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DDJamesB reviewed Daredevil #22 Jun 19, 2025
7.0

It started off solid, and then just got cheesier as it went on. Some of that dialogue was horrendous. I'm giving it a little boost for the art.

Daredevil #22

By: Saladin Ahmed, Jos? Luis
Released: Jun 4, 2025

THE FIGHT OF HIS LIFE!

Matt Murdock has been INFECTED! A monstrous new fungus has wormed its way through the city and, now, into Matt's very pores! Literally up to his nose in the most repulsive textures, tastes and tones he's ever encountered! HAS HIS RADAR SENSE FINALLY MET ITS MATCH?! And what familiar face is responsible for putting D...

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DDJamesB reviewed All-New Venom #7 Jun 19, 2025
7.5

This could be the best issue of this series. It was fun, I liked the art, it felt like it finally had stakes.

All-New Venom #7

By: Al Ewing, Carlos Gomez
Released: Jun 4, 2025

VENOM VS. ANTI-VENOM!

If Flash Thompson doesn't take down the new Venom, his superiors will make sure it's Dylan Brock who pays the price. But now that Flash knows who the new Venom is, can he pull the trigger on the human being underneath? And if he can't...which sinister Spider-villain is waiting in the wings to do it for him?

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DDJamesB reviewed Plague House #3 Jun 19, 2025
6.5

I like the art. I think I like the premise. I'm not 100% on what's going on, but I think I do?

Plague House #3

By: Michael W. Conrad, Dave Chisholm
Released: Jun 4, 2025

Enter this haunted house, but beware: You might just leave with a few more ghosts of your own! Creators Michael W. Conrad (Hello Darkness) and Dave Chisholm (Miles Davis & the Search for Sound) push their dire exploration of America’s haunted past and future to disturbing new dimensions!

The crew of ghost hunters—separated, jealous, ...

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DDJamesB reviewed Assorted Crisis Events #3 Jun 19, 2025
9.5

What an impactful read, that really tugs at you.

Assorted Crisis Events #3

By: Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki
Released: May 28, 2025

CRISIS ON HEARTH-TWO! When their Earth is destroyed in fire, residents of the small town “Hearth” escape into a near-identical neighboring universe. Do the residents of this surviving Hearth accept their unlucky alternate-reality doubles, or do they abandon them?

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9.0

This book is kind of funny, fun and engaging all at once. It's a really cool book.

We're Taking Everyone Down With Us #3

By: Matthew Rosenberg, Stefano Landini
Released: May 28, 2025

Annalise is learning that sometimes the enemy of your enemy is also your enemy. But maybe when you have a robot-man who will kill for you, you don't need many friends. The action-packed tale of espionage and evil empires, generational trauma and global power struggles, and the little girl caught in between continues here.

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9.0

This was really good. It's a great read, that I wish wasn't ending next issue.

Daredevil: Cold Day In Hell #2

By: Charles Soule, Steve McNiven
Released: May 28, 2025

THE DAREDEVIL HAS RETURNED!
•  The city is in danger, and a Man Without Fear is once again swinging through the air.
•  He will soon discover that he should have been afraid.
RATED T+

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DDJamesB reviewed Ultimate Spider-Man #17 Jun 17, 2025
8.0

It's a needed issue, but doesnt do anything to ascend it to the great level.

Ultimate Spider-Man #17

By: Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto
Released: May 28, 2025

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+

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DDJamesB added Benjamin (2025) to their pull list Jun 17, 2025

Benjamin (2025)

IN ONE L.A. MOTEL ROOM, A COSMIC QUEST IS ABOUT BEGIN.... Edgar Award nominee and Philip K. Dick Award-winner Ben H. Winters (EC's Cruel Universe, The Last Policeman Trilogy) and rising star Leomacs (EC's Epitaphs from the Abyss, Refrigerator Full of Heads) unravel a three-part, prestige format series exploring the hallucinatory second life of a br...

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DDJamesB reviewed The Goddamn Tragedy #1 Jun 17, 2025
8.5

It didn't quite have the hook I was expecting, but it's a pretty damn good story.

The Goddamn Tragedy #1

By: Chris Condon, Shawn Kuruneru
Released: May 28, 2025

IN THESE WOODS, FEAR EVERYTHING-EVEN EACH OTHER! From breakout writer Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine, That Texas Blood) and rising star Shawn Kuruneru (Fishflies) comes a vicious and vengeful account of one of the Old West's darkest episodes from those that lived to tell it in a lavishly painted, entirely self-contained 48-page graphic novella!

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Kalaoui reviewed Geiger: Ground Zero #2 Jun 11, 2025
8.5

Just enough by Johns to make you keep reading. While full of plenty of cliches this still needs to be a TV series. Gary Frank makes it all glow with special coloring from Anderson.

Geiger: Ground Zero #2

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Dec 20, 2023

MINISERIES FINALE
In the fallout of the UNKNOWN WAR, Tariq Geiger must fight for his own survival from what's left of society...as well as find whatever humanity remains inside his nuclear-powered body. But only with the help of his sole ally, Dr. Molotov, can he gain an understanding of his powers...and ward off the hunters after him. This all...

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DDJamesB reviewed Minor Arcana #7 Jun 10, 2025
8.0

Didn't have the art we are accustomed to, but it did have some revelations.

Minor Arcana #7

By: Jeff Lemire, Letizia Cadonici
Released: May 28, 2025

A new arc of the acclaimed modern masterpiece begins! Theresa has reluctantly reopened her mom’s shop, offering free readings for Limberlost residents. She soon receives an odd request. Brad, the husband of her old flame Missy, tells her that a mysterious symbol has been appearing all over the county… One that may have startling implications...

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DDJamesB reviewed The Department of Truth #30 Jun 10, 2025
8.0

It's not the best issue, but does seem to point the series in a good ending direction.

The Department of Truth #30

By: James Tynion IV, Martin Simmonds
Released: May 28, 2025

Fact: Martin Barker is the most dangerous man in America. Fact: Martin Barker is always two steps ahead of his opponents. Fact: As the Department of Truth makes a desperate play to preserve its existence, Martin Barker is about to change the face of the country forever.

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DDJamesB reviewed Eddie Brock: Carnage #4 Jun 10, 2025
7.5

Not as strong as other issues, but still a solid read.

Eddie Brock: Carnage #4

By: Charles Soule, Juanan Ramirez
Released: May 28, 2025

A REVIVAL TO DIE FOR!
Eddie and Carnage travel to the Windy City following a tip that the notorious serial killer MUSE has returned from the dead to continue his work. The hunter will become the hunted when Carnage springs a deadly trap. Meanwhile, Misty Knight circles in on Eddie's whereabouts.
PARENTAL ADVISORY

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6.0

It feels repetitive only 3 issues in. I really was hoping for more.

Universal Monsters: The Mummy #3

By: Faith Erin Hicks
Released: May 28, 2025

Helen has been asking questions—and now she has the answers. However, everyone around her may be doomed by the Mummy...

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DDJamesB reviewed You'll Do Bad Things #3 Jun 1, 2025
7.0

I felt like this issue gave us a little more, but I really need this series to step it up.

You'll Do Bad Things #3

By: Tyler Boss, Adriano Turtulici
Released: May 28, 2025

After coming face to face with the Shape that’s been haunting his nightmares, Seth is treated to an all-you-can-eat buffet at Mistress Bella’s Loose Caboose. Maybe that’ll inspire him to write a happy ending for the woman who accosted him at his book signing…The modern giallo thriller continues here!

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DDJamesB reviewed Feral #13 Jun 1, 2025
7.5

Another issue that does its job of keeping me entertained.

Feral #13

By: Tony Fleecs, Trish Forstner
Released: May 28, 2025

The Pet Supply Superstore looks like the perfect place to survive the rabies-ravaged wilderness. All the cats have to do is figure out how to break in! Fortunately, Elsie has a plan, but will her guilt and trauma keep her from executing it? Plus, love is in the air for Gigi, which means Lord has the hardest job of all: BABYSITTING KITTENS!

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DDJamesB reviewed Dark Pyramid #3 Jun 1, 2025
6.0

It's a D- type of book. It's passable. I still like the premise, but the book is not told in a way that really invests you.

Dark Pyramid #3

By: Paul Tobin, PJ Holden
Released: May 28, 2025

Becca and Shailene are on the run from General Cho and the horrifying monster he controls. What mysteries and monsters of Mt. Denali will start to reveal themselves? Buckle up, our heroines are about to meet some truly strange creatures.

But what does The Dark Pyramid have to do with them? And where the heck is Hookie?

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DDJamesB reviewed Redcoat #12 Jun 1, 2025
8.5

Redcoat remains a fun and interesting read. Every story has been solid.

Redcoat #12

By: Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch
Released: May 21, 2025

THE NORTHERNER, PART TWO The Unnamed’s newest American legend clashes with Simon Pure, a man he’s grown to despise more than anyone he’s ever encountered. But as tensions boil over, Simon uncovers a startling revelation about The Northerner that could shatter everything he holds true. How will their uneasy alliance shape the unfolding mysteri...

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DDJamesB reviewed Ultimates #12 Jun 1, 2025
7.5

It's interesting. I like the premise, but it's delivery is a little mundane. Good twist at the end

Ultimates #12

By: Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri
Released: May 21, 2025

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+

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DDJamesB reviewed Out of Alcatraz #3 Jun 1, 2025
8.0

It continues to be a good story with great art. I can't stress the art enough.

Out of Alcatraz #3

By: Christopher Cantwell, Tyler Crook
Released: May 21, 2025

NOTHING CAN PREPARE YOU FOR THE MUST-READ SERIES OF 2025! The shadows grow darker still as master storytellers Christopher Cantwell (Thanos, Cruel Universe) and Tyler Crook (Harrow County, Epitaphs from the Abyss) remind Alcatraz’s most notorious fugitives that true freedom comes with a terrible price . . . As the threat of discovery draws too c...

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DDJamesB added The Goddamn Tragedy (2025) to their pull list May 27, 2025

The Goddamn Tragedy (2025)

IN THESE WOODS, FEAR EVERYTHING-EVEN EACH OTHER! From breakout writer Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine, That Texas Blood) and rising star Shawn Kuruneru (Fishflies) comes a vicious and vengeful account of one of the Old West's darkest episodes from those that lived to tell it in a lavishly painted, entirely self-contained 48-page graphic novella!

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DDJamesB added Sleep (2025) to their pull list May 27, 2025

Sleep (2025)

MINISERIES PREMIERE
When Jonathan Reason falls asleep, he becomes...something else. Every night, it stalks his quiet town, killing (seemingly) indiscriminately. When he wakes, covered in blood, our story begins. This new horror mystery from ZANDER CANNON (Heck, Top 10, Kaijumax) shows us the horrifying waking hours of an unwilling part-time k...

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DDJamesB reviewed Sleep #1 May 27, 2025
6.0

Let's face it, nothing really happens. I liked some of the dialogue and character interactions, but that is all you get. Didn't do much to hook you in on an issue 1.

Sleep #1

By: Zander Cannon
Released: May 21, 2025

MINISERIES PREMIERE
When Jonathan Reason falls asleep, he becomes...something else. Every night, it stalks his quiet town, killing (seemingly) indiscriminately. When he wakes, covered in blood, our story begins. This new horror mystery from ZANDER CANNON (Heck, Top 10, Kaijumax) shows us the horrifying waking hours of an unwilling part-time k...

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7.5

This was a pretty cool issue. I like the idea of it. Had some good art. I can't complain.

Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #8

By: Jed MacKay, Dev Pramanik
Released: May 21, 2025

CARVER EARNS HER CUT!
And her namesake! Wielding an sword from Vanaheim and with an ax to grind, ACHILLES' FAIRCHILD'S right-hand woman and most dangerous enforcer, CARVER, has been ordered to kill Moon Knight! Moon Knight's already gotten stomped by Fairchild himself and only lived by the grace of his God, Khonshu! But the Moon God's patience ...

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DDJamesB reviewed Into the Unbeing: Part Two #4 May 27, 2025
3.5

If there is another series of this, I don't think I will be returning. I liked the art. I like the concept, but it just tries to be super smart, when it really just should have focused on telling a compelling story.

Into the Unbeing: Part Two #4

By: Zac Thompson, Hayden Sherman
Released: May 21, 2025

The last survivors of the expedition team trek into the heart of corruption. They are offered a way out. The Stranger claims a new world is on its way. It claims if you listen closely, you can hear it breathing. It claims there is no cost to this new world.

Into the Unbeing is an adventure into the sublime from the critically acclaimed...

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DDJamesB reviewed Grommets #7 May 27, 2025
8.5

I wish there was more, but what we do get is good enough. I enjoyed this series, even with the major delay.

Grommets #7

By: Rick Remender, Brett Parson
Released: May 7, 2025

MINISERIES FINALE

A first kiss, leaving friends behind, changing schools mid-year, and facing your biggest fears in public… Rites of Passage into the unknown for every kid trying to navigate the stormy seas of adolescence. All this and more in the poignant and triumphant final issue of the hit series!

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6.5

It's ok. It's a little too generic. The whole I'm bad, but trying to be good type of things. I at least had some fun with it though.

Daredevil: Unleash Hell Red Band #5

By: Erica Schultz, Valentina Pinti
Released: May 21, 2025

IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT, GET OUT OF HELL'S KITCHEN!
Daredevil and Ghost Rider team up in an fiery fight against demons and the darkest part of Elektra's soul! But will their combined efforts be enough to defeat Muse's forces and free his grip on Morgan's soul? Or will the trio find themselves consumed by their sins and trapped in hell foreve...

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DDJamesB reviewed Geiger #14 May 27, 2025
8.0

Another well drawn and entertaining issue. I hope my boy Junkyard Joe isn't out for long.

Geiger #14

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: May 14, 2025

Ghost Machine’s radioactive renegade faces his most perilous challenge yet as he confronts the devastating chaos brewing in Lewistown, Montana. With his powers spiraling out of control, Tariq must fight to protect himself, his allies, and the innocent lives at stake. But salvation might only come with the unexpected aid of…The Glowing Woman.

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DDJamesB reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #4 May 27, 2025
8.0

4 entertaining issues of ASM in a row. It's not anything that's out of this world, but I don't feel mad reading it. It's actually entertaining!!

Amazing Spider-Man #4

By: Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz
Released: May 21, 2025

• The cause of Spider-Man's and Rhino's rampages - and the mastermind behind it - is revealed!
•  Norman Osborn ain't the only GOBLIN back in Peter's so-called life!
RATED T

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DDJamesB reviewed Exquisite Corpses #1 May 22, 2025
9.0

For an issue 1, I really liked it. It wasn't amazing, but I had a lot of fun learning about the world and characters.

Exquisite Corpses #1

By: James Tynion IV, Michael Walsh
Released: May 14, 2025

SERIES PREMIERE Every five years on Halloween, the wealthiest families in America play a game. Twelve of the deadliest people in the world are dropped into a small town with just one goal: last killer standing wins. For the citizens of Oak Valley, Maine-this year's unlucky arena-the goal is much simpler. They must survive the night.  Experience a...

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