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Kalaoui reviewed Ultimates #12 Oct 6, 2025
9.0

Deniz Camp knows how to get his characters to land the delivery here. This issue massively corrects for what V2.0 tried to divulge and gives me hope that V3.0 will be on par with V1.0 for how fresh it was. This book owes a great deal to Juan Frigeri on art and Federico Blee made it flashy.

Ultimates #12

By: Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri
Released: May 21, 2025

THE ULTIMATE FRACTURE!
Dissent destroys the Ultimates as a disagreement long developing between two members of the team leads to a devastating departure!
RATED T+

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Kalaoui reviewed Ultimates #11 Oct 6, 2025
8.5

Asgard is the least favorite part of Marvel for me and I don't usually seek out poetry but this story was well done.

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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Kalaoui rated Ultimates #10 Oct 6, 2025
8.5

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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Kalaoui rated Ultimates #9 Oct 6, 2025
8.5

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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Kalaoui rated Ultimates #8 Oct 6, 2025
8.0

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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Kalaoui rated Ultimates #7 Oct 6, 2025
8.5

Ultimates #7

By: Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri
Released: Dec 4, 2024

WHO ARE THE ULTIMATES? A NEW STORY ARC BEGINS!

Perfect jumping-on point for the uninitiated! The aftermath of the explosive last issue - including the loss of a major member! Join the Ultimates in their secret HQ as they regroup and launch their bold new plan to change the world!

Rated T+

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Kalaoui reviewed Justice League Unlimited #5 Oct 6, 2025
9.0

This is a classic Waid issue. This is when I knew I'm here for the long haul. Dan Mora is insane and Tamra Bonvillain colors him the best of all.

Justice League Unlimited #5

By: Mark Waid, Dan Mora
Released: Mar 26, 2025

THE CLOCK IS TICKING! The keys to the mysterious superterrorist organization Inferno begin to be revealed as the Justice League realizes it's an intergalactic threat led by one of their oldest foes! Time is running out to save the world with the help of...the Legion of Doom?

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9.0

Justice League Unlimited #4

By: Mark Waid, Dan Mora
Released: Feb 26, 2025

THE WORLD IS ABLAZE! As the Justice League reels from the horrors in?icted by the Parademon Horde, a new threat arises across space...and time. With the team racing to put out multiple villainous fires at once, the mystery surrounding the Martian Manhunter deepens, and the techno-terrorist group Inferno makes its boldest move yet...as their secret ...

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8.5

Justice League Unlimited #3

By: Mark Waid, Dan Mora
Released: Jan 22, 2025

ENTER: THE ATOM PROJECT! The global terrorist group Inferno has taken its next step toward world dominance with an ecological disaster! Will Superman, Wonder Woman, and the others have to sacrifice the life of Swamp Thing? Plus: Plastic Man and Beast Boy work with The Atom Project to fix their scrambled superpowers!

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8.5

Justice League Unlimited #2

By: Mark Waid, Dan Mora
Released: Dec 25, 2024

INTO THE NEST OF THE PARADEMON! As the Justice League grapples with the ramifications of the Atom Project, a strange alert brings the team to the jungles of South America...and a horrific discovery. Can the elite Justice League strike force save a village from total slaughter? Plus...the mystery of the Darkseid heir deepens, and dissension in the r...

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8.5

Justice League Unlimited #1

By: Mark Waid, Dan Mora
Released: Nov 27, 2024

THE WATCHTOWER RISES! The Justice League is back and bigger than ever! In the wake of Absolute Power and the DC All In Special, Darkseid's death has triggered a massive power vacuum in the DCU, and Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman must unite like never before and expand the Justice League to encompass every hero championing the forces of good in ...

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9.0

I re-read this trade before I read volume 2 and I was pleasantly surprised that I forgot how well written and illustrated it was. It delivers on all front. These books don't come up very often. Recommend!

Ultimates Vol. 1: Fix The World

By: Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri

As the new Ultimate Universe continues to unfold, its mightiest heroes gather to from a new superhero team - the ULTIMATES!
Six months ago, Tony Stark, a.k.a. Iron Lad, sent Peter Parker a radioactive spider to set him back on the course to become Spider-Man. Since then, Stark, Captain America, Doom, Thor and Sif have begun to do the same for o...

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Kalaoui rated Ultimates #6 Oct 6, 2025
9.0

Ultimates #6

By: Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri
Released: Nov 6, 2024

ULTIMATES ASSEMBLE TO TAKE DOWN THE HULK!

The entire roster of THE ULTIMATES unites for the first time in this high octane, climactic conclusion of the first arc! Iron Lad has a plan to defeat the Hulk, the most powerful and imposing member of the Maker's Council - but has he gotten his team in over their heads?

Rated T+

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Kalaoui added Justice League Unlimited (2024) to their pull list Oct 6, 2025

Justice League Unlimited (2024)

THE WATCHTOWER RISES! The Justice League is back and bigger than ever! In the wake of Absolute Power and the DC All In Special, Darkseid's death has triggered a massive power vacuum in the DCU, and Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman must unite like never before and expand the Justice League to encompass every hero championing the forces of good in ...

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Kalaoui reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #70 Sep 3, 2025
7.0

This gets a 7 because Kelly/McGuinness tie it all up nicely and the art is FANTASTIC. Although the journey was very frustrating because why on earth did we start solid with Kelly/McGuinness with a clear idea then we bastardized it for 4 issues having Peter quitting yet again questioning all life AGAIN while shoving the X-Men into for no reason. Being with Black Cat then NOT then YES AGAIN. Shay wa more

Amazing Spider-Man #70

By: Joe Kelly, Ed McGuinness
Released: Mar 26, 2025

THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN CONCLUDES! ENTER THE SPIDER-NAUT! But who is this unstoppable webbed-wonder?!

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Kalaoui reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #69 Sep 2, 2025
7.5

This series should have been Joe Kelly with Ed McGuiness for 8 issues with no side dishes wasting time then maybe it would work because what the editors did here was just bad. This issue tries hard to over-correct with some clichés but Ed McGuinness back on art killing it somewhat bring it back from death "8 deaths of ASM issues" although that last page was way too corny.

Amazing Spider-Man #69

By: Joe Kelly, Ed McGuinness
Released: Mar 12, 2025

THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN CONTINUES!
•  Spider-Man used the last of the extra lives and is done. True death.
•  The X-Men are fighting among themselves, and Doctors Doom and Strange find the situation unwinnable.
•  Things have never looked more bleak.
RATED T

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Kalaoui reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #68.Deaths Sep 2, 2025
5.5

Christos Gage is different and it took a few minutes to adjust to his writing but the story has nothing. We started the first few issues so well then we're here and it sucks. Mark Buckingham's art is great. What a waste.

Amazing Spider-Man #68.Deaths

By: Christos Gage, Mark Buckingham
Released: Feb 26, 2025

THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN CONTINUES!

With Spider-Man now DEAD, it's up to the X-Men to win the day and save the universe. But why are they fighting EACH OTHER?!?!

Rated T

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Kalaoui rated Amazing Spider-Man #68 Sep 2, 2025
6.0

Amazing Spider-Man #68

By: Justina Ireland, Andrea Broccardo
Released: Feb 19, 2025

THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN CONTINUES!

The Scions of Cytorrak are too much and Spider-Man has used up ALL of his lives. Is this the FINAL death of Spider-Man!?

Rated T

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Kalaoui reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #67 Sep 2, 2025
5.5

Not going right at all. I see what they want to do but the delivery and structure is all wrong. Then the art has some good but after McGuiness/Cafu it's a high bar to follow.

Amazing Spider-Man #67

By: Justina Ireland, Andrea Broccardo
Released: Feb 12, 2025

THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN CONTINUES!

With his patron, Cyttorak, attacking the world, Juggernaut won't just sit aside. But he's not a solo act... THE X-MEN GET INVOLVED TO HELP SPIDER-MAN SAVE THE WORLD!

Rated T+

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Kalaoui reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #66 Sep 2, 2025
6.5

Downgrade and just lacking from writing/editing/art. People are trying I can see that but this fails.

Amazing Spider-Man #66

By: Justina Ireland, Andrea Broccardo
Released: Jan 22, 2025

THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN CONTINUES!
•  Spider-Man has been broken, and someone needs to pick up the pieces. Maybe an old flame?
•  Now that the CHAMPION has fallen, can the universe withstand what comes next?
•  Are there any who can stand in the way of an inevitable god?
RATED T

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7.0

Amazing Spider-Man #65.Deaths

By: Derek Landy, Kev Walker
Released: Jan 15, 2025

THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN CONTINUES!
•  While Spider-Man is facing the Scion who wields the power of Death, the new EMBODIMENT of death, PHIL COULSON, gets to know his powers better.
•  Phil has always been there to help heroes in every way he can, but can he help Spider-Man to save our universe?
RATED T

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Kalaoui reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #65 Aug 28, 2025
8.0

Great issue despite the forced ending that we knew was coming a mile away. Still a great old concept done different. Cafu is perfect!

Amazing Spider-Man #65

By: Joe Kelly, Cafu
Released: Jan 8, 2025

THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN CONTINUES! Spider-Man has faced four Scions and is running out of extra lives. This issue's scion, CYRA, represents the very power of Death Itself and makes Spider-Man watch everything he loves die. Can Spider-Man possibly withstand this punishment?
Rated T

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Kalaoui reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #64 Aug 28, 2025
7.5

Nothing ground breaking but it's just enough to not make it boring. Hard to change an already known outcome but Justina does well.

Amazing Spider-Man #64

By: Justina Ireland, Gleb Melnikov
Released: Dec 25, 2024

THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN CONTINUES!
•  Cytorrak's most dangerous scion, CALLIX, and his deadly CRIMSON CANINES take their turn to inflict physical pain on Spider-Man.
•  Spidey doesn't have many deaths left to spend...
RATED T

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Kalaoui reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #63 Aug 28, 2025
8.0

Justina Ireland does a seamless transition and writes an nice one. I enjoyed her take on this story and it works. Never heard of Gleb Melnikov before so first time seeing and it's great!

Amazing Spider-Man #63

By: Justina Ireland, Gleb Melnikov
Released: Dec 11, 2024

THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN CONTINUES!
•  Spider-Man finds himself face-to-face with CYRIOS, SCION OF CYTORRAK!
•  Cyrios represents the inevitability of time and takes Spider-Man on a heartbreaking tour through Peter Parker's past AND future in excruciating detail.
•  How many deaths will Spider-Man spend trying to alter his...

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Toonstrack reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #63 Jan 10, 2025
8.5

This arc has been creative in how Peter has to outsmart the villains rather than just punch them.

I especially liked the twist with this one and Peter using her abilities against her. its an enjoyable arc so far

Amazing Spider-Man #63

By: Justina Ireland, Gleb Melnikov
Released: Dec 11, 2024

THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN CONTINUES!
•  Spider-Man finds himself face-to-face with CYRIOS, SCION OF CYTORRAK!
•  Cyrios represents the inevitability of time and takes Spider-Man on a heartbreaking tour through Peter Parker's past AND future in excruciating detail.
•  How many deaths will Spider-Man spend trying to alter his...

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Gio - Jan 10, 2025

Lame review, if you actually read the issue Peter did not use his "abilities" he used his strategic mind to talk to his past self to surprise Cyrios. Oh but I thought I didn't read the issue? Lol. Don't be butthurt that some people might actually disagree with your opinion and not like this issue or the direction Spider-Man is being dragged in. Grow up, people have different points of view. Like Marvel is not paying you to defend their shit comic.

Toonstrack - Jan 10, 2025

Hilariously, you didn't read my review correctly lol. I said that he used HER abilities against her. Meaning, he used Cyrios own technique of time traveling in a creative way to get the jump on her.

Kalaoui rated Amazing Spider-Man #62 Aug 28, 2025
7.5

Amazing Spider-Man #62

By: Joe Kelly, Ed McGuinness
Released: Nov 27, 2024

THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN CONTINUE!

Spider-Man, one death down, faces the next SCION OF CYTTORAK! That's right, the god Spider-Man faces is the patron of JUGGERNAUT! Juggernaut is about ten times more powerful than Spider-Man with only a fraction of Cyttorak's power! To quote a wise philosopher... "Uh-oh."

Rated T

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Kalaoui reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #61 Aug 28, 2025
8.0

After reading Zeb Wells run and taking a break from that disappointment, I started here with a clean slate knowing full well that Peter Parker is stunted growth wise and is forever going to be stuck in a loop. I also read USM so that gives me all the juice of what a proper ASM book should be. After that BIG caveat lol, I have to say I enjoyed this for what it is separated from what came before and more

Amazing Spider-Man #61

By: Joe Kelly, Ed McGuinness
Released: Nov 13, 2024

THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN BEGIN!

The world has changed, Dcotor Doom is Sorcerer Supreme, but he has no plans to spend his time like his predecessor... Each year, Doctor Strange would use every ounce of his power and experience to save the world from an evil god and his scions. This year, Doom is delegating this task to... SPIDER-MAN?! Th...

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9.0

Superman Vol. 4: Rise of the Superwoman

By: Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora

With unexpected twists and heart-pounding moments, Lois finds herself in a whirlwind of conflicts,challenges, and a race for survival that will redefine what it means to be Superwoman. Buckle up becausethis high-stakes adventure is going to be one for the ages!

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9.0

Batman / Superman: World's Finest Vol. 4: Return Kingdom Come

By: Mark Waid, Dan Mora

HEIR TO THE KINGDOM! Return to the world of Kingdom Come as the Flash discovers the fate of Superman's missing ward, Boy Thunder. The Multiverse-spanning World's Finest duo of Batman and Superman rush to Earth-22 to rescue their lost friend, only to discover a world that doesn't know the Multiverse and that is consumed by the thrall of the all-powe...

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8.5

FF Vol. 2: Family Freakout

By: Matt Fraction, Mike Allred

As the kids in the FF start growing apart, their adult supervision seems to be having some issues of their own. And when Dr. Doom ascends and the Council of Dooms girds for battle, it's the eve of a war between the Future Foundation and Latveria. But is it also the beginning of the end for the fractious FF? Think about it - four stand-in replacemen...

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