Agree. Kingpin introduced as this huge weight but what materialized from it. Such a huge gap from the first issue.
Reading this comic and series overall, I can't bring myself to be even angry anymore. I am just so heavily disappointed by this series. What a waste.
Nothing here feels earned. Once again, we are told everything and we see nothing. Peter says he is not the same when facing Kingpin as he was in #6. I have zero clue how that is the case, I haven't seen anything that would implicate otherw more
You think we're going to tell you what happens in the penultimate issue of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN? That would be spoilers galore! Just know it's building to a finale you won't want to miss!
Maybe it’s me but I’m sensing a pattern with Hickman. Much like HoX/PoX things start out strong but then drops markedly
I'd say that the aftermath of HoX/PoX was likely an issue of editor tampering or too many cooks in the kitchen which is why he left the X-titles before he was fully finished. He wanted to end it sooner but Marvel wanted to milk the success dry. So Hickman comes in with this and sets a strict 2 year restriction but it was probably too much to handle or couldn't flesh everything out in his plan.
Changeling recruits Robin to help in his murder investigation--a trail that leads them to the old Green Lantern villain the Puppeteer!
Similar feelings here to the last issue, although I do prefer this one overall. I was so ready for another few pages only in Thanagarian, but thank the heavens that the English came back within the same page. I think books should definitely include other languages like this...but, it should be translated into English with the note that it's being translated from another language. Especially consid more
Swamp Thing and Adam Strange discuss Earth and how to return the creature to his lost love. But things get complicated when the Thanagarians show up--armed with extra-sharp weapons and looking to trim some metaphorical hedges.
"Teen Titans Kidnapped" part 1! While the Titans' battle against Brother Blood is under investigation, Starfire is attacked and kidnapped by her renegade sister: Princess Komand'r!
Taking place after the events of Batman: Dark Victory, this epic tale recounts the beginning of Dick Grayson's career as Robin, the Boy Wonder. The devious Two-Face is very interested in recent reports that Batman now has a teenage sidekick. Indeed, Bruce Wayne has taken young Dick Grayson under his tutelage as Robin, the Boy Wonder! Alfred Pennywo...
Part 1 of "Brainiac"! Decades ago, Krypton went to war with Brainiac, a cold and callous alien obsessed with the control of knowledge. Superman believes he's faced Brainiac before, but he's about to learn the truth behind his close encounters as he heads down the road to his greatest triumph...and greatest tragedy.
A fantastic analysis of good and evil. Moore once again proves just how masterful he is with this issue. Really liked that, in the battle between these two forces, there isn't a clear winner. Furthermore, the two "ideas" almost depend on the other in a strange state of coexistence. What a great run this has been.
While John Constantine and the mystical heroes of the DC Universe wage a last-ditch effort to hold back the evil of the Brujeria, Swamp Thing, the Demon and others descend into hell itself to battle a horde of demons.
Gary Frank the goat Superman artist imo
In "Brainiac" Part 2 of 5, Brainiac arrives in Earth's orbit as the specter of death begins to close in on Superman. The Man of Steel has fought Brainiac many times before, but he's utterly unprepared for his old foe this time. And if that weren't enough, thousands of invader probes have been launched with the sole mission of destroying all technol...
A great read following the momentous events of the previous issue. Veitch does a really nice job on the interiors, showing again that his style fits well within the tone and setting established over the course of Moore's run on the character. Speaking of Moore, I really liked how he handled both Abigail and Swamp Thing here. Not because I like what's happening to Abigail, but because it feels very more
In the aftermath of the ultimate battle, a strange friendship ends and Swamp Thing returns home to Louisiana to find Abby gone, on the run after being charged with crimes against nature!
"Brainiac" part 3 of 5! Against everyone's advice, Superman has journeyed to the deepest reaches of space to initiate contact with an alien being he thought he knew: Brainiac. But after learning about the truth behind Brainiac's existence and his plans for Earth, Superman may regret his decision.
Hell yeah, dude. This issue absolutely rocked. One of the best of the run. Swamp Thing's rage was built so well in the previous issue and Moore delivered on that build here. His confrontation with the people in the courtroom in Gotham was just outstanding stuff. Also, Batman showing up at the end is sure to make way for a very interesting story in the next issue. Man, I love this book.
Swamp Thing heads to Gotham City in search of Abby after learning of her "crimes." However, when the courts refuse to turn her over, the creature makes a decision that puts him directly at odds with the city's Dark Knight protector.
A great issue coming out of the emotional ending of the previous. That said, this was a well-written depiction of gaslighting and manipulation within abusive relationships. Moore just made Liz's situation so haunting, particularly with the realization of just how much Dennis lied to her to gain control and power over her. Good lord, man.
Following the shocking conclusion of the previous issue, Abby must decide whether her grief will consume her or make her stronger. But when a hunt begins for her and Liz Tremayne, she might not live long enough to figure it out!
Another fantastic read. Totleben does an amazing job throughout this issue, and Moore crafts yet another outstanding story. Batman eventually standing up for Swamp Thing and his cause was great to see. I'm running out of compliments for this run, honestly. I will say, though, that this arc and the previous arc have been the most consistently amazing the run has been.
It's Swamp Thing versus Batman in an all-out battle for Gotham City and Abby! But can a mere man stand against a creature with the very Earth itself on its side? Find out as legendary writer Alan Moore continues his critically acclaimed character-defining run!
I could give this a perfect score solely based on the first panel, but, luckily, the rest of the issue was amazing, as well. Moore does an outstanding job of writing Abigail here. Her mourning and her pain can, genuinely, be felt through the pages. I haven't really cried much from reading a comic, but this is one of the few issues that made me tear up a little. Just impeccable work here.
Friends old and new gather for The Funeral of The Swamp Thing, featuring appearances by Batman, Constantine and the Phantom Stranger. And as Abby watches, she relives past moments with her love and the shattered dreams of a future that may never come.
Really, really good follow-up on the tease at the end of the previous issue. Swamp Thing creating the detailed illusion of Abigail and the environment around them, but still not being able to get Abigail's smile quite right, was just great. Moore continues to do an outstanding job with the scripts, and Veitch is still doing really nice work on the interiors.
The Earth mourns the loss of Swamp Thing, but on a distant planet, a little seedling begins to grow. Swamp Thing starts his most incredible journey ever, through the limitless reaches of the cosmos.
Waid was born to write Alfred.
HOME ALONE IN WAYNE MANOR! A lead from Gordon provides Batman an opportunity to chase down one of the General's assets, but the best way to get close to them is not as Batman but as Bruce Wayne. But with Bruce off on his own, Dick is left stuck at Wayne Manor. What's a boy wonder to do when no one's watching...?
This was really good. Loved the art throughout, although I'm having to really try hard to convince my brain I'm not reading a previously unreleased prequel to Fraction and Aja's Hawkeye, cause the way Aja draws Danny is almost exactly like how he drew Clint, bandages and all. But yeah, I really enjoyed this. That female Iron Fist at the beginning was badass, I would love to see more of her. I'm in more
What has the Rand Corporation done to awaken the wrath of Hydra? Iron Fist kicks his way toward the truth as another piece of the puzzle comes crashing into his life?a living legend long- thought dead! Don't miss the second action-packed issue of Marvel's hottest new kung fu series!
Finally getting to this! Sorta confusing first issue, a lot going on, but the art was great and it was well-written. Looking forward to seeing how the plot unfolds and becomes clear.
The Last Iron Fist Story - Part 1
Many years ago, in the mystical city of Kun? Lun, young Danny Rand stared at a suit behind glass -- the garb of ?the Immortal Iron Fist- -- and knew that he was destined to wear it. But where did this costume come from? Why did it wait for Danny all those years like a shadow of his future?
The answer ...
10, obviously.
BJ Shea is a moron.
Batman and Catwoman face down Bane in a final battle! But once the dustsettles, what will it all mean for the future of Batman?
When even Gabe Hernandez actually gives a positive review, you know the issue is a banger
Snyder is kind of a guy whose work when being extreme, or in this case Absolute, can be an absolute banger, or a shitshow.
Thankfully, this is absolute banger. What a comic and what a story.
Batman and Catwoman face down Bane in a final battle! But once the dustsettles, what will it all mean for the future of Batman?
Peter was willing to sell his soul to the devil to save a dying Aunt May. But now he won’t even help her with FEAST because she’s gonna die anyways? This issue wasn’t great. The little that did happen was pretty dumb.
THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN CONTINUES!
• Spider-Man has been broken, and someone needs to pick up the pieces. Maybe an old flame?
• Now that the CHAMPION has fallen, can the universe withstand what comes next?
• Are there any who can stand in the way of an inevitable god?
RATED T
Downgrade and just lacking from writing/editing/art. People are trying I can see that but this fails.
THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN CONTINUES!
• Spider-Man has been broken, and someone needs to pick up the pieces. Maybe an old flame?
• Now that the CHAMPION has fallen, can the universe withstand what comes next?
• Are there any who can stand in the way of an inevitable god?
RATED T
Yeah this was also really good. Hit me right in the existentialism.
THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN CONTINUES!
• While Spider-Man is facing the Scion who wields the power of Death, the new EMBODIMENT of death, PHIL COULSON, gets to know his powers better.
• Phil has always been there to help heroes in every way he can, but can he help Spider-Man to save our universe?
RATED T
Sorry, think I missed your post. It's in the Junji Ito Story Collection series now.