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Fantastic Four: True Story #4This whimsical tale comes to its logically whimsical end
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Sun, November 16th, 2008 |
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Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson: Homecoming #1Mercy Thompson makes the leap from novel to graphic novel -- well comic book, actually -- in this first issue of a four-issue limited series. The art is shiny and the story is fast-paced, offering a very different read from other books out this week.
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Sat, November 15th, 2008 |
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The Stand: Captain Trips #3"The Stand" might be moving slowly, but it's a great dramatization of what makes Kings' novels so great: the characterization.
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Sat, November 15th, 2008 |
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Booster Gold #14Booster Gold's Starro adventure concludes with ramifications for the future and hope for the direction this series will chase in the coming months.
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Sat, November 15th, 2008 |
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Eternals Annual #1Fred Van Lente writes a better story than we've seen in the main title, but the art is a significant step backwards.
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Sat, November 15th, 2008 |
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Gears Of War #2Liam Sharp's artwork is the draw for this video game tie-in comic, written by Joshua Ortega, who scripted the game's sequel.
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Sat, November 15th, 2008 |
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Black Terror #1This "Project Superpowers" spin-off is seriously bad.
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Sat, November 15th, 2008 |
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Young Liars #9The answers just raise new questions in David Lapham’s latest unpredictable issue of “Young Liars.”
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Thu, November 13th, 2008 |
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Batman: Cacophony #1Kevin Smith brings back his creation Onomatopoeia in a new mini-series, but was anyone besides Smith eager for Onomatopoeia's return?
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Wed, November 12th, 2008 |
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Gravel #6Warren Ellis’ combat magician finds himself with a problem magical bullets won’t solve: wealth, social class, and a group of acolytes who want him to teach them the way of magic.
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Wed, November 12th, 2008 |
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Fables #78Bill Willingham shows that "Fables" still has life in it after the war, as things proceed to get nasty for our heroes in a very rapid way.
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Wed, November 12th, 2008 |
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Captain Britain and MI: 13 #7Deft character work, the expert juggling of multiple plots, and clean, crisp art make this one of the best superhero books out there.
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Wed, November 12th, 2008 |
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JSA Kingdom Come Special: Superman #1Alex Ross writes, pencils, and INKS a comic book story about the Kingdom Come Superman.
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Wed, November 12th, 2008 |
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Action Comics #871"New Krypton" continues to weave a larger tapestry with the threads of Superman's two worlds as Kryptonians and Earthlings mingle a little more, with interesting results.
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Wed, November 12th, 2008 |
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Impaler, Volume 1A vampiric infestation hits New York, and only Vlad the Impaler can help repel the fiends.
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Tue, November 11th, 2008 |
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Mo and Jo: Fighting Together ForeverMo and Jo promote the fine art of teamwork in a story for young children
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Tue, November 11th, 2008 |
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Jack and the BoxAn oddball book for very young readers written and drawn by a comics legend.
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Tue, November 11th, 2008 |
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X-Men/Spider-Man #1It’s nostalgia time in the swingin’ Marvel Sixties, as the X-Men of that era meet up with Spider-Man, courtesy of Kraven and Sinister!
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Mon, November 10th, 2008 |
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Final Crisis: Resist #1Ryan Sook's art is a big attraction for this "Final Crisis" tie-in, which sheds light on Checkmate's role in the missing month.
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Mon, November 10th, 2008 |
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Ultimatum #1Disaster hits the Ultimate Universe, courtesy of Magneto! By Loeb and Finch.
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Mon, November 10th, 2008 |
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Vixen: Return of the Lion #2Vixen's adventures turn into a vision quest as she continues to learn who and what she is in this solo series starring one of the more mysterious members of the current Justice League of America.
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Sun, November 9th, 2008 |
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Dungeon Monstres Vol. 2: The Dark LordThe "Dungeon" saga unleashes another "Dungeon Monstres" book, which fills in a big plot hole from the overall series, but isn't quite as new-reader friendly as the earlier "Dungeon Monstres" book was.
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Sun, November 9th, 2008 |
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Nova #18"Nova" joins the ranks of Skrull-fighters, and the titular character is not alone, as he's joined by Darkhawk, Quasar, and a few stunning surprise allies.
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Sun, November 9th, 2008 |
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Station #4Competent in its craft, the conclusion to this space station murder mystery lacks ambition and the ability to rise above simple entertainment.
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Sun, November 9th, 2008 |
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Adventure Comics Special Featuring the Guardian #1A new mystery deepens, as Jimmy Olsen learns more about a sinister plot or two.
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Sat, November 8th, 2008 |
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Daredevil and Captain America: Dead on Arrival #1A reprint from a 2006 Italian story that feels like a relic from an even earlier time.
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Sat, November 8th, 2008 |
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Terra #1After a long wait, the new Terra finally gets her own mini-series, and it's off to a solid start.
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Fri, November 7th, 2008 |
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FishtownKevin Colden's exploration of a gruesome murder and the even more gruesome truth.
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Fri, November 7th, 2008 |
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Fairy Tail Vol. 4Hiro Mashima's fantasy epic owes itself a little bit to computer games, but it's so astoundingly fun it will make you wish that those games were as good as this.
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Thu, November 6th, 2008 |
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Cable #8Is there anything better than Cable fighting giant cockroach soldiers? Probably, but it does make for a pretty decent comic book!
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Thu, November 6th, 2008 |
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Invincible Iron Man #7Finally, Spider-Man and Iron Man are back together and Matt Fraction’s strong character work cuts through confusing continuity to deliver the best issue of the series yet.
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Thu, November 6th, 2008 |
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Sandman: The Dream Hunters #1Ten years after Neil Gaiman originally wrote the "Sandman: The Dream Hunters" novella, P. Craig Russell adapts it into comics, and the end result makes it feel brand new all over again.
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Wed, November 5th, 2008 |
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Gigantic #1"As we advance, our population becomes more and more dependant on entertainment," is some insight Rick Remender offers into this new title from Dark Horse.
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Wed, November 5th, 2008 |
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Justice Society of America #20Alternate reality fisticuffs may be boring, but it’s the small character moments and great art that make this issue worth reading.
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Wed, November 5th, 2008 |
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Marvel Zombies 3 #2Machine Man Aaron Stack gets the spotlight in this fun-filled bloodbath.
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Wed, November 5th, 2008 |
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Sgt. Rock: The Lost Battalion #1Text-heavy and dripping with cliché, Tucci's Sgt. Rock has little chance to escape the Kubert shadow.
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Wed, November 5th, 2008 |
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Wolverine Origins #29Wolverine and Xavier attack the Hellfire Club in search of Logan’s son, Daken.
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Tue, November 4th, 2008 |
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Back to Brooklyn #2Put this issue back on the shelf with by-the-numbers crime drama with cliche characters, lackluster writing, and stiff art.
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Tue, November 4th, 2008 |
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Ultimate Spider-Man Annual #3Peter and MJ discuss moving their relationship to the next level -- and Ultimate Mysterio attacks! By Brian Bendis and David LaFuente Garcia.
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Mon, November 3rd, 2008 |
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Captain America Theater of War: Operation: Zero Point #1Aside from having the longest title this year, "Captain America Theater of War: Operation: Zero Point" gives us a Captain America adventure set back during Cap's heyday in World War II.
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Mon, November 3rd, 2008 |
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