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Category Archives: Marvel and DC
50-Word Review: Star Wars – Obi-Wan and Anakin #1
Set between Star Wars Episode 1 and 2, Obi-Wan and his padawan Anakin are called to assist on a planet that’s meant to have no inhabitants. Charles Soule’s writing and Marco Checchetto’s art come together well. There’s also some nice … Continue reading
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Tagged checchetto, soule, star wars
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50-Word Review: Daredevil #1
Daredevil’s back in New York, his identity again secret and he has a trainee / sidekick to boot. Soule’s writing continues the story nicely from Waid’s farewell and Garney’s art creates the required dark atmosphere. Add in Murdock as a … Continue reading
I Was Cynical About Secrets Wars and Battleworld Until..
… I finished reading the first issue of 1872, one of the 5000 comics Marvel is putting out with it’s universe-altering, cross-over reboot extravaganza. But before I get onto that, I just want to put it out there that I … Continue reading
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Review: Darth Vader #1 and #2
Marvel had lots to live up to when they took over the reins from Dark Horse in telling Star Wars stories in comics. The first two issues of Darth Vader prove they’ve achieved that aim. Darth Vader is everything you’d … Continue reading
Review: Sandman Overture #4
I’ll admit. I read issue 4 and was confused. There has been a long wait between issues, even on top of the gaps for the Sandman Overture Special Editions. (Which I’m not reading – I don’t really watch the extras … Continue reading
Batman # 38 Review – Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo
Since I started writing for The Comics Herald I’ve learned a lot about comics, both in the way the proverbial sausage is made and how I tackle reviewing them. I’d like to think that I have grown into my own voice, … Continue reading
Daredevil TV Series Trailer: Watch It Here
It’s not long until April 10th. I have to keep telling myself that. So what do you think? Looking good?
Posted in Marvel, Marvel and DC, TV
Tagged daredevil
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50-Word Review: Star Wars #1
Huge expectations surrounded this series re-launch and to a large extent they are met. Set between A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back, Aaron’s story deftly recreates the atmospherics of those movies whilst providing a new and interesting storyline. Cassaday’s … Continue reading
Tales of Suspense 61: The Death of Tony Stark
Grab of the Week is a regular column where we feature an old comic we’ve picked up ourselves or you’ve sent us your own example. If you’d like to have your old issue featured, just send us the pic via … Continue reading
Posted in Collecting, History, Marvel and DC
Tagged happy hogan, iron man, pepper potts, tales of suspense
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Fantastic Four Trailer: Watch It Here
Like a lot of people I’m not trying to get my hopes up too much about the new Fantastic Four movie being released in August. That said, the trailer just released does give me some hope that it’s going to … Continue reading
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Tagged fantastic four
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