There’s a big dumb twist at the end, as big and dumb as the first arc. It’s even worse, actually; predictable and disappointing.
Criminal 7
January 31st, 2009 - Respond
Criminal 6
January 31st, 2009 - Respond
Brubaker manages a lot of twists and turns with this one; the development feels real but familiar too. The cliffhanger is great.
Criminal 5
January 31st, 2009 - Respond
A little too speedy, considering how much time Brubaker’s covering here. The way he cliffhangs, then adds a page, is always fun.
Criminal 4
January 31st, 2009 - Respond
A great set-up, maybe Brubaker’s first comic book fetishizing. Every development is a good surprise. Great dialogue, characters.
Criminal 3
January 11th, 2009 - Respond
The last issue of a loose trilogy, it is probably Brubaker’s best work on the series. The contrived setting is a problem though.
Criminal 2
January 11th, 2009 - Respond
Nice done in one, Brubaker and Phillips fit a lot in. Not a fan of the lettering though. It is a sturdy, solid, reliable comic.
Captain America 45
January 8th, 2009 - Respond
Another one of Brubaker’s fake arcs, just a lead-in to the next big one. I don’t mind; I can’t wait for whatever’s next.
Captain America 44
January 8th, 2009 - Respond
Same art problems, but Brubaker crafts a fine adventure for the new Cap. Both modern and retro, it’s great superheroing.
Captain America 43
January 8th, 2009 - Respond
Brubaker’s comfortable with Bucky in a smaller arc. The art’s iffy, mimicking the regular tone; not doing anything new.
Uncanny X-Men 503
December 13th, 2008 - Respond
Land’s photo referencing eventually leads to some confusion. Solid close, with some pacing issues again, but it’s solid.
Uncanny X-Men 502
December 13th, 2008 - Respond
It must be Fraction bringing the super-fun tone. The pacing is way off though. It seems like nothing happens; all action.
Uncanny X-Men 501
December 13th, 2008 - Respond
Cyclops is a weak narrator. And he and Emma Frost are a creepy couple, not cute. The concept is too PC, but it is decent.
Uncanny X-Men 500
December 13th, 2008 - Respond
A nice anniversary issue–without mentioning it’s anniversary status. Shame Dodson did not match Land’s character design.
Captain America 42
November 8th, 2008 - Respond
Awesome close, but Brubaker almost sets the bar too high. This issue finally has the right action slash gab combination.
Captain America 41
November 8th, 2008 - Respond
What’s with the goofy, Jim Lee boot shot at the end? Regardless, a great issue; Brubaker’s Cap work is his current best.
Captain America 40
November 8th, 2008 - Respond
But apparently when Brubaker does an issue-long fight scene, it works. He opens it with tension and never lets up on it.
Captain America 39
November 8th, 2008 - Respond
De La Torre’s art is fantastic–he does well with the fight scenes, even if Brubaker pads a tad much. The twist is neat.
Captain America 38
November 8th, 2008 - Respond
It goes by too quick–Brubaker’s action scenes in Cap always do. The opening revelation is good though. Nice flashbacks.
Captain America 37
November 8th, 2008 - Respond
Brubaker doesn’t miss a beat. But Epting has got some problems with faces–Bucky, Hawkeye and Fake Steve all look alike.
Uncanny X-Men 499
October 14th, 2008 - Respond
Nothing like reading a fight scene set in the almost dark. Truly a waste of time. The entire arc was filler to issue 500.
Uncanny X-Men 498
October 14th, 2008 - Respond
Properly paced, this one would run five pages. Wonder if Brubaker padded his script to full length. It’s a waste of time.
Uncanny X-Men 497
October 14th, 2008 - Respond
Why’s Angel on the cover if he’s not in the book? Loud action and little story. Wasted pages, all fodder. Bad Marvel Bru.
Uncanny X-Men 496
October 12th, 2008 - Respond
Uncanny X-Men 496. Why is Choi drawing Wolverine as good-looking? Is it a Choi thing or a new Marvel edict? There’s way too little San Fran.
Uncanny X-Men 495
October 11th, 2008 - Respond
Underwhelming but genially solid. It feels familiar and comfortable. Choi’s art occasionally reveals lapses of attention.
Criminal 1
September 28th, 2008 - Respond
It’s got to be the best of the series (to date), the kind of story Brubaker should have used to open the first volume. Splendid.
Immortal Iron Fist 14
September 25th, 2008 - Respond
Awesome finish, even if it is mostly flash; the narrative’s a tad shallow. The art’s okay–Gaudiano inks; I miss Aja.
Immortal Iron Fist 13
September 25th, 2008 - Respond
Filler with bad art–real cheap, bad art from Zonjic–but some funny Luke Cage dialogue. The art hurts it bad though.
Immortal Iron Fist 12
September 23rd, 2008 - Respond
Pulido at Marvel is a strange, fine sight. This arc really feels like Brubaker doing his failed Catwoman story right.
Immortal Iron Fist 11
September 23rd, 2008 - Respond
Gorgeous Aja art and story padding. The villain emphasis is fine enough, lovely art, but Iron Fist is barely present.
Immortal Iron Fist 10
September 23rd, 2008 - Respond
Kano’s a great fit for the bookends. But the Iron Fist-free issue reminds a bit too much of G.I. Joe cartoons though.