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Thursday, January 28, 2010
Comic Book Reviews Quickie comic review: Secret Warriors No. 12
Posted By Carlton Hargro on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 3:38 PM
Published by Marvel Comics. Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Stefano Casseli.
The Deal: It's the newest issue of Marvel's only (I think) espionage comic, starring Nick Fury ... and a bunch of other folks.
The Verdict: Look, I really enjoy this series. I really dig spy-oriented shit. I do. But, honestly, I'm not really sure what's going on in this comic. This issue makes some attempts to explain things, but the plot is still pretty convoluted. That said, Secret Wariors IS engrossing — so I'll keep picking it up.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Comic Book Reviews Quickie comic review: The Walking Dead
Posted By Carlton Hargro on Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 3:28 PM
Published by Image Comics. Written by Robert Kirkman. Art by Charlie Adlard.
The Deal: The latest issue of Image Comics' beloved zombie comic. You should know the deal by now.
The Verdict: I'm still loving this series and it's current direction. Judging from what happens in this issue, I think calmer things are in store for our cast of characters ... and that's a good thing. Kirkman understands that a horror book, like TWD, needs a few moments of peace to make the moments of pure gore, violence and mayhem even more gory, violent and, uh, mahemy(?). Buy it mofos!
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Comic Book Reviews Quickie comic review: Orc Stain No. 1
Posted By Carlton Hargro on Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 4:26 PM
Published by Image Comics. Written and illustrated by James Stokoe.
The Deal: It’s the first issue of writer/artist James Stokoe’s new fantasy series about a cunning orc (you know, those creatures from sword-and-sorcery-type works of fiction?) who’s better at stealing than fighting, trying to survive in a violent, blood-stained world. I think.
The Verdict: This comic works from the first page, which quickly dives right into the action (ala the first Lord of the Rings film). The lead character is interesting and morally complex; and the world Stokoe has built for the series is rich and expansive. On top of that, the art — although highly stylized — is amazing; detailed and cinematic ... kind of like Geoff Darrow mixed with Ariel Schrag. I’ve been raving about Image lately … and here’s yet another reason to rave.
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Comic Book Reviews Quickie comic review: Siege No. 1
Posted By Carlton Hargro on Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 6:36 PM
Published by Marvel Comics. Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Penciled by Olivier Coipel. Inks by Mark Morales.
The Deal: Marvel rolls out its latest blockbuster event — one that promises to offer closure on seven years worth of Avengers stories ... as well as comics like Civil War, Secret Invasion and more.
The Verdict: I guess the sign of a great comic is when you get to the last page and think: "I want more!" Well, that's exactly how I felt when finished reading Siege. Entertaining story. Incredible art. Can't wait to the second issue.
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