For the most part, the Secret Invasion tie-in issues continue to surpass the story that Bendis is giving us over on Secret Invasion itself. I expect much of the same with Mighty Avengers #16. In this issue we will learn how Electra got replaced by a Skrull. Considering that I have always felt that Electra should have stayed dead after Frank Miller had Bullseye kill her, I have no problem with her
The Revolution always enjoys the newest issue of Captain America. Brubaker is remarkably consistent on this title. There are few titles currently on the market that are delivering such a complex and intriguing tale as what Brubaker is giving us on Captain America. I am confident that Captain America #40 should be another fine read. Let’s hit this review.Creative TeamWriter: Ed BrubakerArtist: St
The Revolution is ready to start sampling the various Final Crisis tie-in issues that DC has in store for us. I loved Final Crisis: Requiem #1. And next up is Final Crisis: Rogues Revenge #1. I am confident that this should be a quality read. It is Geoff Johns writing the Rogues and various other characters associate with the Flash. What more could you ask for? Let’s go ahead and do this review.
The last issue of Trinity was another average read. However, this is a weekly title so I am willing to give Busiek a little time to get this story rolling. Hopefully, Busiek will get this story on track with Trinity #6. Let’s go ahead and hit this review.Creative TeamWriter: Kurt Busiek & Fabian NiciezaPencils: Mark Bagley & Scott McDanielInks: Art Thibert & Andy OwensArt Rating: 6 N
The Revolution is enjoying Final Crisis, so I figured that I would sample some of DC’s Final Crisis tie-in issues. Hopefully, DC can deliver tie-in issues that are as entertaining as the Secret Invasion tie-in issues that Marvel has given us. Final Crisis: Requiem #1 deals with the death of Martian Manhunter. I have always loved J’onn’s character and I am looking forward to what hopefully wi
The Revolution continues to be summarily unimpressed by Secret Invasion itself, but completely entertained by the Secret Invasion tie-in issues. Secret Invasion itself has been a slow, lumbering, predictable and somewhat boring read over the first three issues. Hopefully, Bendis might actually engage in a little bit of plot development and finally kick this story into gear. Let’s go ahead and hi
Johns continues to crank out a fantastic read with this current story arc. Justice Society of America is one of DC’s more dependable and consistently good titles. I am looking forward to seeing just what Johns plans to do with Gog. I am confident that Justice Society of America #17 will be a strong read. Let’s do this review.Creative TeamStory: Geoff Johns & Alex RossWriter: Geoff JohnsPen
The Revolution continues to find Trinity to be nothing more than an average read. However, it is still too early to give up on this weekly title. I am willing to give Trinity to issue #15 before I think about dropping this title. Despite the fact that I like Busiek, I am getting that nagging feeling that Trinity may begin to read more like Countdown than 52. Maybe Busiek will get me more excited a
Despite the shipping issues that plagued Astonishing X-Men, The Revolution still enjoyed Whedon and Cassaday’s run on this title. I am sad to see Whedon go but happy that Warren Ellis has been tapped to follow Whedon on this title. I have always been a big fan of Ellis and am confident that he will continue Astonishing X-Men’s trend of being a quality read. Let’s go ahead and hit this review
The Revolution has absolutely loved Batman RIP. Morrison has exceeded my expectation with this story arc. In fact, I am enjoying Batman RIP more than either Secret Invasion or Final Crisis. Morrison is treating us to such an incredibly well written story. The Lit major in me is so impressed with Morrison’s writing skills. I am positive that Morrison will turn in another well crafted issue with B
The Revolution has really enjoyed Millar’s run on Fantastic Four. It is surprising that this title is not posting higher sales numbers than it is. At any rate, Fantastic Four #558 should be a fun read as we kick off a new story arc that involves Doctor Doom. I am sure that Millar will deliver a quality read. Let’s go ahead and hit this review for Fantastic Four #558.Creative TeamWriter: Mark M
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The Revolution was less than impressed with the last issue of Trinity. This weekly title is not off to a great start. After having to suffer through Countdown, I will admit that I am a bit gun shy concerning DC’s new weekly title. I do think that Trinity has the potential to be a pretty good story, but it appears that we are not going to get much more than a pedestrian read. Hopefully, Busiek ca
The Revolution was pleasantly surprised with Marvel 1985 #1. The debut issue was better than I expected. Millar has a great story on his hands that has the potential to be something pretty special. I am confident that Millar will crank out another enjoyable read. Let’s go ahead and do this review for Marvel 1985 #2.Creative TeamWriter: Mark MillarArtist: Tommy Lee EdwardsArt Rating: 4 Night Girl
Captain America is tacos in the bank. This title is always an excellent read. Captain America #39 should be entertaining as we get to see Bucky cross paths with the 1950’s Captain America. I am confident that Brubaker has another strong issue in store for us. Let’s go ahead and do this review for Captain America #39.Creative TeamWriter: Ed BrubakerArt: Rob De La TorreArt Rating: 7 Night Girls
The Revolution has been highly unimpressed with Superman for quite some time and has not even bothered to post a review for this title in a while. However, I have been anxiously awaiting Superman #677 as James Robinson arrives on this title to take over the writing duties. I am a big fan of Robinson and have faith that he will craft a strong read on this title. Let’s go ahead and hit this review
The Secret Invasion tie-in issues continue to be strong reads. I get much more excited for the newest issue of New Avengers and Mighty Avengers than I do the newest issue of Secret Invasion itself. Mighty Avengers #15 deals with one of Marvel’s whipping boys, Hank Pym. I did not like that Bendis continued to pile on more misery on Pym’s character by revealing him to be a Skrull. Still, I am su
For the most part, Bendis has rocked the Secret Invasion tie-in issues. New Avengers #42 goes all the way back to New Avengers #1 and shows the reader how the Skrulls have influenced Bendis’ Avengers over the past several years. I am confident that this should be a rather gripping read. Let’s go ahead and hit this review for New Avengers #42.Creative TeamWriter: Brain Michael BendisPencils: Ji
The Revolution completely enjoyed Final Crisis #1. Too bad that the sales numbers reflect that not many comic book readers share my enthusiasm over this title. Now, there is probably no way that I will not love Final Crisis #2. I am a huge Barry Allen fan. I was just a little kid when DC killed Barry and I was completely and totally traumatized. Barry’s death was the first one I experienced in m
The Revolution has been disappointed in the Justice League of America ever since Meltzer left this title. It is unfortunate, but it appears that DC views this title as nothing more than a vehicle to shill for stories that are to take place on other comic books. DC really needs to make a serious effort to revive their flagship team title. Hopefully, McDuffie can get this title back on track with Ju
The Revolution just cannot get into the post-Mephisto recton Amazing Spider-Man. When Dan Slott writes the title it is at least an average read. However, when the other writers switch in this title becomes practically unreadable. I found last issue of Amazing Spider-Man truly awful. I have a feeling that I will get “treated” to more of the same with Amazing Spider-Man #563. Let’s go ahead an
Superman/Batman is a title that The Revolution has not bothered to review in a long time. And that is because this title became a pretty ordinary read for a while. However, Michael Green and Mike Johnson have done an impressive job reviving this title and making it a quality read.The current story arc dealing with Superman and Batman on a mission to rid the Earth of every single piece of Kryptonit
The Revolution has been disappointed with the Flash ever since Johns left the title right before Infinite Crisis. DC has continually bungled the handling of this title. However, I have to admit that Tom Peyer has done a decent job trying to steady the ship. The last issue was actually a solid read. Hopefully, that trend will continue with Flash #241. Let’s do this review.Creative TeamWriter: Tom
The Revolution was highly impressed with Guardians of the Galaxy #1. DnA hit a monster home run with the debut issue. The first issue had everything that a writer is supposed to deliver in a debut issue in order to hook the reader. We got action, adventure, numerous plotlines, and good dialogue all wrapped up in a story that moved at an enjoyable pace. There is no doubt in my mind that Guardians o
All right, the numbers are finally in concerning Secret Invasion #2 and Final Crisis #1. Now, I never use sales numbers as a basis for the quality of a comic book. It is merely an indicator of the popularity of a comic book. And that is important since the amount of money a title generates dictates the creative direction of that title as well as how long a life that title possesses. And the fact i
Wolverine is a title that has not impressed The Revolution in a very long time. It is hard to believe that my interest has cooled so much in Wolverine’s character. Back when I was a kid, Wolverine was easily one of my favorite characters right up there with Iron Man. I have a full run of Wolverine’s title and have been purchasing this title out of nothing but sheer loyalty in the past several
I like Wolverine. I’m not absolutely obsessed with the character. He’s the Britney Spears of the Marvel U, overexposed as all get out. But when a writer does something interesting with him — apart from emphasizing how he tends to leave off the “g” at the end of present participle verbs — it’s easy to [...]
The Revolution is rather neutral on Trinity at the moment. The first two issues have not been terrible, but they haven’t been anything special either. This story has been slightly above average. And a weekly title cannot be just a slightly above average read. I still think that Trinity has plenty of potential to be an entertaining read and Busiek is a talented writer. So, I will keep a positive
Landing the shipGo to MOM, press on the CD-ROM. left of the CD-ROM there is an onswitch press it (This will unlock the hatch). When you are in thecorridor the room to your left is a CD. The corridor to the rightthere are four doors to the right and the room to the left youwill find food and a coffee cup. The second door to the right youwill find the reversi. The third door you will find a keyboard
To say that The Revolution has been less than impressed with the first two issues of Titans is being generous. Winick has turned in an embarrassing performance so far on this title despite the fact that he has the ultimate roster of former Teen Titans to work with. I have very little hopes that Winick will be able to put together a well crafted read with Titans #3. I would be happy if Winick could
The Revolution thoroughly enjoyed Newuniversal: Shockfront #1. Ellis managed to completely hook me into this story with the last issue. I find this title to present one of the more intriguing stories on the market. I fully expect Ellis to turn in another strong read with Newuniversal: Shockfront #2. Let’s go ahead and do this review.Creative TeamWriter: Warren EllisPencils: Steve KurthInks: Andr
Booster Gold has been a gem of a title. However, I am curious to see how Johns and Katz can extricate them from the corner that they have painted themselves into with the Ted Kord storyline. At this point, I am not too sure how Johns and Katz can resolve this story without pissing off the fans.If they let the Blue Beetle live then you have that contingent of “nobody stays dead” fans who will b
The Revolution was clearly devastated by the news that the Knaufs were not returning to Iron Man: Director of SHIELD. My pain was eased a bit with the fact that I would still be able to enjoy the Knaufs work over on the Eternals. I was not all that impressed with Gaiman’s Eternals mini-series. Hopefully, the Knaufs can get me more excited about the Eternals with this new monthly than the mini-se
The Revolution has been looking forward to the Brainiac story arc for a while. Brainiac has always been one of my favorite Superman villains. I am excited to see if Johns performs a little bit of a make-over of Brainiac’s character. I fell pretty confident that the Brainiac story arc should be a quality read. Of course, since this is a Johns title I fully understand that this set-up issue will b
The Revolution found the debut issue of Trinity to be a solid, but not spectacular read. I do think that Busiek has a clearly laid out story and purpose in mind with Trinity. I would imagine that Trinity will end up being not as good as 52, but certainly an improvement over Countdown. I have a feeling that Busiek will deliver another dependable read with Trinity #2. Let’s do this review.Creative
Nova continues to be an enjoyable read that appears to be flying under the radar with many comic book readers. Nova #14 looks to treat the reader to a conflict between Nova and the Silver Surfer. I have always liked the Silver Surfer so I’m confident that I will enjoy Nova #14. Let’s do this review.Creative TeamWriter: Dan Abnett & Andy LanningPencils: Wellinton AlvesInker: Scott HannaArt
The Revolution found Invincible Iron Man #1 to be a completely serviceable read that was new reader friendly and looked more to the Iron Man movie for its source material than Iron Man’s comic book continuity. Fraction offered up plenty of action and adventure in a story that was fun, but no where near as intriguing or original as what the Knaufs have given us over on Iron Man: Director of SHIEL
The past couple of issues of Justice Society of America have been fantastic. Johns is white hot at the moment and is making this title a riveting read. There is no doubt in my mind that we are going to get yet another quality read with Justice Society of America #16. Let’s go ahead and do this review.Creative TeamStory: Geoff Johns & Alex RossWriter: Geoff JohnsPencils: Fernando PasarinInks:
The Revolution found Avengers/Invaders #1 to be a solid debut issue. Krueger did a nice job quickly introducing all the various Invaders and laying a solid foundation for what should prove to be an exciting story. I am confident that we will get another quality read in Avengers/Invaders #2. Let’s go ahead and hit this review.Creative TeamPlot: Jim Krueger & Alex RossScript: Jim KruegerArtist
Kick-Ass is another title put out by Icon Comics which is an imprint owned by Marvel Comics and is reserved for creator owned titles. I have been reading Criminal which is another Icon title for quite some time. I like creator owned titles and try my best to support them. I would rather the actual creators of a comic book get my money than some big faceless corporation who has a history of exploit
The Revolution is going to let DC suck us back into yet another weekly title. Yeah, Countdown stunk on ice, but you would think that would mean DC has learned their lesson and will put forth a strong effort to make Trinity a good read. I still have reservations about yet another title dealing with Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. However, I plan on keeping my mind open and will hope for the best
The Revolution was highly unimpressed with Bendis’ pedestrian effort on Secret Invasion #2. My fears of Bendis failing to move the story along with a point and purpose seemed be materializing after last issue. Hopefully, Bendis will sharpen his focus and get this story rolling with some serious momentum with Secret Invasion #3. Let’s go ahead and hit this review.Creative TeamWriter: Brian Mich
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The Revolution is not having the best morning. It stated out well enough. The kitchen was full of the wonderful warm aromas of fresh media lunas and Café Bustelo. Add a little dulce de leche to that and you have the perfect start to any day.Of course, that was until I checked my e-mail. With a steaming cup of Café Bustelo in one hand and a mouthful of media lunas I opened an e-mail from Tenzil.
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Ever since the end of Messiah Complex, Uncanny X-Men has been a solid, but certainly not spectacular, read. I am beginning to get the nagging feeling that Brubaker does not know where to go with this title in the wake of Messiah Complex. Uncanny X-Men appears to be losing some of its focus. And that is unusual for a Brubaker penned title. Hopefully, Brubaker can bring Uncanny X-Men up to his high
Bendis continues to do a fine job on the Secret Invasion tie-in issues. The Revolution by far and away finds the tie-in issues more captivating than the actual story itself over on Secret Invasion. I am confident that Bendis will turn in another great read with New Avengers #41. Let’s do this review.Creative TeamWriter: Brain Michael BendisArtist: Billy TanArt Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10Stor
The Revolution has been curious about Millar’s Marvel 1985 for a while. This title sounds like it has the potential to be a neat little read. I always dig a story that involves multiple Earths. I have confidence that Millar will be able to hook me into this mini-series with Marvel 1985 #1. Let’s go ahead and hit this review.Creative TeamWriter: Mark MillarArtist: Tommy Lee EdwardsArt Rating: 4
The Revolution enjoyed Morrison’s much anticipated debut issue of the Batman RIP story arc. There is no doubt that Morrison has a wild story in store for us. I fully expect for Morrison to crank up the intensity with Batman #677. I have a feeling that this issue is going to be an exceptional issue. Let’s go ahead and hit this review for Batman #677.Creative TeamWriter: Grant MorrisonPencils: T
Final Crisis #1 is finally here. I have been anxiously awaiting this issue. I am confident that Morrison is going to deliver a wonderfully crafted read on this title. Now, I fully expect Final Crisis #1 to be a relatively slow read. Morrison is a patient writer who is obsessed with the smallest details. Also, set-up issues are notoriously slow reads. It is simply the nature of the beast. At any ra
Comic Book Resources has an interview with upcoming Deadpool writer Daniel Way in their X-POSITION column. Much of the interview focuses on Wolverine: Origins, but there are some questions about the upcoming Deadpool solo series. No new information about the upcoming series was revealed in the interview. Way confirmed in the interview that he will be incorporating ideas from both Cable and Deadpo
Millar and Hitch are doing a fine job on the Fantastic Four. Last issue gave us CAP on a massive rampage tearing his way through an impressive group of heroes. It appears that we are going to get to see Reed riding to the rescue as he comes up with some plan to take down the seemingly unstoppable juggernaut CAP. Let’s go ahead and do this review for Fantastic Four #557.Creative TeamWriter: Mark
I’m definitely late to the game of comic books. My parents weren’t big fans of me spending a lot of time indoors, and for a lot of years they forced me to go outside, which was a plus, looking back. I wouldn’t have discovered skateboarding if I hadn’t been pushed out of the door so [...]
The Revolution always looks forward to the latest issue of Captain America. This title continues to be Marvel’s strongest title as Brubaker is giving us a run that is certain to be viewed as one of the more legendary runs that you will find on any title. It seems that Brubaker simply can do no wrong with Captain America. Last issue had an excellent hook ending and I am excited to see if the man
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Fullybooked celebrated the Free Comic Book Day, and this is the 2nd biggest free comics celebration in a store. And my guess is right many people lined up before 10am in their branch in Bonifacio High Street, got a long talk with the owner of the store, Jaime Daez, and he told me that the line went long up to the other
Bendis has impressed the hell out of me with his excellent work on the Secret Invasion tie-in issues on New Avengers and Mighty Avengers. As critical as I have been about the lackluster story over on Secret Invasion itself, I am as equally effusive in my praise for these tie-in issues. It appears that Mighty Avengers #14 is going to focus on the Sentry and what Bendis has in store for him during t
Justice League of America continues to disappoint The Revolution. It seems that the main purpose of this title is to set up stories that are going to take place in other comic books, whether it is Tangent: Reign of Superman or Salvation Run. Not much effort has been placed on crafting actual plotlines for Justice League of America itself. And it looks like Justice League of America #21 is going to
The Revolution loved the last issue of Justice Society of America. Johns finally stepped on the gas and got this lumbering story arc moving. The ending to the last issue was flat out awesome. I cannot wait to see Alan Scott armored up with Obsidian by his side clash with Gog. Let’s go ahead and hit this review for Justice Society of America #15.Creative TeamWriter: Geoff Johns & Alex RossPen
The Revolution was never a fan of the New Universal titles the first time around. So, I will admit that I had little interest in this new take on these characters with Newuniversal. However, I heard good things about the Newuniversal mini-series from last year. So, combine the good reviews and the fact that I am a huge fan of Warren Ellis, I decided to go ahead and give Newuniversal: Shockfront #1
The Revolution has immensely enjoyed DnA’s work over on Nova. DnA have found their perfect niche over in the 616 universe with Marvel’s cosmic characters. And DnA have definitely done a wonderful job breathing new life into these characters. Therefore, it is no surprise that the Revolution has been eagerly awaiting DnA’s new version of the Guardians of the Galaxy. I always liked the original
The Revolution enjoyed the debut issue of this mini-series. It is quite pleasant to once again read a David Michelinie and Bob Layton penned Iron Man tale. I expect plenty of old school Iron Man goodness with Iron Man: Legacy of Doom #2. Seriously, this is the best time to be an Iron Man fan. It seems like every Wednesday brings yet another Iron Man title. I am definitely one happy hombre. Let’s
The Revolution always looks forward to the latest issue of Booster Gold. Johns and Katz have been tacos in the bank with this title. Booster Gold has quickly become one of The Revolution’s favorite DC titles. It should be fun watching Booster and Blue Beetle gathering their old teammates together to take on Maxwell Lord. Let’s go ahead and do this review for Booster Gold #9.Creative TeamWriter
"En lugar de usar todo el tiempo el mismo formato, debemos descubrir nuevos procesos, que mantengan nuestro propio interés."Francoise Mouly"Cuando hicimos el libro de Sudáfrica, escuché que este llegó de alguna manera a manos de los condenados a muerte, de manera ilegal. Y una de las personas que esperaban su ejecución dijo: Gracias a Dios que alguien afuera se preocupa.".....................
The much hyped “Batman RIP” story arc is finally upon us. The Revolution is rather curious to see if this story arc can live up to all the hype and fanfare that DC has been bombarding the reader with. I am always skeptical of any big event that promises to radically shake up a specific character and their world. However, Morrison has earned my trust and I have faith that he has something inter
. "Los cómics independientes rechazaron la imagen dulce y bonita de América que mostraban los medios, y en la que todo el mundo quería encajar-- el hombre en el traje gris de franela, y toda esa mierda."Robert Crumb. "Siempre sentí, desde el inicio, que estaba yo envuelto en un medio de gran potencial-- era un medio literario real, una forma a la que podía dedicarle mi vida entera."Will Eisne
Folk singer Ryan Adams stole my signature move and took Mandy Moore out for a date yesterday - to the the comic book store. Now there's two things I love more than life itself: boobs and comics. And right now Rick Moranis' mutant love child has his hands on both. Had I known Mandy Moore was into my secret obsession, I would've asked...
The Revolution has been anxiously awaiting Avengers/Invaders #1 for quite some time. It is no secret that we have fell in love with the what Krueger and Ross have given us over on Project Super Powers. Krueger’s exceptional handling of those Golden Age characters makes me confident that Krueger will do a fine job with the Invaders. Let’s go ahead and do this review for Avengers/Invaders #1.Cre
Marvel continues to flood the market with Iron Man as we get yet another Iron Man mini-series with Iron Man: Viva Las Vegas. Jon Favreau, the director of Iron Man, is handling the writing duties on this title as Adi Granov handles the art chores. I am looking forward to Favreau’s story. Favreau gave us a fantastic version of Tony Stark and clearly gets Tony’s character. I’m confident that we
With the smash success of the movie Iron Man, you just knew that Marvel had plans to unleash an onslaught of Iron Man titles into the market. Despite the fact that Iron Man has never posted large sales numbers, Marvel feels that it is time for a second monthly Iron Man title.Invincible Iron Man #1 is brought to us by Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca. I dig Larroca’s art, so I’m sure that we
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The Revolution really enjoyed the last issue of Mighty Avengers. Bendis did a fantastic job writing Nick Fury’s character and filling the reader in on the back-story about what Nick has been doing in connection with the Skrull invasion. Mighty Avengers #13 continues to follow Nick Fury as he attempts to deal with the Skrull infiltration. It also appears that we are going to get treated to an all new version of the Howling Commandos. I have a good feeling that Mighty Avengers #13 is going to be a fine read. Let’s do this review.Creative TeamWriter: Brain Michael BendisArtist: Alex MaleevArt Rating: 6 Night Girls out of 10Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10Overall Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10Synopsis: We begin with a flashback scene from six months ago. We see Nick Fury meeting with
The Revolution found Secret Invasion #1 to be a slightly above average read. Bendis started off slowly, but he slowly gained some steam and delivered a pretty good ending to the debut issue of this big event. I expect Secret Invasion #2 to be a good read that provides some nice cotton candy for the brain. Let’s go ahead and do this review.Creative TeamWriter: Brian Michael BendisPencils: Leinel YuInks: Mark MoralesArt Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10Story Rating: 4 Night Girls out of 10Overall Rating: 5.5 Night Girls out of 10Synopsis: We begin with the 1970’s characters squared off against the combined forces of the Mighty Avengers and the Secret Avengers. The 1970’s characters think the modern day characters are Skrulls while the modern day characters think the 1970’s characters a
The Revolution finally got over to the movie theater and saw Iron Man. Needless to say, I absolutely loved the movie. Of course, I knew that I would like this movie. What has stunned me is the impressive opening that Iron Man had last weekend and the overwhelming number of positive reviews from all the movie critics.Iron Man hauled in a remarkable $104 million in its opening weekend. That is the second highest opening ever for a non-sequel and the tenth highest opening of all-time. Overseas, Iron Man pulled in $96.8 million giving Iron Man a grand total of $201 million in its opening weekend. The reported production costs for Iron Man have varied between $140 million and $180 million. So, it appears that Marvel will be netting a nice profit off of Iron Man.Marvel will certainly be happy wi
The Revolution rarely enjoys origin stories. And the last issue of Green Lantern was no exception. Johns is giving us the second installment of the “Secret Origin” story with Green Lantern #30. The fact is that most origin stories are a bit boring as the writer rarely gives anything new for long time readers to enjoy. Johns is basically just taking several issues off in order to catch his breath for the next story arc. I’m sure that Green Lantern #30 will be another average read. Let’s go ahead and do this review.Creative TeamWriter: Geoff JohnsArtist: Ivan ReisInkers: Oclair AlbertArt Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10Story Rating: 6 Night Girls out of 10Overall Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10Synopsis: We begin with Abin Sur piloting a small ship to Earth. Abin Sur has Atrocitus capt
Not so long ago (Saturday), in a shopping center not so far away (Indiana West), comic book fans and collectors picked up free comics and baseball cards, got autographs from former Pirates' relief ace Elroy Face and hobnobbed with Star Wars storm troopers and other characters in celebration of national Free Comic Book Day at a customer-appreciation event at the Indiana Sportscards shop off Shelly Drive. Participating shops across the country handed out some 2 million comics.
I saw Iron Man yesterday with a few friends, and I liked it more than I was expecting to. Sure, it had a borderline-ridiculous plot, but Robert Downey, Jr. was brilliant. He’s has been one of my favorite actors ever since I saw A Scanner Darkly, and his role in Iron Man is the only [...]
Teen Titans continues to be an entertaining read. I concede that McKeever is treading very well worn ground with yet another evil version of the Teen Titans in the Terror Titans. However, the story has been fast paced with good action and solid character work. I fully expect Teen Titans #58 to be another quality read. Let’s go ahead and hit this review.Creative TeamWriters: Sean McKeeverPencils: Carlos RodriguezInks: Bit, Rebecca Buchman & Jimmy PalmiottiArt Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10Story Rating: 6 Night Girls out of 10Overall Rating: 6.5 Night Girls out of 10Synopsis: We begin with a flashback scene to one week ago. We learn that this issue takes place during the events of Teen Titans #56 and #57. We see Megan in Sedona, Arizona because the desert reminds her of her home Mars.
The Revolution always looks forward to Shooter’s latest issue of the Legion of Super Heroes. To be sure, Shooter does need to tighten up the story a bit and pick the pace up on this alien invader plotline. Still, I am in love with this title due to the character work that has been so enjoyable and the fact that for the first time in many years this title actually reads like a Legion title. I’m confident that Legion of Super Heroes #41 will be another quality read. Let’s go ahead and hit this review.Creative TeamWriter: Jim ShooterPencils: Aaron LoprestiInks: Matt RyanArt Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10Story Rating: 9 Night Girls out of 10Overall Rating: 8.5 Night Girls out of 10Synopsis: We begin with Timber Wolf trying to restrain Princess Projectra from killing the tourists who tou
The Revolution was less than impressed with the Legion of Super Heroes story arc. It was dull and anti-climactic. Now that Johns has concluded a major story arc, I expect him to follow it up with a filler issue in Action Comics #864. We are also getting a fill-in artist with this issue. I am not expecting this issue to be anything special. Maybe Johns will surprise me with what he in store for us with this issue. Let’s go ahead and hit this review.Creative TeamWriters: Geoff JohnsArtist: Joe PradoArt Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10Overall Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10Synopsis: We begin with Batman arriving at the Fortress of Solitude. Batman enters the Fortress and finds Superman hanging out with Lightning Lad reminiscing together about their old Le
The Revolution has maintained low expectations for Secret Invasion. I am not expecting anything more than a story that is the equivalent of your typical summer blockbuster movie. And so far, this approach has served me well as I have been rather entertained by this Skrull infiltration. I am definitely looking forward to New Avengers #40 since it continues the story that we got over on New Avengers: The Illuminati #1 that came out way back in December of 2006. Talk about a long wait. This should be an entertaining read. Let’s go ahead and hit this review for New Avengers #40.Creative TeamWriter: Brain Michael BendisPencils: Jim CheungInks: John DellArt Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10Overall Rating: 7.5 Night Girls out of 10Synopsis: We begin with the e
DC Universe #0 is supposed to give the reader a sneak peak at the upcoming events in Action Comics, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and Final Crisis. Needless to say, this should be an interesting read. I’m curious to see if DC can rebound from the dismal failure known as Countdown to Final Crisis and manage to get readers excited about Final Crisis. Let’s go ahead and do this review for DC Universe #0.Creative TeamWriter: Grant Morrison & Geoff JohnsPencils: George Perez, Tony Daniel, J.G. Jones, Aaron Lopresti, Ivan Reis, Philip Tan, & Carlos PachecoInks: Scott Koblish, Christian Alamy, Tony Daniel, Oclair Albert, Matt Ryan, Jeff De Los Santos, Ed Benes, Jesus Merino & J.G. JonesArt Rating: 9 Night Girls out of 10Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10Overall Rating: 8.
Justice League of America has lost much of its luster as DC has reduced it mainly as a platform to shill for storylines to be delivered in other titles. It appears that Justice League of America #20 is going to be a pure filler issue as we get a one and done story featuring Flash and Wonder Woman. I don’t really expect much from this issue. Let’s go ahead and do this review.Creative TeamWriter: Dwayne McDuffieArtist: Ethan Van SciverArt Rating: 9 Night Girls out of 10Story Rating: 4 Night Girls out of 10Overall Rating: 6.5 Night Girls out of 10Synopsis: We begin with the Flash streaking onto the scene of a huge fire. Flash pulls everyone from the scene of the fire. Wonder Woman then arrives on the scene to lend a helping hand. Flash then quickly employs a technique that was explained t
The Revolution has found the Hulk to be a bit lacking in substance. I dig McGuinness’ artwork, but the writing has been unimpressive. Even though I wasn’t all that thrilled with much of the last issue, I have to admit that the ending totally hooked me. Seeing Rick Jones alive was a shock, but that was nothing compared to how stunned I was when Rick transformed into the new Abomination. With that ending, Loeb immediately grabbed my attention and got me excited for Hulk #3. With that said, let’s go ahead and hit this review for Hulk #3.Creative TeamWriter: Jeph LoebPencils: Ed McGuinnessInks: Dexter VinesArt Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10Story Rating: 5 Night Girls out of 10Overall Rating: 6.5 Night Girls out of 10Synopsis: We begin with Iron Man and She-Hulk standing next to the wrec
Back in 1994 when I was in the later half of my Sophomore year of college I got back into comic books. I say back into because when I was about 10 years old I bought every Transformers comic book that ever came out. One day in 1994 I was watching the home shopping network [...]
The Revolution is looking forward to the upcoming “Batman R.I.P.” story arc that Morrison has cooked up for us. Batman #675 is a set-up issue as Morrison begins to set the stage for “Batman R.I.P.” I have a feeling that we will get a pretty entertaining little read with Batman #675. Let’s go ahead and hit this review.Creative TeamWriter: Grant MorrisonPencils: Ryan BenjaminInks: Saleem CrawfordArt Rating: 6 Night Girls out of 10Story Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10Overall Rating: 6.5 Night Girls out of 10Synopsis: We begin with Nightwing and Robin busting up a bunch of robbers wearing dog masks. We cut to Bruce Wayne and Jezebel Jet having a romantic dinner at an expensive trendy restaurant. Bruce is in his usual carefree dandy form. Jet snaps on Bruce and says that he always dis
Mighty Avengers continues to be a much better read than New Avengers. And that trend should continue with Mighty Avengers #12. We get treated to a Nick Fury spotlight issue with Mighty Avengers #12. We should learn what role Nick Fury is playing in the battle against the Skrulls. Let’s go ahead and hit this review.Creative TeamWriter: Brain Michael BendisArtist: Alex MaleevArt Rating: 5 Night Girls out of 10Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10Overall Rating: 6.5 Night Girls out of 10Synopsis: We begin with a flashback to when Latveria launched a counter-attack in response to the covert mission in Latveria by a Nick Fury led team that included Wolverine, Spider-Man, Daredevil, Black Widow and Luke Cage. We see an LMD of Nick Fury telling the heroes that he is done with politics. That the
We are finally here. There were moments when I thought I would not be able to last to the very end. It has been a real struggle to keep chronicling this story as it simply sunk to all new lows with each issue. For as much a success as 52 was, Countdown has been an unmitigated failure. DC gagged up one horribly plotted and paced story with this title. Countdown was a flawed and poorly conceived idea from the start and suffered from lousy execution.And what really gets me is that there appears to be no purpose to this title. Morrison has gone out of his way to state that his Final Crisis has nothing to do with Countdown to Final Crisis. Huh, whaaaat? You mean a comic book entitled “Countdown to Final Crisis” has nothing to do with Final Crisis? That lacks any and all sense. That is eithe
Every big film is basically a $150 million gamble, so studios tend to play it safe and stick to a successful formula. Nowhere is this clearer than in big-budget superhero franchises, where it's been decided that you must follow most if not all of these eight rules.read more | digg story
