ShawnFoles Comic Reviews

For me, I loved the combination of modern and historical. The artists really got a chance to show their range through the vibrant "modern colors and the limited and subdued palette of the historical flashback.

What a great way to celebrate 800 issues of Avengers. MacKay and Bendis both craft stories worth reading with each author's partners on the visual side bringing life to their words. That said, the story may not be for everyone. MacKay's story in issue #34 feels like a reminiscence on his time as Avengers writer, and for readers hoping for huge action sequences to drive the story forward, they may not be satisfied with this issue. I, however, loved it.

MacKay is on a generational run when it comes to writing. Every single series MacKay has touched has been an absolute pleasure to read and Avengers is no exception. These final few issues feel like a reflection on not only MacKay's Avengers run but the entire 800+ issue history of the Avengers and what they have meant to comic book fans around the globe. With MacKay's writing you get what you expect and always so much more.

This was a great way to close out the Battleworld arc for Marvel. The entire creative team hit it out of the park crafting an arc that is both satisfying and unexpected. With the Battleworld story, I got what I was expecting and so much more.

This is such an enjoyable Black Cat issue. I really like the growth I've seen in Felicia Hardy as a character in the last few solo series she's had, and this creative team is continuing that great work. Wilson and team really do a fantastic job of exploring the "no good deed goes unpunished concept in fresh, creative ways, using Felicia Hardy and Matt Murdock. The art has crisp lines and beautiful colors, and the lettering helps maintain the writer's vision through careful control of the dialogue flow

Black Cat, as a character, has really come alive for Marvel thanks to having back-to-back writers on her solo run who really grow the character. If MacKay is the one who showed us Black Cat has main character energy, G. Willow Wilson has shown us that Felicia Hardy can be just as complex and interesting a character as anyone else in Marvel Comics. Black Cat's growth as an interesting character with real relatable feelings is a credit to the marvelous work that G. Willow Wilson and the other members of this creative team have done on this Black Cat run.

Zdarksy is really on to something with this Captain America run. This run of Captain America is setting the trajectory for the future of the Marvel Universe, and it couldn't have a better creative team at the helm. Through Steve Rogers, Zdarsky shows us that even heroes have to dance with the darkness of past decisions creeping up. We've gotten some new and exciting characters, and I can't wait to see how One World Under Doom is tied up and the stage set for Armageddon.

I loved this issue. As a resident Doctor Strange nerd, I love that Landy is adding to the lore, but doing so in a way that future writers of the title may not be bound to. The introduction of scythe magic feels new and fresh, but the new setting provides a way for future writers to easily move on from it if it doesn't fit their vision. I can't wait to see where this story goes

This issue marks another satisfying entry into the story of Doctor Strange. Landy does a masterful job of taking advantage of the setting offered by the story to explore new magics, spells, and items in the lore and world of Doctor Strange. The buddy cop story vibe that is created between Angela and Strange has been a joy to read and watch. Landy has crafted my favorite version of Angela I have encountered in a comic book.

I'm in. Marvel, you've got me hooked for the rest of the Dungeons of Doom series. I found myself getting to the big reveal on the last page and being honestly disappointed to come to the fan mail section.

I really enjoyed this issue. The Thing has long been my favorite member of the Fantastic Four, so I will always appreciate a story that shows us a little more about him. The fact this issue lets us see him as a husband, father, and friend gives us the best parts of Ben Grimm even as we brace for the impact of Galactus meeting with Sue Storm.

I really loved the horror feel of this comic. I love that we are seeing Magik and Colossus in mindsets and just existences that feel out of the norm for their characters. Allen's writing is top-notch, but the art team of Peralta, Hesli, and Maher do just a stunning job bringing the words to life. The story feels like a family history set against the backdrop of a modern horror story and I'm so here for it.

As a Marvel Rivals player, I love this book. As a comic book fan, I love this book. The combination of art and writing works really well. The creative team created a comic that feels good if you're a fan of one, the other, or both when it comes to Marvel Comics and Marvel Rivals.

Overall, I loved this issue. The decision to start with the updated 1980's panels is, I think, a brilliant one. The only thing that keeps me from giving this issue a full 10/10 is the fact that it relies so heavily on prior knowledge of that Uncanny X-Men #251 issue. While Seeley does a great job of catching readers up, the "previously in and explanatory panels simply aren't enough for someone to jump right into the story without some prior reading.

Boy oh boy WHAT … A … BOOK!! That ending is about as heart-pumping as it gets, and even after a bad a$$ issue, I'm even more hyped for the next one. War is coming, and it's going to be between some of the biggest players in the Marvel Universe!

This was such a great series. I'm sad to see it end. Strange Tales has been setup as a great gateway for getting people into comics. It tells a satisfying story that requires little background knowledge of the characters and showcases how unique and interesting characters can be even when they're working in groups you don't expect.

With Street Sharks, Stephanie Williams and the rest of the creative team crafted a story that feels like a love letter to 90’s kids. This feels like one for the kids who grew up reading the comics and watching the shows and wanted to taste that nostalgia with a fresh look. If ever there was a candidate for a series moving from a limited to an ongoing series, this would be it. What do you say, IDW? Can we get this creative team on board for more Street Sharks?

Temporal #3 isn't the most action packed comic you will read, but it does such a great job in establishing emotions, relationships, and background that will likely play out in future issues. We get to see more of Marcus, Savannah, and Harper's family dynamic in a way that is relatable and fresh. I can't wait to see where this dynamic creative team takes the story from here.

Hickman and Checchetto reminded everyone the reason that Spider-Man was the keystone arc of the entire Ultimate universe. This is not to subtract from any of the other amazing teams that have worked on this iteration of the Ultimate universe, but Ultimate Spider-Man from beginning to end is one of the most unique, satisfying, and ultimately gratifying stories of Spider-Man that Marvel has released in a generation. I genuinely want more from this team and feel sad that it’s over

The story has been really fun to read throughout this series. I've liked watching Marvel cut Peach Momoko loose to see what she can do with full control. It's been fun to watch someone whose primary medium is visual art continue to grow as a writer throughout the series.

I think Frigeri and Camp make such a great team and set up the tail end of this run so well. Anyone who has been paying attention knows that Ultimate Endgame beckons the end of the Ultimate run but Camp and Frigeri manage to create a comic that is insanely enjoyable to read, contributes to the overall story arc, and stands on its own even when it's not the biggest Ultimate release of the week.

Ultimately, the creative team crafted an outstanding opening first issue for a brand new comic. Harms, Mavinga, Loughridge, and Dukeshire are crafting a post apocalyptic world that contains the elements you are familiar with while bringing something new to the table. The big reveal of the main antagonists and their interaction with Violet shows the power of synergy between great writing and great art. I can’t wait to pickup up the next issue and see where the team takes it from here.

I said it earlier, but I'm enjoying this series. Even if you haven't considered Billy a full-fledged "hero, he's certainly one now after experiencing the all too familiar humbling of heroes. The last panel sets up significant intrigue headed into the next issue, and I can't wait to see what happens as Wiccan continues down the Witches Road.

Overall this is a really good start to the story as we march towards Armageddon. It feels different than a general X-Men comic that features Wolverine. It feels more Logan than Wolverine even and honestly, I love that. There’s a lot of room to grow into Armageddon and what is coming but if this book is setting the tone of what we may see, I like where the art and narrative is headed