Batman #69
The circuitous narrative spooled out over the last several issues comes to fruition, here, when Batman finally finds the key to freeing himself from the labyrinth of fear. The art is stellar, as is the narrative. This is one to pick up.
DetailsX-Force #5
Every time-travel story requires a flashback or two to flesh out the narrative. This flashback was set two-thousand years in the future, but despite such timey-wimey shenanigans the story was wonderfully clear. This was a good tale, told with sensitivity, and augmented by some lovely gory art. It has everything you’d want in an X-Force book — and it’s an excellent jumping-on place for new readers.
DetailsAvengers: No Road Home #8
Marvel is a corporation with a philosophical Ideal: a fun story, a good time, a pocket adventure, and also something that will give you an Idea to mull over which will, hopefully, help light your way through the dark. That’s exactly what this series delivers.
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.
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