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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.

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Chris X reviewed Uncanny X-Men #9 Jan 22, 2025
5.0

This issue we get another spotlight on the new recruits, and for the most part it feels like a classic New Mutants story with some unavoidable Gen Z BS on top. It would be a nice, entertaining transition issue, if it weren’t for the art.

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Uncanny X-Men #9

By: Gail Simone, Javier Garron
Released: Jan 22, 2025

HUNTED BY THE PACK, PART ONE!
The Outliers, still finding their place in the mutant world, are hunted by a lethal new set of foes: A bloodthirsty, relentless and unstoppable pack of stealth Sentinels! Cut off from their mentors and allies, with no knowledge of who built or aimed these deadly drones, four untrained mutants are on the run and com...

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daspidaboy reviewed Ultimate Spider-Man #13 Jan 22, 2025
9.0

honestly a pretty solid issue with great dialogue, characters, and art. The pacing is quick and snappy. I am excited for the second year of Hickman's Spider-Man

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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Dave DSG reviewed Ultimate Spider-Man #13 Jan 24, 2025
10

Plot
Richard Parker, Peter's son, has been Spider-Man for months, thanks to the nanotechnology of Peter's suit, which physically behaves much like the Venom symbiote, of course it is like an artificial intelligence that Peter programmed to replace him if he disappeared. The whole family knows that Peter is missing and that this version is a substitute, what nobody knows is that Richard is imp more

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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Gio - Jan 25, 2025

Yeah this was a great ish! Snappy, full of action and great art!

Dave DSG - Jan 25, 2025

Indeed! Marco is such a great artist and this Ultimate Kraven's Last Hunt started so good!!

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

I don't mind Peter Parker losing faith and giving up, and later in the end we see Peter regain his motivation. But at least have the story, dialogue, and character writing work. Half of this issue isn't about Peter Parker at all, and it's kind of funny how Black Cat broke up with Peter, yet she kisses him. And immediately goes back to him. And how half of the book is doctor strange with X-men stuf 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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Gio - Jan 23, 2025 (edited)

I don't think there will be change these guys have been tarnishing Spidey for a good long time with fans like you making valid complaints but they just completely ignore it.

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3.0

Unfortunately nothing is going to change while Nick Lowe remains editor of this comic. I know this is old news but it's truly unbelievable how far Marvel have allowed this flagship book to tank in quality. Big and extensive changes are needed, but I feel like we've been saying the same thing for years.

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

Wow I'm not surprised you are absolutely right about Nick Lowe. Its not old news people should keep calling out how they are tarnishing Spidey still to this very day. Kudos to you for still sticking with ASM. I dropped it after #63 declaring ASM dead for me lol

wakizashireviews - Jan 23, 2025

I stopped buying it during Wells' run. I'm only following it via review copies. Some of the recent issues I couldn't even finish reading. It's a shadow of what it used to be.

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Chris X reviewed TVA #2 Jan 22, 2025
3.0

Watch a team of redundant superhero copies walk from point A to point B. Oh, and they talk a lot, but there’s no suspense or momentum. The art is good though.

TVA #2

By: Katharyn Blair, Enid Balam
Released: Jan 22, 2025

EVERYTHING GOES TO HELL!
Dreams have begun haunting the TVA, and tracing the truth behind it has led the team straight to Hell-literally! Does the Son of Satan have the answers they need? Or perhaps the mysterious stranger following Gwen and Gambit has something to reveal?
RATED T+

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Gio - Jan 23, 2025

Season 1 is worth watching but yeah it is a grind in the beginning but it picks up by episode 2 and the episode "Glorious Purpose" is really some of the best you can get from that show I loved it so much.

Chris X - Jan 23, 2025

Yeah, it's probably not for me. I'd expect more Asgardian stuff from a show starring Loki, not this Doctor Who multiverse crap. Then again, they had ruined Thor and Asgard already, because they can't take any of it seriously. It's all comedy to them.

Gio reviewed The New Gods #2 Jan 22, 2025
10

I don't have anything new to add that hasn't been said but for me the dialogue is golden. I already feel like I know these characters in just 2 issues Ram V is simply amazing here!

The New Gods #2

By: Ram V, Evan Cagle
Released: Jan 15, 2025

A GREAT POWER HAS AWAKENED, AND THE UNIVERSE MAY NEVER BE THE SAME! Mr. Miracle has found himself at a crossroads. Presented with a terrible choice by his brother Orion, he must decide between venturing out to save a child he has never met--a new god made manifest--or stay home to raise a child of his own. Meanwhile, an evil awakens, driven mad by ...

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Gio reviewed Ultimate Wolverine #1 Jan 22, 2025
5.0

This was an forgettable generic story. Art is really nothing to brag about and this doesn't make me more interested in the Ultimate world.

Ultimate Wolverine #1

By: Chris Condon, Alessandro Cappuccio
Released: Jan 15, 2025

THE MAKER'S ULTIMATE WEAPON!
From rising star Chris Condon (That Texas Blood) and MOON KNIGHT powerhouse artist Alessandro Cappuccio comes the story of the ULTIMATE WOLVERINE! In order to maintain control of their corner of the Maker's world, three members of his council-Magik, Colossus and Omega Red-deploy their most lethal asset: The Winter S...

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Gio reviewed Wolverine #5 Jan 22, 2025
7.0

Improved from last ish, still good art but honestly the story is just not doing it for me here...

Wolverine #5

By: Saladin Ahmed, Martin Coccolo
Released: Jan 8, 2025

THE CALL OF THE ADAMANTINE! WEAPON X changed WOLVERINE's life forever when they bonded his claws and skeleton to the unbreakable metal adamantium. THIS IS WORSE. Who or what is the ADAMANTINE?

RATED PARENTAL ADVISORY.

Rated T+

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

I really loved this, though the AI spidey suit with Peter's son was not that good but it didn't ruin this. The best part for me was Kraven throwing Peter and Harry into the Savage Land. The action in this was perfect! Of course.dialogue is still top notch!

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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Gio reviewed TVA #2 Jan 22, 2025
8.0

SYLVIE!

Alright so this was a big improvement from issue #1. Nothing huge happens in terms of action, comic is mostly dialogue but feels like it is getting back to its Loki roots. Was a faster read than the previous ish but that might be because it was more to the point.

Highlight of the comic is Sylvie shows up so I'm happy about that and clearly a good build up to a Loki r more

TVA #2

By: Katharyn Blair, Enid Balam
Released: Jan 22, 2025

EVERYTHING GOES TO HELL!
Dreams have begun haunting the TVA, and tracing the truth behind it has led the team straight to Hell-literally! Does the Son of Satan have the answers they need? Or perhaps the mysterious stranger following Gwen and Gambit has something to reveal?
RATED T+

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Gio reviewed New Champions #1 Jan 20, 2025
8.5

Huh.

I'm not going to lie, I actually really enjoyed this. At first I went in not expecting much but I actually like the characters in this. I didn't read the Steve Fox Spider-woman run yet I'm still finishing the previous Pachinko run first so I don't know the whole backstory for these characters but Steve does a good job giving you some insight on what you might have missed.
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New Champions #1

By: Steve Foxe, Ivan Fiorelli
Released: Jan 8, 2025

WHO ARE THE NEW CHAMPIONS? What do four kids whose lives were derailed by Hydra, Scarlet Witch's mysterious protégé, a cursed roller derby jammer and a Wakandan runaway have in common? Not much! But when Hellrune's mysterious powers activate to bring them together, they'll have to learn how to work as a team quickly - or face the wrath of the Cul...

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fthissite - Jan 21, 2025

I liked the personalities too. We get waaaaay too much bitchiness, selfishness and just outright douchebaggery in young characters these days. It's like it's a mandatory trope for most writers or something. One of the reasons (just one mind you, there are tons more) I hate NYX and Exceptional X-men.

Gio - Jan 22, 2025

Exactly! I'm not getting those vibes at all here and hopefully it stays that way. Not saying the story is the best but if the characters stay relatable and work good together at least it makes a refreshing chill read. I didn't even bother with the new Nyx comic or Exceptional Xmen. And Uncanny X-Men lost me last ish. A great example of what your talking about with bitchiness is how they write Storm's character now. Like we all have to gawk at her and fall to our knees.

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Chris X reviewed New Champions #1 Jan 8, 2025
7.0

Marvel generally hides badly drawn books behind a great cover, but in this case the opposite is true. I almost didn’t want to read this book because of its crap cover, but I saw some of the interior art, which is much better. In the end, the book couldn’t quite deliver what I expected from this first impression. The story is a bit too simple, some of the characters are not my cup of tea and ev more

New Champions #1

By: Steve Foxe, Ivan Fiorelli
Released: Jan 8, 2025

WHO ARE THE NEW CHAMPIONS? What do four kids whose lives were derailed by Hydra, Scarlet Witch's mysterious protégé, a cursed roller derby jammer and a Wakandan runaway have in common? Not much! But when Hellrune's mysterious powers activate to bring them together, they'll have to learn how to work as a team quickly - or face the wrath of the Cul...

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Chris X - Jan 15, 2025

For me it was the faces and composition. This is just a bad illustration. The cobbled together costumes are kinda fun.

Gio - Jan 20, 2025

Yeah you were right I really enjoyed this I think it deserves an 8.5 for me. The personalities are good and I actually like each unique character in this. I am definitely adding this to pull list.

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New Champions (2025)

WHO ARE THE NEW CHAMPIONS? What do four kids whose lives were derailed by Hydra, Scarlet Witch's mysterious protégé, a cursed roller derby jammer and a Wakandan runaway have in common? Not much! But when Hellrune's mysterious powers activate to bring them together, they'll have to learn how to work as a team quickly - or face the wrath of the Cul...

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Chris X reviewed Nyx #7 Jan 8, 2025
1.0

I’m reading NYX mostly to spot the woke indoctrination, since that’s the only consistent aspect of this mess of a comic. This time the ideological nonsense is in the background, as two battles take the center stage, both of them not making much sense.

Having Prodigy and Sync fight over the leadership of the group (what group?) seemed completely forced and made me realize that both more

Nyx #7

By: Jackson Lanzing, Enid Balam
Released: Jan 8, 2025

"I've seen what you're building, Prodigy. And I don't think you have any idea how dangerous it is. Ms. Marvel trusts you, but you're helping her perpetuate a lie. Sophie trusts you, but you're absolving her of her crimes. Wolverine trusts you, but you're asking her to indulge her violence. Anole trusts you, but he's the only one of you holding to t...

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Chris X - Jan 19, 2025

I think lesbians are the ones who suffer the most from the queer nonsense. Years ago they had to put up with men telling them they haven’t met the right guy yet, now they have to put up with men who claim to be lesbians. I’m not sure why the „girlboss“ type is being pushed so hard, but I don’t think it’s lesbians doing it. It’s the people that define themselves as queer in a political sense.

Gio - Jan 19, 2025

That is a good point I didn't think of that!

Gio reviewed Magik #1 Jan 19, 2025
7.5

Not really knowing much about this character I gave this a try and enjoyed it. Like other reviewers on here I feel the same that her design in this ish is bland. But the design on ish 2 looks phenomenal so hopefully it changes.

Story was nothing amazing but kind of cookie-cutter anime vibes,for me it specifically took inspiration from Bleach. Her Darkchilde trying to take over is very more

Magik #1

By: Ashley Allen, German Peralta
Released: Jan 8, 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...

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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...

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Chris X reviewed Magik #1 Jan 8, 2025
7.0

A decent Magik story. The family of magic practitioners introduced in this issue was the most interesting part for me.

Just for the record: I hate Magik’s look, both the costume and the surfboard-sized sword. I hope the different outfits on upcoming covers mean that a costume change is in store for Ilyana.

Magik #1

By: Ashley Allen, German Peralta
Released: Jan 8, 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...

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Chris X - Jan 15, 2025

Not following Iron Man. I'm mostly an X-guy. Illyana used to be a favorite of mine, but her story ended with Inferno, if you ask me.

Gio - Jan 19, 2025

Just read this ish today and I actually liked it! Sure it was a bit predictable, but the dialogue was not too bad. Whoever drew this too was definitely inspired by the Bleach manga/anime and even if not I definitely get those vibes from it so I like it even more for that. At the end I saw preview for ish 2 and gotta say I hope they use that design for Ilyana it looks waaay better than this one!

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Williamflipper reviewed Absolute Batman #4 Jan 12, 2025
5.0

Unintentionally goofy and dumb origin story. Imagine Snyder getting inspiration from chainsaw-man and my Heroe Accademia without getting it. Middle age man idea of manga without taste or creativity.

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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Toonstrack - Jan 19, 2025

Where are you seeing a chainsaw man connection?

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fthissite reviewed Absolute Batman #4 Jan 14, 2025
5.5

Very poor art for DC's current big book they're trying to push. This issue was quite boring and the reveal of the bat suit tech origin was lackluster at best. My least favorite issue of the run by far.

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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SM80 - Jan 17, 2025

Reading these reviews I thought I was the only one who was disappointed in the art Definitely felt this was the weakest issue yet and the fact we are getting a fill in artist after three issues doesn’t fill me with confidence

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fthissite reviewed Aquaman #1 Jan 14, 2025
9.0

Expectations were high and Adams delivers.

Aquaman #1

By: Jeremy Adams, John Timms
Released: Jan 8, 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...

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fthissite reviewed Transformers #16 Jan 14, 2025
10

Banger after banger in this series.

Transformers #16

By: Daniel Warren Johnson, Jorge Corona
Released: Jan 8, 2025

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fthissite reviewed Geiger #10 Jan 14, 2025
10

Ghost machine shows how to make comics great and Geiger leads the way consistently.

Geiger #10

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Jan 8, 2025

The Return of Junkyard Joe! As Tariq Geiger's quest to find a cure to his radioactive condition continues, he finds himself once again face to face with the U.S. Army's most dangerous weapon. But with Geiger's powers growing out of control, who will come to his rescue? You won't believe it.

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fthissite reviewed Action Comics #1082 Jan 16, 2025
5.0

I'm not a big fan of this superstars thing going on. Back and forth on writers and jumping to stories that take place before current events doesn't make me want to come back every month and John Ridley is certainly not a Superman superstar. This feels as boring as Straczynski's grounded run to me and the art is a bit of a let down. This is no where near a $5 book.

Action Comics #1082

By: John Ridley, Inaki Miranda
Released: Jan 15, 2025

"Superman Superstars" continues with an unforgettable tale about Superman's greatest gift to the world...hope. Major Disaster returns to Metropolis and his old ways much to the dismay of the Man of Steel. Can his alter ego Clark Kent discover the reason behind this villain's decline back into the world of crime?

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Chris X reviewed Batman & Robin: Year One #4 Jan 16, 2025
9.0

I love this book! It reminds me why I fell in love with comics as a kid. However, this fourth issue drags a bit, but maybe I'm just not that much into villain's monologues.

Batman & Robin: Year One #4

By: Mark Waid, Chris Samnee
Released: Jan 15, 2025

MARK WAID AND CHRIS SAMNEE CONTINUE THEIR EPIC EXPLORATION OF BATMAN AND ROBIN'S EARLY DAYS! Things are heating up in Gotham as the General works to tighten his grip on the criminal underbelly of the city. But when he and Batman come face-to-face, will the Dark Knight strike fear in this new threat's heart, or is this the end of Batman's fight for ...

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Chris X reviewed Laura Kinney: Wolverine #2 Jan 15, 2025
2.0

No.

Laura Kinney: Wolverine #2

By: Erica Schultz, Belviso
Released: Jan 15, 2025

IS NYC BIG ENOUGH FOR WOLVERINE AND DAREDEVIL?!
WOLVERINE is back in New York City! And what crosses her claws but the sais of none other than DAREDEVIL, WOMAN WITHOUT FEAR?! Fear and hatred of mutants is at an all-time high, and if Laura can't sniff out a terrorist plot before its unveiling, humans will die and mutants will be to blame! Can La...

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