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scouts1998 rated Star Wars #2 Feb 7, 2015
8.5

Star Wars #2

By: Jason Aaron, John Cassaday
Released: Feb 4, 2015

THE GREATEST SPACE ADVENTURE OF ALL TIME CONTINUES!
•  The Rebel assault on Cymoon 1 continues!
•  Luke Skywalker - cornered by Darth Vader!
•  Han, Leia, and the others - trapped!

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scouts1998 rated Nameless #1 Feb 7, 2015
9.0

Nameless #1

By: Grant Morrison, Chris Burnham
Released: Feb 4, 2015

An astronomer kills his family, then himself, leaving a cryptic warning.
A Veiled Lady hunts her victims through human nightmares.
An occult hustler known only as 'Nameless' is recruited by a consortium of billionaire futurists for a desperate mission.
And the malevolent asteroid Xibalba spins closer on a collision course with Ear...

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scouts1998 rated Superman #38 Feb 7, 2015
9.0

Superman #38

By: Geoff Johns, Klaus Janson
Released: Feb 4, 2015

A new year brings a new power and a new look from the epic team of Geoff Johns, John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson in the extra-sized conclusion of their first arc! The showdown between Superman and Ulysses will push the Man of Steel to new extremes and Supermans new look is revealed as Clark Kent tells his true identity to one of the cast. Plus a s...

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scouts1998 reviewed Justice League #32 Aug 21, 2014
9.0

Still strong after Forever Evil

Justice League #32

By: Geoff Johns, Joe Prado
Released: Jul 30, 2014

Lex Luthor continues his acclimation to his life as a one of the worlds greatest heroes as they search for the mysterious power threatening to unravel our world. But are his sights really set on the Dark Knight? And are the Dark Knights set on him? Plus, someone else is targeting Luthor and his new allies a man who believes he is Luthors superior ...

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scouts1998 reviewed The Wake #10 Aug 21, 2014
7.0

Boring ending but probably reads better when read as 1 story

The Wake #10

By: Scott Snyder, Sean Murphy
Released: Jul 30, 2014

The series Buzzfeed called "the best horror comic of the year" and Comics Alliance rated "most unpredictable" and "uncanny and uncategorizable" comes to a shocking conclusion. Will Leeward uncover a history buried thousands of leagues beneath the sea - or will the waves come crashing down on what little land is left?

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7.5

Story was good but could've used better writing

Superman / Wonder Woman Annual #1

By: Charles Soule, Ed Benes
Released: Aug 6, 2014

Only an Annual could contain this chapter of "SUPERMAN: DOOMED"! It's an all-out assault by the heroes of Earth (superpowered and not) on the God of War, Wonder Woman, who's leading the charge against all manner of alien attackers. The monstrous Superman smashes through everything friend or foe as his de-evolution reaches a critical stage. It all l...

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scouts1998 reviewed Green Arrow #34 Aug 21, 2014
9.0

Why do Lemire and Sorrentino have to go?

Green Arrow #34

By: Jeff Lemire, Andrea Sorrentino
Released: Aug 6, 2014

If Oliver Queen is to survive, he must face not only his past sins but also his current ones, symbolized by Richard Dragon and his Longbow Hunters!

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scouts1998 reviewed Detective Comics #34 Aug 21, 2014
7.5

This is an epilogue not a conclusion.

Detective Comics #34

By: Brian Buccellato, Francis Manapul
Released: Aug 6, 2014

Batman is faced with an unsolvable mystery: a dead friend, an unknown assailant and a drug called Icarus. Has the Worlds Greatest Detective finally been outmatched?This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.Combo pack edition: $4.99

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scouts1998 rated Amazing Spider-Man #5 Aug 21, 2014
8.5

Amazing Spider-Man #5

By: Dan Slott, Humberto Ramos
Released: Aug 13, 2014

ORIGINAL SIN tie-in!
•  The greatest untold secret of Spider-Man's world has a name - SILK!
•  Who is this mysterious woman and what does she have to do with Black Cat and Electro?!

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scouts1998 reviewed Batman #34 Aug 21, 2014
9.5

Now this is more like the Snyder Batman I like.

Batman #34

By: Gerry Duggan, Matteo Scalera
Released: Aug 13, 2014

ZERO YEAR is over, and the events of BATMAN: ETERNAL have put Gotham City in a tailspin, but Batman is focused on finding a killer who has haunted his hometown in secret for years. This special issue features art by Matteo Scalera (DEADPOOL, Black Science) and sets the stage for the next major Batman story in the fall.

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scouts1998 rated Green Arrow #33 Jul 31, 2014
9.0

Green Arrow #33

By: Jeff Lemire, Andrea Sorrentino
Released: Jul 2, 2014

As Richard Dragon systematically takes apart Oliver Queens world in Seattle, we introduce a new person under Green Arrows hood!

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scouts1998 rated Amazing Spider-Man #4 Jul 31, 2014
8.5

Amazing Spider-Man #4

By: Dan Slott, Humberto Ramos
Released: Jul 23, 2014

ORIGINAL SIN tie-in!
•  The radioactive spider that gave Peter Parker his powers bit someone else, too!
•  Who is Silk and where has she been?
•  Don't miss this incredible new character who will be a major Spider-player for the whole year!

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scouts1998 rated Daredevil #6 Jul 31, 2014
8.0

Daredevil #6

By: Mark Waid, Javier Rodriguez
Released: Jul 23, 2014

ORIGINAL SIN tie-in!
•  The untold story of how Matt Murdock's mother became Sister Maggie.
•  When Matt learns something about his past that's too terrible to accept he seeks out his mother only to find her in more trouble than he could possibly have imagined.

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scouts1998 rated Wonder Woman #33 Jul 31, 2014
9.5

Wonder Woman #33

By: Brian Azzarello, Cliff Chiang
Released: Jul 23, 2014

Its the beginning of the end as writer Brian Azzarello and artist Cliff Chiang kick off the astonishing finale of their epic run! Olympus must fall, and its rightful ruler must be restored but in Dianas depraved family of demigods and gods, who can be trusted to rule with decency and justice?

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scouts1998 reviewed Superman #33 Jul 31, 2014
9.5

Take note David S. Goyer and Zack Snyder.
This is how you do a grounded superman.

Superman #33

By: Geoff Johns, Klaus Janson
Released: Jul 23, 2014

It's up, up and away as the titanic team of Geoff Johns, John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson continue their epic run on the Man of Steel! In their second issue, we learn more about the mysterious Ulysses and what his emergence will mean to Clark Kent and the world. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure is targeting Metropolis with strange mechanical creation...

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scouts1998 reviewed Batman #33 Jul 31, 2014
7.0

thankfully zero year is over

Batman #33

By: Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo
Released: Jul 23, 2014

Its been one hell of a year in Gotham City, and it all comes down to this: Batman vs. The Riddler! Gotham City and the Dark Knight will never be the same! Dont miss this special, extra-sized finale of Zero Year!

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scouts1998 added Geoff Johns to their creator watch list Jul 31, 2014
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scouts1998 added Scott Snyder to their creator watch list Jul 31, 2014
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scouts1998 added Jeff Lemire to their creator watch list Jul 31, 2014
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scouts1998 rated Moon Knight #5 Jul 13, 2014
9.5

Moon Knight #5

By: Warren Ellis, Declan Shalvey
Released: Jul 2, 2014

• An abandoned hotel in New York contains a single abductee and upwards of twenty armed mob enforcers. Moon Knight is going to go inside and rescue the abductee. Alone.
•  Every issue has sold out! Go ahead and up your orders so your readers don't miss out!

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scouts1998 rated Superman Unchained #7 Jul 13, 2014
8.5

Superman Unchained #7

By: Scott Snyder, Jim Lee
Released: Jul 2, 2014

Its a rampage in the Batcave! Its come to this: Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman against Wraith! Alone, they wouldnt have a chance but they dont have much of one together, either! And all the while, Lex Luthors machinations are clicking into place

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scouts1998 rated Action Comics #33 Jul 13, 2014
8.0

Action Comics #33

By: Greg Pak, Aaron Kuder
Released: Jul 2, 2014

Superman finally succumbs to the Doomsday virus and transforms into SUPERDOOM! Is anybody in the universe safe from his vast power and fury? How can Superman possibly find a cure for his condition when the Monster of Steel has completely taken over his mind?

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8.5

Justice League United #3

By: Jeff Lemire, Mike McKone
Released: Jul 9, 2014

So many questions hang over this nascent team. Will Hawkman sacrifice himself to save Rann, one of Thanagars enemies? Will Alanna and Adam ever be reunited? Can Miiyahbin face her fears and become the hero shes meant to be? And the answer to all of this spells death for one of them.This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemptio...

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scouts1998 rated Detective Comics #33 Jul 13, 2014
9.5

Detective Comics #33

By: Brian Buccellato, Francis Manapul
Released: Jul 9, 2014

In Icarus part four, Batman must contend with a gang war between The Squid and the Kings of the Sun before it consumes all of Gotham City! But can even the Worlds Greatest Detective defuse a blood feud thats about to go nuclear?Combo pack edition: $4.99 US.

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scouts1998 reviewed The Wake #9 Jul 3, 2014
10

1 more issue

NOOOOOO

and to be honest i like the first part better (#1-5)

The Wake #9

By: Scott Snyder, Sean Murphy
Released: Jun 4, 2014

A post-apocalyptic USA only partially above sea level, a country overrun by corrupt leaders fearful of horrific mermaids, a voice dredged up from the deep, dark past how will all these factors tie together in the acclaimed miniseries by Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy? Will Leeward discover something more to the life she knows out across the vast oce...

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scouts1998 reviewed Swamp Thing #32 Jul 3, 2014
9.0

Good but what's the point?

Swamp Thing #32

By: Charles Soule, Jesus Saiz
Released: Jun 4, 2014

Swamp Thing versus Aquaman! See the other side of the battle that exploded between these two forces of nature last month in AQUAMAN #31! Is Swamp Thing guilty of the crimes Aquaman is accusing him of?

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scouts1998 rated Action Comics #32 Jul 3, 2014
9.5

Action Comics #32

By: Greg Pak, Aaron Kuder
Released: Jun 4, 2014

"SUPERMAN: DOOMED" continues with "ENEMY OF THE STATE" as Superman struggles against the Doomsday virus - but is he losing the fight? How much longer can he stay in control? And how far will he be pushed when he's faced with a world against him and a shocking betrayal at the end of this issue?

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scouts1998 reviewed Wonder Woman #32 Jul 3, 2014
9.0

Still build up to the end but...

... it's great build up

Wonder Woman #32

By: Brian Azzarello, Goran Sudzuka
Released: Jun 18, 2014

The casualties are mounting as Wonder Womans divine family tears itself apart and Diana prepares to make everyone feel her power as the God of War!

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scouts1998 reviewed Superman / Wonder Woman #9 Jul 3, 2014
8.5

Good but this event really needs something really big to happen

Superman / Wonder Woman #9

By: Charles Soule, Tony Daniel
Released: Jun 11, 2014

SUPERMAN: DOOMED continues with ENEMY OF THE STATE! As things get more dire on Earth for him, the Man of Steel may have to go into exile in space, but the self-proclaimed protectors of Sector 2814, the Red Lanterns, dont want him there either! Dont miss this deadly face-off between Kal and Kara!This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition wit...

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scouts1998 reviewed Detective Comics #32 Jul 3, 2014
9.5

Great story and even better art...

... but Bullock, Gotham's Crazy Cat Guy?!?!

Detective Comics #32

By: Francis Manapul
Released: Jun 11, 2014

The next great Batman murder-mystery continues to unfold in Icarus part three, brought to you by the acclaimed creative team of THE FLASH! Batman is caught in the clutches of the crime boss known as The Squid as he digs deeper into a whodunit for the ages!This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital downlo...

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