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DDJamesB reviewed Out of Alcatraz #4 Jul 10, 2025
8.0

It's a character to driven book overall, but the plots are starting to intertwine and feel more in depth.

Out of Alcatraz #4

By: Christopher Cantwell, Tyler Crook
Released: Jun 25, 2025

Freedom comes with terrible price as Eisner Award nominees Christopher Cantwell (Iron Man) and Tyler Crook (Harrow County) bring the year’s MUST-READ comic event barreling down on America’s most infamous fugitives . . . Frank, Clarence, and their handler flee with their new hostage to the abandoned settlement of Whiskeytown in Northern Califor...

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DDJamesB reviewed News From The Fallout #1 Jul 10, 2025
7.0

I definitely didn't feel the way a lot felt. It was fine. It had interesting art, but the story was super light for an issue one.

News From The Fallout #1

By: Chris Condon, Jeffrey Alan Love
Released: Jun 25, 2025

MINISERIES PREMIERE
Writer CHRIS CONDON (THAT TEXAS BLOOD, Ultimate Wolverine) teams with visionary artist JEFFREY ALAN LOVE (The Last Battle at the End of the World, The Thousand Demon Tree) for a thrillingly dark sci-fi horror story unlike any you've seen before! In 1962 Nevada, a nuclear bomb test goes horribly awry and unleashes a contam...

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DDJamesB reviewed Feral #14 Jul 10, 2025
8.5

One of the best issues yet. It felt like the story is starting to tighten itself.

Feral #14

By: Tony Fleecs, Trish Forstner
Released: Jun 25, 2025

THE CATS HAVE MADE IT INTO PET CITY! But is this the paradise of catnip, food, and toys all that they hoped for? Gigi is convinced that Elsie will ruin it regardless, and Elsie can’t help but think she’s right when her visions start to return.

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DDJamesB reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #7 Jul 10, 2025
7.0

I was invested to an extent. Just flew by without a really impactful hook. Imagine how much better this action would have been with Larraz. JRJR is washed!!

Amazing Spider-Man #7

By: Joe Kelly, John Romita Jr.
Released: Jul 2, 2025

THE HELLGATE IS OPEN! Spider-Man is fighting for his life - literally - as he tries to keep Hellgate from destroying Manhattan. But what does this strange new foe want? And can Peter figure it out before his day gets a whole lot worse?!

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DDJamesB reviewed The Seasons #5 Jul 9, 2025
7.5

This book is always delivering beautiful art. It's also very frantic and doesn't give you a chance to really sink into the story. It's fine, just not something I wait with anticipation for.

The Seasons #5

By: Rick Remender, Paul Azaceta
Released: Jun 25, 2025

NEW STORY ARC
Spring Seasons has disappeared into the big top in search of her missing family but the fantastical temptations inside unveil truths she’d rather remain hidden. RICK REMENDER and PAUL AZACETA begin the second chapter of the highly acclaimed hit series.

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DDJamesB reviewed Captain America #1 Jul 9, 2025
8.5

I liked it for the most part. It is jarring to see the time change to the defrost, but the quality of the story was high. It set up what it needed to.

Captain America #1

By: Chip Zdarsky, Valerio Schiti
Released: Jul 2, 2025

A NEW ERA FOR CAPTAIN AMERICA BEGINS HERE! While Captain America slumbered in ice, the world changed - for better and for worse. Steve Rogers awakens to a reality where battles are fought in the shadows through secrets and subterfuge, and villains aren't so easy to identify. When a fledgling dictator named Victor Von Doom conquers Latveria, Steve f...

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DDJamesB added Captain America (2025) to their pull list Jul 9, 2025

Captain America (2025)

A NEW ERA FOR CAPTAIN AMERICA BEGINS HERE! While Captain America slumbered in ice, the world changed - for better and for worse. Steve Rogers awakens to a reality where battles are fought in the shadows through secrets and subterfuge, and villains aren't so easy to identify. When a fledgling dictator named Victor Von Doom conquers Latveria, Steve f...

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Frank61 reviewed Captain America #1 Jul 5, 2025
8.5

Goodbye Marvel.
This story is good. Chip has (as should we all) forgotten about Batman and is back where he is inspired. The art from Valerio is, again, well above average. In all (as you can see from my rating) a decent start to what I hope will be a worthwhile run...So, why am I leaving ALL Marvel books?
Captain America is my favourite character. I own a nice copy of Avengers #4. BUT, more

Captain America #1

By: Chip Zdarsky, Valerio Schiti
Released: Jul 2, 2025

A NEW ERA FOR CAPTAIN AMERICA BEGINS HERE! While Captain America slumbered in ice, the world changed - for better and for worse. Steve Rogers awakens to a reality where battles are fought in the shadows through secrets and subterfuge, and villains aren't so easy to identify. When a fledgling dictator named Victor Von Doom conquers Latveria, Steve f...

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DDJamesB - Jul 9, 2025

Marvel has insisted on a sliding timescale for some time now.

DDJamesB reviewed Arcbound #5 Jul 9, 2025
7.0

At first I was lost because this hasn't been out in a while. As the story went on, I started to remember and it got more entertaining.

Arcbound #5

By: Scott Snyder, Ryan Smallman
Released: Jul 2, 2025

New York Times bestselling-author Scott Snyder, comics titan Frank Tieri and acclaimed artist Ryan Smallman with contributions by Oscar-nominated actor Tom Hardy to bring you a bold new sci-fi saga!

The heist begins! Kai and Barnes begin the mission to break into the Vault, but what defenses lie in wait for them inside? And whose side ...

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BirdmanG07 reviewed Undiscovered Country #31 Jun 29, 2025
8.0

5 issues left after this one. Interesting turns in this one.

Undiscovered Country #31

By: Charles Soule, Giuseppe Camuncoli
Released: Jun 25, 2025

NEW STORY ARCTHE FINAL ARC BEGINS!
"SUPERIORITY," Part 1 of 6.We have traveled through the Undiscovered Country and learned many of the secrets about what has become of the former United States of America in the decades since it sealed its borders. Now, as the Outer Empires begin their invasion, only one question remains: Aurora.

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DDJamesB reviewed Undiscovered Country #31 Jul 8, 2025
7.5

This issue really had some revelations and moments. But it's just been so long between issues recently that the impact isn't there like it should be.

Undiscovered Country #31

By: Charles Soule, Giuseppe Camuncoli
Released: Jun 25, 2025

NEW STORY ARCTHE FINAL ARC BEGINS!
"SUPERIORITY," Part 1 of 6.We have traveled through the Undiscovered Country and learned many of the secrets about what has become of the former United States of America in the decades since it sealed its borders. Now, as the Outer Empires begin their invasion, only one question remains: Aurora.

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5.0

Maybe I need to reread. It really didn't seem that great to me. Ok. Nothing really above and beyond like Frankenstein or Dracula.

Universal Monsters: The Mummy #4

By: Faith Erin Hicks
Released: Jun 25, 2025

MINISERIES FINALE
Helen. The Mummy. The Fate of Two Worlds.

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DDJamesB reviewed Daredevil #23 Jul 8, 2025
7.5

I really like the art for the last few issues. I did like the fight between DD and Taskmaster. It was enjoyable. Nothing revolutionary.

Daredevil #23

By: Saladin Ahmed, Jose Luis
Released: Jul 2, 2025

A TALE TO MAKE YOUR SKIN CRAWL! Something rotten has taken hold of Hell's Kitchen, and now it's taken hold of Matt Murdock, A.K.A. DAREDEVIL, as well! They say that beauty is only skin deep, but in this case, it doesn't even get THAT far! As even DD's battle-worn black armor isn't enough to protect him from a fungal outbreak set to tear him apart...

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DDJamesB reviewed All-New Venom #8 Jul 8, 2025
7.0

It's a comic that does just enough to make it worthwhile. I wish it was a little less cheesey, but the series has been better since the reveal of Venom.

All-New Venom #8

By: Al Ewing, Carlos Gomez
Released: Jul 2, 2025

EIGHT-ISSUE TENTACULAR SPECTACULAR! As Venom battles the Symbiote Squad at the Daily Bugle, the Sleeper Agent attempts a daring jailbreak on North Brother Island...neither of them knowing that S.C.A.R. has a superior new ally in the war on symbiotes! Doctor Octopus is back - and he's more armed and dangerous than ever!

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DDJamesB reviewed In Bloom #5 Jul 7, 2025
6.0

The art was the highlight. The story itself ended in a lackluster way for a conclusion issue. It just told a story that was generic, when it could have explored so much with the Bloom.

In Bloom #5

By: Michael W. Conrad, John J. Pearson
Released: Jun 25, 2025

Spears comes face to face with the “motherbrain” but is nearly broken as it tries to reason with him bearing a familiar visage… the rough form of his dear wife.

A deadly battle ensues, but not without terrible cost – beyond the pain of his injuries, a fateful wound shows sinister signs of the worst possible outcome: has Spears ...

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DDJamesB reviewed You'll Do Bad Things #4 Jul 7, 2025
8.0

I think this issue was the best one. I'm only knocking it for the end. It really threw off the whole story. Even though the ending was confusing, it still has potential to flip it into a good idea.

You'll Do Bad Things #4

By: Tyler Boss, Adriano Turtulici
Released: Jun 25, 2025

As Seth realizes that his writing may be the cause of the brutal new murders sweeping the city, he and Mistress Bella decide to put his pen to the test. The plan? Write Bella an early curtain call and see if she survives… Don’t miss the series that The VelociPastor 2 director Jesse Gouldsbury called “the DEFINITIVE modern Giallo!”

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DDJamesB reviewed Plague House #4 Jul 7, 2025
7.5

It was a pretty good story overall. It didn't really blow me away, but it was a creepy story with some cool visuals.

Plague House #4

By: Michael W. Conrad, Dave Chisholm
Released: Jul 2, 2025

From heart-stopping creators Michael W. Conrad (In Bloom) & Dave Chisholm (Spectrum), the ultimate 21st century haunted house saga comes full circle! Del arrives to cleanse the Salton Sea, only to find the evil curse on the place is greater than he can handle. Seeking more information from Holland—still hospitalized and overwhelmed by nightmares...

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DDJamesB added Wild Animals (2025) to their pull list Jul 7, 2025

Wild Animals (2025)

Neil’s life has been falling apart ever since his father was killed by crooked cops. Fifteen years later, Neil’s mother lays on her deathbed and he’s stuck in a dead-end job, has nowhere to live, and no hope to speak of. Life keeps kicking Neil and he keeps taking it, too frightened to fight back. Until now. With his world crumbling around hi...

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DDJamesB added Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees (2025) to their pull list Jul 7, 2025

Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees (2025)

It's been eight long years since a bloodlusting brown bear drove into the city, kidnapped a kind young duck, dissected his body, and buried the pieces in the woods. The duck's family painstakingly sought justice... but this brown bear was smart... she covered her tracks... and in the '80s, there simply wasn't a way for the duck's family to find ans...

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6.0

Just your usual Miles comic. Has an entertainment factor, but is pretty run of the mill.

Miles Morales: Spider-Man #34

By: Cody Ziglar, Marco Renna
Released: Jun 25, 2025

MILES MORALES MEETS AN ALL-NEW HULK!

The THEOMACHY rages as MILES MORALES fights a losing battle against the ancient and overwhelming power of ARES, GOD OF WAR, and his champions! But wait - Miles' newest recruit is a gamma-powered HULK?! Meet THE SHRINK - and she's prescribing a little SMASH THERAPY!

Rated T

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DDJamesB reviewed Dark Pyramid #4 Jul 6, 2025
7.5

This was probably the best issue. It's still not knocking it out, but I feel like this issue gave us something to work with.

Dark Pyramid #4

By: Paul Tobin, PJ Holden
Released: Jul 9, 2025

The parade of monsters is neverending! Becca and Shailene are going to have to be clever to escape a herd of piledrivers–and the somehow even more monstrous General Cho and the US Army. The mystery of the Dark Pyramid continues!

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DDJamesB reviewed Batman: Dark Patterns #7 Jul 6, 2025
8.0

I continue to enjoy this series and it's grounded, back to basics approach.

Batman: Dark Patterns #7

By: Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman
Released: Jun 11, 2025

Case 03: The Old Gangs of GothamWhen a dead body is found burned to a crisp in the heart of one of Gotham’s oldestneighborhoods, the Rookery, the Dark Knight Detective finds himself enmeshed in atwisting murder mystery dating back to the early days of the Red Hood Gang.

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DDJamesB reviewed Exquisite Corpses #2 Jul 6, 2025
8.5

It's a solid, entertaining read. While I'm ok with where it's at now, I do feel we need more hooks.

Exquisite Corpses #2

By: Michael Walsh, Marianna Ignazzi
Released: Jun 18, 2025

A knife-wielding zealot covered in human skin. A heartthrob with an axe. A pint-sized sociopath with a high-powered drone. The killers are descending on Oak Valley—and the body count is rising. Series creators MICHAEL WALSH (THE SILVER COIN) and JAMES TYNION IV (W0RLDTR33) are joined by rising star MARIANNA IGNAZZI (Catwoman) to kick off the next...

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DDJamesB reviewed W0rldtr33 #15 Jul 2, 2025
7.0

I'm not sure I'm thrilled with this portion of the story in the future. It's not bad, just not as good as the beginning issues.

W0rldtr33 #15

By: James Tynion IV, Leonardo Romero
Released: Jun 11, 2025

What remains of the planet in 2049 is barely hospitable. The Undernet has won. Ellison Lane believes he finally has all the pieces to give humanity another shot at a future. But to do so, he’ll need help from the last surviving member of the original w0rldtr33 gang…

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DDJamesB reviewed Geiger #15 Jul 2, 2025
9.0

This might have been one of my favorite issues. It felt like the stakes were there and leads to some growth in characters.

Geiger #15

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Jun 11, 2025

As the U.S. Army closes in, Tariq Geiger and Ashley Arden collide in a devastating battle of raw atomic power! But what fuels their explosive showdown—and what’s at stake beyond the wasteland? With the lives of his closest friends and the people of Lewistown, Montana, in jeopardy, Geiger must struggle to control the uncontrollable…before he d...

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DDJamesB reviewed Benjamin #1 Jul 2, 2025
7.5

I wouldn't say I'm enamored with it like some reviews, but it was a fun first issue with an interesting concept.

Benjamin #1

By: Ben H. Winters, Leomacs
Released: Jun 18, 2025

IN ONE L.A. MOTEL ROOM, A COSMIC QUEST IS ABOUT BEGIN.... Edgar Award nominee and Philip K. Dick Award-winner Ben H. Winters (EC's Cruel Universe, The Last Policeman Trilogy) and rising star Leomacs (EC's Epitaphs from the Abyss, Refrigerator Full of Heads) unravel a three-part, prestige format series exploring the hallucinatory second life of a br...

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DDJamesB reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #6 Jul 1, 2025
7.5

I actually didn't mind this catch up with Peters life issue. Would have maybe liked it more if it wasn't for JRJR.

Amazing Spider-Man #6

By: Joe Kelly, John Romita Jr.
Released: Jun 18, 2025

HELLGATE'S OPENING...PUNCH!

PETER PARKER's life has been worse. He's got a steady job. BLACK CAT is giving him the time of day again. As SPIDER-MAN, Peter's taken some super-powered punches. But he's never caught the kind of HELL that's in store for him next.

Rated T

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Josecab79 rated The Goddamn Tragedy #1 Jun 7, 2025
8.5

The Goddamn Tragedy #1

By: Chris Condon, Shawn Kuruneru
Released: May 28, 2025

IN THESE WOODS, FEAR EVERYTHING-EVEN EACH OTHER! From breakout writer Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine, That Texas Blood) and rising star Shawn Kuruneru (Fishflies) comes a vicious and vengeful account of one of the Old West's darkest episodes from those that lived to tell it in a lavishly painted, entirely self-contained 48-page graphic novella!

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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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DDJamesB reviewed Eddie Brock: Carnage #5 Jun 26, 2025
8.0

Love the relationship between Eddie and Carnage. It remains fresh and entertaining.

Eddie Brock: Carnage #5

By: Charles Soule, Jesus Saiz
Released: Jun 11, 2025

SEARCH AND RESCUE OR MANHUNT?

It's a race against the clock as Eddie and Misty Knight track down the passengers of the Oceanic Airlines Flight 814 crash. But Carnage won't give something for nothing, and the Aberrant Crimes Division agent is looking like a particularly apt reward for his cooperation.

RATED PARENTAL ADVISORY.
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