Art and story mix in a pleasant duet
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Harley Quinn #67 // Review
In a special Thanksgiving issue, Booster Gold teaches Harley the true meaning of Crossover.
The Magnificent Ms. Marvel #9 // Review
All superheroes have problems- usually of the supervillain variety, but occasionally it’s alien invasions or time travel shenanigans. Then there are the problems that you can’t fight with your superpowers, the problems that you can’t call in the Avengers for.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer #9 // Review
Buffy the Vampire Slayer #9 is a particularly strong episode in Boom! Studio’s hit-or-miss reboot of the Buffyverse.
Nomen Omen #2 // Review
Taken as a whole, it is a dazzling, little bit of magic.
Sonata #6 // Review
David Hine and Brian Haberlin continue a dive into pulpy adventure fantasy.
Coffin Bound #4 // Review
The final issue of the first series lacks some of the delicious creepiness that opened the story.
Invisible Woman #4 // Review
Waid puts together a solid story here, it just doesn’t necessarily feel like a Marvel story.
SFSX #2 // Review
A fun exploration into the nature of control and subversion in modern society.
Marauders #1 // Review
House of X and Powers of X are a hard act to follow, but this book nails it with ease.
Batgirl #40 // Review
Castellucci’s sharp characterization of Batgirl if impressively sophisticated.
Captain Marvel #11 // Review
The situation with Nuclear Man (issues 1-5) left Ripley with unresolved trauma, giving her nightmares for weeks. So she’s attempting to cope with this by becoming as powerful as possible to never need saving again. No matter what it takes, she won’t be put in that situation again.
Doctor Mirage #3 // Review
The heroine has more than enough charisma to make this issue feel fresh.
The Amazing Mary Jane #1 // Review
There are interesting little bits of promise emerging from an intriguing concept.
Jane Foster: Valkyrie #4 // Review
The series regains some momentum as CAFU puts in some very, very deft work.
Fearless #4 // Review
The final issue of Fearless wraps-up what really should be the first in several such series.
Ghost-Spider #3 // Review
McGuire’s broader plans for Gwen get pulled a bit more into focus in another thoroughly satisfying issue.
Aero #4 // Review
Liefen has an excellent understanding of pacing.
Gwenpool Strikes Back #3 // Review
If you want nothing more than fanservice this story is great—you can see your favorite heroes fight one on one in their swimsuits. But fanservice isn’t enough to carry an entire story.
Supergirl #35 // Review
Supergirl continues to make a very appealingly heroic presence.