Greetings everyone, welcome to this week’s edition of Unleash the Fanboy’s Weekly Comic Reviews, I’m your host, Daniel Alvarez. We have a really diverse list of titles this time around, so I won’t keep you, let’s begin.

Manhattan Projects #4

I’m noticing some patterns developing in this book. The first, more obvious one, is that everyone has secrets. It makes sense, because the whole series is based around the secret history of a secret project that everyone thinks they know about. The second pattern is the replacement of people by their clones and/or twins. Mind the Gap #2The Manhattan Projects #4 isn’t bad; it’s just not very exciting, and I’m still waiting for the series’ story to really take off. When a trick with the coloring is the coolest part of the issue, something needs to change.

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3/5

Mind the Gap #2

Mind the Gap #1 is the most interesting comic I’ve read this year. It grabbed me with its intriguing mystery and original concept. You don’t find too many comics like it these days. The second issue continues the story well enough, but it’s lacking everything that made the first issue so darn good.

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3/5

Prophet #26

Another issue, and I’m still struggling with the concept of Prophet. Yet its getting better, and the latest issue is surprisingly enjoyable. Even if it doesn’t make any sense with the last issue (again). Its still not the most clear series in terms of plot, narrative, characters, definition or anything. Yet its starting to take much better shape, with an overall story slowly revealing itself between the pages. My only concern is that this is issue 26, it shouldn’t take this long to engage readers, although this might clearly suggest what kind of reader Prophet is aimed at.

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3.5/5

Savage Dragon #180

Savage Dragon #180 is certainly action packed. With lots of narrative, lots of dialogue and lots of action, its hard not to like this issue of Savage Dragon. Yet its quick speed might actually, for once, be a bad thing. It might be a bit quick, but it effectively wraps up along arc, and serves as a great example of what Savage Dragon is about.

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4/5

Supreme #65

Let’s be honest, the prospect of an angry vengeful Supreme locked away then released is already enough to warrant a read.  If you can ignore any possible script missteps and find some enjoyment from the art contained here, this issue is certainly for you.  Recommended.

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3.5/5

Whispers #3

Maybe I’ve just read too many books by Stephen King, but the serial killer element of this story just doesn’t interest me. Joshua Luna‘s dialogue is spot-on and I’m eager to see where the story goes, (I’m waiting for a “with great power comes great responsibility” moment, but so far Sam is being way too responsible. I’m a bit worried about this series, simply because of the intermittent release schedule, but the quality of the individual issues is very good, with issue 3 being no exception.

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4/5

Witchblade #157

Tim Seeley earns extra points this issue for offering readers a goofy but competent narrative that intricately weaves a massive but stereotypical fantasy world with the history of the Witchblade.  The script this issue not only successfully nails the balance between inner and outer dialoge but also brings back one of my favorite ex-wielders in the process.  It’s a fun little story that will keep fans engaged from start to finish.

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4/5

Kirby: Genesis – Silver Star #6

I’ve never read any of the Kirby: Genesis books before, and when I first picked up Silver Star #6 I was disappointed. I’d been expecting an origin story for a certain voracious pink ball from Nintendo. Obviously I was wrong, but I ended up enjoying the read. If you like superhero’s, but want something different than what the big two have to offer, Kirby: Genesis seems like a friendly book to pick up. Silver Star #6 isn’t amazing, but it’s a perfectly decent read.

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3.5/5

Lord of the Jungle #5

A slightly different take on Tarzan, Lord of The Jungle #5 makes for an unusual read. Whilst it still keeps to some of the traditional Tarzan elements, it is showing a unique spin on an old character.  First of all, don’t expect all the tropes to be missing; this is still a Tarzan story. Tarzan doesn’t look much different and, as usual, there’s a Jane running around in a torn dress. I suppose it has to stick to its roots somewhere. Lord of the Jungle #5 is a good read, and shows signs of taking the old character somewhere new.

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3.5/5

Voltron #6

Praise must go to Brandon Thomas for delivering a competent story that successfully evolves a two-dimensional villain into a full-fledged character.  If you are looking to add depth to an antagonist, you don’t discard what the fans already know but you add subtle details that make the perception of their focus shift a bit. Voltron #6 is a good issue that continues this old robot’s mythology for a new generation.  Highly recommended.

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4/5