Gotham War 2: Electric Boogaloo — Reviewing ‘Catwoman’ #67
Gotham City streets are struck by war. Not a single ounce of shock exists since that’s just a Tuesday in
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What He Does In The Shadows: Reviewing ‘Ultimate X-Men’ #5
As shadowy forces gain strength, what it means to be a mutant in the new Ultimate Universe becomes much clearer.
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Jean Grey’s New Beginning Needs More Jean: Reviewing ‘Phoenix’ #1
Wolverine and, occasionally, Cable, aside, the X-Men don’t have a great history of supporting solo series for their members. Many
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A Mother’s Love — Reviewing ‘Star Trek’ #22
Benjamin Sisko and the galaxy’s fate are well acquainted. Unfortunately, this time, the intrepid captain might be far too late.
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It’s Elementary Dear O’Brien — Reviewing ‘Star Trek Annual 2024’ #1
Things have always been complicated for the Soong brothers. Now their tense sibling issues are poised to threaten reality itself.
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Advance Review: Crimson Guards and Burning Robots Liven Up ‘Destro’ #2
The first issue of Destro was a character study of its title character, introducing readers to a man so obsessed
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Something Smells Pretty Fishy — Reviewing ‘Wolverine: Blood Hunt’ #3
As heroes rise to fight back in Blood Hunt proper, Wolverine’s still off to the side doing stuff and things.
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A Marvel Thing — Reviewing ‘Absolute Power: Task Force VII’ #1
Amanda Waller has won, stripping heroes and villains alike of their superhuman abilities. Those left must run, hide and survive.
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The Monster Is Capitalism — Reviewing ‘Doctor Who: The Fifteenth Doctor’ #1
Traveling through time and space means access to a great many wonders. Such as the last shopping mall on Earth.
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Review — ‘Star Wars: Inquisitors’ #1 Sidelines Its Title Characters
The Inquisitors occupy an interesting place in the Star Wars mythos. Seemingly born of the need to give the good
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A Dog Called God — Reviewing ‘Doctor Strange’ #17
Once upon a time, Doctor Stephen Strange gained a faithful hound named Bats who sadly passed away after fighting Loki.
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Start The Music, It’s A Training Montage: Reviewing ‘Deadpool’ #4
While stretching his mercenary muscles, Taskmaster — the skull mask wearing master of movement — is returning to a former
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Whom Gods Destroy — Reviewing ‘Black Panther: Blood Hunt’ #3
Gods, demons, and panthers collide as the former King of Wakanda’s Blood Hunt side quest comes somewhat to an end.
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‘Space Ghost’ #3 Review: Temptation And The Feminine Makes This The Best Issue Yet
This is the best issue of Space Ghost yet. After establishing a (questionable) darker tone in issue #1, and setting
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Reviewing ‘Wolverine Deep Cut’ #1 — Chris Claremont Is Still The Best At What He Does
Coming just one week after the conclusion of the last continuity insert Wolverine story, Wolverine: Deep Cut #1 is another
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A Stunning Artistic Showcase: Reviewing ‘Scarlett’ #2
Scarlett #2 is a strong follow-up to the series’ inaugural issue. It continues to showcase the strong grasp writer Kelly
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Backs To The Wall: Reviewing ‘Absolute Power’ #1
One of the major flaws of most supervillains and their plans is their need to monologue and, more importantly, gloat.
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Classic With A Modern Flourish: Reviewing ‘Poison Ivy’ #24
Death. Rebirth. It’s a cycle that is prevalent through the natural world, but also one very common to comic book
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No R’ym’r Or Reason — Reviewing ‘Miles Morales: Spider-Man’ #22
Vampires are running amok across the Marvel Universe, but Miles Morales has his hands pretty darn full at the moment.
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This Time, It’s More Than Personal — Reviewing ‘Wolverine Vol 8: Sabretooth War Part 1’
It’s Wolverine’s birthday, and Sabretooth has gotten him quite the gift. Bloody and gory revenger wrapped in war wrapping paper.
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Webs Of Confusion — Reviewing ‘Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider’ #2
Superheroes are no strangers to lies and deceptions, both with their often secret personal lives but also with their rogues.
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A New Bag Of Tricks — Reviewing ‘Zatanna: Bring Down The House’ #1
Pick a card, any card. Then behold, as the great Zatanna mystifies with tricks that defy science and reality itself.
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Review — Claremont Gives In To His Dark Side In ‘Wolverine: Madripoor Knights’ #5
Say this for modern day Chris Claremont: you know exactly what you’re going to get when you crack the cover.
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The Messiest Affairs — Reviewing ‘Uncanny Spider-Man: Fall Of X’
Before the Krakoa era came to a very unceremonious semi-thud ending, there was the mostly-thud Fall Of X line. A
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Beneath The Masks Of Lies: Reviewing ‘Detective Comics’ #1086
Deconstructing characters, getting to their very core, before building them back up is a tried-and-true trope in superhero comic books.
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One Last Chance: Reviewing ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ #121
When darkness encroaches, threatening to consume everything, even the brightest of heroes can be pushed to an inevitable breaking point.
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A Shocking New Face Enters The Fray: Reviewing ‘Ultimate X-Men’ #4
Bold. New. Modern. Innovative. Any of these could describe the original initiative behind the formation of Marvel’s Ultimate comics line.
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A Taste Far Too Familar: Reviewing ‘Ultimate Black Panther’ #5
Seated at a familiar restaurant, you are presented with two choices. You can order a fresh, exciting new meal or
Read moreNot Your Parent’s League: Reviewing ‘Titans Vol 1: Out Of The Shadows’
From teenage sidekicks searching for purpose to the premiere superhero team of the DC Universe. Talk about a glow up.
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Improvements Are Offset By Setbacks: Reviewing ‘Sanction’ #2
Sanction #2 is a maddening issue. On the one hand, the story of Soviet-era cops Dimitrovich and Smirnoff and their
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‘X-Men: Blood Hunt – Magik’ #1 Is Entertaining But Flawed — Review
The X-Men are in a weird place to be participating in a big linewide crossover event. They are stuck in
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