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Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane Season 2 #1

If you are looking for an adventure tale featuring Spider-Man, this book is not it. Looking for a story driven by strong characters that plays with a few of the toys in the Spider-Man sandbox and has fun doing it? This title is for you.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Terry Moore
Artists:
Craig Rousseau
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Wed, August 6th, 2008

True Believers #1

What is this comic? Where did it come from? What is it doing here?

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Cary Bates
Artists:
Paul Gulacy
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Wed, August 6th, 2008

Final Crisis #3

"Final Crisis" kicks into high gear, and Morrison and Jones create a new kind of universe-wide crossover event.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Grant Morrison
Artists:
J.G. Jones
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
Wed, August 6th, 2008

Final Crisis #3

Things become clearer as heroes are drafted, and evil gains an overwhelming advantage.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Grant Morrison
Artists:
J.G. Jones
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Wed, August 6th, 2008

Patsy Walker: Hellcat #2

How many people expected "Patsy Walker: Hellcat" to be one of the best Marvel comics this summer? Because it absolutely is.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Kathryn Immonen
Artists:
David Lafuente
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Tue, August 5th, 2008

Green Lantern #33

As it did last year, "Green Lantern" is providing an exciting summer read with high stakes adventure and two-fisted fun. This may be a tale of yore, but it certainly should be a read of yours.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns
Artists:
Ivan Reis, Oclair Albert
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Tue, August 5th, 2008

Catwoman #81

The penultimate issue of Selina Kyle's series, and it's a good one.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Will Pfeifer
Artists:
David Lopez, Alvaro Lopez
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Tue, August 5th, 2008

X-Men: First Class #14

Jeff Parker and Roger Cruz’s retro story in "X-Men: First Class" doesn’t break any new ground, but is still fun.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jeff Parker
Artists:
Roger Cruz, Colleen Coover
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Mon, August 4th, 2008

newuniversal: 1959 #1

Kieron Gillen and Greg Scott take on the unenviable task of fleshing out Ellis’ “newuniversal” backstory. Are they demented enough to compete?

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Kieron Gillen
Artists:
Greg Scott, Kody Chamberlain
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Mon, August 4th, 2008

Northlanders #8

"Sven the Returned" concludes and there's no reason you should miss it.

Publisher:
Vertigo
Writer:
Brian Wood
Artists:
Davide Gianfelice
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Mon, August 4th, 2008

Spider-Man: Brand New Day -- Extra! #1

Three stories that act as teasers for upcoming arcs, but they're good enough to stand on their own.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Joe Kelly, Zeb Wells, Marc Guggenheim
Artists:
Chris Bachalo, Patrick Olliffe, Marcos Martin, Tim Townsend, Serge LaPointe
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Mon, August 4th, 2008

Black Panther #39

"Black Panther" meets "Secret Invasion" as a war breaks out. The ubiquitous Jason Aaron scripts this tie-in issue.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jason Aaron
Artists:
Jefte Palo
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Sun, August 3rd, 2008

Reign in Hell #1

Keith Giffen's "Reign in Hell" brings to mind mid-'90s Vertigo mini-series, but not in a good way.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Keith Giffen
Artists:
Tom Denerick, Bill Sienkiewicz, Stephen Jorge Segovia
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Sun, August 3rd, 2008

Manhunter #32

Loads of cameos and easter eggs fill out an issue that's new reader friendly and DC Universe situated.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Marc Andreyko
Artists:
Michael Gaydos
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Sun, August 3rd, 2008

Super Friends #5

Unmistakably aimed at a younger audience in support of a toy line, but delivering a fun story that might just sneak in an educational factoid or to.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Sholly Fisch
Artists:
Stewart McKenny, Phil Moy, Mike DeCarlo
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Thu, July 31st, 2008

Blue Beetle #29

A new writer helms the adventures of the new Blue Beetle. It's a good start with one misstep, but a lot of hope for the future.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Matthew Sturges
Artists:
Rafael Albuquerque
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Thu, July 31st, 2008

Thor #10

Straczynski has excised the Shakespearian language but not the intrigue.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
J. Michael Straczynski
Artists:
Olivier Coipel, Mark Morales, Allen Martinez, Victor Olazaba
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Wed, July 30th, 2008

Skrulls vs. Power Pack #1

Even the little ones can't escape the effects of "Secret Invasion."

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Fred Van Lente, Chris Giarrusso
Artists:
Cory Hamscher, Chris Giarusso
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Wed, July 30th, 2008

Daredevil #109

Big Ben Donovan is on death row for a crime he didn’t commit. Why can’t Murdock convince him to retract his confession? By Brubaker, Rucka and Lark.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Ed Brubaker, Greg Rucka
Artists:
Michael Lark, Stefano Gaudiano
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Wed, July 30th, 2008

Superman #678

James Robinson's second issue of "Superman" is stronger than the first, but the consistency and pacing of this story is still akin to molasses.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
James Robinson
Artists:
Renato Guedes, Wilson Magalhaes
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Mon, July 28th, 2008

Thunderbolts #122

Captain Marvel attacks the Thunderbolts as the team finally get around to tying in with Secret Invasion. Christos Gage writes and Fernando Blanco pencils.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Christos Gage
Artists:
Fernando Blanco
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Mon, July 28th, 2008

Joker's Asylum: Scarecrow #1

The new "Jokery's Asylum" issue gets off to a slow start, but a nice twist and pleasant art makes for an enjoyable read.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Joe Harris
Artists:
Juan Doe
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Mon, July 28th, 2008

Wolverine #67

The art is the main draw here as Hawkeye and Logan tour through a bleak Marvel future.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mark Millar
Artists:
Steve McNiven, Dexter Vines
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Mon, July 28th, 2008

Justice League of America #23

Dwayne McDuffie's "Justice League of America" run finally begins to heat up, even as it runs over familiar territory and Meltzer's dangling plotlines.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Dwayne McDuffie
Artists:
Ed Benes
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Thu, July 24th, 2008

The Apocalipstix Volume 1

A rock and roll band at the end of the world is a high concept that pays off handsomely in this new Oni graphic novel.

Publisher:
Oni Press
Writer:
Ray Fawkes, Cameron Stewart
Artists:
Cameron Stewart
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
Thu, July 24th, 2008

Uncanny X-Men #500

For the first time in years, "Uncanny X-Men" feels like it's back in its prime, while still remaining modern.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction
Artists:
Greg Land, Terry Dodson, Jay Leisten, Rachel Dodson
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Thu, July 24th, 2008

Ambush Bug: Year None #1

Ambush Bug returns in all his glory, and Keith Giffen's got a whole new status quo in the DC Universe to play with.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Keith Giffen, Robert Loren Fleming, Wonder Chick
Artists:
Keith Giffen, Al Milgrom, Wonder Chick
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Wed, July 23rd, 2008

Marvel 1985 #3

The Marvel super-villains make their grand entrance into "our" world, by Millar and Edwards.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mark Millar
Artists:
Tommy Lee Edwards
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Wed, July 23rd, 2008

X-Force #5

The Purifiers erupt in civil war (no, not that one) and Archangel takes the sudden loss of his wings fairly badly. By Kyle, Yost and Crain.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Craig Kyle, Christopher Yost
Artists:
Clayton Crain
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Tue, July 22nd, 2008

Immortal Iron Fist #17

Swierczynski and Foreman begin their "Iron Fist" run with a strong issue.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Duane Swierczynski
Artists:
Travel Foreman, Russ Heath
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Tue, July 22nd, 2008

Uncanny X-Men #500

Matt Fraction joins Ed Brubaker for the best issue of Uncanny X-Men in years.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction
Artists:
Greg Land, Terry Dodson, Jay Leisten, Rachel Dodson
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Mon, July 21st, 2008

Manhunter #31

The return of the "Manhunter" comic starts off with a quick -- but dense -- recap, before launching into an entertaining new storyline.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Marc Andreyko
Artists:
Michael Gaydos
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Sun, July 20th, 2008

Joker's Asylum: Penguin #1

Jasons Aaron and Pearson combine to define The Penguin in a meaningful way.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Jason Aaron
Artists:
Jason Pearson
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Sun, July 20th, 2008

Moon Knight #20

A lost story from Moon Knight's past by Benson and Deodato, plus hefty reprint material.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mike Benson
Artists:
Mike Deodato Jr.
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sun, July 20th, 2008

War is Hell: The First Flight of the Phantom Eagle #5

The series concludes. Soldiers die. The war goes on.

Publisher:
Marvel Max
Writer:
Garth Ennis
Artists:
Howard Chaykin
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Fri, July 18th, 2008

Omega the Unknown #10

Lethem and Dalrymple conclude this offbeat series with a nearly silent meditation on the consequences of the superhuman.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jonathan Lethem, Karl Rusnak
Artists:
Farel Dalrymple
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Thu, July 17th, 2008

Scalped #19

A new story arc begins as Jason Aaron and Davide Furno present a love story, "Scalped"-style.

Publisher:
Vertigo
Writer:
Jason Aaron
Artists:
Davide Furno
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Thu, July 17th, 2008

GeNext #3

The latest generation of X-Men search for their missing comrade, No-Name, even as the mansion comes under investigation and attack. By Claremont and Scherberger.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Chris Claremont
Artists:
Patrick Scherberger, Norman Lee
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Wed, July 16th, 2008

Zot!: The Complete Black and White Collection

The bulk of Scott McCloud's "Zot!" comes back into print, and it's probably one of the more charming learning-processes to be published in comics.

Publisher:
Harper Collins
Writer:
Scott McCloud
Artists:
Scott McCloud
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Tue, July 15th, 2008

Justice Society of America #17

What hath Gog wrought?

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns, Alex Ross
Artists:
Fernando Pasarin, Prentis Rollins, John Stanisci
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Tue, July 15th, 2008
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