Winding down assignments from the publisher, writer Kieron Gillen creates an unlikely yet compelling ensemble of cherry-picked Marvel properties from his personal catalog. Instead of resting on well-earned laurels and churning out a self-congratulatory novelty book, Gillen smartly positions his “Greatest Hits” as one of the most integral Secret Wars spin-offs. [Read more…] about SIEGE #1 Review: “Catch Twenty-Doom!”
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HAWKEYE #22 Review: “Futzin’ Crescendo!”
I rarely write reviews in first-person but the conclusion of Fraction and Aja’s “Hawkguy” saga requires a no-filter response. After enduring multiple frustrating delays, one of the most anticipated comics of the year is finally here. Does it deliver the goods? Does. It. Ever! [Read more…] about HAWKEYE #22 Review: “Futzin’ Crescendo!”
Question of The Week: Should I Read Single Characters Comics or Events First?
QoW returns this week (did I really just abbreviate a feature I haven’t touched for, like, a year? Of course!) with a doozy. [Read more…] about Question of The Week: Should I Read Single Characters Comics or Events First?
Heroic Age Added To Marvel Reading Order!
By popular demand, Marvel’s Heroic Age has been added to the Complete Marvel Reading Order! You’ll want to check out the Heroic Age after Siege and before Shadowland / Chaos War / Fear Itself.
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1872 #1 Review: “A Fistful of Marvel!”
One of the few Secret Wars series not based on a prior storyline, writer Gerry Duggan and artist Nik Virella give Marvel’s pantheon an all-new Old West overhaul. Although the broad strokes tend toward tribute of the Silver and Golden Ages, it’s unfolds with a noir-ish pastiche reminiscent of gritty 1970s cinema. [Read more…] about 1872 #1 Review: “A Fistful of Marvel!”