Kinda boring, like the first series. I'm all for build-up, and world-building but let me at least see the man...

Im definitely dropping, it isn't bad, just isn't for me. I read Batman for Batman.

Idk how. But I went into this issue not privy to the fact that it is the last issue of this run. When I got to the final page, I audibly decried the discovery. Not because this book or any of its previous issues did not satisfy me, but because that means for now I can no longer look forward to picking up this book off the shelf every month and let me tell you that SUCKS.

This has been for the last 15 months one of the best books Marvel is currently publishing bar none. Its not always that every single facet of a creative team kills it in every regard but Thompson, Casagrande and grew did just that each and every time. I absolutely love what they did with Nat here, a character with surprisingly few iconic runs to her name for such a long running character.

I've spoken my praises for this book on this site many a time. I've left many string reviews. So I'll be brief with this last one and say it does the rest of the series justice and keeps on point the strengths its had. However, it doesn't truly feel like an ending. That probably is just me being in denial, and expecting something grandiose, but this issue really does end in a way that reflects what it set out to do when you think about it.

Nat has a close knit family now. People she can trust once again. She had an illusion of that, but she lost it, and has recovered. Much like her lost arm, I might add.

The artwork was phenomenal as usual, and the fact that there are two artists on this issue astounds me because I can't determine where one ends and the other begins. The character beats are there. Theres plenty of threads left over for future stuff, but most loose ends are covered here.

Was it rushed? Maybe a little? But its effective regardless. Gah, I'm just so upset. Loved this run.

Until we meet again Black Widow. more

This was dumb. "Look at how shocking and smart I am!". Hard pass.

I'll say it out loud. Dud of an ending.

I rate this issue just under middle of the road here, only because the story was not willing to commit to any direction of an ending with actual weight.

Watching the art unfold, as a literal pop culture relic of time over the years, yet a great reflection of the current times set's this story of two polar projects up perfectly.

The entire story has been very fun to read, even at times introspective

I just wish the ending had a more weighted, maybe tragic ending. Maybe I'm cyclical doe too.

9.3/10 series for me overall. more

There are so many names. Literally every other bubble is another character and I'm beyond confused.

I want this to work, but with the art being pretty run-of-the-mill and wayyyy more exposition/dialogue then any remnant of action..?

This might be a pass.

I thought it was a wonderfully written for the most part. It just felt like a real story. The real life stuff being so good made the twist hard to swallow for me as I felt the book would have done fine being grounded.

Glad I picked this one up.

I'm not the biggest fan of teenage based stories, but this hits a soft spot that has very relatable moments for most adolescent experience.

The time and masterful effort they took to set-up the plot amongst the "wasteland" element of this story would have been amazing in "What's the Furthest Place From Here", as well with that loveable cast.

Good God this is horrible.

I'm a very optimistic person, and I try to find the value in all works but... this is just confusing as hell. What is this?

Loved it.

It wasn't as hot of a start as Punisher or Ghost Rider 1. Especially how Ghost Rider had classic horror elements...

...But much like the movie's, this comic has a charm that is befitting of their symbiotic relationship.

I love how the writer tells the backstory through Brocks' Genuine concern for the symbiote.

Definitely looking forward to the next. more

I just finished "Carnage Forever" last week, and was surprised to see this new run start.

Where this issue doesn't have the same gripping fear element Forever had, the premise is pretty innovative for a Marvel Character with this much lore.

I'm definitely excited for this run!

Jumped on ASM just for my boy B Riley. Prolly gonna leave after that.

Others have said it better than me, but it just doesn't exist. They introduced 2 potentially intriguing characters with Queen Goblin and Grey Dragon Healy Man.

But both of those concepts, amongst a majority of the others, we're way too short lived and this surface-feeling.

I'm out 93.

I'm normally long winded in my reviews but here ill keep it short and sweet. Nice house is finally back and it didn't miss a beat. Its perfect. Go read it and fall in love like the rest of us. This is a classic unfolding before our eyes.

Yeah, I thought this was a slog. Everything is overwritten for no good reason. I was bored most of the time reading this. The real hook for the story comes at the very end of this first issue, and it's not even that clear if it's worth the trouble. I hope next issue delivers on this supposedly being an "epic, white-knucled, action-packed tale" because that's not what I'd call this issue. David Marquez's art is... good. I really think Marquez suffers from the same sort of problem that artists like Sara Pichelli do, which is that they used to be colored by *the* best colorist in the business, Justin Ponsor. He died of cancer a few years back, and none of these artists' art looks quite as good as it once did. You can't change that, obviously, but I can't help but notice and it's a little disappointing. more

Still digging this series so far!

The protagonist's skill set was established in the initial issue, so his expertise being called on makes sense.

This has a Road to Eldorado, meets Full Metal Jacket feel to it. Maybe mix in a little Predator.

This is definitely a set-up issue, so looking for a massive pay off or conclusion this early on, will only lead to disappointment.

Admittedly, with a soft spot for War comics like Out of The Blue, and The other Side, the flaws of the issue are given a blinded eye.

Nevertheless the outcast going on their own, but mastering the environment as it's familiar Tony is upbringing is an intriguing starting point. more

Overall the series has it's ups and downs. I think it suffered a little pacing wise in the middle issues.

The story at time suffered from a little too much exposition and dialogue, sometimes again, stifling pacing.

The ending gave our protagonist full access to his powers, with creative historically inspired endings.

I would definitely read from this team again.

The Academy making it to the Carnival, especially in pursuit of one of their own through consolidated gangs aimed at them??!... has big time The Warriors vibes.

This whole book feels like Apocolyptic Teenage Future Fighting Warriors, and I love it.

It's got Sci-fi, politics, and a mcguffin to drive an interstellar adventure.

Oh, and black? I'm in.

Chicken Devil 1 by Brian Buccellato, artist Hayden Sherman, and letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. Holy Sh*t 🤣🤣😂😂 This is one of the craziest and most hilarious reads I’ve experienced recently! Up front I want to say buy this book, if there is one new book you’re going to give a chance to this week please let it be this one. The best way I can describe it is, if you were to take the the best parts of a Guy Ritchie, Shane Black, and Quentin Tarantino movie and you throw in some Breaking Bad and then top it of with great humor. What I was impressed by is how quickly you can go from belly laughs to “damn this is fuc*ed up.”

Our main character Mitchell Moss is an everyday guy with a beautiful and loving family - though a bit chaotic. You could even say he might take it for granted. What’s a little bit different about Mitchel though is that he owns a chain of chicken sandwich restaurants called Mitch’s Hot Chicken in Los Angeles. He started this venture with his childhood best friend Antonio from scratch.

Unfortunately, for Antonio the chicken business just wasn’t enough for him and he gets mixed in with some very bad people and some very bad business. Ultimately everything comes crashing down around Antonio which inevitably pulls in Mitchell. What happens because of Antonio’s seedy dealings changes Mitchell’s life forever and makes him long for the days when all he had to worry about was waking up to a noisy house before making his way down to check on his famous chicken restaurants.

I have to give special credit to letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. The lettering he does adds so much character to the story and even adds to the comedic impact of many scenes. Some of the most unique and enjoyable lettering I’ve seen. Sherman’s art is full of energy and perfectly matches the chaotic nature of everything that happens.

PS: If you do plan to read it make sure you read the backup. It’s perfect 😂 more

Yeah, this was pretty boring and I just don't find Veronica Eden such an interesting character as Landy insists she is, I find her pretty juvenile.

Maybe it's just me, but I either stopped caring about the plot, or had a hard time keeping up.

This could just be me, but the ending was definitely charming.

I'm pretty much obsessed with everything Captain America and Alex Ross.

That's about it.

Kind of a skippable title, but that also might be because I'm mad we don't have a solo Cap Run right now.

Loving this story, as I have been with most of Tynion's work that I've read so far.

Just like the Nice House on the Lake, Tynion has mastered characterization and emotional and appropriately dramatic setting. The romance, yet obligation if these two characters is amazing, and Jace's upbringing story was a joy to read.

Looking forward to the next entry.

I'm loving this new BP series. I waited a while after Coates very intriguing interpretation.

What Ridley is getting right here is pacing an unraveling mystery while still maintaining the always guarded persona that is T'Challa. Having sleeper agents is an ever evolving spin on this round of T'Challa really not trusting anyone.


2nd story read and was drawn just like a folklore story take, with a word-of-mouth/legend tale like plot.

The third story was interesting. Cool to see people Learning to manipulate vibranium in a way that gives them "powers".

Just like I was for I Am Batman, I'm looking forward to the next issue here.
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Notably, the criminal penalties for hit-and-run murder are the same throughout all of New York State. A Batman with contempt for the law and unwillingness to be accountable for his own crimes, sets an incredibly bad example for our youth. If Lucius has real paternal concern, it would be for his son to first pay for his crimes, before he hypocritically judged others for theirs. Wrong is wrong. Criminals are a cowardly lot. Crime Does Not Pay. more

The whole story so far has read like a high production, high concept, drama series.

I'm left wishing I almost hopped on this once the trades started coming out, because I'm anxious for the next issue Everytime. Holt has drastically changed the tone of this story a few times (at least in my opinion), with the hope-fufilling and uplifting family ai assisted story. Only to see her get more hungry for more knowledge and interaction, only to run into horrible Hyper Americana stereotypes of crowd shooters. Watching a young innocent child strung along and influenced to commit heinous crimes unknowingly.

This issue explored how that might play out perfectly. It felt very visceral and raw, but extremely well crafted. more