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Dave founded Comic Book Herald in 2011 and has written a lot about comics since that time. See for yourself below!

Herald Guided Tour: X-Men Messiah CompleX

April 8, 2012 by Dave 4 Comments

Much like Robert Pollard’s catalogue of albums, or Kim Kardashian’s curves, the X-Men have what I’d call an “abundance-problem.” Because of the depth and volume of characters within their ranks, it is nearly impossible to know where to focus your time. Comic Book Herald’s reading order guide attempts to solve some of these issues, but it should not go unnoticed that with Messiah CompleX, Marvel’s major X-event in late 2007, Marvel comics attempted a similar bridging of the gap. As I’ll get into, the comic book run holds up – but does the whole “crossover event” shtick? [Read more…] about Herald Guided Tour: X-Men Messiah CompleX

Filed Under: Marvel Reviews Tagged With: Billy Tan, Ed Brubaker, Layla Miller, Marvel Comics, Messiah CompleX, Peter David, Uncanny X-Men, X-Men: Messiah Complex

Herald Guided Tour: Super Villain Team-Up / MODOK’s 11

March 24, 2012 by Dave Leave a Comment

MODOK is evil. MODOK is genius. MODOK is… well, he’s just adorable with that giant head, isn’t he?!

Today’s Herald guided tour takes a look at Fred Van Lente’s take on the good ol’ Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing. There’s a little bit of origin, a little bit of elaborate heist, a little bit of kung-fu, and 100% comic book fun. A good trade for any collection.

[Read more…] about Herald Guided Tour: Super Villain Team-Up / MODOK’s 11

Filed Under: Marvel Reviews Tagged With: Fred Van Lente, Marvel Comics, MODOK, MODOK reading order

Thor: The Death of Odin (36-43) Review

March 19, 2012 by Dave 6 Comments

Dan Jurgen’s early 2000′s run on Thor. Full review to come. Keep reading for the Comic Book Herald overview. [Read more…] about Thor: The Death of Odin (36-43) Review

Filed Under: Marvel Reviews

Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers Unleashed (1-4) Review

March 19, 2012 by Dave 6 Comments

2010 miniseries on Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers. Should be read well before Avenger’s Disassembled. Full review to come. Keep reading for the Comic Book Herald overview. [Read more…] about Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers Unleashed (1-4) Review

Filed Under: Marvel Reviews Tagged With: Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers, Marvel Comics, Pet Avengers

Young Inhumans (1-12) Review

March 19, 2012 by Dave 5 Comments

Early 2000′s graphic novel, Young Inhumans. Full review to come. Keep reading for the Comic Book Herald overview. [Read more…] about Young Inhumans (1-12) Review

Filed Under: Marvel Reviews Tagged With: Inhumans, Inhumans Reading Order

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