CCW*TV - Fantastic Four: The Comic Book Review!
2009-09-07 23:37:00 The Fantastic Four by Bryan Hitch - Courtesy Marvel EntertainmentOh yeah, they still publish a Fantastic Four title, and they just handed the book over to one of the hottest talents in comics, Jonathan Hickman. In this segment of CCW*TV, Jose and I review the latest issue of FF: The Fantastic Four have been taking a back seat to the X-Men for years now, and it's gotten worse with the (blech) Dark Avengers taking yet another spot in the Top Ten. This recent 'revamp' of the title just shows that there's still work to be done if Marvel's First Family are to be a top-selling title again. What would it take to get YOU to add it to your pull...
Inglorious Basterds: The Comic Book?
2009-08-14 02:07:00 Inglorious Basterds Poster Movie nerds everywhere are eagerly anticipating the new Quentin Tarantino flick, Inglorious Basterds. A war movie by the former video-store clerk turned auteur, it stars Brad Pitt with a supporting role by 'Hostel' creator Eli Roth, and tells the story of a squad of Jewish soldiers who infiltrate occupied France to kill Nazis. Now, do you think that the guy who gave us Michael Madsen cutting off a cop's ear to the tune of 'Stuck in the Middle With You' - along with the dude who's credited for creating 'torture porn' - can give us a war movie with some 'quality kills'? In the words of Sarah Palin: You betcha!In fact, you can see one of those...
Next Stop: 110,000 Books, Three Comic Book Artists, One Day
2009-07-23 19:14:00 Inexpensive literature of all stripes abounds at the Newberry Library's 25th Annual Book Fair, which runs today through Sunday (which is also half-price day). 60 W. Walton. For more information, head here. Comic artists Alex Robinson, Jeremy Tinder, and Josh Cotter grace Quimby's Saturday to discuss their latest works, and probably past works as well. Free, 7pm, 1854 W. North Ave. Go here or call (773) 342-0910 for more information. O Dia da Caça, or The Day of the Hunter, the story of a former drug dealer forced back into the business by a corrupt policeman, screens at the Chicago Cultural Center next Wednesday. Free, 6:30pm, seating first come first served....
The Winchester Boy become comic book heroes tonight!
2009-04-03 00:54:00 Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) are shocked to discover a series of comic books titled “Supernatural” that accurately detail their lives as demon hunters. They track down the writer, Carver Edlund (guest star Rob Benedict), who explains he has visions of the brothers that he then turns into comic books. Chuck reveals that Lilith (guest ...
Comic Book Review: Outsiders #15
2009-02-23 21:30:00 The Revolution enjoyed Batman and the Outsiders Special #1. I had dropped Batman and the Outsiders a while back because this title had become such a pointless and directionless mess of a read. However, I gave Batman and the Outsiders Special #1 a chance and enjoyed it. Tomasi has earned my respect and trust with his amazing rehabilitation of Nightwing. Therefore, I feel confident that Tomasi will be able to work his magic on the Outsiders and make this title a quality read. Let's go ahead and do this review for Outsiders #15. Creative Team Writer: Peter Tomasi Pencils: Lee Garbett Inks: Trevor Scott Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Art Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 7.5 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin with Alfred meeting with Geo-Force, Black Lightning, Metamorpho, Katana, Halo, Creeper and Owlman. Alfred explains how Batman formed the Outsiders so that there would always be a "Batman" outside of Gotham. Alfred continues that Batman hope...
Comic Book Review: Uncanny X-Men #506
2009-02-21 19:30:00 The Revolution has been critical of Fraction's work on Uncanny X-Men. It has hardly been anything impressive. However, Fraction showed some improvement with Uncanny X-Men Annual #2. It was by far the best effort that Fraction has given us on this title. Hopefully, Fraction can keep the ball rolling and give us at least a solid read with Uncanny X-Men #506. Let's go ahead and hit this review. Creative Team Writer: Matt Fraction Pencils: Terry Dodson Inks: Rachel Dodson Story Rating: 6 Night Girls out of 10 Art Rating: 9 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 7.5 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin with Emma Frost waking up in a white room full of white squares. One of the white squares turns black. Emma touches it and black ink pours from the square and fills up the room and envelops Emma. Emma screams out for Scott. We cut to Emma waking up from her nightmare. Scott asks if she is okay. Emma replies that nothing is wrong. However, Emma has a scared look on her...
Comic Book Review: Dark Avengers #2
2009-02-19 23:20:00 The Revolution was pleasantly surprised with Dark Avengers #1. Bendis turned in a solid debut issue. I have been highly critical of Bendis' run on New Avengers, so I was not expecting much from Dark Avengers. After a good debut issue, I am hoping that Bendis might have a quality title in store for us with Dark Avengers. Let's hope that Bendis can keep this ball rolling with Dark Avengers #2. Creative Team Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Artist: Mike Deodato Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Art Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin in Latveria, 37 years ago. We see Morgana walk into a tent where we see Victor Von Doom as a little boy. Victor is sleeping. Morgana states that she is going to kill Doom as revenge for him betraying her trust. That Doom stole her knowledge of the black arts. Morgana says that the world will be spared Doom's future selfish villainy. Morgana is about to stab Doom when she realizes tha...
Comic Book Review: Incognito #2
2009-02-17 21:00:00 The Revolution enjoyed Incognito #1. Brubaker is one of the few writers who has earned my trust and I willingly purchase any title he writes regardless of the subject matter. Brubaker delivered with Incognito #1 and got me hooked on this title. I expect another well written read with Incognito #2. Zack is certainly not the most likeable protagonist, but he is definitely intriguing. Let's go ahead and hit this review for Incognito #2. Creative Team Writer: Ed Brubaker Artist: Sean Phillips Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Art Rating: 6 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin in a secret facility located in "The middle of nowhere, USA." The guards at this secret prison are irritated that one of the serial killer inmates is being allowed to meet with his high-priced lawyer. We see the lawyer, Mr. Dupree, entering a room with a one way mirror window in it. Mr. Dupree's client is brought in by a guard. The client is Mr. Le...
Comic Book Review: Batman #686
2009-02-14 16:00:00 Batman #686 is the first half of a two issue story by Neil Gaiman entitled "Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?" And what an appropriate question given the fallout from RIP and Final Crisis. I am curious to see how Gaiman writes Batman. This is not a title that I would have ever imagined Gaiman penning. This should be an interesting ride. Let's go ahead and do this review. Creative Team Writer: Neil Gaiman Pencils: Andy Kubert Inks: Scott Williams Story Rating: 10 Night Girls out of 10 Art Rating: 9 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 9.5 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin with Batman off panel asking where is he and if he is dreaming. Another voice from off panel answers that Batman is in Gotham and that he is not dreaming. Batman answers that he knows it is Gotham but that it does not look right. We see the Catmobile pulling up at a small dive on Crime Alley. A glorious looking Golden Age Catwoman steps out of the car. (Selina never looked better.) ...
Comic Book Review: Action Comics #874: New Krypton
2009-02-12 17:45:00 Action Comics #874 paves the way for the new direction of this title in the wake of Superman's departure. It should be interesting to see how reader's react to Superman's exit. For the most part, I have enjoyed the New Krypton story so I expect that Robinson will deliver another dependable read with Action Comics #874. Let's go ahead and hit this review. Creative Team Writer: James Robinson Artist: Pablo Raimondi and Renato Guedes Inks: Pablo Raimondi, Walden Wong and Jose Wilson Magalhaes Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Art Rating: 6 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin with Superman being overwhelmed by numerous members of the Kryptonian military guild. Superman rants and screams that they are all crazy to have freed Zod and made him their General. The military men subdue Superman and hold him down to the ground. Zod approaches Superman and points out that while on Earth Kal-El might be Superman, that here on New K...
Comic Book Review: Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #3
2009-02-06 20:15:00 The Revolution has been less than impressed with Johns? interpretation and handling of the Legion of Super Heroes ever since their story arc over in Action Comics. I have never gotten the impression that Johns likes much less understands the Legion of Super Heroes. And Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds is only bolstering my aforementioned opinion of Johns. Hopefully, Johns will actually focus on the Legion in Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #3 and let them take the spotlight in this issue. Let?s go ahead and hit this review. Creative TeamWriter: Geoff Johns Pencils: George Perez Inks: Scott Knoblish Story Rating: 6 Night Girls out of 10 Art Rating: 10 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin on Oa with Mon-El and Shadow Lass pleading for Sodam Yat to help them against Superboy-Prime. Sodam goes on about how Rond Vidar was the last of the Green Lanterns and that at least Yat no longer has to bury another Lantern. Mon-El men...
Comic Book Review: Secret Warriors #1: Dark Reign
2009-02-05 17:15:00 The Revolution has been looking forward to Secret Warriors #1. Bendis? handling of Nick Fury was one of the few bright spots in the Secret Invasion tie-in issues that we got on the Avengers titles. It is nice to have Nick Fury back in a monthly title. The Marvel Universe is just that much more interesting with Nick Fury active and doing his thing once again. I am not familiar at all with Jonathan Hickman. Hopefully, Hickman?s strengths will fill in for Bendis? weaknesses on team titles. I have a good feeling that Secret Warriors will be an enjoyable action adventure title. Let?s go ahead and hit this review for Secret Warriors #1. Creative TeamPlot: Brian Michael Bendis & Jonathan Hickman Script: Jonathan Hickman Artist: Stefano Caselli Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Art Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin with Quake and Hellfire staking out a deep storage containment SHIELD facility in Odessa, Texas. Hel...
Comic Book Review: New Avengers #49
2009-02-03 21:45:00 The Revolution has continually been unimpressed with Bendis' New Avengers. And the past year New Avengers has become practically unreadable with the Secret Invasion related stories. I hope that Dark Reign presents a fresh start for New Avengers. Bendis impressed me with his work on Dark Avengers #1 and hopefully he can import some of that energy and excitement over here on the lackluster New Avengers. The shocking direction of having Luke Cage join up with Norman Osborn was pure genius by Bendis and should provide the foundation for numerous interesting stories on New Avengers. Let's go ahead and hit this review for New Avengers #49. Creative Team Writer: Brain Michael Bendis Pencils: Billy Tan Inks: Matt Banning Art Rating: 6 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 4 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 5 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin with Norman, Luke Cage, Venom and Bullseye arriving at the Raft where the government is holding 76 Skulls as prisoners of war. ...
Comic Book Review: Justice Society of America #23
2009-02-02 16:15:00 We have arrived at Geoff Johns? final story arc on Justice Society of America. After this three issue Black Adam story arc concludes, Johns will leave the JSA with issue #25. That depresses me since usually when Johns leaves a title it usually suffers a serious drop in quality. At least, that is what happened to The Flash and Teen Titans. At any rate, I am optimistic that Justice Society of America #23 will be a great read and that Johns will go out on a high note with the Black Adam story arc. After all, it is pretty hard to mess up a story involving one of DC?s coolest characters in Teth-Adam. Let?s go ahead and hit this review for Justice Society of America #23. Creative Team Writers: Geoff Johns & Jerry Ordway Pencils: Jerry Ordway Inks: Bob Wiacek Art Rating: 6 Night Girls out of 10. Story Rating: 6 Night Girls out of 10. Overall Rating: 6 Night Girls out of 10. Synopsis: We begin with Jay, Alan, Hawkman, Wildcat, Mr. Terrific, Dr. Mid-Nite and Stargirl meetin...
Comic Book Review: Mighty Avengers #21
2009-01-31 14:00:00 The Revolution has been looking forward to Mighty Avengers #21. Bendis is officially off the title and Dan Slott is in. And I could not be more excited. I have been incredibly unimpressed with Bendis? work on New Avengers and Mighty Avengers ever since the end of Civil War. Super hero team titles simply do not play to Bendis? strengths. On the other hand, Slott?s talents should lend him to being a good match for a super hero team title. I am expecting to finally get to see the Avengers as a team with a story that actually deals with the Avengers themselves. Slott?s Mighty Avengers should fill the craving for a classic Avengers title that has been missing since Bendis took over the Avengers franchise. Let?s go ahead and hit this review for Mighty Avengers #21. Creative TeamWriter: Dan Slott Pencils: Koi Pham Inks: Allen Martinez & Danny Miki Art Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: W...
Comic Book Review: Final Crisis #7
2009-01-30 16:15:00 The Revolution was disappointed with Final Crisis #6. I thought that Morrison really dropped the ball and delivered an incredibly anti-climactic issue. It is becoming obvious that Final Crisis is simply not going to live up to my expectations. I can only hope that Morrison can deliver a grand ending that is at least somewhat coherent and has a nice impact on the DCU at large. Let?s go ahead and hit this review for Final Crisis #7. Creative TeamWriter: Grant Morrison Pencils: Doug Mahnke Inks: Doug Mahnke, Tom Nguyen, Drew Geraci, Christian Alamy, Norm Rapmund, Rodney Ramos & Walden Wong Art Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin on a parallel Earth where that Earth?s Superman and Wonder Woman are black. (Maybe this is the old Earth-D?) They fly into the sky to investigate the red skies. Suddenly, the Ultima Thule appears on the scene. The door to the Ultima Thule opens up and ...
Comic Book Review: Thunderbolts #128
2009-01-25 17:30:00 The Revolution is vaguely familiar with the Thunderbolts. The last time I read Thunderbolts Kurt Busiek was the writer and the roster consisted of Citizen V, Mach 1, Techno, Atlas, Songbird and Moonstone. I also must admit that I have never read anything at all from Andy Diggle. All in know is that Diggle is a British writer and that means I will probably dig his work since I pretty much love every single British writer currently working for Marvel and DC. I have decided to give Thunderbolts #128 a try since this is a new era on this title and a good jumping on point. Also, one of the followers of The Revolution left a comment urging me to give Thunderbolts a try. The follower commented that since I love the Knaufs that I should also enjoy Andy Diggle. So, with that in mind let?s go ahead and hit this review for Thunderbolts #128. Creative TeamWriter: Andy Diggle Artist: Roberto De La Torre Art Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Ra...
Comic Book Review: Dark Avengers #1
2009-01-24 16:15:00 The merciless onslaught of new titles spinning out of the wake of Secret Invasion begins with Dark Avengers #1. Marvel wants our money and is giving us plenty of reasons to give it to them with several intriguing new titles coming out over the course of the next month. Even though I have been less than impressed with Bendis? work on New Avengers and Mighty Avengers ever since the end of Civil War, I have still decided to give Dark Avengers #1 a try. The main reason is that I think that Bendis might actually be on to something with this title. The roster looks interesting and I think that Bendis has something special in store for the reader with this title. I also like Deodato?s artwork so if nothing else I will enjoy looking at this issue. Let?s go ahead and hit this review for Dark Avengers #1. Creative TeamWriter: Brain Michael Bendis Art: Mike Deodato Art Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 7.5 Night Girls out of 10 S...
Comic Book Review: Final Crisis: Superman Beyond #2
2009-01-23 16:00:00 The Revolution loved Final Crisis: Superman Beyond #1. It is unfortunate that DC?s wretched shipping schedule with all things connected to Final Crisis really ruined the impact of this story. Asking readers to go six months between issues on a two issue mini-series is absolutely ridiculous. Having said that, I am still excited to read Final Crisis: Superman Beyond #2. I am looking forward to reading more about Morrison?s take on the history and composition of the Multiverse. I also expect that this issue will clear up a few of my questions with Final Crisis #6. Let?s go ahead and hit this review for Final Crisis: Superman Beyond #2. Creative TeamWriter: Grant Morrison Pencils: Doug Mahnke Inks: Christian Alamy, Tom Nguyen, Drew Geraci and Derek Fridolfs Art Rating: 10 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 9 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin with Ultraman holding the Infinite Book. Ultraman rants that he has seen the final c...
Comic Book Review: Action Comics #873: New Krypton
2009-01-21 00:00:00 The end of the New Krypton story is finally here. For the most part, The Revolution has enjoyed this story. Johns and Robinson have done an excellent job handling this multi-title story and making sure that the story is incredibly consistent no matter which writer was handling a specific issue. Many multi-title stories tend to get a bit disjoined and schizophrenic. Not New Krypton. Johns and Robinson clearly spent the time and effort plotting out and drafting a story that would remain consistent between all of the titles impacted by the New Krypton story. I am confident that Johns will deliver a solid ending to the New Krypton story. Let?s do this review for Action Comics #873. Creative Team Writer: Geoff Johns Artist: Pete Woods, Renato Guedes & Wilson Magalhaes Art Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 9 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 8.5 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin with General Lane and Lex watching news reports of Supergirl turnin...
Comic Book Review: Final Crisis #6
2009-01-17 16:00:00 The Revolution loved Final Crisis #5. Morrison did a phenomenal job transforming Darskeid into a villain who truly feels like a god. The ending of Final Crisis #5 was quite powerful as Darkseid appears to be the most powerful villain that we have ever seen in the DCU. I am excited to see what Morrison has in store for Darkseid with Final Crisis #6. With only two issues left on this big event, I expect to get plenty of exciting developments in Final Crisis #6. I also expect Morrison to push along the plotlines faster than he has been and to start delivering the big pay-off moments like he started to do with the end of Final Crisis #5. Let?s hit this review for Final Crisis #6. Creative TeamWriter: Grant Morrison Pencils: J.G. Jones, Carlos Pacheco & Doug Mahnke Inks: Marco Rudy, Christian Alamy & Jesus Merino Art Rating: 9 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 6 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 7.5 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin with Brainiac 5 walki...
Comic Book Review: Action Comics #871: New Krypton
2008-11-13 16:50:00 The Revolution has certainly been intrigued with the beginning of the New Krypton story that is snaking through all the titles of the Superman family. I fully expect Johns to keep the ball rolling with Action Comics #871 and crank out another quality read. The New Krypton story has so much potential and I am interested to see what new twist Johns throws at the reader with this issue. Let?s go ahead and hit this review for Action Comics #871. Creative Team Writer: Geoff Johns Artist: Pete Woods Art Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 9 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 8.5 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin with Commander Gor and Lieutenant Mur walking through New York City with a look of disdain for the humans around them. Gor states that Zod always promised to save Kandor and would have hunted down Brainiac if the Council had let him. Gor says that the humans have Brainiac?s ship in custody. That this is their chance to avenge Krypton. But, instead, ...
Comic Book Review: Superman/Supergirl: Maelstrom #1
2008-11-12 14:30:00 Since last week's episode of Smallville featured the teamup of Clark and Supergirl, I thought it would be fitting to review the first issue of the new Superman/Supergirl mini-series. The Smallville episode was good, I hope that this story is as good. Creative Team Writers: Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray Art: Phil Noto Art Rating: 5 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 4 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 4.5 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: Superman is lowering a giant space vessel down to a city on another world. NASA spotted the ship with the sensors on on of the Titan-Seven Voyagers. Superman asked Supergirl to cover for him while he crossed the galaxy to attempt a rescue mission. The only inhabitant was already dead when he caught up to the ship. By checking with the ship's computer, he found the home planet and returned the ship and pilot. Meanwhile, on Apokolips Darkseid is his followers produce new weapons. One of the slaves, a woman named Maelstrom is watching him. S...
Comic Book Review: Ultimatum #1
2008-11-10 16:00:00 Ultimatum has finally arrived as Marvel simply could not wait for their other ?big event? in Secret Invasion to finish before cranking up this newest ?big event.? I have to admit that Ultimatum doesn?t interest me that much. With the exception of Ultimate Spider-Man, I stopped caring about the rest of the Ultimate Universe years ago. Also, I am not too sure that it was a wise idea by Marvel to tap Jeph Loeb to head up this big event. I enjoyed Loeb?s work over at DC, but Loeb has been incredibly disappointing since he came to Marvel. I mean, Wolverine was just awful and Hulk and the Ultimates 3 have been practically unreadable at times. I do not have faith in Loeb being able to craft a riveting big event with Ultimatum. I wish Marvel had given this task to Millar. Anyway, let?s hope for the best and go ahead and hit this review for Ultimatum #1. Creative Team Writer: Jeph Loeb Pencils: David Finch Inks: Danny Miki Art Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 3 Night Girls o...
Comic Book Review: Adventure Comics Special #1: New Krypton
2008-11-07 16:45:00 There have been rumors swirling that DC was going to start printing Adventure Comics once again as a regular monthly title. While that remains to be seen, we did get Adventure Comics Special #1 this week. This issue features the Guardian and also has a cameo appearance by a C-list Legionnaire. I have enjoyed the New Krypton story so far so I fully expect Adventure Comics Special #1 to be a quality read. Let?s go ahead and hit this review. Creative Team Writer: James Robinson Artist: Pere Perez Art Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 9 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 8.5 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin with being told that Adventure Comics Special #1 takes place in between pages 53 and 54 of Superman?s Pal, Jimmy Olsen Special #1. Jimmy Olsen tells Jim Harper, the Guardian, that he has so many questions to ask him. Harper thinks if he should lie or tell the truth. Harper goes with the truth as we cut to Harper and Olsen sitting at a table inside of Harpe...
Comic Book Review: Justice Society of America #20
2008-11-06 16:15:00 The Revolution always looks forward to the latest issue of the Justice Society of America. This title is white hot as Johns continue to crank out excellent reads each and every month. We certainly have plenty on our plate with Justice Society of America #20 as the JSA has to not only deal with the internal schism between those who support Gog and those who do not, but they must also now deal with the JLI from Earth-2. Let?s go ahead and do this review for Justice Society of America #20. Creative Team Writer: Geoff Johns Pencils: Dale Eaglesham Inks: Nathan Massengill Art Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10. Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10. Overall Rating: 7.5 Night Girls out of 10. Synopsis: We begin with the JSI?s Power Girl demanding to know where her cousin is and why the JSA?s Power Girl infiltrated the JSI. At first the JSA thinks that the JSI members are time travelers since Jade is alive and well and because Sly Pemberton is still the Star Spangled Kid. But, Jay Garri...
Comic Book Review: Captain America: Theater of War: Operation Zero Point #1
2008-11-04 01:30:00 Marvel is rolling out several one-shot special issues under the banner of Captain America: Theater of War. These issues are designed to give supply the reader with Golden Age tales of Captain America and his missions during World War II. I dig the idea of further fleshing out Cap?s history, but I was hesitant to purchase any of these issues since I already am overrun with buying so many Secret Invasion and Final Crisis tie-in issues every single week. Then I saw that Daniel and Charles Knauf were slated to write Captain America: Theater of War: Operation Zero Point #1. I am a huge fan of the Knaufs and decided to go ahead and give this issue a try. I am confident that Captain America: Theater of War: Operation Zero Point #1 will be a quality read. Let?s go ahead and hit this review. Creative Team Writers: Daniel & Charles Knauf Artist: Mitch Breitwieser Art Rating: 6 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10 Syno...
Comic Book Review: Incredible Hercules #122
2008-11-01 21:25:00 The Revolution finally gave Incredible Hercules a chance and absolutely fell in love with this title. I went to my local comic book shop and bought all the back issues of Incredible Hercules and read them in one sitting. I was hooked and quickly added this title to my permanent pull list. There is no doubt in my mind that Incredible Hercules #122 will be another fun read. Let?s hit this review. Creative Team Writers: Greg Pak & Fred Van Lente Pencils: Clayton Henry Inks: Salva Espin Art Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin with Namor attacking Hercules. Hercules thinks that Namor is attacking him because Herc is shagging Namora. Namor responds that he could care less about who his cousin sleeps with. Namor states that he wants to know what the Olympians are doing with Namor?s god: Poseidon. Hercules and Namor begin brawling. Namor says that Poseidon has disappeared and now the Amazo...
Comic Book Review: Superman #681: New Krypton
2008-10-31 14:30:00 The Revolution enjoyed Superman: New Krypton Special #1 and is certainly looking forward to the New Krypton story arc that will be snaking its way through Superman and Action Comics. I am confident that Robinson will deliver a rather exciting start to this story arc. Let?s go ahead and hit this review for Superman #681. Creative Team Writer: James Robinson Pencils: Renato Guedes Inks: Wilson Magalhaes Art Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 7.5 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin with news reports from across the globe about the Kryptonians from Kandor taking to the skies and flying across Earth. We slide to the Daily Planet where Perry is barking out orders to every single reporter that the Kryptonian story is to take priority over any other story. Perry tells Lois and Jimmy to cover the meeting in Metropolis between the President of the United States and a Kryptonian delegation led by Superman. We cut to Superman flying t...
Comic Book Review: Final Crisis: Rage of the Red Lanterns #1
2008-10-30 16:00:00 The Revolution enjoyed the Sinestro War and is looking forward to the upcoming Blackest Night event. So, naturally, I am interested in Final Crisis: Rage of the Red Lanterns #1. I have a feeling that this issue will be a Final Crisis tie-in issue in name only and actually have nothing at all to do with DC?s current big event. I would expect that Final Crisis: Rage of the Red Lanterns #1 is designed to start building reader interest in the Blackest Night event. Let?s go ahead and do this review. Creative Team Writer: Geoff Johns Pencils: Shane Davis Inks: Sandra Hope Art Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 6 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin the issue with the statement that this issue takes place between Final Crisis #1 and #2. We start on Ysmault and witness the birth of the first Red Lantern: Atrocitus. Atrocitus narrates how the liquid fire of the red light fills his veins. Atrocitus begins throwing up blood. Atrocitu...
Comic Book Review: Captain America #43
2008-10-28 17:00:00 Now that Brubaker?s monster story arc involving Lukin/Red Skull has concluded, I am curious to see what Brubaker has in store for us next. I enjoy Bucky as Captain America and I am looking forward to getting to see Bucky finally accepting his destiny and embracing his role as Captain America. I am confident that Captain America #43 will be a quality read. Let?s go ahead and hit this review. Creative Team Writer: Ed Brubaker Pencils: Luke Ross Inks: Fabio Laguna Art Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 7.5 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin with a flashback scene in 1942 in Shanghai, China. Steve, Bucky and the Human Torch meet up with one of the local resistance fighters. They arrive at a warehouse where a bunch of Japanese soldiers are stationed. The three Invaders suit up and attack the Japanese soldiers. Human Torch starts blasting away at the Japanese soldiers while Bucky whips out a machine gun and starts mowing down ...
Comic Book Review: Superman: New Krypton Special #1
2008-10-27 14:35:00 The Revolution enjoyed both Johns? Action Comics as well as Robinson?s Superman. I also found Superman?s Pal, Jimmy Olsen Special #1 to be a thoroughly entertaining read. I have never been a huge fan of big blue, but DC has really cranked up the excitement and intensity surrounding Superman with everything that is going on in his two titles. Superman: New Krypton Special #1 ties in the stories from the three aforementioned titles and presents to the reader the blueprint for DC?s plans for the Superman franchise over the course of the next year. Let?s go ahead and do this review. Creative Team Writer: Geoff Johns, James Robinson & Sterling Gates Pencils: Pete Woods, Gary Frank & Renato Guedes Inks: Pete Woods, Jon Sibal & Wilson Magalhaes Art Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 9 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 8.5 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin with Jonathan Kent?s funeral. Clark stands at the podium next to Pa Kent?s casket. Clark is distr...
Steal Back Your Vote Posts a Nifty Comic Book You Can Have and Give Away
2008-10-24 19:03:00 Award-winning investigative columnist Greg Palast has teamed up with Robert Kennedy Jr. to create the site StealBackYourVote.org, and produced this nifty comic book on the same topic. You can drop by their site to make a donation and you can share this comic book with folks who might be feeling disenfranchised by the obstacle course that is the current Byzantine voting system in the USA, circa 2008. But whatever you do, make sure you vote and that you encourage and enable others to vote, too. Remember, Neo-Cons hate it when we vote. The more voters who vote, the more Democrats get elected.
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Comic Book Review: Final Crisis #4
2008-10-24 18:40:00 The Revolution has enjoyed Final Crisis much more than Secret Invasion. Morrison has given us a story that is plot heavy, detailed and well written. Final Crisis has plenty of substance to keep the reader satisfied. This is a multi-textured story that has many layers to it. The reader can go back and read each issue several times and discover something new each time. Having said that, it is time for Morrison to crank this story up a couple of notches. We have gotten all the set-up and foundation work that is necessary for this big event. Now it is time to implement plenty of plot progression. Let?s go ahead and do this review for Final Crisis #4. Creative Team Writer: Grant Morrison Artists: J.G. Jones, Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino Art Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin with The Ray narrating how the gods of Apokolips cracked every form of Earth?s technology. The gods of Apokolips...
Comic Book Review: Secret Invasion #7
2008-10-23 19:15:00 The Revolution continues to be summarily unimpressed with Secret Invasion. Bendis has failed to give us anything more than a shallow and unoriginal read. And the pacing has been excruciatingly slow. Secret Invasion is the big event that just won?t end. I feel like we have been reading this story for a year. Anyway, I do not expect any great plot work or dialogue with Secret Invasion #7 so let?s hope that we at least get some entertaining mindless action. Let?s go ahead and hit this review. Creative Team Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Pencils: Leinel Yu Inks: Mark Morales Art Rating: 5 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 5 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 5 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin with the Secret Avengers, Mighty Avengers, Young Avengers, Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts, Nick Fury and the new Howling Commandos and the Hood and his goons all united together and battling the Skrull super soldiers. The Skrull Queen orders her solider to target Reed Richards. In turn,...
Comic Book Review: Justice Society of America #19
2008-10-20 22:30:00 Justice Society of America continues to be one of DC?s more intriguing titles. Johns is a master world builder and is clearly having fun with this current Gog/Magog story arc. I fully expect Johns to unleash several more plot twists and turns on the reader. Let?s go ahead and do this review for Justice Society of America #19. Creative Team Writer: Geoff Johns Pencils: Dale Eaglesham Inks: Nathan Massengill Art Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10. Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10. Overall Rating: 7.5 Night Girls out of 10. Synopsis: We begin on Earth-2 with Power Girl finishing explaining her story to Michael Holt. Power Girl finishes up by stating that she would understand if Michael did not believe her at all. Michael then quotes the bible by saying ?Anything is possible for him who believes.? Power Girl is stunned that Michael would be quoting the bible. Michael proceeds to explain how his wife got into a terrible car accident and was in a coma. That none of the top neuro...
Comic Book Review: Young X-Men #7
2008-10-18 17:30:00 Until now, I have not tried this comic. After reading an interview with the author, I was intrigued enough to read this issue. New X-Men titles do not have a good track record. This book will need to impress me. Overall the X-books are not what they used to be. But maybe this book will be an exception and show that new X-books can be successful. Previously...after the X-Men disbanded, Cyclops recruited a new team consisting of Wolf Cub, Dust, Blindfold, Rockslide, and Ink. Their first mission was to hunt down former members of the New Mutants who were recreating the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. Wolf Cub died. "Cyclops" turned out to be Donald Pierce, a longtime enemy of the X-Men. Now the team has joined the real X-Men. Creative Team Writer: Marc Guggenheim Artist: Ben Oliver Art Rating: 6 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: Dust is walking with Donald Pierce. He is in a prison uniform. He is trying to fin...
Comic Book Review: Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds
2008-10-18 04:30:00 The Revolution was less than impressed with Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #1. Johns has failed to convince me that he understands the Legion given his work with them over on Action Comics. And up to this point, Johns still has not convinced me that he is the man who should be entrusted with the job of ?fixing? the Legion. I fully understand that my love for the Legion and years of bitterness over how DC has continually screwed the Legion ever which possible way has left me a very jaded Legion fan. So, I have a hard time believing that Didio and Johns know what they are doing with this title. Still, it is out of my control so all I can do is hope for the best with this title. Maybe Johns will stun me and win me over with a strong effort on Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #2. Creative Team Writer: Geoff Johns Pencils: George Perez Inks: Scott Koblish Art Rating: 9 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 5 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10 Sy...
Comic Book Review: Uncanny X-Men #503
2008-10-16 22:05:00 Uncanny X-Men continues to be an absolutely dreadful read. This just might be the worst Marvel comic book on the market. There is no reason for me to expect anything other than plenty of hackneyed and ?trendy? dialogue, zero character work and incredibly insipid plotlines. I am going to hold my nose and go ahead and do this review for Uncanny X-Men #503. Creative Team Writers: Matt Fraction & Ed Brubaker Pencils: Greg Land Inks: Jay Leisten Art Rating: 5 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 2 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 3.5 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin with Cannonball at the bar Soma in San Francisco. The bartender cards Sam to wit Sam flashes his I.D. and comments that he is ?Free, white and twenty-one.? Oh yeah, I forgot to point out that the bartender is black. (This is so stupid.) We cut to Sam slinking back to the table with the drinks. Mirage and Karma ask Sam what took him so long. Sam replies that he just got a lecture on racial sensitivity. Sam...
Comic Book Review: Final Crisis: Revelations #3
2008-10-14 14:45:00 The Revolution agrees that this has been a great series. Rucka and Tan have produced a perfect companion story to the main Final Crisis event. The development of the Spectre and the Question has been amazing. Rucka has taken the two of them from their days of being detectives to players on the superpowered scene. I am anxiously looking forward to seeing where the story goes from here. Creative Team Writer: Greg Rucka Pencils: Philip Tan Inks: Jonathan Glapion Art Rating: 9 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 9 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 9 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: The story opens to a narrator discussing God's gift of free will. The scenes being shown are a city in flames, hypnotized workers in office cubicles, a group of people carrying clubs and walking in the streets. The absence of choice is the antithesis of life. Now we find that the narrator is Radiant(who used to be called Clare Coeur). The mob is trying to get to Radiant and the Spectre. The Spectre ye...
Comic Book Review: Detective Comics #849
2008-10-13 21:20:00 The Hush story arc on Detective Comics has been a solidly crafted story. Dini continues to crank up the intensity on this story and has produced several unexpected twists and turns. I am confident that Detective Comics #849 will be another fine read. Let?s do this review.Creative TeamWriter: Paul DiniPencils: Dustin NguyenInks: Derek FridolfsArt Rating: 5 Night Girls out of 10Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10Overall Rating: 6.5 Night Girls out of 10Synopsis: We begin with two guards taking the Scarecrow to his cell at Arkham Asylum. Suddenly, two batarangs take down the two guards. Batman then pounces on the Scarecrow. They are right outside of the Joker?s cell. Batman uses one of the guard?s pass cards to open the Joker?s cell. Batman shoves the Joker to the ground and handcuffs the Joker to the sink in his cell.Batman then drags Scarecrow into the cell. Batman grabs the hanging light in the cell and shatters the light bulb. Batman drags Scarecrow over to the toilet and places ...
Comic Book Review: Invincible Iron Man #6
2008-10-10 17:11:00 The Revolution continues to find Invincible Iron Man completely and totally unimpressive. Fraction is delivering a pedestrian read that is nothing more than a standard issue comic book story. Iron Man is by far and away my favorite Marvel character so it pains me to see a writer who is clearly of limited ability writing this title. And it makes it even harder considering that I got spoiled by such incredible writing from the Knaufs leading up to Fraction taking over writing Iron Man. I can only hope that sales numbers slip enough to warrant Marvel placing a different writer on this title. Personally, I think Marvel should have given Invincible Iron Man to Christos Gage. He always did a fantastic job filling in for the Knaufs. Let?s go ahead and do this review for Invincible Iron Man #6. Creative Team Writer: Matt Fraction Artist: Salvador Larroca Art Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 3 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 5.5 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We beg...
Comic Book Review: Action Comics #870
2008-10-09 20:45:00 Johns continues to impress me with his excellent work on Action Comics. Johns is one of the better world builders in the industry. And Johns is certainly doing a fine job updating Superman?s continuity by mixing in more of Superman?s pre-Crisis history. I am sure that Action Comics #870 will be another well crafted read. Let?s do ahead and hit this review. Creative Team Writers: Geoff Johns Pencils: Gary Frank Inks: Jon Sibal & Bit Art Rating: 9 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 8.5 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin with Brainiac stating how Superman led him to Earth. Brainiac says that now that he has Metropolis in a bottle that he will go ahead and destroy Earth. After all, Brainiac refuses to share any of the knowledge that he collects by capturing the various cities from across the universe. Brainiac continues that he thought that Superman was an intelligent creature. A man born of many worlds just like Brainiac. Brain...
Comic Book Review: Secret Invasion #6
2008-09-11 03:20:00 I have to apologize up front if I sound incoherent at any part of this review. I am currently totally high on massive quantities of cold medicine as I battle a nice little September cold. Yay me. At any rate, Secret Invasion has been a serviceable read. Still, as a big event Secret Invasion has been a disappointment. Yet, last issue gave me the hope that Bendis will deliver an exciting finale to this event. If nothing else, Secret Invasion #6 should provide the reader with plenty of enjoyable action. We finally get to see Iron Man, Captain America and Thor back together again and fighting on the same side. I have a feeling that Secret Invasion #6 is going to be a fun read. Let?s do this review. Creative Team Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Pencils: Leinel Yu Inks: Mark Morales Art Rating: 6 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 4 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 5 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin with Marvel Boy flying around when suddenly one of the Skrull ships from th...
Comic Book Review: Detective Comics #848
2008-09-09 17:30:00 The Revolution has enjoyed Paul Dini's work on Batman, starting with the animated adventures and continuing through Detective Comics. This month features part 3 of Heart of Hush. The first two parts were good and I expect this to be another great Dini story. Fans of the Hush from the Loeb/Lee series should like Dini's work on filling out the background of Hush in this storyline. Creative Team Writer: Paul Dini Pencils: Dustin Nguyen Inks: Derek Fridolfs Art Rating: 4 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 6 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: Catwoman is getting dressed. She is looking in a mirror when she spots Hush in the reflection. He says boo. She kicks him through a large window. They fall out of the building. As they land, she calls him Dr. Elliot or Hush. He will pay for invading a lady's privacy. Hush can't believe that she calls herself a lady. Hush hits her from behind. He pulls out his 2 guns. Hush supposes that "he" likes to "da...
Comic Book Review: Nightwing #148
2008-09-08 14:30:00 Under Peter Tomasi's guidance, Nightwing has become one of the favorites of the Revolution. Tomasi has the perfect mixture of drama and humor. His Nightwing is the James Bond of the superhero set. He is the cool guy with a sense of humor. Tomasi has also been putting him up against A-list villains. Talia was in his first story line. This story features Two-Face. Creative Team Writer: Peter Tomasi Pencils: Rags Morales Inks: Michael Bair and Bob Petrecca Art Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 7.5 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: In the first part of this story, Harvey (Two-Face) Dent recruited Nightwing to protect his former love, Carol. Nightwing and Carol are pinned down by sniper fire on a Gotham roof top. Nightwing was shot. Nightwing dodges bullets while making his way to Carol. He hits a button on his wrist unit to summon his flying wing. He ties her to him and grabs the handle of the wing. As it takes off, Nightwing is in ...
Comic Book Review: Sub-Mariner: The Depths #1
2008-09-07 17:00:00 The highly anticipated Sub-Mariner mini-series has arrived in the bunker. The Revolution members are fans of the artist. Just looking at the cover lets you know you are in for an artistic treat. Hopefully the story measures up to the art. In Rokk's words, Sub-Mariner has the potential to be Marvel's Black Adam. Creative Team Writer: Peter Milligan Artist: Esad Ribic Art Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 5 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 6.5 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: The story starts with the submarine Plato on patrol. The captain describes how he had to lock up one of the crewmen. We see the crewman in a straight jacket. His fear has gotten the best of him. The captain explains that there is no such thing as the Sub-Mariner. He is a legend. Besides, he would visit the captain before he would visit the second engineer. Next, we see a man in the observation area of the submarine. He spots something beautiful in the darkness of the ocean. A flash of light ...
Comic Book Review: Titans #4
2008-09-06 20:30:00 The Revolution continues to find Judd Winick?s Titans a completely unimpressive read. It is stunning how bad this title has been considering that DC gave Winick the keys to the ultimate roster of Teen Titans. When I first heard that DC tabbed Winick to be the writer of the Titans, I thought to myself that not even Winick could screw up a title starring the classic Wolfman/Perez Teen Titans. I was wrong. Let?s hope that Titans #4 is at least average. Let?s go ahead and do this review. Creative Team Writer: Judd WinickPencils: Joe Benitez Inks: Victor Llamas & Oliver Nome Art Rating: 5 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 4 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 4.5 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin with Trigon?s three sons squaring off against the Titans. Beast Boy yammers on as Winick completely drives the point through the ground about how there are actually three sons of Trigon instead of just one as they had previously thought. We then see Raven immobilized as her brot...
Comic Book Review: Justice Society of America #18
2008-09-05 17:30:00 Justice Society of America is one of DC?s strongest and most dependable titles. I would certainly say that this is DC?s best team title at the moment. I fully expect Justice Society of America #18 to be another fine read as we finally get to see the appearance of Magog. Let?s go ahead and hit this review. Creative Team Writer: Geoff Johns Pencils: Dale Eaglesham & Jerry Ordway Inks: Mick Gray, Kris Justice, Nathan Massengill, Jerry Ordway Art Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10. Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10. Overall Rating: 7.5 Night Girls out of 10. Synopsis: We begin with an African tribal militia raping and killing the locals of a small village. That is until Gog and the JSA show up on the scene. The JSA members begin kicking ass on the tribal militia. Hawkman shows what a bad-ass warrior he is by destroying on some of the militia members. Hawkman is about to kill one of the tribesmen when Jay Garrick stops him. Jay reminds Hawkman that the JSA does not kill. Tha...
Comic Book Review: Invincible Iron Man #5
2008-09-05 04:15:00 The Revolution continues to be summarily unimpressed with the insipid story that Fraction has given us on Invincible Iron Man. Thom reviewed the last issue of Invincible Iron Man so I figured I would review Invincible Iron Man #5 in order to prevent any unnecessary trauma on Thom by forcing him to have to review this title back-to-back. Thom?s assessment of the last issue was about the same as mine. Great art and unimpressive writing. Maybe Fraction can surprise me and crank out a great read with Invincible Iron Man #5. Let?s hit this review. Creative Team Writer: Matt Fraction Artist: Salvador Larroca Art Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 4 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 6 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin with the four Stark facilities that Stane has targeted to blow up. They are in Tokyo, Valencia, Los Angeles and Long Island. We see civilians at the four facilities boarding trams and taking guiding tours of the facilities. The tour guides rattle of... |
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