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Some time goes by before Supergirl happens across Lex Luthor II of Earth. Needless to say, all those feelings from the previous Lex start to take hold with this Lex. Which is not communicated to Superman till he is watching a live interview of Lex, and Supergirl is introduced as his love. I'll let you fill in the blanks on how Superman reacted to that broadcast.Superman, angry and dismayed, tracks down Supergirl to discuss this newly sparked relationship. The conversation starts even-tempered but quickly escalates. It's obvious that Superman is not a fan of Lex to begin with, so it is no surprise that he would not approve of this courtship. After a slip of his tongue, Superman is blasted through the air by a blast from Supergirl.After multiple strikes from both parties, here comes Lex to the rescue. Verbally shaming them for acting like children and resorting to a physical altercation. But Lex is hiding his true intentions for Supergirl, and she is too smitten to see them. Bringing the

Stephanie Phillips is an amazing storyteller! This story incorporates so many emotions into twenty-two pages.

This issue brings you a Gwen that has been through so much, especially as of recently! But now you get to see a Gwen that is thankful for what she's been able to accomplish. Even getting to see Gwen be vulnerable. This is a great issue that will have you wanting to turn the pages to see what might happen next!

I am constantly mesmerized by the emotional draw that Stephanie puts within her stories. And this Spider-Gwen series has not disappointed in that facet at all! You feel the emotional confusion from Gwen as she is trying to deal with the mistake she made. And you relate to the fact that Gwen is like any other human being and doesn’t accept that her friends/family are trying to help her. I cannot wait to see what Stephanie has in store for the final issue of this series with issue ten. Especially how this issue ends… Go get your copy of this amazing story, and all of the previous eight issues to complete the collection!

This is a conclusion that readers would not even think would take place! This issue brings this entire series to a fantastic (but potential continuation) conclusion. I urge comic book readers, and Spider-Verse fans to pick up this series and embark on multiple adventures that add to the lore of Spider-Gwen.

Joe Kelly continues to do an amazing job telling this gripping story of Spider-Man! We get comedic moments from Rocket as well as emotional moments with Raelith. The flow of the dialogue is top notch making this feel like a quick read. Kelly does such a suitable job with context clues that if you are new to this series, you could easily figure out what is going on. However, I recommend collecting the earlier eighteen issues, and of course this one!

This story does an excellent job of capturing the inner emotions of Norman Osborn. Peter Parker didn't ask Norman to take up the role of Spider-Man, he chose to do so. Now he's battling with his own moral dilemma of being a hero after being the villain. This continuation plays a vital part in this arc and shouldn't be missed!

This is the first Spider-Man run that I have personally collected from the very start with issue one. And I am utterly amazed at the ride that Joe Kelly is taking fans on! This issue is a must read. This entire run is a must have. The story line has no breaks in it at all. From telling multiple stories in a single issue, to one story line an issue. Joe Kelly is proving with this arc why he is one of the best at what he does.

This is such a good addition to this already spectacular story. All facets of this issue will have you glued to it. I recommend taking your time when reading this issue. Study the dialogue and pair it with the art that goes with it. Together they make this a captivating story panel by panel. Check out The Amazing Spider-Man #22 for yourself!

Loved this issue! Love the play on two stories at one time! You get to see Peter get thrown into a blender while Aunt May and Mary Jane have their fingers on the power switch. This is a story that will make you feel so many things for Peter. Remorse, but then a feeling of “you deserve this, Peter”! Fantastic read, so make sure you don’t miss out on this twenty-third issue of ASM!

This run of ASM has been a complete joy to read from Joe Kelly. With the addition of this side story of Death Spiral and the addition of Charles Soule, it has reached a new level for me. This is an amazing story full or action, mystery, suspense and emotional turmoil. Amazing Spider-Man continues to have amazing storytelling as well as impeccable art to support it!

ASM twenty-five is an amazing continuation of the Death Spiral event. This creative team put together an astonishing issue on every scale. You continue to get character development, plot twists, as well as sprinkles of different emotions. This story isn’t just panel to panel dark and serious. There are added comedic puns that are easy to pick up on.

Issue twenty-six of ASM is a stellar addition this this amazing cross over event. You are introduced to so much more of the plot and given even more emotional pull from the characters. Joe Kelly continues to do his best with this ASM series! I highly recommend that you pick up the previous six parts of Death Spiral and of course this newest installment as well!

Issue twenty-seven of ASM is yet another great issue in a phenomenal run by Joe Kelly. This issue brings to a close a nine-part mini-series with Venom as they try to stop a common enemy. A thriller of a mini-series, with captivating events and stunning artwork! Jaw-dropping moments that will cause you to go back and read it again! Make sure to add this issue and the other eight from this mini-series!

With this being the first issue of ASM after the Death Spiral cross-over event, Joe hit this out of the park! This issue gives the reader a chance to calm down with an attempt to return to a normal story. But this is Spider-Man, there is always trouble. This series continues to prove why it is an ongoing story, and readers should not sleep on the adventures and lessons that take place within this series. If you’re late to the game, go buy the trades. If you’re only a couple issues behind, go out today and get this newest issue and the few you’re missing!

This issue of ASM continues to build on the plot that Joe Kelly has mapped out for this ongoing series. The plot twists are very well hidden from readers till you turn the page, and it slaps you in the face. The play and introduction to the character are so entertaining to witness. Readers of ASM should find various levels of entertainment in this issue! Make sure you pick this issue up for your collection from your local comic shop!

The amount of emotional pull and potential drama that present themselves in this issue keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The beautiful art that accents the storytelling bring a pleasant yet unexpected attraction to the turmoil of Peter Parker. If you’ve been a fan of this Spider-Man series from Joe Kelly, you will want to continue reading this ever-growing story. Things are about to get really interesting once you know all of the finer details that lie within the cracks of this review!

Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral #1 is dark, heavy and full of mystery. Can Peter put his life together? Can Mary Jane come to terms with being attached to Venom? Same can be said about Eddie and Carnage. Will Spider-Man take notice of the serial murders that have rocked this debut issue? All of these things are woven perfectly together making this a real page turner. A captivating story with dark gritty artwork that will make you want more!

Spider-Man fans are pretty accustomed to Peter having emotional storylines. There are a select few that really leave an impact on you. My number one emotional Spider-Man story is Spider-Man Blue. After reading this issue, this story comes in a close second place. The writing is so spot on, making your emotions for Peter grow even more. The writing plays off the art, and the art plays off the writing. This is a dynamic story that is a trademark for Peter Parker. Being Spider-Man will always leave Peter torn in multiple facets of his life. Go get a copy of this issue for your collection!

Personally, being a Batman fan, I love this book! Now, to take my bias out of the equation. This is an entertaining read. The amount of emotion and passion within the dialogue when Batman wants to rescue Lucius is typical of Batman. The panels bring you along on a fluid ride through action and adventure, sprinkling in suspense. As an avid collector of classic titles, I encourage you to add this title to your collection. Modern comics are fun and exciting, but there is something about having a comic that is older in your hands. Feeling the texture of the old style of paper and getting entranced in the aura of what was popular in its time.

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This 50th Anniversary issue was very captivating for me as a reader. You get glimpses into various storylines dealing with very different plots. Eternal fans will enjoy this issue, and new readers will get a basic understanding of the characters shown as well.

This issue comes after the release of this series’ first volume trade (issues one through five). After taking the time to read the first five issues, I was hooked and wanted to cover this series! There is a fan base for Mortal Kombat, and this is a modern-day version. This series gives readers amazing backstory details mixed in with brutal fights that power up the main character! Who could ask for more from a series like this? If you’re a fan of Mortal Kombat, then you need to check out Final Boss!

This one-shot issue has all the fixings to be a mid length series. Which is why I’m stunned that it is only a one-shot. I wish that the publisher would reconsider this because you could make this into a really great series. The story is straight forward for readers to easily comprehend what is going on. The art matches the same tone given off from the script of the story which is great for readers! Go get a copy of Final Boss: Masked Vigilante today!

This is a fantastic first issue! Everything about this is done in a fashion that will leave you wanting more, as well as making you go back to read it over and over again. Image is absolutely nailing first issues with the majority of their new titles, and they most certainly can add this to their ever-growing list of successes! It is always heartwarming to witness someone with a love and passion for something take that next step to enter the arena as a creator within that passion and have instant success! You will NOT want to miss out on this first issue of Fireborn or the issues that WILL follow!

This second installment of Fireborn adds to the storytelling dynamic that readers need. Readers will get a mixture of backstory, character/plot development and plenty of action to wrap things up. The script is simple and easy to follow while being accented by beautiful art to capture the story on a visual level. Fans of Lost Fantasy will fall in love with this story as well! Pick up Fireborn today!

This issue gives you more character development for Prince Salaka, which is fantastic to see. Battle Beast himself has not changed at all, and I am hoping that he continues to stay the same! Although this issue does not have the same amount of action as previous issues, it is still needed to help the storytelling. Readers need to see the main character get knocked down, and how he responds to that.

Battle Beast continues to follow a simple plot line while bringing so much action to the visual entertainment for the reader. Multiple different levels of character development and dissension within this issue! Some panels will leave you stunned with what just took place. And the initial cameo at the beginning of the issue will make Invincible Universe fans smile from ear to ear!

Battle Beast overall has been a series that has not disappointed at all! This issue adds to that track record by setting up what could be two to three issues worth of a battle that fans of the Invincible Universe are ready to see. Great addition to the story and the art continues to add to the lore of Battle Beast. Readers will not want to miss out on this newest issue!

Logan: Black, White & Blood does not disappoint! This first issue does an amazing job of bringing the animalistic nature of Logan to life. With three short stories, that each cover a facet of Logan's life. Story one, Logan as a soldier. Story two, Logan the vigilante. Lastly, story three, Logan the protector. Everything with this issue speaks to who Logan is. This is the first issue of this new series, so go out and pick up this three-in-one debut issue today!

Logan: Black, White & Blood #2 is a phenomenal collection of three short stories featuring Logan. You get to experience three different time periods within Logan's life along with three different forms of fighting. This is proving to be an amazing arc, and I am thoroughly impressed with how it is going. You do not need to be a die-hard fan of Logan to pick up this arc to know what is happening. Each story is its own and offers plenty of entertainment for the reader.

Issue three’s collection of Logan short stories is continuing on with the stellar art and storytelling from different creators. This is one of the things that makes this series so unique. Each issue contains three short stories that aren’t generated by the same creative team week to week or month to month. Making you, the reader become exposed to more creators, some of whom you may have never heard of till now. Sparking new interests. Amazing series, I highly recommend you add this to your pull list. This is issue three, so there is plenty of time to get issues one and two as well!

Logan: Black, White & Blood is in its fourth issue now. With each issue containing three very different short stories featuring Logan. I have been highly impressed with each issue and each story so far. I have not come across a comic that is put together like this before, and I am enjoying it so much! This format gives the reader a chance to experience three different creative teams within one issue rather than being forced to buy three separate books.

I must admit that I am new to the Lost Fantasy series. I did my homework though after reading Fireborn. I purchased volumes one and two of Lost Fantasy and enjoyed them so much that I wanted to cover this story moving forward. Issue ten really starts to bring sections of the plot together for readers. This is an amazing series mixing action, magic and personal problems all into one. This is a story that any category of comic book reader will enjoy! Jump on the Lost Fantasy train now, you won’t be disappointed!

I want to start off by saying that this type of story is not something that I read. But after giving this first issue of Malevolent a shot, I must say that it has opened my eyes to trying more comics that I normally steer clear of. This book is the start of something that I hope brings a whirlwind of devastation. The storytelling combined with the artwork bring this to a larger scale. I'm surprised the panels are big enough to hold it in. Image Comics has something special here, and I cannot wait to keep up with this story! Go get your copy of this first issue!

Buckle your seatbelts! Justin Jordan has a story line here that I pray stays as an ongoing story. There is so much more to learn and dissect from this story. The character development is out of this world in terms of the officers becoming accepting of Morgan. And let’s not forget that not much if anything is really known about Morgan or who she could possibly become. This issue was entertaining to read and kept you guessing about what happens next. I could see this story becoming a TV show or movie potentially! Don’t miss out on this story!

Issue three of Malevolent continues the promise of an outstanding story. The plot continues to grow at a fair pace. You aren’t given too much to handle, nor are you given so little that you lose interest. The story is exciting yet carries an undertone message of acceptance. Which could be relatable to some readers. This continues to be a good read for me when it is released. You should join me in my excitement by getting your copy today!

Issue four of Malevolent provides an understanding of why this story is the way it is. Which is such a relief! Getting a full issue of nothing but backstory is refreshing simply because now readers are more informed than they were in issue one. I’ll say it again, do not sleep on this series from Image Comics by Justin Jordan! He has an amazing plot that is proving to provide more storytelling for future issues!

I loved this first issue of the new storyline for MMPR! Brought back memories of sitting in front of my television as a kid watching my favorite hero team battle against out of this world threats. This story is reuniting the original cast of rangers after a decade of separation from each other. Fans will truly love seeing what the characters have been up to in their absence. This is one story you will not what to miss out on! Go get your copy of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #1 today!

Such a jaw dropping issue for this amazing new arc! You have amazing art, mixed in with outstanding storytelling! Sam Humphries now has a new fan, in me Join me in picking up this new issue of New Avengers %8!

I truly have enjoyed this new run of New Avengers by Sam Humphries. And it honestly saddens me that it is coming to an end with this issue. I feel as if Sam had more story to tell and probably had bigger and better missions for the New Avengers. But now we will never know. This ten-issue series of The New Avengers is such a good story! If you’ve been reading along, you already know what I mean.

This is the only issue of this arc that I personally own. Causing me to base this review strictly on what was between the covers. And I must say that this is a good story, and I am feeling to urge to hunt down the other issues. This story has a lot of emotion to it. Not so much of a happy tone, but the art compliments the dialogue so precisely to deliver the emotional climate. I plan on searching for the issues before and after this one to complete the story. It is definitely worth a read, especially to Titan fans!

Star Wars #10 is a good read, and stunning on the eyes. Seeing the dynamic team of Luke and Han together gives it that “original trilogy” feel. This issue is the conclusion of a continuation story, and it ends in such a beautiful heartwarming Star Wars fashion. I cannot wait to see where this Star Wars comic book takes us to next within the galaxy! True Star Wars fans need to pick up this issue from their local comic book shop!

This debut issue is a great start to a new Star Wars limited series. You feel the Star Wars aura as you turn through the pages soaking in all the panels. The mapping of how this story could unfold is exciting, making you want the next issue to be released the following week! Star Wars fans should add this to their collection. If you have never collected or read Star Wars comics, but know the movies, you will do just fine in picking this story up and following along!

I had an incredibly fun time with this issue, having been to these exact locations at Disney many times. Ethan, Jethro, Roi, and Rachelle transport us into this issue seamlessly and build an adventurous tale that captures the heart of what makes Star Wars so great. If you are at the parks for a visit, you may be able pick up Ethan’s Galaxy’s Edge comic. It even comes with various covers and figures as well!

Another Star Wars comic that has come and gone. This is a very good read. It is so well put together that you actually feel as if this is a TV series and not a twenty-three-page comic book. You get pieces of joy, sorrow, accomplishment, and defeat. Outside of the action panels in this issue, Han is taken on an emotional roller coaster, and you really feel somewhat bad for him. True Star Wars fans will understand as soon as they read the first couple of pages. Go get this book! You WILL NOT be sorry about this in your collection. And if you're like me and HAVE to have entire collections, go pick up issues one through four while you're at it.

Back when Star Wars Episode I was released, I was a big fan of one particular character, Jar Jar Binks. Now seeing him get his first stand-alone comic book brings a warm smile to my face. This is a Star Wars story. By that I mean that it has all the factors that play into the mold of Star Wars. You have the galaxy, politics, jedi, bounty hunters, and lightspeed! Mesa thinks this is a great first issue, and mesa look forward to seeing where Jar Jar ends up going and doing next! Go pick up a copy of this thrilling story from your local comic shop today!

Cassian Andor is a beautifully crafted story with amazing art to complement. Benjamin Percy and team transport readers to a faraway galaxy providing shortened backstory and intriguing mystery. This initial issue of a five-issue collaboration to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of Star Wars: Rogue One is a phenomenal start. Star Wars fans will not want to miss out on this story or the other four to come this summer.

This issue proved to be an authentic continuation of the story and character from the Rogue One film. Readers get to experience personal growth that they may in some ways apply to their own lives. Star Wars fans will love this issue and the adventure that it takes you on. Do yourself a favor and go to your local comic shop and get your hands on this emotional and action-packed story!

This first issue of Shadow of Maul gives so much story development, but also leaves so many doors left open for curiosity. Which really hooks you into this story. I look forward to seeing what trouble Brander gets himself into as well, and the intentions of Maul on Janix.

Dripping with Star Wars lore, this mini-series is not going to be one for Star Wars fans to pass up. Especially since it directly preludes the new animated Disney+ series. With that said, this mini-series provides you with back story details that you may not understand if you have already started the Disney+ show. But do not let that sway you, this is a great start to a great collaboration between comics and television!

Issue three of this five-part story is a wonderful stepping stone to the series conclusion in the next two issues. This story provides an informational backstory to events that take place in the TV Series Maul: Shadow Lord. Everything about this series makes it worth collecting. The script is on point, the art magnifies the script, and the lettering makes this easy to follow along. I do want to stress again that this series is a prequel to the TV series. Readers are given a deeper backstory than what is given within the show. Do not miss out, get this series now!

This is when Kylo and Vader ignite their light sabers and begin to spar. You can probably imagine who took the brunt of this. In aggravation Kylo asks Vader, "why? Which only sparks more sparring from Vader. Who, in a wild turn of events, ends up not being Vader at all Its KyloImagine going on a quest to obtain answers about your past, and where your future may lead. Only to hit a speed bump along the way, and that bump is your inner spirit. You beg for understanding and truth, but your spirit has an objective all its own. Your spirit beats you down mentally and physically. Laying on layer upon layer of your wrong doings and disappointments. How do you feel? Kylo is taken through a gauntlet of emotions. All of which have told him he's not enough. This story is so powerful in that aspect. Going through life, just to have your inner voice tell you that you haven't amounted to anything. Your decisions have been for nothing. Which brings us to the overall message

The Ninja Turtles are baffled about Ujaigami. They only know that he calls himself their ally. Their enemies are his enemies. With this knowledge the Turtles decipher that Ujigami is going to be targeting their rogues. The Turtles recruit help and split up to do the unthinkable protect their foes. The setting then shifts to the base of the Foot Clan. This is where our action picks up. A fight ensues but Ujaigami is not present yet. Once he (Ujaigami) does arrive to eliminate the Foot Clan; however, he accidently attacks Leonardo! For those of you who did read issue thirteen, you will understand why Ujaigami is hit with a rush of emotions and flees the Foot Clan compound. It is at the end of this issue that our Ninjas are back in their sewer reflecting on the events that just took place. While bandaging their wounds, and bickering as brothers do, a presence arrives in the sewer. A presence the Turtles have not truly felt in a long time. Once the individual reveals theirsel

This issue is the very definition of what a continuation should be. You also have very powerful plays on emotion that you sometimes will not get with other writers. The dialogue is also used in a manner that if you were to start collecting this arc with this issue, you would not be completely confused about what is taking place. Love how this story is moving, pace wise. I am thrilled to see where Gene leads readers from here. Go snag a copy of TMNT #15 from your local comic shop today!

Issue sixteen continues this outstanding story composed by Gene and his amazing art team! The ever-winding plot takes you through ups and downs with all characters! It’s been said before that comics should be like looking out your own window. Gene has a fabulous ability of making this TMNT series feel like you’re looking in your window instead of out. Focusing on the emotional pull of parents and children, brothers amongst brothers, even friends amongst friends.

If you couldn’t already tell, I am a big fan on this TMNT series. This series by Gene Luen Yang is taking you down emotion tunnels that need to be explored. I will say that this series of TMNT is meant for fathers out there with early teenage kids. The emotional draw you receive from Splinter and his fears as a father are so relatable to fathers of today.

This entire creative team has created an authentic TMNT story that true fans will enjoy. It provides so much detail into their new backstory that even new readers of TMNT will find enjoyment in this run. This issue is the conclusion of the mini-series, leaving issue nineteen wide open for an epilogue story. I say that because issue twenty is going to be the start of a new story! Issue twenty will also be the three-hundredth issue of TMNT! Exciting times for TMNT fans as well as new readers!

This issue brings to light the true definition and purpose of family. Family fun day turned out to be fun for the Hamato family but on two different levels. I am happy with how this issue was put together. I was leery because I did not want this issue to be just a “filler” issue till fans get the new storyline, and it was not that. Gene teases readers to stay focused on what’s to come within the next story! Go get this issue from your local comic shop today!

This is really an interesting take on Shredder the character! The back story given about his mistake and the path in which he is going down to fix it transforms him into somewhat of a hero, and I’m enjoying that! I did have to go back and read previous issues of this series to catch up on the events that have taken place, and I’m glad I did. There is so much more to this story and readers should look into getting the earlier issues to get the entire scope it!

Fall of Ultraman’s first issue shows so much promise for a great story. Just from this issue alone, you get the feeling of action, emotion, and a hint of rejoicing. This issue sets the groundwork for the upcoming issues. I am very pleased that this issue was my introduction to Ultraman, and I am invested in knowing where this story goes. This is a series you will be sorry if you do not pick up.

Issue four of this mini-series is exactly what I was hoping for! We finally get to see the protagonist and the antagonist collide. You are given just enough information within the storytelling to grip your attention and not let it go. Issue four is available TODAY on the IronClad website (link down below). Now is your chance to get ALL four issues of this amazing limited series. Make sure to subscribe to the IronClad Kickstarter to gain early access to the remaining two issues to come.

This first issue of Thundarr is spectacular. The writing by Jason Aaron brings to life a barbaric man struggling to do what is right. The way he (Jason) is able to write such beautiful panels, making you believe what you're reading is happening, only to twist it at the end is poetic. This is my first title from Dynamite Comics, and I am beyond impressed. I am looking forward to reading more of Thundarr the Barbarian, and you should pick this up and enjoy it as well!