Sterling Starways: Silver Surfer #2 Review The Surfer's second issue utilizes irony to great extent when it isn't bogged down by endless exposition
Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #28 Review This issue deserves recognition for how it handles Peter Parker's personal growth over the blazing bad guy it introduces
Distinguished Critique: Justice League International: The Secret Gospel of Maxwell Lord Review A mediocre final third can hardly diminish the other engaging chapters in this volume, blending humor and heroics with well-rounded characters
Random Reviews: Swamp Thing: Dark Genesis Despite a mediocre final third, this volume successfully introduces a monster who wishes to be a man, pitting him against men who behave like monsters
Spider-view: "Best of Enemies" (The Osborn Prelude, Finale) This near-perfect conclusion to a famous decades-long rivalry between Spider and Goblin is a powerful testament to 30 years of history
Crawling Back: Spectacular Spider-Man #189 (The Osborn Prelude, Part 14) Harry Osborn's penultimate adventure as the Green Goblin sees him fully embrace his true self in a thrilling, character-focused issue
Distinguished Critique: Catwoman: Her Sister's Keeper Review This limited series constructs an entertaining follow-up to "Batman: Year One," even if some of the pacing is muddled and characters a tad flat
Random Reviews: The Complete Jon Sable, Freelance (vol. 1) Review These issues introduce a unique 1980s vigilante, a character who provides hurt and heart in equal measure
Crawling Back: Web of Spider-Man #66-67 Review (The Osborn Prelude, Part 13) This two-parter contains subplots stronger than its central story, especially as the main narrative mischaracterizes two vital figures
Distinguished Critique: Green Arrow (vol. 1): Hunter's Moon Review A strong start to an ongoing series allows Oliver Queen plenty of moral struggle as he navigates the darkness of the 80s

Blogs Tagged “Fantasy”

The Blizzard of DQ—Nathan, 04.30.2013