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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

Secret Invasion #8

With an emphasis on characters over plot movements, Bendis and Yu not only provide a satisfying conclusion to “Secret Invasion,” but also dare readers not to read “Dark Reign.”

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Michael Bendis
Artists:
Leinil Francis Yu, Mark Morales
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Wed, December 3rd, 2008

Marvels: Eye of the Camera #1

Freelance Photographer Phil Sheldon experiences the emergence of superheroes in the Marvel Universe first-hand. By Busiek and Anacleto.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Kurt Busiek
Artists:
Jay Anacleto
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Tue, December 2nd, 2008

Captain America #44

The new Captain America faces off against Batroc the Leaper, by Brubaker and Ross.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Ed Brubaker
Artists:
Luke Ross, Pablo Laguna, Rick Magyar
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Tue, December 2nd, 2008

Madame Xanadu #6

Borrowing the soothsayer of the DC Universe and elevating her to star status, Matt Wagner gives "Madame Xanadu" a chance to grow, shine and entertain. Teamed with the fresh abilities of Amy Reeder Hadley, this title is quite unlike anything else

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Matt Wagner
Artists:
Amy Reeder Hadley, Richard Friend
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Mon, December 1st, 2008

Secret Invasion: X-Men #4

Cyclops and the X-Men defeat the Skrulls at unexpected cost. By Carey and Nord.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mike Carey
Artists:
Cary Nord, Ma Sepulveda
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Mon, December 1st, 2008

The Umbrella Academy: Dallas #1

"The Umbrella Academy: Dallas" picks up right where the introductory mini-series left off, and it's as strange and excellent as always.

Publisher:
Dark Horse Comics
Writer:
Gerard Way
Artists:
Gabriel Ba
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Sun, November 30th, 2008

Battlefields: The Night Witches #2

In his best war story mode, Garth Ennis shows us a rarely seen side of WWII.

Publisher:
Dynamite Entertainment
Writer:
Garth Ennis
Artists:
Russ Braun
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sun, November 30th, 2008

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight #19

A very delayed release does the conclusion to the latest "Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight"' storyline no favors at all.

Publisher:
Dark Horse Comics
Writer:
Joss Whedon
Artists:
Karl Moline, Andy Owens
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Sat, November 29th, 2008

Guardians of the Galaxy #7

After the Guardians learned of Star-Lord's heavy-handed influence in their banding together, they all went their separate ways, leaving Rocket Raccoon to pick up the pieces.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
Artists:
Paul Pelletier, Rick Magyar
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Sat, November 29th, 2008

X-Factor #37

Darwin comes face to face with himself, while Siryn and Val Cooper have a frank conversation. By David and De Landro.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Peter David
Artists:
Valentine De Landro, Craig Yeung
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Fri, November 28th, 2008

Hulk #8

Artists Art Adams and Frank Cho do what they do best, and it's a lot of fun.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jeph Loeb
Artists:
Art Adams, Frank Cho, Walden Wong
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Fri, November 28th, 2008

Secret Invasion: Inhumans #4

The end of the series is really just the beginning of a new phase for the Inhumans.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Joe Pokaski
Artists:
Tom Raney, Scott Hanna
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Fri, November 28th, 2008

Thor: Man of War #1

The third of Matt Fraction’s “Thor” specials has Thor square off against his father in a battle for the ages.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Clay Mann, Victor Olazaba, Patrick Zircher
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Thu, November 27th, 2008

Superman #682

The Kryptonians decide that the only way things are going to get any better on Earth is if they take matters into their own hands. Turns out, things don't always go according to plan, even for Kryptonians.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
James Robinson
Artists:
Renato Guedes, Wilson Magalhaes
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Wed, November 26th, 2008

Trinity #26

DC’s third weekly series is half over and nearly impenetrable with almost a complete disconnect from the DCU.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieza
Artists:
Mark Bagley, Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel, Andy Owens
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Wed, November 26th, 2008
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