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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

Action Comics #870

The Brainiac storyline concludes in this issue, with permanent ramifications to the Last Son of Krypton's life. Not only that, but the next big Superman story starts here.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns
Artists:
Gary Frank, Jon Sibal, Bit
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Wed, October 8th, 2008

Cable #7

A decent enough issue, but still nothing spectacular from team "Cable."

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Duane Swierczynski
Artists:
Ariel Olivetti
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Wed, October 8th, 2008

Terror Titans #1

A solid first issue from McKeever and Bennett.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Sean McKeever
Artists:
Joe Bennett, Jack Jadson
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Tue, October 7th, 2008

Marvel Zombies 3 #1

A surprisingly excellent start to another zombie series from Marvel.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Fred Van Lente
Artists:
Kev Walker
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Tue, October 7th, 2008

Manhunter #35

"Forgotten" continues, raising the stakes on Manhunter and her allies in this issue, the penultimate issue of the initial story following the return of "Manhunter" to the new issue racks.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Marc Andreyko
Artists:
Michael Gaydos, Carlos Magno
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Mon, October 6th, 2008

Trinity #18

Trinity's second act begins on a high note, as a DC world without Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman takes shape.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieza
Artists:
Mark Bagley, Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel,Andy Owens
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
Mon, October 6th, 2008

The Alcoholic

Jonathan Ames and Dean Haspiel bring their talents to Vertigo's line of literary graphic novels.

Publisher:
Vertigo
Writer:
Jonathan Ames
Artists:
Dean Haspiel
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sun, October 5th, 2008

Eternals #5

Acuna's art still astonishes, but the story barely inches along even after five issues.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Charles Knauf, Daniel Knauf
Artists:
Daniel Acuna
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sun, October 5th, 2008

Punisher War Journal #24

Punisher joins the Skrull-tastic fray in one of the best Secret Invasion crossovers yet.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction, Rick Remender
Artists:
Howard Chaykin
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Thu, October 2nd, 2008

Vixen: Return of the Lion #1

The best character to come out of the Justice League's stint in Detroit hits the shelves in her first solo miniseries as she encounters some shadows from her own past.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
G. Willow Wilson
Artists:
Cafu
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Thu, October 2nd, 2008

Supergirl #34

After nearly three years of trying to figure itself out, "Supergirl" starts anew in this issue, which, for all intents and purposes could have been renumbered with a #1.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Sterling Gates
Artists:
Jamal Igle, Keith Champagne
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Wed, October 1st, 2008

Batman #680

"Batman R.I.P." is nearing its end, and this issue leaves everything in the air. Does it even make sense?

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Grant Morrison
Artists:
Tony Daniel, Sandu Florea
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
Wed, October 1st, 2008

Daredevil #111

Lady Bullseye comes to town to cause trouble for Matt, who is already causing trouble for himself by getting involved with Dakota North. By Brubaker and Mann.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Ed Brubaker
Artists:
Clay Mann, Stefano Gaudiano
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Wed, October 1st, 2008

New Avengers #45

The “Untold tales of Secret Invasion” wagon hitches itself to 2004 X-Men/Avengers crossover “House of M” to see how the Skrulls got on in that new reality. By Bendis and Cheung.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Bendis
Artists:
Jim Cheung. John Dell, Jay Leisten
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Mon, September 29th, 2008

Justice League of America, Volume 3: The Injustice League

Dwayne McDuffie brings his love of the League to the printed page after serving as a scribe for the "Justice League" cartoon series' from Cartoon Network, with inconsistent results.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Dwayne McDuffie, Alan Burnett
Artists:
Mike McKone, Andy Lanning, Joe Benitez, Victor Llamas, Ed Benes, Sandra Hope, Alan Jefferson
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Mon, September 29th, 2008

Stephen King's The Dark Tower: The Long Road Home

This Gunslinger tale is a vast improvement over Marvel's first one.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Robin Furth, Peter David
Artists:
Jae Lee
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Mon, September 29th, 2008

Captain America #42

Forty-two issues later: a conclusion, of sorts.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Ed Brubaker
Artists:
Steve Epting, Luke Ross, Rick Magyar, Fabio Laguna
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sun, September 28th, 2008

All-Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder #10

Miller cranks up the internal monologues and brings on the bad girls.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Frank Miller
Artists:
Jim Lee, Scott Williams
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sun, September 28th, 2008

Hellboy: The Crooked Man #3

Richard Corben's beautiful grotesqueries are worth the price of admission.

Publisher:
Dark Horse Comics
Writer:
Mike Mignola
Artists:
Richard Corben
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Thu, September 25th, 2008

Flash Gordon #1

…and Flash Gordon gets reimagined again.

Publisher:
Ardden Entertainment
Writer:
Brendan Deneen
Artists:
Paul Green
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Thu, September 25th, 2008

Deadpool #2

Way and Medina provide a lethal, and fun, dose of Deadpool.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Daniel Way
Artists:
Paco Medina, Juan Vlasco
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Wed, September 24th, 2008

Age of the Sentry #1

Parker and Tobin each write shorts about the Sentry’s past, set in the Silver Age.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jeff Parker, Paul Tobin
Artists:
Nick Dragotta, Gary Martin, Ramon Rosanas
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Wed, September 24th, 2008

Local

Brian Wood and Ryan Kelly begin telling twelve short stories about different cities across North America, but what "Local" ends up becoming is one of the most affecting and realistic transformation stories you'll read all year.

Publisher:
Oni Press
Writer:
Brian Wood
Artists:
Ryan Kelly
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Tue, September 23rd, 2008

Guardians of the Galaxy #5

"Guardians" is a let down this issue, with repetitive plots and overdone coloring obscuring the art.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
Artists:
Paul Pelletier, Rick Magyar
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Tue, September 23rd, 2008

X-Factor #35

Despite the events of last issue, Darwin’s story is far from over and Longshot joins the cast. By Peter David and Larry Stroman

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Peter David
Artists:
Larry Stroman, Jon Sibal
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Tue, September 23rd, 2008

Scalped #21

Vertigo's best series begins another compelling story arc.

Publisher:
Vertigo
Writer:
Jason Aaron
Artists:
R. M. Guera
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Mon, September 22nd, 2008

Ghost Rider #27

Daniel Ketch makes his proper return to the pages of "Ghost Rider," much to the disappointment of the Caretaker. By Jason Aaron and Tan Eng Huat.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jason Aaron
Artists:
Tan Eng Huat
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Mon, September 22nd, 2008

Greatest Hits #1

Meet the Beatles, sort of, but as superheroes!

Publisher:
Vertigo
Writer:
David Tischman
Artists:
Glenn Fabry
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Mon, September 22nd, 2008

War Machine: Weapon of S.H.I.E.L.D. #33

The title formerly known as "Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D." gets a makeover that provides a new leading hero, and jumps right into the world surrounding "Secret Invasion."

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Christos Gage
Artists:
Sean Chen
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Sun, September 21st, 2008

Vagabond VizBig Edition Volume 1

With a three-volume omnibus edition now available, there's no reason left to not try what is assuredly one of the absolute best comics being published today.

Publisher:
Viz, LLC
Writer:
Takehiko Inoue
Artists:
Takehiko Inoue
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Sun, September 21st, 2008

Fables #75

As Bill Willingham wraps up the war between Fabletown and the Homelands, a new status quo appears to take its place and promises an interesting new set of problems for the cast of "Fables."

Publisher:
Vertigo
Writer:
Bill Willingham
Artists:
Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, Andrew Pepoy
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Sat, September 20th, 2008

King Size Cable Spectacular #1

Bishop continues his search for Cable and the Messiah Baby, pursuing them into the far future, by Swierczynski and Lashley.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Duane Swierczynski
Artists:
Ken Lashley, Paul Neary
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Thu, September 18th, 2008

All Star Superman #12

The final issue of the Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's epic "All Star Superman" has arrived. Did it end as well as it began?

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Grant Morrison
Artists:
Frank Quitely, Jamie Grant
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
Thu, September 18th, 2008

Captain Britain and MI: 13 #5

A fill-in penciler can't fill Leonard Kirk's shoes, but Paul Cornell's story rolls right along, starting the series off on a new direction.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Paul Cornell
Artists:
Pat Olliffe, Paul Neary
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Wed, September 17th, 2008

Secret Invasion: Thor #2

Braithwaite's art doesn't quite work, but this is a powerful "Secret Invasion" tie-in.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Doug Braithwaite
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Wed, September 17th, 2008

The Amazing Spider-Man #571

Spider-Man faces both the Thunderbolts and Anti-Venom, and meanwhile Norman Osborn discovers one of Spidey's biggest secrets. By Slott and Romita Jr.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dan Slott
Artists:
John Romita Jr., Klaus Janson
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Wed, September 17th, 2008

Magneto: Testament #1

Greg Pak tells the previously unseen origin of Magneto, with artist Carmine Di Giandomenico.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Greg Pak
Artists:
Carmine Di Giandomenico
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Tue, September 16th, 2008

What If... This Was the Fantastic Four? #1

Mike Wieringo died over a year ago, but Marvel and the Hero Initiative are making sure he isn't forgotten.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jeff Parker
Artists:
Mike Wieringo, Karl Kesel, Art Adams
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Mon, September 15th, 2008
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