The “homages” to the original series are a little strange to see but it’s still strong. Motter’s new art style works.
Mister X: Condemned 1
June 7th, 2009 - Respond
It’s early to get excited but Motter seems to have a good handle on it this time. Kind of a remake, kind of a sequel.
Marvel Adventures Spider-Man 32
June 6th, 2009 - Respond
Wow, what a short one. It passes in a few minutes. I’m not sure if the writing’s fast or lazy. Unimpressed.
Marvel Adventures Spider-Man 31
June 6th, 2009 - Respond
Mhan’s Peter Parker is still girly, but it is a nice issue featuring the Human Torch showing up at Midtown.
Marvel Adventures Spider-Man 30
June 6th, 2009 - Respond
A decent “holiday” issue, though Pop Mhan’s Peter Parker looks like a girl. Awkwardly, a cute girl. Decent.
Marvel Adventures Spider-Man 29
June 6th, 2009 - Respond
This one must be the laziest Peter David comic I’ve read. It is two scenes and endless expository dialogue.
Birds of Prey: Manhunt 2
June 4th, 2009 - Respond
Dixon’s Catwoman stinks. Like, really, really bad. I imagine it has something to do with the era, but… icky bad.
Birds of Prey: Manhunt 1
June 4th, 2009 - Respond
Dixon’s got some good moments, but some really bad ones too (the constant Joker allusions or the lousy girl talk).
Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk 6
June 4th, 2009 - Respond
And then Lindelof ends it perfectly, with the kind of thing they should launch an ongoing off. Stupid Marvel.
Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk 5
June 4th, 2009 - Respond
And now it is just a Wolverine comic and a decent one. It’s funny, but a tad hip. Yu’s good on talking heads.
Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk 4
June 4th, 2009 - Respond
You know, this would have been a lot better if they’d just told it straight. It’s a Hulk comic, nothing else.
Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk 3
June 4th, 2009 - Respond
Oh, it’s so cute. Lindelof fits right in at Marvel. He uses weak narration to “hide” weak plotting. Nice art.
Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk 2
June 4th, 2009 - Respond
What am I supposed to think of Bruce Banner? He is a bad guy, right? Fun storytelling of dark subject matter.
Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk 1
June 4th, 2009 - Respond
Hmm. It’s good in the everything Ultimate was at least interesting way. But it’s all flash so far. All fluff.
Birds of Prey: Revolution 1
June 2nd, 2009 - Respond
There’s some good stuff to it. The art is a little off. But it’s all right. The cliffhanger’s just dumb though.
Black Canary/Oracle: Birds of Prey 1
June 1st, 2009 - Respond
It is a strong concept, but a strange start. Dixon relies on the Bond elements too much; they’re weak.
Batman: Jekyll & Hyde 6
June 1st, 2009 - Respond
If it is not an in-continuity story, please take better advantage of that condition. Jeez. A narrative train wreck.
Batman: Jekyll & Hyde 5
June 1st, 2009 - Respond
Batman’s not very smart in this issue. In fact, he is embarrassingly stupid. And Jenkins’s big revelation? Malarky.
Batman: Jekyll & Hyde 4
June 1st, 2009 - Respond
Did someone actually edit this? Jenkins has awful pacing and lousy first-person narration. The art’s nice, however.
Batman: Jekyll & Hyde 3
June 1st, 2009 - Respond
So, basically, every writer has the same idea for a Batman limited series and they just make the villain different?
Batman: Jekyll & Hyde 2
June 1st, 2009 - Respond
The second issue is better. Two-Face is still a lame villain when used as a primary antagonist. Some great artwork.
Transmetropolitan 6
June 1st, 2009 - Respond
It’s supposed to be Jesus and the moneylenders, right? It’s amazingly well-done. The entire issue’s beautifully paced.
Transmetropolitan 5
June 1st, 2009 - Respond
A nice done in one. Spider watches TV and it is hilarious. Ellis gets in great details, both on TV and for characters.
Batman: Jekyll & Hyde 1
June 1st, 2009 - Respond
A not unreadable bit of Batman tripe. The Jae Lee art adds some atmosphere; Jenkins has some okay (funny) dialogue.
Transmetropolitan 4
May 30th, 2009 - Respond
Kind of a strange issue; it’s a transition issue, setting up the new ground situation. Lots of fun, not much politics.
Transmetropolitan 3
May 30th, 2009 - Respond
Good issue, not great. Feels hurried, with Ellis leaving some of the most important stuff off page. And the end is eh.
Transmetropolitan 2
May 30th, 2009 - Respond
I never understood the Warren Ellis thing before. Now I do. It’s a constant, joyous surprise. Can’t wait to read more.
Transmetropolitan 1
May 29th, 2009 - Respond
How could I never have read this before? Fantastic, funny art paired with Ellis’s wacky protagonist make a fine comic.
X-Men: Legacy 216
May 24th, 2009 - Respond
It’s interesting how Carey uses the Professor here, because he’s so thoroughly unlikable, but still the hero/protagonist.
X-Men: Legacy 215
May 23rd, 2009 - Respond
A solid issue, but clearly the ship has sailed. Professor X barely has a real role in it. He is not even the protagonist.