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...]
Savage Wolvie is Savage
Savage Wolverine #1 "Savage Part 1" Shield Agents get stranded on a god forsaken island for eight months. Wolverine arrives in a manner reminiscent of Star Trek's "beam me up Scotty", and randomly begins his search for the lost crew. This is probably one of the easiest reviews I'll ever have to do since the book is f*c%ing amazing! Wolverine get's to go berserk on … [Read more...]
Superior Spider-Man is a Pompous A-Hole.
Superior Spider-Man #1 Review "Hero or Menace?" After the tragic and unfortunate end of The Amazing Spider-Man, Superior Spider-Man was born,with the body of Spider-Man, but the mind and temperament of one Otto Octavius. To be, or not to be Peter Parker, that is the question: Whether it's nobler in the brilliant mind to suffer, the slinging of webs of outrageous … [Read more...]
Punisher Nightmare!
Punisher Nightmare #1 Review "Enemy Close" The first Punisher book of five coming from the "Writer/Producer of TV's The Walking Dead!" At least that's what the front cover says. Punisher Nightmare is a dark and gritty journey into a soldiers life, much similar to Frank Castle's, who's family was slain right in front of him. Punisher plans to make the murderer pay via … [Read more...]