There is a new Fantastic Four trailer. And lots of reviews. Lots. So many I almost don’t know why I am adding to the noise. But i guess if I took that into mind I wouldn’t write anything ever. So, onto the trailer! Over all feeling was that this was better than I had expected. … More Fantastic Four 2015 Trailer
Somewhere tucked deep away in my ancestral manse (aka my parent’s house) is a copy of Marvel Super-Heroes v2 #8. I would have never guessed after reading one of the short stories in that anthology that I would be reviewing an issue of Squirrel Girl. Funny ol’world, innit? Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #1 Writer: Ryan North … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #1
A new title: launched! A classic hero: returned! The feeling of a new take on that hero in preparation for a movie: palpable! Ant-Man #1 Writer: Nick Spencer Artist: Ramon Rosanas Publisher: Marvel As everyone knows Ant Man is a soon to be movie. I think this summer? Honestly, since I live in Japan I … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Ant-Man #1
Welcome Hebah and welcome Thor the Mighty Avenger! Visit Brent at http://deadlytroubadour.com for more of his reviews, short stories and information on his fantasy novel Deadly Troubadours. CLI’s intro and outro music was written and performed by Manny Marx. Support the show by buying Thor the Mighty Avenger from Amazon Japan at http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/0785183817/?tag=deadlytroub01-22 Or from Amazon USA at http://www.amazon.com/dp/0785183817/?tag=deadlytroubad-20
Brent and Sean, host of the Beasts from the East podcast, share a mutual love: Scott Summers. Most people don’t like Scott. Maybe it is because they haven’t read these excellent issues from Simonson and Simonson. Visit Brent at http://deadlytroubadour.com for more of his reviews, short stories and information on his fantasy novel Deadly Troubadours. CLI’s intro and outro … More CLI 09: X-Factor v1 10-15
In my last review I discovered that I liked the issue a lot more if I just imagine Lady Thor as secretly being Mary Jane Watson. It helps this issue too, but unfortunately I find this more issue less enjoyable than the last two. Verily, diminishing returns. Thor #3 Writer: Jason Aaron Artist: Russell Dauterman … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Thor #3
With a character like Angela, does it really matter what her past is? Is her past still her past? Even thinking about how she came to Marvel made me want to stop paying attention. Then I saw the name Phil Jimenez attached as penciler and knew I at least had to take a look. And … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Angela Asgard’s Assassin #1
Another Captain America. Another #1. It’s All New. But even though it is a decent issue, I feel I’ve seen it before. All New Captain America #1 Writer: Rick Remender Penciler: Stuart Immonen Inker: Wade Von Grawbadger Publisher: Marvel Let me start by putting all my beliefs flat on the table. I’m a Captain America … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: All New Captain America #1
Spider-Woman motivated me to do one thing: Look up a quote that turns out is a bible verse “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other.*” Luke 16:13 Why did I think this? Read on. Spider-Woman … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Spider-Woman #1
Everyone say “Hi” to Rodney! Are he and Brent brave enough to discuss Frank Miller and John Romita, Jr.’s Daredevil: The Without Fear?? Sure. Visit Brent at http://deadlytroubadour.com for more of his reviews, short stories and information on his fantasy novel Deadly Troubadours. CLI’s intro and outro music was written and performed by Manny Marx. Support the show by … More CLI 04: Daredevil – The Man Without Fear
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