I’ve been a fan of James Robinson for a while now and as disappointed when his Invaders series was canceled last year. But recently he has had two new series launch. I read his take on Squadron Supreme and just found it okay. Not bad, but it didn’t move me enough either way to write … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Scarlet Witch #01
I’ve been having a great deal of fun reading some of the more modern “classic” comics. On one hand there is the spy/noir masterpiece that is the Brubaker Captain America. Over here we have Priest’s Black Panther. Both make for some solid reading. Writer: Christopher Priest Artists: Joe Jusko, Mike Manley, Mark Bright Publisher: Marvel … More Wayback Review: Black Panther v3 #6-12
Continuing my re-read of the Brubaker run on Captain America. I’m attempting to do more than just giggle and clap at how awesome these comics are, but maybe that is the best way to express how good they are. Captain America v5 #15-21 Writer: Ed Brubaker Artists: Mike Perkins, Steve Epting Publisher: Marvel Quick Review: … More Wayback Reviews: Captain America v5 #15-21
I’ve been enjoying dipping my toes back into modern continuity comics. Now it is time for a test. Daredevil v2 is one of the things that pulled me back into comics during how school. Here we are at volume 5. Is this going to keep me reading? Daredevil v5 #01 Writer: Charles Soule Artist: Ron … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Daredevil v5 #01
What do you do after reading All New Wolverine #01 a few months after it was released? You go on to read #02. Then you review it. For you blog. All New Wolverine #02 Writer: Tom Taylor Artsits: David Lopez, David Navarrot Colorist: Nathan Fairbairn Publisher: Marvel Quick Review: This issue basically does everything that … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: All New Wolverine #2
I took a little break from new comics since the summer. Some might guess that the ever changing characters roles and interminable status altering events took their toll on me. That guess would be correct. This is actually the first new comic I’ve read in some time. What can I say? I’ve long been a … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: All New Wolverine #01
Taking a little break from reading Brubaker’s Captain America to revisit Christopher Priest’s Black Panther. I’ve read this once before a few years ago and remember really enjoying it. Recently I’ve also read the Don McGregor Black Panther series and am curious how the Priest run will hold up. So far, it is doing just … More Wayback Review: Black Panther vol.3 #1-5
One of the things that happens when a baby is born is that the parents completely disconnect from the world outside. It was only the past few days where I had the chance to watch Ant-Man even after recording a podcast about the more recent comic series a few months ago. Priorities, I guess. Ant-Man … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Ant-Man
Continuing my read-through of the Brubaker Captain America.Such a good read. Captain America v5 #7-14 Writer: Ed Brubaker Artist: Steve Epting, Michael Lark, John Paul Leon Publisher: Marvel Quick Review: I could almost end this review by just referring to my review of the earlier issues. Great spy action. Mysteries wrapped in mystery. Compelling character … More Wayback Review: Captain America v5 #7-14
Growing up Captain America was one of those characters that I almost always liked more in concept than in execution. (I felt the same way about Wonder Woman and to some extent Superman.) I had some random issues but never a full arc. In college a friend lent me a good chunk of the Gruenwald … More Wayback Review: Captain America v5 #1-6
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