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Location: Germany Joined: Nov 25, 2024 About Me: Just an opinionated comics fan with too much time on his hands. Since most reviewers here are much too undemanding, here‘s how to correctly interpret the average rating of a book: 9+ good book 8+ okay book 7+ bad book Anything under 7 - don't even bother

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Majormanry reviewed Imperial #1 Jun 4, 2025

Waaaayyyy to mid to be charging this much, I was fully expecting a mind blowing first issue and I’m pretty disappointed, hulk does something cool and there a cool assassin, but that’s about it…
Art is mid, and the writing is mid, they repeated the same thing in at least five pages I seriously stopped reading and started skimming

Imperial #1

By: Jonathan Hickman, Federico Vicentini
Released: Jun 4, 2025

JONATHAN HICKMAN, FEDERICO VICENTINI AND IBAN COELLO TAKE ON THE UNIVERSE!

A sweeping Marvel cosmic event! Imperial is a story of intrigue, mysteries and war, which takes place against the backdrop of the formation of new galactic order in the Marvel Universe. Featuring HULKS, BLACK PANTHERS, NOVAS, GUARDIANS and COSMIC KINGS and QUEENS. ...

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Chris X reviewed Imperial #1 Jun 4, 2025
6.0

I'm not a huge fan of Marvel's cosmic books. They usually consist of brightly colored weirdos floating in space, talking. So why am I reading this? I guessI I wanted to know what happens to Professor X, but he's not even in this issue.

Hickman, as usual, is doing a good job. The art is technically good too, but not my cup of tea. I would have preferred a more realistic, less funny style more

Imperial #1

By: Jonathan Hickman, Federico Vicentini
Released: Jun 4, 2025

JONATHAN HICKMAN, FEDERICO VICENTINI AND IBAN COELLO TAKE ON THE UNIVERSE!

A sweeping Marvel cosmic event! Imperial is a story of intrigue, mysteries and war, which takes place against the backdrop of the formation of new galactic order in the Marvel Universe. Featuring HULKS, BLACK PANTHERS, NOVAS, GUARDIANS and COSMIC KINGS and QUEENS. ...

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Chris X added Pepe Larraz to their creator watch list Jun 4, 2025
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Chris X reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #5 Jun 4, 2025
8.0

The story turned out to be more trivial than I had hoped, but the art, man... Pepe Larraz is just fantastic! Unfortunately, next issue JRJR is taking over, which probably means I'm done with this book.

Amazing Spider-Man #5

By: Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz
Released: Jun 4, 2025

NO HOPE AGAINST THE HOBGOBLIN!

As HOBGOBLIN's assault tears SPIDER-MAN's mind (and limbs) apart, Kingsley unleashes his wrath on those nearest and dearest to Peter Parker. And this is a deadly race against time Spider-Man can't afford to lose - even as he risks losing his sanity to win!

Rated T

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Afre reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #5 Jun 4, 2025
8.0

Larraz is amazing and the MVP here. Otherwise, this was really fine. Nothing groundbreaking, but enjoyable read.

Amazing Spider-Man #5

By: Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz
Released: Jun 4, 2025

NO HOPE AGAINST THE HOBGOBLIN!

As HOBGOBLIN's assault tears SPIDER-MAN's mind (and limbs) apart, Kingsley unleashes his wrath on those nearest and dearest to Peter Parker. And this is a deadly race against time Spider-Man can't afford to lose - even as he risks losing his sanity to win!

Rated T

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Chris X reviewed Storm #9 Jun 4, 2025
9.0

Finally an issue of Storm that I enjoyed. The heavy use of over-sized panels is still a problem, but much less so than in previous issues. Somehow Ayodele and Werneck manage to give us much more story content this time - and the story itself is intriguing, interesting, spiritual, even funny at times (She-Hulk is awesome!). I love all the mythology and cosmic shenanigans in this book. And Storm's p more

Storm #9

By: Murewa Ayodele, Lucas Werneck
Released: Jun 4, 2025

ETERNITY has grown desperate. He abducts a powerful cosmic entity and hides them in the STORM SANCTUARY, STORM's floating home in Atlanta. What is the identity of this cosmic entity? How will this act complicate the ongoing investigation of the FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION into STORM? Find out in this next chapter of the goddess' saga.

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Chris X reviewed X-Men #17 Jun 4, 2025
2.0

A fight between the X-Men and any group that Cassandra Nova is part of should feel grand and important, not like an episode of the Muppet Show.

X-Men #17

By: Jed MacKay, Ryan Stegman
Released: Jun 4, 2025

Disaster charges toward the town of Merle, Alaska, as the X-Men are preoccupied with their own battle against the 3K X-Men. Only Magneto stands between the town and destruction - can he prevail even in the face of his deteriorating condition?

Rated T+

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Chris X added West Coast Avengers (2024) to their pull list Jun 1, 2025

West Coast Avengers (2024)

ULTRON RETURNS...REDEEMED?

Iron Man and War Machine have put together a new team of Avengers - one that includes villains seeking a path to redemption. Their case study? Ultron - who, against all odds, seems to be walking the straight and narrow...for now. But does the success of one guarantee the success of all? Spider-Woman and Firestar...

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Chris X added Storm (2024) to their pull list Jun 1, 2025

Storm (2024)

EARTHS MIGHTIEST MUTANT, NOW HEADLINING HER OWN SOLO SERIES!

Ororo Munroe has lived many lives. She's been a thief, a goddess, an X-Man, a queen and now an Avenger! She is the most prominent, most respected and most powerful mutant on the world stage; and in that role, she intends to be a force for positive change! First up: A major meltd...

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Chris X added Exceptional X-Men (2024) to their pull list Jun 1, 2025

Exceptional X-Men (2024)

KATE PRYDE LEADS A TEAM OF ALL-NEW X-MEN! After the fall of Krakoa, Kate Pryde is trying to get as far away from all things X as she possibly can. She's just a regular-degular bartender now. Definitely NOT getting ready to head up an ALL-NEW TEAM of wayward young mutants while avoiding the watchful gaze of Emma Frost. Nothing in this title but work...

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Chris X added Amazing Spider-Man (2025) to their pull list Jun 1, 2025

Amazing Spider-Man (2025)

ALIVE & THWIPPING! The next era of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN has arrived! Peter is, shockingly, without a job and looking for gainful employment, but his job search is
interrupted by a RAMPAGING RHINO who is but the tip of a sinister iceberg. What major Spider-Villain is working behind the scenes weaponizing other Spider-Villains including one we have...

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chosen one reviewed Giant-Size: X-Men #1 May 31, 2025
1.0

any critic giving this issue a 5/10 or above has lost all credibility. solid 4 at best and that is being generous. nobody asked for this and no one is demanding more. Marvel needs to start appreciating their fans instead of destroying everything they enjoy.

Giant-Size: X-Men #1

By: Collin Kelly, Adam Kubert
Released: May 28, 2025

The past isn’t set in stone. The future is up for grabs. History will never be the same! JUST IN TIME FOR THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEMINAL ORIGINAL ISSUE! FROM SUPERSTAR ARTIST ADAM KUBERT AND X-SCRIBES JACKSON LANZING & COLLIN KELLY! PLUS: A REVELATIONS STORY INTRODUCING THE X-MAN THAT NEVER WAS BY AL EWING AND SARA PICHELLI! Ever since she d...

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Phantom of Krankor - Jun 4, 2025

If this comic is a solid 4 then why did you rate it a 1? Was that a mistake?

Chris X reviewed Hyde Street #6 May 30, 2025
7.0

Hyde Street 6 is a fascinating piece of satirical horror, intelligently written and well drawn, but yet again, the issue just ends somewhere, without a satisfying conclusion or even some sort of cliffhanger.

Hyde Street #6

By: Geoff Johns, Francis Portela
Released: May 28, 2025

The manipulative Mr. X-Ray wants OUT of Hyde Street, pronto. The closer he gets to snatching 10,000 souls, the nearer his freedom. And he wants to up the count in a big way: by capturing an entire theater full of poor saps who have found their way onto Hyde Street. But will one good soul ruin it all?

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Chris X reviewed Uncanny X-Men #15 May 28, 2025
8.0

Aside from the usual hints of woke nonsense (I really don't like the inflationary use of the word "bigotry" as a catch all word for anything inconvenient or challenging), this was another surprisingly great read. I think I even noticed some Claremontian magic - the costume transformations, but also some thoughtful character dynamics. Uncanny X-Men is slowly becoming my favorite X-title (which, to more

Uncanny X-Men #15

By: Gail Simone, David Marquez
Released: May 28, 2025

WHO WILL BE THE VOICE OF DARKNESS?
With one young mutant taken hostage in the underworld of the DARK ARTERY, it's left to the remaining Outliers to lead the UNCANNY X-MEN to try to steal them back...but the ultimate terror blocks the way. THE VOICE OF DARKNESS seeks a new home, and violence and fear will follow whoever takes that mantle!
RA...

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Chris X reviewed Giant-Size: X-Men #1 May 28, 2025
1.0

Adam Kubert and Sara Pichelli make Giant-Size X-Men 1 look good, but make no mistake: this issue continues the ongoing desecration of the corpse that once was one of the most beloved, inspiring and exciting comic franchises of our times.

In part 1 we learn why Kamala Khan - a character nobody asked to be turned into a mutant in the first place - is the best, most intelligent and most im more

Giant-Size: X-Men #1

By: Collin Kelly, Adam Kubert
Released: May 28, 2025

The past isn’t set in stone. The future is up for grabs. History will never be the same! JUST IN TIME FOR THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEMINAL ORIGINAL ISSUE! FROM SUPERSTAR ARTIST ADAM KUBERT AND X-SCRIBES JACKSON LANZING & COLLIN KELLY! PLUS: A REVELATIONS STORY INTRODUCING THE X-MAN THAT NEVER WAS BY AL EWING AND SARA PICHELLI! Ever since she d...

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Chris X reviewed G.I. Joe #7 May 28, 2025
7.5

Stylistically, Andrea Milana is a fitting fill-in for Tom Reilly, but in regard to quality, the absence of the latter does make a difference. This run of G.I. Joe was brilliant so far - this issue is "just" good.

G.I. Joe #7

By: Joshua Williamson, Andrea Milana
Released: May 28, 2025

NEW STORY ARC
A STANDALONE NIGHT FORCE COVERT OP! The FIRST APPEARANCE of the iconic BEACH HEAD! But is this really his last MISSION?!The new G.I. JOE epic STARTS HERE.

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Chris X reviewed Vatican City #2 May 27, 2025
2.0

Does anyone else think this only exists because Millar hopes that Hollywood will turn it into a movie? As a comic it's pretty much indecipherable, thanks to some of the worst art I've seen in years.

Vatican City #2

By: Mark Millar, Per Berg
Released: May 21, 2025

The siege continues with the last humans on Earth trapped behind the walls of Vatican City as billions of vampires wait outside, afraid of the holy relics. But something is buried beneath the Vatican itself and the vampires want it more than even the human blood inside.

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Chris X rated Bug Wars #4 May 26, 2025
9.0

Bug Wars #4

By: Jason Aaron, Mahmud Asrar
Released: May 21, 2025

LOST IN THE YARD
Imbued with the power of a mystical amulet, Slade Slaymaker has survived blood-crazed mosquitoes and barbaric Beetle Riders. But as he crosses the wilds of the Yard with the spider witch Wysta, an even greater danger awaits, for they must enter the world of death and utter ruin known as…the Mowed Lands.

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Chris X rated Redcoat #12 May 25, 2025
9.5

Redcoat #12

By: Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch
Released: May 21, 2025

THE NORTHERNER, PART TWO The Unnamed’s newest American legend clashes with Simon Pure, a man he’s grown to despise more than anyone he’s ever encountered. But as tensions boil over, Simon uncovers a startling revelation about The Northerner that could shatter everything he holds true. How will their uneasy alliance shape the unfolding mysteri...

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Chris X reviewed Absolute Batman #8 May 23, 2025
4.0

I usually like Marcos Martin‘s art, but this issue didn’t work for me. Sometimes it was hard to tell what’s even happening.

Absolute Batman #8

By: Scott Snyder, Marcos Martin
Released: May 14, 2025

Batman is in the fight for his life against this icy new threat. But in the end, what terrifying truth will be unearthed about Ark M and…Joker?

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Chris X reviewed Fantastic Four #32 May 23, 2025
3.0

Boring, strangely paced and full of bad ideas. North can’t write. The art is not very attractive either.

Fantastic Four #32

By: Ryan North, Smith
Released: May 21, 2025

LAST ONE STANDING!
•  "If you found yourself stranded somewhere in the universe with no knowledge of where you were, how quickly could you determine an answer to that question?" It's a thought experiment Mr. Fantastic had often challenged his children with - but now it's happening for real - to Valeria Richards!
•  Valeria finds her...

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Chris X reviewed Detective Comics #1097 May 23, 2025
7.0

In terms of the art, this issue is huge step down from Janin. Garbett is solid though. What he lacks in expressive, attractive faces, he makes up for with his atmospheric scenery. It’s a good issue, I’m just not sure I’m that interested in the book without Mikel Janin.

Detective Comics #1097

By: Tom Taylor, Lee Garbett
Released: May 21, 2025

In the wake of Asema’s murderous rampage, a new threat to Gotham—andthe world at large—has been exposed. Still reeling from personal revelationsabout his past, Batman must take on a group obsessed with their ownfuture. A group that has targeted a dear friend.

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Batman & Robin: Year One #7

By: Mark Waid, Chris Samnee
Released: May 21, 2025

The General is on the hunt for the man behind the mask and is on the warpath.As the Dynamic Duo continue to stretch themselves thin and tire themselves outstopping various threats around Gotham, the General’s threat closes in on them!

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Chris X reviewed Exceptional X-Men #9 May 21, 2025
1.0

I wanted more action for this team, but I take it back. Eve Ewing can’t write action scenes. This issue was boring, stupid and utterly painful to read. Usually I would take the excellent art into account, but action doesn’t seem to be Carmen Carnero’s forte either. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but please go back to telling slice-of-life stories. They weren’t the X-Men stories l wan more

Exceptional X-Men #9

By: Eve Ewing, Carmen Carnero
Released: May 21, 2025

The team figures out the truth about Sheldon Xenos' true identity, and EMMA FROST has to go somewhere she really, really doesn't want to go - deep inside the mind of one of her worst enemies, SINISTER!
RATED T+

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Afre reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #4 May 21, 2025
9.0

I actually loved this. Like wth, this was a banger issue and this whole arc has been really good. Are we actually getting back?

I hope this sentiment ages well. I really do.

Amazing Spider-Man #4

By: Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz
Released: May 21, 2025

• The cause of Spider-Man's and Rhino's rampages - and the mastermind behind it - is revealed!
•  Norman Osborn ain't the only GOBLIN back in Peter's so-called life!
RATED T

Chris X reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #4 May 21, 2025
10

I always loved Larraz's artwork, but WOW... this issue is on a whole new level of greatness. Spidey's body looks so amazing, I could gobble up these pages all day long. I do have some minor qualms with the story (poisoned cola, really? Plus, the whole teen rebellion thing feels somewhat unnatural), but overall it's a great series so far.

Amazing Spider-Man #4

By: Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz
Released: May 21, 2025

• The cause of Spider-Man's and Rhino's rampages - and the mastermind behind it - is revealed!
•  Norman Osborn ain't the only GOBLIN back in Peter's so-called life!
RATED T

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Chris X reviewed Green Lantern Corps #4 May 21, 2025
6.0

This issue could have been fun with Pasarin's art, but unfortunately we are stuck with pretty average guest art that I can only describe as a cross between Manga and bad 90s comics. I'm sure it works for some, but for me it makes the whole story fall flat.

Green Lantern Corps #4

By: Jeremy Adams, V Ken Marion
Released: May 14, 2025

Guy Gardner is reluctantly saddled with a new partner, but he’s determined to keephim out of the way while they look for another source of Nth metal, all while SimonBaz frets over “Teen” Lantern who is showing signs of strain during the rebuildingof Oa.

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6.0

I have never read an issue of Invincible, but the preview of Battle Beast looked interesting enough to give it a chance. I expected something like Tellos or Masters of the Universe with more depth. I was obviously misled by the preview pages showing BB walk across an alien landscape to confront a mysterious head inserted into a wall. Unfortunately, the actual comic is not mysterious at all, but pr more

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1

By: Robert Kirkman, Rob Liefeld
Released: May 14, 2025

SERIES PREMIERETHE BEST NEW (NOT QUITE A) SUPERHERO SERIES IN THE UNIVERSE! Cursed with an unquenchable thirst for violence, BATTLE BEAST searches the universe for the one warrior mightier than him-and a glorious death, his only reward. But even in a universe of mighty Viltrumites like Invincible and Omni-Man, it seems that no one may be able to s...

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Chris X reviewed Phoenix #11 May 17, 2025
1.0

After almost a year I thought I’d give this book another try. It hasn’t improved one bit. Stephanie Phillips is a terrible writer and the art, although less abstract than in earlier issues - looks “cute” in the worst way imaginable. It’s almost as if they reimagined the Phoenix Saga as a “magical girl” book. Horrible.

Phoenix #11

By: Stephanie Phillips, Roi Mercado
Released: May 14, 2025

A BOOMING VOICE SOUNDS ACROSS THE COSMOS...
•  ...the voice of EGO, THE LIVING PLANET - and he speaks in distress: of a great imbalance! A fracturing! A coming death...And the only one who can stand in its way is the PHOENIX! But that's not all...
•  In this all-new arc, JEAN GREY's calling to space and responsibility to the galaxy ...

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Chris X reviewed Aquaman #5 May 17, 2025
3.0

Timms’s art is solid, but can’t save this utterly stupid storyline.

Aquaman #5

By: Jeremy Adams, John Timms
Released: May 14, 2025

Arthur’s quest to save his people has hit a devastating dead end…but hope is notlost! Together with the Wizard Arion, Aquaman must channel the incredible powerof Thalassa the Trilance Saber to escape the dungeon barge descending into the blueand uncover the last desperately needed clue to save the people of Atlantis! Butfloating amongst all thi...

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