If ever wanted to learn about quicksilver this is a perfect book to pick up.

So in the events of No Surrender our speedster here tries to stop the bad guys, grabs a orb (or something like it, I can't remember the No Surrender event much) and gets trapped in a still like world. One with everyone kind of frozen in time except for Quicksilver here. So he basically runs around the world giving his life story while facing off against these energy looking creatures that are haunting him. As the story progresses it fills you in on who the character is and what he does throughout his life up until this point.

Good: The art is actually pretty cool. Usually bland colors mixed with vibrant really works well. Almost like colors splashed onto a blank canvas. I also thought the mindset of Quicksilver was great and really helped build a bond with him more so than most comics. The message here, a little honky, will probably hit home for a lot of people though.

Bad: I thought the themes were a little on the nose. Also, if you've been following quicksilver through the years, this is basically his Wikipedia page dropped right into a comic. It's done well, but it's still that.

Overall, enjoyable surprise. This is better than the event it's made by. Quickersilver is a pretty complex character but Saladin was able to push it further, hitting on a theme a lot of people face in every day life. Gotta keep moving forward and stop blaming others. I dig that. A 3.5 out of 5.

Another really strong volume. I'm reading these so slow because I really don't want Peter J. Tomasi to leave this title (even though he already has).

So we begin our story here in a semi-dark way. The town Superman and his family live in is becoming unhinged. Something isn't right in our little farm-town and things are going wrong. Before that Batman and Damien show up and Bruce tells Clark that Jon has untapped potential. In fact, Batman is convinced he should be stronger than he is already. That's when the town begins to collapse on itself and a new evil arises, one you might not expect. When friends become foes, and secrets begin to show themselves, will our heroes make it out okay?

Good: The dynamic of family is still strong here. Clark and Lois are both caring parents and Jon is growing quick and dealing with life situations. I really love that Peter makes Lois a fucking badass without trying. She is able to handle herself in this series, and more than once comes to the rescue. I thought the villain here was a great choice to counter Clark's views on saving people and fighting villains and the twist of the town was cool.

Bad: The last issue, while cute, was a little overdone. Having Clark relive his days with his Pa to share the same storyline with Jon felt a bit cliche. I also will be sad to see them leave the farm.

Overall this was a great volume. I really am loving Peter's run. I think he did wonders for the character if you ask me. A 4 out of 5.

I'm enjoying this series more than I thought I would.

This volume kind of slow downs for a bit to give much needed father/daughter bonding. Watching Cable, a Rough-edge warrior take care of a little girl is priceless. Even better is her nicknames for Cable like "Nay-nay!" and stuff is so adorable. So anyway they're still on the run but for awhile they're able to stop and settle and that's where Cable meets Hope and falls in love and begins a family. On the flip-side Cyclops gets a hold of Bishop and begins his newer ways of convincing villains to do it his way. Which means torture.

Good: I really enjoyed the moments with Cyclops and Emma. Their relationship is pretty interesting one, and kind of sad, but also this sense of powerful bond. I love Cable/Little Hope's relationship, it's wonderful and well told. Bishop's ways are insane yet somehow it keeps the series interesting.

Bad: The art still isn't my thing and I think it takes away from fight scenes. I also thought some of the bug-creature as enemies was bit boring.

Overall this is pretty damn fun, depressing, yet hopeful series. Duane is building bonds with characters I never cared for and that's awesome. A 3.5 out of 5.

Honest, I think Dan Abnett shouldn't write Titans. Like anything related to them. It's just been crappy since Rebirth, and reading what lead up to it hasn't been much better. I think Dan is a solid writer no doubt, but this is pretty bad. Boring, not interesting, crappy villain, and they make the titans feel like shitty justice league throwaways.

While I didn't think this was awful it was pretty average. Which is sad, because been loving this run so far.

So we have three tales. One is basically a gigantic history lesson for Jon to learn about America. Don't get me wrong, cute to see a family doing this, but it dragged on for two whole issues. Then we have a story about Peralax or whatever his name is, and his return to taking over kids. Superman finds him, they get into it, and Senisto comes to the rescue. Then last two issues is Deathstroke playing games with Superman.

Good: The middle stuff was fun enough and I did like Jon's curiosity throughout. I think the art is still great too.

Bad: It was kind of boring and if you skipped it honestly you missed nothing. This is a skippable chapter in the Superman run to be honest.

overall a 2.5. I wish I could say it's worth getting like the rest but it really isn't that great.

The final chapter in one of the best slice of life stories.

This is what it's all leading up to. We find out how the boy died. We also find out where the characters are, in their mindset. Some making choices that will completely alter their future. This is when most characters come head to head with each other instead of getting mostly individual stories leading up to a sweet, but bittersweet, ending.

Good: Really loved the heck out of this family. All flawed, all broken, yet all very interesting. I liked how each character started their next chapter in their life, even with uncertainty you felt they were getting proper treatment. The atmosphere and art actually work in favor for this story.

Bad: I felt another issue or two would have helped. Felt tad rushed a bit. I wanted to spend more time with them.

Overall, if looking for one of the best slice of life stories, you can't go wrong with Royal City. Jeff Lemire made a truly remarkable series here. A 4 out of 5.

The dark hulk has returned! No more avengers hulk, this is the mean, green, pissed off killing machine.

So Bruce died back in Civil War 2. It wasn't amazing death, it was pretty stupid, and with last event of Avengers no Surrender they brought back Bruce. Actually, they brought back The Hulk. Bruce just came with the package here but this Hulk is far more cunning and vicious than before. So volume 1 here mostly does one shot stories, and a two parter at the end, giving a overall picture of this new hulk. From hurting people who have killed others, to chasing down crime, the hulk is back but a very different monster he is.

Good: The art is pretty solid throughout. The highlight for me is the volume where we get different perspectives on one situation with the hulk and the art changes with each viewpoint. Then we have a great first issue which shows off how monstrous the Hulk can really be after he chases down a murderer.

Bad: The last story, is a two parter, basically with hulk and another hero fighting. But it's just way too much talking without any real substance for me. I got bored of this one.

Overall Hulk has a nice return. While I get vibes of Jones run, it does its own thing, and I like it so far. While I wasn't blown away I did enjoy it quite a bit. A 3 out of 5.

After a great last volume this one came up short big time. I wish I could give it a better rating but this story, anytime Wolverine Visits Japan, just doesn't click with me. I don't care about the side cast or anything to really do with Wolverine's internal struggle with his lost love ones and revival of certain ones. A 1.5-2 out of 5.

Like the characters, but the plot is lacking big time. This is basically two women falling in love. It's actually really cute when it starts and I like they deal with it in a mature way. Then we get the plot, their goals in life, and honestly it's boring. Do you know what a VJ is? No? That's okay. It's very boring. Basically that's our heroes dream is to become a VJ which is like a DJ but with videos and ugh...boring.

Overall, I enjoy the characters but not the plot. A 2.5.

This was pretty good for my first New Mutants comic.

Yep. I never read New Mutants except for a few issues in a crossover. SO figured why not try this bad boy out since it just came out and I like Matthew Rosenberg's work. So picked it up and...it's fun! The characters all work well together, all have good chemistry, and work well when talking and working together. The story itself is usually self contained in a issue or two, and then there's also a backstory at the end of each issue which comes into full effect by the end.

Good: The art is pretty solid for most part. The action scenes are good. I also thought the dialogue was well done and fun between the crew. Each character has time to shine and you really get that they work together well.

Bad: The art sometimes can be little odd. Like, faces look distorted. I also thought the plot itself was okay, and the ending leaves it on a cliffhanger but we don't get answers.

Overall this was good. A fun read for sure but I feel if this was 12 or 18 issues we'd have a lot more time to connect to everyone and the plot. A 3 out of 5.