Category Archives: Marvel

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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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

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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

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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?

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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

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Why Marvel’s Secret Wars Leaves Me Cold

First, the usual disclaimer: I’m a Marvel Comics reader and collector for 35+ years, with no particular axe to grind. Now onto business: Today Marvel’s head comic honchos Axel Alonso and Tom Brevoort unveiled a future, universe-wide event called Secret Wars, … Continue reading

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New Avengers: Age of Ultron Trailer – Watch It Here

The latest trailer is out and it provides the usual minimal pieces of new footage to keep up drooling. Love the Hulk stuff at the end: Give us your thoughts below!

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50-Word Review: Daredevil #11

Waid and Samnee are on a roll, but there’s no complacence here. Recent issues have covered post-natal depression and Murdock’s own depression and now we have a great story on aging and relevance involving The Stunt-Master. I’m hoping the TV launch … Continue reading

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Ant-Man Trailer Released – Watch It Here

The hype in the lead-up to this trailer has been incredible – there was even an ant-sized version of the teaser, which itself was just touting the trailer that’s premiering on Marvel’s new TV show Agent Carter. . Here we … Continue reading

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