by Joe Gillis, May 27 2011 // 2:00 PM
Even though the big screen adaptation of Marvel’s Daredevil left, well, something to be desired, that doesn’t mean the comic book version isn’t worth a look and worth continuing. Obviously, Marvel must think so too as they’re about to debut a brand new series featuring the character.
Naturally, we’ve got previews for that comic’s first issue to bring you today. From writer Mark Waid and artists Paolo Rivera and Marcos Martin comes the new journey of Daredevil.
“This journey begins as he retakes the alleys and rooftops of New York City with monumental life changes, new enemies, new friends and a new role in the Marvel Universe. Billy club in hand, Matt Murdock must tackle his greatest challenges yet, but will he be welcomed back to New York with open arms? Who will stand in his way and can Daredevil be trusted?”
Check out the preview pages where else, after the break. Daredevil #1 hits store shelves on July 7th.
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Tagged: Comic Previews, Comics, Daredevil, Marcos Martin, Mark Waid, Marvel, Paolo Rivera
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by Sal Loria, Dec 17 2009 // 2:15 PM
Welcome to another edition of The Pull List Comic Reviews! The latest mutant milestone issue gets top billing, Spidey winds up in the wrong sandbox and Guy Gardner sees a whole lot more than just red. As always, WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD.
PULL OF THE WEEK:
X-Factor #200
Marvel Comics – $4.99 US
Writer: Peter David
Artists: Bing Cansino, Marco Santucci, Karl Moline
Score: 9.5/10
X-Factor Investigations makes the move from Detroit to New York in hopes of wrangling some new clients of the super-hero variety, but when their first client winds up being Franklin and Valeria Richards – the children to Reed and Sue Richards of the Fantastic Four – the team realizes that all is not what it seems.
Long-time X-Factor scribe Peter David continues to mix jaw-dropping plot bombs with great characterizations and intelligent humor in this over-sized anniversary special. The mystery of the missing Invisible Woman, on it’s own, is a great story, but throw in Monet’s father being abducted by terrorists, Siryn’s shocking rendezvous with an old flame (hint: he’s nuts) and Layla Miller’s surprising allegiance to Latveria, and you’ve got one hell of a jump-on issue.
The art team of Bing Cansino and Marco Santucci do a great job of pacing this mammoth story, and their takes on the characters are both familiar and fresh. With a title that relies heavily on many speaking scenes, which should come as no surprise to current readers, their art is right on the money, but they also flex their proverbial muscle in the action scenes, especially where the Thing is involved.
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Tagged: Amanda Conner, Amazing Spider-Man, Bing Cansino, Blackest Night, Brian Michael Bendis, Bryan Hitch, Butch Guice, Cable, Captain America Reborn, Daniel Way, Dark Avengers, Dark Wolverine, DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI, Ed Brubaker, Fall of the Hulks, Forgetless, Fred Van Lente, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Green Lantern Corps, Hulk, Humberto Ramos, Javier Pulido, Jeph Loeb, Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray, Karl Moline, Lan Medina, Madrox, Marco Santucci, Marcos Martin, Marjorie Liu, Marley Zarcone, Mike Deodato Jr, Nick Spencer, Norman Osborn, Official Marvel Index, Patrick Gleason, Paul Gulacy, Peter David, Peter J Tomasi, Power Girl, Scott Forbes, Siege, The Gauntlet, Whilce Portacio, X-Factor
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by Sal Loria, Nov 5 2009 // 11:00 AM
Welcome to The Pull List Comic Reviews! First off, a huge thanks to John Carle for covering the column last week, he did a fantastic job. Make sure you check out The Flickcast’s podcast this week where he was also a guest-host! The dude’s everywhere. Okay, on with the comics. As always, WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD.
PULL OF THE WEEK:
Lobo: Highway to Hell #1 (of 2) – DC Comics – $6.99 US
Writer: Scott Ian Artist: Sam Keith
Score: 8.5
You’re sitting there, asking yourself “How in all that is holy is Lobo: Highway to Hell the Pull of the Week?” Believe me, I’m asking myself that very same question. You see I’ve never dug Lobo. I’ve read a good chunk of his various issues over the years and I’ve never seen the attraction to the character, but seeing as variety is the spice of life, I figured I’d give this a shot. The premise sounded interesting enough…
Lobo’s chillin’ at home when he receives a message – in the form of slain dolphins – from the big bad himself: the Devil. Even though the Main Man has been banished from Hell for quite awhile now, he figures it’s time to go on a road trip and pay a not-so-friendly visit to his old pal, Beelzebub. Along the way everyone’s favorite Czarnian runs into more violence, mayhem, booze and floozy “women” than he can shake a stick at, but what happens when he finally comes face to face with the cutest evil… waitaminute… CUTE?!?
He hasn’t had a starring role since 2007’s Batman/Lobo: Deadly Serious, so when DC Comics dusted the mothballs off of the character, they decided to get a fresh take on him. Enter Scott Ian, the guitarist for the band Anthrax. Ian’s first foray into comic writing is pretty decent, but it’s how he handles the title character that blew me away. There was just enough here to add weight to the usual aloofness that the character normally projects, which clicked beautifully. While the big payoff will be next issue’s finale, so far this has been a very enjoyable ride.
The Maxx creator Sam Keith, who had both writing and artistic duties on the aforementioned 2007 mini-series, makes his return to the character. Bringing his distinctive style that is every bit as manic as Lobo is, the art looks great, even while juggling different levels of detail throughout the issue. From what I could tell, the creative team looked like they catered to each other’s strengths, culminating in a fun romp that became our Pull of the Week.
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Tagged: Adam Dekraker, Adam Hughes, Agents of Atlas, Assault on New Olympus Prologue, Batman Confidential, Black Widow: Deadly Origin, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 8, Cable, Chris Yost, Corey Soriano, Craig Rousseau, Dalibor Talajic, Deadpool Team-Up, DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI, Fred Van Lente, Gabriel Hardman, Georges Jeanty, Greg Pak, Harvey Tolibao, Humberto Ramos, Incredible Hercules, Iron Man & The Armor Wars, Jane Espenson, Jeff Parker, Jo Chen, Joe Caramagna, John Paul Leon, Karl Kesel, Lobo: Highway to Hell, Marcos Martin, Marcos Marz, Marvel 1985, Marvel Adventures, Marvel Zombies: Evil Evolution, Paul Cornell, Phil Noto, Psylocke, Rob DiSalvo, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Rodney Buchemi, Royal McGraw, Sam Keith, Scott Ian, Steve Dillon, The Maxx, Tom Raney, Tommy Lee Edwards, X-Men Origins: Iceman
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