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Distinguished Critique: Batman: Prelude to Knightfall Review As "Knightfall" nears, Doug Moench slowly breaks Batman, while Chuck Dixon builds tension in revealing the epic's architect Also read Nathan's blogs at
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(Strand)om Stories: Avengers/Iron Man: First Sign Review (Thor-oughly 90s, Part 2) These issues exemplify the awkward transitions Marvel was forcing upon its heroes, swapping development for spectacle -
Random Reviews: John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dangerous Habits Some thematic scruples notwithstanding, "Dangerous Habits" delivers a narrative grounded in the real struggle against impending death -
(Strand)om Stories: Ultimate Human Review Though hampered by safe and predictable storytelling, this series provides a well-written grudge match between two Ultimate Universe heroes -
Distinguished Critique: Batman: Shadow of the Bat (vol. 1) Review Longer arcs work where one-and-done issues don't, enabling Grant and Breyfogle to neatly develop their subjects -
(Strand)om Stories: Thor: Worldengine Review (Thor-oughly 90s, Part 1) A valiant effort against the 90s dark demeanor is quashed by the grim whims of business -
Distinguished Critique: Resurrection Man (vol. 1) Review Despite some narrative coincidences, this series is based on a strong, unique premise as it unravels a compelling plot -
Spider-view: "Fall of the Hammer" (Spider-Man 2099, Part 9) This crossover frustratingly exchanges character for spectacle, some strong moments failing to bear the weight of its shortcomings -
Random Reviews: Jae Lee's Hellshock A frustrating ending doesn't overturn strong character work and attempted theming which serves this series fairly well -
(Strand)om Stories: Avengers/Iron Man: Force Works Review This series provides a well-written second chance to characters callously discarded previously