Gregory Goode Comic Reviews

Apocalyptigirl: An Aria For The End Times is an ambitious, gorgeous addition to any comic reader's bookshelf. While a wider universe is hinted at throughout, if MacLean's story begins and ends here it's a satisfying trip to a strange new world, and a welcome introduction to a promising creative talent.

Featuring plenty of strong set pieces, clearly defined characters and surprising twists, Avengers: Ultron Forever is a superhero spectacle with enough elements to sustain momentum through its two remaining issues and to appeal to new and veteran readers alike.

In the end, while the main story could very well end up being a success, Convergence #0 itself is unnecessary at best and alienating at worst.

In an editorial in this issue, Richardson asks if we're experiencing a new Golden Age of comics due to the diverse amount of high-quality material currently being published. If we are, Dark Horse Presents deserves a lot of the credit. By providing creators with a forum for creative expression for almost 30 years, Dark Horse Presents ensures that while the comics anthology may never be as prevalent as it once was, it will always have a place in the medium.

While reading Jupiter's Legacy provides additional texture, Circle confidently stands on its own. It goes farther with the superhero-as-celebrity theme than its predecessor/sequel, resulting in a final product that reads as nothing less than a metahuman Fade Out. Highly recommended.

If this first issue of Rebels were a one-shot, it would feel like a complete, satisfying story. But with references to greater struggles and heartache to come, this revolution is only beginning. Do yourself a favor " read Rebels #1, and thank your lucky stars if you read another debut as fully realized this year.

Comics don't get better than this, folks. Check up with the first trade if you haven't, and experience the rest of The Fade Out in real time; after all, it's more fun to watch the dominoes as they fall.