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Post by thwhtguardian on Jul 18, 2018 8:22:31 GMT -5
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Post by thwhtguardian on Jul 18, 2018 10:10:36 GMT -5
The Immortal Hulk #3 Written by Al Ewing Art by Joe Bennet, Leonardo Romero, Paul Hornschmeier, Marguerite Sauvage and Gary Brown. Summary: When a gamma powered youth who is a human ray gun(Hotshot) takes over a church the Hulk proves to be the only Deliverance granted. Plot: I was really down on the last issue but Ewing really won me over again with this issue. With a plot similar to Gilbert's fantastic Batman tale "Stories"(Legends of the Dark Knight #94) we never see the Hulk head on here but rather only in the periphery vision of a set of eyewitnesses to a hostage situation that the Hulk resolved. This sparing use of the creature gives him a fantastically ominous presence in the narrative despite only actually appearing in a few scant panels. It's a really great narrative device that creates a lot of mystery which makes the tease at the end all the more tantalizing. This is a fantastic example that just shows that sometimes less really is more.
Art: The comparison to Gilbert's "Stories" goes further than just narrative structure however, as each eyewitness' story has it's own style of art that matches the way the eyewitness recollects the events. The cop sees the Hulk as a hero who saved the day, so his story as depicted by Leonardo Romero looks like a classic comic book(and Ewing matches the dialog to fit!) and when the old lady in the church romantically sympathizes with Hotshot we are given a much softer look with bright pink highlights by Marguerite Sauvage. My favorite however came in the priest's version of events, while I like Joe Bennet the dark moody style of Gary Brown really blew me away. He just oozes horror in his pages here giving us a truly monstrous Hulk that I just love. It's almost a shame he's only a guest artist and not the regular.
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Jul 18, 2018 12:15:58 GMT -5
The Immortal Hulk #3Written by Al Ewing Art by Joe Bennet, Leonardo Romero, Paul Hornschmeier, Marguerite Sauvage and Gary Brown. Summary: When a gamma powered youth who is a human ray gun(Hotshot) takes over a church the Hulk proves to be the only Deliverance granted. Plot: I was really down on the last issue but Ewing really won me over again with this issue. With a plot similar to Gilbert's fantastic Batman tale "Stories"(Legends of the Dark Knight #94) we never see the Hulk head on here but rather only in the periphery vision of a set of eyewitnesses to a hostage situation that the Hulk resolved. This sparing use of the creature gives him a fantastically ominous presence in the narrative despite only actually appearing in a few scant panels. It's a really great narrative device that creates a lot of mystery which makes the tease at the end all the more tantalizing. This is a fantastic example that just shows that sometimes less really is more.
Art: The comparison to Gilbert's "Stories" goes further than just narrative structure however, as each eyewitness' story has it's own style of art that matches the way the eyewitness recollects the events. The cop sees the Hulk as a hero who saved the day, so his story as depicted by Leonardo Romero looks like a classic comic book(and Ewing matches the dialog to fit!) and when the old lady in the church romantically sympathizes with Hotshot we are given a much softer look with bright pink highlights by Marguerite Sauvage. My favorite however came in the priest's version of events, while I like Joe Bennet the dark moody style of Gary Brown really blew me away. He just oozes horror in his pages here giving us a truly monstrous Hulk that I just love. It's almost a shame he's only a guest artist and not the regular.
Grade:10/10 Excellent book. I liked the second issue a fair bit, though it wasn't as good as #1 or the current issue. So far a very very strong look at a character that has never really set my heart on fire. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2018 13:29:38 GMT -5
Spectacular Spider-Man #307.
Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art by Adam Kubert and Juan Frigeri.
The conclusion of the story that started back in #297. Spidey confronts the Tinkerer. He convinces the Vedomi (AI that invaded Earth to destroy non AI life) to leave. And we get a wrap up (sort of) to Teresa's story for now.
This arc has been... all over the place. Some parts were good. Others were less than average. I'm not sure what happened with this arc since Zdarsky is usually a high quality writer. The art was decent. Hopefully Zdarsky will stick with shorter arcs and get back to a little more light hearted stories.
This issue: 7/10. The whole arc: 5/10.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2018 13:35:32 GMT -5
Tony Stark: Iron Man #2.
Written by Dan Slott. Art by Valerio Schiti.
Last issue I felt Slott was trying too hard to make the book fun. With this issue he settles in. And it was good reading!
I liked the interaction between the supporting cast. In some ways the supporting cast are the real stars and Tony is a background character. I love Rhodey's feelings about not wanting to suit up as War Machine again. That was a nice touch that felt "real". I like the revelation that Tony makes to Rhodey on the last page. I like the ties to past stories that Slott weaves into his story. Slott makes the book feel lighthearted despite some of the heavy matters he deals with like PTSD. Part of that feeling is the art. It is cartoony but detailed.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2018 13:46:38 GMT -5
Immortal Hulk #3.Written by Al Ewing. Art by Joe Bennett, Leonardo Romero, Paul Hornschmeier, Marguerite Sauvage and Gary Brown. Another winner by Ewing. We get 4 different viewpoints (cop, bartender, a church lady, & a priest) of a confrontation between the Hulk and Hotshot. It was interesting how the stories differed according to each eyewitness and their experiences. The art with each one "fit" the viewpoints as thwhtguardian pointed out in his review. Next issue it appears the Hulk will cross paths with another massive person in the MU. 9/10.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2018 20:36:59 GMT -5
Future Quest Presents #11
This issue is the conclusion of the Herculoids dealing with Dorno and received powers like a God and I felt it was not the best of endings as Animan who is another form of an God wants Dorno to be his mentor. I felt it was an odd way of looking at it and I just felt it wasn't all that good as a book should be. I just felt that the writer drag it too long and then the Herculoids returned and put some sense into the urgency of this situation. But, I felt it was necessary and Dorno realized that his past with the Herculoids and his parents are important. So, by the way -- I wished Rob Williams should not had drag it to this issue and his writing was good, but not as good as the previous ones.
Story by Rob Williams -- 7/10
Art by Aaron Lopresti -- 9/10
Overall -- 8/10
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2018 0:03:47 GMT -5
Future Quest Presents #12 It's an action packed issue that really takes as it is and it's really a fun read that I find it refreshing and Frankenstein Jr. takes a shine and Jeff Parker did a great job writing it as Doctor Zin's gene-splitting has been reactivated and not even the F.E.A.R. can't do a thing about it. It's took Frankenstein Junior and Buzz Conray to save the day -- this was a pivotal and exciting (and, a page turner too) issue and this was an excellent way of ending this series. Jeff Parker did an noteworthy job on it. Written By Jeff Parker 10/10 Art By Mauricet 9/10
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Post by thwhtguardian on Jul 20, 2018 20:44:39 GMT -5
Darth Vader Annual #2Written by Chuck Wendig Art by Leonard Kirk Summary: Vader learns that the Emperor has plans for a new monstrosity even more frightening than himself.
Plot: Chuck Wendig, who is no stranger to the Star Wars universe having written the excellent Aftermath novel, jumps on board with this second Darth Vader Annual. While the characterizations of Vader and Tarkin were perfect, and I really liked how it tied into The Clone Wars, Rebels and Rogue One...it felt a little underwhelming for an annual. Maybe it's just me, but I expect something big or special when it comes to annuals and this just felt ordinary...or even slightly unnecessary as all it really served was to further connect the series of events surrounding the construction of the Death Star than they already were which robs the issue of any real weight as if you skip it you miss nothing...and if you read it you don't really gain anything more than a few Easter Eggs. There was one element that Wendig introduced that I really enjoyed, and I wished he had focused on it instead: Vader was jealous of the new super weapon as he saw it as his replacement...jealous to the point that he may have tipped off Orso and set him on the path of leaking the Death Star's flaw. It's a very unique emotional insight into Vader and would have been a much more powerful read than Vader looking for a saboteur and connecting the dots between the cartoons and Rogue One.
Art: Kirk's work is solid enough, the story flows nicely from panel to panel and everything looks on book as far as the various Star Wars characters and vehicles...but again there's nothing special.
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Post by thwhtguardian on Jul 20, 2018 21:12:38 GMT -5
I think I'm done with Thor, I tried to give it another go but the art was as terrible as always and not only do I still not care about the War of the Realms the way Aaron kept jumping back and forth through time here with out any ques was maddening.
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Post by wildfire2099 on Jul 20, 2018 23:57:53 GMT -5
Darth Vader Annual #2Written by Chuck Wendig Art by Leonard Kirk Summary: Vader learns that the Emperor has plans for a new monstrosity even more frightening than himself.
Plot: Chuck Wendig, who is no stranger to the Star Wars universe having written the excellent Aftermath novel, jumps on board with this second Darth Vader Annual. While the characterizations of Vader and Tarkin were perfect, and I really liked how it tied into The Clone Wars, Rebels and Rogue One...it felt a little underwhelming for an annual. Maybe it's just me, but I expect something big or special when it comes to annuals and this just felt ordinary...or even slightly unnecessary as all it really served was to further connect the series of events surrounding the construction of the Death Star than they already were which robs the issue of any real weight as if you skip it you miss nothing...and if you read it you don't really gain anything more than a few Easter Eggs. There was one element that Wendig introduced that I really enjoyed, and I wished he had focused on it instead: Vader was jealous of the new super weapon as he saw it as his replacement...jealous to the point that he may have tipped off Orso and set him on the path of leaking the Death Star's flaw. It's a very unique emotional insight into Vader and would have been a much more powerful read than Vader looking for a saboteur and connecting the dots between the cartoons and Rogue One.
Art: Kirk's work is solid enough, the story flows nicely from panel to panel and everything looks on book as far as the various Star Wars characters and vehicles...but again there's nothing special.
Grade:6/10 Sorry to get a bit off topic, but 'Excellent Aftermath novel'.... Wendig is easily the worst Star Wars writer this side of Kevin Anderson.. you're the first person I've seen that didn't hate Aftermath! |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Jul 21, 2018 19:44:56 GMT -5
Darth Vader Annual #2Written by Chuck Wendig Art by Leonard Kirk Summary: Vader learns that the Emperor has plans for a new monstrosity even more frightening than himself.
Plot: Chuck Wendig, who is no stranger to the Star Wars universe having written the excellent Aftermath novel, jumps on board with this second Darth Vader Annual. While the characterizations of Vader and Tarkin were perfect, and I really liked how it tied into The Clone Wars, Rebels and Rogue One...it felt a little underwhelming for an annual. Maybe it's just me, but I expect something big or special when it comes to annuals and this just felt ordinary...or even slightly unnecessary as all it really served was to further connect the series of events surrounding the construction of the Death Star than they already were which robs the issue of any real weight as if you skip it you miss nothing...and if you read it you don't really gain anything more than a few Easter Eggs. There was one element that Wendig introduced that I really enjoyed, and I wished he had focused on it instead: Vader was jealous of the new super weapon as he saw it as his replacement...jealous to the point that he may have tipped off Orso and set him on the path of leaking the Death Star's flaw. It's a very unique emotional insight into Vader and would have been a much more powerful read than Vader looking for a saboteur and connecting the dots between the cartoons and Rogue One.
Art: Kirk's work is solid enough, the story flows nicely from panel to panel and everything looks on book as far as the various Star Wars characters and vehicles...but again there's nothing special.
Grade:6/10 Sorry to get a bit off topic, but 'Excellent Aftermath novel'.... Wendig is easily the worst Star Wars writer this side of Kevin Anderson.. you're the first person I've seen that didn't hate Aftermath! I think it depends on what you were expecting of it, if you wanted serious revelations about what happened between Return of the Jedi you'd be understandably disapointed but if you were just looking for a little Star Wars to take to you with the beach it was a good read. |
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Post by cee on Jul 21, 2018 20:01:31 GMT -5
I think I'm done with Thor, I tried to give it another go but the art was as terrible as always and not only do I still not care about the War of the Realms the way Aaron kept jumping back and forth through time here with out any ques was maddening. I'm really surprised by this. I find the art amazing, the best since Ribic, if not even better. It's in my opinion the most beautiful current Marvel book. |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Jul 21, 2018 20:07:10 GMT -5
Future Quest Presents #12It's an action packed issue that really takes as it is and it's really a fun read that I find it refreshing and Frankenstein Jr. takes a shine and Jeff Parker did a great job writing it as Doctor Zin's gene-splitting has been reactivated and not even the F.E.A.R. can't do a thing about it. It's took Frankenstein Junior and Buzz Conray to save the day -- this was a pivotal and exciting (and, a page turner too) issue and this was an excellent way of ending this series. Jeff Parker did an noteworthy job on it. Written By Jeff Parker 10/10 Art By Mauricet 9/10 This was a fun action romp, it's hard to go wrong with a boy and his giant robot buddy beating on monsters. |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Jul 21, 2018 20:09:18 GMT -5
I think I'm done with Thor, I tried to give it another go but the art was as terrible as always and not only do I still not care about the War of the Realms the way Aaron kept jumping back and forth through time here with out any ques was maddening. I'm really surprised by this. I find the art amazing, the best since Ribic, if not even better. It's in my opinion the most beautiful current Marvel book. The line work isn't bad, I've seen it in black and white and it has an almost Bruce Timm feel to it...but the coloring and inking are waty too heavy handed and just wash it all out too much that you lose the details. |
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