All-New Wolverine #30 (Marvel)
NickZ: Laura has never been a very standout character to me, but her solving this problem in a very unWolverine-like way has really changed that for me. And who knew Daken could actually be such a compassionate brother?
Animosity #12 (AfterShock)
Infinite Speech: Never thought I’d gasp at the death of a bee but Marguerite Bennett has written another damn good arc here!
Astro City #50 (Vertigo)
Martin: 5/5 stars. Busiek & Anderson continue to prove why Astro City is so special. A story about grief, loss, and the “normal” people who are affected by the actions of the super-powered heroes in their midst. Wonderful.
Avengers #678 (Marvel)
Infinite Speech: What does Voyager bring to the story? Aside from her being non essential so far the rest is unfolding well and
NickZ: First Quicksilver and now Torchy? They are just thrashing all of my current favorite Avengers.
The Beauty #19 (Image)
NickZ: Like any new developing circumstance in society, there is always some evil shadowy group trying to use it to their advantage, and the Beauty is no different.
Black [AF]: America’s Sweetheart (Black Mask)
Infinite Speech: The world of Black gets a new hero and it’s worth picking up and checking out America’s Sweetheart!
Bonehead #2 (Top Cow)
Infinite Speech: This is just crazy and I’m loving every single page of it!
Dark Knights Metal #5 (DC)
Martin: 4/5 stars. Spectacular Capullo art accompanies a great issue. Snyder does a great job depicting things at their bleakest, but that said, this issue does seem mainly like a set-up for the finale.
NickZ: Wonder Woman proves why she is such a bad ass character, and I really liked the role reversal of Batman being the one refusing to let Superman give up hope.
Deathstroke Annual #1 (DC)
Infinite Speech: Loved the issue but WHY DIDN’T TANYA JUST LEAVE A DAMN NOTE??!!
Defenders #9 (Marvel)
Infinite Speech: When all the kick-ass ladies showed up s*** got real! Gonna miss Bendis on this one.
Detective Comics Annual #1 (DC)
Martin: 3.5/5 stars. Eddy Barrows does some neat layouts including using a film strip as a panel divider, and there’s a nice exploration of why Basil Karlo (Clayface) acts the way he acts.
NickZ: I’m not a fan of Clayface’s new origin. It wasn’t needed to explain his recent journey in this book, nor did it add anything of substance to it.
Eternity #4 (Valiant)
Infinite Speech: Kidnapping the child of the two of the most powerful beings in the galaxy comes with severe consequences. Can’t wait to see what’s next with these characters!
Flash Annual #1 (DC)
Martin: 4.5/5 stars. A great, and much-needed, Wally West (the original) story. Proves that we should have a second WW-focused Flash comic.
Infinite Speech: A lot of Wally West (original) whining and that old Flash villain comes back.
The Invincible Iron Man #596 (Marvel)
NickZ: Bendis is really doing a great job of equaling telling three great stories for three complex characters in one single comic.
Jean Grey #11 (Marvel)
NickZ: I’m not sure what this new development between teen Jean and Phoenix means for the future but to be perfectly honest, now that adult Jean is back, this Jean can go back to her own time. Her services are no longer needed.
Justice League America Doom Patrol #1 (DC)
NickZ: This was so bizarre! I think it would have worked better if it had been a crossover with the main Justice League instead of the B string.
Kino #3 (Lion Forge)
Infinite Speech: Loving everything about this aside from the extended amount of time in the fake reality. Though I’m pretty sure Meath is going to be ticked off when he wakes up.
Moon Knight #191 (Marvel)
NickZ: Moon Knight and his daughter laying on the floor listening to old vinyl Dazzler albums was the cutest thing ever!
Mystik U #2 (DC)
Martin: 3.5/5 stars. While the characters are different from their typical origins, seeing a younger cast of DC’s magic-based characters interacting in a school setting is a refreshing change of pace.
Outcast #33 (Image)
NickZ: The tension is rising on both sides in anticipation of the inevitable war on the horizon.
Phoenix Resurrection #5 (Marvel)
NickZ: AT LONG LAST, JEAN GREY IS BACK! Before she can move forward Jean has to face the two most influential forces in her life, the Phoenix Force and Scott Summers. Needless to say, it’s a very power, beautiful, and bittersweet rebirth.
Silencer #1 (DC)
Infinite Speech: I like where this is headed so I’ll be sticking around a bit longer. Oh, and why haven’t we had a Talia Al Ghul series?
Martin: 4/5 stars. A very strong debut of a new character, complete with a surprise DC cameo and great art by Romita. Read my whole review here!
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