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(Strand)om Stories: The Punisher: War Zone Review These nicely illustrated issues tap into a unique premise, but some illogical particulars hamper the believability Also read Nathan's blogs at
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Distinguished Critique: Robin: Tragedy and Triumph Review Though repeating some previously established concepts and plot points, this volume nevertheless stretches Tim Drake in admirable directions -
Spider-view: "Deathweb" This limited series utilizes shock and surprise instead of genuine connection to concoct emotional, personal stakes -
(Strand)om Stories: Avengers: The Death of Mockingbird Review Plagued by ill-considered storytelling decisions, the West Coast Avengers' final issues provide a dour ending -
Distinguished Critique: Robin: A Hero Reborn Review Aside from a slight tonal discrepancy, these issues establish a smart, unique, dependable sidekick for Batman for the 90s -
Random Reviews: Skreemer A thoughtful, grim tale, Skreemer watches fate manipulate the growth of a central character at the expense of another -
(Strand)om Stories: The 'Nam (vol. 1) Review These issues kick off a popular series that showcases growth in the interstitial silence between bouts of violence -
Distinguished Critique: America vs. the Justice Society Review This limited series trades storytelling for summary that somehow concludes decently despite a painfully methodical build-up -
Spider-view: "Trial by Jury" Despite some slow pacing, this arc deals with multiple forms of neatly woven conflict -
Random Reviews: Classic G.I. Joe (vol. 1) Some shallow characterization aside, these issues crank up the action in stories influenced by actual historical tensions