James Hunt
I am an adult male human who makes a living by writing things down in such a way that they appear to be worth paying for. I used to work as a software developer for Yahoo!, but a man can only take so much computer programming before he goes mad, and that's pretty much what happened. When I woke up, I had somehow become a freelance writer, so I decided to stick with it and see where I ended up. And where I ended up is here.
As well being a reviewer for CBR, I've written for such media outlets as Film4, Wired UK and Comic Heroes Magazine - sometimes about comics, sometimes about other things, but always with the knowledge that even writing about the most boring subject is considerably more fun than actually working for a living. Just to prove I'm a well-rounded individual, my interests outside of comics include stand-up comedy, F1 racing and cosmology, and my favourite novelists are Douglas Coupland, Will Self and Chuck Palahniuk.
FIRST COMIC: Probably some random issue of "The Beano," but the first US comic I ever bought was "Weapon X" #3 (the 1995 "Age of Apocalypse" series).
FAVORITE CHARACTER: The X-Men (specifically Rogue, Gambit, Psylocke and Wolverine)
Articles By James Hunt
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The Mighty Avengers #13
Fri, May 9th, 2008 | Category: Review
Nick Fury assembles a new Howling Commandos team, and they look a bit, well, young. Bendis and Maleev deliver another fantastic "Secret Invasion" tie-in, delivering on their reputation as a superstar team.
Ultimate Human #4
Tue, May 6th, 2008 | Category: Review
It’s Iron Man versus Hulk versus the Leader as Warren Ellis proves where his reputation as one of the modern greats comes from, even if the story’s resolution does feel a little truncated.
Gargoyles: Bad Guys #2
Mon, May 5th, 2008 | Category: Review
Another disappointing installment in the canon of Gargoyles comics. The spotlight is on disgraced Japanese Gargoyle Yama, and how he came to join the Redemption Squad.
X-Men: Legacy #210
Mon, May 5th, 2008 | Category: Review
"X-Men: Legacy" emerges as perhaps the most focused of the post-Messiah Complex X-titles. Greg Land occupies the guest-art slot as Carey wraps up the redefinition of the title as a Professor Xavier solo-title.
New Avengers #40
Sat, May 3rd, 2008 | Category: Review
Two-thirds of the “New Avengers: Illuminati” team reunite as Bendis and Cheung go back to tell the story of how and why Secret Invasion got started, with some important revelations along the way.
Hulk Vs. Hercules: When Titans Collide #1
Tue, April 29th, 2008 | Category: Review
It’s Hulk vs. Hercules in a fight that apparently happened years ago. Could be worse, but ultimately you have to wonder what sort of comic it thinks it is. An annual? Regular part of the Hercules series? Who knows!?
The Uncanny X-Men #497
Mon, April 28th, 2008 | Category: Review
Brubaker and Choi bring part two of a story about what X-Men do in their down time. Turns out, it’s pretty much the same as in their up-time!
Mighty Avengers #12
Fri, April 25th, 2008 | Category: Review
The superstar team of Bendis and Maleev reunite to tackle the question of what Nick Fury has been up to while he’s been absent from the Marvel Universe in an issue high in tension and light on Avengers.
X-Factor #30
Wed, April 23rd, 2008 | Category: Review
Peter David proves why he’s one of the industry’s living legends with another great issue of "X-Factor." In the wake of "Messiah Complex," the team are attacked by Arcade and violence ensues!
X-Men: Divided We Stand #1
Sun, April 20th, 2008 | Category: Review
A heavy focus on the cast of "New X-Men" means this “Divided We Stand” tie-in often feels underwhelming, though a mix of genuine established and rising talent saves it from complete mediocrity.
Captain Marvel #5
Sat, April 19th, 2008 | Category: Review
Captain Marvel finally recovers his memories as the series turns out to be far more of a Secret Invasion prologue than you might’ve expected. Brian Reed writes, with Lee Weeks pencilling.
Iron Man: Legacy of Doom #1
Thu, April 17th, 2008 | Category: Review
Michelinie and Layton return to the character they helped define in a sequel to "Doomquest", one of their most fondly remembered stories, with appropriately old-school artwork by Ron Lim.
Excel Saga, Volume 17
Tue, April 15th, 2008 | Category: Review
Excel Saga reaches its 17th volume and promises, er, yet more of the same action-comedy bureaucratic satire, for those that have managed to stay with the series this long.
Wolverine #64
Sat, April 12th, 2008 | Category: Review
Jason Aaron knows Wolverine, and Ron Garney’s producing some of his best ever work, so there’s lots to like about this issue.
Little Things: A Memoir In Slices
Wed, April 9th, 2008 | Category: Review
Jeffrey Brown releases a collection of autobiographical material guaranteed to satisfy old and new fans.
Angel: After the Fall #6
Mon, April 7th, 2008 | Category: Review
Brian Lynch finally tells the story everyone’s been waiting for - the “Angel” crew’s first night in hell. The first of a three-part mini-arc featuring guest art from John Byrne and others.
The Amazing Spider-Man #555
Fri, April 4th, 2008 | Category: Review
Zeb Wells returns to Spider-Man, rounding out the initial team of Brand New Day writers, with Chris Bachalo making his debut on the character.
Young X-Men #1
Thu, April 3rd, 2008 | Category: Review
The last of the post-Messiah Complex books to be released, "Young X-Men" #1 essentially completes the more recent retooling of the X-Men line. It also sees the third consecutive attempt at putting these characters, the junior X-Men, into their o
Thor #7
Sat, March 29th, 2008 | Category: Review
Straczynski demonstrates exactly why "Thor" is one of Marvel’s top-selling titles, teaming up with Marko Djurdevic to tell a tale of Norse myth gone by, featuring Odin. This brings up the question - why hasn’t Thor brought the Allfa
The Last Defenders #1
Sat, March 29th, 2008 | Category: Review
Nighthawk joins The Initiative and gets The Defenders together for another stab at success. Will the team stick together this time? Joe Casey has some ideas, but a fairly good start to the series is tarnished by a lack of obvious direction.
