Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s edition of Unleash the Fanboy’s Weekly Comic Reviews, I’m your host, Daniel Alvarez. There are some really key issues here, including the next installments of Mind the Gap and Invincible. Let’s get started with the always fantastic Debris.
Debris #3
It’s hard to picture Debris ending next issue, it’s coming to a close too soon. This really could have been stretched into a 13 issue series. When you don’t want a mini-series to end, you know you have a true winner. The main praising aspect of it is Maya, the main character. A tough and nice female character that takes down monsters? Lots of win right there. Then we have a simple but engaging story of her seeking ‘Athabasca.’ It’s a simple and plain story, nothing complex, it just has the main character on a journey. If you think that’s boring, you obviously haven’t been reading Debris. The latest issue moves the story along with some interesting plot developments.
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4/5
Elephantmen #43
Elephantmen has always been an unusual title, and Elephantmen #43 is no different. This latest issue certainly seems to offer a little bit of of everything. With a complex plot that seems to be splitting into several parallels, this issue does a decent enough job managing to contain it in one issue, without confusing the reader too much.
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4/5
Invincible #95
Last issue ended with a major reveal, but in Invincible #95 we get all the juicy details. As someone who has only been reading for a few issues, I’m worried about how Monster Girl’s character will continue to develop once she and Robot are no longer center stage. But until then, I’m eager to see how things play out.
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4/5
Mind the Gap #5
EVERYONE IS A SUSPECT. NO ONE IS INNOCENT! That last line really applies here. As Mind the Gap enters its fifth outing, I begin to wonder how long can this mystery go without losing its steam? Issue One was a fantastic start, but the following two issues turned the series into a Days of Our Lives soap opera. It picked up last issue with some interesting new developments. The latest installment was eagerly awaited. But does it buy time or continue the story? You’re going to be surprised with some interesting new things and a MAJOR plot development, this is one of the ‘key’ issues in this mystery.
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4/5
Prophet #29
A decent stand alone issue, whilst also fitting in to the wider story, Prophet #29 shows a step in the right direction for the complicated title. All in all, this is one of the best samples of Prophet I’ve seen. Both new and old readers have a similar starting point, and it highlights many of the title’s strengths. Of course, this will all now depend on how this issue is followed up. If this standard persists, and the title doesn’t wildly swing between various arcs too much, I may begin to enjoy Prophet a lot more.
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4.5/5
Skullkickers #18
Taking a break between arcs, its time for a a “tavern tales” issue of Skullkickers. Skullkickers #18 is a larger issue full of a number of smaller stories featuring the main protagonists (if they can be called such).
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4.5/5
Super Dinosaur #14
The current story in Super Dinosaur is less about the title character and more about the Exile and his plan for his people. It’s been a fun ride so far, as each issue explain’s the Exile’s plan. Originally we thought he was some evil alien, but as the plot unfolded, we learned that there was something deeper going on. It takes good writing to make a villain in an all-ages comic not some one-dimensional “I want to invade your world cause I can!” type. The latest installment in this arc is an important one as we explore deeper into the Exile’s home.
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3.5/5
Witchblade #160
Our hero is taking on a villain that in a lot of ways is different than any other antagonist she’s ever faced. We have a smart, calculating character that is simply ready to blow-up the world and watch it burn just for the fun of it. To be honest, you would think the inception of such a villain would be enough to sell this issue but beyond that the creative team delivers in so many other areas it’s honestly impressive.
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4.5/5
Bionic Man #13
Building upon the last issue, The Bionic Man #13 adds greater depth to the title’s mythos. It also goes places where the originally TV show couldn’t, for practicality or financial reasons. Case in point? Cyborg Bigfoot.
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4/5
Queen Sonja #32
It’s a tense situation, as the tournament draws to a close and the future of everything Red Sonja has built hangs in the balance. To be honest, whether you’ve read about the She-Devil with a Sword before doesn’t matter here, as this release sums up who she is perfectly. From the first to the final page, this issue celebrates her history in a way that will simply please long time fans while taking a solid shot at attracting new readers.
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4/5
The Spider #5
The zombie-terror brought on New York by the evil Anput reaches its end in this climactic issue. The Spider has gone through hell to try and stop her, and in this solid jaunt the pulp hero goes the extra mile, in an effort to earn the best possible outcome for himself and the people he cares about.
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3.5/5
Vampirella #23
If there was a way to properly describe this arc, I’d definitely call it the proverbial “calm before the storm.” Our heroine has been brought to the Conjuress and before a tribunal to be judged for her actions in recent issues. I’ll be honest as soon as the structure was established the ending of this release was never in doubt, but the strong writing kept me interested form beginning to end.
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4/5
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #182
Getting back into the swing of things, G.I Joe: A Real American Hero #182 offers a very tense issue, but not without its share of action. It doesn’t end on the best cliffhanger, but the main story is more than enough to keep you satisfied.
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3.5/5
Popeye #5
A very humorous tale, Popeye #5 offers a more tight and confined storyline that doesn’t splash out on characters and complex plots. In short, this is a very well rounded issue; probably one of the best of the new Popeye issues.
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4/5
Star Trek The Next Generation Doctor Who Assimilation2 #5
Continuing the sci-fi crossover, Star Trek/Doctor Who Assimilation 2 #5 does a great job of bringing the two franchises together, whilst continuing the plot. Surprisingly, this is a very tense issue, without featuring much in the way of action. In short, this is a great issue that gives readers plenty to look into, whilst providing a lull moment to build up suspense and tension.
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4.5/5
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #14
When people think back and remember the story of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, I imagine there are certain things they expect to see in any rendition of the franchise. Thankfully, in this latest release, we get some more of those plus some solid story-telling that proves that there is some serious depth to the now continuing adventures of the Heroes in a Half-Shell.
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4/5
Transformers More Than Meets The Eye #9
Following on from Decepticon and Dinobot month, Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #9 starts a new arc, bringing together the Autobot crew of the Lost Light. There is a pretty decent cliffhanger at the end. Although it seems unrelated to the flashback story that occupies the rest of the issue, it has potential. None the less, the next issue is certainly going to be interesting.
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4/5
2000AD#1802
This weeks issue, 2000AD #1801, as always, offers a selection of unique and interesting comics.
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4/5
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