<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Top Cow – ComicAttack.net</title> <atom:link href="https://comicattack.net/category/topcow/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://comicattack.net</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2020 13:03:03 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3</generator> <image> <url>https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cropped-Review-1-1-32x32.jpg</url> <title>Top Cow – ComicAttack.net</title> <link>https://comicattack.net</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Top Cow Reviews: A Man Among Ye #1</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/topcow-review-a-man-among-ye-1/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/topcow-review-a-man-among-ye-1/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Martin Thomas]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2020 08:46:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[History]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Image]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Martin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Top Cow]]></category> <category><![CDATA[A Man Among Ye]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Brittany Pezzillo]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Craig Cermak]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Image Comics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Stephanie Phillips]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=152962</guid> <description><![CDATA[A Man Among Ye #1Publisher: Image Story: Stephanie PhillipsPencils: Craig CermakInks: Craig CermakColors: Brittany PezzilloLetters: Troy PeteriCovers: Craig Cermak, Stjepan Sejik An historical-fiction comic of high adventure with a bit of a twist, the first issue of A Man Among Ye goes on sales this Wednesday, June 17th. It’s a fast-paced story full of colorful cinematic layouts and equally colorful pirate […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/a-man-among-ye-1_5ec4bfbe87.jpg" alt="A Man Among Ye #1" class="wp-image-152987" width="181" height="273" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/a-man-among-ye-1_5ec4bfbe87.jpg 585w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/a-man-among-ye-1_5ec4bfbe87-198x300.jpg 198w" sizes="(max-width: 181px) 100vw, 181px" /></figure></div> <p class="has-text-align-left"><em><strong>A Man Among Ye #1</strong></em><br><strong>Publisher:</strong> Image <br><strong>Story:</strong> Stephanie Phillips<br><strong>Pencils:</strong> Craig Cermak<br><strong>Inks:</strong> Craig Cermak<br><strong>Colors:</strong> Brittany Pezzillo<br><strong>Letters:</strong> Troy Peteri<br><strong>Covers:</strong> Craig Cermak, Stjepan Sejik</p> <p>An historical-fiction comic of high adventure with a bit of a twist, the first issue of <em>A Man Among Ye</em> goes on sales this Wednesday, June 17th. It’s a fast-paced story full of colorful cinematic layouts and equally colorful pirate characters. The pirates featured herein aren’t the sanitized scoundrels with a heart of gold, ala Disney’s Captain Jack Sparrow, but rather the violent, cruel, and arguably more fascinating characters from real history.</p> <p>As a child, I loved the Pirates of the Caribbean ride as Disneyland, and I was always fascinated by the portraits of different pirate characters painted on the walls as guests entered the ride: Ned Low, Charles Gibbs, Sir Henry Mainwaring, Francis Verney, and, almost hidden unless you happened to look over your shoulder as you entered, two female characters, Anne Bonny and Mary Read. It was only later that I learned all of these characters, including the two women, were notorious historical pirates.</p> <p>The first issue of <em>A Man Among Ye</em> jumps immediately into the action, featuring a battle between a pirate crew and English sailors and marines. The main characters of his battle are a striking red-headed woman, Anne Bonny, and her captain, John “Calico Jack” Rackham, both pirates, who violently wield pistol and cutlass as they lead their crew to take over the opposing ship and steal its treasure.</p> <p>Cermak uses a variety of clever layout techniques throughout the issue, most notably during these opening scenes. The first page features no panels at all; the entire page is devoted to showing the two ships side-by-side, sails billowing in the wind while cannons fire at close range, and smoke pours skyward from the smaller English ship. While the ships are the main focus of this scene, by utilizing the entire page, Cernak is able to depict the wide expanse of the ocean surrounding the two vessels. It’s clear that the ships are alone out here on the sea, and no one will be coming to the rescue of the beleaguered English crew.</p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignright size-large is-resized"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/unnamed-2020-06-16T014538.051-1-666x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-153024" width="300" height="459"/></figure></div> <p>This opening shot is followed by a series of wide panels that span the width of the page, giving them an almost film-like quality that propels the action forward in a series of violent confrontations between the two crews. This is then followed by a hero shot of Anny Bonny, high above the action on the ship’s rigging, larger than life, pointing a pistol almost directly at the reader, with a huge grin on her face. She’s not only a capable pirate, sailor, and fighter, but she clearly loves it. By contrast, the panel that introduces the captain of the ship, John Rackham, is a wide shot featuring a variety of both pirates and English sailors dueling together. Rackham might be the captain, but the panel layouts show clearly that Bonny is the main character and hero (or, more appropriately, anti-hero) of the story.</p> <p>Pezzillo’s coloring also deserves mention, which give Cermak’s art an almost painterly-like quality. The colors are bright, adding to the romanticized depiction piracy in the 1720’s, but the shading adds a huge amount of depth, and is almost exaggerated at times, adding a layer of foreboding to certain scenes. In particular, during the introduction of English governor of the Bahamas, Rogers, his face is often depicted half in shadow, but this technique is not used on any other character in this issue.</p> <p>The remainder of the issue is mainly given over toward establishing broad-strokes character traits for Bonny, Rackham, and a few of the other crew members, setting up a future conflict Governor Rogers, and introducing a surprise character at the end who stows away on Rackham’s ship after swimming to safety following the burning and sinking of the English ship in the opening scenes. Things move fast during this past of the story, but that’s to be expected, as the main focus of the overall series would appear to be the partnership between Bonny and Read, and exploring the lives of these two infamous female pirates in a world and “career” dominated by men, most of whom viewed having a woman onboard ship to be bad luck. <br><br>While actual records do exist regarding both Bonny’s and Read’s time as pirates with Rackham, the records are scant, allowing Phillips leeway with depicting and embellishing the characters. Of note in <em>A Man Among Ye</em> is that the crew of Rackham’s ship all know Bonny is a woman, whereas most historical records seem to indicate she kept her sex hidden from everyone but Rackham. This change, while not necessarily historically accurate, does make for a better story, allowing Bonny to succeed and advance her career even though she’s the only woman aboard an all-male crew. Phillips portrays Bonny as smart, clever, and skilled, outwitting and outfighting several of Rackham’s less capable crew members who resent a woman giving them orders.</p> <p>Historically, Bonny’s and Read’s time as pirates was successful, but quite short-lived. The opening scene of A Man Among Ye indicates that that the year is 1720; it was in either October or November of that same year that Rackham and his crew were attacked and defeated by a ship under the commission of the Governor of Jamaica. Rackham, Bonny, and Read were all captured and sentenced to hang, but Bonny and Read, due to “extenuating circumstances” were given a short reprieve. While Read’s fate is known, historically it is never reported what happened to Bonny after this point.</p> <p>The first trade collection for this series has been solicited and contains the first four issues. It will be interesting to see after the first arc if the series continues and whether Phillips chooses to continue embellishing Bonny’s pirate career or sticks closer to the historical, and less fun, records.</p> <p><em>A Man Among Ye</em> is rated T+ and has some violent scenes, including a man being burned alive, and other men being shot in the head or stabbed with swords.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator"/> <p>Martin Thomas<br>martin@comicattack.net<br><br></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/topcow-review-a-man-among-ye-1/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Chirpin’ Tuesday Reviews 08/14/19</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/chirpin-tuesday-reviews-08-14-19/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/chirpin-tuesday-reviews-08-14-19/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Arnab]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2019 08:00:06 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Arnab]]></category> <category><![CDATA[BOOM! Studios]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chirpin' Tuesday Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Columns]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DC Comics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Featured Columns]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infinite Speech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Martin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marvel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Top Cow]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Valiant]]></category> <category><![CDATA[banner]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chirpin Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chirps]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=147726</guid> <description><![CDATA[Batman and the Outsiders #4 (DC) Infinite Speech: The team is going through their growing pains and going up against Ra’s Al Ghul at the same time. Hill is not making this easy for them and I’ll be here till the wheels fall off! Martin: 4/5 stars. Really great character moments between Duke and Cass show […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Batman and the Outsiders #4 (DC)<br /> Infinite Speech: The</strong> team is going through their growing pains and going up against Ra’s Al Ghul at the same time. Hill is not making this easy for them and I’ll be here till the wheels fall off!<br /> <strong>Martin</strong>: 4/5 stars. Really great character moments between Duke and Cass show why this could be a good title Given that Black Lightning’s creator has been negative about the book explains yet ANOTHER scene between Jefferson & Batman about who runs the team.</p> <p><strong>Batman Universe #2 (DC)<br /> Martin</strong>: 4/5 stars. This previous Walmart-only exclusive is some of Bendis’ best DC work to date, and also some really good, non-grim Batman stories that are a breath of fresh air from the same old tired tropes we’re seeing in the main title. Very Silver Age in style.</p> <p><strong>Black Hammer/Justice League: Hammer of Justice (Dark Horse/DC)<br /> Infinite Speech: </strong>Okay, the first issue did the bare minimum of keeping me interested but I’ll admit this one was a much better issue.<br /> <strong>Martin</strong>: 4.5/5 stars. It is not common for me to laugh out loud while reading a comic, but that’s exactly what happened, causing me to scare the other folks at my local pub, while I read the Bizarro segment of this brilliant cross-over comic.</p> <p><strong style="font-size: inherit;">Catwoman #14 (DC)</strong><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full" src="//" /><img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-147724 alignright" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_0045-195x300.jpg" alt="" width="195" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_0045-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_0045-768x1180.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_0045-666x1024.jpg 666w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_0045.jpg 911w" sizes="(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px" /></strong><strong><br /> Infinite Speech: </strong>How is this title not on everyone’s list?!</p> <p><strong>Detective Comics #1009 (DC)<br /> Martin: </strong>4/5 stars. With a focus on the playboy aspect of Bruce Wayne, along with Alfred and Lucius Fox, there’s a lot of fun area here to explore that usually goes ignored by Rebirth’s more action-focused stories.</p> <p><strong>Event Leviathan #3 (DC)<br /> Martin: </strong>3.5/5 stars. This is a bit hard to judge, because nothing much really happens here to advance the plot. It feels like filler, but the dialogue is quite well done without being too long, especially Plastic Man & Lois Lane, and Maleev’s art is great.</p> <p><strong>Flash #76 (DC)<br /> Martin</strong>: A few members of the Flash Family make an appearance, but sadly they’re being written like the dysfunctional Bat Family, with angsty teenagers blaming their mentor for everything. However, the Black Flash scenes are intriguing, especially why he showed up.</p> <p><strong>Ironheart #9 (Marvel)<br /> Infinite Speech:</strong> A good issue that cranked it up to full on great after Silhouette made her return! And with a sibling reveal for the icing on the cake!</p> <p><strong>Justice League Odyssey #12 (DC)<br /> Martin</strong>: 3.5/5 stars. End to a massive arc with a variety of creative teams. It’s cluttered, messy & without the impact it could’ve had. The best scenes involve Jessica Cruz, which just go to show how much better it could have been with more of a focus on her.</p> <p><strong>Life & Death of Toyo Harada #6 (Valiant)<br /> Infinite Speech:</strong> Toyo Harada is one of the greats in comics. You’d do well to read this series immediately.</p> <p><strong style="font-size: inherit;">Miles Morales: Spider-Man #9 (Marvel)</strong><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full" src="//" /><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-147725 alignright" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_0046-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_0046-198x300.jpg 198w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_0046-768x1166.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_0046-675x1024.jpg 675w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_0046.jpg 994w" sizes="(max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px" /></strong><strong><br /> Infinite Speech:</strong> Saladin Ahmed is writing the $#@! out of this title so if you’re a Miles fan this should be on your pull list!</p> <p><strong>Once and Future #1 (Boom! Studios)<br /> Martin:</strong> 4.5/5 stars. I’m a sucker for Athurian stories – tales of King Arthur & Camelot helped me develop an interest in comics & fantasy/SF. I wasn’t expecting much new from this, but I’m happy to be wrong. A dose of humor & a genre twist make this a great start!</p> <p><strong>Postal #2 (Top Cow)<br /> Infinite Speech:</strong> Returning to Eden has been the best thing that could have happened to my read pile.</p> <p><strong>Powers of X #2 (Marvel)<br /> Arnab:</strong> I don’t know where this title is going and I dig it. Like, the future is dark af for mutants. And humans too, but they did that to themselves.<br /> <strong>Infinite Speech: </strong><a href="https://comicattack.net/anuxp-190/">Nimrod is crazy</a>. Apocalypse is ready to risk it all. And the future looks quite bleak for the mutants and humankind.</p> <p><strong>Wonder Woman #76 (DC)<br /> Martin</strong>: 4/5 stars. A really well-done reunion issue that works on so many character levels, w/ a very strong “mother-daughter” theme running thru the issue. Diana’s & Hippolyta’s reunion is touching, but even more so is Diana’s desire to reunite Veronica with Isadore.</p> <p>arnab@comicattack.net<br /> infinitespeech@comicattack.net<br /> martin@comicattack.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/chirpin-tuesday-reviews-08-14-19/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Top Cow Returns to Eden in ‘Postal: Deliverance’!</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/top-cow-returns-to-eden-in-postal-deliverance/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/top-cow-returns-to-eden-in-postal-deliverance/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[InfiniteSpeech]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 08 Jun 2019 22:48:15 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Infinite Speech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Previews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Top Cow]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bryan Edward Hill]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Eden]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Laura Shiffron]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Matt Hawkins]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Postal]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=146376</guid> <description><![CDATA[This summer we’re headed back to Eden in the follow-up to Top Cow’s hit series, POSTAL! Fans of the title will be excited to know that most of the creative team was able to make it back. However, visuals will be provided by Raffael Ienco this time around instead of Isaac Goodhart. If you’re new […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This summer we’re headed back to Eden in the follow-up to Top Cow’s hit series, <a href="https://comicattack.net/?s=Postal"><em>POSTAL</em></a>! Fans of the title will be excited to know that most of the creative team was able to make it back. However, visuals will be provided by Raffael Ienco this time around instead of Isaac Goodhart. If you’re new to Ienco’s work check out the preview below and prepare for a great looking series!</p> <p>[divider]</p> <p><strong><em>POSTAL: DELIVERANCE #1</em></strong></p> <p>(W) Bryan Hill, Matt Hawkins (A) Raffaele Ienco (CA) Linda Sejic & Raffaele Ienco</p> <p>NEW STORY ARC!</p> <p>POSTAL returns to find Mark struggling with the responsibilities and horrors of being the new Mayor of Eden, as the newest member of their community has brought his own personal war with him. Mark’s mother, Laura Shiffron, tries to enjoy her retirement in Florida, but violence finds her… and violence might the only way Laura Shiffron can find peace.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-146393" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_03-666x1024.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="692" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_03-666x1024.jpg 666w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_03-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_03-768x1181.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_03.jpg 1988w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-146392" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_05-666x1024.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="692" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_05-666x1024.jpg 666w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_05-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_05-768x1181.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_05.jpg 1988w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-146396" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_06-666x1024.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="692" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_06-666x1024.jpg 666w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_06-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_06-768x1181.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_06.jpg 1988w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-146394" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_07-666x1024.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="692" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_07-666x1024.jpg 666w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_07-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_07-768x1181.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_07.jpg 1988w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-146395" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_08-666x1024.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="692" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_08-666x1024.jpg 666w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_08-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_08-768x1181.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_08.jpg 1988w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-146390" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_09-666x1024.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="692" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_09-666x1024.jpg 666w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_09-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_09-768x1181.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_09.jpg 1988w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-146377" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_01-666x1024.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="692" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_01-666x1024.jpg 666w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_01-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_01-768x1181.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/POD001_Preview_Page_01.jpg 1988w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-146388" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2019/06/emRhRNwA.jpeg.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="683" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/emRhRNwA.jpeg.jpg 593w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/emRhRNwA.jpeg-198x300.jpg 198w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /></p> <p><em><strong>POSTAL: DELIVERANCE #1</strong></em> will be available on July 3rd so you’ve got plenty of time to let your LCS know you want this on your pull list!</p> <p>[divider]</p> <p>Infinite Speech</p> <p>infinitespeech@comicattack.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/top-cow-returns-to-eden-in-postal-deliverance/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Chirpin’ Tuesday Reviews 02/06/19</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/chirpin-tuesday-reviews-02-06-19/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/chirpin-tuesday-reviews-02-06-19/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Arnab]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2019 09:00:32 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Arnab]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Black Mask]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chirpin' Tuesday Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Columns]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DC Comics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Image]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infinite Speech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lion Forge]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Martin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marvel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nickz]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Top Cow]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vertigo]]></category> <category><![CDATA[140 or less]]></category> <category><![CDATA[banner]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chirpin Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chirps]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=144401</guid> <description><![CDATA[Adventures of the Supersons #7 (DC) Infinite Speech: Damian is gonna Damian regardless of what planet he’s on! I love the relationship between him and Jon and hopefully DC doesn’t screw it up anytime soon! Martin: 2/5 stars. Sadly, this 12-issue series has lost me after this issue. I thoroughly enjoyed the predecessor title but […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Adventures of the Supersons #7 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Damian is gonna Damian regardless of what planet he’s on! I love the relationship between him and Jon and hopefully DC doesn’t screw it up anytime soon!<br /> <strong>Martin:</strong> 2/5 stars. Sadly, this 12-issue series has lost me after this issue. I thoroughly enjoyed the predecessor title but this doesn’t capture any of the fun or the relationship between Damian & Jon. Rex Luthor is a 1-dimensional villain I don’t care about</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/dreaming-6.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-144403" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/dreaming-6-195x300.jpg" alt="" width="195" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/dreaming-6-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/dreaming-6-768x1180.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/dreaming-6-666x1024.jpg 666w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/dreaming-6.jpg 833w" sizes="(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px" /></a> Age of X-Man: Marvelous X-Men #1 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> If it looks too good to be true it probably is and it looks like X-23 might be on the verge of finding out what’s wrong with this world.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Avengers #14 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> The Avengers meet the new vampire leader and this is turning out to be one great arc from Aaron, Marquez, and Ponsor!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Batman #64 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> This is the type of crossover that we deserve as Batman and Flash have a mystery to uncover!<br /> <strong>Martin:</strong> 4/5 stars. Start of a 4-issue Batman/Flash cross-over tied into Heroes in Crisis. Oddly, it’s only tangentially related to HiC. The focus is on a character missing from Rebirth Batman for nearly 2 years: Gotham Girl. I’m cautiously intrigued about where this is going.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Black [AF]: Devil’s Dye #2 (Black Mask)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Vita Ayala wrote some of the best dialogue I’ve seen in comics this week and I’m seeing this one till the end!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Daredevil #1 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> I argued with myself on whether to pick up yet ANOTHER DD number 1. Well this was worth it because Zdarsky writes a great intro to DD’s foray back into Hell’s Kitchen. The back-up story was told in a unique way as well.<br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> It took a kick ass Netflix series & my love of Chip Zdarsky to get me to pick up my first ever Daredevil book and boy did it deliver! I am already in love with this take on the character and Checchetto’s art is perfect! Can’t wait to dive in deeper to Matt Murdock’s psyche!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Deathstroke #40 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Priest is giving us one top tier series in Deathstroke and you should have it in your read pile!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Die #3 (Image)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> If Gillen can give me feels like this over “throw-away” characters we just met, then we are really in for a treat as this series develops.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Female Furies #1 (DC)<a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/female-furies.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-144404" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/female-furies-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/female-furies-198x300.jpg 198w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/female-furies-768x1166.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/female-furies-675x1024.jpg 675w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/female-furies.jpg 850w" sizes="(max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px" /></a></strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> The Female Furies has a point to make and it’s done well with both story and art! Also, get you a friend that will help you bury the body.<br /> <strong>Martin:</strong> 3/5 stars. The idea of a book focusing on the Furies of Apokalips is intriguing, but the execution in this 1st issue doesn’t quite hit the mark. Getting more background on Granny Goodness is fine, but making her a sympathetic character isn’t the way to do it.<br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> Granny and the Furies are fighting sexism on Apokolips? I’m not sure what I was expecting with this book, but this isn’t it. It’s even more awkward that it sounds.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Green Arrow #49 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Martin:</strong> 4/5 stars. A really different look at a superhero vs supervillain fight. Count Vertigo has a beef with Roy Harper, NOT Arsenal (or Speedy or Red Arrow or whatever he’s calling himself). His reaction when he learns he can’t exact revenge on Roy was unexpected.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Green Lantern #4 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Martin:</strong> 4.5/5 stars. Grant Morrison’s & Liam Sharp’s run so far has been pure science-fiction goodness, reminiscent of older Silver Age stories but with modern sensibilities. Sharp’s alien designs alone are worth the cover price. Tons of fun!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Justice League #17 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> WHOA!! Snyder just dropped a huge bomb on us with a connection between Luthor and Martian Manhunter and it was perfect!<br /> <strong>Martin:</strong> 4/5 stars. After so many big, epic-scale issues, things slow down to focus on an intimate character study of 2 characters who seldom interact together: J’onn J’onnz & Lex Luthor. The implications of their meeting have more impact than dozens of explosions.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Killmonger #4 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Hill and Ferreyra are telling a story you want that has everything you’ve been asking for in a great comic!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Marvelous X-Men #1 (Marvel)<a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/marvelous-x-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-144406" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/marvelous-x-1-195x300.jpg" alt="" width="195" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/marvelous-x-1-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/marvelous-x-1-768x1181.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/marvelous-x-1-666x1024.jpg 666w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/marvelous-x-1.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px" /></a></strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> Compared to Uncanny, the “Age of X-Man” is a snore fest.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Noble #15 (Lion Forge)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Kevin Grevioux takes over writing duties and gives us more on David and it reveals so much about why he chose his superhero name. But what is Astonisher doing at the end??</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Sandman Universe: The Dreaming #6 (Vertigo)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Martin:</strong> 4/5 stars. The conclusion of the first arc, and yet things are still as crazy and mixed up as they started. Dora’s journey has been the most interesting so far, but the ending indicates yet another new, unexpected change in the Dreaming.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Uncanny X-Men #11 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> The X-Men are “dead”, anti-mutant hatred is at an all time high, mutantkind is on the brink of extinction, and once again it’s up to Cyclops to make it right! It must be Tuesday!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Vindication #1 (Top Cow)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Maybe I’m burnt out on $#**y cops and the $#**y justice system’s treatment of Black men stories because it hits too close to home. So I’ll just say this one wasn’t for me. Hopefully it’s out there for someone else though.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Young Justice #2 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> DC’s Wonder Comics is the new hotness and this trip to Gemworld is the story I didn’t know I wanted!<br /> <strong>Martin</strong>: 4/5 stars. Bendis’ take on these teenage characters is so far doing more for me than his Superman & Action runs. Wonder Girl’s interactions with her “grandpa” Zeus are great. My only minor quibble is the pacing and order of some of the dialogue & panels.<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: Not as great as the first issue but still infinitely better than what Bendis is doing with Superman.</p> <p>arnab@comicattack.net<br /> infinitespeech@comicattack.net<br /> martin@comicattack.net<br /> nickz@comicattack.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/chirpin-tuesday-reviews-02-06-19/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Chirpin’ Tuesday Reviews 10/17/18</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/chirpin-tuesday-reviews-10-17-18/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/chirpin-tuesday-reviews-10-17-18/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Arnab]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 19:26:25 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Arnab]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chirpin' Tuesday Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Columns]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DC Comics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[IDW]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infinite Speech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Martin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marvel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nickz]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Top Cow]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vertigo]]></category> <category><![CDATA[140 or less]]></category> <category><![CDATA[banner]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chirpin Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chirps]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=142526</guid> <description><![CDATA[Aquaman #41 (DC) NickZ: Mera does her best to balance her duties as queen of Atlantis and her commitment to the Justice League but it doesn’t seem to be enough. Aphrodite V #4 (Top Cow) Infinite Speech: If you’re not reading this then you’re missing out on some great storytelling from Hill and Spokes! Astonishing […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Aquaman #41 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> Mera does her best to balance her duties as queen of Atlantis and her commitment to the Justice League but it doesn’t seem to be enough.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Aphrodite V #4 (Top Cow)</strong></span><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-142527" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/batman-57-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/batman-57-198x300.jpg 198w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/batman-57-768x1166.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/batman-57-675x1024.jpg 675w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/batman-57.jpg 850w" sizes="(max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px" /><strong><br /> Infinite Speech:</strong> If you’re not reading this then you’re missing out on some great storytelling from Hill and Spokes!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Astonishing X-Men #16 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> Alex’s brilliant idea to team-up with the Reavers goes about a well as you’d expect.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Batman #57 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> I don’t know what was creepier the fable told with the action or that ending! Either way Batman is pissed and KG Beast deserves what he gets!<br /> <strong>Martin</strong>: 3.5/5 stars. A difficult issue to rate. The artwork & action scenes are fantastic, as are the illustrations of the Fairy Tale by artist Mark Buckingham. But the idea that Batman would go through the effort to find KGBeast just to beat him up & not get info was stupid.<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: You know you’ve really pissed Batman off when he makes a habit of bending his no killing rule to leave you for dead on more than one occasion.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Cover #2 (JinxWorld)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> David Mack and Brian Bendis are on fire with this one!</p> <p><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">Darth Vader #22 (Marvel)</span></strong><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> I haven’t been this excited about Vader since I was a kid!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Green Lanterns #57 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Martin:</strong> 3/5 stars. This book looks great, but it’s an unfortunate send-off for the 2 characters for whom the book was created (Simon & Jessica). The Hal Jordan & Cyborg Superman story is fine – nothing special, but fine. But that’s not why I was reading this book.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/weapon-hex-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-142529" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/weapon-hex-1-195x300.jpg" alt="" width="195" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/weapon-hex-1-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/weapon-hex-1-768x1181.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/weapon-hex-1-666x1024.jpg 666w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/weapon-hex-1.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px" /></a>Infinity Wars Weapon Hex #1 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> A pretty interesting twist on X-23 and the Scarlet Witches origin.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Justice League #10 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> We meet more members of the League right before things go south in one of the best series from DC right now!<br /> <strong>Martin</strong>: 4/5 stars. A prelude to the “Drowned” cross-over, with lots of crazy Snyder-style new characters and universe-spanning plots and twists. I liked the inclusion of Firestorm & Adam Strange in the League.<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: Francis Manapul’s art and colors on this issue are incredible and I really like the dynamic Snyder has been setting up with Diana and Arthur.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Justice League Dark #4 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Martin:</strong> 4/5 stars. Stunning visuals and some really unexpected things happening. I particularly liked the arrival of Black Orchid, a former member of the New 52 JL Dark, being witch-marked by Hecate and trying to destroy The Green. It was a genuine surprise.<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: The Witching Hour is crazy and fantastic! I really didn’t expect to like it THIS much!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Mr & Mrs X #4 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> Rogue, Gambit, the Shi’ar Imperial Guard, and the Star Jammers! Yes, more of this, please!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Lucifer #1 (Vertigo)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Martin</strong>: 4/5 stars. Great visuals and stunning coloring work help tell an intriguing three-part story featuring Lucifer as well as a new character, a human detective who is, for now, more interesting. Read my <a href="https://comicattack.net/2018/10/23/vertigo-comics-reviews-lucifer-1/">review here</a>!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>New Challengers #6 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Martin</strong>: 3/5 stars. I really wanted to like this series, as I have a fondness for the old Challs. This new series just wasn’t given enough chance to breathe and become its own thing. This premature ending is confusing and feels extremely rushed.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Nightwing #51 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> Get out of here with this Ric Grayson business and who didn’t see that person taking up the mantel of Nightwing?</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Old Man Logan #49 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> What do you do with two alternate, older version of heroes that have just recently been resurrected? Have them fight each other to the death of course, problem solved.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Pearl #3 (JinxWorld)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Another Bendis title that you should be picking up but you’ll love that Gaydos artwork in every panel!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #311 (Marvel)</strong></span><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-142528" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/spectacular-spiderman-311-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/spectacular-spiderman-311-198x300.jpg 198w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/spectacular-spiderman-311-674x1024.jpg 674w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/spectacular-spiderman-311.jpg 756w" sizes="(max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px" /><strong><br /> NickZ:</strong> Morlun really kicks the s*** out of Peter for this entire issue! I glad that they haven’t backed away from the dynamic of Jameson helping Spider-Man.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Shuri #1 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech</strong>: I was unprepared for how great this book was going to be! The entire creative team was on fire and had me hooked with every page and now I want to know what Shuri’s answer is!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Teen Titans #23 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Not feeling this as much as I was before. Not sure if I’m sticking around much longer.<br /> <strong>Martin</strong>: 2/5 stars. The nicest thing I can say is that I liked the art for this a lot. It’s too bad the plot and characterization are a complete mess. Djinn is probably the most interesting so far, so it helps that she’s the POV character of this issue.<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: This iteration of the Teen Titans really sucks. They couldn’t stop one villain and then when they finally did catch up to her it was already too late.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #87 (IDW)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech</strong>: A great issue made even better when a friend of mine gets a cameo!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Thor #6 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> An OP Doom makes for one of the best villains ever! Now can next issue hurry up!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Venom Annual #1 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> This almost had the feel of the “Almost Got ‘Im” episode of Batman the Animated Series, only with Venom instead of Batman.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>X-Men Black Mystique #1 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> Wasn’t really feeling the Mystique story but I’m fully on board for whatever is going on with Apocalypse!</p> <p>arnab@comicattack.net<br /> infinitespeech@comicattack.net<br /> martin@comicattack.net<br /> nickz@comicattack.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/chirpin-tuesday-reviews-10-17-18/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Chirpin’ Tuesday Reviews 09/19/18</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/chirpin-tuesday-reviews-09-19-18/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/chirpin-tuesday-reviews-09-19-18/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Arnab]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2018 19:17:28 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Arnab]]></category> <category><![CDATA[BOOM! Studios]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chirpin' Tuesday Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Columns]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dark Horse]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DC Comics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[IDW]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Image]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infinite Speech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lion Forge]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Martin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marvel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nickz]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Top Cow]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Valiant]]></category> <category><![CDATA[140 or less]]></category> <category><![CDATA[banner]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chirpin Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chirps]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=141807</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 (Marvel) Infinite Speech: Saladin Ahmed has me in my feelings about the symbiote AND I love how he writes the young Black kid without making him sound like a cornball! NickZ: This was actually a really delightful story that was more about the Venom symbiote than Spidey but I still really […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Saladin Ahmed has me in my feelings about the symbiote AND I love how he writes the young Black kid without making him sound like a cornball!<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: This was actually a really delightful story that was more about the Venom symbiote than Spidey but I still really liked it. Also, the variant cover was SICK! .</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Aphrodite V #3 (Top Cow)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech</strong>: Bryan Hill and Jeff Spokes are delivering the great storytelling that fans have been asking for in their comics in this series!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Avengers #8 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Black Panther is now the leader of the Avengers and Aaron, Marquez, & Ponsor leave us with a cliffhanger worth coming back for!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Batman #55 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> What happened in this issue is wayyy more important than a look at the Bat-penis.<br /> <strong>Martin</strong>: 4/5 stars. Some of the Nightwing dialogue was a little to “chummy” for me, but I guess that’s all part of the idea of this issue. I enjoyed the fights with, and mentions of, some of the goofy villains the Dynamic Duo have fought in the past. Ending was predictable.<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: It’s all fun and games until someone shoots your Dick! Tom King loves to torment Batman with tragedy!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Batman Damned #1 (DC)</strong></span><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-141816" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2018/09/batman-55-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/batman-55-198x300.jpg 198w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/batman-55.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px" /><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Pairing Constantine and Batman is always a good idea especially when you Lee Bermejo making is look spectacular!<br /> <strong>Martin</strong>: 4/5 stars. Bermejo’s art is gorgeous and worth, and alone worth it to pick up this book. The story has some very compelling ideas, and the match-up of Constantine, Deadman, and Batman is unique. It’s extremely dark, but not in a cheap way.<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: People always say that Batman is cocky, now it’s just literal. All controversy aside, this is a really interesting story that’s being eclipsed by all the fanboys who suddenly feel inadequate.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Bonehead #4 (Top Cow)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech</strong>: An excellent series when you need a break from the capes and tights.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Buffy the Vampire Slayer The Reckoning #4 (Dark Horse)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ: </strong>WOW, if this is how Buffy the Vampire Slayer finally ends then I’m actually fine with it. Every character didn’t get the ending that I wanted but everyone got some kind of happy ending and some things I wanted were eluded to.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Captain America Annual #1 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> The creative team tells a wonderful flashback story from Cap and Bucky’s past.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Coda #5 (Boom! Studios)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Martin:</strong> 4.5/5 stars. The beginning of the second arc focuses mainly on X’s relationship with his wife, Serka, & adds some great depth to the characters & overall story. There’s also an almost Shakespearian quality to the conversation between Hum & his severed Ylf head.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Death or Glory #5 (Image)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> What a nonstop, action packed adventure that even manages to develop it’s characters and make everything they do understandable! This is a great series that shouldn’t be missed!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Doctor Strange #5 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Waid delivered another solid issue but it was the one panel Jesus Saiz showed the damage to Stephen’s hands that provided a great, quiet moment.<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: Holy Hogwarts! I don’t think I’ve ever seen Doctor Strange be more badass than he is in this issue! Saiz’s art works so amazingly to showcase this new and improved Stephen Strange! (or whoever he is?)</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Edge of Spider-Geddon #3 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> Spider-Ben and Petey maybe my new favorite alternate versions of Spider-Man but man am I worried about what tragedy befalls them in Spider-Geddon!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Green Lanterns #55 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Martin:</strong> 3.5/5 stars. I’ve be-moaned the lack of the Jessica-Simon focus of this book lately, but in this issue, Simon doesn’t even appear. The only thing I really got out of this issue is that Cyborg Superman is way more powerful than I thought.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Hit-Girl #8 (Image)</strong></span><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-141815" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2018/09/pearl-2-195x300.jpg" alt="" width="195" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/pearl-2-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/pearl-2-768x1181.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/pearl-2-666x1024.jpg 666w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/pearl-2.jpg 1626w" sizes="(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px" /><strong><br /> Infinite Speech:</strong> Where is this going? And I’m not referring to her trips around the globe just killing people.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Infinity Wars Soldier Supreme #1 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: I feel like these Infinity Warps are the closest we are ever going to get to revisiting the Amalgam Universe. In any event they are pretty cool, and I love Adam Kubert’s art in this!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Injustice vs. Masters of the Universe #3 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Love these mash-ups but I’d like to see another MOTU series without all of the guest stars.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Justice League #8 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Guess I should have read all of Metal but this was still a solid Legion of Doom focused story from Tynion<br /> <strong>Martin</strong>: 4/5 stars. I’m still liking the more character-driven approach of this title. This particular issue continues the focus on the villains, primarily Lex Luthor, Cheetah, & Black Manta, but it’s good, intriguing story-telling.<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: There is so much universe building going on in this series! If you want to understand anything going forward in the DCU you should be reading Justice League! But also read it because it is AMAZING!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Kick-Ass #7 (Image)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> This is a great continuation of the series but when did they start calling Patience “Kick-Ass”?</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Mister Miracle #11 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Martin</strong>: 5/5 stars. Seldom have I read a run in comics this long in which every issue is fantastic. So far, with 11 out of 12 issues complete, this is one of those comics. The publication delays are definitely worth the wait.<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: Tom King takes you through every spectrum of emotion in this issue and leaves you with your mind as blown open as the Source Wall!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Mr. & Mrs. X #3 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: I’m just going to say it, this has the best Gambit and Deadpool fight sequence ever put to print! Kelly Thompson and Oscar Bazaldua are making comic book gold right here!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Multiple Man #4 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> Time travel! Duplicates! Alternate realities! I have a headache now and I wouldn’t have it any other way!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>New Challengers #5 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Martin:</strong> 3/5 stars. The idea of this story is better than the execution, but I assume that is due to the change in making this only a 6-issue mini-series vs an on-going. The story is so confusing and the rushed nature makes it difficult to connect with the characters.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Pearl #2 (JinxWorld)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech</strong>: Gaydos’ visual storytelling pulls you into the world of Pearl while Bendis makes sure the characters are worth sticking around for!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Return of Wolverine #1 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Did McNiven channel the skills of Barry Windsor Smith for this issue? It looked fantastic!<br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> Wolverine is back…I guess.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Seven To Eternity #11 (Image)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> Everything has gotten so mixed up, I’m not sure who side we are supposed to be on at this point.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Shadowman #7 (Valiant)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Andy Diggle’s walk through the Shadowman’s lineage has been one of the best arcs to come out of this series.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Summit #9 (Lion Forge)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech</strong>: Summit’s supporting cast is getting better and seeing what Min did to T.K. was icing on the cake in this issue!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Superb #13 (Lion Forge)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> I need the heroes to go ahead and rescue the kids so they can and put these evil $#@! down!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Teen Titans #22 (DC)<br /> </strong></span><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-141814" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2018/09/wcavengers-2-195x300.jpg" alt="" width="195" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/wcavengers-2-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/wcavengers-2-768x1181.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/wcavengers-2-666x1024.jpg 666w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/wcavengers-2.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px" /><strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> This issue was treading in “meh” territory until we get to see who Damian’s silent “partner” is.<br /> <strong>Martin</strong>: 2/5 stars. That was officially my last issue of Teen Titans for the time-being. I kept wanting to give it a chance, but it’s been dismal. Robin and Emiko are not acting in character, Crush is so 1-dimensional that it’s almost comical, & Kid Flash sulks too much.<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: Batman is going to be so pissed when he finds out who Damian is working with! Looks like another Robin will be getting his ass kicked by Bat-dad!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Thor #5 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Now if that wasn’t the most OP version of Doom I don’t know what is! HOLY $#!@</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Venom #6 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Stegman is doing some very cool things visually to tell this story and by the end of it Cates had made me sad. Stop making me sad Cates!<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: This Venom arc continues to be blazing hot! Cates and Stegman are making a masterpiece and Eddie and the Venom Symbiote have never been more heroic!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Venom First Host #4 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> Between what is happening in this series and the main Venom book, I don’t see how they can have anyone else besides Eddie be the Venom host ever again!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>West Coast Avengers #2 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> This book is about fun superhero action and Kelly Thompson has made me laugh from start to finish!<br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> The feel of this book is a mash-up between the og West Coast Avengers and Young Avengers! Two books that I absolutely loved!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>X-Men Gold #36 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> TBH this was the weakest of the X-Men “color” books but this issue was probably the best one of the series and actually got me in the feels.</p> <p>arnab@comicattack.net<br /> infinitespeech@comicattack.net<br /> martin@comicattack.net<br /> nickz@comicattack.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/chirpin-tuesday-reviews-09-19-18/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Chirpin’ Tuesday Reviews 08/22/18</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/chirpin-tuesday-reviews-08-22-18/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/chirpin-tuesday-reviews-08-22-18/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Arnab]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2018 17:10:54 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Arnab]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Aspen]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chirpin' Tuesday Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Columns]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DC Comics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Image]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infinite Speech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lion Forge]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Martin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marvel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Top Cow]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Valiant]]></category> <category><![CDATA[140 or less]]></category> <category><![CDATA[banner]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chirpin Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chirps]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=141443</guid> <description><![CDATA[Action Comics #1002 (DC) Martin: 3.5/5 stars. Bendis continues dolling out little interesting nuggets, which are intriguing, but need to start coming a bit quicker. The supporting cast, with one major exception, are treated more properly this issue than some of Bendis’ previous attempts. Amazing Spider-Man #4 (Marvel) Infinite Speech: This might not be my […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Action Comics #1002 (DC)</strong></span><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-141445" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/amazing-spider-man-4-195x300.jpg" alt="" width="195" height="300" /><strong><br /> Martin:</strong> 3.5/5 stars. Bendis continues dolling out little interesting nuggets, which are intriguing, but need to start coming a bit quicker. The supporting cast, with one major exception, are treated more properly this issue than some of Bendis’ previous attempts.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Amazing Spider-Man #4 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> This might not be my thing.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Aphrodite V #2 (Top Cow)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Bryan Hill has been on fire all across the comics industry and Aphrodite V is yet another example of his exciting storytelling while Jeff Spokes provides some moody visuals.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Avengers #6 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Celestial Sized Ghost Rider FTW! Straight up superhero excitement and I hope some kid reads this and discovers comics for the first time!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Avengers: Wakanda Forever #1 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> This series hits on so many levels and feels like a great old school Marvel team-up book!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Batman: Kings of Fear #1 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Martin:</strong> 3.5/5 stars. Kelley Jones’ 1990’s-inspired visuals help lift the score. The story is fine, but nothing particularly new or inventive, but the last page promises changes for the next issue. Check out my full review here.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Black Panther #3 (Marvel)<br /> </strong></span><strong><a href="https://comicattack.net/2018/08/chirpin-tuesday-reviews-08-22-18/iris/" rel="attachment wp-att-141448"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-141448" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/iris-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" /></a>Infinite Speech:</strong> Black Panther in space is excellent thanks to Coates and Acuna!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Darth Vader #20 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> The epitome of Vader stories has been in this series and this issue doesn’t disappoint!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Detective Comics #987 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Another fire story from that Bryan Hill guy I mentioned earlier and now I have to impatiently wait his Batman and the Outsiders after finishing this one.<br /> <strong>Martin</strong>: 4.5/5 stars. Great end to this arc. While this arc was uneven, & I wasn’t thrilled with the villain, I liked everything else about it, particularly the interactions between Black Lighting, Batman, & the rest of the Bat Family. Looking forward to Outsiders!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Executive Assistant: Iris #4 (Aspen)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> I’m here for Iris’ take no sh*t attitude and assassin skills! I’ll need more from Northcott!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Flash #53 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Some background on Commander Cold sheds some light on a character that I’m starting to like.<br /> <strong>Martin:</strong> 4/5 stars. I’ve always liked Flash’s relationship with the Trickster, the youngest of the Rogues. Commander Cold gets some interesting background development; he makes a fun & different (and hopefully temporary) companion for the Flash.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Hit-Girl #7 (Image)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Hit-Girl needs a day off.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Incidentals #11 (Lion Forge)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> This is one dysfunctional team and I’m here for all of it!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Justice League: Dark #2 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Did not see that twist coming and I’m officially on board and liking Detective Chimp!<br /> <strong>Martin</strong>: 4.5/5 stars. 2 issues in, and this is one crazy ride! Awesome, creepy, horror-inspired visuals, great characterization, the return of some classic characters, and very clever plot-twists. My comic of the week.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Shadowman #6 (Valiant)</strong></span><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-141446" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/jld-2-195x300.jpg" alt="" width="195" height="300" /><strong><br /> Infinite Speech:</strong> This fall through time has been some of the best storytelling of the Shadowman mythos but I can’t wait to see the end result!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Silencer #8 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech</strong>: Okay that was one hell of a cliffhanger!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Teen Titans #21 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> I really want to like this series but I’m not sure if it knows what it wants to be yet. Kid Flash is now more annoying than Damian and that’s a feat unto itself!<br /> <strong>Martin:</strong> 3/5 stars. There is actually potential for this title, but it hasn’t gelled yet. Part of that is the composition of the team. There are too many characters, many of them new, who haven’t been developed yet. Others act out-of-character (particularly Red Arrow).</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Terrifics #7 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Martin:</strong> 4/5 stars. The best of the New Age of Heroes titles has had a slow, methodical build-up, and it’s getting closer to mixing the Terrifics with Tom Strong, hinted at all the way back in issue #1. The retro visuals of the Tom Strong scenes are great.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Venom #5 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Cates and Stegman have given Venom a story and power upgrade and you should be reading every single issue! I just need the symbiote to wipe the blood off Eddie’s face though.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>West Coast Avengers #1 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech</strong>: I laughed and laughed some more and loved that an OG West Coast Avenger showed up to make things even crazier!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Wonder Woman #53 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Martin:</strong> 3/5 stars. While I am enjoying this more than the previous arc, I found the story & pacing in this issue quite confusing. I also don’t read JLA or Red Hood, so have no connection to the two supporting characters, who are very underdeveloped in this.</p> <p>arnab@comicattack.net<br /> infinitespeech@comicattack.net<br /> martin@comicattack.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/chirpin-tuesday-reviews-08-22-18/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Chirpin’ Tuesday Reviews 07/18/18</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/chirpin-tuesday-reviews-07-18-18/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/chirpin-tuesday-reviews-07-18-18/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Arnab]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2018 14:52:38 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Arnab]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Black Mask]]></category> <category><![CDATA[BOOM! Studios]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chirpin' Tuesday Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Columns]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dark Horse]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DC Comics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Eric Snell]]></category> <category><![CDATA[IDW]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Image]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infinite Speech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Martin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marvel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nickz]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Top Cow]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Valiant]]></category> <category><![CDATA[140 or less]]></category> <category><![CDATA[banner]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chirpin Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chirps]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=140879</guid> <description><![CDATA[Adventure Time Comics #25 (Boom!) NickZ: I know Adventure Time is edgy, but implying that Princess Bubble Gum stole semen from Finn is a bit much! Aphrodite V #1 (Top Cow) Infinite Speech: I’m constantly praising Bryan Hill’s work and this new series is no different! If you’re not already reading this then you’ll need […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Adventure Time Comics #25 (Boom!)<a href="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2018/07/batman-51.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-140882" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2018/07/batman-51-195x300.jpg" alt="" width="195" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/batman-51-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/batman-51-667x1024.jpg 667w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/batman-51.jpg 720w" sizes="(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px" /></a></strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> I know Adventure Time is edgy, but implying that Princess Bubble Gum stole semen from Finn is a bit much!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Aphrodite V #1 (Top Cow)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> I’m constantly praising Bryan Hill’s work and this new series is no different! If you’re not already reading this then you’ll need to start!<br /> <strong>Eric:</strong> This cyber modern noir take on Aphrodite is pretty cool visually. But there isn’t much character development in issue 1.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Black [AF]: Widows and Orphans #2 (Black Mask)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> That was a long wait between issues but it was worth it!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Batman #51 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Martin:</strong> 4/5 stars. The big “wedding aftermath” issue shows an emotionally damaged Bruce Wayne trying to deal with his feelings. The plot device, that Bruce has been called to jury duty to evaluate a case involving Batman & Mr. Freeze is a bit contrived, but so far, it works.<br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> Whatever your current feelings are about Tom King and his Batman story, you gotta admit, the man knows how to subvert expectations and take you somewhere you didn’t expect to go.<br /> <strong>Eric:</strong> King is treading new ground by forcing Bruce Wayne to reverse the mistakes of Batman. This could be interesting…</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Batwoman #17 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> Kate is trying to adjust to recent life changing events from this comic, Detective Comics, and Batman, so who better to do it with than an old flame?</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>The Brave and the Bold #6 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Martin:</strong> 3.5/5 stars. I’ve loved Sharp’s art on this series, and the story did get better for a while, but the conclusion is a jumble of motivations, characters, and action sequences that’s quite difficult to follow. Batman & Wonder Woman seem like afterthoughts.<br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> This mini-series wasn’t that great and the thought that it is to be continued is not appealing at all.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Buffy The Vampire Slayer The Reckoning #2 (Dark Horse)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> How do you defeat an enemy who gains your memories as you make them?</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Cable #159 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> Any time we revisit Cable’s time with Redd and Slym is a plus in my book.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>East of West #38 (Image)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Martin:</strong> 4/5 stars. Dragotta’s fantastic art, especially his characters, continue to be a highlight of this series. The Apocalypse is looming, and the death of a major character (and how the character was set up) make this series feel like every issue is important.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Green Lanterns #51 (DC)<a href="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2018/07/magic-order-2.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-140880" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2018/07/magic-order-2-195x300.png" alt="" width="195" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/magic-order-2-195x300.png 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/magic-order-2.png 585w" sizes="(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px" /></a></strong></span><br /> <strong>Martin:</strong> 4/5 stars. I am really bummed that this series seems to be turning into a standard GL Corps book instead of a book focusing on Simon & Jessica, but that said, I am intrigued by the mystery being set up, & how Jess’ ring is warning her not to trust anybody.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Hunt For Wolverine The Claws of a Killer #3 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> When Daken is the character in the story you most empathize with, you know you’re in trouble.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Infinity Countdown #5 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: It seems as though the Infinity Stones are finally in the hands of the people who are meant to protect them from whatever threat is coming in the Infinity War.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Justice League #4 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Martin:</strong> 4/5 stars. There is so much happening in this issue in terms of the Legion of Doom taking down the JL, but it’s a slower moment toward the beginning of the issue, about Gorilla Grodd’s origin, that was particularly well-done.<br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> This book is titled Justice League but I think Scott Snyder is secretly siding with the Legion of Doom.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Star Trek TNG Terra Incognita #1 (IDW)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> Excited for the third chapter in what has been an incredible Next Generation story but I am a little disappointed that they don’t have J.K. Woodward on art this time around. (Besides variant covers)</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Magic Order #2 (Image)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> It was suggested I pick this up and I must say that I’m officially hooked!<br /> <strong>Eric:</strong> A drowning in a taxi sitting in the middle of NY traffic…whoa! This ain’t stage magic Millar is playing with.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #29 (BOOM!)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> That last page though!!!!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>New Challengers #3 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Martin:</strong> 3.5/5 stars. Nice to get some background on one of the new Challengers (Krunch) but the main story is a bit confusing and the number of characters make it difficult to get of a sense of whom to focus on. I am excited abou the return of Skartaris, though.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Ninjak #9 (Valiant)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> This doesn’t seem like the Livewire in Harbinger Wars II but this was still one great team-up!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Shadowman #5 (Valiant)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Taking us back to see how this all started in one hell of a story!<a href="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2018/07/xmen-gold-32.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-140881" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2018/07/xmen-gold-32-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/xmen-gold-32-198x300.jpg 198w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/xmen-gold-32-768x1166.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/xmen-gold-32-675x1024.jpg 675w" sizes="(max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px" /></a></p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Skyward #4 (Image)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> This issue had more or Willa’s dad who stole the show! Can’t wait to see what the creative team has in store next issue because that storm looks serious!<br /> <strong>Eric:</strong> Henderson FINALLY focuses on the most interesting character in the book. Now…he’s just gotta survive the issue</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Weatherman #2 (Image)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Why did they have to traumatize me with the dog all over again?! The twist is great and the story execution is pure fire!<br /> <strong>Eric:</strong> Nathan Bright is the most wanted man in the galaxy. But can his psyche handle the reason why? READ THIS BOOK!!!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong> X-Men Gold #32 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> I find it fascinating that young Cyclops who barely really knows Rachel at all was able to reach her when friends and lovers who have know her forever couldn’t. Blood really is thicker than water or Scott Summers (at any age) is just THAT awesome!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>X-Men Red #6 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> Jean builds an even more powerful “searebro” and using her now unrestrained powers easily discovers the true enemy they have been fighting this entire time!</p> <p>arnab@comicattack.net<br /> infinitespeech@comicattack.net<br /> martin@comicattack.net<br /> nickz@comicattack.net<br /> esnell@comicattack.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/chirpin-tuesday-reviews-07-18-18/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Chirpin’ Tuesday Reviews 03/20/14</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/chirpin-reviews-03-20-14/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/chirpin-reviews-03-20-14/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Arnab]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2018 11:00:57 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Arnab]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chirpin' Tuesday Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Columns]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DC Comics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Image]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Martin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marvel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nickz]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Top Cow]]></category> <category><![CDATA[140 or less]]></category> <category><![CDATA[banner]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chirpin Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chirps]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=139329</guid> <description><![CDATA[Action Comics #999 (DC) Martin: 3.5/5 stars. Jurgens tries to tie things up before handing over the reigns to Bendis. The Superman-Hank Henshaw stuff is interesting and shows why Superman is a better “man” than most. The resolution of the Lois and Sam Lane feud falls a little flat. NickZ: Superman’s unrelenting optimism and belief […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong><a href="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2018/03/action-comics-999.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-139330" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2018/03/action-comics-999-195x300.jpg" alt="" width="195" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/action-comics-999-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/action-comics-999-768x1181.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/action-comics-999-666x1024.jpg 666w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/action-comics-999.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px" /></a> Action Comics #999 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong> Martin:</strong> 3.5/5 stars. Jurgens tries to tie things up before handing over the reigns to Bendis. The Superman-Hank Henshaw stuff is interesting and shows why Superman is a better “man” than most. The resolution of the Lois and Sam Lane feud falls a little flat.<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: Superman’s unrelenting optimism and belief in doing the right thing is what makes him such an inspiration, but in this instance, I feel it’s so naive that it’s down right dangerous.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>All-New Wolverine #32 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> Any occasion to use your Nazi-Stomping boots is an automatic plus in my book!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Astonishing X-Men #9 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> This book keeps you guessing if Proteus or the man call X is the real threat that the X-Men need to stop and that makes for an interesting read.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Avengers #684 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> The Hulk was already over-powered enough without making him immortal on top of it.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #20 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> With the Calculator hitting each of the Birds where it hurts, now is not the best time for an internal breakdown.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>The Beauty #20 (Image)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ</strong>: Just as they were about to get the proof they needed to blow this story wide open, everything went straight to hell!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider #15 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> If you wanted to know what lead up to The Scarlet Spider’s dramatic appearance in Damnation, then this is the book for you! Also, Khary Randolph & Emilio Lopez’s is cover is pretty dope!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Deadly Class #32 (Image)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> Deadly Class is back with a non-stop, action-packed issue and boy oh boy, does Wes Craig know how to draw some spectacular fight scenes! (That splash page needs to be made into a poster!) I can’t wait for the next issue!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Detective Comics #976 (DC)<a href="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2018/03/tec-976.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-139331" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2018/03/tec-976-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/tec-976-198x300.jpg 198w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/tec-976-768x1165.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/tec-976-675x1024.jpg 675w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/tec-976.jpg 1032w" sizes="(max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px" /></a></strong></span><br /> <strong> Martin:</strong> 4/5 stars. Does a good job improving on some of the downfalls from last issue. The most emotion still comes from interactions between Cass & Clayface (in a flashback), but there are great scene with Bruce & Tim as well. Fernandez & Kalisz art works well.<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: This path that Tim Drake seems to be on is made even more interesting if you’ve read his time as Batman Beyond. Also, I’m pretty shocked at Batwing and Azrael’s decision in regards to the Colony.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Doctor Strange #387 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> Mephisto toys with Doctor Strange leading him to make some very unfortunate mistakes.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Flash #42 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong> Martin:</strong> 3.5/5 stars. Some of the art is a bit inconsistent from page to page, and I am truly tired of angry, obsessed Barry. That said, Grodd always makes an interesting villain and the idea of a new Flash Family has me hopeful.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Green Lantern Earth One #1 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong> Martin:</strong> 4/5 stars. Bechko and Hardman do a fantastic job re-imagining Hal Jordan’s Silver Age origins for this non-continuity line, but while still respecting much of GL history and mythos. Read my full review on @ComicAttack here: https://comicattack.net/2018/03/dc-comics-reviews-green-lantern-earth-one/</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Justice League of America #26 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> Only Batman could manipulate two villains into making the ultimate sacrifice to save an entire planet!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Marvel 2 in One #4 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> This book is worth the price of admission just to see Doom-Galactus and what that unholy union brought upon the universe!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Mister Miracle #7 (DC)<a href="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2018/03/mister-miracle-7.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-139332" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2018/03/mister-miracle-7-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/mister-miracle-7-198x300.jpg 198w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/mister-miracle-7.jpg 650w" sizes="(max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px" /></a></strong></span><br /> <strong> Martin:</strong> 5/5 stars. I never knew I could be so entertained by reading an entire issue about a couple in a hospital waiting for their baby to be born. King includes some unexpected hospital visitors to move things along, and Gerads art is still perfect.<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: This series continues to be a masterpiece with the best labor story ever told!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>The New Mutants Dead Souls #1 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> I think this story was vomited up my some hipster millennial kid.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Old Man Logan #36 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> Logan gets tangled in Mayor Kingpin’s cross-hairs and now he’s got a Bullseye on his back!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #301 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> What’s better than one Spider-Man beating up villains while verbally roasting them? Two Spider-Men beating up villains and riffing off each other!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Postal Laura #1 (Top Cow)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> This felt like the finale this amazing series deserved. If this is the last time we visit Eden (I hope it’s not), then i am more than happy with this ending.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Red Hood and the Outlaws #20 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> It seems this Bizarro story has finally come to a head! or the edge of an axe to be more precise.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Supergirl #19 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong> Martin:</strong> 4/5 stars. A very touching, one-off story about Supergirl’s ability to inspire and provide hope for those who are feeling lost and without a voice. It’s done been before, but Orlando, Ayala, and Campbell make this one truly special.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Titans #21 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong> Martin:</strong> 3/5 stars. What started out as one of my favorite Rebirth titles due to utilizing the original Wally West, has turned into a mess of dark, brooding drama that’s no longer fun to read. The “B” story with Brain and Monsieur Mallah was the highlight of this issue.<br /> <strong>NickZ:</strong> The writing in this book is pretty terrible. Everyone is acting so unreasonably out of character just to justify this ridiculous plot.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Trinity #19 (DC)<a href="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Trinity-19.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-139333" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Trinity-19-195x300.jpg" alt="" width="195" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Trinity-19-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Trinity-19-768x1180.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Trinity-19-667x1024.jpg 667w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Trinity-19.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px" /></a></strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> For all three of the trinity realizing they were being duped, they sure did reveal a lot of Intel to a dangerous threat before they exposed him.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #30 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> Squirrel Girls space “vacation” photos are the best thing you will see in a comic book this week.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Weapon X #15 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> Sabretooth and Old Man Wolverine fight it out because of a birthday tradition? Do they ever really need a reason?</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>Wonder Woman #42 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong> Martin:</strong> 3/5 stars. Merino’s art in this issue is really great, which partially helps make up for a lackluster story that doesn’t really seem to ever go anywhere. Robinson is a great writer so hopefully he can get this back on track soon.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><strong>X-Men Blue #23 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> Looks like Emma has committed to going back to being a full on villain again.</p> <p>arnab@comicattack.net<br /> martin@comicattack.net<br /> nickz@comicattak.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/chirpin-reviews-03-20-14/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Chirpin’ Tuesday Reviews 02/21/18</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/chirpinreviews-02-21-18/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/chirpinreviews-02-21-18/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Arnab]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:34:07 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Arnab]]></category> <category><![CDATA[BOOM! Studios]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chirpin' Tuesday Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Columns]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DC Comics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Image]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infinite Speech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lion Forge]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Martin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marvel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nickz]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Top Cow]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Valiant]]></category> <category><![CDATA[140 or less]]></category> <category><![CDATA[banner]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chirpin Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chirps]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=138889</guid> <description><![CDATA[Avengers #681 (Marvel) Infinite Speech: Still fun but even with an origin for Voyager I’m still not seeing why she’s important to the story. NickZ: As the Avengers finally realize what has been going on, two new players enter the fray and things are about to get a whole lot more complicated. Astonishing X-Men #8 […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Avengers #681 (Marvel)<a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/avengers-681.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-138891" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/avengers-681-195x300.jpg" alt="" width="195" height="300" /></a></strong></span><br /> <strong> Infinite Speech:</strong> Still fun but even with an origin for Voyager I’m still not seeing why she’s important to the story.<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: As the Avengers finally realize what has been going on, two new players enter the fray and things are about to get a whole lot more complicated.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Astonishing X-Men #8 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> As Proteus toys with Psylocke and this new “Xavier”, the rest of the X-Men decide if they should trust the latter.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Batman #41 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong> Infinite Speech:</strong> Poison Ivy finally steps up her game and Flash gets the best cameo of the week!<br /> <strong>Martin</strong>: 4/5 stars. Gorgeous art and colors by Janin and King, and a strong, engaging start of a new arc featuring a very powerful Poison Ivy. Helps the series after the last few issues were a little lower in quality.<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: Poison Ivy is back with a major power upgrade and Bat and Cat are the only ones left to stop her.<br /> <strong>Eric:</strong> 4/5 To hear Batman admit he has no idea how to save the world fro Poison Ivy’s mind control is both terrifying and intriguing.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Batman and the Signal #2 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong> Infinite Speech:</strong> It took a while but seeing Duke work through his powers and confront Batman was worth it.<br /> <strong>Martin</strong>: 3.5/5 stars. There’s still a lot of potential to Duke to be an interesting new addition to the Bat family, as a character who operates openly in the daylight. Love the inclusion of some of the “We Are Robin” team. But storywise, it’s a mess.<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: A bit more enjoyable than the first issue but still not worthy of its on miniseries.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Batman Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II #4 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong> Infinite Speech:</strong> A team-up that does not disappoint with Splinter and Karai taking the biggest Ls of the week while Bane gives Lady Liberty a facelift.<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: If you ever wondered how Raph or even Splinter would measure up against someone like Bane, then this is the issue for you!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Black Panther Annual #1 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong> Infinite Speech:</strong> Three stories from some of the greatest to ever touch the Black Panther mythos!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Bloodborne #1 (Titan)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Eric: </strong>4/5 Bloodborne nails the feeling of dread and mysticism that is at the forefront of the game. Here’s hoping the next issue is as strong as the first.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>The Brave and the Bold #1 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong> Martin:</strong> 3/5 stars. Fantastic, creative, detailed art is somewhat wasted on with a lackluster story that doesn’t use Wonder Woman or Batman to full potential. Read my full review on @ComicAttack: https://comicattack.net/2018/02/dc-comics-reviews-the-brave-and-the-bold-1/<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: Diana and Bruce get drawn into war that maybe bigger than either of them can handle.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Deadpool vs. Old Man Logan #5 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> Deadpool and Logan both get their asses handed to them by a new girl that I doubt we’ve seen the last of.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Defenders #10 (Marvel)<a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/descender-27.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-138893" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/descender-27-195x300.png" alt="" width="195" height="300" /></a></strong></span><br /> <strong> Infinite Speech:</strong> So sad this had to end but it went out in a huge way!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Descender #27 (Image)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> At long last we are learning more about the mysterious Harvesters.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Doctor Strange Damnation #1 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong> Infinite Speech:</strong> Mephisto returns and I can’t believe I’m actually enjoying him and Doctor Strange in the same comic!<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: Besides the set up for this story being completely out of character for Doctor Strange, I really like some of the things set up in issue and I can’t wait to see where it goes.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Fence #4 (Boom!)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> I never thought that I could be so captivated by the drama of fencing but this series has become one of my favorite reads of the month!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Green Lanterns #41 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong> Martin:</strong> 3/5 stars. Baz & Cruz are (were?) my favorite Rebirth “Buddy Cop” team, but these newer story arcs aren’t showing the best of either their personal lives (which the previous creative team did so well) nor adding much to Lantern mythology.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Hit Girl #1 (Image)</strong></span><br /> <strong> Infinite Speech</strong>: Over the top violence with a twist I didn’t see coming.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Horizon #18 (Image)</strong></span><br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Reading this was like going 80 mph then slamming into a brick wall for a sudden stop because this is the last issue of the series!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Infinity Countdown Prime #1 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> With the Infinity Gems is the possession of some of the most unexpected beings in the Marvel Universe, this promises to be a very interesting read. Also, who else notice that DC Comics easter egg?</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Justice League #39 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong> Martin</strong>: 3.5/5 stars. Great art, and a fun page showing Batman’s different costumes through the decades (including from the Animated Series), but the major impact that should have been felt after the last issue barely causes a stir here.<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: You know this book is woke when the Justice League get called out for only helping the rich white people!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Luke Cage #170 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong> Infinite Speech:</strong> An adorable send off for this title that focuses on Luke’s role as a dad.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #24 (BOOM!)</strong></span><br /> <strong> Infinite Speech</strong>: Can’t wait for Shattered Grid to start!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Ninjak vs the Valiant Universe #2 (Valiant)</strong></span><br /> <strong> Infinite Speech</strong>: Valiant needs to quit playing and release the web series to this comic already. Great story so far and the Ninjak costume design adds some kick to the character.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Postal Mark #1 (Top Cow)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ</strong>: This was a great follow up to the main Postal series even though I feel Mark was written a bit more robotic than he had been towards the end of Postal.<br /> <strong>Infinite Speech:</strong> Mark is cold AF but it’s what is father deserved if you ask me!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Sex Criminals #22 (Image)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> Things don’t seem to working out to well for anyone in this book, even the Letter Daddies aren’t immune.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Summit #3 (Lion Forge)</strong></span><br /> <strong> Infinite Speech:</strong> Amy Chu has me liking Val more than anticipated and now I just want to see her save the day and blow stuff up!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Superb #7 (Lion Forge)</strong></span><br /> <strong> Infinite Speech:</strong> Hate to see the kids go out like this but they did fall for the oldest trick in the book.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Superman #41 (DC)<a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/superman-41.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-138892" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/superman-41-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" /></a></strong></span><br /> <strong> Martin:</strong> 3/5 stars. Really great art, and a story that has a lot of potential but it just doesn’t quite gel. It seems rushed to a conclusion and while Superman’s “I don’t care what you want!” attitude from last issue is tempered a bit, it still doesn’t quite work.<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: This was a really great exploration of where the line is for Superman to intervene to help people or respect people’s rights to decided their own fate. These are the types of challenges that really make for interesting Superman stories!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Super Sons #13 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong> Martin:</strong> 4/5 stars. The selling point of this book is the Damian/Jon relationship, and now that the Baz/Cruz GL book isn’t giving me that, I was happy to come here for my second-favorite “Buddy Cop” team-up. Sadly, there are only 3 more issues.<br /> <strong>NickZ</strong>: After meeting Talia, Jon finally gets a glimpse into the darkness that birthed Damian Wayne.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Trinity #18 (DC)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> Having this story narrated by all three of the trinity is very entertaining! I liked how they all gained a new respect for each other by watching how each deals with their new handicap.</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Venom #162 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> Even I have to admit that the symbiote X-Men are pretty awesome!</p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>X-Men Gold #22 (Marvel)</strong></span><br /> <strong> NickZ:</strong> Kitty’s leadership has failed this team so many times in battle and now she has gotten them arrested!</p> <p>arnab@comicattack.net<br /> infinitespeech@comicattack.net<br /> martin@comicattack.net<br /> nickz@comicattack.net<br /> esnell@comicattack.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/chirpinreviews-02-21-18/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>