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Batman #68
Although the art is as arresting as the plot, the story (and it’s unworkable shift in perspective) leaves a lot to be desired. This is something of a low-point for an otherwise fascinating arc.
DetailsBatman #68
Although the art is as arresting as the plot, the story (and it’s unworkable shift in perspective) leaves a lot to be desired. This is something of a low-point for an otherwise fascinating arc.
DetailsThe Amazing Nightcrawler #2
This story balances surprisingly complex philosophy with a compelling popcorn-flavoured plot. It’s everything you want in a comic.
DetailsSpider-Man: Life Story #1
Marvel is hitting it out of the park with their stories, just lately. This one is certainly a mini series that you’ll want to watch.
DetailsBatman #67
The art in this issue is absolutely stunning. The dialogue is next to non-existent, but the theme is remarkably complex. Even if you don’t approve of King’s long (and I would say extremely successful) experiment with narrative, you are going to want to have this in your collection on the strength of the visuals.
DetailsX-Factor #4
Smart, fast-paced writing, 90’s themes, and some rather extraordinarily nuanced art combine to produce exactly the kind of action-packed, morally dubious book that X-Force fans have always loved. Pick this one up.
DetailsMarvelous X-Men #2
This story balances action, world-building and introspection to highlight the fact that when doubt is forbidden we all are made into fanatics. Welcome to the second issue of what will likely become the best series of the year.
DetailsAvengers: No Road Home #3
This series is a cure for the rainy-day blues, if ever I’ve seen one. Pick it up.
DetailsBatman #66
Elegant, deeply-psychological writing paired with deliberately noirish art and at least one giant tentacle-monster. What more do you need from a comic?
DetailsThor #10
This issue was more considered than the last, written with greater psychological depth and narrative nuance, possibly because Aaron was more comfortable with the characters. Even so, the only female role was occupied by a woman who was talking about her son, while literally in the kitchen. That’s…not great. The art was, as ever, perfectly suited to the story. It’s worth picking up.
DetailsThe Amazing Nightcrawler #1
This book is a complex mix of soap-opera-style drama, incisive social commentary, and a nuanced study of life on the fun side of a scary totalitarian regime. It’s a hell of a lot of fun. And, yes, Nightcrawler is pretty danged Amazing.
DetailsBatman #65
Despite the frankly heroic efforts of the visual artists to wrench coherence and beauty from this script, the writing was so abysmal that I cannot recommend that anyone spend money on this book.
DetailsMarvelous X-Men #1
Beneath the 60’s-Chic design and happy happy faces inhabiting X-Man’s perfect world lies a deep seam of dystopian fear. Witty writing and beautiful art combine to make this issue everything that you’d want from an X-Men alternate reality story.
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