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Screaming Enigma reviewed Moon Knight #2 Mar 30, 2023
9.5

Very well-done second issue. This is the one that got me hooked on this series. Despite not having much focus on Reese, there was enough here that showed her still adjusting and developing to her condition. As for Marc, he was absolutely fantastic in this issue. This issue works well with the previous, in that in continues to introduce new readers, and remind returning ones, just who Moon Knight r more

Moon Knight #2

By: Jed MacKay, Alessandro Cappuccio
Released: Aug 18, 2021

Moon Knight has established his territory, and the people within it are under the protection of his Midnight Mission. But what happens when those very people are turned into weapons against him? When gangs of elderly residents leave a trail of bizarre violence, Moon Knight must put his body, mind and very soul on the line to get to the bottom of it...

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Screaming Enigma reviewed Harley Quinn #28 Mar 28, 2023
7.5

A certainly interesting new direction for Harley under Tini Howard. Boo’s art is pretty good and, for whatever reason, I’m surprised she’s doing interiors instead of just covers. Howard’s scripts are solid and the story is fun, but what holds this book back for me is the pacing. I feel like the pages used for the backup story (which was straight-up absurd, but also fun) could have been use more

Harley Quinn #28

By: Tini Howard, Erica Henderson
Released: Mar 29, 2023

Ever have one of those days where ya just can’t catch a break? A day where you’re really trying not to get into trouble while your girlfriend is out of town, but then some jerk attacks you at brunch, you get arrested for some teensy-weensy property damage, and you’re sentenced to community service? Why, I tell you, it’s enough to make a gal...

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Screaming Enigma reviewed Moon Knight #1 Mar 26, 2023
8.5

A great first issue. This gives new readers a nice introduction to Moon Knight as a character, while also giving enough story development for those who are already familiar. Wade's character is re-established here, along with multiple other characters for the future (Reese, Dr. Badr, the unnamed villain, and Dr. Sterman). Along with the story, Cappuccio's art is absolutely fantastic.

Moon Knight #1

By: Jed MacKay, Alessandro Cappuccio
Released: Jul 21, 2021

I AM MOON KNIGHT!
The mysterious Mr. Knight has opened his Midnight Mission, his people petitioning for protection from the weird and horrible. The Moon Knight stalks the rooftops and alleys marked with his crescent moon tag, bringing violence to any who would harm his people. Marc Spector, in whichever guise he dons, is back on the streets, a ...

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Amazing Psycamorean reviewed Gold Goblin #5 Mar 17, 2023
8.5

I really enjoyed this Good Guy Norman story. I feel like this status quo will eventually be replaced with a much less interesting one, so we gotta get what we can while we can. I wonder if the ending here will be picked up in ASM or if it will be forgotten, but I have some faith that Marvel wouldn't let the book end on such a sudden snap of an ending, without plans to explore its aftermath.

Gold Goblin #5

By: Christopher Cantwell, Lan Medina
Released: Mar 15, 2023

Norman's big play as a super hero is here. Can he STAY a hero? Is his return to the Green Goblin inevitable?
Rated T+

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Screaming Enigma reviewed Gold Goblin #5 Mar 26, 2023
8.5

Good LORD what a final two pages. Those two pages bump those up from an 8.0 to an 8.5 for me. I do wish that the aftermath of what Norman did was explored more, but I'm hoping we'll see that in either ASM or some sort of follow-up to this miniseries. Overall, this was a surprisingly good miniseries that I kind of wish went a little longer.

Gold Goblin #5

By: Christopher Cantwell, Lan Medina
Released: Mar 15, 2023

Norman's big play as a super hero is here. Can he STAY a hero? Is his return to the Green Goblin inevitable?
Rated T+

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Screaming Enigma reviewed Gold Goblin #4 Mar 26, 2023
8.0

Probably the weakest issue of the series so far, but it's still a pretty good read. I'm very glad they somewhat explained Owen's reasoning for what he did by how the issue ended, as I would have been utterly confused without it. Just when Norman was starting to feel better about himself, everything comes crashing back down. Very interested to see how this miniseries ends, and I hope it's conclusio more

Gold Goblin #4

By: Christopher Cantwell, Lan Medina
Released: Feb 8, 2023

Norman was handed his first losses throughout DARK WEB, but he's not about to make it a habit. His first target? Jack O'Lantern. But is Norman still in someone else's crosshairs? Will this new zeal lead him down the dark path that we all know he's headed toward? You better believe it.
Rated T+

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Screaming Enigma reviewed Gold Goblin #3 Mar 26, 2023
9.0

This was a series I almost didn't get, but I'm very glad I picked it up last-minute. The previous two issues have been great and this was no different. I'm happy to see that Cantwell has taken the Dark Web crossover and purely used it to his advantage. As with the issue before this, the crossover doesn't drag this book down whatsoever. Across the board, his writing is great and he's able to stretc more

Gold Goblin #3

By: Christopher Cantwell, Lan Medina
Released: Jan 4, 2023

BEING A HERO ISN'T FOR EVERYONE...
Norman Osborn faced Chasm in DARK WEB #1 and has to face another terrifying opponent in this issue! Norman's only been a super hero for a few days... but his tenure might be quite short!
RATED T

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Screaming Enigma reviewed Gold Goblin #2 Mar 24, 2023
8.0

While the Dark Web crossover is present here, it doesn't really take anything away from the story. Medina's art continues to fit in with the darker tone of this book, while Cantwell continues to deliver with his scripts. The childhood dog was a great element for Norman to face as well, and I was entertained by the ending confrontation as well. The only thing that drags this down for me just a tad more

Gold Goblin #2

By: Christopher Cantwell, Lan Medina
Released: Dec 21, 2022

BEING A HERO ISN'T FOR EVERYONE...
Norman Osborn faced Chasm in DARK WEB #1 and has to face another terrifying opponent in this issue! Norman's only been a super hero for a few days...but his tenure might be quite short!
Rated T+

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Amazing Psycamorean reviewed Gold Goblin #1 Nov 20, 2022
9.0

Finally being the sole defender of this comic when it was announced has paid off. This comic is a quintessential example of why you should never let meta-reading and cynicism overtake you as a comic book fan. It leads to you missing out.

Gold Goblin #1

By: Christopher Cantwell, Lan Medina
Released: Nov 16, 2022

IT'S NOT EASY BEING...GOLD?
Norman Osborn's sins may have been cleansed, but his memories weren't and he's done plenty of horrific things to remember. Norman's worked hard to avoid all things "Goblin" and to stay on the straight and narrow. Consequences in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN pushed him to try super-heroing, and he liked it. But when the media d...

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motorik - Nov 21, 2022

Well said. I've always been fascinated with the Norman Osborne character. A peer into the mind of this particular version of his character is very interesting. Christopher Cantwell is near enough the top Marvel writer at the moment. His Iron Man series, just wow.

Toonstrack - Nov 21, 2022

Agreee to both comments. Cantwell has few misses. His stories feel classic but modern.

Screaming Enigma reviewed Gold Goblin #1 Mar 24, 2023
8.5

I wasn't quite sure what to expect here, but this delivered with a great opening issue. Medina's art is better in some places than others here, but he does great where it counts. He does well in depicting Norman being haunted by his past. Speaking of which, Cantwell writes this very well, in which Norman is constantly haunted by his past sins, despite trying to move forward and be better man. Whil more

Gold Goblin #1

By: Christopher Cantwell, Lan Medina
Released: Nov 16, 2022

IT'S NOT EASY BEING...GOLD?
Norman Osborn's sins may have been cleansed, but his memories weren't and he's done plenty of horrific things to remember. Norman's worked hard to avoid all things "Goblin" and to stay on the straight and narrow. Consequences in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN pushed him to try super-heroing, and he liked it. But when the media d...

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KittyNone reviewed Catwoman #53 Mar 24, 2023
7.0

Nice to see Leon back on art, but this storyline definitely has me more interested in Eiko, Onyx & Dario than Selina, whose motivations in the current arc seem to change in response to little more than the demands of the plot. So far I'm really feeling like the Selina-in-prison direction was a misstep and I'm pretty ready for it to end

Catwoman #53

By: Tini Howard, Nico Leon
Released: Mar 22, 2023

The Gotham mob bosses suspect that their very own leader, Eiko of the Hasigawa Clan, is betraying their code by putting on a Catwoman suit. Is Gotham big enough for two Catwomen? Catwoman doesn’t play well with others, but this cat is gonna need the help of Tomcat to stay out of the mob’s crosshairs. Meanwhile, Selina makes a few enemies of her...

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Screaming Enigma reviewed Black Panther #15 Mar 24, 2023
7.0

A solid ending for this series. A lot of the ideas established here are certainly interesting when it comes to seeing how they'll play out in Eve L. Ewing's upcoming run, but there was just more to be desired here and from this run as a whole. A lot of this run had intriguing ideas without the best execution. Nonetheless, this issue gives Ridley's 15-issue run a solid finale.

Black Panther #15

By: John Ridley, German Peralta
Released: Mar 8, 2023

THE EPIC FINALE OF JOHN RIDLEY'S GAME-CHANGING RUN! Finally, all things must come to a head! Jhai, T'Challa's best friend and the sleeper agent whose assassination served as the catalyst for all of T'Challa's recent troubles?is alive. Not only is he alive, but he seeks to seize control of the entire world, all in the name of Wakanda! Still injured,...

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Screaming Enigma reviewed Black Panther #14 Mar 24, 2023
7.0

This story has not been the most interesting to me, unfortunately. However, this issue wasn't bad. T'Challa was the main reason this book had my interest, as the other characters didn't really do much for me (aside from Namor, but his most enjoyable moment for me was him laughing his ass off when T'Challa was being told he's no longer a citizen). Overall, I hope Ridley puts out something just a bi more

Black Panther #14

By: John Ridley, German Peralta
Released: Feb 8, 2023

ENTER NAMOR!
Battered and beaten after his grueling battle with Captain America, T'Challa has everything to prove and nothing left to lose. So when Namor arrives on the scene, Black Panther is determined to make him pay for the pain he's inflicted on Wakanda in the past. But the terrorists of his making still loom large, and Namor never goes an...

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Screaming Enigma added Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent (2023) to their pull list Mar 24, 2023

Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent (2023)

ANOTHER SUPERMAN HAS FALLEN. Across the Multiverse, Kal-Els are being murdered. Val-Zod, the Superman of Earth-2, believes only one man can help stop the killing-Kal-El's son, Jon Kent! Jon will have to step across dimensions and face the killer of the Kal-Els, the monstrous Ultraman, the man who kidnapped and tortured him for years. And Val-Zod is...

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Screaming Enigma reviewed Hulk #13 Mar 24, 2023
7.0

I felt like there wasn't much that happened in this issue aside from the flashback. After how much I enjoyed the previous issue, this was a little bit of a let-down as we go into the final issue of the series. Hopefully Ottley can bring everything together and give us the finale this run deserves, and hopefully Cates can have a little more involvement with it.

Hulk #13

By: Ryan Ottley
Released: Mar 15, 2023

After so much time suppressed deep within the Hulk's mind, Titan has emerged. And he's looking for a fight. And as Bruce unravels the true source - the true identity - of Titan, he knows destruction is the only option. So the Mind Palace must come down. But Bruce will need the help of some trusted friends to do it.
Rated T+

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Screaming Enigma reviewed Hulk #12 Mar 23, 2023
8.5

A definite step-up from the previous issue. My main concern with the last issue was the dialogue/scripts, and that improved a bunch here. Plus, the story itself was great. Bruce compartmentalizing himself and his trauma is something that this series has done well. Ottley is able to draw Bruce's father in almost a frightening way that does a great job of conveying how Bruce sees him. I hope the ser more

Hulk #12

By: Donny Cates, Ryan Ottley
Released: Feb 15, 2023

TITAN IS COMING...
Bruce Banner has finally found paradise. Revered as a god and with no fear of hurting everyone around him, for the first time in a long, long time... things are looking pretty good for the Hulk. But as with everything else, Bruce Banner should have known that he can never know peace for long. And Titan, the darkest part of hi...

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Screaming Enigma reviewed Hulk #11 Mar 23, 2023
7.5

As a fan of this run so far, I wasn't sure what to expect when I found out that Ottley (one of my personal favorite artists) was going to be taking up the writing duties here. After reading, I wouldn't say the scripts are bad whatsoever. However, they're just a little "generic," if that makes sense. The art is great, as usual, and the story itself is good, but I just wish the actual dialogue was w more

Hulk #11

By: Ryan Ottley
Released: Jan 18, 2023

"HULK PLANET" PART THREE!
Ryan Ottley both draws AND writes this action-packed page-turner that finds Hulk playing this planet's favorite sport-the planet-busting GOD BALL! Now that Hulk finds himself at the center of a civilization that worships him, these other Hulks are more than eager to prove their might to their god...even if that means d...

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Screaming Enigma reviewed Avengers Forever #15 Mar 23, 2023
7.5

Some outstanding art from Kuder is the best part of this issue. Aaron's scripts aren't bad whatsoever, but this story just doesn't have enough behind it to make me as invested as I know I could be with such a large-scale story. With one issue left in this storyline (Omega), I just really hope the conclusion is worth it.

Avengers Forever #15

By: Jason Aaron, Aaron Kuder
Released: Mar 15, 2023

AVENGERS ASSEMBLE: PART 9 - THE PENULTIMATE CHAPTER! The greatest battle in the history of the Multiverse is raging, featuring Avengers from throughout time and space, countless different versions of Captain America and Iron Man and the God of Thunder. Yet somehow, it all comes down to one Starbrand and one Ghost Rider, who unfortunately are the on...

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7.5

This isn't terrible, I just wish I had a real reason to care about all that is happening. I'll wait till the final issue to give my opinion on Aaron's run as a whole, but I will say that Avengers Forever, while a bit lost as an Avengers title, did supply us with some compelling one-shot stories at times. It wasn't all bad.

Avengers Forever #15

By: Jason Aaron, Aaron Kuder
Released: Mar 15, 2023

AVENGERS ASSEMBLE: PART 9 - THE PENULTIMATE CHAPTER! The greatest battle in the history of the Multiverse is raging, featuring Avengers from throughout time and space, countless different versions of Captain America and Iron Man and the God of Thunder. Yet somehow, it all comes down to one Starbrand and one Ghost Rider, who unfortunately are the on...

Screaming Enigma reviewed Avengers #66 Mar 23, 2023
7.0

Solid stuff from Aaron and Garrón here. As a reader of this series from the beginning, I can only hope for a grand conclusion. While I haven't been the biggest fan of this storyline, I do appreciate the setup in the final pages. As a fan of the majority of this series, I hope the final bits of this current arc can deliver.

Avengers #66

By: Jason Aaron, Garron
Released: Mar 8, 2023

AVENGERS ASSEMBLE: PART 8 - THE FINAL BATTLE BEGINS!
In the dark heart of all that is, the battle to save the entire Multiverse is raging, featuring a cast of Avengers that staggers the imagination. Surely no foe from any universe would dare stand against such a force? Mephisto dares, as the full extent of his plan finally comes into shocking ...

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Screaming Enigma reviewed Avengers Forever #14 Mar 23, 2023
6.5

This series has been very hit-or-miss for me so far. This latest crossover storyline with the main Avengers title has been kind of "whatever." I enjoyed the letter from one of the Steve's this issue, but there hasn't been enough build for that character to really make me care. Yes, I feel for him and his situation, but, to my knowledge, this is the first issue we've really met him. The same goes f more

Avengers Forever #14

By: Jason Aaron, Jim Towe
Released: Feb 15, 2023

AVENGERS ASSEMBLE CHAPTER SEVEN: THE GREATEST GATHERING OF AVENGERS IN THE HISTORY OF EVER! The mightiest heroes of the Multiverse. The protectors of the prehistoric Earth. And the mainstay Avengers of the present-day Marvel Universe. At last, they all stand together in one place, united against a common foe. What enemy could dare stand against the...

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8.0

A pretty good opener that does a good job of establishing emotional stakes for this series from the start. As a fan of Taylor's run with Son of Kal-El, I'm glad to see this continuation maintain quality. I'm not quite sure how I feel about the Injustice universe coming into play soon, but I'm a fan of both of the games, so hopefully everything works out. Excited to see where this mini goes from he more

Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent #1

By: Tom Taylor, Clayton Henry
Released: Mar 8, 2023

ANOTHER SUPERMAN HAS FALLEN. Across the Multiverse, Kal-Els are being murdered. Val-Zod, the Superman of Earth-2, believes only one man can help stop the killing-Kal-El's son, Jon Kent! Jon will have to step across dimensions and face the killer of the Kal-Els, the monstrous Ultraman, the man who kidnapped and tortured him for years. And Val-Zod is...

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Screaming Enigma reviewed She-Hulk #11 Mar 23, 2023
7.5

The first half of this issue was well done. The brief Fight Club interaction was a fun opening. Jen and Jack trying to work through the new complications of their relationship was enjoyable. I did like Jen using Reed's call as an opportunity to create some distance, but the second half of this issue drags it down for me just a bit. Nothing was bad whatsoever, but it felt like an odd turn to random more

She-Hulk #11

By: Rainbow Rowell, Genolet
Released: Mar 22, 2023

New arc! Great jumping on point! A new villain starts a thieving spree through New York City and ends up face-to-green-face with Jennifer Walters, the Sensational She-Hulk! Also, have you noticed that this is LGY #174? You'd almost think something very special is coming!
Rated T+

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Screaming Enigma reviewed She-Hulk #10 Mar 23, 2023
7.5

Pretty good issue following the previous one's ending. The now-strained relationship between Jen and Jack was done well, as was Jen's heartbreak about Jack's situation. The more romantic direction of this book was done good in this issue, and I'm looking forward to seeing how Jen and Jack's relationship progresses and what comes of April and Mark in the upcoming issues.

She-Hulk #10

By: Rainbow Rowell, Takeshi Miyazawa
Released: Feb 22, 2023

After the most intense issue in She-Hulk history, it's time for the fallout. She-Hulk has experienced more trauma than most... Is this the straw, and is she the camel?
Rated T+

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Moolissuh rated Break Out #4 Mar 22, 2023
5.0

Break Out #4

By: Zack Kaplan, Wilton Santos
Released: Dec 21, 2022

The only way to survive an impossible break out is to plan for the impossible. But when Liam and his crew watch their plans fall apart, their presence is revealed and deadly robots are coming for them, they face a final choice: either save Liam's brother and the ones they came for . . . or risk it all to save every captured young person and, just m...

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Moolissuh rated Break Out #3 Mar 22, 2023
6.0

Break Out #3

By: Zack Kaplan, Wilton Santos
Released: Aug 31, 2022

The prison break is on! Liam Watts and his teenage crew have infiltrated the massive Cube spaceships and begun their plans to break out Liam's brother and their friends. But the problem with planning a dangerous heist in a prison spaceship from another dimension-everything that can go wrong will go wrong! And now, there is no way out!

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Moolissuh rated Break Out #2 Mar 22, 2023
8.0

Break Out #2

By: Zack Kaplan, Wilton Santos
Released: May 18, 2022

Teens are being routinely abducted by massive Cube spaceships and held in floating prisons, the adults have given up but Liam Watts and his friends won't sit by any longer. Now, they're planning a prison break to free his brother. But when a Cube abduction raid takes one of their own and threatens their mission, will Liam's crew be ready in time to...

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Moolissuh rated Break Out #1 Mar 22, 2023
8.0

Break Out #1

By: Zack Kaplan, Wilton Santos
Released: Apr 13, 2022

When massive cube spaceships from another dimension materialize over our cities and routinely abduct teenagers to be held inside their mysterious floating prisons, Liam Watt's younger brother, Tommy, is taken. But while governments and adults across the world accept this loss as inevitable, Liam refuses to give up hope. Now, in a "take back our fut...

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Moolissuh reviewed Scarlet Witch #3 Mar 22, 2023
7.0

Scarlet Witch #3 was a very interesting issue, to say the least. The story was a nice change in pace but the narration change to the second person lost my attention and made the issue somewhat harder to follow. The new environment in the “nano” world was interesting and the art in this issue did not disappoint. Sara Pinchellli continues to kill it with each panel we see. I just wish we were gi more

Scarlet Witch #3

By: Steve Orlando, Sara Pichelli
Released: Mar 8, 2023

ENTER POLARIS! When Polaris' visit to her sister's new magic shop is interrupted by a microscopic warrior desperate for aid, Polaris and the Scarlet Witch put their own mystery on hold to help on a fantastic journey through Sub-Atomica! Meanwhile, the dark past of Wanda's enigmatic shop clerk, Darcy Lewis, comes back-with a vengeance.
Rated T+

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Moolissuh reviewed Scarlet Witch #2 Mar 15, 2023
8.5

Scarlet Witch #2 by Steve Orlando is a worthy follow-up to the first issue, continuing Wanda's journey in helping others when they have been met with their lowest emotions. I do enjoy the Darcy and Wanda pairing, and the mystery as to why Darcy ended up walking through the red door in the first place. This issue focuses heavily on grief, as the Scarlet Witch helps Viv Vision get rid of her nightma more

Scarlet Witch #2

By: Steve Orlando, Sara Pichelli
Released: Feb 1, 2023

SCARLET WITCH BATTLES DREAMQUEEN!
Wanda Maximoff is no stranger to grief, so when Viv Vision stumbles through Wanda's door, exhausted and terrified of the nightmares playing her mother's death on repeat, Wanda dives into Viv's dreams to find the cause of the android's suffering. And it turns out Viv isn't alone in her mind? Scarlet Witch faces ...

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