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Our week-long spring graphic novel sale ends Sunday!
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We don't let petty things like human emotion color our completely unbiased takes on these new books.
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ACTION COMICS #1000
(W/A) Various
Reviewed by Rick Berg
I hope you like big numbers because that's what this issue is. Just a big number. If you love Superman, you will still love him. If you hate him nothing in this issue should change that. If you are meh about Superman, I pretty sure you will still be meh after. For such a giant hyped issue (I have no idea why 1000 means anything) it's kinda boring, I felt I've all read these exact stories before. Most times way better. Also could someone tell the cover colorist to look inside the book? Superman is blue not periwinkle.
Editor's Note: Rick thinks 'Man of Steel' is a good Superman movie. Do with that what you will.
6/10
DC
$7.99
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ACTION COMICS #1000 - 1960's COVER
(W/A) Still Various.
Reviewed by "Doc" Schaeffer
See! This is what happens if you stop rebooting comics and numbering systems! The best thing about this book is that it is exactly what it should be. A celebration of all things Superman. His friends, his foes, his family, his ideals all get a brief page of two of representation here. And with the who's who of talent listed on the inside cover, it's a smorgasborg of the talent DC has had file through their ranks. I do however want to point out two things that bothered me. First, is that the alternate covers representing the various time periods do not show Superman in the outfit he wore during that time. If I buy the 1930's cover, I want the strappy boots. And second, with all this talent on display, can't we find work for all these talented people?
Editor's Note: I don't know anything about Doc. He may or may not like 'Man of Steel.'
10/10
STILL DC
STILL $7.99
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ENCOUNTER #1
(W) Art Baltazar, Franco
(A) Chris Giarrusso & Various
Reviewed by "Doc" Schaeffer
Once again the dynamic pairing of Art Baltazar, Franco, & Chris Giarrusso proves to be the hot new pairing in all ages entertainment! For this issue, the guys reach back into their memories of the silver age of comics in their creation of Cold Blaze, the Thermodynamic Shark. And while the action and humor make this a must read, the fact that plot lines are forming just underneath the surface. Unfortunately, after reading this I'm now craving ribs and ice cream. Read the book, you'll get it.
9/10
LION FORGE
$3.99
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SKYWARD #1
(W) Joe Henderson
(A) Lee Garbett, Antonio Fabela
Reviewed by "Doc" Schaeffer
Joe Henderson's unique concept proves to be a good read. In a world with no gravity, the sky becomes the enemy and while the new generation is up to the challenge, the older generation is faced with a whole new set of fears. And for Nate, that first day changes his life forever. The concept also brings up wonderful questions like do you just keep floating out into the universe and die from the airlessness and cold of deep space? Is the Earth surrounded by a ring of frozen dead bodies? And with all the action taking place in Chicago, it adds that home town flavor. A very good start.
8/10
IMAGE
$3.99
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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #797
(W) Dan Slott
(A) Stuart Immonen
Reviewed by Kevin Healy
Spectacular Spider Fans will recognize that Norman doesn't sound like Norman when he's in a Carnage. That appears to be deliberate on Slott's part. I'm ok with that. The too cute throwbacks to Spider-Man Homecoming and Amazing Friends, less so.
There are other characters in this issue we know. I wonder what THEY would sound like in a Carnage? Not at all a childish question, as this issue will show. With his friends at the end of their ropes and his webs, will Peter be able to rouse himself for one last fight with Norman?
If he loses, he loses everyone...that sounds like a decision that carries great responsisomethingorother the greatly powerwhatevered should consider carefully.
8/10
MARVEL
$3.99
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JOHN WICK #2
(W) Greg Pak
(A) Giovanni Valletta
Reviewed by Kevin Healy
John Wick's introduction to The Continental and its unique properties is totally solid. Greg Pak is turning in a prequel that would be workable on film, which is exactly what this title needed.
What it didn't need was an issue so late you'd think it said 'Secret Wars' on the cover. Only two issues in, will anyone be left to care about a really good, insanely late book?
7/10
DYNAMITE
$3.99
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KICK-A** #3
(W) Mark Millar
(A) John Romita
Reviewed by Kevin Healy
Like has turned to love, and I'm going to ask the new Kick A** for her hand in marriage. Patience Patience Patience... I swoon at JRJR's wonderful expressions, the best work he's done since Kick A** 3. I get weak when someone has a violent encounter during a Civil War re-enactment. I stammer and stutter when trying to express myself about the joy of a character name Violencia. I have nothing but patience for Patience. Her quick turn to Robin Hood while robbing hoods has left me breathless. I feel like a 13 year old reading Chris Claremont write Kitty Pryde. Super violent Mark Millar book....will you marry me?
8/10
IMAGE
$3.99
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JUSTICE LEAGUE #43
(W) Christopher Priest
(A) Pete Woods
Reviewed by Shawn Spurlock
Deathstroke is why the Justice League can't have nice things. If you've ever been a fan of the character, you should really pick up this book, as the JLA spends an inordinate amount of time picking themselves up after this encounter. Highly recommended for fans of the current Deathstroke run, readers who like to see Cyborg get badly hurt, and those who collect final issues.
9/10
DC
$2.99
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INFIDEL #2
(W) Pornsak Pichetshote
(A) Aaron Campbell, José Villarrubia
Reviewed by Shawn Spurlock
Great Horror comics are fairly rare. Great haunted house comics are as likely as winning the lottery. Therefore what I'm saying, if I'm saying anything at all, is that fans of unsettling tales should give this book a try. Fun Fact: Unsettling Tales was the name of an obscure "post code" comic, featuring such stories as "Cask of Cream Soda", "the Crow", and "Slight Depression in the Ground and for some reason a Pendulum". The last tale on the list features a particularly famous "Injury to Fibula" panel.
8/10
IMAGE
$3.99
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SURVIVAL FETISH #1
(W) Patrick Kindlon
(A) Antonio Fuso
Reviewed by "Doc" Schaeffer
Parkour, parkour, parkour, Krack! This was a servicable beginning to a comic that seems like it would be a better movie. It's not nearly as good as the Ninja-K TPB that came out today. Unfortunately, that spectacular $9.99 value was omitted from the NR list. The Ninjak volume-highly recommended. Survival Fetish-clearly needs more, um, periwinkle maybe?
7/10
BLACK MASK
$2.99
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Available in-store 04-25-2018, or pre-order online now!
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