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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

Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane Season 2 #1

If you are looking for an adventure tale featuring Spider-Man, this book is not it. Looking for a story driven by strong characters that plays with a few of the toys in the Spider-Man sandbox and has fun doing it? This title is for you.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Terry Moore
Artists:
Craig Rousseau
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
August 6th, 2008

True Believers #1

What is this comic? Where did it come from? What is it doing here?

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Cary Bates
Artists:
Paul Gulacy
Reviewer:
James Hunt
August 6th, 2008

Patsy Walker: Hellcat #2

How many people expected "Patsy Walker: Hellcat" to be one of the best Marvel comics this summer? Because it absolutely is.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Kathryn Immonen
Artists:
David Lafuente
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 5th, 2008

X-Men: First Class #14

Jeff Parker and Roger Cruz’s retro story in "X-Men: First Class" doesn’t break any new ground, but is still fun.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jeff Parker
Artists:
Roger Cruz, Colleen Coover
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
August 4th, 2008

newuniversal: 1959 #1

Kieron Gillen and Greg Scott take on the unenviable task of fleshing out Ellis’ “newuniversal” backstory. Are they demented enough to compete?

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Kieron Gillen
Artists:
Greg Scott, Kody Chamberlain
Reviewer:
James Hunt
August 4th, 2008

Spider-Man: Brand New Day -- Extra! #1

Three stories that act as teasers for upcoming arcs, but they're good enough to stand on their own.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Joe Kelly, Zeb Wells, Marc Guggenheim
Artists:
Chris Bachalo, Patrick Olliffe, Marcos Martin, Tim Townsend, Serge LaPointe
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 4th, 2008

Black Panther #39

"Black Panther" meets "Secret Invasion" as a war breaks out. The ubiquitous Jason Aaron scripts this tie-in issue.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jason Aaron
Artists:
Jefte Palo
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
August 3rd, 2008

Thor #10

Straczynski has excised the Shakespearian language but not the intrigue.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
J. Michael Straczynski
Artists:
Olivier Coipel, Mark Morales, Allen Martinez, Victor Olazaba
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
July 30th, 2008

Skrulls vs. Power Pack #1

Even the little ones can't escape the effects of "Secret Invasion."

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Fred Van Lente, Chris Giarrusso
Artists:
Cory Hamscher, Chris Giarusso
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
July 30th, 2008

Daredevil #109

Big Ben Donovan is on death row for a crime he didn’t commit. Why can’t Murdock convince him to retract his confession? By Brubaker, Rucka and Lark.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Ed Brubaker, Greg Rucka
Artists:
Michael Lark, Stefano Gaudiano
Reviewer:
James Hunt
July 30th, 2008

Thunderbolts #122

Captain Marvel attacks the Thunderbolts as the team finally get around to tying in with Secret Invasion. Christos Gage writes and Fernando Blanco pencils.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Christos Gage
Artists:
Fernando Blanco
Reviewer:
James Hunt
July 28th, 2008

Wolverine #67

The art is the main draw here as Hawkeye and Logan tour through a bleak Marvel future.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mark Millar
Artists:
Steve McNiven, Dexter Vines
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
July 28th, 2008

Uncanny X-Men #500

For the first time in years, "Uncanny X-Men" feels like it's back in its prime, while still remaining modern.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction
Artists:
Greg Land, Terry Dodson, Jay Leisten, Rachel Dodson
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
July 24th, 2008

Marvel 1985 #3

The Marvel super-villains make their grand entrance into "our" world, by Millar and Edwards.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mark Millar
Artists:
Tommy Lee Edwards
Reviewer:
James Hunt
July 23rd, 2008

X-Force #5

The Purifiers erupt in civil war (no, not that one) and Archangel takes the sudden loss of his wings fairly badly. By Kyle, Yost and Crain.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Craig Kyle, Christopher Yost
Artists:
Clayton Crain
Reviewer:
James Hunt
July 22nd, 2008

Immortal Iron Fist #17

Swierczynski and Foreman begin their "Iron Fist" run with a strong issue.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Duane Swierczynski
Artists:
Travel Foreman, Russ Heath
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
July 22nd, 2008

Uncanny X-Men #500

Matt Fraction joins Ed Brubaker for the best issue of Uncanny X-Men in years.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction
Artists:
Greg Land, Terry Dodson, Jay Leisten, Rachel Dodson
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
July 21st, 2008

Moon Knight #20

A lost story from Moon Knight's past by Benson and Deodato, plus hefty reprint material.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Mike Benson
Artists:
Mike Deodato Jr.
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
July 20th, 2008

Omega the Unknown #10

Lethem and Dalrymple conclude this offbeat series with a nearly silent meditation on the consequences of the superhuman.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jonathan Lethem, Karl Rusnak
Artists:
Farel Dalrymple
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
July 17th, 2008

GeNext #3

The latest generation of X-Men search for their missing comrade, No-Name, even as the mansion comes under investigation and attack. By Claremont and Scherberger.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Chris Claremont
Artists:
Patrick Scherberger, Norman Lee
Reviewer:
James Hunt
July 16th, 2008

Young X-Men #4

While this might possibly be the best of the recent post-Messiah Complex X-Titles, it still hasn't settled into a clear sense of itself yet.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Marc Guggenheim
Artists:
Yanick Paquette, Ray Snyder
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
July 15th, 2008

Ultimate Origins #2

The previously untold history of the Ultimate Universe continues here with Captain America’s origin, presented by Bendis and Guice.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Bendis
Artists:
Butch Guice
Reviewer:
James Hunt
July 15th, 2008

The Amazing Spider-Man #565

Kraven returns! Or rather, a different Kraven arrives, while Peter’s new flatmate finds himself in all sorts of trouble. By Marc Guggenheim and Phil Jimenez.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Marc Guggenheim
Artists:
Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning
Reviewer:
James Hunt
July 14th, 2008

The Last Defenders #5

Joe Casey shows us the truth about Kyle Richmond, kind of.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Joe Casey
Artists:
Jim Muniz, Cam Smith
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
July 11th, 2008

Eternals #2

More exposition and set-up with only the vaguest hint of plot progression.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Charles Knauf, Daniel Knauf
Artists:
Daniel Acuna
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
July 11th, 2008

Captain America: White

Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale finally reunite for another of their "color" mini-series, but their "zero" issue feels like a shakedown cruise gone astray.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jeph Loeb
Artists:
Tim Sale
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
July 11th, 2008

Secret Invasion #4

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Michael Bendis
Artists:
Leinil Francis Yu, Mark Morales
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
July 10th, 2008

Secret Invasion: Front Line #1

Brian Reed and GG Studios show the Skrull Invasion as experienced from the street level.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Reed
Artists:
GG Studios, Marco Castiello
Reviewer:
James Hunt
July 9th, 2008

Patsy Walker: Hellcat #1

Hellcat is back, and she’s on assignment with the Initiative, tasked with defending... Alaska? Kathryn Immonen writes and Davie LaFuente pencils.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Kathryn Immonen
Artists:
David LaFuente
Reviewer:
James Hunt
July 8th, 2008

Guardians of the Galaxy #2

The series rewards old school fans while creating something new for itself in modern Marvel mythology.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
Artists:
Paul Pelletier, Rick Magyar
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
July 5th, 2008

Squadron Supreme 2 #1

Howard Chaykin teams with artist Marco Turini to bring some familiar-looking heroes into the Squadron Supreme universe.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Howard Chaykin
Artists:
Marco Turini
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
July 2nd, 2008

New Avengers #42

Bendis and Cheung take us on a tour of recent Avengers history to explain just how Spider-Woman got replaced by a Skrull, and what happened next in what is surely an essential chapter of Secret Invasion.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Bendis
Artists:
Jim Cheung, Jon Dell
Reviewer:
James Hunt
July 2nd, 2008

Ms. Marvel #28

Ms. Marvel makes it back to New York to confront the invading Skrulls in an action-heavy, Carol-focussed story.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Reed
Artists:
Adriana Melo, Mariah Benes
Reviewer:
James Hunt
July 1st, 2008

Punisher War Journal #21

Skanky super-powered assassins meet their match in part four of the six-part "Jigsaw" story.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction, Rick Remender
Artists:
Howard Chaykin
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
July 1st, 2008

Secret Invasion: Runaways/Young Avengers #1

Marvel’s teen heroes meet up once again for a crossover, turning this into a semi-regular event. Chris Yost writes, with Takeshi Miyazawa providing art.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Chris Yost
Artists:
Takeshi Miyazawa
Reviewer:
James Hunt
June 30th, 2008

Hulk #4

There are comics that CBR Reviewers really fall in love with. Then there's this one.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jeph Loeb
Artists:
Ed McGuinness, Dexter Vines
Reviewer:
James Hunt
June 30th, 2008

Astonishing X-Men #25

Warren Ellis arrives and brings along the astonishment.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Warren Ellis
Artists:
Simone Bianchi
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
June 30th, 2008

The Immortal Iron Fist #16

Matt Fraction and David Aja tease us with what should have been a fantastic lead-in to their next story, but is instead their final issue on the book.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
David Aja
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
June 28th, 2008
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