Avengers vs X-Men AvX #8 Review “The Destruction of Wakanda by King Namor of Atlantis” In the 8th round of fighting between the Phoenix Five and the Avengers, the Avengers are still struggling to simply stay alive against the seemingly unstoppable power of the Phoenix. The Avengers have reverted to smoke and mirror tactics, but with the emergence of a portal and K’un-Lun, … [Read more...]
Space Punisher #1 Review
Space Punisher #1 Review "In space, no one can hear you die!" Slogan please: One man's quest for VENGEANCE across a galaxy different than our own! Have you ever wanted the Punisher to fight intergalactic crime across the galaxy with a robot sidekick and super cool future gadgets? No? Well too bad because Space Punisher #1 from Marvel is in your face! My first sentence … [Read more...]
Bloodshot #1 Review. Bleeds Red, White, and Blue.
Bloodshot #1 Review Valiant in their, well, valiant effort, have brought back one of their most popular books in hopes of taking back the attention of their old audience, and capturing a new audience in the process. Bloodshot has some hype coming out of the gate, but can it's revamped first issue put it back in the spotlight? Bloodshot #1 takes you into the Total Recall … [Read more...]
The Crow #1 Review. Mediocrity Rises.
The Crow #1 Review "Death is My Dojo" The Crow has returned, although I'm unsure if he ever really left, in the Death & Rebirth series from IDW. The Crow #1 has Jamie Osterberg, an American native, living in Tokyo and currently engaged to his love, Haruko Tatsumi. The unoriginal father disapproval follows. The whole story deals with Bio Trope, a specialist in cybernetic … [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...]
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...]