Guardians Of The Galaxy #5 brings what’s left of the Guardians back together for one last attempt to contact Groot before Grootfall consumes the Manifold Territories. Continue reading Guardians Of The Galaxy #5 Review
Spider-Man Annual #1 finds Spider-Man magically transported to a city that doesn’t exist when Wolverine shows up, forcing the two to fight over an enchanting globe that drives all who see it to greedily possess it. Continue reading Spider-Man Annual #1 Review
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
X-Men Hellfire Gala 2023 #1 kicks off Marvel’s version of the Met Gala in style as a host of mutants, human dignitaries, and superheroes gather to witness the election of a new X-Men roster and enjoy a night of drinks, dancing, and haute couture. Then it all goes so very wrong. Is It Good? Well, you have to give Gerry Duggan credit. X-Men Hellfire Gala … Continue reading X-Men Hellfire Gala 2023 #1 Review
Storm #3 finds Storm coming to terms with her decision to leave the X-Men after the betrayal at the Neotek presentation. Soon, the weather entity appears again to create chaos… or does it? Is It Good? Storm #3 is finally giving the mini-series a semblance of purpose and direction in this issue, so it’s an improvement over issues #1 and #2. However, the super-stiff dialog … Continue reading Storm #3 Review
Ultimate Invasion #2 pays a visit to the Maker’s revised and perfected version of Earth-6160 during a time of complete peace and prosperity. But if things are so great, why are Variant Avengers from the future appearing to destroy the Maker? Is It Good? Ultimate Invasion #2 is a perfect use case demonstrating the need to use caution and care when mixing the multiverse with … Continue reading Ultimate Invasion #2 Review
She-Hulk #15 brings the run to a close with an alien attack set to detonate a nuclear bomb in the middle of Manhattan. Can Jen resist her suitor long enough to get to the bomb in time? Is It Good? Oof! Talk about a rushed finish. She-Hulk #15 takes the threat revealed in the last issue (an alien wants to blow up Manhattan) and spends … Continue reading She-Hulk #15 Review
The Invincible Iron Man #8 overlaps with the events of the 2023 Hellfire Gala (sorta) when Feilong’s Iron Sentinels take flight to apprehend Emma Frost and Tony Stark uses the last suit he has to stop them. Is It Good? The Invincible Iron Man #8 is a good comic or a bad comic, depending on your point of view and your knowledge of events surrounding … Continue reading The Invincible Iron Man #8 Review
The Incredible Hulk #2 (2023) finds Bruce Banner trying to get rid of a stubborn young girl who finds solace in Hulk’s strength when the Eldest’s wake-up call to unleash the world’s monsters brings forth Brother Deep. Is It Good? In The Incredible Hulk #2 (2023), Phillip Kennedy Johnson leans into the tragic horror aspects of Bruce Banner’s life when the Eldest summons the world’s … Continue reading The Incredible Hulk #2 (2023) Review
Hellcat #5 concludes the mini-series with Hellcat assuming her “true” demon form to take her place by Daimno’s side. Can Sleepwalker stop Hellcat from becoming the Queen of Hell? Is It Good? Well, Hellcat #5 is a perplexing way to end a story. If you look at the totality of comics written under Christopher Cantwell where Hellcat is either the lead or a major player, … Continue reading Hellcat #5 Review
Danny Ketch: Ghost Rider #3 finds Danny’s link to the Ghost Rider undergoing dangerous reactions when the fear and anger Danny feels begin to manifest through the Rider’s actions. Meanwhile, Blackout and Scarecrow terrorize a town. Is It Good? Danny Ketch: Ghost Rider #3 marks the penultimate issue in the limited series by Howard Mackie, and Danny Ketch is in a whole heap of trouble. … Continue reading Danny Ketch: Ghost Rider #3 Review
Deadpool #9 finds Deadpool and Valentine trapped in the nefarious clutches of the Atelier, and the beatings will continue until Deadpool turns control of his symbiote dog over to the group of assassins. Is It Good? Deadpool #9 is okay. It won’t blow you away, but Alyssa Wong gets the job done in the penultimate issue to the end of the Atelier arc and presumably … Continue reading Deadpool #9 Review
Cosmic Ghost Rider #5 concludes the mini-series with a desperate plot by Frank Castle to split from his fractured selves before the Shi-ar can haul him away for good. Is It Good? Cosmic Ghost Rider #5 brings the odd adventure to a close with action, lots of snarky humor, a (sorta) happy ending, and an all-too-predictable development that’s representative of modern Marvel for all the … Continue reading Cosmic Ghost Rider #5 Review
Amazing Spider-Man #30 sends an Octofied Spider-Man on a rescue mission to save Norman Osborn from Doc Ock. Can Webhead save Norman before Norman reverts to his Goblin ways? Is It Good? I don’t like feeling this way about a writer and an editor. I don’t like the inescapable pressure that comes from knowing the wrong people are in the wrong job, repeating the same … Continue reading Amazing Spider-Man #30 Review
Moon Knight: City of the Dead #1 finds Moon Knight rescuing a young boy from an Anubis death cult, only to realize that saving the boy’s body is one thing, but saving the boy’s soul will take him on a more perilous journey. Is It Good? Moon Knight: City of the Dead #1 is okay albeit a little long. Set in the same time and … Continue reading Moon Knight: City of the Dead #1 Review
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