Amazing Spider-Man #31 cordially invites you to the wedding event of today, when Randy and Janice tie the big knot… or do they? Is It Good? Let’s cut to the chase. No, they don’t get married. In Amazing-ly consistent fashion, Zeb Wells, Nick Lowe, and the rest of Marvel hype up the supposed “Wedding of the Year” but don’t deliver on the promise of the … Continue reading Amazing Spider-Man #31 Review
Moon Knight #26 explores Dr. Badr’s recent resurrection and how Khonshu’s failing resurrection power means he didn’t come back quite right. Is It Good? Well, well, well. Look who’s back in action. It’s been some time since we’ve been given anything more than fleeting attention to Hunter’s Moon, and Moon Knight #26 is Jed MacKay’s catch-up issue to find out how the other Fist of … Continue reading Moon Knight #26 Review
Fantastic Four #10 follows the Vruzeox refugees as they make the long trek to a new world after their star collapsed. Unfortunately, their hypersleep keeps getting interrupted every century by strange-looking beings. Is It Good? In the course of Ryan North’s run, Fantastic Four #10 is the most sci-fi-ish story to come along where North plays with the concept of “relative time” and how it … Continue reading Fantastic Four #10 Review
Doctor Strange #6 ventures to a hidden moment in the Doctor’s past when he was conscripted by the Vishanti to fight a long, bloody war against the Trinity of Ashes. Is It Good? Doctor Strange #6 serves as an excellent example of how to introduce a villain worthy of the hero (a chronic trouble spot for Jed MacKay) who has an interesting backstory and presents … Continue reading Doctor Strange #6 Review
Astonishing Iceman #1 follows Boby Drake/Iceman (or is he?) as he continues to evade Orchis security forces while he saves the day with a smile and a big, manly kiss. Is It Good? “Wait, what? Iceman is dead. In this year’s Hellfire Gala, he got stabbed with a blade that unleashed the equivalent of nanite napalm into his bloodstream, melting him from the inside out. … Continue reading Astonishing Iceman #1 Review
Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 (2023) recounts Hallows’ Eve’s attempt to break Ben Reilly out of Queen Goblin’s embassy prison in the heart of NYC. Can Spider-Man stop the mask-wearing jailbreaker before she creates an interdimensional incident? Is It Good? I’m not sure what it means when Marvel starts developing a pattern of using ASM Annuals to tell silly, jokey stories that don’t go anywhere or … Continue reading Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 (2023) Review
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