Monthly Archives: July 2013

Sergio Aragonés Funnies #8 (Bongo)

Posted on July 31, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 5/5 – Revel in the work of a master cartoonist/storyteller Most people are familiar with Sergio Aragonés from his work in Mad Magazine, particularly on the “marginals”, where he has worked since 1963.  Others may know of his comedic … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Four #10 (Marvel)

Posted on July 31, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 4.5/5 – Fantastic Fraction! Thanks to a few work related activities I got a little bit behind on my regular reading. When this usually happens I sit down and try to power through a bunch of books to catch … Continue reading →

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Superman Unchained #2 (DC)

Posted on July 31, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 3.5/5 – Better than the 1st issue, but still not great A strong opening scene sets the stage for the second issue of Superman Unchained.  With seconds to spare, Superman has to figure out how to prevent the tallest … Continue reading →

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Superior Spider-Man #14 (Marvel)

Posted on July 30, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 4/5 – Continuing Doc Ock’s reign of “heroism” In his ongoing quest to become the Superior Spider-Man, Doc Ock continues to do things beyond anything Peter Parker ever did.  This issue has our hero taking down the Kingpin of … Continue reading →

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Justice League of America #6 (DC)

Posted on July 29, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 3.5/5 – A small step back from the opening chapter In Justice League of America 6, the Trinity War continues.  This is the second part of the crossover that started in Justice League and will head into Justice League … Continue reading →

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Justice League #22 (DC)

Posted on July 29, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 4/5 – A great start to what should be an epic crossover! What a start to a crossover!  Since the release of the Free Comic Book Day issue of the New 52 to the launch of the Justice League … Continue reading →

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Gamma #1 (Dark Horse)

Posted on July 28, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 3/5 – Fun Little Story About a Man and His Monsters This is the story of a down and out loser who tries to get his game back on. Our main character, Dusty, starts his day in a bar … Continue reading →

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Superior Spider-Man Team-Up #1 (Marvel)

Posted on July 27, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 3.5/5 – Doc Ock looks to get the old team together The idea behind Superior Spider-Man Team-Up comic came from the pages of the Superior Spider-Man title where Spider-Man was put on probation by the Avengers due to his … Continue reading →

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Trinity of Sin: Pandora #1 (DC)

Posted on July 27, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 2/5 – An uninspired origin story Trinity of Sin: Pandora is the prequel story to this summer’s DC Universe crossover, Trinity War.  It goes into the history of the Pandora character who first appeared when the New 52 was … Continue reading →

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Molly Danger v1 (Action Lab)

Posted on July 26, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 5/5 – Jamal Igle and Action Lab team up to bring you the best book of the year Reese’s Cups. Two great tastes that go great together. Chocolate and peanut butter blending so perfectly into a candied confection so … Continue reading →

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