fzanca reviewed Batman and Robin #17 Jan 19, 2025
This was another strong issue, though I wasn't overly impressed about how the poppy toxin hallucinations were done. I liked the flashbacks and Damien doing his own thing. Even propelling the anticipation about what will happen with the little girl. Originally, I thought she had died. Batman teaming with Red Hood is alway interesting, I wish they would go back to the original mask, it was far more more
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TERROR IN ARKHAM TOWER! Desperate to question Scarecrow about the recent plague of Memento killings, Batman must fight his way through a full-scale breakout at Arkham--but when Memento enters the fray and reveals his true form, Robin may be his father's only hope!
fzanca reviewed Titans #19 Jan 19, 2025
I liked this issue quite a bit, though I am tired of them taking villains and making heroes out of them. Killer Frost made this switch mostly due to the CW Flash show as they were trying to tie it in for no reason. This being caused by a villain really helped to sell it and we can see Raven being caught up on the action. Looking forward to seeing this story progress.
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KILLER FROST BREAKS BAD! Revenge is a dish best served cold. Killers have ice in their veins, and villains are cold-hearted. See where we're going with this? This month's weather forecast predicts freezing overnight lows, ice storms, snow flurries, and a high chance of dead Titans. Brrrr!
fzanca reviewed Green Lantern: Fractured Spectrum #1 Jan 17, 2025
I'm not sure why we are doing one-shots and a separate Green Lantern Corp when this could all be included in the main title. I'm not a big fan of Sorrow or Carol being sucked into the JLA without appearances in GL. I also don't think it fits into Guy's character to do brain-breaking investigations. Jeremy knows how to pace a comic and have fun with the characters.
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WITNESS THE RIST OF THE FRACTAL LANTERNS! Following the events of the Civil Corps, a new era in Green Lantern mythology begins! Once again, Oa has become the epicenter of the Green Lantern Corps, bringing justice to the furthest corners of the galaxy. But a new threat has emerged: beings that manifest uncontrolled parts of the emotional spectrum ha...
fzanca reviewed Rogue: The Savage Land #1 Jan 17, 2025
I liked some of the writing here, but the artwork wasn't great and I felt like other characters just popped up out of nowhere. There was no real hook. It was simply Rogue being trapped with creatures and dinosaurs. Stuff we have seen dozens of times. I won't be continuing it.
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JOURNEY INTO THE LOST WORLD WITH ROGUE, MAGNETO, KA-ZAR AND MORE! The X-Man called Rogue has always been a survivor, but without her mutant powers, she'll need to prove it like never before! As the Savage Land turns toward war, Rogue will need all her skills to survive dinosaurs, mutates and the Master of Magnetism himself! Writer Tim Seeley (LOCAL...
fzanca added Rogue: The Savage Land (2025) to their pull list Jan 17, 2025
JOURNEY INTO THE LOST WORLD WITH ROGUE, MAGNETO, KA-ZAR AND MORE! The X-Man called Rogue has always been a survivor, but without her mutant powers, she'll need to prove it like never before! As the Savage Land turns toward war, Rogue will need all her skills to survive dinosaurs, mutates and the Master of Magnetism himself! Writer Tim Seeley (LOCAL...
fzanca reviewed G.I. Joe #3 Jan 17, 2025
Another solid issue. It had some good beats adn the plot is moving forward showing both sides of the battle. Cobra Commander seems very in control and Stalker's entrance was great. I'm still waiting to see how the Baroness turns.
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The biggest comic book launch of the decade gets deadly! As tensions rise within G.I. Joe-and punches are thrown-Cobra hunts a venomous new ally...
fzanca reviewed Green Hornet: Miss Fury #1 Jan 12, 2025
I thought the start of this story was pretty solid though it reminds me of a Batman/Catwoman relationship. I don't like how Britt treats Kato, but I'm sure that will iron itself out, especially after he keeps getting his ass kicked. The party scene was a bit drawn out and predictable, but I'll go with it.
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When Marla Drake and Britt Reid meet, sparks fly and it's not just because of the bullets ricocheting around them!
As their alter egos Miss Fury and The Green Hornet, the two vigilantes have very different styles of crimefighting. But when they both turn up to investigate the murder of beloved professor Javier Mercado, they soon discover that t...
fzanca added Green Hornet: Miss Fury (2025) to their pull list Jan 12, 2025
When Marla Drake and Britt Reid meet, sparks fly and it's not just because of the bullets ricocheting around them!
As their alter egos Miss Fury and The Green Hornet, the two vigilantes have very different styles of crimefighting. But when they both turn up to investigate the murder of beloved professor Javier Mercado, they soon discover that t...
fzanca reviewed Red Sonja #17 Jan 12, 2025
This proves that the writer cannot plot out a long story. Her Catwoman is almost unreadable and I originally I really enjoyed this story and the artwork continues to be pretty good for Dynamite. She seems to forget storylines she created, showing that the story really isn't plotted out well to begin with. It is completely drawn out and the landing is already teetering before it even happens. I'm g more
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In this issue: Deep beneath the world, desperate to outrun her cursed pursuers, Sonja plunges into the Land of the Dead. Within that shadowy realm, Hyrkania's greatest warrior finds a different kind of battle - one that might be worth losing. Will she continue her fight, or will death finally claim the She-Devil with a Sword?
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fzanca reviewed Kill All Immortals #5 Jan 12, 2025
I agree with everyone that the end is rushed. It is very easy for her to find that tree that she didn't even know existed in previous issues. Also, after fighting her brothers to the "Death" in previous issues, they quickly turn to her side on a dime with no build-up or explanation. I like the idea of the ending, but not how it was effectively done. It sets up a sequel, but I'm not sure how it do. more
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For a Viking, anything is possible, if they are only willing to fight for it. After secrets are revealed and prices are paid, Frey realizes she has abdicated her influence in her family's patriarchal rule for too long. Now, she must oppose her father and brothers alone, and choose the Asvald's fate, if she can survive the greatest battle yet.
fzanca reviewed DC vs Vampires: World War V #6 Jan 12, 2025
I like the big battle starting here and probably by plan because this should have ended at issue 6 and they need to pull people back in since most people will drop off after issue 6, including me. How popular is this thing? I ask that because they are doing a spin-off issue. What is going on here? I'm pretty sure I'm not going to get all the way to 12, but I will probably get the next issue.
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THE TRUCE IS OVER AND THE WAR IS HERE! Green Arrow, Damian Wayne, and the rest of the heroes bring the fight to Batgirl and her blood-sucking army. With the world on a collision course with total destruction, a new foe enters the fray...and they're on the hunt for Mister Miracle. The vampire/human battlelines are about to be permanently redrawn!
fzanca reviewed Daredevil: Unleash Hell Red Band #1 Jan 10, 2025
I don't understand a writer's obsession with taking a street-level character like Elektra or Daredevil and bringing supernatural elements to them. It never works and it never feels right. Schultz is not an outstanding writer by any means. She knows how to do an action scene, but that's where her talents end. She doesn't know how to craft an ongoing story. In the Daredevil/Punisher story that was o more
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MURDER IS AN ART!
The violence and the occult swirling across the Marvel Universe find their way to Hell's Kitchen! As grisly crime scenes start manifesting across the city, all signs point to an impossible perpetrator! Estranged from Matt Murdock, it's up to Elektra to get to the grisly truth, if she can stomach it!
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I was worried about this issue as most X-Men solo books are crap. I was also worried that this might be a feminist book. Thankfully neither was true. I thought it held pretty closely to the Magik character and Ashley apparently respects her. The chicken feet on the villain were a bit weird. Other than that, I thought it was a good start.
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THE MYSTIC MUTANT GOES DEMON HUNTING IN HER OWN NEW, ONGOING SERIES! The X-Man Ilyanna Rasputina strikes out on her own with new allies and dark powers arrayed against her. Something ancient has awakened beneath the Alaskan ice. Unfortunately for it, that's Magik's territory now! Written by rising star Ashley Allen (X-MEN: BLOOD HUNT - MAGIK, MARVE...
fzanca added Magik (2025) to their pull list Jan 10, 2025
THE MYSTIC MUTANT GOES DEMON HUNTING IN HER OWN NEW, ONGOING SERIES! The X-Man Ilyanna Rasputina strikes out on her own with new allies and dark powers arrayed against her. Something ancient has awakened beneath the Alaskan ice. Unfortunately for it, that's Magik's territory now! Written by rising star Ashley Allen (X-MEN: BLOOD HUNT - MAGIK, MARVE...
fzanca reviewed Aquaman #1 Jan 10, 2025
It was a good start by Jeremy. I'm not really keen on Arthur having Mera's powers and Mera being powerless. Hopefully, this is temporary like Lois having Zod's powers. I would love it if they shaved the damn beard and put Mera's costume back to Rebirth days. The action was good, the mystery kept the story moving, and the trust the tugboat captain has for Arthur was great. I'm glad Aquaman is back more
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NEW POWERS, NEW MISSION...THE KING IS BACK, BABY! In the wake of Absolute Power, Arthur Curry's powers have evolved to powerful new heights, and this is one king ready to use them to kick some serious butt. Mammoth water-construct Kaijus have emerged from each of the seven seas, and only Aquaman's water-warping abilities can stop them--but not if t...
fzanca added Aquaman (2025) to their pull list Jan 10, 2025
NEW POWERS, NEW MISSION...THE KING IS BACK, BABY! In the wake of Absolute Power, Arthur Curry's powers have evolved to powerful new heights, and this is one king ready to use them to kick some serious butt. Mammoth water-construct Kaijus have emerged from each of the seven seas, and only Aquaman's water-warping abilities can stop them--but not if t...
fzanca reviewed Cable: Love and Chrome #1 Jan 4, 2025
This is devicive book as there is a huge split between the fans on this. I picked it up because Pepose is going such a good job on Space Ghost, but I'm on the side of this being an average book. We have Cable going into battle against a corporation who has basically ensalved a group of people that have the same affliction that he does. It's not enough for me to want to pick up the next issue, espe more
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MARVEL'S MOST EXTREME MUTANT RETURNS! He's been a soldier. An X-Man. A protector of the timestream. But even from his earliest days, the mutant known as Cable has been living on borrowed time, waging a lonely war against the ravages of the Techno-Organic Virus. Yet when a high-stakes mission in the future goes catastrophically awry, Cable is left s...
fzanca added Cable: Love and Chrome (2025) to their pull list Jan 4, 2025
MARVEL'S MOST EXTREME MUTANT RETURNS! He's been a soldier. An X-Man. A protector of the timestream. But even from his earliest days, the mutant known as Cable has been living on borrowed time, waging a lonely war against the ravages of the Techno-Organic Virus. Yet when a high-stakes mission in the future goes catastrophically awry, Cable is left s...
The art continues to be good, but the JSA in Hell? We just saw something silmar in Silent Knight where the team with split up with one team going to an odd dimension. I do like the stuff with the imposter Obsidian, give me more of that. Also, why are Hawkgirl and Hawkman not together? And who is the wounded character in the hospital? If anyone knows, let me know.
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THE INJUSTICE SOCIETY ATTACKS! After sacrificing his reincarnation for one last life with the woman he loves, Hell is the last place Hawkman wants to be right now! With his allies at the Tower of Fate under siege by the Injustice Society, can he escape Wotan's clutches--or is his goose truly cooked?
fzanca reviewed Avengers #22 Jan 4, 2025
The one thing going for this issue is that the characters seem like they're having fun, but most of it just silly. What the hell is the Black Cat doing is space? It just doesn't make any sense. And what was with Tony and Sam being the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion respectively? And with an umbrella in space? WTF. The art was good and like I said, the characters where having fun, so I did as well, more
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BLACK CAT JOINS THE AVENGERS?! For a cosmic caper! The Avengers attend an intergalactic auction in an attempt to get ahead of some of these Tribulation Events... ...but they are in for a shock when Black Cat shows up on SOMEONE'S arm! The most shocking date of 2025 - and the year has only begun!
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This is just not feeling like Namor. This issue is all about Namor's Mom and his cowardly grandfather that supposedly Namor murdered. Not sure I buy that one. Then every is a ghostly zombie. This is just going off the deep end. No pun intended. I notice that no one is reading this. I don't think Namor can stand on his own as a character.
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THE UNDERSEA EPIC CONTINUES!
Atlantis lies in ruin. War engulfs the undersea realm. As the oceans fill with blood, from the shallows to the seafloor, Namor struggles to emerge from the shadow of his lost throne and the dark, untold secret of the day he first became king.
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fzanca reviewed Void Rivals #15 Jan 1, 2025
I like the elements here, but there are just too many story threads happening. You have two storylines taking place in space with the snake alien and the bumps on Galuck's shoulder. Then you have, Proximo rebuilding himself, Darrick and the Transformers and finally Solila and the Zerta walkabout. It's just too much and I don't see anything getting wrapped up any time soon. Kirkman's going to have more
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Everyone's favorite Autobot, Hot Rod, finds his way to the Sacred Ring! What news of Cybertron does he bring to Springer? How dire are things? And how much trouble can two Autobots cause in Agorria? Tons!
fzanca reviewed Batman / Santa Claus: Silent Knight: Returns #5 Jan 1, 2025
In comparison to last year's Santa event, this one was a dud. There's literally no comparison between this year's and last year's run. The story was as scattered as a shotgun blast. The plot made no sense whatsoever. There were far too many characters to keep track of and there were no explanations to most of it. The one thing I did like was making Mrs. Clause and elf. However, it does make you th more
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At year's end, every choice made will affect lives around the world. Seven heroes stand before the monstrous hordes of the Silent Knight. Seven heroes enter the mysterious castle hold of the Hollow Kingdom to face a test of true spirit and will. Ask yourself: Which team would you be on? What skill, power, or knowledge would make the difference agai...
fzanca reviewed Superman #21 Dec 31, 2024
This was purely a filler issue and was pretty disappointing. Playing darts on the moon by throwing boulders. I'm not sure if that would create tidal waves on Earth. From there they stop a war. it was good to see Amythest. Not sure about the costume though. There was no progression of the story whatsoever. And the Lex storyline of losing his memory is pretty stupid. Hopefully, we get back on track more
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Following Doomsday's fiery attack on Metropolis, Clark and Lois realize they have been so busy saving the world that they haven't had time together, so they plan an epic date night! What could go wrong? Well, for starters, a massive alien armada is bearing down on Earth looking for revenge against...SUPERMAN?! What secret has Clark not told Lois ab...
fzanca reviewed Jonny Quest #5 Dec 31, 2024
I thought this was a pretty good wrap-up to the story though there were some holes. I thought Haji showing up with a squadron of fighters was pushing it and Dr. Quest breaking down into tears in the middle of the fight was weird. I did like that Zim found the object at the end, making the story circular. That's how to write time travel.
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Jonny's boy-out-of-time adventure comes to an explosive end as he and the Quest family take on Dr. Zin one last time! But even if they can bring their old enemy down, how will they ever be able to return home? And even if they do find a way, will they be able to resist the urge to use their knowledge of what's to come to change history?
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fzanca reviewed West Coast Avengers #2 Dec 28, 2024
This book is not getting any better. I love the aerial fight with Jessica, and that's about it. The lightning boy gets on my nerves and I don't see why the WC Avengers has to be the new Thunderbolts. Giving villains a chance at redemption isn't really an Avengers moniker. The only way Ultron works if he becomes a villain and they learn their lesson about bad AI, but instead we get a second Ultron. more
fzanca reviewed Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #3 Dec 28, 2024
I miss the previous artist. I believe he's been there since the beginning. The mission is killed, but, aside from one splash page, we don't really see the repercussions of the sword strike on the building. Things get bad for the group. They are hunted by everyone and drugs have been planted in the mission. I like when the heroes are placed in hot water, but they are still together. I want Jed to s more
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SILENT KNIGHT = VIOLENT NIGHT!
He may be back from the dead, but Moon Knight is already in the fight of his life, as dangerous operators on both sides of the law target heroes, villains and civilians with callous disregard for safety! Joke's on them, though, because Moon Knight ALSO has a callous disregard for safety... and his is bigger!
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fzanca reviewed Absolute Wonder Woman #3 Dec 28, 2024
The artwork continues to be a letdown for me. I wish they would bring a new artist if it continues past issue 5. This issue reveals how Steve was able to get out of Hell. I'm not sure how I feel about the whole arm thing. It was a bold move by Thompson, but I'm not sure if it was right move. Perhaps if she could grow it back at will. The robot arm, however, is definitely a bad idea. Technology in more
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ENTER: STEVE TREVOR! A Harbinger is but a messenger. It is The Tetracide that you must fear, for The Tetracide leaves nothing behind. Diana's true enemy has been revealed--and it will take everything she has to save Gateway City from oblivion!
fzanca reviewed The Sacrificers #13 Dec 21, 2024
Pigeon takes things to a new level in this one, battling the God who makes points about how things work in the world. Pigeon proposes a new plan that is definitely a note on the government. I just don't like that Rick doesn't tell the two stories simultaneously. One issue is one story, the next issue is the next story. Can we split it up a little better?
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"No Light Beyond," Part 2 (of 4). When the ideology and power of a few controls the lives of many, no matter what you call it or how you say it, your true intentions are only believable and made real when shown through your actions.
fzanca reviewed Titans #18 Dec 21, 2024
I'm not sure I'm sold on this run. Why is Dick still a part of the team? He relinquished control and admits that they are hunting him, why would he put the rest of the team in danger? The Clock King having mind powers is far too weird and doesn't fit the characters. If it doesn't pick up, I'll be dropping it.
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MAMMOTH-SIZED PROBLEMS FOR THE TITANS! So much for the Titans being one big happy family! Raven is acting strangely, Cyborg is keeping secrets, and Arsenal is working everyone's last nerve. It would be a really bad day for the Titans to be attacked, wouldn't it?
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