I really liked Gomez. I wish they kept him on the book.
Oh Mole Man how I missed thee. Cummings' art is fine but I wish his line work was a tad sharper. Another fun, low stakes issue overall with some great character work for Ben and Alicia's kids.
• When N'Kalla - Skrull and adopted daughter of Ben Grimm and Alicia Masters - sees her brother Jo-Venn get in trouble at school and be sent to the principal's office, she does the sisterly thing... which is, of course, to shape-shift into a double of their father Ben to get him out of it!
• And when her cousin Valeria gets in trouble, ...
Continues to be my favorite marvel book, carried by the writing and Done in one format. Art is good, but I still don’t think they’ve found the perfect artist for this book.
• When N'Kalla - Skrull and adopted daughter of Ben Grimm and Alicia Masters - sees her brother Jo-Venn get in trouble at school and be sent to the principal's office, she does the sisterly thing... which is, of course, to shape-shift into a double of their father Ben to get him out of it!
• And when her cousin Valeria gets in trouble, ...
if this run does not explore some of the most insanely creative comics logics and concepts with a good-natured smile on its face, it builds upon preexisting relationships and redefines them, while having tons of fun with it. It's so endearingly dumb and smart at the same and I am completely in love with it. Best comics out rn.
The World's Smartest Man (Reed Richards, universally acknowledged) and the World's Hottest Man (Johnny Storm, self-proclaimed) are home alone. Their only job is to make sure nothing untoward happens to the farmhouse while everyone else is away. But when Reed develops a magic detector that goes haywire when pointed at a specific spot in their baseme...
"No other skull can make this claim."
I sometimes take weeks to read an issue of this comic because I want to read it in the perfect moment. I don't just want to flip through and enjoy the story, I want to *marinate* in it. No other modern FF run can make this claim.
The World's Smartest Man (Reed Richards, universally acknowledged) and the World's Hottest Man (Johnny Storm, self-proclaimed) are home alone. Their only job is to make sure nothing untoward happens to the farmhouse while everyone else is away. But when Reed develops a magic detector that goes haywire when pointed at a specific spot in their baseme...
I guess this was what kids felt when reading FF in the 60s.
When an excursion to Latveria magically sends the Fantastic Four to an alien world, they have to work just to survive - and to make their way back to Earth! But that won't be easy on a world so unlike our own and with an alien civilization hundreds of years behind where we are...and it's not made any easier when JOHNNY STORM hooks up with one of th...
I thought this issue was going to be pure cringe (Johnny falls in love with and alien hahahaheee derp) but it ultimately reminded me of The City on the Edge of Forever from Star Trek and that can't be a bad thing.
When an excursion to Latveria magically sends the Fantastic Four to an alien world, they have to work just to survive - and to make their way back to Earth! But that won't be easy on a world so unlike our own and with an alien civilization hundreds of years behind where we are...and it's not made any easier when JOHNNY STORM hooks up with one of th...
Remarkable storytelling and super art, all in a done-in-one issue. Highly recommended for all comics fans.
When an excursion to Latveria magically sends the Fantastic Four to an alien world, they have to work just to survive - and to make their way back to Earth! But that won't be easy on a world so unlike our own and with an alien civilization hundreds of years behind where we are...and it's not made any easier when JOHNNY STORM hooks up with one of th...
It is a crying shame that they took Carlos Gomez off this book and put him on Venom.
This run is hit or miss with more hits than misses. This one though, is a grand slam.
When an excursion to Latveria magically sends the Fantastic Four to an alien world, they have to work just to survive - and to make their way back to Earth! But that won't be easy on a world so unlike our own and with an alien civilization hundreds of years behind where we are...and it's not made any easier when JOHNNY STORM hooks up with one of th...
I'm giving this a 10 because I absolutely loved it, but also because I've been dying for an Aquaman book for years. Jeremy Adams is the perfect person to write this book, to me, he's like the new Geoff Johns. The art was fantastic, the colors were fantastic. What a crazy cliffhanger at the end, I cannot wait for #2.
NEW POWERS, NEW MISSION...THE KING IS BACK, BABY! In the wake of Absolute Power, Arthur Curry's powers have evolved to powerful new heights, and this is one king ready to use them to kick some serious butt. Mammoth water-construct Kaijus have emerged from each of the seven seas, and only Aquaman's water-warping abilities can stop them--but not if t...
Jeremy Adams might be the next Geoff Johns, given how he tackles Flash, Green lantern, and now this. The art and coloring works really well, and I can't wait to see how the next run unfolds. I hope Aquaman's run ends well, which means he will have a trilogy of solid definitive runs
NEW POWERS, NEW MISSION...THE KING IS BACK, BABY! In the wake of Absolute Power, Arthur Curry's powers have evolved to powerful new heights, and this is one king ready to use them to kick some serious butt. Mammoth water-construct Kaijus have emerged from each of the seven seas, and only Aquaman's water-warping abilities can stop them--but not if t...
I didn’t watch the Loki series and hate alternate timeline stories, but Pepe Larraz makes everything look great, so I gave this series a try. It’s a shame that Larraz is not drawing the book, but Pere Perez is almost as good. Unfortunately, the art is the only great thing about TVA.
Katharyn Blair somehow managed to write a script that is completely devoid of any charm or spark. If a boo more
FOR ALL TIMES, ALWAYS!
The Time Variance Authority has long watched over the timeline, protecting it from dangerous variations that could cause the end of EVERYTHING. Now, as the organization begins to expand its tolerance of variants, it's enlisted some new recruits from timelines that have been wiped from existence: Captain Peggy Carter, Supe...
All the flaws of a comic written by someone from TV, looking down on things like continuity, universe building, and so on, thinking they can do better. In the end, it’s a comic that won’t satisfy either fans of the series or fans of comics. It’s this weird hybrid that doesn’t fit into any continuity, and on top of that, it’s poorly paced. It’s a shame—there was potential for the TVA,more
FOR ALL TIMES, ALWAYS!
The Time Variance Authority has long watched over the timeline, protecting it from dangerous variations that could cause the end of EVERYTHING. Now, as the organization begins to expand its tolerance of variants, it's enlisted some new recruits from timelines that have been wiped from existence: Captain Peggy Carter, Supe...
I feel like the art fit the tone of the book. It's like a B- grade level artist but he does a hell of a job. There's also room for him to grow. The story though, the story was fantastic. I'm not going to get too deep into it because I'm not trying to review the book like a normal reviewer. I'll just say there are a few kinds of books. Books that I struggle to get through because they're so boring more
WHO ARE THE NEW SENTINELS?
The original Sentinel Program was human supremacy and fear coded into circuitry. But now their legacy falls into the hands of mutantkind! Powered by cutting-edge nanotech, this new generation of Sentinels protects a fragile peace between mutants and humans. But when being a Sentinel is your job - your life - is ...
Oh, I forgot to add the colors. I do not like Federico Blee. He is quite possibly my least favorite colorist. I know he can do better, I've seen him do better, but he does the same color palette in every book and everything is overly pink and purplish and it's just enough already. I'm so sick of seeing his colors. He did a cover for X-Men blue a long while back. I think Corey Smith did the cover, they were incredible. Where the hell is that color palette?
This was more of the odd ball kind of books we needed in the X line. Keep this and trim the fat of all the solo titles, except maybe Wolverine cause that will sell not matter what, and at least one "team" book and maybe the X books can get back to being fun to read. I'll say I'm not a huge fan of the art but it feels unique and I think it will grow on me, not to mention the coloring on this issumore
WHO ARE THE NEW SENTINELS?
The original Sentinel Program was human supremacy and fear coded into circuitry. But now their legacy falls into the hands of mutantkind! Powered by cutting-edge nanotech, this new generation of Sentinels protects a fragile peace between mutants and humans. But when being a Sentinel is your job - your life - is ...
Unfortunately the coloring will never grow on you and it's because Federico Blee is just not a good colorist. I don't know what this love affair of his with pink is, but it's everywhere in every one of his books. His colors come off muddy a lot too.
I was surprised by how good this was. I expected a typical empty calorie spinoff mini series but this actually had some nutrition. I enjoyed the individual unique team members, their dynamics, and how they were written. The art was quite good too. I hope this is given the chance to run for a while, there seems to be plenty of meat on the bone for this story.
WHO ARE THE NEW SENTINELS?
The original Sentinel Program was human supremacy and fear coded into circuitry. But now their legacy falls into the hands of mutantkind! Powered by cutting-edge nanotech, this new generation of Sentinels protects a fragile peace between mutants and humans. But when being a Sentinel is your job - your life - is ...
I was a tad apprehensive when this title was first announced. It was probably the furthest from what I expected an early X-Men series to be about. I really didn’t know what to expect going into this issue but after reading this a few times now, I can confidently say @alexpaknadel has produced one of the smartest stories of this young era.
The beauty is in how he subverts the typical more
WHO ARE THE NEW SENTINELS?
The original Sentinel Program was human supremacy and fear coded into circuitry. But now their legacy falls into the hands of mutantkind! Powered by cutting-edge nanotech, this new generation of Sentinels protects a fragile peace between mutants and humans. But when being a Sentinel is your job - your life - is ...
Pretty good. It was an interesting turn for the issue to stray away from the main plot for something more personal and intimate but it was definitely a nice one. It shows a bigger scope perhaps, but that remains to be seen. It ties well to some of the core issues of Wolverine and even the ideas set at the beginning of the issue when obviously this side plot was not introduced about cycles and beinmore
WHERE GOES THE WENDIGO?!
Who stalks WOLVERINE in the Canadian North? And what mysterious designs does the WENDIGO have on the Best There Is? Logan just wants to be left alone, but a war on two fronts will evolve with an unexpected turn! Don't miss the debut of the all-new Wendigo, as the secret it hides will shape Wolverine's mission... R...
thanks, man, I appreciate the feedback. Glad to see you enjoy the comics too.
Decent first issue, I just wish Coccolo wasn't pulled off Immortal Thor.
THE LEGEND BEGINS ANEW IN THE ADAMANTIUM-TOUGH NEW ONGOING SERIES! There's a killer in the woods - and as WOLVERINE's attempt at piece is shattered, an OLD ENEMY will re-emerge as a NEW VILLAIN rises who will bring LOGAN to the brink of his berserker rage. But NIGHTCRAWLER knows his old friend is capable of doing what's right, and before long, Loga...
Me too. Thor really lost something when they lost him but at the same time his are on Wolverine for the past two issues has been fantastic.
This was a solid debut with great art from Rafael Sandoval. This is best work from Rafa Sandoval, and the coloring really elevates it. Alot of stuff is very intriguing. Jason aaron writing can be a hit or miss recently but for now this is a stronger than his avengers or punisher run. I hope he can make it consistent
SUPERSTARS JASON AARON AND RAFA SANDOVAL UNLEASH A SHOCKING NEW TAKE ON THE LAST SON OF KRYPTON! Without the fortress...without the family...without a home...what's left is the Absolute Man of Steel!
This is definitely some of Sandoval's best work but I think it's absolute best was Hal Jordan & The Green Lantern Corps. He and Tomeu Morey were absolutely incredible together.
Outstanding on every single level. The art alone is beyond words. This is the story i dreamed about reading as a lost little boy when I got a crumpled up coverless copy of Superman. The year as I recall was 1967 and that started my love affair with space , comics , stories and art. Today I fell in love with Superman all over again and that I'm glad to say is why I suppose he exists at all. So littmore
SUPERSTARS JASON AARON AND RAFA SANDOVAL UNLEASH A SHOCKING NEW TAKE ON THE LAST SON OF KRYPTON! Without the fortress...without the family...without a home...what's left is the Absolute Man of Steel!
First off, Jason Aaron and Rafa Sandoval did not dissapoint. This is a great new take on the mythos of Superman. I think this is a perfect time to release something like this. I felt that this is the Superman that I have wanted to get behind for a long time now. There was enough of the Man of Steel that we have grown accustom too, but there are so many more layers as well. Don't even get me starmore
SUPERSTARS JASON AARON AND RAFA SANDOVAL UNLEASH A SHOCKING NEW TAKE ON THE LAST SON OF KRYPTON! Without the fortress...without the family...without a home...what's left is the Absolute Man of Steel!
another strong debut issue so far. Art grew on me.
THE NEW ERA OF THE JSA BEGINS HERE! Long-time fan favorite characters Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Jade, Obsidian, Jesse Quick, Hourman, Ted Grant, and Sandman are all back on the roster as DC's first super team faces their greatest and most personal challenge yet. Will golden age ideals hold true in a world recovering from the events of Absolute Power? Or d...
It's the same artist from the Jeremy Adams Jay Garrick Flash book. He's did a great job on that too.
The art is good. But Tom King just continues to destroy everything he touches. He has the reverse Midas touch.
THE ULTIMATE TEST! As Sovereign's grip on Wonder Woman's psyche tightens, she retreats into the arms of Steve Trevor. Will their love for the ages prove victorious over the web of Amazon lies weaved in Man's World? Plus, Trinity lets the dogs out!
This is an issue that has a good enough idea, with a good enough premise, that is let down by the execution of said idea and premise. King just writes Wonder Woman weird. I wish there was a more profound reasoning here, but there isn't. She's an overly stoic strong female character, at her core, and that rigidity makes for an uncompelling character arc. She does lose grip and get broken down here,more
THE ULTIMATE TEST! As Sovereign's grip on Wonder Woman's psyche tightens, she retreats into the arms of Steve Trevor. Will their love for the ages prove victorious over the web of Amazon lies weaved in Man's World? Plus, Trinity lets the dogs out!
SPOILED REVIEW.
We begin this adventure with Sovereign ordering a guard to open a cell door, “Open it.” Wonder Woman, sitting on the floor, disheveled and holding a rat, responds, “All right, old man. What’s next?” TO BE CONTINUED…
The backup story features the lovely Zatanna in San Francisco, of all places, performing a magic trick before an audience of one, Eliz more
THE ULTIMATE TEST! As Sovereign's grip on Wonder Woman's psyche tightens, she retreats into the arms of Steve Trevor. Will their love for the ages prove victorious over the web of Amazon lies weaved in Man's World? Plus, Trinity lets the dogs out!
I don't know why Tom King is so addicted and loves non-linear structure, but this story was just plain old boring. It's Diana Prince being stuck in illusions, and the only thing that is carrying this series is the art, and the back-up story. The problem with the main Wonder Woman Story is the stilted dialogue taking up most of the pages, and how the pacing is stretched extremely to the point wheremore
THE ULTIMATE TEST! As Sovereign's grip on Wonder Woman's psyche tightens, she retreats into the arms of Steve Trevor. Will their love for the ages prove victorious over the web of Amazon lies weaved in Man's World? Plus, Trinity lets the dogs out!
The only reason I'm still collecting this title is because of the art. The art is amazing, but Tom King just loves to hear himself talk. He probably dictates this dialogue to a recorder before writing it. I don't think he even knows the story at this point, because I sure don't. He started with the Amazon killing the men in the bar that might be Trinity's mother. Where did that plot go? Then she wmore
Cheetah enters the fray as the Sovereign recruits Diana's greatest foe to deal the killing blow! Meanwhile, the Wonder Girls may have promised their mentor that they'd stay out of her fight, but well-behaved heroes seldom make history. Will they reach Diana before it's too late? Plus, Trinity takes to the skies...literally!
I think it's been since rebirth since we've had a top-tier team on Wonder Woman. Unfortunately they had to give us Tom King this time around. The art team is Top choice though. The dude is so long-winded, everything he writes is exhausting to read. Why can't Wonder Woman in Flash get some top-tier talent?
The art is the only reason I'm still collecting WW. It's definitely not King's writing. He's dropped most of his original plotline with the event. I don't think he even knows what's going on anymore.
The problem with this run is that there's no coherent flow or structure in the story. Wonder Woman was in prison, yet she somehow escapes and is on a beach. How did this happen? Well we dont know, it happened off-screen. Cheetah comes up, and the only reason this isnt lower is because this is Daniel Sampere's best work (even better than Dark Crisis), and I really do like the back up story.
Cheetah enters the fray as the Sovereign recruits Diana's greatest foe to deal the killing blow! Meanwhile, the Wonder Girls may have promised their mentor that they'd stay out of her fight, but well-behaved heroes seldom make history. Will they reach Diana before it's too late? Plus, Trinity takes to the skies...literally!
She didn't escape. Sovereign dropped her on the island, they say this in the narration.
The art is incredible but I don't know if it's better than Dark Crisis.That's really a hard choice there. I mean, Alejandro Sanchez and Tomeu Morey are 2 top 10 colorists, easy.
The Sovereign's monologue is getting especially tiresome. As are the constant comparisons to Batman and Superman. I don't even disagree with the sentiment, although I feel like every aspect of this comic is belabored beyond belief. It feels like everything King writes with Wonder Woman is super tense. Like everything is a matter of holding your breath. It's kind of exhausting to read. The backup, more
Cheetah enters the fray as the Sovereign recruits Diana's greatest foe to deal the killing blow! Meanwhile, the Wonder Girls may have promised their mentor that they'd stay out of her fight, but well-behaved heroes seldom make history. Will they reach Diana before it's too late? Plus, Trinity takes to the skies...literally!
Spot on! I couldn't have said it better. It really is exhausting to read and and belabored beyond belief, super tense, a matter of holding your breath, I felt all of these.
This continues the trend of a being a slog to read due to the heavy narration but in the end King gets to some solid feels for both Diana and Cheetah.
However the back issue continues the trend of King being the worst writer of Damian and Jon ever and I'm really hoping other creators don't mistake these awful portrayals to be accurate for these characters in future stories.
K more
Cheetah enters the fray as the Sovereign recruits Diana's greatest foe to deal the killing blow! Meanwhile, the Wonder Girls may have promised their mentor that they'd stay out of her fight, but well-behaved heroes seldom make history. Will they reach Diana before it's too late? Plus, Trinity takes to the skies...literally!