4
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Man Without Fear (2019) #1 |
Jan 4, 2019 |
With its first issue, "Man Without Fear" #1 doesn't present a compelling reason for this miniseries to exist. |
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4
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SuperMansion #2 |
May 14, 2018 |
While the art is enjoyable, "SuperMansion" #2 relies on outdated stereotypes for jokes that don't land. |
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4.5
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Giantkillers #0 |
Dec 4, 2017 |
Too many clichs and not enough answers to recommend this to anyone other than die hard sword and sorcery fans. |
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4.8
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The Beef #1 |
Mar 5, 2018 |
"The Beef" #1 is a strange mix of subject matters and tones, and none of it ever quite fits together. |
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5
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Betrothed #1 |
Mar 16, 2018 |
"Betrothed" #1 ends up a jumble of influences, never managing to rise to the example set by the stories it is influenced by. |
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5
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Death of Love #1 |
Feb 19, 2018 |
While the artwork is well done, "Death of Love" #1 has far too many its jokes fall flat. |
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5.5
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Hard Case Crime: Breakneck #1 |
Dec 6, 2018 |
While there might be a good idea underneath the odd storytelling choices, "Breakneck" #1 just ends up feeling a bit too sloppy. |
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5.5
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Hungry Ghosts #3 |
Apr 2, 2018 |
"Hungry Ghosts" #3 has good visuals, but it's stories aren't able to follow through on their promise. |
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5.5
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Nightwing (2016) #43 |
Apr 23, 2018 |
"Nightwing" #43 isn't bad, it's just kind of boring. |
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5.5
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Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man (2017) #300 |
Mar 2, 2018 |
Man #300 is a disappointing anniversary issue, missing a lot of what has made the book work in this run. |
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5.7
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PumpkinHead #1 |
Feb 22, 2018 |
"Pumpkinhead" #1 doesn't do enough to pull in readers, and the artwork ends up being a bit too inconsistent. |
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6
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Barbarella (2017) #9 |
Aug 27, 2018 |
"Barbarella" #9 is a fun science fiction story that is somewhat lacking in depth. |
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6
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Black Badge #1 |
Aug 9, 2018 |
While the water color style artwork is beautiful, the plot of "Black Badge" #1 has too many holes and not enough character work to fill them. |
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6
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Black Cloud #8 |
Apr 9, 2018 |
While the art of "Black Cloud" #8 is magical, it's story continues to be confusing and difficult. |
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6
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Deadlife #1 |
Jul 19, 2018 |
Final Verdict: 6.0 " Pacing issues and some strange story choices make "Dead Life" #1 a bit of a rough first issue. |
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6
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Elsewhere #6 |
Apr 5, 2018 |
When it embraces what it is, "Elsewhere" #6 is a fun, if somewhat light adventure. But when it tries for genuine emotion, the story falls flat. |
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6
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Falcon (2017) #3 |
Dec 18, 2017 |
The best parts of "Falcon" are being shoved aside in service of a standard super hero story. |
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6
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The Magic Order #6 |
Feb 15, 2019 |
"The Magic Order" #6 has Mark Millar falling into some of his worst tendencies, leaving Oliver Coipel's without a compelling story to back it up. |
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6.5
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Batman: Sins of the Father #1 |
Feb 26, 2018 |
"Batman: Sins of the Father" #1 is a good comic with the caveat that you'll be missing quite a bit without having played the games it's attached to. |
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6.5
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Beyonders #4 |
Nov 30, 2018 |
"Beyonders" #4 is a fun, though not entirely successful romp that works best when it's focused on its two lead characters. |
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6.5
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Judge Dredd: Toxic #1 |
Oct 25, 2018 |
When "Judge Dredd: Toxic" #1 works, it's an interesting satire. But the issue takes far too long to get going. |
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6.5
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Justice League: Odyssey #1 |
Sep 28, 2018 |
"Justice League Odyssey" #1 never quite comes together, an idea and team that is much more exciting than its execution. |
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6.5
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Legion (2018) #1 |
Jan 26, 2018 |
Final Verdict: 6.5 " "Legion" #1 is a well made book, and a good introduction to the character, but is missing some of the weirdness one might want out of the title. |
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6.5
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Submerged #1 |
Jul 9, 2018 |
"Submerged" #1 is a fun debut that draws the reader in, despite some hiccups in the sequential story telling. |
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6.5
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Thanos (2016) Annual #1 |
Apr 27, 2018 |
"Thanos Annual" #1 is a mixed bag of short stories, but one that has a couple of great highlights. |
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6.5
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The Ballad of Sang #5 |
Jul 23, 2018 |
While the action in "The Ballad of Sang" #5 is fun, the story ends up falling a little flat. |
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6.5
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The Family Trade #2 |
Nov 20, 2017 |
While the art is beautiful, if you go into "The Family Trade" expecting anything other than a light bit of intrigue and adventure, you're bound to be a bit disappointed. |
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6.5
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The Immortal Men #1 |
Apr 13, 2018 |
"The Immortal Men" #1 is a slow start to a series that, after this issue, loses its biggest creative name. |
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6.9
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The Beautiful Death #5 |
Feb 2, 2018 |
"The Beautiful Death" #5 stumbles a little in its plot, but gorgeous visuals and pacing are able to make up for it. |
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7
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Action Comics (2016) #1001 |
Jul 30, 2018 |
"Action Comics" #1001 is a fun superhero story that captures the character of Superman. |
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7
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Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows (2016) #13 |
Nov 27, 2017 |
The new creative team bring a fun energy to '8 Years Later' and though not much happens in this first issue, the character dynamics seem interesting enough to hope that in future issues, we can see a little bit more of the family as a whole. |
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7
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Avengers (2018) #1 |
May 4, 2018 |
"Avengers" #1 has a bit of inconsistency trying to figure out what it wants to be, but at it's heart this seems like the start of a great new era. |
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7
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Brilliant Trash #6 |
Jun 4, 2018 |
"Brilliant Trash" #6 is a small, character focused series of vignettes that works well as a both an ending and a beginning. |
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7
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Brother Nash #1 |
Jun 11, 2018 |
"Brother Nash" #1 is a bit uneven, but in the parts where it works, it's a well-done book. |
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7
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Bully Wars #1 |
Sep 6, 2018 |
"Bully Wars" is a lot of fun, and worth checking out for younger audiences. |
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7
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Iceman (2017) #10 |
Feb 12, 2018 |
This issue does a good job of wrapping up story lines, and starting to bring this too short series to a close. |
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7
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Mech Cadet Yu #12 |
Sep 14, 2018 |
In its final issue, "Mech Cadet Yu" doesn't quite stick the landing but is still able to provide a very enjoyable ride. |
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7
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Old Man Hawkeye #1 |
Jan 12, 2018 |
While "Old Man Hawkeye" #1 captures the environment of the original series, as a prequel it still has a lot to do to prove it is a story worth telling. |
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7
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Stronghold #1 |
Feb 22, 2019 |
"Stronghold" #1 doesn't entirely come together, but it's strong premise hopefully foreshadow better things to come. |
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7
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What If? (2018): X-Men #1 |
Oct 5, 2018 |
"What If? X-Men" is a great idea with a slightly flawed execution. |
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7.5
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Captain America (2018) #2 |
Aug 6, 2018 |
"Captain America" #2 is a strong continuation of the series, but doesn't pack quite as much of a punch as the first issue. |
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7.5
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Made Men #5 |
Jan 19, 2018 |
Final Verdict: 7.5 " While the story is still a bit shallow, the plot and characters are fun enough, and the art beautiful enough, that "Made Men" #5 is still worth reading. |
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7.5
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Shadow Roads #1 |
Jun 28, 2018 |
"Shadow Roads" #1 combines supernatural westerns with an exploration of race in this fun debut issue. |
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7.5
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Skyward (2018) #3 |
Jun 25, 2018 |
"Skyward" continues to be a thrilling series, though the characters seem a bit underdeveloped. |
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7.5
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VS #4 |
Jun 1, 2018 |
"VS" continues to be a beautiful book, but insight into its main character is a little lacking. |
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7.7
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Doctor Strange (2015) #382 |
Dec 11, 2017 |
A fun continuation of 'Loki: Sorcerer Supreme' even if it feels like this arc might end up being a bit fleeting. |
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7.8
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Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man (2017) #299 |
Jan 22, 2018 |
"Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man" #299 spends most of its time setting up for the next issue, but is a very good time nonetheless. |
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7.8
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The Prisoner (2018) #2 |
May 28, 2018 |
"The Prisoner" #2 dives into the mind of its main character as the series really gets started. |
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7.9
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Nightwing (2016) #36 |
Jan 8, 2018 |
While the new cast of characters is interesting, "Nightwing" #36 still leaves a few too many questions. |
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8
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Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #1 |
Jul 13, 2018 |
Despite some flaws in the script, Spencer and Ottley's "Amazing Spider-Man" #1 is an exciting start to a new era of Spider-Man. |
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8
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American Carnage #2 |
Dec 21, 2018 |
"American Carnage" #2 continues to impress, giving a tense look at the series main villain. |
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8
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Bonehead #2 |
Feb 5, 2018 |
"Bonehead" #2 takes the time to explain its world, but not at the expense of it's fun action sequences. |
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8
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) #2 |
Feb 28, 2019 |
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" #2 continues to be a ton of fun, while starting to show how it will be different from the original series. |
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8
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Doctor Strange (2015) #385 |
Feb 16, 2018 |
A fun conclusion to the 'Loki: Sorcerer Supreme' arc, and a good set up for the series as it goes forward. |
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8
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Euthanauts #2 |
Sep 3, 2018 |
"Euthanauts" #2 achieves the promise of the first issue, and if you were on the fence, is definitely worth continuing. |
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8
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2019) #1 |
Jan 25, 2019 |
Final Verdict: 8.0 " "Guardians of the Galaxy" #1 hits the perfect tone for cosmic Marvel and leaves the reader excited for more. |
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8
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Marvel Knights: 20th #1 |
Nov 9, 2018 |
Final Verdict: 8.0 " Donny Cates and Travel Foreman create a mystery that leaves the reader excited to read on in "Marvel Knights 20th" |
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8
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Marvel Two-In-One (2017) #11 |
Nov 2, 2018 |
Final Verdict: 8.0 " Even with the return of the main book, "Marvel Two-in-One" continues to be a great character study of the Fantastic Four, two characters at a time. |
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8
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The Batman Who Laughs (2018) #1 |
Dec 13, 2018 |
"The Batman Who Laughs" #1 is great continuation of Scott Snyder's Batman, and an engaging, moody story in its own right. |
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8
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West Coast Avengers (2018) #1 |
Aug 23, 2018 |
"West Coast Avengers" #1 is funny, action packed team book that is definitely worth checking out. |
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8
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Young Justice (2019) #1 |
Jan 10, 2019 |
"Young Justice" #1 sees Bendis and Gleason at their best, making a joyful, exciting first issue. |
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8.5
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Dark Ark #6 |
May 7, 2018 |
"Dark Ark" #6 gives some insight into the backstory of its main character, keeping the series interesting and moving it forward. |
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8.5
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Farmhand #4 |
Oct 11, 2018 |
Rob Guillory continues to create an exciting, character focused series with "Farmhand" #4. |
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8.5
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Oblivion Song #1 |
Mar 8, 2018 |
Final Verdict: 8.5 " "Oblivion Song" #1 is an exciting debut. An issue full of action, while still dealing with some heavy, personal topics. |
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8.5
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Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt (2019) #1 |
Jan 31, 2019 |
"Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt" is a successor to "Watchmen," but at the same time, not afraid to take its own path. |
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8.5
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Runaways (2017) #7 |
Mar 23, 2018 |
With character interactions front and center, "Runaways" #7 feels like hanging out with old friends in the best way possible. |
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8.5
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The Spider King #2 |
Mar 26, 2018 |
While not as seamlessly pulled from the full graphic novel as the first chapter, "The Spider King" #2 still continues the excellence that was on display in the first issue. |
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8.5
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Vinegar Teeth #1 |
Jan 29, 2018 |
"Vinegar Teeth" #1 is an exciting debut, both funny and disgusting in equal measure. |
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8.5
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Wild Storm #12 |
Mar 12, 2018 |
Halfway through it's series, "The Wild Storm" #12 has a number of its plot lines come to an exciting and explosive head. |
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8.5
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Wild Storm #17 |
Sep 21, 2018 |
"The Wild Storm" #17 is another great chapter in this ever evolving series. |
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8.7
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Dark Nights: Metal #6 |
Mar 29, 2018 |
"Dark Nights: Metal" #6 is an insane finale to a crazy series, and an absolute blast to read. |
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8.7
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Survival Fetish #1 |
Apr 19, 2018 |
"Survival Fetish" #1 is the exciting, sparse, elegant debut issue. |
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9
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Bitter Root #1 |
Nov 15, 2018 |
"Bitter Root" #1 is a great first issue, tackling racism and the supernatural, and looking fantastic while doing it. |
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9
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Captain America (2018) #1 |
Jul 6, 2018 |
"Captain America" #1 explores the character's "Secret Empire" status quo to great effect, asking important questions about who Steve Rogers is and what he stands for. |
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9
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Daredevil (2019) #1 |
Feb 8, 2019 |
Final Verdict: 9.0 " As is tradition, "Daredevil" #1 begins by tearing Matt Murdock's life apart and does so with a great amount of both style and substance. |
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9
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Days of Hate #6 |
Jun 21, 2018 |
"Days of Hate" #6 shows once again why this series is one of the most compelling books being sold today. |
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9
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Days of Hate #12 |
Jan 18, 2019 |
"Days of Hate" #12 finds hope in the darkness, giving readers a reason to keep fighting, and looks fantastic doing it. |
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9
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Giants #2 |
Jan 5, 2018 |
A great continuation of a fun debut |
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9
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The New World #1 |
Jul 26, 2018 |
"The New World" #1 features stunning artwork and a world that the reader can become fully immersed in. |
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9.5
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Black Panther (2018) #1 |
May 25, 2018 |
"Black Panther" #1 lives up to the promise of a new volume, taking the series in an exciting and completely different direction. |
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9.5
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Justice League (2018) #1 |
Jun 7, 2018 |
"Justice League" #1 is a fantastic first issue and great start to what looks like it might be the next great super hero epic. |
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9.5
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The Seeds #1 |
Aug 2, 2018 |
"The Seeds" #1 is dense but rewarding. The artwork by David Aja is fantastic, and as whole this issue is comic book storytelling of the highest caliber. |
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9.5
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VS #1 |
Feb 8, 2018 |
A very exciting first issue from some truly talented creators. |
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