Astonishing X-Men (2004) #66
In Astonishing X-Men (2004) #66 (Liu, Pinna), the team shines a light on marginalized communities. This issue shows how our characters heal, enjoy, make community, in the face of traumatizing experiences, with a B-Side-movie-like subplot that surrounds it.
DetailsX-Force Special: Ain’t No Dog
There may not be much heart involved, but I’m guessing that’s not really what this story is getting at either, and that’s okay. Sometimes you just want to see Wolverine take out a whole group of fanatics in the most violent way possible while screaming “Jeezus I love this!”, and that’s exactly what X-Force Special: Ain’t No Dog #1 (Huston, Aaron, Palo, Dell’Edera) delivers.
DetailsAnt-Man #4
Ant-Man #4 (Wells, Burnett, Spicer, Petit) may be stuck on the web, but it’s as thoroughly vibr-ant and ant-ertaining as ever.
DetailsPlanetary #9
After eight issues of tidbits of information placed at strategic points in the story, Planetary #9 (Ellis, Cassaday, Baron, Heisler) feels explosive thanks to it’s willingness to dig into the core of what this series is doing. There is a sense of urgency now that I have sorely been missing and it really takes the series to a new level.
DetailsJudge Dredd Prog 2177
Judge Dredd prog 2177 (Niemand, Critchlow, Parkhouse) is a hit, no doubt about it. It’s a one-shot that you may have a hard time finding any complaints about. There are a lot of interesting elements at work that show this team fundamentally understands what makes a good Dredd story, so don’t miss out on this one!
DetailsAmazing Spider-Man #50
Join us this Sunday as we take a look back at the Amazing Spider-Man #50 (Lee, Romita, Sam Rosen). Peter Parker has had enough and therefore Spider-Man can no longer be. What will happen to the city now that there is no Spider-Man? Who will stop the Kingpin? The world needs Spider-Man!
DetailsWhat’s a lighthearted superhero romp is derailed by woefully inconsistent art in Flash: Fastest Man Alive #3 (Simone, Henry, Maiolo). Probably not spectacular enough to lure new readers in, and too basic to be of much interest to seasoned vets: this comic lands frustratingly in the middle, resting in the limbo of comics you forget almost as soon as you’re done reading them.
DetailsMetal Men #6
Metal Men #6 (Didio, Davis, Wright, Lanham) is an engrossing tale that brings a meaty realness to the Pinocchio trope, Davis and Didio take something that’s been done a million times and turns it on its ear to create something unique that truly draws you into the story.
DetailsFuture Fight Firsts: Crescent And Io #1
In just one comic, the creative team lays out the foundation for an entire character going forward in the Marvel Universe, something that isn’t easily done. Don’t miss out on Future Fight Firsts: Crescent And Io #1 (Wong, Lam, Alleyne, Sabino).
DetailsALPHA FLIGHT #3 (1983)
Alpha Flight #3 (1983), (John Byrne &Andy Yanchus) As the members of Alpha Flight fight desperately to rescue Marrina from the diabolical Master of the World, one of Aurora’s secrets gets the best of her and James Hudson takes on a new name.
DetailsStar Trek Captains Log – Jellico
Star Trek Captains Log – Jellico (DeCandido, Woodward): A reflection of the damage of protocol, codes, meritocracy and a vertical scheme that looks at the flaws in Starfleet’s ideals. An interesting read, whether or not you like, dislike or know much about the character, but that will be enrichened from that previous knowledge.
DetailsSwamp Thing: New Roots #3
Swamp Thing: New Roots #3 (Russell, Santucci, Kalisz, Sharpe) is consistent with it’s enjoyable characterizations, and there is just enough depth of plot to keep you coming back. It may not convince a new reader to jump into the series but it does push the story in interesting new directions and left me excited to come back for more.
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