Daredevil #22 Marvel Comics Writer: Chip Zdarsky Artist: Francesco Mobili After a brief break from the main story with the Mike Murdock-focused annual, Chip Zdarsky and Francesco Mobili bring us the next chapter in Matt Murdock’s story. We find Matt going to court after he turned himself in the last issue. A big part of this run has been Matt learning to become a new kind of Daredevil. He makes a big step here in facing accountability for accidentally killing a man. The ongoing story of this run has been really strong, and that shows in Matt facing consequences for…
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Daredevil Annual #1 Marvel Comics Writer: Chip Zdarsky Artists: Manuel Garcia & Chris Mooneyham “One More Day” is a loaded title for Marvel fans. It brings back memories of one of the most controversial Spider-Man stories. When Marvel revealed that this annual was called “One More Day”, it signified something big. Zdarsky knows exactly what he’s doing using this title. He’s telling us this is an important issue and playing with our expectations. Thankfully, this issue is much better than its web-headed predecessor. The continuity changes within are far more interesting than erasing a fan-favourite marriage. I won’t reveal too…
Immortal Hulk #33 (750) Marvel Comics Writer: Al Ewing Artists: Joe Bennett and Nick Pitarra This is the 33rd issue of Immortal Hulk, but it is also the 750th issue of the main Hulk title overall, so not only does this issue move us into the next arc, it celebrates a milestone. Anniversary issues are an odd beast, and often writers struggle to juggle the nostalgia with forwarding momentum. Al Ewing skilfully combats this by continuing to tell his ongoing story while using the narrative as a device to comment on the Hulk’s history and what he means as a…
With a new year upon us, it’s time to look back on the best pop culture released in 2019. Comic Books Best Series: Black Hammer: Age of Doom (Dark Horse) There were a lot of great comics to choose from last year, but the most consistently brilliant has to be Jeff Lemire’s latest Black Hammer series, Black Hammer: Age of Doom. I won’t spoil anything here, but this is essentially Lemire’s twist on the typical comic book reboot. Lucy Weber takes the lead in a story that is continually surprising, heartbreaking, and subversive. Lemire consistently finds new ways to spin the…
Immortal Hulk #27 Marvel Comics Writer: Al Ewing Artist: Joe Bennett Building on the discourse from the last issue, #27 of Immortal Hulk kicks Bruce Banner’s plans into high gear. He is planning a raid on a key Roxxon facility, the opening salvo in his war on the human world. Meanwhile, Dario Agger talks to his board about Roxxon’s plans and about their concerns over Banner. Their parallel perspectives come to a head in an issue full of interesting ideas and dynamic action. After his cameo at the end of the last issue, this is a meatier appearance from the Minotaur…
Immortal Hulk (2018-) #26 Marvel Comics Writer: Al Ewing Artist: Joe Bennett How do you follow up the mind-bending cosmic extravaganza that was Immortal Hulk #25? Leave it to Al Ewing and Joe Bennett to bring it back down to a grounded human level, while thematically building on the previous issue. After showing us the Hulk’s far-flung cosmic future and his status as the World Breaker, Ewing brings us back to the present. Bruce is kicking his plans to “end the human world” into high gear. Bruce essentially espouses a socialist manifesto in this issue, and I’m here for it. He may…
Joker: Killer Smile #1 DC Comics Writer: Jeff Lemire Artist: Andrea Sorrentino So far the majority of DC’s Black Label books have been Batman or Harley/Joker focused, and Joker: Killer Smile is no different. I admit, if the creative team wasn’t Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino (with colours by Jordie Bellaire, no less), I probably wouldn’t have been keen to pick it up. I couldn’t pass up on one of the best creative teams in comics. After reading #1, I’ll tell you that this book is worth the $5.99 price point. Killer Smile focuses on the Joker, but rather than delving into his…
Amazing Spider-Man #32 Marvel Comics Writer: Nick Spencer Artist: Patrick Gleason Marvel’s 2099 books are making a big return this year, and it all starts here. Nick Spencer kicks off this mini-event with fan-favorite Miguel O’Hara, Spider-Man 2099. He is held captive by some Roxxon Oilmen who want to pry his brain for future secrets. Meanwhile, Peter Parker tries to adjust to working with his classmates and gets pulled into a secret mission with his sister, Teresa. This is a fun issue, starting the 2099 event off small-scale but setting up some cataclysmic stakes, all the while continuing to…
Amazing Spider-Man (2018-) #31 Marvel Comics Writer: Nick Spencer Artist: Ryan Ottley Absolute Carnage continues to infect Amazing Spider-Man in #31 of Nick Spencer’s run! Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley are doing awesome work over on the main event, and Spencer effortlessly weaves it into his ongoing storyline. Picking up from the events of the last issue, Norman (who believes he is Cletus Kasady) is pursuing Normie (his grandson) and Dylan Brock (Eddie’s son) for their symbiote codecs. One of the strongest parts of Spencer’s run has been his characterisation and his humour. This is a more serious issue but he knows how…
Daredevil #9 Marvel Comics Writer: Chip Zdarsky Artist: Lalit Kumar Sharma Chip Zdarsky’s tale of Matt Murdock’s post-Daredevil life finds itself twisting and turning in interesting ways this week. After an assassination attempt broke up last issue’s intense dinner party debate, Matt Murdock’s relationship with Mindy Libris continues to deepen. The moral conflict caused by her connection to the notorious Libris crime family is a classic Daredevil dilemma. Meanwhile, Detective Cole North encounters conflict in his anti-vigilante mission. This is a story of two men trying to do good in a corrupt city, through very different methods… The last issue…