Weekly Comic Book Pulls for 12-28-07

Ultimate Power #9
Yep, that sure was an ending, wasn't it? Jeph Loeb brings this series to a close, not with a bang, but a whimper. There are maybe two surprises in the whole thing, although if you've been reading Ultimate Spider-man, it kind of explains a pretty major plot point. It's not awful but like the whole series, it's just way underwhelming. The series rushes to a conclusion without any major drama. The art from Greg Horn is his usual work, so you can take it or leave it. Again, not bad just largely lifeless. If this was supposed to be a major event, than Marvel really missed the boat. ---3 out of 5
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Weekly Comic Book Pulls for 10-31-07

Ultimate Power #8
It sure doesn’t feel like this series is coming to a close next issue. This issue brings to light the bad pacing of this series, as the early issues moved too slow and introduced nothing, and now the last few issues are racing to the end. It doesn’t help that there were twelve billions characters running around before the old version of the Squadron Supreme showed up. There’s just not enough time for everything that’s going on. Greg Horn's art is still what it is though, and if you can get over the stiffness of it, it’s enjoyable enough. I have to say that what should have been a big fun action story has collapsed under its own weight. ---2 out of 5...come see what else Henchman21 has been reading at GEEKS OF DOOM!