Blogs Tagged “2000s”

• Distinguished Critique: The Spirit (Book One) Review—Nathan, 05.14.2024
  Darwyn Cooke's take on The Spirit trades in the depth of some other narratives for an entertaining reimagining of an early comic hero
• Distinguished Critique: Batman: Ego and Other Tails Review—Nathan, 02.04.2024
  This volume presents several examples of a master craftsman's calculated contributions to Gotham City
• Random Reviews: Klaus—Nathan, 12.28.2023
  Chronicling Kris Kringle's origins, this series offers a deeper glimpse into the holiday hero who gives gifts...and the meaning of why we give them
• Distinguished Critique: Batman: Rules of Engagement Review—Nathan, 10.31.2023
  This narrative uniquely sets the Dark Knight Detective against Lex Luthor, a battle of wits hampered slightly by a Batman too clever for his own good
• Distinguished Critique: Superman: Kryptonite Review—Nathan, 10.19.2023
  This arc provides an entertaining look at a younger Superman's encounter with his famed weakness, even if all the included elements feel jumbled
• Random Reviews: I Am Stan—Nathan, 10.09.2023
  This illustrated examination of Lee's life is heartfelt and balanced even as it forsakes some depth for brevity
• Distinguished Critique: Shazam!: Origins Review—Nathan, 09.20.2023
  This origin story neatly establishes a young hero's personality and motivations, even if some characters and concepts feel limited
• Random Reviews: Huck (Book 1): All-American—Nathan, 09.17.2023
  Huck rises above the darkness of modern superhero comics to become a shining star of kindness and compassion
• (Strand)om Stories: Wolverine: Prehistory Review—Nathan, 09.16.2023
  This volume provides the best look at Logan's pre-X-Men years, offering fun, if not occasionally inconsistent, glimpses into the mutant's many adventures
• Distinguished Critique: Superman: Red Son Review—Nathan, 09.11.2023
  This wonderfully imaginative take on the Superman mythos reconstructs the Man of Steel's world in an engaging, conflict-driven series
• Distinguished Critique: Doomsday Clock Review—Nathan, 09.10.2023
  Though certainly clever in its own right, this Watchmen "sequel" often finds itself in the shadow of its revered predecessor
• Distinguished Critique: Superman: Secret Origin Review—Nathan, 09.03.2023
  Though possessing some clever ideas, Secret Origin largely feels derivative of better Superman stories
• Random Reviews: Daytripper—Nathan, 09.02.2023
  Let the endings of one man's life encourage you to live yours
• (Strand)om Stories: X-Men: Children of the Atom Review—Nathan, 08.24.2023
  This limited series reframes the original X-Men's formation, offering depth and characterization lacking in the inaugural Stan Lee/Jack Kirby issues
• Distinguished Critique: Superman: Birthright Review—Nathan, 08.19.2023
  Mark Waid's series proves to be an effective, if not the greatest, retelling of the iconic hero's oft-repeated origin
• (Strand)om Stories: Thor: Gods and Deviants Review—Nathan, 06.27.2023
  This volume eschews traditional superhero fare for its deeper mythological roots, presenting four well-illustrated narratives which are occasionally unbalanced
• (Strand)om Stories: Black Panther: Doomwar Review—Nathan, 02.23.2023
  "Doomwar" offers genuine change for Wakanda and lives up to its promising premise, even if one of its main characters is handled less effectively than the plot
• (Strand)om Stories: Thor: Ragnaroks Review—Nathan, 06.27.2022
  This collection compiles three tales more entertaining than I originally gave credit, showcasing bravery and fortitude in the face of cataclysmic terrors
• (Strand)om Stories: The Astonishing Ant-Man: The Complete Collection Review—Nathan, 01.31.2022
  Nick Spencer's Ant-Man is replete with humor and humanity, carrying a big impact through its small main character
• (Strand)om Stories: Black Panther by Reginald Hudlin: The Complete Collection (Vols. 1-3) Review—Nathan, 01.22.2022
  Reginald Hudlin's run is frustrating, dismissive of past narratives while forming engaging plots in the present
• (Strand)om Stories: Wolverine: Enemy of the State Review—Nathan, 01.09.2022
  An engaging concept makes for an exhilerating story, even if it is somewhat hampered by a few narrative choices
• (Strand)om Stories: Captain America: Marvel Knights (vol. 2) Review—Nathan, 07.03.2021
  This second complete collection isn't perfect, but it's a far cry better than its disappointing predecessor
• (Strand)om Stories: Captain America: Marvel Knights (vol. 1) Review—Nathan, 04.25.2021
  Captain America's Marvel Knights series starts out discouragingly heavy-handed as proseltyzing replaces narrative intuition
• (Strand)om Stories: Wolverine: Origin Review—Nathan, 02.13.2021
  Logan's early days are explored in a wonderful limited series that crafts the man behind the claws