Guardians of the Galaxy #1 Review Hopefully you got a chance to read last months Guardians of the Galaxy 0.1, to help introduce Peter Quill, the Star-Lord of Spartax, and his relationship with his father, the King of the Spartax Planetary system. I'll fill you in with a little juicy gossip, their relationship isn't all peaches in cream, probably since Peter was left with his … [Read more...]
Nova’s Son.
Nova #1 Bedtime "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Novas" stories are being told by a drunkard to his son, old war stories that have become just "stories" to Sam. Time to introduce Rocket Raccoon. Well, Nova #1 is a winner. I know, I know. I sound like a broken record, but I can't help it if most of the Marvel NOW! books are so good! Jeph Loeb pulled me in, and I don't even … [Read more...]
Why is S.H.I.E.L.D. so Shady?
Secret Avengers #1 "Budapest" For a super secret organization sworn to protect Earth, S.H.I.E.L.D. is one shady m-effer. They trick their agents into suicide missions, then try to kill them when they succeed. Is nothing sacred? Let's grab the two most vulnerable Avengers we can find, and blackmail them into working for us. Dick move S.H.I.E.L.D., dick move. I assume … [Read more...]
Fearless Defenders. Bad or Brilliant B-Movie Adaptation
The Fearless Defenders #1 There are no ninjas in this book, despite what the front cover shows. It's a book that screams bad (or awesome) 1970's exploitation film, a plot with a buxom blonde Asgardian god teaming up with the wise cracking, bad black secret agent chick. But don't call her a chick to her face, you'll catch a right upside your head. Imagine following them … [Read more...]
Young Avengers, The Newest Hit Teen Drama
Young Avengers #1 Review "Style > Substance" Marvel NOW!'s newest Avengers book from Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie and Mike Norton isn't short on drama. In fact, I'd say it's on par with many teen drama's on television right now. One night stands, gay lovers, a young Asgardian god, a Hispanic Miss America (not the pageant), and a Maximoff who unsurprisingly can't … [Read more...]
Savage Wolvie is Savage
Savage Wolverine #1 "Savage Part 1" Shield Agents get stranded on a god forsaken island for eight months. Wolverine arrives in a manner reminiscent of Star Trek's "beam me up Scotty", and randomly begins his search for the lost crew. This is probably one of the easiest reviews I'll ever have to do since the book is f*c%ing amazing! Wolverine get's to go berserk on … [Read more...]
The Running Man Meets Green Lantern in The Hunted
Threshold Presents: The Hunted #1 Review The Green Lantern books can really go anywhere they want these days, and The Hunted is no exception. Dealing with a renegade Lantern on the run on a planet known as Tolerance, who's inhabitants are anything but tolerant. The planet's main form of entertainment is hunting...man, or anything that's living that's not considered an … [Read more...]