Archive for the ‘Comic Books’ category
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Which Formerly Straight Character Might DC Bring Out Of The Closet?
DC vowed to offer more diversity when they launched the “New 52″ and they delivered in granting comics to several minority characters, including lesbian Batwoman and bisexual Voodoo, as well as including openly gay teen Bunker in the Teen Titans and the previously... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Batwoman’ #9
Spoiler alert: I can’t discuss this issue without giving away a pretty big spoiler, so be warned. Basically, this issue revolves around a sudden development in Batwoman– Kate Kane’s romantic life. As we’ve seen in recent issues, it’s proven difficult... -
Comic Book Review: ‘The Secret Service’ #2
In Kona Beach, fifty one couples are tying the knot on a beach, in a ceremony that is to broadcast on TV. In an offshore boat, a mysterious mastermind activates a mind control device which caused the happy couple to murder one another. The sole survivor is a bride who stabs... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Uncanny X-Men’ #12
Avengers Vs. X-Men continues here, as Cyclops splits the X-Men up to seek out Hope, the Mutant Messiah who may be the new host of the Phoenix Force. Namor, space skunk lady Hepzibah and Sunspot are sent to Tabula Rasa, where the X-Men just had an adventure. There they are... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Fantastic Four’ #605.1
‘Fanastic Four’ #605 was a one-shot side story about the Thing through time. Now, before we continue the story in #606, we’re treated to one of Marvel’s “point one” issues intended for new readers. The problem is that, while this issue is another stand alone story,... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Avengers Vs. X-Men’ #4
The opening moments of this new issue of ‘AvX’ are pretty awesome. I won’t give anything away, but let’s just say that if anyone was ever looking to trap Wolverine, then these panels will tell you exactly how. Thanks for the tip, Hope Summers. The bulk of this issue is... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Birds of Prey’ #9
The Birds of Prey get thrown in the deep end of Batman’s “Night of the Owls” storyline as a Talon kidnaps Poison Ivy and then goes after Black Canary and Katanna who fare very poorly against this seemingly unstoppable force. Not even Black Canary’s Canary... -
Comic Book Review: ‘AvX: Versus’ #2
Part two of the cut-throat, hard-knocks, battle royale series known as ‘AvX: Versus’ hit stands this week, and just like the first one, we got two hard fought battles between Avengers and X-Men. Currently, the tally is Avengers 2 X-Men 0, which makes me pretty happy because... -
Comic Book Review: ‘The Amazing Spider-Man: Ends Of The Earth’ #1
In the pages of ‘Amazing Spider-Man’, Spidey has been made public enemy #1 and, with his Avengers pals hunting him down, is forced to call on some… less than a-list superheroes to help him stop Doctor Octopus’ evil plan to destroy the Earth. Spidey calls on Union... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Justice League’ #9
After the side story of Green Arrow attempting to join the Justice League last issue, a new story arc titled ‘The Villain’s Journey’ begins this issue and introduces a new villain to the DC Universe which will please fans who’ve been waiting for something truly new in... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Venom’ #18
At the shocking finale of ‘Venom’ #17, Eddie Brock became host to the Toxin symbiote and completed the Crime Master’s new villain team, the Savage Six! Now fully formed, the first mission of the Savage Six… destroy Venom and all that he holds dear! When this issue... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Green Lantern Corps’ #9
In the pages of ‘Green Lantern Corps’ #8, the Corps began dealing with the fallout of Lantern Stewart’s decision to kill a fellow Green Lantern rather than let him divulge sensitive information to the dastardly Keepers. As the issue closed, the Alpha Lanterns had arrived... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Wonder Woman’ #9
There’s a wedding in the works and the bride is none other than Wonder Woman! Her groom? Prepubescent Hades, ruler of the underworld and human menorah. Strife tries to scare up a date in the form of Ares, but he has a strict “first wedding only” policy. ... -
What’s On Comic Book Stands – May 16th
Spidey vs. Colossus and Cap vs. Gambit! Here is the list of new comics, trade paperbacks and more shipping 5/16/2012. As always check with your retailer for availability, as not all releases may be on sale in all areas at the same time. In ‘B.P.R.D. — Hell On Earth: The... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Demon Knights’ #9
Before I begin, let me first say this issue is a great jumping on point, if you are interested in a fun, motley super team’s exploits. It’s the start of a new quest as this gathering of disparate personalities get to know more about one another, and don’t always...
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