We’ve been to the edge, but this week Spider-Verse finally kicks off in Amazing Spider-Man #9. Promised as “the biggest spider-event in history” and containing “every Spider-Man ever,” this story has a lot to live up to. And it quite literally is big; this issue is a 36-pager with no ads, save a Marvel promotional fold-out. [Read more…] about The Amazing Spider-Man #9 Review! Spider-Verse Event Begins!
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Eternal Warrior: Days of Steel #1 Review!
This is my first foray into the Valiant universe of comics (if you don’t include a few issues of that Deathmate crossover from the 90’s, and you shouldn’t) and I have to commend them for getting top industry talent to put out some great work. I was completely unfamiliar with the Eternal Warrior character going into this mini-series, and I’m coming out of this issue a newly minted fan. [Read more…] about Eternal Warrior: Days of Steel #1 Review!
Gotham Episode 7: Penguin’s Umbrella
This week on Gotham: Gordon decides it is time to take on the Mob and the Mayor, and things get heated. Meanwhile, Penguin’s sphere of influence continues to grow. [Read more…] about Gotham Episode 7: Penguin’s Umbrella
X-Men Chronology: Duane Swierczynski’s CABLE
In 2008, the X-Men universe was turned upside-down. A child was born – the first mutant since M-Day, who would come to be known as Hope Summers. This birth kicked off the events of ‘Messiah CompleX’, and ultimately led to Cable travelling to the future with the baby. The idea was to keep her safe; but Marvel chose to ensure the story continued, and passed responsibility for the arc to experienced novelist Duance Swierczynski. [Read more…] about X-Men Chronology: Duane Swierczynski’s CABLE
Elektra #7 Review!
If you missed the first five issues of Elektra, issues 6 and 7 might not be the best jumping on point. Alex Sanchez takes over the art duties from Michael Del Mundo but I can’t say it’s a change for the better.