Before Watchmen: Comedian #1 Review "Smile" "Before Watchmen" has done a fantastic job showing you the Silk Spectre and Minutemen, but has it prepared you for the Comedian? Which is truly an unfair question to ask since nothing can prepare you for Eddie Blake. But instead of seeing a rage filled psychopath you find a well respected man who's in a close relationship with the … [Read more...]
Avengers vs X-Men AvX #6 Review. “No More Avengers”
Avengers vs X-Men AvX #6 Review When the powerful blast from Stark's secret weapon hit the Phoenix in Round 5, instead of destroying the Phoenix as planned, it fragmented the entity inside of five X-Men. Now Cyclops, Emma Frost, Colossus, Magik, and Namor are an even more powerful foe, calling themselves the Phoenix Five. But strangely enough, instead of enslaving or burning … [Read more...]
What We’re Reading This Week 6-20
We've been talking a lot about Before Watchmen. Why? Because it is a unique one of a kind event. This week is extremely exciting! The first of 2 titles written by Brian Azzarello is here. Before Watchmen: Comedian is sure to be the darkest story yet in the Watchmen series, only second to Rorschach. For those of you who don't understand the excitement, understand this Brian … [Read more...]
Why I love Aquaman… Yes, you read that right.
Often while I am ringing someone up at Cosmic Comics in Las Vegas I am frequently asked "Hey, what are you currently reading?" considering I often ask the same thing of customers I generally have one or two titles in mind to suggest: Batman & Robin is always my first pick seeing how I love Damien as Robin, my second pick seems to shock people, which isn't surprising since … [Read more...]
Spider-Men #1 Review – Amazing Meets Ultimate
Spider-Men #1 Review Spider-Men is the inevitable meeting of the two Spider-Man universes. The Peter Parker Spider-Man expresses his love for New York City as he does his usual rounds of keeping the peace. Off in the distance there's an explosion of brilliant light that demands his attention. While investigating, Spider-Man tangles with a well known and dangerous nemesis. The … [Read more...]
Untold Tales of the Punisher MAX Really is Untold.
Untold Tales of the Punisher Max #1 Review "Jimmy's Collision" Untold Tales of the Punisher Max #1 is the story of Jimmy Frisco, a husband, owner of a semi-successful body shop, and a degenerate with a gambling problem. Apparently mob bosses don't like it when you owe them a sum amounting up to 12 G's, because now Jimmy is indebted for more than just the money. The mob has … [Read more...]
Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre #1 Review
Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre #1 Review "Mean Goodbye" The second of the much awaited "Before Watchmen" series has arrived. Silk Spectre #1 hit store shelves after Minutemen #1, a tough act to follow. It's not fair to compare the two, but everyone knows they will be. Silk Spectre #1 isn't about the Sally Jupiter "Silk Spectre", but instead about her daughter Laurie. A … [Read more...]