Justin Vader's Comic Reviews

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8.6Avg. Review Rating

8.4
20th Century Men (2022) #1

Aug 16, 2022

20th Century Men leaves us with a lot of questions and very few answers. The universe seems very compelling, but the direction isn't exactly clear yet. This feels intentional however, and not at all like a writing oversight. This series is headed down a dark path, and it's one I cannot wait to follow closely behind.

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7
Captain America: Symbol of Truth (2022) #1

May 10, 2022

This was a speedy introduction to America's new mascot, and it was packed with a lot of action. I think it could have benefitted from slowing down in its pacing just a little, further allowing us to become more acquainted with our new hero. That being said, it was still a good introduction with a lot of potential for the future of the series. Sam Wilson's evolution into the character will definitely be one worth following.

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9.5
Daredevil (2022) #1

Jul 11, 2022

If this issue is any indication, this run of Daredevil is going to be a great close for this version of Murdock's adventures. The writers set up a great plot, and used every single one of this issues 34 pages effectively. Maybe you are a time honored fan of Daredevil or maybe this is the first comic book you have ever read. Either way, I highly recommend that you give Daredevil a read. It has me hooked, and I am looking forward to the next issue.

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9
Doctor Strange: Nexus of Nightmares #1

Apr 21, 2022

This is still a super hero comic at its core, but it felt just a little like a character exploration as well, and I would love to see more of this in Marvel Comics going forward.

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8.5
Moon Knight (2021) #10

Apr 4, 2022

If you stick with this series, it is pretty clear by the end that Marc is headed down a pretty violent path. By the end of this edition, there is no doubt that Moon Knight is out for blood. After reading this edition, I believe it would be a pretty foolish endeavor to believe that he won't get whatever (or whoever) he is looking for. Moon Knight #10 had everything you could be looking for.

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8
Punisher (2022) #1

Mar 7, 2022

You may be scratching your head a little at the end of this, but it is an itch that will leave you coming back for more, not scare you away.

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9
Punisher War Journal (2022): Blitz #1

Jun 20, 2022

Overall, I found this new story in the Punisher's adventure to be a really fun evolution for the character. I am not always the biggest fan of the Punisher, but having him portrayed in this different light was a choice I really enjoyed. Having him serve as the leader of a group brings out a different side to the character.

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8
Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #24

Jun 30, 2022

The "A plot of this edition was nothing to write home about. It was a good reason to bring back a few characters from the series and Star Wars as a whole, but it certainly wasn't one of the more memorable story lines in this series of comics.

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9
Star Wars: The High Republic (2022) #3

Dec 28, 2022

No matter how closely you follow Star Wars comics, I would definitely recommend keeping up with these comics. I have been betting for a while that this era will be the next big focus of Star Wars. It is only a matter of time before it gets onto the screen. These are all new faces, and things that you think of as common are only prototypes at this point in the timeline. There is a lot of familarizing to do with this era, and I think The High Republic comics are a great entry point. #3 was another great entry, and I am excited to read #4 and beyond.

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9.5
What If...Miles Morales #1

Feb 28, 2022

If the next four issues are anything like this one, we are in for a real treat. What If Miles Morales Became Captain America #1 is a fantastic beginning for a really engaging character. Seeing Miles and his network of characters take on different roles in the Multiverse should leave any reader wanting to come back for more and more.

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