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Symbiote Spider-Man #1 Peter David – Writer Greg Land – Artist Spider-Man stands over a beaten and battered Mysterio. As Mysterio gets back on his feet, a webshot hits Mysterio in the chest and Spider-Man swings Mysterio into a desk … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Symbiote Spider-Man #1 (of 5)
War of the Realms: The Punisher #3 (of 3) Gerry Dugan – Writer Marcelo Ferreira – Artist Recap – “A Frost Giant attacked an innocent family on Frank’s watch. Only the father survived. Frank took him to the nearest hospital, … Continue reading Comic Book Review -War of the Realms – The Punisher # 3 (of 3)
Incredible Hulk #352 Writer – Peter David Artist – Jeff Purves Fervor! Joe Fixit sleeps soundly at the Coliseum Hotel and Casino and dreams of Jarella’s home world. The Inquisitor, evil ruler of the land, is looking for the Anti-Hulk, … Continue reading Comic Book Reviews – Incredible Hulk #352 (Feb 1989)
Daredevil # 5 Writer – Chip Zdarsky Artist – Marco Checchetto Recap – “Daredevil is wanted for murder. Detective Cole North, a tough-as-nails transplant from Chicago, has been tasked with bringing the Kitchen’s Guardian Devil in. After a fistfight in … Continue reading Comic Book Reviews – Daredevil #5
War of the Realms: The Punisher #2 (of 3) Writer – Gerry Duggan Artist – Marcelo Ferreira Recap – “After laying waste to nine of the Ten Realms, the Dark Elf King Malekith and his powerful allies brought the War … Continue reading Comic Book Reviews – The War of the Realms: The Punisher #2 (of 3)
Daredevil #4 Writer – Chip Zdarsky Artist – Marco Checchetto Recap – “Daredevil is wanted for murder. Detective Cole North, a tough-as-nails transplant from Chicago, has been tasked with bringing the Kitchen’s Guardian Devil in. Determined to prove his innocence, … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Daredevil #4
(Note: this review was previously posted on Letterboxd. Here is a version for the Avocado, with pictures included.) Earlier this week, I watched Irving Lerner’s masterful noir Murder by Contract. It’s one of those movies that could have just been … Continue reading Review: I Spent a Dollar to See Dark Phoenix and That Was Still Too Much
Following a villainous altercation gone wrong, Fred Myers, a.k.a. Boomerang, sees an opportunity to get the law off his back for good by declaring himself a newly reformed superhero! But going straight isn’t easy when you still owe a debt … Continue reading THE SUPERIOR FRIENDS OF SPIDER-MAN #12
Cloak and Dagger Discussion Thread for Season 2, Episode 10 Continue reading CLOAK & DAGGER Season 2 Episode 10 (Level Up)
Following a villainous altercation gone wrong, Fred Myers, a.k.a. Boomerang, sees an opportunity to get the law off his back for good by declaring himself a newly reformed superhero! But going straight isn’t easy when you still owe a debt … Continue reading THE SUPERIOR FRIENDS OF SPIDER-MAN #11
Old Man Quill # 4 (of 12) Writer – Ethan Sacks Artist – Ibraim Roberson “The Cowboy Who Started the Fight” Recap – “When Peter Quill’s strategic miscalculation left his planet undefended, the Universal Church of Truth destroyed Spartax. Blaming … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Old Man Quill #4 (of 12)
Volume 2 of X-Men Red picks up where V1 left off, and moves the story forward in short order. There is some mystery here, but our heroes and our antagonist need interaction. Frankly, there is too much at stake for … Continue reading X-Men Red V2: Waging Peace
Cloak and Dagger Discussion Thread for Season 2, Episode 9 Continue reading CLOAK & DAGGER Season 2 Episode 9 (Blue Note)
Cloak and Dagger Discussion Thread for Season 2, Episode 8 Continue reading CLOAK & DAGGER Season 2 Episode 8 (Two Player)
Web of Spider-Man #70 Writer – Gerry Conway Artist – Alex Saviuk “A Hulk By Any Other Name…” Spider-Man hitches a ride on top of a subway train back to New York City with the biokinetic energy transference device in … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Web of Spider- Man #70 (November 1990)
Web of Spider-Man # 69 Writer – Gerry Conway Artist – Alex Saviuk “A Subtle Shade of Green” One morning at Jameson Publications, Peter and company are watching a news report about a wild beast roaming the Connecticut countryside. JJJ … Continue reading Comic Book Review- Web of Spider-Man #69 (October 1990)
Avengers #280 Writer Bob Harras Art Bob Hall “Faithful Servant” Edwin Jarvis has been hospitalized after The Masters of Evil attacked Avengers Mansion. Jarvis was repeatedly pummeled by Mister Hyde as Captain America watched helplessly, unable to help his friend. … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Avengers #280 (June 1987)
Cloak and Dagger Discussion Thread for Season 2, Episode 7 Continue reading CLOAK & DAGGER Season 2 Episode 7 (Vikingtown Sound)
The War of the Realms: The Punisher #1 (of 3) Writer- Gerry Dugan Artist- Marcelo Ferreira “After laying waste to nine of the Ten Realms, The Dark Elf King Malekith and his powerful allies have finally brought the War of … Continue reading Comic Book Review – The War of the Realms: The Punisher #1 (of 3)
Cloak and Dagger Discussion Thread for Season 2, Episode 6 Continue reading CLOAK & DAGGER Season 2 Episode 6 (B Sides)
