CBR Reviews
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Casanova #13
Sat, April 5th, 2008
After the swift-moving violence of the last issue, Fraction and Moon give us a chance to reflect on the past and look toward an uncertain future. This is a comic book you shouldn't miss.
Scalped #16
Sat, April 5th, 2008
"Scalped" is the gem of the Vertigo line, with a growing cast that illuminates various facets of life on an Indian reservation. In the wake of a murder, a new sheriff comes to town to add more conflict.
The Amazing Spider-Man #555
Fri, April 4th, 2008
Zeb Wells returns to Spider-Man, rounding out the initial team of Brand New Day writers, with Chris Bachalo making his debut on the character.
The Trials of Shazam! #12
Thu, April 3rd, 2008
The story nobody's been waiting for: Freddy Freeman gains weight and grows out his hair. Magically.
Young X-Men #1
Thu, April 3rd, 2008
The last of the post-Messiah Complex books to be released, "Young X-Men" #1 essentially completes the more recent retooling of the X-Men line. It also sees the third consecutive attempt at putting these characters, the junior X-Men, into their o
Secret Invasion #1
Thu, April 3rd, 2008
"Secret Invasion" #1 isn't perfect, but it sets the stage for what could be one of the most interesting crossover events in years.
Action Comics #863
Thu, April 3rd, 2008
Geoff Johns reminds us why the Legion of Super-Heroes matters and what it means to be a true Superman.
Secret Invasion #1
Wed, April 2nd, 2008
Coverage in Entertainment Weekly doesn’t necessarily mean that Marvel’s 2008 crossover is as friendly as they’d like.
Benny and Penny: Just Pretend
Sun, March 30th, 2008
A beautifully illustrated children's comic that's perfect for younger readers.
Translucent #3
Sun, March 30th, 2008
A disease that turns people translucent is used as a metaphor for wanting to hide in a surprisingly effective way.
Thor #7
Sat, March 29th, 2008
Straczynski demonstrates exactly why "Thor" is one of Marvel’s top-selling titles, teaming up with Marko Djurdevic to tell a tale of Norse myth gone by, featuring Odin. This brings up the question - why hasn’t Thor brought the Allfa
The Last Defenders #1
Sat, March 29th, 2008
Nighthawk joins The Initiative and gets The Defenders together for another stab at success. Will the team stick together this time? Joe Casey has some ideas, but a fairly good start to the series is tarnished by a lack of obvious direction.
Mighty Avengers #10
Sat, March 29th, 2008
Dr. Doom and Iron Man find themselves hurled back in time yet again, with Robert "The Sentry" Reynolds along for the ride. It’s pure old-school fun from the superstar Ultimate Spider-Man team of Bagley and Bendis.
That Salty Air
Sat, March 29th, 2008
Top Shelf again offers another excellent example of the medium's literary capabilities with Tim Sievert's debut graphic novel.
X-Men: Legacy #209
Sat, March 29th, 2008
Carey continues his unique take on the X-Men, aimed at mainstay fans of the franchise. Tan and Eaton handle the art nicely as a disorientated Xavier wakes up in the hands of the Acolytes. X-Men: Legacy is off to a slow but intriguing start.
All-Star Superman #10
Fri, March 28th, 2008
Morrison and Quitely provide Superman's last will and testament in the newest issue of the best superhero comic of the decade.
Blue Beetle #25
Fri, March 28th, 2008
John Rogers pulls it all together for a thrilling climax as Blue Beetle outwits an alien armada.
Green Lantern #29
Fri, March 28th, 2008
Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis give us a new look at the boy who grew up to become the greatest Green Lantern.
Legion of Super-Heroes #40
Fri, March 28th, 2008
Jim Shooter's "Legion" has potential that has yet to be reached.
New Avengers #39
Fri, March 28th, 2008
Bendis pens another excellent done-in-one Secret Invasion tie-in as the spotlight falls on Echo. Mack returns to the character he created to provide artwork, gorgeously depicting Echo and Wolverine’s attempt to fight off a Skrull attacker.
