I’ve never been much of a con guy. Kind of like Groucho Marx was once quoted as saying, I never want to be part of a club that would have me as a member. I was also on the other side of a couple of conventions. I worked at a …
Read More »REVIEW: ‘Symbiote Spider-Man’ #2 is stuck in the 80s
A retro Spidey piece that no one really wanted, much less needed. Not a bad story, just not necessary.
Read More »REVIEW: ‘DCeased’ #1 isn’t dead on arrival
'Dceased' #1 offers a new twist on the old tale of the zombie apocalypse with superheroes in the mix.
Read More »REVIEW: ‘The Magnificent Ms. Marvel’ #1 is marvelous
The new creative team of Ahmed and Jung are off to a strong start in 'The Magnificent Ms. Marvel.'
Read More »REVIEW: ‘Young Justice’ #1 is Brian Michael Bendis at his best
Brian Michael Bendis launches Wonder Comics with 'Young Justice' #1, with help from Patrick Gleason, and it's a fantastic start.
Read More »REVIEW: Norrin Radd is back in ‘The Silver Surfer: The Best Defense’ #1
I’m going to need a few more issues with the Silver Surfer to see if this rendition of Norrin Radd measures up, but 'Silver Surfer: The Best Defense' #1 is a pretty solid start.
Read More »REVIEW: ‘Doctor Strange: The Best Defense’ #1 raises the stakes for the Defenders
If 'Doctor Strange: The Best Defense' #1 is any indication, once everything comes together in the upcoming 'Defenders' #1 it's really going to be something else.
Read More »REVIEW: There’s more than meets the Eye (of Agamotto) in ‘Immortal Hulk: The Best Defense’ #1
Part Two of the lead up to the debut of 'Defenders: The Best Defense.' This issue is focused on Bruce Banner and the Hulk in one of their favorite locales, New Mexico.
Read More »REVIEW: ‘Namor: The Best Defense’ marks the return of The (original) Defenders
One of four prelude issues leading up to The Defenders #1. This particular issue focuses on Namor, The Sub-Mariner and his attempt to find allies against the surface world under the sea.
Read More »REVIEW: ‘Champions’ #24 takes on more than just supervillains
'Champions' #24 has as strong a portrayal of a school shooting as you are likely to see in a comic.
Read More »REVIEW: Eddie Brock and the Symbiote share a special bond in ‘Venom: First Host’ #2
'Venom: First Host' #2 is a good issue and explores an interesting, special bond shared between shared between the Venom Symbiote and host Eddie Brock.
Read More »REVIEW: Get stoked for the movie with ‘Venom: First Host #1’
Before Eddie Brock, before Peter Parker, before even the Secret Wars, there was the First Host! 'Venom: First Host' #1 is a lot of fun, and this is coming from a non-Venom fan.
Read More »REVIEW: ‘Plastic Man’ #3 has Plas bending things to his own will
Other than some awkward dialogue and humor, what makes Gail Simone's 'Plastic Man' such a fun read is on full display in issue #3.
Read More »REVIEW: ‘Plastic Man’ #2 explores the “man” behind the “plastic”
Plastic Man discovers there is more to being a hero than just having powers.
Read More »REVIEW: Revenge and reunions await in ‘Shanghai Red’ #1
Set in the nineteenth century, history plays an important role in 'Shanghai Red' #1, which introduces an intriguing main character, Red, and utilizes two solid plot points: reunion and revenge. It's always a good sign when I'm excited to find answers in future issues.
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