I just wanna say it is awesome to know that the turtles of India eating the dead was a real thing and not a made up plot point. That shows that Aaron is willing to look to real life for inspiration for a good story which is a great sign.
This issue finally sees another angle to this killing spree that Pigeon has been on. While I'm missing the levity from the previous issue, the nuances of the conflict introduced here display some pretty interesting potential stories. This series has remarkable consistency and remains string finishing as one of my top series of the year.
"No Light Beyond," Part 2 (of 4). When the ideology and power of a few controls the lives of many, no matter what you call it or how you say it, your true intentions are only believable and made real when shown through your actions.
This resolved the ongoing story in a REALLY strong fashion I feel and is a solid anniversary issue.
Lots of characters and lots of moving parts, they managed to pull it all off swimmingly. A few surprises narrative wise too as well as set up for what's to come. Great resolution to the story arc.
The higher they fly... the harder they fall.It's time for a double-sized arc finale! If Clutch can't win, he'll take everyone down with him... Can Sonic find a way to thwart Clutch's maniacal vengeance? Identities are revealed, plans are in motion, and there's no going back now.
Things kick into high gear rather abruptly in this issue.
The scrutiny on the Children of the Atom pushes the teens to their limits. Its a transitional issue but it does its job well.
Some very great physiological horror stuff here, both thematically and visually. As usual this book isn't heavy of fight sequences, but if you're invested in these characters it is very engaging more
ENTER...VIPER!
• Viper enters the stage after a mass raid on the cult known as the Children of the Atom!
• What has the Maker's Council been doing with the cult's mutants?
• And what of the mysterious figure they have been keeping prisoner?
• Hisako and her friends face a new world order as the raid leaves mutant...
Straightforward but very well done. Not much in the way of revelations but very well written
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...
Im very very late. But this is great. I will be looking to get the entire series
Series Premiere. A new horror from the creators of Stray Dogs! Meet Elsie, Lord Fluffy Britches, and Patch, three indoor cats lost in the not-so-great outdoors during a nightmarish rabies outbreak. Without their humans to protect them, the cats rush to find their way home before they're eaten by the forest full of rabid beasts on thei...
Pigeon is one of the most compelling characters of the year.
With the world falling deeper into chaos, the consequences of Pigeon's choices come back to haunt him. Now, he must decide if he'll be consumed by guilt and loss, or if he'll rise up to take his vengeance on the gods.
Every single issue is a fucking masterpiece. Every. Single. Issue.
How do we survive in the absence of love? How do we push ourselves forward into a bright future when the past has been so dark? How do we forgive those who have wronged us?
Gosh, I love this comic so much. This will likely end up being right up there with Seven to Eternity as one of my favourite works of Remender's. It just checks all the boxes for me.
"No Light Beyond," Part 1 (of 4). The blockbuster hit series returns with the first issue of the biggest chapter yet! Pigeon's quest for revenge escalates with terrible ramifications, Soluna learns a secret that leads her to the hardest choice of her life, and The Foreman's new mission leads to a clash of gods in this explosive, action-packed first...
Everything we've seen up til this point has reached its zenith in this issue. The main players of the story come together and the issue delivers on the impact that should have after so much boiling tension.
The script is stark and blunt and doesn't overexert itself, it lets the artist work. And my do they work. Action sequences like this arent always present in indie books, but Sacrifi more
"No Light Beyond," Part 1 (of 4). The blockbuster hit series returns with the first issue of the biggest chapter yet! Pigeon's quest for revenge escalates with terrible ramifications, Soluna learns a secret that leads her to the hardest choice of her life, and The Foreman's new mission leads to a clash of gods in this explosive, action-packed first...
Issue was enjoyable enough. I like the ending to the main story, that convo with May. Figured Tombstone was either going to get off or confess. Mays presence was i think definitely missed this run. He handled Sandman pretty handily which is good.
The Jackpot story was just kinda there. But the moment between him and MJ was nice.
Im not a Ben Reilly die hard so I'm not very bo more
SPECIAL OVERSIZED FINALE!
Zeb Wells says goodbye to the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN in style with his collaborators JOHN ROMITA JR., ED McGUINNESS and some other special surprise guests. When one era ends though, another begins as THE EIGHT DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN gets a special prelude by JOE KELLY!
Rated T
This was great issue, though it was my least favorite of the first three so far for me. Perhaps I had too high of hopes for it as Leonardo is my favorite turtle as we get our third background story from writer Jason Aaron who is joined by Cliff Chiang on art duties.
I love to see how much Aaron seems to get the individual turtles. Raphael’s sense of isolation while being a loner in pr more
Leonardo is traveling the world in search of peace. All the adventures-good and bad-he's had with his brothers have taken their toll, and he is seeking a new way to exist, leaving the life of New York far behind. On the banks of the Ganges, he has found a turtle colony that shows him a simpler way to be, but even these turtles have their foes. Leo ...
I just wanna say it is awesome to know that the turtles of India eating the dead was a real thing and not a made up plot point. That shows that Aaron is willing to look to real life for inspiration for a good story which is a great sign.
First off, Leonardo is my least favorite Turtle.
Now that doesn't mean I dont like him. I love him, as I love all of these characters and always have. I, however, like all the others more in general, with Donnie taking the top spot. So it means something when I say that this issue is my favorite so far. Jason Aarons script serves Leonardo maybe more than any of the others. It just works more
Leonardo is traveling the world in search of peace. All the adventures-good and bad-he's had with his brothers have taken their toll, and he is seeking a new way to exist, leaving the life of New York far behind. On the banks of the Ganges, he has found a turtle colony that shows him a simpler way to be, but even these turtles have their foes. Leo ...
Great end to the first arc. Rook finally comes into his own and finds equilibrium with the birds and is rewarded for this enlightenment pretty quickly. The threat was neutralized rather abruptly and conveniently, but it doesn't take away from what was a great finale. Great art, great writing, love the plot and setting and background. Looking forward to what comes next.
End of Story Arc. The epic conclusion of this first chapter! It's Rook versus Ursaw in a winner-takes-all gambit, as the fate of the planet Exodus-and all who inhabit it-hangs in the balance. Plus: Who is Ursaw? And what does he really want from Exodus?
The story ends its first arc very strongly. A full character arc for Rook that feels like the climax to the first "film". This is exactly the type of book I want to read. Im hoping the gap provides no drop in intensity and great quality that has been delivered.
End of Story Arc. The epic conclusion of this first chapter! It's Rook versus Ursaw in a winner-takes-all gambit, as the fate of the planet Exodus-and all who inhabit it-hangs in the balance. Plus: Who is Ursaw? And what does he really want from Exodus?
A fresh start after finishing the previous story with grace. Joshua Williamson did his thing but im very interested to see what Condon brings. The art by Montos already looks pretty great.
I swear, DC is not messing around this season. My pull list and my wallet are trembling. Not just believe characters getting some attention... but these are some darn good books by all accounts. Well more
This oversized issue features the aftermath of Oliver Queen's role in Absolute Power, while also setting the stage for his next chapter! First, Oliver Queen did the unthinkable to protect his family, and now must deal with the ramifications of his actions. Will his family and friends forgive him? Then, get ready for the opening chapter of the Emera...
I'm really surprised they didn't start over at a new #1. Kudos DC. The story and art are both solid so I think Dick may be in talented hands.....hee hee.
A BRAND-NEW NIGHTWING ARC STARTS HERE, WITH AN ALL-NEW CREATIVE TEAM! Bludhaven has erupted in violence as rival gangs vie to fill the power vacuum left by Nightwing's cleanup of corrupt officials. But is an outside force turning the gangs against each other, escalating the violence in Bludhaven toward even more sinister ends? To find out, Nightwin...
***Cons***
-Goofy Anime-looking art (Batman looks ridiculous)
-Too Subversive (This was built for the first time read. i doubt the twists will hold up upon re-reads)
-Too Deconstructive (There is only so much you can bend and deconstruct characters before they are NO LONGER the same character. I'll avoid going into spoilers, but you'll know who I'm referring to right from the start more
BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight!
Sadly, DC doesn't seem to have any writers within their current roster that have even so much as a clue on how to write Alfred. One of the best additions to the Bat-mythos, and they seem to do nothing but continually disrespect him.
Theres nothing blunt about this Alfred. He is shown to have morals and be on the right side of things, that hasn't changed. Hes also very clearly a gentleman, he just has an edge. Alfred has military expertise even in prime universe. Also Bruce isn't poor. They never said he was poor.
A terrific ending to the best venom run ever in my opinion. This book did a fantastic job of finishing this chapter of these characters and setting up what comes next. This whole run was a must read for anyone even slightly interested in these characters
The Final Chapter in the Book of VENOM by Donny Cates & Ryan Stegman!
This is it, Venomaniacs! The landmark 200th issue starring the most sinister symbiote in the Marvel Universe arrives - and after this, NOTHING WILL BE THE SAME! From Donny Cates, Ryan Stegman, and a who's who of artists from the issues that tore Eddie Brock's life asunder and...
I want that fucking jacket
THERE AND BROCK AGAIN!
Eddie Brock has fought and fought and fought some more to get back to the Marvel Universe and fight by his son's side.
IN THIS ISSUE - HE SUCCEEDS! And the charred skeletal remains of Eddie's physical body are REANIMATED by the King in Black incarnate! Wielding the very marrow in his broken bones, Eddie makes his pr...
Top tier Venom and Carnage
"FLESH AND BLOOD" begins here! CARNAGE IS BACK! Born anew in symbiote goo and blood, Cletus Kasady is more dangerous and violent than ever before - and he has his sights dead set on the unsuspecting VENOM! Untested against the might of his symbiotic sibling without his father by his side, will Dylan Brock be able to hold the sadistic serial killer ...
Im late af but I gotta sing the praises on this for a sec.
This was a tie in arc which I fully expected to be a forgettable side quest. And while it is a side quest it has some phenomenal characterization for venom, absolutely INCREDIBLE art by juan Ferreyra, and awesome callbacks for long time venom fans.
This issue and the previous one sees the series once again acknowledg more
BLOOD HUNT TIE-IN: LEE PRICE RETURNS!
The CAPTIVE is loose! And the vampiric super-foe thirsts for one thing - VENOM! And the Captive isn't the only problem - the dead now walk an Earth smothered in eternal night. Vampires infest New York City, and LEE PRICE, one-time host to the Venom symbiote, rises from the grave! And he has unfinished busin...
This two-parter was amazing. Ewing's writing is almost always good, but special credit has to be given to Juan Ferreyra, who made this arc truly memorable. I hope we see more of him in Venom, his art fit this really well.
BLOOD HUNT TIE-IN: LEE PRICE RETURNS!
The CAPTIVE is loose! And the vampiric super-foe thirsts for one thing - VENOM! And the Captive isn't the only problem - the dead now walk an Earth smothered in eternal night. Vampires infest New York City, and LEE PRICE, one-time host to the Venom symbiote, rises from the grave! And he has unfinished busin...
Another fairly strong issue, especially for being an event tie-in. Of course, Ferreyra absolutely kills it on the art again and I'd definitely call that aspect of this book the highlight. However, Ewing doesn't disappoint with the story, either, particularly with the symbiote's side of things. Dylan's side was good and enjoyable, just not great. The stuff with Venom, Captive, and Lee was enthrallimore
BLOOD HUNT TIE-IN: LEE PRICE RETURNS!
The CAPTIVE is loose! And the vampiric super-foe thirsts for one thing - VENOM! And the Captive isn't the only problem - the dead now walk an Earth smothered in eternal night. Vampires infest New York City, and LEE PRICE, one-time host to the Venom symbiote, rises from the grave! And he has unfinished busin...
Issue promised a long and brutal fight.
And thats exactly what I got.
I've nothing to complain about. Its incredibly intense.
The mano a mano fight that started last issue is so huge it took over the cover to here! Come see John Romita Jr. do what he does best with the most brutal fight in Spider-Man history - SPIDEY VS. TOMBSTONE!
Rated T
Now that is a comic book. Wow! I'm all in.
BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight!
Banger.
BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight!
Excellent.
A great, exhilarating, fun comic. Written by a writer whos been on thus rodeo track before. Drawn by an artist in his prime and knowing exactly what he wants and colored by a colorist in perfect unison.
Everything here works. It doesnt strive to reinvent the wheel but it does strive to give you a good time and it exceeds in doing so. Im not concerned about any of t more
BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight!
This is an absolute banger of a comic. People who still think JR JR isn't amazing have my pity.
You can take out every singer word balloon of this comic and it is still perfectly readable. JR JR is not just a guy hired to draw pretty pictures, no comic artist is, and if you define then by that then you dont truly understand what cartooning is. Cartooning is storytelling, and being a se more
The most visceral issues in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN history begin here!
Rated T
Plot
Tombstone loads his gun and starts shooting at Janice, not caring that she is his own daughter, she tries to escape until Spider-man comes to help her, it is a brutal fight sequence, where Spidey tries to protect Jackie no matter what.
The fight turns into a chase, where Tombstone is willing to do anything.
Epic chapter of this saga, where Zeb Wells does not skimp o more
The most visceral issues in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN history begin here!
Rated T
Silent issues are notoriously hard to pull off, and even harder to find a good reason for (remember when Marvel mandated a whole month of them and no one could make it worth the bother except Morrison/Quitely?) so massive credit to all involved for pulling it off so well. Particular credit goes to Jonathan Case, who turned in some truly incredible work on the art and colors this issue. I've enjoyemore
This is a special all-silent issue of Batgirls featuring Cassandra Cain as she mourns her bestie, Steph Brown Batgirl, who was kidnapped by her own dad! If Cass doesn't act fast, she might lose Steph forever...so it's a good thing she has a single clue about where Cluemaster might've taken Steph from when Cass was still body-swapped with her...