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6.0

I liked this series up until this issue because it was fun. This issue isn't horrible, but it didn't do anything except have some decent action.

Daredevil: Woman Without Fear #4

By: Erica Schultz, Michael Dowling
Released: Oct 16, 2024

THE WAGES OF SIN...IS DEATH!

Elektra Natchios knows better than anyone just how much blood is on her hands - but unfortunately for her, "anyone" in this case happens to be JOE GARRISON, THE NEW PUNISHER!

Rated T+

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DDJamesB reviewed Profane #5 Oct 20, 2024
7.5

It's a good enough ending. It didn't blow me away, but this series was fun. Just a nice little noir story with a slight twist.

Profane #5

By: Peter Milligan, Raul Fernandez
Released: Oct 16, 2024

Profane has almost reached the heart of the mystery and caught the killer, but the person he brings in for questioning is the last anyone would have put on the list.

As the book on Spud Coltraine's murder closes, will it close on Profane too, or will he slip through the pages?

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7.5

There's not much wild stuff happening in this one so far, but the story was funny and good enough to start.

Where Monsters Lie: Cull-De-Sac #1

By: Kyle Starks, Piotr Kowalski
Released: Oct 16, 2024

The hit meta-horror comedy by Eisner-nominated writer Kyle Starks returns just in time for Halloween! Come join us, friends, for it's time to visit another gated community for slashers and meet a new cast of horrible monsters as we return to the world of Where Monsters Lie. Connor Hayes, final girl turned apex monster hunter, has been brough...

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DDJamesB reviewed Vicarious #1 Oct 20, 2024
7.0

The art was not my cup of tea and it kind of took away from the story. The story was interesting and I am looking forward to what's to come.

Vicarious #1

By: Ryan Parrott, Eleonora Carlini
Released: Oct 16, 2024

Enter Justin: an aimless 20- something desperate for human connection and excitement.

After a dangerous encounter reveals itself as a fortuitous opportunity, Justin finds just what he's looking for in the secret world of Proxies-young, pretty, ambitious hustlers like himself who allow the rich access to their feelings and experiences thro...

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DDJamesB reviewed Duck & Cover #2 Oct 17, 2024
7.5

At first I was not as interested as the first issue, but it really made its way to be pretty entertaining. It's a little absurd and farfetched, but it's fun.

Duck & Cover #2

By: Scott Snyder, Rafael Albuquerque
Released: Oct 9, 2024

Our survivors venture through what was once their town looking for a beacon of hope. But they soon realize that some beacons aren't seen, but heard.

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DDJamesB added Duck & Cover (2024) to their pull list Oct 17, 2024

Duck & Cover (2024)

A manga-influenced teen adventure set in the strange post-apocalyptic America... of 1955. From the team behind the seminal Vertigo series American Vampire!

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DDJamesB reviewed Ultimates #5 Oct 17, 2024
8.0

Pretty solid issue. Had some redundant parts, but the message was overall well done.

Ultimates #5

By: Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri
Released: Oct 9, 2024

ULTIMATE HAWKEYE TARGETS CAPTAIN AMERICA!

Hawkeye No More? Not for long! A new challenger approaches when an unknown civilian picks up a discarded bow and arrow - and refuses to let the Ultimates reclaim the stolen Stark Tech! Captain America tries to settle the dispute, leading to an action-packed brawl of arrows versus shields! Meanwhil...

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7.5

It's once again just good enough to make me care a little. I think the characters are starting to grow on me.

Falling in Love On the Path to Hell #5

By: Gerry Duggan, Garry Brown
Released: Oct 16, 2024

New Story Arc. Your new favorite ongoing begins its second arc. The lovers have met, and the sparks of love are igniting. Asami & MacRaith are fighting their feelings for each other... they're also fighting the warrior cult they've spurned and some new hidden forest enemies. Plus, some looks backward at the choices they made in life that lea...

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DDJamesB reviewed Miles Morales: Spider-Man #25 Oct 17, 2024
6.5

It's readable. MMSM has just felt generic for a while and the stories are not super exciting.

Miles Morales: Spider-Man #25

By: Cody Ziglar, Federico Vicentini
Released: Oct 16, 2024

THE BLACK PANTHER COMES TO BROOKLYN!

SPIDER-MAN is out of control! His vampiric bloodlust consumes him - just as he will consume everyone he loves to quench his unholy thirst! No one can hope to stop this monstrous MILES MORALES...but BLACK PANTHER is about to step up to the plate. BONUS STORY - MILES and DEADPOOL scribe Cody Ziglar tease...

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DDJamesB reviewed The Spectacular Spider-Men #8 Oct 17, 2024
8.5

I like it. It's simple, but well told. Probably the best Spider series to be released this year.

The Spectacular Spider-Men #8

By: Greg Weisman, Genolet
Released: Oct 16, 2024

A NEW HERO RISES!

New story arc starts here! An old evil resurfaces. And our two Spider-Men are way out-classed.

Rated T

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DDJamesB reviewed Night of the Slashers #1 Oct 16, 2024
8.0

This is not what I was expecting but in a good way. It's just fun.

Night of the Slashers #1

By: Cavan Scott, Paul Fry
Released: Oct 9, 2024

Cavan Scott (W) o Paul Fry (A/CA)

Hill Creek is a lovely place to visit... except the one night of the year its citizens transform into bloodthirsty maniacs! Of course, that's the very night Lara's bus breaks down, stranding the disillusioned teen and her classmates in the secluded town. Secrets uncovered, terror at every turn-will anyone ...

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DDJamesB added Night of the Slashers (2024) to their pull list Oct 16, 2024

Night of the Slashers (2024)

Cavan Scott (W) o Paul Fry (A/CA)

Hill Creek is a lovely place to visit... except the one night of the year its citizens transform into bloodthirsty maniacs! Of course, that's the very night Lara's bus breaks down, stranding the disillusioned teen and her classmates in the secluded town. Secrets uncovered, terror at every turn-will anyone ...

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DDJamesB reviewed Venom #38 Oct 16, 2024
7.5

It was interesting to an extent. I liked the art and the premise, it's just not anything super original.

Venom #38

By: Torunn Gronbekk, German Peralta
Released: Oct 9, 2024

OLD MAN VENOM'S TIME QUEST CONTINUES!

Old man Dylan Brock's adventure through time to bring an end to the Venom War takes him to one of the darkest places - the realm of Chthon! Can even Doctor Strange help him when confronted with the ultimate temptation of evil?

Rated T+

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DDJamesB reviewed Public Domain #9 Oct 16, 2024
8.5

This was another solid issue that has a lot going on, but doesn't feel very intricate. It's just an enjoyable simple idea book with a lot to say.

Public Domain #9

By: Chip Zdarsky
Released: Oct 9, 2024

It's that magical time of year: San Diego Comic Expo! The gang at Dallas Comics have to navigate the crowds, the panels, and the machinations of Singular Comics as they announce their new series...The Domain! But there's a huge bomb waiting to go off that could destroy everything before they even begin! Chip Zdarsky continues his award-winni...

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DDJamesB reviewed Minor Arcana #2 Oct 16, 2024
8.0

I have faith that this can be a classic Lemire, but the main character is very unlikable for now, and it does hinder some of my enjoyment.

Minor Arcana #2

By: Jeff Lemire
Released: Oct 9, 2024

Jeff Lemire continues his monumental new creator-owned series, as Theresa enters the frightening memories of the dead, searching for peace for a desperate client of her late mother.

Liminal and lacking luminance beyond her darkest nightmares, the trance she's trapped in is unfortunately exactly where she needs to be.

However, Ther...

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DDJamesB added Vicarious (2024) to their pull list Oct 15, 2024

Vicarious (2024)

Enter Justin: an aimless 20- something desperate for human connection and excitement.

After a dangerous encounter reveals itself as a fortuitous opportunity, Justin finds just what he's looking for in the secret world of Proxies-young, pretty, ambitious hustlers like himself who allow the rich access to their feelings and experiences thro...

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DDJamesB reviewed Seance in the Asylum #1 Oct 9, 2024
7.5

I'm not 100% sold, but it was a good enough start to keep me going. I feel like it has a lot of potential.

Seance in the Asylum #1

By: Clay Mcleod Chapman, Andrea Mutti
Released: Oct 9, 2024

1865. Defrauded spiritual medium Alicia Wilkinson is brought to The Ashcroft Hospital at the behest of Dr. John James Templeton. He offers Alicia a second chance to revive her once-thriving career: Perform a séance amongst the patients in order to drawing out their mental maladies. Alicia performs her first series of séances with the pati...

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DDJamesB added Seance in the Asylum (2024) to their pull list Oct 9, 2024

Seance in the Asylum (2024)

1865. Defrauded spiritual medium Alicia Wilkinson is brought to The Ashcroft Hospital at the behest of Dr. John James Templeton. He offers Alicia a second chance to revive her once-thriving career: Perform a séance amongst the patients in order to drawing out their mental maladies. Alicia performs her first series of séances with the pati...

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DDJamesB reviewed The Deviant #8 Oct 9, 2024
9.0

Pretty solid issue of Deviant. Definitely has everything ready for the final issue.

The Deviant #8

By: James Tynion IV, Joshua Hixson
Released: Oct 2, 2024

Police are sure that Michael is guilty. Derek is convinced that he's not. And if Derek is right, that means the killer responsible for the grisly murders is still on loose... and is very, very unhappy that Derek is getting closer to unraveling truth.

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DDJamesB reviewed Cruel Universe #3 Oct 9, 2024
6.5

I personally wasn't as enamoured with this issue like I was with the first two. It's got some entertainment value, but the stories didn't feel as punchy as the ones before.

Cruel Universe #3

By: Cullen Bunn, Kano
Released: Oct 2, 2024

Once you were an innocent child, beloved by your parents and esteemed by your peers. You built a career and a family, and even found time for your poetry. But none of that matters now. Your sun has just gone supernova and reduced your world to a glowing cinder. So pretty. So red. 'Twas a sight while it lasted. Over now. BUT AT LEAST WE GET TO KEEP ...

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DDJamesB reviewed Redcoat #6 Oct 9, 2024
8.0

An entertaining action packed issue of Redcoat. Stinks Einstein won't be around at least for a time being.

Redcoat #6

By: Geoff Johns, Andrew Currie
Released: Oct 2, 2024

The fate of America rests entirely in Simon Pure's immortal hands! Though he'd rather drop it and run! Simon, Benedict Arnold, and 13-year-old Albert Einstein face off against the hooded cult-master, the Grand Architect. Will Simon risk his immortality to save Einstein and America? Also: Simon tests the true bounds of his eternal life... and the re...

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DDJamesB reviewed Crocodile Black #5 Oct 9, 2024
7.0

Ehhh. It's not horrible? It's a little better after thinking on it. I was expecting a more wild ending with how good the last two issues were.

Crocodile Black #5

By: Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Som
Released: Oct 9, 2024

Deadly, focused, and fully manifested as Leo Black, Danny is a fearsome thing to behold, like a sleek reptile leaving chaos, bullet holes, and blood in his wake.

Meanwhile, while Danny's sister scours the internet for his whereabouts, Triv continues to follow Danny's trail, and what were once separate paths threaten to converge, and the se...

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DDJamesB reviewed Geiger #7 Oct 9, 2024
7.0

It's pretty basic. It is entertaining. It does have some cool action moments, but not much happens except a little tease of discension between Nate and Geiger.

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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DDJamesB reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #59 Oct 9, 2024
7.0

I'll be nice about the review, because it was fun and the fight was pretty decent. Best ever? No. Did it need to span two issues? No. But did I actually have fun reading ASM? Yes.

Amazing Spider-Man #59

By: Zeb Wells, John Romita Jr.
Released: Oct 9, 2024

The mano a mano fight that started last issue is so huge it took over the cover to here! Come see John Romita Jr. do what he does best with the most brutal fight in Spider-Man history - SPIDEY VS. TOMBSTONE!

Rated T

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DDJamesB reviewed The Creeping Below #1 Oct 9, 2024
4.5

This book was not very good. It did not flow well at all. The art was a little distracting and muddled, but for some reason I will be back for at least issue 2 due to a somewhat intriguing ending.

The Creeping Below #1

By: Brian Azzarello, Vanesa Del Rey
Released: Oct 2, 2024

In nature there are gods older than the devil... Nothing can prepare you for what's coming in this violent, electrifying descent into this bloody, black metal infused revenge saga.

Val, an American metalhead attending a festival in Oslo, begins her penumbrous pilgrimage into the vast depths of vengeance.

After her victimization at...

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DDJamesB added The Creeping Below (2024) to their pull list Oct 9, 2024

The Creeping Below (2024)

In nature there are gods older than the devil... Nothing can prepare you for what's coming in this violent, electrifying descent into this bloody, black metal infused revenge saga.

Val, an American metalhead attending a festival in Oslo, begins her penumbrous pilgrimage into the vast depths of vengeance.

After her victimization at...

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DDJamesB reviewed Venom War #3 Oct 6, 2024
7.0

It's a little corny, the arts a little generic, but it's fun comic book stuff. Just silly.

Venom War #3

By: Al Ewing, Carlos Nieto
Released: Oct 2, 2024

A THREE-WAY WAR FOR THE SYMBIOTE?!

Eddie Brock! Dylan Brock! Peter Parker! Who is the ultimate host for the Venom Symbiote?! If the wrong one wins, it would spell disaster for the world - but which can save us all? The tide of the war turns here as one of the contenders is eliminated!

Rated T+

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DDJamesB reviewed Daredevil #14 Oct 6, 2024
8.0

I think Daredevil has been pretty solid. The art of the fill in artists could be more, but the story is solid enough.

Daredevil #14

By: Saladin Ahmed, Zagaria
Released: Oct 2, 2024

THE REVELATIONS CONTINUE!

As answers fly like punches, Matt Murdock, Elektra Natchios and those closest to the DAREDEVILS have learned more about themselves and one another than they ever thought possible and may ever have been advisable! Now, as Matt and Elektra learn truths about each other they wish they could forget, so do others in M...

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DDJamesB reviewed Self Help #4 Oct 6, 2024
7.5

This is a simple but fun series about a con artist. It's nothing crazy, but it's entertaining.

Self Help #4

By: Jesse Kellerman, Marianna Ignazzi
Released: Sep 25, 2024

"Who Shaves the Barber?" Jerry Hauser has long been in over his head, which is one reason he assumed the identity of the globally popular but presumed-dead self-help guru. Only, all he's accomplished so far is assuming the growing problems of both men-a situation that spirals even further out of control thanks to his appearance on a daytime talk sh...

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DDJamesB reviewed Get Fury #6 Oct 6, 2024
4.0

I don't think this series was for me. There were some decent issues, but as a whole it really didn't do it for me and didn't feel smoothe to read.

Get Fury #6

By: Garth Ennis, Jacen Burrows
Released: Oct 2, 2024

You thought things were looking bleak and rough last issue. You were right, but things get worse for our "heroes."

Explicit Content

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