fzanca reviewed Universal Monsters: Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives! #1 Apr 28, 2024
I was not a fan of the art in this issue and I think the design for the creature was not upheld. We also didn't get story progression here for the most part. We needed more in this issue than what we received. I hope there's more in the next issue. For love of the IP and after meeting Julia Adams before her passing, I will stick with it.
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MINISERIES PREMIERE
A NEW HORROR DREAM TEAM RESURRECTS ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC MONSTERS Acclaimed creators DAN WATTERS (HOME SICK PILOTS, Lucifer), RAM V (The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, Batman: Detective Comics), and MATTHEW ROBERTS (MANIFEST DESTINY) rise from the depths for an all-new epic.
Years after t...
fzanca added Universal Monsters: Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives! (2024) to their pull list Apr 28, 2024
MINISERIES PREMIERE
A NEW HORROR DREAM TEAM RESURRECTS ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC MONSTERS Acclaimed creators DAN WATTERS (HOME SICK PILOTS, Lucifer), RAM V (The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, Batman: Detective Comics), and MATTHEW ROBERTS (MANIFEST DESTINY) rise from the depths for an all-new epic.
Years after t...
fzanca reviewed Red Sonja #10 Apr 28, 2024
The dilogue is a little off in this issue as the guards call Red Sonja "Honey," which is not period along with some other examples. However, I did enjoy the interaction between her and Gath. I was wondering why Gath didn't outright kill her, and we did get that answered. Apparently, there is more to Grace than we first thought. A little dip in quality here, but I'm still on board.
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In this issue: As Hyboria is torn apart by mystical forces, Sonja finally faces the enemy that haunts her nightmares - Kulan Gath. But the battle is not what it seems, and it will take more than a sword to end the torment consuming the realm!
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This run got progressively worse as it went on. It started out well and then slid down to this rather disappointing and non-climatic ending. How stupid this villain is to wear the one weapon that could slay her on her back. Come on. We saw this ending coming from a mile away. Everything was just so convenient. It's just bad.
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BLADE VS. THE ADANA, ROUND TWO: FATALITY?
The Adana already ruthlessly defeated Blade once. But after honing new vampiric powers and gathering an army of the dead, Blade is ready for a rematch. At stake? The fate of every soul on Earth!
Rated T+
fzanca reviewed Wolverine: Madripoor Knights #3 Apr 27, 2024
I still dislike the costume of the masked female that gets captured. The blue and purple don't work together and the mask is uninspired. I like that Black Widow has to take center stage because the guys need time to heal. The art progression does this well. The fight scene with Widow wielding the shield is cool as well. I like these three characters together.
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CAPTAIN AMERICA must secure a deadly weapon in Madripoor with the help of WOLVERINE and BLACK WIDOW, and before it hits the auction block, our titanic trio takes a different tactic - subterfuge! But can even the highly trained Black Widow outmaneuver the PRINCE of Madripoor and the HAND before the weapon is unleashed? And what - or WHO - will cause...
fzanca reviewed Invincible Iron Man #16 Apr 27, 2024
Though this issue has plenty of action, there isn't a whole lot of story. Every page is a splash page. This could have been told in 10 pages rather than 20, so it's a bit of cop-out by Duggan. I'm looking forward to seeing this unfold, I just hope there are a few more layers to the story.
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D-Day is here and there is absolutely a main event: Iron Man vs. Feilong! Get ready for the biggest clash of armor you've ever seen! Plus: Tony gets some new suits!
Rated T+
fzanca reviewed Conan The Barbarian #10 Apr 27, 2024
Though we've completely forgotten about the previous storyline, I do like the team-up with Kull and the new adventure into Atlantis. I was on the journey with them, which is a tip of the hat to Jim Zub. The artwork continues to be good and reminiscent. Looking forward to the next issue.
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BEYOND FLESH. BEYOND DEATH. BEYOND TIME.
Conan has traveled far and seen much in his legendary journeys, but nothing he has experienced thus far can prepare him for a quest to lands beyond to answer dark riddles of the past.
Unexpected allies await, fierce enemies loom, and the strange power of the Black Stone stirs in THE AGE UN...
fzanca reviewed Ultimate Spider-Man #4 Apr 25, 2024
I don't know what happened with this issue. The usual artist took a break so Hickman decided to dial it in, instead of progressing the story. Nothing happens in this issue except for one, elongated exposition-heavy scene. Not even one page of action in the entire issue. This issue can be summed up in 3 words -- Double Dinner Date. And Harry introduces his own wife as "Gwen Stacy." Who does that? M more
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WHO IS THE GREEN GOBLIN?
Peter Parker's secret life starts fraying the edges of his personal life! J. Jonah Jameson and Ben Parker's pursuit of truth - or, at least, the news - stirs unrest with the world at large... And now that Spider-Man may not have to operate alone, the real work of rebuilding this corrupt world can begin!
Rated T
fzanca reviewed Green Arrow #11 Apr 25, 2024
I can't believe this is the same Joshua Williamson who writes for the Energon Universe. I don't think he clicks as well with this character as he does with Duke. First of all, I thought that Ollie had a passcode to get into the bunker given to him by Waller. Yet, the entire team outside was able to get in just in the nick of time. Why would the mask want to deal with Ollie's issues with the Justic more
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Since Green Arrow #1, Merlyn has manipulated Oliver Queen and the Arrow family but after Green Arrow makes a deal with Waller, the final battle between the two archers is here! And whoever loses this shootout will be stranded forever!
Another good issue. I can't believe this is the same Joshua Williamson who works for DC Comics, but sometimes characters click with writers on another level. Duke turns on the action and the charm as we finish his solo story. The fight with BAT is good, his stand-off with Destro, and finally his motivation for taking on the formation of GI Joe. Good stuff.
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MINISERIES FINALE
Codename: G.I. Joe Is Here Duke has been betrayed by his allies and hunted by new enemies. The time has come for Duke to start fighting for something bigger than his country. Bigger than he ever could have imagined. Get ready for the last page shocker that no one will see coming!
fzanca reviewed James Bond: 007 #4 Apr 23, 2024
This series continues to get worse and worse. It's quite apparent that Ennis does not understand the character. The premise with the Stalvod weapon is decent, but the execution is horrible. We had him go to space in the last issue, without any training on how to be an astronaut, he just shows up on the shuttle and starts questioning people, does a spacewalk, and puts a snake in a space suit. Whate more
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Returning from a death-defying trip to the International Space Station, Bond resumes his search for the stolen STALVODA formula. But once he discovers where the trail ultimately leads, the legendary Double O agent finds himself playing for the highest of stakes - and setting a trap for his enemies that risks turning all of MI6 against him!
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fzanca reviewed Wonder Woman #8 Apr 23, 2024
The art continues to be good. Obviously, I read a different book from the rest of the critics since many of them gave it 10s. I am on the completely opposite end of the spectrum. I think what Tom King is doing with this character is appalling. This is not Wonder Woman. He doesn't even bother telling us how she was captured. In previous issues, she fought off the entire US military, now a 90-year-o more
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WONDER WOMAN VS. THE SOVEREIGN! After being captured by a team of villains, Diana finds herself at the mercy of the scariest of them all. Unbeknownst to our hero, the Sovereign has been pulling her strings since the very beginning of our tale, and now it's time for her to see the world his way as she falls under the influence of the Lasso of Lies! ...
Bats20832 reviewed Wonder Woman #8 Apr 16, 2024
Wonder Woman character was created and introduced in All-Star Comics as a character to raise up and unite American people. Now we have CIA's Tom King using the DC Comics issue almost as a parody level of absurdity of targeted hate based on race, gender, and religion. If the roles were different, the DC Comics published tract would be labeled as a "hate crime" piece. But as it is, CIA Tom King's ef more
WONDER WOMAN VS. THE SOVEREIGN! After being captured by a team of villains, Diana finds herself at the mercy of the scariest of them all. Unbeknownst to our hero, the Sovereign has been pulling her strings since the very beginning of our tale, and now it's time for her to see the world his way as she falls under the influence of the Lasso of Lies! ...
Of course powerful people manipulate the Bible, and religion in general for evil purposes. Look at the Catholic Church back in the day. Even if you look around today there are people using religion to manipulate people. A character like the Sovereign would absolutely use religion to manipulate the masses. The fact that the Sovereign is using the lasso of lies shows that the Sovereign is lying, so Tom King is even showing that this is improper use of the Bible verses. How can you not see this?
fzanca reviewed Superman #13 Apr 20, 2024
A decent continuation to this event. Not sure why superman needs a suit to go into space and why Supercorpo would have spacebikes just laying around. Also, it doesn't make any sense that the bikes would be small enough to get past the United Planets when a single Green Lantern couldn't. This needed a little more thought put into it. I like that Brainiac is sick. I think that adds a layer to the st more
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HOUSE OF BRAINIAC PART TWO! Superman and Lobo...team-up? Together, the Man of Steel and the Main Man race across the universe on a hunt for the Lobo Army and Brainiac. Can they get along long enough to get to them before Brainiac enacts the next stage of his dangerous plans to create a new House of Brainiac?!
fzanca reviewed Action Comics #1064 Apr 19, 2024
This is a good start to the event, though I won't be collecting the side spin-off titles. Brainiac is always a good villain. I like how it starts as a normal day and then all hell breaks loose. He even infiltrated Super Corp. who knows how long ago. Let's hope it keeps up at this level.
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HOUSE OF BRAINIAC PART ONE! BRAINIAC ATTACKS! Brainiac's Lobo army invades Metropolis in an action-packed oversized issue! The Super family and all the heroes of Metropolis join the fight, but will they be enough to hold off Brainiac's lethal and crazed soldiers?! Can Superman and Lex learn what Brainiac is searching for? He's not bottling Metropol...
fzanca reviewed Beware the Planet of the Apes #4 Apr 19, 2024
This was an interesting conclusion. It was always gnawing at the back of my skull that Nova had not met the chimps until after Taylor arrived. At least now that is all reset. I'm not sure why Nova didn't stay with them and instead return to a human hunting ground, but everything else I liked. Not sure about incarcarating the apes where I guess the gibbons will take care of them. Sounds like a disa more
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WAR FOR THE PLANET!
Once, the citizens of Ape City believed they were alone in this world, the only sentient creatures left. But Cornelius and Zira's trip to the Forbidden Zone with the human Nova has revealed a world of violence beyond their borders. Now, an army of gorillas is on the march - and they aren't the only factor vying for control....
fzanca reviewed Ultimate Black Panther #3 Apr 19, 2024
This was a slow issues starting with a meaningless fight between Okye and Shiri, then a long descent into the underground artifact dwelling for a reveal that was a huge glowing ball. What makes this different from Spider-man is the set up. The story behind it, is that the Maker made it so there were no superheroes, the heroes themselves and those around him remained the same, but there they didn't more
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ENTER...STORM AND KILLMONGER!
Black Panther takes matters into his own hands and embarks on a covert solo mission to deal with Ra and Khonshu directly! Wakanda's conflict with Moon Knight has escalated. Even with spies all across the continent feeding information, Wakanda is overwhelmed. Everything changes, though, when a pair of freedom fight...
fzanca reviewed Cobra Commander #4 Apr 19, 2024
Whoever decided to do character spinoffs of these characters should get a raise. This was a really good idea in the vein of the Marvel universe leading up to the Avengers. This one is, of course, leading into Destro. This is the shift in Cobra Commander's character and turning his back on Cobra-LA. Looking forward to seeing how Williamson wraps this up.
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THE ENERGON UNIVERSE IS IN DANGER.
Cobra Commander has found a new ally-willing or not-that may just make him unstoppable.
Unless, of course, someone is one step ahead of him...
fzanca reviewed Titans #10 Apr 17, 2024
I'm really enjoying this story. I'm actually kind of glad that he completely forgot about the death of the Flash storyline, as Tom Taylor does. This one is far more interesting. We have seen Raven go dark before, so this is nothing new, but the execution has been good so far. I also like Trigon pitting sibling against sibling. Though I do think the name Trilogy has absolution not imagination put i more
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The Titans are committed to helping humanity, whether humanity believes in them or not. The team is fighting on several fronts, but they refuse to back down. They refuse to buckle under overwhelming pressure. But are the Titans being manipulated? Are they on the wrong side of a conflict that could consume the world?
fzanca reviewed Star Wars: Thrawn - Alliances #4 Apr 17, 2024
Another confusing issue. The scenes move back and forth so quickly that it is impossible to keep track of one story or the other. I definitely would not have structured it this way. Then they finished it without completing the story. Not sure what's up with that. I guess everyone was dropping it so they decided to cancel the title. I'm not sure. The only thing that I enjoyed was the Stormtroopers more
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THE CLIMACTIC CONCLUSION!
DARTH VADER and THRAWN must find the solution to their problem... ...but where does that leave THRAWN and ANAKIN?
Rated T
fzanca reviewed Incredible Hulk #11 Apr 14, 2024
I think I'm on board with everyone else. The story is going nowhere and Earls on art is not good for this book. Even the cliffhanger feels more like a Constantine book than a Hulk book I'm hoping he can turn it around.
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HULK SMASHES FROZEN CHARLOTTE ONCE AND FOR ALL! The monstrous, ethereal, demonic/angelic Frozen Charlotte has plagued New Orleans for centuries, and it's high time to put a stop to it. And Hulk is just the guy to do it. Plus, Eldest makes another tempting offer to Bruce Banner...
Rated T+
fzanca reviewed Invincible Iron Man #17 Apr 14, 2024
It was weird to have half of this issue be an existential crisis that takes place in his head and the other half moves the story along. I do like it so far, but it has its peaks and valleys. I love the idea of the sentinels using Stark Tech and I like Tony and Emma together. It's different.
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Tony Stark's greatest accomplishment may have just become the world's most advanced coffin. Trapped within a deactivated armor, Tony must face down his demons and his legacy. Can Iron Man escape. or will mutantkind's hopes die along with him?
Rated T+
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IT ALL ENDS!
Tony Stark, the genius-billionaire-playboy-philanthropist, has lost it all: his wealth?his fame?his friends. But Stark doesn't realize he still has so much more to lose, especially when the assassins start to come for him! It's the beginning of the end, as the Golden Avenger must fight for his life and find out what it really means...
fzanca reviewed Unnatural Order #4 Apr 14, 2024
This has gotten very convoluted. I expected it to end this issue. Now it's feeling like it's being drawn out. The world is interesting, but let's stay in one rather than the other. The characters switching back and forth is jarring. Let's have them remain in their fantasy versions as that's the selling point of the book. I'm going to get the next one, but if it doesn't course correct then I'm pro more
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Unnatural Order's first arc races to its conclusion as three factions face off to change the world...whether to destroy it, save it, or transform it forever. Navy Seal John Murphy is determined to kill Iodoc the Druid, he just has to get past a dragon, a vampire, and the Grey Queen first. But beyond the Sun Gate, Murphy's allies are truly different...
fzanca reviewed Batman and Robin #8 Apr 14, 2024
I really liked this issue. I thought the pace was great. Not knowing what side Flatline was on and Batman having his own adventure that ends in a mystery. Good stuff. It's amazing how hit-and-miss Joshua Williamson is.
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As Batman finds himself in the clutches of a new cult that worships Man-Bat, Robin continues his own investigation into his High School's connections to Shush! Can the father and son dynamic duo uncover Man-Bat and Shush's master plans before Gotham pays the price?!
fzanca reviewed Batman / Superman: World's Finest #26 Apr 14, 2024
This is very imaginative. I like the imp world and seeing Mr. M team up with Bat-Mite. The issue is very fun and the art by Mora is always great. I love the depiction of Parasite and the last panel is funny as hell. I recommend this issue
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BEWARE THE POWER OF THE DOOM-MITE! Following the imp-shattering events of the Batman/Superman: World's Finest 2024 Annual and #25, it's up to Mr. Mxyzptlk and Bat-Mite to convince Batman and Superman that they're for real this time! If this dynamic duo of odd couples can't work together, then our entire dimension is in jeopardy!
fzanca reviewed Batman / Dylan Dog #2 Apr 14, 2024
I think this team-up really works. The beginning with them hunting for the elements for the cure to the Joker serum, and Dylan being a fish out of water, to him then being in his element when he works with Constantine. Etrigan is a great addition and I like that the writer didn't feel the need for Batman to be in the final mission. Constantine and Dylan together was great.
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The second issue of the bombastic team-up between DC's Dark Knight and Sergio Bonelli's Nightmare Investigator is here! Batman hunts through London to find any trace of the kidnapped Catwoman, and all of his clues are turning up smiles...while Dylan Dog must enlist the help of John Constantine to track down a serial killer...a serial killer he alre...
fzanca reviewed Redcoat #1 Apr 8, 2024
I have two words for this issue - missed opportunity. I thought that Geoff Johns was going to go for the alternate history ala tarentino, where the British won the war. Instead, we get this convoluted, mess of a story that spans over a hundred years thus far. During those 100 years, he has the same coat, is met by Dr. Strange John Hancock, a child Einstein that somehow knew he was getting out of t more
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SERIES PREMIERE
Immortal. Mercenary. Kind of a tool. Meet Simon Pure, the newest UNNAMED hero, created by comic all-stars GEOFF JOHNS and BRYAN HITCH. British redcoat and all-around rogue, Simon mysteriously became immortal in 1776 after a run-in with the clandestine cabal known as the Founding Fathers, which included George Washington, John H...
fzanca reviewed Green Lantern #10 Apr 7, 2024
Jeremy is a great talent and overall this issue has a great feel, but it has some holes. Suddenly wearing cloaks was weird, but when it comes to the GL uniforms, those come from the power of the rings. If he loses his ring, he loses his uniform. It's happened many times before. Yet here, they openly say they can track ring ussage and yet they have thri uniforms and probably their live support bubb more
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HOUSE OF BRAINIAC TIE-IN! With Hal's ring newly recharged, he leaves Earth for Oa to uncover the mystery surrounding the Central Power Batteries, while Carol makes a choice that will change her destiny forever! Plus: Kevin Maguire joins Green Lantern architect Jeremy Adams to tell the tale of Guy Gardner, the United Planets, Lobo and... Wrestling? ...
fzanca reviewed Void Rivals #8 Apr 7, 2024
This was an action-packed issue with a great cliffhanger. I did get lost during the fight. I don't know where the explostion came from or why they were uneffected by the arrow that droped between them. Also, I was very disappointed by the lack of sci-fi elements in the design of the bike. It lookked completely contemporary. I'm not sure why they went with that design.
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Darak and Solila go face-to-face with Proximus-face-to-face with... certain death?
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