The Doktor’s Prescriptions for 2/24/2016
Pick of the Week – Chew No. 55
What I dug: The bait and switch that occurred in this issue and the conclusion of Agent Chu’s and Mason Savoy’s “relationship”
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
Pick of the Week – Kanan No. 11
What I dug: Kanan’s master holding her own against General Grievous and surviving her encounter with him. Kanan’s victory over a seasoned Kage Warrior and his reaction to his own action felt real.
What I don’t fancy: Nothing! This is the best Star Wars book out there IMO!
Buy or Nah: BUY IT NOW!!! Get a print, digital copy! Just get it!
Pick of the Week – Karnak No. 2
What I dug: Warren Ellis’s characterization of Karnak is pitch perfect in my opinion. The action sequences were a graceful ballet of brutality.
What I don’t fancy: Felt so short!
Buy or Nah: BUY IT NOW
Pick of the Week – New Avengers No. 7
What I dug: The introduction of the New Revengers and the power up of the villainous White Tiger were quite satisfying.
What I don’t fancy: Felt so short!
Buy or Nah: BUY IT NOW!
Pick of the Week – Nowhere Men No. 8
What I dug: The overall Fantastic Four/Planetary feel of the book and the evolution of Doctor Susan Queen were the highlights.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
All New Inhumans No. 4
What I dug: The interaction between Gorgon and Captain Swain and his role in freeing her from her dark influence were epic.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy!
All New X-Men No. 5
What I dug: The newest development in Laura and Warren’s relationship is predictable yet very human.
What I don’t fancy: How Blob was able to give Kid Apocalypse trouble! Juggernaut I could understand, but Blob?
Buy or Nah: Buy!
All New All Different Avengers No. 6
What I dug: How the kid Avengers shined when the situation presented itself!
What I don’t fancy: Kang or another variation of him!
Buy or Nah: Buy!
Amazing Spider-Man No. 1.3
What I dug: Nada!
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Nah!
Angela – Queen of Hel No. 5
What I dug: the promotion of Balder.
What I don’t fancy: … …
Buy or Nah: Nah!
Daredevil No. 4
What I dug: The appearance of Cap and his team-up with Matt.
What I don’t fancy: The villain is boring and I dislike the return to Status Quo!
Buy or Nah: Nah!
Drax No. 4
What I dug: The growing friendship between Terrax and Drax!
What I don’t fancy: Lack of consistency with Fin Fang Foom’s characterization!
Buy or Nah: Buy!
Four Eyes – Hearts of Fire No. 2
What I dug: The dragon fight and the information about the dragons fighting
What I don’t fancy: The dragon abuse
Buy or Nah: Buy!
Howling Commandos of S.H.I.E.L.D No. 5
What I dug: Hit Monkey… Nuff Sed
What I don’t fancy: Felt too short
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
Invisible Republic No. 9
What I dug: The clearer pictures for Maia, Arthur & Nica being formed with each issues.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!
Moon Girl and Devil Dino No. 4
What I dug: The turf war between the Killer Folk and the Yancy Street Gang was hilarious. I love how the Hulk influence made Cho more impulsive than intellectual and it also illustrates that no one becomes a Hulk without paying some price.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!
Mythic No. 9
What I dug: The techno-supernatural feel of the villains reminds me of Buffy the Vampire Slayer
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!
Patsy Walker – Hellcat No. 3
What I dug: The art
What I don’t fancy: …
Buy or Nah: Nah
Plutona No. 4
What I dug: The 80’s coming of age story mixed with scifi elements nature of the story
What I don’t fancy: Nada
Buy or Nah: Buy It!
Ringside No. 4
What I dug: The overall Wrestler vibe of the book!
What I don’t fancy: Felt too short!
Buy or Nah: Buy!
Silk No. 5
What I dug: …
What I don’t fancy: …
Buy or Nah: Nah!
Spider-Man 2099 No. 7
What I dug: …
What I don’t fancy: …
Buy or Nah: Nah!
The Astonishing Ant-Man No. 5
What I dug: Explanation about how the new Giant Man came about
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl No. 5
What I dug: Old Lady Squirrel
What I don’t fancy: No more Old Lady Squirrel!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!
Valhalla Mad TP
What I dug: The Kirby cosmological vibe of the book and the unique relationship between the heroes and villains.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!
Venom – Space Knight No. 4
What I dug: The Space Panda warrior, cuddly yet deadly!
What I don’t fancy: Felt too short!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!
Wolfe No. 6
What I dug: how much the other characters care for Antoine Wolfe
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!
This review is written in partnership with Pop Culture Network. They can be found at their website www.popculturenetwork.com
