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Random Reviews: Scout (vol. 1): The Four Monsters These first issues of a complex dystopian series provide a startling look at an America not too dissimilar from our own Also read Nathan's blogs at
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(Strand)om Stories: Wolverine: Blood Hungry Review This Peter David/Sam Keith mash-up, strengthened by some trippy art, is entertaining enough if you're willing to overlook a few flaws -
Distinguished Critique: Batman: Ten Nights of the Beast Review A Jim Starlin classic, this taut thriller embodies real world tensions through the clash of two driven, desperate titans -
Spider-view: "Mother's Day" (Spider-Man 2099, Part 6) This standalone issue nicely gives insight into Miguel O'Hara's family history and the way parents influence their children -
Random Reviews: The Mask A surprisingly engaging exploration of vigilante wish fulfillment, The Mask provides humanity, hilarity, and horror in equal doses -
Crossover Capers: Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (DC Versus Marvel Omnibus, Part 1) This first-ever DC/Marvel mash-up is simply told, yet it's a wonder to behold two iconic characters cross paths -
Distinguished Critique: Jimmy Olsen: Adventures by Jack Kirby (vol. 1) Review Occasionally and awkwardly presenting dated material, these issues nevertheless display unfettered earnestness and creativity from a master storyteller -
Spider-view: "Nothing Ever Changes" (Spider-Man 2099, Part 5) A new villain is given greater weight conceptually than practically, ideas outweighing execution and exposition -
(Strand)om Stories: Infinity Watch (vol. 2) Review A new writer leverages past material better than his predecessor, allowing the characters in this volume some much-needed development -
Random Reviews: Once & Future (vol. 1): The King is Undead This volume kicks off a unique take on King Arthur balanced with very human protagonists and modern applications of mythology