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Avanvolk rated Ultimates #1 Dec 5, 2023
8.0

Ultimates #1

By: Al Ewing, Kenneth Rocafort
Released: Nov 11, 2015

BLACK PANTHER! CAPTAIN MARVEL! MS. AMERICA CHAVEZ! SPECTRUM! BLUE MARVEL!

The ultimate superteam comes together to find and fix problems beyond the limits of the infinite! From cosmic forces lurking on Earth to what waits on the outside of the omniverse – the impossible is where they start! And what’s more impossible than ending th...

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9.5

Silver Surfer: Requiem Collected

By: J. Michael Straczynski, Esad Ribic

Collects Silver Surfer: Requiem (2007) #1-4. The Silver Surfer's final voyage! For untold years, Norrin Radd has surfed the galaxy, exploring the darkness between stars, witnessing the rise and fall of vast civilizations. Now, his ride is about to come to an end. It starts with a small spot - a blemish that will spread until he is no more. Until th...

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Avanvolk reviewed Silver Surfer: Requiem #4 Dec 5, 2023
9.5

A beautiful end to the story of a tragic but noble character.

Silver Surfer: Requiem #4

By: J. Michael Straczynski, Esad Ribic
Released: Aug 29, 2007

Now the Silver Surfer's ride comes to an end. Zenn-La, the planet of his birth, the planet he saved through his own sacrifice -- the Silver Surfer crossed the galaxy to draw his last breath here. He's home. What waits for him?

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9.5

Silver Surfer: Requiem #3

By: J. Michael Straczynski, Esad Ribic
Released: Jul 25, 2007

His time is short and the path to Zenn-La is neither easy nor straight. To reach his destination, the Surfer must travel through a battlefield of unimaginable scale, and cut to the heart of a Sacred War that has raged for untold eons.

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Avanvolk reviewed Silver Surfer: Requiem #2 Dec 3, 2023
10

A surprising level of emotional depth and wisdom from a Spider-Man-narrated issue. Once again, absolutely beautiful.

Silver Surfer: Requiem #2

By: J. Michael Straczynski, Esad Ribic
Released: Jun 27, 2007

Norrin Radd, the Silver Surfer, is dying. As he attempts to tie up all the loose ends from a long life, he heads to New York for a much-needed consultation with an old friend -- Spider-Man...

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Avanvolk reviewed Silver Surfer: Requiem #1 Dec 1, 2023
10

Beautiful. Powerful. Perfect.

Silver Surfer: Requiem #1

By: J. Michael Straczynski, Esad Ribic
Released: May 30, 2007

For untold years Norrin Radd has surfed the galaxy. Now his ride is about to come to an end. Until then, the Silver Surfer would undertake his final voyage -- to the one destination that has always eluded him. His journey will end where it all began!

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Avanvolk rated Daredevil #512 Nov 30, 2023
7.0

Daredevil #512

By: Andy Diggle, Marco Checchetto
Released: Dec 1, 2010

SHADOWLAND Tie-In Hell's Kitchen lies in ruins, and it is up to the people of New York to start anew and begin rebuilding. In this last chapter of his story, will Matt Murdock at last find final redemption for the events of SHADOWLAND?

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Avanvolk rated Shadowland #5 Nov 30, 2023
4.5

Shadowland #5

By: Andy Diggle, Billy Tan
Released: Dec 1, 2010

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Avanvolk rated Shadowland #4 Nov 30, 2023
7.5

Shadowland #4

By: Andy Diggle, Billy Tan
Released: Oct 13, 2010

The final battle for the soul of New York erupts in Hell's Kitchen, and Daredevil is on the front lines. Hell, he IS the front line! Backed by the full power of the Hand, Daredevil is now more than a match for New York's strongest heroes. With a new right-hand man, Matt Murdock will finally show those who stand against him what it truly means to b...

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Avanvolk rated Daredevil #511 Nov 30, 2023
7.0

Daredevil #511

By: Andy Diggle, Roberto de la Torre
Released: Oct 20, 2010

Hell's Kitchen has exploded into rioting, looting, and all-out chaos, and Daredevil is responsible for it all. As the leader of the Hand and controller of Hell's Kitchen, Matt Murdock knows that conquest of New York is within his grasp. But one of his oldest friends, though, goes to Shadowland to make one last ATTEMPT to save the Man Without Fear f...

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Avanvolk rated Daredevil #510 Nov 28, 2023
8.0

Daredevil #510

By: Andy Diggle, Marco Checchetto
Released: Sep 8, 2010

SHADOWLAND Tie-In As the pressure of Matt Murdock's insurrection builds, Foggy Nelson will make an alliance no one saw coming -- while Black Tarantula takes a stand against Daredevil -- and learns the consequences of crossing the Man without Fear.

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Avanvolk rated Interceptor #5 Nov 28, 2023
10

Interceptor #5

By: Donny Cates, Dylan Burnett
Released: Jun 1, 2016

Poli faces her bloodsucking betrayer as the fate of two worlds hangs in the balance. Will the people of Earth survive this final conflict? Will Palus come to the rescue and save Poli? Will Poli beat the ever-living crap out of some more vampires? In order: maybe, probably not, and absolutley. It all ends here, folks. Variant cover by Jamal Campbell...

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6.5

Shadowland: Moon Knight #3

By: Gregg Hurwitz, Bong Dazo
Released: Oct 27, 2010

As the gathered heroes continue their assault on Daredevil’s stronghold, Moon Knight is on a quest for the one artifact capable of defeating the Beast, the dark spirit currently controlling Daredevil. Standing in his way is the evil Shadow Knight, Khonshu’s new avatar, and he’s determined to beat Moon Knight to the punch. But Moon Knight know...

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8.0

Shadowland: Moon Knight #2

By: Gregg Hurwitz, Bong Dazo
Released: Sep 22, 2010

The Profile enlists the aid of a mysterious figure, a second avatar of Khonshu! Has Khonshu finally decided to replace Moon Knight? And if so, what hope does Moon Knight have of saving Daredevil and himself from the darkness of Shadowland?

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Avanvolk reviewed Shadowland #3 Nov 25, 2023
6.5

Punisher really said "Kung-fu this"....

Well okay then.

Shadowland #3

By: Andy Diggle, Billy Tan
Released: Sep 1, 2010

THE BATTLE FOR THE SOUL OF NEW YORK CONTINUES! The Heroic Age has begun... but Daredevil didn't get the memo. As The Man Without Fear's reign over Hell's Kitchen continues, his allies and friends come together to try and, for one last time, put an end to his rule over The Kitchen. Will the Devil's reign continue, or will the heroes triumph? Rated...

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Avanvolk rated Shadowland #2 Nov 25, 2023
7.5

Shadowland #2

By: Andy Diggle, Billy Tan
Released: Aug 4, 2010

The battle for New York begins as battle lines are drawn and war forges strange allies. Luck Cage, Iron Fist, Spider-Man, Moon Knight and Kingpin?! Plus, a dangerous new player enters the battle, one that could win the fight or damn all of New York!

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6.5

Shadowland: Moon Knight #1

By: Gregg Hurwitz, Bong Dazo
Released: Aug 25, 2010

Daredevil, the former defender of Hell’s Kitchen turned leader of the ninja death cult known as The Hand, has summoned the villainous Profile to take Moon Knight out of the picture for good. What chance does Moon Knight have against the darkness of Daredevil…and his Shadowland?

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Avanvolk rated Daredevil #509 Nov 23, 2023
8.5

Daredevil #509

By: Andy Diggle, Roberto de la Torre
Released: Aug 11, 2010

As Daredevil's Shadowland stronghold in Hell's Kitchen grows, more heroes step forward to try to bring The Man Without Fear back to his senses. But any foe of Daredevil knows he is not a man easily stopped. The battle for New York continues! Rated T …$2.99

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Avanvolk rated Daredevil #508 Nov 23, 2023
7.5

Daredevil #508

By: Andy Diggle, Roberto de la Torre
Released: Jul 14, 2010

SHADOWLAND Tie-in Matt Murdock has long played judge and jury to criminals as Daredevil, but has he now become executioner as well?! SHADOWLAND takes over Daredevil and his friends aren’t about to stand by and lose him on the path he seems destined for. A major player joins the battle as Hell’s Kitchen is about to live up to its name once more...

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Avanvolk rated Shadowland #1 Nov 23, 2023
8.5

Shadowland #1

By: Andy Diggle, Billy Tan
Released: Jul 7, 2010

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Avanvolk added Kaya (2022) to their pull list Nov 23, 2023

Kaya (2022)

A jam-packed series premiere with 31 gorgeous story pages, plus bonus material and a Jack Kirby-inspired variant cover by DEADLY CLASS co-creator WES CRAIG!
After the destruction of their village, a young girl with a magic arm and a fighting spirit is tasked with delivering her little brother to a faraway safe haven. There, he's destined to dis...

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7.5

Vengeance of the Moon Knight #10

By: Gregg Hurwitz, Juan Jose Ryp
Released: Jul 7, 2010

Moon Knight embarks on his first adventure with Steve Rogers’ new super-team: The Secret Avengers! Captain Barracuda and his crew of pirates have hijacked a tanker transporting two million barrels of crude that’s worth north of two-hundred mil on the open market, and executed 9 hostages just to show they’re not playing around. But neither are...

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7.5

Juan Jose Ryp's art carried this.

Vengeance of the Moon Knight #9

By: Gregg Hurwitz, Juan Jose Ryp
Released: Jun 2, 2010

Moon Knight said he wanted to be a super hero- now he’s getting his chance. Step one of his education: a team-up. When a hopping mad, skyscraper-tall Sandman goes berserk in Times Square, Moon Knight is gonna need a bigger boat…and some help. Enter Spider-Man!

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4.0

This issue was dogwater. The writing, the art, all of it.

Vengeance of the Moon Knight #8

By: Gregg Hurwitz, Josh Medors
Released: May 5, 2010

“KILLED, NOT DEAD,” Part 2 It’s crazy versus crazier when Moon Knight squares off against Deadpool! Herman Goncharenko lies at death’s door, wasting away of cancer, but someone wants him killed, not dead. Someone desperate enough to hire the Merc with the Mouth to do the dirty deed. Gonchrenko’s only hope: the reformed Moon Knight. But i...

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7.0

Vengeance of the Moon Knight #7

By: Gregg Hurwitz, Tan Eng Huat
Released: Apr 7, 2010

“KILLED, NOT DEAD,” PART 1 Guest-starring Deadpool! Herman Goncharenko lies at death’s door, wasting away of cancer, but someone wants him killed, not dead. Someone desperate enough to hire a certain mouthy mercenary to do the job. Gonchrenko’s only hope just might be the reformed Moon Knight – if he’s able to withstand the force of ...

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7.5

It's tragic that Jerome Opeña's absolutely brilliant art is all but wasted on this comic. It's the only thing propping it up.

Vengeance of the Moon Knight #6

By: Gregg Hurwitz, Jerome Opea
Released: Mar 17, 2010

“KNIGHT FALLS,” CONCLUSION Every man has a past. Every night has its day. It’s time for Moon Knight to face both. It all comes down to this. Moon Knight versus Bushman. Parental Advisory …$2.99

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6.5

Good thing Jerome Opeña is still drawing this, cause the writing on issue was pretty bad...

Vengeance of the Moon Knight #5

By: Gregg Hurwitz, Leinil Francis Yu
Released: Feb 10, 2010

“SHOCK AND AWE, PART 5: PAST IS PROLOG” There is one villain who can make Moon Knight look sane: The Scarecrow. This unhinged lunatic has taken to the streets. Now Moon Knight must face the Scarecrow and his minions of madness under a black sky filled with crows in this final obstacle keeping him from his true nemesis: Bushman. Parental Advis...

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9.0

Vengeance of the Moon Knight #4

By: Gregg Hurwitz, Jerome Opena
Released: Dec 16, 2009

“SHOCK AND AWE,” PART 4 Stare into the abyss too long, sometimes it stares back at you. Sometimes it reaches out and drowns you. Bushman is back and he’s emptied Ravencroft Asylum, flooding the streets with a torrential wave of homicidal maniacs. As Moon Knight desperately races to be the hero he always strived to be, the question is, can he ...

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7.5

Vengeance of the Moon Knight #3

By: Gregg Hurwitz, Jerome Opena
Released: Nov 11, 2009

Years ago, Moon Knight lost his mind and killed a man, cut off his face and brayed at the moon. That man was his nemesis: Raoul Bushman. Now Bushman is back and looking for payback. He’s laid a trap for Moon Knight, emptying Ravenscar Asylum and the lunatics are running wild down Broadway. For Moon Knight to defeat them – and Bushman – he...

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Avanvolk dropped Batman: White Knight Presents: Generation Joker from their pull list Nov 17, 2023

Batman: White Knight Presents: Generation Joker

YOUTH IN REVOLT! Spinning out of the runaway hit Batman: Beyond the White Knight comes an unforgettable coming-of-age super villain tale starring the children of Harley Quinn and The Joker! When the rebellious twins run away in a stolen Batmobile, only Joker Jack Napier's quickly fading hologram has any hope of getting them home safely and keeping ...

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