Author Archives: Kimberley Griffiths

Review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 1 ep. 2: 0-8-4

After the cliché laden clunker that was the pilot episode of SHIELD, you can imagine my trepidation going into the second episode. Despite my concern, however, I do like to give every new series three episodes before deciding whether or … Continue reading

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Review: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D – Pilot

When I first saw the teaser trailer for Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (which will from here on be referred to as SHIELD), I wasn’t impressed. While the internet was going crazy over it, I was sitting in my own little … Continue reading

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Captain Marvel #16 – Deconnick/Van Meter/Oliffe

I’m not entirely sure where to start with Captain Marvel #16, and there’s two major contributors to the apathy I feel over it. The first is the art, and the second is Infinity. Overall, this issue is completely forgettable. While … Continue reading

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Film and Comic Comparisons – An Exercise in Futility and Frustration

‘I Have An Issue’ is a regular opinion column from Kimberley Griffiths, with no fear or favour shown. If you’d like to suggest something for a future column, drop us a line. Also, check out Kimberley’s blog! Let’s make one thing … Continue reading

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Review: Avengers Assemble #17 and Captain Marvel #14

And so we reach the conclusion of The Enemy Within, the Avengers Assemble and Captain Marvel crossover event that’s really put Carol Danvers through the ringer. Avengers Assemble #17, the penultimate issue of this event, is a beautiful looking book. … Continue reading

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Review: Avengers A.I. #1 – Humphries and Araujo

And so we begin with the Age of Ultron spin-offs, this one featuring Hank Pym, Vision, Monica Chang, Victor Mancha, and a Doombot. Despite AoU’s truly dire final issue, this seemed like an interesting combination. I love Vision, I find … Continue reading

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Eight reasons Fraction’s Hawkeye is such an important title

Hawkeye is one of those rare comics that come along, and unexpectedly smash you over the head with a glowing truncheon of excellence. While that may not be the most eloquent of descriptions, it accurately describes how I felt about … Continue reading

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Captain Marvel #13 – DeConnick & Hepburn/Sandoval

I know I’m a bit late with this one, but I’ve had a bit of a busy week. Having something go viral is a bit of a time sucker. Anyway – Captain Marvel 13, part three of The Enemy Within. How … Continue reading

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Review: Avengers Assemble #16: Deconnick and Buffagni

Avengers Assemble #16 is the second in the ‘Enemy Within’ crossover with Captain Marvel, a five issue arc over the two titles, and written by Kelly Sue DeConnick, queen of the clever dialogue and character driven storyline. While this event … Continue reading

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My Pull List: Kimberley Griffiths

My Pull List is a regular look at the comics we regularly read. Each time we’ll get one comics lover to detail the books they can’t do without month to month. If you’d like to be a participant,drop us a … Continue reading

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