but on the whole, the issue would have served its subject better by delivering its message through story instead being a sermon in comic book form. |
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8
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New Mutants (2019) #13
Oct 14, 2020 |
"X of Swords" continues to be stellar throughout. |
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8
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New Mutants (2019) #14
Dec 16, 2020 |
This issue is a strong start for Ayala and Reis and a great jumping-on point for anyone enjoying this era of X-Men that isn't already aboard the series. |
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9
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New Mutants (2019) #15
Jan 27, 2021 |
New Mutants #15 is a work of expertly crafted, subtly emotional storytelling. |
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8
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New Mutants (2019) #16
Feb 24, 2021 |
Another all-around stellar issue from the New Mutants team. |
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8.0
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New Mutants: Dead Souls | 6 issues |
8
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New Mutants: Dead Souls #1
Mar 14, 2018 |
There's a lot of potential in the groundwork laid here for what could be a fun and engrossing mutant monster hunt. |
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New Mutants: Dead Souls #2
Apr 4, 2018 |
The second issue of New Mutants: Dead Souls maintains a lot of the potential from the first issue without really building upon it. |
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8
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New Mutants: Dead Souls #3
May 9, 2018 |
All in all, it's the best issue of New Mutant: Dead Souls so far. |
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8
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New Mutants: Dead Souls #4
Jun 13, 2018 |
Rosenberg has really honed in on these characters' voices and Gorham shows a some versatility in his artwork. This series just keeps getting better. |
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10
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New Mutants: Dead Souls #5
Jul 11, 2018 |
New Mutants: Dead Souls is the sleeper hit of the X-Men line. |
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8
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New Mutants: Dead Souls #6
Aug 29, 2018 |
Lack of resolution aside, New Mutants: Dead Souls' end will leave readers hungry for more. |
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10
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New Mutants: War Children (2019) | 1 issues |
10
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New Mutants: War Children (2019) #1
Sep 25, 2019 |
Bill Sienkiewicz drew this comic book. That's all you should need to know, but if you're still wondering then, yes, he still knows how to do that job better than almost anyone else who has ever tried. |
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7.6
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Oblivion Song | 5 issues |
8
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Oblivion Song #9
Nov 14, 2018 |
As usual, the book looks great, with some unique monster designs. This feels like a point-of-no-return moment for the series, and one that's sure to excite fans. |
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6
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Oblivion Song #10
Dec 12, 2018 |
It's captivating stuff, though some of the action sequences in this issue are a bit hard to follow. Still, the series seems to be building up to quite the climax. |
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8
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Oblivion Song #11
Jan 9, 2019 |
It's a very solid climax to the Oblivion Song story so far. |
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8
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Oblivion Song #13
Mar 13, 2019 |
This issue is a breath of fresh air for a solid sci-fi series. |
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8
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Oblivion Song #14
Apr 10, 2019 |
With the sibling rivalry that was once the backbone of the series now resolved and a time jump allowing the world to grow, Oblivion Song is better than its ever been. |
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6.0
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Outer Darkness | 4 issues |
6
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Outer Darkness #1
Nov 7, 2018 |
Where the issue fails is in providing a compelling introduction to the characters, who so far feel a one note and flat. In particular, the main protagonist is very angry, but the issue provides only the vaguest hints as to why, making it hard to empathize with his anger. Still, it's a good-looking comic that involves emergency space exorcisms, so it earns some leeway to grow. |
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6
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Outer Darkness #2
Dec 12, 2018 |
There's something interesting about Afu Chan's approach to drawing Outer Darkness. |
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6
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Outer Darkness #3
Jan 9, 2019 |
This is a solid blending of genres, a concept that can be built on. It just needs stronger characters to carry it. |
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6
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Outer Darkness #4
Feb 13, 2019 |
It's still hard to really care about anything that happens to anyone on this ship, and even Elox's character is undermined by the trite conclusion of this issue, but the issue does hint at the potential of this series if it could just find a way to make readers care about anyone in it. |
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10
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Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt (2019) | 4 issues |
10
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Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt (2019) #2
Feb 27, 2019 |
So far, this is a more worthy successor to Watchmen than anything Watchmen's publisher has attempted. |
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10
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Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt (2019) #3
Mar 27, 2019 |
This series is operating on such a high level, taking on ideas like how a fictional universe exerts itself over the characters that crossover into it, that's it's hard to guess where it's headed next, and that is absolutely thrilling for the reader because it has already been an incredible ride. |
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10
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Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt (2019) #4
Apr 17, 2019 |
Peter Cannon, Thunderbolt is a comic book reckoning that's been 30 years coming. |
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10
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Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt (2019) #5
May 29, 2019 |
Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt is a wake-up call for comics readers and creators. Stop worshipping at the altar. Get up off your knees. The future is waiting for you. |
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8.5
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Proxima Centauri | 4 issues |
8
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Proxima Centauri #1
Jun 13, 2018 |
Proxima Centauri's visuals are some of the best in comics and they depict a fascinating world, though the wandering narrative may be an acquired taste. |
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10
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Proxima Centauri #2
Jul 18, 2018 |
Proxima Centauri is a masterful work of comic book craft. |
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8
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Proxima Centauri #5
Oct 17, 2018 |
Proxima Centauri continues to be one of the most beautiful comic books being released on a monthly basis, and that more than makes up for its meandering plot. |
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8
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Proxima Centauri #6
Nov 14, 2018 |
Not for those hooked on straightforward stories and consistent fantasy logic, Proxima Centauri is quite a trip for those willing to embark. |
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6.0
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Quicksilver: No Surrender | 1 issues |
6
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Quicksilver: No Surrender #1
May 16, 2018 |
It may not have come out of the gate at full-speed, but Quicksilver: No Surrender seems likely to pick up momentum as it goes. |
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6.4
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Rat Queens (2017) | 11 issues |
6
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Rat Queens (2017) #8
Feb 28, 2018 |
The mystery Kurtis Wiebe has woven around this mysterious and "helpful" mage has its hooks in deep, especially after this issue's stunning final page. |
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6
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Rat Queens (2017) #9
May 16, 2018 |
Not a bad issue, but not the series' best either. |
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6
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Rat Queens (2017) #10
Jul 11, 2018 |
Rat Queens #10 wraps up the current story arc, which feels like it maybe bit off a little more than it could chew. |
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6
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Rat Queens (2017) #11
Sep 12, 2018 |
Rat Queens feels like its in a strange space. The previous story arc was the series' most ambitious so far, but so much happened that's it is almost hard to keep track. |
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8
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Rat Queens (2017) #12
Oct 24, 2018 |
Rat Queens #12 taps into the series' roots for one of its most fun installments since the series relaunched. |
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6
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Rat Queens (2017) #13
Dec 19, 2018 |
This may be "reads better as a trade" material, but it's still another fun Rat Queens adventure so far. |
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8
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Rat Queens (2017) #14
Feb 13, 2019 |
It's an action-heavy and emotionally-charged issue that won't disappoint fans. |
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8
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Rat Queens (2017) #15
Mar 13, 2019 |
The current arc of Rat Queens concludes with some of Owen Gieni's best artwork yet. |
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6
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Rat Queens (2017) #16
Jun 19, 2019 |
All these changes are causing friction, which leads to an angst-ridden episode. The artwork is solid but doesn't fit the usual tone. Its linework and colors are a touch too realistic for the book's over-the-top personalities. Then again, that may be reflective of the issue's atypical mood. |
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6
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Rat Queens (2017) #17
Jul 31, 2019 |
The path might be rocky, but the direction is exciting. A solid issue all around. |
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4
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Rat Queens (2017) #18
Sep 11, 2019 |
It's all a bit messy and lacks the joy that makes the best Rat Queens stories so appealing. |
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8.0
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Rat Queens (2017) One Shot | 2 issues |
10
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Rat Queens (2017): Swamp Romp Special #1
Apr 10, 2019 |
This issue is sure to restore the faith of any Rat Queens fan uncertain about the series' future. |
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6
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Rat Queens (2017): Neon Static Special #1
Jul 18, 2018 |
The result is mostly a lot of fun. Kurtis Wiebe is able to maintain these characters' voices across genre and William Kirkby's use of jagged lines and fluorescent color gradients sells the setting, though there are a least a few panels where it gets a bit simple, to the point that it seems unintentionally comical. |
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3.3
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Return of Wolverine | 3 issues |
4
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Return of Wolverine #3
Nov 28, 2018 |
While Declan Shalvey's artwork is good, it feels poorly matched to this series, too tight and controlled to convey Wolverine's savage side or the raw emotion driving most of the action. |
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2
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Return of Wolverine #4
Jan 16, 2019 |
This is a resurrection story that has clearly drug on too long. |
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4
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Return of Wolverine #5
Feb 20, 2019 |
The series offers nothing new to say about Wolverine and no evolution, with Wolverine triumphantly exclaiming that he is the exact same character that he was before this overlong story started. Which leaves readers to wonder why they bothered. |
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6.2
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Rick and Morty | 9 issues |
6
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Rick and Morty #35
Feb 28, 2018 |
The art is on-model, the story is solidly told, the character voices are accurate, and Oni Press provides another strong issue to hold fans over during the wait between seasons. |
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4
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Rick and Morty #36
Mar 28, 2018 |
This issue tries, but fails to recreate the humor of its source material, playing instead like a watered down gag strip. |
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6
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Rick and Morty #39
Jun 27, 2018 |
It isn't going to replace the Rick and Morty-sized hole inside of a fan, but it may help ease the longing just a bit. |
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6
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Rick and Morty #40
Jul 25, 2018 |
The first story, written by Kyle Starks, is a riff on a Hunger Games scenario. The second, written by Josh Trujillo, starts as a parody of courtroom dramas and becomes something else by the end. Each is fine, garnering at least a few laughs, but no substitute for the source material. |
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8
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Rick and Morty #41
Aug 29, 2018 |
A very solid issue all around which looks to pay dividends next month as well. |
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8
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Rick and Morty #42
Sep 26, 2018 |
In Rick and Morty #42, Kyle Starks and Marc Ellerby bring the "Rick Revenge Squad" story to a close (or do they?) in funny and satisfying fashion. |
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6
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Rick and Morty #43
Oct 31, 2018 |
Rick and Morty #43 is another solid installment of the series to tide fans until the television series returns. |
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6
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Rick and Morty #44
Nov 28, 2018 |
It plays out pretty much exactly as you'd expect, but leaves it all feeling a bit forgettable, though Marc Ellerby does sneak in some great shots of the villain, Worldkiller, and his army. |
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6
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Rick and Morty #46
Jan 30, 2019 |
Another solid if not an especially memorable issue of Rick and Morty. |
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5.3
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Rick and Morty Presents | 3 issues |
8
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Rick and Morty Presents: Sleepy Gary #1
Sep 19, 2018 |
Rick and Morty fans are going to love this one. |
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4
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Rick and Morty Presents: The Vindicators #1
Mar 7, 2018 |
The issue looks decent enough, and there are one or two moments that earn the issue's premise, but this one is purely or the Rick and Morty completionist. |
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4
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Rick and Morty Presents: Pickle Rick #1
Nov 21, 2018 |
The result feels confused in its purpose and like a shadow of the original rather than an extension. |
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9.0
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Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons | 4 issues |
8
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Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons #1
Aug 29, 2018 |
This is shaping up to be a crossover that fans of either property won't want to sleep on. |
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10
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Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons #2
Sep 26, 2018 |
Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons is a perfect synthesis of the best parts of both worlds. |
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8
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Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons #3
Dec 5, 2018 |
It's a surprisingly substantial crossover and a delight for fans of either franchise. |
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10
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Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons #4
Jan 30, 2019 |
Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons and Dragons surpasses expectations, becoming not just a fun crossover but also an excellent adventure, a retrospective on D&D's history, and a treatise on why we game at all. |
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6.5
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Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | 4 issues |
4
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Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #0
Jul 18, 2018 |
Young fans may find it an entertaining diversion, but it's unlikely to be considered memorable. |
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8
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Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
Oct 17, 2018 |
At the outset, the slapstick humor and goofiness is a stark departure from past TMNT show and IDW's current line of original Turtles comics. That rambunctiousness doesn't go away, but if you can stick with you'll be rewarded with some genuinely funny moments, including an amusing concept for a mutant villain. |
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8
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Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2
Nov 14, 2018 |
Based on the first two issues alone, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles seems intent on becoming the gag-strip version of the Turtles. That's not a bad thing either. |
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6
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Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3
Dec 5, 2018 |
The series remains a worthy diversion for those looking for a lighthearted take on the Turtles. |
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2.0
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ROM: Dire Wraiths | 2 issues |
2
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ROM: Dire Wraiths #1
Jan 15, 2020 |
All-in-all, Rom: Dire Wraiths #1 is a rote and entirely skippable affair. |
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ROM: Dire Wraiths #2
Mar 11, 2020 |
ROM: Dire Wraiths #2 is as much of a boring, poorly-crafted, mess of a comic as its predecessor. |
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9.0
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S.H.I.E.L.D. Vol. 2 | 2 issues |
8
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S.H.I.E.L.D. Vol. 2 #5
May 23, 2018 |
SHIELD #5 is an exciting penultimate chapter of this long-lost series. |
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10
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S.H.I.E.L.D. Vol. 2 #6
Jun 13, 2018 |
The bigger picture is that Hickman and Weaver have crafted a brilliant Marvel epic that begs to be re-read as much for its depth as to simply steal another glance at Weaver's artwork. |
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7.8
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S.W.O.R.D. (2020) | 4 issues |
8
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S.W.O.R.D. (2020) #1
Dec 9, 2020 |
With Schti and Gracia providing stunning artwork and Ewing plotting the course, S.W.O.R.D. promises to be a cosmic victory for Marvel's X-Men line. |
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7
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S.W.O.R.D. (2020) #2
Jan 13, 2021 |
It lacks the series debut's ambition, but there are enough fun beats here to make it a worthwhile read, and Valerio Schiti and Marte Gracia make it a lush and gorgeous book. |
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S.W.O.R.D. (2020) #3
Feb 10, 2021 |
The issue ends somewhat abruptly as these early S.W.O.R.D. issues seem dedicated to planting seeds more than giving us a full narrative arc of their own. Still, if the sowing is this entertaining and well-crafted, readers should be eager to what Ewing and company reap. |
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8
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S.W.O.R.D. (2020) #4
Mar 17, 2021 |
It's fun, it's gorgeous, and it'll have fans psyched for what comes next. |
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9.0
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Saga | 6 issues |
10
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Saga #49
Feb 28, 2018 |
Saga returns and, as usual, doesn't miss a beat. |
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8
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Saga #50
Mar 28, 2018 |
It isn't particularly eventful, but it is flawless in its execution. |
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8
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Saga #51
Apr 25, 2018 |
As usual, Fiona Staples' art is gorgeous, and this issue quietly sets up what will likely be a much more dramatic next issue. |
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8
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Saga #52
May 30, 2018 |
It is impressive how much tension Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples are able to build even during an issue that is, for the most part, about a relaxing day at play. |
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10
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Saga #53
Jun 27, 2018 |
It's still Saga. It's still very, very good. |
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10
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Saga #54
Jul 25, 2018 |
Read this one and savor it. It may be the last Saga for a while, but it will likely stick with you throughout the series' entire year-long absence. |
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4.0
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Savage Avengers (2019) | 1 issues |
4
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Savage Avengers (2019) #1
May 1, 2019 |
The results are something like mixing together two different action figure toy lines, but the tone makes it feel like whoever is doing that mixing is a bit too old to be playing this seriously with toys. |
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10
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Sentient (2019) | 1 issues |
10
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Sentient (2019) #1
May 6, 2020 |
Any fan of sci-fi storytelling and well-crafted comics owes it themself to check out this incredible tale. |
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6.0
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Shadowman (2018) | 1 issues |
6
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Shadowman (2018) #8
Oct 24, 2018 |
Renato Guedes and Simon Bowland's visuals skew heavily towards realism, which helps with the conspiracy-thriller tone of the book. Whether Andy Diggle and his collaborators can help elevate the plot to something more than it's basic structure remains to be seen. |
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5.3
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Spawn | 3 issues |
6
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Spawn #294
Feb 27, 2019 |
The current iteration of Spawn feels like a blend of old and new. |
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4
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Spawn #295
Mar 27, 2019 |
Jason Shawn Alexander is still a stellar fit for the series, but here's hoping he gets something more interesting to draw than mangled fingers in the near future. |
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6
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Spawn #296
Apr 24, 2019 |
Jason Shawn Alexander gets to draw a lot of pinup-style pages here and the way he incorporates a bit of McFarlane's style into his renditions of moments from those early Spawn issues is a nice touch. |
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7.3
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Spider-Gwen (2015) | 6 issues |
8
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Spider-Gwen (2015) #29
Feb 28, 2018 |
The "Gwenom" arc has brought Spider-Gwen to new levels of emotional intensity, and everything comes to a head in this issue. |
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6
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Spider-Gwen (2015) #30
Mar 21, 2018 |
Jason Latour spends a lot of time on conversations between the two, which should be riveting, but it doesn't feel like much of anything new was learned about either character. |
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8
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Spider-Gwen (2015) #31
Apr 25, 2018 |
Spider-Gwen #31 takes the themes and subtext of the series so far and makes much of it text. |
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8
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Spider-Gwen (2015) #32
May 30, 2018 |
It's a wonderful summation of the entire Spider-Gwen saga so far. |
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6
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Spider-Gwen (2015) #33
Jun 20, 2018 |
There's solid stuff here, its just unfortunate that the execution can't match it. |
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8
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Spider-Gwen (2015) #34
Jul 18, 2018 |
The issue brings a well-earned sense of closure to the saga of the Spider-Woman that fans who have been following the series won't want to miss. |
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5.3
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Spider-Man (2016) | 3 issues |
4
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Spider-Man (2016) #237
Feb 7, 2018 |
This feels like a skippable episode of an otherwise enjoyable story. |
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6
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Spider-Man (2016) #238
Mar 7, 2018 |
The return of the Sinister Six story continues in the pages of Spider-Man and its... fine. |
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6
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Spider-Man (2016) #239
Apr 4, 2018 |
The penultimate issue of Brian Michael Bendis' Spider-Man run is, unfortunately, little more than an average throwdown between superheroes and supervillains. |
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2.4
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Spider-Man (2019) | 5 issues |
2
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Spider-Man (2019) #1
Sep 18, 2019 |
Spider-Man #1 is an inauspicious start to what might be the biggest Spider-Man comic of 2019. Fans of Spider-Man, Abrams, or Pichelli may hope to find something to love here. Unfortunately, the poor storytelling, bland characterizations, and less-than-memorable visuals combine to make Spider-Man #1 hard to recommend. |
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4
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Spider-Man (2019) #2
Oct 16, 2019 |
The second issue of the Abrams' Spider-Man isn't offensively bad in the way the first issue was, but it feels like a pale imitation of other, better stories. |
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2
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Spider-Man (2019) #3
Dec 18, 2019 |
This Spider-Man story continues to be a frustrating blend of cliches and poor storytelling. |
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2
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Spider-Man (2019) #4
Sep 23, 2020 |
The most impressive thing about this Spider-Man series is how seamlessly it blends its derivative story to its clumsy execution. |
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2
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Spider-Man (2019) #5
Dec 9, 2020 |
The final issue of the much-hyped Abrams Spider-Man series almost approaches competence. |
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10
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Star Trek vs. Transformers | 1 issues |
10
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Star Trek vs. Transformers #1
Sep 26, 2018 |
The Star Trek vs. Transformers crossover hits the ground running with the gleeful energy of a child mixing two sets of action figures for the first time. |
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8.0
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Star Trek: Boldly Go | 2 issues |
8
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Star Trek: Boldly Go #17
Mar 7, 2018 |
The penultimate issue of Star Trek: Boldly Go sets the series up to end on its highest note. |
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8
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Star Trek: Boldly Go #18
Apr 18, 2018 |
The finest comic in IDW's Star Trek fleet comes to close with an excellent, if not quite perfect, landing. |
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6.0
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Too Long a Sacrifice | 4 issues |
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Too Long a Sacrifice #1
Jul 16, 2020 |
One of the reasons the Tiptons have lasted so long on the Star Trek line is their uncanny ability to mimic character voices and plot structure from the television shows, sometimes to a comic's detriment. Here they nail each character except for Worf, who comes off as a regressive caricature of himself as he looks to arrest suspects based on their species' reputation. Otherwise, leaning into the noir helps keep this issue from becoming merely a pale imitation of its source material |
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Too Long a Sacrifice #2
Aug 19, 2020 |
There's something interesting buried underneath all of this as it becomes increasingly clear that there is a conspiracy at play. Unfortunately, the presentation and execution are too messy to make it enjoyable. |
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Too Long a Sacrifice #3
Oct 7, 2020 |
Greg Scott's pencils are tighter in this issue than they were and the last. Combined with Felipe Sobreiro's coloring, the visuals effectively set the desired noir mood, though Sobreiro's seemingly random colors to fill Scott's blank backgrounds are a distraction. Even so, this is the most successful and engrossing issue of Deep Space Nine's returns to comics yet. |
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Too Long a Sacrifice #4
Nov 12, 2020 |
Still, fans of Odo, those interested in seeing noir detective work in the Star Trek universe, or longing for any excuse to revisit Deep Space Nine will likely find it worthwhile. |
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5.0
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Star Trek: Discovery | 2 issues |
2
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Star Trek: Discovery #3
Mar 14, 2018 |
IDW'S first Star Trek: Discovery miniseries continues to trudge along, but at this point is hard not to wonder why. |
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8
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Star Trek: Discovery #4
May 30, 2018 |
It's definitely a plot over character kind of story, but if you're seeking additional context for the events that kickstarted Star Trek: Discovery's first season, then this will not disappoint. |
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8.0
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Star Trek: Discovery Annual | 1 issues |
8
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Star Trek: Discovery Annual #1
Apr 4, 2018 |
This is exactly what a Star Trek: Discovery tie-in comic should be, providing insight into the show's characters by telling a story that doesn't fit into the narrative of the television series itself. |
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6.0
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Star Trek: Discovery - Aftermath | 3 issues |
6
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Star Trek: Discovery - Aftermath #1
Sep 4, 2019 |
It's a strong story with a weak presentation, but fans eager for more of Capt. Pike, Spock, and Number one will find something to enjoy here. |
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6
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Star Trek: Discovery - Aftermath #2
Sep 25, 2019 |
A good story held back by iffy artwork, it's probably still worth a look for Discovery fans who are missing the show during its offseason. |
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Star Trek: Discovery - Aftermath #3
Nov 20, 2019 |
If you're looking for something to tie up loose ends from Discovery's second season, Aftermath will serve. If you put more value on aesthetic, it may not be worth the trip. |
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7.5
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Star Trek: Discovery - Succession | 4 issues |
8
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Star Trek: Discovery - Succession #1
Apr 18, 2018 |
Angel Hernandez strikes the perfect balance in the art to keeps the characters recognizable but also stylized in an interesting way and the final page twist is predictable but still exciting. |
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8
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Star Trek: Discovery - Succession #2
May 23, 2018 |
Succession is the perfect companion piece to Star Trek: Discovery and a must-read for anyone missing the show. |
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8
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Star Trek: Discovery - Succession #3
Jul 4, 2018 |
This is everything a Star Trek fan could want from a comic book series and a mirror universe story unlike any in Star Trek's history. |
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6
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Star Trek: Discovery - Succession #4
Aug 1, 2018 |
Angel Hernandez's artwork as as solid as ever, and writers Mike Johnson and Kirsten Beyer give fans an unexpected ending to this Discovery tie-in. |
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8.0
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Star Trek: Hell's Mirror (2020) | 1 issues |
8
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Star Trek: Hell's Mirror (2020) #1
Aug 26, 2020 |
It's a fascinating mold to cast Khan in, and one that leaves me wishing Hell's Mirror was a miniseries instead of a one-shot, as good of a one-shot it is. |
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8.0
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Star Trek: Picard - Countdown | 3 issues |
8
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Star Trek: Picard - Countdown #1
Nov 27, 2019 |
The road to Star Trek: Picard begins here, and every Star Trek fan is going to want to be on it. |
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8
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Star Trek: Picard - Countdown #2
Dec 18, 2019 |
Star Trek fans eager for Picard's return will do well to whet their appetite with Star Trek: Picard - Countdown. |
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8
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Star Trek: Picard - Countdown #3
Jan 29, 2020 |
The issue tells a strong story with clean visuals from Hernandez and any fan thrilled by Picard's return would do well to dive into Countdown. |
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5.7
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Terra Incognita | 6 issues |
6
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Terra Incognita #1
Jul 18, 2018 |
Writers Scott & David Tipton will also be familiar to Star Trek comics fans and they begin this story on a slow burn, but it seems like a tale destined to go in some interesting directions as we see mirror Barclay redefine the character's relationships with his colleagues. |
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Terra Incognita #2
Aug 15, 2018 |
The creative team here is capable of solid storytelling, but this issue just does not come together in a way that makes sense. |
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Terra Incognita #3
Sep 12, 2018 |
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Terra Incognita continues to be a curious series. Billed as the next installment in The Next Generation mirror universe series, the issue minimizes Barclay's role. Instead, the issue plays out like a lost episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Captain Picard plays the familiar role of mentor when one of his crew members comes to a emotional turning point. |
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Terra Incognita #4
Oct 24, 2018 |
With the mirror universe Barclay story still simmering in the background, this is another delicious serving of comfort food for Star Trek fans. |
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Terra Incognita #5
Dec 5, 2018 |
There are some characterization issues -- Worf seems strangely standoffish even by his standards when dealing with Dr. Crusher -- but the story, on the whole, is still solid Star Trek goodness, and the surprise ending promises that Barclay's storyline will finally be resolved in the next chapter. |
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Terra Incognita #6
Jan 23, 2019 |
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Terra Incognita #6 brings Mirror Barclay's trip to the Prime Timeline to an end, but feels less like a conclusion and more like it is setting up whatever the next chapter of the Mirror Enterprise-D crew's story turns out to be. |
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6.5
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Through The Mirror | 4 issues |
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Through The Mirror #2
May 9, 2018 |
So far, "Through the Mirror" is an absolute blast for Star Trek fans. |
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Through The Mirror #3
May 16, 2018 |
Through the Mirror struggles a bit in its third issue. The action finally begins in the first story, but Josh Hood's artwork doesn't match the level of polish of the two artists who preceded him. |
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Through The Mirror #4
May 23, 2018 |
Through the Mirror spins its wheels a bit this week and feels mostly like a setup for what's to come in next week's finale. |
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Through The Mirror #5
May 30, 2018 |
It's an incredibly fun read that does a great job setting up the next chapter of The Next Generation's mirror universe saga. |
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6.0
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Star Trek: The Q Conflict | 6 issues |
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Star Trek: The Q Conflict #1
Jan 30, 2019 |
Scott and David Tipton, veterans of IDW Publishing's Star Trek comics line, know these characters well and draw out their voices effortlessly. Nonetheless, this issue is all set up, an overture before the story really kicks off. Readers will have to wait until next issue for the follow-through. |
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Star Trek: The Q Conflict #2
Feb 27, 2019 |
The mixing of crewmembers hurts the series on a conceptual level -- crew vs. crew was more interesting than pitting semi-random assortments of Starfleet officers against each other -- but also on a practical level since most of the characters have no established chemistry with their teammates. |
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Star Trek: The Q Conflict #3
Apr 17, 2019 |
While there are ways this event could better execute on its promise, it isn't a bad read. |
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Star Trek: The Q Conflict #4
May 22, 2019 |
The Tiptons provide some of their best characterizations yet as they bring out some of each character's history, and Silvia Califano proves more than up to the task of taking over for David Messina, offering crip artwork with stellar likenesses. |
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Star Trek: The Q Conflict #5
Jun 12, 2019 |
It's not bad, but it doesn't feel like it lives up to its potential. |
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Star Trek: The Q Conflict #6
Jul 24, 2019 |
The issue is drawn well enough, but there is somehow both too little and too much going on here to find the signal through the noise. |
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8.0
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Star Trek: Voyager | 1 issues |
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Star Trek: Voyager: Mirrors and Smoke #1
Dec 11, 2019 |
Star Trek: Voyager makes its first journey into the Mirror universe in this Mirrors and Smoke one-shot. J.K. Woodward is the artist that defines the look of mirror universe stories for IDW's Star Trek line, having drawn Star Trek: The Next Generation's mirror universe comics. |
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6.8
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Star Trek: Voyager - Seven's Reckoning | 4 issues |
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Star Trek: Voyager - Seven's Reckoning #1
Nov 18, 2020 |
Seven's Reckoning #1 should delight and enthrall Star Trek: Voyager fans. |
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Star Trek: Voyager - Seven's Reckoning #2
Dec 16, 2020 |
It's a passable issue, certainly not a reason for anyone invested after the first issue to jump ship, but hardly memorable in its own right. |
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Star Trek: Voyager - Seven's Reckoning #3
Jan 7, 2021 |
There are worthwhile ideas mixed into Seven's Reckoning. However, the society built on narrative, the class struggle, and Seven's identity crisis may be too much to congeal into something cohesive. |
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Star Trek: Voyager - Seven's Reckoning #4
Feb 10, 2021 |
In its final issue, Star Trek: Voyager - Seven's Reckoning poses some interesting questions without providing as many satisfying answers. |
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8.0
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Star Trek: Waypoint One Shot | 1 issues |
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Star Trek: Waypoint: Special 2019 #1
Apr 24, 2019 |
It's a solid package and any Star Trek fan should find something to love in it. |
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7.7
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Star Trek: Year Five | 18 issues |
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Star Trek: Year Five #1
Apr 24, 2019 |
Fans of classic Star Trek will not want to miss this. |
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10
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Star Trek: Year Five #2
May 29, 2019 |
At two issues in, Star Trek: Year Five is an absolute must-read for Star Trek fans. |
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8
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Star Trek: Year Five #3
Jul 3, 2019 |
The pacing of the issue a little frontloaded, but it's still a solid, worthy successor to Star Trek. |
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10
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Star Trek: Year Five #4
Aug 14, 2019 |
This is a can't-miss Star Trek series. |
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8
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Star Trek: Year Five #5
Aug 28, 2019 |
Fans would be hard-pressed to find a Star Trek episode that makes use of Uhura's xenolinguistic skills as well as this issue does. Another excellent installment of a must-read Star Trek series. |
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10
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Star Trek: Year Five #6
Sep 18, 2019 |
Another stellar issue for the must-read Star Trek series. |
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8
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Star Trek: Year Five #7
Oct 30, 2019 |
The issue shines in depicting Capt. Kirk at his best through an intimate scene between Kirk and Sulu on the turbolift. Star Trek: Year Five continues to set the high bar for Trek comics. |
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Star Trek: Year Five #8
Dec 4, 2019 |
Star Trek: Year Five delivers another stellar episode, though this one doesn't have the same thrill-factor as some of its predecessors. |
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10
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Star Trek: Year Five #9
Dec 18, 2019 |
Star Trek: Year Five #9 may be the most successful attempt to recreate the magic a Star Trek: The Original Series ever undertaken. |
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6
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Star Trek: Year Five #10
Feb 19, 2020 |
Star Trek: Year Five #10 struggles to bring the excellent story from last issue to a satisfying conclusion. |
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6
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Star Trek: Year Five #12
Jul 1, 2020 |
This issue isn't the series' best, but then it has been an excellent series. |
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Star Trek: Year Five #13
Aug 5, 2020 |
There's a lot of heavy lifting in this issue as it sets the stage for what's to come, but Star Trek: Year Five continues to be easy to recommend to any Star Trek fan. |
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Star Trek: Year Five #14
Sep 9, 2020 |
Angel Hernandez put in some solid work with the issue's layout as well, though his stiff linework combined with Fran Gamboa's colors creates the sense in some panels that the characters are wearing masks of their faces. It's a minor distraction in places, but otherwise, this is strong homecoming for Kirk and crew. |
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Star Trek: Year Five #15
Oct 28, 2020 |
This issue is a well-timed and well-crafted foray into the political for the best Star Trek comic in recent memory. |
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Star Trek: Year Five #16
Nov 12, 2020 |
Califano does well, bringing Houser's script to life in a solid installment of this ever-stellar series, all while building the intrigue around Gary-Seven's mission as it goes. |
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Star Trek: Year Five #17
Dec 30, 2020 |
It's an infodump of an issue, but at least the front half has some stellar craftsmanship. |
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Star Trek: Year Five #18
Jan 7, 2021 |
The issue isn't bad, but it doesn't live up to the series' typically high standards. |
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5
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Star Trek: Year Five #19
Feb 17, 2021 |
It's a passable issue, but not one of Year Five's best. |
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8.0
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Star Wars Adventures: Clone Wars | 1 issues |
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Star Wars Adventures: Clone Wars #5
Oct 2, 2020 |
Thanks to strong scripting from Michael Moreci, and stellar artwork from Dere Charm, Philip Murphy, Louis Antonio Delgado, and Rebecca Nalty, Battle Tales is going out on a high note. |
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8.5
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Stellar | 4 issues |
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Stellar #1
Jun 13, 2018 |
The first issue may not quite stick the landing, but Stellar is beautiful and promises a world of possibility to come. |
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10
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Stellar #2
Jul 18, 2018 |
Stellar is epic sci-fi superhero action with gorgeous artwork and haunting themes and if any small part of that peaked your interest, or even if it didn't, you should give it read. |
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Stellar #3
Aug 15, 2018 |
Brett Blevins continues to deliver one of the most gorgeous sci-fi experiences in comics in Stellar. |
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8
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Stellar #6
Nov 21, 2018 |
If sweeping cosmic superhero sagas with a dark side are your kind of thing, Stellar will do you right. |
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6.6
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Sword Daughter | 7 issues |
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Sword Daughter #1
Jun 6, 2018 |
If you're a fan of Wood's past Viking-era dramas like Northlanders and Black Road, or even his Revolutionary War series Rebels, Sword Daughter is the spiritual successor you've been waiting for. |
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Sword Daughter #2
Jul 4, 2018 |
Sword Daughter shaping up to be a journey worth going on, bumps in the road and all. |
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Sword Daughter #3
Aug 8, 2018 |
The issue won't turn off anyone who enjoyed the first two, but it doesn't live up to its potential. |
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Sword Daughter #4
Dec 5, 2018 |
Sword Daughter #4 flashes back and forth between the two narratives. It is a bit of an adjustment, with the future scenes feeling a bit divorced from context, but there is an added texture in being able to see the ramifications of this father-daughter journey immediately in Elsbeth's future. |
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Sword Daughter #5
Jan 2, 2019 |
Perhaps it's the jumping back and forth between time periods or maybe they've lost the thread of the original impetus for this father-daughter journey, but Sword Daughter hasn't quite congealed into a cohesive narrative whole and so the heavy emotional beats just don't land like they should. |
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Sword Daughter #6
Feb 6, 2019 |
The payoff could have been a bit stronger with a little more time spent emotionally investing readers in Elsbeth and Dag, but the thematic resonance is strong. |
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Sword Daughter #7
Jun 5, 2019 |
A strong return. |
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7.8
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | 36 issues |
8
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #79
Feb 28, 2018 |
Up until now, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has always felt like it was at its best during its more intimate stories. The fourth chapter of "Invasion of the Triceratons" shows that Tom Waltz and company can be just as adept at telling a story about urban warfare. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #80
Mar 28, 2018 |
After a powerful and focused penultimate issue, the final issue of "Invasion of the Triceratons" struggles a bit to stick the ending. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #81
Apr 11, 2018 |
A solid, if not momentous, issue. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #82
May 16, 2018 |
It's a decent installment, but we're still waiting to get to the meat of this arc. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #83
Jun 6, 2018 |
There's action and humor and pretty much everything fans have come to expect from another solid issue of TMNT. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #84
Jul 25, 2018 |
The TMNT team is playing the long game here, and this is one more tension-building step down that road. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #85
Aug 22, 2018 |
This is another solid issue that will leave Turtles fans happy. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #86
Sep 19, 2018 |
David Wachter's style has become a bit darker and more jagged and that evolution fits well will this issue, which feels like the opening of a war story. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #87
Oct 17, 2018 |
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creative team continues to up the stakes of the Battle for Burnow Island with another solid issue. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #88
Nov 28, 2018 |
The art is stellar, as usual, and while there are still some loose ends to wrap up, this definitely feels like turning the page into the next chapter for the Turtles and their extended cast of characters. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #89
Dec 19, 2018 |
All in all, this is a real Christmas treat for Turtles fans. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #90
Jan 23, 2019 |
Fans will appreciate this calm issue, which offers an opportunity to touch base with these great characters before all hell breaks loose again. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #91
Feb 13, 2019 |
The issue impresses by delivering solid character interactions that work in and of themselves, but also reminding fans of how far these characters have come over the years - especially how all their lives were changed by the "City Fall" story and the milestone issue #50, which helps build anticipation as the series marches towards the "City at War" arc issue #100, a story that seems increasingly likely to revisit certain choices and fallout from "City Fall." |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #92
Mar 20, 2019 |
Kevin Eastman, Bobby Curnow, and Tom Waltz have channeled Chris Claremont's X-Men in weaving the various story threads at play to lead to this point. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #93
Apr 24, 2019 |
TMNT fans have been waiting for this story for years, and it's off to a strong start. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #94
May 29, 2019 |
Another solid issue in one of comics' most consistently excellent series. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #95
Jul 3, 2019 |
A strong issue in a consistently solid series, with a final page that will have fans talking for sure. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #96
Jul 31, 2019 |
If Jennika's transformation turned you into a new reader, welcome to one of the best under-the-radar comics being published. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #97
Aug 28, 2019 |
It's another stellar step on the road to issue #100. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #98
Sep 25, 2019 |
As #100 approaches, "City at War" is shaping up to be a fantastic finale to this era of the Ninja Turtles. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #99
Oct 30, 2019 |
The final page of this issue brings it all full circle and fans of the series will be counting the days until Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #100 arrives. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #100
Dec 11, 2019 |
With the help of co-plotters Kevin Eastman and Bobby Curnow, the strong artwork of Mike Dialynas and Dave Wachter, and colors by Ronda Pattison, the issue is a fitting conclusion to an inspired reimagining of a fan-favorite franchise. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #101
Jan 8, 2020 |
This is a changing of the guards for TMNT, but the series remains in good hands. |
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10
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #102
Jan 29, 2020 |
You'll be hard-pressed to find a better-crafted comic book being published today. |
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10
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #104
Mar 18, 2020 |
This is simply an impeccable comic book. |
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10
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #105
Jun 24, 2020 |
We're five issues into Sophie Campbell's post-centennial run on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and thus far, every installment has been brilliant. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #106
Jul 16, 2020 |
Campbell's first arc is a tough act to follow, and #106 does feel pedestrian by comparison. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #107
Jul 29, 2020 |
Nelson Daniel gets to show a little more style in this issue, and the dialogue is having a bit more fun. It all amounts to a good time for Turtles fans. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #108
Aug 26, 2020 |
All-in-all, this issue is an excellent blend of classic and new era IDW Turtles. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #109
Sep 9, 2020 |
Sophie Campbell remains brilliant at naturally finding surprising new directions in which to take these characters. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #110
Oct 21, 2020 |
It's a stellar issue that serves as a great example of what makes the series so appealing. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #111
Nov 12, 2020 |
Another excellent installment of a series that rarely falters. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #112
Dec 9, 2020 |
Sophie Campbell's run on Teenage Mutants Ninja Turtles continues to be among the best-kept secrets in comics. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #113
Jan 20, 2021 |
Turtles fans are in for a ride. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #114
Feb 10, 2021 |
The team embarks on a recon mission to search for the wayward mutants Tokka and Rahzar, which is standard fare. Still, it is elevated by Campbell's artwork and Bebop and Rocksteady's return, injecting a chaotic uncertainty into the proceedings. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #115
Mar 17, 2021 |
After reinventing the status quo for Clan Hamato following the series' hundredth issue, Campbell remains an exciting storyteller and the high-bar for modern TMNT comics art. |
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4.0
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Annual | 1 issues |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Annual #2020
Jul 29, 2020 |
It's nice to know that Waltz has one foot still planted firmly in the Turtles universe he helped build, but this return visit feels like an exercise in wheel-spinning that's easily skipped by fans. |
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8.0
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Macroseries | 2 issues |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Macroseries #1
Oct 3, 2018 |
The first issue of the TMNT Macroseries is essential to any Turtles fan. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Macroseries #2
Oct 24, 2018 |
If you can get past the weak setup, this is a near-perfect Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles story. |
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7.0
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder in Hell | 2 issues |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder in Hell #1
Jan 16, 2019 |
Some of Santolouco's dialogue is overwrought, but otherwise, this is an exciting issue that any Turtles fan will want to check out. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder in Hell #3
May 15, 2019 |
The story set in hell allows Mateus Santolouco to go absolutely wild with his artwork and character designs, and that " plus the development of Shredder's character in an exciting direction " makes it all worthwhile. |
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7.5
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin | 2 issues |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #1
Oct 28, 2020 |
It's TMNT by way of The Dark Knight Returns, down to the gritty internal monologues and vaguely cyberpunk aesthetic. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #2
Feb 17, 2021 |
Reading The Last Ronin is like watching a prophecy fulfill itself, and there's a particular pleasure there for those that understand the history. However, it's still a shame that it only briefly transcends its preordained path. |
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6.7
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Universe | 6 issues |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Universe #13
Jun 20, 2018 |
Mondo's descent into punk rock raging against the machine is a bit on the nose, but Ryan Ferrier provides a solid foil in how he writes Michelangelo and Pablo Tunica's loose linework and Patricia Delpeche's saturated colors are the perfect aesthetic for Mondo's worldview. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Universe #20
Mar 21, 2018 |
Altogether, TMNT Universe #20 is a great package for Turtles fans. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Universe #21
Apr 18, 2018 |
The story will be of interest to anyone following the Turtles saga, but watching these aliens try to hammer out the logistics of cohabitation isn't the most exciting Turtles adventure ever. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Universe #22
May 16, 2018 |
Paul Allor wraps up the Triceraton and Ultrom story on Burnow Island (for now) with a surprisingly dark episode of political intrigue. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Universe #24
Jul 18, 2018 |
It's a fun concept, but the tale ends so abruptly that it feels a bit more like a pitch than a complete story. All around, an okay issue, but not a standout. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Universe #25
Aug 1, 2018 |
Still, while it may be familiar territory, Flynn and Daniels do a solid job of bringing this spiritual realm to life and, much like the most recent arc of the core Turtles book, this helps build tension heading into the coming showdown between the Turtles and the Pantheon. |
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9.4
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The Dreaming (2018) | 17 issues |
10
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The Dreaming (2018) #4
Dec 5, 2018 |
Four issues in, The Dreaming is a worthy successor to The Sandman, and an engrossing fantasy in its own right. |
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The Dreaming (2018) #5
Jan 9, 2019 |
The Dreaming continues to enthrall readers with the epic and mysterious tale of realm in flux. Or, as this issue would put it, caught between an ending and a beginning. |
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The Dreaming (2018) #6
Feb 6, 2019 |
The Dreaming is a joy to read, but is likely to be even more rewarding now that this first arc is complete. |
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10
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The Dreaming (2018) #7
Mar 6, 2019 |
It's an invigorating opening to The Dreaming's next chapter. |
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The Dreaming (2018) #8
Apr 3, 2019 |
Abigail Larson's flowy pencils with Quinton Winter's soft colors were the perfect companions to this surreal, secondhand retelling of Dream's time on the mortal plane. |
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10
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The Dreaming (2018) #9
May 1, 2019 |
It's a rich and beautiful book that never disappoints. |
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8
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The Dreaming (2018) #10
Jun 5, 2019 |
Another solid installment of an excellent series. |
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10
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The Dreaming (2018) #11
Jul 3, 2019 |
This is brilliant comics working well within the spirit of the original Sandman series. |
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8
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The Dreaming (2018) #12
Aug 7, 2019 |
This issue suggests that things may never be as they were in the Dreaming and pulls the veil back"if only slightly"on the puppetmaster causing the upheaval, drawing already engrossed readers further into the series' narrative web. |
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10
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The Dreaming (2018) #13
Sep 4, 2019 |
The issue is packed with ideas from the fight to retain one's identity in their twilight to the LGBTQ community's embrace of monsters as mascots. |
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10
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The Dreaming (2018) #14
Oct 2, 2019 |
This issue is a feast for all senses involved and everything a fan could want out of a Sandman Universe book. |
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10
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The Dreaming (2018) #15
Nov 6, 2019 |
This is another fantastic issue in a fantastic series. The Sandman could ask for no more worthy a successor. |
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8
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The Dreaming (2018) #16
Dec 4, 2019 |
It's a sign of success that a story remains as engaging after a mystery has been solved as it was before, and The Dreaming succeeds at that. |
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10
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The Dreaming (2018) #17
Jan 1, 2020 |
It's another powerful issue in what has been a gem of a series. |
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10
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The Dreaming (2018) #18
Feb 5, 2020 |
Writer Si Spurrier continues to weave his threads together, nimbly reuniting Cain and Abel and giving new life to Dora under a new battle cry, "Nobody gets to make our myth but else." |
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10
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The Dreaming (2018) #19
Mar 4, 2020 |
It's a thrilling issue in its own right, a rousing set up for the finale, and a satisfying set of revelations for longtime Sandman fans. |
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10
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The Dreaming (2018) #20
May 6, 2020 |
The Dreaming turned out to be a powerful new addition to The Sandman's legacy, and a moving, enrapturing story in its own right. |
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8.2
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The Dreaming: Waking Hours (2020) | 9 issues |
8
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The Dreaming: Waking Hours (2020) #1
Aug 5, 2020 |
Wilson, Robles, and Lopes offer a fresh start for readers curious about The Sandman or its universe, and the team follows through on that opportunity with a well-crafted introduction broaching questions of identity, attribution, and intersectionality. |
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10
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The Dreaming: Waking Hours (2020) #2
Sep 2, 2020 |
G. Willow Wilson shows her skill with dialogue in the issue, giving us the introduction of the utterly delightful sorceress Heather After. It's brilliant all the way around. |
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8
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The Dreaming: Waking Hours (2020) #3
Oct 7, 2020 |
G. Willow Wilson falters a bit here as her Puck sounds a bit too much like a stock supervillain and not, well, puckish enough. But she's still spinning and enchanting tale about legacy, consequences, and responsibility that will leave readers excited to see how it all ends. |
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8
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The Dreaming: Waking Hours (2020) #4
Nov 4, 2020 |
It's a relatively subdued issue compared to what's come before, but it will have readers well-primed for the next issue's climax. |
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8
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The Dreaming: Waking Hours (2020) #5
Dec 2, 2020 |
This first arc of Waking Hours is an excellent, worthy addition to the Sandman canon. |
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9
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The Dreaming: Waking Hours (2020) #6
Jan 7, 2021 |
The Dreaming: Waking Hours #6 is a delightful feast for the eyes. |
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8
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The Dreaming: Waking Hours (2020) #7
Feb 3, 2021 |
Despite being billed as an intermission, a standalone story breaking up two larger arcs of The Dreaming, this story seems to lead straight into what comes next. Despite that, it has the air of a backdoor pilot. |
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8
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The Dreaming: Waking Hours (2020) #8
Mar 3, 2021 |
It's an enthralling start to this new arc that'll leave readers eager to see how the creative team unpacks the broached themes and what that means for the story's protagonists. |
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7
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The Dreaming: Waking Hours (2020) #9
Apr 7, 2021 |
Have the tales of once righteous revolutionary turned tyrant been overblown? Have the heroes been fed lies? Or does Nuala's outward faade mask something more dreadful? Those questions linger as this issue of the series draws to a close, but after another stellar installment, fans will be eager to learn the answers. |
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5.3
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The Expanse | 3 issues |
5
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The Expanse #2
Jan 20, 2021 |
The second issue of The Expanse from Corinna Bechko and Alejandro Aragon is an uneven installment. |
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6
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The Expanse #3
Feb 17, 2021 |
The darkness and desperation in the issue's script also play into Alejandro Aragon's artistic strengths"his loose lines and long shadows"helping this penultimate chapter coalesce into the series's best installment thus far. |
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5
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The Expanse #4
Mar 17, 2021 |
The entire series is the definition of inessential and quickly forgotten, but it isn't poorly crafted. |
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8.0
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The Life And Death Of Toyo Harada | 6 issues |
10
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The Life And Death Of Toyo Harada #1
Mar 13, 2019 |
A brilliant start to a series worthy of your attention. |
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8
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The Life And Death Of Toyo Harada #2
Apr 10, 2019 |
Cafu and Butch Guice bring their best, making Harada's past and present feel distinct but both still worthy of exploration. |
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8
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The Life And Death Of Toyo Harada #3
May 15, 2019 |
Joshua Dysart has kept things compelling through the series so far, and we expect nothing left from the final act. |
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8
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The Life And Death Of Toyo Harada #4
Jun 12, 2019 |
It's another fascinating and appropriately bombastic chapter in the story in the story of one of the Valiant universe's most interesting characters, as well as a turning point for the motley crew of allies he had assembled around him. |
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8
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The Life And Death Of Toyo Harada #5
Jul 17, 2019 |
Cafu and Kano provide some stunning, quiet, personal sequences, making this another must-read issue. |
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6
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The Life And Death Of Toyo Harada #6
Aug 14, 2019 |
The final issue of The Life and Death and Toyo Harada feels more like an epilogue than an ending, but there are interesting beats within. |
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6.5
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The Orville | 4 issues |
8
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The Orville #1
Jul 17, 2019 |
The issue is written by David A Goodman, a writer and executive producer on The Orville, so it should come as no surprise that the issue's dialogue and plot are pitch-perfect. |
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6
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The Orville #2
Aug 14, 2019 |
The Orville fans will feel at home and like they're reading an unproduced episode of the TV show, while more comics-literate fans will be let down by that same feeling. |
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6
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The Orville #3
Sep 11, 2019 |
Fine, but not memorable. |
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6
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The Orville #4
Oct 16, 2019 |
The series' art remains unremarkable, but it shouldn't be a barrier to entry for anyone looking for an offseason Orville fix. |
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8.0
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The Six Million Dollar Man (2019) | 5 issues |
8
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The Six Million Dollar Man (2019) #1
Mar 6, 2019 |
Dynamite rebuilds the Six Million Dollar Man for a new series that will delight new and old readers alike. |
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8
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The Six Million Dollar Man (2019) #2
Apr 3, 2019 |
Hahn offers clean, simple, and expressive artwork that still manages to deliver the shock and awe of more explosive moments. |
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10
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The Six Million Dollar Man (2019) #3
May 1, 2019 |
Each issue has been a delight, but it has been a delight in almost exactly the same way each time. Which has to be among the best problem a serialized story can have. |
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8
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The Six Million Dollar Man (2019) #4
Jun 5, 2019 |
Delightful as ever. |
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6
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The Six Million Dollar Man (2019) #5
Jul 10, 2019 |
This issue of The Six Million Dollar Man is as delightfully drawn an earnestly written as the wrest. |
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4.0
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Thief of Thieves | 1 issues |
4
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Thief of Thieves #42
Nov 14, 2018 |
It's a slow-going issue, but hopefully sets the stage for a more exciting finale. |
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6.0
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TMNT: Bebop & Rocksteady Hit the Road | 5 issues |
6
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TMNT: Bebop & Rocksteady Hit the Road #1
Aug 1, 2018 |
It isn't bad, but if the creative team can sharpen their voice and let the visuals do more of the storytelling in future issues then this could be something more. |
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6
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TMNT: Bebop & Rocksteady Hit the Road #2
Aug 8, 2018 |
Ben Bates' is still the perfect artist for this story, but the script still doesn't quite keep pace. It's like two musicians playing the same song at different tempos. |
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6
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TMNT: Bebop & Rocksteady Hit the Road #3
Aug 15, 2018 |
Weaver's art and the chaotic material make this issue feel like the miniseries has finally achieved its potential for highly destructive hijinks, which has been there from the start. |
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6
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TMNT: Bebop & Rocksteady Hit the Road #4
Aug 22, 2018 |
This issue feels like connective tissue put between the over-the-top chase scene that made of up most of the previous issue and what looks to be an action-heavy climax, but it is still worth the ride. |
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6
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TMNT: Bebop & Rocksteady Hit the Road #5
Aug 29, 2018 |
Bebop and Rocksteady Hit the Road will be a fun ride for hardcore Turtles fans, but an easy pass for more casual fans. |
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6.0
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Transformers '84 | 5 issues |
8
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Transformers '84 #0
Aug 21, 2019 |
Having never read any of those original Marvel Comics, this issue alone made me interesting in giving the series a look. |
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6
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Transformers '84: Secrets & Lies #1
Jul 16, 2020 |
Furman's dialogue doesn't have the same over-the-top flair here that he exhibited in his previous outing, but fans of old school Transformers comics are going to appreciate what the team has done here. |
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6
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Transformers '84: Secrets & Lies #2
Aug 19, 2020 |
If you don't have the inclination or the interest, you should steer clear, but if you do, then Transformers '84: Secrets and Lies is can't-miss material. |
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4
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Transformers '84: Secrets & Lies #3
Sep 2, 2020 |
The charm of Transformers '84: Secrets and Lies begins to wear thin in its third issue. |
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6
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Transformers '84: Secrets & Lies #4
Oct 28, 2020 |
If it wasn't clear from the start (and it probably should have been), Secrets & Lies isn't a series meant to bring in new readers. It's a love letter to the original Transformers comics as much as it is a prequel. |
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6.1
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Transformers (2019) | 12 issues |
8
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Transformers (2019) #17
Feb 12, 2020 |
This issue is a sign that this slow-burn series is about to start firing on all cylinders. |
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8
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Transformers (2019) #18
Mar 11, 2020 |
The result is a flight through dangerous territory that's a nice change of pace, but not entirely successful as it doesn't spend enough time digging into the emotional impact of everything that's happening. |
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8
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Transformers (2019) #19
Mar 18, 2020 |
It's been a slow and steady build, but this series is paying off everything readers have invested inot it. |
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6
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Transformers (2019) #20
Jun 17, 2020 |
Brian Ruckley is weaving a vast, political conspiracy thriller, and the dividends are still paying off. At 20 issues in, it's a take on the Transformers that still feels fresh. |
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4
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Transformers (2019) #21
Jul 22, 2020 |
There's still something interesting at the core here as Orion Pax finally begins to see that Megatron is at the center of the upheaval that's struck Cybertronian society. We get a single page dedicated to that core as the issue buries it under harder to follow, less engrossing asides. |
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6
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Transformers (2019) #22
Aug 19, 2020 |
Anna Malkova's artwork could stand to be more detailed and flesh out Cybertron, but she tells the story well, and for the first time in several issues, I'm curious about what will happen next. |
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4
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Transformers (2019) #23
Sep 16, 2020 |
Transformers #23 proves to be the end product of a narrative with all the moving parts of a great political thriller, but that can't deliver the goods. |
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6
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Transformers (2019) #24
Nov 4, 2020 |
It's a decent issue with good ideas that didn't somehow isn't as engaging as it could have been. |
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6
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Transformers (2019) #25
Dec 9, 2020 |
It's another stellar installment of a series now operating like a well-oiled machine, but it could stand to find a way to connect on a more emotional level. |
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6
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Transformers (2019) #26
Dec 30, 2020 |
With this current "War World" arc, political machinations fall to the wayside while the Autobots and Decepticons begin marshaling their forces and taking up arms for civil war. It's a welcome shift as, after 24 issues, the subterfuge and plotting started to wear thin. Yet, instead of being an exciting transition, the series is taking on such a familiar shape"the classic robot versus robot warfare that defined the original Transformers toys and cartoons -- that it feels like more returning to a status quo. |
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6
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Transformers (2019) #27
Jan 20, 2021 |
Still, it provides some visceral robot vs. robot thrills in what has otherwise been a slow and sterile series. |
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5
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Transformers (2019) #28
Mar 3, 2021 |
Who would have thought that a comic book about transforming robots fighting could be this verbose? |
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5.0
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Transformers: Beast Wars | 3 issues |
5
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Transformers: Beast Wars #1
Feb 3, 2021 |
Writer Erik Burnham delivers that, and Josh Burcham's art makes the transition from 3-D to 2-D a graceful one. But it does feel like a missed opportunity to do something a little more transformative (no pun intended) with this property. |
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4
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Transformers: Beast Wars #2
Mar 3, 2021 |
Perhaps next issue, the series will become something more than a pointless nostalgia strip. |
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6
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Transformers: Beast Wars #3
Apr 7, 2021 |
The issue isn't anything game-changing, but it's the kind of simple, stellar storytelling that readers have been expecting from the series from the first issue. |
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5.3
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Transformers: Galaxies | 6 issues |
6
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Transformers: Galaxies #7
Jul 8, 2020 |
Another solid installment for IDW's Transformers line. |
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4
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Transformers: Galaxies #8
Aug 12, 2020 |
Maggs relies heavily on internal monologue captions to express Gauge's uncertainty. That leaves little for the art team to do then to spend another issue depicting Gauge's cult-assigned routine fo menial tasks that are as boring as to look at as they are to execute. |
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4
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Transformers: Galaxies #9
Sep 2, 2020 |
Transformers: Galaxies stumbles in its conclusion to an arc that had a promising start. |
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6
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Transformers: Galaxies #10
Sep 16, 2020 |
This issue is a little uneven, but it's interesting enough to keep readers around for the next installment. |
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6
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Transformers: Galaxies #11
Oct 28, 2020 |
If you're particularly fond of Ultra Magnus, you'll appreciate this issue more than most. |
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6
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Transformers: Galaxies #12
Dec 30, 2020 |
The final few pages bring this story up to date with IDW's main Transformers comic and feel mostly perfunctory, but the rest of the issue is a solid enough action comic. |
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2.0
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Typhoid Fever (2018) | 1 issues |
2
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Typhoid Fever (2018): X-Men #1
Nov 7, 2018 |
Typhoid Fever X-Men feels like it was a failure from the word go. |
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10
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Ultramega by James Harren | 1 issues |
10
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Ultramega by James Harren #1
Mar 17, 2021 |
This comic will blow you away and leave nothing but rubble and ashes in its wake. |
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5.9
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) | 22 issues |
6
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) #1
Nov 14, 2018 |
The issue is certainly an attention grabber, with plenty to love on the surface, but comes up short on substance. |
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) #2
Nov 21, 2018 |
With all of the attention-seeking stunts of the first issue out of the way, the second issue of Uncanny X-Men -- drawn by RB Silva, an unsung hero fo the X-Men line -- moves at a much steadier pace, giving its large ensemble cast proper room to breath and readers something to latch onto. |
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4
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) #3
Nov 28, 2018 |
Uncanny X-Men's "Disassembled" arc is beginning to read a bit like an "and then"" improv exercise that got out of hand. |
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) #4
Dec 5, 2018 |
The fourth issue of Uncanny X-Men takes the "Disassembled" arc from "not living up to expectations" territory to being actively frustrating. |
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) #5
Dec 12, 2018 |
The story still feels a bit too much like a pastiche of '90s X-Men events like "X-Cutioner's Song," but it's a big step up from last weeks nadir. |
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4
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) #6
Dec 19, 2018 |
Uncanny X-Men continues to feel like an overplayed greatest hits album. |
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) #7
Dec 26, 2018 |
The quiet is welcome in a series that has been so much cacophony so far, and hopefully, the sense of focus will carry through the final act of "Disassembled." |
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) #8
Jan 2, 2019 |
It's another case of "Disassembled" remixing old X-Men ideas rather than offering much new, but it is solidly crafted at least. |
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4
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) #9
Jan 9, 2019 |
This story has been unfocused and detached and failing to invest readers early means the payoffs aren't paying off the way they should. |
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) #10
Jan 16, 2019 |
Despite the many talented creators involved, "Disassembled" was not the rousing return of the flagship X-Men series that it was made out to be. |
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) #11
Feb 6, 2019 |
Mutants being on the verge of extinction for different reasons has been Marvel's status quo for the X-Men for years. Uncanny X-Men #11 sells that idea better than any attempt before. |
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) #12
Feb 20, 2019 |
Uncanny X-Men is again a strong story hampered by murky artwork. |
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) #13
Mar 6, 2019 |
There's a bit more handwringing about Cyclops' time as a revolutionary than seems necessary, and there's also a couple of moments where another panel beat would have helped. Otherwise, Rosenberg has a solid take on the X-Men for the era they're in, and the execution issues that have hounded the series seem to be improving. |
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) #14
Mar 20, 2019 |
Larroca provides stellar artwork and Matthew Rosenberg writes the team with a sense of camaraderie the infuses each scene with joy. The issue ends with the team toasting to small victories, and that's an apt reaction to this issue. |
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) #15
Apr 3, 2019 |
Rosenberg is making the X-Men feel like they matter again in a way that's bigger than the Marvel universe. |
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) #16
Apr 17, 2019 |
This issue has more great character moments, though does suffer from some clumsy pacing in the back half of the issue, which has way too much going on for its own good, even if they are all good, entertaining things in their own right. |
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) #17
May 1, 2019 |
The melodrama that creeps in is understandable but feels cheap compared to what is at the core of the story. Still, this a standout issue of what has already been a stellar run. |
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) #18
May 15, 2019 |
It's fine, but a little too illusory for its own good. |
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) #19
Jun 5, 2019 |
The artwork in this issue is surprisingly consistent for having three credited pencillers and sets up an exciting conflict to come. |
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4
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) #20
Jun 19, 2019 |
This is a weak issue from a creative team that's proved they're capable of much better. |
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4
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) #21
Jul 3, 2019 |
It feels like this run, which started strong, is running out of gas before the end. |
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4
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) #22
Jul 17, 2019 |
Matthew Rosenberg's run on X-Men started off feeling fresh, focused, and energetic. As it's continued on it's grown a bit unwieldy, and that feeling is present in this final issue as well. |
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4.0
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) Annual | 1 issues |
4
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Uncanny X-Men (2018) Annual #1
Jan 23, 2019 |
The issue has solid art and some strong character work, but otherwise, it feels like a continuity bridge between two different eras of X-Men and little else. |
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5.0
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Vampire: The Masquerade | 2 issues |
4
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Vampire: The Masquerade #1
Aug 5, 2020 |
There's potential for both of these stories to grow into something worthwhile for fans of the source material. This issue isn't there yet. |
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Vampire: The Masquerade #2
Sep 9, 2020 |
Vampire: The Masquerade's sophomore outing is an improvement over its debut issue. |
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5.0
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Venom (2016) | 4 issues |
6
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Venom (2016) #161
Feb 7, 2018 |
The individual elements can be enjoyed, but they don't quite form a cohesive whole. |
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6
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Venom (2016) #162
Feb 21, 2018 |
The "Poison X" crossover between X-Men Blue and Venom continues in Venom #162, and the story may be suffering from symbiote overload. |
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4
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Venom (2016) #163
Mar 7, 2018 |
Perhaps when the larger Poisons storyline that Cullen Bunn is telling is complete this chapter will feel more worthwhile, but for now, it just feels like a derailment of what he had going on in X-Men Blue. |
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4
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Venom (2016) #164
Apr 4, 2018 |
Venom is beginning to feel like a skipping record. Each issue plays out pretty similarly to the last. |
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4.0
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Venomized | 4 issues |
4
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Venomized #1
Apr 4, 2018 |
The first issue of Venomized makes it clear that Cullen Bunn has thought long and hard about how the mechanics and ecology of symbiotes and Poisons work. Unfortunately, those details aren't particularly interesting to have explained. |
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6
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Venomized #2
Apr 11, 2018 |
Venomized feels like a comic book with the volume turned up a bit too loud. |
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4
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Venomized #3
Apr 18, 2018 |
Venomized remains hard to recommend, but at least it's pretty and the plot seems to be going somewhere in this issue. |
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Venomized #4
Apr 25, 2018 |
If Venomized ever had a narrative thread, it has certainly lost it by now. |
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8.0
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War of the Realms | 1 issues |
8
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War of the Realms #2
Apr 17, 2019 |
The issue stumbles a bit at the end when the heroes regroup and transparently lay out the pitches for the many "War of the Realms" tie-in series being published alongside this main event, but it's a minor sin for such an epic tale ot commit. |
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10
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What If? (2018) | 1 issues |
10
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What If? (2018): Magik #1
Oct 31, 2018 |
What If? Magik packs a novel's worth of story into a single comic book. |
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7.2
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Wolverine: The Long Night | 5 issues |
8
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Wolverine: The Long Night #1
Jan 2, 2019 |
Wolverine: The Long Night emphasizes the mystery around the metal-clawed mutant and will suck you in. |
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8
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Wolverine: The Long Night #2
Feb 6, 2019 |
The comic book adaptation of Wolverine: The Long Night continues to be an engrossing bit of rural noir as the federal agents continue to dig up the mystery at the heart of this small, Alaskan town. |
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Wolverine: The Long Night #3
Mar 13, 2019 |
Most of the story feels like it happened before the first issue and we're playing catch-up along with the investigating agents. Even with that small tic, Wolverine: The Long Night is one of the best Logan stories that Marvel has published in years. |
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8
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Wolverine: The Long Night #4
Apr 24, 2019 |
It's a slow burn, but a good one. |
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4
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Wolverine: The Long Night #5
May 29, 2019 |
It's an abrupt, clumsy end to an otherwise stellar adaptation. |
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8.7
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X Of Swords (2020) | 3 issues |
10
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X Of Swords (2020): Stasis #1
Oct 28, 2020 |
When the level of craft is as high as it is in X of Swords: Stasis, that's every bit as rewarding as anything that comes before or after. X of Swords: Stasis is a vital, enthralling chapter in the X of Swords saga. |
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8
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X Of Swords (2020): Creation #1
Sep 23, 2020 |
If X-Men by way of Lord of the Rings sounds like a good idea to you, then this is a must-read event. |
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8
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X Of Swords (2020): Destruction #1
Nov 25, 2020 |
It's hard to imagine a more fitting end to an X-Men epic at this grandiose scale. |
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7.8
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X-Men (2019) | 18 issues |
8
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X-Men (2019) #1
Oct 16, 2019 |
As long as Marvel keeps teaming Hickman with talented artists like Yu, X-Men seems primed to be one of the most exciting and talked about superhero stories published today. |
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8
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X-Men (2019) #2
Nov 13, 2019 |
It shows the potential in this intricate Dawn of X machine, with Hickman making minor references to almost every other series that has debuted since X-Men #1. It makes the entire X-Men universe feel like a finely woven tapestry within being so knotted as to lose anyone following X-Men alone. |
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6
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X-Men (2019) #3
Dec 4, 2019 |
There's enough pure fun here that the issue isn't a total wash, but it's a messy affair. |
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8
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X-Men (2019) #5
Jan 29, 2020 |
X-Men #5 is probably the issue of the series most on-brand for writer Jonathan Hickman so far. |
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10
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X-Men (2019) #6
Feb 12, 2020 |
This should be a breakout issue of artist Matteo Buffagni, whose creative choices help cast even moments fans have read before in entirely new emotional lights. |
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10
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X-Men (2019) #7
Feb 26, 2020 |
X-Men #7 is a dense and rewarding issue that somehow feels both packed and like we're only touching the tip of the iceberg. |
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8
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X-Men (2019) #8
Mar 11, 2020 |
This issue, more than any other, is about spectacle and action and tapping Madmun Asrar for the job was the right choice. |
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8
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X-Men (2019) #9
Mar 25, 2020 |
Jonathan Hickman and Leinil Yu keep up the big, sci-fi action from last issue in X-Men #9. |
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8
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X-Men (2019) #10
Jul 29, 2020 |
Despite some distracting artistic shortcuts, it's still a stellar installment of the flagship "Dawn of X" title. |
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8
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X-Men (2019) #11
Aug 26, 2020 |
X-Men #11 is a strong showing for the flagship "Dawn of X" title. |
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8
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X-Men (2019) #12
Sep 16, 2020 |
It's all scene-setting, but it'll have readers eager for "X of Swords" to get into full swing next week. |
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6
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X-Men (2019) #13
Oct 21, 2020 |
The issue redefines Apocaypse's existence in a way that longtime X-Men nerds are sure to appreciate. Otherwise, it's a fine but not particularly memorable installment in the "X of Swords" saga. |
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8
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X-Men (2019) #14
Nov 4, 2020 |
For an installment dedicated almost entirely to the backstory, X-Men #14 does a stellar and subtle job of pushing "X of Swords" forward. |
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8
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X-Men (2019) #15
Nov 25, 2020 |
Since House of X/Powers of X reshaped the X-Men line for the "Dawn of X" era, some fans have complained that this new status quo does not resemble the X-Men they've known and loved for decades. In X-Men #15, writer Jonathan Hickman addresses those concerns head-on. His response? Yes, you are correct. |
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8
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X-Men (2019) #16
Dec 30, 2020 |
Despite Noto's issues with environments, X-Men #16 still succeeds at setting the stage for an exciting new phase in the Krakoan era of X-Men. |
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4
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X-Men (2019) #17
Jan 27, 2021 |
A low point for Krakoa's flagship title. |
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8
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X-Men (2019) #18
Feb 24, 2021 |
Whether the plot points are enough to sate the hungry X-Men fan, Mahmud Asrar's slick visuals should satisfy with his depiction of this otherworldly locale, these mutant's unusual powers, and the battle within. |
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9
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X-Men (2019) #19
Mar 31, 2021 |
It's an inventive and exciting issue that sees every creator involved excelling at doing the things they're best at to create a tense and emotionally impactful adventure. |
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6.8
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X-Men: Black (2018) | 5 issues |
6
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X-Men: Black (2018): Magneto #1
Oct 3, 2018 |
As the opening chapter in a story that will continue throughout X-Men Black, it's just enough to whet your appetite, but Nadler and Thompson's take on classic archvillain Apocalypse, Geraldo Borges' artwork, and the hook that reveals itself at the twist at the chapter's end will have readers intrigued. |
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8
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X-Men: Black (2018): Mojo #1
Oct 10, 2018 |
X-Men Black - Mojo delivers a surprisingly heartwarming villain tale. |
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6
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X-Men: Black (2018): Mystique #1
Oct 17, 2018 |
The Apocalypse backstory slows the pace down a bit in this installment, but the chapter ends on a note that suggests things are going to pick up in a big way next week. |
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6
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X-Men: Black (2018): Juggernaut #1
Oct 24, 2018 |
Robbie Thompson's story dives into Cain Marko's psyche, both literally and figuratively, but rather than revealing anything new, it doubles down on who we already understood the Juggernaut to be. |
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8
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X-Men: Black (2018): Emma Frost #1
Oct 31, 2018 |
It can not be emphasized enough how essential this issue is for anyone with a soft spot for Emma, and its plenty enjoyable for everyone else as well. |
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6.1
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X-Men: Blue (2017) | 16 issues |
6
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X-Men: Blue (2017) #21
Feb 14, 2018 |
The idea of pairing up the X-Men and Venom is still fun since its so unusual, the story Bunn is telling is still resting on solid legs especially given the interesting final page turn, but this issue stumbles a bit in its execution. |
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4
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X-Men: Blue (2017) #22
Feb 28, 2018 |
X-Men Blue #22 continues the "Poison X" crossover with Venom, and the story feels like its dragging. |
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8
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X-Men: Blue (2017) #23
Mar 14, 2018 |
Cullen Bunn writes Magneto exceptionally well, so this issue plays to all of X-Men Blue's strengths. |
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6
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X-Men: Blue (2017) #24
Mar 28, 2018 |
Bunn seems to be going somewhere, but the road to get there is a bit bumpy. |
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6
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X-Men: Blue (2017) #25
Apr 11, 2018 |
It's not awful, but it feels like it should be much, much better. |
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4
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X-Men: Blue (2017) #26
Apr 25, 2018 |
X-Men Blue feels like it had a lot of its life sapped out of it due to its main character being elsewhere during what feels like the culmination of over 20 issues of stories. |
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6
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X-Men: Blue (2017) #27
May 9, 2018 |
Marcus To does a solid job with the art, but there's still the lingering feeling like X-Men Blue became a different book at some point. |
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4
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X-Men: Blue (2017) #28
May 30, 2018 |
X-Men Blue is a comic where important things happen, but the comic itself fails to make those things feel important. |
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4
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X-Men: Blue (2017) #29
Jun 13, 2018 |
The serviceable but not particularly memorable artwork does little to elevate the material. |
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6
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X-Men: Blue (2017) #30
Jun 27, 2018 |
X-Men Blue #30 is a textbook example of a serviceable superhero comic book. There's some melodrama, some fighting, some teases of things to come, but none of it is particularly memorable. |
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8
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X-Men: Blue (2017) #31
Jul 11, 2018 |
It finally feels like X-Men Blue is back on track and headed towards an exciting climax. |
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4
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X-Men: Blue (2017) #32
Jul 25, 2018 |
It is hard not to feel a little divorced from the rest of the issue's events as a result, those events comprised mostly of seven mutants yelling very passionately at each other. |
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6
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X-Men: Blue (2017) #33
Aug 8, 2018 |
Marcus To delivers stellar visuals in what is a solid issue that seems primarily interested in setting up bigger thing to come. |
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8
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X-Men: Blue (2017) #34
Aug 29, 2018 |
Marcus To shows some of his best work, building to a final visual note that will leave readers, longtime X-Men fans in particular, with chills. |
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8
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X-Men: Blue (2017) #35
Sep 12, 2018 |
The biggest flaw here may be that it will leave fans wishing we saw those vignettes explored in more depth. But all good things come to an end, and X-Men Blue #35 is a thoughtful, satisfying beginning of the end for the original five. |
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10
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X-Men: Blue (2017) #36
Sep 26, 2018 |
This is a graceful and satisfying end to X-Men Blue and closing chapter to the All-New X-Men saga. |
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6.1
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X-Men: Gold (2017) | 15 issues |
8
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X-Men: Gold (2017) #21
Feb 7, 2018 |
The character work and plot set up is of a high enough caliber to carry the issue few, but the rough around the edges artwork keeps the issue from truly soaring. |
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6
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X-Men: Gold (2017) #22
Feb 21, 2018 |
X-Men Gold #22 doesn't stray far from typical X-Men superhero fare, but it executes that material very well. |
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6
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X-Men: Gold (2017) #23
Mar 7, 2018 |
It may be comfort food for X-Men fans, but it's good comfort food. |
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2
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X-Men: Gold (2017) #24
Mar 21, 2018 |
X-Men Gold #24 is a low point for the series. |
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4
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X-Men: Gold (2017) #25
Apr 4, 2018 |
X-Men Gold #25 loses all sense of narrative causality. |
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6
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X-Men: Gold (2017) #26
Apr 18, 2018 |
The road to the wedding of Kitty Pryde and Colossus begins here, with a flashback drawn by David Marquez. It's beautiful, but given the problematic elements of the early days of Kitty and Peter's relationships, one wonders if reminding fans of those early days is a wise choice. |
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X-Men: Gold (2017) #28
May 23, 2018 |
Still, despite some small art hiccups, the strengths of this issue far outweigh the flaws, delivering one of the best installment of X-Men Gold in weeks. |
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X-Men: Gold (2017) #29
Jun 6, 2018 |
While X-Men Gold has been inconsistent as of late, issue #29 gets back to what made the series' early issues so much fun: high action-adventure and enjoyable dynamics between the characters. |
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10
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X-Men: Gold (2017) #30
Jun 20, 2018 |
It's a beautiful, complicated issue that's sure to bring out some complicated feelings from fans, and it's all the better for it. |
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6
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X-Men: Gold (2017) #31
Jul 4, 2018 |
It's a solid start to what seems like it may be the story Marc Guggenheim has been building towards through his entire run. |
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6
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X-Men: Gold (2017) #32
Jul 18, 2018 |
X-Men Gold seems to be hitting its denouement as it wraps up every long-running plot that Marc Guggenheim planted in his run. |
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6
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X-Men: Gold (2017) #33
Aug 1, 2018 |
The result is a relatively quiet but solid chapter that moves X-Men Gold closer to its finale and whatever may be next for the X-Men. |
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6
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X-Men: Gold (2017) #34
Aug 22, 2018 |
It is a strange way for X-Men Gold to be heading towards its end. With most of the cast unrepresented, this feels like a postscript to the wedding. Perhaps Guggenheim will bring it all together for the finale, right now the book feels a bit listless. |
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4
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X-Men: Gold (2017) #35
Sep 5, 2018 |
There's nothing to hate in X-Men Gold #35, but there's not much to love here either. |
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6
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X-Men: Gold (2017) #36
Sep 19, 2018 |
On a technical level, it's solid, but it feels like a strange note to go out on. |
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8.0
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X-Men: Gold (2017) Annual | 1 issues |
8
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X-Men: Gold (2017) Annual #2
Aug 1, 2018 |
McGuire's story strips down the character to her basest parts to discover what it is at her core that really defines her and Failla's artwork does a great job of depicting the character and her campmates as being at that transitionary early teenage. |
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3.0
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X-Men: Legends (2021) | 2 issues |
4
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X-Men: Legends (2021) #1
Feb 17, 2021 |
It isn't even hard to imagine revisiting those original comics and inserting X-Men: Legends #1 into the reading order to see if and how it all holds together. However, for anyone but the most dedicated fans of that bygone era, X-Men Legends #1 is little more than a baffling contradiction, a new thing made to be old that it may provide shelter to those who live in the past. |
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2
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X-Men: Legends (2021) #2
Mar 31, 2021 |
The idea of a series existing alongside the main X-Men line that revisits eras from the past isn't inherently a bad one. However, this is a prime example of how to go about it in all of the wrong ways. |
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8.7
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X-Men: Red (2018) | 11 issues |
10
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X-Men: Red (2018) #1
Feb 7, 2018 |
X-Men Red teases the return of a villain who is perfectly suited to the story the series is looking to tell. In their first issue, Taylor, Asrar, and company present a story that has plenty of visceral energy and that seems interested in carving a new path for these characters rather than recapturing past glory. That combination of big ideas and big action makes X-Men Red one of the boldest new X-Men comic in years. |
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8
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X-Men: Red (2018) #2
Mar 7, 2018 |
X-Men Red is still going strong. |
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8
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X-Men: Red (2018) #3
Apr 11, 2018 |
X-Men Red is the X-Men book to watch. |
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8
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X-Men: Red (2018) #4
May 16, 2018 |
While some of the books in the X-Men line seem devoted to recapturing past glory, X-Men Red continues to be the one interested pushing the X-Men into the future just as much as Jean Grey is trying to build a future for mutantkind. |
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10
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X-Men: Red (2018) #5
Jun 6, 2018 |
X-Men Red #5 continues to do what this series has done so well already, only even more-so. |
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10
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X-Men: Red (2018) #6
Jul 18, 2018 |
Even without all of that long-term X-Men history in your head, X-Men Red is an exciting, relevant, high-concept, and epic superhero adventure. |
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X-Men: Red (2018) #7
Aug 22, 2018 |
X-Men Red #7 is arguably the most pedestrian issue of the series so far, but it is a still very good superhero comics. |
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X-Men: Red (2018) #8
Sep 26, 2018 |
It may not be the series' best installment, but it's still pretty darn good. |
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10
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X-Men: Red (2018) #9
Oct 24, 2018 |
This issue is lighter on the metaphor than most of the series has been, but has enough strong relationship moments and excellent characterizations that it will likely still leave X-Men fans with the urge to pump their fists in the air. |
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8
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X-Men: Red (2018) #10
Nov 7, 2018 |
Tom Taylor's script starts slow here, but before the end, he's managed to toss out another big, ridiculous idea that no one was likely to have seen coming and that will have will have fans ready for the big finish. |
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X-Men: Red (2018) #11
Dec 12, 2018 |
As unfortunately short-lived as it is, X-Men Red is one of the best X-Men stories of the past decade. |
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8.0
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X-Men: Red (2018) Annual | 1 issues |
8
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X-Men: Red (2018) Annual #1
May 30, 2018 |
By the end, the emotional punch of X-Men Red Annual #1 more than makes up for the moments when it doesn't quite come together. |
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6.0
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X-Men: The Wedding Special | 1 issues |
6
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X-Men: The Wedding Special #1
May 16, 2018 |
The stories go from bad, to not bad, to good, making the issue easily recommendable if you're really invested in these characters, but easily skipped if you're not. |
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6.7
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X-Ray Robot | 3 issues |
6
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X-Ray Robot #2
Oct 2, 2020 |
The wild, sci-fi plot involving living robots and time travel gives Allred an excuse to render multiple two-page spreads depicting techno-psychedelic wonder, which pop perfectly with Laura Allred's colors. As a story, it leaves something to be desired. |
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8
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X-Ray Robot #3
Oct 28, 2020 |
X-Ray Robot continues to be a feast for the eyes, even if the thread of its story is hard to grip. |
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6
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X-Ray Robot #4
Nov 25, 2020 |
You may not be able to hang on to the story's narrative thread too title as you turn pages, but the visuals never disappoint. |
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