Blogs Tagged “1986”
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Distinguished Critique: Legends ReviewDC's first post-Crisis event fumbles its primary conceit, a cool concept and great art sacrificed on the altar of heavy-handed dialogue
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Distinguished Critique: "Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?" ReviewAlan Moore constructs an emotionally driven and fond farewell to the pre-Crisis Superman
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Distinguished Critique: Watchmen ReviewAlan Moore and Dave Gibbons construct a richly detailed magnum opus which remains highly readable and culturally influential today
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Distinguished Critique: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns ReviewFrank Miller's famed, dystopian series redefines and revitalizes the Batman, shaping a new world around an old hero
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Distinguished Critique: Superman: The Man of Steel ReviewDespite an awkward final issue, John Byrne's limited series successfully reintroduces Superman into the post-Crisis world
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Distinguished Critique: Crisis on Infinite Earths ReviewThis classic, catastrophic condensing of the DC Universe excites and amazes, but its bombast and agenda cultivate more set-pieces than engaging character moments
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(Strand)om Stories: Daredevil: Born Again ReviewFrank Miller returns to Daredevil to craft one of the most riveting, character-defining arcs of the Man Without Fear's career
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(Strand)om Stories: X-Factor Epic Collection: Genesis and Apocalypse ReviewThis volume introduces an intriguing team concept that seems fun but is unfortunately based on a wobbly premise fueled by a massive, unnecessary retcon
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(Strand)om Stories: Daredevil: Love’s Labors Lost ReviewDennis O'Neil's time on Daredevil is shaky at best, especially as this volume serves up a bizarre cross-section of content
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(Strand)om Stories: The Eternals: The Dreaming Celestial Saga ReviewThis volume contains several stories which work to wonderfully plant the Eternals firmly into the Marvel Universe
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(Strand)om Stories: Daredevil by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson (vol. 3) ReviewThis final volume collects several engaging issues...but you should really stay for the wondrous graphic novel included as well
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(Strand)om Stories: The Uncanny X-Men Omnibus (vol. 4) ReviewThis fourth installment is packed with standalone stories and narratives connected to the wider Marvel Universe...for better or worse
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(Strand)om Stories: The Mighty Thor by Walter Simonson Omnibus ReviewThis massive volume proves that Walt Simonson's run on Thor is definitive, distinct, dense, and daring
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Spider-view: “Man of the Year”A genuinely entertaining annual that uses wit and imagination to craft fun takes on old tropes
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Spider-view: “Ace II”The sequel to Peter David's original annual fares a tad better than its predecessor, but that still isn't saying much
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Spider-view: “Wake Me Up, I Gotta be Dreaming”A strong central story helps wash down a somewhat disjointed backup strip that fumbles an interesting premise
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Spider-view: The Amazing Spider-Man: HookyAn unsatisfying conclusion, fortunately, does not wholly detract from an engaging, original Spider-Man graphic novel
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Spider-view: “The Death of Jean DeWolff”Narratively and artistically, this classic Spidey story remains as strong and accessible today as it did in 1985
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Spider-view: Cloak and Dagger (vol. 2) (Cloak and Dagger, Part 10)Despite a few narrative bobbles, Bill Mantlo crafts a strong overarching story in this second Cloak and Dagger series
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Spider-view: Secret Wars IIThe sequel to Jim Shooter's fantastic crossover has its moments, but fails to be the engaging philosophical powerhouse it tries being
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Spider-view: “Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham”Peter Porker isn't exactly the best parody of Spider-Man, but he works hard to try to become endearing