Tag Archives: Marvel Now

All-New X-Men #15 (Marvel)

Posted on August 23, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 3.5/5 – Some awkward moments don’t hinder the overall enjoyment If you’ve been an X-Men fan for a while, then you’ll know that every so often they have a break in whatever serious story they’re telling and take a … Continue reading →

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Thor: God of Thunder #11 (Marvel)

Posted on August 19, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 5/5 – One of the best modern day Thor stories concluded Thor number eleven is not only the conclusion to the Godbomb storyline, but it also wraps up the God Butcher tale that started way back in the first … Continue reading →

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Wolverine #8 (Marvel)

Posted on August 18, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 3/5 – Great creative team, not great results. Wolverine number 8 is the first of a six-part storyline called Killable.  Although this series has not been one that I have particularly enjoyed, I thought I would give this issue … Continue reading →

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Thanos Rising #4 (Marvel)

Posted on August 12, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 3.5/5 – Continuing the exploration of Thanos’ origin Thanos Rising is exploring the origin of one of Marvel’s most popular villains.  Writer Jason Aaron and artist Simone Bianchi’s six issue series has taken us from the birth of Thanos, … Continue reading →

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Captain America #9 (Marvel)

Posted on August 11, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 4.5/5 – Captain America as a Super-Hero = Refreshing! Captain America #9 is comics done right.  A blockbuster story, amazing and dynamic art, and a hero who never gives up and fights for what’s right.  This is the penultimate … Continue reading →

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Guardians of the Galaxy #5 (Marvel)

Posted on August 7, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 4/5 – Starting to hit its stride… After a strong zero issue, Guardians of the Galaxy took a bit of a step back over the next three issues.  The previous issue as well as this one have ramped up … Continue reading →

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Hunger #1 (Marvel)

Posted on August 1, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 2/5 – An unfortunate start for a character that deserves better To make it as simple as possible, at the conclusion of the Age of Ultron storyline, space and time got a little messed up.  Because of that, universes … Continue reading →

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Secret Avengers #6 (Marvel)

Posted on July 23, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 4/5 – S.H.I.E.L.D & a grittier Avengers team Secret Avengers is a smartly written book with elements of action, espionage and superheroes all mixed in.  It does this with a cast obviously influenced by the Avengers movie; Hawkeye, Black … Continue reading →

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Uncanny X-Men #8 (Marvel)

Posted on July 22, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 4/5 – Familiar and longstanding X-Men themes done well After the last few issues of Uncanny X-Men this issue serves more as a quiet moment in between the action.  It spends a lot of time focusing on character with … Continue reading →

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Tomorrow’s Avengers #1 (Marvel)

Posted on July 20, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 2.5/5 – 4 stories in one, but only two that are worth your time Guardians of the Galaxy: Tomorrow’s Avengers is an Anthology book that has 4 short stories, each highlighting a different character from the Guardians team.  Although … Continue reading →

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