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Other Comic Books Read In July 2013

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Thomas Mets

I read The Ultimates #1-13 on the Fourth of July. It’s still great, a bit like League of Extraordinary Gentleman as the government assembles a team of flawed iconic figures, with a clash of personalities. It might have been short … Continue reading →

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Spider-Man Comics Read In July 2013

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Thomas Mets

With the debut of Superior Foes of Spider-Man, I went and reread previous stories about the Sinister Syndicate, usually back issues I bought back a while back. Deadly Foes of Spider-Man #1-4 was a dense in a good way series about … Continue reading →

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Spider-Man Comics Read in June 2013

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Thomas Mets

Read a bunch of Spider-Man comics last month. Superior Spider-Man #11-12 Solid death-trap and threat for Spidey. Some good moments with Jonah, as he starts going way too far, offering payoff to events set up by Slott years ago. The Lizard cameo … Continue reading →

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Comics Read in June 2013

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Thomas Mets

Thanks to decompression, cinematic storytelling or whatever you want to call it, I’m probably going to read about 4,000 comics this year. Here’s this month’s tally. Action Comics (New 52) #1-18, 0 There are a few flaws with Morrison’s Superman … Continue reading →

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Spider-Man Comics Read in May 2013

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Thomas Mets

And I read some Spider-Man comics last month. Spider-Man 2099 #1-3 I have some stylistic quibbles, but the first three issues hold up really well. Peter David and Rick Leonardi do a great job in introducing the new Spider-Man, as well … Continue reading →

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Comics Read in May 2013 Part 2

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Thomas Mets

Saucer Country #1-14 is right up my alley, a blend of sci-fi and politics, as a presidential contender is convinced that she was abducted by aliens. The series is a bit low on the answers, focusing on people trying to … Continue reading →

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Comics Read in May 2013 Part 1

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Thomas Mets

With Iron Man 3 coming out, I sought out two of the most acclaimed stories featuring the Mandarin. Iron Man: Enter the Mandarin #1-6 is a solid Year One type story, notable mainly for the inventive art of Eric Canete. Iron Man … Continue reading →

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Spider-Man Comics Read in April 2013

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Thomas Mets

I also read a bunch of Spider-Man comics in April. Superior Spider-Man #7-8: The showdown with the Avengers is underwhelming, but Doc Ock learns a lesson, and there’s a nice set-up to a major clash. Avenging Spider-Man #19: A team-up with Sleepwalker has some … Continue reading →

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Comic Books Read in April 2013

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Thomas Mets

It seems certain I’ll finish my goal of reading 2013 comic books in 2013. The Grendel: Hunter Rose Omnibus included the one-shot Devil by the Deed, the two anthology mini-series Black, White and Red #1-4 and Grendel: Red, White & Black #1-4, and … Continue reading →

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Spider-Man Comics Read in March 2013

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Thomas Mets

And I also read some Spider-Man comics in March. Venom #32: Solid mostly self-contained issue as Flash Thompson gets used to his new life in Philadelphia, and fights a mostly generic villain, while Bunn and co. lay the seeds for the battle … Continue reading →

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