I am sorry for the lack of full reviews yet another week, but I find I have a head cold that doesn’t want to leave, giving me that fuzzy, not quite awake look. I did get a few choice comics that I wanted to point out before it was too late!
Ultimate Fantastic Four #4: I am still having mixed opinions here. Either it was my head cold or it got pretty wordy in places. I do like the “Flame On” shout out.
Batgirl #50: A throw down between Batman and Batgirl, featuring cameos from members of the Bat Family. Rick Leonardi’s art does it justice.
Outsiders #10: Freddy Freeman aka Captain Marvel Jr. makes an appearance. Black Lightning is also around to throw down. The issue was battle heavy, but it flowed well, and has a surprising ending.
Smax #5 (of 5): Not the ending I was expecting, but still it’s Alan Moore kids! Smax is my favorite of the Top Ten, so it has been an incredible ride finding out more about his backstory.
Ultimate Spider-Man #55: The cameos make this issue have a surreal feel. I love Bendis and Bagley together and hope to see them continue as a team for a long while.
Incredible Hulk #69: Not at all the ending I was expecting. Bruce Jones likes to keep the readers off balance, and it shows here. Awesome Hulk throwdown.
Conan #2: This book rules! If you haven’t tried it, pick it up today for God’s sake! Busiek and Nord are a great team, and the Linsner covers don’t hurt either.
Wanted #3: The book of the moment for me. Mark Millar just keeps upping the ante, and J.G. Jones’ art has never looked better.
Common Grounds #3: Another cool book you should be reading. The humanity factor of heroes shown like the tarnished silver it is.
Wildguard Casting Call #6 (of 6): The team revealed! Todd Nauck is having the time of his life and it shows.
COOL NEW BOOK OF THE WEEK:
Phantom Jack #1: The book looks great, and the story is compelling and timely. Give it a try and let me know what you think as well!
I am off to slip into a nice benadryl coma, have a great week!
