Greetings everyone, welcome to Unleash the Fanboy’s Weekly Comic Reviews, I’m your host, Daniel Alvarez. Are we all alive from the onslaught of NYCC awesomeness? Yes? Good. Cause we have some really good stuff here, including not one, not two, but three new #1s! But…are they good starts? And that’s not all, the third installment of GODZILLA: Half Century War is also here! Excitement awaits, let’s get started.
Cyber Force #1
Following a chase formula combined with flash-backs and a good deal of information building, this first issue succeeds at setting itself apart from its original inception. However despite the issue being free it does stumble a bit, as it offers a hook but one that may not be strong enough to net any new readers in the long run.
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3.5/5
The Darkness #107
The perfect life is a very hard thing to aspire to and sadly re-creating the universe just doesn’t lead to it. Our hero has made some mistakes along the way and this creative team has been very good at reminding him of all of them, while inventing some new ones to torture and torment our cast of characters.
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4.5/5
Savage Dragon #182
After some large shake-ups in the Savage Dragon universe, Savage Dragon #182 begins a new arc, offering a much tighter story that looks to be showing some key character developments. Well written and full of charm, this is a surprisingly enjoyable issue of Savage Dragon. I say “surprisingly” enjoyable because the titular dragon does not make an appearance.
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4.5/5
Glory #29
Its been a while since the last issue of Glory, and the latest issue certainly jumps right back into the thick of things. With an interesting plot and some stunning visuals, this issue certainly has a lot to offer. As for the actual writing, Glory has always had a difficult plot to deal with. As much as Nanaja seems critical to the story, her introduction feels a little ‘forced’. I’m not entirely sure at what point her presence was noted by Glory and co, or how they know anything in this issue. Its a minor hiccup, but its certainly great to see Glory getting back into action.
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4/5
It Girl and the Atomics #3
Now I’ll admit I am going into this comic pretty blind since I didn’t read the first two issues, but luckily the summary helps out with some of the confusion. All in all while the dialogue may be a bit off at times, it is still a very enjoyable, with a nice story and gorgeous art. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys superhero books. Pick this up, but start from the beginning.
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4/5
Green Hornet #29
The Green Hornet enters its 29th outing. It’s definitely an improvement over the boring and slightly confusing last issue, but not by much. Honestly I think this is a series that needs a reboot and to become more like the classic show. Here the plot barely moves. It’s there, just the way things are played makes it seem like nothing happens until the final few pages. This issue, while not bad, is not something I can fully recommend. If you’re a longtime reader, then you’ll probably enjoy some of the aspects that maybe longtime readers have been expecting. (In the end though it’s just a wasteful plot element.)
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3/5
Jennifer Blood #18
The double-life Jen Fellows continues to lead keeps getting more and more complicated. In this issue our protagonist has to make some very tough decisions as she tries to figure out where she and her family go from here. It’s a heartfelt release, full of violence and that killer wit that makes this one of the best comic book series being published today.
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4.5/5
Lone Ranger: Snake of Iron #3
The Snake of Iron mini-series enters its third outing. This series has been rather simple. It has two stories going on that interlock. There aren’t fancy splash pages or explosions, it’s just a tale with heart, and I admire that. This series is definitely something I’d recommend to a new fan, it has good writing and is just the complete opposite of the usual superhero comic. No powers, no beams, no maniacs, just a story happening in old time. If that doesn’t sound exciting, then you haven’t been reading Snake of Iron.
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4.5/5
Peter Canon Thunderbolt #2
Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt got off to a rather strong start with its pilot issue (you can read our review for that jaunt here) and this release continues to show some strength even as it takes some narrative missteps. Despite that though, that art continues to soar to new heights detailing a world and characters that honestly continue to be flesh and blood hyper-real people that are well worth your time.
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3.5/5
Prophecy #4
When the end of the world going down, it’s nice to know that no matter what universe you’re dealing with in comic books there are always heroes willing to risk everything for complete strangers. And on that level this series succeeds in offering a crowd pleasing effort, that stretches itself a bit thin in order to elevate all the various franchises’ attached to this epic adventure.
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4/5
Thun’da #3
This rumble in the jungle continues as our hero takes on the various tribes and threats surrounding him while attempting to deal with the appearance of attractive jungle woman. If that doesn’t make for a complicated enough scenario our protagonist is slowly remembering what type of person he was before he came to this island… and he’s not liking what he’s seeing.
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3.5/5
Witchblade: Demon Reborn #3
I’m going to be very honest here, I did not see the point of resurrecting this story line so many years from its original release. It just seemed really out of place and to be perfectly honest it more or less still does. There are moments where the art and script click and everything flows extremely well, but overall it just feels rather bland and unrepresentative of either the original short or the property it’s attempting to be a part of.
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3/5
The Cape: 1969 #4
The Cape: 1969 has been an action-packed and unusual series from the very beginning, but all throughout there’s been one important question on everyone’s minds: how did the Cape itself come to be? Issue four is the conclusion of the miniseries; it’s got lots of fire, but does it answer the burning question? High expectations for this conclusion to The Cape: 1969 may be disappointed, but the writing is serviceable and the art makes me wish I, too, could fly, regardless of the consequences.
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3/5
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #183
A much more exciting issue, G.I Joe: A Real American Hero #183 manages to strike an interesting balance. Whilst there is a fair amount going on, this issue still seems to build things up with, often with a lot of tension. That said, its not a bore; there is still plenty of excitement to warrant a decent read through.
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4/5
GODZILLA: Half Century War #3
The always super spectacular Half Century War mini-series has entered its third outing. This series has been doing what the current Ongoing hasn’t, making exciting stories using the monsters and human cast. Unlike the Ongoing where it’s throwing away monsters, this has been doing a fantastic job with Godzilla and the other ‘natural disasters.’ Or better put by Ota in the issue, “These weren’t monsters at all, they were forces of nature.” This installment once again impresses with its scope and of course the monsters crushing things. While not as good as Issue #2, it’s still a comic all Godzilla fans should pick up. (And it’s still great even if you’ve never seen any of the films!)
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4.5/5
Snake Eyes & Storm Shadow #18
With an ever-thickening plot, Snake Eyes & Storm Shadow #18 does an effective job of keeping the action tight and focused. Whilst a lot happens, the story never truly leaves focus on Snake Eyes, something that’s fairly important, given the title. None the less, this is definitely an action packed issue. It doesn’t go overboard, as things are fairly easy to read if you’re up to date with the story. Whilst there is, as usual, a much greater focus on Snake Eyes instead of Storm Shadow, its none the less a decent read that builds up the current exciting story arc.
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4/5
Godstorm #1
Godstorm is a brand new series from Zenescope. If you haven’t checked out Issue #0, I encourage you to do so before reading this comic. Obviously with the ‘gods,’ such as Zeus, Hercules, and Perseus you can tell all kinds of stories. Though over the years there haven’t been too many stories centered around the mythos of these gods and goddesses. (People who have read the Percy Jackson series will enjoy this story.) I myself love reading stories with gods, angels, demons, I just find these things awesome when applied to the media world, the possibilities are endless. (Love Daniel Way’s Ghost Rider run.) Issue #0 did a great job with establishing the world these characters reside in, making them living as mortals was an interesting move. Issue #1 wasn’t the ‘godly’ comic I was expecting, it’s mainly a setup issue for things to come. (And those things look to be plain epic.)
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3.5/5
Sleepy Hollow #1
When someone seeks to take a literary classic and re-invent it for a new generation, it can be a very slippery or even unstable prospect. There are plenty of missteps that can be had as fans of the classic might not deem the re-invention to be a worthwhile follow up or even a suitable extension of something they consider to be more than fine on its own. But thankfully going along with the track record that Zenescope has built, this creative team found a unique enough angle and simply attacked it in a way that offered-up an interesting narrative.
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3.5/5
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