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This Month in Comics: November 2013

By | Dec 6, 2013 | Columns

November has certainly been a busy month in comics. On the event front, Marvel wrapped up “Infinity”, while DC trudged along with “Forever Evil” and its numerous tie-ins. Two 20-year-old characters made new debuts in “Harley Quinn” #0 and “Sandman: Overture” #1, where both were critical successes and the latter was immediately delayed. In the […]

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Review: Amazing X-Men #2

By | Dec 6, 2013 | Reviews

Wolverine and his teammates are split between Heaven and Hell and battle demonic forces as they search for Nightcrawler in a very entertaining installment of “Amazing X-Men”. Written by Jason Aaron Illustrated b Ed McGuinness The X-Men, on the search for Nightcrawler, find themselves separated! Wolverine and Northstar are mysteriously in… heaven?! But where does […]

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Review: Batman/Superman #6

By | Dec 5, 2013 | Reviews

After stumbling with the first issue of a new arc, “Batman/Superman” #6 from Greg Pak and Brett Booth brings the series away from a potential nose dive. Written by Greg Pak Illustrated by Brett Booth Throughout the cosmos, one name commands respect and fear above all others. That name is MONGUL, and the world-conquering despot […]

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Review: The Wake #5

By | Nov 22, 2013 | Reviews

At the bottom of the ocean, the first half of “The Wake” reaches a startling conclusion, as Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy bring their story into a cataclysmic future. Written by Scott Snyder Illustrated by Sean Murphy There have been hints that Lee Archer’s struggle at the bottom of the ocean will have much, much […]

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Pick Of The Week: Harley Quinn #0

By | Nov 21, 2013 | Reviews

“Harley Quinn” #0 offers a smorgasbord of artists and a little bit of controversy, as the fan favorite character takes an appropriately bizarre step into her first New 52 solo title. Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti Illustrated by Darwyn Cooke, Sam Kieth, Tony S. Daniel, Walter Simonson, Art Baltazar and others This bombastic […]

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Review: Nightwing #25

By | Nov 15, 2013 | Reviews

A young Dick Grayson tries to survive the blackout of Gotham City during the Zero Year, in an enjoyable, but not essential issue of “Nightwing”. Written by Kyle Higgins Illustrated by Will Conrad A BATMAN: ZERO YEAR tie-in! Dick Grayson frantically tries to find Haly’s Circus—and his parents—as Gotham City is plunged into total darkness! […]

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Review: All New X-Men #18

By | Nov 14, 2013 | Reviews

Kitty Pryde changes teams, and the time displaced mutants deal with their new surroundings at Cyclops’ hidden Xavier School, in “All New X-Men” #18. Written by Brian Michael Bendis Illustrated by Stuart Immonen The X-Men are shaken to the core by the Battle of the Atom. So much that we can’t show you the cover […]

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Review: Superman Unchained #4

By | Nov 8, 2013 | Reviews

After a bit of a delay, “Superman Unchained” returns in a big way as the Man Of Steel and the mysterious Wraith team up to fight Ascension. Written by Scott Snyder Illustrated by Jim Lee Superman rushes to stop Ascension’s attack and kicks off a huge battle with Wraith! Besieged on all sides, Superman has […]

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Review: Action Comics #25

By | Nov 7, 2013 | Reviews

Greg Pak and Aaron Kuder start a promising new run on “Action Comics”, and bring the Man Of Steel to the cold waters of Gotham City. Written by Greg Pak Illustrated by Aaron Kuder This BATMAN: ZERO YEAR tie-in features the reintroduction of a major character! A cocky young Superman battles the forces of nature […]

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Review: Captain America: Living Legend #2

By | Nov 1, 2013 | Reviews

The long delayed mini-series loses an artist, and finds Steve Rogers in Siberia, and closer to an old enemy in “Captain America: Living Legend” #2. Written by Andy Diggle Illustrated by Agustin Alessio As the Russian army mobilizes to lock down a crash site in the remote Siberian wastes, Captain America’s mission is to find […]

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Review: Nightwing Annual #1

By | Oct 31, 2013 | Reviews

Dick Grayson and Barbara Gordon share one last night together as they face a fire-obsessed villain and their own uncertain futures. Written by Kyle Higgins Illustrated by Jason Masters with Daniel Sampere & Vicente Cifuentes Robin and Batgirl grew up fighting side by side…but with Dick Grayson about to embark on a new crimefighting quest […]

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Review: Daredevil #32

By | Oct 25, 2013 | Reviews

The Man Without Fear takes an entertaining, and festive, detour in “Daredevil” #32. Written by Mark Waid Illustrated by Chris Samnee The Man Without Fear–trapped in a nightmare situation! Something final is building in Daredevil’s life–and building fast! The holiday special is a rarity in comic books, as the threat of unexpected delays or last […]

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