Blogs Tagged “1989”
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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: Aquaman: The Legend of Aquaman ReviewAquaman's post-Crisis origin isn't exactly a classic, even if it tries to modernize the King of Atlantis with a splash of darker ambiguity
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(Strand)om Stories: The New Warriors: Classic (vol. 1) ReviewThough exchanging some characterization for theming, this volume introduces a brand new team of socially-conscious heroes to the 90s Marvel Universe
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Distinguished Critique: Hawkworld ReviewThis series not only updates Hawkman but tells a stirring tale of resolve in the face of inequality and oppression
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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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Distinguished Critique: Green Lantern: Emerald Dawn ReviewHal Jordan's reintroduction to the post-Crisis DC Universe is notable for reshaping the pilot by offering him strong inner turmoil and conflict
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Distinguished Critique: Batman: Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth ReviewThis grim graphic novel is a fascinating character study of Batman and his rogues, discerning how close to the edge our Caped Crusader can crawl
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Distinguished Critique: "Batman: A Lonely Place of Dying" ReviewThe third Robin debuts in a tale that delivers catharsis in the face of overwhelming tragedy
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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: “These Shattered Senses” (Cosmic Spider-Man, Part 4)A paint-by-numbers battle scene creates a weaker issue, with some interesting character development attempting to offset the action
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Spider-view: “Cunning Attractions” (Cosmic Spider-Man, Part 3)This issue looks great, but while Michelinie toys with some loftier notions, his concepts remain buried beneath a pile of gimmicky
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Spider-view: “With Great Power” (Cosmic Spider-Man, Part 2)Gerry Conway wrestles with the editorially-mandated "Acts of Vengeance" crossover, valiantly struggling to keep control of his growing narrative
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Spider-view: “The Paste and the Power” (Cosmic Spider-Man, Part 1)Spidey receives a bizarre power upgrade in this opening chapter of a somewhat controversial arc
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Spider-view: “Gravity Storm” (Cosmic Spider-Man, Prologue)This issue starts a small arc with promise, obscuring the quality of future issues with well-written character moments between action sequences
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Spider-view: Power Pack & Cloak and Dagger: Shelter from the Storm (Cloak and Dagger, Part 14)Bill Mantlo's second Cloak and Dagger-focused graphic novel is more intriguing and better balanced than his first
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Spider-view: “Atlantis Attacks”Though an improvement over Marvel's 1988 crossover, this event arc still struggles to find solid footing as it bobbles some important plot points
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Spider-view: “Guilty”An intriguing standalone issue is somewhat mired by the fact it's only one chapter in an ongoing arc I'm unable to review fully
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(Strand)om Stories: Black Panther Epic Collection: Panther’s Prey ReviewA few tepid tales are largely overshadowed by the next daring chapters in Don McGregor's Black Panther "saga"
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Spider-view: The Amazing Spider-Man: Parallel LivesThis graphic novel by Gerry Conway carefully intertwines Peter and MJ's history, despite some rocky attempts at injecting original material
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Spider-view: “What About Carrion?”Conway unnecessarily complicates his own legacy as he tries adding more depth to "The Night Gwen Stacy Died"
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Spider-view: “Demon Night”This "Inferno" crossover allows Gerry Conway the chance to inventively create tie-in issues that aren't weighed down by the event's unfolding narrative
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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