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Psylocke: Ninja #3 – The Silence After The Whispers

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Psylocke: Ninja #3 – The Silence After The Whispers

After fusing the telepathic abilities of Betsy Braddock with the trained assassin’s body of Kwannon, the Hand has unleashed Psylocke, a deadly assassin, against their sworn enemies, The Chaste. The Chaste have taken something powerful from The Hand, the one and only Elektra Natchios, one of The Hand’s most feared assassins. During battle, Elektra and Psylocke psychically bonded, forcing each to relive and regain memories of their former lives. Now having captured Jubilee and Wolverine for The Hand, Matus’o Tsurayaba tries to mold Wolverine into the ultimate killing machine for the Mandarin.

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Creative Team

Writer: Tim Seeley
Artist: Nico Leon
Color Artist: Dono Sánchez-Almara
Letterer: VC’s Ariana Maher
Cover Artist: Derrick Chew

Writing

What an issue! I have to admit, in the beginning, I was worried about people new to the series being able to catch up, but Tim Seeley has done a great job of providing all the necessary information to enjoy this series without having to know all of the backstory. This issue from Seeley allows us to see the results of what we first saw in Psylocke’s battle with Elektra.

My favorite thing about this issue is the emotion. While there is action and excitement, Seeley treats us to an in-depth look at the emotions Betsy experiences in her new body. While such issues have been discussed in X-Men comics before, I don’t know that we’ve seen such a high level of thought and feeling placed into what Betsy feels like adjusting to her new life. Seeley does a beautiful job highlighting how, while Betsy’s thoughts are finally her own again, her body is not, and the result is a little like learning to walk again.

Art

Psylocke: Ninja #3 Cover from Derrick Chew. Image from Marvel Comics

The art from Nico Leon and Dono Sánchez-Almara continues to stun in issue 3. I am a sucker for traditional panel shapes and layouts. Suffice to say that with current Marvel comics, I’ve been getting my fill of those, and Leon and Sánchez-Almara treat me to another right out of the gate in this issue. Leon’s lines are clean and polished. The decision to have Psylocke’s Psi-sword break across the panel, interrupting otherwise clean panel lines, is a small detail that really stands out when you study the art and panels.

Dono Sánchez-Almara brought it up with colors on this issue. I love the way Sánchez-Almara plays with the hues of pinks and purples when dealing with Betsy’s powers. This issue in particular sees a lot of the first few pages taking place in a dimly lit setting, which really makes the purples and pinks pop off the page. Those colors are suddenly interrupted by another, which immediately catches your eyes, adding to the impact.

Ariana Maher continues to stun in her lettering. As I mentioned earlier, we spent a lot of time with Betsy’s thoughts on this issue. That could create a conundrum for less experienced letterers, but for Maher, it’s just another day at the office. The story flows well with Maher guiding the reader’s eyes through both Betsy’s thoughts and the action on the page. Maher uses colors to snatch your attention to impactful moments of dialogue after making you feel comforted with soft lettering and colors for Betsy’s inner thoughts.

Final Thoughts

Psylocke: Ninja #3 continues the high standard this creative team has set since the very first issue. Seeley, Leon, Sánchez-Almara, and Maher have allowed fans to explore Betsy at a depth we’ve rarely seen before. The story feels satisfying yet fresh. Like a puzzle that you already know the outcome of, but the picture is more crisp, clear, and shows you greater detail.

Overall Grade: 10/10

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

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The Fantastic Four: First Foes #1

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The Fantastic Four: First Foes #1

You’ve seen them on the big screen, now find out how the Fantastic Four of Earth-828 became the Fantastic Four. This issue, released by the Future Foundation, ties into last year’s successful Fantastic Four movie, giving us backstory for heroes and villains. Meet one of Mr. Fantastic’s mentors, learn more about H.E.R.B.I.E., and learn all about our heroes and the Future Foundation

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Creative Team

Writer: Dan Slott
Artist: Mark Buckingham
Color Artist: Alex Sinclair
Letterer: VC’s Joe Caramagna
Cover Artist: Phil Noto

Writing

I really enjoyed what Dan Slott did with this issue. With this being a tie-in to a movie, it’s obvious Marvel had an idea of the story they wanted to tell ahead of time, but Slott does an amazing job injecting his style and personality into the issue. This felt like a fun way to build on the lore from Fantastic Four: First Steps.

Slott gives us all our favorite characters from the movie while treating us to some new revelations about them. I thought there were scenes showing the villain arc that allow readers to see that even when someone has tried to harm them, the Fantastic Four does what they think is right. The little snippet series “Fantastic Science” crafted by Ryan North and Phil Noto is surprisingly entertaining and works to help sell the immersion that this is not simply a comic released by Marvel Comics, but the Future Foundation itself.

In the midst of a really good story, Slott harkens back to the comic books written during the time period in which the Earth-828 universe is set, leaving us with lessons in humility and kindness that were often found in those early Captain America and other comics. Slott manages to continue the satisfying one-shot tie-in series for the Fantastic Four movie by creating a comic that works well as a movie tie-in as well as a standalone comic.

Art

Mark Buckingham and Alex Sinclair did a stellar job with this comic. No one would ever accuse comic artists of having an easy job, but when you’re working on a comic that ties into a real-life movie, it adds an extra layer of challenge. Buckingham and Sinclair rose to that challenge beautifully.

As you get into this comic, Buckingham and Sinclair have done a great job of providing the familiar look of the Fantastic Four, regardless of what universe we find them in, while also being faithful to their representations of the actors who brought the characters to life. The art feels futuristic despite the setting of the comic and allows Buckingham and Sinclair to further flesh out the look and feel of Earth-828 beyond simply the experiences from movies.

Joe Caramagna shines in this issue with his lettering. The source material and setting produce panels that are very art-dense, and Caramagna does a masterful job of getting the narrative through without interrupting the art in noticeable ways. The story flows easily, with your eyes following the story from beginning to end.

The Fantastic Four: First Foes #1 Cover by Phil Noto. Image from Marvel Comics

Final Thoughts

The team of Slott, Buckingham, Sinclair, and Caramagna provides another exciting entry into the series of one-shot’s from the Future Foundation. The story is both familiar and unique. For fans of the movie, the issue does a great job in fleshing out the universe a little bit more, so that our heroes find themselves in

Overall Grade: 9/10

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

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The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery #2

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The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery #2

Creative team – Chris Condon, Jacob Phillips, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Published by DC Comics

Catch up with The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery #1!

The Story

Chris Condon continues to knock it out of the park with The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery #2! Somehow, the second issue was even more compelling than the first, and that’s saying something. Ezra Cain is in the depths of two different mysteries, and he knows they’re connected somehow. The mysteries involve a man going missing, who worked at the museum that housed the powerful anvil that’s gone missing, and they both seem to have gone missing at the same time. To add even more to the mystery, the anvil isn’t just some relic, but it’s actually something so powerful that it could impact the entire world! What seemed like a couple of normal and grounded cases are starting to seem like something so much more.

Cover art by Jacob Phillips. Published by DC Comics

What I really enjoyed about this second issue was getting to see Ezra at work. Ezra goes to visit an old colleague, Dr. Morris, to discuss the anvil and pick his brain about the Brutal Dark. Leaving with more questions than answers, it’s clear that this isn’t just another investigation job, but a chance to save the world from an ancient, forgotten power.

The Art

The artwork of the comic is just as compelling as the story itself, thanks to Jacob Phillips and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. Philips does beautiful work with setting the tone and matching the tone to the story as things start to heat up. Whether it’s a dark and shadowy setting when Ezra is talking to Mrs. Meyer or a vibrant and sinister look at Dr. Morris’ flashbacks, you can easily feel the emotions of the story.

Otsmane-Elhaou handles the lettering and really went above and beyond with having a perfect flow of dialogue throughout the comic. Another thing Otsmane-Elhaou excels at is the sound effects of the comic, which play a big role in parts of the story. All in all, both artists continue to thrive with The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery #2.

Final Thoughts

The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery #2 is proof that the first issue was much more of a strong start, but an example of the high-quality work we can expect in this run.

Overall Grade – 9/10

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GODZILLA INFINITY ROAR #2: There’s Always a Bigger Fish.

Matthew Roth
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GODZILLA INFINITY ROAR #2: There’s Always a Bigger Fish.

The old saying that there’s always a bigger fish has never been truer, as Godzilla and Knull’s destruction has led Reed Richards to his final hope. The fate of the universe hangs in the balance as worlds collide, leaving behind a wake of destruction.

Godzilla Infinity Roar #2. Credit Marvel Comics. Cover by Ken Lashley and Juan Fernandez.

Creative Team: Gerry Duggan (WRITER), Javier Garron and Ig Guara (ART), Jesus Aburtov (COLORS), Travis Lanham (LETTERS), and Ken Lashley and Juan Fernandez (COVER).

SPOILERS AHEAD

The Story:

Gerry continues to grow this story bigger and bigger as though he is just seeing how large he can make it. Godzilla has this uncontrollable rage in his eyes as we see him battle Ghidorah and even Galactus in this issue. It is truly like a childhood dream come to life, born out of my bedroom when I was a kid, playing with my toys. I love how no matter who appears, it makes no difference as Godzilla is showing why he is King of all.

The Art and Letters: ‘

The artwork in this particular issue leads to some really fun splash pages. Seeing the flesh being ripped off of Godzilla and Ghidorah as Javier and Ig add little details, such as spit flying from Ghidorah’s mouth with the blows they take, shows the acute attention to detail that makes the punches feel truly heavy. There is a particular page showcasing Godzilla bursting out of Galactus like an Alien that is colored and drawn so beautifully, yet horrifying at the same time. The artwork is on point in this issue and this run.

Final Thoughts:

Godzilla Infinity Roar #2 is every child’s wildest imagination brought to life on the pages, as Godzilla will not go down without a fight. It’s a story that continues to land the biggest punches and get better and better.

Overall Grade 9.5/10

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Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon #2 – The More the Merrier!

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Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon #2 – The More the Merrier!

After being tracked down by Teri, the woman responsible for putting him in the Weapon X program, Wolverine is now being asked to help Teri. Tyler is the newest in a long line of Weapon X-style experiments, this one under the guise of a company called PRIMEWARRIOR. With Tyler on the run and Logan not far behind, PRIMEWARRIOR unleashes Nuke on them. For Nuke, a date with Logan is reward enough—a chance to finally punish the man who put him into the Weapon Plus program.

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Creative Team

Writer: Chip Zdarsky
Artist: Luca Maresca
Colorist: Jesus Aburtov
Letterer: Joe Sabino
Cover Artist: Leinil Francis Yu
Cover Colorist: Romulo Fajardo Jr.
Published by Marvel Comics

Writing

I really hate it for the folks missing out on Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon and Captain America. In both these series, but particularly Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon, Zdarsky is not just setting a tone; he’s sending a message. With this issue, Zdarksy makes it clear in the march to Armageddon that no one is safe, and that moment in life you put behind you might not be gone after all.

The reveal of David Colton in the last issue of Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon was a surprise, and Zdarsky doesn’t wait long to pay off that surprise. Seeing Logan and Colton chatting felt good, if not a little foreboding. It felt like the old guard and the new guard meeting. Nuke makes a great antagonist for this series, further bridging the gap between the past, the present, and maybe even the future.

Art

The art in this issue from Luca Maresca and Jesus Aburtov was outstanding. Without spoiling things, there are some revelations that happen in this issue that are just so beautifully drawn and colored by Maresca and Aburtov. The setting, rather than being a hindrance, is used by Aburtov to really make the colors pop in instances like Nuke’s face.

Maresca really captures the desolation in the woods. Through Maresca’s art, we don’t need Zdarksy to tell us that Colton is seeking to stay away from people. Readers will feel the cold, the darkness, and the isolation through the panels. Joe Sabino does an outstanding job letting the story flow in this issue as the reader seamlessly moves between the past and present storylines.

Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon by Leinil Franis Yu and Romulo Fajardo Jr. Image from Marvel Comics.

Final Thoughts

If Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon is a preview for the style, tone, and story we are getting with Armageddon, then count me all in. Zdarksy, Maresca, Aburtov, and Sabino are taking even major-level heroes like Logan and making them more grounded, dark, and gritty. Zdarksy allows Logan’s past to shape him and help him grow rather than just something to be ashamed of. If you’re thinking of skipping out on this series, pull up a chair while there’s still time and watch the show. You won’t be disappointed.

Overall Grade: 10/10

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

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“Vampirella #12” – Wild Excitement In The Wild West

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“Vampirella #12” – Wild Excitement In The Wild West

Previously On…

In the last issue of Priest’s run on “Vampirella”, we saw the gang starting to deal with a group of vampires wanting to take over a town in the Old West. On top of this, said vamps had a train of a hundred corpses to turn into an army. It’s now up to Vampi and crew to either stop this train or find a way home!

Writer: Christopher Priest
Art & Colors: Ergün Gündüz
Letters: Willie Schubert

*SPOILERS AHEAD*

Source: “Vampirella #12” – Lucio Parrillo & Dynamite Entertainment

Alluring & Powerful

When talking about the writing and story, where do I even begin? Do I start by mentioning the fantastic dialogue between the characters that opens this issue? Or do I begin with talking about the insane plot twists and action that keep things exciting? I find that, here, it’s best to start with the former.

The comic opens with our crew driving through the Old West in an awesome-looking car. Vampi and Aris are having an important discussion about immigration, but it’s told through the lens of vampires taking over a town. Every time Aris says something insensitive, Vampirella and the Marshal, two that’re experienced in this aspect of life, are quick to correct her. Priest also seems to bring up that while people can be in the same community, that doesn’t mean they agree on how to tackle issues, and that this is a very human thing.

This message ties beautifully into the expertly placed plot twists scattered throughout the book. While I won’t completely spoil what they are, two of them directly involve Aris. One said twist made my gay little heart very happy to see. Overall, Priest crafted something genuinely beautiful here, and while it’s the end of this particular arc, I’m excited to see where things go.

Source: “Vampirella #12” – Elias Chatzoudas & Dynamite Entertainment

Delightfully Dreadful

Continuing the trend from previous issues, the art from Gündüz is simply mystifying. If anyone reading is a fan of his work, you know exactly what you’re in for. First, the use of lighting and how it’s done here is absolutely incredible in setting the scary vibes. Second, the line work and use of color are simply great. The art has a distinct style, one that I’m completely infatuated with.

As for a particular panel, the main one that stands out to me involves the aforementioned train. It’s so beautifully lit, complete with perfect shading and utterly bone-chilling undead peeking through the shadows. When I first saw this page, my jaw was nearly on the floor, chills going down my spine.

Source: “Vampirella #12” – Derrick Chew & Dynamite Entertainment

Overall – 9.5/10

From Priest’s fantastic, important messaging and story to the gorgeous artwork of Ergün Gündüz, this is a stellar book from start to finish! It’s most certainly one that I can see myself re-reading multiple times over without hesitation.

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White Sky #2 – Don’t You Want To Be Safe?

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White Sky #2 – Don’t You Want To Be Safe?

The world is haunted, and Violet is alone. White Sky #2 picks up right where the amazing first issue left off. With David captured, Violet steps out cautiously into the world around her, having protected herself from the creatures even David’s captors fear. When Violet hears a voice, she begins to wonder if she’s not alone, or if she’s losing her grip on reality.

Creative Team

Writer: William Harms
Artist: Jean Paul Mavinga
Cover Artist: Jean Paul Mavinga
Color Colorist: Lee Loughridge
Published by Image Comics

Writing

Bill Harms does tension building and payoff as well as anyone around. One of the things that I’ve always enjoyed about Harms writing is that he can do a little bit of it all. He can take the slow burn approach over multiple issues or can ratchet up the tension and resolve it in the same issue.

Harms creates some really important questions early in this issue and, for the most part, answers them by the end of the issue while also building on the overall overarching story. Harms indicated in the writer’s note that White Sky is fundamentally Violet’s story, and that shows very early on in this issue.

The respect this creative team has for each other means that there are times when Harms can step back and let Mavinga tell the story through his art, which is such a breath of fresh air. There are pages with minimal writing or no writing at all, so it helps that Harms does such an amazing job of making each word that is there count. Harms’ words feel dark and foreboding, and I can’t wait to see what is in store for the world of White Sky.

Art

White Sky #2 Cover from Jean Paul Mavinga and Lee Loughridge. Image from Image Comics

JP Mavinga was amazing in White Sky #1, but he surpasses that work in this issue. As I mentioned earlier, it’s clear that Bill Harms has great trust in the teamwork that he and Mavinga have built because there are entire pages where Mavinga becomes the chief storyteller. The shading Mavinga uses from panel to panel really stands out, with some lines feeling collected and small while others are thicker and more prominent.

The quick change in colors and tones always seems to set the mood perfectly. There are some scenes that Mavinga drew that are absolutely terrifying and gritty, while some panels function as jump scares. One of the things I really appreciated about Mavinga’s work in this issue was the use of light sources to affect color tones. Panels that are lit by even candlelight reflect warmer, richer tones, whereas the absence of light isn’t reflected as complete darkness but purplish gray tones.

Final Thoughts

What an amazing follow-up issue to the first issue of White Sky. I love this creative team. It’s amazing to see a creative team where there’s enough trust between the writer and the artist for the writer to give the artist a whole page to work their magic. Both Bill Harms and JP Mavinga stand out in this issue as masterful storytellers within their given mediums. I can’t wait for White Sky #3.

Overall Grade: 10/10

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PREDATOR BLOODSHED #2: The Enemy of my Enemy.

Matthew Roth
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PREDATOR BLOODSHED #2: The Enemy of my Enemy.

No matter how far into the future we go, it is still a billionaire’s world that we all live within. The remaining fighters are reeling from the surprise attack the Yautja sprung on them, while the organizer of the fight sees nothing but profits from the new entrant.

Predator Bloodshed #2. Credit Marvel Comics. Cover by Ken Lashley and Romulo Fajardo Jr.

Creative Team: Jordan Morris (WRITER), Ruairi Coleman and Roland Boschi (ART), Dee Cunniffe (COLORS), Clayton Cowles (LETTERS), and Ken Lashley and Romulo Fajardo Jr (COVER).

SPOILERS AHEAD

Jordan has a deep appreciation for the lore that has been building for decades in the Yautja universe. We get a nod to the 80’s when discussing how they come to Earth searching for the perfect hunt. I’m a sucker for call-backs and world-building, and so when we get these types of moments, it endears me to this run. The old saying the enemy of my enemy is my friend may never truly die, either as the organizer of this fight, of course, plays things off as though it was a surprise entrant. Something’s in life may never change, especially when it comes to idiots with deep pockets. I do love how we get more character building and get to know these fighters a little more as an unlikely team-up builds on the horizon.

The Art and Letters:

This issue is more narratively driven this time around, as there is space to take a breath; however, that does not stop the art team from bringing us impressive visuals. The panels where the Yautja is stuck, facing off against holograms, were a clever play into their vision, which relies on heat. The way we get these first-person glimpses allows us to make the world feel a bit bigger and craft the Yautja as its own character. The action beats still land heavily, with moments of strength and detail displayed when called for it as well.

Final Thoughts:

Predator Bloodshed #2 builds this world out a little bit more, creating three sides that are destined to clash in the near future. It feels like a classic 80’s action movie, all building to an epic ending.

Overall Grade: 9/10

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SUPERNATURAL #6 – Beautiful Dreamer

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SUPERNATURAL #6 – Beautiful Dreamer

It’s Season 1, Sam and Dean, and they can’t seem to stop the hits from coming from all angles, but suddenly, some of the hits are starting to make more sense.

Creative Team

Writer: Greg Pak;

Artists: Daniel Scalisi;

Colorist: Ellie Wright;

Letterer: Jeff Eckleberry;

Cover Artist: Clayton Crain;

Packager & Editor: Nate Cosby;

Special Thanks to: Josh Anderson, Victoria Selover & Megan Logan;

Consulting by: Preeti Chhibber.

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SUPERNATURAL #6 Cover. Image by Dynamite Entertainment
SUPERNATURAL #6 Cover. Image by Dynamite Entertainment

The Story for SUPERNATURAL #6

In true Supernatural fashion, we kick off with a flashback, a blood splatter, and a back to the present with a NOW. A flashback that will remind any fan of the pie-loving Winchester brother. Back in the future, the boys continue to wonder what the hell is up with the car they stole. A desperate move due to a temporary hiatus of having to store Baby (the name for Dean’s 1967 Chevy Impala) for a bit.

As a new “friend” thought to be gone, returns, some pieces to this hectic puzzle of a never-ending case start to come together. However, how much the boys have actually been involved begins to be questioned.

SUPERNATURAL #6 Cover. Image by Dynamite Entertainment
SUPERNATURAL #6 Variant Cover. Image by Dynamite Entertainment
SUPERNATURAL #6 Variant Cover. Image by Dynamite Entertainment
SUPERNATURAL #6 Variant Cover. Image by Dynamite Entertainment
SUPERNATURAL #6 Variant Cover. Image by Dynamite Entertainment
SUPERNATURAL #6 Variant Cover. Image by Dynamite Entertainment

The Art

Throughout this run, we’ve gotten different styles of art. Each has its own take on this world, much like the show. Supernatural #6 gave us a bit more color and a lot of action. Primarily involving cars. My favorite moments in the art of this issue had to be Dean’s expressions. While everyone was drawn and colored beautifully, Dean has a variety of faces in the show, and the dialogue mixed with those expressions perfectly captured season 1 Dean Winchester.

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Final Thoughts

One of my favorite things about the show, Supernatural, is how they always seem to incorporate some sort of fun twist right when you think you have it all figured out. Or when you’ve reached the point of complete confusion. Supernatural #6 seems to be following the latter. While I’ve enjoyed every single comic in this run, there were parts where I wasn’t sure where a lot of the story was going. Or why certain things were happening. However, as we near the end of this run, all i’s are being dotted, and t’s are being crossed, and I’m loving it!

Overall Grade: 9.5/10

This road so far has been a winding one for sure, and it seems to be gearing up for even more possessed fun. The boys have definitely got work to do...

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New Avengers #10 – Who Is the Shadow Boss?

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New Avengers #10 – Who Is the Shadow Boss?

Black Widow has shared her truth, leaving the New Avengers baffled and enraged! One question still remains to be answered… Who is the Shadow Boss?

Creative Team

Sam Humphries (Writer), Ton Lima (Artist), Rain Beredo (Colorist / Cover), Joe Sabino (Letterer),
Stephen Segovia (Cover Artist)

Carlos Lao (Designer), Sidney Stubbs (Assistant Editor), Alanna Smith (Editor),
C.B. Cebulski (Editor-in-Chief)

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Who Is the Shadow Boss?

Issue ten of New Avengers by Sam Humphries is a “bring it all home” issue. This book answers questions that have been posed in previous issues. Which makes this a pivotal issue. Let’s dive into New Avengers number ten!

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New Avengers #10, Credit Marvel Comics. Cover by Stephen Segovia & Rain Beredo


The start of this issue takes you back in time (a week) to when Bucky (Winter Soldier) was interrogating Natasha (Black Widow) after she had taken a truth serum. This is when we learn more about “the other woman.” This information becomes very useful at the end of this issue!

The Killuminati is still sticking to their master plan of “tricking” the New Avengers into a trap. Which is funny because the New Avengers are also doing the same thing towards the Killuminati. Making it difficult to distinguish whose plan actually worked when the two actually collide.

The main part of this entire story has revolved around a character titled “The Shadow Boss.” This issue finally brings to the forefront who that individual really is. And it is someone that Bucky and Natasha are all too familiar with. The worst part about this is that the Killuminati are attempting to clone the Shadow Boss. Which doesn’t go over very well with the New Avengers.


The Writing

Sam Humphries did an amazing job with this issue. The dialogue is so captivating and has splashes of comedy, just like the previous issues. Love how this issue wrapped up the storytelling from nine previous issues without making it feel rushed. The story flowed perfectly!

The Artwork

Ton Lima and Rain Beredo together have done an exceptional job with this issue! The pencilwork for this issue is so good. There is no detail (big or small) that is left out of these panels. And the coloration comes in to make everything pop even more! This issue finds a way to bring light and dark tones together to give a remarkable visual display for the reader!

Joe Sabino is a darn good letterer! Using various forms of comment bubbles and text formats to differentiate the dialogue between characters and narration is awesome! Style, sizing, and placement are all done in a way that brings attention to them (comment bubbles) and at the same time doesn’t take away from the art of the panel, which they are in.

My Thoughts

I truly have enjoyed this new run of New Avengers by Sam Humphries. And it honestly saddens me that it is coming to an end with this issue. I feel as if Sam had more story to tell and probably had bigger and better missions for the New Avengers. But now we will never know. This ten-issue series of The New Avengers is such a good story! If you’ve been reading along, you already know what I mean. I encourage you to pick up this final issue and the previous nine to have the entire series. Your collection will thank you!

Grade: 9.5/10

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