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Ultimate Fantastic Four #6

By: Brian Michael Bendis, Adam Kubert
Released: Jun 2, 2004

THE FANTASTIC PART 6 (OF 6) The Mole Man and his army of ani-men confront the only four people in the world who can stop his plan of global conquest. Guess who they are?

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8.0

Ultimate Fantastic Four #5

By: Brian Michael Bendis, Adam Kubert
Released: Apr 28, 2004

THE FANTASTIC PART 5 (OF 6). As the first story arc nears its conclusion, the fledgling "Fantastic Four" battle the Mole Man. Plus: Learn the fate of Victor Van Damme!

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8.5

Ultimate Fantastic Four #4

By: Brian Michael Bendis, Adam Kubert
Released: Mar 24, 2004

THE FANTASTIC PART 4 (OF 6). Susan Storm volunteered to be part of Reed Richards' revolutionary experiment along with her friends, but she didn't end up where they did. Alone, Sue finds herself in the subterranean domain of the misanthropic Mole Man!

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8.0

Ultimate Fantastic Four #3

By: Brian Michael Bendis, Adam Kubert
Released: Feb 25, 2004

THE FANTASTIC PART 3 (OF 6). Reed Richards' revolutionary scientific experiment has gone terribly wrong, and he, Sue & Johnny Storm, Ben Grimm and another rival schoolmate are changed forever, along with the entire world!

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8.0

Ultimate Fantastic Four #2

By: Brian Michael Bendis, Adam Kubert
Released: Jan 21, 2004

THE FANTASTIC PART 2 (OF 6). Reed Richards has created a technology that will revolutionize human society and he's asked his three friends to join him in its inaugural testing. The world is about to change, but not in the way Reed expects!

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8.5

Ultimate Fantastic Four #1

By: Brian Michael Bendis, Adam Kubert
Released: Dec 31, 2003

THE FANTASTIC PART 1 (OF 6). The Ultimate Fantastic Four - Reed Richards, Johnny Storm, Susan Storm & Ben Grimm - are introduced to the Ultimate Marvel Universe. But just how do they become the Fantastic Four?

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Savitar reviewed The New Gods #5 Apr 17, 2025
10

THIS ROCKS!!!

how SusGabe can give this only 5.5?

Best Dc Book right now.

The New Gods #5

By: Ram V, Evan Cagle
Released: Apr 16, 2025

On Earth, Mister Miracle and Barda race against time to keep Kamal, the newestNew God, away from the deadly clutches of Orion. But the champion of New Genesiswill not rest until his savage mission has been fulfilled.And as the intergalactic inquisition of the Nyctari reaches New Genesis, the planet’snatives must face a difficult decision: fight a...

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JBL Reviews - Apr 17, 2025

Different tastes likely. Different people enjoy different things.

7.0

X-Men: Emperor Vulcan #5

By: Chris Yost

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7.5

X-Men: Emperor Vulcan #4

By: Christopher Yost

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JBL Reviews rated X-Treme X-Men #43 Mar 29, 2025
6.0

X-Treme X-Men #43

By: Chris Claremont, Igor Kordey

Rogue, Kitty, Sage and Magma stage an all-out assault on Bogan's underground lair, but are stopped by their own teammates…who are under his control! Who will make it out of this battle in the caverns?

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JBL Reviews rated X-Treme X-Men #42 Mar 29, 2025
6.0

X-Treme X-Men #42

By: Chris Claremont, Igor Kordey

The X-Men take one step closer to discovering the true identity of the mysterious telepath haunting their lives. Plus, Bogan's strange connection to X-Corp and the Hellfire Club is revealed!

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JBL Reviews rated X-Treme X-Men #41 Mar 29, 2025
6.5

X-Treme X-Men #41

By: Chris Claremont, Igor Kordey

Elias Bogan has revealed himself, and he's taken Bishop captive! Secrets come to light as the X-Treme team goes all out to save him!

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JBL Reviews rated X-Treme X-Men #40 Mar 29, 2025
6.5

X-Treme X-Men #40

By: Chris Claremont, Igor Kordey

A mysterious telepath enters into the lives of the X-Men; an unknown assailant unexpectedly captures Bishop; Sage discovers a startling secret; plus, the return of one of their most dangerous foes!

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8.5

X-Men: Emperor Vulcan #2

By: Christopher Yost, Paco Diaz Luque
Released: Oct 17, 2007

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JBL Reviews reviewed X-Men: Emperor Vulcan #1 Mar 26, 2025
7.0

Art was decent. I wanted more from a Yost story.

X-Men: Emperor Vulcan #1

By: Christopher Yost, Paco Diaz

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7.5

Ultimate Spider-Man #15

By: Jonathan Hickman, David Messina
Released: Mar 26, 2025

THE ULTIMATE SANDMAN ATTACKS!
•  As the dust settles from the events of recent issues, Peter, MJ and the kids take a family vacation - but nowhere is safe for Ultimate Spider-Man!

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7.0

Ultimate Black Panther #11

By: Bryan Hill, Stefano Caselli
Released: Dec 25, 2024

A NEW VILLAIN JOINS THE FRAY!
•  Black Panther's war of attrition against Moon Knight becomes more complicated as Wakanda's defense must become two-pronged!
•  Plus, T'Challa discovers vibranium in his blood, bringing with it even more visions and more mystery...
RATED T+

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JBL Reviews rated Uncanny X-Men #8 Mar 24, 2025
6.0

Uncanny X-Men #8

By: Gail Simone, Javier Garron
Released: Jan 8, 2025

HUNTED BY THE PACK, PART ONE! The Outliers, still finding their place in the mutant world, are hunted by a lethal new set of foes: A bloodthirsty, relentless and unstoppable pack of stealth Sentinels! Cut off from their mentors and allies, with no knowledge of who built or aimed these deadly drones, four untrained mutants are on the run and complet...

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JBL Reviews reviewed Lawful #8 Mar 19, 2025
6.5

For a series that had innovative approaches to ideas, the ending doesn’t quite nail it. Pretty predictable.

Lawful #8

By: Greg Pak, Diego Galindo
Released: Mar 19, 2025

The epic conclusion to Greg Pak and Diego Galindo’s fantasy saga is finally here! Sung wants to free everyone, and desperately fights to find the witch again in the hopes of lifting the curse. But what he learns about the nature of the curse will change everything. In the face of overwhelming odds, Sung finds himself at a pivotal juncture, wit...

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JBL Reviews rated X-Men #9 Mar 17, 2025
8.5

X-Men #9

By: Jed MacKay, Federico Vicentini
Released: Dec 25, 2024

"RAID ON GRAYMALKIN" PART THREE!
Rogue and Cyclops come to blows as emotions come to a head, pitting the two groups of X-Men against one another in a place where their only chance for survival is to stand together. Xavier's dream lies shattered - and broken edges always draw blood.
RATED T+

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JBL Reviews rated Lawful #7 Mar 15, 2025
8.0

Lawful #7

By: Greg Pak, Diego Galindo
Released: Jan 22, 2025

The Champion is on the hunt while the monsters prepare for one final attack, with Sung caught right in the middle of the two sides!

Discover the penultimate issue of the critically beloved fantasy series from writer Greg Pak (Mech Cadets) and artist Diego Galindo (Strangers Things) as the series approaches its epic conclusion!

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JBL Reviews rated Identity Crisis #7 Mar 11, 2025
8.5

Identity Crisis #7

By: Brad Meltzer, Rags Morales
Released: Dec 15, 2004

In the finale to one of the most shocking comic book events of all time, the terrifying murderer stands revealed and friendships are betrayed! Some secrets are too massive for some heroes to handle, while other remain in the dark, but one things certain--the DCU will never be the same after this!

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JBL Reviews rated Identity Crisis #6 Mar 11, 2025
9.0

Identity Crisis #6

By: Brad Meltzer, Rags Morales
Released: Nov 10, 2004

From the very start, Batman's been on the murder case and sifting through clues. No one knows better what it's like to lose someone you love. He's the World's Greatest Detective, and after the events of this issue, it's even more important than ever for The Dark Knight to prove it...

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JBL Reviews rated Uncanny X-Men #7 Mar 10, 2025
8.5

Uncanny X-Men #7

By: Gail Simone, David Marquez
Released: Dec 11, 2024

"RAID ON GRAYMALKIN" PART TWO!
THE GRAYMALKIN RAID CONTINUES as two conflicting teams of X-Men come to a crossroads at Graymalkin Prison, formerly Xavier's Institute! As if the Perimeter protocols and the prison's mutant TRUSTEES weren't enough, team leaders ROGUE and CYCLOPS find themselves at war over the uncertain legacy of Charles Xavier!

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JBL Reviews rated Identity Crisis #5 Mar 10, 2025
9.0

Identity Crisis #5

By: Brad Meltzer, Rags Morales
Released: Oct 20, 2004

The heroes take a proactive stance against the villains of the DCU at the cost of lives on both sides of the crisis! Unfortunately, nothing can prevent another shocking loss in a hero's private life as the stakes rise for everyone involved!

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JBL Reviews rated X-Men #8 Mar 9, 2025
8.5

X-Men #8

By: Jed MacKay, Ryan Stegman
Released: Dec 4, 2024

"RAID ON GRAYMALKIN" PART ONE!

With one of their own incarcerated, the X-Men move on Graymalkin Prison in order to free their teammate. But it's not just one team - in Alaska, Cyclops' X-Men scramble a rescue mission, while in Louisiana, Rogue's X-Men move to strike out on their own sortie. Doctrinal rivals each with their own objective, ...

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JBL Reviews rated Identity Crisis #4 Mar 8, 2025
9.0

Identity Crisis #4

By: Brad Meltzer, Rags Morales
Released: Sep 15, 2004

Another hero's loved one is attacked by a mysterious killer and it sends the DCU Super Heroes into a frenzy! Meanwhile, the next target looks like it'll be someone close to The Man of Steel...

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JBL Reviews rated Identity Crisis #3 Mar 8, 2025
9.0

Identity Crisis #3

By: Brad Meltzer, Rags Morales
Released: Aug 11, 2004

The mysterious murders in the DCU continue to fuel the flames of unrest in both the heroic community and the emerging cabal of villains! And if the legendary battle supreme between Deathstroke and the Justice League is any indication, things are going to get far worse before they get better!

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JBL Reviews rated Uncanny X-Men #6 Mar 7, 2025
7.0

Uncanny X-Men #6

By: Gail Simone, Javier Garron
Released: Nov 27, 2024

It's BACK TO SCHOOL for four young mutants... ...But is a rural school in Louisiana READY for this crew? Bullies, terrible lunches and classroom flirting abound...but IS one of the student body the prophesied ENDLING, who will be the last member of mutantkind? Plus - Jubilee undertakes a fateful solo mission!

Rated T+

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JBL Reviews rated Identity Crisis #2 Mar 5, 2025
9.5

Identity Crisis #2

By: Brad Meltzer, Rags Morales
Released: Jul 14, 2004

Continuing the shocking miniseries that shakes the entire DCU to its core! In the aftermath of a devastating loss, past and present members of the JLA revisit a deep dark secret of their collective past. Alliances form and trust is broken as the heroes face their darkest moment.

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