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Rob D Williams reviewed All-New X-Men #15 Aug 8, 2013
10

All New X-Men #15 is a wonderfully fun comic book, reflected in both Lafuente's art mixed with Bendis' witty dialogue.

All-New X-Men #15

By: Brian Michael Bendis, David Lafuente
Released: Aug 7, 2013

Love is in the air!Cyclops heart and future start to fade before his eyes.

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10

Simply put, this is a great, fun, lighthearted comic book. Hawkeye with villains. Spencer's writing and Lieber's art lead to a wonderful story full of heart. Flawless.

Superior Foes of Spider-Man #1

By: Nick Spencer, Steve Lieber
Released: Jul 3, 2013

Boomerang and some of Spidey's deadliest baddies prove that with terrible powers come terrible responsibilities! Rising Star Nick Spencer teams with Eisner Award winning sensation Steve Lieber for a walk on the Spider-Verse's evil side!

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Rob D Williams reviewed Hawkeye #11 Jul 1, 2013
10

This issue is simply amazing- clever and innovative. You really can't say much more than that!

Hawkeye #11

By: Matt Fraction, David Aja
Released: Jun 26, 2013

“Pizza is my Business” …before it’s too late for us. THE breakout character of 2012… becomes the breakout character of 2013... as PIZZA DOG gets his own issue.Literally… the entire issue… it’s all from the dog’s point-of-view.Pizza Dog gets hired to solve a crime -- the grizzly murder that shocked Team Hawkguy -- and the only thin...

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7.5

Fearless Defenders #5 has a good plot and it is great to see so many strong female characters leading a book. Bunn shows us more of the story here, and links back to the first issue very well indeed. Sliney's art is improving, yet still sometimes does leave the reader wondering whether or not his style is suitable for an all-female book. Bunn also tries his best to give every woman a bit of dialog more

The Fearless Defenders #5

By: Cullen Bunn, Mark Brooks
Released: Jun 5, 2013

All the fearless ladies on this cover are actually in this issue!Plus: Valkyrie v.s. She Hulk!

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Rob D Williams reviewed Avengers Arena #10 Jun 6, 2013
8.0

Avengers Arena #10 continues on from the last issue well, with Hopeless' script being well-crafted and allowing the reader to feel sympathy for the character's plight. This issue shows again how the series is about the characters, not the deaths, and Hopeless does a wonderful job at playing with your emotions here. Burchielli's art is generally good, yet some facial expressions are odd, which brin more

Avengers Arena #10

By: Dennis Hopeless, Dave Johnson
Released: Jun 5, 2013

Nico’s valiant stand…against Sentinel?

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Rob D Williams reviewed All-New X-Men #12 Jun 6, 2013
9.0

All-New X-Men #12 is a very good comic book, with a large amount of touching moments. Bendis' script is near-perfect, providing a good interaction between the Uncanny Avengers and the All-New X-Men, albeit for some mischaracterisation for Rogue (based on her appearance in Uncanny Avengers). The book's art is top-notch, with Immonen really pulling out his A-Game here, and to top it all off, there a more

All-New X-Men #12

By: Brian Michael Bendis, Stuart Immonen
Released: Jun 5, 2013

The All-New X-Men find themselves face-to-face with the UNCANNY AVENGERS!Young Cyclops meets the adult version of the little brother he thought he may never see again.

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Rob D Williams reviewed X-Men #1 May 31, 2013
9.0

X-Men #1 is certainly a great comic book, and a lot of that comes down to Coipel's wonderful art that makes each page look fantastic. It's easy to find yourself just looking at the amazing artwork without realising the fact that there's a story! Wood has put together a script that is assumes that the reader will know the basic situation the X-Men are currently in at the Jean Grey School, and that' more

X-Men #1

By: Brian Wood, Olivier Coipel
Released: May 29, 2013

Because you demanded it! The X-Women finally get their own book, from critically acclaimed superstars Brian Wood (X-MEN, ULTIMATE X-MEN, DMZ, The Massive) and Olivier Coipel (AVX, HOUSE OF M, THOR)! An old enemy shows up at the X-Men’s door, seeking asylum from an ancient evil come back to earth. Meanwhile, Jubilee has come home, and she’s brou...

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Rob D Williams added X-Men (2013) to their pull list May 31, 2013

X-Men (2013)

Because you demanded it! The X-Women finally get their own book, from critically acclaimed superstars Brian Wood (X-MEN, ULTIMATE X-MEN, DMZ, The Massive) and Olivier Coipel (AVX, HOUSE OF M, THOR)! An old enemy shows up at the X-Men’s door, seeking asylum from an ancient evil come back to earth. Meanwhile, Jubilee has come home, and she’s brou...

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Rob D Williams reviewed Uncanny X-Men #6 May 24, 2013
8.5

This is certainly a good comic from Bendis and Irving, with a well crafted script and generally good art from Irving. However, it does falter occasionally in both points- the dialogue seem off somewhat, and Irving's art is sometimes off putting. Nonetheless, Irving does excel in the Limbo areas, and Uncanny X-Men continues to shin.

Uncanny X-Men #6

By: Brian Michael Bendis, Frazer Irving
Released: May 22, 2013

The Uncanny X-Men face evil sorcerer DORMAMMU! Don’t miss this new take on the evil sorcerer demon courtesy of Bendis and Irving. Discover the secrets Magik has been hiding since the Phoenix Force left her in AVENGERS VS. X-MEN.

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Rob D Williams reviewed Uncanny Avengers #8AU May 24, 2013
10

Remender has crafted a beautiful story with the help of Gerry Duggan, which explores the origins of the Apocalypse Twins, shedding light on their ultimate goal and their link to Kang. Kubert splendidly does the artwork here, with every panel being believable for the dystopian world that they are in.

Uncanny Avengers #8AU

By: Rick Remender, Adam Kubert
Released: May 22, 2013

• Kang and the The Apocalypse Twins enter the Age of Ultron, but what do they want?

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Rob D Williams reviewed All-New X-Men #11 May 5, 2013
7.0

Bendis writes another strong installment of the brilliant All-New X-Men series, yet this issue isn't the best by far. With relatively iffy artwork by Immonen, this issue doesn't look as good as it has or indeed should. Immonen excels at the Jean-Kitty conversation though, which is a fantastic scene and is the highlight of the book, and one of the highlights of the series so far. Other scenes are a more

All-New X-Men #11

By: Brian Michael Bendis, Stuart Immonen
Released: May 1, 2013

One of the ALL-NEW X-MEN leaves to join Cyclops and his crew! Jean Grey pushes her power to the limit, shaking her and the rest of the X-Men to the core.

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Rob D Williams reviewed Hawkeye #10 May 5, 2013
9.5

Hawkeye #10 successfully introduces a new villain with a crisp and engaging script that leaves you wanting to turn the page as quickly as possible, but rendering you unable as you process what you've just read. Fraction continues to excel with Hawkeye, and Francavilla's pencils supplement the tone of the series splendidly.

Hawkeye #10

By: Matt Fraction, Francesco Francavilla
Released: May 1, 2013

The most acclaimed new book of the year continues!Who pulled the trigger?Where have you seen him before? Have you seen him before? Maybe. But not like this.It’s murder, mayhem, and greasepaint make-up for the money, kids -- and that means playtime is over, Monsieur Hulot. Caw caw.

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Rob D Williams reviewed Uncanny X-Men #5 Apr 26, 2013
8.0

Uncanny X-Men #5 sheds a good deal of light on Magik, and certainly furthers her character. Bendis has a good voice for the character, enabling the reader to believe the fear Magik feels while still letting us believe it is the mutant we least expect to be scared. Bendis continues to have a good hold on Cyclops and the new mutants, particularly Eva, who has a 2 panel scene which steals the show. A more

Uncanny X-Men #5

By: Brian Michael Bendis, Frazer Irving
Released: Apr 24, 2013

FRAZER IRVING (Batman and Robin) joins the creative team of UNCANNY X-MEN! Learn what it’s like to be a student at Cyclops’ new school.

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Rob D Williams reviewed Uncanny Avengers #7 Apr 26, 2013
8.5

Uncanny Avengers #7 is a solid addition to the title. Remender does a great job in furthering plot lines from the first 6 issues, such as the Red Skull's anti-mutant agenda, The amenity between Rogue and Scarlet Witch, the mystery surrounding Jarnbjorn and the Apocalypse Twins, while incorporating new ones,with Havok and Wasp. Additionally, the character interactions feel natural, like the X-Men more

Uncanny Avengers #7

By: Rick Remender, Daniel Acuna
Released: Apr 24, 2013

Enter The Apocalypse Twins! The beginning of the end begins with their arrival!Why do they seek to anger The Celestials? What is their connection to Kang? How is Thor responsible for their mighty power?!A death at the hands of an Avenger divides the team!Will Sunfire torture an S-Man to save mutant lives?

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Rob D Williams reviewed Avengers Arena #8 Apr 26, 2013
9.5

Avengers Arena #8 is a shining example of why I love this book so much. It's script is able to cover a large cast, with nobody featured in book feeling like they are there as a background character. Hopeless successfully looks into the psyche of X-23, with my only criticism being that he could've spent more time in her mind. Nonetheless, Hopeless wonderfully pulls off several twists and surprises, more

Avengers Arena #8

By: Dennis Hopeless, Dave Johnson
Released: Apr 24, 2013

A new story arc begins! What are X-23’s secrets…and what is Darkhawk’s big reveal? • It’s 2 chances in 1 month to discover why iFanboy calls AVENGERS ARENA “a ton of fun” and IGN promises that “You will be convinced this series has taken the kid gloves off!”.

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Rob D Williams added Hawkeye (2012) to their pull list Apr 26, 2013

Hawkeye (2012)

The breakout star of this summer’s blockbuster AVENGERS film and self-made hero Hawkeye fights for justice!With ex-Young Avenger Kate Bishop by his side, he’s out to prove himself as one of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes!Matt Fraction & David Aja (IMMORTAL IRON FIST) reunite to tell the on-going tales of the Arrow-Avenger!

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Rob D Williams added Uncanny Avengers to their pull list Apr 26, 2013

Uncanny Avengers

THIS IS IT! The greatest era of the Marvel Universe starts here! From the ashes of AvX an all-new, all-different Avengers assemble! Captain America begins his quest to create a sanctioned Avengers unit comprised of Avengers and X-Men, humans and mutants working together so why is Professor Xaviers dream more at risk than ever? The first attack of t...

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Rob D Williams added Thor: God of Thunder to their pull list Apr 26, 2013

Thor: God of Thunder

Marvel Now! begins for the God of Thunder! The gods are vanishing, leading Thor on a bloody trail that threatens to consume his past, present and future. To save these worlds, Thor must unravel the gruesome mystery of the God Butcher!

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Rob D Williams added The Fearless Defenders to their pull list Apr 26, 2013

The Fearless Defenders

NEW TEAM! NEW VILLAINS! NEW CREATORS! Valkyrie and Misty Knight are the Fearless Defenders and not since Power Man and Iron Fist has an unlikely duo kicked this muchwell, you know. Writer Cullen Bunn (Venom, Sixth Gun, The Fearless) and new-to-Marvel artist Will Sliney (MacGyver, Star Wars) bring you the book everyone is going to be talking about o...

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Rob D Williams added All-New X-Men to their pull list Apr 26, 2013

All-New X-Men

Marvel Now! The five original X-Men have been plucked from yesteryear and sent to the present. How will they deal with the current state of Xavier’s dream, and how will today’s X-Men cope with facing their former selves?

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Rob D Williams added Uncanny X-Men (2013) to their pull list Apr 26, 2013

Uncanny X-Men (2013)

The true flagship book of the X-Men returns. In the wake of the Phoenix, the world has changed and is torn on exactly what Cyclops and his team of X-Men are - visionary revolutionaries or dangerous terrorists? Whatever the truth, Cyclops, Emma Frost, Magneto, and Magik are out in the world gathering up new mutants and redefining the name UNCANNY X-...

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Rob D Williams added Avengers Arena to their pull list Apr 26, 2013

Avengers Arena

Trapped on an isolated island, 16 superhuman young adults (including cult faves like members of the Runaways, The Avengers Academy and Darkhawk) are given a chilling ultimatum by their demented captor: Fight or die…only one will walk out alive! Thus begins a primal battle that will test the skills, stamina and morals of each combatant. Welcome to...

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