Books of the Week: 10/02/19
1. Immortal Hulk #24 (Marvel) ★★★★★ ‘The Steel Throne’ Writer: Al Ewing / Art: Joe Bennett, Ruy Jose, Balardino Brabo, Marc Deering & Roberto Poggi / Colors: Paul Mounts / Cover: Alex Ross Sweet Christmas. This book went places I did not see coming. The end of Fortean and the possible emergence of a new […]
Books of the Week: 09/25/19
1. Avengers #24 (Marvel) ★★★★★ ‘Challenge of the Ghost Riders – Part 3: Cosmic Ghost Ranger vs The Avengers’ Writer: Jason Aaron / Art: Stefano Caselli & Luciano Vecchio / Colors: Jason Keith / Cover: Stefano Caselli & Frank Martin Ghost Riders everywhere! Another big fight book with CGR stealing the show as he battles […]
Books of the Week: 09/18/19
1. Batman #79 (DC) ★★★★★ ‘City of Bane – Part 5’ Writer: Tom King / Art: Clay Mann & Seth Mann / Colors: Tomeu More / Cover: Tony S. Daniel & Tomeu More A perfect Batman book. This comic has it all. Gorgeous art, snappy dialog, great action scenes, romance, humor. I love Bat & […]
Books of the Week – 09/11/19
1. Daredevil #11 (Marvel) ★★★★★ ‘Through Hell – Part 1’ Writer: Chip Zdarsky / Art: Marco Checchetto / Colors: Nolan Woodard This book keeps going places I don’t expect. I love that. Four great set pieces weaving together a story of obligation, duty, guilt and fear. Brilliant writing and gorgeous art. This series is amazing. […]
Books of the Week – 09/04/19
1. Agents of Atlas #2 (Marvel) ★★★★★ ‘The Portal City of Pan – Part 2’ Writer: Greg Pak, Jeff Parker / Art: Nico Leon & Pop Mhan / Colors: Federico Blee Absolutely delightful. Great world building, coupled with an intriguing mystery, some romance and top notch art. So far, this book is everything I hoped […]
Books of the Week – 08/28/19
1. Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #11 (Marvel) ★★★★★ ‘Friendly Neighborhood Mary Jane’ Writer: Tom Taylor / art: Juann Cabal / Colors: Rachelle Roseberg Outstanding. Sparkling dialog.. complete with callbacks. Spot on art with lots of great bits of business. Plus: a surprise guest star. Practically perfect in every way. 2. Thor #16 (Marvel) ★★★★★ ‘Once Upon […]
Books of the Week – 08/21/19
1. Daredevil #10 (Marvel) ★★★★★ Writer; Chip Zdarsky / Art: Jorge Fornes / Jordie Bellaire Another great book. I love how all the little moments early on come together for the big climax. This book had a great flow. Outstanding. 2. Absolute Carnage vs Deadpool #1 (Marvel) ★★★★★ Writer: Frank Tleri / Art: Marcello Ferreria […]
Books of the Week – 08/14/19
1. Fantastic Four #13 (Marvel) ★★★★★ ‘The Fight of Your Life’ Writer: Dan Slott / Art: Sean Izaakse / Colors: Marcio Menyz This was a crazy good book. I don’t think I have never seen the Thing get beat up that badly. Loved the way the fight was portrayed. Loved the ending. Loved the coda. […]
Books of the Week – 08/07/19
1. Absolute Carnage #1 (Marvel) ★★★★★ ‘Chapter 1: The Bleeding King / Chapter 2: The God Son / Chapter 3: The Long Red Dark’ Writer: Donny Cates / Art: Ryan Stegman & JP Mayer / Colors; Frank Martin Now I get what all the fuss is about. This book was great. Amazing artwork and a […]
Books of the Week – 07/31/19
1. Canto #1 (IDW) (Second Printing) ★★★★★ Writer: David M. Bonner / Art: Drew Zucker Original Release Date: 06/26/19 (First Printing) That was just wonderful. Bonner & Zucker build such a uniquely beautiful and interesting world. Plus, I’m a sucker for a good quest. How’d I miss this? I’m hooked. Now to find a First […]