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S.H.I.E.L.D #9 Review: “Historical Spy-tacular!”

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Talk about well timed. Coupling this week’s celebration of original creator Jack Kirby’s birthday with the upcoming launch of ABC-TV’s “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” third season, now is really the perfect moment to shine the spotlight on the super-spy institution. However, this current installment (cover-billed as an “Extra-Sized 50th Anniversary Extravaganza!”) isn’t just a shameless plug or a nostalgic trip down memory lane. No sir, somehow it succeeds in masterfully folding these distinct agendas into something much, much more.

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HOWARD THE HUMAN #1 Review: “Forget It Jake, It’s New Quack City!”

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The question “What If “The Rockford Files” crossed-over with Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham?” isn’t one that gets asked all that often. But when it does, who among us could truly say they’re ready for the answer? Yet, here we are. And, honestly, the world is a better place for having this one-shot in it. [Read more…] about HOWARD THE HUMAN #1 Review: “Forget It Jake, It’s New Quack City!”

STAR WARS #8 Review: “The Awkward Center of the Universe!”

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As Marvel’s all-new chronicling of the iconic space opera moves into its second arc, the original movie trilogy’s “in-between times” continue to flesh out. While the previous story serves as a fantastic bridging piece of the cinematic and comic page experiences, it’s only here that the “funny book” creators really start owning the ball in their court. [Read more…] about STAR WARS #8 Review: “The Awkward Center of the Universe!”

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #20.1 Review: “Curl of the Burl!”

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Concluding his five-part “Spiral” storyline, veteran Spider-scribe Gerry Conway takes the wall crawler on yet another run around the endless loop of power and responsibility. Plagued with a few logical disconnects and some murky depictions, it’s an entertaining enough ride but like any carnival loop-de-loop, it’s maybe best not to stare too closely into the gears of the machine. [Read more…] about AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #20.1 Review: “Curl of the Burl!”

SECRET WARS #5 Review: “If I Did It: The Victor Von Doom Story!”

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Although this week’s installment hits another talk-heavy interlude, it is decidedly not a rehash of the “shock pathos” treatment from the third issue. God Emperor Doom is now covering the tracks of his kill-crazy rampage and showing increasing signs of reverting to his super-villain roots. Or, in the words of our national poet, Dr. Dre: “Y’all gonna keep f***ing around with me and turn me back to the old me”. [Read more…] about SECRET WARS #5 Review: “If I Did It: The Victor Von Doom Story!”