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A nice #1. It's the character work that's the selling point. The characters are written well. The plot is nothing new.
Alias: Red Band #1
THE RETURN OF JESSICA JONES!
A series of grisly murders in Hell's Kitchen pulls JESSICA JONES into a mystery more sinister than she could've ever imagined. As the wife of Mayor LUKE CAGE, she'll have to tread carefully as she forms a dangerous alliance with TYPHOID MARY to track down the killer. But as she delves deeper into Hell's Kit...
Pretty interesting start to this new arc. Onyebuchi’s writing is, easily, the best part of this. Guara’s interiors were largely solid, though I was missing R.B. Silva throughout. In any case, this was good and I’m looking forward to more. Nothing much else for me to say, really. Though, I was a bit surprised at the prime minister dying, particularly with the way it was depicted.
Captain America: Symbol of Truth #6
"PAX MOHANNDA" STARTS HERE! Still reeling from his conflict with Wakanda, Sam Wilson is called to the international stage once again to protect a visiting politician from the African nation of Mohannda. But the White Wolf has already put the second stage of his plan into motion, with dire consequences for both Sam's closest friends...and Mohannda. ...
A good ending to the arc, though I am glad to be going into a new one after this. Don’t get me wrong, I quite liked this. However, I feel it would have begun to lose me if it went any longer. That said, I’m interested to see where things go with this crossing over with Tochi Onyebuchi’s Symbol of Truth series for the first time in Cold War.
Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #11
PRELUDE TO COLD WAR!
Captain America and the new Invaders may be free from M.O.D.O.C.'s mind control, but they are not yet guaranteed their lives, and with the battle nearly won, the Outer Circle have arrived on the ground to collect their prize. It's up to Steve Rogers to wrestle victory from the Power and finally end the Outer Circle's invasi...
One of this arc’s stronger issues, though a good chunk of it is really “made” by Carnero’s interiors. I’m really enjoying the work she’s been doing in these last few issues, in terms of her double-page spreads. She continues to be, simply, great at what she does. In any case, Lanzing & Kelly’s story is pretty good, as well, and I’m hoping the next issue ends this arc strongly.
Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #10
CAPTURED!
Captain America and the new Invaders are caught in the excruciating clutches of M.O.D.O.C., the Mental Organism Designed Only for Control. Can they escape before the Outer Circle completes its takeover of Manhattan - and acquires a weapon that could change the course of history? No matter what, one of them won't make it out alive?
Arguably one of the series’s weakest issues, unfortunately, but still one that I enjoyed. Carnero continues to the most consistently good-to-great aspect of this book, with her layouts really getting the opportunity to shine this time around. Additionally, while not as much as previous installments, I’m still interested to see what happens next in this story. I do think M.O.D.O.C. is intriguing.
Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #9
THE NEW INVADERS STRIKE!
Captain America and his allies put their best infiltration tactics to the test to free lower Manhattan from A.I.M.'s grasp. But the battleground is not what it seems and the Outer Circle not so easily surprised. Can Steve Rogers uncover a lurking enemy - or will his friends face doom at the hands of the Outer Circle's m...
I liked this a good amount, but it almost felt like filler for the sake of filler, at times. The main thing that happens here, in terms of advancing the ongoing story, is that we learn it was “M.O.D.O.C.” who removed the memories of the, now, Invaders. There’s even a full splash page that’s directly followed by a double-page spread. Although, it’s hard to complain a lot when both of those looked g more
Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #8
When Captain America's allies find themselves scattered across the country with no recollection of how they got there, Steve calls in a favor with the one person he knows can help - mutant telepath Emma Frost! But what Emma finds, chills Steve Rogers to the bone...As Steve and his allies race to save a city under siege by A.I.M., the Outer Circle's...
A bit of a slower start to this arc, but I do really like it nonetheless. Carnero’s art continues to be great, especially. I’m hoping that the story, itself, picks up a bit now that we seem to, presumably, have things more established for the rest of this arc’s issues. Looking forward to more.
Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #7
"THE INVADER" starts here! Just when Captain America is ready to quit his pursuit of the Outer Circle, he receives intel on their next move - and a reminder that Steve Rogers is never without friends. Sharon Carter returns to help Steve assemble his allies for a new mission - but some shadows reach farther than even the world's best spies can predi...
Pretty intriguing issue that quickly proves to be fairly essential reading for Lanzing & Kelly’s Sentinel of Liberty series. I do wish they could have just called it a Winter Soldier Special or something, but that doesn’t change that the book was good. Walker provides sold interiors, and I appreciated the context and such we got for the Outer Circle.
Captain America & the Winter Soldier #1
Power. Money. Machine. Love. Revolution. The 20th century progressed at a more rapid pace than any other in history but not without help from the shadows. Kev Walker joins CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY writers Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing to explore the origin of Captain America's newest foe - and what the Outer Circle's next play means ...
Really loved the ending to this arc. Roberta is such a great character, and her message to Coach Boss on the last few pages was just awesome. There’s no other word to describe it. This continues to be such a fantastic book, and I’m really hoping we can get more of it soon.
Southern Bastards #20
END OF STORY ARC
"GUT CHECK," Finale
As his enemies close in to take him off the field for good, Coach Boss has one final play to make.
JASON AARON and JASON LATOUR bring the fourth chapter of Eisner-award winning SOUTHERN BASTARDS to a stunning and brutal conclusion.
This is what I’m talking about right here, man. Right as Coach Boss is turning things around, football-wise, he’s confronted by Roberta, who’s about ready to kill him…just for Boone to show up to kill Boss himself. Incredibly invested right now, and I’m really looking forward to the next issue. Hoping it’s another hit.
Southern Bastards #19
"GUT CHECK," Part Five-A moment of truth for Roberta Tubb. A moment of reckoning for Coach Boss.
Yeah, this is exactly the type of thing I’ve been wanting. Roberta leading the issue and kicking ass in Craw County. Absolutely love to see it. Really liked seeing more of her past, particularly her relationship with her father, Earl. Very much looking forward to whatever comes next. Such a great book.
Southern Bastards #18
"GUT CHECK," Part Four-Roberta Tubb's entire life has prepared her for this moment. But how far is she willing to go to avenge her daddy?
One of the book’s weaker issues, but even its weaker issues are really good. Glad we got to see Roberta again, even if it was at the end. Though, it seems that we’ll finally get more of her in the next issue, based on its solicitation. Aside from that, everything else here was really good, as the downfall of Coach Boss continues.
Southern Bastards #17
"GUT CHECK," Part Three
The bleachers are slick with blood as Coach Boss faces some brand-new competition on and off the field.
Really strong issue here with Coach Boss’s downfall continuing. He’s crossed a line that even he didn’t want to…just for the game to end in a tie. I suppose it’s better than a loss, but still crazy. A lot of great moments here, but I also can’t help but feel like we need to have some more focus on Roberta already? She was teased at the end of the first two arcs, and the last arc had an entire issu more
Southern Bastards #16
"GUT CHECK," Part Two
Things get bloody as Coach Boss is forced to expand his criminal dealings to keep control of the football season.
Great read, as per usual. Really enjoying a lot of what’s being set up here, though I was hoping we’d continue to follow Roberta more after her formal introduction in the last issue. However, I was still invested in everything we got here. The downfall of Coach Boss appears to be coming, so I’m looking forward to that, along with the role Roberta will likely play in it.
Southern Bastards #15
NEW STORY ARC! "GUT CHECK": Part One-Coach Boss holds sway over Craw County for one reason: he wins football games. But after the biggest, ugliest loss of his career, the coach must become more of a criminal than ever before, if he's gonna keep ahead of his enemies. Enemies like Roberta Tubb, who's come to town with a machine gun and some serious q...
A great introduction for Roberta. Very glad we've finally gotten more of her beyond the two teases, but also that we're getting an actual protagonist for the series again. As in, someone I can actually get behind and "root for," for lack of a better term, rather than appreciate an antagonist having an interesting and well-written story. In any case, I thought Roberta's character was established ve more
Southern Bastards #14
The big game is over. But the troubles have only just begun. The return of Roberta Tubb.
Not how I thought the game was going to go. I was pretty sure the Rebs were losing the game, but I thought it was going to bring together the characters we've been focusing on in the last few issues for this big, climactic story...but, it didn't. Though, with how I'm saying all of this, it sounds like I didn't like the book. Well, that'd be wrong, because I really enjoyed it. Coach Boss is such a more
Southern Bastards #13
Coach Boss's Running Rebs face off against their sworn enemy from Wetumpka in the most important game in Craw County history
Was definitely intrigued to see Latour on the writing duties for this issue. What we ended up getting was a really good issue, though, it felt like it was on the cusp of greatness and just fell short of that. I think it might have been Tad's dream sequence, as it felt a little out of place for what the series has been for the past eleven issues, and even what it was everywhere else in this issue. more
Southern Bastards #12
Special issue written & drawn by Bastard Prime JASON LATOUR!
I think I've, potentially, finally realized what this arc is really about? On the surface, we've just gotten three standalone issues about characters in Craw County. However, this could end up being about showing all of the things that are going to get in the way of the homecoming game. Two issues ago, Hardy arrests a bunch of the football team and has tensions with Coach Boss. In the last issue, more
Southern Bastards #11
Deep in the woods of Craw County lives a man who may be even more dangerous than Coach Boss. He hunts with a bow. Handles snakes. Hates football. And has just been given a special mission from God.
Yeah, I think Esaw is great as an antagonist. He's insanely annoying, aggressive, and hateful. He's not one that should be sympathized in any way, and that's not what Aaron did here. However, it's a little difficult to have a whole issue focused on him, particularly when there should be little-to-no redeeming qualities about him. So, while I did think this was a good issue, I'd also have to call i more
Southern Bastards #10
On the eve of the most important game of the season, Esaw Goings is having a hard time juggling his duties as enforcer of Coach Boss’s criminal empire, as well being an assistant coach for the Runnin’ Rebs. Football or murder, blood’s gonna get spilled either way.
Insane that what I'd consider the weakest issue of the series yet was still very well done. Hardy was not who I thought this was focus on next, though, I thought Aaron wrote his character really well. Latour's art was, especially, a strong point this time around. Based on the solicitation for the next issue, it looks like we're shifting the focus to Esaw? Definitely an interesting move, especially more
Southern Bastards #9
The Summer of the Bastards begins with a new arc, as the Runnin’ Rebs are gearing up for the big homecoming game against arch-rival Wetumptka County. And what better way to start homecoming week than with a murder?