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Mighty Avengers #20

Bendis concludes his run on the book with a “Secret Invasion” epilogue that doesn’t do the job, because of a lack of focus.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Michael Bendis
Artists:
Lee Weeks, Jim Cheung, Carlo Pagulayan, Jeffrey Huet
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Wed, December 17th, 2008

Ex Machina #40

A special done-in-one story puts creators Vaughan and Harris into the comic, for a story that's resonant and entertaining.

Publisher:
Wildstorm
Writer:
Brian K. Vaughan
Artists:
Tony Harris, Jim Clark
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
Wed, December 17th, 2008

Larry Marder's Beanworld Holiday Special

It's been 15 years since "Tales of the Beanworld" #21, but Larry Marder's bizarre creation is no less charming now than it was then.

Publisher:
Dark Horse Comics
Writer:
Larry Marder
Artists:
Larry Marder
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Wed, December 17th, 2008

Thunderbolts #127

Diggle and De La Torre bring a fresh take on Osborn's opportunistic "heroes."

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Andy Diggle
Artists:
Roberto De La Torre
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Wed, December 17th, 2008

Ghost Rider #30

Jason Aaron brilliantly adds to the mythology of the Ghost Rider universe.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jason Aaron
Artists:
Tan Eng Huat
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Wed, December 17th, 2008

The Remnant #1

A mysterious explosion involving a CIA agent kicks off this generic yet entertaining thriller.

Publisher:
Boom! Studios
Writer:
Stephen Baldwin, Andrew Cosby, Caleb Monroe
Artists:
Julian Totino Tedesco
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Tue, December 16th, 2008

What If: Fallen Son #1

The story of what would’ve happened if Stark died following Civil War, rather than Captain America, by Marc Sumerak and Trevor Goring

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Marc Sumerak
Artists:
Trevor Goring
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Tue, December 16th, 2008

Ambush Bug: Year None #5

Ambush Bug turns on Dan DiDio and hilarity ensues. Modern production values might lose some of the original series' charm, but this one is still a laugh riot.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Keith Giffen, Robert Loren Fleming
Artists:
Keith Giffen, Al Milgrom
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
Mon, December 15th, 2008

Elephantmen #14

'Elephantman' has a new artistic team that doesn't quite fit in with the old style, but Richard Starkings' tale is still worth a read.

Publisher:
Image Comics
Writer:
Richard Starkings
Artists:
Ian Churchill, Boo Cook
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
Mon, December 15th, 2008

Booster Gold #15

Following Geoff Johns and Jeff Katz, Chuck Dixon and Rick Remender, Dan Jurgens grabs the writing reins of a character he knows a thing or two about.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Dan Jurgens
Artists:
Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Sun, December 14th, 2008

X-Men/Spider-Man #2

This comic is all about the glorious work of artist Mario Alberti.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Christos Gage
Artists:
Mario Alberti
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sat, December 13th, 2008

Green Arrow/Black Canary #15

A new writer and a "new era" bring little change to Ollie Queen and company.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Andrew Kreisberg
Artists:
Mike Norton, Josef Rubinstein
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sat, December 13th, 2008

Young Liars #10

David Lapham possibly lies to his readers again, but who cares when the comic is this good? Besides, I like being lied to by Lapham. Who doesn’t?

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
David Lapham
Artists:
David Lapham
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Thu, December 11th, 2008

Death-Defying Devil #1

A solid comic when the action starts, but it lacks an emotional core with an enigmatic hero who may not be what he appears. Not that we care.

Publisher:
Dynamite Entertainment
Writer:
Alex Ross, Joe Casey
Artists:
Edgar Salazar
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Thu, December 11th, 2008

Justice League of America #27

It took the arrival of the Milestone Media cast of characters, but "Justice League of America" is finally starting to feel like a book really going somewhere.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Dwayne McDuffie
Artists:
Ed Benes, Rob Hunter, Norm Rapmund, Drew Geraci
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Thu, December 11th, 2008

Action Comics #872

The "New Krypton" crossover continues to be entertaining, but it's also starting to feel like one too many new elements are being inserted into a story that's nearing its conclusion.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns
Artists:
Pete Woods
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Thu, December 11th, 2008

Captain Britain and MI:13 #8

Witty, intelligent, emotionally deep... Paul Cornell and Leonard Kirk do it all in this month’s issue!

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Paul Cornell
Artists:
Leonard Kirk, Michael Bair, Jay Leisten, Craig Yeung
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Wed, December 10th, 2008

Nightwing #151

"Last Rites" gets set in motion in this month's issue of "Nightwing," as Nightwing visits Two-Face following their tussle in recent issues. With the title winding down, this issue provides a nice interlude before the finale.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Peter J. Tomasi
Artists:
Doug Mahnke, Shawn Moll, Christian Alamy, Rodney Ramos
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Wed, December 10th, 2008

Final Crisis #5

Darkseid grabs a table cloth and the DCU turns into the "Fifth World." Welcome to "Final Crisis," Grant Morrison's new vision of an old universe.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Grant Morrison
Artists:
JG Jones, Carlos Pacheco, Marco Rudy, Jesus Merino
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
Wed, December 10th, 2008

Final Crisis #5

The critical "masterpiece" from DC hits the fifth issue and things start moving a bit. Some of the things are worthwhile, others not so much.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Grant Morrison
Artists:
JG Jones, Carlos Pacheco, Marco Rudy, Jesus Merino
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Wed, December 10th, 2008

Detective Comics #851

Denny O'Neil returns to Gotham City with lackluster results.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Denny O'Neil
Artists:
Guillem March
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Wed, December 10th, 2008

Secret Invasion: Dark Reign #1

Bendis and Maleev give us the minutes of the first Dark Reign board meeting.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Michael Bendis
Artists:
Alex Maleev
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Wed, December 10th, 2008

Punisher: War Zone #1

The Punisher versus Ma Gnucci round two begins here with Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon back together again. What’s not to like?

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Garth Ennis
Artists:
Steve Dillon
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Tue, December 9th, 2008

Phonogram: The Singles Club #1

Penny B takes us dancing, courtesy of Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie.

Publisher:
Image Comics
Writer:
Kieron Gillen
Artists:
Jamie McKelvie, Marc Ellerby, Laurenn McCubbin
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Mon, December 8th, 2008

Vixen: Return of the Lion #3

Vixen's adventures have garnered the attention of her teammates, who soon find themselves in need of assistance. This title continues to impress, boosted by art that every comic fan should check out.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
G. Willow Wilson
Artists:
Cafu
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Sun, December 7th, 2008

Hellboy: The Wild Hunt #1

Mike Mignola and Duncan Fegredo's "Hellboy" collaborations continue, and it's even better than "Hellboy: Darkness Calls."

Publisher:
Dark Horse Comics
Writer:
Mike Mignola
Artists:
Duncan Fegredo
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Sun, December 7th, 2008

Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade #1

Landry Q. Walker and Eric Jones present an all-ages version of Supergirl, one that is actually more entertaining than her original counterpart.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Landry Q. Walker
Artists:
Eric Jones
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Sun, December 7th, 2008

Moon Knight: Silent Knight #1

Peter Milligan comes in for a Christmas-themed one-shot that's an improvement over the regular "Moon Knight" series.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Peter Milligan
Artists:
Laurence Campbell
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sun, December 7th, 2008

Haunted Tank #1

This ain't your grandaddy's Haunted Tank.

Publisher:
Vertigo
Writer:
Frank Marraffino
Artists:
Henry Flint
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sun, December 7th, 2008

Secret Invasion #8

The crossover finale provides a great new direction for the Marvel Universe, but is a little hazy in how it gets there.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Michael Bendis
Artists:
Leinil Francis Yu, Mark Morales
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
Sun, December 7th, 2008

Punisher Max X-Mas Special #1

Have a very merry Christmas with Jason Aaron's version of the Punisher.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jason Aaron
Artists:
Roland Boschi
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sat, December 6th, 2008

X-Infernus #1

Cebulski tells a fast-paced tale as an old favorite returns from the fiery pits.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
C. B. Cebulski
Artists:
Giuseppe Camuncoli, Jesse Delperdang
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sat, December 6th, 2008

Charlatan Ball #5

Another lackluster issue in this magic-based book that has lots of promise, but little follow-through.

Publisher:
Image Comics
Writer:
Joe Casey
Artists:
Andy Suriano
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Thu, December 4th, 2008

Batman #682

Last week, Batman died. This week sees the release of another issue of Batman. How does this post "R.I.P." story hold up?

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Grant Morrison
Artists:
Lee Garbett, Trevor Scott
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
Thu, December 4th, 2008

Criminal Volume 2 #7

The conclusion to “Bad Night” has Jacob Kurtz confront the pair that’s framing him for murder and release his inner monster in the process.

Publisher:
Marvel Icon
Writer:
Ed Brubaker
Artists:
Sean Phillips
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Thu, December 4th, 2008

Daredevil #113

"Daredevil" continues to chart the downward progress of Matt Murdock's life in an exciting and tension-filled way.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Ed Brubaker
Artists:
Michael Lark, Stefano Gaudino
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
Wed, December 3rd, 2008

Wonder Woman #26

Wonder Woman may not be the most popular of DC's trinity, but her book is kicking into high gear now, thanks to Gail Simone.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Gail Simone
Artists:
Aaron Lopresti, Matt Ryan
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
Wed, December 3rd, 2008

Jingle Belle: Santa Claus Vs. Frankenstein

"Jingle Belle: Santa Claus Vs. Frankenstein" addresses the increasing drive of society to go politically correct at the expense of tradition and custom. At least so it would seem.

Publisher:
Image Comics
Writer:
Paul Dini
Artists:
Stephanie Gladden
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Wed, December 3rd, 2008

X-Men Noir #1

Van Lente's script isn't the freshest thing in the world, but Calero's overwrought artwork makes this issue completely lifeless.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Fred Van Lente
Artists:
Dennis Calero
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Wed, December 3rd, 2008

New Avengers #47

Brian Michael Bendis is joined by former “Alias” collaborator Michael Gaydos for an untold story of Luke Cage’s quest to find his father with the help of Jessica Jones.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Michael Bendis
Artists:
Billy Tan, Matt Banning, Michael Gaydos
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Wed, December 3rd, 2008
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