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I'm just not a fan of Panosian's takes on these fairy tales. I did not like Lost Boy in the least, and here is starting with Alice as a mother, similarly to Wendy in the last book. The thing with the Caterpillar blowing smoke at people was interesting, but the side plot with the father poisoning and how that links to Wonderland, I am not understanding.
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Alice Forever After #1
Alice faces her most perilous adversary yet-her own past!
It's been years since Alice returned to the real world, now living peacefully with her endlessly curious, young daughter Evelyn.
Wonderland may now be a distant memory, but beyond the looking glass, things are far from they once were as the realm cracks and crumbles...
This was a good beginning, and I like the art better than in the Red Band series. We get a new introduction to Jigsaw. I like the whole candbar scene as well. I think Percy is going to do a good job with this series. Looking forward to seeing where he goes with it.
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Punisher #1
CRIME'S WORST NIGHTMARE IS BACK IN AN ALL-NEW ONGOING SERIES! As unflinching and uncompromising as ever, Frank Castle's memory is damaged and he's hunting for answers and criminals alike! He'll get more than he bargained for of both when the notorious and bloodthirsty JIGSAW returns…with THE PUNISHER dead in his sights!
Not a whole lot happens in this issue. Daredevil and Punisher have their meeting and kill their would-be assassins. That's it. I think it concludes next issue. This story is paper thin. No pun intended. The action is good, but I wish there was a little more.
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Daredevil / Punisher: The Devil's Trigger #4
THE DEVIL'S WORK IS NEVER DONE! Surrounded on all sides by criminals and killers, DAREDEVIL is in over his head, as he's the only thing standing between THE PUNISHER and four deadly crime families!
This is what I wanted the series to be. Hal and Carol working together and mending their relationship. Now, I hear that Hal is being retired from the series and it is going to focus on Kyle. I think this is a mistak, but let's see what happens.
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Green Lantern #32
The visions that Hal Jordan receives from the Book of Oa grow stronger, leading Green Lantern to make a decision that will change the fate of the Corps and what we know about Green Lanterns forever! And a certain question is popped that will have you asking…are wedding bells breaking up that ol’ Corps of mine? Only time, and next issue’s #600 spect...
I was so hopeful for a Josua Williamson led Iron Man Book. Unfortuanatley, this is not a good beginning. The scene with MODOK is just stupid. He builds up Madame Masque to be a villain and then goes to bed with her. I'm going to give this five issues.
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Iron Man #2
FRIENDS, LOVERS OR NOTHING! IRON MAN is on the hunt for the missing captives as MADAME MASQUE continues to twist the knife in Tony's back! Could Tony really be at fault for what's happening? The past collides with the present as JOSHUA WILLIAMSON & CARMEN CARNERO continue to pave the future for IRON MAN! Plus: STEVE ROGERS, CAPTAIN AMERICA, throws ...
I don't think Greg Pak understands the assignment. He didn't understand that the car was loved by Dean and wouldn't give it up. He also didn't understand that we, as fans, don't want to go back to season one. Obviously, Pak has only seen the first season. I'm going to go one more and then drop it.
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Supernatural #5
DISORDER IN THE COURT!
After clashing repeatedly with the nefarious forces deployed by Windler Industries, Sam and Dean Winchester have finally gathered enough evidence to go after its shadowy founder, Steff Windler. But a when the brothers set out to track the sinister CEO down, they wind up driving straight into a trap that Windler h...
This was a disappointing ending. We get introduced to Mothra, and then everything closes up in a few pages. We did't get any conclusion to the Legion of Doom. This one was far more scattered than the last one. There shouldn't be a third. Let's leave it here.
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Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong: 2 #7
This is it! The big finale! Godzilla, Kong and the Justice League versus King Ghidorah, Rodan and the other titans. The question is...whose side is Mothra on?
This wasn't as good as the previous issues, which is disappointing as it's closing up the storyline soon. I was kind of hoping that the Headless Horseman would show up at some point. I like the reintroduction of the birdcage spinner. The art is so over-inked it's hard to see faces sometimes. Let's see where it ends.
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Return to Sleepy Hollow #4
Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow (1999) continues in Return to Sleepy Hollow! The Tree of the Dead haunts the nightmares of all who reside in Sleepy Hollow, but Ichabod, Katrina, Lotte, and their friends find themselves standing in its shadows once again, gathering the remains of yet another body. They hoped the tree would hold some answers, but instead ...
Another good issue. I'm glad Hound finally came out. I loved Duke's reaction as well as the Baroness, who shrugged defensively. I'm waiting for Zartan to show back up. This run has had some lulls, but it never disappoints. This is why I'm so confused about Iron Man being so mediocre.
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G.I. Joe #19
JOE VS. TRANSFORMER!
The secret is out!
When Duke discovers that Clutch has been hiding the AUTOBOT Hound from the Joes, can anyone stop him from putting down Hound PERMANENTLY?
We got spoiled in the Annual with the new artist. Sherman just doesn't work for this book and I'm wondering if they ever remove him. This would have been a better issue with a different artist. It was still a good issue and I like that Diana has a closer relationship with Zatanna due to their magic. I liked the ending. Let's see where it goes.
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Absolute Wonder Woman #17
Diana faces off against a team assembled with only one mission in mind: take down Wonder Woman at any cost. But after a strangely intimate betrayal, Diana finds herself outplayed, boxed in, and running out of options…
The conclusion to the Negative Man storyline. It was pretty heartfelt towards the end, even though Pepose literally had Space Ghost wear the Bat Armor. It was a nice ending and I love how Pepose doesn't draw stories out.
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Space Ghost: Vol. 2 #8
LEGACY OF DESTRUCTION!
Trapped inside Contra Industries, Jan and Jace scramble to survive the Antimatter Man's hostile takeover! As the rampaging villain works to rebuild the generator that originally transformed him into nigh-omnipotent negative energy, the Guardian of the Spaceways must construct a brand-new weapon to defeat the rogu...
Why can't we have this artist all the time on this title? Such an upgrade from Sherman. Can you tell I don't like his art on this title? This was a mild issue that got a little annoying near the beginning. Three panels would have sufficed, with her constantly asking for help. The save in the first few pages is a soemthing we don't see enough of in comics nowadays. The story itself is a little blan more
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Absolute Wonder Woman Annual #1
The experience of briefly becoming Medusa in order to save Gateway City changed Diana. It haunts her, and she has never stopped seeking an answer from the gods. Her pleas to Athena have gone unanswered...until now. If she wants justice, the mission is deadly and uncertain. Is it worth the risk just to set right one injustice? Breakout artist Mattia...
Another reboot of the title. Why? I have no idea what Marvel is doing when they reboot a title for no reason. It's not even a new creative team. I didn't read the last issue, so I didn't know he was captured. This was a weird beginning, but I'll roll with it. I like the ending. Let's see where it goes.
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Marc Spector: Moon Knight #1
MOON KNIGHT: MISSING! Marc Spector has been many things - an Avenger, a Fist of Khonshu, a Karnak Cowboy and now... KIDNAPPED?! But by whom? And why?! Don't they have any idea they've trapped MOON KNIGHT?!
Marc Spector: Moon Knight (2026)
MOON KNIGHT: MISSING! Marc Spector has been many things - an Avenger, a Fist of Khonshu, a Karnak Cowboy and now... KIDNAPPED?! But by whom? And why?! Don't they have any idea they've trapped MOON KNIGHT?!
I'm not like this src as much as some of the others. I understand why they left the knight behind, but something is missing without him. Of course, with the entry of time travel, everything about the Geiger universe is altered. Let's see where all of this goes.
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Geiger #21
END OF STORY ARC
THE NORTHERNER: DEAD AMERICA, PART 2
The mysterious Northerner can't explain how he's been torn from the Civil War and dropped into the wasteland after the Unknown War-and the last man willing to guide him is Tariq Geiger, the Glowing Man. But as enemies close in, and old ghosts resurface, the Northerner's arrival may b...
Though the art is good, I'm just not vibing with this event. There's no story. It's just a series of battles. Here we get the absolute characters, and they do absolutely (pun intended) nothing with them. There's no development whatsoever. Why get the Saturn Girl ending, and they reveal the identity of the character Darkeid is controlling, which is the same character that was revealed as a villain more
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DC K.O. #4
Three mysterious new Omega-charged fighters have entered the tour nament...and this trinity of the Absolute will change the face of the DCU forever! It's all down to how far the final four are willing to go to win in the penultimate chapter of DC K.O.! Plus: Booster's true allegiance revealed, Darkseid's return foretold, and a bonkers last page tha...
I'm really bummed that this title has been canceled. I'm not sure why. It wasn't from sales, was it just that they didn't Johnson's sontract was up and they didn't renew it? Very strange. It's a decent conclusion to the run. Too bad we won't be getting any more.
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Batman and Robin #30
Scarface has returned, the Quiet Man is still on the loose, and Two-Face and Penguin encircle it all. Batman and Robin have found themselves caught in the middle, desperate for answers and on the brink of defeat! The Dark Knight Detective and the Boy Wonder have one more trick up their sleeve, but will it be enough? Find out in the thrilling final ...
I would have loved to give this an 8 rating. It started out so great. The dialogue is good, it's obvious that Josh gets the characters. The artist achieved all of the likenesses of the apes. All good stuff. We get Red Ghost in here, which is genius. I don't think the last flashback was necessery, but whatever. The trial was smartly written with Johnny jumping in when he wasn't wanted and they have more
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Planet Of The Apes Vs. Fantastic Four #1
WORLDS COLLIDE! Marvel's First Family find themselves stranded on the Planet of the Apes! Witness history as the Fantastic Four cross paths for the very first time with Cornelius, Zira, Ursus - and of course Dr. Zaius! But they won't be going alone! Familiar foes from the Marvel Universe have set their sights on Ape City, setting the stage for a ba...
Upon seeing everyone's rating on this issue, I must have read something different from everyone else. The best thing about this issue was the cover. I don't think Ashley Allen is a good writer. I tried reading her Magik run and I had to drop it because it got progressively worse. With the writing and dialogue, I never go the sense that these two were related and we get some wierd monsters. I would more
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Magik & Colossus #1
THE MUTANT SIBLINGS REUNITE! Illyana Rasputin is a cynical sorceress with power harnessed from the dark realm of Limbo. Piotr Rasputin is made of metal, but with a heart much softer than his exterior. But despite being family, blood does not run thicker than water! When they return to their mother country, they discover ancient monsters from Russia...
This already feels like it's dragging. Lemire has the talent of drawing out stories until they become zombies dragging their lifeless corpses along the concrete. I'm not really interested in this interation of the JSA. I would have preferred to read about the younger members, rather than going back to year one. This should have been a quick 3 to 4 issue arc. And why is Hippolyta here? Doesn't that more
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JSA #16
As our heroes converge on Starco in Gotham City, the villain pulling all the strings is finally revealed!
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