To Whom It May Concern

Comic Reviews for the Week - Pt. 1

(Fri 07/27/2007 04:41pm)

In an attempt to save the world from reading crap comic books I’ll be putting up short reviews that tell you how I feel about the book in question, why I feel that way, and a grade.

Amazing Spider-Man #542 – Marvel – A+

Without giving away the payoff, I have to say this was the best ending possible. I was sure going in that Peter Parker would have some realization about why he shouldn’t kill Kingpin and the whole “Back in Black” storyline would have been a waste. I was wrong. I can’t wait to see what happens next.

All-Star Batman & Robin #6 – DC – B

He gave it a B? How could he have given it a B? I’ll tell you. After reading this issue I have come to realize something, Frank Miller hasn’t been writing a piece of garbage like everyone thought. He has put together the most scathing, sarcastic and poignant commentary ever on super-hero comics as a medium. He rips apart deconstructionism (something he helped start), decompression, and action saturated stories without remorse. Either that or I’m way off the mark and it’s a piece of garbage like everyone thought.

Annihilation Conquest - Starlord #1 – Marvel – B+

Forget Quasar, whatever the hell Wraith was supposed to be, and even Nova – Starlord is THE book for AC. Funny, interesting, well written with great art, this is good stuff. Ii has Rocket Racoon!!! Need I say more?