Blogs Tagged “1987”
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Distinguished Critique: Wonder Woman by George Perez (vol. 1) ReviewPerez's post-Crisis introduction to Wonder Woman is a resonant blend of myth and modernity which remains highly readable today
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Distinguished Critique: "Batman: Year Two" ReviewThis sequel to "Year One" fails to sufficiently explore interesting ideas which deserve deeper reflection than they receive
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Distinguished Critique: The Flash: Savage Velocity ReviewIn updating the Flash legacy for the post-Crisis DC Universe, this volume is a misguided introduction to Wally West
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Distinguished Critique: Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters ReviewOccasionally heavy-handed, Longbow Hunters successfully reintroduces Green Arrow to the post-Crisis DC landscape
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Distinguished Critique: Suicide Squad: Trial by Fire ReviewThis volume capably introduces a different team of "heroes," applying strong characterization and unique stakes for a mainstream comic series
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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: Watchmen ReviewAlan Moore and Dave Gibbons construct a richly detailed magnum opus which remains highly readable and culturally influential today
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(Strand)om Stories: Doctor Strange: Strange Tales ReviewWhat should be a philosophically fascinating character arc is upended by an overly dramatic narrative which undercuts the tension and transformation
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Distinguished Critique: "Batman: Year One" ReviewThis Post-Crisis reframing of Batman's origin is definitive and impactful, offering clever insight into the new life of Bruce Wayne and his supporting cast
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Crawling Back: Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions ReviewMarvel's first limited series/crossover event and its follow up remain narratively frustrating and forced, despite some fantastic art and action sequences
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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: 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: “Life in the Mad Dog Ward”This "crossover" arc toys with a clever concept, yet the subsequent narrative can't sufficiently support the oddball idea
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Spider-view: “The Honeymoon”A decent first half can't save the rest of this annual as a master storyteller tries too much with too little space
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Spider-view: “The Secrets of Spider-Man”A handful of interesting facts can't cover over this biographical annual's many weak points
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Spider-view: “Kraven’s Last Hunt”This J.M. DeMatteis-penned classic remains a deep, engaging exploration of one of Spider-Man's original enemies
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Spider-view: “The Wedding”Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson say "I do" in an ASM annual that lovingly defies the current status quo
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Spider-view: “Foreign Affairs”Peter David's two-parter narrative connects nicely to the recent past, weaving in multiple pieces in a largely cohesive manner
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Spider-view: Strange Tales (Cloak and Dagger, Part 11)Cloak and Dagger's third series proves their most character-driven outing yet, even if missing plot details obscure some of the narrative
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Spider-view: Spider-Man vs. WolverineThis fantastic one-shot sees Spidey and Wolverine duke it out for the very first time, an engaging tale that has stood the test of time
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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: “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
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(Strand)om Stories: Iron Man Epic Collection: Stark Wars Review"Stark Wars" presents bombastic action and hints at character depth in this 80s installment in Iron Man's Epic Collection line