Chirpin’ Tuesday Reviews 08/31/16

4001 A.D. #4 (Valiant)
Infinite Speech: For all of the set up I wanted a much bigger ending. Still solid though.

Aliens: Defiance #4 (Dark Horse)
Infinite Speech: This ending opens up so many possibilities and they’re all good!

All-New Wolverine Annual #1 (Marvel)
NickZ: Laura and Spider-Gwen have some fun, freaky-friday shenanigans!

Bloodshot Reborn #16 (Valiant)
Infinite Speech: This has been the breakout series from Valiant and looks fantastic!

Civil War II : Choosing Sides #5 (Marvel)
Infinite Speech: This anthology series has been better than most of the other tie-ins put together
NickZ: If you love Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (and who doesn’t?), then you’ll love this comic story featuring him written by Canada’s most beloved son, Chip Zdarsky!

Deadpool v Gambit #4 (Marvel)east of west 29
NickZ: This issue had a Superior Foes of Spider-Man feel to it and I loved it!

East of West #29 (Image)
Arnab: That scene with Death and Babylon at the end was perfect.
Martin: 4.5/5 stars. Finally a look at what Babylon is capable in a battle with 3 assassins, plus a major arc-ending scene.

Eden’s Fall #1 (Top Cow)
Infinite Speech: Three of Top Cow’s finest titles come together like Voltron for this superb thriller! Take note, this is how you do a crossover!
NickZ: This is the perfect mash-up of The Tithe and Postal with Think Tank shoehorned in but I’ll allow it because i love all three!

Gotham Academy Annual #1 (DC)
NickZ: Radioactive skeletons, Draculas, and pesky, meddling teenagers! How I’ve missed this book!

Han Solo #3 (Marvel)
NickZ: This might be my favorite Star Wars miniseries so far! Marjorie Liu and Mark Brooks are killing it with each issue!

Howard the Duck #10 (Marvel)
NickZ: The most meta issue of Howard the Duck yet!

Jem #18 ( IDW)
Infinite Speech: Another issue of greatness from the creative team.

Jupiter’s Legacy 2 #3 (Image)
Infinite Speech: That kid delivered the coldest line in comics This week!

Justice League of America #9 (DC)
Martin: 3.5/5 stars. The art saves the score this issue. The plot is a bit dry and seems to be dragging a bit. Needs to wrap up.
NickZ: The huge delay between issues really hurt the momentum of this book. I don’t even remember half of the stuff that happened before.

The Legend of Wonder Woman #9 (DC)power rangers 6
Martin: 5/5 stars. The end of 1 of the best WW stories in years. Great action & character, & a satisfying ending.
NickZ: This was a fantastic mini-series! Renae De Liz did a really fun and heartfelt take on Wonder Woman’s origin!

Lazarus #24 (Image)
Martin: 4.5/5 stars. There’s a real cinematic look to the art, especially the fight scenes. The plot is so dense but very rewarding.

Mae #4 (Dark Horse)
Martin: 4.5/5 stars. Art & colors are absolutely beautiful, and this story of 2 sisters rescuing their dad from a fantasy world is awesome.

Micronauts #5 (IDW)
Infinite Speech: Can’t wait to see what’s up next!

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #6 (IDW)
Infinite Speech: This title really did sneak up and impress me.

Nova #10 (Marvel)
Infinite Speech: Any time you get to annoy the Shi’ar makes for a great issue. This one was just fun!

Postal #14 (Top Cow)
Infinite Speech: Hill is dropping some biting truths in one of the best comics on the shelf! Add it to your pull list!

Predator vs Judge Dredd vs Aliens #2 (Dark Horse)
Infinite Speech: New Predators, new Aliens, same ass kicking Judge Dredd!

Rough Riders #5 (Aftershock)
Infinite Speech: This has been one great twist on history and some of its most famous people!

Saga #37 (Image)
Arnab: Dude, Hazel’s black wings are awesome.
NickZ: Saga returns with babies, a war-torn world, and masturbating robots! Thank you Brian and Fiona!

Sons of the Devil #10 (Image)
Infinite Speech: This thriller keeps throwing in unexpected twists that won’t stop pulling you in.
NickZ: This book is so damn good! I read all of volume 2 in one sitting and i still want more!

Spider-Man #7 (Marvel)saga 37
Infinite Speech: The last 3 pages were the best part so yeah…I over paid for this issue.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe #1 (IDW)
Infinite Speech: Still don’t see why we have this series but I’ll stick around for a bit to find out.

Tokyo Ghost #10 (Image)
Infinite Speech: If this is where we’re headed via technology it’s scary as hell but Sean Gordon Murphy makes it look great!
NickZ: An epic nature vs technology tale, wrapped inside a tragic love story of addiction, masterfully rendered by Rick Remender and Sean Murphy!

Uncanny Avengers #13 (Marvel)
Infinite Speech: This is the best X-Men comic out there right now!
NickZ: I like the Hawkeye/Deadpool bromance. It looks like X-Men vs Avengers 2 is about to start.

X-Men’92 #6 (Marvel)
NickZ: The X-Men! The Flaming Lips! Lilapalooza! Death’s Head! Could this BEEE any more 90’s?

X-O Manowar #49 (Valiant)
Infinite Speech: Not seeing how any of this is going to end well for the good guys.

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