Comic Book Guy: The Comic Book 1—Wednesday 7-14-10
I surprised myself with this one! I had to give it up for Bongo's Comic Book Guy: The Comic Book # 1 by Ian Boothby, John Delaney, and Dan Davis if not just for the familiar stereotypes you'll see at your LCS, the ridiculous situations, and the spot on characterization and art style, then for the straight up belly laughs I got for $3.99 when the pony-tailed douchebag got stuck in the butt with a sword and screeches "Crom"! Funny Stuff! And Hey! For $3.99 you get ALL the variant covers!
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Avengers Children's Crusade 1—Thursday 7-8-10
Hadda' give it to the 'ol Avengers Children's Crusade #1 by Alan Heinburg and Juan Vlasco and (Young Gun) Jim Cheung on the basis of the splendifirously bee-yootiful art. Sure there were some squirmy moments what with the boy love and all—but seeing renditions of Avengers by Jimmy C and his lil' buddy Juan were awe-inspiring. Also the bittersweet hope of Cassie Lang and the whooping gasp of the last page cliffhanger were the last nails in the coffin as far as Silver bullet election goes. Glad to see the original team of creators working on their original property, and I'm in! But homophobes beware! There is man love looming.
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Flash 3—Wednesday 6-30-10
Although I was tempted to elect the Invincible Iron Man Annual # 1, The Flash # 3 by Geoff Johns and Francis Manapul was a bunch of fun! The many plotlines running through the story so far are interesting and I'm looking forward to what may happen according to some innuendo from the future Top. Frankie Manapul's art is unique for sure—I'm like—what L.E.G.I.O.N.?!—and Mr.Johns' writing is up to it's usual standards. If you've always kinda' liked the Flash—but for whatever reason you never really had a great experience with him in his solo title—Barry's back! You can start fresh (sort of) —give this a try!! I'm an extremely harsh judge on weekly books, and this title is 3 for 3 so far.
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Amazing Spider-Man 635—Wednesday 6-23-10
Had to give it up for the ol' Amazing Spidey #635 by Joe Kelly, Michael Lark, Stefano Gaudiano, J.M DeMatteis, Max Fiumara, and others. It was a fat book for the $3.99 (it's nice to get your dollars' worth,right kiddies?), and the dark tone fit the title of this arc so far perfectly. I won't spoil it here if you haven't read it yet but this issue contains another resurection of a character once dead. A whole lot of fun and some great adventure, a twist I didn't see coming and an old switcheroo! I'm loving the Grim Hunt so far—this has been done well and I look forward to more quality Spidey from Kelly, Lark and company!
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New Avengers 1—Wednesday 6-16-10
Let's go down the list—Gigantic Son of Satan? Check! Tony Stark selling Real Estate? Check! Iron Fist's Fanny Pack? Check! The return of the classic Avengers Mansion? Check! The Thing getting a pep talk? Check! Wowee! This was some first issue, I'll tell you.Von Grawbadger's inks over Immonen look super sleek, and we get off to a pretty great start. Let's hope only #1 is $3.99 and this title goes back to $2.99 with #2. This book was fun and made me laugh!
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Punisher Max 8—Wednesday 6-9-10
I never want this Punisher Max to end! I don't know what I love more—the tough-as-hell Frank Castle Punisher, or the bat@!#% crazy Bullseye. This issue, Bullseye continues his "motivation" exploration into Frank Castle's state of being and Frank does some amateur surgery and struggles with what he should never do, but very badly wants to! Prime Punny!
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Red Hood Lost Days 1—Thursday 6-3-10
This book caught me by surprise. I could never really get behind Jason Todd as Robin and I voted to off him, but when he was resurected I was intrigued. Since then his character has been a bit inneffectively handled. This book seeks to slake my desire for the missing parts of Jason Todd's recovery from corpse to Red Hood. Ra's had eyebrows but I found everything else about this book very pleasing. Judd Winnick has taken great care with Jason whenever he's worked with him in the past (Batman Annual 25) and continues to flesh him out in interesting ways. Never before have we seen Talia so vulnerable and yet so strong—defying her father in hopes of securing Batman's affection. A well-done first issue that makes me look forward to the next part of the story!
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Amazing Spider-Man Annual 37—Wednesday 5-26-10
Amazing Spider-Man Annual 37 by Karl Kessel,Kurt Busiek,Paulo Siqueira,and Pat Oliffe knocked my glasses off! The first story is the one that made me select this book. Not only does it tell the tale of the first meeting between Cap and Spidey, but the breathtaking art by Siquera is a sight to behold! We get action, clever antagonists, and great character moments. I'd love to see this artist do more Spidey—Hell—more anything! Check this one out!
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Origins of Marvel Comics 1—Wednesday 5-19-10
This really satisfied a heretofore unknown yearning for just such origin stories in just the right format! I didn't even realize I wanted something like this! So if a youngster asks "How is a god like Thor, Ares, or Hercules involved in the Marvel Universe—you just break this lil' sweetie out and say to the lad or lass "Read up and find out for yourself!" I found this book nostalgicly charming and would love to see more of these! Hey DC! Get off your can and collect those one-page origins from 52!!!
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The New Avengers Finale—Wednesday 5-12-10
It was tough to choose between The New Avengers Finale and a few other books this week (I'm looking at you Siege #4), but the great art by Hitch and the great tale told by Bendis clinched it for me. I'm looking forward to some of these Avengers books and this Finale was a fitting jimping off point for those who have become weary of Bendis. Good stuff!
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Batman and Robin 12—Wednesday 5-5-10
Cue the Batman TV show theme—this month's issue of Batman and Robin at last answered the question regarding the Identity of Oberon Sexton—The Gravedigger! The fantastic art by Andy Clark and Scott Hanna was D-Lux! We're moving toward the resolution of the whole missing Bruce Wayne ordeal and I find myself asking—Why didn't DC pull off a great Dick Grayson Batman adventure like this when Bane broke Batman's back? Azrael? Guh! Nevertheless—great issue—the best of the week!
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Ultimate Avengers 2 #1—Wednesday 4-28-10
Super violent and action-packed throughout! Even though it had a bit of the quick read through that Millar is well known for, the portrayal of Frank Castle was everything I wanted it to be! I remember the introduction of Ultimate Punisher in the 2-part Ultimate Marvel Team Up. I was left feeling violated and ashamed—Not so here. With the black ops aspect and the Captain Punisher supersuit I squealed with laughter and joy! I'm definitely in for Number 2!
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American Vampire #2—Wednesday 4-21-10
Maybe I just like Stephen King, but I predict this American Vampire by Scott Snyder, King, and Rafael Albuquerque is a vampire comic that's gonna stick! It offers something different than the romantic angle that's been done to death, and explores different avenues than those in Anita Blake or Buffy. So far I'm interested to see what's going to befall the Daisy and Skinner Sweet characters. Vampire Evolution—I'm all for it!
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The Flash #1—Wednesday 4-14-10
Fuh-Lashh!! Ahh-Ahhhhh! (sorry). Wow, finishing that issue I was straight up wistful! It's like—the story combined with the art did everything I wanted it to do,and I think the comic likes me and I can't wait to see it again!! It's all I can think about!!! Dear sweet baby Jeebus—I think I'm in love with this comic!! Anyway—Barry gets up to speed (*cough*) keeping Rogues in check and acclimating back into the forensics lab—he gets a case involving a body dressed up as a Mirror Master look-a-like that materialized out of nowhere at the edge of the park. Investigating another burst of light—the Flash meets up with a group of future Rogue lookalkes.Commander Cold tells Flash"You are under arrest for the murder of the Mirror Monarch! "Whaaaaaa??!!!! Good stuff lil' comic babies—Fo'sho'!
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Flash Secret Files and Origins 2010 1—Wednesday 4-07-10
So I'm a Barry Allen fan—what can I say? This issue provides a nice stepping stone between Rebirth, Blackest Night, and the upcoming new ongoing for the fastest man alive! It's a great tale of looking to the future and things to come for Barry and the fast gang illustrated by Scott Kollins,and a bunch of Flash Facts, er, character bio files. Really looking forward to the Flash!
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Blackest Night 8—Wednesday 3-31-10
It seems the whole Blackest Night event has been going on for well over a year and this issue's payoffs sure were great! I mean, really, could it have been any other book? We get some guys back—but not at all who you'd expect. I hope Brightest Day and Johns' upcoming Flash are as fun and interesting as this series turned out. Job well done, my DC lads. That'll do pig, That'll do.
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Uncanny X-Men 522—Wednesday 3-24-10
It's payoff time as Scott issues some orders and the X Club try out an idea. Reed Richards admonishes Dr.Nemisis, and the beautiful continuity created by Joss Wheedon comes undone—but in a good way. Don't feel bad Joss—it only took John Byrne 3 weeks to F over Kevin Smith on the continuity he established with Mysterio in D.D.—what are you gonna do?. The happy event the X-Men experience doesn't come without strings, but everyone gets to catch their collective breath—just in time for something called "Second Coming," whatever that is.
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Siege 3—Wednesday 3-17-10
Finally—Normie gets some come-uppance! The White House looks on like scared little babies while "Mommy" Captain America and crew spank ass! Hey—who's that behind that classic armor? Ooops—who's that Lobster scorpion,lookin guy? Really fun, with no "preview" reprint crap. Book Four looks to be interesting!
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Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers: Unleashed 1—Wednesday 3-10-10
What can I say-that male dog named Ms.Lion is a crack up! I like some cute funny animals, what can I say? If you think it's beneath you, I would recomend you take a look. It's worth it.
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Amazing Spider-Man #623—Wednesday 3-3-10
Paul Azaceta's tasty art, a Vulture who vomits acid—what's not to love?
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Black Lantern Green Arrow #30—Wednesday 2-24-10
On the strength of the outstanding art done on this issue, I'm picking Black Lantern Green Arrow #30! I usually think of Ollie Queen as a Z level hero (as I'm not much of a fan), but this issue with its hurtful dialogue and tremendous visuals clinched it for me as the Silver Bullet of the week. I'll be keeping an eye J.T. Krul, and I can't wait to see what Neves, José, and Cifuentes will be doing next.
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Uncanny X-Men 521—Wednesday 2-17-10
Not only did we get some tasty Fraction storytelling, add that to the sweet Greg Land art. Combine it with some tantalizing cliffhangery hand rubbing, with Magneto "looking for something" and exerting himself to such a degree that he's sitting stock still for, like, hours on end—yet sweating profusely and causing his nose to bleed—Sweet!! Hmm...I wonder if that has anything to do with that last page reveal, and what's Whedon think about all that? Oh yeah—the techno-villian John Sublime calls Fantomex a "Faux French Fop..."—so take that!!!
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Punisher Max #4—Wednesday 2-10-10
Debonair Darin picked this due to the strength of the "They Live" style fight between Frank and the Mennonite. We also get to see the assension of Fisk to the throne of Kingpin of Crime in New York City. Great cliffhanger endings by Jason Aaron and beautifully violent images supplied by Steve Dillon make this a "must read" on a monthly basis! Now if we could convince Marvel to drop that cover price...
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Siege #2—Wednesday 2-3-10
On the strength of payoff alone, this book was the Winner! Dark Avenger against Dark Avenger, Cap assembles a team, and Norm's about to get a spanking. Olivier Coipel made the book great!!! Siege #1? Not so good. Siege#2? Quite the opposite. *cough*Ironmanarmourinthebriefcasestevebecomesironmaninirinmanreborn*cough*
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Walking Dead 69—Wednesday 1-27-10
You have to admit—besides the city rescue—there really was a minimum of action this issue. You could even say that driving to a destination doesn't provide much in the way of story. But in this issue something happened in this comic that I didn't think I was going to see again. I think in that last panel—the expression on Rick's face—we see that he's allowing himself the tiniest sliver of hope. Which we all know by now can be pretty damn deadly. Rick cracked a smile and as a result—I did too! Good one Bobby K!
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Wolverine Weapon X 9—Wednesday 1-20-10
With there being so many great comics this week, it was tough to pick just one—but pick one we did!! Wolverine Weapon X # 9 by Jason Aaron and Yanick Paquette dominated with snappy patter ("...I'll be there!"), tasty visuals ("Whose hair is this in my mouth?"), and the conclusion to the 4-part "Insane in the Brain" story arc. Mr. Aaron created a great villian in the disturbing Dr.Rot, and hopefully we'll get to see this character introduced into other M.U. books. He'd be great coming up against Moon Knight, or Punisher, or any magical- or horror-themed characters in the 616, huh? Ghost Rider, anyone? .Although Brubaker still hauls his weight, Aaron and Remender are approaching favored status more and more over Bendis, Johns, Slott, and Kirkman. Keep on kicking tail you guys!!
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Invincible Iron Man 22—Wednesday 1-13-10
Although I'm not a regular reader of this title, this issue of Invincible Iron Man by Mann Fraction and Sal Larocca enthralled me the most this week. I wanna be ready when Cap takes over this Iron Man armour! Fraction is no slouch with the characterization, and Larocca is doing fantastic work! Well worth the read through!
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Punisher Max:Get Castle Oneshot—Wednesday 1-6-10
This week's Silver Bullet is the Punisher Max: Get Castle Oneshot by Williams,Campbell and Loughridge. Frank has to come to terms with his hesitation while dispatching a thug who's pleading "I've got kids!" To clear his mind and find himself, he goes to Wales and kills some people there. So does he hesitate killing a corrupt SAS heroin ring? No. No, he doesn't.—Whew—.Things seem to be back to normal. It was nice to return to the Max universe, and both story and art were aces—hence the Silver Bullet.
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Powers # 2—Wednesday 12-23-09
Hey it's an absolute 180 as the dialogue alone shoots this issue to Silver Bullet status! What was that they wanted to do to those Nazis? Not sure what the last panel meant though—are we to assume the Bustemante lady who answered the door was bumping uglies with the late Z? Huh? Anyway—anyway,as sucky as issue 1 was, this book was that much greater (but I could still do without Walker's girlfriend's subplot).
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Incorruptible #1—Wednesday 12-16-09
Written by Mark Waid and drawn by Jean Diaz. Hey this book rocked! From the Punisher-like gang leader, Max Damage, to the kidnapped crooked police lieutenant, it was a load of fun. Hey Jean Diaz and Belardino Brabo render quite excellent! The pacing was well-timed and the reveal at the end made me laugh...A lot of fun!
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New Avengers Annual #3—Wednesday 12-9-09
If not for a shipping error with last week's Dark Avengers Annual #1, this book would have provided an explosive ending to Dark Reign and a dynamic beginning to Siege, with the reappearance of Captain America. Presumably the events of this book take place after Captain America Reborn #6. Mayhew's art has never been better.
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Siege the Cabal—Thursday 12-3-09 (delayed shipping because of Thanksgiving)
Sure—I'll admit I've been burned out with event fatigue, but this book gave a little payoff (finally) in the form of Doo's departure and Osborn's war declaration. Oh why oh why couldn't the Silver Bullet have been Dark Avengers Annual #1? Stupid Marvel Editorial Cluster%$!@'s. Also we get a preview of Siege #1 in this Issue. Surprisingly Primo stuff me Droogies!
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Blackest Night #5—Wednesday 11-25-09
I think the last time I was this excited about picking up a DC book on Wednsday was during the Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee run on Batman during the Hush storyline. A lot of fans have been asking when the inevitable appearance of a Black Lantern Batman was gonna go down. Also what about all the resurrected heroes who've died and are now amongst us again? This story brings both questions and more questions about these two items both in the same issue! Whew—somebody get me a towel!!!
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Irredeemable 8—Wednesday 11-18-09
Things come a little more into focus in this tale masterfully crafted by Mark Waid and Peter Krause. (Hey Quitely and Dini—these creators have consistantly been on this title for a whole 8 issues so far—contact them for tips on how you both might achieve that!) This story takes darker and more twisted turns as it goes along. This issue reveals that the Plutonian's shift is prompted by more sinister motivations then merely being overly sensitive. Bizzare ending. Makes me very eager to get the next issue (much like we're jonesing for Adventure Comics #5, right?)
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Daredevil 502—Wednesday 11-11-09
Super sweet action by Andy Diggle! The characterization of Fisk is so sharp!Matt continues his charade and the true fate of Master Izo is revealed (he's thirsty). Is it possible Matt might want to retain hand leadership and not be so hasty to destroy them from within? One would think DD would be about doing that already, hurm? De la Torre delivers mood by the truckload and Ribic's covers are tasty! OK guys you sold me—I won't be worried that on Wednsdays when DD comes out it wont be a bad issue—a fact I could rely upon with its previous creative teams.Now don't crap out on me—and stay for a while.
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Captain America Reborn #4—Wednesday 11-4-09
Ed Brubaker and Brian Hitch pull off a "Wow!" moment! They had me fooled into thinking the device all the villians were working on was a time machine, when it was a different contraption altogether. Masterful cliff hangers and outstanding visuals make this series so far an absolute must-read. Cap Reborn #4 more than qualifies as this week's silver bullet.
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Dark Reign-The List: Punisher (Oneshot)—Wednesday 10-28-09
 Good Goobity Goo!This book's the Shiggle!! Normie pulls out all the stops to destroy Frank Castle,and when a crap load of missle fire and a swarm of H.A.M.M.E.R. agents on "Goblinlike" gliders can't do the job, Daken steps in to settle the score. Gashes from Dark Wolverine's claws and a hole blown through his leg don't stop Frank from giving as good as he gets (even though poop gets in his leg wound while he tangles with Daken in the NYC sewer system)! Bloodshed in the sewers leads to explosive mayhem on the rooftops. Surrounded by H.A.M.M.E.R. agents and a final sowdown with a berserk Dark Wolvie, Frank goes to pieces. In this tale by Rick Remender, John Jr, and Klaus Jansen, Frank all but admits that the motive for his punishment of the guilty being the death of his family may just be after all this time what this story is titled: A Good Lie. Outstanding! It'll be tough for Frank to just get some ordinary medical help and get back to his war after this episode. The upcoming storyarc in the regular Punisher title by Remender and the awesome Tony Moore is called "Frankencastle", so you do the math. A must read.
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X-Men Legacy#228—Wednesday 10-21-09
There is no love for this title (case in point:a few issues back it occured that Rogue finally came to be able to control her powers and X fans have been waiting how long for that? Like since she first came to Xavier for help right? Remember the hoopla that accompanied Rogue finally being able to control her power absorption? Me either!! How many people can be reading this title for that detail to escape notice-sheesh!). The storytelling by Mike Carey is consistant and strong, but the art of Daniel Acuna elevated this book this week above all other books for me. Besides,Emplate's back from Generation X! Monet on X-Factor should be worried. Hey—anyway, I still love you X-Men Legacy!
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Marvels Project#3—Wednesday 10-14-09
Brubaker and Epting continue to deliver with this origin of the early Marvel Universe. Azzerello is slated to do a DC version called First Wave. Brian's a master storyteller, but I hope his tale is as cool as this one is shaping up to be.
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Daredevil#501—Wednesday 10-7-09
Andy Diggle takes over from Brubaker, and based on the strength of The List as well as this issue, it looks like this book is staying with the family that has come before it. I predict great things under this team of Diggle and De la Torre!
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Punisher Annual #1—Wednesday of 9-30-09
Man, oh man! I've been waiting for this book and I didn't even know it! Ennis's stuff wasn't terrible. Fraction's stuff ran out of gas, and Gischler's arc was pretty good, but Remender is getting it right! FINALLY—Frank in the 616 behaving like the Punisher! Not a survivalist, not a mercenary, but a deadly vigilante doing what it takes to defeat crime. It's great to see Jason Pearson doing something other than covers, one-shots, or yet another reprint of Body Bags, and he draws Frank the way the Punisher should look. Get Jason on the regular book ongoing!
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Giant Size Wolverine:Old Man Logan #1—Wednesday 9-23-09
Millar. McNivan.'Nuff said. But it's still way not cool to drag your butt to get that issue out though, fellas. At least it never reached a Smith-like time lag like The Target—thanks for that anyway. Hey Marvel—why not Giant Size Wolverine #2? I mean, after all, "Old Man Logan" took place in the Regular Wolverine title,and there was already a Giant Size Wolverine #1 (Remember? Wolvie whups booty on a Hydra Robot, some red necks, and an angry lady Tumor monster. Creators Lapham and Aja, called The House of Blood and Sorrow, and the book wasn't called Giant Size Wolverine: The House of Blood and Sorrow #1. I'm confused.)
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