Ultimate X-Men #46 [Marvel]
Wow. Very little actually happened in this issue. It was all relationship stuff and nothing that added much depth or carried the story forward. We did see our first ultimate version of a big name X-Men villian. Also we see the extreme effect that Hank's death is having on Ororo. Rating: 2/5
Soulfire #0 [Aspen]
I'm intrigued by this series, but still have no idea what it is about. This issue sets up a very basic premise for the world, but doesn't give much as to the story or even the characters. The art (and the script somewhat) felt more like a sketchbook for the series than actually telling a story. Still, the art was great and it's nice to get a glimps of the setting of this new series. Rating: 3/5
Supreme Power #10 [Max Comics]
This was the titty issue. There was definitely a lot of tit shown. Granted, they were beautfiful tits, but perhaps they didn't need to be shown quite so much. Having said that I thought this was a great issue. It introduced another character and starting bringing some of the characters together. This series has been slow to unfold, but that has really worked to it's advantage. I'm completely engaged and enjoying seeing this story unravel. Rating: 4/5
Secret War #2 [Marvel]
I'm enjoying the painted approach to this series by Gabriele Dell'otto. No my favorite style, but it is being well used. The story seems pretty slow considering that there are only 3 more issues to this series, but I'm mildly interested to know what's going to happen. I didn't care for Brian Michael Bendis' portrayal of Wolverine or the way he gave a large percentage of air time to Spider-Man. This issue definitely makes me want to know how the story ends, but it also kinda made me want to flip right to the end. Rating: 2.5/5
Witchblade #75 [Top Cow]
I decided to give this a try after abandoning it over 20 issues back. I love the premise of this series, but found that it became too complex and gimmicky to enjoy. This issue, while not horrible, didn't change my mind. There were at least 5 stories going on at the same time and none of them really hooked my interest. Writer David Wohl also never gave us much of one story before bouncing off to the next which made the writing feel disjointed and contrived. The various narratives and monologues felt stiff and somewhat over dramatic. The art, on the other hand was great. I was particularly pleased with the colors by Brian Buccellato: rich and excellent at conveying the various moods of the story. Rating: 2.5/5
Astonishing X-Men #1 [Marvel]
This new series kicks off with writer Joss Whedon (tv's Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and penciler John Cassaday (Planetary). While I'm a huge fan of Joss Whedon's I have to say that there wasn't anything amazing in this issue. It wasn't bad, but not the explosive beginning I was hoping for. Perhaps it will get better... Rating: 2.5/5
| May 29, 2004 12:18am | 
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