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Post by thwhtguardian on Jul 17, 2019 9:57:11 GMT -5
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Post by thwhtguardian on Jul 18, 2019 8:58:04 GMT -5
Immortal Hulk #21written by Al Ewing Art by Ryan Bodenheim Summary: Shadow base invades Gamma-Flight and takes back the husk of the Abomination.
Plot: I don't want to say it...but this issue was a bit of a filler. The leader of Shadow base was never very interesting to begin with and learning his back story did nothing to change it. While a good supporting cast is important and villains with personality move the story along the main draw here is the Hulk punching stuff so when he isn't featured it's more than a little bit of a drag. On top of that, the way the general just mowed down the heroes just wasn't interesting, it was death just to build him up as a bad guy but when you're that transparent about what you're doing it just doesn't work. In a brilliantly fun series that has none the less had its ups and downs this just might be the lowest point, hopefully it rebounds next month.
Art: Contributing to the filler feel is the use of a guest artist. Bodenheim's art isn't terrible...but it is bland which is the opposite of Bennett's work making this issue all the more disappointing.
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Jul 18, 2019 9:24:50 GMT -5
Immortal Hulk #21written by Al Ewing Art by Ryan Bodenheim Summary: Shadow base invades Gamma-Flight and takes back the husk of the Abomination.
Plot: I don't want to say it...but this issue was a bit of a filler. The leader of Shadow base was never very interesting to begin with and learning his back story did nothing to change it. While a good supporting cast is important and villains with personality move the story along the main draw here is the Hulk punching stuff so when he isn't featured it's more than a little bit of a drag. On top of that, the way the general just mowed down the heroes just wasn't interesting, it was death just to build him up as a bad guy but when you're that transparent about what you're doing it just doesn't work. In a brilliantly fun series that has none the less had its ups and downs this just might be the lowest point, hopefully it rebounds next month.
Art: Contributing to the filler feel is the use of a guest artist. Bodenheim's art isn't terrible...but it is bland which is the opposite of Bennett's work making this issue all the more disappointing.
Grade:4/10 I felt the same. I guess in theory that the background on Fortean would be good because I've never heard of the character (he's from far after I last read a Hulk funnybook). But really there was nothing here that was particularly interesting. And rather than build any empathy for the character I just want the Hulk to pull him apart into little pieces. |
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Post by shaxper on Jul 18, 2019 17:35:49 GMT -5
Art: Contributing to the filler feel is the use of a guest artist. Bodenheim's art isn't terrible...but it is bland which is the opposite of Bennett's work making this issue all the more disappointing. Grade:4/10 [/div][/div][/quote] I'm more than a little surprised that guest artists still exist in 2019. It seems more logical to delay the book by a few weeks and give the people what they're paying $4-$5 for. |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Jul 19, 2019 8:26:53 GMT -5
Immortal Hulk #21written by Al Ewing Art by Ryan Bodenheim Summary: Shadow base invades Gamma-Flight and takes back the husk of the Abomination.
I felt the same. I guess in theory that the background on Fortean would be good because I've never heard of the character (he's from far after I last read a Hulk funnybook). But really there was nothing here that was particularly interesting. And rather than build any empathy for the character I just want the Hulk to pull him apart into little pieces. I had no idea he was a returning character, he's been so unimportant that I thought he was just a random stand in for Ross created just for this book. Art: Contributing to the filler feel is the use of a guest artist. Bodenheim's art isn't terrible...but it is bland which is the opposite of Bennett's work making this issue all the more disappointing. Grade:4/10 Yeah, it's been a little while since I've seen one...maybe 2011? Or else I just didn't notice. |
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Post by BigPapaJoe on Jul 19, 2019 8:56:14 GMT -5
Teen Titans #32 I believe is the only new title I'll be reading this week. Any other titles I have following I have to catch up on.  Good issue. After last month, I was afraid that the Lobo story was going to stretch out, but this essentially wrapped up everything, and the team will be moving on to something else. After getting their asses kicked the last two issues (especially Crush), Lobo was put on ice when the team employs Crush to utilize an ace in the hole that she was previously reluctant to. For me the solution, even for basically added muscle, came off as kind of "meh" for me. It's hard to picture Lobo getting stopped by something like that, but whatever. The team is still bickering among themselves after the Deathstroke ordeal a few issues ago. At the end Lex Luthor pops up as he seems to be doing in most DC books now due to what is happening in Justice League. Adam Glass and Bernard Chang are still keeping me interested though with the writing, and art. Funny, I just saw two reviews on two sites that gave it a 3/10, and a 9.5/10. Personally, I'm still on board. |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Jul 19, 2019 9:04:14 GMT -5
Usagi Yojimbo #2Story and Art by Stan Sakai Colored by Tom Luth Summary: As the investigation continues Usagi learns that things are worse than he could imagine.
Plot/Art: This team up between Usagi and Sasuke the Demon Queller continues to be interesting but I'm left wanting a little more from it. What I've loved about pat encounters with Sasuke (especially Yokai, and Kumo) is that it gave Sakai an excuse to delve into Japanese folklore giving us stories with the serenity of his cultural issues with a heavy dose of action, however it's the second issue now and we haven't really delved into just what type of creature the puppet master is so it's lacking that cultural element that made me love past adventures. On top of that, the choice not to make the puppets look more like they are wooden is all the more confusing here as Usagi exclaims, "Look, demon children!" and Sasuke calmly replies, "No, look closely Usagi, it's worse."...but if you look more closely there isn't anything there that tells you they are puppets and not children. It's just strange as Sakai has been so good at giving subtle visual cues in the past and to find them missing here is out of character. Still and all, like pizza even just an okay Usagi book is still a good book.
Grade:7/10
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Post by thwhtguardian on Jul 19, 2019 9:39:33 GMT -5
Sonata #2Written by David Hine Art by Brian Haberlin Summary: Will missing children lost in the flood waters be enough to unit the warring tribes on Vianna?
Plot: While I enjoyed the last issues focus on the titular character, Sonata, I really enjoyed that in this issue we followed the son of the chieftan of the Tayans. The way Pau's story mirrored Sonata's gave both tribes a semblance of balance rather than a simple black and white, good vs. evil type of conflict. While the Tayans are more war-like and have a more industrial civilization than the Rans by giving them a sympathetic character it humanizes them which makes them just another group of people with a different set of values rather than a simplistic group of bad guys. Meanwhile, I'm loving the exploration of Lumani culture with Threen, while Pau and the Tayans see them as primitive natives the exploration of their cave as seen here shows us there is much more to them. What that means for our intrepid adventurers I'm not sure but the mix of dinosaurs and steampunk elements makes this an adventure well worth continuing.
Art: With all the cool creatures needed for the story Haberlin must feel like he's died and gone to comic artist heaven with the opportunities this book presents. While there are more Thermasaurs in splendid flight to see here I loved the giant bird creature that attacked Sonata at the end, it was an amazing amalgam of reptile and avian features that looked like it came straight out of a Ray Haryhausen film.
Grade:10/10 |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2019 13:15:37 GMT -5
 Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #1. Written by Matt Fraction. Art by Steve Lieber. The Daily Planet considers Jimmy Olsen a liability due to insurance costs because of his wild adventures. But guess who is making money for the Planet? Jimmy. Readers love his online blog about his crazy adventures so they keep him on staff but send him away from Metropolis to Gotham City. Throughout the issue we see a feud start between the Olsen's and the Luthor's way back in 1790 then Jimmy as a giant turtle, Perry frustrated with Jimmy and finally Jimmy relocating to Gotham to investigate his own murder? Yep Fraction captures the old Silver Age Jimmy Olsen, updates it for today and gives us an entertaining story that has me intrigued. 7/10. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2019 13:23:30 GMT -5
 Jughead's Time Police #2.Written by Sina Grace. Art by Derek Charm. January McAndrews (head of the Time Police)takes Jughead to the 29th century. As much as Jughead enjoys the unlimited food there he wants to return to his own time. However he is stalled in his attempts to return by another Jughead? It looks like this series is setting up an Archie Multiverse. And doing in a fun Archie style. Glad for any series that stars Jughead. His character works for quirky adventures like this. 8/10. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2019 13:30:27 GMT -5
 Invaders #7. Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art by Carlos Magno and Butch Guice. Man I am really disappointed in this series. Zdarsky usually writes great stories but this one feels so clichéd and repeats all the old story lines we have seen before in modern Invaders stories. Namor against the surface. Namor possibly mind controlled. Jim Hammond destroyed once again (although this time he is partially rebuilt by Tony Stark). Cap and Tony at odds as Steve "sides" with his WWII allies over his modern team. This feels like reruns of previous stories with nothing new to add to make it unique.
4/10. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2019 13:40:26 GMT -5
 Aquaman #50. Written by Kelly Sue DeConnick. Art by Robson Rocha and Eduardo Pansica. Aquaman returns to Amnesty Bay with the Old Gods (from the past arc). Wonder Woman checks in with Arthur to see how he is doing. Jackson Hyde (Aqua Lad) seeks out Aquaman. Black Manta returns. Back in Atlantis a pregnant Mera makes a move that shocks the Widowhood who demand she choose a King. And now this title feels like it is back on track after it meandered around with the arc about the Old Gods of the Ocean. I liked the relaxed Aquaman and his interactions with people and Wonder Woman. I like the portrayal of Mera and Vulko. I hope the return of Aqua Lad and Black Manta will be awesome. The art is beautiful. Looking forward to this arc.
8/10. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2019 13:48:36 GMT -5
 Daredevil #8. Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art by Lalit Kumar Sharma. So Matt continues his life without being DD. Yet somehow he can't escape DD's shadow. He ends up having dinner with the Libris crime family (all because he has a crush on the daughter). Meanwhile Fisk is organizing things with the Governor of NY to capitalize on his status as Mayor of NYC. And criminals are showing up dead with DD masks on. DD did not show up once in this entire story and Zdarsky made an entertaining story out of Matt having dinner with a family. I am looking forward to how Zdarsky is building this arc to "force" Matt back into his DD ID. 8/10. |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Jul 19, 2019 14:57:00 GMT -5
Invaders #7. Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art by Carlos Magno and Butch Guice. Man I am really disappointed in this series. Zdarsky usually writes great stories but this one feels so clichéd and repeats all the old story lines we have seen before in modern Invaders stories. Namor against the surface. Namor possibly mind controlled. Jim Hammond destroyed once again (although this time he is partially rebuilt by Tony Stark). Cap and Tony at odds as Steve "sides" with his WWII allies over his modern team. This feels like reruns of previous stories with nothing new to add to make it unique.
4/10. I'm of the same mind, I thought the series started off well enough but the longer its lasted the worse its become. I think this will most likely be my last issue. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2019 17:08:49 GMT -5
Immortal Hulk #21written by Al Ewing Art by Ryan Bodenheim Summary: Shadow base invades Gamma-Flight and takes back the husk of the Abomination.
Plot: I don't want to say it...but this issue was a bit of a filler. The leader of Shadow base was never very interesting to begin with and learning his back story did nothing to change it. While a good supporting cast is important and villains with personality move the story along the main draw here is the Hulk punching stuff so when he isn't featured it's more than a little bit of a drag. On top of that, the way the general just mowed down the heroes just wasn't interesting, it was death just to build him up as a bad guy but when you're that transparent about what you're doing it just doesn't work. In a brilliantly fun series that has none the less had its ups and downs this just might be the lowest point, hopefully it rebounds next month.
Art: Contributing to the filler feel is the use of a guest artist. Bodenheim's art isn't terrible...but it is bland which is the opposite of Bennett's work making this issue all the more disappointing.
Grade:4/10 This issue was a letdown. First I dislike these breaks in a story to flesh out a new character. This is an annoying practice that has become popular in the last few years. Second since this title is published 18x/year it would be fine to skip an issue or two and it wouldn't be that noticeable. Third the art and story were just mediocre. |
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