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Artifacts #3 (Top Cow)
Arnab: Great issue setting up the looming battle.
Infinite Speech: The event that other events should look up to!

The Astounding Wolf-Man #25 (Image)
Aron: That’s how the series ends? Really? I don’t wanna buy Guardians of the Globe #3.

The Avengers #7 (Marvel)
Andy: Someone has to go back and re-read The Illuminati!

Azrael #14 (DC)
Andy: This book has finally found some direction, hearkening back to the first story arc. If you bailed earlier or were skeptical of this series, start reading with this issue.
Aron: In the words of Sealab Captain Murphy, “HOLY CRAP!”. This was the craziest issue yet! A good jumping on point. Do it!
NickZ: Things are FINALLY getting good in this series! I hope Azrael stays closely tied to Batman Incorporated.

Batman #704 (DC)
Andy: Tony Daniel is no Grant Morrison, but he’s got something good going here.
Arnab: Welcome back Tony Daniel. This issue had a bit of everything, from great art, to recurring characters, to new characters.
Infinite Speech: Tony Daniel is off to a great start here hopefully there will be less Bruce popping up to let Dick’s character grow.
NickZ: A solid issue. It will be interesting to see how Catgirl’s story plays out.

Batman Incorporated #1 (DC)
Andy: Amazing. The Bruce/Selina dynamic is something we’ve always longed for, and Paquette’s art is perfect for this book!
Arnab: Batman and Catwoman go to Japan to start off the next leg of Morrison’s run.
NickZ: Kind of an odd ball first story but the Bruce/Selina relationship makes it worth it.

Batman: The Return #1 (DC)
Andy: Anybody who considers themselves a Bat-fan should have read this. If you didn’t I virtually slap you. Did you catch the Kingdom Come references?
Arnab: This was a great issue that wrapped up months of story telling and also sets up the future of Batman and family.
NickI: Bat-Robots and Bat Armor. Too bad Magog is dead (Spoiler!) or else this could be the start of Earth 0 becoming Kingdom Come.
NickZ: This whole Batman Incorporated things seems very ambitious, I can’t wait to see where it leads! Also Bruce working/dealing with Damian was priceless!

Batman Streets of Gotham #17 (DC)
Arnab: Great Batman and Catwoman moment. And who knew Hush could fight?
Andy: I love seeing Alfred kick the shit out of people!
NickZ: Interesting back story about the Waynes. I wonder what Hush is up to this time and if it’s going to involve Catwoman.

The Boys: Highland Laddie #4 (Dynamite)
Andy: This series finally gets interesting! If you’ve been sticking with it, you get your payoff here. And if you bailed earlier, pick this issue up- it’s Hughie and Annie’s first encounter since their split.

Brightest Day #14 (DC)
Andy: Awww. I wanted more White Lantern Batman. What a tease.
Arnab: Deadman has been my favorite character in this entire series from the beginning and this issue does not disappoint.
NickZ: A great Boston Brand story, a must read for Deadman fans. I hope Batman joins the Generation Lost group.

Daken: Dark Wolverine #3 (Marvel)
Andy: Daken truly is a master manipulator. It’s about time his character started to take some direction.
NickI: Looks like Daken is following in Romulus’ footsteps.
NickZ: Well I didn’t expect for the Fantastic Four to get involved in this. I wonder what Daken will do now.

Darkwing Duck #6 (BOOM! Studios)
Andy: Any kid born in the 1990s should be reading this. It’s a can of nostalgia wonderfulness.

DC Universe Legacies #7 (DC)
NickZ: This is just boring stuff that we already know, what is the point of this series?

Deadpool Max #2 (Marvel)
Andy: I loved it! After totally disliking #1, this issue was just what the doctor ordered. I’m back on the band wagon.
NickZ: OK this book is obscene just to be obscene. With Deadpool in a Max title, I expect so much more.

Flash #6 (DC)
Arnab: Barry Allen fights the evades the time cops just in time to save Iris.

G.I. Joe: Future Noir Special #1 (IDW)
Andy: $7.99 for this IDW!? Are you freakin’ insane!?!?!?

Green Lantern #59 (DC)
Andy: More secrets get revealed about the Indigo Lanterns. This story arc feels like it’s headed somewhere big…
Arnab: It’s a battle of the corps, sorta. And it looks like the Compassion Corps aren’t so compassionate.

Green Lantern Corps #54 (DC)
Andy: I thought this story arc was pretty slow moving until this issue. Still, how many times have we seen actual allies battle it out before they realize they’re actually allies?
Arnab: It would appear Kyle needs some more hand to hand combat training.

Hellblazer #273 (Vertigo)
Aron: He totally threw that chick out. Naked! I LOVE this series!

Hulk #27 (Marvel)
Andy: Comic fans: Give Jeff Parker’s run on this title a shot. It’s good stuff!

Justice League of America #51 (DC)
NickZ: This is the first issue of Justice League that I have actually enjoyed in a long while. I hope it’s getting back on track.

Morning Glories #4 (Image)
Andy: I’m starting to wonder if I’m only in on this because of all the hot chicks.
Aron: Crap! Now those kids are REALLY in trouble! And I’m REALLY digging this series!
Jeff: Ok, I’m loving the mystery, but I sure wish they would give us a little clue as to what the heck is going on!

Motel Hell #2 (IDW)
Aron: There’s no way out of Motel Hello and people are starting to get treated the way they’ve treated others. Kinda like Saw.

Northlanders #34 (Vertigo)
NickI: Our big blacksmith splits a giant version of his enemy in half? Yeah, confusing ending.

One #2 (GG Studio)
Infinite Speech: A great looking fantasy book with a decent story so far, though a little more action couldn’t hurt.

Osborn #1 (Marvel)
Andy: It was good, but the idea to move Osborn from isolation into a room with a bunch of other twisted serial killers is a dumb ass move.

The Sixth Gun #6 (Oni Press)
Andy: This series is for any fan of supernatural or western themes. So happy it’s expanding beyond this arc. Pick up the TPB!

Spider-Girl #1 (Marvel)
Andy: Marvel’s answer to Batgirl. I liked it. Even so, it feels like it may be trying to get too big too fast.

Stan Lee’s Soldier Zero #2 (BOOM! Studios)
Andy: I’ll give one more issue a try, but things aren’t looking so good…

Stephen King’s The Stand: Hardcases #5 (Marvel)
NickI: The slow build of this book can get annoying at times, but I’m intrigued by the story. Plus, too busy to read the novel.

Supergirl #58 (DC)
Andy: A nice jumping on point for new readers. Gorgeous cover.
NickZ: So Toyman wasn’t enough, now they need Dollmaker? …..I can’t wait for Action Figure Guy.

Superman #705 (DC)
NickZ: A very touching story. “Does your dad beat you, too?”  How sad is that?

Superman/Batman #78 (DC)
NickZ: Another very fun issue and one every fanboy can relate to.

Superior #2 (Icon)
Andy: Who knew you could still enjoy a Mark Millar story without all the swearing, violence, and exploding heads?
NickI: Superior freaks out his friend, then tests out his powers. Is this the most important comic book since 1938? Haha.

Thunderbolts #150 (Marvel)
Andy: Awesome. Just flat out awesome. The T-Bolts vs. Cap, Iron Man, and Thor. Anything Jeff Parker touches turns to sexy gold.
NickI: This is a book not written by Bendis that actually has better Luke Cage as leader characterization.

Warlord of Mars #2 (Dynamite)
Andy: Easily my favorite Dynamite title. Arvid Nelson really knows how to tell a story.
NickI: This comic is great. Here’s another comic adaptation that makes me wanna read the original source material.

Whispers in the Walls #4 (Humanoids)
Aron: This is quite an enjoyable little vampire/monster comic from France! Go out and find it!

X-23 #3 (Marvel)
Andy: It’s cool to see a character really get a deep, well thought out, and introspective look. That’s rare nowadays.
Jeff: I was really hoping this would tie more into Wolverine Goes To Hell, but all it was was X-23 deciding to leave the X-Men.
NickZ: A great issue and Laura is now set up for her own path in this series. I’m on board!

X-Factor #211 (Marvel)
Andy: Shatterstar has never been more awesome since appearing in this series.
Arnab: Shatterstar kicks a lot of undead ass and then almost hits on Thor. How great is that.
Jeff: Some great action sequences here. It’s about time we saw this team kick some butt!
NickI: More Asgardians join the mix. I get the sneaking suspicion Thor is here because his movie is coming out. Either way, still a great book.
NickZ: This series is better when it’s character driven. A full on action issue just to introduce Thor falls kind of flat.

X-Men #5 (Marvel)
Andy: Finally! Iceman does something useful! A great battle royal issue. Gischler has a good handle on how these mutant powers work.
Arnab: Once again Cyclops proves why he’s the leader of the mutant race.
Decapitated Dan: Why that was unoriginal and boring, but to each his own I guess. Another round of poop for my eyes and my brain to digest.
Jeff: Great buildup to an awesome final battle! Loved the way the tide turned.
NickI: I’m pretty sure Andy had a geekasm when Iceman turned into Holy Waterman. Those Vamps are screwed!
NickZ: This issue ROCKED!! Cyclops is like the Batman of the Marvel Universe and Holy Water Iceman! Genius!

Zatanna #7 (DC)
Andy: What’s with all the Hollywood/LA hate in this one? Jeez.

Zombies vs Cheerleaders #2 (Moonstone)
Decapitated Dan: Kind of fun, but not anything I would recommend others to buy.

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