Friday, February 24, 2012

Music Review, Kirby Krackle and Adam Warrock






Last night I found myself at a concert at a little hole in the wall bar in Las Vegas.

Now, why am I doing a concert review on my little geek blog? Because it was featuring Comic Geek Rock God Kirby Krackle and ultra cool geek rapper Adam Warrock.

Adam Warrock was up first. I have heard absolutely nothing about him before, other than he was a geek rapper that talked about video games and Comic books. This kid put in a ton of energy into his presentation. He very quickly pulled the mostly punk(but all geek) into his performance. He was very personable throughout the show. He had every one in stitches with his very clever banter between songs. I would really like to see what his stage show will look like if he ever grabs some major attention and has the money to play with. His tracks were very professional and I could literally not complain about any of them, and coming from me, that is a huge compliment. I usually go right to hearing all of the negative because of my working in the studio, but his was great. I am not a rap fan, at all, but I am buying his albums. They are very fun to listen to and he really does keep the live energy in them...That is no easy feat. You really should check him out. His twitters are @AdamWarRock and @eugewarrock

The second act was the one that most people came to see. Kirby Krackle. I actually have 2 songs of his already in my itunes and he has done intro music to the Comic Geek Speak podcast.
What he gave us was not quite what I had expected. I was expecting a full band to reproduce his very full sound he records with. That was a minor disappointment to me, but I think that he did a very good job about making me overlook it. The first half of the show was him and his acoustic guitar doing the singer/songwriter vibe. These songs were a lot of fun. They were witty, well thought out and musically well put together. The second half of the show, he was using pre-made tracks, but he really did put 100% into his performance. He really seemed to enjoy what he was doing and that made the crowd enjoy themselves as well. I would totally go see him again. I do hope that he does bigger shows with a full band. He would really come off like a superstar. His Twitter is @kirbykrackle.

This show was completely packed out on a small room of about 50 people. Both of these performers gave us a show like they were playing for 1000 people. They both gained a lot of new fans and a lot of new respect, especially from me. Neither of them treated their subject material as a joke. They are really doing something right in the geek culture and I think they could bring it even more into the mainstream.

The show was promoted by Comic Oasis and was at Choices Bar

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Comic Reviews for February 22, 2012



Book of the week will go to No Place Like Home #1 by Image. It is worth checking out




MARVEL COMICS

Deadpool #51
Team
Writer - Daniel Way
Artist - Ale Garza
Colorist - Dommo Sanchez Amara

"DEAD PART TWO"

While this was a good read and good story arc so far, this book was missing something, mostly just the fun feel I usually get after reading Deadpool.

We learn that the culprit that actually has the serum is Tombstone.

Is it wrong that I liked seeing Wolverine getting stabbed in the throat by Typhoid Mary?

There is still so much going on, and I do like that

I have no idea how many issues this arc will be, but it will take a while to get them all to that climax at the end. Lots of players involved.

I hope Hydra Bob dies at the end. He is really a bitch

Grade
Story - B
Art - A-



Venom #13.3
Team
Writer - Jeff Parker
Artist - Julian Tedesco
Colorist - Dommo Sanchez Amara

"CIRCLE OF FOUR Part 3"

I know that no one can stay dead in comics, but usually there is at least one issue between death and coming back....or so we are lead to believe. This is honestly the coolest take on hell that I have ever seen.

This is my favorite book of this arc. It was really easy to figure out where they were going with this, so I know there is really no spoiler that they are all dead and in hell.

I am looking forward to the next 2 issues as this wraps up. I think the whole AWOL thing will be going away once we get to issue 15.

Grade
Story - A
Art - B







DC COMICS

Green Lantern New Guardians #6
Team
Writer - Tony Bedard
Artist - Tyler Kirkham
Colorist - Batt

"RAGE OF ANGELS"

This issue is great. We are really starting to get to know the Rainbow Corps members. When you do read this on, take your time. There is a lot going on and subtleties if you pay attention.

The Archangel Invictus is a great character. Kind of belongs in the book Avengelyne from Image.

We get the return of Bleez at the end of the book.

I think that Invictus may possibly be the leader of the third army that we have been hearing about. He is powered by white light. Just a guess on my part.

This title just keeps getting better and better. All of the Lantern books keep upping the bar and I don't think I can even place them in a best to worst ranking anymore. Thank you DC.

Grade
Story - A
Art - A



Teen Titans #6
Team
Writer - Scott Lobdell
Artist - Brett Booth
Colorist - Andrew Dalhouse

"BY THE LIGHT.."

I may be alone on this, but I would love it if they put a quick who's who and all the team books in DC like they used to do. Especially considering that this book is a jumping on point. It would help with new readers I think.

Static Shock makes an appearance in this issue. With his book being cancelled, maybe we will get a future with him in the Teen Titans.

They really need to do something about Kid Flash's costume, He looks like Zorro. Oh, yeah, they do. Much better.

They are setting up to spend a lot of time making Kid Flash into a main focal point.

I love that Tim Drake is wearing a Green Lantern T Shirt.

I like this Villain Grymm. Glad to see the team moving on from Superboy and onto a real bad guy.

Grade
Story - A
Art - A




Aquaman #6
Team
Writer - Geoff Johns
Artist - Joe Prado
Colorist - Rod Reis

"DESERTED"

The opening scene in this book felt so far-fetched that it took me out of the book. The sleazy manager felt so contrived that it was a bit too much. However it was fun watching Mera kick ass.

This is a really quick read.

I do kind of like this book, my wife loves it so I shall continue to buy this one forever.

There is a lot of talk about finding out how Atlantis was sunk. It is supposed to be answered next issue.

Grade
Story - B
Art - B-



Justice League Dark #6
Team
Writer -Peter Milligan
Artist - Mikel Janin
Colorist - Ulises Arreola

"THE BLOODY REUNION"

I am still trying to figure out every ones individual powers. It can still be very convoluted with the Magic world. I keep with this book in spite of it because I really do enjoy the characters themselves.

So it looks like we will be having a crossover with I Vampire while we wait for Jeff Lemire to take over. I am really excited to see where he will take this title. It will be a good fit I think.

6 issues in and they are finally coming together as a team. That is a bit too long to stretch out in my opinion

Grade
Story - B+
Art - A+



Batman #6
Team
Writer - Scott Snyder
Artist - Greg Capullo
Colorist - FCO

"BENEATH THE GLASS"

The Court of Owls is the creepiest bad guys in the history of comics...maybe.

I am not complaining but it does feel like this arc will never end.

This book does deserve all of the praise that it has been getting.

This book does leave me speechless

Grade
Story - A+
Art - B



IMAGE COMICS


No Place Like Home #1
Team
Writer - Angelo Tirotto
Artist - Richard Jordan
Colorist - Paul Little

"HOME AGAIN"

There are a ton of similarities between this and the Wizard of Oz. I can't figure out if they are just drawing from the classic tale or if it will be a retelling of the story with a twist.

So far this is fun. This has that really good mix of a mystery, slasher and possibly supernatural. When done right, you can get an unforgettable story, if done wrong it would be a steaming pile of shit. So far, it seems like they are doing it right.

I am sticking with this one for a while and adding to my pull list, which list is another story.

Grade
Story - A+
Art - A




ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT


Alice In Wonderland #2
Team
Writer - Raven Gregory
Artist - Robert Gill
Colorist - Jason Embury

This book is beyond twisted. It is gory, sexy, mind-bending and fun all at the same time.

And with that being said, I am done with it. I have been cutting my pull list a lot and this is not a monthly comic. This should just be read as a collected novel. That seems to be the case with a lot of the Zenescope titles.

I will buy the Trade Paperback but I am done with the single issues


Grade
Story - B-
Art - A+

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Comic Reviews for February 15, 2012





This weeks books were bought at Comic Oasis in Las Vegas.

Pick of the week goes out to Catwoman #6, and is closely followed by Ferals #2

I usually don't talk about Podcasts on my reviews, but check out the Incompetent Cabal Cast(@comiccabalcast on twitter) They shouted me out about 50 times last podcast and it made my day...and made me laugh so hard I peed a little. Check them out.. You will enjoy it







AVATAR PRESS


FERALS #2
Team
Writer - David Lapham
Artist - Gabriel Andrade
Colorist - Digikore Studios

I know, I am a week late on this title, but I forgot to grab it last week so my LCS(Comic Oasis) was kind enough to put one aside for me in my box for this week...

I am really liking this gory little book. It is different from anything else that I am reading.

This kind of reminds me of the old Howling movies from the 80's, without the smiley face stickers following everyone around.

And the transformation has begun. I am wondering what direction they will be taking this book.. Will the books protagonist keep his conscience? Or will his soul be forever lost? Tune in next time for more... Same were time, Same were channel.


Grade
Story - A
Art - A






DC COMICS




GREEN LANTERN COMICS #6
Team
Writer - Peter J. Tomasi
Artist - Fernando Pasarin
Colorist - Gabe Eltab

"FEARSOME"

Holy Shit. I now see why John Stewart is some peoples favorite Lantern. He can make the tough choices, as he has shown time and time again. To break the neck of his own teammate at a split second decision took huge amounts of balls.

This was a very good end of this story arc. Although I have not been in love with the whole story, I liked it and the way it wrapped up. In fact, I would say this was the best issue of this book since the reboot.

Grade
Story - B+
Art - A


CATWOMAN #6
Team
Writer - Judd Winick
Artist - Guillem March
Colorist - Tomeu Morey

"WELCOME TO THE HARD WAY"

I have been a huge fan of this book since the relaunch, and this is the best one yet.

We got to see all of the elements starting to finally come together. We see the good cop in the middle of all of the dirty cops helping Selena out, Reach makes a return and gets her ear bitten off(Mike Tyson anyone?), Batman makes a great appearance and really insightful between the two of them, and the character we met a few issues ago, Gwen Altamont, will be taking Lola's place as Selena's new fence and keeper of the secret of her identity.

Some very creative panel layouts this issue.


Grade
Story - A+
Art - A+


YOUNG JUSTICE #13
Team
Writer - Greg Weisman
Artist -Christopher Jones
Colorist - Zac Atkinson

"...AND THE PENALTY"

This is probably the weakest issue of the series so far. It is not horrible, but it does not give me the warm fuzzy feeling I usually get from this book.

I am finding Aqualad less and less appealing. And the Artemis payoff was very anti-climatic.

I am sure they will pull it out next month, especially considering the show restarts next month



Grade
Story - C+
Art - B+


DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT


VAMPIRELLA #14
Team
Writer - Eric Trautmann
Artist - Jose Malaga/Patrick Berkenkotter
Colorist - Steffani Rennee.

The art felt very Sketchy this time. Not a huge fan at all.

The story is coming together a lot more clearly now.

Kind of a typical Vampirella story......but that is, of course, why I keep coming back after all






Grade
Story - B
Art - C+


MARVEL COMICS


AMAZING SPIDERMAN 679.1
Team
Writer - Dan Slott/Chris Yost
Artist - Matthew Clark
Colorist - Rob Schwager

I think Spider-Man is now my favorite character in the Marvel universe. In theory, I really prefer Wolverine, Punisher, Venom...You know, the Bad-Asses, but every issue that I get my hands on, I seem to enjoy the Spidey titles more, hands down. It is a rather strange realization.. I didn't even think I liked him at all.

This is the scariest version of Michael Morbius that I have ever seen.

They look to be bringing back the Lizard, mostly because he will be the main bad guy in the upcoming Spider-Man movie


Grade
Story - A
Art - A


AVENGING SPIDER-MAN #4
Team
Writer - Zeb Wells
Artist - Greg Land
Colorist - Wil Quintana

Have I ever mentioned how completely useless the Marvel Digital App is? It is a complete work of shit. This will be the second Avenging Spider-Man book that has failed to download, and their assistance is worthless. I am glad I don't buy comics digitally on a regular basis. Beyond disappointing.

With that being said, as soon as I opened the book, I noticed that the art looks great.

Hawkeye is an ass. Green Arrow is better

I did really enjoy this issue. It is a one-shot, which I have stated before that I really do enjoy.

In the end, we do get to see what a stand up guy that Peter is.


Grade
Story - B
Art - A


VENOM #13.2
Team
Writer - Rob Williams
Artist - Sana Takeda

Art looks a lot better than the last issue.

Wow, I have no idea what they will do with this book. Ghost Rider is dead (please use this as the excuse to bring back Johnny Blaze) Red Hulk is dead.

I'm just kind of holding on for the ride. 3 more issues to go

Story isn't quite as exciting as last week




Grade
Story - B
Art - A

WINTER SOLDIER #2
Team
Writer - Ed Brubaker
Artist - Butch Guice
Colorist - Bettie Breitweiser


I want the America Hating Gorilla to do a lot more

There is a lot going on here. I will be going back to the first issue and slow down a little on this next time.

This is another one of those books, like Fatale, that will probably read a lot better in a collected form.

The art is absolutely beautiful


Grade
Story - B
Art - A+


WOLVERINE #301
Team
Writer - Jason Aaron
Artist - Billy Tan/Jason Keith/Steve Sanders

"BACK IN JAPAN Part 2"

So this book is taking a turn for the weird.

This book does not benefit from multiple artists, as most books would not.

Logan is still in Japan fighting against Samurai and Ninjas. He is trying to protect his daughter.

I do know that this book will be getting better. A lot of groundwork is getting laid down so I will be expecting a better payoff starting in the next issue. I am sure if I was a little more well versed in Wolverine history, I would be enjoying this a lot more.

I really enjoyed seeing Logan punch Sabertooth in the face, with his claws fully extended


Grade
Story - B
Art - C



DAREDEVIL #9
Team
Writer - Mark Waid
Artist - Paolo Rivera
Colorist - Javier Rodriguez

WTF is with the recent Marvel obsession with the Mole Man?

The Moloids are stealing coffins from the graveyards and shuttling them down into the earth. Matt's dad is in one of those coffins.

Necrophilia....its not just fun and games... ick

Black cat has turned on Matt and is, of course stealing from him. Gold digger


Grade
Story - B+
Art - A-

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Archives: Spider-Man's Tangled Web Vol.3





Spider-Man's Tangled Web Vol.3
Writers - Zeb Wells/Ron Zimmerman/Brian Azzarello/Scott Levy(Raven)/Paul Pope/Daniel Way

Artists - Duncan Fregredo/ Sean Phillips/ Guiseppe Camuncoli/Paul Pope/Leandro Fernandez

Publisher Marvel
issues #12-17
2002

So I have been on a little Spider-Man kick for the last little while and my comic store I go to has been having a huge sale of trade paperbacks for $5 each. This was one of the gems that I found while rummaging around in the sale box's.

This is 5 different one shot issues that are put together in this book. 5 different artists, and 5 different artists. After reading this, I would like to see them re-release this title.

There is a surprisingly small amount Spidey that even appears in any of this book. When, or if, he actually shows in these stories, it is more of a cameo. Instead, they usually center around what is usually a Spider-Man villain and it is told through their prospective. You develop a lot of empathy for these characters and how Spidey contributed to destroying their lives.

The first story is about a failed super-villain wanna-be called the frogman. He is freshly out of jail and trying to rebuild his life. His teenage son is going through hell every day at school because of it.

The next story is called Double Shots. It made me think of the first issue of the Knight and Squire comic. It had a bunch of Spideys enemies just sitting around drinking and telling stories about how they almost beat spider man. In a very classic move, at the end of the book, Osborne had been patiently listening to everyone bragging, stands up, puts on his hat and after being asked what he did, he calmly says, "I kidnapped his Girlfriend, and killed her, in front of him. See you next week Gent's." And with that he walks out the door.

Next story is a character that isn't a villain but spider man ruined his life...Crusher Hogan. He was the wrestler that Peter took out on his quest to make some money the night that Uncle Ben died. You never would have realized how much was at stake for this poor guy. It is co-written by former WWF/WWE/ECW/TNA/WCW wrestler Raven.

Next is about the daughter of a fledgling super villain that has an obsession with the web-slinger,. This does not end well.

The final story is about Tombstone. It has a great art style to it. Very cartoony and over exaggerated and lots of fun. Its about Tombstone in jail and his subsequent escape.


This is definitely worth checking out


Thursday, February 9, 2012

Opinion, My Universe, February


It has been a while since my last opinion piece/non-review post so I decided it is time.


BEFORE WATCHMEN
The hottest topic going around right now is the new
Before Watchmen Prequels that are being released starting this summer. It should not be a surprise that Watchmen creator/character "re-vamper" and self proclaimed Wizard, Alan Moore is very upset by the whole thing. He states "Moby Dick did not need a prequel", which makes sense, sort of... But 10 years ago, he had planned on doing a prequel to the epic Graphic Novel. Another thing to consider is that these characters, for the most part, are not Mr. Moore's creation in the first place.
Of course the Internet is jumping to one side or the other. Some say it is a bastardization of the greatest comic ever written, some say that they are excited to see the stories that we all get to sink our teeth into, but one thing is universal.....99% of people will be buying it. That sounds like really good business. DC is doing everything right ATM. The books that will be getting released are, Rorschach(4 issues),
Minutemen(6 issues), Comedian(6 issues), Dr. Manhattan(6 issues), Nite Owl (4 issues), Ozymandias(6 issues), Silk Spectre(4 issues). These will all be coming out on a weekly basis. That leads for a nice, long run.
I am excited about this event and I think it will be great for the Comic community in general. Polarizing events usually are.


TV.

Next week will be the comic store TV show that I wish I had gotten off of my ass and made about 2 years ago. It is called Comic Book Men. It is a reality show that will be centered around the comic store, Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash that is owned by famous fanboy, Kevin Smith. If you are reading this, I will assume that he needs no introduction.
I have been listening to a lot of his Smodcast group of podcasts while leading up to it. Without viewing it, I think it does seem like a solid show. It will air on AMC after the Walking Dead on Sundays.
My hope for it is that it does not perpetuate all of the negative stereotypes we see dealing with comic stores and the "geeks" that frequent them. I am hoping that the show pints it all in a new, and honest, light.


PODCASTS.

As I have written about before, I am a huge fan of the Podcast Medium. They can be great, or
absolute shit. I love that you can hear people fail so completely....but at least they can try, and on some occasions, get a lot better.
On my current list of Podcasts that I download at least once a week, Bagged and Boarded(hit or miss but a lot more good than bad), I sell Comics(from the Smodcast network and recorded at Kevin Smiths comic store), iFanboy, The Incompetent Comic Cabal Cast( new to me, really good, lots of arguing), Keith and the Girl(the one I have been listening to the longest and my absolute favorite), NPR, Culturetopia,Comic Geek Speak, Comic Vine, The Death of Comics, The Podcast of OA(all Green Lantern Podcast and web site), Raging Bullets(all DC Podcast), Smodcast(Kevin Smiths main Podcast with Scott Mosier)
There is a million topics out there and there will be a podcast out there for you if you look


MOVIES

There are a lot of movies coming out that I want to see but I will go into the 2 that are coming out this month.
Ghost Rider 2, the Spirit of Vengeance. What is the the matter with Marvel? They replaced Johnny Blaze with a chick that no one cares about, then they quietly cancel the Ghost Rider series, all less then a month before the release of a major movie. With that kind of highly intelligent editorial decisions, I just can't understand how the top 30 books sold are ALL
DC(did you sense my sarcasm?). Seriously, Wolverine is getting outsold by Aquaman.
I am really looking forward to seeing this move, even though the first one sucked rocks. It
looks really good.
The other movie coming out at the end of this month is Justice League Doom. It is a straight to DVD release. DC does know how to do these animated movies right.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Comic Reviews for February 8, 2012


This Weeks books were purchased in Las Vegas at Comic Oasis.

A lot of great reads this week but I will give pick of the week to Suicide Squad #6. If you are not reading this book....then you....are....wrong



DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT


Bionic Man #6
Writer - Kevin Smith/Phil Hester
Art - Jonathan Lau
Colorist - Ivan Nunes

FIGHT NIGHT

This book was almost all a continuous fight scene. Very well executed. Of course no one won or lost so this can keep going for a while.

The end is a setup to make Jamie, Steve's girlfriend, into the Bionic Woman. It is made pretty obvious when the page before you learn that she is the next target of the Big Baddie, there is an advertisement for the new upcoming series for the Bionic Woman.

I am still really enjoying this book, but I will most likely chop it after Kevin Smith's last issue. I believe that is happening at the end of this arc, but he may stick around one more arc after that as well, but I am not sure. I saw the Green Hornet take a huge nose dive as soon as Smith left and I expect the same of this book. I am trying to cut books after all


Grade
Story - B
Art - B+




DC COMICS


Batman & Robin #6
Team
Writer - Peter J. Tomasi
Artist - Patrick Gleason
Colorist - John Kalisz

THE REAL ME.

So this book has had me fooled. Yes, Damian is still harboring sociopathic tendencies below the surface, but he does love his father and did not turn on him.

Damn you Bat-Universe. There are too many great bat- books....more than I care to allocate in my budget. I keep trying to cut my books, by a lot, but books like this are making it harder and harder.

I think this should be the end of the flash-backs for a while.

My second favorite of the Bat-books through the last month(first being Batman #5. Lets be honest, that was a stroke of genius that was a one in a million)

As a father myself, the last page was especially haunting when Ducard is talking to Bruce remotely so he can do nothing about it and telling him about how close he is to breaking his sons neck. Chilling. The look on Bruce's face was priceless.


Grade
Story - A
Art - A



Batgirl #6
Team
Writer - Gail Simone
Artist - Ardian Syaf
Colorist - Ulises Arreola

A HOUSE MADE OF SPUN GLASS

This was the end of the Gretel story arc. While I usually really enjoy this book as a great bit of escapism, I really wasn't able to remain focused on it at all this issue.

I would hate to see this book go down the tubes. My hopes are that it is a one issue slump.

Joker comes into play next issue, which will be very interesting because of the history between him and Barbra



Grade
Story - C
Art - B



Green Lantern #6
Team
Writer - Geoff Johns
Artist -Mike Choi
Colorist - Alex Sinclair

THE OTHER HERO

Guest Artist Mike Choi gave this book an interesting look, however, as much as I have not been digging the way that Hal has boon looking out of the Green Lantern uniform, Doug Mahnke has a much better feel for the look of the Green Lantern book. Don't get me wrong, the art looks fantastic but it just doesn't look right to me for this book.

With that being said, this book is so beyond good. I don't understand how anyone could not be devouring every issue.

We get to see Hal, happy to be away from his ring, being the man he needs to be with, and for, Carol. It was only a matter of time, however brief, that the ring brought him back.

It is interesting how much Hal and Sinestro always NEED each other. As allies, or as enemies, their worlds revolve around each other way more than either would be willing to admit.

We learn that the first lantern(still don't know who that is) will be leading the new third army.




Grade
Story - A+
Art - B




Huntress #5 (of 6)
Team
Writer - Paul Levitz
Artist - Marcus To
Colorist - Andrew Dalhouse

CROSSBOW AT THE CROSSROADS Part 5

I am skipping this until next month. I decided that I want to go back and read the whole thing in one sitting, but because next month is the final issue of this (and most likely the swan song for this incarnation of the Huntress because of the Earth 2 ongoing series with that version of the Huntress) I decided to just stockpile it and I will read it all next month and review it as a Graphic novel next month





Suicide Squad #6
Team
Writer - Adam Glass
Artist - Clayton Henry
Colorist - Val Staples

THE HUNT FOR HARLEY QUINN Part 1

They are doing a lot in this book to attempt to unify the DC universe. I love when they give little footnotes to other books....You don't actually have to read the other books but it is great to have some references and make the DC Universe more fun and accessible. Oh, the foot notes were for Green Arrow, Detective Comics, Storm Watch and Suicide Squad #1.

I can't explain my love for King Shark.

This issue has 2 stories going on.. We have the Suicide Squad chasing after Harley Quinn, and we also have Harley looking for whatever is left of the Joker. I thought that we would have a conclusion the the face skinning of Joker in Detective, but it looks like we will get our answers in Suicide Squad. We also get an origin of sorts of the Harley/Joker love affair. You have to be a hell of a writer to make that mess make sense, and they are pulling it off wonderfully. A great new piece of cannon

Harley is the hottest girl in comics, hands down.




Grade
Story - A+
Art - A+





BOUNDLESS COMICS


War Goddess #5
Team
Writer - Mike Wolfer
Artist - Andres Ponce
Colorist - Digikore Studios

Starts with creepy naked gargoyles with huge breasts. So far, so good.

Nothing really new in this book as usual. Lot's of T&A, and violence. Its kinda no brain escapism.

Art work is, as always, at a very high standard. It is just really fun to look at.

This will be getting moved to DCBService for my monthly delivery. I like this book but I just don't look forward to it, and with the hefty $3.99 price tag, it is going to have to be waited on, instead of getting it on Wednesday mornings



Grade
Story - B-
Art - A+





MARVEL COMICS


Deadpool #50
Team
Writer -Daniel Way
Artist - Carlo Barberi
Colorist - Dommo

DEAD Part One

This has the makings of what could end up being my favorite Deadpool arc.....Ever.

There are a ton of "pans on the fire". The writers will definitely have their hands full trying to juggle everything that is put into place.

It seems that there is a Serum that will negate all Mutant abilities and it is a race to the finish to get it.

The players are, Deadpool(he wants to die so hell yes he wants it), Tombstone, the Hand, The Kingpin, Daken, Hydra bob, and the X-Force.

Lots of fun, as a Deadpool book should be.


Grade
Story - A+
Art - A





Scarlet Spider #2
Team
Writer - Chris Yost
Artist - Ryan Stegman
Colorist - Marte Gracia

AFTER LIFE

Why do I like good guys that are not afraid of killing bad guys? Unfortunately, they are giving this guy a little too much of a conscience. Hopefully not too much though.

I have a problem with the bad guy in this book. Way too complicated of a name, Xiuhcoatl.

So is seems that Kaine, the Scarlet Spider has found a new home in Houston and he is accepted with open arms. The cops have already promised him a look the other way policy.

This is a fun book. I wonder where they will take it.

They are not pushing the big Cliff hangers yet. Doing a slow build, but not too slow. I like the way it is paced so far

Grade
Story - A-
Art - A



Venom #13.1
Team
Writer - Rob Williams
Artist - Lee Garbett
Colorist - Rob Schwager

CIRCLE OF FOUR Part 2

We have our 4 heroes fighting their antitheses. Although this may not be an original idea, it is kind of fun. Perhaps a bit too much a therapy session, but what better way is there to learn about yourself.

The end of this has all of the good guys losing in a very bad way.

I am really not liking Alejandra as the Ghost Rider more and more. Since they did cancel the series, we will most likely not see her again after this mini-series and hopefully they will restart the series with Johnny Blaze back in his proper place. I can see that happening by the last book honestly

The art is very inconsistent.



Grade
Story - B
Art - C+




Woverine and the X-Men
Alpha and Omaga #2(of 5)
Team
Writer - Brian Wood
Artist - Roland Boschi
Colorist - Dan Brown

ALPHA AND OMEGA Part 2

Here is my problem with this book. Because you know that Wolverine and Armory are in a construct made from Quinten Quire's twisted brain, you know that there is no real danger involved, so all of the cutaway scenes are, in essence, a daydream. I would cut this book if it wasn't for the last page, cause I love it when Logan is Angry and not in his right mind.

It is odd that I like many of the characters, but I could care less about the Xmen. I will not be picking up anymore Xmen titles after this series. Of course, I will be keeping the solo books that I like, IE Wolverine, Deadpool...



Grade
Story - C+
Art - B