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Devil Comics Entertainment: Brightest Day, Green Lantern, Last Stand Of New Krypton, Second Coming X-Men, Fall Of Hulks

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5 – Worth the Buy It Now Price

4 – Story is Worth the Purchase Price or Definite Read for the Trade Paperback

3 – Average Story – Buy if you Need to Complete your Collection

2 – Filler Issue – Not Necessary to Purchase

1 – Avoid and Save your Money

GREEN LANTERN #53

5 OUT OF 5

Taking place after the Blackest Night, the colored corps has established an intergalactic peace between themselves. Someone has captured the Phalanx and ready to collect the other entities that power the various corps. Hal Jordan and Carol Ferris explore their relationship however cut short by another lantern. Geoff Johns pulls an inside joke between Luthor and Larfleeze. Awesome issue and a great start with a curious end that leaves you wanting more.

ULTIMATE AVENGERS #6

3 OUT OF 5

This is the end of the first story arc by Mark Millar. The story is very tame compared to the action in Nemesis. The last 5 issues have been a slow build to this conclusion. Really felt like the story arc could be finished in 3 issues. The art by Carlos Pacheco is amazing however his past work in the limited series Avengers Forever was better.

SUPERGIRL #52

2 OUT OF 5

This book serves as a prelude to this fall's Supergirl Annual #2 than part of the current Last Stand for New Krypton storyline. The book begins with Zod taking the fight to Brainiac, the relationship between Brainiac 5 and Supergirl, and ends with Superman returning to the fight. Nothing really appealing except for waiting the the Supergirl Annual #2 this fall to get the complete story.

DARK WOLVERINE #85

4 OUT OF 5

This issue begins the 4 part crossover ‘Reckoning' with Wolverine Origins that really brings you into the characters of the story. Great start of a storyline and got an ending that I didn't see coming.  The story continues with Wolverine Origins #47. Can't wait.

SEIGE: SPIDER-MAN

3 OUT OF 5

Not necessary to purchase because you already know that nothing big will happen in this issue that will affect Marvel continuity in the long run. Complete fight issue before the conclusion in Seige #4. Spider-man vs.Venom. Ms. Marvel vs. Venom. Fun however not necessary.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #628

4 OUT OF 5

Roger Stern's sequel from the 80's continues as the mystery unfolds with Captain Universe. Great writing, suspense from one of the classic masters followed more classic writers: Mark Waid and Tom Peyer. Art in the first half of the book with Lee Weeks was awesome however the artwork with Tom Nauck seemed a bit cartoonish however forgivable given the writers involved.

BATMAN STREETS OF GOTHAM #11

2 OUT OF 5

Conclusion to the storyline set in issue #8. Just a huge fight scene and no major repercussions to the over Batman mythology and additions. Just felt bored reading through the story.

X-MEN LEGACY #235

4 OUT OF 5

Chapter 4 of the Second Coming storyline running through the X-Men books setting the stage for a new status quo in July. Beautiful artwork from Greg Land – remembering him when he first did Sojourn for the now defunct CrossGen Comics. This issue includes deaths on both sides of the line as the villains are getting smarter and so are the heroes.

The story continues in X-Force #26 the near half-way point to the overall storyline that promises a major death in the X-Universe. Bets on Cable sacrificing himself for Hope thus pushing her out of his shadows and into the forefront of the X-Men.

CHEW #10

5 OUT OF 5

Fell in love with this series within the first issue which is always very creative and fresh. This issue ends the second storyline ‘International Flavor.' Incredible end and looking forward to the next story arc!

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #44

2 OUT OF 5

James Robinson cleverly reintroduces his two new additions to the Justice League from his Cry for Justice mini series: Starman and Congorrilla as well as their powers and capabilities. This story is under the Brightest Day banner however I am at a lost as how does the anti-climatic ending within this issue fit with Blackest Night #8.

THE SPIRIT #1

3 OUT OF 5

The second book from DC's First Wave line is just as intriguing as the first. I don't know much about the character except in the failed Frank Miller's movie however this book is good. Writer Mark Schultz captures the feeling of being within Central City. The back story is by Denny O'Neil and Bill Sienkiewicz. The back-up story art seems like it was sketched by a 5 year-old and the story is more than rushed.

SAVAGE SHE-HULKS #2

3 OUT OF 5

Expanding the background and origins of World War Hulks we are given pieces and clues to the motives and planning of Lyra. Good pacing by story teller Jeff Parker however he still did Hulked Out Zeroes so I have some resentment.

Sorry - Not even bothering to review this issue

REBELS #15

4 OUT OF 5

After the conclusion of the Starro storyline writer Tony Bedard pulls another great issue of REBELS. A space opera comic with action, humor, and adventure. Starro faces judgment, Dox promises to restart Rann's biosphere, and Starfire joins the cast. Since the Vega System has opened up to the Green Lantern's authority expect a cross over soon.

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #9

2 OUT OF 5

Not as strong as Bendis original run on Ultimate Spider-Man. I feel this comic is still establishing its identity.

BLACKEST NIGHT DIRECTOR'S CUT

5 OUT OF 5

Commentary from the creators, writers, and artists for the Blackest Night. A must have for any Green Lantern fan and any aspiring writers and artists who want to enhance their understanding of developing a comic.

SIF #1

2 OUT OF 5

Following the story of Lady Sif as she adjusts to life in a small Midwestern town – a call from help from Beta Ray Bill breaks her depressing spirits and gives her purpose. The story is open and close showing Lady Sif having issues dealing with Loki stealing her physical form and imprisoning her with a dying woman.

About the Author

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