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VALIANT UNIVERSE HANDBOOK     VALIANT COMICS It doesn’t matter what Universe a handbook covers, I always find them fascinating. Aside from getting the histories and origins of the characters and various places and things, these books act as an interest generator for other titles in the line. Sure I might regularly read Archer & … Read more

THE ALMIGHTY STREET TEAM UNIVERSE GUIDE #1     STREET TEAM STUDIOS Anyone who ever dreamed of creating their own comic team has done a version of this idea. Having the back round story and costume details at the tips of your fingers is always helpful. So when the creative team from Street Team Studios … Read more

JUSTICE LEAGUE #26     DC COMICS Ok, you are officially being given a *SPOILER ALERT*. Happy now, let’s move on. Truth be told, I haven’t been a fan of the Justice League for a very long time. I have definitely been against several decisions that have been taken by DC with their flagship team … Read more

Recently, I had the honor of attending the Chicago Comic Con Revolution at the Douglas E. Stephens Convention Center. The best part of the show was running into old acquaintances and friends. Spending the day catching up with Hilary Barta, Bill and Linda Reinholt, Jonathan LaMantia, James O’Barr, Don Rosa, Rafael Nieves, Rafael Navarro, and … Read more

      EVENT LEVIATHAN #1     DC COMICS Another spin off of this months (sarcasm) Next Big Thing, the main upnote of this 1st issue is the inclusion of Lois Lane. The cover reads “greatest detectives hunt…” and someone took the time to realize that Lois Lane belongs in that grouping. (I can … Read more

  GREEN LANTERN #8     DC COMICS Comfort. That’s what this issue is all about. I’ve seen many a GA/GL team up and not all of them were good. But it seems that DC is letting Grant Morrison do what he does best, and that is use DC’s past to his heart’s content. From … Read more

HEROES IN CRISIS #9     DC COMICS I can hear the arguing already. Doc, we all know you hate this mini-series, why review another issue? As this is the finally, I wanted to see just how they would end it. And after reading this issue, I am even more confused then ever. However, the high … Read more

FREEDOM FIGHTERS #6     DC COMICS Writer Robert Venditti surprises even me with this newest installment. Not only does he not make Overman, the ultimate unstoppable villain I feared he might have but he brings about an identity switch up that even caught me off guard. Plots and counter plots begin and some backround into … Read more

GIANT-MAN #1     MARVEL COMICS This one initially presents me with a reviewers dilemma. On the one hand, I’m a big fan of the character of Giant Man (especially the Black Goliath version) but I really don’t give a rat’s about the War of the Realms. So let’s see what we’ve got inside, shall we. An … Read more