Monthly Archives: June 2014

Savage Hulk #1 (Marvel)

Posted on June 30, 2014 by comicspectrum

CREDIT: Marvel Comics Rating: 3.5/5 – 1970 Hulk Returns, Compliments of Alan Davis! by ComicSpectrum reviewer Shawn Hoklas. Savage Hulk is a title that is driven by the creators involved rather than being current with today’s continuity (much like the … Continue reading →

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Superman #32 (DC)

Posted on June 29, 2014 by comicspectrum

CREDIT: DC Comics Rating: 5/5 – The Man of Steel Gets the John Romita, Jr. Treatment. by guest reviewer Kevyn Knox. What’s so special about Superman #32? Well, it’s the start of a brand new story arc, but that’s not … Continue reading →

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Wolverine #9 (Marvel)

Posted on June 28, 2014 by comicspectrum

CREDIT: Marvel Comics Rating: 2.5/5 – Filler Issue Waiting For Wolverine to Die. by ComicSpectrum reviewer Shawn Hoklas. Future plans for Wolverine are a bit unclear at the moment, until after September that is. In September, Wolverine will be starring … Continue reading →

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Original Sin #3.1 (Marvel)

Posted on June 27, 2014 by comicspectrum

CREDIT: Marvel Comics Rating: 3/5 – Not Spectacular, but This Particular Sin May Bring Me Back. by ComicSpectrum reviewer Adam Alamo. As with most comic events, the ramifications of the Original Sin storyline are being felt throughout a multitude of … Continue reading →

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Black Canary and Zatanna: Bloodspell (DC Comics)

Posted on June 25, 2014 by comicspectrum

CREDIT: DC Comics Rating: 3.5/5 – A Nice Taste of Nostalgia From a DC Without the New 52. by ComicSpectrum reviewer Al Sparrow. It was refreshing to see an original hardcover book that didn’t seem at all fettered to the … Continue reading →

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Eye of Newt #1 (Dark Horse)

Posted on June 24, 2014 by comicspectrum

CREDIT: Dark Horse Rating: 4/5 – Daydreams, Dragons, and a Classic Wizard’s Quest. by ComicSpectrum EiC Bob Bretall. High fantasy isn’t a genre that gets a lot of attention in comics and this is a great example of the genre, … Continue reading →

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Elektra #3 (Marvel)

Posted on June 23, 2014 by comicspectrum

Rating: 4/5 – A Beautiful Depiction of Dark and Violent Themes. by ComicSpectrum reviewer Shawn Hoklas. Although Elektra has always been a dark character, this new series is even darker. There’s a grim theme to the book along with heavy … Continue reading →

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Silver Surfer #3 (Marvel)

Posted on June 22, 2014 by comicspectrum

Rating: 5/5 – This Series Is Set To Go Anywhere and Everywhere. by ComicSpectrum reviewer Shawn Hoklas. In looking at Mike Allred’s art not only on the cover, but within this third issue of Silver Surfer you could get the … Continue reading →

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Thomas Alsop #1 (Boom!)

Posted on June 21, 2014 by comicspectrum

CREDIT: BOOM! Studios Rating: 4/5 – A Fresh Take on a Archetypal Character. by ComicSpectrum reviewer Adam Alamo. “What is Thomas Alsop? Who is Thomas Alsop?” These two questions hang in the New York City skyline, on the very first … Continue reading →

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Original Sin #4 (Marvel)

Posted on June 20, 2014 by comicspectrum

Rating: 4/5 – Crisp dialogue and Vibrant Art Make For an Amazing Event. by ComicSpectrum reviewer Hank Johnson. I have always been a fan of event comics. I really enjoy this style of long form story which affects nearly every … Continue reading →

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