Riffing on the iconic Silver Age back-turned-and-suit-in-the-garbage-can cover by John Romita, this week’s final-for-now issue of Amazing sees Spider-Man’s current tableau in similar ruins. As the third part of “The Graveyard Shift” storyline, there’s a good amount of conclusion but very little that truly satisfies. [Read more…] about AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #18 Review: “Industrious No More!”
SECRET WARS #1 Review: “There Is No Dana, Only Secret Wars!”
It’s difficult to eulogize a fictitious entity. It’s especially difficult when that “thing” serves as the backbone of modern mythology. However, despite being more popular now than ever, the Marvel Universe dies this week along with its last alternate, the “Ultimate Universe”. Delivering both bang and whimper, the opening salvo of writer Jonathan Hickman’s epic “final level boss battle” closes as many doors as it opens windows. [Read more…] about SECRET WARS #1 Review: “There Is No Dana, Only Secret Wars!”
AVENGERS #44 and NEW AVENGERS #33 Review: “The End of the Line!”
What’s crazier than a book of writer Jonathan Hickman’s sprawling Avengers saga reaching its conclusion? Dropping both parts of the finale on the same day! Although not exact bookends, it’s difficult to discuss one without the other. [Read more…] about AVENGERS #44 and NEW AVENGERS #33 Review: “The End of the Line!”
STAR WARS #4 Review: “The Force Takes Five”
Reaching the midpoint of the first arc, writer Jason Aaron and artist John Cassaday take twenty pages to pause and take stock of Marvel’s new in-canon Star Wars Universe before moving forward. It’s not so much wheel-spinning as it is an opportunity to better align all that’s happened so far in the recently re-minted franchise. It’s really not all that far removed from having a moment to dig into the album sleeve before flipping over the vinyl. [Read more…] about STAR WARS #4 Review: “The Force Takes Five”
ALL-NEW X-MEN #40 Review: “The Hype and Speculation Show”
Although always high profile, few issues in writer Brian Michael Bendis’s turn on the X-franchise have gotten this much attention. From the months of mysterious whisperings regarding the “Utopians” to the pre-release controversy earlier this week, this is indeed one that has everyone talking. How much of it is wholly warranted? That may be another matter entirely. [Read more…] about ALL-NEW X-MEN #40 Review: “The Hype and Speculation Show”