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Doctor Who – "The Doctor’s Wife" Review

By Matthew Meylikhov | May 17, 2011 | Reviews

Welcome back for this week’s thoughts on the latest episode of Doctor Who. This week’s episode is written by everyone’s favorite Neil Gaiman! Everyone’s favorite, that is – except for me. While I certainly have nothing against the rather diverse and prolific writer, he is certainly not one whose work I purposefully gravitate to based […]

Smallville – "Finale" Review

By Matthew Meylikhov | May 17, 2011 | Reviews

I am not a Smallville fan. As odd as that may be to say when beginning a review of the Smallville review, it’s the truth. I have watched a handful of episodes (three of which were written by Geoff Johns), and all my interactions with the show have pretty much been by proxy. I am only really […]

Review: Astonishing X-Men #37

By Patrick Tobin | May 14, 2011 | Reviews

Written by Dan WayPenciled by Jason Pearson and Sara Pichelli “MONSTROUS,” PART 2 OF 4: When the monstrous Fin Fang Foom attacks Tokyo, the X-Men head into action! While the Children of the Atom do battle with the reptilian menace that is Foom, Armor contends with matters of a more personal nature. Can the X-Men […]

Review: Journey Into Mystery #623

By Walt Richardson | May 14, 2011 | Reviews

Written by Kieron GillenIllustrated by Doug Braithwaite FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN! Loki, the great betrayer, the great destroyer has returned! But in all the nine realms there is no one who trusts him. Sadly, when he’s the first to discover the dread secret behind FEAR ITSELF and issues forth a call to arms, none will heed […]

Review: Daredevil: Reborn #4

By Patrick Tobin | May 14, 2011 | Reviews

Written by Andy DiggleIllustrated by Davide Gianfelice Is this the final end for Daredevil…? For years he was known as the Man Without Fear. But now, trapped in his own very personal hell, Matt Murdock must confront the darkness within himself — and what he finds there terrifies him to the core. Andy Diggle ends […]

Review: R.E.B.E.L.S. #28

By Matthew Meylikhov | May 12, 2011 | Reviews

Written by Tony BedardIllustrated by Claude St. Aubin With Starro the Conqueror on the verge of complete victory, our rebel fighters Lobo, Vril Dox, Adam Strange, Starfire and the gang pull out all the stops in this series’ bloody conclusion! Some of DC’s books are now coming to an end. Last week we gave a […]

Review: Age of X Aftermath (New Mutants and Legacy)

By Matthew Meylikhov | May 12, 2011 | Reviews

New Mutants #25Written by Dan Abnett and Andy LanningIllustrated by Leandro Fernandez Whatever happened to X-Man? Cyclops needs to know and he’s enlisted the New Mutants to locate and capture Nate Grey — by any means necessary! But after being manipulated at the hands of Norman Osborn, just what has become of the unstoppable X-Man…and […]

Review: Flash Ends and Flashpoint Begins

By Matthew Meylikhov | May 12, 2011 | Reviews

Flash #12Written by Geoff JohnsIllustrated by Francis Manapul and Scott Kolins “The Road to Flashpoint” concludes as everything Barry Allen knows and cares about is lost. What is the Flashpoint? Find out in the upcoming FLASHPOINT #1! Flashpoint #1Written by Geoff JohnsIllustrated by Andy Kubert Not a dream, not an imaginary story, not an elseworld. […]

Review: Batman Incorporated #6

By Walt Richardson | May 12, 2011 | Reviews

Written by Grant MorrisonIllustrated by Chris Burnham DC has a solicit for this issue but… well, it’s wrong. Forget consistent solicitation, Grant Morrison does what Grant Morrison wants. As much as I love Grant Morrison and his first Bat-Epic (from his run on Batman to the end of his Batman & Robin), I’ve been hesitant […]

Doctor Who – "The Curse of the Black Spot" Review

By Matthew Meylikhov | May 10, 2011 | Reviews

Another week, another Who! This is arguably one of my favorite times of the year. I mean, who doesn’t get excited about a man weekly traveling in a box through time? Those aren’t the people I’d like to know! So, for the third episode of Season 6 Part 1, we have an episode in which […]

Film Review: Thor

By Walt Richardson | May 6, 2011 | Reviews

The latest in Marvel Studios’ acclaimed superhero franchise, Thor is the first of two Avengers-related films this summer, and has been receiving solid acclaim from a variety of reviewers. How does it stack up to the high expectations comic fans tend to have, though? Let’s be honest, we’ll complain about anything. Follow the cut for […]

Review: Doom Patrol #22

By Joshua Mocle | May 6, 2011 | Reviews

Written by Keith GiffenIllustrated by Ron Randall It’s all been building to this! To retake Oolong Island, The Doom Patrol must face a pan-galactic array of foes, old and new alike. Hanging in the balance is the fate of the team, the island — and maybe even the world! So this is it, the end […]

Review: Wolverine: The Best There Is #6

By Patrick Tobin | May 6, 2011 | Reviews

Written by Charlie HustonIllustrated by Juan Jose Ryp Wolverine’s healing factor has gotten him through some tough times, but its limits are put to the test when he’s caught by Contagion, a man nurturing a deadly obsession with unkillable mutants. However when Logan discovers the true purpose behind the torturous experiments he’ll wish he could […]

Review: X-Men: Prelude to Schism #1

By Patrick Tobin | May 6, 2011 | Reviews

Written by Paul JenkinsIllustrated by Roberto De La Torre Before Messiah Complex came Endangered Species. This is the prelude to the X-Men Event of 2011. What does it mean to be a leader? What does it do to a person? What do the choices you make mean about the person you are? This mini-series delves […]

Review: Moon Knight #1

By Walt Richardson | May 6, 2011 | Reviews

Written by Brian Michael BendisIllustrated by Alex Maleev The wait is over! Moon Knight is here…like you ‘ ve never seen him before! And we mean NEVER! The Eisner award-winning team of Bendis and Maleev tear into the mythos of Moon Knight with the same verve and derring-do they brought to Daredevil. A MARVELOUS reinterpretation […]

Review: Uncanny X-Force #9

By Matthew Meylikhov | May 5, 2011 | Reviews

Written by Rick RemenderIllustrated by Billy Tan Magneto uncovers the existence of X-Force and the only way he’ll keep the team’s secret is if they assassinate a mysterious figure from his past! Who is so important that Magneto would employ such methodology? Why can’t he do the deed himself? The answer is buried in a […]

Review: Avengers Academy #13 and Avengers Academy Giant-Size #1

By Patrick Tobin | May 5, 2011 | Reviews

Avengers Academy #13Written by Christos GagePenciled by Sean ChenIt’s Super Hero Prom and the Sinister Six in two big issues of the comic iFanboy named the “Best New Book of 2010”! First the Academy hosts a dance like none you’ve ever seen, guest starring the Young Allies, former members of the Initiative…and featuring smack downs […]

Review: Deadpool Annual #1

By Walt Richardson | May 5, 2011 | Reviews

Written by John LaymanIllustrated by Lee Garbett Deadpool teams up with Deadpool (well…Deathwish) in this alternate reality doppelganger extravaganza! The trip to a perfect world continues here from last month’s Spider-Man Annual and features occasional attempts at serious subplot storytelling with guest stars Spider-Man and Hulk. But nothing is as it seems and all will […]

Review: Gladstone’s School For World Conquerors #1

By Matthew Meylikhov | May 5, 2011 | Reviews

Written by Mark Andrew SmithIllustrated by Armand Villavert Welcome to Gladstone’s School for World Conquerors, a top-secret academy for the children of the world’s greatest super villains to learn the trade. Join us as Kid Nefarious, Mummy Girl, Martian Jones, Ghost Girl, and the infamous Skull brothers unearth the School’s and their parents’ hidden past. […]

Review: Blue Estate #2

By Walt Richardson | May 5, 2011 | Reviews

Written and Illustrated by…well, see below. In part two of this fast, funny 100% cool new series for readers of all stripes, Hollywood starlet Rachel Maddox plots with her A.A. Sponsor “Johnny” to steal a big pile of dirty money from her shady action star husband, Bruce. What she doesn’t know is that “Johnny’s” a […]

Review: Fear Itself #2

By Matthew Meylikhov | May 5, 2011 | Reviews

Written by Matt FractionIllustrated by Stuart Immonen The Mighty Thor—imprisoned by his own father! As Odin and the Asgardians leave the Earth to fend for itself against the God of Fear, the Avengers and the world’s remaining heroes battle the unstoppable tide of terror! And then— the Serpent’s Hammers fall! Who are the Worthy? Who […]

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