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Really good conclusion to this first arc in what might have been the best issue since the first one. In any case, I really enjoyed this. We got enough to make this a satisfying ending to the arc, while also maintaining a lot of interest going into the next one. Dell'Edera's interiors continue to be strong, also. Really looking forward to whatever comes next.
Something is Killing the Children #5
The time for investigation is over. The hunt begins, as Erica Slaughter brings her namesake to the monsters of Archer's Peak.
Not as strong as the first issue, but definitely an improvement over the previous one. A lot of mystery here that I'm really intrigued by. Dell'Edera continues to be a highlight of this book, by the way. I don't think I mentioned him in my review of the previous issue, but his work continues to fit right in with this series.
Something is Killing the Children #4
The FBI has come to the small town of Archer's Peak, allegedly to help stop more children from being killed. But when the Sheriff's department turns their investigation to Erica Slaughter, the FBI is more interested in getting in the way. As the horrified townspeople watch Erica arm herself for a war they can't see, tensions rise to their breaking ...
Each issue has gotten weaker than the previous for me, unfortunately, but I'm still pretty interested in this. I just wish more was actually happening. Perhaps this getting extended from a miniseries to an ongoing right before #1 came out made Tynion decide to stretch some things out a bit, but I'm hoping this can, soon, reach the level of quality I thought the first issue did. That said, though, more
Something is Killing the Children #3
Things in Archer's Peak are only growing worse. Erica Slaughter is on the hunt, but the children are still dying. Angry and afraid, the inhabitants turn their suspicions on the stranger in their midst, the woman who arrived just as the killings began. Will Erica be able to save the town, or will the very people she is trying to protect turn on her?
A bit of a slow issue after all of the establishment in the first issue, though I still really liked it. A few more things are introduced here, and I found just about everything to be interesting, once again. Gonna need a follow-up on that final page, like, immediately, though. Super weird, in a good way.
Something is Killing the Children #2
Children are dying in the town of Archer's Peak and the ones who survive bring back terrible stories. A strange woman named Erica Slaughter has appeared and says she fights these monsters behind the murders, but that can't possibly be true. Monsters aren't real... are they?
Something is Killing the Children (2019)
* GLAAD Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (Memetic, Batman: Detective Comics) teams with artist Werther Dell'Edera (Briggs Land) for an all-new limited series about staring into the abyss to find your worst fears staring back.
* When the children of Archer's Peak begin to go missing, everything seems hopeless. Most children never return, but...
A pretty strong start here. Very intrigued by the premise established by Tynion, and I felt that Dell'Edera's work fit right in with it. He's a good choice for horror, but I think this, specific, story seems to be good for his style, as well. I don't feel that there's much else for me to say about the book right now. Just super interested to read more.
Something is Killing the Children #1
* GLAAD Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (Memetic, Batman: Detective Comics) teams with artist Werther Dell'Edera (Briggs Land) for an all-new limited series about staring into the abyss to find your worst fears staring back.
* When the children of Archer's Peak begin to go missing, everything seems hopeless. Most children never return, but...
Condon & Montos decide to give us the best issue of the run to close it out. Really, though, this was a step above everything else Condon has done in this run, and all of that has already been really good. How great this was makes the cancellation of the series all the more painful. Just a fantastic one-off story from Condon here, accompanied by the always awesome art from Montos. This is what sup more
Green Arrow #31
After an explosive domestic squabble between a working father and a teenage daughter boils into the streets, the Emerald Archer must reckon with his past choices and experiences in order to provide a path forward for the two... and himself.
Strong conclusion to this arc. I say "conclusion" since it seems the next issue will just be a, sort of, aftermath issue that will, likely, act as one final story before Condon's run is over. In any case, this was really good, as per usual with Condon & Montos working on Green Arrow. High drama in a way I thought was done well.
Green Arrow #30
It's all come down to this! Green Arrow faces off against the Crimson Archer in ahigh-stakes rooftop duel for the soul of Star City!
Another really good issue. It's a shame that this is ending with #31. Condon's run hasn't been the best book I've ever read, but it's been consistently good, which continues with this issue. One of the run's weaker issues thus far, but still really enjoyable and well-done. Super solid villain reveal, as well. Hoping this ends up closing out nicely.
Green Arrow #29
Green Arrow discovers the shocking truth of the Crimson Archer's identity and his plans for Star City, while Arsenal and Cheshire Cat combat his scheme from the streets.
Another really good issue for the run. I don't feel that there's anything I can point out about this book that I haven't already praised in reviews of past issues. Still invested and very interested in this story. Glad we're finally back to Noyce, as well. Condon and Montos continue to be good at their, respective, jobs here.
Green Arrow #28
As the addictive and deadly Crimson Sands strain runs rampant, Arsenal and Cheshire Cat patrol the skyline from above while Green Arrow uncovers a dark conspiracy running through Star City's underground.
The best issue of Condon's run on the character, in my opinion. It's not the biggest or anything, but there's a lot to like here. Of course, Montos continues to do a great job on the interiors. He should really be someone that's consistently getting work for a long time. Though, Condon does a very nice job here on the story. Ollie's investigating and, eventual, confrontation with the Crimson Arche more
Green Arrow #27
Arsenal is...missing? As Green Arrow seeks clues to the motives and methods of themysterious and deadly Crimson Archer, Lian finds her father's bed empty and rushesto find him before it is too late.
Even better than the previous issue. I felt that both Condon and Montos stepped up their, respective, games here a bit, which resulted in a stronger issue. I do still think Condon's dialogue and pacing here could be improved, but there's still a lot I liked about this issue. Definitely looking forward to more.
Green Arrow #26
Shocked by the mysterious and nefarious attack on Arsenal, Green Arrow enliststhe help of Detective BenÃtez to uncover clues as to who Star City's dangerous andcold-blooded new archer is. Meanwhile, Lian rejoins the fray and discovers hardtruths and dark secrets about her father's past as Green Arrow's once-upon-a-timesidekick, Speedy.
Super solid issue to kick off this new arc. Montos continues to put out some, genuinely, awesome work, and the story from Condon continues to be intriguing. Some of the dialogue wasn't my favorite, but the story, itself, is, definitely, working for me. Condon's voice for Ollie continues to be fantastic, as well.
Green Arrow #25
Oliver Queen has mentored many a hero, but he also once unknowingly mentoreda villain-Herb Vaney, the crime lord impersonating a socialite, who took Ollie'straining and became the Crimson Archer. Now, as Oliver tries to build a fairerStar City for everyone in the wake of the Fresh Water Killings, the Crimson Archerreappears with their own plans!
Another solid issue to close things out. Nothing absolutely spectacular, but still enjoyable for what it was. Hall's art was, once again, fairly strong, and I felt as though Stern had a good grasp on the characters. This was, largely, about what I expected it to be, and I thought it was executed fairly well.
West Coast Avengers #4
Anther solid read. With the next issue being the last, I'm interested to see how the fight against Graviton get wrapped up. Furthermore, I'm intrigued to see how much we get into the, respective, internal conflicts of the team members, if at all. In any case, I'm hoping #4 sticks the landing.
West Coast Avengers #3
Glad to say that I liked this a bit more than the first issue. Really nice art from Hall continues to be a highlight, though I felt that Stern's story this time around was just stronger. The Blank is, certainly, an intriguing villain, and I'm glad that he wasn't tossed aside by the end of this. Nice character work with the team members here, as well.
West Coast Avengers #2
A solid first issue that primarily acts as an introduction and establishment of the team going forward. A little weird, though, that Shroud gets the upper-hand on them in this issue, with him not even really being stopped until Wonder Man just runs through him. Intrigued to see where this goes, though.
West Coast Avengers #1
A pretty strong issue that ended up being another of my favorites of the run thus far. This one ended up a lot more somber than I really thought it would, particularly with what happened to Metamind. Though, things ended on a more positive note with the return of the Baxter Building, and I really liked Reed sending Doom the photo. Also, I'm wondering if Metamind will return and/or become relevant more
Fantastic Four #15
I was created by mistake: a mind of minds, spread out across the vast swath of humanity, unseen but strong, stronger still every day. The world was confusing, but I learned. I grew. And then the Fantastic Four, the world's greatest heroes - themselves led by the world's smartest man - tried to kill me. They failed. But they showed me they were a th...
Another super solid issue. The Fantastic Four confronting a pro-AI billionaire is certainly an interesting scenario, and it goes about how I'd hope it would. Nice art from Coello as well, and I began to expect how this ended as the issue went on. I'm intrigued to see where it goes, though. Surely it'll have something to do with who was tampering with Metamind, considering that North made a point t more
Fantastic Four #14
A year ago, Reed Richards sent a whole city block the Baxter Building stands on - along with his own children and the children of his best friends Ben and Alicia - a year ahead in time. It was a desperate measure, but it saved them. And now, it's time for them all to come back. But when the Fantastic Four arrive in NYC, they find something is being...
Doctor Doom is the greatest straight-up comic book villain ever, by the way. Anyways, yeah, this was another really fun issue for the run. Definitely looking forward to the return of the Baxter Building, and the rest of the family, in the next issue. Having just the original team, plus Alicia, has been fun, though.
Fantastic Four #13
Two universes, human and dinosaur, are colliding - and if one universe isn't sacrificed, then both will be destroyed! And making matters worse, an incursion point between universes has swapped the dinosaur and human versions of the Fantastic Four! But there is another incursion point elsewhere...in Latveria. And Doctor Doom has plans of his own - a...