Ultimate Invasion #1 begins a new chapter in the Ultimates Universe when the Maker escapes his secret prison for a chance to live life all over again… with a few, tiny changes. Is It Good? Ultimate Invasion #1 gives readers a chance to revisit the Ultimates Universe (sort of) with a new story that threatens all of existence in ways we can’t yet know, courtesy … Continue reading Ultimate Invasion #1 Review
Hellcat #4 puts all the hellish cards on the table when every Spalding, Daimon, Patsy, and even Hedy explains themselves to fill in the pieces to the puzzle of Spalding’s murder. Is It Good? That’s right. File Hellcat #4 under “The Exposition Issue” because everyone explains everything all at once, and by the time you’re done, the only question left unanswered is, “Who killed Spalding?” … Continue reading Hellcat #4 Review
Guardians of the Galaxy #3 slowly pulls back the curtain on Grootfall and the plague of terraforming meteors that create death and destruction wherever they land. Is It Good? Yep, that’s the one big idea from Guardians of the Galaxy #3. You learn a little bit about Grootfall when Quill agrees to participate in a royal hunt sponsored by his sister. To be clear, you … Continue reading Guardians of the Galaxy #3 Review
Bloodline: Daughter of Blade #5 brings the mini-series to a close as Brielle heads for a final, fateful confrontation against Whitney and Deacon Frost. Is It Good? Bloodline: Daughter of Blade #5 ends about as well as it could and about as well as you would expect – with two mid-level fights, emotionally validating speeches, and a happy ending. Whether or not that sounds like … Continue reading Bloodline: Daughter of Blade #5 Review
The Incredible Hulk #1 finds Bruce Banner wandering the lonely highways and bi-ways of Kentucky to keep away from humanity when an ancient evil emerges to hunt the Hulk for its own grand design. Is It Good? The Incredible Hulk #1 picks up pieces of last year’s Hulk run from Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley, mixes in the metaphysical aspects of Al Ewing’s run before … Continue reading The Incredible Hulk #1 Review
Moon Knight #24 pits Moon Knight against Morpheus, the master of dreams, when the villain entrances an entire apartment building with dreams of neverending happiness. Is It Good? Moon Knight #24 is okay. Every comic, regardless of genre, should focus on at least one big idea to make it worth reading, and Jed MacKay does just that by using a fight against Morpheus to reveal … Continue reading Moon Knight #24 Review
Doctor Strange #4 follows Pandora Peters, Wong, and Doctor Zee – the Agents of WAND – as they stumble upon the trail of a killer taking out all magical villains around the world. Is It Good? Yes, you read that right. Doctor Strange doesn’t show up at all in Doctor Strange #4 except for a single panel on the last page. This issue is all … Continue reading Doctor Strange #4 Review
Planet of the Apes #3 explains how one of the Exercitus Viri members became a member, what apes think about the ocean, and how a circus gorilla learned to read. Is It Good? Is it too early to take a setup/breather issue? It feels like it’s too early to have a setup/breather issue. Well, regardless of how you feel about it, Planet of the Apes … Continue reading Planet of the Apes #3 Review
Clobberin’ Time #4 finds Ben Grimm forming a temporary alliance with Doctor Doom to escape the void to which they’ve both been banished and stop Psychpomp’s master plan. Is It Good? Clobberin’ Time #4 has fairly decent writing and a strong display of art using Steve Skroce’s trademark artistic style. However, this issue isn’t particularly great for a reason that has nothing to do with … Continue reading Clobberin’ Time #4 Review
Cosmic Ghost Rider #4 unveils the origin behind the second Cosmic Ghost Rider, just in time for Monark Starstalker to show up and capture his bounty. Is It Good? Well, that’s one way to solve a problem. When the Cosmic Ghost Rider mini-series started, it had potential. Stephanie Phillips crafted a solid first issue that served as a good jumping-on point and an intriguing mystery … Continue reading Cosmic Ghost Rider #4 Review
Captain America: Cold War Omega #1 brings the invasion of Dimension Z to a close as the Captains America, Sharon Carter, and Misty Knight attack White Wolf’s palace to stop the war. Is It Good? Holy Cow! Captain America: Cold War Omega #1 is an awful, convoluted, tone-deaf mess of a comic. Truly, imagine the worst way possible to end this “event” badly, and it … Continue reading Captain America: Cold War Omega #1 Review
Black Panther #1 brings T’Challa back down to Earth in a new series where the former King of Wakanda struggles to find his place as the protector of a kingdom that’s exiled him. Is It Good? I want to like Black Panther #1. I truly do. It’s very clear from the first page to the last that Eve Ewing is writing her heart out, but … Continue reading Black Panther #1 Review
Amazing Spider-Man #27 finds Norman Osborn and Peter Parker wrestling with Kamala Khan’s death when two old threats re-emerge to start trouble. Is It Good? Now that ASM #26 and the disastrous “What did Peter do?” arc is fully in the rearview mirror, it’s time to deal with the aftermath of Kamala Khan’s, aka Ms. Marvel’s, death. Unfortunately, Zeb Wells deals with Kamala’s death in … Continue reading Amazing Spider-Man #27 Review
Spider-Man #9 finds Spidey grappling with his amplified Spider-Sense, causing him to sense every stubbed toe and paper cut in the five Burroughs. Can Norman Osborn find a cure before the overload melts Spidey’s brain? Is It Good? Spider-Man #9 is a mixed bag. It’s not great. It’s not as terrible as it could be. It gets the job done with some highs and some … Continue reading Spider-Man #9 Review
The Invincible Iron Man #7 finds Tony Stark and James Rhodes teaming up for a secret mission to destroy the Iron Sentinels and uncover Feilong’s master plan. Is It Good? The Invincible Iron Man #7 is good. Not just good, but probably the best issue in Gerry Duggan’s run so far, so if you were considering dropping the title from your pull list, you may … Continue reading The Invincible Iron Man #7 Review
Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #13 brings Sam and Steve back together after a brutal fight, only to be confronted by King Wolf’s forces, an avalanche, and much more. Is It Good? File Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #13 under “random things happening without explanation,” which means Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly have fully lost the plot of what they’re trying to do in this … Continue reading Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #13 Review
Daredevil #12 brings Matt Murdock one step closer to damnation (or is it salvation?) when he takes the ultimate step to save the souls of his friends trapped by the Beast in Hell. Is It Good? I don’t know how this is going to end, but I’m keenly interested in where Daredevil #12 is going. If you’ve paid attention to Comic Industry news, you know … Continue reading Daredevil #12 Review
Deadpool: Badder Blood #1 puts Deadpool on the trail of Van Strutten, the man responsible for turning Deadpool’s friend into the biomechanical killing machine called Thumper. Is It Good? Deadpool: Badder Blood #1 is okay. This issue exemplifies one of the rare examples where there’s nothing technically wrong with it, but the issue will either work for you or not, depending on what you’re looking … Continue reading Deadpool: Badder Blood #1 Review
Fantastic Four #8 finds the Fantastic Four enjoying their time away from the big city when a mysterious force causes local people, and all memory of them, to disappear. Is It Good? Fantastic Four #8 is less silly and nonsensical than previous issues in Ryan North’s run, so that’s a provisional positive. Ivan Fiorelli’s art looks fantastic, the action is bright and imaginative, and Jesus … Continue reading Fantastic Four #8 Review
Captain America: Symbol of Truth #13 finds Sam and Steve at each other’s throats after their first steps into Dimension Z go poorly. Is It Good? If all you want is action, regardless of story, substance, or sense, Captain America: Symbol of Truth #13 is a darn fine comic. For the rest of us, Captain America: Symbol of Truth #13 falls short. When last we … Continue reading Captain America: Symbol of Truth #13 Review
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