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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

I Reads You Juniors: May 2022 - Update #66

by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"

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NEWS:

BRITISH COMICS - From 2000AD:  In 2023, Rebellion will publish "A Very British Affair," which looks at the "forgotten history of British romance comics.  The 224 page book will collect over 50 comics stories.

COMICS - From BleedingCool:  "3W3M," the Jonathan Hickman "Substack" comic, apparently brings in almost $300,000 per year.

DC CINEMA - From Deadline:  Warner Bros. executive Walter Hamada reportedly stated that Aquaman stars, Jason Momoa (Aquaman) and Amber Heard (Mera), did not have screen chemistry.  Thus, her role was pared down for the sequel film.  This comes out of the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard dueling lawsuits trial.

FRANK MILLER - From TheBeat:  The site goes into detail on the upcoming Frank Miller-Emma Kubert comic, "Pandora."

From BleedingCool:  The site has a sketch of a new Frank Miller character, "The Geek."

From BleedingCool:  Master Italian comic book artist, Milo Manara, is apparently drawing something from Frank Miller's "Sin City" revival.

DC COMICS - From DCBlog:  Writer Greg Pak and artist Khoi Pham and Scott Hanna talk about the new "Milestone" title, "Duo."

DC ANIMATION - From THRGina Rodriguez and Xolo Mariduena have joined the cast of the Warner Bros. Animation's "Batwheels," based on DC Comics' characters.

EISNER AWARDS - From ComicBook:  The nominations for the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards 2022 have been announced.  The winners will be announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2022 this summer.

From Marvel:  Marvel Comics celebrates 16 nominations at the Eisner Awards 2022.

From ANN:  The site discusses the manga and manga-related titles that received nominations for the Eisner Awards 2022.
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DC CINEMA - From THRAmber Heard says her role in the 2023 film, "Aquaman and the Lost City," has been "very pared down" due to her ongoing legal battle with her ex-husband, Johnny Depp.

COMICS - From BleedingCool:  Artist Joyce Chin talks about her comics project with legendary writer, Chris Claremont.

MARVEL STUDIOS - From BleedingCool:   The company Stan Lee Universe, LLC, controlled by Genius Brands International with POW! Entertainment, has signed a 20-year deal to license the name and likeness of Stan Lee to Marvel Studios for future feature films and television productions, as well as use in Disney theme parks and experiences worldwide.

GRAPHIC NOVELS - From GamesRadar:   Simon & Schuster's kids imprint has announced "Bunnicula: The Graphic Novel," which adapts the first book in the classic children's novel series by Deborah Howe and James Howe

IDW - From GamesRadar:   IDW Publishing announces "TRVE KVLT," a supernatural and satanic comedy from Scott Bryan Wilson and Liana Kangas.

TOY NEWS - From 2000ADRebellion and Hiya Toys have announced the latest in the brand new range of 1:18 PVC action figures based on the world of "Judge Dredd."  The "Judge Dredd & Lawmaster MK II Set" debuts Sept. 2022 with four figures, including Dredd and Judge Death.

MARVEL STUDIOS - From MarvelMarvel Studios has announced that its Disney+ series, "Echo," has gone into production.  The character first appeared in the "Daredevil" comic book.

COMICS TO FILM - From TheWrap:  20th Century Studios is planning a reboot of the 2003 film, "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen," which is based on the Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill comic book.

COMICS - From ScreenRant:  The Golden, Silver, and Bronze Ages explained.

DARK HORSE - From BleedingCool:   Berger Books will publish an original graphic novel, "Salamandre," from I.N.J. Culbard.

MARVEL - From BleedingCool:   The license to publish new "Conan the Barbarian" comic books is moving on from Marvel Comics, although it will still publish some reprints of previous Conan material.

DC COMICS - From DCBlog:   Writer Chip Zdarsky talks about and previews his run on "Batman," which begins with issue #125.

DC AUDIO - From DCBlog:   Actor Lance Reddick ("John Wick" franchise) talks giving voice to "Thomas Wayne" in the podcast drama, "Batman Unburied."

IDW - From RueMorgue:   IDW Publishing shares exclusive art from "Locke & Key: The Golden Age" hardcover.

DC TV - From Variety:  The CW has cancelled its DC Comics' TV series, "Naomi," after one season.

COMICS - WWAC:  "Women Writing About Comics" introduce a "standard" template for writing scripts for comic books.

AWARDS - From Pulitzer:  The winners of the 2022 Pulitzer Prizes have been announced. The winners include a work of comics, "I Escaped a Chinese Internment Camp" ("Illustrated Reporting and Commentary"), which was published at Insider.com.

COMICS - From BleedingCool:  More on the Pulitzer Prize-winning team of Josh Adams, Anthony Del Col, Fahmida Azim, and Walter Hickey for "I Escaped a Chinese Internment Camp."

GEORGE PEREZ:

IN MEMORIAM - From THR:  Legendary comic book artist and writer, George Perez, has died at the age of 67, Friday, May 6th, 2022.  Perez was known for his work on "New Teen Titans," "Crisis on Infinite Earths," and Wonder Woman, among others, for DC Comics.  He also drew "Avengers" for Marvel Comics.

From GamesRadar:  "Avengers #55" raises a tribute to George Perez.

DOCTOR STRANGE - From Here:  My review of "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness."

From Variety:  "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" wins the May 6th to May 8th, 2022 weekend box office with a take of $185 million.

From ComicBook:  Actress Elizabeth Olsen says the Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch's journey is a "ride that I didn't expect."

From LATimes:  Here is the backstory on the group, "The Illuminati," from the "Doctor Strange" sequel.

From Deadline:  "Doctor Strange" sequel screenwriter, Michael Waldron, talks about writing the film, "Loki" Season Two, and the "Star Wars" film he is writing.

MARVEL STUDIOS - From GeekFeed:  "Peter Quill/Star Lord" may be wearing his blue uniform (as he does in comic books) in "Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3."

ARCHIE - From BleedingCool:  This summer Archie Comics will introduce two new bisexual characters, Eliza Han and Stacy Banks.  A previously introduced character, Harper Lodge (cousin of Veronica Lodge), will also be revealed as bisexual.

DC ANIMATED - From DCBlog:  HBO Max's animated series, "Harley Quinn," has spinoff.  The ten-episode series, using the working title, "Noonan," will focus on "Kite Man."

DC TV - From DCBlog:  Young actor, Alex Garfin ("Jordan Kent" on The CW's "Superman & Lois"), talks about balancing heroism and high school.

DC COMICS - From DCBlogJoshua Williamson talks killing the Justice League in "Justice League #75."

DC CINEMA - From TMZ:  Actress Amber Heard supposedly has less than 10 minutes of screen time in "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom," according to film journalist, Grace Randolph.  The film is due in theaters March 2022.

BOOM - From FanGirlNation:  The site has a sneak peek at BOOM! Studios' supernatural queer romance and adventure comic book, "Hollow," which debuts in September.

DC TV - From DeadlineThe CW has cancelled its DC Comics television series, "Batwoman," after three seasons.  The network also cancelled "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" after seven seasons.

FRANK MILLER:

From THR:  Frank Miller has launched his own independent comic book publishing company, Frank Miller Presents.  Miller will as President and Editor-in-Chief and former DC Comics co-publisher, Dan DiDio, will serve as publisher.

From BleedingCool:  Frank Miller's company, Frank Miller Presents, is being financed by "Spice DAO," an NFT and crypto-currency investment firm.

From BleedingCool:  Frank Miller Presents will publish Frank Miller's "Ronin" sequel and "Sin City" prequel.

From BleedingCool:  One of Frank Miller Presents' first projects is "Ancient Enemies" by Dan DiDio and Danilo Beyruth.

EN MEMORIAM - From THR:  Comic book writer, artist, and publisher and graphic designer, Neal Adams, has died at the age of 80, Thursday, April 28, 2022.  Adams is known as the comic book artist who revitalized Batman, the character and the comic book, beginning in early 1970.  With "Green Lantern/Green Arrow #76," Adams revamped two characters and introduced "relevant comics."  Adams was a powerful advocate for "creator's rights" for comic book writers and artists.  It was his advocacy that helped to secure recognition and a pension for Superman's creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

From DCBlog:  Remembering Neal Adams - quotes from well-known comic book creators.

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APRIL 2022 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for April 2022
From BleedingCool:  AfterShock Comics for 2022
From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for April 2022
From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for April 2022
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for April 2022
From BleedingCool:  Aardvark Vanaheim for April 2022
From BleedingCool:  AWA Studios for April 2022
From BleedingCool:  Behemoth Comics for April 2022
From BleedingCool:  BOOM Studios for April 2022
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for April 2022
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for April 2022
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics Batman's "Shadow War Crossover" for April 2022
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for April 2022
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for April 2022
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for April 2022
From GamesRadar:   Marvel Comics for April 2022
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics' "Star Wars" for April 2022
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for April 2022
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion for April 2022
From BleedingCool:  Red 5 Comics for April 2022
From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for April 2022
From BleedingCool:  Source Point Press for April 2022
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for April 2022
From BleedingCool:  Valiant Entertainment for April 2022
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for April 2022

MAY 2022 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for May 2022
From BleedingCool:  Action Lab Entertainment for May 2022
From BleedingCool:  AfterShock Comics for May 2022
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for May 2022
From BleedingCool:  AWA Upshot for May 2022
From BleedingCool:  Behemoth Comics for May 2022
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for May 2022
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for May 2022
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for May 2022
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for May 2022
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for May 2022
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for May 2022
From BleedingCool:  Kodansha Comics for May 2022
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Hulk Vs Thor: Banner of War" for May 2022
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "X-Men" solicitations for May 2022
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for May2022
From BleedingCool:  Opus Comics for May 2022
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion for May 2022
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for May 2022
From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for May 2022
From BleedingCool:  Seven Seas Entertainment for May 2022
From BleedingCool:  Valiant Comics for May 2022
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for May 2022
From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for May 2022
From BleedingCool:  Yen Press for May 2022
From BleedingCool:  Z2 Comics for May 2022

JUNE 2022 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  AfterShock Comics for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  Behemoth Comics for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  Hero Collector DC Comics Graphic Novels for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainment for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  Kodansha Comics for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  Lev Gleason for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  Marvel "Banner of War" for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  Marvel "X-Men" for June 2022 
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  Opus Comics for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  Seven Seas Entertainment for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  Source Point Press for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  Valiant Comics for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  Vertical Comics for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for June 2022
From BleedingCool:  Yen Press for June 2022

JULY 2022 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  Artists Elite Comics for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  Behemoth Comics for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  CEX Publishing for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for July 2022
From GamesRadar:  DC Comics covers and solicitations for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  Fairsquare Comics for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  Heavy Metal Magazine for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  Kodansha Comics for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  Marvel "Star Wars" comics for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  Merc Publishing for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion Comics for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  Red 5 Comics for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  Silver Sprocket for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  Valiant Comics for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  Vertical Comics for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for July 2022
From BleedingCool:  Yen Press for July 2022

AUGUST 2022 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for August 2022
From BleedingCool:  BOOM Studios for August 2022
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for August 2022
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for August 2022
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for August 2022
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for August 2022
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "A.X.E.: Judgement Day solicitations for August 2022
 
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Monday, November 6, 2017

Dark Horse Comics from Diamond Distributors for November 8, 2017

DARK HORSE COMICS

JUL170097    ABE SAPIEN DARK & TERRIBLE HC VOL 01    $34.99
JUL170145    BEST WISHES GN    $19.99
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AUG178154    LCSD 2017 SHERLOCK FRANKENSTEIN & LEGION OF EVIL #1    $3.99
JUL170107    LEGACY OFF COLOR NOVELLA FOR YOU TO COLOR HC    $19.99
JUL170189    MANARA LIBRARY TP VOL 03 TRIP TO TULUM AND OTHER STORIES (MR    $29.99
JUL170186    WB DUBAYS THE ROOK ARCHIVES HC VOL 03    $19.99

Monday, July 10, 2017

Dark Horse Comics from Diamond Distributors for July 12, 2017

DARK HORSE COMICS

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MAR170062    LEGEND OF KORRA COLORING BOOK TP    $14.99
MAR170050    MANARA LIBRARY TP VOL 02 EL GAUCHO & OTHER STORIES (MR)    $29.99
MAY170017    NEIL GAIMAN AMERICAN GODS SHADOWS #5 (MR)    $3.99
MAY170018    NEIL GAIMAN AMERICAN GODS SHADOWS #5 MACK VAR (MR)    $3.99
MAY170071    SHADOWS ON THE GRAVE #6 (OF 8)    $3.99

Monday, April 10, 2017

Dark Horse Comics from Diamond Distributors for April 12, 2017

DARK HORSE COMICS

DEC160108    ALIENS LIFE AND DEATH TP    $14.99
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DEC160080    EC ARCHIVES HAUNT OF FEAR HC VOL 04    $49.99
FEB170049    HARROW COUNTY #22    $3.99
FEB170029    HELLBOY AND BPRD 1954 GHOST MOON #2    $3.99
DEC160117    MANARA CARAVAGGIO HC VOL 01 PALETTE AND SWORD (MR)    $19.99
JAN170176    MASS EFFECT ANDROMEDA MAGNET SET 4 PACK    $9.99
FEB170013    NEIL GAIMAN AMERICAN GODS SHADOWS #2 (MR)    $3.99
JAN178680    NEIL GAIMAN AMERICAN GODS SHADOWS #2 FOC VAR (MR)    $3.99
FEB170014    NEIL GAIMAN AMERICAN GODS SHADOWS #2 MACK VAR (MR)    $3.99
FEB170082    ONCE AND FUTURE QUEEN #2    $3.99
DEC160104    WORLD OF TANKS TP    $16.99

Monday, March 6, 2017

Dark Horse Comics from Diamond Distributors for March 8, 2017

DARK HORSE COMICS

NOV160060    DC COMICS DARK HORSE COMICS JUSTICE LEAGUE TP VOL 02    $24.99
JAN170111    HARROW COUNTY #21    $3.99
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SEP160102    LADY KILLER 2 #4    $3.99
NOV160099    MANARA LIBRARY TP VOL 01 INDIAN SUMMER (MR)    $29.99
JAN170108    SHADOWS ON THE GRAVE #3    $3.99

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Dark Horse Comics from Diamond Distributors for February 25, 2015

DARK HORSE COMICS

DEC140114     CAPTAIN MIDNIGHT #20     $2.99
DEC140089     COLDER BAD SEED #5     $3.99
DEC140100     CONAN THE AVENGER #11     $3.50
DEC140109     HALO ESCALATION #15     $3.99
MAY140099     MANARA LIBRARY HC VOL 06 ESCAPE PIRANESI (MR)     $59.99
DEC140113     MISTER X RAZED #1     $3.99
OCT140138     SERAPHIM 266613336 WINGS TP (MR)     $19.99
DEC140111     TOMB RAIDER #13     $3.99

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Marvel Comics from Diamond Distributors for June 12 2013

MARVEL COMICS

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MAR130620 GUARDIANS OF GALAXY #3 NOW $3.99

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APR130611 SAVAGE WOLVERINE #6 NOW $3.99

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MAR138357 THANOS RISING #1 2ND PTG BIANCHI VAR NOW $3.99

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APR130745 WOLVERINE COMIC READER TP #2 $3.99

MAR130738 WOLVERINE TP FIRST CUTS $19.99

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Marvel Comics from Diamond Distributors for May 8 2013

MARVEL COMICS

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MAR130675 IRON MAN #258.2 $3.99

MAR130701 MARVEL UNIVERSE AVENGERS EARTHS HEROES #14 $2.99

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MAR130631 SECRET AVENGERS #4 NOW $3.99

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FEB130612 WOLVERINE YOUNG READERS NOVEL TP $6.99

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Albert Avilla Reviews: The Fearless Defenders #1

The Fearless Defenders #1
Marvel Comics

Reviewed by Albert Avilla

Writer: Cullen Bunn
Art: Will Sliney
Cover: Mark Brooks
Variant Covers: Milo Manara; Mike Deodato and Rain Beredo; Skottie Young

The cover was really awesome. That’s what having a great cover is about; it gets your expectations up. The interior of the book did not meet those expectations.

The Defenders have always had trouble attracting readers, and this issue will not do any better. This kind of story could squeak by once the series had established itself. I’m not familiar with Mr. Bunn’s work, so I don’t know if this is leading into a great climax or if this is par for the course. If it’s par for the course, then, I am keeping my money. I like mystery, but too much mystery leaves the reader in the dark.

A first issue should pull you in and build up your expectations. This story made me nostalgic for Indiana Jones movies. Archeology has been the basis for a lot of good comic book stories. My question is where is the evil god behind the artifact that Misty acquired? Give us an awesome villain to look forward to seeing.

Marvel NOW gets a “Marvel scowl” for this venture. Valkyrie and Misty Knight really look cool on the cover. Let’s hope that Mr. Bunn can convert that coolness into good stories.

The interior art didn’t give any more than the writing. It was average comic book art.

I rate The Fearless Defenders #1 “Read a Friend’s Copy.”  #3 (of 5) on Al-O-Meter


Monday, December 31, 2012

Albert Avilla Reviews: Uncanny Avengers 002

Uncanny Avengers 002
Marvel Comics

Reviewed by Albert Avilla

Writer: Rick Remender
Artist: John Cassaday
Cover: John Cassaday and Laura Martin
Variant Cover: Milo Manara

(Spoilers!)
There is a battle going on for my comic book dollars, and the number one contender is the Uncanny Avengers. I’ve already put it on my pull list. The number one reason is Remender’s writing.

When I saw that the Red Skull was going to be the first adversary of the Uncanny Avengers, I thought, oh boy, some of the same old same-old. I’m wrong so often it’s easy for me to admit when I am wrong. Remender handles the Skull well; he has a good insight into who the Skull is. Who better to use as the catalyst to further incite the humans’ hatred of the mutants than the former henchman of Adolf Hitler.

Remender’s writing exposes the evil that the Skull is. He uses our desire to find something to blame for what is not right in the world and amplifies it into a maniacal hatred. He is a master of human psychology; this is vividly illustrated in his attempt to recruit the Scarlet Witch. With his powers, Professor Xavier was able to subdue Wanda, using psychological weaknesses from her father issues to her own concern about being a powerful mutant. The Skull is always able to find minions whom he can convert to his cause and who are willing to sacrifice their humanity to serve him. They are just tools to help accomplish his goals, to be disposed of once used.

At the same time, Remender gives us examples of good. The first is when Xavier takes a stand against the other X-Men when he first accepted Rogue into the X-Men. This was a pivotal moment in the young woman’s life, saving her from a fall into the darkness. Rogue has been a warrior who has turned battles in the favor of the X-Men. Another is the Uncanny X-Men helping clean up the site that Avalanche destroyed. That’s good people when they party with you all night long and help you clean up the mess afterward.

Another thing that I like about Remender is he does not forget the characters’ past; he builds on them. Remender gives everybody their moment in the story; no one character is more important to the story than the other. Thor is nothing but hero. He could be chilling in Asgard, but he’s on Earth taking up the mutant cause with Cap [Captain America, of course – Ed.]. He is giving the Scarlet Witch more of an edge and a sense that she is superior to others. The Skull has the power of Charles Xavier. He was hell before; now what kind of mischief will our little red goblin get into?

The art is “wow” at every turn. Every panel is a masterpiece of sequential art. Sometimes, I get the feeling that the dialogue is interfering with my enjoyment of good art. Can we get Thor a spa day or a godly makeover; the dude is looking rough in his work clothes. What ever happened to godly raiment?

I rate Uncanny Avengers 002 Recommend it to a Friend. Highest ranking on the Al-O-Meter


Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Dark Horse Comics from Diamond Distributors for January 25 2012

DARK HORSE COMICS

NOV110019 ANGEL & FAITH #6 REBEKAH ISAACS VAR CVR $2.99
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