@UrbanRemnant Comic Reviews

"Daredevil #1" is a good jumping off point for those interested in reading this book. I can't wait to see what Waid, Samnee and Rodriguez has in store for us.

It's Dan Slott and Mike Allred working on a book together. "'Nuff said" as many Marvelites will quote. Silver Surfer has been in need for some good storytelling for a long time. What a great opportunity for a classic, Silver Age hero to get a reboot of sorts. Make mine "Silver Surfer."

"The Royals: Masters of War" no. 1 has an interesting premise and was an enjoyable read. If you like reading alternative history and/or historical fiction, this Vertigo book is for you. 4.5 out of 5 stars.

The All-New Marvel NOW "Captain Marvel no. 1" was a well written, beautifully drawn book that has a lot of potential. I recommend this book to every reader. Give "Captain Marvel" another shot at becoming an even greater hero and comic book on par with the others.

"Starlight no. 1" is well-written, and the art is great. If readers are unfamiliar with Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers, or John Carter; then Millar's story will feel fresh. For those of us who are familiar with them, let's do ourselves a favor: read it. Let's trust that "Starlight" will not be a simple re-tread, but that it will attempt to do something different. Something we could not have imagined.

I'm looking forward to reading the rest of this arc. I see great things ahead, perhaps things that will show up in the solicits in 2014. The potential for Warlord showing up here is fantastic!

I enjoyed reading "Five Ghosts #7." Frank J. Barbiere and Chris Mooneyham have created a pulp hero who has a burden to bear and his own demons to overcome. Perhaps a lost Fabian Gray will one day be found. I'll come along for the voyage.

As epitaphs go, "Inhumanity #1" is a well-written one. I look forward to seeing whether Karnak's doomsday prophecy for Inhumanity comes to pass.

I liked this book. Parents looking to avoid the more mature themes in comic books (or the gross out factor in others) should pick up this one when helping their children select. Some local comic shops do a good job of keeping an All Ages section in the store that is kid-friendly and for everyone. "Scooby Doo Team Up #1" is just that.

I like Spider-Man teaming up with Daredevil and the Punisher and would love to see more of it. Beautiful art. Good writing. "Team-Up" is a great companion, but really can hold its own. I'm looking forward to Issue no. 10. I give Issue no. 9 four stars out of five.

As a writer, "The Sandman: Overture Special Edition #1" was an encouraging invitation into their craft and process. Unless you're willing to spend a lot of money to learn more about that process, stick with the regular version.

With Howard Porter on art, I expect DeMatteis and Giffen to take "Justice League 3000" to places no leaguer has gone before. Issue no. 1 is a good launch into the broken frontier that is the 31st century.

"Aquaman #29" was a good read. For the most part the art has been great. Parker, Pelletier and team have persuaded me to stick with this continuing narrative and with this book.

"Avengers 24.1" was alright. If readers are tired of time-travel and simply want an adventure with Earth's Mightiest Heroes, this issue is not it. There is potential here. I would like to see how the developing relationships between these heroes are explored. Hopefully the next issue will be far more adventurous.

"Justice League Dark #25" was fun and entertaining. Swamp Thing showed up. And just like the philosophy teacher at the Catholic high school I attended, DeMatteis challenged me to think. Good writers welcome readers to question what they read, to bring their beliefs to the table and to decide for themselves whether to subscribe or not to the narrative's meta-message. Know what you believe about the world, then pick up this book if horror comics are your speed.

Readers who are looking for something "new" and fun to read should pick up this book. It's good to see "New Warriors" on shelves again. It was a fan favorite a long time ago. With the writing duties in the hands of Yost, I think it will become a fan favorite once again. 3.5 out of 5 stars.

As I said before, "Turok: Dinosaur Hunter no. 1" is a good start. It's drawn well and written in a way that has me waiting for issue no. 2. With Greg Pak's experience writing these kinds of stories, I have no trouble forgiving him for any minor stumbles. I recommend reading "Turok" and give it 3.5 out of 5 stars.

"Doc Savage #1" was just okay. Nostalgia and the classic Alex Ross cover drew me to the book. Let's hope their "troubles" lead to the kind of thrilling perils that will keep me aboard for further issues.

So what will the clandestine, elite team of heroes do to stop these incursions? We'll have to find out in the following issues. "New Avengers 13.INH" is worthwhile because of the narrative Hickman's established since issue one. However, it's a story that can prove rather hard to break into for new readers.

There is a market out there for comic books featuring stories with strong, minority characters in them as leads. It's a small market, but it's a growing one. It's mainly writers and artists of color that continue to bring attention to them. If you're curious, check out "Watson and Holmes #5."