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Overall Rating
9.0
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #40 Nov 8, 2023

Puke art and weak story.
9.0
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #38 Oct 6, 2023

Pretentious twatness.
6.5
 Metal Society #1 May 9, 2022
7.0
 Star Wars (2020) #23 May 9, 2022
6.5
 Star Wars: Obi-Wan (2022) #1 May 9, 2022
9.0
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #20 Apr 19, 2022
9.5
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #22 Apr 13, 2022
8.5
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #21 Mar 24, 2022
8.0
 We Ride Titans #1 Mar 12, 2022

Good read. We need more one-and-done stories like this.

Super-TRASH!
9.5
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #17 Nov 1, 2021

Not bad.
7.0
 Primordial #1 Oct 7, 2021
8.5
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #16 Sep 15, 2021
8.0
 Mazebook #1 Sep 10, 2021

Cool story. Shitty artwork.

I'll be back for issue 2. --- Update- Never came back for issue 2.
8.0
 Superman '78 (2021) #1 Aug 26, 2021
9.0
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #15 Aug 25, 2021

I read a few pages. Gross.
8.5
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #14 Jul 22, 2021

We already have The MIST novel, movie and failed TV series and the movie Annihilation so... And the comic from Image, Oblivion Song... Art and coloring are very good though.

Too preoccupied with exposition, naming things and establishing the world building instead of making us care about the characters. Art and colors are fine.

Frank Cho's writing abilities are not in league with his artistic.
10
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #13 Jun 23, 2021

Been here before haven't we? Stranger comes to town. The desperate hunter no one believes. Good art though.
6.5
 Geiger #1 May 16, 2021
10
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #11 Apr 28, 2021
7.0
 The Department of Truth #6 Feb 24, 2021
8.5
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #10 Feb 10, 2021
6.0
 The Department of Truth #5 Jan 27, 2021
9.0
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #9 Jan 13, 2021
8.0
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #8 Dec 17, 2020

The problem with having such a great first issue is keeping that level of quality.
8.5
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #7 Nov 12, 2020

Intriguing.

First issue was great, this was a step down from that.

Not bad. Very complex and detailed.

We'll have to wait and see... but this beginning doesn't blow the doors off.
9.0
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #6 Oct 14, 2020
8.0
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #3 Oct 1, 2020
8.0
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #4 Oct 1, 2020
9.5
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #5 Oct 1, 2020

Fascinating first issue.

Intriguing.
4.0
 Decorum #1 Mar 14, 2020

Wow! Really enjoyed it, great job. Intriguing!
9.0
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #2 Mar 11, 2020
9.5
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #1 Feb 5, 2020
6.0
 The Butcher of Paris #1 Dec 5, 2019

I expect better from two pros like Charles and Scott. This is way too wordy to be fun and anything political in the current climate is just bad storytelling. Hunting for a disease cure? That's original!
7.5
 Superman: Year One #2 Aug 21, 2019

Flashback to an 80s primitive storyline, with a watered down Frank Miller imitator and beginner art. Also being assaulted in an alleyway and then having the hero arrive to save you is the biggest cliche in comics.

Sweet.

Nothing new here.

Stunning artwork and the beginnings of an intense story. Story could have had a bit more meat on the bone but if this is an indication, the trade paperback should be good.

Half efforts
1.0
 Spencer & Locke 2 #1 Apr 29, 2019

Brand destroying.

Substandard efforts.

Some aspects of the story ring false. To start, Clark can find gold at the bottom of the ocean. He would never need money. Also, his confidence is too low for a man superior to any other person on Earth. Primitive story effort. Great art.

Art is really sub-par.

Lost me right outta the gate.
7.0
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2017) #25 Dec 19, 2018

Nice.

Very heavy-handed. Could use a sense of humor somewhere.

FUN. Whimsical.

Didn't totally hook me in.

Phil Noto's artwork on these last few issues looks rushed and amateur. Daredevil looks like an out of shape cosplayer.

Art is a 10 but the story is muddled and confusing, filled with extraneous dialogue that is really unnecessary, brings the comic down.
6.0
 Blackbird #1 Nov 10, 2018
1.0
 Proxima Centauri #2 Nov 10, 2018
1.0
 Proxima Centauri #3 Nov 10, 2018
5.0
 The New World #1 Nov 10, 2018
8.0
 Infinite Dark #1 Oct 26, 2018

The art looks detailed but the story...? I stopped mid-way through, didn't know what was going on and didn't care to decipher it.

Intriguing.

Still giving it a go.

In it for the long haul?
8.0
 Batman: Sins of the Father #5 Jun 24, 2018

Unintelligible.

meh

Awesome! I'll definitely read the next issue.

Not much happening except for the last page. Characters lack personality. Art is good but repetitive. Pedestrian dialogue. Both creators have done much better work. I will check out the next issue though.
8.5
 Batman: Sins of the Father #4 May 16, 2018

Awesome

The premise isn't strong enough to sustain any interest.
8.5
 Batman: Sins of the Father #3 Apr 18, 2018

Intriguing
8.5
 Cyber Force (2018) #1 Mar 28, 2018
8.5
 Doomsday Clock #4 Mar 28, 2018
8.0
 Batman: Sins of the Father #2 Mar 7, 2018
8.0
 Oblivion Song #1 Mar 7, 2018
8.5
 Batman: Sins of the Father #1 Feb 21, 2018
8.5
 Postal: Mark #1 Feb 21, 2018

Failed to have me invested. Stopped reading at some point. Maybe I'll try it again later. Artwork is the saving grace. Who, what character should I care about and why?

For God's Sake! Don't rest on your laurels! Maintain! Maintain!

Has a nice alternative feel to the story. Like the gritty art.

Much, much easier to digest the story than past Kot work. Good job.
8.0
 Mechanism Vol. 1 Jul 7, 2017

Mark Millar gets a one for his lackluster ending with zero twists! Incredibly disappointing. His endings are always disappointing. But Frank Quitely gets a ten for his fabulous art.
8.0
 Samaritan: Veritas #1 May 25, 2017

Last page will hook you in.

Great art. Story doesn't seem worth my time.
9.0
 Mechanism #5 Nov 16, 2016
8.0
 Jupiter's Legacy: Vol. 2 #2 Oct 20, 2016

HOLY F! This comic is keeping comics afloat for me. Too damn good. One issue left? No!
8.5
 Mechanism #4 Oct 20, 2016

Not bad first issue but not GRAND SCALE enough to get me back for another issue. Someone was killed in space, big deal.

Great art but the story is not the most inviting or innovative.

Total amateur writing. Art was okay. Pass.

Enjoyed it. Too bad (x) had to (x) too soon. But maybe she's not (x) at all. Hmmm.
8.0
 Symmetry #7 Oct 5, 2016
8.5
 Mechanism #3 Sep 21, 2016

Great art and action. Dialogue a bit amateurish but forgivable.

Too much of an info dump. Too many idea jumps, characters.

7.0
 Glitterbomb #1 Sep 7, 2016

You two, don't ever break up.

Quite good but the language of the times is a bit tiring. Too bad it couldn't be a bit more moderned up.

Even for comics this is a bit absurd. "For no reason at all..." animals suddenly start talking.

Intriguing. Great art and colors.

Quite good. Still here.

Meh story. Nice art though.
8.5
 Mechanism #2 Aug 25, 2016

Art is the only thing keeping this thing together. Mark, why are you dropping the ball on this? Are you over-worked?

This series hasn't been Mark's best work.
8.0
 Symmetry #6 Aug 14, 2016
8.0
 The Black Monday Murders #1 Aug 13, 2016

The plot is solid and the art is top notch. Certainly, one of the nicest looking comics on the stands.
8.0
 Symmetry #5 Jul 9, 2016

Quitely can do no wrong.

I feel Mark isn't putting his all into the script. Art is great though.
7.0
 Renato Jones: The One % #1 May 30, 2016
9.0
 DC Universe: Rebirth #1 May 29, 2016
8.0
 Symmetry #3 May 25, 2016
8.0
 Symmetry #4 May 25, 2016

Great start. Millar always delivers a great book.
7.5
 Cry Havoc #1 Jan 29, 2016
8.5
 Symmetry #2 Jan 20, 2016

Great art
7.0
 Superman: American Alien #3 Jan 16, 2016

Went by way too fast. Gotta see what happens next.

Dialogue was spot on and sharp.

Not a lot of meat on the bone, so to speak.

Unintelligible... but nice art.

Vader is a badass

Has something truly original and daring in the twist ending.
8.0
 The Tithe #1 Dec 9, 2015

Art good, story not.
7.0
 Ringside #1 Nov 30, 2015

That was just FUN!

I hope this has offended many. Looking forward to issue two.

Very intriguing!
7.0
 We Stand On Guard #5 Nov 27, 2015

HUGELY disappointing story!
8.0
 Postal #8 Nov 26, 2015

I don't give out 9's and 10's so easily. That said this is another great issue in a great series. But I wish there was more story. Keep up the fantastic work!

Although very intriguing it's terribly LIGHT on actual story! But I'll be here for issue two for sure.

Expected better. This isn't the iconic story it should be. Some elements feel right, others don't. Artwork is sensational though.

Would have liked to see Vader struggle a bit more. It's too easy for him given the size of the opposition.

Trying to be funny and not succeeding. Art was nice. Coloring could be better. Overall this was a step down from issue one.

7.5
 Monstress #1 Nov 7, 2015
7.5
 Doctor Strange (2015) #1 Nov 5, 2015
7.5
 Godzilla in Hell #1 Oct 24, 2015
8.0
 Epic Kill #1 Oct 22, 2015
8.0
 Epic Kill #3 Oct 22, 2015
8.0
 Epic Kill #4 Oct 22, 2015
8.0
 Epic Kill #5 Oct 22, 2015
8.0
 Epic Kill #6 Oct 22, 2015
8.0
 Epic Kill #7 Oct 22, 2015
8.0
 Epic Kill #8 Oct 22, 2015
8.0
 Epic Kill #9 Oct 22, 2015
8.0
 Epic Kill #10 Oct 22, 2015
7.5
 Strange Fruit #2 Oct 18, 2015

This was a fantastic team effort. Art and story top notch! Elektra Assassin = 10 Dark Knight Returns = 10 WatchMen = 10

Enough to make me come back
8.0
 Postal #7 Oct 1, 2015

I loved the movie so I'm happy to get a bit more insight here.
7.0
 Hank Johnson, Agent of Hydra #1 Aug 28, 2015
7.0
 Archie (2015) #1 Aug 2, 2015

I dig it. Nice art and colors too.
5.0
 Wolf #1 Aug 2, 2015

Nice art, bit crowded. Dialogue stiff, not fun.
6.0
 Island #1 Jul 17, 2015

The art is great but the scripting and plot are weak and tiresome. Did not suck me into the story. Too many characters introduced way too soon.
8.0
 We Stand On Guard #1 Jul 6, 2015
8.5
 The Autumnlands #2 Jun 22, 2015
8.5
 The Autumnlands #3 Jun 22, 2015
8.5
 The Autumnlands #4 Jun 22, 2015
8.5
 The Autumnlands #5 Jun 22, 2015
8.5
 The Autumnlands #6 Jun 22, 2015
7.5
 Mad Max: Fury Road - Furiosa #1 Jun 20, 2015

Too bad there's no music or sound effects in comics.
7.5
 The Fiction #1 Jun 20, 2015
8.0
 Empty Zone #1 Jun 17, 2015

Story didn't flow well, art was nice

Points off for being so freakin' incomprehensible

7.5
 Starfire #1 Jun 10, 2015

Very nice

Dark Knight Returns-10, Elektra Assassin-10, WatchMen-10
6.5
 Broken World #1 Jun 4, 2015
5.0
 Arcadia #2 Jun 3, 2015
8.0
 Jupiter's Circle #3 Jun 3, 2015
7.5
 Dark Gods #1 Jun 1, 2015

Yawn

Hmmm, slow start for a comic.

I read half of the first page and thumbed through the rest.
6.0
 The Infinite Loop #1 May 28, 2015
7.5
 A-Force #1 May 26, 2015

I think seeing the movie raises all boats in the Mad Max universe including this story.

Pretty funny. Nice art.
7.0
 Planet Hulk #1 May 25, 2015
7.5
 Saga #28 May 25, 2015

Target audience is young for this read.
8.0
 The Ghost Fleet #1 May 25, 2015
8.0
 The Ghost Fleet #2 May 25, 2015
8.0
 Wytches #6 May 25, 2015

Interesting

7.5
 Mantle #1 May 15, 2015

Sure didn't suck me in but I might try the next issue.
8.0
 Jupiter's Circle #2 May 7, 2015

Intriguing story and concept. A bit slower reveal would have upped the presentation. Art continuity and clarity can use improvement.

Still incredibly underwhelming. Oh, and there's a typo on page 17.

Unfortunately, you rarely get a second chance to impress.

Did Mark Millar actually write this? Seems not up to his regular caliber.
5.0
 RunLoveKill #1 Apr 21, 2015
7.5
 Nameless #3 Apr 17, 2015

Better than issue one but VERY similar to the movie A.I.

I dig it!

Art decent enough. Story does not work here.
8.0
 Saga #27 Apr 14, 2015

Matrix-y.
6.5
 Bucky Barnes: The Winter Soldier #6 Apr 13, 2015

Very nice first issue!

Enjoyable. I'll be back for issue 2.

Retread of the movies TimeCop and Timeline. Nothing new here. Expected better from Mark Miller.
7.0
 HaloGen #1 Mar 11, 2015
4.0
 The Surface #1 Mar 11, 2015

Viktor Bogdanovic is a find.

Disappointing. Expected better story. Too much exposition. Too fast ramp up. Don't care about the main characters. Art was fine but story not.

Got this issue free otherwise I wouldn't bother. STILL incredibly hard to follow or even care.

Enjoyed the series. Art is awesome.

Light. Comic-booky.

Could be good. We'll see. Can't tell yet.

Great read!

Cool art. Story is happening a bit fast though. What's the rush? Reminds me of Starship Troopers somewhat. I will be checking out issue 2.

Great art. A bit difficult to grasp the story direction though. Better on a second read.

I like a bit more amazingness in my comics.

Very enjoyable!
7.5
 They're Not Like Us #2 Jan 28, 2015

Another FANTASTIC issue! This is what comics ARE.

Enjoyable. Nice cliff-hanger ending.

Art was cool.
6.0
 Bitch Planet #1 Dec 10, 2014

Good to see the Snake back.
3.0
 Intersect #1 Dec 5, 2014

Art awesome. Story intriguing. I wish reviewers would stop handing out 10s everywhere. A 10 means it's perfect, without flaw, and could not get better, with even years of trying. Only five books have ever deserved a 10 - Watchmen, Dark Knight, Elekta Assassin, Daredevil Born Again, Batman Year One.

Colorful art. Story was tedious, difficult.

Fun!
7.5
 Avengers World #12 Nov 16, 2014

Enjoyed it!
6.5
 Bedlam #1 Nov 16, 2014

Started great then went downhill.
5.0
 Blackacre #1 Nov 16, 2014

Panel to panel flow was too hard to navigate. You shouldn't have to WORK to receive your entertainment.

I give up on this.

First part art, though beautiful, can be confusing at times. Good story.
5.0
 Chin Music #1 Nov 16, 2014

Average

Great concept. Art could be better.

Couldn't finish it.
7.5
 Deadly Class #1 Nov 16, 2014

Didn't hate it.
7.0
 Deep Gravity #1 Nov 16, 2014

X-files knock-off.

Art awesome. Story not.

??????
6.0
 Father's Day #1 Nov 16, 2014

Poor George. Expected better. Too ambitious. Needed to start small and grow.

Nope

Enjoyable

Wonderful!

Wonderful!

Wonderful!

Wonderful!

Art great. Story not.

Thumbs up.

So average.

Derivative. Very much like that episode of Star Trek the Next Generation with Ashley Judd guest starring. Involving an addictive video game that takes over your mind when you play it.

Enjoyable

Enjoyable
6.0
 Nailbiter #1 Nov 16, 2014

Fun!

Art interesting. Story couldn't engage.

Interesting

Yeah, hated it. Panel to panel flow was too confusing and story was more like new wave poetry than a narrative.

Not a fan.

Nope

Enjoyable

Enjoyable

Ending disappoints

Move along.

Confusing
6.0
 Sex Criminals #1 Nov 16, 2014
6.0
 Shutter #1 Nov 16, 2014

Dig it

Great art. But writing "future slang" never works!

The Thing.

Great!

Okay Harlan, realize the TV episode did your story a service and is the better story by far.

Great first issue!

Disappointing, uninspired ending.
8.0
 Superior #1 Nov 16, 2014

Fun!

Hmmm

Interesting

Interesting

Nope

Couldn't get through it.

Nope
5.5
 The Mercenary Sea #1 Nov 16, 2014

Cool art. Story weak.

No

Good start.

Loved it!

Not the best ending, but great series.

Disappointing

Intriguing.

Enjoyable

Average everything
7.0
 Wytches #1 Nov 16, 2014

I give up on this.

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