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Ghost Rider #27

Daniel Ketch makes his proper return to the pages of "Ghost Rider," much to the disappointment of the Caretaker. By Jason Aaron and Tan Eng Huat.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jason Aaron
Artists:
Tan Eng Huat
Reviewer:
James Hunt
September 22nd, 2008

War Machine: Weapon of S.H.I.E.L.D. #33

The title formerly known as "Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D." gets a makeover that provides a new leading hero, and jumps right into the world surrounding "Secret Invasion."

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Christos Gage
Artists:
Sean Chen
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
September 21st, 2008

King Size Cable Spectacular #1

Bishop continues his search for Cable and the Messiah Baby, pursuing them into the far future, by Swierczynski and Lashley.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Duane Swierczynski
Artists:
Ken Lashley, Paul Neary
Reviewer:
James Hunt
September 18th, 2008

Captain Britain and MI: 13 #5

A fill-in penciler can't fill Leonard Kirk's shoes, but Paul Cornell's story rolls right along, starting the series off on a new direction.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Paul Cornell
Artists:
Pat Olliffe, Paul Neary
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
September 17th, 2008

Secret Invasion: Thor #2

Braithwaite's art doesn't quite work, but this is a powerful "Secret Invasion" tie-in.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Doug Braithwaite
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
September 17th, 2008

The Amazing Spider-Man #571

Spider-Man faces both the Thunderbolts and Anti-Venom, and meanwhile Norman Osborn discovers one of Spidey's biggest secrets. By Slott and Romita Jr.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dan Slott
Artists:
John Romita Jr., Klaus Janson
Reviewer:
James Hunt
September 17th, 2008

Magneto: Testament #1

Greg Pak tells the previously unseen origin of Magneto, with artist Carmine Di Giandomenico.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Greg Pak
Artists:
Carmine Di Giandomenico
Reviewer:
James Hunt
September 16th, 2008

What If... This Was the Fantastic Four? #1

Mike Wieringo died over a year ago, but Marvel and the Hero Initiative are making sure he isn't forgotten.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jeff Parker
Artists:
Mike Wieringo, Karl Kesel, Art Adams
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
September 15th, 2008

Big Hero 6 #1

Chris Claremont writes a surprisingly fun first issue.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Chris Claremont
Artists:
David Nakayama, Terry Pallot
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
September 14th, 2008

The Stand: Captain Trips #1

"The Stand" is an interesting choice of King novels to adapt to comics, but the creative team does a good job using the medium to their advantage, with the exception of the mixed case lettering.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Artists:
Mike Perkins
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
September 14th, 2008

Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #43

"Marvel Adventures Spider-Man" offers up a fun, burden-free story of everyone's favorite webhead. It's a fun read and on occasion offers up some interesting moments, such as the resolution to this issue.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Marc Sumerak
Artists:
Carlos Ferreira
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
September 11th, 2008

Marvel Apes #1

"Marvel Apes" is a bit of a reach conceptually, and is certainly not a book for every fan. It does, however, bring an unexpected charm while providing an escape from the summertime events of the main Marvel Universe.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Karl Kesel, Tom Peyer
Artists:
Ramon Bachs, Barry Kitson
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
September 11th, 2008

Sub-Mariner: The Depths #1

"Sub-Mariner: The Depths" takes a surface-dweller into the depths hunting for clues of the existence of fabled Atlantis. Unfortunately, the reader doesn't see much more of a clue to its existence than the characters in the book.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Peter Milligan
Artists:
Esad Ribic
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
September 11th, 2008

Ultimate Origins #4

The history lesson you never cared to hear.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Michael Bendis
Artists:
Butch Guice
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
September 11th, 2008

Secret Invasion: Front Line #3

Ben Urich tries to document the Skrull invasion and the effects it has on the civilians of New York.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Reed
Artists:
Marco Castiello
Reviewer:
James Hunt
September 10th, 2008

Secret Invasion #6

The battle escalates as the Avengers assemble, big time.Lenil Francis Yu, Mark Morales

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Michael Bendis
Artists:
Lenil Francis Yu, Mark Morales
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
September 10th, 2008

X-Men: Manifest Destiny #1

The X-Men are in San Francisco, so it's time for an anthology title exploring what some of the less prominent members are doing there!

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
C.B. Cebulski, Mike Carey, James Asmus
Artists:
Michael Ryan, Victor Olazaba, Chris Burnham, David Yardin
Reviewer:
James Hunt
September 8th, 2008

Ms. Marvel Annual #1

Spider-Man vs. Ms. Marvel vs. transforming robots vs. mediocrity.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Reed
Artists:
Mark A. Robinson, Mark Irwin
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
September 8th, 2008

X-Men Origins: Beast #1

"X-Men Origins" continues with the story of the Beast before he joined the X-Men. We've seen pieces in flashback, but this story is set completely in flashback and takes Hank McCoy out of the ordinary world.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mike Carey
Artists:
J.K. Woodward
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
September 5th, 2008

Amazing Spider-Man #570

Anti-Venom strikes, and it doesn't look good for Spidey.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dan Slott
Artists:
John Romita Jr., Klaus Janson
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
September 3rd, 2008

Wolverine: First Class #6

"Wolverine: First Class" attempts to put the "all" back in "all ages" reads. Find out what Doug Zawisza and his oldest daughter, Amanda, think about this latest issue of the shared adventures of Logan and Kitty Pryde.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Fred Van Lente
Artists:
Salva Espin
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
September 2nd, 2008

Ultimate Spider-Man #125

Bendis continues to write the best Spider-Man comic on the stands.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Michael Bendis
Artists:
Stuart Immonen, Wade von Grawbadger
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 30th, 2008

Immortal Iron Fist #18

Even with the loss of Brubaker, Fraction, and Aja, "The Immortal Iron Fist" is worth reading.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Duane Swierczynski
Artists:
Travel Foreman, Russ Heath
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 28th, 2008

New Avengers #44

Reed Richards sort of stars in this "Secret Invasion" tie-in.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Michael Bendis
Artists:
Billy Tan, Matt Banning
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 27th, 2008

Wolverine #68

Mark Millar's "Unforgiven" meets "Mad Max" romp in the future Marvel U gets better with each issue.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mark Millar
Artists:
Steve McNiven, Dexter Vines
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 27th, 2008

Marvel 1985 #4

Millar's work on the outskirts of the Marvel mainstream continues to shine.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mark Millar
Artists:
Tommy Lee Edwards
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 25th, 2008

X-Factor Special: Layla Miller #1

This second "X-Factor Special" takes a break from the regular title's narrative, but in such a way that will make the comic's fans not care about spending an extra dollar.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Peter David
Artists:
Valentine De Landro, Andrew Hennessy, Craig Yeung
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
August 24th, 2008

Captain America #41

Faustus goes rogue and Bucky Barnes jumps into action.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Ed Brubaker
Artists:
Steve Epting, Rick Magyar
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 24th, 2008

Moon Knight #21

"The Death of Marc Spector" begins, but it's not a great start.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mike Benson
Artists:
Mark Texiera, Javier Saltares
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 22nd, 2008

Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. #32

This Iron Man title seems out of step with the character. It's a slow story that doesn't move the football a yard down the field.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Stuart Moore
Artists:
Carlo Pagulayan, Steve Kurth, Jeffrey Huet, Andrew Hennessy
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 22nd, 2008

Young X-Men #5

The first story arc of "Young X-Men" comes to a close, but we're still nowhere near getting to know these characters.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Marc Guggenheim
Artists:
Yanick Paquette, Ray Snyder
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
August 21st, 2008

The Punisher #61

After five years of Garth Ennis' run on the mature readers version of "The Punisher," a new writer comes on board, and the end result is unsurprising in its disappointment.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Gregg Hurwitz
Artists:
Laurence Campbell
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
August 21st, 2008

Ghost Rider #26

Jason Aaron's "Ghost Rider" borders on the absurd, but is a well-crafted dose of insanity hidden in a corner of Marvel's publishing program.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jason Aaron
Artists:
Tan Eng Huat
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 20th, 2008

Incredible Hercules #120

Drawing a close the "Sacred Invasion", Hercules and his God Squad are finally able to go face-to-face with the Skrulls' gods â€" Sl'gur't and Kly'bn -- in a hard-hitting adventure.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente
Artists:
Rafa Sandoval, Roger Bonet, Greg Adams
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
August 20th, 2008

Secret Invasion: Thor #1

Beta Ray Bill crash lands to earth amidst the Skrull Invasion! By Matt Fraction and Doug Braithwaite.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Doug Braithwaite
Reviewer:
James Hunt
August 19th, 2008

Secret Invasion: X-Men #1

The Skrulls enter San Francisco, only to find the X-Men waiting for them! By Mike Carey and Cary Nord

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mike Carey
Artists:
Cary Nord
Reviewer:
James Hunt
August 18th, 2008

Franklin Richards: Summer Smackdown! #1

Marc Sumerak and Chris Eliopoulos' latest "Franklin Richards" one-shot is so funny, you'll be begging for more.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Chris Eliopoulos, Marc Sumerak
Artists:
Chris Eliopoulos
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
August 18th, 2008

Last Defenders #6

Kyle Richmond's new team is reality's greatest hope. Or is it?

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Joe Casey
Artists:
Jim Muniz, Cam Smith
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 17th, 2008

King-Size Spider-Man Summer Special #1

The opening page says it all, "Warning! The following stories did not really happen! ( . . . unless you just want to read a few fun stories. Then these count.)"

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Paul Tobin, Keith Giffen, Chris Giarrusso
Artists:
Colleen Coover, Rick Burchett, Wil Quintana, Chris Giarrusso
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
August 17th, 2008

Astonishing X-Men #26

Warren Ellis gets up to full speed on "Astonishing X-Men" while Simone Bianchi already begins to run out of gas.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Warren Ellis
Artists:
Simone Bianchi, Andrea Silvestri
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
August 14th, 2008

Halo: Uprising #3

"Halo: Uprising" adds a new twist to the Halo universe, with a surprisingly moving and authentic piece of storytelling work. Bendis and Maleev play to their strengths here.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Michael Bendis
Artists:
Alex Maleev
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
August 14th, 2008

NYX: No Way Home #1

After a long break, the NYX kids pick up shortly after where they left off, with the new creative team of Marjorie Liu and Kalman Andrasofszky.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Marjorie Liu
Artists:
Kalman Andrasofszky
Reviewer:
James Hunt
August 14th, 2008

Secret Invasion #5

We check in with our second review of this week's big release, "Secret Invasion" #5.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Michael Bendis
Artists:
Leinil Francis Yu, Mark Morales
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
August 14th, 2008

Cable #6

In the present day, Cyclops wonders whether he made the right decision giving the Messiah Baby to Cable. Presented by Swierczynski, Olivetti and Lacombe.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Duane Swierczynski
Artists:
Ariel Olvietti, Michael Lacombe
Reviewer:
James Hunt
August 13th, 2008

Captain Britain and MI: 13 #4

Paul Cornell continues to write one of the best superhero comics on the shelves.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Paul Cornell
Artists:
Leonard Kirk, Jesse Delperdang
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 13th, 2008

Secret Invasion #5

This issue wraps up some dangling threads from all four previous issues and offers the reader a promise of things to come. Yes, one of those dangling issues is the revelation of who was or wasn't a Skrull on the starship that crashed in the Savage La

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Michael Bendis
Artists:
Leinil Francis Yu, Mark Morales
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
August 13th, 2008

Secret Invasion: Inhumans #1

"Heroes" scribe Joe Pokaski makes an impressive Marvel debut.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Joe Pokaski
Artists:
Tom Raney, Scott Hanna
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 12th, 2008

Hulk #5

Hulk #5 is dumb and fun; are you looking for more from your Hulk comics?

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jeph Loeb
Artists:
Ed McGuinness, Mark Farmer
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 8th, 2008

X-Men: Odd Men Out #1

This one-shot prints (at last) two never-before-seen short stories drawn by classic X-Men creator, Dave Cockrum.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Roger Stern, Michael Higgins
Artists:
Dave Cockrum, Joe Rubinstein
Reviewer:
James Hunt
August 7th, 2008

Invincible Iron Man #4

This is the Iron Man comic that best resembles the excitement and character development of the recent movie. Matt Fraction's script is smooth and character-centered this month.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Salvador Larroca
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 6th, 2008
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