Tag Archives: Fred Van Lente

Deadpool vs. The Punisher #5 (Marvel)

Posted on July 4, 2017 by comicspectrum

Rating: 3.5/5 –This Dynamic Duo Lacks the Dynamic. by ComicSpectrum reviewer Adam Brunell Sometimes I wish I didn’t feel compelled to finish a 5 issue series when I get a feeling of wanting to jump ship starting at issue 3, … Continue reading →

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Slapstick #1 (Marvel)

Posted on December 12, 2016 by comicspectrum

Rating: 4.5/5 – Slapstick is Actually…Great! By ComicSpectrum senior reviewer Shawn Hoklas. Although I definitely remember the Slapstick comics from the 1990s, I can’t remember if I actually ever read an issue of the short four part mini series. Slapstick … Continue reading →

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Generation Zero #1 (Valiant)

Posted on August 28, 2016 by comicspectrum

Rating: 4.5/5 – A New Generation of Heroes for Valiant. By ComicSpectrum senior reviewer Shawn Hoklas. I started reading the Valiant books when the company relaunched in 2012. At first I was definitely into all their books, but slowly I … Continue reading →

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Planet Hulk #1 (Marvel)

Posted on May 28, 2015 by comicspectrum

Rating: 4.5/5 – Captain America Riding Devil Dinosaur is Great Comics! by ComicSpectrum senior Reviewer Shawn Hoklas. When Secret Wars was first hinted at by Marvel, they used a lot of different teasers from time periods and storylines throughout Marvel’s … Continue reading →

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Ivar, Timewalker #1 (Valiant)

Posted on January 29, 2015 by comicspectrum

Rating: 5/5 – Van Lente & Valiant are Making Time Travel Fun! by ComicSpectrum EiC Bob Bretall. I came to this book because I liked the character and concept.  I’m going to stay because of Fred Van Lente and Clayton … Continue reading →

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Archer & Armstrong #25 (Valiant)

Posted on November 4, 2014 by comicspectrum

Rating: 3.5/5 – An Anniversary Hullabaloo Heavy with Humor and Hijinks. by ComicSpectrum reviewer Adam Alamo. I’ve always been a bit cold on anniversary issues, often left feeling that they are more fluff than anything else and manufactured to cash … Continue reading →

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FCBD 2014: Project Black Sky (Dark Horse)

Posted on May 5, 2014 by comicspectrum

CREDIT: Dark Horse Comics Rating: 4/5 – You’ll Want to Dig Deeper into this Superhero Conspiracy Theory. by ComicSpectrum Reviewer Ian Gowan. This free comic has deep dark conspiracy theories, freaky mind controlled apes, and a wise cracking superhero team-up. … Continue reading →

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QUICK REVIEWS: Apocalypse Al #3 / Magnus #2 / Mighty Avengers #9

Posted on April 26, 2014 by comicspectrum

CREDIT: Image Comics Adventures of Apocalypse Al #3 (Image) Rating: 3/5 – Story Loses Momentum in #3. by ComicSpectrum EiC Bob Bretall. After a great issue #1 and #2, Straczynski stumbles in #3.   There is a great new character introduced, … Continue reading →

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Magnus: Robot Fighter #1 (Dynamite)

Posted on March 15, 2014 by comicspectrum

Rating: 4.5/5 – This Magnus the Robot Fighter reboot packs a punch. by ComicSpectrum reviewer Lawrence Arboleda. I’ve been aware of Magnus the Robot Fighter since it was published by Valiant way back in the 90’s (itself a reboot of … Continue reading →

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Brain Boy #1 (Dark Horse)

Posted on September 16, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 3.5/5 – A surprise the world’s most powerful psychic never sees coming Brain Boy, the new miniseries from Dark Horse Comics is a mix of old and new.  The original series from the 1960s lasted six issues and was … Continue reading →

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