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Review: Dead Body Road #2

By Michelle White | Jan 24, 2014 | Reviews

The first issue of “Dead Body Road” was a solid piece of work, immersing us in a gritty (if conventional) revenge story. This second issue takes us some unexpected places and keeps the plot engaging (enGaging?) as our antihero hits up a diner. Written by Justin Jordan Illustrated by Matteo Scalera Will a standoff in […]

Review: Hawkeye #16

By Zach Wilkerson | Jan 24, 2014 | Reviews

For his next trick, Matt Fraction radically alters the base ten numeral sequence forever. Is it a commentary on the futility of comic book numbering? Or perhaps a subliminal code unlocking the mystery of unlimited awesome. Hey, he has to find a way to top ‘Pizza Is My Business’ somehow. Written by Matt Fraction Illustrated […]

Review: All New X-Men #22.NOW

By Matt Dodge | Jan 24, 2014 | Reviews

A new chapter begins for the original X-Men, as Jean Grey faces interplanetary consequences and the mutants receive help from an unlikely galactic ally. Written by Brian Michael Bendis Illustrated by Stuart Immonen The arrival of the original X-Men in the present sent shockwaves through the Marvel Universe, but we’ve only seen the effects on […]

Review: FF #16

By James Johnston | Jan 24, 2014 | Reviews

One of Marvel’s zaniest, craziest, most colorful books to come out of Marvel Now! comes to a close. Spoilers ahead! Written by Matt Fraction, Lee Allred, Michael Allred, and Karl Kesel Illustrated by Michael Allred FINAL ISSUE! – “For All We Have And Are” • The final showdown. The last FF member standing, Scott Lang […]

Review: Black Widow #2

By Alice W. Castle | Jan 24, 2014 | Reviews

Because one “Black Widow” issue a month just isn’t enough, Nathan Edmondson and Phil Noto are back with another adventure with Natasha Romanoff. Written by Nathan Edmondson Illustrated by Phil Noto • In fact, it’s so good, that you won’t want to wait another month for the next issue. • And you won’t have to! […]

Review: Judge Dredd: Mega-City Two

By Vince Ostrowski | Jan 24, 2014 | Reviews

A top-notch creative team goes a long way toward making a delightfully light and funny “Judge Dredd” fish-out-of-water story. Written by Douglas Wolk Illustrated by Ulises Farinas Colors by Ryan Hill Lettered by Tom B. Long Dredd heads Californee way! As part of a judicial exchange program, Dredd is sent packing to Mega-City Two, a […]

Review: Batman #27

By Matt Dodge | Jan 23, 2014 | Reviews

The massive ‘Zero Year’ story reaches another milestone, and the relationship between Commissioner Gordon and the Dark Knight grows more complicated in “Batman” #27. Written by Scott Snyder Illustrated by Greg Capullo “ZERO YEAR” reaches an all-important crossroads as Batman and Jim Gordon try to turn the lights back on in Gotham City. This issue […]

Review: Justice League #27

By Zach Wilkerson | Jan 23, 2014 | Reviews

After exploring the origins of the Crime Syndicate, Geoff Johns shifts to a different approach for the last leg of this “Forever Evil” tie-in. Can you say, “Cyborg: Rebirth”? Written by Geoff Johns Illustrated by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Jesus Merino, and Vicente Cifuentes A FOREVER EVIL tie-in! With the Justice League still missing, a […]

Review: Samurai Jack #4

By Vince Ostrowski | Jan 23, 2014 | Reviews

IDW Publishing has been very good to their licensed cartoon titles, resulting in books that are sure to please fans of the properties and garner new fans alike. Written by Jim Zub Illustrated by Andy Suriano Colors by Josh Burcham A mystic queen of great power and beauty accepts no criticism, especially from a lowly […]

Review: All-New Invaders #1

By James Johnston | Jan 23, 2014 | Reviews

James Robinson and Steve Pugh give Marvel’s Golden Age a makeover in “All-New Invaders #1!” Read our spoiler-free review below! Written by James Robinson Illustrated by Steve Pugh “GODS AND SOLDIERS” PART ONE • Eisner Award winner James Robinson (STARMAN, EARTH 2) returns to MARVEL, uniting with Steve Pugh (ANIMAL MAN, HOTWIRE, GEN-X) to […]

Pick of the Week: Deadly Class #1

By Michelle White | Jan 23, 2014 | Reviews

On paper, “Deadly Class” sounds a bit like fellow Image comic “Five Weapons” – misfit youths going to assassin school and finding a place where their talents are needed. But where Jimmie Robinson’s comic is bright and surreal and family-friendly, “Deadly Class” is grit, grit, grit all the way through, starting things off grim and […]

Five Thoughts on Arrow’s “Blind Spot” [Review]

By Brian Salvatore | Jan 23, 2014 | Reviews

1. The addiction plot is back One of the plotlines that seemed to go nowhere last year was about Detective Lance being an addict. I get why it was there (it humanized him a bit/showed how losing Sara had destroyed his life), but it didn’t really have a clear purpose in the grand scheme. That […]

Ales Kot Sets Everything You Thought You Knew Back to “Zero” with Issue #5 [Advance Review]

By Vince Ostrowski | Jan 21, 2014 | Reviews

“What if James Bond realized he was conditioned to believe he worked for people who had nothing but good intentions?” What if this series was about so much more than that? Issue 5 blows the doors wide open on the world of Edward Zero. Written by Ales Kot Illustrated by Will Tempest Colors by Jordie […]

Valiant (Re)visions: X-O Manowar #21 and Eternal Warrior #5 [Review]

By David Harper | Jan 21, 2014 | Reviews

Maybe the best week of Valiant releases in some time arrives, and here’s a spoiler: you’re going to want to buy these books. X-O Manowar #21 Written by Robert Venditti Illustrated by Cary Nord and Trevor Hairsine After reading Unity #3 last week, I had to wonder: what was going to happen with X-O Manowar […]

Wrapping Wednesday: Micro Reviews for the Week of 1/15/14

By Multiversity Staff | Jan 17, 2014 | Reviews

There is a lot to cover on Wednesdays. We should know, as collectively, we read an insane amount of comics. Even with a large review staff, it’s hard to get to everything. With that in mind, we’re back with Wrapping Wednesday, where we look at some of the books we missed in what was another […]

Review: Velvet #3

By Alice W. Castle | Jan 17, 2014 | Reviews

It’s the return of the masters of noir as we delve deeper into the world of Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting’s “Velvet”. We’ve seen her return to the field and be hunted by the very people she worked with, but now Velvet must dive right back into the world of espionage. Written by Ed Brubaker […]

Review: Strange Nation #4

By Michelle White | Jan 17, 2014 | Reviews

We’ve reached the halfway point of “Strange Nation”, and if things in this MonkeyBrain title weren’t weird before, they’re certainly bazonkers now. Get your tinfoil hats on. Written by Paul Allor Illustrated by Juan Romera Sasquatch Civil War! Alien Invasion! Massive Amounts of Exposition! Norma discovers the startling truth about the Duma Corporation’s plans, and […]

Review: Skyman #1

By Zach Wilkerson | Jan 17, 2014 | Reviews

Spinning out of “Captain Midnight,” “Skyman” #1 tackles government conspiracy, racism, and the hopeful exuberance of a man learning to fly. Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov Illustrated by Manuel Garcia After an embarrassing defeat at the hands of Captain Midnight, a drunken Skyman accidentally kills an innocent man! Needing a new face for their initiative […]

Review: Daredevil #35

By Matt Dodge | Jan 17, 2014 | Reviews

It’s the beginning of the end for “Daredevil” as Matt Murdock is forced into a deal with his bitter enemies in an attempt to save his best friend, as Mark Waid and Chris Samnee bring their story to a close. Written by Mark Waid Illustrated by Chris Samnee Daredevil pulls his allies together to make […]

Review: Inhumanity: The Superior Spider-Man #1

By James Johnston | Jan 17, 2014 | Reviews

“Inhumanity: The Superior Spider-Man” #1 is a kind of entertaining story that, some neat art is aside, isn’t anything to take particular note of. Written by Christos Gage Illustrated by Stephanie Hans INHUMANITY TIE-IN! • Atitlan has crashed out of the sky into New York City. • In the chaos, the Superior Spider-Man discovers that […]

Review: Alex + Ada #3

By Michelle White | Jan 16, 2014 | Reviews

Two issues ago, Alex’s over-enthusiastic grandmother sent him an android girlfriend. He wasn’t too keen on the whole idea. But now things are changing. Written by Sarah Vaughn and Jonathan Luna Illustrated by Jonathan Luna Ada is an amazing piece of technology, but Alex realizes she’s missing something. He goes in search of it and […]

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