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
Distinguished Critique: Justice League International: The Secret Gospel of Maxwell Lord Review A mediocre final third can hardly diminish the other engaging chapters in this volume, blending humor and heroics with well-rounded characters
Random Reviews: Swamp Thing: Dark Genesis Despite a mediocre final third, this volume successfully introduces a monster who wishes to be a man, pitting him against men who behave like monsters

Blogs by Scott

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I Remember Dad—05.13.2011
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