Dan Hill Comic Reviews

Overall this is a series which, to me at least, has been something of a sleeper hit that came totally out of left field. Gage and Fuso have produced an intelligent, mature treatment of the material and this is a great capstone to the series as a whole. Espionage comics of the highest order.

This is an excellent issue of Scalped with every facet of the creative team firing on all cylinders. Whilst the previous few issues have given some great insight into the way some of the other characters tick, this issue gets back on track with a bang with an ending that promises fireworks for the next instalment.

This is a solid first issue with a lot of potential, not only for the Fantastic Force themselves but Ahearne and Kurth whose style is suitably reminiscent of Bryan Hitch's. A good first effort for the T.V writer.

Whilst this issue's writing won't blow you away, what you are getting is still good value with some gorgeous artwork to behold in all three tales.

Overall, the issue ratchets up the action and suspense nicely culminating in a classic Mexican standoff that looks set to explode (in the literal sense too) in the next issue.

A solid issue and an impressive "debut" of sorts for Bong Dazo (his Deadpool is also good, in case you were wondering) but the change in tone, whilst suiting Deadpool, jars when put in the greater context of the issues that have come before.

A solid issue but more of a set up for next month.

In the end though Tobin's enthusiasm wins through. The book has an "old school" charm to it that is infectious, melded with some great humour. Chalk another one up for Victor Von Doom!

Heidegger, who took Kierkegaard's philosophy further, comes even closer to describing The Punisher: since we can never hope to understand why we're here, if there's even anything to understand, the individual should choose a goal and pursue it wholeheartedly, despite the certainty of death and the meaninglessness of action. That's sure the Punisher as I conceived him: a man who knows he's going to die and who knows in the big picture his actions will count for nothing, but who pursues his course because this is what he has chosen to do.This issue, and the story arc as a whole, sharpens that notion to a fine point. And then stabs you through the eye with it. Overall, this was a great read. Swierczynski gets the balance of violence, black humour and characterization just right. Ennis would be proud.

A quirky and humorous take on some of Spider-Man's rogues gallery. A tale that's a great read for fans of any age.

Final word: A solid, gore soaked, horror from the MAX imprint. A passion for the genre shines through.

Final word: Another solid issue. However, some pacing issues are making it hard to keep up and follow.

Final word: Treads familiar ground but still one of the best comics on the stand.

Final word: A solid issue, and a good mix of drama, action and humor. But how long can he keep it all going?

Final word: A prime example of what this book does best. Kinetic action and set pieces crossed with great dialogue and great characters.

Final word: Overall this was a good solid issue with a nice mix of action and characterisation which also serves as an excellent jumping on point for newcomers.