I think this story show much promise. I am a big fan of the Original Torch and the Invaders (who are well represented here). I think Cantwell is a good writer and I am looking forward to the next issue..
Quandaryman rated Absolute Superman #2 Dec 15, 2024
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The Lazarus Corporation sent their most battle-hardened crew of Peacemakers to locate the mysterious fugitive interfering with their mining operations--but they weren't expecting one motor-mouthed, iron-willed woman to be the one to finally get the cuffs onto him!
Quandaryman rated Ultimate Universe: One Year In #1 Dec 15, 2024
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THE CLOCK IS TICKING DOWN TO THE MAKER'S ARRIVAL!
Deniz Camp flips the narrative on ULTIMATES and takes us inside the Maker's Council! The heroes of the Ultimate Universe aren't the only ones who have been preparing for the return of the Maker, and the clock is ticking down...
This unique one-shot sets the stage for the second year of the U...
Quandaryman rated Ultimates #7 Dec 4, 2024
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WHO ARE THE ULTIMATES? A NEW STORY ARC BEGINS!
Perfect jumping-on point for the uninitiated! The aftermath of the explosive last issue - including the loss of a major member! Join the Ultimates in their secret HQ as they regroup and launch their bold new plan to change the world!
Rated T+
Quandaryman rated Ultimates #6 Nov 21, 2024
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ULTIMATES ASSEMBLE TO TAKE DOWN THE HULK!
The entire roster of THE ULTIMATES unites for the first time in this high octane, climactic conclusion of the first arc! Iron Lad has a plan to defeat the Hulk, the most powerful and imposing member of the Maker's Council - but has he gotten his team in over their heads?
Rated T+
Quandaryman rated Ultimate Spider-Man #10 Oct 25, 2024
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J. JONAH JAMESON, BEN PARKER AND THE GREEN GOBLIN COLLIDE!
Fan-favorite duo Ben Parker and J. Jonah Jameson take center stage in this investigative mystery issue! But in this world of shadows and secrets, every unturned rock leads to danger... And they'll soon have to decide which is the greater challenge - uncovering secrets or keeping t...
Quandaryman rated Nightwing #118 Oct 21, 2024
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THE FINAL ISSUE OF TOM TAYLOR AND BRUNO REDONDO'S AWARD-WINNING RUN! Embark on an exhilarating journey through the streets of Blüdhaven as we bid a heartfelt farewell to the dynamic duo of Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo in the epic conclusion to their award-winning run. With Nightwing's fear of heights overcome, he returns to Bludhaven for one final...
Quandaryman rated Ultimates #5 Oct 19, 2024
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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...
Quandaryman added Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) to their pull list Sep 27, 2024
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THE NEW ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN FOR A NEW ULTIMATE UNIVERSE!
Visionary writer Jonathan Hickman (HOUSE OF X/POWERS OF X) and acclaimed artist Marco Checchetto (DAREDEVIL) bring you a bold new take on Spider-Man, with this, the debut title of the new line of Ultimate Comics! After the events of ULTIMATE INVASION, the world needs a hero...who will ri...
Quandaryman rated Ultimate Spider-Man #7 Sep 27, 2024
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THE ULTIMATES RETURN! NEW ARC STARTS HERE!
After their intense battle with the Kingpin, Green Goblin and Spider-Man both know they aren't as ready to reshape the world as they hoped. Harry and Peter get to work, while Ben and Jonah work on "the truth"... And problems for their resistance arise when the ULTIMATES return!
Rated T+
Quandaryman rated Ultimate Spider-Man #8 Sep 27, 2024
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KINGPIN'S SINISTER SIX!
Kingpin gathers a team to deal with his masked-vigilante problem... But a group of super villains isn't the only challenge Spider-Man will face! Meanwhile, Green Goblin joins forces with...Doc Ock?
Rated T
Quandaryman rated Ultimate Spider-Man #9 Sep 27, 2024
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THE SINISTER SIX MAKE THEIR FIRST STRIKE!
But WHO are the Sinister Six? The first member throws down with Spider-Man and Green Goblin in this action-packed issue! Plus, with Tony Stark's return, Peter must also explore the limitations of his new suit...
Rated T
Quandaryman rated Ultimates #1 Sep 27, 2024
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THE ULTIMATES RETURN TO GREATNESS! Spinning out of Jonathan Hickman and Stefano Caselli's ULTIMATE UNIVERSE #1, rising stars Deniz Camp (CHILDREN OF THE VAULT, 20th Century Men) and Juan Frigeri (INVINCIBLE IRON MAN) assemble an all-new team of ULTIMATES in a series that kicks off the next chapter of the new Ultimate line. Six months ago, Tony Star...
Quandaryman rated Ultimates #2 Sep 27, 2024
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SHOCKING SECRETS OF THE ULTIMATE UNIVERSE REVEALED!
Captain America reckons with the Maker's dismantling of nations...by visiting the White House! Leading to a massive brawl between MIDAS and this young band of freedom fighters... ...but Midas has been holding a superhuman hostage as a power source! PLUS: The dark history of what used to be th...
Quandaryman rated Ultimates #3 Sep 27, 2024
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INTRODUCING...THE SHE-HULK!
The Ultimates search for a means of destroying the Maker's most powerful pawn, the Hulk! And in the process they uncover an army of Hulks hidden away from the world... ...with She-Hulk at the helm!
Rated T+
Quandaryman rated Ultimates #4 Sep 27, 2024
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THE FATE OF THE ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR!
Doom's years of torture at the hands of the Maker finally catch up to him in this secret history of the real Reed Richards! And tensions rise among the Ultimates when Doom might be more fixated on re-creating the life he should have had than the life he's got...
Rated T+
Quandaryman added Ultimates (2024) to their pull list Sep 27, 2024
THE ULTIMATES RETURN TO GREATNESS! Spinning out of Jonathan Hickman and Stefano Caselli's ULTIMATE UNIVERSE #1, rising stars Deniz Camp (CHILDREN OF THE VAULT, 20th Century Men) and Juan Frigeri (INVINCIBLE IRON MAN) assemble an all-new team of ULTIMATES in a series that kicks off the next chapter of the new Ultimate line. Six months ago, Tony Star...
Quandaryman reviewed Namor: Conquered Shores #5 Feb 13, 2023
This is the best series I have read in years! Each issue was better than the previous, with character growth, twists, turns, heartbreak, and then hope. A part of me would be very glad to see the story continue, or have a sequel; another part of me finds the finale so great, that it would be hard to top! But if there is I will be there. Cantwell's treatment of legacy characters is superior!
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Who will survive in this fallen world? Who will rebuild it? Atlantis? The machines? A long-suffering humankind? Namor faces off against the Original Human Torch one last time... and then his own underwater empire. In the end, will anything be left to rule on these conquered shores?
Rated T+
Quandaryman reviewed Namor: Conquered Shores #4 Feb 6, 2023
I think each issue of this series gets better and better. This issue has both hope and heartbreak. It is a perfect example of the old saying "If you do not control your emotions, your emotions will control you." The writing is some of the best I have seen in recent books. I like that the legacy characters (Torch, Namor, Cap) are together in this "What if" type story.
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Namor confronts the original Human Torch and his hidden machine enclave in the Arctic Circle. What are these machines' true intentions? The death of surface-dwelling humans? The overthrow of Atlantis itself? Old grudges will reignite as the Torch and Sub-Mariner take their battles to the skies and seas once more!
Quandaryman reviewed Namor: Conquered Shores #3 Jan 15, 2023
I believe this issue to be the best so far as it sets up for a (hopefully) powerful finale through issues #4 & 5. The mystery deepens and Namor and the Original Torch final meet. I look forward to what comes next!
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Namor and Luke Cage trail the Human Torch to the ruins of Latveria, encountering ghosts of the past... and GOLEMS OF THE PRESENT. Plus, a startling revelation about the surface-dwelling refugees here causes Namor to spiral? Is a conspiracy afoot? And will his roiling feelings for the Torch cloud the truth or reveal an awful reality too late?
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Quandaryman rated Namor: Conquered Shores #2 Nov 18, 2022
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Does Jim Hammond, the original Human Torch, yet live? Could he hold the key to the salvation of Earth's human refugees? Namor seeks to find out. Accompanied by Luke Cage, the Sub-Mariner sets off across what devastated surface of Earth remains, looking for answers and following traces of his oldest adversary...
RATED T+
Quandaryman reviewed Namor: Conquered Shores #1 Nov 17, 2022
I think this first issue sets up what could be an interesting story.
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A century into the future, not much land remains on Earth. A combination of a worsening climate and a devastating war with the Kree has left the surface of the planet mostly inhospitable, with an ever-dwindling population of air-breathers and a profound lack of super heroes to protect them. Enter NAMOR, who these many years on is no longer King of ...
Quandaryman added Namor: Conquered Shores (2022) to their pull list Nov 17, 2022
A century into the future, not much land remains on Earth. A combination of a worsening climate and a devastating war with the Kree has left the surface of the planet mostly inhospitable, with an ever-dwindling population of air-breathers and a profound lack of super heroes to protect them. Enter NAMOR, who these many years on is no longer King of ...
I think this story show much promise. I am a big fan of the Original Torch and the Invaders (who are well represented here). I think Cantwell is a good writer and I am looking forward to the next issue..
Quandaryman reviewed Maestro: World War M #2 Apr 26, 2022
I give this high a score more for the supporting cast (The Torch, Namor, Toro, Doom, Abomination). They are the ones facing true tragedy and fear while fighting to survive. On the other hand, the Maestro's plans for conquest never seem to be in any real jeopardy. Perhaps that will change in coming issues.
I do also like how half of the Invaders are in this story. It would be great of some v more
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BATTLE AT PACIFICA!
The Maestro is out for revenge against those who attacked him, which has led him straight to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, right into the underwater city ruled by the Sub-Mariner, Namor! But the Maestro might be outmatched... or, more likely, out-limbed.
RATED T+
Quandaryman reviewed Maestro: World War M #1 Apr 26, 2022
This first issue starts things off well and including the Original Human Torch is genius! Being a prequal, though, I am interested to see where this story goes.
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THE FINAL CHAPTER OF PETER DAVID'S MAESTRO TRILOGY BEGINS!
A.I.M., the Pantheon and even Doctor Doom have all fallen before the might of the Maestro! Finally, he may now reign over his kingdom with a firm green fist. Except he didn't count on the Abomination rising from the dead and forming an alliance with Namor and Doom! And this dangerous ne...
Quandaryman rated Atlantis Attacks #2 Feb 27, 2020
THE EARTH WILL SHAKE AND THE WATERS WILL BOIL!
• NAMOR versus BRAWN! A team torn asunder! SWORD MASTER and SHANG-CHI undercover!
• Wave caught between the surface world of her birth and the undersea glories of ATLANTIS! And who are the SIRENAS?
• The epic clash continues and the AGENTS OF ATLAS -- both old and new -- wil...
Quandaryman rated Atlantis Attacks #1 Feb 27, 2020
WAR WITH THE WATER KINGDOM!
The armies of ATLANTIS face ATLAS in a showdown destined to shake allegiances and break hearts! AMADEUS CHO, SILK, WAVE, SHANG-CHI, and all the heroes of the Atlas have bonded with each other after the challenges of WAR OF THE REALMS. But when a terrible secret incurs the wrath of KING NAMOR, who's the true friend --...
Quandaryman rated Avengers of the Wastelands #1 Feb 27, 2020
A NEW STORY FROM THE WORLD OF OLD MAN LOGAN!
In a world where most of the super heroes fell at the hands of the RED SKULL over fifty years ago, a new force rises in the Wastelands! DANI CAGE wields the mighty Mjolnir for the cause of peace, but when the brutal regime of DOCTOR DOOM forces DWIGHT (a.k.a. the owner of the s...
Quandaryman added Atlantis Attacks to their pull list Feb 27, 2020
WAR WITH THE WATER KINGDOM!
The armies of ATLANTIS face ATLAS in a showdown destined to shake allegiances and break hearts! AMADEUS CHO, SILK, WAVE, SHANG-CHI, and all the heroes of the Atlas have bonded with each other after the challenges of WAR OF THE REALMS. But when a terrible secret incurs the wrath of KING NAMOR, who's the true friend --...
Quandaryman added Avengers of the Wastelands to their pull list Feb 27, 2020
A NEW STORY FROM THE WORLD OF OLD MAN LOGAN!
In a world where most of the super heroes fell at the hands of the RED SKULL over fifty years ago, a new force rises in the Wastelands! DANI CAGE wields the mighty Mjolnir for the cause of peace, but when the brutal regime of DOCTOR DOOM forces DWIGHT (a.k.a. the owner of the s...
Quandaryman reviewed Invaders #11 Dec 31, 2019
I would have rated this much higher it it were called Marvel Team Up or Marvel Two In One because it tells a good story about CA and Namor.
If, however, you are a fan of ANY of the other Invaders, there's not much there. In fact, The Original Torch, Toro, Winter Soldier, and Spitfire appear on one page only. This, and the numerous errors in the Torch's history, are my biggest knocks on this more
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With the world about to undergo its biggest disaster ever, CAPTAIN AMERICA and NAMOR are nowhere to be found! But on a tiny island in the ocean, two men are having a long overdue conversation. DEAD IN THE WATER continues here!
Rated T+
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