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I missed most of the original X-23 stories when they were released. One pleasant surprise while reading the X-Women graphic novel (2010) is that I got to read an impressive collection of stories that are leagues better than the endless Krakoa non-sense we are getting in current year.

This one-time is told entirely from Laura Kenny's (X-23) perspective and touches on her origin's and her I missed most of the original X-23 stories when they were released. One pleasant surprise while reading the X-Women graphic novel (2010) is that I got to read an impressive collection of stories that are leagues better than the endless Krakoa non-sense we are getting in current year.

This one-time is told entirely from Laura Kenny's (X-23) perspective and touches on her origin's and her more

I was not reading many comics circa 2010 and missed this entire era of X-Men stories. I recently reviewed Chris Claremont and Milo Manara's X-Women One-Shot. Cloak and Dagger #1 was also included in the trade paperback

Cloak and Dagger #1 is easily the best story I have read featuring these characters. It is also the first story I have seen them treated as individuals with different mot I was not reading many comics circa 2010 and missed this entire era of X-Men stories. I recently reviewed Chris Claremont and Milo Manara's X-Women One-Shot. Cloak and Dagger #1 was also included in the trade paperback

Cloak and Dagger #1 is easily the best story I have read featuring these characters. It is also the first story I have seen them treated as individuals with different mot more

"In Celebration of the Male Gaze"

X-Women #1
Words: Chris Claremont | Artist: Milo Manara | Publisher: Marvel Comics

**Review**

Full Disclosure I review Comics, but I also have a Facebook page and group called Bluelines: Babes, Cars, Comics and other cool $hit. This page celebrates the female form in every shape and size, real or imaginary. I wanted to preface "In Celebration of the Male Gaze"

X-Women #1
Words: Chris Claremont | Artist: Milo Manara | Publisher: Marvel Comics

**Review**

Full Disclosure I review Comics, but I also have a Facebook page and group called Bluelines: Babes, Cars, Comics and other cool $hit. This page celebrates the female form in every shape and size, real or imaginary. I wanted to preface more

In my Batman #69 review I mistakenly listed it as the end of the Knightmare's storyline. While #69 was the end of the dream aspects of the story, this is the end of the arc.

In this installment we see Bruce escape from his fear toxin induced coma and make his way out of Arkham Asylum. Along the way we see an extremely angry batman dispatching several rogues while swearing vengeance on In my Batman #69 review I mistakenly listed it as the end of the Knightmare's storyline. While #69 was the end of the dream aspects of the story, this is the end of the arc.

In this installment we see Bruce escape from his fear toxin induced coma and make his way out of Arkham Asylum. Along the way we see an extremely angry batman dispatching several rogues while swearing vengeance on more

"80's Slasher At its Finest"

Maniac of New York: The Bronx is Burning - #1

Writer: Elliott Kalan | Artist: Andrea Mutti | Publisher: Aftershock Comics

**Review**

Maniac of New York: Bronx is Burning is a homage to the 80's slasher film. It is also the sequel to an indie comic I never knew existed. Like most true horror movie sequels from my youth Elliott "80's Slasher At its Finest"

Maniac of New York: The Bronx is Burning - #1

Writer: Elliott Kalan | Artist: Andrea Mutti | Publisher: Aftershock Comics

**Review**

Maniac of New York: Bronx is Burning is a homage to the 80's slasher film. It is also the sequel to an indie comic I never knew existed. Like most true horror movie sequels from my youth Elliott more

"Feels Like Something Special"

Star Henge Book One: The Dragon and The Boar
Writer/Artist: Liam Sharp | Additional Art by Matylda McCormack-Sharp | Publisher: Image Comics

**Review**
I have been a fan of Liam Sharps work for years and was excited to support this creator-owned project as soon as I saw the solicit on the Comic Hub App. Liam does double duty as Writer "Feels Like Something Special"

Star Henge Book One: The Dragon and The Boar
Writer/Artist: Liam Sharp | Additional Art by Matylda McCormack-Sharp | Publisher: Image Comics

**Review**
I have been a fan of Liam Sharps work for years and was excited to support this creator-owned project as soon as I saw the solicit on the Comic Hub App. Liam does double duty as Writer more

"Sometimes Dead Is Better"

The X-Cellent #1
Writer: Peter Milligan | Artist: Michael Allred | Publisher: Marvel Comics | Variant cover by David Mack

**Review**
Peter Milligan and Mike Allred's run-on X-Force which evolved into X-Statix is my favorite take on the X-Force franchise by a wide margin. The series was different from the X-Books that were being released a "Sometimes Dead Is Better"

The X-Cellent #1
Writer: Peter Milligan | Artist: Michael Allred | Publisher: Marvel Comics | Variant cover by David Mack

**Review**
Peter Milligan and Mike Allred's run-on X-Force which evolved into X-Statix is my favorite take on the X-Force franchise by a wide margin. The series was different from the X-Books that were being released a more

I reviewed Nubia & The Amazon #3 awhile back and gave it a scathing assessment. Issue #4 does read better this time around. The story may land a satisfying conclusion depending on the direction the creative team goes in the final two issues. On the positive side of this comic, Nubia has a few solid action sequences. This change allows Alitha Martinez and Darryl Banks to flex and show that they can I reviewed Nubia & The Amazon #3 awhile back and gave it a scathing assessment. Issue #4 does read better this time around. The story may land a satisfying conclusion depending on the direction the creative team goes in the final two issues. On the positive side of this comic, Nubia has a few solid action sequences. This change allows Alitha Martinez and Darryl Banks to flex and show that they can more

One of the biggest regrets of 2021 was falling behind on IDW's TMNT comics. Like Tom King's run-on Batman, TMNT is a series I will keep reviewing. Neither run is in great shape at the time of writing this review, but I will plug along until the series flatlines or gets better.

TMNT #110 has two plots running concurrently. The main plot follow's Leonardo as he gathers intel on Old Hob an One of the biggest regrets of 2021 was falling behind on IDW's TMNT comics. Like Tom King's run-on Batman, TMNT is a series I will keep reviewing. Neither run is in great shape at the time of writing this review, but I will plug along until the series flatlines or gets better.

TMNT #110 has two plots running concurrently. The main plot follow's Leonardo as he gathers intel on Old Hob an more

I checked the reviews of Casual Fling on Comicbookroundup.com and it's hard to believe that the series is scoring as low as it is. I have a few theories, but I won't get into them in this review.

The story picks up with Matthew meeting with is Sensei (Mentor) and doing a deep dive into his wife's sex tape. The goal is to find out who Alex is really.

The first half of the iss I checked the reviews of Casual Fling on Comicbookroundup.com and it's hard to believe that the series is scoring as low as it is. I have a few theories, but I won't get into them in this review.

The story picks up with Matthew meeting with is Sensei (Mentor) and doing a deep dive into his wife's sex tape. The goal is to find out who Alex is really.

The first half of the iss more

1985's Fright Night is one of my favorite Vampire movies. When I saw the solicit for a direct sequel to the film by the original writer/director the purchase was an easy decision.

I never watched the 1988 sequel or the remake, so my memories of the franchise was pure going into this issue. I could do some more research or watch the movies, but I'd rather keep my reaction to this materia 1985's Fright Night is one of my favorite Vampire movies. When I saw the solicit for a direct sequel to the film by the original writer/director the purchase was an easy decision.

I never watched the 1988 sequel or the remake, so my memories of the franchise was pure going into this issue. I could do some more research or watch the movies, but I'd rather keep my reaction to this materia more

I read Kane Abel about a month ago while stoned and didn't remember much about it aside from its presentation being akin to a fever dream of ideas.

I reread the original graphic novel again today and though I can recall the events of the book, I'm not sure who the book is for aside from fans of batshit crazy anthologies.

The closest series I can compare Kane & Abel to woul I read Kane Abel about a month ago while stoned and didn't remember much about it aside from its presentation being akin to a fever dream of ideas.

I reread the original graphic novel again today and though I can recall the events of the book, I'm not sure who the book is for aside from fans of batshit crazy anthologies.

The closest series I can compare Kane & Abel to woul more

"Southern Belles of the Timesteam"
Majorie Finnegan: Temporal Criminal #1
Writer: Garth Ennis | Artist: Goran Sudzuka
Publisher AWA: Upshot | Mike Deodato Jr. Variant

**Review**
I am not sure why Marjorie Finnegan: Temporal Criminal #1 presented me with such a rough review. The comic has a lot going on. It's written by Garth Ennis (The Boys, Preacher), one of the "Southern Belles of the Timesteam"
Majorie Finnegan: Temporal Criminal #1
Writer: Garth Ennis | Artist: Goran Sudzuka
Publisher AWA: Upshot | Mike Deodato Jr. Variant

**Review**
I am not sure why Marjorie Finnegan: Temporal Criminal #1 presented me with such a rough review. The comic has a lot going on. It's written by Garth Ennis (The Boys, Preacher), one of the more

Batman: The Detective #1 - A Dark Knight in London
Writer: Tom Taylor | Artist: Andy Kubert | Publisher: DC Comics
KAEL NGU Variant Cover

Review œ

Since I relaunched "GTMedia Reviews" as "I Review Comics", the Batman titles I've reviewed have been hit and miss. I'm currently reviewing the tail end of Tom King's run, as well as Joker: Puzzle box and Suicide Squad: Batman: The Detective #1 - A Dark Knight in London
Writer: Tom Taylor | Artist: Andy Kubert | Publisher: DC Comics
KAEL NGU Variant Cover

Review œ

Since I relaunched "GTMedia Reviews" as "I Review Comics", the Batman titles I've reviewed have been hit and miss. I'm currently reviewing the tail end of Tom King's run, as well as Joker: Puzzle box and Suicide Squad: more

The Worst Dudes #1 - Too Crude To Be Cool
Words: Aubrey Sitterson | Art: Tony Gregori

Review œ
Before getting into the meat of this review I have to mention that this is an ugly comic book. I'm not sure why this art style was chosen but It exacerbates the other issues I have with this title.

The Worst Dudes #1 reminds me a lot of Mark Millar's Space Bandits. So mu The Worst Dudes #1 - Too Crude To Be Cool
Words: Aubrey Sitterson | Art: Tony Gregori

Review œ
Before getting into the meat of this review I have to mention that this is an ugly comic book. I'm not sure why this art style was chosen but It exacerbates the other issues I have with this title.

The Worst Dudes #1 reminds me a lot of Mark Millar's Space Bandits. So mu more

Batman #69 - Why is Bane Naked?
Writer: Tom King | Artist: Yanick Paquette
Cover by Francisco Mattina

Review œ

Tom King's Knightmares is a very weird story arc. It doesn't start with a bang, doesn't have any shocking reveals and there isn't much of a climax. The arc just ends like sex in a loveless marriage.

As this issue progresses we get more "Bat-Simp Batman #69 - Why is Bane Naked?
Writer: Tom King | Artist: Yanick Paquette
Cover by Francisco Mattina

Review œ

Tom King's Knightmares is a very weird story arc. It doesn't start with a bang, doesn't have any shocking reveals and there isn't much of a climax. The arc just ends like sex in a loveless marriage.

As this issue progresses we get more "Bat-Simp more

Not All Robots #3 - The Obsolete Machine
Writer: Mark Russell | Artist: Mike Deodato Jr. |
Publisher: AWA Upshot

Review œ
In my previous reviews of "Not All Robots", I put a lot of stock into the Human/Robot conflict that had been brewing. Mark Russell shifts that dynamic a bit by introducing a new wrinkle that should have probably been obvious from the start.
/>Not All Robots #3 introduces Omni, the corporation behind the machines currently plaguing humanity. Omni plans to introduce a new line of Robots with human-like features (Man-Droids). This threatens the current model of House-Bots with the same fear of obsolesces currently facing humanity. It's an interesting twist that grants the Robots a degree of empathy that was lacking in prior issues.

The irony is that all the death and misery is being caused by a small cabal of elites that could care less about either group. Profit and power is the ultimate goal and everything else is a means to an end.

Thematically, Not All Robots #3 is brilliant. It puts a new spin on the working class vs. corporate elite trope. There is the obvious allusion of automation supplanting large swaths of the workforce and how this impacts those left behind. The head of Omni looks suspiciously like Jeff Bezos, which is ironic because most of the Amazon workforce is a few lines of code away from being replaced by A.I.

The story also presents a tongue-in-cheek example of capitalism run amuck with no apparent safeguards. The series has covered several ugly aspects of society and feels even more timely in an age where fascism and authoritarianism seem to be reemerging across the world. There is a political subtext to the series but I never felt talked down to nor did I feel that Mark Russell was using the series as a soapbox.

When Mark is at his best he draws attention to an issue in a matter-of-fact way. He presents the problem to the reader and allows them to take the stories and implications from there. It is a cool philosophical way of storytelling that I wish we got more of across entertainment.

Mike Deodato Jr. shines again in this issue and manages to capture emotion in the faceless machines. There's also a ton of detail conveyed in the linework and inks throughout the issue. The detail in the art makes the story feel grounded yet larger in scope in scale than it would have otherwise. It was also a nice touch that the lead character suddenly becomes a spitting image of Michael Douglas from "Falling Down".

In Short: Not All Robots is one of the best titles on my reading list. It's easy to see the real world through the lens of this scenario, which is a hallmark of the best science fiction.

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"The Queen of The Amazons and Her Hoes"

Nubia And The Amazons #3
Writers: Stephanie Williams & Vita Ayala | Artist: Alitha Martinez | Publisher: DC Comics

Review œ

**Disclaimer** If you're enjoying Nubia and the Amazons please I'd love to read why in the comments below.

Stories set within Themyscira, Krakoa, and Wakanda tend to have the same proble "The Queen of The Amazons and Her Hoes"

Nubia And The Amazons #3
Writers: Stephanie Williams & Vita Ayala | Artist: Alitha Martinez | Publisher: DC Comics

Review œ

**Disclaimer** If you're enjoying Nubia and the Amazons please I'd love to read why in the comments below.

Stories set within Themyscira, Krakoa, and Wakanda tend to have the same proble more

Casual Fling #2 - A Little Too Close To Home..
Writer: Jason Starr | Artist: Dalibor Talajic

Review œ

I read Casual Fling #1 a few months ago and while there was a solid premise established it wasn't exactly must-read material. However, as a person that has had a tumultuous marriage at times, this issue hit a bit close to home.

After the first issues affair, Casual Fling #2 - A Little Too Close To Home..
Writer: Jason Starr | Artist: Dalibor Talajic

Review œ

I read Casual Fling #1 a few months ago and while there was a solid premise established it wasn't exactly must-read material. However, as a person that has had a tumultuous marriage at times, this issue hit a bit close to home.

After the first issues affair, more

I love comic books. It's the primary reason I write long-winded reviews of books no one will ever read on a site that no one will ever see.

One reason western comics are losing ground to Manga is the idea that every comic is someone's first. It's often hard for new readers to jump into a 700+ issue ongoing series. The question is often where do I start?

There's also a sense t I love comic books. It's the primary reason I write long-winded reviews of books no one will ever read on a site that no one will ever see.

One reason western comics are losing ground to Manga is the idea that every comic is someone's first. It's often hard for new readers to jump into a 700+ issue ongoing series. The question is often where do I start?

There's also a sense t more