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TVA #1 – New and Improved

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TVA #1 – New and Improved

Creative Team – Katharyn Blair(writer). Pere Pérez(artist). Guru-eFX(color artist). VC’s Joe Sabino(letterer). Pepe Larraz & Marte Gracia(cover artists). Carmen Carnero & Matthew Wilson, Elena Casagrande & Rachelle Rosenberg, Humberto Ramos & Edgar Delgado(variant cover artists).

Published by Marvel Entertainment

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Cover art by Pepe Larraz & Marte Gracia. Published by Marvel Entertainment

“FOR ALL TIMES, ALWAYS! The Time Variance Authority has long watched over the timeline, protecting it from dangerous variations that could cause the end of EVERYTHING. Now, as the organization begins to expand its tolerance of variants, it’s enlisted some new recruits from timelines that have been wiped from existence: Captain Peggy Carter, Super-Soldier of her world; Gambit, despondent and aimless from the loss of his lady love; and… this can’t be right… Spider-Gwen?!? Has her world been destroyed?!? Writer Katharyn Blair (LOKI Season Two) and artist Pere Pérez (CARNAGE, SPIDER-WOMAN) bring a touch of cinematic flair to the bureaucracy at the end of time!”

The New Time Variance Authority

After the events of Marvel Studios’ Loki season 2, a TVA comic series seems like an obvious choice with the success Loki saw. What I didn’t expect was such a team made up characters that shouldn’t go together but somehow fit so well. Our new TVA is made up of characters such as Spider-Gwen, Gambit, O.B., and Mobius and each one brings something new to the team.

This all takes place after season 2 of Loki when our favorite trickster God changed the TVA for the better, giving us new comic characters that originally started in the show. Miss Minutes, O.B., and Hunter B-15 all came from the show, and O.B. is the only one who’s been in the comics yet. It was a joy seeing these characters in TVA #1, as they were some of the best parts of the Loki series.

In TVA #1, Peggy, AKA Captain Britain, shows up to the TVA with a very peculiar problem that looks like only the TVA can help her with. Peggy says that people from different timelines are having these strange “panic attacks” where they go into a trance and seeing their worst fears right in front of them. The strangest part of that is that these people who are going through this are seeing glimpses of the TVA and can even describe the TVA accurately. Of course, O.B. has a few ideas in mind, but the only way they can figure out what’s happening is to travel to these timelines and see for themselves.

Variant cover art by Carmen Carnero. Published by Marvel Entertainment.

The Writing

I found this to be a really fun start, especially with the team Katharyn Blair has put together. It was so much fun seeing the Loki characters finally get their stories in the comics, and I’m really excited to see where it goes. After reading Stephanie Phillips ongoing run, Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider, I was really hoping to see what happened with Gwen and the TVA, so I was already really excited to read this.

Blair does a great job making each character feel like their own while making them mesh really well as a team. With Hunter B-15, you can practically hear Wunmi Mosaku’s voice in her panels. When reading about Miss Minutes, it’s not hard to read her lines in her sassy southern accent. It’s all around a fun read and I’m really excited to see what’s next.

The Art

With a great storyline, you have to have a great artist behind the scenes to bring it all to life, and Pere Pérez is exactly that person. I love how he drew the characters, giving each one a chance to shine. With the Loki series characters, he did a fantastic job at drawing their comic counterpart while giving them that fictional look about them.

Something I really enjoyed was how Pérez used the facial expressions to convey the tone. You could see every emotion on the character’s faces perfectly throughout TVA #1.

9.1/10

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 TVA #1, 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!

Psylocke #2 – It’s All for the Children

Megan Nichole
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Psylocke #2 – It’s All for the Children

Creative Team – Alyssa Wong(writer). Vincenzo Carratù(artist). Fer Sifuentes-Sujo(color artist). VC’s Ariana Maher(letterer). Mahmud Asrar & Matthew Wilson(cover artists). David Baldeón & Jesus Aburtov, Alessandro Cappuccio & Marte Gracia, Jeehyung Lee(variant cover artists).

Published by Marvel Entertainment

Be sure to catch up with Psylocke #1 here!

Cover art by Mahmud Asrar & Matthew Wilson. Published by Marvel Entertainment.

After she was put on a suspension by Scott to get some rest, Kwannon, AKA Psylocke, found her own mission that involves her saving children who are being trafficked. These children, some mutant, some not, are being trafficked by A.I.M. and are in grave danger. The children she saved in Psylocke #1 were being auctioned off, which is terrible, but in the second installment, it’s even more sinister.

The children are in a fighting ring and they have to fight each other to the death. Some of the kids aren’t mutants, but that’s no issue for A.I.M. as they are given the Mutant Growth Hormone patch to develop powers. Kwannon, along with Devon, who plays her “person in a chair” behind the scenes, have set out to save these children from these trafficking rings, all the while, she still hasn’t gotten any rest.

The Writing

Alyssa Wong keeps the same energy from Psylocke #1 and keeps it exciting while your heart breaks for the children Kwannon is saving. Wong sets the tone immediately with a flashback to when Kwannon was a child, gives you a good idea where her head is at while she’s trying to save these children. I think Wong did a great job showing how emotionally invested Kwannon is in saving these children and how personally she takes how these children are being treated. While we see great emotion from the characters, Wong is sure to include incredible action throughout the comic.

Variant cover art by David Baldeón. Published by Marvel Entertainment

The Art

Vincenzo Carratù does a phenomenal job at conveying the emotion of Psylocke #1 through his art. From the facial expressions to the hard hitting action sequences from Kwannon, you find yourself hooked in to every panel. That matched with Fer Sifuentes-Sujo’s colors and Ariana Maher’s letters proves to make this comic and absolute delight.

Final Thoughts

I’m really excited to see that the second installment of Psylocke was just as good as the first one, if not even better. Psylocke is such an underrated character so I was really looking forward to her run, and I say that Alyssa Wong is absolutely nailing it.

9.4/10

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 Psylocke #2, 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!

Power Rangers Prime #2- The Hunters And Hunted Are Here In New Eltar

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Power Rangers Prime #2- The Hunters And Hunted Are Here In New Eltar

Looks like both our Red Ranger and Space Witch are being hunted down. Writer Melissa Flores, Artist Michael Yg, Colorist Fabi Marques, and Letterer Ed Dukeshire have created another spectacular issue. 

Read Power Rangers Prime #1 Review Here

Power Rangers Prime #2 Cover G By Kayla Valerio (Credit: BOOM! Studios)

This issue picks up after the events of Issue #1. We start with Rita roaming around Angel Grove. She then finds Lauren’s morpher on the ground, and it ends up broken. The issue then shifts to the Eltarian guards discussing what fell from the moon. This leads them to find Rita standing in front of a brick wall. 

Things get interesting from here. Rita takes Lauren’s morpher, and does something interesting with it. She uses her tiny staff, and unleashes a monster of epic proportions from the morpher. The Eltarians then proceed to try to defeat the monster. 

We then cut back to Jun and Mark, and they are still in shock after what happened. The conversion then turns to the subject of Mark hiding Lauren in his and Orion’s apartment. We then cut back to Rita. She is still fighting The Eltarians with her monster. The Eltarians can’t seem to beat Rita, no matter what they try. 

Things Are About To Get Interesting

The comic then shifts to Mark and Orion’s apartment. We see Lauren and Orion watching TV, and then there is a knock at the door. The Eltarian guards are checking the apartment to see if they can find Lauren. Instead, Orion is able to distract the guards, and they don’t find Lauren in the apartment. 

We then cut back to Rita, and while her monster is still fighting, she is taking an Eltarian warrior hostage. The minster then turns on Rita, and she tries to fight back. The monster does end up losing. We then see Rita and the guard go and take a walk. 

The issue then cuts back to Jun and Mark, and they are both in Jun’s place. And after they have a conversation, Orion and Lauren show up. After Lauren and Mark have their conversation, Valentina shows up. 

Meet The Team

Valentina realizes what is happening, and before anything else, Lauren attempts to attack her. Now, the fight is broken up, and a civilized conversion is attempted to be had. The issue cuts back to Rita and her minion. For MMPR fans, this is such a different take on Bulk’s characters. But it works so well for the comic. The conversion between them is interesting. 

We then see Valentina alone on the roof of Jun’s place. She is trying to have a moment, but Jun is texting her. We then see Lauren and the boys having a conversation. The final scene shows the VR Troopers, and they are holding off on hunting Rita. They instead are going to be going after Lauren. 

Final Score: 10 

Issue #2 sets up what to expect in the upcoming issues. Alongside that, Melissa and the team are breathing fresh life into the Power Rangers Comic Universe. And this series, while being 2 issues in, is already getting very interesting.

Deadpool #9 – The Ultimate Sacrifice

Megan Nichole
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Deadpool #9 – The Ultimate Sacrifice

Creative Team – Cody Ziglar & Alexis Quasarano(writers). Andrea Di Vito(artist). Guru-eFX(color artist). VC’s Joe Sabino(letterer). Taurin Clarke(cover artist). Mitsuhiro Arita, Jessica Fong, Andy Park(variant cover artists).

Published by Marvel Entertainment

Catch up with Deadpool #8 here!

Cover art by Taurin Clarke. Published by Marvel Entertainment

In the last installment of Deadpool, Ellie and Princess meet with Valentine Vuong to find a way to save their dad’s life. Turns out, Valentine was working for none other than M.O.D.O.K. who didn’t take kindly to her attempting to leave her job at ChemoCorp to save Wade. Now Ellie, Princess, and Valentine must take down M.O.D.O.K. and get back to their mission of reviving Deadpool.

In Deadpool #9, there’s a great deal of heart coming from the daughters of everyone’s favorite Merc with a Mouth. Ellie, while being new to her mercenary position, goes far and beyond to prove that she isn’t only good at her job, but she’s an incredible daughter. She goes to the ends of the world to do what she can to try to save her dad, along with Princess, of course.

I have to say, I didn’t know how I felt about Valentine working with Ellie and Princess, but I would really like to see more of that in the future. There was an interesting feeling of pride that Valentine had for Wade’s daughters, and I’d really like to see their family reunite and Valentine play a stepmother role to Ellie.

Variant cover art by Mitsuhiro Arita. Published by Marvel Entertainment

The Writing

Cody Ziglar and Alexis Quasarano set the tone immediately with M.O.D.O.K. and his fight against Ellie, Princess and Valentine with excitement in every panel. The banter between Ellie and M.O.D.O.K. was hilarious, which made Ellie fit right into the role as the new Deadpool. After the battle, the comic goes on with a huge amount of heart that I felt flowed so perfectly with the story. So far, this Deadpool run has been one of my favorites, as Cody Ziglar, and now Alexis Quasarano, has brought so much to the Deadpool family.

The Art

While the art has continued to impress in this Deadpool run, I think Deadpool #9 gave more than the others. With the fight scenes with M.O.D.O.K., we saw just how much of a powerhouse Ellie is, and it showed brightly throughout the artwork. With her acrobatic moves, and creative plans to take out M.O.D.O.K., it became very clear that Ellie is nailing being the new Deadpool.

Some other parts of the comic showcase the artists talents, but there’s really no way to describe it without giving away spoilers. I’ll just say that the artists really brought the heat throughout Deadpool #9.

I give this a 9.6/10

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 Deadpool #9, 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!

Sentinels #3 – Out of Their Hands

Megan Nichole
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Sentinels #3 – Out of Their Hands

Creative Team – Alex Paknadel(writer). Justin Mason(artist). Federico Blee(color artist). VC’s Travis Lanham(letterer). Justin Mason & Federico Blee(cover artists). Kael Ngu(variant cover artist).

Published by Marvel Entertainment

CATCH UP WITH SENTINELS #2 HERE!

Cover art by Justin Mason and Federico Blee. Published by Marvel Entertainment

A Mission Gone Wrong

While on a routine mission in Madripoor, things go horribly wrong for the Sentinel team. Trask had gotten word that their target would be in Madripoor after the fall of Krakoa, and the team was sent as recruiters. The target, Fabian Cortez, a healing mutant, was found at the location, but surrounded by civilians as he was running a clinic for those that needed healing.

While Fabian wasn’t doing anything wrong and posed no risk, Trask still said he needs to be brought in as he shouldn’t operate freely. Lockstep disagrees with Trask and says that this is his call and he’s saying no, which already shows us that something interesting is going on in Lockstep’s head.

The human civilians whose daughter was getting healed by Fabian take it upon themselves to attack the Sentinel team while giving Fabian a chance to run, which leads to a chase. A chase that ends with Fabian face down on the ground and Lockstep asking if this was their fault. While this question is being asked, there’s an ominous feeling in the air. Magneto has entered the mission, which could prove to be more than the Sentinels bargained for.

The Writing

I’m really liking all the twists and turns the Sentinel run has given us, especially in the third installment. Magneto is always a favorite character to see, but seeing Lockstep becoming compromised and the team getting knocked down by a huge threat really brought a lot of depth. Alex Paknadel sets the tone for the story with it being told in Drumfire’s perspective as she’s being questions by Corina Ellis, who’s making her way through a lot of the From the Ashes comics lately. Paknadel also gives us a more in depth look at a grafting Sentinel, which has me very excited to see what’s in the next issue.

The Art

I really enjoy the grittiness of Sentinels #3, with the team trying to get through a doomed mission. Their facial expressions says all you need to know about what’s on their minds throughout the mission, as Justin Mason perfectly illustrated. Another thing I think needs to be said is how larger than life Magneto looked in Sentinels #3. Magneto is always a powerhouse no matter where he’s at in the Marvel Universe, but I think Mason really nailed just how daunting his presence really is.

Final Thoughts

Sentinels feels really underrated to me, as it has all the action you’d want, and as we’re seeing bits and pieces of the character’s past lives, we’re getting a good amount of heart, namely from Lockstep. I’m really interested to see where this goes with the characters and the story, especially with Corina Ellis being involved.

9.4 / 10

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 Sentinels #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!

G.I. JOE #2 – A HIGH PRICE FOR BRAVERY AND FREEDOM

Ken M.
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G.I. JOE #2 – A HIGH PRICE FOR BRAVERY AND FREEDOM
G.I. JOE #2 by Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, Jordie Bellaire and Rus Wooton (Skybound Entertainment/Image Comics)

Rock N’ Roll is dead. Literally. The valiant member of the elite fighting team known as G.I. JOE fell in combat. He was no match for COBRA’s Energon powered weapons. The terrorist group has struck a deadly first blow. Can Duke and his team find a way to survive or will more victims be claimed?

G.I. JOE #2 by Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, Jordie Bellaire and Rus Wooton (Skybound Entertainment/Image Comics) continues the explosive first arc!

Teaming up for this review is Tom C. (“Play 4 Keeps”/N.I. Bullpen) and yours truly (Ken – ODPH Podcast/NI editor In Chief). Let’s not wait any longer!

 *** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***

LET’S TALK STORY:

KEN: Williamson never lets the foot off the gas with this issue. It’s non stop intensity (even in quieter moments). Seeing one of their own killed covers a range of emotions. This leads into a furious entrance by a Joe fueled on rage: Duke. It leads into a frantic resolution. Readers watch along with Cobra as their mission is audibled at the last second.

Once the dust settles, the writing throws a wild card into the mix. Risk’s first impressions do not go over well with the team. Losing a beloved member for a brash upstart is instant fireworks. The writing brings out the best of characters at the worst possible time. Once the final pages start, it presents a tense feel. This carries to the incredible cliffhanger ending. Readers can’t help but to be locked and loaded for where things head to next.

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TOM: In my opinion, the stakes in most second issues aren’t as high as in the first issue. Boy, was I wrong! Considering the ending with the first issue, which ended on such a visceral note, it doesn’t stop.

Introducing the Valkyries as the murderess “clean up crew” shows that Cobra is wicked and as vile as you can expect.

While the Joes mourn the loss of their fallen partner, the FNG, Risk is introduced to the team. In his frustration, Duke lashed out not only at the Colonel but also picked a fight with Risk. Not that I don’t think he deserved it.

On the Cobra Side, Cobra Commander and Destro are in Springfield, the synonymous cover town for Cobra’s operations. A dismantled Megatron is in the background. Hopefully, there will be a “clutch” opportunity for the Joes.

HOW BOUT ART AND LETTERING:

KEN: Reilly and Bellaire amp up the visual impact throughout the story. A full page image fires Duke into the closing stand. Readers watch as the franchise Joe throws himself right into the fight. The no-quit attitude shines on each panel. This grows until the show-stopping fight ending. From a full page escape to Duke’s deep stare, there’s much to ponder.

The art team continues its dive on the emotional reflection. Duke’s instant anger towards Risk pops off pages. it’s matched by the egotistical charisma of the latest team member. Just as tempers flare, the art detours to the current victors. As the foreshadowing of what next starts, the closing page delivers big. It’s a superb way to leave things for now, but definitely not for long.

TOM: The violence of war is not cast aside in this story. The new Energon weapons cause so much devastation. The art team has their work cut out for them. The choice of color palette adds a sense of the haze that the Joes are facing, but at the same time, when the action and emotion turn up, it cranks to eleven, hard!

FINAL GRADES:

KEN: 9.4 COBRA strikes first blood, but Duke refuses to back down quietly. Williamson’s writing runs the gamut of excitement. Reilly, Bellaire and Wooton brings the action and drama perfectly fitting this new era. What a time to be a fan of this fandom! Don’t miss this!

TOM:10. This isn’t a story to walk into with any assumptions! Duke is a broken soldier with blinders on his mission, and it shows. With blatant disregard for safety, he is a hot head, and as a leader, this will come back to bite him in the ass. He can’t see the big picture, just the target in his sights. 

As much as it sounds like I’m knocking on Risk, I wouldn’t be surprised if he became the unit’s XO, a calm and collected foil to Duke’s temper.  I’m interested in where they will take Cover Girl. Although she is known for her beauty, her massive scarring from the battle could be an avenue for an introspective story. With Stalker on LLD, who is going to fill his spot? You know my pick! There’s a lot going on here!

House of Slaughter #28 – Azure: Part Three

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House of Slaughter #28 – Azure: Part Three

Creative Team – James Tynion IV(series development). Sam Johns(writer). Letizia Cadonici(illustrator). Francesco Segala(colors). Andworld Designs’ Justin Birch(letterer). Werther Dell’Edera(design & development). Jorge Fornés & Werther Dell’Edera(cover artists). Werther Dell’Edera, Inhyuk Lee, Jorge Fornés, A.L. Kaplan(variant cover artists).

Published by BOOM! Studios

Catch up with House of Slaughter #27 here!

Cover art by Jorge Fornés & Werther Dell’Edera. Published by BOOM! Studios

“Hermes returns in a nightmarish new form, transformed and reborn by the myths of the children that witnessed Edwin’s arrival, the bloody waters, and the astral phenomena. Driven by Edwin’s consumed memories, Hermes is determined to transform yet again, fully absorbing Edwin to become the ultimate hunter of hunters…”

The investigation continues

In the last installment, Nolan started his search to look for the reasons behind the increase of deaths across the houses. His search continues in House of Slaughter #28, as he’s asking the questions it seems others are too afraid to ponder. Why are there so many white mask deaths and who is benefitting from them?

Well, others are afraid to ponder them except one person; Edwin Slaughter. Edwin has been conducting his own investigations as to why there’s so much more blood spilled in the halls lately. He would know best as he’s a scarlet mask and it’s his duty to clean up the spilled blood, the spilled blood he says is coming from the carpet itself. Edwin has been recording his findings, which are DNA samples from the carpets, and these samples have shown very interesting results.

It seems that the DNA doesn’t match the DNA of anyone in the house, which means outsiders have been inside the house. It isn’t just a couple of outsiders either, he’s narrowed it down to 17. 17 different samples of DNA from outsiders is very interesting as the number of latest deaths from a recent mission of the white masks is 18. Could these numbers correlate? What else will Edwin find on his investigations and what will they uncover the farther they go?

Variant cover art by Werther Dell’Edera. Published by BOOM! Studios.

The Writing

The predecessor of House of Slaughter #28 was all about character building in regards to Edwin, but this time it shows that Edwin is just as helpful to this investigation as Nolan is. I enjoyed seeing how much investigating Edwin was doing behind the scenes, while being very inconspicuous about it. I think this gives Edwin so much more depth outside of the mystery that surrounds him as a character. Sam Johns has a way of writing that keeps you hooked to every part of the story while so much is going on and this is no exception. The characters keep you wanting more while the story widens with new factors being added in.

The Art

The art in House of Slaughter #28 perfectly matches the story’s dark tone, enhancing its intensity. The beginning scenes of the casualty losing his life sets the tone immediately and keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the comic. The detailed close-ups of the characters’ faces capture the anxiety and tension in each moment, drawing the reader deeper into the narrative. With the facial expressions, the ominous story, and the overall mystery of the characters, you’re sure to have the hair sticking up on the back of your neck while reading.

8.7/10

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 House of Slaughter #28, 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!

MILESTONE UNIVERSE: THE SHADOW CABINET #2 STRIKES WITHOUT WARNING

Ken M.
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MILESTONE UNIVERSE: THE SHADOW CABINET #2 STRIKES WITHOUT WARNING
MILESTONE UNIVERSE: THE SHADOW CABINET #2 by Joseph Illidge, Darryl Banks, Atagun Ilhan, Chris Sotomayor, and Andworld Design (Milestone Media/Dc Comics)

The world of Milestone is still recovering from Brainiac’s attack. Icon has left Earth. Filling the void for heroes is Rocket. She is drawing attention from the mysterious Shadow Cabinet. Rocket needs allies and makes a plea for a familiar hero to help.

S.Y.S.T.E.M.’s evil Dr. Edwin Alva is also missing. Angela Alva is making a power play to step in. All the while, an assassin has his next targets: The Blood Syndicate!

MILESTONE UNIVERSE: THE SHADOW CABINET #2 by Joseph Illidge, Darryl Banks, Atagun Ilhan, Chris Sotomayor, and Andworld Design continues the latest saga from Milestone Media.

Let’s take a deeper dive into what’s going on now.

*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***

Illidge balances a big cast for this chapter. Rocket’s meeting with the Cabinet gives more insight into what their grand scheme is. However, Rocket remains defiant in working with them. The writing indicates she’s determined to make her own rules. This leads to her run in with a very changed Static.

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Their encounter is very tense. Static is in a state of anger. Illidge sets the stage with his reaction to past events. It leaves the readers with a sense of doubt as to what’s next. Once the story flips to Sanction vs. Syndicate, the issue speeds through to the final act. There’s plenty of action to tide over the audience. Once at the final page, the chapter ends on a very solid note with a great cliffhanger conclusion.

The art showcases the Cabinet’s vision of tomorrow with much danger. Rocket’s “future” is filled with grim images. The half page panel shows the consequences of her actions. It matches her defiance in their offer. Static’s appearance carries a justified angry tone to it. Readers clearly know this isn’t the same old Virgil Hawkins they have been accustomed to.

Where the art excells with is the fight between Sanction vs. Syndicate. There is non stop action unfolding. It gives the match-up a big time feel as the stakes truly are raised. Pacing speeds the intensity right to the finish line. A full page image sets the course for a meeting of two minds for next issue.

FINAL POINT: 8.3

The battle of Paris Island takes center stage in the Milestone Universe return. Illidge’s writing delivers on big action and drama. The art team goes all in on delivering a classic bout while featuring a hero’s new outlook. There’s much for fans to check out with this one.

Hit me up on ODPHpod social media and let me know your thoughts on Milestone Universe: the Shadow Cabinet #2. Thanks for reading!

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Ultimate Spider-Man #12 – A Major Twist

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Ultimate Spider-Man #12 – A Major Twist

Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! And this week I’m going to be reviewing the 12th issue of Ultimate Spider-Man from Jonathan Hickman & Marvel!

This issue is HUGE, and it’s one that’s going to have the entire internet talking. It’s a shocking story that I honestly did not see coming at all. And it’s easily the best issue I’ve read this week. So before I start spoiling things, let’s jump into it!

Ultimate Spider-Man #12 – Courtesy: Marvel Comics (cover: Marco Checchetto & Matthew Wilson)

Ultimate Spider-Man #12 by Jonathan Hickman (writer), Marco Checchetto (artist), Matthew Wilson (color artist), VC’s Cory Petit (letterer), Marco Checchetto & Matthew Wilson (cover artists) is another home run of a issue from Hickman and is more than likely going to go down as one of the seminal issues of the run Hickman is writing.

The issue doesn’t have any action but from the way it ends you wouldn’t know it because of the punch it packs. The story takes place in the Parker’s apartment in Manhattan around Christmas time. And we see Peter & MJ are hosting a party with family and friends. We see the kids are there, along with Uncle Ben & Jameson.

The story goes along as you might expect a family party to go. Some minor plot points that probably won’t make that much of a difference down the road pop up. But it’s the ending that will leave you shocked.

SPOILERS AHEAD

Throughout the issue we see that Gwen has been trying to get ahold of MJ, but MJ has been ignoring the calls. When MJ finally picks up the phone we learn that Harry didn’t come home for the holidays and he’s been missing for six days now. Gwen asks if Peter knows where he is, and when MJ looks to Peter we find that it’s not actually Peter that’s in the room with her. It’s none other than Venom impersonating Peter.

We see in the epilogue that Harry & the real Peter are being held captive by Kraven and they look like they’ve seen better days. So now the question is how long have they been like this? And just how are they going to get out of this? It’s going to be INCREDIBLE to read!

END OF SPOILERS

FINAL POINT: This issue is quite honestly the best issue I’ve read this week and the most shocking one I’ve read in quite a while. The twists at the end of the issue are so unexpected from what I expected to happen that I’m glad I was wrong. Hickman is truly on one of the most memorable runs I’ve ever seen in a comic, and if you’re skipping this series for whatever reason than you don’t know what you’re missing out on. This issue is absolutely a MUST READ ASAP!

SCORE: 10 out of 10

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Gargoyles Winter Special – Lost In New York

Josh Allen
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Gargoyles Winter Special – Lost In New York

Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! And this week I’m going to be reviewing the Gargoyles Winter Special from Greg Weisman, Nate Cosby & Dynamite Comics!

This issue is different from what you might usually expect from a Gargoyles comic, because it’s the Winter Special! The villains are take a backseat this week because Bronx, the loveable “dog” is taking a trip through the snowy streets of Manhattan! So with that said let’s jump into it!

Gargoyles Winter Special – Courtesy: Dynamite Comics (cover: Jae Lee & June Chung)

Gargoyles Winter Special by Greg Weisman & Nate Cosby (Plot), Mate Cosby (Script), George Kambadais (Artist), Jeff Eckleberry (Sound Effects), JP Jordan (colorist), Jae Lee & June Chung (cover art) is an incredibly fun read that is a great change of pace from what you might usually read.

The story starts with the Manhattan clan awaking to the city in the midst of a pretty decent sized snowstorm. And while the majority of the clan go off to enjoy the snow, Bronx goes off into the city to get into all sorts of mischief. We then see the issue play out almost like a sequence in a Home Alone movie. There’s something wholesome and just so enjoyable with the whole issue.

FINAL POINT: The issue is a fun read for Gargoyles fans both new and old. It’s a nice read if you have to do some traveling or are just looking to pass the time. It’s an issue that’s definitely worth picking up and one that is very easy to get into, even if you haven’t been keeping up.

SCORE: 8.5 out of 10

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