Greetings, and welcome to the very first installment of my All-new, All-different X-Men column for Comic Book Herald! Each week, I’m going to review, in chronological order, Uncanny X-Men issues from my favorite era of the team: a 15-year span from around the time I was born (1982) to right before Onslaught happened (1997). To me, Onslaught signaled the end of the X-Men I’d grown up with, right down to the rather haphazard (in my humble opinion) solution to the “X-Men traitor” plot that had been woven throughout the X-Titles since I was like, ten. I’m not one of those guys who hates the new stuff because the old stuff was so awesome. I just feel like there have been a lot of highs and lows for the mutant books since then. For some reason, probably simple nostalgia, those older storylines could do no wrong. Practically. [Read more…] about Old-School X-Men with Lincoln Crisler
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Review: Spider-Man 2099 #1- The Spider-Man Book That You Got, But May Not Need
Marvel first made me care about Spider-Man 2099 back in December of 2012 when he was teased as a candidate to replace Peter Parker in the Superior Spider-Man series (And heads up – if you aren’t caught up with Superior Spider-Man, look out for spoilers ahead! ~ Doomsayin’ Dave). Although he wasn’t given the spotlight there, he was given several cameos throughout the series and now a book all his own. [Read more…] about Review: Spider-Man 2099 #1- The Spider-Man Book That You Got, But May Not Need
Wolverine #10 – 2 Months to Die – “The Last Wolverine Story” Review!
Aptly titled “The Last Wolverine Story”, Wolverine #10 sets the scene for what will be the swan song of this beloved character. This issue tasks Wolverine to make amends with allies he will need, so he can go after, who else, but Sabertooth. [Read more…] about Wolverine #10 – 2 Months to Die – “The Last Wolverine Story” Review!
2014’s 10 Best Ongoing Comic To Start Reading RIGHT NOW (Mid-Year Edition!)
I’m either more plugged into the new comic book landscape through my reviews over on Capeless Crusader, or 2014 is absurdly impressive in terms of new comic book output. Seems like every week there are a handful of “must-grab” number one issues. This is exciting (tons of good comics!), but also a bit intimidating. Let’s say you’re new to comic book pulllists, or simply on a budget. Where do you start? [Read more…] about 2014’s 10 Best Ongoing Comic To Start Reading RIGHT NOW (Mid-Year Edition!)
Questions of the Week: Super Deluxe Mega Version of Answering Reader Emails!
Normally I like to dive in depth into one question a week, but you guys have been bringing the heat to the point that it’s time for a “Questions of the Week” super post. If you’ve asked a question recently, there’s a pretty good chance it’s in here. And if not, it probably means you’re one of the legions of men and women who keep asking for my phone number. I told you all, this meat is off the market! (because it’s rotten…?) [Read more…] about Questions of the Week: Super Deluxe Mega Version of Answering Reader Emails!