As criticisms surrounding subversion begin to envelop the series, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’s decision to fundamentally take the story in a new direction is nothing short of genius. Its attempts at pseudo-sequelization are intelligent and true to the original series’ heart.
DetailsThe Amazing Spider-Man Gang War: First Strike #1
There is a lot here that, in concept, should make for an explosive and rich event worthy of Marvel’s biggest hero, but it’s commitment to B-Tier villains, second string art, and a lack of proper build up leaves the start to Gang War an unmitigated yawn.
DetailsMiles Morales: Spider-Man #12
As Gang War looms, Miles Morales: Spider-Man #12 wraps up a needless yet fun filler story just in time for the title to be interrupted by an event once again. This issue leaves the book in a surprisingly dull place. #MarvelComics #MilesMorales #SpiderMan
DetailsLocal Man #7
Local Man #7 continues The Dry Season story with a creative yet tad over extended second chapter that feels as though the team is letting loose on the side of fun without forgetting it’s grounded tone. From @ImageComics, @TonyFleecs, & @HackinTimSeeley
DetailsLunar Lodge #1
Lunar Lodge #1 may not have enough going for it in its first issue to be a solidified must read, but what remains is promising. All the book needs now is to take said ideas and expound upon them with a little more energy and passion. @DarkHorseComics
DetailsKill Your Darlings #3
Kill Your Darlings #3 continues its hot streak with an issue so equally stuffed with joy and dread that it’s a dare I say perfect adventure from the ever supple @KLCPress, @TalesToAstonish, @GrifSheridan, & @RobotJQ @ImageComics
DetailsBatman Off-World #1
Batman Off-World #1 is a surprising blast of fresh air for @DCOfficial, its blend of gritty atmosphere and unrelenting love for science fiction a masterclass in genre collusion. @jasonaaron & Doug Mahnke have crafted an engaging work of pure comic bliss.
DetailsRed Goblin #10
ICYMI! Red Goblin #10 has officially concluded the series, and has done so with grace as it wraps up its journey and themes for Normie in a bow just loose enough to promise the character’s future. @AlexPaknadel #AlexCampana @Dav_Curiel #MarvelComics
DetailsDark X-Men #3
.@steve_foxe & @scharf_jonas’s Dark X-Men continues to impress, the balancing act between a large character roster and a limited amount of time to tell a great story with them being struck with elegance. #XMen #FallofX #MarvelComics
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Hellboy: Web of Wyrd is a complicated game to review, as what it does for #Hellboy & what it does a game often clash, creating a gaming experience that’s simultaneously magical yet shallow. @UpstreamArcade & @HellboyTheGame
DetailsX-Men #28
X-Men #28 is full of plot & enough character work to keep the ongoing #FallofX interesting, but the book’s role as a tentpole servicer of ‘things happening’ is enough to bloat it into something that feels like homework. #XMen #MarvelComics
DetailsCaptain Marvel #1
ICYMI! Captain Marvel #1 blips by at a rocket’s pace, kicking off Carol’s new run with an exciting and overwhelmingly heroic issue that sets the mood for a run sure to please! @crashwong @JanBazaldua67 @BryanValenza #MarvelComics #CaptainMarvel
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