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Uncanny X-Men #505

"Uncanny X-Men" tries to juggle perhaps one story too many at once, but the end result is still a good sight for sore eyes.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
December 17th, 2008

Invincible Iron Man #8

A "Dark Reign" tie-in, this issue focuses on the hereafter. With the banner of "World's Most Wanted" flying on the cover, Iron Man is not about to have the easiest adventures of his career

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Salvador Larocca
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
December 17th, 2008

Mighty Avengers #20

Bendis concludes his run on the book with a “Secret Invasion” epilogue that doesn’t do the job, because of a lack of focus.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Michael Bendis
Artists:
Lee Weeks, Jim Cheung, Carlo Pagulayan, Jeffrey Huet
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
December 17th, 2008

Thunderbolts #127

Diggle and De La Torre bring a fresh take on Osborn's opportunistic "heroes."

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Andy Diggle
Artists:
Roberto De La Torre
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
December 17th, 2008

Ghost Rider #30

Jason Aaron brilliantly adds to the mythology of the Ghost Rider universe.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jason Aaron
Artists:
Tan Eng Huat
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
December 17th, 2008

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

X-Men/Spider-Man #2

This comic is all about the glorious work of artist Mario Alberti.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Christos Gage
Artists:
Mario Alberti
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
December 13th, 2008

Captain Britain and MI:13 #8

Witty, intelligent, emotionally deep... Paul Cornell and Leonard Kirk do it all in this month’s issue!

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Paul Cornell
Artists:
Leonard Kirk, Michael Bair, Jay Leisten, Craig Yeung
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
December 10th, 2008

Secret Invasion: Dark Reign #1

Bendis and Maleev give us the minutes of the first Dark Reign board meeting.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Michael Bendis
Artists:
Alex Maleev
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
December 10th, 2008

Punisher: War Zone #1

The Punisher versus Ma Gnucci round two begins here with Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon back together again. What’s not to like?

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Garth Ennis
Artists:
Steve Dillon
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
December 9th, 2008

Moon Knight: Silent Knight #1

Peter Milligan comes in for a Christmas-themed one-shot that's an improvement over the regular "Moon Knight" series.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Peter Milligan
Artists:
Laurence Campbell
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
December 7th, 2008

Secret Invasion #8

The crossover finale provides a great new direction for the Marvel Universe, but is a little hazy in how it gets there.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Michael Bendis
Artists:
Leinil Francis Yu, Mark Morales
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
December 7th, 2008

Punisher Max X-Mas Special #1

Have a very merry Christmas with Jason Aaron's version of the Punisher.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jason Aaron
Artists:
Roland Boschi
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
December 6th, 2008

X-Infernus #1

Cebulski tells a fast-paced tale as an old favorite returns from the fiery pits.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
C. B. Cebulski
Artists:
Giuseppe Camuncoli, Jesse Delperdang
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
December 6th, 2008

Daredevil #113

"Daredevil" continues to chart the downward progress of Matt Murdock's life in an exciting and tension-filled way.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Ed Brubaker
Artists:
Michael Lark, Stefano Gaudino
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
December 3rd, 2008

X-Men Noir #1

Van Lente's script isn't the freshest thing in the world, but Calero's overwrought artwork makes this issue completely lifeless.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Fred Van Lente
Artists:
Dennis Calero
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
December 3rd, 2008

New Avengers #47

Brian Michael Bendis is joined by former “Alias” collaborator Michael Gaydos for an untold story of Luke Cage’s quest to find his father with the help of Jessica Jones.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Michael Bendis
Artists:
Billy Tan, Matt Banning, Michael Gaydos
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
December 3rd, 2008

Secret Invasion #8

With an emphasis on characters over plot movements, Bendis and Yu not only provide a satisfying conclusion to “Secret Invasion,” but also dare readers not to read “Dark Reign.”

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Michael Bendis
Artists:
Leinil Francis Yu, Mark Morales
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
December 3rd, 2008

Marvels: Eye of the Camera #1

Freelance Photographer Phil Sheldon experiences the emergence of superheroes in the Marvel Universe first-hand. By Busiek and Anacleto.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Kurt Busiek
Artists:
Jay Anacleto
Reviewer:
James Hunt
December 2nd, 2008

Captain America #44

The new Captain America faces off against Batroc the Leaper, by Brubaker and Ross.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Ed Brubaker
Artists:
Luke Ross, Pablo Laguna, Rick Magyar
Reviewer:
James Hunt
December 2nd, 2008

Secret Invasion: X-Men #4

Cyclops and the X-Men defeat the Skrulls at unexpected cost. By Carey and Nord.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mike Carey
Artists:
Cary Nord, Ma Sepulveda
Reviewer:
James Hunt
December 1st, 2008

Guardians of the Galaxy #7

After the Guardians learned of Star-Lord's heavy-handed influence in their banding together, they all went their separate ways, leaving Rocket Raccoon to pick up the pieces.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
Artists:
Paul Pelletier, Rick Magyar
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
November 29th, 2008

X-Factor #37

Darwin comes face to face with himself, while Siryn and Val Cooper have a frank conversation. By David and De Landro.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Peter David
Artists:
Valentine De Landro, Craig Yeung
Reviewer:
James Hunt
November 28th, 2008

Hulk #8

Artists Art Adams and Frank Cho do what they do best, and it's a lot of fun.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jeph Loeb
Artists:
Art Adams, Frank Cho, Walden Wong
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
November 28th, 2008

Secret Invasion: Inhumans #4

The end of the series is really just the beginning of a new phase for the Inhumans.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Joe Pokaski
Artists:
Tom Raney, Scott Hanna
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
November 28th, 2008

Thor: Man of War #1

The third of Matt Fraction’s “Thor” specials has Thor square off against his father in a battle for the ages.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Clay Mann, Victor Olazaba, Patrick Zircher
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
November 27th, 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

Squadron Supreme 2 #5

Nick Fury appears to have a plan, but, like everything else in this series, it's slow going.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Howard Chaykin
Artists:
Marco Turini
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
November 23rd, 2008

Uncanny X-Men #504

"Lovelorn" finds Colossus looking to remember days gone by, the X-Men need him to get over it, and Scott Summers and Emma Frost have a conversation without even talking.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
November 19th, 2008

Amazing Spider-Man #578

Chowing on some Chinese food in a deluge, Spider-Man cracks a fortune cookie to the message of "Today will be your lucky day." We all know what the ol' Parker luck is like. . .

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mark Waid
Artists:
Marcos Martin
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
November 19th, 2008

Amazing Spider-Man #577

The new "Amazing Spider-Man" has another moment in the sun, with a fresh approach to the art and an entertaining done-in-one story.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Zeb Wells , Joe Kelly
Artists:
Paolo Rivera, Barry Kitson, Mark Farmer
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
November 18th, 2008

Fantastic Four #561

The Nu Defenders vs. the Fantastic Four, in spectacular widescreen action.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mark Millar
Artists:
Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, Cam Smith
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
November 18th, 2008

Thunderbolts #126

Diggle and De La Torre join as the new creative team as the Thunderbolts struggle to deal with the fallout from "Secret Invasion."

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Andy Diggle
Artists:
Roberto De La Torre
Reviewer:
James Hunt
November 17th, 2008

Ghost Rider #29

Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch finally duke it out as it’s Ghost Rider versus Ghost Rider round one!

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jason Aaron
Artists:
Tan Eng Huat
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
November 16th, 2008

Wolverine #69

In the future, Wolverine and Hawkeye get attacked by Moloids and a good, old-fashioned bar fight, by Millar and McNiven.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mark Millar
Artists:
Steve McNiven, Dexter Vines
Reviewer:
James Hunt
November 16th, 2008

Fantastic Four: True Story #4

This whimsical tale comes to its logically whimsical end

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Paul Cornell
Artists:
Horacio Domingues, Rick Burchett
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
November 16th, 2008

The Stand: Captain Trips #3

"The Stand" might be moving slowly, but it's a great dramatization of what makes Kings' novels so great: the characterization.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Artists:
Mike Perkins
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
November 15th, 2008

Eternals Annual #1

Fred Van Lente writes a better story than we've seen in the main title, but the art is a significant step backwards.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Fred Van Lente
Artists:
Pascal Alixe
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
November 15th, 2008

Captain Britain and MI: 13 #7

Deft character work, the expert juggling of multiple plots, and clean, crisp art make this one of the best superhero books out there.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Paul Cornell
Artists:
Leonard Kirk, Michael Bair, Jay Leisten, Craig Yeung
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
November 12th, 2008

X-Men/Spider-Man #1

It’s nostalgia time in the swingin’ Marvel Sixties, as the X-Men of that era meet up with Spider-Man, courtesy of Kraven and Sinister!

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Christos Gage
Artists:
Mario Alberti
Reviewer:
James Hunt
November 10th, 2008

Ultimatum #1

Disaster hits the Ultimate Universe, courtesy of Magneto! By Loeb and Finch.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jeph Loeb
Artists:
David Finch, Danny Miki
Reviewer:
James Hunt
November 10th, 2008

Nova #18

"Nova" joins the ranks of Skrull-fighters, and the titular character is not alone, as he's joined by Darkhawk, Quasar, and a few stunning surprise allies.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
Artists:
Wellington Alves, Geraldo Borges, Scott Hanna
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
November 9th, 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

Cable #8

Is there anything better than Cable fighting giant cockroach soldiers? Probably, but it does make for a pretty decent comic book!

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Duane Swierczynski
Artists:
Ariel Olivetti
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
November 6th, 2008

Invincible Iron Man #7

Finally, Spider-Man and Iron Man are back together and Matt Fraction’s strong character work cuts through confusing continuity to deliver the best issue of the series yet.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Salvador Larroca
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
November 6th, 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

Wolverine Origins #29

Wolverine and Xavier attack the Hellfire Club in search of Logan’s son, Daken.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Daniel Way
Artists:
Mike Deodato
Reviewer:
James Hunt
November 4th, 2008

Ultimate Spider-Man Annual #3

Peter and MJ discuss moving their relationship to the next level -- and Ultimate Mysterio attacks! By Brian Bendis and David LaFuente Garcia.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Michael Bendis
Artists:
David LaFuente Garcia
Reviewer:
James Hunt
November 3rd, 2008

Captain America Theater of War: Operation: Zero Point #1

Aside from having the longest title this year, "Captain America Theater of War: Operation: Zero Point" gives us a Captain America adventure set back during Cap's heyday in World War II.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Charles Knauf, Daniel Knauf
Artists:
Mitch Breitweiser
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
November 3rd, 2008

Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1

"Amazing Spider-Man" finally tackles the mystery of the new super-hero Jackpot, but the conclusion to the story turns out to be nothing short of underwhelming.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Marc Guggenheim
Artists:
Mike McKone, Andy Lanning
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
November 3rd, 2008
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