Pull List of 2-22-12
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It was a light week for Marvel. The adventures take different turns as Wolverine and Kid Omega try to win some cash in outer space and the school once again takes a beating for the team. In Avengers Academy #26, it’s the end of the current arc, before the Runaways crash in. It’s a deep issue and I recommend reading the After School Special. Venom… Oh Venom #13.3. The Circle of Four is taking readers one hell of of a ride, literally. It’s absolutely amazing.
Kyle Rainer and some of the other lanterns are still trying to figure out the place they’re in. The Teen Titans ask Static for help. Voodoo kicks more ass and I hope that Chanti will beat some ass in the last issue of the Ray. Alright for the last two, please read Justice League Dark #6 before reading I, Vampire #6. Just read it that way and enjoy.
Pull List of 2-15-12
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I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine’s Day. If you didn’t, then here are some comics that might cheer you up.
This week’s Batfam comics get closer to the big cross-over event with the Court of Owls. In Batman, Bruce somehow made it through the insanity of the labyrinth. The previous issue was mind-blowing, and its effect still lingered in #6. Dick gets close to figuring out the dark forces that have been plaguing him since he returned to the circus. A very special person makes a guest appearance in this issue. Readers learn more about how the team was made in the latest issue of Red Hood and the Outlaws. What took me by surprise was the history revealed and kept in the rebooted universe. What also took me by surprise was how gorgeous Jason’s nearly naked body was. Yes, I just said that. BTW, the Discowing suit still exists. Rebooted, but still exists. Selina will always be the unlucky cat. She has too much trouble on her plate and she can only fight off as much as she can. Even with all that, she still is a badass. I made my decision to stick with Blue Beetle. Jaime took some rather extreme measures to help Paco which I didn’t like, but I’m willing to stay with this series.
In Marvel, we learn more of what goes on in Horizon Lab in Amazing Spider-Man #679.1. It goes a bit during the Spider-Island arc, but it takes a looks as some “newer” and old characters that work in the shadows of Parker. Clint is the special guest in Avenging Spider-Man #4. I never thought that the two could work together, but they did, sorta kinda. It touches on Hawkeye’s reason why he is the way he is and I feel a bit sorry for him, but I still don’t like him. Hell grows in Venom #13.2 as Sana Takeda draw in the interior. It’s good to see X-23 once again in her art, but the whole issue is simply heart-breaking. The Circle of Four event is such a dark and twisted one and I hope the team pulls through. Finally, Bucky and Natasha work further into their mission as they try to find who bought a super soldier. I didn’t know that there was a new issue out already, but I guess time really flies.
Pull List of 2-8-12
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I love this pull list. Kaine is finally in the suit in Scarlet Spider #2. It’s a good series to start now. Houston now has its own superhero. Venom #13.1 is part 2 of the “Circle of Four” arc. Guest appearances are made as the “team” fights off their counterparts. All that’s left for me to say is … Alejandra. In Batman and Robin #6, Damian is my boy!!! I swear to God every time I open a new issue of Batman and Robin, I start to cry. With the newest volume of iZombie, more of Gwen’s past is revealed as she and the rest of the monster crew fight for a future. A new set of characters are added to the crazy bunch which makes it more interesting to see what’s next for the zombie. Kate Kane is such a badass who kicks so much ass in Batwoman #6. Amy Reeder takes over the art for this arc and I’m liking it. The start to Deadpool’s “end” has begun. Many characters appear in this issue, include some of my favorites. Finally, things get crazy at Jean Grey School. Some get microscopic while others go to space and others are substitute teachers. I wish I could go to that school.
- One final note: See in your local comic shops if they have the new free Vertigo 2012 Preview issue. It features four new Vertigo series with a small sneak peek for each. Grab a copy and see what the other side of DC is making.
Pull List of 2-1-12
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This pull list is a good start for February. In Animal Man, artist John Paul Leon draws a bit of Buddy’s past as the Bakers try to find safety from the Rot. Static Shock #6 is an explosive issue and has some shocking revelations. It’s sad to know that there are two issues left in the series. I was really hoping for more out, but there are times when I don’t understand DC’s decisions.
The Avengers Academy is in a tough fight against Hybrid. There were a lot of action, but it left me very confused in the end. With the Defenders, the crew are still on the ship. Things get interesting with Silver Surfer and a strange wardrobe change leaves the rest of the team with some cool costumes. The Circle of Four event begins in Vemon #13. I haven’t been able to really follow Venom, but I’m a huge fan of Gen. Thunderbolt (Red Hulk), Laura Kinney (X-23), and Alejandra (Ghost Rider). On a side note, I heard some sad news while I was grabbing my pull list at the shop. With also the cancellation of X-23’s series, Ghost Rider will also be ending. It breaks my heart because I love Alejandra and hope that she doesn’t disappear from the Marvel Universe. Now back to the reviews. Parker and Grady are still trying to stop the grim future from happening. There’s a special guest appearance in this issue with some “hidden” references. Bucky’s back as the Winter Soldier. He and Natasha are on covert mission. It’s really good to see him and hope to see more action in the next issue.
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Pull List of 1-25-12
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The last week of the month is one of my favorites since it’s usually catch-up time with my Marvel series. I’ve been meaning to get the Avengers Academy Giant-Size special since Spider-Girl and some of the Young Allies make an appearance. The special was released before Avengers Academy #13. Things are getting heated and going down now since Johnny’s back with them. They’re all still in space and it’s war. There was one panel that warmed my heart that just had Susan and Richard together. In Daredevil #5, Matt trying to figure out why a blind translator was suddenly fired from his job. The issue was awesome, but there was a part with Foggy that confused me. I might have to read #4 again just to make sure there wasn’t a sudden jump. Alejandra is getting more used to her new life as the Ghost Rider. #5 is really all about her and we learn more about her life before and after receiving the demon.
Andrew’s journey takes a strange turn when they arrive in Gotham. A local Gotham icon makes an appearance and reluctantly joins the vampire in his quest to stop Mary’s infestation. Voodoo goes deeper into her mission, but after a confrontation discovers a stunning secret about herself. In Green Lantern: New Guardians, Kyle and the rest of the renegade lanterns enter the worlds within the vortex. There are many developments that happens with each of them that keeps my interest in this series. On the other hand, Teen Titans #5 has been another disappointment. Bunker and Solstice are the only ones I have a heart for in the series. Solstice totally reminds me of the old Starfire, but I do miss her original looks. They mention a special guest in the next issue and that special guest (which I probably know who it is) will be the biggest reason I will get that one. Justice League Dark just seems to get crazier every issue and I love it. The team “assembled” and their first problem has been solved, for now.
