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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

Angel: Smile Time #1

An adaptation of a television episode doesn't fly very well.

Publisher:
IDW
Writer:
Scott Tipton
Artists:
David Messina, Elena Casagrande
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
Mon, January 5th, 2009

Ultimate Hulk Annual #1

Ultimate Hulk fights Supreme Power’s Zarda in a dispute over his state of dress, by Loeb, McGuinness, and Djurdjevic

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jeph Loeb
Artists:
Ed McGuinness,Marko Djudjevic, Dexter Vines, Danny Miki
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Mon, January 5th, 2009

Marvels: Eye of the Camera #2

Phil Sheldon's journey through the Marvel Universe continues. However, this issue focuses squarely on Phil as his own universe is in the midst of some serious upheaval.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Kurt Busiek
Artists:
Jay Anacleto
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Sun, January 4th, 2009

Green Lantern #36

"Rage of the Red Lanterns" continues as the War of Light is declared upon the universe in an issue jammed with Star Sapphires as well as Red, Blue, and Green Lanterns.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns
Artists:
Ivan Reis, Oclair Albert
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Sun, January 4th, 2009

Young X-Men #9

This series has turned out to be a pretty good read each and every month.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Marc Guggenheim
Artists:
Rafa Sandoval, Roger Martinez, Greg Adams
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sun, January 4th, 2009

Batman Cacophony #2

Possibly an improvement over issue #1, but Kevin Smith still gives us a Joker that seems obsolete.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Kevin Smith
Artists:
Walter Flanagan, Sandra Hope
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sun, January 4th, 2009

Superman #683

"New Krypton" continues with a big ol' showdown between the DC heroes and the Kryptonians.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
James Robinson
Artists:
Renato Guedes, Jorge Correa Jr, Wilson Magalhaes
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sun, January 4th, 2009

Teen Titans #66

Under the premise of a membership drive, this issue of "Teen Titans" offers little in the way of new members, but this is just the start of a multi-part storyline.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Sean McKeever
Artists:
Eddy Barrows, Ruy Jose, Julio Ferriera
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Sat, January 3rd, 2009

Avengers: The Initiative #20

The Secret Invasion aftermath continues here, not with a Dark Reign, but a cleansing rain, set to wash new storylines into the Avengers family of titles.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dan Slott, Christos N. Gage
Artists:
Steve Kurth, Drew Hennessy
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Sat, January 3rd, 2009

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz #1

Everyone knows the story, but Eric Shanower and Skottie Young give it another vibrant re-imagination in this Marvel Illustrated version.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Eric Shanower
Artists:
Skottie Young
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Sat, January 3rd, 2009
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