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Avengers Arena #9

"Avengers Arena" #9 by Dennis Hopeless and Kev Walker introduces a new character and dispatches an old one.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dennis Hopeless
Artists:
Kev Walker, Jason Gorder
Reviewer:
James Hunt
May 13th, 2013

Aw Yeah Comics! #1

AW YEAH COMICS! releases "Aw Yeah Comics!" #1, an all-ages fun-loving comic from the minds of Art Baltazar and Franco Aureliani (with a few other folks helping out).

Publisher:
AW YEAH COMICS!
Writer:
Art Baltazar, Franco Aureliani, Scoot McMahon, Chris Smits, Denver Brubaker, Matt Brazee, Marc Hammond, Jamie Cosley
Artists:
Art Baltazar, Scoot McMahon, Franco Aureliani, Denver Brubaker, Alejandro Rosado, Matt Brazee, Mel Dale, Jamie Cosley
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
April 29th, 2013

Avengers Arena #8

"Avengers Arena" #8 from Dennis Hopeless and Kev Walker is an issue where every character gets a little bit of action, but nothing major occurs.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dennis Hopeless
Artists:
Kev Walker, Jason Gorder
Reviewer:
Ryan K. Lindsay
April 26th, 2013

Superman Family Adventures #12

"Superman Family Adventures" #12 gives Art Baltazar and Franco Aureliani a chance to bid the Man of Steel and his multiple families farewell, at least until we meet again.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Art Baltazar, Franco Aureliani
Artists:
Art Baltazar
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
April 25th, 2013

Superman Family Adventures #8

The all ages interpretation of Superman courtesy of Art Baltazar and Franco Aureliani takes a story from the New 52 that lasted several issues and condenses it down to one adventure contained between the covers of “Superman Family Adventures” #8.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Franco Aureliani, Art Baltazar
Artists:
Art Baltazar
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
January 4th, 2013

Avengers Arena #2

A nice "Lord of the Flies" tribute on the cover of "Avengers Arena" #2 winds up being appropriate for the adventures within, thanks to the mixture of characters Dennis Hopeless and Kev Walker have pulled together.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dennis Hopeless
Artists:
Kev Walker
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
December 21st, 2012

Ultimate Comics X-Men #18.1

The war is over, so what does that mean for our heroes? We find out in Brian Wood and Filipe Andrade's "Ultimate Comics X-Men" #18.1

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Wood
Artists:
Filipe Andrade
Reviewer:
Kelly Thompson
November 23rd, 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

Road to Oz #1

Eric Shanower and Skottie Young's latest Oz adaptation "Road to Oz" #1 is off to a beautiful but slow start.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Eric Shanower
Artists:
Skottie Young
Reviewer:
Kelly Thompson
September 10th, 2012

Superman Family Adventures #2

Bizarro am make this issue so bad. So, so bad.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Franco, Art Baltazar
Artists:
Art Baltazar
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
June 28th, 2012

Superman Family Adventures #1

"Tiny Titans" creators Art Baltazar and Franco reunite for "Superman Family Adventures" #1 where Superman is exactly what he needs to be: awesome for kids.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Art Baltazar, Franco
Artists:
Art Baltazar
Reviewer:
Ryan K. Lindsay
May 31st, 2012

Green Lantern: The Animated Series

A new cartoon starring a DC Comics brand naturally means a new comic from DC for all ages.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Art Baltazar, Franco Aureliani
Artists:
Dario Brizuela
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
November 30th, 2011

Ozma of Oz #8

Dorothy defeats the Nome King and everyone escapes his clutches and returns home joyous. Dorothy eventually returns home, but with a way back to her beloved Oz. Billina wisely decides to stay in Oz. That’s one smart chicken.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Eric Shanower
Artists:
Skottie Young
Reviewer:
Kelly Thompson
July 9th, 2011

Black Panther: The Man Without Fear #519

“Black Panther” makes a transition here into a frenetic action flick with bizarre science experiment monsters on the periphery.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
David Liss
Artists:
Jefte Palo
Reviewer:
Ryan K. Lindsay
June 10th, 2011

Ozma Of Oz #6

Ozma and Dorothy attempt to free the Queen of Ev and her children from the Nome King’s grasp by playing a dangerous game.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Eric Shanower
Artists:
Skottie Young
Reviewer:
Kelly Thompson
May 8th, 2011

Young Justice #1

“A crisis brought them together? I guess it’s kind of like how we came together?”

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Art Baltazar, Franco Aureliani
Artists:
Mike Norton
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
February 19th, 2011

Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes #2

“You are a coward, Iron Man! Do you hear me?! A coward! You knew I would destroy you during the breakout, so you ran! And now you bring others to fight for you!”

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Christopher Yost
Artists:
Scott Wegener, Patrick Scherberger, Sandu Florea
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
December 3rd, 2010

Ultimate Spider-Man #150

Carol Danvers consults the Ultimates to talk about her Spider-Man problem.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Michael Bendis
Artists:
David LaFuente, Sara Pichelle, Joelle Jones, Jamie McKelvie, Skottie Young, Sunny Gho
Reviewer:
James Hunt
November 29th, 2010

Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes #1

“Cap! We’ve got this! Wasp, Ant-Man, Hawkeye. . . take this guy out!”

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Christopher Yost
Artists:
Scott Wegener, Patrick Scherberger
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
November 10th, 2010

Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam! #21

“Consider it a gift from the wizard! He probably figured you’d try something like that, and cast a spell to prevent you from doing it to me!”

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Art Baltazar, Franco Aureliani
Artists:
Mike Norton
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
October 29th, 2010

Tiny Titans/Little Archie #1

Aw yeah, Riverdale!

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Art Baltazar, Franco Aureliani
Artists:
Art Baltazar
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
October 13th, 2010

Taskmaster #2

Fred Van Lente strikes again with a fantastic re-invention of an old villain.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Fred Van Lente
Artists:
Jefte Palo
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
October 11th, 2010

Taskmaster #1

Taskmaster has so much going on that he can’t remember what he had for dinner. Kind of like Dory from “Finding Nemo,” except Taskmaster knows kung fu.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Fred Van Lente
Artists:
Jefté Palo
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
September 3rd, 2010

Doomwar #6

“Doomwar” is over. Give peace a chance.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jonathan Maberry
Artists:
Scot Eaton, Robert Campanella, Jaime Mendoza, David Meikis
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
August 5th, 2010

Doomwar #3

The Black Panthers and Fantastic Four prepare to take on Doom, while we see Doom as the possible savior of the world.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jonathan Maberry
Artists:
Scott Eaton, Andy Lanning, Robert Campanella
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
April 21st, 2010

Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam! #14

This series looks different -- and a lot better -- now that Mike Norton has come on board.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Art Baltazar, Franco
Artists:
Mike Norton
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
April 4th, 2010

Doomwar #2

"Doomwar" is nowhere near as entertaining as "Siege," but then again, it doesn't set out to be. This is a story that plays from the shadows and foxholes of war.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jonathan Maberry
Artists:
Scot Eaton, Andy Lanning, Robert Campanella
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
March 17th, 2010

Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam! #13

Mike Norton joins Art Baltazar and Franco Aureliani, bringing a style that is all kinds of comic book cool. Readers needing a SHAZAM! fix really should check this out.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Art Baltazar, Franco Aureliani
Artists:
Mike Norton
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
February 26th, 2010

Doomwar #1

T’Challa recruits the X-Men in his fight against Doom.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jonathan Maberry
Artists:
Scott Eaton, Andy Lanning, Robert Campanella
Reviewer:
James Hunt
February 21st, 2010

Doctor Voodoo: Avenger of the Supernatural #4

In seeking to upend the nefarious plot of Nightmare, Doctor Voodoo reaches deep into his past to find his true power.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Rick Remender
Artists:
Jefte Palo, Alessandro Vitti
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
January 24th, 2010

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Oz has never looked better in the comics format.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Eric Shanower, L. Frank Baum
Artists:
Skottie Young
Reviewer:
Augie De Blieck Jr.
December 30th, 2009

Doctor Voodoo: Avenger of the Supernatural #2

Following a confrontation with Doctor Doom, Jericho Drumm, i.e. Doctor Voodoo, Earth's Sorcerer Supreme, has to figure out where he is and how he can return to Earth.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Rick Remender, Roy Thomas, R.J.M. Lofficier
Artists:
Jefte Palo, Gabriel Hardman, Geof Isherwood
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
November 10th, 2009

The Marvelous Land of Oz #1

Skottie Young's art brings this storybook adventure to life.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Eric Shanower
Artists:
Skottie Young
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
November 8th, 2009

Ambush Bug: Year None #7

Issue #7 in this 6-part series is a disjointed disappointment.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Keith Giffen, Robert Loren Fleming
Artists:
Keith Giffen, Al Milgrom, Art Baltazar, Franco
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
October 31st, 2009

DCU Halloween Special 2009 #1

Continuing a DCU tradition, this issue features a bunch of fan favorite characters celebrating the Halloween season. The efforts put forth for the stories contained in this issue -- as well as the results -- are mixed.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Jake Black, Adam Schlagman, Duncan Rouleau, Michael Siglain, Art Baltazar, Franco Aureliani, Derek Fridolfs, Ariel Thomas, Amy Wolfram, Joe Harris, Mandy McMurray, Billy Tucci, Joshua Williamson
Artists:
Ibraim Roberson, Mark Bagley, Ray McCarthy, Duncan Rouleau, Kelley Jones, Sergio Carrera, Dustin Nguyen, Matt Triano, Pow Rodrix, Marlo Alquiza, Andrei Bressan, Jonboy Meyers, Scott Clark, David Beatty, Billy Tucci, Peter Nguyen
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
October 27th, 2009

Doctor Voodoo: Avenger of the Supernatural #1

This series might have potential, but it's only hinted at in the first issue.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Rick Remender
Artists:
Jefte Palo
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
October 5th, 2009

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz #8

The first installment of the Marvel interpretation of this literary classic draws to a close. Don't weep. A follow-up tale is already in progress.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Eric Shanower
Artists:
Skottie Young
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
July 28th, 2009

Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam! #5

Art Baltazar and Franco Aureliani step in to help get this title back on a more regular schedule. It is a different book with those two at the controls, but in an energetic sense, the enthusiasm is still very much present.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Art Baltazar, Franco Aureliani
Artists:
Byron Vaughns, Ken Branch
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
June 14th, 2009

Mighty Avengers #25

The adventures of Henry Pym's Avengers continue with an attempt to reclaim the Dimensional Wave Inducer from the Baxter Building, home of the Fantastic Four. Oh, by the way, Reed Richards doesn't want to give it up.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dan Slott
Artists:
Stephen Segovia, Noah Salonga
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
June 4th, 2009

Marvel Zombies 4 #1

A new Midnight Sons team take on the ridiculous Marvel Zombies.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Fred Van Lente
Artists:
Kev Walker
Reviewer:
James Hunt
April 14th, 2009

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz #2

I don't know who at Marvel thought we needed an adaptation of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by Eric Shanower and Skottie Young, but that person deserves a huge raise.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
L. Frank Baum, Eric Shanower
Artists:
Skottie Young
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
January 20th, 2009

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz #1

Everyone knows the story, but Eric Shanower and Skottie Young give it another vibrant re-imagination in this Marvel Illustrated version.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Eric Shanower
Artists:
Skottie Young
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
January 3rd, 2009

DCU Holiday Special #1

Joe Kelly and Kevin Maguire do nice work in an otherwise mediocre holiday anthology.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Sterling Gates, Matt Cherniss, Peter Johnson, Dan DiDio, Paul Dini, Joe Kelly, Franco Aureliani, Art Baltazar, J. C. Vaughn, Amanda McMurray, Rex Ogle, Alan Burnett, Adam Schlagman
Artists:
Karl Kerschl, Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Ian Churchill, Dustin Nguyen, Mick Bertilorenzi, Tim Levins, Dan Davis, Lee Garbett, Trevor Scott, Rafael Albuquerque, Michael J. Dimotta, Kevin Maguire, Rodolfo Migliari
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
December 21st, 2008

Marvel Zombies 3 #2

Machine Man Aaron Stack gets the spotlight in this fun-filled bloodbath.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Fred Van Lente
Artists:
Kev Walker
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
November 5th, 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
October 7th, 2008

Tiny Titans #5

"Tiny Titans" is the kind of comic the world needs more of. It's reverential without being slavish. It's cute and all-ages appropriate. And it's very cute.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Art Baltazar, Franco
Artists:
Art Baltazar
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
June 18th, 2008

X-Men: Divided We Stand #1

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.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mike Carey, Matt Fraction, Craig Kyle, Christopher Yost, Skottie Young
Artists:
Brandon Peterson, Jamie McKelvie, Sana Takeda, Skottie Young, David LaFuente
Reviewer:
James Hunt
April 20th, 2008

Tiny Titans #3

A genuinely funny comic book that the whole family will want to read.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Art Baltazar, Franco
Artists:
Art Baltazar
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
April 10th, 2008
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