My weekly take on the comics on shelves and where I think you should spend your bread.
AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL 15
The one shot comic marks 10 years. The story of May “May Day” Parker, daughter of the retired Amazing Spider-Man Peter and his wife Mary Jane, struck enough of a cord with fans that the powers that be wanted more. A whole universe where the daughter of the spider went on to her own crime fighting career was created and marks a decade with this issue. Fun and touching at the same time, it’s a fun read and a fantastic intro to the universe where the heir to the red and blue tights swings on. This comic actually feels like she’s really a legacy to Spidey as it showcases the same “never give up” attitude that her father has shown time and time again in his own titles. Get it. … $3.99
FANTASTIC FOUR 552
551 ended with Reed Richards blowing Prince Namor’s head off with a big ol’ gun. The sequal to that is heavy hitting and has Ben Grimm, the Thing, in a knock-down-drag-out with Doctor Doom. And it’s just the middle of the story. You’ll love it then hate how long you’ll have to wait until next issue. Get it. … $2.99
GHOST RIDER 18
If you haven’t been reading Ghost Rider this is almost a usless issue, but it has a heck of a payoff so it may be worth the asking price If there’s another book on the shelf that you were looking forward to though, get that instead. Skip it. … $2.99
IRON MAN AND POWER PACK 2
I do dig fun, kid friendly books, and this one works really well. May be a little cute for those looking for a hard edged comic, but if you give it a chance you’ll likely dig it. Besides, this is a title that carries multiple pages of Mini Marvels which are a great bonus. Think about it. … $2.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES HULK 6
Probably one of the silliest Hulk stories ever told. I can see the selling point as it has the feel of a DC Comic in the silver age, but I can’t recommend it as it wasn’t nearly as fun. Skip it. … $2.99
MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS 4
Four stories at about a buck a piece, not a bad deal. The Hellcat story is probably my favorite and I would be willing to buy that on it’s own. Can’t say I have the same enthusiasm for the other 3 books, but they were a fun enough read for the price. Think about it. … $3.99
NEW WARRIORS 6
Digging the book and the story but not how they keep working the whole “mystery” behind who is banking the team. Still, a good read with solid characters. I think 2008 will really see this book taking off. Think about it. … $2.99
NOVA 9
After several really strong issues, this feels like a misstep. Not too fun and the “heavy” part of the story doesn’t really mean anything, even if you’ve been reading the book. Skip it. … $2.99
PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL 14
WJ has been a fun book to read since it was revived but this son of Kraven story is really interesting and funny at the same time. Kraven the Hunter eventually went crazy but his son seems to be more mad and dangerous - especially without Kraven’s sense of honor - than his father ever was. From the first page to the last you don’t know the whole story, but you’re ok with that. I’d remind you to return for issue 15 as it seems this particular story is coming to an end, but one look at the last page and I think you’ll be back. Think about it. … $2.99
SPIDER-MAN FAMILY 6
Don’t dig the Manga story but it’s worth it just to see Thor as a frog again. I thought the storyline, originally run in The Mighty Thor, was silly as all get out. But it’s pretty funny in retrospect and it’s in that spirit that this tale is toad (yes, that is a horrible pun and was almost painful to use, but it was also irresistible).Lots of good stories for a reasonable price. Think about it. … $4.99
SPIDER-MAN/RED SONJA 5
There’s so much not to like about this and yet I kind of dug the story. This is the last book in the tale and ties everything up nicely. Think about it. … $2.99
ULTIMATE IRON MAN II 1
Loved it, you should pick it up. If you want to know more about what I thought of it, read the review. Get it. … $2.99
WOLVERINE 60
I don’t really like the art and the story is taking too long but this book indicates that we’re getting close to the end of this long and overly-convoluted story. Which will be nice. If you’re a hard core Wolvie fan, pick it up, if not, it’s not easy to pass up but don’t let the gorgeous cover fool you, it’s not a great story. Skip it. … $2.99
