Comic Book (sort of) Weekly Reviews – 2/29/12
That’s two weeks down… catching up!
Astonishing X-Men #47 – A rather complicated ending that doesn’t quite satisfy as it should and if one more storyline with this series involves Ghost Boxes….
Story: 7 Art: 7 Overall: 7
the Avengers #23 – Osborn and the President negotiate as Osborn tortures the Avengers. It’s a solid storyline going between the two series. Well worth the read and the art is pretty cool too.
Story: 8.25 Art: 8 Overall: 8.25
the Bionic Man #7 – Col. Austin deals with the world he left behind while he also learns the truth as to what he’s up against. I was never a fan of the television series, but the comic has hooked me, so good.
Story: 8 Art: 8 Overall: 8
The Cape #4 – Such a great series. I want to see more this…. please!
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5
FF #15 – We get to see the other side of the fight with the Mad Celestials and the Power Pack is involved… yay! The dual stories is interesting and the two series work well together. The art is improved too, but not quite the quality we have seen in the past.
Story: 7.75 Art: 7.5 Overall: 7.75
Green Hornet #22 – Some other costumed fighters hit the Green Hornet’s city in a story that focuses nicely on the side kicks. The series continues it’s quality. WAY better than the craptastic movie.
Story: 7.75 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.75
Justice League #6 – This was supposed to hook people? The fight ended too quickly. The solution too simple. Like a big budget movie, all flash and little substance.
Story: 6.5 Art: 8 Overall: 6.75
Moon Knight #10 – The series is wrapping up and definitely feels a bit rushed because of that, but that’s some pretty big ripples caused by it. We’ll see if there’s impact after this series ends.
Story: 8 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8
The New Avengers #22 – Wait, what!? Double agents. Triple agents. Does anyone just play on one team anymore!? The war with Osborn gets even bigger as all sorts of hell breaks loose.
Story: 8 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Micro-Series Donatello – These one-shots have been great as they flesh out the individual characters more, and also tie into the main series. I’m loving all the TMNT that IDW delivers.
Story: 8 Art: 8 Overall: 8
The Twelve #10 – Well, things certanly turned weird. Not sure what to think really, just such a bizarre turn.
Story: 7 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7
Ultimate Comics the Ultimates #7 – The Ultimates face threats on two fronts, but can they take care of both at the same time? The series is turning into a game of chance as the stakes are raised.
Story: 7.5 Art: 8.25 Overall: 7.5
Ultimate Comics X-Men #8 – The huge issues of the last seven issues are shoved to the side as this issue ties into the evens of the Ultimates. No idea what’s real and what’s fake in this issue and the fact it keeps me on my toes is impressive.
Story: 8 Art: 8 Overall: 8
Venom #13.4 – Well, the ending of this issue was original at least and had a semi-cool image. When did Drum stop being the Sorcerer Supreme!? The story just doesn’t fit the Venom series… can’t wait for it to be over.
Story:6.75 Art: 7 Overall: 6.75
The Walking Dead #94 – Kirman’s series has hit that slow period just before all hell breaks loose. But it’s still the quality you’d expect.
Story: 8 Art: 8 Overall: 8
