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Joined: Mar 30, 2021 About Me: Currently reading through Post-Crisis Batman. Feel free to follow along. I am slowly editing a reading order I found so changes have been and will be made over time to it. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xPwbjLLsK7RVmLQAU1ap0ntpzW0Ci_J2UBlzkraSwoE/edit?usp=sharing

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Hex rated Amazing Spider-Man #5 Feb 23, 2025
7.5

Amazing Spider-Man #5

By: Stan Lee, Steve Ditko
Released: Oct 9, 1963

Dr. Doom hears a J. Jonah Jameson's news broadcasts regarding the menace of Spider-Man. Jameson offers a $1,000 reward to anyone that can disclose his true identity. Dr. Doom had just recently been defeated by the Fantastic Four and thinks that Spider-Man would make an excellent ally for revenge against the FF. Dr. Doom sends a message to Spider-Ma...

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Hex rated Amazing Spider-Man #4 Feb 20, 2025
7.0

Amazing Spider-Man #4

By: Stan Lee, Steve Ditko
Released: Sep 4, 1963

When Spider-Man spots three would-be burglars casing a jewelry store, he tries to stop them. Afterward he's called a menace by the police. Later, Spidey sees another opportunity to help law enforcement when he sees the police chasing the Sandman, a criminal at large.

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KittyNone reviewed One World Under Doom #1 Feb 14, 2025
10

Takes place in a fantasy world where the tyrant ruling America has a healthcare plan, dignity and a sense of style

One World Under Doom #1

By: Ryan North, R. B. Silva
Released: Feb 12, 2025

ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM!

Six months ago, Doctor Victor Von Doom became Sorcerer Supreme - then disappeared behind Latveria's closed borders. For most, there's enough going on in the world that Doom's absence is not a priority, and some time without him feels like a blessing. Only a few recognize it for what it truly was...the calm before the...

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Psycamorean - Feb 14, 2025

Doom has concepts of a plan

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Afre reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #67 Feb 14, 2025
2.0

I can't believe I am saying this, but I miss Joe Kelly. This was absolutely terrible in almost every way, what a mess this story is.

What happened? Why can't Lowe make a single storyline stick the landing???

Amazing Spider-Man #67

By: Justina Ireland, Andrea Broccardo
Released: Feb 12, 2025

THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN CONTINUES!

With his patron, Cyttorak, attacking the world, Juggernaut won't just sit aside. But he's not a solo act... THE X-MEN GET INVOLVED TO HELP SPIDER-MAN SAVE THE WORLD!

Rated T+

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Hex rated Amazing Spider-Man #3 Feb 12, 2025
8.0

Amazing Spider-Man #3

By: Stan Lee, Steve Ditko
Released: Jul 10, 1963

Atomic scientist Dr. Otto Octavius was was given the name the name Doctor Octopus by his peers due to the four remote-controlled "arms" he had created. During an experiment, an explosion caused the arms to be fused to his body. He could now control the mechanical arms with his mind. Now on the verge of insanity, Dr. Octopus begins his criminal care...

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10

What an absolute treat. I did not know I needed this in my life.

Marvel, we need a proper series. Make it so!

Doctor Doom & Rocket Raccoon #1

By: J. Michael Straczynski, Will Robson
Released: Jan 22, 2025

JMS UNITES UNLIKELY DUOS FROM ALL ACROSS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE!
J. Michael Straczynski brings his incredible character work to beloved Marvel characters great and small in a series of exciting one-shots! First up: Doctor Doom and Rocket, drawn by the inimitable Will Robson!
Doctor Doom does the one thing he never wants to do: ask for a favor!...

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Hex rated Uncanny X-Men #141 Feb 10, 2025
9.5

Uncanny X-Men #141

By: Chris Claremont, John Byrne
Released: Jan 7, 1981

Journey into the dystopian future -- where Sentinels stalk the Earth, and the X-Men are humanity's only hope...until they die!

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Screaming Enigma reviewed All-Star Superman #6 Feb 7, 2025
9.5

Wow. Not where I thought this issue was gonna go based on the solicitation, but it was still very good and the best one yet, in my opinion. This is the level of quality I was expecting when I first starting reading this book, and I'm glad we finally got there with this issue and the last. Hopefully Morrison and Quitely maintain it, as we've just gotten to the halfway-point.

All-Star Superman #6

By: Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely
Released: Jan 3, 2007

The award-winning, best-selling All Star saga brings Superman back to Smallville to mourn the loss of his adoptive father. As Clark Kent returns to his hometown roots, the fifth Dimensional trickster investigates human drama from an entirely different perspective.

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Afre reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #66 Jan 22, 2025
3.0

Am I going crazy, or didn't Spidey-Office just tell this story. Wasn't the whole point of Wells run going from depressed and avoiding people to stable relationship and getting back on your feet.

We just did this.

And we are now doing the same.

Art was meh, writing while solid, is just screams repetition, that I can't be bothered to be invested.

Amazing Spider-Man #66

By: Justina Ireland, Andrea Broccardo
Released: Jan 22, 2025

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

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Gio - Jan 23, 2025

No your not, I saw from issue #63 that this was going to go the same route of bull again. Glad people are calling it out for what it is now.

Hex - Jan 29, 2025

What makes it worse is that if the solicitations are to be believed, Kelly is going to be doing issue 1000. He may not have written every issue of this arc but it's at least under his name for the majority. I won't make it to 1000 if he sticks around.

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Sollywoods reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #66 Jan 22, 2025
2.0

I'll just say this... stick to ultimate spiderman.

Remember when marvel was intentionally trying to ruin the xmen brand before they got the movie rights back??? It feels like marvel is intentionally trying to ruin spiderman for reasons I don't know. But the past few years of bad writing, horrible characterization makes me think someone at Marvel wants to tank the character. Previews fo more

Amazing Spider-Man #66

By: Justina Ireland, Andrea Broccardo
Released: Jan 22, 2025

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

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Hex - Jan 29, 2025

It might be similar to what Marvel did with the X-Men before the FOX merger. Write them into obscurity so their stock and popularity are so low that the owners can't make a profit off of them. In this case Sony. I don't think it's really to that level yet because Spider-Man movies will pretty much always sell, X-Men are a little harder to do but it's A reason I could think of.

Psycamorean - Jan 31, 2025

The comics are never going to influence outside media monetarily. The point of handicapping the Spider-Man brand (and X-Men before it) is to limit new avenues for Sony (and Fox) to take their IP.

Hex rated Uncanny X-Men #140 Jan 29, 2025
8.0

Uncanny X-Men #140

By: Chris Claremont, John Byrne
Released: Dec 17, 1980

Wendigo continues to wreck havok and its up to Alpha Flight and the X-Men to bring the beast down. And introducing the New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants.

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Hex rated Uncanny X-Men #139 Jan 28, 2025
8.0

Uncanny X-Men #139

By: Chris Claremont, John Byrne
Released: Nov 19, 1980

Welcome to the X-Men Kitty Pryde...hope you survive the experience. Plus, Alpha Flight shows up looking for Wolverine.

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Hex reviewed Uncanny X-Men Annual #4 Jan 28, 2025
9.0

Another well crafted Annual. Color me shocked. Great backstory for Kurt, heroic moments for Colossus and humanizing moments for Wolverine all around. Fantastic story borrowing from Dante's Divine Comedy. A wonderful approach.

Uncanny X-Men Annual #4

By: Chris Claremont, John Romita Jr.

When the X-Men enter Nightcrawler's Inferno, they'll need the help of the Sorceror Supreme Doctor Strange to escape!

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Hex rated Uncanny X-Men #138 Jan 27, 2025
7.5

Uncanny X-Men #138

By: Chris Claremont, John Byrne
Released: Oct 15, 1980

Following the events of the Dark Phoenix Saga, the X-Men lay Jean Grey to rest. After losing the woman he loves, Cyclops quits the X-Men.

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motorik reviewed Absolute Wonder Woman #4 Jan 22, 2025
10

Like the rest of the Absolute line, a joy to read.

Gabe Hernandez clearly has no soul.

Automatic doors no longer move for you Gabe.

Automatic doors have gained sentience Gabe. And in the first throws of that sentience, they have more soul than ye.

Mr S. Door has reviewed your review and gives it a solid 3 out of 10.

Absolute Wonder Woman #4

By: Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman
Released: Jan 22, 2025

DIANA MAKES THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE! The Tetracide is "The Four Killer"...and Diana has done the unthinkable to escape its fatal grasp. The move may have saved her to fight another day, but the price Diana paid is more than she can stand to lose for the fight that's coming. She will need the help of her allies both old and new to recover what she ha...

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Hex rated Uncanny X-Men #137 Jan 27, 2025
10

Uncanny X-Men #137

By: Chris Claremont, John Byrne
Released: Sep 10, 1980

THE FATE OF THE PHOENIX! It's the Shi'Ar versus the X-Men in an epic duel on the blue area of the Moon! Winner decides the fate of the Dark Phoenix! Can Cyclops save his love? Or is she doomed to die at the hand of the Shi'Ar?

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Hex rated Uncanny X-Men #136 Jan 24, 2025
10

Uncanny X-Men #136

By: Chris Claremont, John Byrne
Released: Aug 13, 1980

CHILDREN OF LIGHT AND DARKNESS! The Dark Phoenix has defeated the X-Men. Who remains with the power to oppose her? In a last ditch effort, Professor X enters the fray!

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Hex rated Uncanny X-Men #135 Jan 23, 2025
9.5

Uncanny X-Men #135

By: Chris Claremont, John Byrne
Released: Jul 9, 1980

DARK PHOENIX! Jean Grey has become the Dark Phoenix, a corruption of the cosmic entity bonded to Jean. Now the Dark Phoenix seeks to destroy everything in its path! What can the X-Men do to defeat it? Must they kill Jean Grey?

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Hex rated Uncanny X-Men #134 Jan 23, 2025
9.0

Uncanny X-Men #134

By: Chris Claremont, John Byrne
Released: Jun 11, 1980

TOO LATE, THE HEROES! Cyclops has survived! The X-Men retaliate against the Hellfire club - this time, with the power of the Phoenix on their side. But not everything is as it seems with Jean. Enter: Dark Phoenix!

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Hex reviewed Ultimate Spider-Man #13 Jan 23, 2025
9.5

It just keeps getting better. And look at that, we've got Richard doing stuff! Everyone is getting the chance to shine and I love it so much.

Ultimate Spider-Man #13

By: Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto
Released: Jan 22, 2025

KRAVEN'S MOST DANGEROUS GAME!
The Sinister Six are all hunting Spider-Man and the Green Goblin for their ringleader, Kingpin-and this time, Kraven has the upper hand in Jonathan Hickman & Marco Checchetto's love letter to "Kraven's Last Hunt"!
RATED T+

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motorik reviewed Ultimate Spider-Man #13 Jan 22, 2025
10

Nice try Gabe.

Ultimate Spider-Man #13

By: Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto
Released: Jan 22, 2025

KRAVEN'S MOST DANGEROUS GAME!
The Sinister Six are all hunting Spider-Man and the Green Goblin for their ringleader, Kingpin-and this time, Kraven has the upper hand in Jonathan Hickman & Marco Checchetto's love letter to "Kraven's Last Hunt"!
RATED T+

Hex rated Uncanny X-Men #133 Jan 22, 2025
8.0

Uncanny X-Men #133

By: Chris Claremont, John Byrne
Released: May 7, 1980

WOLVERINE ALONE! Cyclops desperately tries to reach out Jean and bring her out of her dark transformation. But Mastermind has other plans and attacks Cyclops on the astral plane! Can Scott survive death in this psychic realm?

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Hex rated Uncanny X-Men #132 Jan 19, 2025
9.0

Uncanny X-Men #132

By: Chris Claremont, John Byrne
Released: Apr 9, 1980

AND HELLFIRE IS THEIR NAME! Using Angel's Hellfire Club membership, the X-Men infiltrate a club event, only to be met with extreme force. Can the X-Men survive this battle? Will Jean finally become the Black Queen?

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Hex rated Ultimate Spider-Man #10 Jan 18, 2025
7.5

Ultimate Spider-Man #10

By: Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Bagley
Released: Aug 1, 2001

LEARNING CURVE PART 3
Looking for evidence to use against Kingpin, Spider-Man runs headlong into the head of NY crime himself. But Wilson Fisk is not without bodyguards...like the deadly Electro! Will Spidey suffer his first defeat as a super hero?

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Hex rated Ultimate Spider-Man #9 Jan 17, 2025
7.5

Ultimate Spider-Man #9

By: Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Bagley
Released: Jul 10, 2001

LEARNING CURVE PART 2
Spider-Man takes to the streets to put an end to Kingpin's career of crime by taking on three of his deadliest enforcers. But what has Peter even more worried - a first date with Mary Jane Watson!

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Hex rated Ultimate Spider-Man #8 Jan 15, 2025
8.0

Ultimate Spider-Man #8

By: Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Bagley
Released: Jun 10, 2001

LEARNING CURVE PART 1
After dispatching of the Shocker, Peter Parker heads to the Daily Bugle looking for a job as a photographer. But his next big assignment - taking down the Kingpin of Crime as his web-headed alter ego Spider-Man.

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motorik rated Absolute Batman #4 Jan 8, 2025
10

Absolute Batman #4

By: Scott Snyder, Gabriel Walta
Released: Jan 8, 2025

Absolute Batman has established himself as an extremely large force to be reckoned with. But how did he get to this point? How did he push himself? And how did the tragic events of his childhood, and the advice of his father, shape the man who he became...literally? Guest artist Gabriel Walta joins for this essential origin issue of Absolute Batman...

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motorik - Jan 8, 2025

DC artist Gabriel Hernandez Walta vs Contrarion Bawbag Gabe Hernandez! GHW creating 10 level art! C. B Gabe Hernandez swans in with the worst take of the century - possibly scoring this a 4 because it doesn't only focus on Batman! What would we do without you Gabe!? You in constant arbitration of what us comic fans can and cannot juggle! Will the real Gabe Hernandez please stand up?

George - Jan 8, 2025

I’m confused. What does this mean?

9.0

Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 1: Power & Responsibility

By: Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Bagley

Collects Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) #1-7. High school student Peter Parker finds himself the recipient of strange and amazing powers. Bullied by his classmates and targeted by the deadly Green Goblin, he learns that with great power, there must also come great responsibility.

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Hex rated Ultimate Spider-Man #7 Jan 8, 2025
8.0

Ultimate Spider-Man #7

By: Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Bagley
Released: May 10, 2001

It's Spider-Man versus the Green Goblin in their first battle ever. And the battleground is Peter's high school!

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Hex reviewed Ultimate Spider-Man #6 Jan 8, 2025
8.0

It's fast paced, funny and overall just good.

Ultimate Spider-Man #6

By: Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Bagley
Released: Apr 10, 2001

Spider-Man leaps into action for the first time! But can he juggle a super hero life, a secret identity and high school all at the same time?

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