Comic Book Previews & Reviews: 2008-08-20
Review: The Flash #243
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Tom Peyer and Freddie Williams II draw their chapter of the life and times of Wally West (and family) to a close in a showdown in Gorilla City, but not all of the characters leave this issue in the same state they start it.
Review: X-Factor Special: Layla Miller #1
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This second "X-Factor Special" takes a break from the regular title's narrative, but in such a way that will make the comic's fans not care about spending an extra dollar.
Review: Final Crisis: Legion Of Three Worlds #1
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George Perez draws not one, not two, but THREE Legions. And Geoff Johns writes a pretty nifty story.
Review: Air #1
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The first issue of "Air" drops, and seems determined to mystify and stall its readers. But in today's market, is that really a smart thing?
Review: Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. #32
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This Iron Man title seems out of step with the character. It's a slow story that doesn't move the football a yard down the field.
Review: Young X-Men #5
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The first story arc of "Young X-Men" comes to a close, but we're still nowhere near getting to know these characters.
Review: The Punisher #61
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After five years of Garth Ennis' run on the mature readers version of "The Punisher," a new writer comes on board, and the end result is unsurprising in its disappointment.
Review: Ghost Rider #26
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Jason Aaron's "Ghost Rider" borders on the absurd, but is a well-crafted dose of insanity hidden in a corner of Marvel's publishing program.
Review: Incredible Hercules #120
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Drawing a close the "Sacred Invasion", Hercules and his God Squad are finally able to go face-to-face with the Skrulls' gods â€" Sl'gur't and Kly'bn -- in a hard-hitting adventure.
Preview: The Art of Marc Silvestri Deluxe Hardcover
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The spotlight shines on Top Cow founder Marc Silvestri in this very special art collection! Silvestri’s career blossomed during runs on Uncanny X-Men and Wolverine. In the early 1990s, he …
Preview: Youngblood, Vol. 1: Focus Tested
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At long last, the Blood is back! A new team jam-packed with old friends! Old enemies returning in a whole new way! You’ve never seen celebrity superheores like this. You’re …
Preview: Charlatan Ball #3
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FIND ROMANTIC BLISS AT THE BALL! Love is in the air between Chuck Amok and Donnarama �” a match made in Chaos Magic Heaven! But can these star-crossed lovers face …
Preview: Madman Atomic Comics #10
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“KNOWLEDGE COMES WITH DEATH’S RELEASE” To be or not to be in The Atomics? That is the question. Recent changes in the team lineup is shaking up Frank “Madman” Einstein …
Preview: Young X-Men #5
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The numbers are in and it’s official: Young X-Men is Mighty Marvel’s newest hit!!! It’s Marvel’s youngest mutants in their final showdown with and one of them won’t be walking …
Preview: X-Men: First Class #15
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Is she a bad girl? Is she a mutant? Does even she know what or who she is? Is that her real hair? The mysterious MEDUSA has escaped the reach …
Preview: X-Factor: Layla Miller #1
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Trapped in a future she never made, Layla Miller finds herself smack in the middle of the Summers rebellion that was responsible for the eventual liberation of mutants from the …
Preview: X-Factor #34
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A SECRET INVASION TIE-IN! X-Factor is in pursuit of Darwin, whose father is looking for him. She-Hulk and Jazinda are in pursuit of Longshot, who may hold the key to …
Preview: Ultimate Fantastic Four #57
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The final smackdown with Ultimate Salem’s Seven! The shocking secret of Agatha Harkness! The rage of Prince Namor, the Ultimate Sub-Mariner! All this and more in the explosive conclusion!
Preview: True Believers #2
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“DADDY ISSUES” Can it be true? Reed Richards pulled over for recklessly driving the Fantasticar and charged with a DUI? That’s what the TRUE BELIEVERS claim in their latest blog–and …
Preview: Squadron Supreme 2 #2
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“POWER TO THE PEOPLE” Four astronauts have returned from the moon…changed. And ULTIMATE NICK FURY, EMIL BURBANK, and ARCANNA JONES have found them. Fury’s hip-deep in a new conspiracy–but the …
Preview: Skrulls Vs. Power Pack #2
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Slimy SKRULLS have been impersonating Marvel’s premiere all-kids super team and committing crimes around the galaxy! But POWER PACK, FRANKLIN RICHARDS and SMARTSHIP FRIDAY have a plan to flush out …