Jennifer Cheng
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Thunderbolts #3
Mon, January 14th, 2013 | Category: Review
In "Thunderbolts" #3 by Daniel Way and Steve Dillon, the black ops team continues their first mission in Kata Jayan as it becomes clear that Red Hulk is keeping more than one element of his plan hidden from his team.
Cable and X-Force #3
Mon, January 14th, 2013 | Category: Review
In "Cable and X-Force" #3, Dennis Hopeless and Salvador Larroca have Cable and the newly assembled X-Force act pre-emptively in response to a future nation-wide epidemic from a mysterious source.
47 Ronin #2
Mon, January 7th, 2013 | Category: Review
"47 Ronin" #2 by Mike Richardson and Stan Sakai reveals the single, catalytic event of injustice that leaves all of Lord Asano's samurai without a master, paving the way for a legendary and epic revenge plot.
Adventure Time with Fionna and Cake #1
Mon, January 7th, 2013 | Category: Review
"Adventure Time with Fionna and Cake" #1 is hilarious, clever and a great time, and if that isn't enough by itself, I've never seen such a successful example of gender-swapping. Natasha Allegri and Noelle Stevenson each write and illus
Morbius: The Living Vampire #1
Wed, January 2nd, 2013 | Category: Review
In "Morbius: The Living Vampire" #1 by Joe Keatinge and Richard Elson, misunderstood "Vampire-ish" antihero Morbius is the star in an offbeat take on the classic setup of a superhero finding the city he is meant to protect.
The Shadow Special #1
Tue, January 1st, 2013 | Category: Review
In "The Shadow Special"#1, Scott Beatty and Roman Cliquet shine a light on the masked vigilante's dark past, when he went by the name Kent Allard during WWI.
Aquaman #15
Fri, December 28th, 2012 | Category: Review
"Aquaman" #15 by Geoff Johns and Paul Pelletier continues the "Throne of Atlantis" crossover and shines a spotlight on Aquaman's anguish and loyalties as his past and present, his old family and new allies all converge inevitably
Locke & Key: Omega #2
Mon, December 24th, 2012 | Category: Review
"Locke and Key: Omega" #2 is another sucker punch to the heart as Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez zero in on the one heroic character who might have the guts and knowledge to stop Dodge: Rufus Whedon.
Sword of Sorcery #3
Mon, December 24th, 2012 | Category: Review
In "Sword of Sorcery" #3, both "Amethyst" by Christy Marx and Aaron Lopresti and "Beowulf" by Tony Bedard and Jesus Saiz feature some face-to-face confrontation time with murderous villainesses that are kind to one of the her
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9 #16
Mon, December 17th, 2012 | Category: Review
In "Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9" #16, Andrew Chambliss and Georges Jeanty begin a new storyline with a newly enlarged cast, but the intersection of multiple story foci results in a lack of suspense and direction.
Bloodshot #6
Mon, December 17th, 2012 | Category: Review
In "Bloodshot" #6 by Duane Swiercynski and Manuel Garcia, the supporting cast and dialogue shine as Bloodshot and allies infiltrate Project Rising Spirit's heavily guarded facility in order to get answers about Bloodshot's origin and p
Clone #2
Mon, December 17th, 2012 | Category: Review
Clones! Clones! Clones! Luke Taylor keeps a steady head in a sea of clones and shifts from defense to offense. "Clone" #2 by David Schulner and Juan Jose Ryp has the concise, fast-paced action of the debut but with improved sophistication of plo
Atomic Robo and the Flying She-Devils of the Pacific #5
Mon, December 10th, 2012 | Category: Review
"Atomic Robo and the Flying She-Devils of the Pacific" by Brian Clevinger and Scott Wegener is a smooth landing for Robo's aerial Pacific adventure, with upbeat military action as well as gorgeous visuals by Wegener and colorist Nick Filard
Colder #2
Mon, December 10th, 2012 | Category: Review
"Colder" #2 by Paul Tobin and Juan Ferreyra gives readers a longer look into The Hungry World. Nimble Jack continues his spree of parasitic madness while Declan and Reece have an overly expository Q&A session.
All-New X-Men #3
Tue, December 4th, 2012 | Category: Review
"All-New X-Men" #3 by Brian Michael Bendis and Stuart Immonen is a clunky continuation of a strong debut. As characters struggle with each other, the reader struggles with bad dialogue and prolonged, predictable action.
Bedlam #2
Mon, December 3rd, 2012 | Category: Review
In "Bedlam" #2, Fillmore Press gives his doctor cause for worry, and Nick Spencer and Riley Rossmo succeed in evoking that sick fascination that accompanies a conflicted desire to look more and look away at the same time.
Morning Glories #23
Mon, December 3rd, 2012 | Category: Review
The Ceremony begins in "Morning Glories" #23 by Nick Spencer and Joe Eisma, but the events that surround it are more than main attraction. Irina leads The Truants to a point of no return, and a sacrifice comes from an unexpected source.
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #1
Fri, November 30th, 2012 | Category: Review
"My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic" #1 has strong dialogue, jokes and art by Katie Cook and Andy Price. The evil Queen Chrysalis returns, "filly-napping" the younger ponies, and the Mane Six must wrangle her or be wrangled.
Sword of Sorcery #2
Mon, November 26th, 2012 | Category: Review
In "Amethyst" by Christy Marx and Aaron Lopresti, the Houses form new allegiances within and without as Amaya chooses her path, while "Beowulf" by Tony Bedard and Jesus Saiz sees Wiglaf choosing sides as Beowulf wages war on Grendel.
Harbinger #6
Mon, November 26th, 2012 | Category: Review
In the dust of the epic battle between Harada and Peter, Kris Hathaway is drawn back into Peter Stanchek's orbit in "Harbinger" #6, in which she makes life-changing choices about revenge, war, power and injustice, and her own future.
