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Pretty solid first issue. New Iron fist can be fun. Art is really solid. Not sure how I felt about the cliche ending though.
Such a weird run cause some stuff I love (Pete dealing with having to decide to kill, his guilt of being a hero, fusion a interesting villain, and his uncle issue) but then the last issue is pretty bad, the fusion storyline doesn't get a proper finish, and it feels like we can do grander stories. But still, an enjoyable spidy read.
I got to be honest, the ending kind of lowered it for me because the rest was FIRE!
The start is great. Thanos is back and the guardians have no clue what to do with him. The cancerverse strikes at the worst time, wanting to destroy the 616 universe. Thanos somehow has the power in their universe to kill people...permanently. No regeneration or returning. This means Thanos is vital but everyone hates him. On top of that, the entire cosmic world is trying their best to stop the invasion.
This is fantastic. Chaotic but flowed so well. Everyone on the edge, the world is coming to a end, everyone is dying, it's so perfect, so fun. There's ton of badass moments and my boy Nova really gets to shine big time. I also think Thanos really gets to be interesting here, and scary as fuck. Didn't love the final few pages for Nova/Richard fight. And didn't love the last issue was just building up another series.
But overall a great goodbye to the cosmic universe. I hear annhilators is cool but not mandatory for the end of Abnett's big cosmic run, and to be honest, probably can't top this. A 4 out of 5.
The start is great. Thanos is back and the guardians have no clue what to do with him. The cancerverse strikes at the worst time, wanting to destroy the 616 universe. Thanos somehow has the power in their universe to kill people...permanently. No regeneration or returning. This means Thanos is vital but everyone hates him. On top of that, the entire cosmic world is trying their best to stop the invasion.
This is fantastic. Chaotic but flowed so well. Everyone on the edge, the world is coming to a end, everyone is dying, it's so perfect, so fun. There's ton of badass moments and my boy Nova really gets to shine big time. I also think Thanos really gets to be interesting here, and scary as fuck. Didn't love the final few pages for Nova/Richard fight. And didn't love the last issue was just building up another series.
But overall a great goodbye to the cosmic universe. I hear annhilators is cool but not mandatory for the end of Abnett's big cosmic run, and to be honest, probably can't top this. A 4 out of 5.
Peter Parker.
Norman Osborn.
Spider-Man.
Green Goblin.
The two rivals always at each other's throat. Green Goblin now is trying to push Spider-man to the very very edge. Forcing people around Peter to suffer terrible fates. Telling Peter, he'll destroy his life, because he's like a son to him. Some dark ass shit, and Green Goblin is that much scarier because of it.
A solid story of a back and forth. A twisted ending, and almost a farewell to a dangerous foe. Really enjoyable, cool art, and the type of good storytelling I like. Jenkin's best story on this run so far that I've read.
Norman Osborn.
Spider-Man.
Green Goblin.
The two rivals always at each other's throat. Green Goblin now is trying to push Spider-man to the very very edge. Forcing people around Peter to suffer terrible fates. Telling Peter, he'll destroy his life, because he's like a son to him. Some dark ass shit, and Green Goblin is that much scarier because of it.
A solid story of a back and forth. A twisted ending, and almost a farewell to a dangerous foe. Really enjoyable, cool art, and the type of good storytelling I like. Jenkin's best story on this run so far that I've read.
Moon Knight Omnibus Vol. 2
Doug Moench, Steven Grant, Bill Sienkiewicz, Vicente Alcazar, Denny O'Neil, Joe Brozowski, Greg LaRocque, Alan Zelenetz
The second volume continues right from the first, and for most of it, it's really fun if a little uneven by the end.
The stories mostly stay a 1 shot or 2 part storyline. Which keeps Moon Knight more fresh, and a lot of fun. Like I stated in my other review on Issues 4-20 we get a bit more mystic now with moon knight. The highlights are more focused on the deep dark city of new york and how Moon Knight solves issues. More than not, he usually just beats the shit out of people he doesn't think are doing good. But sometimes that isn't always the correct solution and this series displays it pretty openly which is great.
I will say the fist of Khonshu is pretty meh. It really is much weaker than all the previous work before it. The writer on it is okay, and he did come on the end of the original run, and his origin for Marc Spector was solid but man, the stories in fist of khonshu are pretty cheesy. It's not dull, and has fun moments, but far weaker without any big attachment to it.
I will say fist does take this collection down a bit. That 6 part mini is just not very good. Saying that before it is a 4. So I'd still give it a 3.5. Not as solid as the last Omnibus but still worth it if want gritty street level superhero fun.
The stories mostly stay a 1 shot or 2 part storyline. Which keeps Moon Knight more fresh, and a lot of fun. Like I stated in my other review on Issues 4-20 we get a bit more mystic now with moon knight. The highlights are more focused on the deep dark city of new york and how Moon Knight solves issues. More than not, he usually just beats the shit out of people he doesn't think are doing good. But sometimes that isn't always the correct solution and this series displays it pretty openly which is great.
I will say the fist of Khonshu is pretty meh. It really is much weaker than all the previous work before it. The writer on it is okay, and he did come on the end of the original run, and his origin for Marc Spector was solid but man, the stories in fist of khonshu are pretty cheesy. It's not dull, and has fun moments, but far weaker without any big attachment to it.
I will say fist does take this collection down a bit. That 6 part mini is just not very good. Saying that before it is a 4. So I'd still give it a 3.5. Not as solid as the last Omnibus but still worth it if want gritty street level superhero fun.
Finally, My hero steps up it's game. After last few volumes just been aite, we finally get a massive step up in quality with the start of war.
So the heroes decide to make a move. After Hawks gave them the info they needed to take down the villains they begin their attack. However, the bad guys aren't just going to take it standing down. The heroes get to shine, especially Hawks and Rabbit Girl, displaying some of the best fights the series has to offer yet.
Who will live? Who will die? The series finally gives us big moments.
So the heroes decide to make a move. After Hawks gave them the info they needed to take down the villains they begin their attack. However, the bad guys aren't just going to take it standing down. The heroes get to shine, especially Hawks and Rabbit Girl, displaying some of the best fights the series has to offer yet.
Who will live? Who will die? The series finally gives us big moments.
So this collection did get canceled...why? Not sure. DC can be idiots. Because this was super fun.
Devin Grayson takes over for Chuck Dixon and I actually really like the start of her run. Dick is focused on being a good police officer while also dealing with regular criminals in his Nightwing uniform. The start is a little rough with Dick running around trying to protect/get a journal from a woman. But once we settle down back into his city, it becomes really fun, even if a little run of the mill and safe.
The issues that excel are the ones focused on Dick being a good person, protecting the ones he loves or closed to, and of course some great fight scenes including a awesome one with Slade himself (Also Cass comes in and gets to be a badass). Also, the art is very cartoony but works well for here.
While not perfect, Devin let's the art flow and gives off great fight scenes while having solid dialogue. I really dug this one. Shame never got printed but can read it all on DC Universe (App for Comics).
Devin Grayson takes over for Chuck Dixon and I actually really like the start of her run. Dick is focused on being a good police officer while also dealing with regular criminals in his Nightwing uniform. The start is a little rough with Dick running around trying to protect/get a journal from a woman. But once we settle down back into his city, it becomes really fun, even if a little run of the mill and safe.
The issues that excel are the ones focused on Dick being a good person, protecting the ones he loves or closed to, and of course some great fight scenes including a awesome one with Slade himself (Also Cass comes in and gets to be a badass). Also, the art is very cartoony but works well for here.
While not perfect, Devin let's the art flow and gives off great fight scenes while having solid dialogue. I really dug this one. Shame never got printed but can read it all on DC Universe (App for Comics).
Man I might end up liking this run more than Dixon. Nite-wing (the knockoff) dumb ass comes up with a good plan with Dick to take down a old "friend" but will it work? Another really solid issue.
New artist. The fight scenes are as fun as ever and cheerful fun nightwing is great. However the new haircut for Dick and overdramatic moments in this issue came off a little weak.
Currently on volume 5, and this series feels like it is building towards some big reveal but not there yet.
Mieruko does go through some funny moments here. One in cooking class where a spirit decides to cook too, but rips out little creatures and their guts to make a dish. It's both disgusting and funny. We also get more time spent on Mieruko's friend, and something about her is adding to big reveals I can already feel it.
The art is still excellent, a good balance of horror and comedy, and I always enjoy the cast a lot. I will continue on enjoying this series.
Mieruko does go through some funny moments here. One in cooking class where a spirit decides to cook too, but rips out little creatures and their guts to make a dish. It's both disgusting and funny. We also get more time spent on Mieruko's friend, and something about her is adding to big reveals I can already feel it.
The art is still excellent, a good balance of horror and comedy, and I always enjoy the cast a lot. I will continue on enjoying this series.