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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

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #1

James Robinson seeks to update Superman's pal in this one-shot that feeds into upcoming events in the Superman titles. The end result is a surprisingly compelling story featuring a character most wouldn't think to read about.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
James Robinson
Artists:
Jesus Merino, Leno Carvalho, Steve Scott, Nelson Pereira, Kevin Stokes
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Sun, October 19th, 2008

Stinky

A simple tale of a smelly monster and a precocious boy by the talented Eleanor Davis.

Publisher:
Toon Books
Writer:
Eleanor Davis
Artists:
Eleanor Davis
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sun, October 19th, 2008

Indiana Jones Adventures #1

Inspired by the DVD release of "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull", Doug Zawisza looks at the newer comic adventures of Dr. Indiana Jones.

Publisher:
Dark Horse Comics
Writer:
Philip Gelatt
Artists:
Ethen Beavers
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Sun, October 19th, 2008

Booster Gold #13

Can a series thrive when every issue feels like a pointless fill-in?

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Rick Remender
Artists:
Pat Olliffe, Jerry Ordway
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sat, October 18th, 2008

Final Crisis: Rogues' Revenge #3

Part coda on Johns' last "Flash" run, part prelude to Barry Allen's upcoming "Rebirth," this series finishes strongly.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns
Artists:
Scott Kolins
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sat, October 18th, 2008

Young X-Men #7

"Young X-Men" begins to move into its new direction, but the overall pace still feels like everyone involved is swimming through molasses.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Marc Guggenheim
Artists:
Ben Oliver
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Fri, October 17th, 2008

Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds #2

Geoff Johns and George Perez create a story squarely aimed at fans of the original incarnation of the Legion of Super-Heroes. The great thing is, "Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds" isn't forgetting about new readers too.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns
Artists:
George Perez, Scott Koblish
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Fri, October 17th, 2008

Mighty Avengers #19

The title of this issue may as well have been "Captain Marvel's Secret Invasion Identity Crisis Special," which would be more accurate to the story within.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Michael Bendis
Artists:
Khoi Pham, Danny Miki, Allen Martinez
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Thu, October 16th, 2008

Grant Morrison's Doctor Who #1

Reprints of Doctor Who stories from the 1980s, still worth reading today.

Publisher:
IDW
Writer:
Grant Morrison
Artists:
John Ridgway, Bryan Hitch
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Thu, October 16th, 2008

Moresukine: Uploaded Weekly From Tokyo

Dirk Schwieger explores Japan by performing requests from the readers of his blog, but the stories are almost frustrating in their brief nature.

Publisher:
NBM
Writer:
Dirk Schwieger
Artists:
Dirk Schwieger
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Wed, October 15th, 2008

X-Men: Manifest Destiny #2

It’s time for another X-Men anthology, featuring a lead story about Iceman by Mike Carey, and backup shorts featuring Juggernaut and Emma Frost.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mike Carey, Skottie Young, Chris Yost
Artists:
Michael Ryan, Victor Olazaba, Daniel Panosian, Paco Diaz
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Tue, October 14th, 2008

Green Lantern Corps #29

This series keeps getting better and better.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Peter J. Tomasi
Artists:
Patrick Gleason, Drew Geraci, Rebecca Buchman
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Mon, October 13th, 2008

Secret Invasion: Inhumans #3

Pokaski and Raney move the Inhumans one step closer to retrieving Black Bolt with the unexpected help of the Kree.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Joe Pokaski
Artists:
Tom Raney, Scott Hanna
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Mon, October 13th, 2008

Invincible Iron Man #6

Tony Stark defeats his new nemesis, but at what cost?

Publisher:
Marvel Icon
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Sal Larroca
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Mon, October 13th, 2008

Dragon Prince #2

This series, from Ron Marz and Lee Moder, continues to impress with a fast-paced adventure that investigates the unexplored realm of dragons.

Publisher:
Image Comics
Writer:
Ron Marz
Artists:
Lee Moder
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Sun, October 12th, 2008

Final Crisis: Revelations #3

Rucka's apocalypse is a ridiculous mess.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Greg Rucka
Artists:
Philip Tan
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sun, October 12th, 2008

The Twelve #8

Chris Weston's artwork thrusts this series toward excellence.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
J. Michael Straczynski
Artists:
Chris Weston
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sun, October 12th, 2008

Young Liars #8

The game has changed, but to what end? And who can we believe? Does it matter?

Publisher:
Vertigo
Writer:
David Lapham
Artists:
David Lapham
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sat, October 11th, 2008

Top 10 Season Two #1

Zander Cannon and Gene Ha return to "Top 10" and show that they can step into Alan Moore's shoes quite admirably.

Publisher:
Wildstorm
Writer:
Zander Cannon, Kevin Cannon
Artists:
Gene Ha, Zander Cannon, Kevin Cannon
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Thu, October 9th, 2008
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