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Fantastic Four #561
Tue, November 18th, 2008
The Nu Defenders vs. the Fantastic Four, in spectacular widescreen action.
Galveston #1
Mon, November 17th, 2008
"You know, Lafitte, I think the only think more dangerous than being your enemy is being your friend." Jim Bowie offers that insight in the first issue of "Galveston", a buddy book from BOOM! The danger to the reader is minimal, but th
Thunderbolts #126
Mon, November 17th, 2008
Diggle and De La Torre join as the new creative team as the Thunderbolts struggle to deal with the fallout from "Secret Invasion."
Ghost Rider #29
Sun, November 16th, 2008
Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch finally duke it out as it’s Ghost Rider versus Ghost Rider round one!
Wolverine #69
Sun, November 16th, 2008
In the future, Wolverine and Hawkeye get attacked by Moloids and a good, old-fashioned bar fight, by Millar and McNiven.
Fantastic Four: True Story #4
Sun, November 16th, 2008
This whimsical tale comes to its logically whimsical end
Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson: Homecoming #1
Sat, November 15th, 2008
Mercy Thompson makes the leap from novel to graphic novel -- well comic book, actually -- in this first issue of a four-issue limited series. The art is shiny and the story is fast-paced, offering a very different read from other books out this week.
The Stand: Captain Trips #3
Sat, November 15th, 2008
"The Stand" might be moving slowly, but it's a great dramatization of what makes Kings' novels so great: the characterization.
Booster Gold #14
Sat, November 15th, 2008
Booster Gold's Starro adventure concludes with ramifications for the future and hope for the direction this series will chase in the coming months.
Eternals Annual #1
Sat, November 15th, 2008
Fred Van Lente writes a better story than we've seen in the main title, but the art is a significant step backwards.
Gears Of War #2
Sat, November 15th, 2008
Liam Sharp's artwork is the draw for this video game tie-in comic, written by Joshua Ortega, who scripted the game's sequel.
Black Terror #1
Sat, November 15th, 2008
This "Project Superpowers" spin-off is seriously bad.
Young Liars #9
Thu, November 13th, 2008
The answers just raise new questions in David Lapham’s latest unpredictable issue of “Young Liars.”
Action Comics #871
Wed, November 12th, 2008
"New Krypton" continues to weave a larger tapestry with the threads of Superman's two worlds as Kryptonians and Earthlings mingle a little more, with interesting results.
Batman: Cacophony #1
Wed, November 12th, 2008
Kevin Smith brings back his creation Onomatopoeia in a new mini-series, but was anyone besides Smith eager for Onomatopoeia's return?
Gravel #6
Wed, November 12th, 2008
Warren Ellis’ combat magician finds himself with a problem magical bullets won’t solve: wealth, social class, and a group of acolytes who want him to teach them the way of magic.
Fables #78
Wed, November 12th, 2008
Bill Willingham shows that "Fables" still has life in it after the war, as things proceed to get nasty for our heroes in a very rapid way.
Captain Britain and MI: 13 #7
Wed, November 12th, 2008
Deft character work, the expert juggling of multiple plots, and clean, crisp art make this one of the best superhero books out there.
JSA Kingdom Come Special: Superman #1
Wed, November 12th, 2008
Alex Ross writes, pencils, and INKS a comic book story about the Kingdom Come Superman.
Impaler, Volume 1
Tue, November 11th, 2008
A vampiric infestation hits New York, and only Vlad the Impaler can help repel the fiends.
Mo and Jo: Fighting Together Forever
Tue, November 11th, 2008
Mo and Jo promote the fine art of teamwork in a story for young children
Jack and the Box
Tue, November 11th, 2008
An oddball book for very young readers written and drawn by a comics legend.
X-Men/Spider-Man #1
Mon, November 10th, 2008
It’s nostalgia time in the swingin’ Marvel Sixties, as the X-Men of that era meet up with Spider-Man, courtesy of Kraven and Sinister!
Final Crisis: Resist #1
Mon, November 10th, 2008
Ryan Sook's art is a big attraction for this "Final Crisis" tie-in, which sheds light on Checkmate's role in the missing month.
Ultimatum #1
Mon, November 10th, 2008
Disaster hits the Ultimate Universe, courtesy of Magneto! By Loeb and Finch.
Dungeon Monstres Vol. 2: The Dark Lord
Sun, November 9th, 2008
The "Dungeon" saga unleashes another "Dungeon Monstres" book, which fills in a big plot hole from the overall series, but isn't quite as new-reader friendly as the earlier "Dungeon Monstres" book was.
Nova #18
Sun, November 9th, 2008
"Nova" joins the ranks of Skrull-fighters, and the titular character is not alone, as he's joined by Darkhawk, Quasar, and a few stunning surprise allies.
Station #4
Sun, November 9th, 2008
Competent in its craft, the conclusion to this space station murder mystery lacks ambition and the ability to rise above simple entertainment.
Vixen: Return of the Lion #2
Sun, November 9th, 2008
Vixen's adventures turn into a vision quest as she continues to learn who and what she is in this solo series starring one of the more mysterious members of the current Justice League of America.
Adventure Comics Special Featuring the Guardian #1
Sat, November 8th, 2008
A new mystery deepens, as Jimmy Olsen learns more about a sinister plot or two.
Daredevil and Captain America: Dead on Arrival #1
Sat, November 8th, 2008
A reprint from a 2006 Italian story that feels like a relic from an even earlier time.
Terra #1
Fri, November 7th, 2008
After a long wait, the new Terra finally gets her own mini-series, and it's off to a solid start.
Fishtown
Fri, November 7th, 2008
Kevin Colden's exploration of a gruesome murder and the even more gruesome truth.
Fairy Tail Vol. 4
Thu, November 6th, 2008
Hiro Mashima's fantasy epic owes itself a little bit to computer games, but it's so astoundingly fun it will make you wish that those games were as good as this.
Cable #8
Thu, November 6th, 2008
Is there anything better than Cable fighting giant cockroach soldiers? Probably, but it does make for a pretty decent comic book!
Invincible Iron Man #7
Thu, November 6th, 2008
Finally, Spider-Man and Iron Man are back together and Matt Fraction’s strong character work cuts through confusing continuity to deliver the best issue of the series yet.
Sandman: The Dream Hunters #1
Wed, November 5th, 2008
Ten years after Neil Gaiman originally wrote the "Sandman: The Dream Hunters" novella, P. Craig Russell adapts it into comics, and the end result makes it feel brand new all over again.
Gigantic #1
Wed, November 5th, 2008
"As we advance, our population becomes more and more dependant on entertainment," is some insight Rick Remender offers into this new title from Dark Horse.
Justice Society of America #20
Wed, November 5th, 2008
Alternate reality fisticuffs may be boring, but it’s the small character moments and great art that make this issue worth reading.
Marvel Zombies 3 #2
Wed, November 5th, 2008
Machine Man Aaron Stack gets the spotlight in this fun-filled bloodbath.
Sgt. Rock: The Lost Battalion #1
Wed, November 5th, 2008
Text-heavy and dripping with cliché, Tucci's Sgt. Rock has little chance to escape the Kubert shadow.
Wolverine Origins #29
Tue, November 4th, 2008
Wolverine and Xavier attack the Hellfire Club in search of Logan’s son, Daken.
Back to Brooklyn #2
Tue, November 4th, 2008
Put this issue back on the shelf with by-the-numbers crime drama with cliche characters, lackluster writing, and stiff art.
Ultimate Spider-Man Annual #3
Mon, November 3rd, 2008
Peter and MJ discuss moving their relationship to the next level -- and Ultimate Mysterio attacks! By Brian Bendis and David LaFuente Garcia.
Captain America Theater of War: Operation: Zero Point #1
Mon, November 3rd, 2008
Aside from having the longest title this year, "Captain America Theater of War: Operation: Zero Point" gives us a Captain America adventure set back during Cap's heyday in World War II.
Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1
Mon, November 3rd, 2008
"Amazing Spider-Man" finally tackles the mystery of the new super-hero Jackpot, but the conclusion to the story turns out to be nothing short of underwhelming.
Joker
Sat, November 1st, 2008
Azzarello and Bermejo give us a version of the Joker that's part Heath Ledger and part Michael Mann.
Rann-Thanagar Holy War #6
Fri, October 31st, 2008
Only the bonus of Jim Starlin’s art makes this issue worth picking up.
Secret Invasion: Thor #3
Fri, October 31st, 2008
"Secret Invasion: Thor" wraps up with the thunder god and his buddy, Beta Ray Bill, kicking Skrulls out of Broxton Oklahoma.
No Hero #2
Fri, October 31st, 2008
Despite moving at a slow pace, "No Hero" #2 provides more back story on the Front Line's world, and creates an uneasy feeling of paranoia throughout.
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