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Spider-view: "Downtown" (Spider-Man 2099, Part 3) Peter David introduces a fascinating villain and conducts more great character development in this three-parter Also read Nathan's blogs at
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Distinguished Critique: Batman: Shaman Review This "sequel" to "Year One" provides a somewhat disjointed mystery, the plot paling in comparison to its multifaceted masked hero -
Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #312 Review (The Osborn Prelude, Part 12) Some slight mischaracterization aside, a thrilling Green Goblin/Hobgoblin duel makes this issue worth a six-year wait -
(Strand)om Stories: The Punisher: Circle of Blood Review This action thriller exchanges nuance for fun as the Punisher is distilled to his core characteristics -
Random Reviews: Animal Man (vol. 1) This collection brings Animal Man into a much-needed spotlight, blending heartfelt humanity with superhuman shenanigans -
Distinguished Critique: Invasion! Review This crossover fails to find its footing in determining the kind of story it wants to tell, with not enough "invasion" to justify its title -
Spider-view: "Guilt by Association" A few B-list characters take center stage and receive some surprising development in what could have been a basic filler story -
Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #176-180 Review (The Osborn Prelude, Part 11) Len Wein delivers an arc that plays safe by combining several elements fans familiar with other Green Goblin stories will hopefully appreciate -
Distinguished Critique: Superman: The Man of Steel (vol. 2) Review Somewhat divided in nature, this volume works best when defining John Byrne's vision for the post-Crisis Superman -
(Strand)om Stories: Iron Man Epic Collection: Return of the Ghost Review This Epic Collection offers entertaining if not comfortable narratives slotted between stories featuring unique artistic showcases