Barbaric : The Long Death #1 5/5
Owen, Axe & Soren & Toro journey together to find the answers to their big questions. Never thought barbarism and humor went so well together! Hilarious!
Absolute Batman 15 4.5/5
Ordained #1 4/5
well, this is obviously written for a streaming mini-series,but has a good premise.
So far a pretty simple story. Colonial Marines invading a planet with instructions to "destroy the weapon." One survivor left to do so....
Assorted Crisis Events #6 5/5
Every time I read one of these, I can't believe it can be outdone. But here we are. Superb.
Escape #4 4/5
Well done analogy to WWII only with animals, as is par for the course these days.
Viking Moon #1 5/5
Hope this continues its' greatness. Vikings. Native Americans. And...Werewolves!
Redcoat #15 5/5
Speaking of keeping up greatness....This title has been consistently great!
Rook: Exodus 5/5
Didn't want to be an all-Image review,but hey, quality counts! Along with Redcoat, Johns has created a line all by himself.
Invisible Man #2 4/5
When I see Tynion on a book, that's a big tell for me. Doesn't disappoint at all.
Skinbreaker #1 4.5/5
Interesting plot and hey, I'm a sucker for David Finch art. Kirkman too!
The Unchosen #3 4/5
At first I thought this was a run-of-the-mill story about kid whose parents are killed and who is recruited into into society to fight evil, but it's more than that. Fundamental choices and instinct.
Justice League Red #2 4/5 Took a chance on this, and it's panning out. A good use of the "we'll include everyone in the Justice League" idea.
Exquisite Corpses #5 3.5/5 Getting a little hard to follow, but still a unique and pretty original idea about the "ruling families" (that's not original) and their "entertainment."
Conan the Barbarian #24 3/5 A so-so Conan adventure, it does set up some future conflicts , and , as always, captures the essence of Conan well.
The War #1 5/5 This was serialized in Hello Darkness, but it's even better put together. Can't go wrong with Garth Ennis.
Ultimate Wolverine #8 3.5/5 Having been "woken up", Logan helps find where he was imprisoned/transformed and he finds Archangel. After a slow start, this book is picking up.
News From the Fallout #2 4/5 Flashbacks of "before the bomb" intertwined with our survivor getting to a diner just outside the explosion. The story is OK, but the artwork is...interesting.
Absolute Martian Manhunter #5 2/5 Been trying to see where this is going,but going to cut it loose. A lot of critics like it, but,as weird as it is, I just can't get into it.
Space Ghost Annual #1 4/5 It's been a good year for this title, and this year-end annual is no exception. This is the format that all continuing books should adopt. A "season" approach.
Krypto, The Last Dog of Krypton #2 3.5/5 Well, since this is the summer of Superman.... Lots of questions, but it's only issue 2.
Magik #7 Being a long-time fan of Illyana, I've been picking this up. After a slow start, it's been gaining momentum. 4/5
Lazarus Fallen #1 It's been awhile since I read Lazarus,so it took a re-reading to get myself back in Forever Carlyle's world. Glad to be back. 3.5/5
Immortal Thor #25 The "death" of Thor. Getting ready for a reboot. Still, a good read. 4/5
Blood & Thunder #2 3.5/5 Pretty entertaining,art is just OK.Still reminds me a bit of Moore's Top Ten mixed with Judge Dredd & Barbaric.
Assorted Crisis Events #4 4/5 A unique look at How Time Flies literally, all caused by a "crisis event" ala DC, although it could be any comic book company's Big Event.
Battle Beast #2 5/5 Picked up #1 because of FOMO, and I'm glad I did. This book is a blast! I'm not really into Invincible or other Kirkman titles, but this one has me hooked!
Death of the Silver Surfer #1 3/5 Bought this because I like Greg Pak's writing. An intriguing start. If you have the power over death...?
Pop Kills #3 4/5
Well, the Adam Hughes cover got this series some pop-fizz! (sorry) An off-beat concept, but works well.
The Thing #1 4/5 Enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. A good take on an old favorite.
Hyde Street #6 5/5 A great issue that brings together our creepy cast. Twilight Zone-type fun!
Blood and Thunder #1 4.5/5 Bought this because I saw Robert Kirkman had his name on it. Reminded me of a cross between Top 10 and Barbaric. Good models.
Resurrection Man #1 5/5 Taking an obscure hero from the past and turning it into a treatise on life, death, and the universe makes this more than a super-hero book.
Daredevil:Cold Day In Hell #1 5/5 Another book I picked on a recommendation. Reminiscent of Dark Knight Returns, but different enough.
We're taking Everyone Down With Us #1 4/5 Wasn't interested in this, then read a preview...A young girl discovers a side to her dad she didn't know. Is he a good guy or a bad one? Perspective?
Zatanna #1 3.5\5 This was..ok. Not bad, had some interesting moments. We'll see...
Assorted Crisis Events #1 4.5/5 Bought this on a recommendation, and glad I did.
Ultimate Spider-Man #14 4/5 One of the few Marvel titles I buy. Every issue is interesting to see the new take on well-known characters.
