Author Archives: Zach Wilkerson

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Pick of the Week: East of West #1

By | Mar 28, 2013 | Reviews

Years after hitting it big at Marvel with his runs on “Fantastic Four” and “FF,” Jonathan Hickman remains committed to his creator owned works. The newest of which, “East of West,” sees Hickman teaming up with “FF” collaborator Nick Dragotta for what looks to be one of his grandest endeavors yet. Written by Jonathan Hickman […]

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Review: Justice League #18

By | Mar 22, 2013 | Reviews

After fending off an incursion from the seas, it’s time for a good old fashioned recruitment drive in “Justice League” #18. Written by Geoff Johns Illustrated by Jesus Saiz (Back-Up by Gary Frank) • Cyborg takes center stage as events fall into place for next month’s massive new story arc: “OFF THE GRID”! • Also, […]

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Review: Action Comics #18

By | Mar 21, 2013 | Reviews

Remember that confused feeling you got after reading the last issue of “Final Crisis”? Get ready for that. Remember that joy and appreciation you had for Superman after reading “All Star Superman”? That’s here too. Get ready folks, this one’s a doozy. Written by Grant Morrison (Back-up by Sholly Fisch) Illustrated by Brad Walker and […]

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News
More DC Creative Shake Ups: Andy Diggle and Joshua Fialkov Leave “Action Comics,” GL Books Respectively

By | Mar 20, 2013 | News

DC is once again in the center of controversy as critically acclaimed writers Andy Diggle and Joshua Hale Fialkov have announced their departures from upcoming DC books. Diggle, who along with artist Tony Daniel was set to follow Grant Morrison on “Action Comics” with April’s #19, announced on Twitter earlier this morning that he would […]

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Review: Batman and Robin #18

By | Mar 15, 2013 | Reviews

Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason have the unenviable task of following up on the devastating “Batman Incorporated” #8. While this could have easily been a melodramatic filler issue, “Batman and Robin” #18 is a wonderful treatise on the Batman and Robin relationship, and graphic story-telling in general. Spoiler Warning for “Batman Incorporated” #8. Written by […]

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Review: Phantom Stranger #6

By | Mar 8, 2013 | Reviews

DC has billed “Phantom Stranger” as an important piece of the overall New 52 universe. Plotted by co-publisher Dan Didio, starring a member of the “Trinity of Sin,” the book is sure to play a large role in the upcoming “Trinity War” event. Unfortunately, the Stranger’s solo adventures just haven’t been very good. Does the […]

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Review: Lost Vegas #1

By | Mar 7, 2013 | Reviews

From the critically acclaimed team behind “Return of the Dapper Men,” “Lost Vegas” combines the glamorous vice of our own Sin City with a brilliant sci-fi mythology. This makes for a refreshing new series that stands out in the sea of creator owned books. Written by Jim McCann Illustrated by Janet Lee The EISNER AWARD-WINNING […]

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Columns
Friday Recommendation: Marvel Boy

By | Mar 1, 2013 | Columns

Perhaps you recently picked up the first issue of the hip new “Young Avengers” from Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie, and Mike Norton. Perhaps after reading it you asked yourself, “Hey, who was that charming space kid with the bizarre taste in music?” Well I’m here to tell you that kid is the creation of Grant […]

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Review: FF #4

By | Mar 1, 2013 | Reviews

It’s a few weeks late for Valentine’s Day, but love is in the air in “FF” #4. That is, unless Bentley 23 and the Moloids (what a great band name!) have a say in the matter. Written by Matt Fraction Illustrated by Mike Allred • It’s Valentine’s Day at the Baxter Building! So why does […]

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Pick of the Week: Batman Incorporated #8

By | Feb 28, 2013 | Reviews

In the midst of all this ‘Night of the Owls’ and ‘Death of the Family’ hullabaloo, Grant Morrison has been quietly and continually writing the best Batman book on the stands. While Snyder’s latest opus was found wanting, the latest issue of “Batman Incorporated” comes out of left field and throws a brutal game changing […]

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Review: Wonder Woman #17

By | Feb 22, 2013 | Reviews

Nobody tell Superman, but Orion totally smacks Wonder Woman on the butt in this issue. Written by Brian Azzarello Illustrated by Tony Akins • Wonder Woman, War and Orion must join forces to save Zola’s baby from Hermes! • Orion’s reasons for helping Wonder Woman lead to a disastrous betrayal! • Plus: The truth about […]

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Review: Justice League of America #1

By | Feb 21, 2013 | Reviews

It goes without saying that Geoff Johns’ initial foray into the Justice League was found wanting by many DC fans. Until very recently, “Justice League” has failed to capture the strong character moments that Johns built his name on a decade ago in books like “JSA,” “Teen Titans,” and “The Flash.” Johns gets a second […]

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