Secret Wars #1 (2015) Retro Review

After months of build-up to this event, as well as years of Marvel Comic’s History, SECRET WARS #1 was released on May 6th, 2015 with nonstop action, intensity, and heart-racing drama that this reviewer hasn’t seen in a comic since. Everything in this issue felt important, had weight, horrific consequences, awful heroic choices, and felt like it’s impact to the Marvel Comic landscape would be felt for years to come. Ultimately, every reader wants to feel like what they’re reading is validated and important. After this issue, there is no doubt all Marvel Comic fans will feel the gut-punch straight from Jonathan Hickman himself. So, let’s dive into this first issue and see what the fuss is all about! Continue reading Secret Wars #1 (2015) Retro Review

HOUSE OF X #3 Review

Multiple Life’s of Moira MacTaggert continues as last week’s POWERS OF X #3 had a big reveal that saw our mutant heroes in the Year 100 storyline ”living it up” in Moira’s 9th Life. Well, which life does Year 1, Year 10, or even Year 1000 take place? Furthermore, which Life of Moira MacTaggert does HOUSE OF X take place? Let’s jump in and find out! Continue reading HOUSE OF X #3 Review

Savage Sword of Conan #8 Review and Spoilers

Conan’s done what Conan often does – got himself into a mess. Having signed on as a bodyguard for an overweight and heavily indebted merchant in the city of Shadizar, he now finds himself having to take his erstwhile employer’s place in a high-stakes card game after the merchant drops dead, apparently poisoned. Does he even know how to play? You know, there’s only one way to find out… Continue reading Savage Sword of Conan #8 Review and Spoilers

Star Wars: TIE Fighter #5 Review

Written by Jody Houser
Art by Roge Antonio and Juan Gedeon
Color by Arif Prianto and Dono Sanchez-Almara
Letters by Joe Caramagna
Cover by Tommy Lee Edwards Continue reading Star Wars: TIE Fighter #5 Review

Retro Review: Spider-Man 2099 Meets Spider-Man (1995) #1 Review

Writer: Peter DavidPenciler: Rick LeonardiCover Artist: Rick Leonardi, Al WilliamsonPublished: November 01, 1995 I figured with the return of Marvel Comics 2099, let’s bring you something from the future wall-crawler himself. But how well did both of the Spider-Men do in the opposite year? Let’s dig in and see what we have here… We start the issue with a nice nod to issue one of … Continue reading Retro Review: Spider-Man 2099 Meets Spider-Man (1995) #1 Review

Fantastic Four #48 (1966) Retro Review (Silver Surfer and Galactus’ first appearance)

While I’m throughly enjoying the current Silver Surfer Black mini-series from Donny Cates and Tradd Moore, it inspired me to delve into the origins of the Surfer. As an added bonus I discovered that Fantastic Four #48 is not only the first appearance of the Silver Surfer, but Galactus too! Let’s go back in time and see how this all started! Continue reading Fantastic Four #48 (1966) Retro Review (Silver Surfer and Galactus’ first appearance)

Symbiote Spider-Man #5 Review

Writer: Peter David Art Team: Greg Land, Jay Leisten, Frank D’Armata Release Date: August 14, 2019 Cover Price: $3.99 I’ve personally thought that the setup (issues 1 – 3) for Symbiote Spider-Man had been a fun jaunt through the past of the character. I even confidently recommended it to multiple people asking about the series in general, confident it was on the right track. However … Continue reading Symbiote Spider-Man #5 Review