Phaedrus45
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Journey Into Mystery #626.1
Another fantastic issue of this series. I'm not sure if the events from last issue will pick up again next issue, or if the story will continue in the pages of Fear Itself; but, this is a great issue that gets to the issue of what everyone thinks of the new, younger Loki, and also a peek into what Loki thinks of himself. I think what's most amazing is this writer, Rob Rodi, channels the same great writing we've been seeing from Gillen. t:
Mighty Thor #5
And, still, I hate this book. While some love the headbutting of Galactus, I find it extremely corny. Plus, I've had ENOUGH of characters that grow to amazing heights (ala, Red Skull and Swamp Thing). It sure doesn't help that Journey Into Mystery is giving readers some of the best Thor material we've seen in ages. Add to this that it all happens before Fear Itself ... and, they are talking about Odin having to take the Odin Sleep (that's gonna be a quick nap, with all Odin is doing in that big event) ... I find nothing worth buying with this title.
Herc #6.1
Okay, someone correct me if I'm wrong; but, isn't the .1 comics suppose to be Marvel's attempt to grab new readers to jump onboard a comic, and gain new readers? And, by doing that, hopefully save a struggling comic?? So, what's the real purpose of this .1 issue, when we already know it's going to be cancelled with issue #10??
While I've struggled to like Hercules at times, this .1 issue is much better than those Fear Itself tie-ins that came before. I have trouble getting interested in the Olympus gods. Still, this issue did a fine job of making me want to see a bit more from them; and, it does a great job of letting new readers know of everything that's happened to Herc since Chaos War. It is a great jumping on point; but, I guess that's irregardless now.
Spider-Man: Emergence Of Evil - Jackal & Hobgoblin One-Shot
From last week, this $4.99 comic is actually a pretty good bargain. Readers get some recap, almost worthless, new bookend material around three classic reprints. For Jackal, you get the first appearance of The Punisher, too, in ASM #129, and for Hobgoblin, you get those classic ASM issues, #238 and #239. (Of course, that Hobgoblin has little to do with the new version; but, $4.99 is a good price for three reprints, especially ones that cost quite a bit to own nowadays.)
Amazing Spider-Man: Infested - Spider-Island One-Shot
Whereas Emergence of Evil was a nice priced reprint comic, this one just peeved me off. (We can't say pissed, right?) 19 pages of reprints from recent ASM issues (you know, those little 2 or 3 page stories that were a prelude to Spider-Island) for a price of $3.99! This just screams, "Those greedy #@$%s at Marvel!!!" Truly, Marvel and Dan Slott should be ashamed of themselves for gouging the devoted comic reader for something that takes such little time and offers nothing new. Bastards!
Amazing Spider-Man #668
Meh. This issue was okay; but, I'm just not that into Spider-Island, for the reasons I've already stated enough in bought/thought threads. Talking to a LCS owner, he also has lost interest almost immediately, finding this event just too corny for his tastes. I think my newest complaint is how easily all these people with Spidey powers are able to use them with such ease right off the bat. (Oh, and Ramos' art just doesn't do it for me. Something about it is rather off-putting.)
A mild .
Spider Island: Deadly Hands Of Kung Fu #1
Whereas I'm not enjoying the main storyline, some of these off-shoots have been rather nice. I liked Spider-Girl, LOVED Cloak and Dagger, and also really liked this comic. Nice to see Immortal Weapons again! It does seem like Shang Chi is drifting from event to event; but, I shouldn't be surprised, as the writer is Johnston, who did some of the only good stuff in Shadowland. I'll read stuff from him any time.
Another fantastic issue of this series. I'm not sure if the events from last issue will pick up again next issue, or if the story will continue in the pages of Fear Itself; but, this is a great issue that gets to the issue of what everyone thinks of the new, younger Loki, and also a peek into what Loki thinks of himself. I think what's most amazing is this writer, Rob Rodi, channels the same great writing we've been seeing from Gillen. t:
Mighty Thor #5
And, still, I hate this book. While some love the headbutting of Galactus, I find it extremely corny. Plus, I've had ENOUGH of characters that grow to amazing heights (ala, Red Skull and Swamp Thing). It sure doesn't help that Journey Into Mystery is giving readers some of the best Thor material we've seen in ages. Add to this that it all happens before Fear Itself ... and, they are talking about Odin having to take the Odin Sleep (that's gonna be a quick nap, with all Odin is doing in that big event) ... I find nothing worth buying with this title.
Herc #6.1
Okay, someone correct me if I'm wrong; but, isn't the .1 comics suppose to be Marvel's attempt to grab new readers to jump onboard a comic, and gain new readers? And, by doing that, hopefully save a struggling comic?? So, what's the real purpose of this .1 issue, when we already know it's going to be cancelled with issue #10??
While I've struggled to like Hercules at times, this .1 issue is much better than those Fear Itself tie-ins that came before. I have trouble getting interested in the Olympus gods. Still, this issue did a fine job of making me want to see a bit more from them; and, it does a great job of letting new readers know of everything that's happened to Herc since Chaos War. It is a great jumping on point; but, I guess that's irregardless now.
Spider-Man: Emergence Of Evil - Jackal & Hobgoblin One-Shot
From last week, this $4.99 comic is actually a pretty good bargain. Readers get some recap, almost worthless, new bookend material around three classic reprints. For Jackal, you get the first appearance of The Punisher, too, in ASM #129, and for Hobgoblin, you get those classic ASM issues, #238 and #239. (Of course, that Hobgoblin has little to do with the new version; but, $4.99 is a good price for three reprints, especially ones that cost quite a bit to own nowadays.)
Amazing Spider-Man: Infested - Spider-Island One-Shot
Whereas Emergence of Evil was a nice priced reprint comic, this one just peeved me off. (We can't say pissed, right?) 19 pages of reprints from recent ASM issues (you know, those little 2 or 3 page stories that were a prelude to Spider-Island) for a price of $3.99! This just screams, "Those greedy #@$%s at Marvel!!!" Truly, Marvel and Dan Slott should be ashamed of themselves for gouging the devoted comic reader for something that takes such little time and offers nothing new. Bastards!
Amazing Spider-Man #668
Meh. This issue was okay; but, I'm just not that into Spider-Island, for the reasons I've already stated enough in bought/thought threads. Talking to a LCS owner, he also has lost interest almost immediately, finding this event just too corny for his tastes. I think my newest complaint is how easily all these people with Spidey powers are able to use them with such ease right off the bat. (Oh, and Ramos' art just doesn't do it for me. Something about it is rather off-putting.)
A mild .
Spider Island: Deadly Hands Of Kung Fu #1
Whereas I'm not enjoying the main storyline, some of these off-shoots have been rather nice. I liked Spider-Girl, LOVED Cloak and Dagger, and also really liked this comic. Nice to see Immortal Weapons again! It does seem like Shang Chi is drifting from event to event; but, I shouldn't be surprised, as the writer is Johnston, who did some of the only good stuff in Shadowland. I'll read stuff from him any time.