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X-Men: Pixie Strikes Back #1

Pixie and the New X-Men girls find themselves... in high school?

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Kathryn Immonen
Artists:
Sara Pichelli
Reviewer:
James Hunt
February 15th, 2010

X-Men Forever #17

Oh, no! Rogue took Nightcrawler's powers and appearance! Now Nightcrawler looks human! Mystique is here too!

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Chris Claremont
Artists:
Graham Nolan, Vicente Cifuentes
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
February 15th, 2010

Spider-Man and the Secret Wars #3

Spider-Man's all ages romp through the activities of "Secret Wars" continues here, with 100% more black costume!

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Paul Tobin
Artists:
Patrick Scherberger, Terry Pallot
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
February 14th, 2010

Tails of the Pet Avengers #1

While Super Hero Squad may be getting attention and acclaim, Marvel's true all-ages gem gets another shot on the comic racks. "Super Hero Squad" doesn't have Frog-Thor, does it?

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Chris Eliopoulos, Colleen Coover, Scott Gray, Buddy Scalera, Joe Caramagna
Artists:
Ig Guara, Gurihiru, Colleen Coover
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
February 10th, 2010

Wolverine: Savage #1

Wolverine makes sushi. With his claws. Seriously.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Ryan Dunleavy
Artists:
Richard Elson
Reviewer:
James Hunt
February 8th, 2010

Marvel Heartbreakers #1

Not everything in this comic is a masterpiece, but it's the best holiday-themed special I've read in years.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Kathryn Immonen, Rick Spears, Jim McCann, Karl Bollers
Artists:
Elena Casagrande, James Callahan, David Lopez, Alvaro Lopez, Harvey Tolibao
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
February 5th, 2010

Dark Reign: Hawkeye #5

Bullseye finally foils those who were acting against him.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Andy Diggle, Antony Johnston
Artists:
Andres Guinaldo, Lorenzo Ruggiero
Reviewer:
James Hunt
February 1st, 2010

Ms. Marvel #49

Sana Takeda's airy artistry doesn't do much with Brian Reed's limp plot and dialogue.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Reed
Artists:
Sana Takeda
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
January 30th, 2010

Marvel Super Hero Squad #1

The calculated cute caricatures of your favorite Marvel icons have made their way to the floppies. Your kids'll probably want it.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Todd Dezago
Artists:
Leonel Castellani, Marcelo Dichiara
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
January 18th, 2010

Ms. Marvel #48

A message is being sent for Ms. Marvel. Someone is killing innocent people in Captain Mar-vell's name just to draw Ms. Marvel's attention. The cover image and our preview kinda spoil it for you.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Reed
Artists:
Sana Takeda
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
December 16th, 2009

Spider-Man and the Secret Wars #1

An all-ages retelling of "Secret Wars," but with a lot for old-time fans to enjoy as well.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Paul Tobin
Artists:
Patrick Scherberger, Terry Pallot
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
December 9th, 2009

Web of Spider-Man #3

"Web of Spider-Man" continues to investigate the past of some of fan-favorite foes of Spider-Man. This issue focuses on the Rhino.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Fred Van Lente, Tom DeFalco, J. M. DeMatteis
Artists:
Nick Dragotta, Ron Frenz, Sal Buscema, Val Semeiks, Dan Green
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
December 9th, 2009

Black Widow and the Marvel Girls #1

"Black Widow and the Marvel Girls" is one of the odder books I've seen in a while, but the one thing it's missing is a point.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Paul Tobin
Artists:
Salva Espin
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
December 7th, 2009

Iron Man Vs. Whiplash #1

The Iron Man machine sets rolling here. This series provides some insight into the character of Whiplash. Not a must-have, by any means, but certainly a story of interest for the most rabid Iron Fans.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Marc Guggenheim, Brannon Braga
Artists:
Phillippe Briones
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
December 3rd, 2009

Ms. Marvel #47

Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel finally go on the date they arranged a while back.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Reed
Artists:
Mike McKone, Rob Disalvo, Derec Donovan
Reviewer:
James Hunt
December 1st, 2009

Son of Hulk #17

“Son of Hulk” ends to no one’s surprise, but it contains one brilliant scene that establishes the eponymous Hiro-Kala as a major cosmic player in the Marvel universe.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Paul Jenkins
Artists:
Andres Guinaldo, Vicente Cifuentes
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
November 29th, 2009

Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #17

Keeping in step with Marvel's re-branding of their Marvel Adventures line, "Marvel Adventures Super Heroes" gets a new direction and purpose.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Paul Tobin
Artists:
Ig Guara
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
November 14th, 2009

Web of Spider-Man #1

“Web of Spider-Man” returns as an anthology title.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
J.M. DeMatteis, Tom DeFalco, Sean McKeever
Artists:
Val Semieks, Dan Green, Ron Frenz, Sal Buscema, Stephanie Buscema
Reviewer:
James Hunt
October 19th, 2009

Spider-Man: The Clone Saga #1

Past Spider-Man writers Tom DeFalco and Howard Mackie return to tell the Spider-Clone Saga right, except instead of being drawn out, it feels too compressed and cramped.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Tom DeFalco, Howard Mackie
Artists:
Todd Nauck, Victor Olazaba
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
September 30th, 2009

Ms. Marvel #45

It appears as though one way or another, Karla Sofen's time in the Ms. Marvel tights is coming to an end. Who is going to end it and how is where the fun comes in.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Reed
Artists:
Philippe Briones
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
September 27th, 2009

Models, Inc #1

As noted in the text page, once upon a time, Captain America was believed dead and the comic book world turned to other Marvel characters to read about, like Millie the Model. Well, Captain America is presumed dead again, so. . .

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Paul Tobin, Mark Sumerak
Artists:
Vicenc Villagrasa, Terry Pallot, Jorge Molina
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
September 10th, 2009

Iron Man & the Armor Wars #1

Old school Iron Man fans might be crying "Foul!" over this book, but the original Armor Wars was over twenty years ago. Things have changed, and this story is definitely targeted at a modern audience.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Joe Caramagna
Artists:
Craig Rousseau
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
August 5th, 2009

Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #53

Marvel Adventures hits the rest button here, setting a new course for "Marvel Adventures Spider-Man" under new writer Paul Tobin.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Paul Tobin
Artists:
Matteo Lolli, Christian Vecchia
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
July 28th, 2009

Ms. Marvel #41

Moonstone fights to recover the Storyteller babies while Deadpool and the New Avengers do the same.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Reed
Artists:
Sergio Arino
Reviewer:
James Hunt
July 14th, 2009

War of Kings: Warriors #1

"War of Kings" continues to offer new ways for your wallet to maintain that slimmer summertime figure.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Christos N. Gage
Artists:
Mahmud A. Asrar, Jeffrey Huet, Carlos Magno, Norman Lee
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
July 8th, 2009

Astonishing Tales #5

As an artist and writer showcase, this issue fails. As a series of stories that matter at all, it fails even worse.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
C. B. Cebulski, Daniel Merlin Goodbrey, Frank Tieri, Jonathan Hickman
Artists:
Kenneth Rocafort, Lou Kang, Craig Yeung, Marco Turini, Nick Pitarra
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
June 3rd, 2009

Ms. Marvel #39

Norman Osborn's "Dark Reign" continues to cast its shadow on the Marvel Universe. "Ms. Marvel" adds some more deception to those shadows and blatantly lies about it.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Reed
Artists:
Sana Takeda
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
May 30th, 2009

Dark Reign: The Hood #1

The Hood struggles to balance his personal and professional lives as leader of a super-villain syndicate.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jeff Parker
Artists:
Kyle Hotz
Reviewer:
James Hunt
May 28th, 2009

Dark Reign: Hawkeye #2

This delightfully brutal series takes a bizarre turn at the end, but perhaps not for the best.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Andy Diggle
Artists:
Tom Raney, Scott Hanna
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
May 16th, 2009

Ms. Marvel #38

Ms. Marvel does not appear in this book, unless you're talking about the "new" Ms. Marvel, formerly Moonstone.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Reed
Artists:
Rebekah Isaacs
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
May 10th, 2009

Dark Reign: The Cabal #1

Readers get a chance to see what members of Osborn’s “Cabal” do when they’re not in one of his meetings.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jonathan Hickman, Matt Fraction, Rick Remender, Kieron Gillen, Peter Milligan
Artists:
Adi Granov, Daniel Acuna, Max Fiumara, Carmen Di Giandemenico, Tonci Zonjic
Reviewer:
James Hunt
May 2nd, 2009

Rampaging Wolverine #1

Four Wolverine stories presented in glorious monochrome.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Joshua Hale Fialkov, Chris Yost, Robin Furth, Ted McKeever,
Artists:
aco Diaz Luque, Mateus Santolouco, Nelson, Ted McKeever
Reviewer:
James Hunt
April 20th, 2009

Dark Reign: Hawkeye #1

Bullseye is the new Hawkeye with Osborn’s Dark Avengers -- but for how long?

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Andy Diggle
Artists:
Tom Raney, Scott Hanna
Reviewer:
James Hunt
April 14th, 2009

Timestorm 2009/2099 #1

This isn’t the year 2099 you remember, although there are some superficial similarities. Otherwise, both the writing and art fail to reach beyond mediocre levels of barely competent.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Reed
Artists:
Eric Battle, Andrew Hennessy, Vicente Cifuentes
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
April 8th, 2009

Marvel Assistant-Sized Spectacular #1

Comedy anthology including D-Man, American Eagle, and the Mini-Marvels.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Chris Eliopoulos, Brian Patchett, Jason Aaron, Chris Giarrusso
Artists:
Jacob Chabot, Xurxo G. Penalta, Richard Isanove, Chris Giarrusso
Reviewer:
James Hunt
April 7th, 2009

Pride and Prejudice #1

An adaptation of a classic that sucks the ironic wit from the source text and adds garish drawings in its place.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Nancy Butler
Artists:
Hugo Petrus
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
April 1st, 2009

The Amazing Spider-Girl #30

"Amazing Spider-Girl" comes to an end once more, with DeFalco, Frenz and Buscema gathered for the party.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz
Artists:
Ron Frenz, Sal Buscema
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
March 16th, 2009

She-Hulk #38

She-Hulk's title makes another curtain call, bringing her total cancelled titles somewhere into "Aquaman"-like numbers.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Peter David
Artists:
Steve Scott, Vicente Cifuentes
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
March 1st, 2009

Astonishing Tales #1

It may have a different title, but "Astonishing Tales" #1 is really just another outing of "Marvel Comics Presents" -- and there's very little astonishing about this comic, either.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
C.B. Cebulski, Daniel Merlin Goodbrey, Jonathan Hickman, Christopher Sequeira
Artists:
Kenneth Rocafort, Lou Kang, W. Chew Chan, Jonathan Hickman, Nick Pitarra, Craig Yeung, Tom Palmer
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
February 8th, 2009

Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #7

"Marvel Adventures Super Heroes" quietly offers up an enjoyable slugfest between Thor and Cobra this issue. Yes, of course the story also includes Loki and Odin.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Louise Simonson
Artists:
Rodney Buchemi
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
January 20th, 2009

Doctor Doom and the Masters of Evil #1

Contrary to what it says in the title, you'll find no Masters of Evil here, but the Sinister Six make a fine substitute.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Paul Tobin
Artists:
Patrick Scherberger, Jacapo Camagni, Craig Yeung, Terry Pallot, Norman Lee
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
January 19th, 2009

Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #47

Sanford Greene's dynamically fluid artwork makes this comic a cut above.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Todd DeZago
Artists:
Sanford Greene, Nathan Massengill
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
January 15th, 2009

Young X-Men #9

This series has turned out to be a pretty good read each and every month.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Marc Guggenheim
Artists:
Rafa Sandoval, Roger Martinez, Greg Adams
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
January 4th, 2009

What If: Fallen Son #1

The story of what would’ve happened if Stark died following Civil War, rather than Captain America, by Marc Sumerak and Trevor Goring

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Marc Sumerak
Artists:
Trevor Goring
Reviewer:
James Hunt
December 16th, 2008

Young X-Men #8

A mutant tattoo artist equals bad times for the youngsters.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Marc Guggenheim
Artists:
Rafa Sandoval, Roger Bonet
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
November 24th, 2008

Daredevil and Captain America: Dead on Arrival #1

A reprint from a 2006 Italian story that feels like a relic from an even earlier time.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Tito Faraci, Larry Hama
Artists:
Claudio Villa
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
November 8th, 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
October 17th, 2008

Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #43

"Marvel Adventures Spider-Man" offers up a fun, burden-free story of everyone's favorite webhead. It's a fun read and on occasion offers up some interesting moments, such as the resolution to this issue.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Marc Sumerak
Artists:
Carlos Ferreira
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
September 11th, 2008

Young X-Men #5

The first story arc of "Young X-Men" comes to a close, but we're still nowhere near getting to know these characters.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Marc Guggenheim
Artists:
Yanick Paquette, Ray Snyder
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
August 21st, 2008

X-Men: Odd Men Out #1

This one-shot prints (at last) two never-before-seen short stories drawn by classic X-Men creator, Dave Cockrum.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Roger Stern, Michael Higgins
Artists:
Dave Cockrum, Joe Rubinstein
Reviewer:
James Hunt
August 7th, 2008
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