Blogs Tagged “2000s”
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Distinguished Critique: Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again ReviewThe sequel to Frank Miller's magnum opus is a disappointing blend of garish visuals, lifeless characters, and brash theming
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Random Reviews: PlutonaThough hampered by a truncated conclusion, Plutona engagingly explores what happens when the superhuman mingles with a coming-of-age narrative
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Random Reviews: BuzzkillA unique limited series, Buzzkill tackles a very human problem through an unexpected lens...with unexpected results
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Distinguished Critique: The Spirit (Book One) ReviewDarwyn Cooke's take on The Spirit trades in the depth of some other narratives for an entertaining reimagining of an early comic hero
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Distinguished Critique: Batman: Ego and Other Tails ReviewThis volume presents several examples of a master craftsman's calculated contributions to Gotham City
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Random Reviews: KlausChronicling Kris Kringle's origins, this series offers a deeper glimpse into the holiday hero who gives gifts...and the meaning of why we give them
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Distinguished Critique: Batman: Rules of Engagement ReviewThis narrative uniquely sets the Dark Knight Detective against Lex Luthor, a battle of wits hampered slightly by a Batman too clever for his own good
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Distinguished Critique: Superman: Kryptonite ReviewThis arc provides an entertaining look at a younger Superman's encounter with his famed weakness, even if all the included elements feel jumbled
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Random Reviews: I Am StanThis illustrated examination of Lee's life is heartfelt and balanced even as it forsakes some depth for brevity
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Distinguished Critique: Shazam!: Origins ReviewThis origin story neatly establishes a young hero's personality and motivations, even if some characters and concepts feel limited
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Random Reviews: Huck (Book 1): All-AmericanHuck rises above the darkness of modern superhero comics to become a shining star of kindness and compassion
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(Strand)om Stories: Wolverine: Prehistory ReviewThis volume provides the best look at Logan's pre-X-Men years, offering fun, if not occasionally inconsistent, glimpses into the mutant's many adventures
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Distinguished Critique: Superman: Red Son ReviewThis wonderfully imaginative take on the Superman mythos reconstructs the Man of Steel's world in an engaging, conflict-driven series
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Distinguished Critique: Doomsday Clock ReviewThough certainly clever in its own right, this Watchmen "sequel" often finds itself in the shadow of its revered predecessor
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Distinguished Critique: Superman: Secret Origin ReviewThough possessing some clever ideas, Secret Origin largely feels derivative of better Superman stories
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Random Reviews: DaytripperLet the endings of one man's life encourage you to live yours
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(Strand)om Stories: X-Men: Children of the Atom ReviewThis limited series reframes the original X-Men's formation, offering depth and characterization lacking in the inaugural Stan Lee/Jack Kirby issues
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Distinguished Critique: Superman: Birthright ReviewMark Waid's series proves to be an effective, if not the greatest, retelling of the iconic hero's oft-repeated origin
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(Strand)om Stories: Thor: Gods and Deviants ReviewThis volume eschews traditional superhero fare for its deeper mythological roots, presenting four well-illustrated narratives which are occasionally unbalanced
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(Strand)om Stories: Black Panther: Doomwar Review"Doomwar" offers genuine change for Wakanda and lives up to its promising premise, even if one of its main characters is handled less effectively than the plot
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(Strand)om Stories: Thor: Ragnaroks ReviewThis collection compiles three tales more entertaining than I originally gave credit, showcasing bravery and fortitude in the face of cataclysmic terrors
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(Strand)om Stories: The Astonishing Ant-Man: The Complete Collection ReviewNick Spencer's Ant-Man is replete with humor and humanity, carrying a big impact through its small main character
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(Strand)om Stories: Black Panther by Reginald Hudlin: The Complete Collection (Vols. 1-3) ReviewReginald Hudlin's run is frustrating, dismissive of past narratives while forming engaging plots in the present
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(Strand)om Stories: Wolverine: Enemy of the State ReviewAn engaging concept makes for an exhilerating story, even if it is somewhat hampered by a few narrative choices
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(Strand)om Stories: Captain America: Marvel Knights (vol. 2) ReviewThis second complete collection isn't perfect, but it's a far cry better than its disappointing predecessor
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(Strand)om Stories: Captain America: Marvel Knights (vol. 1) ReviewCaptain America's Marvel Knights series starts out discouragingly heavy-handed as proseltyzing replaces narrative intuition
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(Strand)om Stories: Wolverine: Origin ReviewLogan's early days are explored in a wonderful limited series that crafts the man behind the claws