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Astonishing X-Men #29

Bianchi continues to astonish and there's plenty here to enjoy.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Warren Ellis
Artists:
Simone Bianchi, Andrea Silvestri
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
April 26th, 2009

Ghost Rider #34

A return to the loose, fun grindhouse horror of the beginning of Jason Aaron’s run! Oh hells yes!

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jason Aaron
Artists:
Tony Moore
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
April 23rd, 2009

Uncanny X-Men #508

While plots gain little traction, Matt Fraction’s characterization skills more than make up for that. Greg Land’s art is the same as it always is, so it’s a ‘love it or hate it’ situation there.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Greg Land, Jay Leisten
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
April 17th, 2009

Amazing Spider-Man #591

The second part of the Fantastic Four team-up features Spider-Man unmasked before the Fantastic Four.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dan Slott
Artists:
Barry Kitson, Jesse Delperdang, Dale Eaglesham
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
April 16th, 2009

Squadron Supreme #10

This series has improved, at least on the artistic side, but it's still a bit of a mess.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Howard Chaykin
Artists:
Marco Checchetto
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
April 15th, 2009

Punisher #4

Remender writes a great Hood and Opena's art is what so many Marvel comics wish they could look like.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Rick Remender
Artists:
Jerome Opena
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
April 15th, 2009

Captain America #49

No Cap, no Bucky, just Sharon Carter trapped inside her memories. And it's good.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Ed Brubaker
Artists:
Luke Ross, Rick Magyar
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
April 13th, 2009

Daredevil Noir #1

This Marvel Elseworlds story doesn't amount to much after one issue, but it sure looks great.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Alexander Irvine
Artists:
Tomm Coker
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
April 8th, 2009

Captain Britain and MI:13 #12

"Captain Britain and MI: 13" may be halfway through a storyline, but this issue is as exciting a spot as any to jump on board.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Paul Cornell
Artists:
Leonard Kirk, Jay Leisten
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
April 7th, 2009

The Amazing Spider-Man #590

Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four –- together again, for the first time (as the saying goes).

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dan Slott
Artists:
Barry Kitson, Mark Farmer
Reviewer:
James Hunt
April 7th, 2009

Invincible Iron Man #12

Iron Man fights Namor. Pepper Potts fights a jet. Maria Hill fights a cult led by a stoned crazy man. When you put it that way, this comic sounds awesome. It isn’t.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Salvador Larroca
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
April 1st, 2009

War of Kings #2

Abnett and Lanning balance the epic scope of an interstellar war with the small moments of characterization needed to make it matter.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
Artists:
Paul Pelletier, Rick Magyar
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
March 30th, 2009

Captain America #48

Cap, Namor and the Black Widow try to foil Professor Chin’s plans to release a Human Torch virus. But, are they too late?

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Ed Brubaker
Artists:
Butch Guice, Luke Ross, Steve Epting
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
March 25th, 2009

Uncanny X-Men #507

One cannot help but get the impression with this issue of "Uncanny X-Men" that things are about to go from bad to worse for our favorite mutants.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
March 24th, 2009

Avengers: The Initiative Featuring Reptil #1

Christos N. Gage chooses to introduce a character by forcing him to stand on his own two feet. There's no marquee superhero here to share the spotlight – just Reptil.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Christos N. Gage
Artists:
Steve Uy
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
March 24th, 2009

Punisher #3

The Punisher fights the Shaolin Scientist Squad and the Hood’s goons as his war on Norman Osborn continues, and this relaunch proves successful.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Rick Remender
Artists:
Jerome Opena
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
March 19th, 2009

Guardians of the Galaxy #11

A trip into one of the realms beyond reality finds Drax and Quasar fighting a fight against a most unexpected foe.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
Artists:
Wes Craig
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
March 16th, 2009

Hulk: Broken Worlds #1

An anthology comic that takes a look at various incarnations of the Hulk.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Fred Van Lente, Roy Thomas, Paul Benjamin, Peter David
Artists:
Clayton Henry, Herb Trimpe, Karl Kesel, Diego Latorre, Rodney Buchemi, Greg Adams
Reviewer:
James Hunt
March 11th, 2009

Marvel Apes: Speedball #1

No, seriously. It's Speedball. And he's a monkey. Maybe that's why Joe Quesada's least favorite character got his own one shot?

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Karl Kesel, Tom Peyer
Artists:
Ramon Bachs, Chad Hardin, Walden Wong
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
March 11th, 2009

Invincible Iron Man #11

Tony's on the run, and Fraction and Larroca show the repercussions.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Salvador Larroca
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
March 10th, 2009

Captain Britain and MI:13 #11

Dracula’s invasion of England officially kicks off and Paul Cornell writes one hell of an issue.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Paul Cornell
Artists:
Leonard Kirk, Jay Leisten, Mike Collins, Robin Riggs
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
March 9th, 2009

Cable #12

"Cable" seems to be biding its time for now, but this issue's look into Hope's mind almost makes the slow pace of the series worth it.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Duane Swierczynski
Artists:
Jamie McKelvie, Ariel Olivetti
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
March 9th, 2009

Ghost Rider #33

Jason Aaron and Tony Moore combine to tell a 5 star story of the Spirits of Vengeance and Heaven's mission on earth.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jason Aaron
Artists:
Tony Moore
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
March 9th, 2009

War of Kings #1

Marvel's Space Revitalization leads up to a War of Kings, as all the sides come together and fight. By Abnett, Lanning, Pelletier, and Magyar.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
Artists:
Paul Pelletier, Rick Magyar
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
March 3rd, 2009

War Machine #3

Ares sure does show up in a lot of comics these days, doesn’t he? Well, his appearance here is very good. Shame the rest of the issue isn’t.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Greg Pak
Artists:
Leonardo Manco
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
February 26th, 2009

Captain America #47

The Winter Soldier returns to action in an action comic that's surprisingly introspective.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Ed Brubaker
Artists:
Butch Guice
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
February 25th, 2009

Uncanny X-Men #506

Colossus takes on the mob while Beast and Angel are forced to contend with some decidedly stranger b-movie rejects. By Fraction & Dodson.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson
Reviewer:
James Hunt
February 23rd, 2009

Guardians of the Galaxy #10

This issues covers a lot of ground, from Warlock's adventures to Star-Lord's peril to Major Victory's quandary. This review dials in the focus a little tighter, however.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
Artists:
Brad Walker, Victor Olazaba, Livesay
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
February 22nd, 2009

Ghost Rider #32

“Last Stand of the Spirits of Vengeance” wraps up with a motorcycle race around the world! Johnny Blaze versus Danny Ketch with the fate of Heaven and Earth on the line!

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jason Aaron
Artists:
Tan Eng Huat
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
February 18th, 2009

Moon Knight #27

Mike Benson and Jefte Palo give us a sparse story with nary a costumed character in sight.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mike Benson
Artists:
Jefte Palo
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
February 17th, 2009

Captain Britain and MI:13 #10

It’s not cancelled yet, so go give this fantastic series a look! Right now! Please?

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Paul Cornell
Artists:
Leonard Kirk, Jay Leisten
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
February 11th, 2009

Invincible Iron Man #10

What happened to Salvador Larroca? What happened to Matt Fraction? What happened to the comic that I loved three issues ago?

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Salvador Larocca
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
February 4th, 2009

Punisher #2

The Punisher starts making his move into the 21st century and Norman Osborn isn’t happy about it.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Rick Remender
Artists:
Jerome Opena
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
February 4th, 2009

Astonishing X-Men #28

The X-Men fight mutants from several alternate universes, all dealing with the fallout of M-Day, and discover just who might be behind their recent troubles.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Warren Ellis
Artists:
Simone Bianchi, Andrea Silvestri
Reviewer:
James Hunt
January 27th, 2009

Captain America #46

The new Captain America teams up with Namor to recover the body of the original Human Torch! Plus, the shocking return of a character you never thought you’d see again!

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Ed Brubaker
Artists:
Steve Epting
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
January 26th, 2009

Guardians of the Galaxy #9

Disparate art styles mar an otherwise fine issue of Marvel's cosmic adventure series.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
Artists:
Brad Walker, Carlos Magno, Victor Olazaba, Jack Purcell
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
January 25th, 2009

X-Men: Kingbreaker #2

A dull and pointless outer space adventure from Yost and Weaver.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Chris Yost
Artists:
Dustin Weaver, Jaime Mendoza, Victor Olazaba
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
January 20th, 2009

Uncanny X-Men Annual #2

Matt Fraction's best X-Men comic yet doesn't even feature any of the classic X-Men characters.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Mitch Breitweiser, Daniel Acuna
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
January 19th, 2009

X-Men: Manifest Destiny #5

The final part of the “Manifest Destiny” tie-in miniseries, with a lead story featuring Iceman and Mystique.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mike Carey, Frank Tieri, Kieron Gillen
Artists:
Michael Ryan, Victor Olazaba Ben Oliver, Sara Pichelli
Reviewer:
James Hunt
January 19th, 2009

War Machine #2

"War Machine" hits high and hard. This issue focuses on Rhodey's dedication to his supporting cast and uses some stunning visuals to get the job done.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Greg Pak
Artists:
Leonardo Manco
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
January 19th, 2009

The Odyssey #5

The Odyssey seems like it would fit the Marvel Illustrated format quite nicely, but it's just another perfunctory retelling.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Roy Thomas
Artists:
Greg Tocchini, Norman Lee, Roland Paris
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
January 17th, 2009

Secret Invasion: War of Kings #1

For a "War of Kings" novice, this one-shot sets the stage perfectly for Marvel's latest outer space epic.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
Artists:
Paul Pelletier, Bong Dazo, Rick Magyar, Joe Pimentel
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
January 13th, 2009

Captain Britain and MI-13 #9

Captain Britain leads MI-13 against Plotka and the Mindless Ones as one of their own turns traitor, and traitor becomes one of their own. By Cornell and Kirk.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Paul Cornell
Artists:
Leonard Kirk, Mike Collins, Jay Leisten, Cam Smith
Reviewer:
James Hunt
January 13th, 2009

Punisher #1

It’s the grudge match of the century! Frank Castle Vs. The Sentry. Doesn’t look like good odds. By Remender and Opena

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Rick Remender
Artists:
Jerome Opena
Reviewer:
James Hunt
January 12th, 2009

The Invincible Iron Man #9

Iron Man turns to a more personal story now, as Tony Stark is on the run. Matt Fraction proves his versatility as a writer on this series.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Salvador Larocca
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
January 9th, 2009

Avengers: The Initiative #20

The Secret Invasion aftermath continues here, not with a Dark Reign, but a cleansing rain, set to wash new storylines into the Avengers family of titles.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dan Slott, Christos N. Gage
Artists:
Steve Kurth, Drew Hennessy
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
January 3rd, 2009

Punisher War Journal #26

This series ends with a meditation on the absurd nature of the Marvel universe and the Punisher’s place in it, while he waits to kill some idiots on Christmas.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Andy MacDonald
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
January 1st, 2009

Captain America #45

Consistently one of the best books available, this issue is no exception as past and present are juxtaposed to highlight the differences between the Winter Soldier and the new Captain America.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Ed Brubaker
Artists:
Luke Ross, Butch Guice, Rick Magyar, Mark Pennington
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
January 1st, 2009

War Machine #1

Greg Pak and Leonardo Manco present a Punisher-esque War Machine.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Greg Pak
Artists:
Leonardo Manco
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
December 31st, 2008

X-Men: Kingbreaker #1

The Starjammers free the Starjammer, and Vulcan consolidates his grip on the Shi’ar empire. By Yost and Weaver

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Chris Yost
Artists:
Dustin Weaver, Jamie Mendoza
Reviewer:
James Hunt
December 29th, 2008
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