After waiting quite a while for the Krakoan era of X-Men to run its course, I decided to give this a shot, and I'm glad I did. I liked the more character-driven route that went with this first issue as the scene is being set for this new (and simpler) status quo. I think the slower pace and tone setting was just what this book needed after a 5-year storytelling initiative. Stegman's art is very go more
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FROM THE ASHES!
Krakoa is gone, ORCHIS has fallen...but the X-Men remain, always. Cyclops leads, because that is what he does. Beast builds, because that is what he does. And from their new home in Alaska, the X-Men raise a flag of defiance. Mutant business is their business. Join CYCLOPS, BEAST, MAGNETO, PSYLOCKE, KID OMEGA, TEMPER, MAGIK and...
retcon_D rated Ultimates #2 Jul 12, 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...
retcon_D rated Get Fury #3 Jul 12, 2024
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The Viet Cong have Nick Fury in the infamous "Hanoi Hilton" prison. Even a man with Frank Castle's specific skill set (which gets shown off in a brutal fashion this issue) will not be enough to get in, get Fury and get out. Making matters worse, Castle isn't the only party trying to get Fury...
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retcon_D reviewed Daredevil #11 Jul 12, 2024
Despite this book moving really slowly, I'm enjoying this run. I'm hoping Ahmed's Wolverine doesn't suffer from the same pacing issues.
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DEAD ON TARGET!
Beset by the most vicious foes they've ever known, the DAREDEVILS - MATT MURDOCK and ELEKTRA NATCHIOS - are on their last legs. Everything they've fought for, together and apart, has led to this - and now the stage (literally) stands set for a brutal and barbaric finish!
Rated T+
retcon_D rated Avengers #16 Jul 12, 2024
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BLOOD HUNT TIE-IN - BARON BLOOD STRIKES!
Captain America must battle a vampire-overrun Hydra! Will Cap's ragtag group of heroes be able to handle Baron Blood's army of vampires? And what about rescuing the hordes of civilian prisoners? PLUS: What's next for the Avengers Emergency Response team?
Rated T+
retcon_D reviewed Transformers #10 Jul 12, 2024
I think by issue #12 I'll be off of this title. The first six issues were phenomenal; since then, it's been a dip in quality. I love Jorge Corona's art in this, but I do think that DWJ's writing in this second half of his run is nowhere near the heights of his first six issues.
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Shockwave's plan revealed! Can the Autobots recover from their latest loss in time to save everyone?
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The clock ticks down for Tariq Geiger! The scheming Electrician kidnapped Geiger's best friend. The problem? Standing between Geiger and the Electrician is the largest horde of deformed mutant Organ People he's ever encountered. The solution? Launch a desperate assault through them, hoping the masses don't completely overwhelm him. Can the Nuclear ...
retcon_D rated Aint No Grave #3 Jul 12, 2024
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Ryder is aboard a riverboat where she must gamble her fate against the mysterious Madam Gates. If she plays her cards right, Death will be within her sights. If not, this will be her last trip down any river.
retcon_D reviewed Outsiders #9 Jul 12, 2024
This book isn't clicking for me, unfortunately. What I once thought was a series devoted to going into the forgotten corners of the DC Multiverse now comes off as pretentious.
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THE LOST CITY OF CANON The Outsiders' journey through--and outside of--the multiverse continues! Deep beneath reality, two cities follow diametrically opposed philosophies. One is built from legacy, continuity, and order, and the other is born of innovation, reinvention, and chaos. Between the delicate balance of their narratives sits our story--as...
retcon_D rated Green Lantern #13 Jul 12, 2024
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HAL JORDAN IS THE LATEST CASUALTY OF AMANDA WALLER! De-powered and back on Earth, Hal needs to find a way to get to the new power battery and recharge--but Thaaros has other plans, and now Hal is being hunted by the most dangerous aliens on the planet! PLUS: The secret origin of LORD PREMIERE THAAROS, ruler of the United Planets, is at last reveale...
retcon_D rated Batman and Robin #11 Jul 12, 2024
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Bruce and Damian plan the perfect father and son getaway...to DINOSAUR ISLAND?! When the dynamic duo uncovers a deadly family secret, their investigation takes them on a fun-filled adventure to rescue one of Batman's greatest enemies!
retcon_D rated Action Comics #1067 Jul 12, 2024
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SUPERMAN AND THE CHALLENGE FROM THE STARS! SUPERMAN FIGHTS FOR TWO WORLDS! When a massively powerful alien race makes EARTH their ARENA, Superman must stand ALONE against impossible challenges that threaten locations all around the world AND the lives of those he loves! A not-to-be-missed EPIC tale of Superman's STRENGTH, WIT, and RESOURCEFULNESS i...
retcon_D reviewed Absolute Power: Task Force VII #1 Jul 12, 2024
Not very good. The tonal difference between this and the first issue of Absolute Power is night and day. This wouldn't be terrible if this weren't such a serious and gloomy event and this was a standalone story in the middle of some random DC title. But for what Williams is going for in this, it doesn't work. I'm glad this Task Force VII series is all a set of one-shot stories, so I'm hoping we're more
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SUPER NO MORE! With the assault on Metropolis's heroes complete, Amanda Waller's latest living weapon, the Last Son, sets his sights on the other most powerful supers in the DCU...the Marvel Family! Will their combined powers be enough to survive this terrifying threat? In this biweekly series we'll see the ABSOLUTE POWER event through the eyes of ...
retcon_D rated Dawnrunner #4 Jul 12, 2024
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A new kind of Tetza has arrived and promises to push Anita Marr and Dawnrunner to their limits. Is Dawnrunner doomed or will dramatic revelations strengthen the bond between Anita and Dawnrunner, pushing them to evolve into something new? Ram V and Evan Cagle deliver a giant mech vs monster story unlike any before it!
retcon_D rated Crocodile Black #3 Jul 12, 2024
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After committing a vicious assault, Danny is off his meds and nowhere to be found, sowing turmoil at home as his sister searches desperately for him, remembering the rough childhood that molded Danny.
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retcon_D rated Miles Morales: Spider-Man #22 Jul 8, 2024
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BLOOD HUNT TIE-IN: IF YOU CAN'T BEAT 'EM - BITE 'EM!
Miles Morales' life is UTTERLY TRANSFORMED! Vampirically speaking. And he's not the only one - vampires are swarming NYC. And Miles' biggest ally just became his worst nightmare.
Rated T
retcon_D rated Doctor Strange #17 Jul 8, 2024
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BLOOD HUNT TIE-IN - FRIEND TURNED FOE!
As the BLOOD HUNT tie-in rumbles towards its blood-chilling conclusion, Wong must stalk the monster that his closest friend has become. Even if he can overcome the beast, can Wong bring himself to put down Stephen Strange? Is there anyone the agent of W.A.N.D. can turn to. or has the Sanctum Sanctorum bec...
retcon_D rated Scarlett #2 Jul 8, 2024
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In order to find her missing friend Jinx, Scarlett goes undercover, deep into the belly of Clan Arashikage, to discover the truth. But the man known as <SPOILER> might have other ideas...
retcon_D reviewed Public Domain #6 Jul 8, 2024
Great to see this book back!
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New Story Arc. The hit Image series that won the Eisner for Best New Series is back! Can it now win Best Series? Probably not! That's a really competitive category! Dallas Comics is up and running! But can Syd put aside his feelings and make a Domain comic for a new generation before Jerry Jasper and Singular Comics beat him to it? An...
retcon_D reviewed Bear Pirate Viking Queen #3 Jul 8, 2024
Great art, but I got absolutely nothing from the writing end.
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Mini-Series Finale. The end of the road. The incredible and form-defining miniseries comes to a close. As the Viking and Queen finally go to war, the Bear's true purpose emerges.
retcon_D rated The Boy Wonder #3 Jul 8, 2024
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The cunning Tim Drake has always been the smartest of Batman's sons...and the most comfortable matching wits with the most sinister geniuses on Earth. Damian Wayne doesn't like feeling outsmarted--to him, no smugly-written insult could ever be sharper than his sword--so when he's forced to infiltrate a super-villain gala alongside the sneaky Red Ro...
retcon_D reviewed Shazam! #13 Jul 8, 2024
A really fun book still! Mike Norton fills on art duties for this arc and he's doing a great job so far. Every issue feels like a Saturday morning cartoon with Josie Campbell on writing and I dig it!
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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS BILLY BATSON?! Freddy and Mary hit the road to track down their teenage runaway brother, but little do they know he's hiding right under their noses...in the subway! Meanwhile strange new monsters are stalking the streets of Philly. Can Billy still prove he's hero enough to save the day without the Captain?
retcon_D rated Kneel Before Zod #7 Jul 8, 2024
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As General Zod finally takes full command of his alien legion of super-villains, the Emerald Empress strikes! If Zod can withstand her insidious attack, the cosmic secret of the Eye will finally be revealed! The road to Zod's ultimate vengeance continues!
retcon_D reviewed Justice Society of America #10 Jul 8, 2024
This book is REALLY suffering from the delays. If you're debating on reading this series, pick it up in the trade and I guarantee it's better fully collected.
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THE HUNTRESS, HUNTED! Ruby's search for her father continues, and she'll stop at nothing to find him, even if it means killing the Huntress and destroying the Justice Society of America!
retcon_D rated Birds of Prey #11 Jul 8, 2024
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The Birds of Prey's personal failings threaten to turn an advantage into a disadvantage as their search for Barbara continues to be more fight for their lives than search for Oracle. Oh, and there are dinosaurs.
retcon_D reviewed Batman #150 Jul 8, 2024
Retrospectively, this is one of Zdarksy's more solid issues in his run. However, this was a filler issue with practically no implication or setup for future issues, barring the Absolute Power tie-in. Unfortunately, this was more of a miss than a hit for me. This felt like an issue I've read multiple times before.
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A milestone issue featuring art by the legendary DENYS COWAN (The Question) and series regular JORGE JIMENEZ! When a two-bit crook uncovers Batman's true identity, he becomes the most dangerous man in Gotham City! Can Batman stop him before it's too late? Does he even want to? Plus, an Absolute Power backup story by Chip Zdarsky and Mike Hawthorne ...
retcon_D reviewed Absolute Power #1 Jul 8, 2024
Really solid start, but I can't get past the mischaracterization of Amanda Waller. Waid and Mora can do no wrong in my eyes.
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THE TRINITY OF EVIL HAS WON. DC's epic summer event kicks off with a bang, as the combined might of FAILSAFE and the BRAINIAC QUEEN has at last given Amanda Waller the ability to steal the metahuman abilities of every hero and villain on planet Earth. As chaos erupts in the streets and a massive misinformation campaign sways public opinion to her s...
retcon_D rated Vengeance of the Moon Knight #6 Jul 2, 2024
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BLOOD HUNT TIE-IN: THE MIDNIGHT MISSION JOINS THE HUNT!
As the Marvel Universe devolves in panic and fear with the unfolding BLOOD HUNT, writer JED MACKAY casts his gaze from the events of the main event to this companion tie-in! With more chaos on their hands than ever before, and no tested leader to show them the way, the MIDNIGHT MISSION is ...
retcon_D rated Ultimate Black Panther #5 Jul 2, 2024
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THE BLACK PANTHER MUST TAKE BACK WAKANDA!
T'Challa, Killmonger, and Storm arrive in Wakanda so T'Challa can reclaim the throne! And what do the Vodu-Khan, the mysterious, mystical branch of the Dora Milaje, have waiting for him? Plagued by an ominous prophecy, Black Panther must embark on a spiritual journey!
Rated T+
retcon_D rated The Spectacular Spider-Men #4 Jul 2, 2024
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The world comes crashing down around Peter and Miles. Someone has just ticked off the wrong Spider-Men. The gloves have come off, and people are going to get hurt.
Rated T
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Yea, I noticed that about Beast as well. At first I thought it was just shadowing, but the black around his eyes is weird. And he looks too skinny, particularly in the face. Makes him look like the Grinch. But otherwise, the art was perfect and I loved it.
Exactly. Beast kinda just threw me off a bit, but everyone else looked great. I'm also happy that this book doesn't quite follow the Marvel house art style and we can very clearly see Stegman's style.