Hey, I could make something out of this site if I got my act together, huh? First-Impression Reviews Flashpoint: Batman Knight of Vengeance #3 – B+ I wish DC didn’t feel the need to tie this so closely into the primary Flashpoint mini.  Works great as a stand-alone Elseworld story. Punisher #1 – C Photo-traced […]

I’m late getting the posted, not the reviews Mr. Degnan’s Gradebook week of July 27 and August 3rd, 2011   AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 666:                         B Jam packed issue leading into Spider-Island.  Fun stuff, but I question the timing of yet another big event, especially considering Fear Itself isn’t over yet.   BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT 4:                        B- […]

Mr. Degnan’s Gradebook week of July 20, 2011   AVENGERS 16:                                                B The interview style of writing employed by Bendis does not allow for suspense or surprise.  Great action scenes with the Hulk by Bachalo.   INVINCIBLE IRON MAN 506:                        A+ A very meaningful Fear Itself tie-in.  Hilarious last page, Tony Stark at his finest (or worst?). […]

X-Men: Schism 1Written by Jason Aaron Penciled by Carlos Pacheco Review by Dan DThe X-Men event of the year begins with a bang featuring Kid Omega, a whole lot of Sentinels, and The Hellfire Club. THE GOOD Cyclops and Wolverine are front and center from the start.  We already know the outcome of the event; […]

Fear Itself 4 Written by Matt Fraction Penciled by Stuart Immonen Reviewed by Dan D As The Serpent gains more power, Earth’s heroes make a strong stand. THE GOOD The action.  The major complaint among readers has been Fear Itself has lacked action.  This issue provides a bit of action (personally, I feel that the […]

Flashpoint: Reverse Flash Written by Scott Kollins Penciled by Joel Gomez Reviewed by Dan (the original) The history of the Reverse Flash’s vendetta against Barry Allen is revealed.  THE GOOD The “no-holds barred” approach.  Not often do we as readers get to experience the villain’s perspective, and when we do, the tone sometimes isn’t dark […]

Uncanny X-Men 538 Written by Kieron Gillen Penciled by Terry Dodson Reviewed by Dan Breakworld’s former Powerlord, Kruun faces off against the X-Men for one last time. THE GOOD Kitty Pryde’s return to normal form.  At last, Kitty is no longer stuck in her phase form.  So no more moping Colossus and Kitty with and […]

    Invincible Iron Man #505 Iron Man vs Super-Charged Grey Gargoyle.  More people become broken statues.  Based on this I don’t see how they can beat The Worthy.  OK, but I’d like to see more forward movement of the plot.               Avengers #14 Odd change back to Romita […]

Wolverine 10  Written by Jason Aaron Penciled by Renato Guedes Reviewed by Dan A blood thirsty Wolverine finally confronts those responsible for sending him to Hell, Red Hand.  THE GOOD Wolverine finally kicking ass in the real world.  Wolverine has been in hell or possessed by a demon throughout this entire book.  Last issue, he […]

Journey Into Mystery 624 Written by Kieron Gillen Penciled by Doug Braithwaite Reviewed by Dan (formerly currentcomicguy) Loki journeys to Hell and Hel (lol) to ask for  aid against The Serpent. THE GOOD There was a lot of good in this book as far as I am concerned; Loki’s plan coming to fruition is probably […]