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Wonder Woman: Earth One #1

By: Grant Morrison, Yanick Paquette
Released: Apr 6, 2016

In this new installment of the New York Times best-selling Earth One original graphic novel line, Grant Morrison (THE MULTIVERSITY) joins with Yanick Paquette (SWAMP THING, BATMAN, INC.) to reimagine Wonder Woman for a new era. Encompassing the vision of her original creator, William Moulton Marston, Morrison presents a Diana who yearns to break f...

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whozeduke liked this:
6.5

Who the hell are these critics on this site that give 90% of everything they read 10 stars? Everything can't be a 10. Its hard to take the critic reviews on here seriously sometimes. But this was a solid comic and series. Definitely not a 10 but was worth the read. But I am so glad this event is finally over. These huge events that span for months and have multiple tie ins and effect every storyli more

Dark Nights: Death Metal #7

By: Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo
Released: Jan 6, 2021

The song remains anything but the same as the house lights start to come up on DC’s biggest, baddest battle for control of the Multiverse! The Darkest Knight is on the verge of ending this concert once and for all, but Wonder Woman has more than just a greatest hit planned. The Amazonian warrior stands ready to shred the Darkest Knight, solo! Plu...

whozeduke reviewed Ultimate X-Men #17 Jul 19, 2025
7.0

Most enjoyable issue of this series in a long time. The page where the X-Men are in a car is just perfect. But overall this issue is good because the plot moves forward and there's action for once.

Ultimate X-Men #17

By: Peach Momoko
Released: Jul 16, 2025

OPERATION: RESCUE ARMOR! Hisako has been missing, but Nico's undercover sleuthing finally tracks her down! But the Church of the Children of the Atom aren't going to give up Armor without a fight... What dangers await our X-Men in the Astral Plane?

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whozeduke reviewed Imperial #2 Jul 19, 2025
8.0

Not exactly original but an exiting story with dynamic art and full of twists and turns.

Imperial #2

By: Jonathan Hickman, Iban Coello
Released: Jul 16, 2025

Part two of a four-part Marvel cosmic event! Against the fallout of someone mysteriously killing the rulers of the Marvel galactic empires, the fires of war are lit! As that conflict simmers, NOVA and STAR-LORD race to discover who is behind all these evil acts - a journey that takes them to the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda!

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whozeduke reviewed X-Men: Age of Revelation #0 Jul 17, 2025
5.0

It was meh. I'll pick and choose what to read of the event itself (excited for Hickman on Longshots).

The decision to go almost entirely with Shen Xorn narrating the events made for a pretty dull read. And when the entire thing is retread of AoA, its even duller. There's an inkling of good ideas (parallels to manifest destiny) to, but come on, a mutant zombie plague? Zombies have been t more

X-Men: Age of Revelation #0

By: Jed MacKay, Humberto Ramos
Released: Jul 16, 2025

X years from today: welcome to the AGE OF REVELATION! The Revelation Territories stretch from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River, a mutant land ruled over by the Heir of Apocalypse. While on the surface a kind of mutant utopia, the cracks are beginning to show-and the lie that this land was built upon stirs the flames of rebellion. Learn h...

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whozeduke reviewed Vampirella #3 Jul 16, 2025
10

I don't throw out 10s that often, but this deserves it.

Continues the great writing Priest is known for on this series and the art by Gunduz is probably the best its ever been on this book.

Vampirella #3

By: Christopher Priest, Ergun Gunduz
Released: Jul 16, 2025

THE SACRED SIX RETURN!

With her postpartum depression raging and her infant son inconsolable, an overwhelmed Vampirella goes AWOL and lands in Las Vegas — where her presence panics the local vampires into preemptively attacking her. Meanwhile, in the darkly possible future, the increasingly erratic Daughter of Drakulon leads the othe...

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8.0

Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #2

By: Deniz Camp, Jonas Scharf
Released: Jul 9, 2025

MILES AND THE ULTIMATES VS. BLACK PANTHER! MILES MORALES teams up with fan-favorite ULTIMATES team members GIANT-MAN and THE WASP! But BLACK PANTHER doesn't want these Ultimate terrorist interlopers in Wakanda… Plus: The secret history of Janet Van Dyne!

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8.0

Solid writing, great art. The treasury size makes for a pretty spectacular read.

It's not really about anything though. It doesn't say anything about anything. There's no theme really. And there's no hook to get me to keep reading the current Supes books.

I feel the same way about most of DCs mainline books right now to be honest.

Superman Treasury 2025: Hero for All #1

By: Dan Jurgens
Released: Jul 9, 2025

Legends collide as the Man of Steel goes supersized for the Summer of Superman! In this all-new treasury edition, quintessential Superman writer Dan Jurgens pairs with the modern master of sequential art, Bruno Redondo, to craft a larger-than-life story of power, tragedy, action, and, above all—hope. When a vicious armada of extraterrestrial extr...

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3.0

Giant-Size: Amazing Spider-Man #1

By: Chip Zdarsky, Cafu
Released: Jun 11, 2025

Summer starts with a bang with GIANT-SIZE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1! Kevin Smith makes his triumphant return to Marvel with a Spider-Man story that will have your heart beating in overdrive and your sides hurting from how much you're laughing. As if that wasn't enough, Al Ewing and Mark Buckingham spin a decade-spanning adventure with Spider-Man and so...

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whozeduke reviewed Ultimate Wolverine #7 Jul 2, 2025
8.5

Best issue of the series yet. Glad we're not spending pages and pages inside a feral Logan's head regurgitating old Wolverine themes.

Great world building, plot advancement, etc. Glad that the book is finally fleshing out more of the Eurasian republic.

Art is excellent but mostly invisible if that makes sense. It tells the story very well but is nothing spectacular.

Ultimate Wolverine #7

By: Christopher Condon, Alessandro Cappuccio
Released: Jul 2, 2025

…IN LIMBO? Has the OPPOSITION finally helped Logan reclaim his identity? But what lengths will COLOSSUS, MAGIK and OMEGA RED go to keep their prized weapon? And don't miss Ultimate MAGIK revealing the depth of her power!

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whozeduke rated Ultimate X-Men #16 Jun 20, 2025
5.0

Ultimate X-Men #16

By: Peach Momoko
Released: Jun 11, 2025

THE DAWN OF A NEW MUTANT CULT?

It's springtime in Hi No Kuni, the period for renewal and new beginnings. But what's new is not always what's better, as Hisako's dark era spreads...

Rated T+

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10

I couldn’t help but wonder if Priest wasn’t inspired by Angela Basset yelling on the big screen, “Remind them who you are!!”. Because it seems as if he went straight home and did just that with this story.
It explains why this first issue reads like Christopher Priest’s Greatest Black Panther Hits — Everett Ross’s humor, the power of the Dora Milaje, the absurdity of Wakandan more

Marvel Knights: The World To Come #1

By: Christopher Priest, Joe Quesada
Released: Jun 4, 2025

THE FUTURE OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE IS HERE!

The future of the Marvel Universe is here as two of the most visionary creators in comic history show you THE WORLD TO COME! The King of Wakanda is DEAD, leaving unguarded the world's most advanced technology, most precious metal, and a cryptic vault of dark secrets while triggering global confli...

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7.0

Art is great. Story is good with lots of bits set up for future issues. Good to see the Maker's lieutenants again.

Biggest issue the characterization of Ultimate Peter felt way off. Too silly (like 616 Peter) and I felt he noped out way to early.

Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #1

By: Deniz Camp, Jonas Scharf
Released: Jun 4, 2025

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...

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whozeduke reviewed Imperial #1 Jun 7, 2025
8.5

This was good. Some of the plot felt a little "too neat."

Overall I liked it. Lots of good character work. I've never understood people complaining about Hickman's character work. He's always been good at writing distinct voices for each chat and that really shows here. Nova, Starlord, Hulk, Cho, J'son and She-Hulk are all well written.

There's plenty of action and plot devel more

Imperial #1

By: Jonathan Hickman, Federico Vicentini
Released: Jun 4, 2025

JONATHAN HICKMAN, FEDERICO VICENTINI AND IBAN COELLO TAKE ON THE UNIVERSE!

A sweeping Marvel cosmic event! Imperial is a story of intrigue, mysteries and war, which takes place against the backdrop of the formation of new galactic order in the Marvel Universe. Featuring HULKS, BLACK PANTHERS, NOVAS, GUARDIANS and COSMIC KINGS and QUEENS. ...

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whozeduke reviewed Ultimate Wolverine #6 Jun 7, 2025
7.0

This is book is good but so little happens so I can't say I loved it. Essentially one major plot development re: Logan. And we learned who the leader of the Opposition is. And then a mutant with some changes from is introduced. The pseudoscience in the introduction is flimsy.

The internal exploration of Logan continues to be ... Fine. It's not bad but it's not great. There's so little c more

Ultimate Wolverine #6

By: Chris Condon, Alex Lins
Released: Jun 4, 2025

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+

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Superman Fan reviewed Batman #160 May 28, 2025
3.5

matt fraction save us!!!

Batman #160

By: Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee
Released: May 28, 2025

The gentleman’s name is Silence, and his alliance with Hush willdestroy Batman!

whozeduke rated Redcoat #11 May 1, 2025
8.5

Redcoat #11

By: Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch
Released: Apr 16, 2025

Enter the next great American myth from THE UNNAMED...THE NORTHERNER. Who is this enigmatic figure? What drives him? And why does the immortal SIMON PURE stand as his adversary? Discover the untold origins of one of the most mysterious legends in American history—and uncover how his arrival reshapes the destinies of REDCOAT, GEIGER, JUNKYARD JOE,...

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whozeduke reviewed Ultimate Spider-Man #16 May 1, 2025
10

Haven't read a Spider-Man comic this good in decades. Thank god for Jonathan Hickman!

Ultimate Spider-Man #16

By: Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto
Released: Apr 30, 2025

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

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whozeduke reviewed Planet Death #0 May 1, 2025
7.0

A 7 is probably generous. Definitely did not live up to the Bad Idea hype machine.

It's entirely setup, minimal dialogue, no character work at all. Pretty standard alien invasion story.

The art is good but not amazing. I appreciated the 1.99 price point.

Planet Death #0

By: Derek Kolstad, Tomas Giorello
Released: Apr 30, 2025

Blockbuster screenwriter Derek Kolstad, creator and writer of the internationally acclaimed, box office dominating motion picture franchise JOHN WICK, New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (Superman '78, Green Lantern), with visionary artist Tomás Giorello (Star Wars, Conan) and ten-time Eisner Award-winner Dave Stewart (Star Wars, He...

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whozeduke rated Ultimate Wolverine #4 Apr 18, 2025
5.0

Ultimate Wolverine #4

By: Chris Condon, Alessandro Cappuccio
Released: Apr 16, 2025

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+

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whozeduke rated Absolute Wonder Woman #4 Jan 23, 2025
10

Absolute Wonder Woman #4

By: Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman
Released: Jan 22, 2025

DIANA MAKES THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE! The Tetracide is "The Four Killer"...and Diana has done the unthinkable to escape its fatal grasp. The move may have saved her to fight another day, but the price Diana paid is more than she can stand to lose for the fight that's coming. She will need the help of her allies both old and new to recover what she ha...

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whozeduke rated Ultimate Spider-Man #13 Jan 23, 2025
9.0

Ultimate Spider-Man #13

By: Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto
Released: Jan 22, 2025

KRAVEN'S MOST DANGEROUS GAME!
The Sinister Six are all hunting Spider-Man and the Green Goblin for their ringleader, Kingpin-and this time, Kraven has the upper hand in Jonathan Hickman & Marco Checchetto's love letter to "Kraven's Last Hunt"!
RATED T+

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whozeduke rated Wolverine: Revenge #4 Jan 23, 2025
8.0

Wolverine: Revenge #4

By: Jonathan Hickman, Greg Capullo
Released: Jan 22, 2025

AN EYE FOR AN EYE!

Time has passed since WOLVERINE'S quest for vengeance began. But as an eye for an eye escalates through the years, revenge becomes a FAMILY AFFAIR! And this is going to be one HELL of a reunion! A shocking development in Hickman and Capullo's saga of the Wolverine that must be experienced to be believed! RATED PARENTAL ...

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9.0

Ultimate Black Panther #12

By: Bryan Hill, Stefano Caselli
Released: Jan 8, 2025

MOON KNIGHT VS. BLACK PANTHER! Moon Knight challenges Black Panther to a one-on-one duel to end the war! But with his army of zealots behind him, would Moon Knight's followers even accept defeat? And the Maker's Council can't be stopped so easily... The epic climax of the first year of ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER!

Rated T+

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whozeduke rated Aliens vs. Avengers #2 Nov 8, 2024
9.5

Aliens vs. Avengers #2

By: Jonathan Hickman, Esad Ribic
Released: Nov 6, 2024

EARTH SURRENDERS?!

Overwhelmed by Xenomorphs, the survivors abandon their home planet!

But so many are dead. So many wounded. And a terrifying few CHANGED.

The Avengers must avenge.

Rated T+

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whozeduke rated Ultimates #6 Nov 8, 2024
8.5

Ultimates #6

By: Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri
Released: Nov 6, 2024

ULTIMATES ASSEMBLE TO TAKE DOWN THE HULK!

The entire roster of THE ULTIMATES unites for the first time in this high octane, climactic conclusion of the first arc! Iron Lad has a plan to defeat the Hulk, the most powerful and imposing member of the Maker's Council - but has he gotten his team in over their heads?

Rated T+

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whozeduke rated Absolute Superman #1 Nov 8, 2024
9.0

Absolute Superman #1

By: Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval
Released: Nov 6, 2024

SUPERSTARS JASON AARON AND RAFA SANDOVAL UNLEASH A SHOCKING NEW TAKE ON THE LAST SON OF KRYPTON! Without the fortress...without the family...without a home...what's left is the Absolute Man of Steel!

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whozeduke rated X-Force #5 Nov 8, 2024
6.0

X-Force #5

By: Geoffrey Thorne, Marcus To
Released: Nov 6, 2024

A DEATH ON THE TEAM?!

Attacked from all sides, with a team member's DEATH in the offing, and struggling to accomplish their mission, X-Force fights to seal the latest and worst Fracture Node threatening the Earth. Can X-Force pull through, or will they fracture and doom the world? The most surprising X-book of the season is just heating u...

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whozeduke rated Ultimate Spider-Man #10 Oct 24, 2024
8.0

Ultimate Spider-Man #10

By: Jonathan Hickman, David Messina
Released: Oct 16, 2024

J. JONAH JAMESON, BEN PARKER AND THE GREEN GOBLIN COLLIDE!

Fan-favorite duo Ben Parker and J. Jonah Jameson take center stage in this investigative mystery issue! But in this world of shadows and secrets, every unturned rock leads to danger... And they'll soon have to decide which is the greater challenge - uncovering secrets or keeping t...

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whozeduke rated Flash #14 Oct 24, 2024
7.5

Flash #14

By: Simon Spurrier, Vasco Georgiev
Released: Oct 23, 2024

Wally, Linda, and the kids come together in the wake of the losses suffered to heal as a family and figure out their new abilities. While this family trip has a unique destination--Skartaris, in the center of the Earth--Wally's begun an evolution into a new form, and he's not ready to share that with the rest of the family!

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