Jean-Claude Van Doom: “Man, I freaking love X-Factor. This is, by far, the best superhero team book on the shelves right now. And this issue is just a perfect example of why it’s so great. Madrox’s hunt for the loose dupes allows Peter David a chance to set Madrox apart and really delve into his…
Civil War: Frontline has been one of the bright spots in the mess that was Civil War. The bulk of the series told the events of the crossover through the eyes of the man on the street, namely journalists Ben Urich and Sally Floyd. It also expanded on many ideas brought up by Civil War…
If you’re not already reading X-Factor, you should be. That’s why X-Factor #16 is this week’s Book of Doom, plain and simple. Stop by on Saturday to read our thoughts on the issue and share your own. X-Factor #16 Cover by: Pablo Raimondi Writer: Peter David Pencils: Pablo Raimondi Colored by: Brian Reber Lettered by:…
In lieu of my traditional Meaningless Awards of the Week, this week I’m singling out one man for his contributions to comics as of late. No one has done more to influence my love comics in the past five years than the current Marvel editor-in-chief, Joe Quesada. And for that, I’m not only presenting him…
Civil War #7 was not good. Here’s why: 1) The final fight was disappointing. It didn’t seem like a major battle. It had its moments, and there was certainly some cool art, but for the most part it didn’t live up to the hype. You want specifics? a) I recognized everybody. If the Superhuman Registration…
Tomorrow, February 21, after nine and a half long months, Civil War finally comes to an end. Well, except for the 3+ months of specials about the fallout of Civil War that Marvel’s putting out. But the main story comes to an end tomorrow in Civil War #7 and Amazing Spider-Man #538. Amazing Spider-Man will…
Most Economical Characterization- Beast variant cover, Astonishing X-Men #20 This variant cover by John Cassaday tells you everything you need to know about Hank McCoy in one simple, two-toned image. First, he’s a big furry cat-like thing. Second, he’s incredibly agile. And above all else, he follows proper etiquette. Pinky’s up! Best Twist- no one…
Late books are a problem for everyone. When books ship late, readers get mad because they can’t get their monthly dose of their favorite characters. Retailers get mad because they can’t sell as many comics if the publishers don’t put out as many. Publishers get mad because quite honestly I wouldn’t want to listen to…
Book I Was Afraid to Read of the Week- Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #17 I’m not sure if you heard, but Spider-Man’s returning to his black costume this month. According to Marvel, the costume change is happening because something tragic is going to happen to Peter Parker. That tragic event is assumedly the murder of Aunt…
As the Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase put it so well over the years, “Everybody’s got a price.” Apparently, that price is $5.99. Jim Doom: “I read the first 10 pages or so in the store, and the rags-to-lightning story wasn’t enough to convince me to drop $5.99 on it.” Both Jim Doom and Doom…