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Distinguished Critique: Suicide Squad: The Nightshade Odyssey Review Compromised characters blended with moral ambiguity make for a strong second volume of this classic DC series Also read Nathan's blogs at
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(Strand)om Stories: Captain America: Operation Rebirth Review This 90s run is a celebration of Captain America's character, wrought by a writer who strikes at the heart of the American hero -
Spider-view: "Maximum Carnage" (Venom, Part 10) This infamous crossover is a mess from start to finish, interesting bits of plot and characterization consumed by overbearingly grim darkness and violence -
Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #6 Review His introduction isn't perfect, but the Lizard debuts as a uniquely sympathetic addition to Spider-Man's rogues gallery -
Random Reviews: Cerebus Dave Sim's first "phonebook" introduces a crafty character and showcases an artist/writer's maturing talents -
Distinguished Critique: Batman: Strange Apparitions Review This slice of 70s Batman comics collects a classic run with incredible characterization and grounded storytelling from talented creators -
Spider-view: "Prepare Yourself for…Annex" Everything about this annual is mediocre, save one engaging back-up strip honoring the history of a classic character -
(Strand)om Stories: Silver Surfer: Requiem Review This series' only sin is being too short, it's artistic beauty and narrative depth creating a longing for more -
Sterling Starways: Silver Surfer #2 Review The Surfer's second issue utilizes irony to great extent when it isn't bogged down by endless exposition -
Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #28 Review This issue deserves recognition for how it handles Peter Parker's personal growth over the blazing bad guy it introduces