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Wacky Wizard Games Imprint and Three New Games Announced by @wwizardgames

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Wise Wizard Games announced the launch of Wacky Wizard Games, a new brand imprint focused on family-friendly, lightweight games. Three games are planned for release in 2024 as part of this new brand imprint: Star Realms Academy, Caution Signs, and Pack the Essentials. If you are interested and attending PAX Unplugged they will have prototypes of Caution Signs and Pack the Essentials. "We are super excited to be adding this new family friendly product line to our catalog. We wanted to maintain the focus of Wise Wizard Games on strategy card and dice games with geeky themes, and have created Wacky Wizard Games as an umbrella for lightweight games with a more whimsical, cute vibe," shared Debbie Moynihan, COO of Wise Wizard Games. Star Realms Academy Forge your own star realms, overloaded with cuteness! A kid friendly but still fun for grown-ups version of the popular Star Realms deckbuilding game for 2 players. A little less math, no reading necessary, but still tons of fun! 

Stormwatch #15 - Betrayal Part One: Broken Hearts and Cold Feet Review

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Stormwatch #15 Review Midnighter: enemy of Stormwatch? The manipulations of the Shadow Lords have turned members of the team against each other! Is this the beginning of the end as we saw it in issue #0? Cover/Solicit - 4/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 4/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 4/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 4/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 4/5 - Weighted Triple. How well did the issue further develop the current story? How well did the issue further develop the characters? Did I enjoy rea

Matt Smith Leaving Doctor Who

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Well we all knew this day was coming especially after the announcement last summer that Karen Gillan was to depart as Amy Pond early in Season 7. It was rumored that Matt was going to be in one more season so we knew The Doctor would also be replaced with his new incarnation within the next season. After the shocking season finale I was almost certain that day had already come. BBC announced today  that Matt Smith is to leave Doctor Who after four incredible years on the hit BBC show. Matt Smith will continue to be the Doctor until the Christmas episode where he will once again regenerate into a new, well Doctor. It was also stated that Jenna-Louise Coleman staying on as his companion Clara. So that means Season 8 will see the a new actor in the role of the Doctor, who is still to be determined as BBC is still looking. You can read BBC's statement after the break;

Star Wars: Purge - The Tyrant’s Fist #1 Review

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Star Wars: Purge - The Tyrant’s Fist #1 Review Shortly after the birth of the Empire, Darth Vader master of combat, terror of his enemies, continues his purge of the Jedi Knights on a planet where his Jedi prey are revered. Amidst a planetwide insurgency, the Dark Lord must snuff out one surviving Jedi, as well as kill the fire of rebellion in the native populace. All will bow to the power of Vader and the Galactic Empire! Alexander Freed of The Old Republic writes Darth Vader! Follows the events of Revenge of the Sith. Darth Vader brings terror to the Jedi! Cover/Solicit - 4/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 4/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 4/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to disti

Red She-Hulk #60 - Hell Hath No Fury, Part Three Review

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Red She-Hulk #60 Review VS. THE AVENGERS!!! Red She-Hulk = National Threat! What shocking discovery does Machine Man make about the future of super-humans? Cover/Solicit - 4/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 5/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 5/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 4/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 5/5 - Weighted Triple. How well did the issue further develop the current story? How well did the issue further develop the characters? Did I enjoy reading the issue?

deviantART Picks: Week of 05/26/2013

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Welcome to the first deviantART Picks for the week of 05/26/2013. Each week I will highlight artists work that I follow on deviantART. I already posted about ArtGerms DC Superheroines earlier in the week so check them out as well. This week I have 12 awesome artists works for you. Thanos #5 Final Issue Cover by SimoneBianchi

Guest Review: Punisher: War Zone #2

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Punisher: War Zone #2 Review The Pale Skull Original Review by  Johnkmccubbin91  at Comic Vine I have been a Punisher fan for most of my life and Greg Rucka's run on the Punisher has been one of the best I've ever read. It's due to this that I'm a little upset that he won't be writing any more Punisher issues after this series, let alone Punisher not having his own series any more. I've also really enjoyed Marco Checchetto's art throughout the series and was also upset when hearing that he was unable to do the art on this series, but Carmine Di Giandomenico has been a decent substitute. Plot This issue sees Black Widow in search of the Punisher following the Avengers decision to finally deal with the Punisher. Her search included disguising herself in an attempt to retrieve information from Rachel Alves, and travelling round half the world in search of the Punisher.

Guest Review: Iron Man #3 - Believe, 3 of 5: It Makes Us Stronger

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Iron Man #3 Review Life Saver Original Review by  Johnkmccubbin91  at Comic Vine This series of Iron Man has been very up and down so far, as it started of with a good issue, followed by a terrible second issue, and now with a good third issue. Was the second issue a blip or is this an inconsistency we'll see more often, I hope the former, as I'm a big Iron Man fan and the previous run ( The Invincible Iron Man ) by Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca was brilliant. Plot This issue sees Iron Man once more in search of another person using the Extremist. This time he's heading to Colombia where a wealthy drug dealer has a version of the Extremis , and has Living Laser, Vibro, and Firebrand protecting it.

Guest Review: Hawkeye #5 - The Tape, 2 of 2

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Hawkeye #5 Review Ninja Troubles Original Review by  Johnkmccubbin91  at Comic Vine This has been one of the best series Marvel has brought out in the last year, and I've been loving all the different Hawkeye tales. At one point I was considering not getting this series due to budget reasons but I'm very happy I did has it's been much better than I'd ever expected, and Matt Fraction has done some marvelous work on this series. Plot This issue sees the continuation of the last where Hawkeye has to retrieve a tape that has him killing a terrorist on it. Hawkeye is now captured, and is attacked by ninjas whilst Kate Bishop is posing as Madame Masque, who she's got tied up in the bathroom.

Green Arrow #15 - Harrow Review

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Green Arrow #15 Review Ollie begins a downward spiral as he slowly loses everything! Betrayed and alone after the loss of Q-Corps, can the Emerald Archer hold on to his arsenal? Cover/Solicit - 4/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 3/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 3/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 4/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 3/5 - Weighted Triple. How well did the issue further develop the current story? How well did the issue further develop the characters? Did I enjoy reading the issue?

Karen Gillan Joins Guardians of the Galaxy

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It's been announced by 'The Hollywood Reporter' that Karen Gillan will be joining the cast of Marvel's 'Guardians Of The Galaxy'. Gillan is probably best known as Doctor Who's companion Amy Pond from season five through season seven. Details so far are unknown, but it's confirmed that she will be a yet-unnamed villainess alongside Lee Pace and Michael Rooker. It has been rumored that this film will involve Thanos from the Avengers Movie Easter Egg, leading some to believe Gillan could possibly play the roll of Death. I guess we will have to wait until more details are revealed. The current cast line up includes recent addition, Glenn Close, along with Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Dave Bautista. James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy which begins production in late-June.

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #185 Review

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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #185 Review Things are finally coming to a head between DARKLON and DESTRO! With the two adversaries confronting each other for the first time in years, things could get out of control-fast! Meanwhile, G.I. JOE is in trouble: CLUTCH and ROCK N' ROLL are trapped in COBRA's new HQ and a new mission in Benzheen takes a turn for the worse! The villains reign supreme in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #185! Cover/Solicit - 3/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 4/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 4/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 2/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy

Guest Review: Earth 2 #7 - Heaven Sent

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Earth 2 #7 Review Heaven Sent Original Review by  Tomlikesfries  at Comic Vine Review So far, Earth 2 has been fairly enjoyable, although the last arc, which, as you may know, involved Grundy had a rushed ending. Unfortunately, this issue is quite the opposite. The pacing is very slow, and it serves as a prologue to the upcoming story-line. The plot is, in fact, interesting, although the book still doesn't contain what I'd call a superhero team. In this issue, for example, we got a brief look at Alan Scott and Hawkgirl , although Flash didn't make an appearance, and I was displeased with that as he is certainly, in my opinion, one of the most interesting characters in the series. And we finally see a bit more of the Hawkgirl wonder and who's behind the mask, although it may still leave you with questions. As I mentioned that, I must clarify that this issue may be a bit confusing, and, as I said before, may leave you with more questions than answers. I also

Doctor Who #3 - The Doctor and the Nurse, Part 1 of 2 Review

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Doctor Who #3 Review First issue in a special two-part story featuring the art of Philip Bond! The stress from their past few adventures have the Doctor and Rory at each other's throats, and Amy has had just about enough. So she sends them on a boys night out, must to their chagrin, but with a TARDIS at their disposal. Cover/Solicit - 4/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 3/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 4/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 4/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 4/5 - Wei

Dial H #7 - Strategies of Multitude Review

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Dial H #7 Review A new storyline begins as Nelson and Manteau are off to Europe in search of a relic that might hold the answer to their secret powers! Meanwhile, a powerful stranger arrives in Littleville to await their return. Cover/Solicit - 4/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 4/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 4/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 4/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 4/5 - Weighted Triple. How well did the issue further develop the current story? How well did the issue further develop the ch

Guest Reviews: Detective Comics #15 - The Dirt Nap; Love in Bloom

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Detective Comics #15 Review How to Control Clayface Original Review by  Johnkmccubbin91  at Comic Vine This was a very poor series, but since John Layman and Jason Fabok became the writing team it has had a new lease of life put into it. They have really made this a decent Batman series again, and I can't thank them enough for that. Plot This issue sees Poison Ivy buried in the ground, and Clayface , her husband is out looking for her and is willing to go through Batman to find her. Also in this issue, Penguin has to leave and help Joker (see the back story of  Batman #14  for what happened), Ogilvy is planning something, and Batman dons a new suit.

Guest Review: Deadpool #3 - Dr. Strange Lives (Or How I Learned Deadpool Was Da Bomb)

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Deadpool #3 Review Did Someone Call for a Doctor? Original Review by  Johnkmccubbin91  at Comic Vine I have been a Deadpool fan for a number of years and so far this has been one of the best series' I've ever read. Brian Posehn and Gerry Duggan have done an amazing job on this series and I love how they've taken Deadpool in a different and better direction. Plot This issue sees Deadpool and S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Preston visit Doctor Strange to ask for his help with their Necromancy problem. Strange initially tells them to go away thinking they're not serious but once realizing they are decides to help. Also in this issue Deadpool faces George Washington, Gerald Ford, and Abraham Lincoln together and Richard Nixon after that.

Cyber Force #2 Review

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Cyber Force #2 Review TOP COW'S TOP-SELLING SERIES OF ALL TIME CONTINUES IN ITS GROUND-BREAKING RELAUNCH! APHRODITE V DEBUTS! For the first time in history, mankind is outpacing evolution. It takes nature thousands of years to adapt to changes and the things humanity has accomplished technologically in just the past 100 years has thrown its ability to evolve, and in turn survive, completely out of whack. In other words, a world full of wonders and conveniences is being created that none will hope to survive. This dilemma is at the heart of what CYBER FORCE is all about. The massive corporation CDI continues to engineer technologically enhanced humans. Cyber Force, terrorists or resistance fighters depending on your point of view, try and regroup and reveal the conspiracy that is behind the heart of CDI and its mission. Aphrodite V and Stryker make their debut! Cover/Solicit - 5/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers ap

Awesome ArtGerm Art from Justice Magazine; Wonder Woman - Your Amazon Sister!

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Check out these awesome images by ArtGerm  on  Wonder Woman - Your Amazon Sister!

Transformers 4 Vehicle Images

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Michael Bay has unveiled the muscle car he's using for the Bumblebee character in "Transformers 4" — a "highly modified, vintage 1967 Camaro SS." The director, who has started shooting starting in New Mexico's Monument Valley, revealed the new design for the franchise fixture a day after disclosing designs for the Optimus Prime truck and two of the Autobots ; a Bugatti Grand Sport Vitesse and a C7 Corvette Stingray, based on Chevrolet's upcoming 2014 production car. "Transformers 4" stars Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci, Kelsey Grammer, Nicola Peltz, Sophia Myles and Li Bingbing. Paramount has set a June 27, 2014 release date.

Guest Review: The Amazing Spider-Man #699 - Dying Wish: Outside the Box

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The Amazing Spider-Man #699 Review Trading Places Original Review by  Johnkmccubbin91  at Comic Vine I have been a Spider-Man fan for a number of years now, and Dan Slott's run has been amazing. Although not all the issues he's written lately have been perfect he has made me very excited to see what will happen when issue 700 arrives, and I've not been as excited about a Spider-Man story in years. Plot WARNING: THIS WILL SPOIL THE END OF ISSUE 698 This issue continues from were the last issue left off, Doctor Octopus has managed to switch bodies with Spider-Man and is now living his life with all his memories whilst Peter is trapped in Doc Ock's dying body. After sifting through Doc Ock's memories he finds out how he managed to switch bodies with him, and goes to drastic measures to escape the Raft including enlisting the help of super villains.

Before Watchmen: Minutemen #5 - The Minute of Truth, Chapter Five: The Demon Core Review

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Before Watchmen: Minutemen #5  Review “Why is mommy crying, Uncle Hollis?” And don’t miss the latest chapter of the “Crimson Corsair” backup feature from writer/artist JOHN HIGGINS! Cover/Solicit - 3/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 3/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 3/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 3/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 3/5 - Weighted Triple. How well did the issue further develop the current story? How well did the issue further develop the characters? Did I enjo

Before Watchmen: Comedian #4 - Conquistador Review

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Before Watchmen: Comedian #4 Review “All I could see was red. Then I saw the white and the blue. And the pinko.” And don’t miss the latest sensational chapter of the CRIMSON CORSAIR, from writer and artist JOHN HIGGINS. Cover/Solicit - 2/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 4/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 4/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 3/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 3/5 - Weighted Triple. How well did the issue further develop the current story? How well did the issue further develop the characters?

Guest Review: Batwing #15 - Lost and Found

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Batwing #15 Review Lost and Found Original Review by  Batwatch  at Comic Vine Batwing is a book with a whole lot of potential and not a whole lot else going for it right now. Just this week, I started reading the original run of DCNU , “The Kingdom,” and it seems to be a very solid and entertaining story, but this current “A Hard Turn” story arc focusing on Father Lost? It’s just not that good. There is hope, however. The old writer was Judd Winick, but he has moved on to other projects and handed the reigns over to Fabian Nicieza, a writer I very much enjoyed through his excellent work on Red Robin . Does Nicieza manage to find some sense in this current plot-line, or is this arc a lost cause? Plot In this issue, it’s all about the battle as Batwing takes on the psychic cult leader Father Lost.

Avenging Spider-Man #15 Review

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Avenging Spider-Man #15 Review Dell'otto drawing Devil Dinosaur? Done! Cover/Solicit - 4/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 5/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 5/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 5/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 4/5 - Weighted Triple. How well did the issue further develop the current story? How well did the issue further develop the characters? Did I enjoy reading the issue?

Guest Review: All-New X-Men #3

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All-New X-Men #3 Review What the Phoenix Did Original Review by  Johnkmccubbin91  at Comic Vine I have been enjoying this series so far and the way it's flown between the 3 different X-Men teams involved ( Wolverine's team, the original 5 X-Men brought from the past to the present, and Cyclops' team). This series has really put the events of Avengers Vs. X-Men into perspective whilst bringing a brand new series that someone can start and enjoy no mater what their previous X-Men knowledge is. Plot This issue sees how Cyclops' team fully formed and how they broke Emma Frost out of her prison transport . It also shows how Cyclops has lost some of his powers due to the Phoenix Force. It also shows how the Phoenix Force affected other mutants like Magneto who never possessed the Phoenix Force.

Action Comics #15 - Superman At The End of Days; For My Next Trick... Review

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Action Comics #15 Review Superman is on trial for his life – and the jury is the Anti-Superman Army! It’s the ultimate villains springing the ultimate trap at the end of time itself! And the mystery that has built since issue #1 is resolved as the Little Man’s true identity is revealed – with grave consequences! Plus, in the backup feature: A crucial piece of information is revealed! Cover/Solicit - 3/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 4/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 4/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 3/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot

X-Treme X-Men #7 - You Can't Go Home Again, Part 2 Review

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X-Treme X-Men #7 Review If the team can't defeat the Xavier from the United States of California...what will happen to Nightcrawler? Cover/Solicit - 3/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 2/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 3/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 4/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 4/5 - Weighted Triple. How well did the issue further develop the current story? How well did the issue further develop the characters? Did I enjoy reading the issue?

X-Men: Legacy #2 - Prodigal Part 2 Review

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X-Men: Legacy #2 Review Legion, the most powerful and unstable mutant in the world and son to Professor Charles Xavier, has killed gods and reshaped the face of the universe. NOW! in the aftermath of Avengers vs. X-Men, Legion will finally attempt to conquer his demons and embrace his father's legacy! Cover/Solicit - 3/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 3/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 3/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 4/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 2/5 - Weighted Triple. How well did the issue furt

Guest Reviews: Avengers #1 - Avengers World

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Avengers #1 Review Avengers Assemble Original Review by  Johnkmccubbin91  at Comic Vine The newest Avengers series has finally come out and I was interested to see what a new writer would do with the series. I have never been the biggest fan of Jonathan Hickman's work but have always thought of him as a good writer. He did some amazing things during his time on Fantastic Four and although I only liked some of it, the things I did like were brilliant. I also enjoyed what I read of his The Manhattan Projects series for Image and was sad to have to drop the series after 5 issues due to having to lower my comic budget. Plot This issues introduces the Avengers and a new foe called Ex Nihilo. The issues shows how Ex Nihilo wants to evolve Earth into a new era and how he plans on using the Avengers to do that. This issue has the Avengers line up from the current The Avengers film featuring, Captain America , Iron Man , Thor , Hulk , Hawkeye , and Black Widow .

Venom #27.1 - The Evil Inside Us All... Review

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Venom #27.1 Review THE FALL OUT OF MINIMUM CARNAGE IS HERE! The wounds of Carnage still fresh, Flash Thompson confronts his past as a bully - and makes a momentous decision about his future! Thony Silas returns with Cullen Bunn to Venom! Cover/Solicit - 3/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 4/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 4/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 3/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 3/5 - Weighted Triple. How well did the issue further develop the current story? How well did the issue further deve

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Guest Review: Uncanny Avengers #2 - Skullduggery

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Uncanny Avengers #2 Review Divided Allegiances   Original Review by  Johnkmccubbin91  at Comic Vine I enjoyed the first issue in this series but it's been a longer wait than expected for the second to be released. This series has a very interesting concept putting together a team consisting of both Avengers and X-Men , and after the events of Avengers Vs. X-Men this sort of team is perfect to show how Mutant's are beginning to be accepted into the world. Plot This issue sees the aftermath of last issue with the Avengers along with Havok clearing up the mess. Meanwhile Rogue is dealing with her captors and the Red Skull is trying to persuade Scarlet Witch to join his cause.

Ultimate Comics Iron Man #2 - Demon in the Armor, Part 2 of 4 Review

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Ultimate Comics Iron Man #2 Review DEMON IN THE ARMOR continues! The mystery of ULTIMATE MANDARIN unfolds! What secret of Tony's has turned WAR MACHINE against him? Cover/Solicit - 3/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 4/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 5/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 5/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 4/5 - Weighted Triple. How well did the issue further develop the current story? How well did the issue further develop the characters? Did I enjoy reading the issue?

Apple Orders ComiXology to Remove 56 Comics About Sex, Satan, & Gay Superheroes

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It appears Apple is at it again. A few months ago they requested an issue of Saga be removed due to a single panel depicting a Gay scene now they have ordered ComiXology to remove more comics from their store. So far ComiXology has removed 56 comic books from its iOS app store this past week because according to Apple the content that didn't meet Apple’s guidelines. More specifically, these comic books contained explicit sexual material, stories involving homosexuality, Satan, and other adult-related themes. A few of the series removed from the store include; Fantagraphic's Angry Youth Comix, Prison Pit, and Omaha the Cat Dancer, Eros' Black Kiss, Chicken Soup for Satan, Image Comics' Sex and Crawl Space: Xxxombies, Asylum Press' Satan Gone Wild, and Dynamite's The Boys vol. 5. Interestingly enough, many of the these comics can still be found within Apple’s own iBookstore. Read the full article at Venture Beat .

99¢ Mondays

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Don't have  $1.00 , that's OK we have  99¢  Digital Comics today. Being Monday  Comixology  has their Marvel Monday issues available including Young X-Men #1-12 and Generation Hope #1-17. Amazon is also running a special on several DC comics comics for the  Kindle  including Catwoman, Masters of the Universe, Batman & Robin, and most of the DC New 52 #1s. It also looks like last weeks deals for Green Arrow are still active.

Ultimate Comics X-Men #19 - Reservation X; Part 1 Review

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Ultimate Comics X-Men #19 Review An All-New direction for the Ultimate X-Men! Kitty tries to lead a new nation of mutants but someone close to her has different plans! Brian (DMZ, STAR WARS, X-MEN) Wood's epic RESERVATION X arc begins here! Cover/Solicit - 4/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 5/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 5/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 5/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 4/5 - Weighted Triple. How well did the issue further develop the current story? How well did the issue f

The Transformers Prime: Rage of the Dinobots #1 Review

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The Transformers Prime: Rage of the Dinobots #1 Review Bridging the story from the Fall of Cybertron video game to the Prime TV show-the DINOBOTS hold the line as CYBERTRON falls! With OPTIMUS PRIME and the Ark long gone, the rest of the population makes their escape from the dying world-but SHOCKWAVE remains behind, continuing his experiments! Cover/Solicit - 5/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 5/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 5/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 5/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 5/5 - We

May 29th Trade, Hardcover, & Graphic Novel Releases

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Here's a short list of the Trade Paper Backs (TPB), Hardcovers (HC) and Graphic Novels (GN) that are being released this week. You can save 20-40% off the cover price by ordering them from Amazon . Amazon's release dates are normally off due to the way Publishers (Marvel & DC) date their releases (+2 Months) but they still ship when released. Note: Releases based on  http://www.mycomicshop.com/  and subject to change. Cover Info Absolute Edition - 1st printing. Collects TOP 10 #1-12, SMAX #1-5, a story from AMERICA'S BEST COMICS SPECIAL #1 and the graphic novel TOP 10: THE FORTY-NINERS. Written by Alan Moore. Art by Gene Ha and Zander Cannon. In Neopolis's Precinct 10, where every citizen is blessed with super powers, they are the law: A talking, armored dog. A genetically engineered "perfect woman." A high-tech cowboy. An indestructible man. A rookie with a toy box full of "helpers." These are the cops of the Eisner Award-winn

Guest Reviews: Thor: God of Thunder #2 - The God Butcher, Part Two of Five: Blood in the Clouds

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Thor: God of Thunder #2 Review Worthy Original Review by  Johnkmccubbin91  at Comic Vine The first issue of this series was brilliant and after Jason Aaron's disappointing run on his Incredible Hulk series I was happy to see that this series didn't follow that trend. It has also been nice to see a different take in a Thor series and I like how this series so far has been nothing like any other Thor series I've read. Plot This fight between Thor and the God Butcher from last issue is halted this issue as we go back to Thor's earlier years. This issue sees Thor's first encounter with the God Butcher and how a young God of Thunder dealt with a killer of Gods.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #16 Review

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #16 Review A relentless, demented foe finds the Turtles and he won't rest until his deadly mission is fulfilled! A desperate fight for survival will take some unexpected turns before the night is over. Don't miss it! Cover/Solicit - 4/5 - Would I pick-up the comic based on the solicit/cover alone? Are the alternate covers appealing? Does the solicit/cover portray what happens in the issue? Art - 3/5 - Do I personally like this artist's style? Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance? Colors/Ink/Lettering - 4/5 - Does the work blend well with the artist? Is the coloring/inking enjoyable and easy to distinguish what's happening? Can I easily read the lettering? Layout/Flow - 4/5 - Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read? Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged? Story - 5/5 - Weighted Triple. How well did the issue further develop the current story? How well did the issue