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Justice Society of America #20

Alternate reality fisticuffs may be boring, but it’s the small character moments and great art that make this issue worth reading.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns, Alex Ross
Artists:
Dale Eaglesham, Nathan Massengill, Jerry Ordway, Bob Wiacek
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Wed, November 5th, 2008

Marvel Zombies 3 #2

Machine Man Aaron Stack gets the spotlight in this fun-filled bloodbath.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Fred Van Lente
Artists:
Kev Walker
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Wed, November 5th, 2008

Sgt. Rock: The Lost Battalion #1

Text-heavy and dripping with cliché, Tucci's Sgt. Rock has little chance to escape the Kubert shadow.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Billy Tucci
Artists:
Billy Tucci
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Wed, November 5th, 2008

Wolverine Origins #29

Wolverine and Xavier attack the Hellfire Club in search of Logan’s son, Daken.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Daniel Way
Artists:
Mike Deodato
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Tue, November 4th, 2008

Back to Brooklyn #2

Put this issue back on the shelf with by-the-numbers crime drama with cliche characters, lackluster writing, and stiff art.

Publisher:
Image Comics
Writer:
Garth Ennis, Jimmy Palmiotti
Artists:
Mihailo Vukelic
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Tue, November 4th, 2008

Ultimate Spider-Man Annual #3

Peter and MJ discuss moving their relationship to the next level -- and Ultimate Mysterio attacks! By Brian Bendis and David LaFuente Garcia.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Michael Bendis
Artists:
David LaFuente Garcia
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Mon, November 3rd, 2008

Captain America Theater of War: Operation: Zero Point #1

Aside from having the longest title this year, "Captain America Theater of War: Operation: Zero Point" gives us a Captain America adventure set back during Cap's heyday in World War II.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Charles Knauf, Daniel Knauf
Artists:
Mitch Breitweiser
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Mon, November 3rd, 2008

Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1

"Amazing Spider-Man" finally tackles the mystery of the new super-hero Jackpot, but the conclusion to the story turns out to be nothing short of underwhelming.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Marc Guggenheim
Artists:
Mike McKone, Andy Lanning
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Mon, November 3rd, 2008

Joker

Azzarello and Bermejo give us a version of the Joker that's part Heath Ledger and part Michael Mann.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Brian Azzarello
Artists:
Lee Bermejo, Mick Gray
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sat, November 1st, 2008

Rann-Thanagar Holy War #6

Only the bonus of Jim Starlin’s art makes this issue worth picking up.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Jim Starlin
Artists:
Ron Lim, Jim Starlin, Rob Hunter, Al Milgrom
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Fri, October 31st, 2008

Secret Invasion: Thor #3

"Secret Invasion: Thor" wraps up with the thunder god and his buddy, Beta Ray Bill, kicking Skrulls out of Broxton Oklahoma.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Doug Braithwaite
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Fri, October 31st, 2008

No Hero #2

Despite moving at a slow pace, "No Hero" #2 provides more back story on the Front Line's world, and creates an uneasy feeling of paranoia throughout.

Publisher:
Avatar Press
Writer:
Warren Ellis
Artists:
Juan Jose Ryp
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Fri, October 31st, 2008

Superman #681

Leading out of the events of the "New Krypton" one-shot, this issue brings James Robinson in line with the Geoff Johns aesthetic.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
James Robinson
Artists:
Renato Guedes, Wilson Magalhaes
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Fri, October 31st, 2008

Northlanders #11

"Northlanders" kicks off its third storyline, which runs a little slight on plot but promises a lot of excitement.

Publisher:
Vertigo
Writer:
Brian Wood
Artists:
Ryan Kelly
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Thu, October 30th, 2008

Battlefields: The Night Witches #1

"Battlefields: The Night Witches" kicks off Garth Ennis' new line of stories at Dynamite Entertainment. War is hell, and it's all on display here for the reader.

Publisher:
Dynamite Entertainment
Writer:
Garth Ennis
Artists:
Russ Braun
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Thu, October 30th, 2008

Ghostbusters: The Other Side #1

Over two decades after the "Ghostbusters" hit the silver screen, they find their way to the printed page in a new adventure from IDW Publishing.

Publisher:
IDW
Writer:
Keith Champagne
Artists:
Tom Nguyen, Drew Geraci
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Thu, October 30th, 2008

The Boys #24

Hughie’s undercover mission turns into a bad version of Animal House, but his discomfort is our pleasure in the latest issue of "The Boys."

Publisher:
Dynamite Entertainment
Writer:
Garth Ennis
Artists:
Darick Robertson
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Thu, October 30th, 2008

Astonishing X-Men: Ghost Boxes #1

Sixteen excellent pages and a lot of filler for your hard-earned $3.99.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Warren Ellis
Artists:
Alan Davis, Adi Granov
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Thu, October 30th, 2008

Hellboy: In the Chapel of Moloch

Mike Mignola returns to drawing "Hellboy" for this one-shot story, and it's everything you'd expect from the comic. (That's a good thing.)

Publisher:
Dark Horse Comics
Writer:
Mike Mignola
Artists:
Mike Mignola
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Wed, October 29th, 2008

Wolverine: Manifest Destiny #1

Wolverine returns to San Francisco’s Chinatown, and old scores must be settled! By Aaron and Segovia.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jason Aaron
Artists:
Stephen Segovia
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Wed, October 29th, 2008

DC Universe: Decisions #4

Ridiculous contrivances and sloppy art make this decision an easy one: don't bother.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Judd Winick, Bill Willingham
Artists:
Howard Porter, Wayne Faucher
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Wed, October 29th, 2008

Family Dynamic #3

The premature final issue of this series provides a great read and offers hope for the future of the "Family Dynamic."

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
J. Torres
Artists:
Tim Levins, Dan Davis, Lee Townsend
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Mon, October 27th, 2008

Thor: The Truth of History #1

Alan Davis takes Thor and puts him in an adventure set during the pyramid building days of ancient Egypt. If nothing else, the book looks good.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Alan Davis
Artists:
Alan Davis, Mark Farmer
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Mon, October 27th, 2008

Hexed #1

"Hexed" marches far a field from the beaten path, finding the hidden supernatural elements. The title offers an original tale unlike any other found on the racks today.

Publisher:
Boom! Studios
Writer:
Michael Alan Nelson
Artists:
Emma Rios
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Mon, October 27th, 2008

Trinity #21

While the series has improved in the past month, this issue isn't one of the best.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieza
Artists:
Mark Bagley, Scott McDaniel, Art Thibert, Andy Owens
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Mon, October 27th, 2008

Daredevil #112

This is what we've been waiting for from a Brubaker/Lark Daredevil comic.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Ed Brubaker
Artists:
Michael Lark, Stefano Gaudiano
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sun, October 26th, 2008

Ghost Rider: Danny Ketch #1

Simon Spurrier fills in the Danny Ketch gaps in a spin-off that's not nearly as good as the main title.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Simon Spurrier
Artists:
Javier Saltares, Tom Palmer
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sun, October 26th, 2008

Hulk #7

"Hulk" continues to be simultaneously one of the best-drawn and simplest books at Marvel Comics, even with two new pencillers on board.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jeph Loeb
Artists:
Arthur Adams, Frank Cho, Walden Wong
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Sat, October 25th, 2008

DC Universe Halloween Special 2008 #1

Elongated Man and his wife Sue act as ghost detective tour guides through the spookiness that follows fan favorites in this "DC Universe Halloween Special"

Publisher:
Dark Horse Comics
Writer:
Dan DiDio, Mike Johnson, Eddie Berganza, Mikey Way, Harvey Richards, Brian Reed, Duncan Rouleau, Brad Desnoyer, Mark Verheiden, Eric Wallace
Artists:
Tony Shasteen, Matthew Clark, Trevor Hairsine, Don Ho, Jaime Mendoza, Marlo Alquiza, Norm Rapmund, Kevin Conrad, Mateus, Federico Dallocchio, Darick Robertson, Riccardo Burchielli, Dennis Calero
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Thu, October 23rd, 2008

Final Crisis: Submit #1

A better description of this issue is "Final Crisis" #3.5, as Grant Morrison finally shows us what happened between the release of the Anti-Life Equation, and our heroes starting to rally back together to fight.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Grant Morrison
Artists:
Matthew Clark, Norm Rapmund, Rob Hunter, Don Ho
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Thu, October 23rd, 2008

Secret Invasion #7

The penultimate issue of Marvel's summer event continues the big-screen action and excitement, while giving fans of the Marvel Universe some great "oo!" and "ahhhh!" moments.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Michael Bendis
Artists:
Leinil Francis Yu, Mark Morales
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Thu, October 23rd, 2008

Final Crisis #4

Final Crisis returns after a hiatus and things don't look so good for the remaining heroes.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Grant Morrison
Artists:
J.G. Jones, Carlos Pacheco, Jesus Marino
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Thu, October 23rd, 2008

Superman: New Krypton Special #1

Superman goes from being the Last Son of Krypton to one of thousands of Kryptonians here on Earth with the restoration of Kandor. Additionally, this issue addresses the repercussions of the finale from the Brainiac story.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns, James Robinson, Sterling Gates
Artists:
Gary Frank, Jon Sibal, Renato Guedes, Wilson Magalhaes, Pete Woods Colors
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Wed, October 22nd, 2008

Final Crisis #4

"Final Crisis" is hampered by its scheduling, but Grant Morrison's deeply dark storyline is operatic and epic in scope and impact.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Grant Morrison
Artists:
J.G. Jones, Carlos Pacheco, Jesus Merino
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
Wed, October 22nd, 2008

X-Men: Worlds Apart #1

Storm takes the spotlight as the Shadow King invades Wakanda, by Yost and Neves.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Chris Yost
Artists:
Diogenes Neves, Ed Tadea
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Tue, October 21st, 2008

Ultimate Origins #5

The series which promised to tell the secret history of the Ultimate Universe ends, but doesn’t exactly wrap itself up. By Bendis and Guice.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Bendis
Artists:
Butch Guice
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Tue, October 21st, 2008

Cyblade #1

Given a new lease on comic book life, Cyblade checks in as a winner of the "Pilot Season" initiative from Top Cow.

Publisher:
Image Comics
Writer:
Joshua Hale Fialkov
Artists:
Rick Mays, Sal Regla
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Tue, October 21st, 2008

X-Factor #36

The art has settled down and the story has kicked into high-gear, making it a good time to give "X-Factor" a shot if you haven't already.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Peter David
Artists:
Larry Stroman, Jon Sibal
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Tue, October 21st, 2008

Madman Atomic Comics #11

Mike Allred continues his exploration into metaphysical identity with the trappings of a superhero comic.

Publisher:
Image Comics
Writer:
Michael Allred
Artists:
Michael Allred
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Mon, October 20th, 2008

Uncanny X-Men #503

Greg Land's art is still problematic, but this psycho-sexual action comic isn't the worst fit for his work.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction
Artists:
Greg Land, Jay Leisten
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Mon, October 20th, 2008
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