Ty Duggan Comic Reviews

This issue attempts to reconcile characters and build a believable foundation for a team of young heroes and manages to pull it off. Introductions of new story elements produce intrigue but between the panel layout and separate scenes with simultaneous action, the action is muddled and the end result in a disorganized order of events and a luke-warm final page.

All-New Ultimates #4 takes a break from the series' primary action, for a day at the beach. The sex-laden conversation that follows provides some needed characterization but drags the momentum to a halt.

A limping start out of the gate for four issues has finally has turned into a steadily paced story this fifth issue. With the final four pages offering a great reason to keep reading, it seems the All-New Ultimates might be shaping into a great team book with this issue. Crossbones makes for a great villain and these dynamic and diverse super-teens might actually be in over their heads. Art is still irksome but Pinna's FX with Cloak's ability still awe and amaze.

The best readers can hope for from All-New Ultimates is a new story arc that takes the characters in a different direction. Issue #6 features action and fights with little subtext but plenty of bang.

Giannis Milonogiannis' minimalized style in art is a welcome change for the book. Though storyteller Michel Fiffe seems to have shifted the gears of the title for a dramatic change in tone, the core team still feel out of character.

All-New Ultimates #8 marks the best issue yet, with great character moments, manga-style artwork, and exciting new villains. A much needed resuscitation from Fiffe & team may give this title the heartbeat it needs to get a lifeline from readers once again, reminding them what a great cast this book has.

Ultimate-verse fans can rejoice that All-New Ultimates has finally found it's stride. The Fiffe/Milonogiannis/Sanz team is the right equation for a successful comic and #9 is a great example of what a cooperative creative team can deliver.

All-New Ultimates #10 features the return of Pinna and Woodard on art, as well as the villainous Taskmaster. While that might not excite everyone, somewhere in between the lame coincidences and the impressive time jump between story arcs, Lana is becoming an interesting hero to read.

Inconsistent art and characters have riddled this series since practically the first issue. Whatever helped make this series work before has slowly waned and double plotting has trapped the storytellers into a troublesome final issue.

In 1987, All-New Ultimates #12 would have been the comic in your pull-list. In 2015... not so much.

All-New X-Men #31 is a classic example of what makes Bendis such a powerhouse at Marvel publishers. Spider-Fans beware, Miles does not appear until the end but with strong characterizations, collaborative art, and distinctly unique look at the original five X-Men, this issue is a safe purchase for any X-Fans.

Brian Michael Bendis brings the All-New X-Cast to life as they confront unfamiliar Ultimate characters. Asrar and Gracia's panels and colors are nothing short of joyful for readers and when blended with Bendis' cunning character moments, this issue is a solid must-have.

Doom makes a grand entrance and young Iceman learns to use his powers to their full potential. Spider-Fans beware, Miles does a whole lot of nothing and there's still no sign of Kitty Pryde.

While Miles hardly appears in this issue, Mahmud Asrar's artwork makes the pages dance. Issue #34 may be a little slow for most readers' taste, the stakes are still high and Doom is still awesome.

Despite a testy previous issue, this one comes out of the gate with full force. Miles' role is realized as the Ultimate X-Men assist the All-New X-Men in an assault on Latveria. The creative team nails this issue with great action beats and character synergy.

It's comical, it's realistic, it's relatable, and best of all " it's small.

A solid start to what could be a solid series. Elliott Kalan wastes little time getting the reader's feet wet as he and the rest of the creative team spin a very Spider-centric story around these seven X-Students.

While not all bad, this issue is certainly not all good. Great comedy moments involving decent enough character is, surrounded by a lot of fluff and circumstance. Continuity problems bog the story down as does the nonsensical and slapstick problem solving.

The art continues to be the strong point of this series as the story sells itself short yet again. Don't tease yourself, this is a book for the kids so don't be afraid to get it for them" if you're willing to spend the $3.99 on it.

Great artwork by R.B. Silva and Rob Lean capture the characters of the X-Men splendidly. Unfortunately, Kalan's writing - not so much. We are given a mixed bag of great and awful Spider-Man moments while finally being treated to a little Venom.

Summary: Ororo Monroe is an icon for many readers, both as a hero and a symbol of diversity. Writer Greg Pak certainly knows this and writes the character to her strengths and plays off her faults. This is the most relatable and enjoyable Storm has been in a long time.