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CBR – Thief of Thieves #1
CBR – Wolverine & The X-Men #5
IGN – Comic Book Reviews for 2/8/12
Kotaku – The Darkness II: The Kotaku Review
Marvel Unveils New AVENGERS VS. X-MEN Covers!
The war to save the Marvel Universe in continues this May as the Avengers go head to head against the X-Men while the all-powerful Phoenix Force hurdles towards Earth!
You’ve heard It’s Coming—and this April The War Is Here in Avengers VS X-Men! All your favorite super heroes enter—and only one team will emerge victorious!
Which team will reign supreme? Join the conversation on Twitter with #AvX!
For more on Avengers VS X-Men, please visit http://avx.marvel.com
AVENGERS VS. X-MEN #3 PICHELLI VARIANT
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Colors by LAURA MARTIN
Cover by JIM CHEUNG
Variant Cover by SARA PICHELLI
ON SALE THIS MAY!
SECRET AVENGERS #27
Written by RICK REMENDER
Pencils by RENATO GUEDES
Cover by ALAN DAVIS
ON SALE THIS MAY!
WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN #10
Written by JASON AARON
Pencils & Cover by CHRIS BACHALO
ON SALE THIS MAY!
Ever imagine what the Avengers would look like if they existed throughout the ages? Well here’s your chance as Marvel is proud to unveil Avengers Art Appreciation Variants available throughout all of April! With everyone on the edge of their seats for Marvel Studio’s The Avengers, fans will have the opportunity to see their favorite super hero team in the styles of the world’s greatest artists like Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Monet, Pollock, Schielle and more! No fan can miss their favorite Marvel artists like Alex Maleev, Michael Kaluta, Gabriele Dell’otto, Greg Horn, Gerald Parel and more put their spin on these surefire classic covers. So be on the look-out True Believers, because in April – these Avengers Art Appreciation Variants are sure to go fast!
AGE OF APOCALPSE #2
Variant Cover by CHRISTIAN NAUCK
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #683
Variant Cover by MIKE DEL MUNDO
AVENGERS #25
Variant Cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO
AVENGERS ASSEMBLE #2
Variant Cover by STEPHANIE HANS
DAREDEVIL #11
Variant Cover by STEFFI SCHUTZEE
FANTASTIC FOUR #605
Variant Cover by MICHAEL KALUTA
INCREDIBLE HULK #7
Variant Cover by CHARLES PAUL WILSON III
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #515
Variant Cover by GREG HORN
SECRET AVENGERS #26
Variant Cover by JOE QUINONES
UNCANNY X-FORCE #24
Variant Cover by JULIAN TOTINO
UNCANNY X-MEN #11
Variant Cover by GREG HORN
WINTER SOLDIER #4
Variant Cover by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
WOLVERINE #304
Variant Cover by Gurihiru
WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN #9
Variant Cover by ALEX MALEEV
X-MEN #27
Variant Cover by KHOI PHAM
Marvel Unveils The Cover to WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN #9 – An Avengers Vs. X-Men Tie-in!
This April, as the Marvel Universe waits on baited breath for the arrival of the all-powerful Phoenix Force, Wolverine must choose a side of the coming war…but will the Jean Grey School of Higher Learning follow? Find out if Logan fights for mutantkind or mankind in Wolverine & The X-Men #9 from the blockbuster creative team of Jason Aaron & Chris Bachalo available in comic shops worldwide and on the Marvel Comics app this April!
Which team will reign supreme? Join the conversation on Twitter with #AvX!
For more on Avengers VS X-Men, please visit http://avx.marvel.com
WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN #9
Written by JASON AARON
Pencils & Cover by CHRIS BACHALO
ON SALE THIS APRIL!
It’s the second last week of comics for the year. What was worth it? Find out below! A bit late, but better than never.
Avengers #20 – Osborn and his band have come out of the woodwork and get the Avengers off their game. As they attempt to kick up some leads, Osborn has some other plans. The story is really just a sliver of what’s going on as there’s more in the other Avengers title. Overall though, it feels like a solid threat for them to face and it’s pretty entertaining so far.
Story: 8 Art: 8 Overall: 8
Batman #4 – Bruce and Dick have a conversation and we learn some earlier detective work Bruce did concerning the Court of Owls. Overall, these first four issues are a solid start and mystery that seems worthy of Batman and it’s a nice beginning for new and old fans alike.
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5
The Bionic Man #5 – It’s a new Bionic Man for a new century and Steve Austin has a whole new bag of tricks. Austin also meets his nemesis. It’s Bionic Man 1.0 versus Bionic Man 2.0, fight! The action is great, tech is cool, story and art top notch. I was never a big fan of the television show, but Kevin Smith and Phil Hester have done here like they’ve done for the Green Hornet, got me interested in an updated and fun property.
Story: 8.25 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8.25
Captain Atom #4 – Captain Atom still attempts to figure out his role and tries on a military one for a bit. There’s also a bad guy moving around, looks like we have the first villain, whatever it is. The series is unique and I think amazing to look at. The art and coloring is so cool. Definitely a series I’m happy came out of DC’s shake up.
Story: 8.25 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.25
Daken: Dark Wolverine #18 – Daken seeks out the Runaways for help as the series begins to wind down. Daken’s battle with Roston continues, but the art seems to have dropped a bit. Sad this series never really took off, because when it was firing on all cylinders it was quite good.
Story: 7.25 Art: 7 Overall: 7.25
Daredevil #7 – It’s a Christmas issue as Daredevil takes some kids out on a field trip, but of course that can’t go right. The art is fantastic and story pretty good. It’s a good single issue to check out to see what the buzz is all about. Mark Waid has made this one of the top series that Marvel is putting out.
Story: 8 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8
DC Universe Presents: Deadman #4 – Boston Brand wants to know the point of it all and to figure that out he has a chat with the Son of the Morningstar. This issue is one long philosophical debate about the meaning of life, death and our relationship to God. If you’re interested in those things, it’s a top notch issue that leaves you with more questions.
Story: 8 Art: 8 Overall: 8
Fables #112 – In this Christmas theme issue, Rose Red must decide what type of avatar of hope she’s to become as she travels around A Christmas Carol style. There’s a lot set up here in an issue that for most would just seem like a holiday tie-in. The series is a slow build, and the latest arc is just getting under way.
Story: 8 Art: 8 Overall: 8
Fantastic Four #601 – Wow, this issue puts the epic in galactic. The Kree decide to annihilate Earth, the Inhumans are pissed and Johnny Storm is in control of the Annihilation Wave. Jonathan Hickman has been leading up to this for what seems to be like years and it’s been completely worth it. Absolutely jaw dropping and exciting.
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5
Fear Itself: The Fearless #5 – Um, that was a bit easy. Crossbones gets yet another hammer, this one was ridiculously easy to get. The follow up to Marvel’s stinker even Fear Itself, is turning out not much better.
Story: 6.5 Art: 7 Overall: 6.5
Generation Hope #14 – The team finds Sebastian Shaw and fight some really random enemy that’s not fleshed out at all. It might have been just better to have them find the “new light” and deal with Pakastani military, especially with what’s going on. Overall, just ok.
Story: 6.75 Art: 7.5 Overall: 6.75
Green Lanterns Corps. #4 – The Corps. has had to retreat and try to figure out what they’re up against when a being decides to help them out. Looks like this enemy might be part of a much bigger storyline. Can’t say I dig the eventual reveal as to what they sort of are, but it’s all pretty interesting.
Story: 7.5 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.5
the Invincible Iron Man #511 – All hell is breaking loose for Stark. It’s gotten out about his drinking, he’s dealing with getting the crap beat out of him and Stark Resilient is under assault as well. Matt Fraction keeps up the heat and the series is running strong after it’s slight distraction from Marvel’s summer event. He’s used that to make Stark’s life even crazier and set up more obstacles for him. Just excellent.
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5
Justice League #4 – The team continues to get together as Cyborg gets rolling. It’s just a slice of the bigger story and doesn’t stand on it’s own, but there’s a lot here to enjoy. Darkseid makes his appearance and we learn their goal (but can’t say I generally like it). The team dynamic is getting there though. As a single issue, it’s a skip if you haven’t read the previous three but it’s good as part of the bigger storyline.
Story: 7.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 7.5
New Mutants #35 – It’s the New Mutants versus a band with powers. Um yeah… can’t say the series is getting me really pumped.
Story: 6.75 Art: 7 Overall: 6.75
Nightwing #4 – Barbara Gordon pays a visit to Dick and they take on a bad guy trying to sell some microchips. The story is ok, but it’s really about the interaction with Babs and Dick. The rest you can skip.
Story: 7 Art: 7.25 Overall: 7
Supergirl #4 – Supergirl is captured and is still figuring out her new world and powers. The story is pretty good to start off the series and the fish out of water aspect is a nice twist. She doesn’t know who Superman is, what happened to her world or why she’s on Earth, all of it creates a mystery that’s entertaining and makes me want to stick around.
Story: 7.5 Art: 7.25 Overall: 7.5
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #5 – An interesting story that flashes back and forth between the modern day and feudal Japan. The stories I guess are tied together, but I don’t quite pick it up. There’s also a nice Christmas theme about it all as well, with the Turtles finally getting something we’ve been waiting to see. A perfect jumping on point for new folks.
Story: 8.25 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8.25
Thunderbolts #167 – The Thunderbolts, through time! I’m just not feeling this storyline, though their arc dealing with Jack the Ripper is done with. There’s nothing bad about the comic, but can’t say I’m really enjoying it either.
Story: 6.75 Art: 7.5 Overall: 6.75
Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #5 – Miles is wearing Peter’s costume and some folks think that’s a bit disrespectful. It’s Miles Morales versus Nick Fury, Spider-Woman, Hawkeye and Iron Man… sort of. The group has to decide what to do with the new Spider-Man and Fury has a bit of a chat. I’ll admit by the end I had a smile on my face. Instead of disrespecting what’s come before Miles and writer Brian Michael Bendis are honoring what’s come before.
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5
Uncanny X-Force #19 – With the epic story closed, where does X-Force go from here. There’s Genesis to deal with and that leads to Logan and Hank having a tense conversation. There’s also now a goal for X-Force. It’s going to be the fighting force to make sure the kids don’t have to. Through evil deeds, good may come. There’s also the question as to why Fantomex did what he did. That’s discussed and turns pretty interesting as well. Rick Remender has given us the best “X” series hands down.
Story: 8.75 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.75
Venom #11 – Hmm, that was certainly interesting. Jack O’Lantern and Venom are doing the comic book version of a buddy road trip and a good chunk of the comic has the two of them in a diner. That’s the part that just blew me away. Discussion of Jack O’Lantern’s origin is just twisted and that ending made my jaw drop. This is a solid issue when it slows down and focuses on the characters and what makes them.
Story: 8.5 Art: 8 Overall: 8.5
Wolverine #20 – Wait, what the hell just happened? How is HE back!?
Story: 7.5 Art: 7.5 Overall: 7.5
Wolverine & the X-Men #3 – The team continues to fight Krakoa and Sauron and Wendigo as the Hellfire Club watches. The issue is kinetic fun and just over the top. I found myself laughing and enjoying the action. The characters are fun and entertaining. Out of the two factions now the “X” series has split, Wolverine’s has the edge.
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8.5
Wonder Woman #4 – Wonder Woman gets away and Hera pays a visit to Paradise Island. It’s all very interesting backed up with some fantastic artwork. Wonder Woman has become one of the best series of DC’s new 52.
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5
X-Factor #229 – Um, what the hell is going on? Looks like Madrox is being pulled to different worlds as other versions of himself dies. It could be interesting or it could make no sense, like it does right now.
Story: 7 Art: 7 Overall: 7
X-23 #19 – The art is absolutely fantastic, story… not so much.
Story: 6.5 Art: 9 Overall: 7
It’s a long weekend for most, happy holidays and here’s some articles to keep you busy!
Around the Blogs:
The Beat – THE DARK KNIGHT RISES breaks AVENGERS download record – The movie can’t come soon enough.
The Mary Sue – No, Really, Obi-Wan’s Home Planet Is Called “Stewjon” and Is Named After Jon Stewart – New goal, get something named after me in Star Wars.
Bleeding Cool – The Year In Dark Knight Rises Easter Eggs And Clues – Both Real And Imagined – Good rundown.
ESPN – Lance Briggs has passion for comics – Great to see comic coverage in non-comics media and hopefully this breaks the stereotype of comic book fans.
Around the Tubes Reviews:
CBR – Batman, Incorporated: Leviathan Strikes! #1
Nagareboshi Reviews – Green River Killer: A True Detective Story
CBR – Wolverine & The X-Men #3
Nick Bradshaw Joins Jason Aaron On WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN #4!
Just when Logan has a moment to breathe, the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning is visited by THE FUTURE as red-hot artist Nick Bradshaw joins superstar writer Jason Aaron in Wolverine & The X-Men #4! After a rocky opening courtesy of the new Hellfire Club, school is in session with new students and new faculty joining the roster – including X-Force’s Deathlok.
If you haven’t been reading Jason Aaron’s critically acclaimed run on Wolverine & The X-Men, see what fans and critics are saying!
“[T]his is the book to watch.” – Joey Esposito, IGN.com
“Five Stars” – Sara Lima, Comicvine.com
“The next issue can’t come soon enough.” – David Pepose, Newsarama.com
Now’s the perfect time to jump on board the new ongoing series that has everyone talking in Wolverine & The X-Men #4. Is it three o’clock yet?
WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN #4 (NOV110560)
Written by JASON AARON
Pencils & Cover by NICK BRADSHAW
Colors by JUSTIN PONSOR
FOC – 12/12/11, ON SALE – 1/11/12
It’s a long weekend, which is perfect cause there’s a lot of comics out this week to read! What was worth it? Find out below!
All Star Western #3 – While I generally like the Hex story, the ending is a bit abrupt and the story doesn’t seem resolved at all. Maybe it’s because it’s not and we can expect more from the villains, but something was a bit off. The back-up story too was just ok, in a retro sort of way. Overall, not quite as solid an ending as the beginning.
Story: 7.75 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.75
Alpha Flight #6 – The limited series that turned into a regular ongoing and then back to a limited series is almost wrapped up with two issues to go. It’s an interesting read, but for some reason it feels like an “also ran” when compared to other comics. It’s a feeling I’ve had for Alpha Flight series of the past. It’s never quite had the edge like others or enough to get me really interested.
Story: 6.75 Art: 7.5 Overall: 6.75
Annihilator: Earthfall #3 – The epic factor kicks up a bit, but overall the story is still puttering on. Something just seems off overall about this chapter of DnA’s Marvel cosmic opus. The art is inconsistent which doesn’t help matters at all. Overall, these characters have seen better days.
Story: 6.75 Art: 6.75 Overall: 6.75
Aquaman #3 – Three issues in and the series hasn’t dipped in the quality of story or art. I’ve never cared for Aquaman but Geoff Johns’ writing and Ivan Reis’ art has changed all of that for me. It’s such a high quality story that just pulls off so well what on paper should be a meh story and character. One of the best of the new DC universe.
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.75 Overall: 8.5
Astonishing X-Men #44 – Uh, what the hell is going on?
Story: 7 Art: 7 Overall: 7
Batman: The Dark Knight #3 – The art is fantastic, the story is a bit shaky. Why is The Flash involved at all? He just seems to be a needless cameo. Oh well, the comic is entertaining and stands out enough from the other “Bat” comics on the market.
Story: 7.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 7.75
Captain America & Buck #624 – We get a bit of Bucky’s time as the Winter Soldier as he tells his story to someone. I wish I could go into detail about that, but it’s nice to see that part of his life fleshed out some. I’m a bit torn on his confessing to his sins the way he does. It seems a bit shallow and empty, but overall the story is good and the art strong.
Story: 8 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8
Daken: Dark Wolverine #17 – Daken starts to put two and two together to figure out who Rolston is and then goes about seeking some help to stop him. The story is pretty decent with a lot of voice over from Daken that adds depth to the character. It’s not shocking the series is coming to an end, but it’s a shame more people didn’t see this character grow from a knock-off Wolverine.
Story: 7.5 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.5
DMZ #71 – As we come closer to the end, this issue reflects on all Matty Roth has done over the last six years and the “crimes” he’s guilty of. After so many issues, you begin to wonder too what is fact and what is fiction. But as Matty himself points out, he can’t have done the good he did without also doing all the horrors. It’s been an amazing run by Brian Wood and it’s sad there’s so little of it left.
Story: 9.75 Art: 8.75 Overall: 9.75
Fantastic Four #600 – Wow, a 600th issue just packed with awesome. Jonathan Hickman has been weaving an epic story here and while at times I might have been bored and didn’t see the big picture, over the last few issues of FF he’s been putting all the puzzle pieces together so we can see the big picture. We knew Johnny Storm wasn’t dead, but that’s a hell of a return. The various stories in this stuffed issue all tie together adding layer after layer like Hickman has been doing for a while now. Bravo.
Story: 10 Art: 8.75 Overall: 9.5
The Flash #3 – The Flash is another series and character that’s stood out in the new DC universe. I was a fan of the previous volume and this one has been a lot of fun so far as well. The character is expanding a bit in what he can do, so it’s nice to see his abilities expanding and thus what we can expect from him. What I’m really looking forward to is the eventual return of the Rogues. It’s coming…
Story: 8.25 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.25
Green Lantern: New Guardians #3 – The big picture starts to reveal itself as we get a better idea as to why all of the rings are attracted to Kyle. There’s some awesome art here and the Guardians aren’t putting up with any crap anymore, which after the years of insubordination makes sense. An interesting read that’ll hopefully play out in the other series.
Story: 7.25 Art: 8 Overall: 7.25
I, Vampire #3 – So the first negative thing can be said about the series, whoever chose the blue and orange to show off the locations in the beginning needs to be slapped upside the head. But, other than that, the series continues to impress. The story seems a bit Blade, but there’s a mood and look to it that makes it stand out. It’ll be interesting to see where it all goes and especially how the greater DC universe is tied into it. Looks like we’ll be finding that out pretty soon.
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5
The Invincible Iron Man #510 – Fear Itself has wrapped and Stark has to deal with his drinking again. At the same time his enemies are planning something big and it’s a whose who of bad guys involved. There’s a big plan here and it looks like the series has righted it’s direction in one issue and then some.
Story: 8.25 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8.25
Iron Man 2.0 #10 – How do you take on a bad guy that’s nanotechnology and spreads like a virus? This series run seems to be exploring that till the end. It’s been interesting, but not enough to stand out, not a shocker it wound up on the chopping block. Good, but not great.
Story: 7 Art: 8.25 Overall: 7
Justice League Dark #3 – While I think the series will play a lot into what’s happening in Swamp Thing and Animal Man, I just can’t get through it. It’s not clicking for me at all.
Story: 6.75 Art: 7.5 Overall: 6.75
Kick-Ass 2 #5 – Action gore porn. Jump. The. Shark.
Story: 6 Art: 7.75 Overall: 6
The Mighty Thor #8 – Well that was quick. Now we know who Tanarus is and what the deal is, for the most part. It’ll be interesting to see how they get Thor back in time for next year’s Avengers film. The first issue of the new status quo is interesting and a decent read.
Story: 7.75 Art: 8.25 Overall: 7.75
Secret Avengers #19 – Warren Ellis’ final single issue of the series before the new creative team takes over next issue. This one was a blip up compared to the last few issues. Something about it was really interesting and entertaining. A decent issue that’s a pretty good read for folks who are looking for a self-contained story.
Story:8 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8
Teen Titans #3 – And we get to meet a new member, Bunker. The story is great with a few different parts all going at their own pace and speed. There’s a great kinetic, fun feel about it all. I’m really enjoying the series so far and looking forward to seeing where it goes.
Story: 8.25 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8.25
Ultimate Comics Hawkeye #4 – Hawkeye has a mission and we learn the history of what’s going on in Asia. It’s all interesting and I’m finally sucked into the Ultimate universe. The limited series wasn’t totally needed but it did it’s purpose in fleshing out the current storyline.
Story: 7.75 Art: 8.25 Overall: 7.75
Voodoo #3 – Ron Marz continues to show there’s more depth to the series than the stripping from the first issue. Many dropped it at that point or wouldn’t even pick it up, and that’s a shame because he’s mashed together a spy/super hero mash-up that’s a slow, but fun burn. Too bad he’s not going past this first arc. DC has made a bad decision when it comes to that because he’s bringing us a character and series that has a lot of different skins much like it’s main character.
Story: 8.25 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.25
Wolverine & the X-Men #2 – The attack on the school continues in an over the top wave after wave, crazy on top of crazy, mish-mash of everything. All hell has broken loose really and the second issue is a bit over the top, but there’s something still very fun about it all. Hopefully the entire series won’t be one big issue of ADD, but so far it’s a welcome change.
Story: 8.25 Art: 8 Overall: 8.25
Official Press Release
VENOM Infects The Marvel Universe This January!
February is going to be an action packed month for Venom, but before the insanity begins we’ve got your first look at January’s jaw dropping Venom Variants! Brought to you by some of the best artists in the industry, get ready for a unique look at your favorite Marvel heroes as they get infected by symbiotes!
Kicking off February with a bang, Venom makes unholy alliances with Red Hulk, Ghost Rider & X-23 to save Sin City, Las Vegas, from total chaos in Venom: Circle of Four. Then, just as Rick Remender and Gabriel Hardman take the reins as the new creative team of Secret Avengers, they draft Venom to the team’s lineup!
So what are you waiting for True Believer, go out and tell your retailers to make yours VENOM!
CAPTAIN AMERICA #7 (NOV110480)
CAPTAIN AMERICA #7 VENOM VARIANT (NOV110481)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils by ALAN DAVIS
Variant Cover by MIKE PERKINS
FOC- 12/19/2011, ON SALE- 01/11/2012
DEFENDERS #2 VENOM VARIANT (NOV110489)
DEFENDERS #2 VENOM VARIANT (NOV110488)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Pencils by TERRY DODSON
Variant Cover by CHRIS STEVENS
FOC-12/12/2011, ON SALE- 01/4/2012
FF #14 (NOV110542)
FF #14 VENOM VARIANT (NOV110543)
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Pencils by JUAN BOBILLO
Variant Cover by MICHAEL RYAN
FOC-01/2/2012, ON SALE- 01/25/2012
SECRET AVENGERS #21 (NOV110497)
SECRET AVENGERS #21 VENOM VARIANT (NOV110498)
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Pencils by STUART IMMONEN
Variant Cover by KHOI PHAM
FOC- 01/2/2012, ON SALE- 01/25/2012
VENOM #12 (NOV110533)
VENOM #12 VENOM VARIANT (NOV110534)
Written by RICK REMENDER
Pencils by LAN MEDINA
Variant Cover by MIKE DEL MUNDO
FOC-12/26/2011, ON SALE- 01/18/2012
WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN #4 (NOV110560)
WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN #4 VENOM VARIANT (NOV110561)
Written by JASON AARON
Pencils by NICK BRADSHAW
Variant Cover by MARK BROOKS
FOC- 12/19/2011, ON SALE- 01/11/2012
X-MEN #23 (NOV110570)
X-MEN #23 VENOM VARIANT (NOV110571)
Written by VICTOR GISCHLER
Pencils by WILL CONRAD
Variant Cover by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
FOC- 12/12/2011, ON SALE- 01/4/2012
I was a bit skeptical of the series when it was announced, but went into the first issue hoping for the best. What I read was an entertaining, hilarious and kinetic series that had me sucked in. There’s something so entertaining about that first issue that I can wait to see what’s coming next. The “X” line of comics needed a shake up and this series is one of the best things to come out of it so far. I can’t wait to read Wolverine & the X-Men #2 this week and that’s why it’s an easy pick.
