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7.5
100th Anniversary: X-Men #1

Sep 4, 2014

I love the idea that this is a story written in 2061. Such a cool concept. A lot of the reviewers don't seem to get it. It makes me happy to imagine these characters(X-Men) still having adventures 50 years from now. This was really a good read.

7.5
100th Anniversary: Fantastic Four #1

Sep 6, 2014

Jen Van Meter is the person who should be writing FF. Love the 100th anniversary concept. This issue was packed with storylines that could sustain a monthly series and I would happily buy it.

9.0
100th Anniversary: The Avengers #1

Sep 24, 2014

This is the best single issue of the year. Stokoe is one of the best creators working today. It felt like reading a comic from 50 years in the future!

8.5
100th Anniversary: Guardians of the Galaxy #1

Sep 24, 2014

Very enjoyable issue. Wish there was another one next month.

9.0
Aliens: Defiance #4

Sep 1, 2016

This issue is a flashback concerning Private Hendricks' debilitating war injury. As brutal as the battle was it fell in comparison to the treatment she received during recovery. This one gave me a gut punch.

7.5
All-New Ghost Rider #4

Jul 5, 2014

This book is so cool. The new baddie Grumpy is scary. I really like how he keeps growing stronger, it reminds me of Akira a little. There is also some panels that are perfect.

9.0
All-New X-Men #28

Jul 4, 2014

I love this book. Jean is out of control and no Prof X around to rein her in. Future brotherhood is so much fun. Absolutely beautiful comic.

7.0
Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #2

Jul 23, 2015

Not as good as the first issue. Still the best Spidey for me, love the pre brand new day Peter Parker.

6.5
Avengers Undercover #6

Jul 5, 2014

This issue just did not live up to the standard of previous ones. The art was way off. Green was good on Arena but this one is very sloppy. Arena is a great concept that needs to be revisited every 16 months to 2 years. Undercover is a concept that NEVER needs to be revisited again.

5.0
Avengers World #8

Jul 4, 2014

This title is what it is. Spencer is taking random duo's and positioning them all around the planet. No incursion. No past x-men. No me. This was my last Avengers World.

4.0
Divergence (FCBD 2015) #1

May 7, 2015

If you are still reading DC you may enjoy. But all other reviews are wrong, DC is a mess and has z zero continuity. Take away the main Batman title and look at what's left,all crap!!!

9.5
East of West #16

Jan 30, 2015

Another great issue. Hickmans' on some kind of run. In my decades of reading I've never seen anything like it.

7.0
Fantastic Four (2014) #9

Sep 6, 2014

This is first Robinson issue that actually felt like reading FF. I also enjoyed the art by Marc Laming. His Torch and Dragon Man were sweet.

7.5
Guardians of the Galaxy (2013) #16

Jul 12, 2014

Its apparent Bendis has fun with this title. This is one of my favs. Bradshaw is the man.

8.0
Inferno #3

Jul 23, 2015

As a person who read Inferno when it came out originally this book is a great follow-up.

9.5
International Iron Man #5

Sep 1, 2016

This is a truly great comic about Tony Starks first love. I think this is what adult superhero comics will be like in 5 to 10 years. Bendis is always ahead of the curve.

8.5
International Iron Man #6

Sep 1, 2016

Another solid issue of the most sophisticated superhero comic in years. Read it! Love it!

8.5
Invincible #121

Jul 23, 2015

The book is so strong that a reboot will only get me more excited for what's next.

7.5
Iron Fist: The Living Weapon #4

Jul 6, 2014

I don't know what is going on here but it looks so good .

9.0
Jupiter's Legacy #5

Jan 30, 2015

This was way cool until I realized it was the final issue. Millar has a massive history for this universe that I got to read more of. Can't wait till the next mini!

7.0
Legendary Star-Lord #1

Jul 14, 2014

This was a fun quick read. Not so sure if the book will get better but I like this character so ill hang around for a few more.

9.0
New Avengers (2013) #20

Jul 4, 2014

This story is insane. Every issue gets more and more intense. I really believe something bad is going to happen. Hickman is sweet!

7.0
New Avengers (2013) Annual #1

Jul 12, 2014

Don't trust all the good reviews. The book is good but its nothing new, if you know Doc then this is more of the same. I think people are a little to excited about the character right now.

7.0
Original Sin #0

Aug 2, 2014

What this issue has to do with the next 8 is not apparent. I don't really enjoy Waid's stories, they just seem very nineties to me. Chueng and Medina's art is very good though.

8.0
Original Sin #1

Aug 2, 2014

A good first issue. Anything is better than that irrelevant #0. I don't like this small teams of random heroes story type. It seems a little played out.

7.5
Original Sin #2

Aug 2, 2014

The dead monsters are being stockpiled. O.K. that's cool. And then I get Dr. Midas and Exterminatrix, two of my favs from the Marvelboy mini, this story just got my full attention. One more thing, why is Tony Stark wearing a robe and helmet? Very weird choice Deodato.

8.0
Original Sin #3

Aug 2, 2014

The trio of Bucky, Gammy, and Moony are worthy of their own title. The Orb is handled very well by Aaron, he wrote the character previously in Ghost Rider. Why does it always seem like Bucky knows more than the entirety of the Marvel Universe?

6.5
Original Sin #8

Sep 24, 2014

Not impressed with Aarons work on this event. I love Marvel events and this one is the worst I've read in all my 25 years of reading. No more big stories for this guy please.

7.5
Rocket Raccoon (2014) #1

Jul 21, 2014

This first issue was good. The idea of an evil rocket is cool. I just don't care for the colors.

8.0
Silver Surfer (2014) #13

Jul 23, 2015

This is a book that will certainly be read repeatedly by many for years to come.

8.0
Star Wars (2014) #1

Feb 10, 2015

This is a solid debut. There are panels that were totally Star Wars. I really hope this book ends up like the awesome 80's series.

8.5
Star Wars (2014) #2

Feb 10, 2015

This was better than #1. I really enjoyed this one. Don't care about all the haters, read this for some space opera fun.

8.0
Starlight #5

Sep 24, 2014

Another cool issue. You can almost feel the fun Millar was having dreaming this up. Oh yeah, the art is friggin amazing to!

8.0
Starlight #6

Nov 26, 2014

A very good wrap up. Not sure if there will be more but I am interested. Parlov is a unique artist and I want more.

9.0
The Manhattan Projects #25

Dec 29, 2014

Great issue, just wish there wasn't a long wait for the next one.

9.0
The Walking Dead #128

Jul 4, 2014

The idea that a new group of survivors don't trust Rick and the others is exciting to me. Cant wait for the next issue. As usual.

9.5
The Walking Dead #144

Jul 23, 2015

Kirkman is still the king of cliffhangers. This issue and even the last dozen or so have been next level.

7.5
Ultimate End #3

Jul 23, 2015

This book is no that hard to follow. It's some kind of stupid hipster joke to hate on this title.

7.0
Uncanny Avengers #21

Jul 10, 2014

A very cool story but the Acuna art does not do it for me.

7.0
Uncanny X-Men (2013) #22

Jul 4, 2014

This story was not Bendis' best. And Bachalo is a mess as always. I'll never understand his work.

9.0
Years of Future Past #3

Jul 23, 2015

This is the creative team that should be on Uncanny X-Men! Marvel dropped the ball on this one. Bennett and Norton make truly amazing X-Men comics.

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