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Kalaoui reviewed Captain America #16 Jun 16, 2025
8.0

Enjoyable albeit an abrupt end to this run. High promise and potential that slowly went away as the story progressed but JMS knows enough to still deliver a good story with weird elements.

Captain America #16

By: J. Michael Straczynski, Carlos Magno
Released: Dec 18, 2024

"THE NEW WARRIORS THREE" PART THREE!
Captain America, Spider-Man and Thor are trapped in a mirror dimension harboring Broxton's glory days - and ghosts of Thor's failures are ready to exact their revenge. Can Cap and Spidey help free Thor of his past, or is Broxton's history doomed to repeat itself forever?
RATED T+

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Kalaoui rated Captain America #15 Jun 16, 2025
8.0

Captain America #15

By: J. Michael Straczynski, Jesus Saiz
Released: Nov 13, 2024

"THE NEW WARRIORS THREE" PART TWO!

J. Michael Straczynski revisits THOR and SPIDER-MAN! When Captain America, Spidey and Thor find themselves drawn to Broxton, Oklahoma, the trio will have to work together to find what's drawn them to the ruined town - and site of Thor's greatest shame. But what they find may prove too horrifying for even...

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Kalaoui rated Captain America #14 Jun 16, 2025
7.0

Captain America #14

By: J. Michael Straczynski, Carlos Magno
Released: Oct 30, 2024

THE NEW WARRIORS THREE!

J. Michael Straczynski revisits THOR and SPIDER-MAN! Still reeling from recent events at the Front Door Cabaret, Captain America needs friends now more than ever. But Spidey and Thor have problems of their own, and so the impromptu Warriors Three set out on an adventure that will either draw them closer together or...

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Kalaoui reviewed Captain America #13 Jun 16, 2025
7.0

Cap doing Cap things in whatever environment he finds himself in but the antagonist is an else worlds being that has no meaning in 616. Fun and engaging but nothing spectacular. Magno is good even if some of his figures are a bit off and puffing their chest a bit too much but the details are nice.

Captain America #13

By: J. Michael Straczynski, Carlos Magno
Released: Sep 11, 2024

As the Krakoan era ends, mutants need allies more than ever, and Captain America is determined to get his group of mutant change agents to the Front Door Cabaret alive. As Death pulls out all the stops to destroy them, Captain America has a choice: protect the change agents, or protect his own future. But one of the rescued mutants has their own id...

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Kalaoui reviewed Captain America #12 Jun 16, 2025
7.0

It's not anything special but the art is wonderful from Jesus Saiz as always. Straczynski isn't writing a once in a lifetime tale but a run of the mill Cap/Steve Rogers story that reads nice.

Captain America #12

By: J. Michael Straczynski, Jesus Saiz
Released: Aug 28, 2024

Death has come to Earth - and intends to take humanity off the playing field. Captain America has assembled the change agents who can save everyone, but is it too little, too late?
Rated T+

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Kalaoui reviewed Geiger: Ground Zero #2 Jun 11, 2025
8.5

Just enough by Johns to make you keep reading. While full of plenty of cliches this still needs to be a TV series. Gary Frank makes it all glow with special coloring from Anderson.

Geiger: Ground Zero #2

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Dec 20, 2023

MINISERIES FINALE
In the fallout of the UNKNOWN WAR, Tariq Geiger must fight for his own survival from what's left of society...as well as find whatever humanity remains inside his nuclear-powered body. But only with the help of his sole ally, Dr. Molotov, can he gain an understanding of his powers...and ward off the hunters after him. This all...

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Kalaoui reviewed Geiger: Ground Zero #1 Jun 11, 2025
8.5

Great origin story with enough interesting angles and storytelling to suck you in. Gary Frank is fantastic as always. The facial expressions alone are splendid.

Geiger: Ground Zero #1

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Nov 15, 2023

MINISERIES PREMIERE
The saga of THE UNNAMED continues! GEOFF JOHNS and GARY FRANK return to the apocalyptic world of GEIGER for a special explosive two-issue origin epic.
What happened to Tariq Geiger in the days after the nuclear bombs first dropped? How did mankind survive the UNKNOWN WAR? Who is the mysterious Russian scientist Dr. Molo...

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Kalaoui reviewed Geiger #9 Jun 10, 2025
8.5

The writing is just done in a manner that even when you know what's coming it reads well. I need this TV series adapted Netflix come on. Paul Pelletier's art is great and detailed and a worthy fill-in art until Gary Frank comes back.

Geiger #9

By: Geoff Johns, Paul Pelletier
Released: Dec 25, 2024

Trouble brews within the last civilized town in America. The cause: Tariq Geiger, who attracts too many bounty hunters wanting the enormous sum for his corpse. But when Geiger loses control, will he ultimately become this town's protector... or its doom? Plus, the return of Junkyard Joe's creator and enemy, The Custodian. But what are his ties to G...

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DDJamesB reviewed Geiger #9 Dec 29, 2024
8.5

Solid issue. Geiger never lets you down. I really didn't like Nate at first, but every issue has improved his character.

Geiger #9

By: Geoff Johns, Paul Pelletier
Released: Dec 25, 2024

Trouble brews within the last civilized town in America. The cause: Tariq Geiger, who attracts too many bounty hunters wanting the enormous sum for his corpse. But when Geiger loses control, will he ultimately become this town's protector... or its doom? Plus, the return of Junkyard Joe's creator and enemy, The Custodian. But what are his ties to G...

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Kalaoui reviewed Geiger #8 Jun 10, 2025
8.0

Nice good Geoff Johns writing here. Paul Pelletier and Drew Hennessy on art are great but nobody like Gary Frank.

Geiger #8

By: Geoff Johns, Paul Pelletier
Released: Nov 20, 2024

The Glowing Man's quest for a cure continues as Geiger, his two-headed wolf Barney, and Nate the Nuclear Knight encounter a town that's discovered the secret to peace in this post-nuclear war world. But that tranquility is threatened with the arrival of Nate's former brothers-in-arms from The Camelot Casino and their formidable leader, the New King...

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daspidaboy reviewed Geiger #8 Nov 25, 2024
8.0

Even with the different artist, Geoff Johns writing and dialogue really keeps this series engaging.

Geiger #8

By: Geoff Johns, Paul Pelletier
Released: Nov 20, 2024

The Glowing Man's quest for a cure continues as Geiger, his two-headed wolf Barney, and Nate the Nuclear Knight encounter a town that's discovered the secret to peace in this post-nuclear war world. But that tranquility is threatened with the arrival of Nate's former brothers-in-arms from The Camelot Casino and their formidable leader, the New King...

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Kalaoui reviewed Geiger #7 Jun 10, 2025
8.0

This reads like a good TV series.

Geiger #7

By: Geoff Johns, Paul Pelletier
Released: Oct 9, 2024

On his quest to find a cure to his radioactive existence, Geiger, Barney, and Nate the Nuclear Knight come across a hidden community in the wastelands-one that offers an echo of what once was suburban America... and a hope for what it could be again. But the dark forces in pursuit of The Glowing Man threaten to destroy it all, and only the unleashe...

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Kalaoui reviewed 20th Century Men #6 Jun 5, 2025
10

The best issue I've read in a very long time about Afghanistan and its people and the immeasurable disaster that interventions have brought upon its people. The CCCP and the US get equal and fair treatment in their 20th century imperial madness while still being relevant today after what the Taliban and the US have imposed on that beautiful country and its people. Yet Camp still infuses hope of a more

20th Century Men #6

By: Deniz Camp, S. Morian
Released: Feb 22, 2023

MINISERIES FINALE

SPECIAL EXTRA-LENGTH ISSUE!
  
It's all led to this-an all-out battle between the Iron Star, President Goode, and the inhuman monster known as 6Bill! Can Azra save her people, or will they become more collateral damage in this war of Super Powers?  

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Kalaoui reviewed 20th Century Men #5 Jun 5, 2025
9.5

This series catapults to another echelon very quickly. Finally the hammer falls and Camp delivers a damning exploration of humans and their war machines while showcasing the hope that always lingers on. Morian's art is impressive and beautifully haunting.

20th Century Men #5

By: Deniz Camp, S. Morian
Released: Dec 28, 2022

SPECIAL EXTRA-LENGTH ISSUE!
In the burning deserts of Afghanistan, Platonov confronts Azra about her secrets and discovers her grand plan! But what will he do with what he learns? Then, in the frigid tundra of Siberia, the Iron Star seeks out an old ally for help. But something is terribly wrong with THE COLLECTIVE MAN!

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Kalaoui reviewed 20th Century Men #4 Jun 3, 2025
8.0

It comes fast but this one is all about the crazy wars between the Americans and Soviets narrated and commentated on by both sides and neutrals through the sequence of attacks. It truly shows the madness of the war machines of the CCCP and especially the US and their the impact upon the Afghan people. No matter who wins the Afghans lose every time. Morian's art is truly spectacular!

20th Century Men #4

By: Deniz Camp, S. Morian
Released: Nov 30, 2022

SPECIAL EXTRA-LENGTH ISSUE!
THE BATTLE OF BEAUX ARTS HAS BEGUN! The American super-force THE SUICIDE
COWBOYS launches an all-out assault on the Iron Star, hoping to decapitate the Soviet forces in
one decisive action. Meanwhile, back in the states, we learn about President Goode's plans for the monster known as 6Bill!

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Kalaoui reviewed 20th Century Men #3 Jun 3, 2025
7.5

War is hell and these characters are swimming in it.

20th Century Men #3

By: Deniz Camp, S. Morian
Released: Oct 26, 2022

The war rages on! Krylov, now embedded with the Iron Star's forces, sees the brutality of battle up close! Can he make it out alive with his sanity intact? It's a story that takes us from the deserts of Afghanistan to the United States capital-and all the way to Mars!

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Kalaoui reviewed 20th Century Men #2 Jun 3, 2025
7.5

It is an interesting read but very fragmented into multiple corners and different art pieces. Great to look from Morian who crushes it on art at but like a shattered board by Camp to be assembled later.

20th Century Men #2

By: Deniz Camp, S. Morian
Released: Sep 21, 2022

EXTRA-LENGTH ISSUE!
After President Goode's shocking decision last issue, the world has gone to war! Soviet and American forces clash all across Afghanistan as the Iron Star searches for his stolen heart, faces the British super-soldier known as Lion, and tries to hide it all from a dogged reporter working to uncover the truth!

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Kalaoui reviewed 20th Century Men #1 May 28, 2025
7.5

This series has enough to make me interested from the alternate history beats to familiar wartime dynamics all illustrated with amazing art by Morian but Camp has this spread out over too many angles and I'm not sure what is going on or where we're going?

20th Century Men #1

By: Deniz Camp, S. Morian
Released: Aug 17, 2022

EXTRA-LENGTH FIRST ISSUE!  

At the end of the 20th century, superheroes, geniuses, madmen, and activists rush towards WWIII! A Soviet "iron" hero, a superpowered American president, an insane cyborg soldier, an Afghan woman hellbent on building a better life for her people-these strange yet familiar beings collide in a story that...

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Kalaoui reviewed The Power Fantasy #5 May 28, 2025
8.5

Artistically beautiful from Caspar Wijngaard. Kieron Gillen does enough to make this pyramid stuff stick but it's a bunch of arseholes that I just don't care about.

The Power Fantasy #5

By: Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard
Released: Dec 18, 2024

End of Story Arc. They call aging punk Jacky Magus a sellout, just because he's betrayed his principles. Jacky Magus rolls his eyes. Oh, you sweet naive things. He hasn't even begun to sell out yet. As the first arc of The Power Fantasy ends, we discover exactly what what the world's worth.

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Kalaoui rated The Power Fantasy #4 May 28, 2025
8.5

The Power Fantasy #4

By: Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard
Released: Nov 20, 2024

Masumi's latest art exhibit opens tonight. Tokyo is petrified. Will any critic dare say what they think and risk unleashing her wrath? Meanwhile, Etienne discovers the dangers of long-haul flights when you've just murdered a world leader.

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Kalaoui reviewed The Power Fantasy #3 May 23, 2025
8.5

This is the issue we should have started with but we're here finally and we have some good development of Valentina juxtaposing her to Etienne and all the other characters. Caspar Wijngaard is phenomenal and his choices of frames and colors are fantastic.

The Power Fantasy #3

By: Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard
Released: Oct 23, 2024

On July 16, 1945 the world changed forever. Santa Valentina was born. There was also the Trinity test, but that's not as important. As the world hangs in the balance, we explore the life and times of the girl who fell... skipped... to Earth. Also: check out that cow!

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Kalaoui reviewed The Power Fantasy #2 May 23, 2025
8.0

How to save the world by not using your powers except when you do. It makes you think but I'm hoping for more here from Guillen. Caspar Wijngaard is very good and his art delivers the calm and intense very well.

The Power Fantasy #2

By: Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard
Released: Sep 18, 2024

There are six people who can save the world. They save the world every day they don't use their powers. Yesterday, one used their gift. The world is still here. Have we been lucky, or has the fuse to end us all been lit?

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Kalaoui reviewed The Power Fantasy #1 May 23, 2025
8.0

Interesting and good looking but what's really going on?

The Power Fantasy #1

By: Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard
Released: Aug 7, 2024

Series Premiere. "Superpowered." You have certain preconceptions. They're incorrect. Here, that word has a specific technical definition. Namely, "any individual with the destructive capacity of the nuclear arsenal of the USA." There are six such people on Earth. The planet's survival relies on them never coming into conflict. Come dance to ...

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Kalaoui reviewed Fantastic Four #28 May 21, 2025
8.0

A nice sidequest/setup for an event that I'm not sure I'll follow but Ryan North does his twists and turns nicely but I wish the art was better. No offense but it was a bit rough.

Fantastic Four #28

By: Ryan North, Steven Cummings
Released: Jan 22, 2025

PROLOGUE TO ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM!
•  It's been months since Doctor Doom became Sorcerer Supreme - and disappeared. Reed Richards, the smartest man on the planet, has spent that time trying to find a way to understand magic, so he can find and stop Doom...and he's failed.
•  But when Sue suggests there is another man who holds both a...

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Kalaoui reviewed Fantastic Four #27 May 21, 2025
8.0

Props to Ryan North for using Slott's addition of N'Kalla here. Nice story that could have been better with better art.

Fantastic Four #27

By: Ryan North, Steven Cummings
Released: Dec 18, 2024

• When N'Kalla - Skrull and adopted daughter of Ben Grimm and Alicia Masters - sees her brother Jo-Venn get in trouble at school and be sent to the principal's office, she does the sisterly thing... which is, of course, to shape-shift into a double of their father Ben to get him out of it!
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Kalaoui rated Fantastic Four #26 May 21, 2025
7.5

Fantastic Four #26

By: Ryan North, Ivan Fiorelli
Released: Oct 9, 2024

The World's Smartest Man (Reed Richards, universally acknowledged) and the World's Hottest Man (Johnny Storm, self-proclaimed) are home alone. Their only job is to make sure nothing untoward happens to the farmhouse while everyone else is away. But when Reed develops a magic detector that goes haywire when pointed at a specific spot in their baseme...

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Kalaoui reviewed Fantastic Four #25 May 21, 2025
8.0

Aside from the weird alien romance angle I believe the story was a great dilemma to have the F4 go up against. Ryan North is a good here but sometimes he goes into weird and bit creepy area. Carlos Gomez is always tight and makes it all look fantastic!

Fantastic Four #25

By: Ryan North, Carlos E. Gomez
Released: Sep 11, 2024

When an excursion to Latveria magically sends the Fantastic Four to an alien world, they have to work just to survive - and to make their way back to Earth! But that won't be easy on a world so unlike our own and with an alien civilization hundreds of years behind where we are...and it's not made any easier when JOHNNY STORM hooks up with one of th...

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Kalaoui added Avengers (2023) to their pull list May 16, 2025

Avengers (2023)

JED MACKAY AND STORMBREAKER C.F. VILLA TAKE THE REINS OF EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES!
The Star. The Icon. The Witch. The Construct. The God. The Engineer. The King. The world is ever in peril, and a new team of Avengers mobilizes to meet any dangers that dare threaten the planet. But when TERMINUS attacks, a new and insidious danger rears its head...

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Kalaoui reviewed Fantastic Four #24 May 16, 2025
9.0

It's what the FF are about: fun adventures with questions of dual hopelessness and hopefulness for the future. Ryan keeps the sciency mumbo jumbo going at hyper speed while Carlos Gomez delivers some of his best art colored nicely by Jesus Aburtov.

Fantastic Four #24

By: Ryan North, Carlos E. Gomez
Released: Aug 28, 2024

Earth is being invaded by subatomic particles from the other side of the universe - but what terrible secret do they hold inside? As Mr. Fantastic discovers the horrifying truth, he finds out something worse: There're some things in the universe that even he and his family's powers can't stop! And when everyone in the Baxter Building is close to be...

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Kalaoui reviewed Fantastic Four #23 May 16, 2025
8.5

Enjoyable F4 issue with questionable pseudo-science from Ryan North but very fun and gets you interested. Carlos Gomez on art is very sharp and makes the F4 look good.

Fantastic Four #23

By: Ryan North, Carlos E. Gomez
Released: Aug 14, 2024

The world is recovering from Blood Hunt, and Johnny and Sue take Jo and Nicki to NYC for a bit of a break... ...but when a cosmic incident from outer space threatens forty percent of the planet, the whole team is forced to meet in New York and get to the bottom of what's really going on! The Fantastic Four will need teamwork, cleverness and an old ...

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