Justice League of America #1 "World's Most Dangerous" America is always concerned about the safety of it's citizens, and it also has some inherent trust issues. The United States thinks of everything as a threat, even the super heroes who have protected this great country time and time again. To protect it's assets, the US has formed its own group of super heroes, ones it … [Read more...]
Katana San
Katana #1 "Way of the Outsider" Tatsu Toro has her husbands dead soul, and the souls of many others felled by it's blade, in her soultaker katana. She's clumsy, yet determined, weak, but strong willed. She's searching for further training and the inner strength to wield the powerful blade she possesses. Katana's part of the new Justice League of America, set to release … [Read more...]
Why is S.H.I.E.L.D. so Shady?
Secret Avengers #1 "Budapest" For a super secret organization sworn to protect Earth, S.H.I.E.L.D. is one shady m-effer. They trick their agents into suicide missions, then try to kill them when they succeed. Is nothing sacred? Let's grab the two most vulnerable Avengers we can find, and blackmail them into working for us. Dick move S.H.I.E.L.D., dick move. I assume … [Read more...]
Fearless Defenders. Bad or Brilliant B-Movie Adaptation
The Fearless Defenders #1 There are no ninjas in this book, despite what the front cover shows. It's a book that screams bad (or awesome) 1970's exploitation film, a plot with a buxom blonde Asgardian god teaming up with the wise cracking, bad black secret agent chick. But don't call her a chick to her face, you'll catch a right upside your head. Imagine following them … [Read more...]
Dollar Bill #1 One Shot Review
Dollar Bill #1 (One-Shot) "I want to be in Pictures" DC Comics' "Before Watchmen"series isn't known for it's one-shots, and as far as I know, this is the only one. Hell, even Moloch got himself two issues. But, nevertheless Dollar Bill, the unlucky soul that he was, got himself at least one issue. Len Wein, also writer of the impressive Ozymandius book, grabs hold of … [Read more...]
The Joker Solidifies His Madness in Injustice Gods Among Us #1
Injustice Gods Among Us #1 When you think about people you wouldn't want to piss off, I'd say Superman is in the top 5 of that list. Joker, yeah he don't think that way. Let's just say in Injustice #1 this week, the Joker takes his insanity to the next level destroying everything Superman holds dear. The consequences that follow appear to affect more than just the Joker. If … [Read more...]
Young Avengers, The Newest Hit Teen Drama
Young Avengers #1 Review "Style > Substance" Marvel NOW!'s newest Avengers book from Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie and Mike Norton isn't short on drama. In fact, I'd say it's on par with many teen drama's on television right now. One night stands, gay lovers, a young Asgardian god, a Hispanic Miss America (not the pageant), and a Maximoff who unsurprisingly can't … [Read more...]