Review Search: 2012-11-07
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Fairest #9In "Fairest" #9 by Lauren Beukes and Inaki Miranda, Rapunzel meets old loves and new threats in The Hidden Kingdom. The imagery and Beukes' allusive world-building are lovely, but flaws in plotting, pacing and characterization mar its beaut
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November 12th, 2012 |
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Animal Man #14Jeff Lemire, Steve Pugh and Timothy Green II jump between present day and the Rotworld future in "Animal Man" #14, but it's those left behind in the present day that present the more compelling story.
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November 12th, 2012 |
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Green Lantern #14Geoff Johns and Doug Mahnke continue to introduce new Green Lantern Baz in while "Rise of the Third Army" rolls on in the background, but neither is terribly compelling.
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November 12th, 2012 |
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Thought Bubble Anthology 2012 #2"Thought Bubble Anthology" #2 is as brilliant and diverse as the entirety of the comics medium. An absolute, no-excuses must-buy.
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November 12th, 2012 |
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Detective Comics #14John Layman, Jason Fabok, Jeromy Cox and Dezi Sienty put the "Detective" back into "Detective Comics" #14 and mesh flawlessly to produce a praiseworthy Batman story.
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November 12th, 2012 |
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X-Men #38Seth Peck and Paul Azaceta debut on "X-Men" #38 with a story teaming up Domino and Daredevil. It's not necessarily an "X-Men" story, but it is entertaining in its own right.
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November 9th, 2012 |
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Avengers #33Brian Michael Bendis is joined by Terry and Rachel Dodson to present the penultimate issue of this volume "Avengers" #33.
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November 9th, 2012 |
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow Wonderland #1"Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Willow Wonderland" #1 by Jeff Parker and Brian Ching has fun jokes and pretty art, but the story suffers from a lack of interesting action and a derivative, unimaginative setting.
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November 9th, 2012 |
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Defenders #12"Defenders" #12 from Matt Fraction and Mirco Pierfederici brings this run to an enigmatic and emotional close.
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November 9th, 2012 |
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Before Watchmen: Moloch #1"Before Watchmen: Moloch" has J. Michael Straczynski and Eduardo Risso tackle the one "super-villain" from "Watchmen," but this "Before Watchmen" mini-series feels the most pointless of them all.
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November 9th, 2012 |
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Avengers Academy #39In "Avengers Academy" #39 Christos Gage and Tom Grummett provide the kids with a graduation ceremony, but the conclusion of the series ultimate falls short.
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November 9th, 2012 |
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AvX: Consequences #5Kieron Gillen and Gabriel Hernandez Walta wrap up "AvX: Consequences" #5 on a strong and definitive note; as an epilogue mini-series goes, this one should be used as a model for others to follow.
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November 8th, 2012 |
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Daredevil: End of Days #2"Daredevil: End of Days" #2 from Brian Michael Bendis, David Mack, Klaus Janson, and Bill Sienkiewicz sends Ben Urich further down the path into this murky mystery.
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November 8th, 2012 |
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Freelancers #1Created by Matt Gagnon and Felipe Smith, "Freelancers" #1 has a primary story by Ian Brill and Joshua Covey -- it's a lot for $0.99, but ultimately, a disappointing first issue.
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November 8th, 2012 |
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Uncanny X-Force #33"Uncanny X-Force" #33 continues Rick Remender and Phil Noto's "Final Execution" with a gruesome showdown between Nightcrawler and Blob.
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November 8th, 2012 |
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47 Ronin #1Mike Richardson and Stan Sakai's "47 Ronin" #1 looks absolutely gorgeous, but the story itself feels a little slow and stilted in this first chapter telling a legend from Japan's past.
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November 8th, 2012 |
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Green Arrow #14Ann Nocenti and Freddie Williams II seem to be biding their time on this title as the "Hawkman: Wanted" storyline sideswipes "Green Arrow" #14 with an unnecessary and muddy crossover.
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November 8th, 2012 |
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Swamp Thing #14"Rotworld: the Green Kingdom" part two provides a deeper dive into the horrific dystopian future in the pages of "Swamp Thing" #14 courtesy of Scott Snyder and Yanick Paquette.
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November 8th, 2012 |
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Deadpool #1Gerry Duggan, Brian Posehn and Tony Moore deliver a rollicking adventure chock full of laughs in "Deadpool" #1 as the Merc With A Mouth takes on a cadre of dead presidents.
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November 7th, 2012 |
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Shadowman #1"Shadowman" #1 by Justin Jordan and Patrick Zircher shows elements of promise, but ultimately doesn’t wow out of the gate.
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November 7th, 2012 |
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Stumptown #3"Stumptown" #3 from Greg Rucka and Matthew Southworth draws this case close to resolution, but not without a few more bumps in the trail.
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November 7th, 2012 |
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Colder #1Despite an over-the-top cover, "Colder" #1 by Paul Tobin and Juan Ferreyra is not splatter horror, but the beginning of a strange and original psychological thriller with a heart-thumping cliffhanger at issue's end.
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November 7th, 2012 |
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Epic Kill #6Raffaele Ienco's tale of the ultimate fighting machine returns to Image, as "Epic Kill" attempts to do the impossible: Bring its lead character back to life. It doesn't happen here, but it's a lot of fun in the process.
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November 7th, 2012 |
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Perhapanauts: Danger Down Under #1Todd Dezago and Craig Rousseau return to guide the paranormal investigators of the Bureau of Extra-Dimensional Liabilities and Management (BEDLAM) on an Australian adventure in "Perhapanauts: Danger Down Under" #1.
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November 7th, 2012 |
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Storm Dogs #1David Hine and Doug Braithwaite's "Storm Dogs" #1 is a worthy addition to Image's growing library of sci-fi series, successfully merging the genre with crime fiction, and providing a solid visual experience.
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November 7th, 2012 |
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Iron Man #1No longer Invincible, "Iron Man" #1 by Kieron Gillen and Greg Land pits the armored Avenger against a weapon as dangerous as he is, as Marvel NOW! begins its launch.
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November 7th, 2012 |
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