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RIP Gabi Lopez. Daughter, niece, child, Hurricane Woman.

It's not so much how bad things got, it's more about the loses everyone took. There was never going to be a happy ending to this arc. There was no victory or triumph. No celebration or enjoyment of the spoils of war. Charlotte Cutter did accomplish what she set out to do which can only be described as mayhem. The resolution of thi more

Something is Killing the Children Vol. 7

By: James Tynion IV, Werther Dell

After narrowly surviving the Duplicitype, Erica Slaughter must still reckon with the murderous Cutter to save Tribulation. Separated from Dolly and driven by rage, Cutter won't stop until she gets revenge on Erica.

But the horror is far from over as the Duplicitype, the infamous monster wearing Erica's likeness that changed Something is Ki...

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Charlotte Cutter is a whole mess and a half. If the House of Slaughter resembles anything close to Charlotte's practices, I understand why Erica wanted to leave in the first place. Cutter is cold, cruel and blood thirsty. She's just as much as monster as the one she hunts. I understand because how much is implied that Charlotte is a problem, but they're willing to let her be a problem, because she more

Something is Killing the Children Vol. 6

By: James TynionIV, Werther Dell

With the last person in her corner gone and a ruthless Order of St. George agent closing in, Erica Slaughter finds herself alone and without a prayer.

Can she take on this horrific new monster plaguing the small town of Tribulation, New Mexico by herself, or is this the end of her story?

Erica is also faced with a choice to reach...

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RIP Big Gary Slaughter that was one hell of a loss. Especially after we learned about him and from him in the last volume. The Dragon bringing in a black as from a different house raises the question how much the House of Slaughter has neglected their own black masks. I understand the black mask are lone hunters but as of right now their peak was just 3 masks, 4 if you count the older lady. Why ha more

Something is Killing the Children Vol. 5

By: James TynionIV, Werther Dell

Following the events of the Archer's Peak saga, Erica Slaughter is back on the hunt for a terrifying new kind of monster in Tribulation, New Mexico.

However, the Order of St. George never forgives and never forgets, and Erica will soon find herself in the sights of her most dangerous foe yet.

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I read this entire volume in one sitting while waiting for my car to be serviced. A lot of questions I had about the Order of St. George were answered in this chapter. I like the structure and the make up of the House of Slaughter. As a military service member, lots of things resonate with me. The color schemes, the history of the order, the different units, the specialties by house and all of the more

Something is Killing the Children Vol. 4

By: James Tynion IV, Werther Dell'edera

Erica Slaughter went to hell and back in Archer's Peak, but that may be nothing compared to the events that forged her at the House of Slaughter.

What events brought Erica to the House of Slaughter? And what did she have to do to join the Order of St. George? Erica Slaughter's origins are finally revealed in this volume of the Eisner...

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Here's the actual conclusion to the first arc. No cliffhanger, no unresolved crisis or anything. What I find refreshing about this series so far, is the structure of the storytelling is designed for speedy reads. The stretching of panels across 2-page spreads is made to burn through pages rather quick. Also, a big chunk of the storytelling is made to be absorbed through the art and not the dialogu more

Something is Killing the Children Vol. 3

By: James Tynion IV, Werther Dell'edera

* Archer's Peak is in lockdown, as Erica Slaughter has lost control of the situation.

* But as the House of Slaughter arrives to clean up the situation by any means necessary, Erica finds that the true threat to those around her isn't who - or what - she ever expected.

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9.0

21 months since issue #1 came out. That is a lot of time. In July 2024 I spoke to the colorist David Baron about the unfortunate delays. Mr. Baron gave me hope, he said they were still working on this series and that Issue #2 was coming out by the end of 2024 more or less. Specifically, he said the scrip and pencils were done, he was waiting for the inks so he could start coloring the issue. Well, more

Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor #2

By: Mark Waid, Bryan Hitch
Released: Mar 19, 2025

THE LONG AWAITED SECOND ISSUE ARRIVES! Superman continues his mission to find a cure for what's killing Lex Luthor. When the present has no answers, maybe the future will! But will the Legion of Super-Heroes help Clark find a cure for a man like Luthor?

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Imagine that. Batman isn't the only hero with a no-kill rule. Hitch, Nowlan & Baron did an amazing job in this issue. I confess, I read this when it first came out but that was so long ago... I had given up on this series. I happened to have a couple extra dollars on Superman Day and decided to pick issue #2. So, no shit here I am, reading #1 again to refresh my memory of it. This was longer, and more

Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor #1

By: Mark Waid, Bryan Hitch
Released: Jul 26, 2023

Mark Waid and Bryan Hitch reunite to tell a tale centered on their favorite superhero. Superman learns Lex Luthor is dying, and he wants the Man of Steel to help him find the cure for whatever is causing his rapid decline. While the world wants to say good riddance to Luthor, Superman will go to the ends of the universe, through different dimension...

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YEARofTheCollector reviewed Iron Man #4 Apr 19, 2025
7.0

I've been meaning to pick this up to see Wanda interact with Tony outside of an Avengers run. Wanda doesn't actually do that much in terms of the plot, besides explaining the risks of using the Monger Armor. Put that 2-page spread of Wanda traveling inside the Magical Broach was amazing. Totally worth picking this up if you're a Scarlet Witch fan. Alex Sinclair's colors elevated the work in this i more

Iron Man #4

By: Spencer Ackerman, Javier Pina
Released: Jan 22, 2025

CRIMSON AVENGERS UNDER ATTACK!
Desperate to regain the use of his vast array of armors, Iron Man enlists a fellow Avenger for a magical investigation. But what the Scarlet Witch discovers will plant a bomb in Tony's life, and the question is WHEN, not IF, it will go off...and WHO will get caught in the blast. Stark family legacy, and guest star...

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9.0

I am so excited to see more readers discover Javier Rodriguez through this interpretation of Martian Manhunter. For Javier Rodriguez is easily one of my personal favorites when it comes to comic book storytelling. It is easy to see why Deniz Camp paired up with Rodriguez for this story. Absolute Martian Manhunter needed to be different. Not just because it takes place in the Absolute Universe. No, more

Absolute Martian Manhunter #1

By: Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez
Released: Mar 26, 2025

DENIZ CAMP AND JAVIER RODRIGUEZ TRANSFORM THE ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE! Beyond Mars...beyond physical form...beyond Human Understanding...all that's left is the ultimate alien: the Absolute Martian Manhunter!

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YEARofTheCollector added Absolute Martian Manhunter (2025) to their pull list Apr 19, 2025

Absolute Martian Manhunter (2025)

DENIZ CAMP AND JAVIER RODRIGUEZ TRANSFORM THE ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE! Beyond Mars...beyond physical form...beyond Human Understanding...all that's left is the ultimate alien: the Absolute Martian Manhunter!

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YEARofTheCollector added Batgirl (2024) to their pull list Apr 19, 2025

Batgirl (2024)

Hold on to your seats, clutch your pearls, and rejoice in celebration because Cassandra Cain is taking center stage in her first solo Batgirl series in nearly two decades! When a deadly group of assassins shows up to kill Cassandra, Lady Shiva comes to the rescue, and they must put their complicated past aside and work together as mother and daught...

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YEARofTheCollector added Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) to their pull list Apr 19, 2025

Ultimate Spider-Man (2024)

THE NEW ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN FOR A NEW ULTIMATE UNIVERSE!
Visionary writer Jonathan Hickman (HOUSE OF X/POWERS OF X) and acclaimed artist Marco Checchetto (DAREDEVIL) bring you a bold new take on Spider-Man, with this, the debut title of the new line of Ultimate Comics! After the events of ULTIMATE INVASION, the world needs a hero...who will ri...

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YEARofTheCollector added Laura Kinney: Wolverine (2024) to their pull list Apr 19, 2025

Laura Kinney: Wolverine (2024)

THE ULTIMATE MUTANT DEFENSE!

WOLVERINE takes the fight to those who stand as enemies of mutantkind! LAURA KINNEY was bred to be the ultimate assassin as X-23. She's long left that life behind, but as she encounters mutants being forced to use their powers against their will, WOLVERINE takes it upon herself to right these wrongs - no matte...

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YEARofTheCollector added Zatanna (2025) to their pull list Apr 19, 2025

Zatanna (2025)

SUPERSTAR JAMAL CAMPBELL KICKS OFF AN ALL-NEW ZATANNA LIMITED SERIES! Zatanna Zatara, the Mistress of Magic, is back on tour! She's got her stage crew back together and is looking forward to a new, less chaotic chapter of life. However, her plans are disrupted before they even begin when her stage crew is abducted by a ghostly new adversary, The La...

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YEARofTheCollector added Black Canary: Best of the Best (2024) to their pull list Apr 19, 2025

Black Canary: Best of the Best (2024)

THE MATCH OF THE MILLENNIUM! It's Black Canary versus Lady Shiva to determine who is the single greatest hand-to-hand fighter in the universe! Who will walk away with the title? Find out as writer Tom King (Wonder Woman, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow) and Ryan Sook (Legion of Super-Heroes) go six rounds to see if our hero has what it takes to be...t...

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YEARofTheCollector added Absolute Wonder Woman (2024) to their pull list Apr 19, 2025

Absolute Wonder Woman (2024)

EISNER WINNER KELLY THOMPSON AND BREAKOUT ARTIST HAYDEN SHERMAN REINVENT WONDER WOMAN FROM THE GROUND UP! Without the island paradise...without the sisterhood that shaped her...without a mission of peace...what's left is the Absolute Amazon!

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YEARofTheCollector added Absolute Batman (2024) to their pull list Apr 19, 2025

Absolute Batman (2024)

BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight!

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YEARofTheCollector reviewed Murder Falcon #8 Apr 17, 2025
10

Thank you everyone who had a hand on this series. I feel inspired by all 'the people destined to die... and still chose to sing into the void." Powerful stuff.

Jaker, Murder Falcon and everyone else metal in this story has my undying love and appreciation!

Everyone should read this comic book!

Murder Falcon #8

By: Daniel Warren Johnson
Released: May 8, 2019

DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON's power ballad concludes in a brutal battle of the bands! The members of Brooticus have come too far to allow Magnum Khaos to reign on Earth. Strap on your axe, join the battle, and remember: METAL WILL DESTROY ALL EVIL!

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YEARofTheCollector reviewed Murder Falcon #7 Apr 17, 2025
10

How is DWJ going to top this issue!?

Murder Falcon #7

By: Daniel Warren Johnson
Released: Apr 10, 2019

To save the world, Jake and Murder Falcon must find the fabled Horn of the Dead. How metal is that?!

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YEARofTheCollector reviewed Murder Falcon #6 Apr 17, 2025
10

RIP Hjelmdar!!!

Another member added to the band, Anne, Jake's wife. I gotta say, if you're not crying while reading Anne's moment, are you even human!? Literally had to hold my tears back! (I was reading this at an airport terminal) I was screaming with Anne too (in my mind, can't be randomly screaming in public)

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Murder Falcon #6

By: Daniel Warren Johnson
Released: Mar 13, 2019

For those about to shred, we salute you! Magnum Khaos is one step closer to enslaving our planet, and the only hope for Brooticus lies within the newest member of the band!

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YEARofTheCollector reviewed Murder Falcon #5 Apr 17, 2025
8.0

RIP Whisperwood!!!

Nice ussue here to slow the paste and give me some breathing room from all this epicness. Just when I thought the band was complete, Hjelmdar the survivor seeks Brooticus to ask if he can join them in this metal fight!! Oh you know, more of that good stuff from DWJ and co., would recommend for sure.

Murder Falcon #5

By: Daniel Warren Johnson
Released: Feb 13, 2019

Magnum Khaos has rocked the Earth, shaking Jake and Brooticus to their core-but don't despair! A new band rises in Iceland, unleashing the blackest of metal to turn the tide.

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YEARofTheCollector reviewed Murder Falcon #4 Apr 17, 2025

How do you top the most epic moment of the series so far? (Jim's drum solo from last issue) well, you give the reader an unexpected plot twist with Jake. Damn you DWJ!!! Why are you so eager to pull at my heart strings!? Anywho! Just when I thought Murder Falcon couldn't be more of a badass, he recovers not to his normal form but to a "Megaform" with machine guns and wings!!!! Let's not forget Nat more

Murder Falcon #4

By: Daniel Warren Johnson
Released: Jan 9, 2019

The reunion tour of Brooticus gets off to a rough start as Magnum Khaos unleashes his monstrous minions on Chicago. Only the mighty musical attack of Murder Falcon and the band can turn the tide... but where is Jake when his friends need him the most?

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YEARofTheCollector reviewed Murder Falcon #3 Apr 17, 2025

Was this f*cking epic or what!?

So OK, yes! It was absolutely shitty how or rather why the band broke up. But here, years later, with the fate of the world on the line, they were ripe to forgive each other and grow past their issues. Alzheimer's disease is one hell of a motivator to make mistakes, that's all Jim did, a mistake. Water under the bridge. Speaking of water under the bridge, more

Murder Falcon #3

By: Daniel Warren Johnson
Released: Dec 12, 2018

Jake. Murder Falcon. Johann. Who's next to join the band? If they're going to defeat the Veldar, they're going to need someone to lay down a heavy beat.

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YEARofTheCollector reviewed Murder Falcon #2 Apr 17, 2025
8.0

Alright I'm hooked! This is going to be a binge read now! Johan is my guy, he let Jake know he was there for him back when Jake left the group and no in this moment when shit hits the fan, through and through a real friend. No judgement nor hard feelings towards Jake! Love that kind of friends.

The brief flashbacks of whatever tragedy Jake went through seems like DWJ is gonna pull on my more

Murder Falcon #2

By: Daniel Warren Johnson
Released: Nov 14, 2018

Metal doesn't happen with just one man... and neither does saving the world! As monsters attack the city, Jake and Murder Falcon must recruit a bassist to join their fight. Luckily, they know a guy.

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YEARofTheCollector reviewed Murder Falcon #1 Apr 17, 2025
10

It's 2024 and I finally got a chance to read this book. I read Do a Powerbomb by DWJ and this is just as good (at least comparing no.1 to no.1).

But yeah, more of that good stuff from DWJ. Is it me, or does anyone else hears Stallone's voice when reading Murder Falcon's dialogue? Lol

Tons of fun! Would recommend!

Murder Falcon #1

By: Daniel Warren Johnson
Released: Oct 10, 2018

From DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON, the creator of the Eisner-nominated series EXTREMITY, comes MURDER FALCON! The world is under attack by monsters, and Jake's life is falling apart: no band, no girl, no future... until he meets Murder Falcon. He was sent from The Heavy to destroy all evil, but he can't do it without Jake shredding up a storm. Now, with e...

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YEARofTheCollector reviewed G.O.D.S. #8 Apr 17, 2025
10

I loved how Hickman brought back the story to Aiko and Wyn at the very end.

Yes, there's an ever-expanding universe with cosmic beings, gods, the powers that be and the natural order of things but... there's these 2 Avatars that are mortal and indispensable like you and me. Aiko and Wyn shared a story and love for each other that was interrupted by the immeasurable weight of responsibil more

G.O.D.S. #8

By: Jonathan Hickman, Valerio Schiti
Released: Jun 12, 2024

If you could go back and erase the biggest mistake you've ever made, would you? Of course you would. So let's do that. And let the pieces fall where they may.
Rated T+

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YEARofTheCollector reviewed Ultimates #11 Apr 17, 2025
10

I guess I wasn't the only one wondering: what of Asgard? All we know so far, was that The Maker made a deal with Loki for him to rule instead of Odin and maybe stay away from Midgard. Simple, but Occam's Razor suggests, that maybe in fact it was that simple for the two gods to come to an agreement. Oh, but it anything but simple for the rest of the 9 realms. With Odin out of the way and Thor loc more

Ultimates #11

By: Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri
Released: Apr 9, 2025

THE WAR FOR ASGARD! A NEW HERO APPROACHES!

•  Time to topple another of the Maker's dominoes: removing LOKI from his seat of power in Asgard!
•  Thor, Sif and She-Hulk journey into mystery for blood, for glory and for rebellion, and discover a surprising new ally!

RATED T+

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YEARofTheCollector reviewed Ultimates #10 Apr 17, 2025
10

Well, you already know, just more of that good stuff by Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri, Federico Blee and Travis Lanham.

I was very happy to see this issue was narrated by Jim Hammond aka the Human Torch. It makes sense why Camp waited so to let us in the mind of the synthezoid. This specific mission could not have been told by anyone else from the roster.

I remember seeing the foo more

Ultimates #10

By: Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri
Released: Mar 5, 2025

NAMOR AND THE RED SKULL!
Captain America and the Human Torch lead a team to recruit their old comrade - Namor! But they'll have to get through the Red Skull Gang first!
RATED T+

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YEARofTheCollector reviewed Ultimates #9 Apr 17, 2025
10

Theres something to be said about the timing of this issue. You know? With issue no.9 being the Luke Cage issue and its release in Black History Month, I wonder if they missed the mark with this schedule. Not sure if it was the right choice to release this particular issue in this particular month. I digress.

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Ultimates #9

By: Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri
Released: Feb 5, 2025

LUKE CAGE AND THE ULTIMATE PRISON BREAK! Juan Frigeri joins Deniz Camp to bring us the history and the future of Luke Cage! Spider-Man isn't the only success story of Ultimates 1.0...meet the man who has been quietly sabotaging the Maker's Council from behind bars!

Rated T+

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YEARofTheCollector reviewed Ultimates #8 Apr 17, 2025
8.0

Leave to Camp to write political commentary through the series but also reach into the cosmology of this new universe!

I know it felt like a lot was thrown into this issue but the gist of it is simple. Then Maker changes the history of this world, as a result the future also changes. The Guardians of the Galaxy managed to escaped erasure by (Insert Comic Book explanation here __________ more

Ultimates #8

By: Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri
Released: Jan 1, 2025

THE ULTIMATE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY! America Chavez takes center stage in this issue as a group of galactic travelers from a far-flung, Maker-free future arrive in search of her!
Rated T+

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