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70s DC Cinematic Universe
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70s DC Cinematic Universe

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Superman 84 and 84 vol. 2 (DC, 1993) This is a tragic 2 part tale that revolves around with the Toymaker** and Superman ...
11/04/2024

Superman 84 and 84 vol. 2 (DC, 1993) This is a tragic 2 part tale that revolves around with the Toymaker** and Superman supporting character Cat Grant. Issue 84 is sad, though I knew what happens in the story before I read it. But the resolution in Issue sent me for a loop. Basically, a child is killed and a parent is hellbent on revenge, with nothing to stop her...but the writer decided to end the story on a neat and clean note that didn't sit right. The resolution was the "right one" but it was made because this had to be wrapped up in 2 issues. The good thing is that this is a story that does not rely on Superman's powers to move the story. The bad thing is the story happens solely because Superman is not around when bad things happen, and Superman doesn't even have to wrestle with his conscience about that. There is a lot of wasted character potential. These comics are still recommended. -Tim

ETA: Toyman, not Toymaker (It's on the cover, duh. Thanks for the correction, D. Wightman)

New Avengers 16 (Marvel, 2017) Great art and cover art. There are a bunch of Marvel characters in here that I like inclu...
02/04/2024

New Avengers 16 (Marvel, 2017) Great art and cover art. There are a bunch of Marvel characters in here that I like including Angar the Screamer and Squirrel Girl. This is part 5 of story that ALSO crosses over with the linewide event called Civil War 2. I enjoyed the story because I read enough Civil War 2 to understand what was happening. It's not a must read, but I dug it.

The Dark Knight Returns: Last Crusade (DC, 2018) This comic is meant to be the prequel to The Dark Knight Returns. It te...
29/03/2024

The Dark Knight Returns: Last Crusade (DC, 2018) This comic is meant to be the prequel to The Dark Knight Returns. It tells the story of why Batman retired. The images of Batman and Robin illustrated by John Romita Jr. are so classic and awesome. The seemingly demonic hold that Joker has over the insane inmates of Arkham Asylum is frightening. I was riveted the whole time until the weirdly abrupt ending. This comic would be better with a better more solid and informed ending, especially people reading this for the first time with no knowledge of the events to come in the later DKR stories. Recommended.

Fantasy Masterpieces  #6 (Marvel, Original Release 1969/Reprint 1980) This is a reprint of Silver Surfer  #6 from 1969. ...
28/03/2024

Fantasy Masterpieces #6 (Marvel, Original Release 1969/Reprint 1980) This is a reprint of Silver Surfer #6 from 1969. It's pedestrian af. Silver Surfer who has been banished to the planet earth by Galactus, tries to escape by traveling to the future. He is free of his confinement, but finds the whole inhabited universe has been destroyed or subjugated by a powerful and malevolent force. So he time travels back to the point where the force was created, stops it from happening then goes back in time to "the present" to be confined to earth once more. It's a mediocre story.

Bishop: War College (Marvel, 2023) This is a fine story that takes place during the Krakoa-Era of the X-Men, before Fall...
27/03/2024

Bishop: War College (Marvel, 2023) This is a fine story that takes place during the Krakoa-Era of the X-Men, before Fall of X. Bishop is training a special force of some young mutants to protect Krakoa at all costs. There's an invasion and multi-dimensional travel and the young team has to fight without their leader. It was fine, but it's what I call a "throwaway story". Kind of forgettable. You can take it or leave it.

Fantastic Four 9 (Marvel, 2023) I don't think I like Ryan North's writing. I didn't like any of his Squirrel Girl comics...
26/03/2024

Fantastic Four 9 (Marvel, 2023) I don't think I like Ryan North's writing. I didn't like any of his Squirrel Girl comics, even though I like that character. I have read a few issues of his current run on FF and I only liked one story. And this story ain't it. It's just pedestrian s**t: An alien force has taken over the mind of half of the FF and pits them against each other. North also tries telling the story from blind Alicia Masters POV. I don't think it works so well. Not Recommended.

Jessica Jones 13 and 14 (Marvel, 2017) Yet again, Jessica has to face off against the man the damned near ruined her ent...
25/03/2024

Jessica Jones 13 and 14 (Marvel, 2017) Yet again, Jessica has to face off against the man the damned near ruined her entire life, her nemesis the Purple Man. But since original creator of the horrendous story of Jess vs. Purple Man, Brian Michael Bendis wrote the story, and it is done very well, I'll give it a pass. This is only the first 2 parts of a 6 issue story. Highly Recommended. -Tim

Icons: Cyclops  #1 and  #2 (Marvel, 2002) These are the first two issues of a solo cyclops four issue mini-series. These...
23/03/2024

Icons: Cyclops #1 and #2 (Marvel, 2002) These are the first two issues of a solo cyclops four issue mini-series. These two issues let Cyclops be the bad ass that he is. And i read this on the same week X-Men '97 debuted which also put some repeck on Cyclop's name. In the first issue, Cyclops vs. Juggernaut in a life and death battle, and Cyclops is as cool and effortless in his actions as John Wick (without the murder). Admittedly, Juggernaut is nerfed way down by his love for Black Tom in issue 1. Unleashed, Juggernaut should be able to demolish cyclops. But as a Cyke fan, I'm fine with this for once. There is more hardcore cyclops action in Issue 2 and I'm on board to read the next two issues. This is written by fan favorite and Saga co-creator Brian K. Vaughn. Recommended. - Tim

The Uncanny X-Men 142 (Marvel,) I read another Marvel re-print. This is the 2nd part of the classic 2 part "Days of Futu...
21/03/2024

The Uncanny X-Men 142 (Marvel,) I read another Marvel re-print. This is the 2nd part of the classic 2 part "Days of Futurepast" story. I read the whole story once 14 years ago. I didn't think it was that great then. Probably because of years of expectations. For a long time, I thought this story was more than 2 parts, so I felt the story was a bit anemic. This time, I just sat down and read this without expectations, I really enjoyed it. The story is: An older Kitty Pryde and X-Men live in a dystopian future in which Sentinels have killed or imprisoned all mutants and superheroes. Kitty has to go back in time to stop the murder that started this downturn. This is mostly a fight story, with the X-Men vs. the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. It's a damn good fight story, with great character work and a heartbreaking and hopefuil ending. Recommended. - Tim

She-Hulk  #8, vol. 2 (Marvel, 2006) This is a Civil War crossover and it is one of the reasons why Civil War and it's cr...
15/03/2024

She-Hulk #8, vol. 2 (Marvel, 2006) This is a Civil War crossover and it is one of the reasons why Civil War and it's crossovers worked for me. This issue covers an aspect of the conflict that has to be settled in court and it is done wonderfully. It's a done in one story, so everything is wrapped up a little too quick and neatly, but that's the cost of wrapping up a story in one issue. I'm here for it. Recommended. -Tim -hulk

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