Spacey Medicine reviewed John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America #1 Jan 18, 2024
God, this is just so good. I love you, John. Absolutely living for that totally unprovoked (and yet very deserved) TS Eliot slam.
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At last, as you demanded: The celebrated creative team of Si Spurrier and Aaron Campbell have returned to Hellblazer! John Constantine has cheated death once again-but his heart’s not beating, his body is decaying, and he, his friend Nat, and his son Noah are on the run in America, wanted for murder. Naturally, it’s all John’s fault-it always...
Spacey Medicine reviewed The Other History of the DC Universe #4 Apr 22, 2022
Sorry, haters, but this is a perfect comic.
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Words can be tricky. Renee Montoya has known this for most of her life. Words taught her to feel ashamed of her gender, her sexuality, and her ethnicity. The people of Gotham City taught her to hide who she was to fit in to, be loved, and in doing so, they taught her to hate herself. But from that despair came something unexpected and powerful. <...
Spacey Medicine reviewed X-Men #20 Apr 22, 2022
I’m sorry but that terrorism was just so shoddily performed. Really embarrassing work on Mystique’s part, I’m deeply ashamed of her.
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SYSTEM ONLINE.
Processing.
Rated T+
Spacey Medicine reviewed The Marvels #2 Apr 22, 2022
Yeah this is an okay comic.
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Aero. The Punisher. The Black Cat. Melinda May. The Terrible Tinkerer. And more. There's an aftermath in Manhattan, after the explosion in our first issue - and a crisis in the nation of Siancong as things go from bad to worse. And amid all that, meet Kevin Schumer, an ordinary guy with some big secrets...and see more of the mysterious Threadneedle...
Spacey Medicine reviewed Teen Titans Academy #3 Apr 22, 2022
Wow okay have we maybe heard of, like, pacing? Developing some chill? What a mishmash.
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Don’t miss this crossover with Suicide Squad!
Hunted by the deadly Task Force X, the new students of Titans Academy will have to grow up fast or risk losing one of their own even faster. Why has the Squad put a target on new speedster Bolt’s back? And why, in its charge on Titans Island, is Amanda Waller’s team of villains being led b...
Spacey Medicine reviewed Strange Adventures #10 Apr 22, 2022
*gasp*
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Once upon a time on Rann, Adam Strange made a deal with his neighbors and foes to take a stand against the invading Pykkts. Now, on Earth, he is trying to do the same thing: to get all the heroes to rise as one to keep the marauders from doing to his home planet what they already did to his adopted one. But the original deal was a devil’s bargain...
Spacey Medicine reviewed Stargirl Spring Break Special #1 Apr 22, 2022
I mean I was invested from a Seven Soldiers angle but #NotMySevenSoldiers so eh, this was fine.
Legendary comics writer Geoff Johns returns to his breakthrough hero, Stargirl, in this special one-shot illustrated by Todd Nauck!
Courtney Whitmore’s spring break plans aren’t like your average high schooler’s. Instead of hanging out with friends, she’s heading out on an adventure with her stepfather, Pat Dugan, a.k.a. S.T.R.I.P.E...
Spacey Medicine reviewed Robin #2 Apr 22, 2022
This is all fine but not super exciting for me.
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After the shocking events of Robin #1, Damian has learned the deadly rules of Lazarus Island the hard way! Now he must prove that he belongs in the tournament and uncover its secrets! But his only ally is the daughter of one of his greatest enemies: Ravager! In this tournament, only one fighter can get out alive-ready for round two? Fight!
Spacey Medicine reviewed Reptil #1 Apr 22, 2022
Damn these teens are really self-aware.
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REPTIL ON THE BRINK OF EXTINCTION!
In the wake of Kamala's Law and his Grandfather's worsening health, Humberto Lopez, A.K.A. Reptil, has taken a step back from crime-fighting to refocus on his family. Perhaps its a sign that he should give up on becoming a hero and finally come to terms with his parents' mysterious disappearance...or perhaps n...
Spacey Medicine reviewed Mister Miracle: The Source of Freedom #1 Apr 22, 2022
This was okay!
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Spinning out of DC Future State, the story of how Shilo Norman became the Mister Miracle of tomorrow starts here.
The Mister Miracle show used to be the hottest ticket in town, whether you caught him onstage escaping from perilous traps or spotted him on the streets of Metropolis taking out bad guys. What Shilo Norman forgot is the first rul...
Spacey Medicine reviewed New Mutants #18 Apr 22, 2022
Fine issue.
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LOOKING FOR LOVE IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES!
The NEW MUTANTS' path seems simple: train, guide and mentor the youth. Sure, they didn't ask for the job, but they've been figuring it out together, right? How wrong could it go?
The NEW MUTANTS are about to find out.
Rated T+
Spacey Medicine reviewed Miles Morales: Spider-Man #26 Apr 22, 2022
lol Kilometres Morales.
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THE CLONE SAGA CONTINUES!
• Two Spider-Men find themselves face to face with the three terrifying clones.
• Peter thought he knew what to expect out of a Clone Saga, but this one throws him for a loop and Miles into the deep end of the ocean.
• Miles tries to keep his Spider-Side away fr...
Spacey Medicine reviewed Maestro: War & Pax #5 Apr 22, 2022
Ugh whatever rule this post-apocalyptic hellscape, see if I care.
DOOM.
The Maestro thought he knew his enemy. He thought he was facing a band of gods. The truth...is so much worse.
Rated T+
Spacey Medicine reviewed Heroes Reborn #4 Apr 22, 2022
A little talky for me, I’m not a huge fan of the art style either.
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With the cosmic might of his Power Prism, Doctor Spectrum has become the most feared lawman in the heavens. But now the dark forces of deep space have sent the galaxy's most notorious bounty hunter to end Spectrum once and for all. That's right, here comes Rocket Raccoon! Plus: In a backup tale, the all-new Starbrand finds herself alone in a strang...
Spacey Medicine reviewed Heroes Reborn: Young Squadron #1 Apr 22, 2022
This had some energy to it at least.
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The Squadron Supreme of America have taken root in the hearts and minds of all, but none more so than a trio of youthful champions who call themselves the Young Squadron!
Kid Spectrum (Sam Alexander), Girl Power (Kamala Khan) and the all-new Falcon (Miles Morales) are here to fight for truth, justice and the American flag...or are they?
Be...
Spacey Medicine reviewed Heroes Reborn: Siege Society #1 Apr 22, 2022
Ehh whatever.
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BLACK WIDOW & HAWKEYE LEAD AN ASSAULT ON THE SQUADRON!
• After the Civil War that split the Squadron Supreme in half, Nighthawk formed his own Squadron in Europe.
• But not all of Europe is okay with it. Baron Zemo has put together his own team to take them down. Who's on this team?
• Nata...
Spacey Medicine reviewed Heroes Reborn: Magneto & The Mutant Force #1 Apr 22, 2022
Uhhh no thanks. This wasn’t good.
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CAN MAGNETO RESURRECT HOPE FOR MUTANTKIND BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE?
Years ago, Magneto and Professor X led Earth's mutants in a final push for independence against the Squadron Supreme of America. What followed was the Squadron's Mutant Massacre, a violent rebuttal that left Mutantkind forever wounded, and Xavier dead...or so Magneto thought. Years...
Spacey Medicine reviewed Harley Quinn #3 Apr 22, 2022
I have minor nitpickery with the smile thing but I'm gonna let it slide.
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Harley Quinn here, still narrating my solicit text! My war of wellness with Hugo Strange kicks into high gear this issue, and things are gonna get ugly. Hugo is about to send his right-hand man-child Lockwood, Arkham Asylum’s most sadistic guard, after Kevin and me at our first support group meeting. Folks, some things in this world are sacred, a...
Spacey Medicine reviewed Detective Comics #1036 Apr 22, 2022
Well, I'm invested!
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Batman versus Huntress! As the Dark Knight delves into the mystery of Sarah Worth’s murder, the only witness who truly knows what happened that fateful evening is Batman’s only hope to clear his name. But another hunter is stalking the mysterious killer plaguing the city-and Huntress has also set her sights on Bruce Wayne! The Violet Vengeance ...
Spacey Medicine reviewed Black Widow #7 Apr 22, 2022
Cool cool cool.
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A NEW STORY ARC, A NEW MISSION!
With a new suit, a new base of operations, new allies and a new perspective, Natasha sets her sights on a mysterious emerging villain in San Francisco known only as Apogee. But Natasha might not be as ahead of the game as she thought, and not everyone in her orbit is exactly what they seem. San Francisco desperat...
Spacey Medicine reviewed Black Panther #25 Apr 22, 2022
Well, I’m not sad to see it go. The art was nice but this draaaaaagged.
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THE FINAL ISSUE OF TA-NEHISI COATES' LANDMARK RUN! It's the end of an era for the Black Panther as renowned writer Ta-Nehisi Coates concludes his Wakandan epic! Over four years, Coates has taken the Black Panther to hell and back and expanded Wakanda into the distant stars. Now, in his final issue, he brings T'Challa full circle, back to the home h...
Spacey Medicine reviewed Beta Ray Bill #3 Apr 22, 2022
Skurge is keeping me going.
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BILL MARCHES INTO THE HEART OF DARKNESS!
Beta Ray Bill takes a bloody path to find his glory - and the perfect weapon to forge it with! And he's even got a few friends to brave the battle alongside him. But the journey is one even Odin would call treacherous...and not all of Bill's friends will survive. At least not in the form you know. Daniel...
Spacey Medicine reviewed Batman: Black & White #6 Apr 22, 2022
Some of these were good and some of them weren’t but my god the gimmick grows more annoying with every colour theme anthology I read.
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The final issue of the acclaimed revival of Batman Black & White is here, and readers won’t want to miss this deep dive into the new horrors of Gotham and ordinary citizens inspired by Batman.
• Iconic Batman scribe Scott Snyder reunites with his All-Star Batman collaborator John Romita Jr. to tell the story of a man who has been docume...
Spacey Medicine reviewed Batman / Superman #18 Apr 22, 2022
I think this is getting a little too fever dream for me.
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The Dark Knight and the Man of Steel are on a mission to stop the godlike Auteur.io from destroying the pocket worlds he’s created...but where on Earth did Auteur.io even come from? The answer starts not on Earth at all, but with an ancient cult of World Forger worshippers on a planet far away-and if our heroes are to have a prayer of stopping th...
Spacey Medicine reviewed Alien #3 Apr 22, 2022
I don’t care all that much at this point. Art’s bad, but you don’t need me to tell you that.
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DANGER ON ALL SIDES!
• Epsilon Station is overrun with danger, not all of it from Xenomorphs!
• Cruz holds mission information back from his soldiers, but he's not the only one with secrets.
• We are not who we say we are.
Parental Advisory
Spacey Medicine reviewed Action Comics #1031 Apr 22, 2022
Interesting!
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“Warworld Rising” part two! After a war-torn battleship escapes Warworld and makes the perilous journey to Earth, Superman searches for answers about the identities of its mysterious refugees and their apparent link to the planet Krypton. Could there be other Kryptonians in the universe? Meanwhile, Atlantean scientists study the wreckage of the...
Spacey Medicine reviewed Wonder Girl #1 Apr 22, 2022
I liked this but wish I’d gotten more of a sense of Yara as a person.
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The story of Yara Flor starts here!
Raised in the faroff land of Boise, Idaho, Yara Flor has always felt something was missing from her life-and now she is headed to Brazil to find it. Little does she know her arrival will set off a series of events that will change the world of Wonder Woman forever. Her return has been prophesied, and wit...
Spacey Medicine reviewed Wolverine #12 Apr 22, 2022
Fine issue.
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LAST BLOOD!
A last-ditch effort will put WOLVERINE and LOUISE within fanging distance of DRACULA...and a betrayal that will tear through the X-books!
Parental Advisory
Spacey Medicine reviewed Way of X #2 Apr 22, 2022
This had some cool stuff going on in it.
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A VILLAIN REVEALED!
• The dark force hiding within Krakoa begins to show its true form.
• The answers are hidden...WITHIN THE MINDSCAPE. Kurt's - and...others.
• One of the most dangerous mutants is reborn!
Rated T+
Spacey Medicine reviewed The Next Batman: Second Son #12 Apr 22, 2022
*gasp*
Jace Fox makes a stunning discovery in subbasement 13 at Wayne Enterprises and a plan formulates. His mentor’s final words to him will become clear--be a symbol of better things.
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