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Post by thwhtguardian on May 30, 2019 18:19:12 GMT -5
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Post by thwhtguardian on May 30, 2019 18:44:42 GMT -5
Hellboy Vs. Lobster JohnsonWritten by Chris Roberson Art by Mike Norton and Paul Grist Summary: Hellboy's past as a movie star during his drunken "spring break" is brought to light at last.
Plot: Hellboy in Mexico has been one of my favorite periods of Hellboy's history thus far, the mix of Mexican folklore, luchadore lore and good old fashioned action is just so damn fun so I was understandably pumped for this...but now that I have it in my hands I'm less than impressed. I've said it before but it bears repeating, Roberson is really hit or miss and this is definitely miss; instead of giving us insight into how Hellboy got into movies before playing up the gag that he was too drunk to do it well we get with out any build up through obviously "reused footage" and then a very straight forward, "He's dead drunk, shoot around it." at the end...it's just a big waste.
Art: I've never been a fan of Grist, so his section at the end added to my distaste of this issue but Norton's depiction of the Lobster Johnson Wrestler was pretty awesome which is all the more disappointing because it's wasted on a substandard story.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2019 18:46:23 GMT -5
 Detective Comics Annual #2 (2019).Written by Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Travis Moore. An enjoyable Batman story. Bruce Wayne shown as much as Batman in Europe with Alfred being an active team member? Yes! The return of the Reaper (from Batman: Year Two which was in Tec #575-578). Batman Inc. This issue had so many small details from Batman's past that made it a really good story for an annual. Moore's art was decent. 7/10. |
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2019 18:51:34 GMT -5
 Daredevil #6. Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art by Lalit Kumar Sharma. Matt has decided to "retire" his DD persona. He decides to have a semi normal life and is now working as a parole officer. Things seem to be OK for now in Hell's Kitchen but the absence of DD is starting to have an effect... The story and art were decent. It will be interesting to see where Zdarsky takes this arc to set up Matt returning as Daredevil. 7/10. |
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Post by shaxper on May 30, 2019 18:58:20 GMT -5
Hellboy Vs. Lobster JohnsonWritten by Chris Roberson Art by Mike Norton and Paul Grist Summary: Hellboy's past as a movie star during his drunken "spring break" is brought to light at last.
Plot: Hellboy in Mexico has been one of my favorite periods of Hellboy's history thus far, the mix of Mexican folklore, luchadore lore and good old fashioned action is just so damn fun so I was understandably pumped for this...but now that I have it in my hands I'm less than impressed. I've said it before but it bears repeating, Roberson is really hit or miss and this is definitely miss; instead of giving us insight into how Hellboy got into movies before playing up the gag that he was too drunk to do it well we get with out any build up through obviously "reused footage" and then a very straight forward, "He's dead drunk, shoot around it." at the end...it's just a big waste.
Art: I've never been a fan of Grist, so his section at the end added to my distaste of this issue but Norton's depiction of the Lobster Johnson Wrestler was pretty awesome which is all the more disappointing because it's wasted on a substandard story.
Grade:4/10 I think this is the lowest grade I've seen you give to a Mignolaverse book  |
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2019 19:02:10 GMT -5
 Immortal Hulk #18.Written by Al Ewing. Art by Joe Bennett. First off I don't know how the creative team has created 18 issues in one year and kept the high quality especially Bennett. Bennett has drawn 15/18 issues plus drawn several issues of DC's Terrifics in the past year. The man is a workhorse! Ewing has taken the title in a slightly new direction and re-introduced some old characters like the Abomination, Harpy and Joe Fixit. All while retaining an underlying sci-fi style of horror aspect to the title. This remains my favorite current Marvel title. 9/10. |
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Post by thwhtguardian on May 31, 2019 7:46:43 GMT -5
Hellboy Vs. Lobster JohnsonWritten by Chris Roberson Art by Mike Norton and Paul Grist Summary: Hellboy's past as a movie star during his drunken "spring break" is brought to light at last.
Plot: Hellboy in Mexico has been one of my favorite periods of Hellboy's history thus far, the mix of Mexican folklore, luchadore lore and good old fashioned action is just so damn fun so I was understandably pumped for this...but now that I have it in my hands I'm less than impressed. I've said it before but it bears repeating, Roberson is really hit or miss and this is definitely miss; instead of giving us insight into how Hellboy got into movies before playing up the gag that he was too drunk to do it well we get with out any build up through obviously "reused footage" and then a very straight forward, "He's dead drunk, shoot around it." at the end...it's just a big waste.
Art: I've never been a fan of Grist, so his section at the end added to my distaste of this issue but Norton's depiction of the Lobster Johnson Wrestler was pretty awesome which is all the more disappointing because it's wasted on a substandard story.
Grade:4/10 I think this is the lowest grade I've seen you give to a Mignolaverse book Yeah, I was pretty let down with this...the concept was just so awesome and they just botched it. |
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Post by thwhtguardian on May 31, 2019 8:47:40 GMT -5
Star Wars #108Written by Matthew Rosenberg Art by various Summary: The Empire has fallen but in the young days of the New Republic an old foe emerges and only an equally old ally can save the day.
Plot: In celebration of 80 years of Marvel Comics the old House of Ideas decided to revive the old Star Wars continuity for this commemorative issue...and it's brilliant! I've never read anything by Rosenberg in the past but he really gets the energy that made the original Marvel run of Star Wars so good and he nails all the voices of our old friends like Jaxxon and Valance the Hunter and Domina Tagge. A sequel to a story truly from a "Long Time Ago..." is a tough tightrope to walk but Rosenberg really kept the balance well, giving enough information for new readers who never experienced the original while still being brief enough so as not to be redundant for those of us who loved the originals and remember them well. On top of that Rosenberg deftly included information from the prequels( the clone wars were fought against droids) and layered it onto a story that was created before that was ever created in a way that added beautifully to Valance and his original hatred of droids. If you're a fan of the Marvel Star Wars of yore then you desperately need this book in your life.
Art: Each chapter in the book is done by another artist but surprisingly their styles don't clash at all giving the book a real cohesive feel.
Grade:10/10 |
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Post by brutalis on May 31, 2019 9:05:01 GMT -5
Star Wars #108Written by Matthew Rosenberg Art by various Summary: The Empire has fallen but in the young days of the New Republic an old foe emerges and only an equally old ally can save the day.
Plot: In celebration of 80 years of Marvel Comics the old House of Ideas decided to revive the old Star Wars continuity for this commemorative issue...and it's brilliant! I've never read anything by Rosenberg in the past but he really gets the energy that made the original Marvel run of Star Wars so good and he nails all the voices of our old friends like Jaxxon and Valance the Hunter and Domina Tagge. A sequel to a story truly from a "Long Time Ago..." is a tough tightrope to walk but Rosenberg really kept the balance well, giving enough information for new readers who never experienced the original while still being brief enough so as not to be redundant for those of us who loved the originals and remember them well. On top of that Rosenberg deftly included information from the prequels( the clone wars were fought against droids) and layered it onto a story that was created before that was ever created in a way that added beautifully to Valance and his original hatred of droids. If you're a fan of the Marvel Star Wars of yore then you desperately need this book in your life.
Art: Each chapter in the book is done by another artist but surprisingly their styles don't clash at all giving the book a real cohesive feel.
Grade:10/10 Your review more than anything has me adding this issue to pick up this weekend at the LCS when I haven't been there in over 6 weeks. Good job! |
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Post by thwhtguardian on May 31, 2019 9:38:16 GMT -5
Star Wars #108Written by Matthew Rosenberg Art by various Summary: The Empire has fallen but in the young days of the New Republic an old foe emerges and only an equally old ally can save the day.
Plot: In celebration of 80 years of Marvel Comics the old House of Ideas decided to revive the old Star Wars continuity for this commemorative issue...and it's brilliant! I've never read anything by Rosenberg in the past but he really gets the energy that made the original Marvel run of Star Wars so good and he nails all the voices of our old friends like Jaxxon and Valance the Hunter and Domina Tagge. A sequel to a story truly from a "Long Time Ago..." is a tough tightrope to walk but Rosenberg really kept the balance well, giving enough information for new readers who never experienced the original while still being brief enough so as not to be redundant for those of us who loved the originals and remember them well. On top of that Rosenberg deftly included information from the prequels( the clone wars were fought against droids) and layered it onto a story that was created before that was ever created in a way that added beautifully to Valance and his original hatred of droids. If you're a fan of the Marvel Star Wars of yore then you desperately need this book in your life.
Art: Each chapter in the book is done by another artist but surprisingly their styles don't clash at all giving the book a real cohesive feel.
Grade:10/10 Your review more than anything has me adding this issue to pick up this weekend at the LCS when I haven't been there in over 6 weeks. Good job! It really was a lot of fun, you won't be sorry! |
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Post by thwhtguardian on May 31, 2019 10:16:47 GMT -5
Immortal Hulk #18.Written by Al Ewing. Art by Joe Bennett. First off I don't know how the creative team has created 18 issues in one year and kept the high quality especially Bennett. Bennett has drawn 15/18 issues plus drawn several issues of DC's Terrifics in the past year. The man is a workhorse! Ewing has taken the title in a slightly new direction and re-introduced some old characters like the Abomination, Harpy and Joe Fixit. All while retaining an underlying sci-fi style of horror aspect to the title. This remains my favorite current Marvel title. 9/10. Though the series had an uneven start I kept with it because the concept and the art were truly fantastic and I'm glad I did as Ewing has really found his feet with these last few issues giving us solid issue after solid issue. And man, I loved Bennett's reveal of the reborn A-bomb/Ambomination...that was truly grotesque. |
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2019 12:02:17 GMT -5
Heroes in Crisis #9: If you hate Wally West, you'll love this concluding issue. The mystery of the Sanctuary murders revealed and what a convoluted mess. The big reveal involves a complicated time travel scenario in this totally unnecessary mini series. Very sad that a character that was such a key part of Rebirth has been written into such a mess of a story. The art is nice.
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Doomsday Clock #10: I just started following this a few issues back, and I was very impressed with this issue. It has to do with all the former Crisis events and how the timeline keeps changing--and how Superman is the focal point of all the DC universes. In this issue we learn there is a metaverse--a bit complicated to explain, but the book explains it well. I can't help but think DC has some big reboot coming, but if this issue is any indication, perhaps this one will get it right? Great art, excellent story.
9/10
Blossoms 666 #4: More about Cheryl and Jason's long lost brother is revealed and he didn't have the posh upbringing they had. Julian continues to manipulate Betty as Cheryl and Jason realize something is way off with their brother. They call a truce in the Anti-Christ competition as they decide Julian must be dealt with. Big Ethel makes a sinister move with Jughead. And just what is up with this cult that so many in Riverdale seem to a part of....including Archie?? Excellent art and a very creepy story!
9/10
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Post by hondobrode on Jun 3, 2019 0:50:19 GMT -5
Fantastic Four - dropping. So sad that I love the characters, like most of us do, and yet hardly anyone can really bring it home ? Not since Hickman...
Doomsday Clock - really enjoyed this issue as we build to our Manhattan / Superman crescendo.
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Post by The Captain on Jun 4, 2019 9:32:25 GMT -5
Star Wars #108Written by Matthew Rosenberg Art by various Summary: The Empire has fallen but in the young days of the New Republic an old foe emerges and only an equally old ally can save the day.
Plot: In celebration of 80 years of Marvel Comics the old House of Ideas decided to revive the old Star Wars continuity for this commemorative issue...and it's brilliant! I've never read anything by Rosenberg in the past but he really gets the energy that made the original Marvel run of Star Wars so good and he nails all the voices of our old friends like Jaxxon and Valance the Hunter and Domina Tagge. A sequel to a story truly from a "Long Time Ago..." is a tough tightrope to walk but Rosenberg really kept the balance well, giving enough information for new readers who never experienced the original while still being brief enough so as not to be redundant for those of us who loved the originals and remember them well. On top of that Rosenberg deftly included information from the prequels( the clone wars were fought against droids) and layered it onto a story that was created before that was ever created in a way that added beautifully to Valance and his original hatred of droids. If you're a fan of the Marvel Star Wars of yore then you desperately need this book in your life.
Art: Each chapter in the book is done by another artist but surprisingly their styles don't clash at all giving the book a real cohesive feel.
Grade:10/10 I did not know about this book, but I will definitely be on the lookout for a copy. |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Jun 4, 2019 9:46:39 GMT -5
Star Wars #108Written by Matthew Rosenberg Art by various Summary: The Empire has fallen but in the young days of the New Republic an old foe emerges and only an equally old ally can save the day.
Plot: In celebration of 80 years of Marvel Comics the old House of Ideas decided to revive the old Star Wars continuity for this commemorative issue...and it's brilliant! I've never read anything by Rosenberg in the past but he really gets the energy that made the original Marvel run of Star Wars so good and he nails all the voices of our old friends like Jaxxon and Valance the Hunter and Domina Tagge. A sequel to a story truly from a "Long Time Ago..." is a tough tightrope to walk but Rosenberg really kept the balance well, giving enough information for new readers who never experienced the original while still being brief enough so as not to be redundant for those of us who loved the originals and remember them well. On top of that Rosenberg deftly included information from the prequels( the clone wars were fought against droids) and layered it onto a story that was created before that was ever created in a way that added beautifully to Valance and his original hatred of droids. If you're a fan of the Marvel Star Wars of yore then you desperately need this book in your life.
Art: Each chapter in the book is done by another artist but surprisingly their styles don't clash at all giving the book a real cohesive feel.
Grade:10/10 I did not know about this book, but I will definitely be on the lookout for a copy. It's well worth the search, and I guess it's not the first of it's kind as Marvel will be doing lots of these types of books this year. Here's hoping the rest are as good. |
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