We start this week with the end of the first mini series of The Umbrella Academy, which is the break out book of the year. I've loved every issue of this series so far, but I have to be honest and say the final issue was bit of a misstep, albeit a tiny one. The whole thing wraps up a little too neatly for my taste, and puts the book in an interesting position in terms of where the story goes. The remnants of the team take on one of their own, with casualties on both sides, and then it wraps up in a touchy feely ending. The tone is fine and writer Gerard Way stages the action well, I just felt the ending was out of place. The art though, continues to amaze, with Gabriel Ba and colorist Dave Stewart bringing the book to life. It's going to be a long wait to the next mini, but I can't wait. Seriously, pick this book up.---4 out of 5
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Thursday, February 28, 2008
Weekly Comic Book Pulls for 02-20-08
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Weekly Comic Book Pulls for 01-31-08
It's the biggest comic of the week, at least for me (I read Y: The Last Man in trades). Does it live up to the hype? Well, it's just another piece in the rather large puzzle that Ed Brubaker has created since he took over the series. Brubaker resists the urge to make this a very special issue, and just keeps his story chugging along, while keeping it accessible enough for people just picking up this issue. Yes, the new Captain takes up the shield this issue, we all know who it is. That's almost the B plot of the issue though, as the more important stuff goes on between Tony Stark and a government official who won't accept the Red Skull is back, and then there's an exchange between the Skull and Armin Zola and a rather shocking ending with some of the Skull's sleeper agents. Perfectly paced story, and great action and design from artist Steve Epting (with beautiful inking by Butch Guice). If you're going to do a big character event, this is the way to do it. ---5 out of 5
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