Brett I Comic Reviews

In short, I really enjoyed this issue, with a few caveats. I know Crain has some better work in him, and Im hoping itll come out in later issues of this series. In the meantime, Ill enjoy the incredible Matt Kindt on the script.

While this single issue didnt jump out at me, I can see the potential for a solid long form story, and the base for some really good artwork. On this one, I would say wait for a trade, as I cant help but trust Ennis in the long term.

While not the perfect issue, I found myself enjoying certain aspects, and Tomasi looks to have a solid grasp on Superman, in all his many forms.

This issue is an incredibly solid first issue, and has easily hopped into my most anticipated Marvel title. I can't wait to see what Remender has in store for Sam Wilson, and as long as Immonen and Von Grawbadger are producing greatness on the art, this book is a no brainer for me.

This issue had so many little points of interest going forward, I hope this has a long run to bring them to fruition. Between this, Twilight Children and The Survivors Club, I have no problem in saying Vertigo is back with a vengeance, and its kicking ass.

I can definitely see how this book seems pretty sparse, and this review appears to be coming in with faith for the future rather than just this issue stand-alone. That being said, it wouldn't be fair to the creators of this book to pass over a faster chapter because it's fast. In that sense, the chapter still contains the craft and skill they have. This issue was a lot of fun and has added yet another book to my pull list. The only trait this could improve from is personal, that being slightly more knowledge in the BPRD universe. However, all this issue made me do was want to go back and catch up.

I might have lapsed on this title in the past, but after this chapter, Ill be sure to never let that happen again. If youve been interested in the Mignola-verse, but felt overwhelmed by the backlog, I would recommend picking up the Baltimore books, and this issue is a good jumping on point.

While this isnt my cup of tea, I would be flat out wrong to ignore the solid craft and skill in this book. I would recommend at least giving this a look; chances are, if this kind of world is your thing, you will love this book. Also, chances are you are already reading this book.

With my only caveat being something that has nothing to do with this issue, the rating will go without saying. I want these types of one-off Batman stories every now and then, and with All Star talent like this issue, its an absolute must buy.

Batman Europa proved to be of a time when it was originally solicited, but in todays comics world, this is a nice change of pace. While not perfect, Batman fans should pick this issue up. With different artists for the different issues, Ill be back

Bitch Planet stands out as one of the best new Image series in a year full of great new Image comics. I can't recommend this issue enough. DeConnick and De Landro's work will be something to keep an eye out for in the future.

Valiant is a really strong line of comics, and with creators like Lemire on their books, they are definitely titles you should check out. Bloodshot Reborn is a great title to get in on the ground floor with, and this issue continues a fun story.

As always, I urge all superhero fans to check out Valiant, and this book is a great jumping on point. This is especially true if youre feeling a little jaded on the big two.

While I may talk about this book a lot, it continues to be one of the stronger superhero books on the stands. With this new arc, I dont see it losing its place as one of the best anytime soon.

If you want fun, continuity rewarding superhero stories, Valiant is the place to be. With an incredibly fun and effective one shot, this is an issue to check out. While it may not have the same effect storywise without knowing Valiant a little, the art is worth the price of admission.

If youre reading any Valiant books, or have been curious, this is a great issue to check out. Even though its right in the middle of the Book of Death event, its got a lot for new readers to grab onto and dig deeper into Valiant. When all's said and done, its looking like Kindts body of work at Valiant may be the best the Publisher has ever seen.

Valiant continues its role of quality, and with it adds more reason to check out their publishing line in the future. As Im starting to loose a little traction with other companies, I am more than happy to pick up these books. Venditti and Henry tell another solid story here, and while background info on the character is somewhat of a need here, it was still a great story.

Civil war continues the hitting streak that Marvel has been having with these minis. Even if you werent a fan of the original story, I would urge you to check this out to see these creators doing great work.

Im not 100% how Doyle and Tynion are breaking up the writing duties; if maybe one is scripting and the other plotting, or if each are doing both. What I do know is that they are certainly verbose, sometimes to a slight fault. Even though this first issue isnt perfect, its certainly worth a read or borrow. As a diehard Hellblazer fan, it may not be what I loved from the original series, but I still found myself enjoying it, for the art alone. I do wish this could just be a new character and we can leave John Constantine with the Vertigo stories we all loved so much.

Convergence 0 was a pretty fun read for me, and I definitely want to check out issue 1. While I dont see why it had to be extra page, and therefore $5, it still was much better than I was expecting.

While not the strongest of starts, definitely not gonna turn me away. As a person who usually enjoys events like this, Im onboard, and hopefully the story will updated in dialogue a little.

While I wasnt grooving on the Convergence shoehorning, and a chunk of the issue was a little slow, the cliffhanger picked me up. Id love to hear how a fan of classic Flash felt about this story.

While there were bits of this issue I didnt love, the ending had me DYING for the next issue. Things like outfit changes can be overlooked, and everyone needs to read this run straight away, before we all fall in love with the Netflix series.

All in all, this was an excellent first issue, and I cannot wait for issue 2. While it went by a little fast, the re readability is there, and I would hand this to anyone who is curious about the Valiant universe.

Overall, I thought this issue was a lot of fun, which is an interesting departure from the book's usual angsty tone. I can't shake this feeling that some depth was lacking here, but the pure joy I received from the reveals totally alleviates any doubts.

Even with some minor notes in the art, Demonic is looking to be another horror hit from Image. When the 6 issues wrap up, this will make for a nice trade or hardcover to have on the shelf, and Sebela is building a strong catalogue for the future.

Even though this first issue is setting the scene for the series, I was loving each page. If the art stays at this level throughout, this has the potential to be top 5 books for me. I give a lot of high ratings, but Im discovering gems every week, and this is looking to be one of the best.

Detective Comics 50 embodied the overall feel of the Batman books that arent the ones in the headlines. While the stories are always solid, they wont blow anyone away.

With a quickly growing pull list, I am left with no choice but to add this to the pile. The story and world are very compelling, and Im left wanting to know more about Raja. Even though this issue wasnt perfect, I have no doubt the future of this title will be stellar.

Valiant continues to add quality to their line with this sequel series. The creative team on this book is firing on all cylinders, and you will not want to miss it.

All in all, the issue wasnt my favorite, but by no means was it horrible. This is probably just a filler issue for the story, so its definitely worth another look next month.

Even though this wasnt my favorite Secret Wars tie in, I still enjoyed it. If you are a Hulk fan this may be right in your wheelhouse, as one of the creators with a seminal run on the character returns to these characters. Ill leave you with this, Maestro is one intimidating dude.

It goes without saying that I loved every aspect of this. James Stokoe and IDW has one of the best issues on the year on here, and you best not miss out. Even though next issue is from a different creator (Bob Eggleton, who has beautiful work), I cant imagine this comic losing much momentum. Why are you still reading this, GO GET IT!

While I was personally grabbed by the character, I can understand how someone not as enamored with Green Arrow would feel kind of slighted with this issue. Im hoping that the next issue gives us some more meat in the overall plot, and potentially moving this issue up to a really fun filler issue.

Overall, Im left this week most excited about Green Arrow going forward. I certainly didn't expect that, which is the best surprise I can ask for. As I said, DC Super Heroes at its finest.

This book isn't breaking new ground, but the story is solid enough to get enjoyment from. As long as New Gods are in the books, I'll be buying, but it remains to be seen if I'll continue on Green Lantern after the Godhead storyline.

This issue of Green Lantern was incredibly perplexing. I didnt outright hate it, but I definitely left the issue feeling hollow, specifically from the art. Ive seen work from all the people on the book before, and I know theres quality in their work, which only adds to the confusion.

While we are in the thick of events at the big publishers, this horror tale is a very fun departure from that. If you love horror, GET IT; if you love comics, GET IT. Really, just go BUY THIS.

The Hellblazer was a welcome return to form for Constantine, and the story grabbed me from jump. Even with the art issues, that Im sure will be solved quickly, I have no doubt that this will be one of the stronger of the new DC titles.

Once again, Dark Horse has a real home run on their hands with this Hellboy mini series. If youve been on the fence about the character, and have been scared off from the large backlog, I would urge you to jump in here.

Again, with that last page, Ill gladly be back for the next issue. I hope that the story picks up a little, but I have faith it will, now that we know the world. Lets keep those three famous words clear of this story.

I cant think of a better way for these two to introduce the new Iron Man than what we got with this first issue. If you like ANYTHING involved with this book (Bendis, Marquez, Iron Man, etc), I urge you to check this out. If youre feeling a little jaded on the constant relaunching; I would say that this is looking to be a gem you dont want to miss regardless.

Even with the few flaws, I really enjoyed this little series from Vertigo. It seemed that a book like this didnt have a place just a few years ago, but the reemergence of Vertigo gives us a home for this and other interesting and unique books like Art Ops. I hope this place remains the same, but one thing I can say for sure, we are all going to miss Shelly Bond.

I guess when summing this up, the word I would use is inconsistent. It had some highs and lows, but never stayed long enough in one to push it either direction. With issue 2, Im hoping to get a more solid grasp, but for now, Ill just enjoy the high points.

As you can probably tell, I cannot say enough good about this issue. Comics, on the whole, will be hard pressed to produce an issue this year that I enjoy more than this. The team has done it again.

This is a very fun read, and if youre a fan of pulp stories, you need to pick this up. Fitting in perfectly in the Mignola-verse, I would put this up there with an issue of BPRD or Hellboy anyday.

Even with some high points, Lucas Stand had a fairly decent amount that needed trimming or addressing. Its not fair to place blame anywhere, as history would show that, given some more time to work out the kinks, these aspects will be remedied.

Secret Wars is looking to be one of the most fun events weve had in comics in a while. With a first issue like this, Ill be happy to follow along. This was a solid start to a story which could turn out to be excellent, and Im excited to find out.

On the whole, this issue might be one of the most re readable first issues Ive ever encountered. Having already read it three times, I can assure you that each read will shed new light on this work, which is incredibly engaging and off the wall. I need issue two, right now.

All in all, solid issue from Kindt, Mann, and Guice. While it went a little fast, I never found myself not enjoying it, and for anyone looking to get in on the ground floor of a piece of the Valiant universe should hop on. Its a fun world people, come on in.

All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed this issue, and hope to see some more character pieces in issues to come, as I feel we are just now getting to the meat of the book. If you werent grooving on the first arc, you should give this issue a try.

If youre a music lover, this is an absolute must read. In terms of comics, Gillen and McKelvie have done it again, and you do not want to miss it.

The second issue has become an easy buy for me. I can see the story will really get going in the next chapter (with a character reveal finishing this issue) and Im all in on Sanford Greene art.

All in all, while I found myself wanting some more in terms of long term plot, I also really enjoyed the one of a kind feel this book has. I think if people are missing Chew (since that schedule is weird) or just want a refreshing book, this is one to check out. I like to see DC expanding the tone of their line; to me, this is a win for them

All in all, this book was a fun read, regardless of being a little fast. At $2.99, I will definitely be back next month for issue two. It looks like I'll be adding yet another Image book long term.

While this is mostly set up, this was still a fun issue. It goes without saying that Im gonna give issue 2 a try, and theres no reason to expect itll go anywhere but up.

When you put these two subject together, wrestling and comics, Im picking up the book. Keatinge and Barber, both clearly knowledgeable on the subject as seen in the back matter, are producing a book for any wrestling fan, but definitely those who remember the territory days. I cannot wait for issue two, and in the mean time, Ill have to watch some classic Clash of Champions.

All in all, this book has a classic Marvel 1970s vibe, and I really enjoyed it. The art is different but amazing, and it looks like another book is added for me!

Im gonna echo Slewo here, this is a cant miss book. The Marvel universe is being rewritten here, and we get to go along for the ride.

Go out and buy this series. I can nearly guarantee that youll love it, and if you dont, its just a fun new type of book from Marvel. While the ending could have had a little fleshing out, on the whole it was such a fun ride. I just wish it didnt have to end now.

To be honest, Im not sure how I feel about this series going forward. I know Van Sciver is not the ongoing artist, but Im still questioning whether this is enough to get me totally back in on this continuity in my already enormous stack of comics. I love Cullen Bunn, so Im siding on giving this one more try.

Image appears to have done it again with Snotgirl. While I found myself working through some issues with the script, it's clear that there's intention in why it's written as such, and I have no doubt a payoff will come.

For Superman fans, I would definitely recommend checking this book out. Along with Action Comics, it looks like DC finally has a strong hold on the Superman everyone has come to know and love (not commenting on the movie universe here at all). Moving forward, it looks like this story is going to be a fun one, and a great introduction for Gene Luen Yang in the DC universe.

In sum, there were some tiny aspects that drew me out, but overall a really solid Superman story. Its unfortunate that we finally got here, when the universe is about to change, but Im glad we did. Also, to see the two Superman meet in the next issue is something Ive been looking forward to, and Im sure itll be a great read.

If youre a Superman fan longing for your favorite character again, hes back, and this is a must buy. Even with some of the DC house style, the essence of the character is there, and I am welcoming it with open arms.

The story here was first an origin tale for Magog and a battle between the three which I previously mentioned. The biggest plus of the issue for me is Tomasis character moments in these two scenes. Firstly, Tomasi makes Magog a much more viable and well fleshed out flawed man than I thought he was pre New 52, in that he harbors some anger toward Superman and Wonder Woman for not saving everyone during the War against Darkseid. Even though the rest of the issue is a big fight (more or less) with the last page showing whos controlling Magogs rage, Tomasi inserts great moments between Superman and Wonder Woman. What I love about these is that basically Superman wants to help Diana in fighting Magog, even though Magog is powered by magic, one of the only things that Superman is damaged by. Diana more or less says, "stop being a macho idiot, I am the God of War, let me do what I do best and kick this guys ass." I love seeing a strong Wonder Woman coming out on top against the st

While the story could be argued as generic, the art is very strong and this brought back the Superman I love. For those, like me, missing that character, I would urge them to check this out.

With a mixture of compelling story and breathtaking art, Survivors Club continues its solid start. As I said last week, Vertigo is back and it feels so good.

All in all, this was a solid issue, but I wasn't particularly grabbed by the story. If anything, I'd come back for Starlin's artwork. However, since one of the main characters became an issue for me, I think I'll just wait until it's on Marvel Unlimited.

This book was a lot of fun for me, and if you love this genre I mentioned, you should seek it out. If hesitant, I would recommend grabbing this either with issue 2 when it comes out, or just reading both together. Either way, I enjoyed this very much, and Im glad I took a chance on it.

For a book that had a lot going against it in terms of my tastes, Bounty was full of nice surprises. With the introduction of what looks to be a main antagonist (with a striking resemblance to a character from Saga) at the end of the issue, I would recommend this book if any of the story points I gave above strike you.

I cannot praise this book enough. It makes sense that this is a companion book to Afterlife With Archie, and it certainly can be argued that, so far, this story is stronger. Robert Hack should be looked at as one of the best in the business, and I sure hope that this is only the beginning for him.

It doesnt matter if this book comes out every month or twice a year, Ill be first in line for a new issue. This is special horror storytelling, and you should get on board.

As you can tell, I cannot say enough good about this series. To me, this is the best comic in years, and the best work of the Brubaker and Phillips team. When this is collected in a nice Deluxe hardcover, its a must own for any readers collection.

If you havent jumped on board already, I urge you to start buying DCs The Flintstones, with this issue. To me, this is one of the most important and exciting books on the stands. While Steve Pugh will always be missed if hes not present on an issue, this was still a great read, and well worth the cover price.

Image has another big hit with this first issue, and may even lead to one of its strongest title, along with the likes of Saga and Southern Bastards. In addition, Aaron proves, yet again, whe he may just be the best writer in comics right now. This is not an issue you will want to miss.

Even with the small points of contention, I really enjoyed this issue, and would strongly encourage you to pick it up. Even if not a Rocketeer fan, this is just like a great Cap story, or, a great war story, with this first issue.

When it comes to the Pulp characters, Im always willing to take a look. Bunn is weaving a cool story here, and Im hoping the next issue continues that.

Ive said it before, Ill say it again; you need to be in on the ground floor with this Vertigo line start. The quality is overflowing from the books, and Sheriff of Babylon stamps its place as one of the best. I want to binge-watch this comic, I need issue 2

The more I think about it, the more I love this issue. I would urge literally anyone to read this comic. This has the makings of a really enticing episodic story, and, needless to say, I cannot wait for issue 2.

As DC continues to readjust the tone of their line, they're bringing back some much needed quality. Id love to hear what a long time Teen Titan fan thinks of this issue, but for me, its definitely worth a look.

All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed this issue, as I have with the previous. While the story could be a little all over the place, this is definitely worth the price for the book. If you grew up on these cartoons, this is a must buy.

For value, this might be the best place for it on the stands this week. While having the 3.99 price point, this gifts you a double sized book for the price of one. On top of that, Van Lente is crafting an interesting story, which found a perfect home at Dark Horse. Lets hope, as I expect it to, that the art gets back on track with issue 2.

I tend to get excited about the books I read, but this is a real gem. If you skip every book in Secret Wars, this one is an absolute cant miss. This isnt a lover of comics specific thing, this is all fiction. Come see some masters at work here.

I cant think of a better way to start a series for a Pulp character like The Spirit than what we got here. In a noir lite world, we get introduced to the characters and have an awesome hook to bring us back for more. Really, cannot ask for anything more.

With a strong plot like this, I definitely want to know what happens next. Hopefully the dialogue will pick up in the next issue, and Im sure, in time, Ill become a little warmer on the art style for the book. Sometimes I just miss Chiang, but I understand all things must end.

I tend to think that Wonder Woman is one of my favorite DC characters, and maybe that explains this viscerally strong negative reaction. That, and this was an oversized issue that was actually a standard issue and a back up. After this issue, the relaunch cannot come fast enough.

This issue certainly lived up to the hype for me, even with the few setbacks in the art department. I will be happily in line for the Wonder Woman ongoing, and Rucka, clearly knows Diana extremely well.

Even though it seems like Im a little down on this issue, its a really awesome book. Ill gladly be picking up the next issue, and I expect nothing short of fun and entertaining adventure going forward.

This comic managed to capture the mythos of a misunderstood and sometimes hard to grasp medium of professional wrestling. As a comic fan, Im hooked by the story and characters. As a wrestling fan, these athletes always have my attention.

Even though it wasn't the meatiest read ever, it was definitely a fun one with an interesting cliffhanger, and the creative team seems to really get the source material. Add it to the ever growing stack.