Weekly Comic Book Pulls for 01-31-08

Captain America #34
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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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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