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Review: Katana #1

By Walt Richardson | Feb 15, 2013 | Reviews

I really, really want to see Ann Nocenti succeed. Her “Daredevil” run is criminally underrated, and the “Longshot” miniseries is wonderful. Unfortunately, the last comic series she wrote was her recent “Green Arrow” run, and… well, I’m sure you heard about that. Will “Katana” put Nocenti back on the right track? Written by Ann Nocenti […]

Review: Batman #17

By Zach Wilkerson | Feb 14, 2013 | Reviews

Could there be any more hype for this issue? Does Snyder stick the landing and deliver the definitive Joker story for the ages, or does the arc fall flat under it’s own tremendous weight? Honestly, it’s a bit of both. Written by Scott Snyder Illustrated by Greg Capullo • This is it: The stunning conclusion […]

Review: Secret Avengers #1

By Matthew Meylikhov | Feb 14, 2013 | Reviews

The last (assumedly) Avengers relaunch is upon us, starring Nick Spencer and Luke Ross! Or is that Nick Fury? One of the Nicks. Written by Nick Spencer Illustrated by Luke Ross “The Most Dangerous Secrets We Have… Are The Ones We Keep From Ourselves.” The new Nick Fury leads a covert Avengers strike team including […]

Review: Planet of the Apes Special #1

By Walt Richardson | Feb 14, 2013 | Reviews

There were a host of movies, comics, and other extended media that expanded on the setting of 1968’s landmark science fiction film, Planet of the Apes, but since the release of Rise of the Planet of the Apes that continuity has been New 52’d. Spoilers: it was still Earth all along. Written by Daryl Gregory […]

Review: Change #3

By Michelle White | Feb 14, 2013 | Reviews

Change is scary. Change is polarizing. Change is certainly confusing. It makes sense that a comic named “Change” would be all these things as well. But it’s certainly been showing us a hell of a messy, postmodern, Lovecraftian time, and here, in its second-last issue, it’s all starting to make a skewed kind of sense. […]

Pick of the Week: Uncanny X-Men #1

By Vince Ostrowski | Feb 14, 2013 | Reviews

Brian Michael Bendis got his groove back by trading in the Avengers for the X-Men. “All-New X-Men” made a terrifically layered book out of a time-travel premise that could easily have come off as gimmicky. Now he relaunches “Uncanny X-Men” by promising to focus on Cyclops’ mutant crusade. By writing stories that feel important and […]

Valiant (Re)visions: Archer & Armstrong #7 + Bloodshot #8 [Reviews]

By David Harper and Brandon Burpee | Feb 13, 2013 | Reviews

Valiant (Re)visions is back, as we triumphantly return with a new duo providing weekly looks at Valiant’s offerings as well as giving bonus insight into what’s hot and what’s not in the Valiant world. Returning is David Harper to the team, and he’s joined by 4 Color News and Brews co-host Brandon Burpee. This week, […]

Mignolaversity: B.P.R.D. #104 [Review]

By Brian Salvatore and David Harper | Feb 13, 2013 | Reviews

Today, the Mignolaversity Team has a look at the finale of The Abyss of Time, with B.P.R.D. #104. Then, after the review we have a quick question for co-writer/Mignolaverse editor Scott Allie. Written by Mike Mignola and Scott Allie Illustrated by James Harren Transported back to the Prehistoric times, a B.P.R.D. agent finds himself among […]

Five Thoughts on The Walking Dead’s “The Suicide King” [Review]

By David Harper | Feb 11, 2013 | Reviews

The Walking Dead is back for its “Winter Premiere” or whatever the hell they call it when you split seasons into two. Last night’s episode was called “The Suicide King” and it was…well, you’ll find out my thoughts below. As per usual, comic related business may be discussed, as this is a review told from […]

Review: Fearless Defenders #1

By Matthew Meylikhov | Feb 8, 2013 | Reviews

This is it: the big follow-up to “The Fearless” and Marvel’s new female-only team! With books like “Red She-Hulk” and “Captain Marvel” kicking ass, does this book fit in? Written by Cullen Bunn Will Sliney NEW TEAM! NEW VILLAINS! NEW CREATORS! Valkyrie and Misty Knight are the Fearless Defenders and not since Power Man and […]

Review: Mudman #6

By Michelle White | Feb 8, 2013 | Reviews

As Owen continues his lessons with the mysteriously piratical Mister Gull, he finds himself chafing under the responsibility and the obligation. Meanwhile, a giant test at school looms… Written and Illustrated by Paul Grist When his mud powers go out of control, Owen Craig has no choice but to turn to the mysterious Mister Gull […]

Review: New Avengers #3

By Zach Wilkerson | Feb 8, 2013 | Reviews

The title of “New Avengers” #3 by Jonathan Hickman is “Infinity.” The recently announced Free Comic Book Day 2013 offering from Marvel, written by Jonathan Hickman, is also titled “Infinity.” Things that make you go hmmmm… Written by Jonathan Hickman Illustrated by Steve Epting “INFINITY” • The Illuminati experience their first incursion since reforming. • […]

Review: Young Romance: The New 52 Valentine’s Day Special #1

By Brian Salvatore | Feb 8, 2013 | Reviews

I’m all for fun in comics – really I am. And a Valentine’s day anthology featuring some of DC’s most famous couples? That should be a ton of fun! So why are so many of these stories so sad? Written by Ann Nocenti, Cecil Castellucci, Ray Fawkes, Peter Milligan, Kyle Higgins, and Andy Diggle Illustrated […]

Review: Snapshot #1

By Vince Ostrowski | Feb 8, 2013 | Reviews

The team that brought you “Green Arrow: Year One” and “The Losers” bring you something that looks really great, but might not be quite as memorable. Written by Andy Diggle Illustrated by Jock Jake Dobson is your typical nerd; works at the Near-Mint Rhino comic-book store in San Francisco. But when he finds a lost […]

Review: Son of Merlin #1

By Walt Richardson | Feb 8, 2013 | Reviews

Well, it’s a pretty generic title that has probably been used in dozens of published works, but you know the old adage: you shouldn’t judge a book by [the title on] its cover. Of course, just because you shouldn’t do it doesn’t necessarily mean you’d be incorrect. Written by Robert Place Napton Illustrated by Zid […]

Review: Dia De Los Muertos

By Michelle White | Feb 7, 2013 | Reviews

More than unfortunate, more than tragic, more than anything else, death is weird. It makes homes, people and situations strange again, ripped out of context because there’s someone missing. Taking inspiration from the Mexican Day of the Dead, this seems to be the central conceit behind “Dia De Los Muertos” – these (chiefly Rossmo-illustrated) stories […]

Monkeybrain Weekly: Phabula #1 [Review]

By Matthew Meylikhov | Feb 7, 2013 | Reviews

Our second week back and, would you look at that, another brand new book! Last week’s “High Crimes” received quote the accolades, so how does Monkeybrain’s next new book, “Phabula” measure up? Written and Illustrated by Dalton Rose A young girl travels across a dangerous landscape of scorcerers and monsters in search of a means […]

Review: Animal Man #17 and Swamp Thing #17

By Zach Wilkerson | Feb 7, 2013 | Reviews

In the year and a half since the New 52 launched, Jeff Lemire and Scott Snyder have crafted a deep and compelling mythology between their respective books “Animal Man” and “Swamp Thing,” culminating in the ‘Rotworld’ crossover. In this special double review, we’ll take a crack at the two-part ‘Rotworld’ finale, which in all actuality […]

Review: Scarlet #6

By Matthew Meylikhov | Feb 7, 2013 | Reviews

It has been a good long while since we’ve seen the likes of “Scarlet” in shops, but I’ll say this: the way we “do” Pick of the Week here at MC is in a rotating position, with one writer having the task of picking that week’s book and then talking about it. Had this been […]

Review: Fairy Quest #1

By Walt Richardson | Feb 7, 2013 | Reviews

Originally a Kickstarter-exclusive graphic novel, Boom! is now serializing Paul Jenkins and Humberto Ramos’s short graphic novel Fairy Quest — or, in this case, “Fairy Quest” — into a two issue miniseries. Emphasis on mini. Written by Paul Jenkins Illustrated by Humberto Ramos The world of Fablewood, where all of the stories that have ever […]

Pick of the Week: Green Arrow #17

By Brian Salvatore | Feb 7, 2013 | Reviews

With issue #17, “Green Arrow” gets its third regular writer (not counting the fill-in #0 written by Judd Winick) and its fourth (or is it fifth?) artist since the New 52 launched in September 2011. Will this iteration finally be the one that clicks? Written by Jeff Lemire Illustrated by Andrea Sorrentino • Welcome the […]

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