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X-Men: Manifest Destiny #5

The final part of the “Manifest Destiny” tie-in miniseries, with a lead story featuring Iceman and Mystique.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mike Carey, Frank Tieri, Kieron Gillen
Artists:
Michael Ryan, Victor Olazaba Ben Oliver, Sara Pichelli
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Mon, January 19th, 2009

War Machine #2

"War Machine" hits high and hard. This issue focuses on Rhodey's dedication to his supporting cast and uses some stunning visuals to get the job done.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Greg Pak
Artists:
Leonardo Manco
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Mon, January 19th, 2009

Doctor Doom and the Masters of Evil #1

Contrary to what it says in the title, you'll find no Masters of Evil here, but the Sinister Six make a fine substitute.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Paul Tobin
Artists:
Patrick Scherberger, Jacapo Camagni, Craig Yeung, Terry Pallot, Norman Lee
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Mon, January 19th, 2009

Green Arrow/Black Canary #16

Andrew Kreisberg gets rolling on his first story arc in this issue featuring Merlyn and a tie in to DC's "Faces of Evil" event wannabe.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Andrew Kreisberg
Artists:
Mike Norton, Joe Rubinstein
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Sun, January 18th, 2009

The Death-Defying ‘Devil #2

Half of this issue is a fight scene, the rest is a bunch of talking with little said. But there’s a character called the Silver Streak, which is kind of a funny name.

Publisher:
Dynamite Entertainment
Writer:
Joe Casey, Alex Ross
Artists:
Edgar Salazar
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Sun, January 18th, 2009

X-Men/Spider-Man #3

You might think this is yet another disposable, forgettable four-issue mini, but it's definitely far more than that.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Christos Gage
Artists:
Mario Alberti
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sun, January 18th, 2009

The Odyssey #5

The Odyssey seems like it would fit the Marvel Illustrated format quite nicely, but it's just another perfunctory retelling.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Roy Thomas
Artists:
Greg Tocchini, Norman Lee, Roland Paris
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sat, January 17th, 2009

Booster Gold #16

Dan Jurgens brings "Booster Gold" back up to its old levels of fun with which Geoff Johns and Jeff Katz had infused the book.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Dan Jurgens
Artists:
Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Thu, January 15th, 2009

G. I. Joe #1

Knowing is half the battle, and reading is a way to win that battle. Click on in to find out what you can expect in this latest attempt to relaunch the G. I. Joe comic franchise.

Publisher:
IDW
Writer:
Chuck Dixon
Artists:
Robert Atkins, Joe Clayton
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Thu, January 15th, 2009

Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #47

Sanford Greene's dynamically fluid artwork makes this comic a cut above.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Todd DeZago
Artists:
Sanford Greene, Nathan Massengill
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Thu, January 15th, 2009

Amazing Spider-Man #583

This mega-selling Obama tie-in may be the worst Spidey comic since Brand New Day launched.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mark Waid, Zeb Wells
Artists:
Barry Kitson, Mark Farmer, Todd Nauck
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Thu, January 15th, 2009

Action Comics #873

"New Krypton" comes to a close, with an ending that is actually more interesting in what's to come, rather than what happens.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns
Artists:
Pete Woods, Renato Guedes, Wilson Magalhaes
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Wed, January 14th, 2009

Faces of Evil: Prometheus #1

Eleven years after he debuted, Prometheus is back, as Sterling Gates and Federico Dallocchio explain away everything that happened since Batman turned him into a quadriplegic.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Sterling Gates
Artists:
Federico Dallocchio
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Wed, January 14th, 2009

Punisher: War Zone #5

"The Resurrection of Ma Gnucci" continues here, complete with a battle-damaged pumpkin, a couple explosions, a little bloodshed and some stitches.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Garth Ennis
Artists:
Steve Dillon
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Wed, January 14th, 2009

Gravel #8

Not only does this issue begin the second story arc, but it marks the return of Mike Wolfer on art duties drawing William Gravel.

Publisher:
Avatar Press
Writer:
Mike Wolfer, Warren Ellis
Artists:
Mike Wolfer
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Wed, January 14th, 2009

Final Crisis #6

Morrison brings an Event Level Crossover series down to a very personal level, all the while reshaping the DCU. And, this issue: Batman's fate!

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Grant Morrison
Artists:
JG Jones, Carlos Pacheco, Doug Mahnke, Marco Rudy, Christian Alamy, Jesus Merino
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
Wed, January 14th, 2009

Blue Monday: Thieves Like Us #1

Chynna Clugston's high school dramedy returns, and it's just as sharp and biting as ever.

Publisher:
Oni Press
Writer:
Chynna Clugston
Artists:
Chynna Clugston
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Tue, January 13th, 2009

Jonah Hex #39

Jonah Hex makes a stand for his local saloon and that stand happens to put him up against prohibitionists and escaped convicts. Take a load off and have a read.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti
Artists:
Rafa Garres
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Tue, January 13th, 2009

Secret Invasion: War of Kings #1

For a "War of Kings" novice, this one-shot sets the stage perfectly for Marvel's latest outer space epic.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
Artists:
Paul Pelletier, Bong Dazo, Rick Magyar, Joe Pimentel
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Tue, January 13th, 2009

Deadpool #6

Pointless violence and lame humor do not a good comic book make. Someone should probably tell Daniel Way that.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Daniel Way
Artists:
Paco Medina, Juan Vlasco
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Tue, January 13th, 2009

Captain Britain and MI-13 #9

Captain Britain leads MI-13 against Plotka and the Mindless Ones as one of their own turns traitor, and traitor becomes one of their own. By Cornell and Kirk.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Paul Cornell
Artists:
Leonard Kirk, Mike Collins, Jay Leisten, Cam Smith
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Tue, January 13th, 2009

Punisher #1

It’s the grudge match of the century! Frank Castle Vs. The Sentry. Doesn’t look like good odds. By Remender and Opena

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Rick Remender
Artists:
Jerome Opena
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Mon, January 12th, 2009

Punisher: War Zone #4

'Punisher: War Zone' shows that Ennis and Dillon haven't lost a step since their last Punisher series together.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Garth Ennis
Artists:
Steve Dillon
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
Mon, January 12th, 2009

Justice Society of America #22

18 issues later, "Thy Kingdom Come" finally ends, but with a bit more whimper than bang.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns, Alex Ross
Artists:
Dale Eaglesham, Alex Ross, Nathan Massengill
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Sat, January 10th, 2009

Incredible Hercules #124

"The Incredible Hercules" continues to be the most entertaining book from Marvel that you're probably not actually reading.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Greg Pak, Fred van Lente
Artists:
Clayton Henry, Salva Espin
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Sat, January 10th, 2009

Kick-Ass #5

Crude, juvenile, gratuitous, lacking in subtlety, nuance and taste. Other than that, “Kick-Ass” #5 is a great comic.

Publisher:
Marvel Icon
Writer:
Mark Millar
Artists:
John Romita Jr., Tom Palmer
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Sat, January 10th, 2009

Hellboy: The Wild Hunt #2

Mignola and Fegredo bring a majestic sadness to "The Wild Hunt."

Publisher:
Dark Horse Comics
Writer:
Mike Mignola
Artists:
Duncan Fegredo, Guy Davis
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sat, January 10th, 2009

El Diablo #5

The Freedom Fighters arrive and things take a turn for the even stranger.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Jai Nitz
Artists:
Phil Hester, Ande Parks
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sat, January 10th, 2009

Spider-Man: Fear Itself #1

Spider-Man and the Man-Thing meet up again, as they have before. Except this time, it's not much of a team-up as it is a creepy stalker story.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Stuart Moore
Artists:
Joe Suitor
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Sat, January 10th, 2009

The Invincible Iron Man #9

Iron Man turns to a more personal story now, as Tony Stark is on the run. Matt Fraction proves his versatility as a writer on this series.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Salvador Larocca
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
Fri, January 9th, 2009

Wolverine #70

This is the big reveal for the storyline, though it's a little ham-fisted. Still, the art is beautiful.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mark Millar
Artists:
Steve McNiven, Dexter Vines, Mark Morales
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
Fri, January 9th, 2009

Vixen: Return of the Lion #4

Mari Jiwe McCabe continues her adventures in her homeland as Intergang bubbles to the surface. Cameos by some Justice Leaguers and some solid fighting round out this issue

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
G. Willow Wilson
Artists:
Cafu
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Thu, January 8th, 2009

Anna Mercury #5

The first “Anna Mercury” series ends with a bang as the eponymous hero fights a giant laser cannon. How cool is that?

Publisher:
Avatar Press
Writer:
Warren Ellis
Artists:
Facundo Percio
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Thu, January 8th, 2009

Eternals #7

This comic should be better than it is with some really dynamic and intelligent ideas, but the execution is very, very bland.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Charles Knauf, Daniel Knauf
Artists:
Eric Nguyen
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Thu, January 8th, 2009

Wolverine: Switchback #1

The back-up story has a unique look, but the main story definitely deserves your attention.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Joseph Clark, Gregg Hurwitz
Artists:
Das Pastoras, Juan Doe
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Thu, January 8th, 2009

Secret Six #5

With a weird antagonist, a team of unscrupulous villains, detailed art, and a giant pile of bricks, the latest issue of “Secret Six” is a winner.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Gail Simone
Artists:
Nicola Scott, Doug Hazlewood, Rodney Ramos
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Wed, January 7th, 2009

Fantastic Four #562

Millar and Hitch's Fantastic Four is a strong bridge between classic and modern storytelling. This issue features strong characterization, and detailed art.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mark Millar
Artists:
Bryan Hitch, Cam Smith, Andrew Currie
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
Wed, January 7th, 2009

Faces of Evil: Solomon Grundy #1

Solomon Grundy, born on Monday. Printed in comic book form and released on Wednesday. This issue follows Grundy after "The Tornado's Path".

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns, Scott Kolins
Artists:
Scott Kolins
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Wed, January 7th, 2009

The Boys #26

Another solid and funny issue of “The Boys” with Garth Ennis continuing to poke fun at the X-Men, while also developing the relationship of Hughie and Annie with the aid of fill-in artist John Higgins.

Publisher:
Dynamite Entertainment
Writer:
Garth Ennis
Artists:
John Higgins
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Wed, January 7th, 2009

Black Lightning: Year One #1

Van Meter and Hamner reboot Jefferson Pierce as a high school principal with something to prove.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Jen Van Meter
Artists:
Cully Hamner
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Wed, January 7th, 2009
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