Blogs Tagged “1993”
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Spider-view: "Downtown" (Spider-Man 2099, Part 3)Peter David introduces a fascinating villain and conducts more great character development in this three-parter
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Spider-view: "Guilt by Association"A few B-list characters take center stage and receive some surprising development in what could have been a basic filler story
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Spider-view: Venom: Lethal Protector (Venom, Part 9)Venom's inaugural series relies too heavily on a popular co-star to allow its title character proper space to develop as a hero
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Spider-view: "The Bride of Venom" (Venom, Part 8)This anniversary two-parter has too many characters and controversial elements to feel like the celebration it should be
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Spider-view: "The Specialist" (Spider-Man 2099, Part 2)Miguel O'Hara's second trip into superheroics contrasts his Spider-Man with Peter Parker's...while the art creates a contrast with earlier issues
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Spider-view: "Return to the Mad Dog Ward"A singular spectacular moment shines in an otherwise lackluster sequel to Ann Nocenti's original crossover arc
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Spider-view: "Spirits of Venom" (Venom, Part 6)This next chapter in the Venom saga allows Howard Mackie to nicely synthesize some ongoing plots
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(Strand)om Stories: Spirits of Vengeance: Rise of the Midnight Sons ReviewThe sons may rise, but the day dwindles quickly on a volume filled to excess with cheesy 90s tropes
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Spider-view: "Invasion of the Spider-Slayers" (The Smythe Saga, Part 1)Though heavily action-oriented, this six-parter dials up strong characterization in back-up strips as a central mystery deepens
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Distinguished Critique: Batman: Birth of the Demon ReviewA taut trilogy of tales, these graphic novels centered on Ra's al Ghul work almost as well alone, if not better, than they do together
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Distinguished Critique: Deathblow ReviewA step up from its predecessors, these twelve issues of Deathblow tell a fairly well-constructed, complete narrative, even if one subplot is sorely mishandled
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Random Reviews: Pitt (vol. 1)Dale Keown's Image contribution should hold up better than it does, well-constructed panels surpassing the strengths of the narrative
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Spider-view: "Spider-Man 2099" (Spider-Man 2099, Part 1)This three-issue narrative definitively introduces an amazing (if not spectacular) version of Marvel's famous web-headed hero
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Random Reviews: Cyberforce: The Tin Men of War (The Image Review-lution, Part 6)Violence and assorted characters diminish an intriguing central protagonist whose development is hastened by disappointing twists
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Random Reviews: ShadowHawk: Out of the Shadows (The Image Review-lution, Part 5)A mediocre mystery offers some additional interest in a book about a Batman wannabe trying to figure out what kind of hero he is
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Random Reviews: WildC.A.T.S. Compendium (The Image Review-lution, Part 4)Jim Lee's Image Comics contribution has problematic pacing and vapid vocabulary, but it manages to tell a complete, compelling story
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(Strand)om Stories: The Infinity Watch (vol. 1) ReviewThis volume introduces a series laced with potential tension and characterization, becoming unbalanced as it dives deeper into cosmic events
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Random Reviews: Youngblood (The Image Review-lution, Part 1)Image Comics' first series is a better representation of the company's enduring legacy than its own artistic merits
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Distinguished Critique: "The Death of Superman" ReviewThis climactic showdown between man and monster can perhaps feel a tad bloated but emphasizes the heroic sacrifice of the Man of Steel
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(Strand)om Stories: Iron Man: War Machine ReviewEven though it fumbles an engaging twist, this slim volume provides a character-driven arc for James "Rhodey" Rhodes, letting him become his own hero
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(Strand)om Stories: Daredevil: The Man Without Fear ReviewMiller and Romita Jr.'s limited series wonderfully complements Miller's original Daredevil run, explaining some contrivances and offering depth to Daredevil's early days
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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"