Blogs Tagged “Todd McFarlane”
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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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Distinguished Critique: "Batman: Year Two" ReviewThis sequel to "Year One" fails to sufficiently explore interesting ideas which deserve deeper reflection than they receive
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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: "Sabotage"Todd McFarlane's time on Spider-Man ends disappointingly, an action-packed crossover with not enough story to keep it moving
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Spider-view: "Sub-City"This two-parter is wonderfully illustrated yet lacks the space necessary for McFarlane to properly play with potentially engaging themes
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Spider-view: “Perceptions”Though his characterization is imperfect, Todd McFarlane handles this five-issue arc with more tact and tenacity that his previous Spider-Man narratives
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Spider-view: “Masques”McFarlane's second Spider-Man arc fares as well as his first--wonderful visuals straining to carry a thematically lackluster story
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Spider-view: “Torment”The first arc in Todd McFarlane's Spider-Man title is gorgeously visualized yet narratively underwhelming
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Spider-view: “Spidey’s Totally Tiny Adventure”A main narrative stronger than prior annual stories is only the appetizer for several powerful back-up strips from acclaimed writers and artists
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Spider-view: “Shaw’s Gambit” (Cosmic Spider-Man, Part 6)A visually stunning brawl is slightly hindered by a narrative straining at its limited potential
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Spider-view: “Venom” (Venom, Part 1)One of Spidey's worst enemies debuts in this anniversary issue, which holds up wonderfully over three decades later