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New Avengers: Reunion #1

Hawkeye and Mockingbird, back together again, and it's not all peaches and ice cream.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jim McCann
Artists:
David Lopez, Alvaro Lopez
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Mon, March 2nd, 2009

Conan the Cimmerian #8

"Conan the Cimmerian" starts a new story, but it feels like everything stops just as we're getting warmed up.

Publisher:
Dark Horse Comics
Writer:
Timothy Truman, Robert E. Howard
Artists:
Tomas Giorello
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Sun, March 1st, 2009

She-Hulk #38

She-Hulk's title makes another curtain call, bringing her total cancelled titles somewhere into "Aquaman"-like numbers.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Peter David
Artists:
Steve Scott, Vicente Cifuentes
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Sun, March 1st, 2009

Elephantmen #16

Seemingly a decent jumping on point for new readers, "Elephantmen" #16 caught the attention of one reviewer.

Publisher:
Image Comics
Writer:
Richard Starkings
Artists:
Chris Burnham
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Sun, March 1st, 2009

Grim Furry Tales: Seeds

If you like the Brothers Grimm and Neil Gaiman, this imaginative collection of stories may be for you, if you’ll forgive the uneven writing and art.

Publisher:
Grim Crew
Writer:
Martin Brandt II
Artists:
Martin Brandt II, Jason Stephens, Eric Boswell, Chase Bowman, Matinho Duarte Abreu, Bob Smeets, Roberto Macedo Alves, Carl Jeffers, Paul Petyo, Timothy Kepple, Amanda Faye, Matthew Pinchback, Kit White, Candy Hart
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Sat, February 28th, 2009

Reign in Hell #8

The "Reign in Hell" is over for more than one contestant. Parting contestants receive a lifetime supply of brimstone and agony.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Keith Giffen
Artists:
Tom Derenick, Bill Sienkiewicz
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Fri, February 27th, 2009

Mouse Guard: Winter 1152 #5

Some of the Guardmice return to Lockhaven and some don't. After all, something has to be left for the final issue of this series, right?

Publisher:
Archaia
Writer:
David Petersen
Artists:
David Petersen
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Fri, February 27th, 2009

Jack of Fables #31

"Jack of Fables" has all the right elements and ideas, but there's still something that just isn't clicking.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Bill Willingham, Matthew Sturges
Artists:
Tony Akins, Jose Marzan Jr.
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Fri, February 27th, 2009

Savage Dragon #145

While many of the titles that helped launch the Image fleet have rebooted or simply faded away, "Savage Dragon" marches forward. This issue is a great jumping on point.

Publisher:
Image Comics
Writer:
Erik Larsen
Artists:
Erik Larsen
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Thu, February 26th, 2009

Teen Titans #68

"Teen Titans" seems to ignore the past two issues in order to provide a curiously upbeat story... set in Hell.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Sean McKeever
Artists:
Eddy Barrows, Ruy Jose, Ed Benes, Rob Hunter
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Thu, February 26th, 2009

War Machine #3

Ares sure does show up in a lot of comics these days, doesn’t he? Well, his appearance here is very good. Shame the rest of the issue isn’t.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Greg Pak
Artists:
Leonardo Manco
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Thu, February 26th, 2009

Superman #685

If the latest issue of "Superman" is supposed to make readers excited about "Superman: World of New Krypton," it has a curiously flat way of going about it.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
James Robinson
Artists:
Javier Pina, Pablo Raimondi
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Thu, February 26th, 2009

Stormwatch: PHD #19

A little goes a long way in the Wildstorm Universe's new bleak, post-apocalyptic nature, and doubly so with the latest incarnation of "Stormwatch."

Publisher:
Wildstorm
Writer:
Ian Edginton, Christos Gage
Artists:
Leandro Fernandez, Francisco Paronzini, John Paul Leon
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Thu, February 26th, 2009

Thunderbolts #129

On this week’s episode of “Normie’s Thunderbolts”: When America gets a new president, Normie and the Thunderbolts gang cook up a zany scheme to get in his good books, while Songbird learns a valuable lesson from a homeless man! Friday 8:30 Eastern

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Andy Diggle
Artists:
Roberto de la Torre, Carlos Magno, Scott Hanna
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Thu, February 26th, 2009

Blue Beetle #36

This is it. "Blue Beetle" ends here. Grab this issue and hope against marketing idiocy for more Beetle elsewhere.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Matthew Sturges
Artists:
Carlo Barberi, Jacob Eguren
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Wed, February 25th, 2009

Youngblood #8

Another Obama cover has Rob Liefeld return to “Youngblood” and the strongest Casey/Donovan issue yet, though it seems to be their last.

Publisher:
Image Comics
Writer:
Joe Casey, Rob Liefeld
Artists:
Derec Donovan, Rob Liefeld
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Wed, February 25th, 2009

Mighty Avengers #22

A newly assembled Avengers team come into conflict with Mordred – and themselves! By Slott and Pham.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dan Slott
Artists:
Khoi Pham, Allen Martinez, Danny Miki
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Wed, February 25th, 2009

X-Factor #40

After last month's shock ending, "X-Factor" goes for a more introspective, quiet issue, and the result is much more pleasing.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Peter David
Artists:
Valentine de Landro, Pat Davidson
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Wed, February 25th, 2009

New Avengers #50

Guest artists galore! The New Avengers hate the Dark Avengers! Continuity error! Pop culture references! Extra pages! Read the review!

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Michael Bendis
Artists:
Billy Tan, Matt Banning, Bryan Hitch, David Aja, Michael Gaydos, David López, Álvaro López, Alex Maleev, Steve McNiven, Dexer Vines, Leinil Francis Yu, Mark Morales, Steve Epting, Greg Horn
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Wed, February 25th, 2009

Unknown Soldier #5

Dysart and Ponticelli prepare us for the first big climax, and we start to see some connections to the past.

Publisher:
Vertigo
Writer:
Joshua Dysart
Artists:
Alberto Ponticelli
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Wed, February 25th, 2009

Captain America #47

The Winter Soldier returns to action in an action comic that's surprisingly introspective.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Ed Brubaker
Artists:
Butch Guice
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Wed, February 25th, 2009

Mister X: Condemned #3

Solid "Architecture Noir" by the design-conscious Dean Motter.

Publisher:
Dark Horse Comics
Writer:
Dean Motter
Artists:
Dean Motter
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Wed, February 25th, 2009

Ultimate Fantastic Four #60

"Ultimate Fantastic Four" comes to an end – with a cliffhanger and instructions to read two other comics.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Joe Pokaski
Artists:
Tyler Kirkham, Jason Gorder, Rick Basaldua, Sal Regla
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Tue, February 24th, 2009

Hulk #10

A contest of champions plucked from the time stream with beautiful art by Ed McGuinness.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jeph Loeb
Artists:
Ed McGuinness, Dexter Vines
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Tue, February 24th, 2009

Batman R.I.P.: The Deluxe Edition

The oversized hardcover edition of the controversial storyline lacks the impact of the serialized version, but it's still a keeper.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Grant Morrison
Artists:
Tony Daniel, Sandu Florea, Lee Garbett, Trevor Scott
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Tue, February 24th, 2009

Uncanny X-Men #506

Colossus takes on the mob while Beast and Angel are forced to contend with some decidedly stranger b-movie rejects. By Fraction & Dodson.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Mon, February 23rd, 2009

Sam’s Strip: The Comic about Comics

A comic strip about a comic strip character named Sam that includes guest appearances by Charlie Brown, Mickey Mouse, Popeye, and tons of others. This gorgeous book collects the entire hilarious run.

Publisher:
Fantagraphics
Writer:
Mort Walker, Jerry Dumas
Artists:
Jerry Dumas
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Sun, February 22nd, 2009

Guardians of the Galaxy #10

This issues covers a lot of ground, from Warlock's adventures to Star-Lord's peril to Major Victory's quandary. This review dials in the focus a little tighter, however.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
Artists:
Brad Walker, Victor Olazaba, Livesay
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Sun, February 22nd, 2009

Black Adam: The Dark Age

Black Adam has wrecked Bialya and been declared a wanted man. The only thing he wants, however, is another chance at love. Black Adam has wrecked Bialya and been declared a wanted man. The only thing he wants, however, is another chance at love.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Peter J. Tomasi
Artists:
Doug Mahnke, Christian Alamy, Norm Rapmund, Rodney Ramos
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Sun, February 22nd, 2009

Outsiders #15

"Outsiders" gets the reset button treatment, with a new creative team locked into place. This may not be issue #1, but it is a good first (baby) step.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Peter J. Tomasi
Artists:
Lee Garbett, Trevor Scott
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Sun, February 22nd, 2009

Supergirl #38

Sterling Gates and Jamal Igle continue to make "Supergirl" fun again, which is always a pleasant surprise.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Sterling Gates
Artists:
Jamal Igle, Keith Champagne, Matthew Clark
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Fri, February 20th, 2009

X-Files #4

Mulder and Scully solve the case of the man who could be in two places at once, but only after outrunning a runaway big rig. That’s an odd sentence to have to write.

Publisher:
Wildstorm
Writer:
Marv Wolfman
Artists:
Brian Denham
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Fri, February 20th, 2009

Birds of Prey #127

Tony Bedard finishes up his main story well enough, but the end of the series itself arrives a little too abruptly.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Tony Bedard, Kevin VanHook
Artists:
Claude St. Aubin, John Floyd, Fernando Pasarin, Matt Ryan
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Fri, February 20th, 2009

Dynamo 5 #0

Nearly two years after their debut, "Dynamo 5" offers a jumping on point for new readers. Quick , cheap and extremely accessible, this issue is a great launching pad.

Publisher:
Image Comics
Writer:
Jay Faerber
Artists:
Mahmud A. Asrar
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Fri, February 20th, 2009

Justice League of America #30

The Milestone-meets-JLA arc concludes with the requisite bang.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Dwayne McDuffie
Artists:
Jose Luis, JP Mayer
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Thu, February 19th, 2009

Ghost Rider #32

“Last Stand of the Spirits of Vengeance” wraps up with a motorcycle race around the world! Johnny Blaze versus Danny Ketch with the fate of Heaven and Earth on the line!

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jason Aaron
Artists:
Tan Eng Huat
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Wed, February 18th, 2009

Gødland #26

How does one describe a comic so unique and brilliant, so energetic and full of life? By making up words like cosmitastic, of course!

Publisher:
Image Comics
Writer:
Joe Casey
Artists:
Tom Scioli
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Wed, February 18th, 2009

Robin #183

This may be the final issue of “Robin,” but Tim Drake is still kicking butt and taking names, and protecting Gotham until someone takes over as the new Batman.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Fabian Nicieza
Artists:
Freddie Williams II
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Wed, February 18th, 2009

Amazing Spider-Man #586

In a break from the regular action, the origin of the villain Menace is laid out for us.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Marc Guggeinheim
Artists:
Barry Kitson, Karl Kesel
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Tue, February 17th, 2009

X-Men Legacy #221

More lingering in daydreams of the past, more wasted talent.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mike Carey
Artists:
Scot Eaton, Andrew Hennessy
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Tue, February 17th, 2009
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