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Hawkeye #10

Matt Fraction and guest artist Francesco Francavilla tell the back story of a new character in "Hawkeye" #10, and while seeing more Kate Bishop is a victory, the comic itself never surpasses above average.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Francesco Francavilla
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
May 2nd, 2013

Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time #4

"Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time" #4 has some great visuals from Gary Erskine and Mike Collins, but Scott and David Tipton's story of the 4th Doctor, Leela, and K-9 feels strangely off-pace.

Publisher:
IDW
Writer:
Scott Tipton, David Tipton
Artists:
Gary Erskine, Mike Collins
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
April 19th, 2013

Red She-Hulk #63

Aaron Stack and Red She-Hulk are on the run from S.H.I.E.L.D. only to find themselves faced with a new threat underground in Jeff Parker, Carlo Pagulayan, and Wellinton Alves "Red She-Hulk" #63.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jeff Parker
Artists:
Carlo Pagulayan, Wellington Alves
Reviewer:
Kelly Thompson
March 8th, 2013

Lost Vegas #1

Jim McCann and Janet Lee reunite for "Lost Vegas" #1, and this look into the gambling mega ship is mostly setting the scene, but there's already enough style and fun that you'll want to read more.

Publisher:
Image Comics
Writer:
Jim McCann
Artists:
Janet Lee
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
March 6th, 2013

The Lone Ranger #13

"The Lone Ranger" #13 from Ande Parks and Esteve Polls is a thin standalone tale of the eponymous hero freeing some Chinese female slaves from a deplorable man.

Publisher:
Dynamite Entertainment
Writer:
Ande Parks
Artists:
Esteve Polls
Reviewer:
Ryan K. Lindsay
February 27th, 2013

The Black Beetle #2

Francesco Francavilla's "The Black Beetle" #2 proves that the previous issue wasn't a fluke, as it mixes superheroics with hard-boiled crime and high adventure.

Publisher:
Dark Horse Comics
Writer:
Francesco Francavilla
Artists:
Francesco Francavilla
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
February 22nd, 2013

Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time #1

"Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time" #1 should be a fun celebration of the show's 50 years, but instead it seems to have no connection to the era it's supposed to be representing.

Publisher:
IDW
Writer:
Scott Tipton, David Tipton
Artists:
Simon Fraser
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
February 1st, 2013

The Black Beetle #1

Francesco Francavilla brings both the pulp and the goodness to the pulpy heroic goodness of "The Black Beetle" #1.

Publisher:
Dark Horse Comics
Writer:
Francesco Francavilla
Artists:
Francesco Francavilla
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
January 16th, 2013

The Black Beetle

"The Black Beetle" #0 by Francesco Francavilla is a moody pulp action comic that scores beautifully on many fronts.

Publisher:
Dark Horse Comics
Writer:
Francesco Francavilla
Artists:
Francesco Francavilla
Reviewer:
Ryan K. Lindsay
December 19th, 2012

Captain America and Black Widow #639

"Captain America and Black Widow" #639 by Cullen Bunn and Francesco Francavilla stumbles a bit, but sets up the final issue of this arc nicely.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Cullen Bunn
Artists:
Francesco Francavilla
Reviewer:
Kelly Thompson
December 3rd, 2012

Masks #1

Other than the swanky Alex Ross art "Masks" #1 offers readers a solid story from Chris Roberson that features the Shadow, Green Hornet, Kato, and a drawing of Zorro.

Publisher:
Dynamite Entertainment
Writer:
Chris Roberson
Artists:
Alex Ross
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
November 30th, 2012

Captain America & Black Widow #638

"Captain America and Black Widow" #638 by Cullen Bunn and Francesco Francavilla continues to explore Kashmir Vennema and the multiverse as our heroes find themselves trapped in a wasteland dimension.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Cullen Bunn
Artists:
Francesco Francavilla
Reviewer:
Kelly Thompson
October 29th, 2012

Marvel Zombies Halloween #1

"Marvel Zombies Halloween" #1 from Fred Van Lente and Alessandro Vitti is a black romp through a desolate wasteland where heart can still be found for more than eating.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Fred Van Lente
Artists:
Alessandro Vitti
Reviewer:
Ryan K. Lindsay
October 19th, 2012

American Vampire #31

Pearl Preston has the unwanted opportunity to reflect on her life and her station throughout the course of “American Vampire” #31 leading to a stunning final page reveal.

Publisher:
Vertigo
Writer:
Scott Snyder
Artists:
Rafael Albuquerque
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
September 26th, 2012

Captain America & Black Widow #636

Cullen Bunn and Francesco Francavilla bring readers part one of a compelling mystery staring Captain America and Black Widow, potentially on opposite sides in "Captain America and Black Widow" #636.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Cullen Bunn
Artists:
Francesco Francavilla
Reviewer:
Kelly Thompson
September 17th, 2012

Resurrection Man

Is Hooker's boss really who he claims to be and if so, how is that possible? "Resurrection Man" #0 explains all with a few clever twists, delivering a funny yet poignant origin story and an applause-worthy exit.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
Artists:
Ramon Bachs, Jesus Saiz
Reviewer:
Jennifer Cheng
September 14th, 2012

Dark Horse Presents #13

Ghost returns to Dark Horse's publishing schedule in this anthology and some other interesting stories come along with her.

Publisher:
Dark Horse Comics
Writer:
John Layman, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Andrew Vachss, John Arcudi, Carla Speed McNeil, Steve Niles, Tim Seeley, Francesco Francavilla, Dean Motter, Mike Barron
Artists:
Carla Speed McNeil, Francesco Francavilla, Dean Motter, Sam Kieth, Jonathan Case, Phil Noto, Christopher Mitten, Victor Drujiniu, Geof Darrow, Steve Rude
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
June 20th, 2012

Swamp Thing #10

Arcane -- Anton Arcane -- returns to challenge Swamp Thing, bringing a full issue of evil scariness with him.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Scott Snyder
Artists:
Francesco Francavilla
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
June 7th, 2012

Dark Horse Presents #11

"Dark Horse Presents" continues to provide a lot of bang for your buck.

Publisher:
Dark Horse Comics
Writer:
Francesco Francavilla, Steve Horton, Carla Speed McNeil, Steve Niles, Evan Dorkin, Mike Richardson, Tim Seeley, John Arcudi, Andrew Vachss, Neal Adams, Frank J. Barbiere
Artists:
Francesco Francavilla, Michael Dialynas, Carla Speed McNeil, Christopher Mitten, Evan Dorkin, Victor Drujiniu, Jonathan Case, Geof Darrow, Neal Adams, Luke Radl
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
April 18th, 2012

Lord of the Jungle #2

The adventures of "I Can't Believe It's Not Tarzan" continue. Now with more Tarzan!

Publisher:
Dynamite Entertainment
Writer:
Arvid Nelson
Artists:
Roberto Castro
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
March 2nd, 2012

Captain America & Bucky #625

"Captain America & Bucky" heads in a new direction, exploring the men who took on the identities of Captain America and Bucky after the deaths of Steve Rogers and James Barnes in 1945.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
James Asmus, Ed Brubaker
Artists:
Francesco Francavilla
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
December 30th, 2011

Black Panther: The Most Dangerous Man Alive #525

So Kingpin, Typhoid Mary, and Lady Bullseye walk into a “Black Panther” comic. . . The problem is, it feels too much like Daredevil's comic book.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
David Liss
Artists:
Shawn Martinbrough
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
November 10th, 2011

Dark Shadows #1

Dynamite Entertainment’s licensed comic book library continues to grow, adding a vampire series for television nostalgia nuts.

Publisher:
Dynamite Entertainment
Writer:
Stuart Manning
Artists:
Aaron Campbell
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
November 3rd, 2011

Black Panther: The Most Dangerous Man Alive #524

The all new, all different Black Spider-Panther takes down Overdrive and uncovers an even bigger plot in Hell’s Kitchen.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
David Liss
Artists:
Francesco Francavilla
Reviewer:
Ryan K. Lindsay
October 17th, 2011

Abe Sapien: The Devil Does Not Jest #1

Abe Sapien is plunged into a traditional horror movie, and once it gets rolling, it never stops to catch its breath.

Publisher:
Dark Horse Comics
Writer:
Mike Mignola, John Arcudi
Artists:
James Harren
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
September 28th, 2011

Detective Comics #881

Everything comes to a head in Gotham as Dick and Gordon frantically search for Barbara, kidnapped by her brother James.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Scott Snyder
Artists:
Jock, Francesco Francavilla
Reviewer:
Kelly Thompson
August 9th, 2011

Black Panther: The Man Without Fear #521

In the midst of "Fear Itself," the American Panther makes his debut! And he's perhaps not as silly or toyetic as you might think.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
David Liss
Artists:
Francesco Francavilla
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
July 13th, 2011

Detective Comics #879

Enter, The Joker. He's the Batman’s greatest horror villain in what’s become the greatest horror arc for the Dark Knight.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Scott Snyder
Artists:
Francesco Francavilla
Reviewer:
Ryan K. Lindsay
July 13th, 2011

B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: Monsters #1

Liz Sherman returns, and new artist Tyler Crook steps on board.

Publisher:
Dark Horse Comics
Writer:
Mike Mignola, John Arcudi
Artists:
Tyler Crook
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
July 13th, 2011

Black Panther: The Man Without Fear #518

The Black Panther and Vlad showdown, again, and there aren’t many shocks as this arc winds up.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
David Liss
Artists:
Francesco Francavilla
Reviewer:
Ryan K. Lindsay
May 14th, 2011

The Lone Ranger & Zorro: The Death of Zorro #2

“I understand that Don Diego was a man to you. . . a husband. As Zorro, though, he was something more. The man may have fallen, but the symbol remains.”

Publisher:
Dynamite Entertainment
Writer:
Ande Parks
Artists:
Esteve Polls
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
April 13th, 2011

Detective Comics #875

What’s a creepy kid to do when his family won’t give him a chance? A puzzle piece about James Gordon Jr falls into place with a dull thud.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Scott Snyder
Artists:
Francesco Francavilla
Reviewer:
Ryan K. Lindsay
March 30th, 2011

Detective Comics #874

James Gordon Jr. finally gets the center stage, but his story has only just begun.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Scott Snyder
Artists:
Francesco Francavilla
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
February 23rd, 2011

Black Panther: Man Without Fear #514

Black Panther finds an adversary who matches him in wits and ruthlessness.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
David Liss
Artists:
Francesco Francavilla
Reviewer:
Ryan K. Lindsay
January 17th, 2011

Detective Comics #872

"Detective Comics" is dark, nasty, and dangerous, and I love it.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Scott Snyder
Artists:
Jock, Francesco Francavilla
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
December 29th, 2010

Black Panther: The Man Without Fear #513

Black Panther stomps heads in the shadows really well, but a wannabe Captain Romania has the possibility to steal the show.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
David Liss
Artists:
Francesco Francavilla
Reviewer:
Ryan K. Lindsay
December 14th, 2010

Detective Comics #871

How does a kid become a Killer Croc? And what does a crooked cop have to do with it? Dick and Commissioner Gordon look to find out.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Scott Snyder
Artists:
Jock, Francesco Francavilla
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
November 24th, 2010

Garrison #1

The mystery man known as Garrison makes his debut, but it's just not quite interesting enough.

Publisher:
Wildstorm
Writer:
Jeff Mariotte
Artists:
Francesco Francavilla
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
May 4th, 2010

Kato Origins #1

Kato is drawn into the murder of a Korean man in Chinatown and must hide the secret that he’s actually Japanese, not Korean.

Publisher:
Dynamite Entertainment
Writer:
Jai Nitz
Artists:
Colton Worley
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
April 21st, 2010

The Green Hornet: Year One #2

The Green Hornet and Kato stop a gun shipment while we get a window into who they were before putting on the masks.

Publisher:
Dynamite Entertainment
Writer:
Matt Wagner
Artists:
Aaron Campbell
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
April 14th, 2010

Green Hornet: Year One #1

The origin of the Green Hornet and Kato, as told by Wagner and Campbell.

Publisher:
Dynamite Entertainment
Writer:
Matt Wagner
Artists:
Aaron Campbell
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
March 21st, 2010

Perhapanauts Halloween Spooktacular #1

DeZago, Rousseau and crew turn out a new "Perhapanauts" issue for the spooky holiday. This story features Halloween more than feels like Halloween, and in this case, that works well. This is a nice treat with limited trickery involved.

Publisher:
Image Comics
Writer:
Todd Dezago
Artists:
Fred Hembeck, Rich Woodall, Ken McFarlane, Craig Rousseau
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
October 19th, 2009

Zorro #15

An all-too familiar story, done as a kind of tribute, apparently, with great Francavilla art.

Publisher:
Dynamite Entertainment
Writer:
Matt Wagner
Artists:
Francesco Francavilla
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 22nd, 2009

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly #1

Dynamite relaunches their Man with No Name book with Chuck Dixon and Esteve Polls, and the new creative team makes a strong impression here.

Publisher:
Dynamite Entertainment
Writer:
Chuck Dixon
Artists:
Esteve Polls
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
July 9th, 2009

Zorro #13

Zorro challenges Major Pasquale in an attempt to deliver justice and save his lady fair.

Publisher:
Dynamite Entertainment
Writer:
Matt Wagner
Artists:
Cezar Razek
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
May 11th, 2009

Zorro #12

Zorro's adventures continue to unfold under the pen of Matt Wagner.

Publisher:
Dynamite Entertainment
Writer:
Matt Wagner
Artists:
Cezar Razek
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
April 17th, 2009

Scalped #27

The focus falls on Special Agent Baylis Earl Nitz this month, featuring art from Francesco Francavilla.

Publisher:
Vertigo
Writer:
Jason Aaron
Artists:
Francesco Francavilla
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
April 10th, 2009
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