Wolverine #1 "Hunting Season Part 1" A mysterious and deadly weapon ends up in the hands of an unlikely citizen. It appears the weapon has powers to control the users minds. Wolverine is caught in the crossfire as the maniac kills hundreds of people in a shopping mall. The killer doesn't escape with his life, thanks to Wolverine, but his son, entranced by the weapons … [Read more...]
It Hates Humanity…And It Has Returned
Age of Ultron Review "Book One" The Age of Ultron mini-series from Marvel and the mind of Brian Michael Bendis is a hype machine, pumping out some of the most gripping previews I've seen in a while. I'll admit that I was impatiently waiting for this series, and attempting to come into the series with an unbiased opinion. Thankfully, the book backs up the hype. Oh, and … [Read more...]
Planet Death Starts Here!
X-O Manowar #11 Review "Planet Death Part 1" Aric of Dacia has lost everything, his family, his best friend, and almost Earth by an alien force known as the Vine. With the Vine's own sacred armor, the X-O Manowar, Aric leaves Earth, determined to bring vengeance and death to the invaders home world. Aric comes at the Vine's home planet with pure and unbridled rage, … [Read more...]
Nova’s Son.
Nova #1 Bedtime "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Novas" stories are being told by a drunkard to his son, old war stories that have become just "stories" to Sam. Time to introduce Rocket Raccoon. Well, Nova #1 is a winner. I know, I know. I sound like a broken record, but I can't help it if most of the Marvel NOW! books are so good! Jeph Loeb pulled me in, and I don't even … [Read more...]
Justice League of America. Heroes or Outlaws?
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...]