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9.5
Ant-Man (2015) #1

Jan 25, 2015

With any Marvel comic book, I expect explosions and fights. However Ant-Man completely deviated from this trend ... in a good way of course! Within this first issue it is refreshing to see an ordinary man living his ordinary life - we saw his love for his daughter, and the conflict with his ex-wife. We see a man trying to make a better life for his daughter. We see a man who is struggling to find his way in the world, but he tries to make the best of what he has. He's a genuine man, that can be said. It's also humorous to see him mock himself, declaring his dislike for the name Ant-Man, and emphasizing his mediocrity compared to people such as Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Hank Pym (the original Ant-Man). The story telling is fantastic and the artwork is great. Ultimately I'll be sure to read Ant-Man if it continues like this. A brilliant and dynamic read.

9.0
Ant-Man (2015) #2

Jul 23, 2015

Just like the first one, this issue was so enjoyable and an amusing read. Grizzly is a hilarious and perfect little side-kick to Scott, and, although the crazy Nazi robot was a little out there, we were once again reminded of the ordinary life Ant-Man is trying to build for himself and his family, selling a pitch to a large bank for a loan. As expected, he doesn't get it, but I love how the cold, almost sinister looking woman approaches him after he deals with the robot and offers him the money to start up his business. See, this is what I love seeing from this comic, just an ordinary guy who may have to deal with a couple of whack jobs every now and again. The art is fantastic and so incrediblu unique. A clear storyline with a potential villain is established. Ant-Man Security Solutions is up and running, and I cannot wait for what's ahead for this company and its boss.

10
Infinity #1

Nov 22, 2014

After reading around the characters of this issue, I decided to pick this up. I don't regret it even the slightest. Each issue is structured in cohesive chapters that really flow well in this Marvel Comics event. We're introduced to Thanos and his Cull Obsidian, the Black Order. These 5 characters are Thanos' warriors, and are all uniquely individual. We also see the Illuminati, comprised of Doctor Strange, Namor, Black Panther, Mister Fantastic, Black Bolt, Iron Man and more. We see appearances from the X-Men, Wolverine, Storm and Kitty. And of course, the Avengers. The Inhumans are also very important in this issue, and as someone who has never encountered them in other comics, they are a fresh alternative to the usual Marvel teams. Other notable characters include the Spaceknights and the Builders. This issue introduces the epic space war between the Avengers and Thanos and the infamous Infinity Gems. The artwork in this issue is perhaps the best I've ever seen in any non-graphic novel comic. It's meticulously detailed and colourful. The storyline is equally as compelling. A brilliant read. I recommend this to any comic book enthusiast.

9.5
Infinity #2

Nov 22, 2014

After reading issue #1, I was skeptical if this issue could sustain it's appeal. However it did in every way possible. The epic space war begins. Yet I do not feel like this storyline is your typical, run-of-the-mill space war. We see the fascinating Cull Obsidian strike Earth and beyond, claiming lands such as Atlantis, Wakanda and more. The Inhumans are shown a lot more in this issue, and in a very surprising turn of events reveals something shocking about Thanos. Mean whilst in deep space the Avengers fight the Builders, said to be Earth's oldest race, whilst the Illuminati are forced to deal with a powerful ultimatum. The storyline can get slightly confusing at times however it is very compelling. The artwork is even better than the first issue - something I thought would be impossible. Once again another brilliant read!

9.0
Infinity #3

Dec 5, 2014

Once again the Infinity event series does not fail to deliver. This issue balances dialogue with action surprisingly well, and provides the readers with an insight into the Builders - supposedly Earth's oldest race. We see much more of the mighty Thanos here, and some other notable Marvel characters make appearances too, such as Ronan the Accuser and the Mighty Avengers. Some panels are a standout - and the most prominent of all is at the end - an epic scene between Thanos and Black Bolt. The artwork is incredible as usual and there is a great emphasis on storytelling. This issue was a fine read.

7.0
Spider-Woman (2014) #1

Dec 5, 2014

Having no real prior knowledge of Spiderwoman, I decided to pick up this issue as it did appear particularly interesting. And because I was new to Spiderwoman, I would have hoped that this issue provided me with an insight into Spiderwoman, her origins, and her life. This was not quite delivered. I felt there was too big an emphasis on Silk - Spiderwoman faded into the background. The story was somewhat interesting, delivering some fun action panels and some witty humor. A story has been established, so I'm interested to see what comes next. The artwork is vibrant and detailed. I just wished that for the first issue, we learnt more about the character it was actually written for, but ultimately this was a good read.

10
Storm #1

Nov 22, 2014

If I could I'd give this issue 11/10. It's brilliant, and everything I wanted to see from a Storm solo comic. The connection between Storm and her environment is portrayed here wonderfully. The comic also portrays a Storm that is far different from the ones we've seen - she's angry, stubborn, relentless, but also kind, warm and understanding. This issue is one of the best comics I've ever read. The artwork, colours, composition, and writing is sensational!

10
Storm #2

Nov 22, 2014

This issue was a great read. We see Storm encounter a long time enemy, Callisto, in the sewers of New York City. There is also an insight into Storm's origins too, and how her past experiences have impacted her to this day. The storyline in and artwork in this issue are brilliant.

6.0
Storm #3

Nov 22, 2014

This issue was disappointing, but fans of the Storm-Forge romance will be at ease here. She finally encounters her former lover after so many years. She travels back to Africa - the place where she was once worshiped as a Goddess. It is interesting to see how times have changed. Is she worshiped and adored now? However the artwork is perhaps the biggest let down of them all, it does not capture Storm and her personality as well as it should. Yet there are some standout panels with Storm and her powers. The storyline is thin, and appears as more of a filler, yet this is not the worst comic I've ever read.

7.0
Storm #4

Nov 22, 2014

This issue was particularly interesting because within moments we saw the impact of her former lover's (Wolverine's) death on Storm. The issue sees Storm dealing with and reminiscing all of her memories with Wolverine since they joined the X-Men. The art is sensational as usual, especially at the start, whilst some of the fight scenes are great. A good read.

7.0
Storm #5

Nov 22, 2014

This issue was a great read. Although thin on a storyline, it was interesting to see Storm's connection with her former lover Wolverine. She constantly questioned herself what Wolverine would do if he was in her situation. Did she really know him? The action scenes were brilliant - we saw Storm kick some major butt in this issue. The art was beautiful as usual, Ibanez does a great job. Another good read.

7.5
Storm #6

Jan 13, 2015

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this issue. Once again we were addressed the issues that mutants face on a daily basis - Storm may be universally known as a leading member of the X-Men yet she is still marginalised by society for being a mutant. I loved the experimentation of Storm's powers on a molecular level - she mentioned changing air pressure, generating superwinds, and we saw her carry a plane through the air using wind whilst defeating a bunch of bad guys who were trying to kill her and everyone else on board. The storyline was refreshing to see in the series, and the art work was great (although not on Ibanez's level). A great action-packed read.

8.0
Storm #7

Jan 13, 2015

Storm really came into her own in this issue. Still reeling on the aftermath of the attack on her plane, Storm now finds herself facing the FBI whilst completely powerless. It was great to see her fellow X-Men join to support her in this issue - you could truly feel a sense of family in their presence. However I found this issue particularly interesting because we saw Storm at the centre of attention - it was great to see the masses of support from the public and her fellow X-Men, all wanting to see her free from the police. I also liked the reflection on past issues - we saw Marisol's and the people of Santo Marco's reaction, as well as Forge's in Kenya. It was also incredibly entertaining to see the badass side of Storm - the side that fought the FBI, freezing their guns in a powerful blizzard, and then ripping the roof off of a US Senator's house with a tornado. The artwork was great as usual to coincide with this sensational issue. A thrilling read.

7.5
Storm #8

May 9, 2015

Storm was incredibly badass in this issue. She whipped up tornadoes, tsunamis, and spherical air bubbles to navigate through an ocean. She took it upon herself to deal with a threat, and the results were greatly rewarding. The atmospheric artwork and paneling was beautiful and extravagantly coloured, and the writing was great. I really enjoyed the scene with Storm and the federal agent who had criticized her in the previous issue. Utopia was also an interesting setting too, but I felt that the villain, Harmon, was rather meager and boring - his design was atrocious and his powers confusing - he was not suitable enough to be pitted against Storm. But nevertheless, this was a great read.

7.5
Storm #9

Jul 23, 2015

Storm and Gambit's relationship was very entertaining to read in this issue. There was a reference to Storm's past as well as an appearance from Marisol which I loved. I was not a fan of the artwork in this issue, although it is not the worst I have seen from this series. But my biggest issue with this series (which was emphasized in this issue), is how, despite this being her title, Storm sometimes appears secondary. There's a too large emphasis on Gambit which distracts from the focus of Storm. The end result of the comic is rather dull; this issue appears to just be a temporary fill-in. However there are some beautiful moments between the two too. An enjoyable read.

8.0
Storm #10

Jul 23, 2015

The first notable thing about this issue is man, what an incredible cover from Stephanie Hans. Immediately upon turning the page one is hit by colourful vibrant images aided from the undeniably beautiful and captivating artwork from Ibanez - it is great to see that he is back. I also love how they really made an effort to make Storm appear human and like everyone else in this issue; it was wonderful to see her just doing ordinary things. However the contrast between Ibanez's and Barrionuevo and Edwards' artwork is far too sharp. I am also disappointed at the villain (or supposed villain) in this issue, Kenji. It disappoints me that we've never actually had a villain that I believe is a good enough villain for Storm. Kenji is just a boy who has lost his way. However there are some great panels in this issue. An entertaining read.

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