Yet you bought a copy and evidently read it! Glad you have money to burn on copies of comics that only enrage you.
Right back up, in terms of quality. Carnero delivers fantastic work here yet again, and I found the story more intriguing this time around. I really like the concept of the Redacted, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of that as the series continues. Additionally, I'm looking forward to Steve and Bucky's, respective, stories coming together at some point.
Steve Rogers tracks the mysterious organization known only as the Outer Circle to a lab in the heart of a volcano, where the original creator of the shield left behind a dire message. But the Outer Circle isn't going to let the information go without a fight. Who - or what - is the Redacted? And will Steve survive long enough to find out?
Meanw...
Another really solid issue for this book, although I didn't like it quite as much as the first issue, unfortunately. That said, Carnero's art throughout this was probably the strongest points. She's killing it on just about every page of this book, man. It also helps when you have, like, two double-page spreads and one splash to help highlight how good you are.
FIND THE KEY. CRACK THE CODE.
Steve Rogers follows a trail of coded breadcrumbs to Germany, where an elusive organization is making bold and deadly moves, while Bucky Barnes' own investigation leads him to the high rollers tables in Madripoor. Thousands of miles apart with no backup, will Steve and Bucky find what they're looking for, or are th...
This comic has a drunk ferret in a tweed coat who quotes William S. Burroughs and I hate it. How is it even possible for me to hate that?
A pretty good start to this series. Really nice art from Carnero throughout this issue, in my opinion. As for the writing, I enjoyed Lanzing & Kelly's voice for Steve here, and I found the story itself to be well-written and intriguing. There were a few pages that went a bit long, to me, but I still really liked this overall. Looking forward to what's next, especially after the last page Bucky wasmore
"The shield isn't what you think. It's not your symbol. It's theirs."
The shield is one of the most iconic images in the world. It stands for hope, justice and the protection of the innocent. It also holds a secret, undiscovered until now, that will change the way Steve Rogers views the 20th century...and how he chooses to fight in the 21st.
A solid story that's really here to establish the fact that Steve and Sam will both, simultaneously, be going by Captain America. That said, I don't know that I really needed the story here, but I still thought it was good. The best part of the whole issue was the art from Iulis, in my opinion. Didn't even realize he was doing the interiors, so that was a pleasant surprise.
When Arnim Zola launches a catastrophic attack on New York City, he meets his match - in Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers! In the explosive battle that follows, two Captain Americas prove better than one, and Sam and Steve decide they might just keep a good thing going...
Tochi Onyebuchi (BLACK PANTHER LEGENDS), Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly (KANG ...
The art here is incredible looking. I liked the writing. Since their all-too-brief Green Arrow run, this team has needed some recognition, and I hope they're starting to get it.
A power-mad Mayor Fisk has been gathering information on super heroes. How far will Bucky Barnes go to steal the file on his own shadowy, half-remembered past as the Winter Soldier? And what horrible revelation awaits him if he can get past the Kingpin?
Some secrets are meant to stay buried. And some doors are meant to stay closed.
ONE...
Not reading Devil's Reign currently (yet), but this was a super solid one-shot. Really nice art from Leon alongside an intriguing story from Lanzing & Kelly. This was especially cool as a prelude to what they have coming in their Captain America book. Really looking forward to seeing what they do there.
A power-mad Mayor Fisk has been gathering information on super heroes. How far will Bucky Barnes go to steal the file on his own shadowy, half-remembered past as the Winter Soldier? And what horrible revelation awaits him if he can get past the Kingpin?
Some secrets are meant to stay buried. And some doors are meant to stay closed.
ONE...
A new day dawns for the Dark Knight Detective as Eisner Award-winningwriter Matt Fraction (Hawkeye, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen) joins forces withsuperstar artist Jorge Jiménez (Batman, Summer of Superman Special) for anunforgettable new era of Batman!The best superhero in comics gets a brand-new first issue to kick off this newera that will test...
Hm. I liked this quite a bit. I will say that I think this lacked a big hook at the end, as others have already stated. However, there is a lot to like throughout this issue. First and foremost, it's nice to see...actual light on Gotham. I can't remember the last time I saw Gotham depicted in the daytime. Furthermore, I like the blue costume. Is it my favorite? No, as I do prefer black-and-grey onmore
A new day dawns for the Dark Knight Detective as Eisner Award-winningwriter Matt Fraction (Hawkeye, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen) joins forces withsuperstar artist Jorge Jiménez (Batman, Summer of Superman Special) for anunforgettable new era of Batman!The best superhero in comics gets a brand-new first issue to kick off this newera that will test...
I don't know, I liked it. The political commentary became even more prominent here, but I didn't dislike that. I did like the story, even if a lot of the pacing was pretty quick. I particularly enjoyed Bruce's interactions with Wil and Jim towards the end of the issue. Really well-written conversations, in my opinion. That said, it's important to note that this was the last issue of Zdarsky's run more
With the Court of Owls' plan revealed and the city in chaos, Batman must fid the strength to fight a war on multiple fronts and save Gotham from disaster. The fates of Jim Gordon, the Riddler, and all of Gotham rest in the hands of the Dark Knight in a climactic issue so big it takes two superstar artists to bring it to life!
The weakest issue of this arc thus far, unfortunately, which is a shame after how much I enjoyed the last issue. Nonetheless, this was still good. I do think the faster pace for this story is hurting just a bit. Furthermore, I wasn't super into Gordon's interactions with Riddler towards the end. It was fine and everything, but just not my favorite. In any case, I'm still looking forward to the nexmore
THE RIDDLER'S PLANS FINALLY REVEALED! The GCPD is closing in on their suspected killer--and on Batman! Wayne Enterprises is under attack as Nygma's plans come into focus. The Owls are not what they seem. Don't miss the thrilling penultimate issue of "The Dying City"!
The best issue of this current arc yet, in my opinion. Fornés was a great pick to do the interiors for this issue. He can definitely draw action and faster-paced stories, but I think he really excels when he's doing stories like this one, in that this had more character work. Hoping that Zdarsky continues the momentum of this arc and ends up finishing his run strong.
After the shocking events of the last issue, Batman is reeling! But the investigation isn't over just yet! The Court of Owls is intent on destroying Bruce Wayne's life, while Commander Star continues to stoke the flames of civil unrest in Gotham City! It all heats up in the unforgettable new chapter of "The Dying City"!
Another good issue here. There's still a lot that I like throughout this, however, it does feel like things are moving a bit fast. It's far from enough for me to not like the book, but I do wish we could have more time to flesh some of this stuff out a bit. In any case, this was incredibly solid and I'm still invested.
Murder has rocked the heart of Gotham! Batman and Jim Gordon will have to piece together the clues and discover the truth, no matter how dark. Has the Riddler really gone legit? Is the Court of Owls involved? Meanwhile, public sentiment is turning against Wayne Enterprises' public initiatives, with new hero Commander Star sowing the seeds of discon...
A good start to this new arc with some great art from Jiménez. There were a lot of interesting things set up here, in my opinion, and I'm looking forward to more. I know Zdarsky is very capable of good Batman stories, but certain spots of this run haven't been my favorite (see Joker: Year One and the last two Absolute Power tie-ins).
A BRAND-NEW EPIC BATMAN STORY ARC STARTS HERE! Batman is back with a vengeance and Bruce Wayne's new public initiatives have Gotham on the verge of finally becoming a great city! Does that bright future include the Riddler, who's seemingly gone legit? Or the new, unnerving hero, Commander Star? And can Gotham survive the shocking murder of one of i...
A super solid issue where we finally get Logan reverting to a more heroic character. I do hope that he still remains noticeably different than his mainline, 616 counterpart, though. One of the things I'm not incredibly into when it comes to Bryan Hill's Ultimate Black Panther book is that T'Challa feels incredibly similar to his mainline version, and I have to admit that I'm a little worried that more
REUNION WITH THE OPPOSITION?
Guest artist Alex Lins (NAMOR) takes Wolverine on a psychedelic journey through his mind as familiar and unfamiliar faces of the Opposition try to untangle Logan's Winter Soldier programming!
Rated T+
The desecration continues. Who at Marvel thought this was a great idea?
The past isn't set in stone. Kamala Khan is locked in a battle through time against an unstable and unleashed Legion - and she's gone from the frying pan into the Phoenix fire. As the history we know is destroyed in front of her eyes, the new mutant must team up with Jean Grey in her darkest hour...and master her dangerous new mutant power! X-Hivem...
It’s funny you created this profile just to crap on my review and push the average rating of this book.
MILES MORALES CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF A UNIVERSAL COLLISION! Two of today's most exciting writers, DENIZ CAMP (ULTIMATES) and CODY ZIGLAR (MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN), join forces for an adventure that will change Miles Morales- and the Ultimate Universe - forever! Drawn by rising star JONAS SCHARF, the brilliantly moody artist who brought you ULTIM...
A fun read that doesn't immediately show signs of being incredibly important to the larger threads Ultimate Universe. That said, I can definitely see that changing as things progress, especially with both the Ultimates and The Maker's Council noticing Miles's energy signature. In any case, I'm looking forward to what comes next. My main hope is that it ends up being important for Miles to be here,more
MILES MORALES CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF A UNIVERSAL COLLISION! Two of today's most exciting writers, DENIZ CAMP (ULTIMATES) and CODY ZIGLAR (MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN), join forces for an adventure that will change Miles Morales- and the Ultimate Universe - forever! Drawn by rising star JONAS SCHARF, the brilliantly moody artist who brought you ULTIM...
Another one of this run's weaker issues, unfortunately. That said, this book has been so great, overall, that I'm still rating the weaker issues relatively high. Messina's art isn't quite at the level of Marco Checchetto, but he still puts out some incredibly solid work throughout this issue. As for the story, it was good and engaging. It does mark the second issue in a row with little-to-no focusmore
TURF WAR IN NEW YORK! THE SINISTER SIX VS. THE TWO SPIDER-MEN!
• All is not well in New York with the Sinister Six at war with each other!
• Fortunately, Spider-Man's not facing this one alone...catch Richard Parker in the BLACK SUIT!
RATED T+
Back to greatness with this issue. Frigeri puts out some truly awesome interiors throughout this issue, without even having to rely on cool action scenes to do so. That said, Camp continues to write this very nicely. This was primarily dialogue, but it worked really well. This is a great example of how to keep a comic book that has a lot of talking interesting. Really looking forward to where evermore
THE ULTIMATE FRACTURE!
Dissent destroys the Ultimates as a disagreement long developing between two members of the team leads to a devastating departure!
RATED T+
I wish I was more into this book, but this might have been my least favorite issue so far, unfortunately. The pacing and focus of this just feels a bit off, though I did like a good amount of stuff throughout. I just wish the narrative was a little less scattered. Momoko's art is definitely one of this title's stronger points, but I wish the story was up there as well.
A "NEW AGE" IS UPON US!
Witness how Hisako's journey through her inner darkness wreaks havoc on her fellow mutants and reality itself!
RATED T+
A cool issue, particularly with the fight of T'Challa & Ororo against Z'non. Nieto did a solid job of filling in for Stefano Caselli, in my opinion. I also feel that we got just enough story progression to keep this fairly interesting. Hopefully we can get a little more in the next issue, though.
Black Panther and Storm team up to uncover why a CIA agent is undertaking covert missions in Wakanda! Will the prophesied union between the king and the mutant freedom fighter come to pass?
RATED T+
This issue was a little bit out of left field, considering how the last one ended, but I still enjoyed it. Lins doesn't have the same style as Alessandro Cappuccio, but it is a style I like nonetheless and one I think fit this issue very nicely. Really liked how violent the fight between Logan and Victor was, and I'm looking forward to, potentially, seeing more of the latter character in this serimore
ULTIMATE SABRETOOTH CLAWS HIS WAY ONTO THE SCENE!
Mysteries of Ultimate Wolverine's past are revealed when a familiar face joins the fray!
RATED T+
Super cool stuff here. Yes, you're going to be disappointed if you wanted a Peter-focused issue, which I especially understand considering the book's title. That said, this was a really intriguing dive into Gwen's past and her story in becoming Mysterio (Technically, one of the Mysterios, I guess?). Furthermore, this was accompanied by Checchetto's always great interiors. Really good stuff all aromore
THE SECRET ORIGIN OF MYSTERIO!
Even Kingpin knows little about the criminal in the smoky helmet...but Spider-Man's about to learn more than he bargained for!
RATED T
A super solid issue, in my opinion. Some really nice art from Caselli throughout, with a nice balance of fast-paced action and slower-paced conversations. I do wish I liked this more, considering how much I'm enjoying titles like Jonathan Hickman's Ultimate Spider-Man and Deniz Camp's Ultimates, as well as the fact that there are a lot of ideas I like from this series. That said, this was good in more
THE NEW BLACK PANTHER!
Battle-worn and beleaguered, a stripped-down T'Challa must go back to basics to prepare for battle against the new foes who have turned vibranium and its dark counterpart against him...
RATED T+
I get what Condon was going for with the wolf and the bear fighting alongside the dialogue between the people with Logan, but I think it went for a little too long, personally. Luckily, Cappuccio's art was absolutely fantastic throughout, which is a usual occurrence for him. In any case, I'm looking forward to the involvement of the Phoenix in the next issue.
THE WINTER SOLDIER THAWS?
Wolverine's confrontation with Kitty Pryde and Gambit leaves him disoriented, violent and questioning his Maker's Council overlords... who is "Logan"?
RATED T+
Another great issue as we reach the halfway mark of this current storyline. I've really loved the flashbacks we've been getting with Diana and Circe in Hell, and we got an awesome one here. As for the stuff in the present-day, that was really good, as well. Kind of a spoiler incoming here, but I was not ready for Ferdinand to go so soon. Hopefully he's not dead yet and we get to see him again.
What Diana seeks inside the maze seems to elude her at every turn. And asthings unravel around her, she finds herself questioning everything, evenher mission. Meanwhile, in Gateway City, an old obligation has raised itshead…violently!
A great second part to this new arc that I'm glad to say I liked better than the first. Sherman continues to deliver on the art duties, and I'm really liking the mythology Thompson is bringing to the table here. Looking forward to the next interaction between Wonder Woman and Dr. Poison, assuming they do interact again.
The temptation of everything Diana has ever wanted lies just inside, butalso, untold horrors and no known escape. Diana has entered the maze,and nothing will ever be the same again.
Another really good issue. Particularly enjoyed what was done throughout with people's shadows. I feel like I don't really have much to say outside of what I've been saying about this book already. Camp & Rodríguez continue to put out an absolutely fantastic book month after month. Really stoked that this got extended to 12 issues.
An attack on Middleton power stations! A city-wide blackout! As night falls,dark sides are unleashed! It’s John Jones and the Martian against a city fullof psychopaths! And the one behind it all!