Guardians of the Galaxy #1 Review Hopefully you got a chance to read last months Guardians of the Galaxy 0.1, to help introduce Peter Quill, the Star-Lord of Spartax, and his relationship with his father, the King of the Spartax Planetary system. I'll fill you in with a little juicy gossip, their relationship isn't all peaches in cream, probably since Peter was left with his … [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...]
When Insurance Nerds Get Together, This Is What Happens
When Insurance Nerds Get Together, This Is What Happens What would it cost to insure Iron Man and Batman? Hello my fellow comic book enthusiasts and Cosmic Comics shoppers! The Dork Knight is back to share something I found particularly amusing and thought that some of you might too. This is a cool info-graphic comparing Iron Man to Batman and what it would actually cost to … [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...]
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...]
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...]