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by **john lewis hawk** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 10:46 pm

I've been re-reading some of my trades lately to see if my opinion of them has changed. I enjoyed Selina's Big Score much more, thought Sandman Vol. 1 and Marvels were better but not by a lot, and still had the same thoughts regarding Kingdom Come just more thought-out.

by **Comic_Doctor** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:33 am

Recent random reads...

True Believers #1 (of 5). I liked this book. The writing and story were pretty good, and a vet artist like Gulacy is always nice. I will definitely pick up the rest of the series.

Final Crisis #3. This book is still a let-down, but the end half with Wonder Woman picked up a bit. I hope the series pays off...

Ed & Red's Comic Strip #3. It's Ed The Sock as a comic. If you don't know who that is, try Googling him.

Neozoic #1 (Red 5 Comics). I got this issue at a recent convention, and the artist signed it for me too (he's a nice guy). The story concept is good, but the writing wasn't as strong. The art is really nice. I plan on getting a more recent issue to see of the story gets stronger.

Guardians #'s 1 & 2. A Marvel series from a few years back by Sumerak & Jones. I really liked these issues. Easy to read, nice art, and very entertaining. I'm looking forward to getting around to reading the rest of them.

Countdown Arena #1 (of 4). Not as bad as I thought it might be. Will read the others after I move.

Banzai Girl #1 (Sirius). I've had this kicking around for a while, and I finally read it. The art and story are very good, and well thought out. The creator obviously put a lot of thought into this book as a whole.

GeNext #3. Disappointed yet again. I will stay until the end though.

Trinity #'s 7 & 8. Still going strong. I recommend this series.

Avengers: House of M #1 (of 5). Nicely written by Gage, and great art from Perkins. I hope the remainder of the mini is good too.

Iron Man Annual #1. Iron Man in Madripoor - cool story.

by **misac** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 12:14 pm

Comic_Doctor wrote:

Avengers: House of M #1 (of 5). Nicely written by Gage, and great art from Perkins. I hope the remainder of the mini is good too.

This was a very good mini series, I'm looking forward to the Civil War one.

by **Shady** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 1:49 pm

Wolverine #70

Not having picked up an issue since #66 I was quite interested in finding out why Logan quit being a superhero in this post-apocalyptic "what if". The plot for a group of villains to gang up and take out Wolverine seemed a little too simple but the use of Mysterio was a nice twist. It always brings a smile to my face as he's a villain whose been used masterfully when he isn't treated as a d-lister (which is mainly all the time). Millar is at his best when he's given a simple storyline and adds his brand of action, this issue is no exception to that formula.

Wolverine: Flies to a Spider One-Shot

I basically condemned Greg Hurwitz when he was one of the writers tackling the Punisher MAX series but after reading this one shot i'd gladly eat those words and pick up a copy. Not much in the way of complexity, Wolverine shows up to a corrupt small town to avenge small girl and her step father. Again, the story wasn't too heavy but it had that MAX feel as it was more grounded and mature.

by **Comic_Doctor** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 2:48 pm

Shady wrote:Wolverine #70

Not having picked up an issue since #66 I was quite interested in finding out why Logan quit being a superhero in this post-apocalyptic "what if". The plot for a group of villains to gang up and take out Wolverine seemed a little too simple but the use of Mysterio was a nice twist. It always brings a smile to my face as he's a villain whose been used masterfully when he isn't treated as a d-lister (which is mainly all the time). Millar is at his best when he's given a simple storyline and adds his brand of action, this issue is no exception to that formula.

Wolverine: Flies to a Spider One-Shot

I basically condemned Greg Hurwitz when he was one of the writers tackling the Punisher MAX series but after reading this one shot i'd gladly eat those words and pick up a copy. Not much in the way of complexity, Wolverine shows up to a corrupt small town to avenge small girl and her step father. Again, the story wasn't too heavy but it had that MAX feel as it was more grounded and mature.

Who's this Shady guy posting here?