Blogs Tagged “1984”

• Random Reviews: Saga of the Swamp Thing (Book 1) Review (Gods and Monsters, Part 1)—Nathan, 08.03.2024
  Alan Moore recreates a classic DC hero in issues truly fulfilling their "mature" label, for philosophical pondering if not for content
• Distinguished Critique: Camelot 3000 Review—Nathan, 01.05.2024
  This highly imaginative series blends legend with science fiction, a unique combination somewhat hindered by sidelined characters
• (Strand)om Stories: The Eternals: The Dreaming Celestial Saga Review—Nathan, 08.01.2021
  This volume contains several stories which work to wonderfully plant the Eternals firmly into the Marvel Universe
• (Strand)om Stories: The Uncanny X-Men Omnibus (vol. 4) Review—Nathan, 05.10.2021
  This fourth installment is packed with standalone stories and narratives connected to the wider Marvel Universe...for better or worse
• (Strand)om Stories: The Mighty Thor by Walter Simonson Omnibus Review—Nathan, 04.18.2021
  This massive volume proves that Walt Simonson's run on Thor is definitive, distinct, dense, and daring
• (Strand)om Stories: The Uncanny X-Men Omnibus (vol. 3) Review—Nathan, 03.02.2021
  This next chapter in Chris Claremont's run features powerful, character-driven story arcs and a marvelous host of artistic talent
• Spider-view: “Hermit-Age” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 22)—Nathan, 12.12.2020
  Al Milgrom paints a relaxing standalone issue buoyed by subplots which compensate for a weak main narrative
• Spider-view: “All My Pasts Remembered” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 21)—Nathan, 12.10.2020
  Tom DeFalco explores Mary Jane Watson's past in a genuinely engaging and deep issue
• Spider-view: “A Child Shall Lead Them” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 20)—Nathan, 12.07.2020
  A fun, frantic Human Torch/Spidey team-up isn't burnt too badly by a less impactful Thor/Spidey pairing
• Spider-view: “The Final Answer” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 19/Cloak and Dagger, Part 7)—Nathan, 12.05.2020
  With the alien costume seemingly gone, Al Mlgrom wraps up another plotline in an issue that reads better that some of his past work
• Spider-view: “The Sinister Secret of Spider-Man’s New Costume” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 18)—Nathan, 12.01.2020
  Tom DeFalco reveals the alien costume's true nature in an issue filled with wit and wonder
• Spider-view: “Memory Lane” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 17)—Nathan, 11.29.2020
  A fun standalone issue hones in on the hitherto unknown childhood years of one Aunt May
• Spider-view: “Hero Worship” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 16)—Nathan, 11.27.2020
  This Marvel Team-Up issue tells a winning story about herosim without coming across as heavy-handed or preachy
• Spider-view: “The Collected Spider-Man” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 15)—Nathan, 11.10.2020
  A frantic team-up tale holds only a small candle to a well-developed, surprisingly relatable backup narrative
• Spider-view: “Beware the Claws of Puma” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 14)—Nathan, 11.04.2020
  New villains and new revelations await our stalwart hero as Tom DeFalco ratchets up the stakes
• Spider-view: “How Ya Gonna Keep ‘em Down at the Morgue After They’ve Seen N.Y.C.?” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 13/Cloak and Dagger, Part 6)—Nathan, 10.29.2020
  Largely freed from the constraints of recent continuity, Al Milgrom crafts an engaging two-parter that sees his storytelling abilities at the forefront
• Spider-view: “Hometown Boy” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 12)—Nathan, 10.23.2020
  A supervillain character study gets surprisingly deep in this one-off Spidey/Iron Man issue
• Spider-view: “My Sword I Lay Down” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 11)—Nathan, 10.18.2020
  This standalone issue raises and explores some engaging questions, yet only scratches the surface in answering them
• Spider-view: “A Hot Time in the Old Morgue Tonight” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 10)—Nathan, 10.11.2020
  Tension flits through this issue, some of it decently inserted, some of it misplaced, as Milgrom wrestles with the Spidey/Cat dyanmic of the series
• Spider-view: “Even a Ghost Can Fear the Night” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 9)—Nathan, 10.06.2020
  Interwoven subplots take a back seat to a one-off filler issue that ends up being more fun than it appears at first glance
• Spider-view: “And the Answer Is…” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 8)—Nathan, 09.22.2020
  Al Milgrom's chronology might still be broken, but he works to make up for it with the addition of a great new villain
• Spider-view: “With Great Power…” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 7)—Nathan, 09.12.2020
  Spidey's most famous mantra powerfully hangs over him in this DeFalco/Leonardi issue
• Spider-view: “Foiled!” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 6)—Nathan, 09.08.2020
  Good and poor characterizations abound in this David Michelinie two-parter, creating an unbalanced but entertaining tale
• Spider-view: “If It Wasn’t for Bad Luck…” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 5)—Nathan, 09.01.2020
  A well-told Spider-Man/Black Cat tale is hampered only by chronological inconsistencies
• Spider-view: “By Myself Betrayed” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 4)—Nathan, 08.18.2020
  Tom DeFalco gives Peter, and readers, ideas to mull over even as a supposedly impactful revelation falls flat
• Spider-view: “Where, Oh, Where has My Spider-Man Gone?” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 3)—Nathan, 08.08.2020
  This Secret Wars tie-in tells a fun tale about the Black Cat but suffers from some chronological and character issues
• Spider-view: “Blind Justice” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 2)—Nathan, 07.28.2020
  "How" Christopher Priest crafts this team-up between Spidey and Daredevil ends up far outweighing "Why"
• Spider-View: “Homecoming” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 1)—Nathan, 07.21.2020
  Our first look into the "Alien Costume Saga" displays promise for an entertaining premise
• Spider-view: Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars—Nathan, 07.10.2020
  Marvel's classic crossover event, though not flawless, remains a genuinely rewarding series over thirty years later
• Spider-view: Cloak and Dagger (vol. 1) (Cloak and Dagger, Part 4)—Nathan, 06.16.2020
  The vigilante duo's first standalone series broadens their world and establishes Cloak and Dagger as people, not just heroes