The Very Definition Of A Filler Issue– Reviewing ‘Wolverine Deep Cut’ #3
It’s hard to think of a more a water-treading comic than Wolverine Deep Cut #3. The retro charm and sheer
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Better, But Still Not Good– Reviewing ‘X-Factor’ #2
By virtue of showing less blatant contempt for its characters, X-Factor #2 manages to clear the very low bar set
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Not The Ending It Needs, But An Ending That’ll Do: Reviewing ‘Star Wars’ #50
It became clear well before Star Wars #50 that, while this iteration of the series was coming to a end,
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A Safe If Unexciting Debut: Reviewing ‘Wolverine’ #1
Wolves run through a snowy tableau. A man runs along with them. They are being hunted. The opening to Wolverine
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Fun Despite Its Flaws: Reviewing ‘Dazzler’ #1
The best thing Dazzler #1 has going for it is the sheer love writer Jason Loo has for the character.
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Review: The Light And The Grimdark Battle It Out In ‘Space Ghost’ #5
The tension between the more traditional “sunnier” heroism of classic Space Ghost and the more grimdark “take me seriously” actions
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Review: ‘Avengers Assemble’ #1 Is Half A Good Comic
The title of Avengers Assemble #1, the latest Avengers spinoff book, is obviously taken from the team’s famous battle cry.
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Review: ‘Huge Detective’ #1 Is A Giant Success
A murder mystery with a unique perspective, the world of Huge Detective is one in which ancient giants awaken from
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Review: ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte — Kelnacca’ #1 Is Effective But Arrives Too Late
The timing of this issue is curious. Of course, it’s unlikely that anyone could have anticipated it would be released
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Advance Review: ‘The Tin Can Society’ #1 Presents Something New
Writer Peter Warren creates a relatively new take on a superhero murder mystery. Yes, various aspects of the script fall
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Review: The Real Villain Becomes More Clear In ‘Sanction’ #4
Picking up directly from the cliffhanger ending of the previous issue, Sanction #4 represents the story’s most in depth analysis
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Striking the Right Work/Life Balance in ‘Star Wars’ #49 — Review
Launching a new story just a couple issues removed from the end of this iteration of the series, as the
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‘So-Called Living’ #3 Reviewed — Quality Is Still Arguable
Writer Mark Maia continues to go for a Clerks: The Animated Series (2000-2002) vibe with the comedy. Some of this
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Review: ‘X-Force’ #2 Is An Improvement, But Problems Persist
Though far from perfect or an unqualified success, X-Force #2 is a marked improvement on the first issue. With all
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Snap Into Marvel: Emperor Hulkling Comes To Conquer The Game!
Real Name: Dorek VII/Teddy Altman First Appearance: Young Avengers #1 (April 2005) Powers and Abilities: A hybrid of the alien
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Review — ‘Universal Monsters: Frankenstein’ #1 Is A Heartbreaking Horror Reimagining
We all know the story of Doctor Frankenstein and his monster. Universal Monsters: Frankenstein #1 reimagines the famous story, by
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‘So-Called Living’ #2 Reviewed — Quality Is Debatable
Writer Mark Maia is also the publisher of this comic, and since this issue lacks an editor the responsibility of
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Review: The Least Interesting Thing In ‘Phoenix’ #2 Is The Titular Character
Phoenix #2 has two big things working against it. The first is its portrayal of Corsair. He’s written wildly inconsistently
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‘Destro’ #3 Review: How Destro Got His Groove Back
Throughout the first two issues of Image Comics’ Destro, the titular character has been fighting to turn back a tide
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Review: ‘Darth Vader’ #49 Is Busy And Overstuffed But Finds Room To Entertain
As the penultimate issue of this iteration of the series, Darth Vader #49 is perhaps a bit too overstuffed with
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Review: ‘So-Called Living’ #1 Is A Throwback
Writer Mark Maia does a reasonably good job at setting up the rules and threats for this world. Yes, there
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Way More Fun Than It Has Any Right To Be — Reviewing ‘Wolverine Deep Cut’ #2
With its second issue, Wolverine Deep Cut continues to be far more entertaining than it has any right to be.
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Review: Different Villain, But The Same Problems In ‘Star Wars Inquisitors’ #2
Star Wars Inquisitors #2 is another entertaining issue chronicling the adventures of Jedi fugitive/freedom fighter Tensu Run. In it, Tensu
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Review: ‘The Sensational She-Hulk’ #10 Comes To An End
Writer Rainbow Rowell creates what is debatably merely okay dialogue. This is to how Rowell creates a script that is
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Review: ‘X-Factor’ #1 Works Too Hard For A Weak Premise
Though it’s only week six of From the Ashes, it feels like the rollout of new series has been going
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Review: ‘Scarlett’ #3 Is Fun & Action-Packed But Little Else
An all out action issue, Scarlett #3 is another standout artistic showcase for Marco Ferrari. But while the art continues
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Review: ‘The Bikeriders’ Provides A Stellar Showcase For Jodie Comer On 4K UHD And Blu-ray
The Bikeriders — new on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and digital — arrives at the peak of over-saturated blockbuster summer fare,
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Space Ghost #4 Review: Smart Storytelling Trumps Grimdark
After setting a new series high in terms of quality in the previous issue, Space Ghost #4 both continues to
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‘Sanction’ #3 Review — Nothing Bad Ever Happens In Leningrad
After a second issue that felt a bit like a tipping point for the series, Sanction #3 proves to be
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Review: ‘Gargoyles: Quest’ #3 Is A Messy One
Writer Greg Weisman creates a script that is very reliant on remembering various past moments from this franchise’s history, including
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Review– ‘X-Force’ #1 Looks Great But There’s Problems Under The Hood
Since its creation in 1991 out of the ashes of the former New Mutants book, X-Force has become one of
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