Michael Rothman's Comic Reviews

Reviewer For: Nerd Initiative Reviews: 43
8.6Avg. Review Rating

8
Amazing Spider-Man (2022) #45

Mar 13, 2024

After Spider-Man is mentioned during the conversation, Marko tries to break free from Bakers subconscious in a fit of rage.

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7.5
Amazing Spider-Man (2022) #47

Apr 10, 2024

Not much here, more of a setup for next month's big battle between Peter and Ben. (The cover looks incredible)

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8
Amazing Spider-Man (2022) #50

May 22, 2024

I'm excited to see where this goes.

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8
Amazing Spider-Man (2022) #51

Jun 5, 2024

I don't hate it. This is a very interesting twist and something I'm excited to follow down the Goblin hole!

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7.5
Amazing Spider-Man (2022) #53

Jul 10, 2024

I'm excited to see what happens next and love the arc development.

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9
Amazing Spider-Man (2022) #57

Sep 11, 2024

THIS IS A GREAT ISSUE.

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10
Amazing Spider-Man (2022) #58

Sep 25, 2024

57 and 58 are both great Spider-Man issues and honestly, this issue ends in a cliffhanger and i want to read it NOW!

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9
Amazing Spider-Man (2022) #59

Oct 9, 2024

It really feels like a blockbuster movie type of feel and we should enjoy it while it lasts.

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9
Amazing Spider-Man (2022) #60

Oct 30, 2024

I'm going to miss this run and you should too. It was unique, something that only a writer like Zeb could bring to the table and we always need to see our favorite heroes from new perspectives.

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8
Amazing Spider-Man: Blood Hunt (2024) #1

May 15, 2024

We have a long way to go in Blood Hunt, but this is a solid start.

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8.5
Get Fury (2024) #1

May 1, 2024

This is going to be one hell of a ride.

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9
Hulk (2021) Annual #1

Aug 28, 2024

We get the raging Hulk we know and love and a Thanos blood thirsty for stones.

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9
Punisher (2023) #4

Feb 28, 2024

With that, one head of the Jigsaw snake is down, but the reader quickly realizes like there are many many more out there.

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9
Rook Exodus (2024) #4

Jul 24, 2024

Rook Exodus #4 is a heart-pumping, foot-tapping, eyes-widening roller coaster. The action doesn't stop and the emotion oozes off the page like something out of a classic science fiction thriller. If you haven't placed Rook Exodus on your pull list yet, you're doing yourself a true disservice.

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8.5
Spider-Boy (2023) #3

Jan 31, 2024

Back to our new big bad, we later see Killionaire enjoying his new adpatoid toy while making a streaming video! Talk about a modern-day mercenary.

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9
Spider-Boy (2023) #5

Mar 20, 2024

Dan Slott once again just creates a fun, yet revealing read here that is classic Marvel Comics.

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8
Spider-Man: Black Suit & Blood (2024) #1

Aug 7, 2024

It's the best and most unique art I've seen in quite a while. The stories feel a bit disjointed, but have promise.

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8
Spider-Man: Black Suit & Blood (2024) #4

Nov 6, 2024

It's a solid book and series and one that should be checked out by Spider-Man fans of all ages.

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8
Spider-Man: Shadow of the Green Goblin (2024) #1

Apr 3, 2024

I think this is a strong first book in the series with a lot of potential.

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9
Spider-Man: Shadow of the Green Goblin (2024) #2

May 8, 2024

We close the book with Proto Goblin accomplishing his goal and kidnapping Harry, taking him back to his mother.

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8.5
Spider-Man: Shadow of the Green Goblin (2024) #3

Jun 12, 2024

I'm a pretty nostalgic guy and this series really brings me back to a simpler time.

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9
Superior Spider-Man (2023) #3

Jan 24, 2024

I know there are too many Spidey books to count these days, including numerous Spider-Men (and Boys) and numerous timelines and alternate universes.

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10
Superior Spider-Man (2023) #4

Feb 14, 2024

This will be short, Superior Spider-Man #4 might be one of the best comics Ive ever read. It's easily one of the best Spidey stories and just hits home on why we love him so much.

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9
The Infinity Watch Annual (2024): Wolverine #1

Aug 14, 2024

The best issue in the series yet!

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8
The Infinity Watch Annual (2024): Spider-Boy #1

Sep 18, 2024

This is a cute, inspirational issue, especially for young readers. The interactions between Bailey and Multitiude are the best. "We didn't choose it, it chose us, are just a few of the lines that really resonate with the old classic, "With great power, comes great responsibility.

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8
The Infinity Watch Annual (2024): Amazing Spider-Man #1

Jul 3, 2024

A solid follow up to last week's opening book for the Infinity Watch.

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8.5
The Infinity Watch Annual (2024): Ms. Marvel #1

Jul 31, 2024

This is the kind of issue I hope my young son Luke reads one day and maybe the reason he becomes a fan of comics.

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8
The Infinity Watch Annual (2024): Thanos #1

Jun 26, 2024

Damn, this is going to be fun.

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8
The Infinity Watch Annual (2024): Moon Knight #1

Sep 4, 2024

Solid entry into the Infinity Watch though I'd love to know more about where we are heading.

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8
The Infinity Watch Annual (2024): Immortal Thor #1

Jul 17, 2024

This issue was a little goofy, but it's nice to see Thor in the mix here.

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8.5
The Spectacular Spider-Men (2024) #1

Mar 6, 2024

Not too much to say, just a fun, easy read for all comic fans, especially those who love Peter and Miles together.

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7.5
The Spectacular Spider-Men (2024) #2

Apr 17, 2024

To close out the book, all-around shady character Marv invites Kenny and Shelly to beta test some video game for a lot of cold hard cash.

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9
Ultimate Black Panther (2024) #1

Feb 7, 2024

Heart-pumping, action packed I could go on and on about this book. I can already smell the conflict brewing inside T'Challa and the twists and turns that must come later in the series.

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10
Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #2

Feb 21, 2024

OK, I know, I got to stop dishing out 10s for Spider-Man comics, but hot damn, what a book! What a series!

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9
Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #3

Mar 27, 2024

I'm getting chills yet again writing this review as it's dawning on me that I'm in the middle of reading something truly special.

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9
Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #4

Apr 24, 2024

Not as much action or humor in this issue, but man that surprise was something else.

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9
Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #5

May 29, 2024

I mean, this series is extraordinary. I simply can't get enough.

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9
Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #6

Jun 19, 2024

This Ultimate universe continues to reinvent the Marvel Universe and it's absolutely fantastic.

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9.5
Venom War (2024) #5

Nov 27, 2024

A truly near flawless close to the limited series. Now we head into All-New Venom #1 and what could this mean as there was a MAJOR cliffhanger at the end of this issue. Could the unthinkable really happen? I won't spoil it but hot damn, what a final panel.

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9
Venom War (2024): It's Jeff #1

Nov 20, 2024

What can I saw, this book is adorable through and through. I loved it and can't wait to read it to my 1-year-old baby boy. Do you think Venom will give him nightmares? Oh well, he's a tough land shark, he'll be fine.

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10
Wolverine (2024) #2

Oct 16, 2024

Just a fun, enticing book that is classic Logan. A lot of action, tormented pain and twists.

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9
X-Men (2024) #5

Oct 2, 2024

Ummm...that ending!! Without spoiling it, we find out who is behind all this and boy is it a surprise and yet, something or someone that is going to wreak havoc for our X-Men.

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8
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (2024) #1

Dec 11, 2024

A fun start, but this Spider-Man back story is missing a couple of emotional ties to why he's Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. My guess though is we are going to get that in the next issue or so!

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