Members' Comic Book Reviews
Title Issue # # Reviews # Comments Review Excerpt
Wonder Woman (1987-2006) Annual 2 1 0 With exception of the cover, this 1989 annual features artwork, including inks and colors by an all-female crew. Cover artist George Perez also pens t...
by bobashep on 4/1/2023 4:02:00 PM
Star Trek Vs Transformers TP 1 0 There's something here for the whole family. Whole generations of family. The artwork was utterly amazing. The story was action packed and full of the...
by bobashep on 3/31/2023 8:24:00 PM
Hardcore Anxiety GN 1 0 A fair tale of anxiety, self-harm, self-doubt, and being lost while finding oneself through punk music. I felt like I could have been more invested th...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/31/2023 2:32:00 PM
Incredible Hercules (2008-2010) TP Vol 2 1 0 I love Pak/Van Lente's run on this title, and Rafa Sandoval's art along with the rest of the art team tells the story well. How does one defeat a bunc...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/31/2023 2:26:00 PM
Batman No Man's Land Secret Files 1 1 0 The first story is wicked good/strange and keeps me so engaged, between Zulli's kind of gnarly art to Kwitney guiding a psychotic man through Gotham o...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/31/2023 2:01:00 PM
G.I. Joe: Dreadnoks Declassified TP 1 0 The opening story was fantastic! I liked the backup. But it lacked the promise of big shocking secrets coming to light as assured on the back cover of...
by bobashep on 3/30/2023 7:39:00 PM
Willow (1988) 2 1 0 In the realm of comics, Marvel was tasked with a 3-issue adaptation. Star Wars' Jo Duffy penned the script. Artwork was by Bob Hall (Super-Villain Tea...
by bobashep on 3/27/2023 8:50:00 PM
Willow (1988) 3 1 0 In the realm of comics, Marvel was tasked with a 3-issue adaptation. Star Wars' Jo Duffy penned the script. Artwork was by Bob Hall (Super-Villain Tea...
by bobashep on 3/27/2023 8:50:00 PM
Willow (1988) 1 1 0 In the realm of comics, Marvel was tasked with a 3-issue adaptation. Star Wars' Jo Duffy penned the script. Artwork was by Bob Hall (Super-Villain Tea...
by bobashep on 3/27/2023 8:49:00 PM
Secret Invasion: Inhumans (2008-2009) TP 1 0 Tensions abound in this volume as the story begins with all of the unknowns of who is a Skrull and who isn't. I recall enjoying this story a lot more ...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/27/2023 9:57:00 AM
Agents of Atlas vs. X-Men and the Avengers (2010) HC 1 0 The Avengers tale almost salvaged this entire edition. I was just about ready to keep this book as part of my collection. Yet that complex ending was ...
by bobashep on 3/26/2023 6:30:00 PM
Where Monsters Dwell (1970-1975) 4 1 0 In this issue, there are 4 classic horror stories ranging from ancient terrors to physiological thriller to B-movie sci-fi involving aliens from anoth...
by bobashep on 3/25/2023 4:58:00 PM
G.I. Joe (1982-1994) 85 2 0 Another reviewer asks a great question--was a this third SFX-laden "silent" issue necessary? Probably not, but it was damn fun, showcasing Zartan's ma...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/25/2023 11:28:00 AM
Cheval Noir 43 1 0 A fun issue with some one-shots and some chapters on larger stories. The Suburban Nightmare story his mostly hilarious with what a paranoid douche the...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/25/2023 11:22:00 AM
True Believers: Empyre - She-Hulk 1 1 0 Criminal prosecutor Jen Walters does her job successfully. Too successfully. The criminals put a hit on her when we cousin Bruce determines she's his ...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/25/2023 11:07:00 AM
Valiant 2020: The Year of Heroes Special (FCBD 2020) 1 1 0 Though the editors put Bloodshot on the cover, Vin Diesel Bloodshot, his story is only a few pages long, but at least it does a loose introduction to ...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/25/2023 10:59:00 AM
Walking Dead Compendium (2009-Present) TP Vol 1 2 0 This is a solid read but it is BRUTAL. Indeed, no character is safe. The last story arc is the second most heinous of the lot, but scarcely so. I wond...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/25/2023 1:31:00 AM
Deadpool (2012-2015) TP Vol 1 1 0 Let hilarity ensue. Deadpool versus all of the undead Presidents. What better plot could there be for this comic?! We get to see humorous takes on som...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/25/2023 1:21:00 AM
Muppet Babies (1985-1989) 7 1 0 The single story of this issue starts off with Fozzie running some of his jokes by the rest of the Muppet Babies when Bunsen and Beaker arrive for ano...
by bobashep on 3/24/2023 6:50:00 PM
Weird Western Tales (1972-1980, 2010) 50 1 0 Scalphunter eventually learned that he had a little sister and that's where this issue picks up. Heading over to Atlanta, Scalphunter follows up on a ...
by bobashep on 3/23/2023 8:16:00 PM
Captain Universe: Power Unimaginable TP 2 0 The Spotlight issues have uninspired Ditko art & OK Mantlo stories. Mantlo pens a Hulk story that's actually decent, though it's kind of funny Gen. Cu...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/22/2023 9:30:00 AM
Weird Western Tales (1972-1980, 2010) 15 1 0 I'm open to getting my hands on further issues from this series. They just better not have any stories that are as evil as that anonymous one or they'...
by bobashep on 3/21/2023 7:44:00 PM
Star Wars Legends: The Marvel UK Collection Omnibus HC 1 0 The Marvel UK Collection is over 750 pages and when it sold new in 2017, it retailed for $100. Ollie's would end up selling copies of this book for $2...
by bobashep on 3/20/2023 6:00:00 PM
Scooby-Doo Team-Up (2014-Present) 32 1 0 A good read. I just didn't enjoy this one as much as I could due to the lack of familiarity with the character.
by bobashep on 3/19/2023 6:13:00 PM
Scooby-Doo Team-Up (2014-Present) 31 1 0 A great story in which Scooby-Doo is almost a NPC. Atom is the star and I didn't want the fun to end!
by bobashep on 3/18/2023 8:44:00 PM
The Disney Afternoon Adventures HC Vol 1 1 0 I really enjoyed this book. I just wished that Fantagraphics did a better job letting fans know where these stories originally appeared. In the Carl B...
by bobashep on 3/17/2023 7:45:00 PM
True Believers: Hulk - Other Hulks 1 1 0 This 2019 one-shot looks at some other characters to carry the moniker of The Hulk. We're not talking about Gen. Thunderbolt Ross as the Red Hulk or J...
by bobashep on 3/16/2023 8:57:00 PM
Looney Tunes (1994-2023) 262 1 0 I like the Looney Tunes comic book very much. It captures the spirit of the original cartoons very well. Knowing that this was an all-Stupor Duck issu...
by bobashep on 3/15/2023 7:00:00 PM
Tales From the Age of Apocalypse (1996) 1 1 0 Removed from the time period this was published during, reading it without a recent dive into the AOA, this tale has a purpose, but not one I connect ...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/15/2023 3:58:00 PM
Secret Invasion: Front Line (2008-2009) TP 1 0 A decent side-piece to the main event I would revisit. The art is generally that fun classic anime/ation vibe, especially the coloring. Reed's focus o...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/15/2023 1:01:00 PM
Onslaught: Marvel Universe (1996) 1 1 0 In 1996 I probably would have rated this much higher, especially after months of investing in the build up that began in 1992. Reading it stand-alone ...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/15/2023 12:37:00 PM
DC Special (1968-1977) 28 1 0 I don't know why I do this. I seem to spend money on really exciting looking DC anthologies from the 1970s and wind up being disappointed. The artwork...
by bobashep on 3/14/2023 8:47:00 PM
Silver Surfer: The Coming of Galactus (1992) TP 1 0 Kirby and Lee at their best--this is the introduction to the world-shattering force of Galactus and his silver herald. Finally, I've read the story it...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/14/2023 3:13:00 PM
Secret Invasion: Home Invasion (2009) TP 1 0 Overall, what is the impact of this story on the Secret Invasion storyline? I can't tell that there was much of one. Did a new hero get created over t...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/14/2023 1:05:00 PM
DC Special (1968-1977) 27 1 0 Oh my god was this story a jumbled mess...
by bobashep on 3/13/2023 8:58:00 PM
Deadpool (2008-2012) TP Vol 1 3 0 Daniel Way (Wolverine: Origins) is the writer behind this chapter of the Secret Invasion. While this was a insane sci-fi adventure tale, it's lacking ...
by bobashep on 3/12/2023 5:47:00 PM
What If? Dark Avengers (2011) TP 1 0 I would assume that the quality of 5 of the 6 stories was really good. I just wasn't familiar with everything in order to get the most enjoyment of th...
by bobashep on 3/11/2023 9:17:00 PM
Creepshow (2022-2023) 1 1 0 The last segment is a black and white 3-pager. I don't think it's a full story since there aren't any title or artist credits. I think it might be a p...
by bobashep on 3/8/2023 10:43:00 PM
Star Trek: New Visions (2014-Present) 5 1 0 I would have liked to have seen an interaction between the two crews. That's what I thought I was getting from the cover. Alas, they just weren't the ...
by bobashep on 3/7/2023 10:19:00 PM
O.M.A.C. (2011-2012) TP Vol 1 1 0 With artwork by Scott Koblish (Scotch McTeirnan's Halloween Party), this is a fantastic story for those who like their DC Comics to be a little off-th...
by bobashep on 3/5/2023 8:07:00 PM
Walt Disney's Donald Duck (2011-Present) HC Vol 3 1 0 Donald's nephews are quite the intrepid Junior Woodchucks who come to Donald's frequent rescue. They're still those mischievous scamps who try to outs...
by bobashep on 3/4/2023 7:14:00 PM
Star Wars Adventures (2017-2020) TP Vol 10 1 0 Good stories with amazing art. I would have preferred these stories to have been all set during the Clone Wars or the Rebellion. At least there are a ...
by bobashep on 3/3/2023 7:58:00 PM
X-Men (1991-2001, 2004-2008) 26 1 0 What a juicy comic! I love Andy Kubert's dynamic art, especially those moments where Quicksilver's impatience and anger paint his face and body langua...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/3/2023 4:21:00 PM
Amazing Spider-Man (1999-2014) 562 2 0 A rather fun Bob Gale/Mike McKone Spidey story were Peter has lost his job and credibility because of the Bugle's new owner, so he's trying to find wo...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/3/2023 4:14:00 PM
Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four (2008) TP 1 0 Oh children in comics. I don't understand Franklin's and Val's ages and where each is supposed to be developmentally at this point in continuity, but ...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/3/2023 3:58:00 PM
Spider-Man: One More Day (2008) TP 1 0 Given this is the emotional Spider-Man, Garfield's voice is whose I hear especially when I read this story. Anyhow, JMS' final arc is one that challen...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/3/2023 3:26:00 PM
Generation M (2006) TP 1 0 While I would need to step back and consider focusing on the ending and how Jenkins seems to work out his demons in his comics writing to figure out w...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/3/2023 11:35:00 AM
Skrull Kill Krew (1995) TP 1 0 Early Mark Millar & established Grant Morrison & an artist whose work I am not familiar with but that seems quickly hashed out and... I could have don...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/3/2023 11:27:00 AM
Spawn: Simony 1 1 0 I stopped reading Spawn around issue 40, so this issue's front- and back-matter helped give a tiny bit of context for what was going on around this ti...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/3/2023 11:14:00 AM
Classic Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... (2002-2003) TP Vol 1 2 0 Do I need an adaptation of the movie? Chaykin's art is generally rough, but looks much better when inked by Leialoha where sometimes there will be a m...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/3/2023 11:03:00 AM
G.I. Joe (1982-1994) 7 1 0 Another fun Hama/Trimpe romp in which Cobra Commander's goons fail to execute both the Joe Team and Oktober Guard. Scarlett's hatred of Soviet's is pa...
by hardtravelinghero on 3/3/2023 10:45:00 AM
Batman (2011-2016) HC Vol 4 1 0 Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV do manage to create a Batman origin story that does not contradict Batman: Year One. The whole idea of the coming sup...
by bobashep on 3/2/2023 2:28:00 PM
DC Comics: Zero Year (2014) HC 1 0 Though fans' pockets weren't as assaulted with Zero Year as with other in-house crossovers, the story itself was a bit jarring. There are flashbacks s...
by bobashep on 3/2/2023 2:25:00 PM
Archie Meets Batman '66 TP 1 0 I had read issue #1 a long time ago when it first came out in 2018. And then I had forgotten all about it until just recently. Worth the wait. Just no...
by bobashep on 2/27/2023 10:35:00 PM
Stupid (1993) 1 2 0 In 1993, just a year after it formed, Image Comics put out this one-shot comedic issue. Stupid was written and illustrated by Hilary Barta; who was no...
by bobashep on 2/26/2023 6:06:00 PM
Human Fly (1977-1979) 13 1 0 Human Fly had a J. Jonah Jameson type foil in the likes of Carl Braden, a news producer who believed that the mysterious stuntman was a fraud. As you ...
by bobashep on 2/25/2023 1:16:00 PM
Miles Morales Stranger Tides GN 1 0 n unaccounted for line-up change from the Marvel Bullpen. No indication that Stranger Tides is a continuing story. Plus the inclusion of the main vill...
by bobashep on 2/24/2023 7:28:00 PM
Rickety Stitch & Gelatinous Goo GN Vol 1 1 0 If ever a book needed a soundtrack, it's this one. I would like to know what happens next in the adventures of Rickety Stitch and his friend, Goo. But...
by bobashep on 2/23/2023 5:24:00 PM
Plunge TP 1 0 The back cover spoils just who really is behind the resurrection of the mystery ship's crew. The image on the back is from the cover of issue #4. At t...
by bobashep on 2/22/2023 7:17:00 PM
Ripley's Believe It or Not (1965-1980) 5 1 0 A good collection of strange events in the history of warfare. Whether these were 100% factual or just based on anecdote is something I feel is missin...
by bobashep on 2/21/2023 8:07:00 PM
Black Hammer: Visions HC Vol 1 1 0 The first 4 issues of the series are in this volume. Most are really well written. That Col. Weird story was just... WEIRD!
by bobashep on 2/21/2023 6:49:00 PM
Marvel and DC Present Featuring the Uncanny X-Men and the New Teen Titans (1982) 1 2 0 Considering how beloved this book was and the fact that a reprint was issued in the mid-90s, I can't believe that it took me over 40 years to find my ...
by bobashep on 2/20/2023 8:09:00 PM
Strange Sports Stories (1992) 3 1 0 Issue three was a good read. But honestly, this is the most forgettable issue of the bunch. One reason is that the stunning cover depicting a battle o...
by bobashep on 2/19/2023 10:50:00 PM
Police Academy 3 1 0 As unlikely as a comic book this was, I had fun reading it. Well, I liked the first story. I never watched the cartoon series. But I enjoyed the movie...
by bobashep on 2/14/2023 8:56:00 PM
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1996-1998) 15 1 0 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine #15 was the last issue the series based on the TV show of the same name. A miniseries continuing the adventures of the Deep...
by bobashep on 2/13/2023 8:04:00 PM
PT 109 (1964) One-Shot 1 0 This Gold Key adaptation was illustrated by Dan Spiegle (Space Family Robinson). Spiegle was noted for his eerily exact representations of famous peop...
by bobashep on 2/12/2023 4:24:00 PM
Deadpool: Black, White & Blood TP 1 0 This book comes in 2 formats- your basic trade paperback and a tabloid sized treasury edition. Honestly, I don't see a need for this book to be in the...
by bobashep on 2/10/2023 9:24:00 PM
Adventures Of Team Pom GN Vol 1 1 0 A lovely graphic novel for readers in grades 2-5. It's a bit silly and definitely crosses into the fringe of weird. But for myself, those are some of ...
by bobashep on 2/10/2023 7:07:00 PM
Four Color (1942-1962) 1245 1 0 None of these stories were adaptations of works by Sir Arthur. Though a radio series of the same name ran on the ABC radio network for over a dozen ye...
by bobashep on 2/9/2023 8:31:00 PM
Fantastic Four: Full Circle HC 1 0 Manufactured by Abrams Artbooks, Full Circle really is a work of art! So much so, this book is suitable for framing! The new standard of the Fanta...
by bobashep on 2/7/2023 8:54:00 PM
Richie Rich Vault of Mystery (1974-1982) 14 1 0 Fans note that this series was a bit more mature compared to the other Harvey Comics titles on the market. To have a character not just shot but to di...
by bobashep on 2/5/2023 2:20:00 PM
Star Trek: The Manga (2006-2008) TP 1 0 Star Trek: The Manga Ultimate Edition was over 300 pages of already published material. Incentives to purchase the treasury edition was having the fir...
by bobashep on 2/3/2023 8:29:00 PM
Teen Titans Go! To Camp TP 1 0 I did not want this book to end. I had a great time reading it. It combined my love for Jack Kirby, comic book nostalgia and zany comedy. Kids who are...
by bobashep on 2/2/2023 8:38:00 PM
Marvel Premiere (1972-1981) 35 1 0 Since it's been over a decade since the original 3-D Man's last official appearance in a book, the Roy Thomas creation sadly looks to become nothing m...
by bobashep on 2/1/2023 8:10:00 PM
Superman (1939-1986, 2006-2011) 307 1 0 An interesting tale that feels familiar. Superman's one-man war on pollution has similar parallels to the Man of Steel's mission to end the nuclear ar...
by bobashep on 1/29/2023 6:45:00 PM
Claws (2006) TP 1 0 Jimmy Palmiotti (Harley Quinn/Gossamer Special) crafts a fun read full of action, adventure and mischief. Arcade is at his murderous best. Though, I...
by bobashep on 1/25/2023 9:07:00 PM
Astro City: That Was Then Special 1 2 0 There's only one story in this special. It takes place a several years in the past as a group of teenage superheroes, similar to the Teen Titans or Yo...
by bobashep on 1/24/2023 8:25:00 PM
Marvel Apes (2008-2009) 0 1 0 Since I only paid a dollar and I knew ahead of time that this was what I consider to be a 'Scrooge' issue, I wasn't angry. I guess I'll still keep thi...
by bobashep on 1/22/2023 7:46:00 PM
Archies Big Book TP Vol 2 1 0 I currently own the digital version of this book, (planning on getting the print version soon.) And I'll admit that the stories in this are actually v...
by QueenPhantom on 1/21/2023 5:05:00 PM
Star Trek 400th Issue One-Shot 1 0 A good representation of the Star Trek Universe. Not great as it's not a complete representation of the franchise. Plus, there's not a single blurb of...
by bobashep on 1/19/2023 8:44:00 PM
Sham Comics 3 1 0 Even though the material got rather blue and the language was R-rated, I really enjoyed this comic. It made me laugh; which was needed during a very d...
by bobashep on 1/18/2023 8:14:00 PM
Official Jungle Jim Collection (1989) TP 1 0 The stories were pretty good, despite being a tad dated and bearing norms and action that by 2020's standards are archaic. On at least 2 occasions, Ji...
by bobashep on 1/17/2023 9:44:00 PM
New Gods (1995-1997) 7 1 0 This issue was definitely a product of the times. The 1990s were full of edgy storylines, overly muscled characters and something I don't ever remembe...
by bobashep on 1/16/2023 5:39:00 PM
Unbeatable Squirrel Girl (2015-Present) 11 1 0 This book will have you using your fingers to count, and it’s so cool.
by HitnRunTony on 1/15/2023 6:16:00 PM
Peter Porker The Spectacular Spider-Ham The Complete Collection TP Vol 2 1 0 Everything in this book is much more mature than the material in Volume 1. No nudity or curse words or anything like that. It's more about the edgines...
by bobashep on 1/14/2023 4:49:00 PM
Peter Porker The Spectacular Spider-Ham The Complete Collection TP Vol 1 1 0 The stories are extremely fun. They can also be funny. However, this is a work of parody and some of the gags just don't cut the mustard. But the crea...
by bobashep on 1/13/2023 9:32:00 PM
Secret Origins: Mini Comics Collection TP 1 0 The quality of these reprints are absolutely stunning. Vibrantly colored and as crystal clear as possible, based on the fact that the originals used f...
by bobashep on 1/12/2023 9:10:00 PM
Superman '78 HC 1 0 Right off the bat, it's the artwork that awestruck me. The Quantum Age's Wilfredo Torres executes perfection with his pencils. Superman/Clark Kent loo...
by bobashep on 1/10/2023 8:56:00 PM
Dell Giants (1959-1961) 28 1 0 I was originally gonna to read this for my 2022 Christmas reads. But after that first story, I realized that this wasn't as such. So I kept this out u...
by bobashep on 1/8/2023 5:36:00 PM
The Complete Carl Barks Disney Library HC 11 1 0 Just because these books star funny animals, there's a level of sophistication to them. That's because Carl Barks treated his characters as human bein...
by bobashep on 1/7/2023 6:58:00 PM
Uncle Scrooge (2015-2020) TP Vol 2 1 0 The Disney stories of the 40s, 50s and early 60s are pretty long and that can be a little off putting for younger readers. With the exception of the f...
by bobashep on 1/6/2023 8:26:00 PM
A Year of Marvels TP 1 0 You might like to collect single issues only. But this is one of those times you might want to reconsider as this collection completes the full year A...
by bobashep on 1/5/2023 9:09:00 PM
Star Wars Adventures (2017-2020) TP Vol 9 1 0 Lots of fun this volume was with a lot of great talent. Derek Charm and Cavan Scott (Tales From Vader's Castle). Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs). Michael A...
by bobashep on 1/4/2023 8:09:00 PM
Classics Illustrated (1941-1969) 62 1 0 Bret Harte penned a number of short stories with tragic endings. 'The Luck of Roaring Camp' and 'The Outlaws of Poker Flat', both of which are collect...
by bobashep on 1/2/2023 7:18:00 PM
Star Wars Adventures (2017-2020) TP Vol 8 1 0 The best written story was the Obi-Wan story about the droid that switched sides. I'd really like to read more stories about that character and I kind...
by bobashep on 1/1/2023 5:46:00 PM
Star Wars Adventures (2017-2020) TP Vol 5 1 0 A good read. Full of all-age Star Wars fun by talent such as Elsa Charretier (The Department of Truth), Nick Brokenshire (Dead Seas) and Mauricet (Das...
by bobashep on 12/31/2022 7:50:00 PM
DC League of Super-Pets: The Great Mxy-Up TP 1 0 However, if the young reader in your life is in love with DC League of Super-Pets and they love reading, then you must get them this book! It's about ...
by bobashep on 12/30/2022 2:55:00 PM
New Archies (1987-1990) 3 1 0 Overall, the book got me in the holiday mood and it met a lot of my requirements. Also- this issue features a funny and extremely wordy cover by Henry...
by bobashep on 12/29/2022 6:51:00 PM
Ghostbusters: Past, Present, and Future One-Shot 1 0 A very festive story. A great use of a very common holiday plotline. Some missing chances to pay tribute to other holiday classics. The artwork of the...
by bobashep on 12/26/2022 11:05:00 PM
Giggle Comics (1943-1955) 49 1 0 I might find myself willing to buy another Christmas or other holiday themed issue of Giggle Comics. Sure, Superkatt was terribly offensive in its por...
by bobashep on 12/25/2022 10:18:00 PM