He-Man and the Masters of the Universe #1 Review "The Seeker" Adam the woodsman has dreams of being someone else, someone larger, braver, and a leader of other super beings. These are literal dreams, not admirations. In these dreams he fights an evil threat and thankfully always wins. Awakening from them he realizes they are only that, dreams. His life isn't glorious at … [Read more...]
Before Watchmen: Ozymandias #1 Review
"Before Watchmen" Ozymandias #1 Review "I met a traveler...!" Like many of the previous Before Watchmen titles, Ozymandias #1 has Adrien Veidt recollecting the construction and destruction of his life before he undertakes his "great mission", which I will keep a secret if you haven't read the original Watchmen book. Ozymandias was born brilliant, inherited a proverbial … [Read more...]
Avengers vs X-Men AvX #7 Review. Can Hawkeye “Die” Again?
Avengers vs X-Men AvX #7 Review The Avengers may not be in as much trouble as they once believed. Scott Summers seems to be unbelievably merciful even after his "No more Avengers" quote of last issue. Others of the Phoenix Five aren't so forgiving, and a small fission is beginning to appear among the rank and file. The Avengers are a hardy and sturdy group that doesn't become … [Read more...]
Fatima #1 Review
Fatima #1 Review "The Blood Spinners" Written and drawn by Las Vegas local Gilbert Hernandez, Fatima #1 is a new book aching to be an underground hit. It has a bad ass heroine, drugs, guns, and the all important zombies. Fatima is an operative for an organization in charge of controlling a contagion caused by a street drug called Spin. Spin is a unique drug that when … [Read more...]
Hit Girl #1 Review. Hit-Girl in High School.
Hit Girl #1 Review "The Little B***h is Back!" Hit-Girl #1 takes place after the events of Kick-Ass. Big Daddy has fallen and Hit-Girl is left under the custody of Big Daddy's ex-partner and best friend, Marcus. Insert the movie tagline here: "Hit-Girl can take down the mob, but can she survive high school?" Still friends with Kick-Ass, she want's to make another crime … [Read more...]
Before Watchmen: Nite Owl #1 Review
Before Watchmen Nite Owl #1 Review "No Such Thing as a Free Lunch." It's quickly being established that the "Before Watchmen" series is going for broke. I have yet to read one that's bad, let alone just decent. Nite Owl #1 hit store shelves today, and with 3 more stories still incoming, I can't imagine DC is going to turn down this furious momentum. Nite Owl #1, taking … [Read more...]
Mars Attacks #1 Review
Mars Attacks #1 Review "First Contact! First Carnage!" It's unfair for me to actually review anything Mars Attacks because I've been a fan of the entire fiction since the first time I laid eyes on the big brained martians in their oddly shaped fish bowl helmets. Then Tim Burton came along and let me fall in love with them all over again. Something about them is so hilarious … [Read more...]