Gettin' Jiggly Wit It

Superman #14 Review Division in the House of El Original Review by Johnkmccubbin91 at Comic Vine The first year of this series was terrible, but since the arrival of Scott Lobdell as of issue 0 the series has become what it should have been all along, great. I have been a Superman fan since a child so seeing the main Superman series do so dreadful whilst others like Action Comics doing so well wasn't nice. Nothing against any of the other series, and mainly Action Comics, which Grant Morrison has done a great job on, but the main Superman series should be the best like the main Batman series should be better than the other Batman series. Plot This issue sees Lois Lane visit Clark to try and persuade him to come back to the Daily Planet. Her visit is however cut short by the arrival of Supergirl (who can now speak English), who takes Clark to meet the Kryptonian, H'el , who claims he can restore Krypton.

Star Wars: Dawn Of The Jedi - The Prisoner Of Bogan #1 Review

Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi - The Prisoner of Bogan #1 Review Banished to the dark moon Bogan, the Force Hound Xesh has been living in contemplation; the memory of who he was before his ship crashed on Tython still escapes him. A rival from his past is on his trail, and the Je’daii are doing all they can to discover his origin. And now, Xesh is about to meet someone who will change his life forever, a former great Je’daii . . . the prisoner of Bogan! Cover/Solicit - 3/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 4/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 4/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 5/5 - Does the layout of

Dark Horse to Publish 'Star Wars' Comics 'Beyond 2013'

It has been debated as to whether or not Marvel would be getting the rights to the Star Wars comics when Dark Horse's license agreement ran out in 2013. Well it seems we can now put it to rest. ICv2 received word from Dark Horse's Director of Publicity Jeremy Atkins that he had finally received word from Lucusfilm and they will be publishing past 2013. "but all we are able to say at this time is that we are publishing Star Wars beyond 2013." Read their full article here; ICv2 - Dark Horse to Publish 'Star Wars' Comics 'Beyond 2013'

Secret Avengers #34 - Synthetic Dawn Review

Secret Avengers #34 Review The robots of the Marvel Universe revolt! With the main team down, it's up to the Secret Avengers to stop Father's invasion and plague of robot evolution! But why has Captain Britain hurled mankind's only hope into the black heart of Earth-4680? Cover/Solicit - 3/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 3/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 3/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 3/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 3/5 - Weighted Triple. How well did the issue further develop the curren

Comic Mash-Ups

I just found a cool article series over at Comics Should Be Good! on Comic Book Resources for comic mash-ups. Basically they take two known franchises and have artists draw them together. Some of the past series include Marvel/Disney, DC/WB, Angry Birds, and Star Trek. Go give them a look, you'll be glad you did. http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2011/08/12/the-line-it-is-drawn-archive/ http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/category/the-line-it-is-drawn/

The Savage Hawkman #14 - Hawkman: Wanted, Part Four: Birds of a Feather Review

The Savage Hawkman #14 Review The “HAWKMAN: WANTED” epic explodes in this issue! Continues in this month’s GREEN ARROW #14 as Hawkman and Green Arrow meet for the first time in The New 52! LADYHAWKE, princess of Thanagar, wants Hawkman dead—and she’s accused him of the murder of her father and brother! Cover/Solicit - 4/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 4/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 4/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 3/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 4/5 - Weighted Triple. How well did the issue furt

Red Lanterns #14 - Home is Where the Heart Is Review

Red Lanterns #14 Review “Rise of the Third Army” continues! Red Lanterns vs. the Third Army! Who is the next Lantern to be converted? What dark secret lays buried under the surface of Atrocitus’s home planet, Ryutt? Cover/Solicit - 4/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 3/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 3/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 4/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 4/5 - Weighted Triple. How well did the issue further develop the current story? How well did the issue further develop the characters?

Joss Whedon Still Using Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch

In an interview with Jimmy Fallon last night the writer/director Joss Whedon confirmed once again that he will be using Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch in Avengers 2 . "There are new characters. I already said that we’re going to have a brother/sister team, the Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver, who were great mainstays of The Avengers when I was reading the comics as a kid." This news comes after it was announced that Fox will also be using Quicksilver . It seems that Marvel is sticking to their guns and are going to go along with their initial plans regardless of Fox. You can read more at Comic Book Therapy .

New Avengers #34 - The End Review

New Avengers #34 Review The New Avengers era ends - not with a whimper - but with a extra-sized action-packed bang! The last issue of New Avengers is actually all said and done: What is the future of the New Avengers? IS there a future? Find out right here. Cover/Solicit - 4/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 4/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 5/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 5/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 5/5 - Weighted Triple. How well did the issue further develop the current story? How well did the

Fox Casts Quicksilver for Days of Future Past

So it appears that Fox is upset about the possibility of any mutant appearing in a non-Fox licensed film. It was announced yesterday via Twitter that Evan Peters will be playing the mutant in the upcoming X-Men Days of Future Past . What this means for Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch for Avengers 2 is unknown. I know that due to licensing Fox owned the rights to the "mutants" but if Marvel/Disney had used them first without reference to the X-Gene then they would just be considered Supers in the Avengers. My personal opinion is Fox knows how popular the characters are and feel that they should get the $$ from them. You can read more on Yahoo! Movie Talk .

Action Comics #1 Found in House's Insulation

It appears that an issue of the most expensive comic in the world was found in a house in Minneapolis. Currently the issue is up for $127,000 on Comic Connect with a grade of 1.5/10. Read the full story at the Star Tribune .

Gambit #6 - British Invasion Review

Gambit #6 Review Coerced by a criminal mastermind, Gambit is sent to the United Kingdom to heist the greatest weapon in the history of man: Excalibur. How will Marvel's premiere thief manage to dupe his extortionist while also escaping with a clear name? Guest-starring Pete Wisdom and MI13! Cover/Solicit - 2/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 3/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 4/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 4/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 4/5 - Weighted Triple. How well did the issue further d

Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox - Trailer Debut

DC & WB has released the trailer for Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox . The animated feature is based on the 2011 Flashpoint story-arc which lead up to the current New 52 . This should be an excellent watch for anyone wanting a little back-story on the New 52. You can watch it below; When time travel allows a past wrong to be righted for The Flash and his family, the ripples of the event prove disastrous as a fractured, alternate reality now exists where a Justice League never formed, and even Superman is nowhere to be found. Teaming with a grittier, more violent Dark Knight and Cyborg , Flash races to restore the continuity of his original timeline while this new world is ravaged by a fierce war between Wonder Woman's Amazons and Aquaman’s Atlanteans. With breath taking action and an all-star voice cast, it's a bold, emotional vision that will forever change the landscape of the DC Universe. Available for Pre-order. This item will be r

Star Trek: Into Darkness

So I used my $8.00 Coupon and went to see Star Trek: Into Darkness last night. All I can say is that I was very pleased. Abrams did an excellent job of keeping his universe unique while staying true to the original. I enjoyed the little homages he threw into the movie like Spock's "The needs of the few, outweigh the needs of the many" and Bone's "I'm a doctor not a torpedo specialist." The movie was enjoyable and I'd recommend it to anyone. It was easy to follow even if you are uninformed about the original Khan or the genetically engineered humans from the 90s. One thing I did notice is the reveal of Khan was lackluster, they up played the music and it was supposed to be shocking and suspenseful but for me it wasn't. I also couldn't get over Abrams signature Lens-flare for his futuristic look. Actually I never noticed it in the first movie until somebody pointed it out, now it's hard to overlook. The movie also did a very good job or

Guest Review: The Flash #14 - Gorilla Warfare, Part 2: Last Ape Standing

The Flash #14 Review Get Away From Grodd Original Review by Johnkmccubbin91 at Comic Vine I have been thoroughly enjoying this series, and it has easily been the best Flash series I have ever read. I've been enjoying how the stories have intertwined into this story and how we've got to learn more about the Speed Force throughout the series. Plot This issue sees Flash running away from Gorilla Grodd who now has the Speed Force going through him, allowing him to keep up with Flash. Meanwhile Iris West is still trapped in the Speed Force and Turbine is aiding Patty Spivot and Captain Frye in finding Barry.

FF #1 - Parts of a Hole Review

FF #1 Review We have seen the future and it will be fantastic! In the absence of the Fantastic Four, a substitute Four, hand-picked by the real deal--Ant-Man, Medusa, She-Hulk and Miss Thing--stand ready to guard the Earth and the nascent Future Foundation for four minutes... NOW! what could possibly go wrong? Cover/Solicit - 3/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 3/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 3/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 4/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 5/5 - Weighted Triple. How well did the issue

Free Iron Man 3 Prelude Comic

For those of you planning to go out to the movies this Memorial Day weekend (May 24th-27th), Regal Cinemas is offering a free copy of Iron Man 3 Prelude to those who see Iron Man 3 in Real3D. I was lucky enough to get my hands on a copy when I went to watch Star Trek, so maybe if you ask the cashier might slide you a copy.

Wolverine & the X-Men #21 - The Greatest Freakshow on Earth Review

Wolverine & the X-Men #21 Review Frankenstein’s Murder Circus comes to town! Cover/Solicit - 5/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 4/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 5/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 5/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 4/5 - Weighted Triple. How well did the issue further develop the current story? How well did the issue further develop the characters? Did I enjoy reading the issue?

Wolverine #316 - Covenant, Part 3 Review

Wolverine #316 Review Wolverine and Elsa Bloodstone discover the Floating Castle! With the Covenant hot on their trail, can Wolverine keep the Deaming Maiden alive? Or will Elsa betray him? Meanwhile, Melita makes a discovery that will change Wolverine – and her – forever! Cover/Solicit - 3/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 3/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 4/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 4/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 3/5 - Weighted Triple. How well did the issue further develop

Guest Review: Justice League #14 - The Secret of the Cheetah, Chapter Two; Shazam!, Chapter Seven

Justice League #14 Review The Cheetah's Curse Original Review by Johnkmccubbin91 at Comic Vine I have enjoyed this series so far and although it has had it's ups and downs it has overall been a good series. I have loved what Geoff Johns has been doing with the series and although I was slightly disappointed with how he used Darkseid in the opening story he has done a brilliant job since adding some surprises along the way. The other thing I have loved about this series for a good few issues is the Shazam! backup story which was nice to see back after not making an appearance last issue. Plot This issue sees the Justice League trying to cure Superman from Cheetah's attack (which turned him into a Cheetah like creature). Meanwhile Wonder Woman along with the Flash and Aquaman try to capture Cheetah. Shazam! Part 7 In the backup story featuring Shazam! sees Black Adam with Dr. Sivana aiding him tries to understand this world and starts by dealing wit

Man of Steel - "Fate of Your Planet" Official Trailer [HD]

Here is the latest trailer for Superman: Man of Steel. Man of Steel is in theaters on June 14, 2013.

The Transformers: Robots in Disguise #11 - The End of the Beginning of the World Review

The Transformers: Robots in Disguise #11 Review CYBERTRON IS ABOUT TO EXPLODE! Tensions ratchet up between AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS as violence breaks out in the heart of the city… and PROWL looks for someone to blame. Is DIRGE a convenient target-or the key to what comes next? Plus an old "friend" comes back home. Cover/Solicit - 5/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 5/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 5/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 5/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 5/5 - Weighted T

Ultimate Comics X-Men #18.1 - Point One Review

Ultimate Comics X-Men #18.1 Review Meet MACH TWO, former Morlock tunnel refugee turned mutant resistance fighter! Will she side with Kitty Pryde or become a dangerous new enemy? A brave new world for the nation's surviving mutants starts here! Cover/Solicit - 4/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 3/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 3/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 4/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 4/5 - Weighted Triple. How well did the issue further develop the current story? How w

The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #11 - Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading Review

The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #11 Review SHADOWLAND CONCLUDES! And it's the end of an era when, on pre-war CYBERTRON, enemies close in on all sides and Orion Pax - the future OPTIMUS PRIME - selects a team of AUTOBOTS to help him pull off the ultimate heist - with the fate of the planet hanging in the balance! Cover/Solicit - 5/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 4/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 4/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 3/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 3/5 - Weighted Triple. How

Guest Review: Iron Man #2 - Believe, 2 of 5: A Gentleman's Wager

Iron Man #2 Review What? Original Review by Johnkmccubbin91 at Comic Vine I loved Matt Fraction's run on the character in the last series ( The Invincible Iron Man ) and after Kieron Gillen doing such good work on Journey Into Mystery I expected a good follow up series. So far the first two issues have been very disappointing and if the series doesn't pick up by the end of this story and defiantly the next I will most likely be dropping it. Plot This issue sees Iron Man travel to Symkaria where he hopes to negotiate a deal with Arthur and his Knights to retrieve the Extremist armor they are in possession of. Arthur and his Knights however have other plans.

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #17 - United We Stand; Part 3 Review

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #17 Review UNITED WE STAND! With the nation at war, young Spider-Man heeds the call of Super Hero duty! The secret connection between Miles Morales and Spider-Woman revealed? Cover/Solicit - 4/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 5/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 5/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 4/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 5/5 - Weighted Triple. How well did the issue further develop the current story? How well did the issue further develop the characte

Avengers Assemble Trailer

As you know Marvel and Disney had to cancel Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes due to disputes with the original animation company. Well the good news is they have gone in house and Avengers Assemble will be premiering this July. You can check the trailer below; The Biggest Heroes. The Biggest Threats. The Biggest Stakes! It’s the most anticipated new animated series to launch this year and this July, Marvel’s Avengers Assemble reunites Marvel’s most iconic Super Heroes – Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Hulk, Hawkeye, Black Widow & Falcon! Featuring the team that took the world by storm in Marvel’s The Avengers, no fan can miss the action-packed adventures of Earth’s Mightiest as they must protect the Marvel Universe from the biggest threats they've ever seen – all while working together as a team! The world's most dangerous Super Villains don't stand a chance when the Avengers Assemble! Don’t miss the miss the premiere episode of Marvel

The Wolverine Full Trailer

The Wolverine opens in theaters on July 26, 2013.

Xbox One Revealed

Well it seems all the name rumors can be put to rest, the new Xbox (originally codenamed Durango and 720) was revealed today with the name is Xbox One . Microsoft is marketing the new Xbox as your "One" entertainment device for you TV. To find our more about the specs and press release check out the following c|net articles; Press Release: http://reviews.cnet.com/2300-9020_7-10016894-50.html Specs: http://reviews.cnet.com/microsoft-xbox-one/

$8.00 OFF Star Trek: Into Darkness

For those of you like myself that haven't seen Star Trek: Into Darkness yet this is a great offer. If you pre-order the Blu-ray or Blu-ray 3D editions at Best Buy , you get $8.00 Movie cash from Hollywood Movie Money . Also by pre-ordering you also get a free download of the movie from Best Buy's CinemaNow service as soon as it becomes available. The benefit of CinemaNow is you get to watch the movie early and before it's even in stores. The pre-order is $14.99 and will be credited to the sale price once it's released at Best Buy.

Supergirl #14 - Lost Son of Krypton Review

Supergirl #14 Review A “H’ELL ON EARTH” crossover chapter! Picking up from SUPERBOY #14, Supergirl meets the villainous H’el! What happens when she finds herself agreeing with his pro-Krypton/anti-Earth plans? Continued this month in SUPERMAN #14! Cover/Solicit - 4/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 4/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 4/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 4/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 5/5 - Weighted Triple. How well did the issue further develop the current story? How well did the issu

Star Wars: Agent of the Empire - Hard Targets #2 - Part 2 of 5 Review

Star Wars: Agent of the Empire - Hard Targets #2 Review Imperial Agent Jahan Cross doesn’t like his assignment or the politicians he is forced to work with. Yet dealing with all of that is easier than coming to terms with his growing respect for a boy whose father he killed—especially when that boy is supposed to be merely a political pawn of the Empire. When attackers kidnap the boy, Cross finds himself turning his back on his mission and putting his life on the line for a “pawn.” No job is too dangerous for an Agent of the Empire! Cover/Solicit - 3/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 4/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 4/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's

Guest Review: Indestructible Hulk #1 - Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Part 1

Indestructible Hulk #1 Review S.H.I.E.L.D. SMASH! Original Review by Johnkmccubbin91 at Comic Vine This is the Marvel NOW! series I have been most looking forward to. There is a number of reasons I have been most looking forward to this series but the main reason is due to the previous Incredible Hulk series being so bad, and wanting to see a good Hulk series once more. Another thing that I was looking forward to was seeing how Mark Waid handled the character as he's turned the Daredevil character into one of Marvel's best new series (at the time) with Daredevil. Plot This issue sees Bruce Banner visiting Maria Hill in a cafe to discuss joining S.H.I.E.L.D. , and how he's unhappy that people like Iron Man and Mr. Fantastic who are no smarter than him will be remembered as geniuses and all he'll be remember for is the Hulk.

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