The Invincible Iron Man #6 Review
The Invincible Iron Man #6 takes a break from the “action” for a trip down memory lane to a time when Tony Stark lent the military a hand tracking down a thief who stole experimental tech. Is It Good? The Invincible Iron Man #6 is an odd spot in the series to take a breather issue, but here we are. When a series is already … Continue reading The Invincible Iron Man #6 Review
Silk #1 (2023) Review
Silk #1 (2023) finds Cindy Moon acting as a private detective in 1940s Los Angeles to rescue kidnapped children who fell victim to a mob-run trafficking ring. Is It Good? Before we get started, I recognize this is at least the fourth #1 for Silk in the last couple of years. I don’t know why Marvel doesn’t just commit to an ongoing rather that restarting … Continue reading Silk #1 (2023) Review
Spider-Man 2099: Dark Genesis #2 Review
Spider-Man 2099: Dark Genesis #2 begins the next round of 2099 character reinvention bingo as Miguel O’Hara finds healing help from an unlikely source – the self-aware, flesh-eating zombie known as Blade 2099. Is It Good? Well, at least Orlando is doing a better job of incorporating Miguel this time. My biggest criticism of the last mini-series (also by Steve Orlando) is that the run … Continue reading Spider-Man 2099: Dark Genesis #2 Review
Moon Knight #23 Review
Moon Knight #23 teams the Fist of Khonshu with the current bearer of the first Spider-Man symbiote to take down a hypnotic sound engineer. Is It Good? Moon Knight #23 should be more fun than it is. All the pieces are present. You have a novel hero team-up, at least two action scenes, a mild amount of progress on the current arc, and stellar art. … Continue reading Moon Knight #23 Review
Spider-Man #8 Review
Spider-Man #8 begins a new chapter in Spider-Man’s career when the weight of responsibility for citizens he couldn’t save leads to a brilliant idea that couldn’t possibly go wrong. Right?!? Is It Good? Spider-Man #8 is a considerable improvement over the previous seven issues because it does one thing right the other issues did not – focus on telling a simple, engaging story. Slott’s writing … Continue reading Spider-Man #8 Review
Spider-Man 2099: Dark Genesis #1 Review
Spider-Man 2099: Dark Genesis #1 addresses the aftermath of the Black Cards’ downfall. When a former Black Card gets a hold of Carnage cells, he becomes the public face of retribution to feed his insatiable bloodlust. Is It Good? Well, here we are again. Marvel’s back with a new Spider-Man 2099 limited run, and Steve Orlando is here to take another crack at Miguel O’Hara. … Continue reading Spider-Man 2099: Dark Genesis #1 Review
Captain America: Symbol of Truth #12 Review
Captain America: Symbol of Truth #12 offers Part 2 of the Cold War event. Cap, Sam, Sharon, and Misty continue their fight on a snowy mountain against the combined forces of the Outer Circle and Dimension Z’s monsters where they discover the only way out is through… a portal. Is It Good? Captain America: Symbol of Truth #12 is an okay but forgettable comic. Good … Continue reading Captain America: Symbol of Truth #12 Review
Clobberin’ Time #2 Review
Clobberin’ Time #2 finds Bewn Grimm giving a guest lecture on Krakoa when the time-space thief pops up to steal a uniquely Krakoan beverage. Is It Good? Any writer worth their salt will tell you humor is hard, and finding a writer who can pull off humor in comics is as rare as finding Bigfoot wandering around a city mall, so count your blessings when … Continue reading Clobberin’ Time #2 Review
Daredevil #10 Review
Daredevil #10 pits Daredevil and Elektra against the Avengers for freeing convicted prisoners and killing the President. When Matt Murdock runs out of time, space, and options, he turns to the only power left to point toward God’s path. Is It Good? We praised Chip Zdarsky for making big moves in issue #9. Does Zdarsky repeat that display of brass big ones in Daredevil #10? … Continue reading Daredevil #10 Review
Deadpool #6 Review
Deadpool #6 brings readers along on date night as Deadpool and Valentine enjoy a night on the town. Unfortunately, the Atelier bounty on their head brings the assassins out of the woodwork to ruin the festivities. Is It Good? As a cooldown episode unconcerned with going anywhere in particular, Deadpool #6 is not bad. Either Alyssa Wong’s brand of writing is better suited to rom-com … Continue reading Deadpool #6 Review
Doctor Strange #2 Review
Doctor Strange #2 makes a house call for a little girl who can’t wake up. When Doctor Strange and Clea pay Nightmare a visit to free the girl, they find Nightmare is the least of the girl’s problems. Is It Good? Hmm, Doctor Strange #2 is… fine. Technically, there’s nothing wrong with the comic. The art looks great, Jed MacKay’s plot is original, and the … Continue reading Doctor Strange #2 Review
Hulk #14 Review
Hulk #14 ends the experimental story arc started by Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley with a climactic battle between Titan, Bruce, Doctor Strange, D’Spayre, Monolith, and more. Is It Good? Kudos to Ryan Ottley for taking lemons and making a decent glass of lemonade. This run has had its ups and downs (on the page and behind the scenes), so it’s a welcome benefit to … Continue reading Hulk #14 Review
The Invincible Iron Man #5 Review
The Invincible Iron Man #5 ends the current arc (or does it?) with a showdown between Iron Man and Feilong for the right to own Howard Stark’s legacy. Is It Good? I have to give credit to Gerry Dugan for leaning into the idea of “every comic should have one big idea.” This comic has one big idea, but it’s not that big, and the … Continue reading The Invincible Iron Man #5 Review
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Fantastic Four #6 Review
Written by: Ryan NorthArt by: Ivan FiorelliColors by: Jesus AburtovLetters by: VC’s Joe CaramagnaCover art by: Alex RossCover price: $3.99Release date: April 12, 2023 Fantastic Four #6 find themselves in a pickle when a piece of algae, infected by the mirror universe, beings to spread. Is It Good? There are two words in the English language that most people equate with the word ‘smart,’ but … Continue reading Fantastic Four #6 Review
Hellcat #2 Review
Written by: Christopher CantwellArt by: Alex LinsColors by: KJ DíazLetters by: VC’s Ariana MaherCover art by: Pere PérezCover price: $3.99Release date: April 19, 2023 Hellcat #2 finds Patsy Walker examing several points in her past in the hopes that a clue will unlock the mystery behind her boyfriend’s murder. Is It Good? Not particularly. Frankly, Hellcat #2 is plain boring. Lots of talking, lots of … Continue reading Hellcat #2 Review
Punisher #11 Review
Written by: Jason AaronArt by: Jesús Saiz, Paul AzacetaColors by: Matt HollingsworthLetters by: VC’s Cory PetitCover art by: Jesús SaizCover price: $4.99Release date: April 19, 2023 Punisher #11 brings Frank Castle’s personal war with himself to a cataclysmic head when the events of the past coincide with Frank’s present, leaving him to question whether or not he can truly ever come home. Is It Good? … Continue reading Punisher #11 Review
She-Hulk #12 Review
Written by: Rainbow RowellArt by: Andrés Genolet, Joe QuinonesColors by: Dee Cunniffe, Bryan ValenzaLetters by: VC’s Joe CaramagnaCover art by: Jen BartelCover price: $4.99Release date: April 19, 2023 She-Hulk #12 finds Jennifer Walters consoling her directionless boyfriend, navigating an increasingly chaotic workload at her law firm, and tracking down an equally strong and invulnerable thief. Is It Good? There’s a story buried somewhere inside She-Hulk … Continue reading She-Hulk #12 Review
Amazining Spider-Man #24 Review
Amazing Spider-Man #24 Review
Written by: Zeb WellsArt by: John Romita Jr., Scott HannaColors by: Marcio MenyzLetters by: VC’s Joe CaramagnaCover art by: John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna, Marcio MenyzCover price: $3.99Release date: April 19, 2023 Amazing Spider-Man #24 finds Peter breaking every rule and burning every bridge to get back to MJ while she’s trapped in an alternate dimension where time moves differently. Nothing will ever be the … Continue reading Amazing Spider-Man #24 Review
