Blogs Tagged “1988”
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Random Reviews: John Constantine, Hellblazer (vol. 1): Original SinsThis first volume collects a small portion of a classic series, occasionally muddled but driven by its fractured protagonist
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(Strand)om Stories: Silver Surfer: Parable ReviewLofty ideas can't quite hit the mark given the quick pacing driving this two-issue series
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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: 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: Millennium ReviewMillennium is divided on which story it wants to tell, and as a result, the whole series wobbles on a weak foundation
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Distinguished Critique: Cosmic Odyssey ReviewA master storyteller can't quite apply his trademark characterization to a series too short for its ensemble cast
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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: A Death in the Family" ReviewThis classic tragedy is constructed upon some coincidence yet serves as a much-needed arc for a spurned Robin who develops before he dies
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(Strand)om Stories: Wolverine Epic Collection: Madripoor Nights ReviewWolverine's first Epic Collection sets him apart from the X-Men, allowing two veteran writers to fantastically shape his standalone adventures
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Spider-view: “The Boomerang Return”This short two-parter is a breath of fresh air as Conway crafts an amusing version of the boisterous Outback baddie Boomerang
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Spider-view: Cloak and Dagger (vol. 3) (Cloak and Dagger, Part 13)Old ideas jostle for supremacy with new plots, often winning out against these jumbled original concepts
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Spider-view: “The Evolutionary War”Strong standalone issues don't add up to an excellent narrative overall, but several backup stories weave together for a fantastic background tale
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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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Spider-view: “The Tombstone Testament”This nicely-paced, multi-part thriller enables Gerry Conway to ratchet up the stakes by introducing a new villain to the fold
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Spider-view: Predator and Prey (Cloak and Dagger, Part 12)Unbalanced characterization from a few principle players hurts the strong plot developments Bill Mantlo injects into this graphic novel
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Spider-view: “Venom” (Venom, Part 1)One of Spidey's worst enemies debuts in this anniversary issue, which holds up wonderfully over three decades later
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Spider-view: “Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide”An exceptional Spider-Man writer returns to kick off a brand new run with an intriguing narrative
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Spider-view: “Return of the Sin-Eater”Peter David's sequel doesn't enthrall as much as the original, but it stands on its own by continuing an enticing story arc
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(Strand)om Stories: Black Panther Epic Collection: Revenge of the Black Panther ReviewThough readers are presented with an odd assortment of stories, each narrative in this volume stands strongly on its own
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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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(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