How many people are going to tank this simply because of the picture though?
Generally one shouldn't give just a plain 10 for a comic based on the first story.
But this time I'll make an exception.
Something something "comics are now too political" something something "it's woke and bad!"
Some of the biggest names in comics take a turn in the Absolute Universe! Daniel Warren Johnson and James Harren tell tales from Absolute Batman’s early days! How did Bruce acquire his batmobile? And what was it like for Black Mask’s party animals when Batman first hit the scene?
Holy peak, Batman. Let me get this out of the way really quickly. Harren and McClaren both did really good jobs here and I liked what they gave us here. That said, Johnson knocked it out of the park with the main story. That story, on its own, gets a 10/10 for me. Warren and McClaren's stories were just gravy. Batman hitting a One Winged Angel was just insane and I loved it so much. The story as a more
Some of the biggest names in comics take a turn in the Absolute Universe! Daniel Warren Johnson and James Harren tell tales from Absolute Batman’s early days! How did Bruce acquire his batmobile? And what was it like for Black Mask’s party animals when Batman first hit the scene?
Oh, I've been anticipating that happening since the book was first announced. Luckily, the averages I've seen, so far, are great. Hateful people won't be able to hold down how great this book is.
THE ULTIMATE EXIT! A SHOWDOWN WITH THE MAKER'S COUNCIL! The clock is ticking for Miles to escape the Ultimate Universe with his baby sister! How will Miles leave a mark on the Ultimate Universe? And how will the Ultimate Universe leave a mark on Miles?! Don't miss the exciting conclusion…and what it bodes for the future of BOTH UNIVERSES!
This felt like a classic AU Spidey comic and I liked it. Especially after USM, this felt refreshing.
UNFRIENDLY AND UNSTABLE! X YEARS LATER, the X-Virus decimated New York - but Spider-Man won't stop fighting. In a desperate gamble, Peter Parker doses himself with lethal radiation to hold the infection at bay. Survival comes at a cost. While this may not kill Peter Parker, it sure messes him up. This is the most dangerous, mutated Spider-Man ever ...
Ooh that was a pleasant surprise! I definitely don't think there's 18 comics' worth of things to say about the latest low-energy rehash of Age of Apocalypse, but Kelly & Walker make a solid case for the question of "what's Spider-Man doing in the middle of this?" as being one worth exploring. And I'm surprisingly into a Cecilia Reyes/Peter Parker romance, considering that it's one I'd never in a m more
UNFRIENDLY AND UNSTABLE! X YEARS LATER, the X-Virus decimated New York - but Spider-Man won't stop fighting. In a desperate gamble, Peter Parker doses himself with lethal radiation to hold the infection at bay. Survival comes at a cost. While this may not kill Peter Parker, it sure messes him up. This is the most dangerous, mutated Spider-Man ever ...
UNFRIENDLY AND UNSTABLE! X YEARS LATER, the X-Virus decimated New York - but Spider-Man won't stop fighting. In a desperate gamble, Peter Parker doses himself with lethal radiation to hold the infection at bay. Survival comes at a cost. While this may not kill Peter Parker, it sure messes him up. This is the most dangerous, mutated Spider-Man ever ...
This made me tear up. It is as perfect as it could be.
THE ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR? Now that the Ultimates are using the Immortus Engine to its full capacity, Doom's dream of the Ultimate Fantastic Four may finally be realized…
This comic feels like everything one shouldn't be when making a story with set ending in mind.
And that is: it tells, it doesn't show.
I can always praise art here. I do love it. But the timeskip we got, was way too major. What is left is us being told multiple things without us actually seeing them. We are given implication that they happened and that's it.
Otto more
THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF [REDACTED]!
So, I picked this up again, I quit after #19. And gotta say, this was pretty good in the end. Not on par with Immortal, but still good. Art was the highlight tho, Klein is a genius.
I hope Infernal Hulk will not be as slow in pacing.
ABOMINATION RETURNS! The BIGGEST STATUS QUO CHANGE IN HULK'S HISTORY happens in this issue! It's a rematch to the death as Eldest possesses one of Hulk's greatest villains, and the door to the Eternal Prison is opened! The end of an era, the beginning of a new one and the FIRST APPEARANCE of the MOTHER OF HORRORS in this LANDMARK issue of the INCRE...
I just wanted to check it out since Infernal Hulk seemed interesting. And I wasn't disappointed. Reading this back-to-back was much more enjoyable than monthly.
It's official. Dick Grayson has the best game in all of fiction. Which makes sense since he learned from Bruce Wayne.
Overall, I like the stand-alone issue. It's cliche but it's executed well thanks to Mark Waid and Mark Russell. Also Lucas Meyer art is a stand-out as usual
Because you demanded it—the return of the Supergirl/Robin team! Road trip edition! On a covert international mission, Robin partners with the Girl of Steel… who chooses to “liven up” what’s supposed to be a discreet undercover bust!
A bit more mixed issue for me, but only because I want to know Ben's deal and I can't wait to find that out.
Otherwise, it's really good. Kelly's writing for Norman is amazing and I really liked the other cast too. Janice especially trying to help Peter was a heartwarming scene.
But yeah, everything else I like, Nauck and McGuinness work once again as a pair, but I want to fi more
ENTER: THE GOBLIN SLAYER! Something has been trying to kill Norman Osborn since the first issue of this volume, and they up the ante this issue! What can Spider-Man do to stop the Goblin Slayer? With all that Norman has done and could do, SHOULD Spidey stop it?
A NATION DOOMED! It's a showdown between DOOM and CAPTAIN AMERICA with the fate of Latveria hanging in the balance! As Doom prepares a fatal strike against those who stand against him, a sudden betrayal has Cap on the ropes and questioning everything he thought he knew…
I just love this dynamic. Sure. It's full of cliches. But it just works.
Because you demanded it—the return of the Supergirl/Robin team! Road trip edition! On a covert international mission, Robin partners with the Girl of Steel… who chooses to “liven up” what’s supposed to be a discreet undercover bust!
I loved this.
JMS writing Spider-Man is always like putting an old comfortable sweater and feeling good. It's nothing new, but the familiarity and good vibes makes it a really enjoyable experience.
Also, I just love the voices JMS has for these characters. Especially Peter. His is one of my favorites.
One of the most important Spider-Man writers returns to the webbed wonder! That's right, J. Michael Stracynski is back but this time he's digging into a very different part of Spidey history! Jump back with us to Peter's college days at EMPIRE STATE UNIVERSITY with Gwen, Harry, MJ and Flash! But not everything is rosy and happy as a new evil rears ...
Holy amazing comic Batman.
Batman’s final showdown with the monstrous Bane! Will he be able to overcome this unstoppable behemoth, or will he be trapped in Ark-M forever?
It's sad that this is ending, because this is really good stuff.
THE DEATH OF CARNAGE?! Eddie and Carnage's investigation has hardly gone as planned, leaving them at the whims of its mysterious proprietor - a symbiote host Eddie remembers from his days as the King in Black. She has the key to killing Carnage, but the price of ridding the world of him once and for all is costly. Will Eddie be willing to pay it, o...
THE INEVITABLITY OF KANG! As the AVENGERS dive deep into the depth of ruin, KANG's real battle with MYRDDIN becomes clear. Witness the birth of a villain UNMATCHED!
The emergence of superheroes has caught the attention of the world…and it’s certainly caught the attention of the people who run it. Ra’s al Ghul, Veronica Cale, Elenore Thawne, Hector Hammond, and the mysterious “Joker” have worked at cross-purposes until now, but this growing threat requires new ways of thinking…and new partnerships. ...
That was... Kinda bad? Like sure, the MJ stuff is passable, but the Kree -stuff felt so out of place. It felt like Ewing had to write something and we spent so much time on some random aliens that don't really have anything to do with Venom. Art was also mixed for me.
The other story is... fine? But also feels very random. Again, it felt like they made something just to increase the pag more
THE RETURN OF KNULL!!! Mary Jane Watson is finally in the swing of things as the new Venom host, using their powers in all-new ways to be the hero the symbiote never knew it could be! But as she cleans up the streets of New York, she remains blissfully unaware of the strands of darkness leading off into the darkness of the void. Knull, the creator ...
Little buddy, I really hope you get therapy. This was a huge crash out over a fictional character.
Injured, cuffed, and tossed in the back of a GCPD paddy wagon with a dozen uncuffed and violent criminals, Robin (Tim Drake) will have to use everything he’s learned from the Dark Knight if he hopes to survive his own dark night.Will Batman arrive in time to help him, or will this mission change the waythe city and the GCPD view the Dynamic Duo f...
REUNITING THE ACCLAIMED TEAM OF MARK WAID AND CHRIS SAMNEE! While Bruce Wayne adjusts to the realities of adopting orphan Dick Grayson, a mysterious new crime boss called the General has come to Gotham to claim the city by disrupting and destroying its other mobs. But what is his connection to Two-Face? Batman and his new sidekick, Robin, are out f...
"I AM GOTHAM" chapter one
No one has ever stopped the Caped Crusader. Not The Joker. Not Two-Face. Not even the entire Justice League. But how does Batman confront a new hero who wants to save the city from the Dark Knight?
CAN'T MISS: Superstar artist David Finch returns to Batman alongside writer Tom King for this five-part storyline.
This is just really good stuff. Sure, the overall pacing of the plot could be quicker, but I am liking everything this book has to offer. Especially the art, it is astonishing.
But the writing here is also really good. Keep on Kelly, you have not let me down yet.
SPIDEY & HIS COSMIC FRIENDS! Who is this space-faring Spider-Man, and who is his crew?! You may recognize Rocket Raccoon and may have heard of Symbie. The other companions will have a huge impact on Spider-Man and may hold a key to some mysteries that have been brewing!
I dig this more than previous issue. Art is growing on me.
This was really nice. Charming and just nice to read.
FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD…BLACK CAT?! FELICIA HARDY is a changed woman. She's STOPPING robberies instead of planning them. But all her super heroing is leaving a trail of wronged super villains in her wake. Lizard. Sandman. Tombstone. The list's getting longer by the day. And it's only a matter of time before those nine lives of hers run out…
Hilarious and charming! The first issue was only OK, but this one is really what I wanted from a GWW Black Cat comic.
FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD…BLACK CAT?! FELICIA HARDY is a changed woman. She's STOPPING robberies instead of planning them. But all her super heroing is leaving a trail of wronged super villains in her wake. Lizard. Sandman. Tombstone. The list's getting longer by the day. And it's only a matter of time before those nine lives of hers run out…
Batman has a new Robin: a rash, impulsive, reckless kid with a troubledpast, who Batman was certain he could mold into Gotham’s nextcrime-fighter. But can the Dark Knight save Jason Todd from the darknesswithin himself? And when a mysterious new villain sets his sights onJason, Batman finds himself doubtful that even he has what it takes totrain ...
WHO IS THE ALL-NEW VENOM?
The smiling, swashbuckling spider-hero New York loves to hate to love is back - and more fun-loving than ever! That's right, it's... Wait, it's VENOM?! An all-new host is taking the symbiote in a whole new direction - but who? It could be the Journalist...the Terrorist...the Sidekick... or even the Mayor... We're...