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‘High Crimes’ #3

High Praise for Sebela and Moustafa’s “High Crimes” It’s been several months since the last installment of Christopher Sebela and Ibrahim Moustafa’s fantastic new series “High Crimes”, ...
 
9.9
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Amelia Cole and the Unknown War #1

‘Amelia Cole and the Hidden War’ #1

She’s baaaaack*. After a brief hiatus when “Amelia Cole and the Unknown World” wrapped up at the end of February, our favorite all-ages heroine returns for a second volume, “Amelia Cole and the The Hidde...
 
9.3
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‘Thunderbolts’ #8 Review

In Thunderbolts #8, Rulk (again) proves himself to be no Nick Fury. This issue’s cover depicts Deadpool holding the Punisher’s shirt. Both are speckled with blood. I saw this image a while back and–tied to the...
 
6.5
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‘X-Men Legacy #8′ Review

“‘X-Men Legacy’ #8 is a good jump-on point for this series” It took awhile for it to get going, but this, probably the most offbeat of the Marvel NOW! line, has become one of my favorite comics of the mo...
 
7.5
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‘Thunderbolts #7′ Review

“For anyone that was dubious about Red Hulk’s place in the Marvel Universe, this issue establishes a solid motivation for him and the Thunderbolts’ existence.” If, like me, you weren’t initially so...
 
7.8
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‘The Walking Dead’ Comic-Book Review: #108

Heads up: There’s a Bengal tiger. It’s been a month since I had my fix of “The Walking Dead” comics, and it’s beginning to feel like Robert Kirkman is running out of ideas. Reading this issue felt ...
 
6.5
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‘Captain Marvel’ #11 Review

An Open Letter to Comics Readers Everywhere Who Are Still Not Reading “Captain Marvel” Dear comics fans, Why aren’t more of you reading “Captain Marvel?” What else do those of us who really dig it ...
 
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ADVANCE REVIEW: Image Comics’ ‘Saga’ #11

One of these days, “Saga”, published by Image Comics, is probably going to slip a little bit. It will still be an amazing triumph of the medium, with the most emotionally compelling story available in an ongoing com...
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Image Comics’ ‘Nowhere Men’ #4 Review

This book. Wow. What a masterpiece. That’s not a word I throw around lightly, either. Image Comics‘ “Nowhere Men” is without a doubt the most incredibly designed ongoing comic book out today. Eric Stephe...
 
9.9
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‘Secret Avengers #2: Bagalia’ Review

The second issue of “Secret Avengers” adds to the team and raises the stakes, Avengers-style. Aw, I think this one is going to be okay after all. Last month’s enjoyable debut of Nick Spencer’s newly re-b...
 
8.9
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‘Superior Spider-Man’ #5 Review

For $12 million dollars, he’ll walk into the heart of New York and kill everyone in sight…” Brain-damaged and left unable to feel any emotion  in the car crash that also took the life of his girlfriend, Massac...
 
9.0
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‘Detective Comics’ #18 Review – ‘Requiem’

Ogilvy’s Coup On Penguin’s Empire Continues In The “Detective Comics” Issue “Requiem” In the “Detective Comics” #18 storyline, “Requiem”, Batman’s apprehension o...
 
6.5
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‘Avengers #7: The Last White Event’ Review

Another cog in the wheel for the slow-turning “Avengers”. Either this book is incredibly inconsistent, or I am. (Not one to usually shy away from self-deprecation, I actually think in this case it’s the comic....
 
7.6
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Image Comics’ ‘Snapshot’ #2 Review

More beautiful artwork, crazy intrigue in Andy Diggle and Jock’s “Snapshot” #2. Last month, Image Comics debuted a new mini series from Andy Diggle and Jock called “Snapshot”. You may recall that I...
 
8.9
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Hawkeye #8 Review

“Everybody be cool,” Hawkguy is back. Oh, Clint. What are you doing?! Be cool?! Okay, okay. I’m cool… But, man. “Hawkeye” #8 is a lesson on what not to do from both a personal and a professio...
 
9.5
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‘High Crimes’ #2 Review

“High Crimes” #2 raises the stakes in an awesome second issue by Christopher Sebela and Ibrahim Moustafa. Wow. Those secret agents from “High Crimes” #1? They are not to be trifled with. In this second i...
 
9.4
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‘Young Avengers’ #2 Review

“Young Avengers” #2 continues to be cooler than a couple of Frost Giants, but don’t tell Kid Loki we said that. A lot of people will be talking about the recap page in “Young Avengers” #2. Heck, th...
 
9.3
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‘Superior Spider-Man’ #4 Review

The Superior Spider-Man continues to make his name, but there’s a psycho killer loose. Otto Octavius (a.k.a. Doctor Octopus), now inhabiting Peter Parker’s body, continues to establish himself as the ‘Superior...
 
8.8
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Preview: “Deadpool” #6

Check out “Deadpool” #6, coming at you hard on March 20, 2013 with the finale of Deadpool vs. the Dead Presidents! Marvel is pleased to present your first look at “Deadpool” #6, from the popularly electe...
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“Captain Marvel” #10 Review

Kelly Sue DeConnick made me a Carol Danvers convert. The new creative team of Filipe Andrade and Jordie Bellaire sealed the deal. After my “Captain Marvel” lovefest last month, the bar was set very high for the tent...
 
9.6
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‘Avengers #6: Zen and the Art of Cosmology’ Review

Even big stories like “Avengers” need to pause for character development. You had questions? “Avengers” #6 has answers. And for the most part, they’re fascinating and sometimes even delightful. Thi...
 
8.8
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“Amelia Cole and the Unknown World” #6 Review

“Amelia Cole and the Unknown World” #6 is a solid end to the first chapter of one of our favorite all-ages comics. (Missed the first five issues? Head to Comixology or check out our catch up article here.) Oh hi, Am...
 
9.2
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ADVANCE REVIEW: Image Comics’ ‘Saga’ #10

Another perfect ten for Vaughan and Staples’ Saga #10, published by Image Comics. (Need a refresher on “Saga” #9? Review here, with a link to a recap of #1-8.) AAAIIIIAIIEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHH! That is the approx...
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‘Batman’ #17 – ‘Death Of The Family’ Finale – Review

“Batman” #17 Closes The “Death Of The Family” Saga With A Whimper Rather Than An Explosion “Batman” #17 is the ending of the “Death Of The Family” saga. The issue has its good points, but suffers from th...
 
3.1
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‘The Walking Dead’ #107 ‘Nothing to Fear’ Comic-Book Review

Rick and Negan finally battle it out… “The Walking Dead” #107 starts off just right. I don’t know if it’s just me but it definitely feels like it’s been a while since Robert Kirkman wrote something as exciting...
 
6.5
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‘Uncanny X-Men #1: The New Revolution’ Review

That part where we said there were “no more mutants”? Yeah, not so much anymore. Comic book publishers like Marvel often use the phrase “good jumping on point” to reassure new or returning readers that a...
 
9.1
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‘Secret Avengers #1: Budapest” Review

What happens in Budapest doesn’t necessarily stay in Budapest in Marvel‘s “Secret Avengers” #1. I have to give writer Nick Spencer a lot of credit for “Secret Avengers” #1. He manages to give...
 
8.6
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‘Star Wars’ #2 Comic Book Review ‘In the Shadow of Yavin’

“Star Wars” #2 doesn’t live up to the standards set by newer comic series in the Star Wars ‘verse. **Spoiler Alert** It should be noted that I’m more familiar with the Star Wars universe than most ...
 
6.4
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‘Superior Spider-Man’ #3 Review by Sam Johnson

*CONTAINS SPOILERS* After the comedic mis-stylings of ‘Ghost Peter’ last issue, I was hoping for a comeback with this one. It delivers. In a nice meta-jab at Batman, Mayor J. Jonah Jameson activates his new ‘s...
 
9.3
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‘The Crow: Skinning the Wolves’ #3 Review

“The Crow: Skinning the Wolves” ends it’s 3-part run in the most awesome way possible! Wow, this new comic series, “The Crow: Skinning the Wolves” was freaking amazing! I didn’t realize it was just at 3-...
 
9.9
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‘Detective Comics’ #17 Review – ‘The Pursuit of Happiness’

“Detective Comics” #17 Review – “The Pursuit of Happiness” “Detective Comics” #17, “The Pursuit of Happiness”, revolves around The Joker’s followers in Gotham City. Dr. Byron Meredith is introduced as the Arkh...
 
3.4
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Image Comics’ ‘Snapshot’ #1 Review

Or, How to Love “Snapshot” #1 in 3 Easy Steps. Step 1: Go read “Snapshot” #1 by Andy Diggle and Jock, out today from Image Comics. Step 2. Come back here. (In my world Step 3 should always be ‘Prof...
 
9.5
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‘New Avengers #3: Infinity’ Review

Hickman’s “New Avengers” is heading in the direction we predicted, and it’s going to be a heckuva ride. Can we first talk about the cover of Marvel’s “New Avengers” #3 for a second? Bec...
 
8.9
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‘Avengers #5: Superguardian’ Review

Jonathan Hickman is back on track with “Avengers” #5. Or we understood it better. Either way, this issue is a big improvement over last week’s #4. I didn’t love “Avengers” #4, if you’ll...
 
8.3
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‘Star Wars’ Comic Book Review ‘Dark Times – Fire Carrier’ #1

“…I’m happy to say that “Star Wars: Dark Times – Fire Carrier” #1 doesn’t disappoint.” **Spoilers** I love getting a new “Star Wars” comic book to read. With a deep lo...
 
9.3
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‘Adventure Time’ #12 Comic Book Review

The “Adventure Time” comic-book is a nice continuation of the television show… The “Adventure Time” comic book series is published by BOOM! Studios monthly, written by Ryan North, with art by Shell...
 
7.5
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‘The Superior Spider-Man’ #2 Already Disappointing?

“The Superior Spider-Man” #2 Review by Sam Johnson *CONTAINS SPOILERS* So far in “The Superior Spider-Man”, Otto Octavius aka Doctor Octopus and Peter Parker aka the Amazing Spider-Man switched minds, Do...
 
5.3
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‘Avengers #4: The Death and Resurrection of Major Titans’ Review

Just as we thought this series was heading towards something really exciting, “Avengers” #4 disappoints. I put off reviewing Marvel‘s  “Avengers” #4 all day. I think you probably know already what ...
 
6.4
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‘Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time’ (Chapter 1)

In the first issue of “Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time,” the Doctor and his companions travel to Victorian England and discover something is amiss beneath their feet. “Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time” brings...
 
7.6
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Image Comics’ ‘Nowhere Men’ #3 Review

“Nowhere Men” #3 is scientific proof that this series from Image Comics is a must read. (Missed the recap article on this new title from Image Comics? “Nowhere Men” #3 seriously ups the stakes, so don...
 
9.8