Blogs Tagged “Erik Larsen”
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Random Reviews: Wetworks: Rebirth (The Image Review-lution, Part 7)Whilce Portacio's contribution to early Image is muddled, forsaking some interesting character development for an at-odds assortment of story concepts
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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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Random Reviews: Savage Dragon: Baptism of Fire (The Image Review-lution, Part 3)While occasionally too quick and shallow, Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon starts off more competently than his fellow Image Comics compatriots
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Random Reviews: Spawn: Origins Collection (vol. 1) (The Image Review-lution, Part 2)This series' clever concept and Todd McFarlane's striking visuals can't make up for a frenetic feast of lukewarm dialogue smothered in grimy darkness
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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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Spider-view: “Revenge of the Sinister Six”Some poor characterization aside, this second return of the Sinister Six is an explosive, exciting first outing for new Spider-Man writer/artist Erik Larsen
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Spider-view: “Doom Service”A simpler anniversary tale sees Doc Doom and Spidey go head-to-head while trying to offer a minor rogue some additional credence
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Spider-view: “Righteous Sand”An engaging premise for potential character growth and unique parallelism is damaged by a weak, construed ending
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Spider-view: “Elliptical Pursuit” (Venom, Part 3)This neat two-parter starts off a little ho-hum, but the second half ratchets up the action with clever combat between two arch-enemies
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Spider-view: “Cardiac”A new anti-hero makes his dramatic debut, pushing Spidey to the side in a tale that weaves great combat with mediocre philosophical conflict
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Spider-view: “Powerless”This arc's dive into deeper philosophical notions ends up shallower than intended, even if some of the premise's more practical applications are engaging
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Spider-view: “The Return of the Sinister Six”This six-part saga gloriously resurrects the Sinister Six, relying on nostalgia a bit too much even as it crafts a compelling arc
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Spider-view: “Sunday in the Park with Venom” (Venom, Part 2)Venom becomes a force to be reckoned with in a tale that's also a delightful return to good old-fashioned Spidey basics
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Spider-view: “The Powder Chase”This little two-parter plays with some fascinating concepts but fails to plumb the depths in exploring the ramifications
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Spider-view: “Power Prey” (Cosmic Spider-Man, Part 9)David Michelinie's conclusion to the "Cosmic Spider-Man Saga" is somewhat rocky, somewhat satisfying
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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