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SUPERGIRL #12: An Unexpected Turn of Events

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SUPERGIRL #12: An Unexpected Turn of Events
Supergirl #12. Credit DC Comics. Cover by Sophie Campbell.

Creative Team:

Sophie Campbell (WRITER, ARTIST, and COVER), Tamra Bonvillain (COLORS), and Becca Carey (LETTERS).

This is a joint review by Matt of Hops ‘Geek’ News and Megan of Vigilante Vibes Podcast!

SPOILERS AHEAD

The Story

Matt – Cyborg Supergirl was unexpected but also a nice change of pace! The science council thought they were doing the right thing, were truly in the wrong, and so seeing how they justified themselves against Kara, who remained aware of what was going on throughout the book, was a great back and forth dillema. Especially as the more we get from Black Flame, the more I find myself agreeing with them. Sophie does a great job blurring the lines of who is right and who is wrong, showing us that not everything is always black and white.

Megan – The battle between the Science Council and Black Flame intensifies to new heights! Supergirl is without her powers as she doesn’t have her Yellow Ring of Nor-Kann and is gravely injured. She’s taken to the Science Council who perform life-saving measurements to help Kara without her permission. Kara wakes up to brand new cyborg parts added to her body that can make her the ultimate weapon.

This issue was very eye-opening in showing how toxic the Science Council truly is, and Kara is more than aware. It seems that every step the council takes in order to stop Black Flame, Kara rightfully disagrees with. Although Black Flame is the villain, as she’s the rebel of Kandor, she’s starting to seem to have a point. The tone of the comic will have you second guessing who the actual villains are of the story, which I think is a testament to the writer’s fantastic writing talents. Sophie Campbell continues to knock Supergirl’s story out of the park with the depth she provides, and the emotions that ring loudly in the story.

The Art

Matt – Speaking of cyborg Supergirl, I loved the various little details Sophie put in, such as around her eyes or throughout various parts of her, which made Kara look wicked awesome. The color worked as the battle began to rage and we see more of Kandor stood out as there was a ton of vibrant colors being used to pop off the panels. The various characters were all given their own flair, making them stand out and making this one visually appealing.

Megan – Sophie Campbell, Tamra Bonvillain and Becca Carey bring a great amount of excitement to the pages of Supergirl #12. Besides Kara looking really cool with her cyborg gear, the other characters are drawn to shine on their own. Each character has their own vibe that Sophie Campbell captures well. Tamra Bonvillain handles the colors, giving the story a beautiful vibrancy with each page looking like a work of art with juxtaposing bright colors. Becca Carey is the letterer, and delivers top quality work as always. What I really appreciate about Carey is how she portrays the sound effects of the comic, making you feel each effect and getting a better vision of the story.

Final Thoughts

Matt – 8.5/10. While I did enjoy this issue, I do feel it was slightly jarring, but not in a bad way. I am excited to see where Sophie takes this story, as I have loved every issue and will keep this one at the top of my pull list!

Megan – 8.8/10. I’m very excited to see where this battle goes with Kara and Black Flame, and especially interested to see what happens with the Science Council.

Overall Grade -8.7/10

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THE FURY OF FIRESTORM #1: The Fury!

Matthew Roth
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THE FURY OF FIRESTORM #1: The Fury!

The town of Bedford, Colorado, is the target of Firestorm as he lands here, turning everyone to dust or worse! The government, in a desperate attempt to appeal to Ronald Raymond’s human nature, calls upon his ex-girlfriend Lorraine Reilly, who knows one thing: whoever this Firestorm is, he is not Ronnie Raymond.

The Fury of Firestorm #1. Credit DC Comics. Cover by Rafael De Latorre and Marcelo Maiolo.

Creative Team: Jeff Lemire (WRITER), Rafael De Latorre (ART and COVER), Marcelo Maiolo (COLORS and COVER), and Lucas Gattoni (LETTERS).

This is a joint review by Matt of Hops ‘Geek’ News and Megan of Vigilante Vibes Podcast!

SPOILERS AHEAD

The Story:

Matt: I’m not too familiar with Firestorm aside from knowing that Martin Stein and Ronald Raymond are the two who have fused to create him. Jeff does a great job giving a brief introduction into the history of the character and the various iterations of those who have held the mantle, as well as bringing us up to speed quickly. Unfortunately for those in this run, it does not look like things are going to be as happy-go-lucky as Bedford, Colorado, turned into a house of horrors real quickly.

Lemire shows off the strength and power of Firestorm, as well as shows us that something is keeping Raymond trapped. We know things are awry because, in their desperation, Lorraine and the government need to find Stein, and the final pages allude to something going on deeper than expected as they have unbound from one another. I’m pumped to see where this goes.

Megan: The Fury of Firestorm #1 starts with the title character coming into town and making an absolute mess. Chaos and destruction follows wherever he goes by his own design. Meanwhile, the Department of Defense have been keeping a close eye on Firestorm. Knowing the threat he is, they seek out assistance from Lorraine Reilly, AKA Firehawk. The DoD have no idea the threat they’re up against, but Firehawk has a better idea. Seeing the damage that’s been done, and seeing how Firestorm is acting, Firehawk is more than sure that this can’t be him.

Once Firehawk and the Department of Defense make contact, it’s confirmed that this isn’t the Firestorm the public knows. This isn’t the Firestorm that Firehawk dated. This isn’t the Firestorm that holds two different personalities in his body due to the Firestorm Matrix. Something is very very wrong and it seems that there’s no one strong enough to step to this Firestorm.

The Art and Letters:

Matt: The team showcases Firestorm’s abilities beautifully as we see the various methods of molecular manipulation come to life across these panels. There is true horror in the panels, as the terrified faces are captured in detail as they meet their demise, letting the art team show off an array of abilities. The art style switches up midway through the issue, giving it an old-timey, more newspaper-feeling. I love the switch-up, allowing the team to play with various styles, showing off different details as well, and it helps impact the mood of the issue.

Megan: Rafael De Latorre, Marcelo Maiolo, and Lucas Gattoni somehow managed to achieve a grittier energy to the art while making the story feel larger than life. The artwork of The Fury of Firestorm is nothing short of fantastic all the way through. Rafael De Latorre provides immaculately detailed panels while Marcel Maiolo finds an excellent balance in the muted tones and vibrancy. Lucas Gattoni handles the lettering and perfectly portrays the tones of the story through the dialogue. What I loved that the artists did was excellently capture the varying tones of the story, whether it be the fright of the characters or the aggression of Firestorm, and let the reader feel the heightened emotions for themselves.

Final Thoughts:

Matt: 9.5/10. The Fury of Firestorm #1 does a great job bringing in new readers, catching them up on the character’s backstory, while introducing something ominous at play. It captures your attention from page one and never lets go as the team plays with various art styles, and the story is incredibly engaging. I am really on board with this run so far!

Megan: 10/10. The Fury of Firestorm is the perfect book to jump into a character that you may not know much about. With the origin of Firestorm told, we also get a whole new story that keeps you hooked into the pages of the Fury of Firestorm #1. The story is compelling, the characters are very well written, and the artwork is gorgeous.

Overall Grade:

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Psylocke:Ninja #4 – A Blur of Motion and Rage

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Psylocke:Ninja #4 – A Blur of Motion and Rage

Jubilee has been kidnapped and it’s up to Psylocke to save her. After being freed from the influence of the Hand, Betsy was laying low trying to enjoy some anonymity in Madripoor. With Jubilee following her like a shadow, Jubilee witnesses a murder that results in her being kidnapped. Little does Psylocke know that Elektra and the Snakeroot Clan are both close on her heels.

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Creative Team

Writer: Tim Seeley
Artists: Nico Leon
Colorists: Dono Sánchez-Almara
Letterer: Ariana Maher
Cover Artist: Derrick Chew

Writing

Tim Seeley really gave readers an interesting story in this issue. The world continues to fill in as we learn more and more about Psylocke. I’m always game to see a battle between Psylocke and Elektra and this feels meaningful for a penultimate issue of a series. I liked Seeley giving us a glimpse into the politics of Madripoor as well.

This feels like a really good setup for the final issue of this limited series. While maybe as not big in the major impact or reveals department as some of the other issues, it is clear that Seeley is doing a great job drawing all the threads found in this series closer together as he prepares to wind it up. Seeley is doing so in a way that feels authentic to Psylocke’s character and allows the story to breathe.

Art

Psylocke: Ninja #4 cover by Derrick Chew. Image from Marvel Comics

As amazing as this run has been, it simply would not reach the heights it has without the amazing visual team. Through the dirty streets of Madripoor, seedy office meetings, and even beautifully drawn fights, Nico Leon has crafted a beautiful world for these characters to play in.

Dono Sánchez-Almara has stunned with colors, perfectly capturing the mood of each panel. Nightclubs feel bright, lively, and fun, while you immediately jump into darker colors, the next panels feel just right. It feels like Sánchez-Almara is giving us exactly what we would expect from established characters but in a way that still feels his distinctly. Ariana Maher does an amazing job with lettering helping the reader flow through the story. With characters with psychic energy like Psylocke it can be easy to get bogged down or distracted. Maher avoids that perfectly

Final Thoughts

This series has been so satisfying and rejuvenating. The series has rekindled my love for both Kwannon and Betsy Braddock. The stories have been fun and interesting, and it will be sad to see the series end.

Overall Grade: 9 / 10

Until next time, may your pulls be magical, and your multiverse remain stable

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WOLVERINE #18 – “Clash of the Champions”

Lauren The Hoppy Geek
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WOLVERINE #18 – “Clash of the Champions”

Wolverine and Silver Sable have done everything they can to keep their community safe and prepared. However, there is only so much they can do when the hits never stop coming.

Creative Team

Writer: Saladin Ahmed;

Artist: Martin Coccolo;

Color Artist: Jesus Aburtov;

Letterer: VC’s Cory Petit;

Cover Artist: Dan Panosian;

Variant Cover Artists: Michele Bandini & Marcelo Maiolo; Domenico Carbone [Ultimate Farewell]; David Nakayama [Color Block White]; Phil Noto [April Pool’s Day].

Check out the review for another current Wolverine run: GENERATION X-23 #1.

WOLVERINE #18 Cover. Image by Marvel Comics.

The Story for WOLVERINE #18

All the training this mutant community has endured, is being put to the test. Wolverine smells a familiar threat nearby. However, as he gets closer what he expected gets flipped upside down. Who he expects to find, he finds, but it’s not at all how he expected to find them. A reunion then shifts to an intervention as a not so in past problem becomes an issue once again. This time though, the problem is more force majeure…or an act of God.

WOLVERINE #18 Variant Cover. Image by Marvel Comics.
WOLVERINE #18 Variant Cover. Image by Marvel Comics.
WOLVERINE #18 Variant Cover. Image by Marvel Comics.
WOLVERINE #18 Variant Cover. Image by Marvel Comics.

The Art

The art in this issue of Wolverine pulled out all the awesome comic book stops. We got some beautiful scenes in the woods, an epic moon silhouette, and a ton of perfect action shots with perfect lettering and coloring. This issue truly nailed the freeze frame shot, quite literally.

Overall Grade: 9/10

This run of Wolverine continues to twist and turn in directions that always feel like a Wolverine story, but still keep you on your toes. With the addition of new characters in Wolverine #18, I’m excited to see where we go from here. Wolverine may be the best at what he does, but he’s definitely got his work cut out for him now. SNIKT!

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WEB OF VENOM #1: Passenger

Matthew Roth
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WEB OF VENOM #1: Passenger

A symbiote by the name of Passenger has overtaken someone Peter Parker knows very well! With their newfound partnership, this person hopes to make an epic comeback..that is, unless The Avengers and others have something to say about it!

Web of Venom #1. Credit Marvel Comics. Cover by Stefano Cassello and Federico Blee.

Creative Team: Jordan Morris (WRITER), Luke Ross (ART), Ramon Rosanas (ART), David Curiel (COLORS), VC’s Clayton Cowles (LETTERS), and Stefano Casselli and Federico Blee (COVER).

SPOILERS AHEAD

The Story:

I have to be honest, I thought for sure Jordan would use this moment to bring Paul in as the big mysterious character. It would have been hilarious and fit the bill for his type of humor. However, what we got is way better in fact! I love that Jordan brings out a bit of a deeper cut with Fred Myer the former baseball star turned Boomerang! This issue is full of hilarious moments, making it a lot of fun. The comedic timing hits just right when Fred wants to think back on how he got to this moment, and the back-and-forth banter fits in perfectly with Passenger and Fred.

We get Hawkeye and other low-level criminals making an appearance even which delivers some web-slinging action across the panels. This was a story of a guy who just wants to do good and is down on his luck, which I respect. Morris does a wonderful job making us feel empathy for not only Fred but Passenger as well, who was trapped for 200 years! All in all, I would love to get more of this fun story!

The Art and Letters:

The art is full of incredible sequences and details. When Fred talks about having his home on Staten Island, I loved how we had the generic Live Laugh Love wall art and the Merlot pun. The colors were abundant, and seeing the beefed-up Spider-Man suit as a symbiote was incredibly fun. The way the art team had the tentacles emerge from various parts of Fred’s body and how they made this symbiote feel similar and yet different, all the same. Moments like revisiting the bar and seeing who they opted to put in as the villains of the “lower tier,” along with details and easter eggs like these, made the artwork hand in hand with the story, bringing us a lot of fun.

Final Thoughts:

Web of Venom #1 promised someone we would not expect and a big surprise, and man, did it deliver! This issue was full of cheesy dialogue and action, all making it so much fun to read. Web of Venom #1 is a perfect example of what makes comic books fun to read, so check this one out!

Overall Grade: 10/10

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Star Wars: Shadow of Maul #2 – Game Tactics

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Star Wars: Shadow of Maul #2 – Game Tactics

Janix is a planet ridden with crime. It is up to Captain Lawson to keep the criminal syndicates at bay. But will his actions justify the means? What is Maul’s purpose on Janix…?

Creative Team

Benjamin Percy (Writer), Madibek Musabekov (Artist), Luis Guerrero (Colorist),
VC’s Joe Caramagna (Letterer), Derrick Chew (Cover Artist)

Carlos Lao (Designer), Mikey J. Basso (Assistant Editor), Mark Paniccia (Editor),
C.B. Cebulski (Editor-in-Chief)

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Game Tactics

Issue two of Star Wars: Shadow of Maul is a continuation from issue one. You can catch up by reading my review of issue one in the links section below. Another item to note is that this mini-series is a prelude to the newly released animated series on Disney+, Maul: Shadow Lord.

Star Wars
Star Wars: Shadow of Maul #2, Credit Marvel Comics. Cover by Derrick Chew.


This issue opens up to Captain Lawson and his droid partner, Two-Boots, on a stake out of a notorious crime boss on Janix. This stake out reveals much needed information to Captain Lawson. So much information that he has no choice but to act on it.

The crime boss that is being watch is Nico Deemis, who is a rather large alien species. The crime in which he is about to commit will bring disorder to the entire crime syndicate as well as Janix itself. Which is the sole reason that Captain Lawson has no other options but to respond and stop this from taking place.

As the crime is about to take place, things take an alternative route for Nico Deemis. Another crime boss, Vario, arrives to attempt to take over the situation. Nico Deemis is not pleased by this but ultimately shows optimism in the idea of collaborating with Vario.

The end of this issue brings our title character back into the fold. At the end of issue one, Maul was making his way with his team, The Shadow Collective, to the planet Janix. Although it is still unclear the reasons for Maul going to Janix, the end of this issue finally puts him there. Maul and The Shadow Collective are on a mission, and that mission is still yet to be revealed.

The Writing

Benjamin Percy is an outstanding writer, especially for Star Wars. This series really captures the true essence of Star Wars while giving it a noir texture to it as well. The dynamic plot building mixed in with Star Wars dialogue makes Star Wars fans feel at home while reading. While this is a mini-series dedicated to Maul, Benjamin does an amazing job at telling a different story that ultimately will tie into Maul. I enjoy the fact that Maul is left for the end of the issue. In that capacity it foreshadows that Maul will get a bigger presence very soon!

The Artwork

Madibek Musabekov and Luis Guerrero truly do an amazing job of capturing the lore of Star Wars within the art. The attention to details within buildings, ships and tech used within this issue speaks volumes to what fans are used to seeing within the films. The coloration and texture displayed add even more to the noir theme of this story. Ultimately one of the better Star Wars arts I’ve laid eyes on!

VC’s Joe Caramagna yet again proves why he is one of the best letterers in the game. Being able to letter another new title from this week, Amazing Spider-Man #26, to working on this issue is astronomical! Two very different themed stories and lettering that sticks with the different themes. Sticking with Star Wars, the lettering stays on point with common Star Wars text styles. One example is the text style of Two-Boots, a droid. Completely different from the text used for Maul when he speaks. Amazing!

Covers

  • AKA Cover
  • Erik M. Gist Cover
  • Ken Lashley & Juan Fernandez 1:25
  • Photo Variant 1:10

My Thoughts

This issue continues to bring the story of crime on Janix to life. Especially touching on the struggles that Captain Lawson is continuing to face. One of the driving factors for this book is the teases of Maul at the end of the book. Making readers beg for more from this title character. Dripping with Star Wars lore, this mini-series is not going to be one for Star Wars fans to pass up. Especially since it directly preludes the new animated Disney+ series. With that said, this mini-series provides you with back story details that you may not understand if you have already started the Disney+ show. But do not let that sway you, this is a great start to a great collaboration between comics and television!

Grade: 10/10!

Links

Comic Book Reviews & More: Nerd Initiative
Previous Maul Review: Star Wars: Shadow of Maul #1 – Broken Law
My Nerd Initiative Articles: TravisComicHaven – Nerd Initiative
My Personal Content: Travis’ Comic Haven

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Amazing Spider-Man #26: Death Spiral Pt. 7 – Torment Evolves

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Amazing Spider-Man #26: Death Spiral Pt. 7 – Torment Evolves

Torment and Carnage have become one! Spider-Man is on a never-ending quest to stop Torment and save members of families of the one’s he loves!

Creative Team

Joe Kelly (Writer), Francesco Manna & Ed McGuinness (Artists), Francesco Manna & Mark Farmer (Inker),
Marcio Menyz & Erick Arciniega (Colorist), VC’s Joe Caramagna (Letterer)

Sarah Spadaccini (Designer), Kaitlyn Lindtvedt (Assistant Editor), Tom Groneman (Associate Editor),
Nick Lowe (Editor), C.B. Cebulski (Editor-in-Chief)

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Torment Evolves

Issue twenty-six of Amazing Spider-Man (ASM) is also part seven of nine in a cross over event between ASM and Venom stories titled Death Spiral. This cross over story is nearing its end and is becoming increasingly more attractive! With this issue being a continuation from the recent Venom issue that has brought a lot of controversy with the elimination of a spiderverse character. What else does Torment (the villain) have let up his sleeve?

Torment
Amazing Spider-Man #26: Death Spiral Pt. 7, Credit Marvel Comics. Cover by Ryan Stegman.


Within the beginning of issue twenty-six we have a continued introduction to the newly bonded Carnage and Torment. Which ultimately is a weird bond seeing as morally they are polar opposites. Carnage is all about blood lust and adding to his elimination list. While Torment has a disorder that causes his eliminations to create spirals that he must complete to feel whole. This bond of characters does have its comedic aspects as well with Carnage providing majority of the funny one liners.

Spider-man within this issue is facing something that continues to baffle him with every altercation. Sure, Spider-Man has fought Carnage on a number of occasions, but this is different. Carnage isn’t bonded with a human anymore. This combination of monsters bonded together is proving to be a true challenge for Spider-Man. Causing him to lose focus repeatedly because loved ones of his and of others that he cares for are being targeted by Torment. All to fulfil his spirals.

Another aspect to this issue is the Eddie Brock portion of this story. For those who do not know, Eddie Bonded with carnage in order to live. Same is said about Mary Jane and Venom. Within this issue we see the results of Eddie no longer bonded with Carnage and the mad dash to get him to the hospital by Venom. Eddie shares a very sentimental moment with Venom regarding their past and the bond they shared.

This issue ends on a chilling note. Spider-man is recovering from a recent run in with Torment. All the while Torment has moved on to hunting down his next spiral target. Which is going to make the next installment of this cross over one that you will not want to miss!

The Writing

Joe Kelly continues to bring a great delivery to this cross over event. The comedic dynamic with Carnage and Torment is entertaining to read. The emotional struggle for Spider-Man is something that fans are so used to seeing, and Joe is doing an amazing job keeping true to the character. The plot of this story is captivating and flows effortlessly. The intensity of the “cliff hangers” that the issues are left on entices the reader to continue with the next issue.

The Artwork

Ed McGuinness, Francesco Manna, Mark Farmer, Marcio Menyz and Erick Arciniega are an absolute powerhouse of an artistic team for this issue! The art is so sharp, detail driven and bright. When you first open this issue, you are met with an amazing two-page splash that is so beautiful and hits to the true lore of Spider-Man. This team did an astonishing job with bringing this story to life!

VC’s Joe Caramagna has yet to provide lettering that I haven’t been pleased with. The various styles used for each individual character help the reader to distinguish who is speaking. As an added plus the coloration and comment bubbles coincide with the coloration of the character they belong to. Placement of the comment bubbles is perfect as always!

Covers

  • David Nakayama
  • Iban Coello
  • Lee Bermejo
  • R.B. Silva

My Thoughts

Issue twenty-six of ASM is a stellar addition this this amazing cross over event. You are introduced to so much more of the plot and given even more emotional pull from the characters. Joe Kelly continues to do his best with this ASM series! I highly recommend that you pick up the previous six parts of Death Spiral and of course this newest installment as well!

Grade: 9.5/10

Links

Comic Book Reviews & Much More: Nerd Initiative
Previous ASM Review: The Amazing Spider-Man #25: Death Spiral Pt. 5 – Unrelenting Torment
My Nerd Initiative Articles: TravisComicHaven – Nerd Initiative
My Personal Content: Travis’ Comic Haven

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Iron Man #4 – Madame Masque Gets What She Wants!

Derek Hoskins
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Iron Man #4 – Madame Masque Gets What She Wants!
Iron Man #4 – Cover – Ryan Stegman & Frank Martin (Credit Marvel Comics)

Iron Man #4

Writer – Joshua Williamson

Artist – Jan Bazaldua & Carmen Carnero

Colorist – Nolan Woodard

Letterer – Joe Caramagna

Cover – Ryan Stegman & Frank Martin

Read the review of the last issue in this series HERE!

Iron Man #4 – Cover – Skottie Young (Credit Marvel Comics)

The Story:

Trapped in a puzzle by Madame Masque and A.I.M., Tony must find a way to escape and save the other captives before they create a new Iron Man for the evil organization! What will happen to Madame Masque when she makes Tony desperate enough to do anything and everything to survive?

The Writing:

Joshua Williamson is crafting a truly wonderful story, centering on who Tony Stark is and what makes him tick. At the same time as building a new story, Williamson is also honoring the past and deepening the already deep dynamic between Iron Man and Madame Masque. This story is building towards a wild finale and with each issue I am more and more convinced that Joshua Williamson is absolutely the right person to bring the Iron Man character back to the forefront where he belongs.

Iron Man #4 – Cover – Carlos Nieto (Credit Marvel Comics)

The Art:

The art team put in another solid bit of work with this issue. Each page and panel are wonderfully mapped out and the line work and colors meld perfectly to enrich the story being told. I won’t spoil anything here but what really stood out to me were a couple of trippy pages that highlighted the difficulty of the maze that Iron Man was trapped in. Excellent work from this team!

Overall Grade: 10/10

What an incredible issue this was! The creative team really gets what makes Iron Man Iron Man! With deep emotional beats, great action, and a killer final page this issue is one you don’t want to miss!

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SIRENS: LOVE HURTS #3 – A New Target

Megan Nichole
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SIRENS: LOVE HURTS #3 – A New Target

Creative Team – Tini Howard, Babs Tarr, Miquel Muerto, Becca Carey

Published by DC Comics

Catch up with Sirens: Love Hurts #2!

The Story

Sirens: Love Hurts #3 kicks off and again, the writer, Tini Howard, somehow fits so much chaos into the pages of one comic but still has a perfect flow making everything feel perfectly balanced. As the Sirens try to continue to find Horoscope, they keep turning up empty handed. Every lead they have goes nowhere. That is, until Ivy and Harley explore the secret tunnels aqt the wine shop. From there, Harley and Ivy are lead straight to the home of Horoscope herself. Once they’re in the home, they discover something horrible; Horoscope is planning an attack Sirens at Dinah’s wedding.

Cover art by Babs Tarr. Published by DC Comics

Sirens: Love Hurts #3 does a beautiful job at showing how high the stakes are while building up the characters in their own right. What I love that Tini Howard excels at is showing the chemistry of the characters loudly in the story, making it easy to see how well the team works together. The chemistry between Harley and Ivy is off the charts, which is a testament to Tini’s writing talents.

The Art

Babs Tarr, Miquel Muerto, and Becca Carey go out of their way to make this issue full of emotion. Sirens: Love Hurts #3 covers every feeling under the sun such as happiness, passion, jealousy, or annoyance. Babs Tarr does a fantastic job at showing these emotions through the characters, letting their stories speak for themselves.

Miquel Muerto handles the colors, and brings so vibrancy to the pages of the comic, showing that his top quality work in the series is consistent. There are parts of the story that Muerto’s talents shine the most like in Horoscope’s home or at Dinah’s bachelorette party where the colors give an otherworldly feel to the setting. Becca Carey handles the lettering, and provides a perfect flow of dialogue throughout the comic while having the characters portray every emotion of the story.

Final Thoughts

Sirens: Love Hurts gets better and better with each issue that comes out!

Overall Grade – 9/10

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This review was written by Megan from the Vigilante Vibes Podcast! If you liked my review, be sure to check out my other reviews! Let me know what you think of Sirens: Love Hurts #3, or tell me what comics you’d recommend me trying out! Find me on my socials, and check out my Marvel podcast, Vigilante Vibes, by clicking here!

D’Orc #3 – On The Run From A Crazed Dwarf!

Derek Hoskins
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D’Orc #3 – On The Run From A Crazed Dwarf!
D’Orc #3 – Cover – Brett Bean (Credit Image Comics)

D’Orc #3

Writer – Brett Bean

Artist – Brett Bean

Colorist – Jean-François Beaulieu

Letterer – Nate Piekos

Cover – Brett Bean

The Story:

D’Orc is on the run through the Scar and helping everyone in his path. Meanwhile, a Dwarf, sent by the Light to destroy D’Orc is hot on his trail. Can D’Orc outrun and out maneuver this zealot of an adversary? Or will he be wiped from existence for simply being born?

D’Orc #3 – Cover – Mirka Andolfo (Credit Image Comics)

The Writing:

Brett Bean continues this story with incredible humor and action while also keeping the reader engaged emotionally with D’Orc. The pacing of this issue is perfect and never lets up. I am especially impressed with the little bits of lore that is being given in each issue. New creatures, new factions, and new threats are being peppered in to populate this world and make it feel alive.

The Art:

Much like with the writing, Brett Bean is crafting a story for the ages with the help of colorist Jean-François Beaulieu. The art in this series complements the story so perfectly that I cannot imagine this book with a different art style. With the incredible blend of cartoony violence and over the top action, this art team can do no wrong!

Overall Grade: 10/10

What can I say? D’Orc has become my most anticipated book each month. With incredible art and an engaging and wildly entertaining story, D’Orc is a must read and an easy 10/10!

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