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Mesteren reviewed Spider-Woman #5 Mar 25, 2016
9.5

The night our with friends are the best visual storytelling this year (so far). This book keep delivering, Marvels best right now and I still think Spider-Woman is a dorky hero.

Spider-Woman #5

By: Dennis Hopeless, Javier Rodriguez
Released: Mar 16, 2016

JESSICA DREW'S BABY IS HERE!
•  Now that's she's back on Earth, Jess learns that she's still got a lot of work to do when it comes to being a full-time super hero AND a full-time mom!
•  Get your first real glimpse at Jess' new life and all the people in it right here!
•  THE NEXT CHAPTER OF ...

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Mesteren reviewed Red Wolf #4 Mar 25, 2016
8.0

The writing is getting a bit better. This issue was actually quite enjoyable. The covers keep kicking ass

Red Wolf #4

By: Nathan Edmondson, Dalibor Talajic
Released: Mar 9, 2016

DESERT PREDATORS EMERGE FROM THE SHADOWS
• Without Sheriff Knight, Red Wolf and the town of Santa Rosa are exposed to the circling vultures.
• And Bly is getting bolder - the compulsive crime boss's identity is revealed!
• Red will need new allies if he's ever getting back to his world!

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Mesteren reviewed I Hate Fairyland #3 Mar 24, 2016
8.0

It's a really fun and enjoyable book, but the writing is a bit too lighthearted for my taste and a bit too silly. But I will try to get my 17-year old to read it. Hopefully he will get hooked

I Hate Fairyland #3

By: Skottie Young
Released: Dec 16, 2015

    Queen Cloudia is forced to bend the rules of Fairyland in hopes to rid their world of Gert once and for all.

MAJOR PLOT POINT
Gert will face her greatest foe yet, another human child named... Happy. Will she survive the power of true joy? Spoiler: This time, I'm not sure. We'll see how it goes.

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Mesteren reviewed The Mighty Thor #2 Mar 24, 2016
9.0

The artwork is incredible. It's dynamic and beautiful. Really, it's worth the price of admission in itself. Jason Aaron s the greatest living comic book writer. Even though the story here doesn't change the world, it is still pushed forward.
I an no fan of Marvels Thor, but I love this book

The Mighty Thor #2

By: Jason Aaron, Russell Dauterman
Released: Dec 16, 2015

• The return of Loki!
•  But for Thor, will he be friend or foe?
Rated T+

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Mesteren added The Mighty Thor (2015) to their pull list Mar 24, 2016

The Mighty Thor (2015)

When DR. JANE FOSTER lifts the mystic hammer Mjolnir, she is transformed into the Goddess of Thunder, THE MIGHTY THOR! Her enemies are many, as Asgard descends further into chaos and war threatens to spread throughout the Ten Realms. Yet her greatest battle will be against a far more personal foe: the cancer that is killing her mortal form.

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Mesteren rated Uncanny X-Men #4 Mar 22, 2016
2.0

Uncanny X-Men #4

By: Cullen Bunn, Greg Land
Released: Mar 2, 2016

• Mutantkind is teetering on the brink of extinction once more! While some mutants seek refuge, others are eager to fight for their species' survival.
•  And in the case of the UNCANNY X-MEN, that means taking the fight to those who would hasten mutantkind's decline!
•  But are the X-Men biting off mo...

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Mesteren reviewed Doctor Strange #6 Mar 21, 2016
10

Just when I think Mr. Aaron can't get any better, he ups it one. I am jealous. This guy is the best writer in comics today. I love the Doctor as a character, but he never really worked as much more than a fill-in. But man, does Aaron make him shine. And the beautiful art by Mr. Bachalo only improves the story.
If you love comics, you need to read Doctor Strange right now

Doctor Strange #6

By: Jason Aaron, Chris Bachalo
Released: Mar 9, 2016

"THE LAST DAYS OF MAGIC" STARTS NOW!
The Emperikul have arrived, leaving universes purged of magic in their wake. Their next target? The Marvel Universe. And with Doctor Strange weakened beyond measure? We don't have a chance!
Rated T+

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Mesteren reviewed Doctor Strange #5 Mar 21, 2016
10

I usually hate big crossovers. I hate to have to buy ten different comics I don't like to understand a story. But man... I wish they had done a special for each of the magicians in this issue. I would have bought them all

Doctor Strange #5

By: Jason Aaron, Chris Bachalo
Released: Feb 3, 2016

• The Witchfinder Wolves are here and Doctor Strange is in trouble.
•  The Empirikul is coming, Magic's days are numbered and Strange is not ready!
Rated T+

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5.0

Big Trouble In Little China #9

By: Eric Powell, Brian Churilla
Released: Mar 11, 2015

Leading a band of crazy warriors and walking away from another fight with the big bad, Jack Burton has never felt so on top of the world. Unfortunately, Jack is about to find out that when one pillar comes crashing down, another is sure to take its place.

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7.5

Big Trouble In Little China #10

By: Eric Powell, Brian Churilla
Released: Apr 29, 2015

While Egg and Wong battle for Jack's soul in the streets of Chinatown, Jack must find a way to make secure his own escape and backstab Lo Pan in the process. When you get stuck in the Hell of No Return and your worst enemy is the only help you got, then youknow your name is Jack Burton.

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8.0

Big Trouble In Little China #11

By: Eric Powell, Brian Churilla
Released: May 27, 2015

Jack and Lo Pan have been sent do the Endless Hells of Legend! While they race to escape, Wang and Egg test their friendship as they try to save Jack.

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7.0

Big Trouble In Little China #12

By: Eric Powell, Brian Churilla
Released: Jul 1, 2015

Lo Pan's revenge is almost complete, but Jack Burton and Wang are coming back to
Chinatown, and they're bringing new friends with them!

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7.0

Big Trouble In Little China #13

By: Fred Van Lente, Joe Eisma
Released: Jul 15, 2015

The new creative team of writer Fred Van Lente (Archer & Armstrong), artist Joe Eisma (Morning Glories), and Mondo cover artist Jay Shaw (Evil Empire) brings Jack Burton into 2015! Jack is a man out of time. His friends and the world around him have changed. He's now on a hunt for the Pork-Chop Express, and the eccentric '80s-obsessed billionaire w...

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8.0

Big Trouble In Little China #14

By: Fred Van Lente, Joe Eisma
Released: Aug 5, 2015

Something weird is going on-Jack is finding his world and his friends have really changed! In Fred Van Lente (Archer & Armstrong) and Joe Eisma's (Morning Glories)  love letter to the '80s, Jack's on a mission that will have him face some of the strangest villains yet.

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7.0

Big Trouble In Little China #15

By: Fred Van Lente, Joe Eisma
Released: Aug 26, 2015

Jack Burton and Whitney Chi are on the run from the Alpha Group, Japanese river goblins, and an AI  helicopter with the voice of Ronald Reagan!

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7.0

Big Trouble In Little China #16

By: Fred Van Lente, Joe Eisma
Released: Sep 16, 2015

Jack accidentally brings the spirit of the Pork-Chop Express to life!

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5.0

Big Trouble In Little China #18

By: Fred Van Lente, Dan McDaid
Released: Nov 18, 2015

Jack and the gang sneak into a sorcerers' convention at a lavish casino to rescue Margo from Baba Yaga.

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5.5

Big Trouble In Little China #19

By: Fred Van Lente, Dan McDaid
Released: Dec 16, 2015

When Wang meets Miao Yin's new husband, it'll either be the last straw or a chance to win her back!

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6.0

Not really a fan of this storyline.

Big Trouble In Little China #20

By: Fred Van Lente, Dan McDaid
Released: Jan 20, 2016

Jack has to keep his cover as a great sorcerer worthy of nomination into the Sorcerers' Alliance while Miao Yin and Wang sort out some personal problems!

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9.0

Jack Burton is back. In time. In the wrong time. I admit it, I was gonna cancel this series, but the Mr. Lente pulled this. The story is good, the characters are great.
New readers can start here. I really, really enjoyed this issue. Laughed out loud a couple of times too.
I'm not a big fan of the art style, I think it's too cartoonish, which the writing is doing just fine on its own. B more

Big Trouble In Little China #21

By: Fred Van Lente, Victor Santos
Released: Feb 17, 2016

Final arc! After an unfortunate misfire, Egg's magic sends Jack Burton and Winona traveling back through time to where it all began: San Francisco 1848...the year Chinatown formed.

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Mesteren rated Batman #49 Mar 21, 2016
5.0

Batman #49

By: Scott Snyder, Yanick Paquette
Released: Feb 10, 2016

It is time. Bruce Wayne has reclaimed his true past as Batman. Now he must descend into the cave and face what he once was. Can he truly leave behind a life free from the pain and anguish of the Bat? Can he plunge once more into the madness and purpose that once consumed him? In this special, thrilling issue, watch as the fate of Bruce Wayne, and B...

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Mesteren rated Deadly Class #2 Mar 21, 2016
10

Deadly Class #2

By: Rick Remender, Wes Craig
Released: Feb 26, 2014

It's Marcus's first day at the Kings Dominion High School for the Deadly Arts. A locker full of death threats, a schedule full of brutality, and whispers in the hallway about his mysterious past...which is fast catching up to cut out his freshly broken heart.

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Mesteren rated Deadly Class #1 Mar 21, 2016
10

Deadly Class #1

By: Rick Remender, Wes Craig
Released: Jan 22, 2014

It's 1987. Marcus Lopez hates school. His grades suck. He has no money. The jocks are hassling his friends. He can't focus in class, thanks to his mind constantly drifting to the stunning girl in the front row and the Dag Nasty show he has tickets to. But the jocks are the children of Joseph Stalin's top assassin, the teachers are members of an anc...

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Mesteren rated Deadly Class #19 Mar 21, 2016
10

Deadly Class #19

By: Rick Remender, Wesley Craig
Released: Mar 2, 2016

"Die for Me" Part 3
Hunted and desperate, Marcus and the rats make a final stand in the streets of San Francisco.

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Mesteren rated Deadly Class #18 Mar 21, 2016
9.5

Deadly Class #18

By: Rick Remender, Wesley Craig
Released: Jan 27, 2016

"DIE FOR ME," Part Two
The Freshman Finals killing spree spills into the streets of San Francisco.

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Mesteren reviewed Astronauts in Trouble #2 Mar 21, 2016
4.5

This is not really good enough. The artwork is fine, but the writing is clumsy and the characters feel like they are made of cardboard.

Astronauts in Trouble #2

By: Larry Young, Charlie Adlard
Released: Jul 15, 2015

Col. Lloyd Macadam's top-secret moon-shot program: exposed! Secret moon rocket: stolen by Russians! Life or death: IN SPACE!

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Mesteren reviewed Superman: Lois and Clark #4 Mar 21, 2016
4.5

This is still boring and without life. I really wanted this to be good. Maybe I expected too much. The artwork seems to reflect the writing. Lifeless and gutless. I really like Lee Weeks, and he's doing a good job, but nothing more.

Superman: Lois and Clark #4

By: Dan Jurgens, Lee Weeks
Released: Jan 27, 2016

The mysteries surrounding Lois and Clark are just starting to unfold! In this issue find out what happened to the man who would have been the Cyborg Superman! Learn what else is hidden in this Superman's Fortress! And discover why Lois gave Clark his new, black uniform!

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Mesteren added Big Trouble In Little China to their pull list Mar 21, 2016

Big Trouble In Little China

Jack Burton, a macho, truck-driving adventurer, finds a stowaway hiding on his rig, "The Pork Chop Express", but that soon becomes the least of his troubles. He helped his best friend Wang save his fiancée from the clutches of a demon, but now the wedding has been invaded by more evil forces with one thing on their minds-revenge against Jack Burto...

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Mesteren reviewed Spider-Woman #4 Mar 20, 2016
9.5

Two words: Surprise and consistency.
This book delivers great artwork, great story, great dialogue every month. It is my favorite Marvel comic right now and I don´t even like Spider-Woman

Spider-Woman #4

By: Dennis Hopeless, Javier Rodriguez
Released: Feb 17, 2016

Trapped in an alien hospital with a bunch of pregnant extraterrestrials, Jess has no choice but to stick it to the Skrulls.
Rated T

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3.0

He's Wolfcap. Then he's not any longer. There's a new Falcon and he can beat up all the bad guys by himself. Until it serves the story that he can't. Misty Knights outfit. Am I getting old or is that like some crazy porn shit?
I loved the political satire, but at the end it fell flat on its ass, as the uneducated Cap chose to side with the bad guys to save the economy. But he will keep his ey more

Captain America: Sam Wilson #6

By: Nick Spencer, Joe Bennett
Released: Feb 3, 2016

• Showdown on Wall Street! • Team Cap's final showdown with Serpent Solutions. • The road to Standoff starts here!

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