The Boys: Dear Becky #1 (Ennis, Braun, Avina) is a comic that feels ripped from a bygone era, and whether or not readers can stomach it given the world’s current climate is going to be a personal choice. The Boys remains as brutal and uncaring as ever, but now lacks the wink and sense of fun the original run had. And perhaps that, too, is a reflection of the times.
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For #XMenMonday, we take a look at the next book in the X-men line: X-Men #9, featuring Unus the Untouchable…never heard of him? Well no worries. He’s pointless, but the story isn’t! Check out what started the X-Men on the road to being a metaphor for the outcast!
DetailsJudge Dredd Progs 2178-2182
Judge Dredd progs 2178-2182 (Niemand, Holden, Winter, Parkhouse) is a fun, quirky story about vigilantism in Mega-City One, and while it could have been more effective with a more succinct structure, there is a lot to enjoy. Fans are sure to remember this one!
DetailsGI Joe: A Real American Hero #271
GI Joe A Real American Hero #271 (Hama, Atkins, Atkins, Brown, Uyetake) is a book that you need to pick up this week. It’s got more action and story per page than any other book out there today.
DetailsCatwoman #22
Catwoman #22 (Sevenbergen, Allred, Downie) is a fun-loving and action-packed issue with moments of heart.
DetailsBlack Panther #1 (1977)
Join us this Sunday morning for a look back at Black Panther #1 from 1977! In his very first ongoing series, Black Panther comes to life with Jack Kirby, Mike Royer and Dave Hunt at the helm for a story that many are now likely to find a bit strange thanks to a Brass Frog and its impact on time, but captures the essence of how fun comics of this era were.
DetailsBirds of Prey: Sirens of Justice #1
Birds of Prey: Sirens of Justice #1 (Simone, Miranda, Kalisz, Lanham) leans heavily on great characterizations for a story that knows how to have a good time, but lacks the impact necessary to elevate the series beyond casual fun.
DetailsGI Joe #6
GI Joe #6 (Allor, Evenhuis, Peer, Uyetake) will simply put, surprise the $@^# out of ou.
DetailsSwamp Thing: New Roots #6
This is a series that goes right to the heart of what Swamp Thing stands for, and while the story can feel predictable, rest assured the end we find in Swamp Thing: New Roots #6 (Russell, Santucci, Kalisz, Sharpe) is something you won’t see coming. It’s a wonderful twist that will have you thinking about this book long after reading it.
DetailsBirds of Prey
Do yourself a favor and just skip Birds of Prey (Azzarello, Lupacchino). A very pretty book with no imagination and a high price tag.
DetailsIvar, Timewalker #1-4
Originality meets hilarious sci-fi filled action in a story that questions not just time itself, but also your very own place in history! There is plenty of humor, but there is also tragedy, discovery, disappointment, and the hope for something greater that all help to give Ivar, Timewalker #1-4 (Van Lente, Henry, Reber, Sharpe) a sense of uniqueness.
DetailsTeen Titans #41 (Glass, Thompson, Pansica, Ferreira, Maiolo) shows the writers of this book running on fumes, as “Djinn Wars” comes to a jaw-droppingly easy conclusion and the characters keep circling back to their inherent mistrust of Robin, who continues to be stuck in neutral right now as well, unable to admit his mistakes. A once-great book that has apparently run out of ideas, the art is stellar, but that’s about it.
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