The Doktor’s Prescriptions for 3/23/16
All-New Hawkeye No. 5
What I dug: The bait and switch pulled on S.H.I.E.L.D and glimpses of Kate’s childhood.
What I don’t fancy: Nada.
Buy or Nah: Buy!
All-New All-Different Avengers No. 5
What I dug: The moments between Sam & Jane and Kamala and Vision, his gift showed how much he knew her.
What I don’t fancy: Nada
Buy or Nah: Buy!
Angela – Queen of Hel No. 6
What I dug: …
What I don’t fancy: …
Buy or Nah: Nah!
Pick of the Week – Birthright No. 15
What I dug: The additional glimpse of Mikey’s journey, the clarification about the prophecy, the combat scene between Mikey and the police, and reveal about his connection to Sameal. Joshua Williamson is on fire!
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy it now!
Carnage No. 6
What I dug: The claustrophobic horror vibe of the book and the creepy art!
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
Pick of the Week – Contest of Champions No. 6
What I dug: The history of how Maestro survived Secret War, the explanation of how he armed himself, and the reveal of his master plan. Overall, I find Maestro to be a very interesting version of the Hulk.
What I don’t fancy: The lack of a buddy cop comic with Maestro, Old Man Logan, and King Thor!
Buy or Nah: Buy!
Pick of the Week – GI Joe Deviation No. 1
What I dug: How Cobra actually made the world a better place and how that tied into villains actually being agents of change motiff. It was interesting to see how getting his heart’s desire did nothing to satisfy Cobra Commander. The Uncle Cobra scene was adorable and hilarious at the same time. The return of Nemesis Enforcer was a great sight for an 80’s baby. Corey Lewis did an excellent job at illustrating this issue, particularly loved his Snake Eyes.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy!
Howling Commandos of S.H.I.E.L.D. No. 6
What I dug: How seamlessly it tied into the overall Avengers Standoff storyline.
What I don’t fancy: Nah!
Buy or Nah: Buy!
Hyperion No. 1
What I dug: This is the first time that I ever cared about this Superman Pastiche and that says a lot since I am more a Batman person than a Superman.
What I don’t fancy: Nada
Buy or Nah: Buy!
Pick of the Week – Illuminati No. 5
What I dug: The Hood’s drive and ambition reminds me of Lex Luthor and Victor Von Doom – he sacrificed in the magnitude that Doom has to attain power, the choice and location of their hideout, the Enchantress Reveal, Titania’s power upgrade, and the Kev Walker art! This is another reason why Joshua Williamson is my favorite writer.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy!
New Avengers No. 8
What I dug: How seamlessly it tied into the overall Avengers Standoff storyline.
What I don’t fancy: Nah!
Buy or Nah: Buy!
Pick of the Week – Nowhere Men No. 9
What I dug: How the creators combine the Fantastic Four and a quarantine film concepts, combined and ran with them! Each of the more drastic transformations are unique and interesting. Doctor Queen’s change and her adjustment to the change intrigues me.
What I don’t fancy: Felt too short!
Buy or Nah: Buy!
Obi-wan And Anakin No. 3
What I dug: The glimpse of Obi-wan and Anakin’s past, particularly the corruptive influence Palpatine was on young Skywalker.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy!
Patsy Walker AKA Hellcat No. 4
What I dug: The Archie Super Hero Comic vibe…
What I don’t fancy: The Archie Super Hero Comic vibe…
Buy or Nah: On the Fence!
Ringside No. 5
What I dug: The overall Wrestler vibe of the series!
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!
Snowfall No. 2
What I dug: …
What I don’t fancy: Gave this book a second shot because I wasn’t blown away by issue 1, probably dropping it with this issue!
Buy or Nah: Nah!
Star Wars No. 17
What I dug: Leia and Sana teaming up to kick butts and take names in this issue. Yu masterfully illustrated the combat scenes. Loved that Aphra is still alive and kicking.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy!
The Infinity Entity No. 3
What I dug: The art and the overall mystery of the series.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!
Pick of the Week – The Totally Awesome Hulk No. 4
What I dug: The Banner Hulk reveal, the nicknaming of the Cho Hulk, Cho having to dealing with same burden that Banner has dealt with over the years, and the Frank Cho artwork.
What I don’t: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!
The Ultimates No. 5
What I dug: The cosmic mystery that unfolding, the linking the current universe to the end of Secret Wars, the glimpses of America’s past, Al Ewing taking time to explain the not-so-subtle time shifts that the audience has seen over the years, and the imprisoning of Eternity.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!
Uncanny X-Men No. 6
What I dug: The explosive conclusion (see what I did there) of their war with the Dark Riders. Seeing Magneto hold his own against the Dark Riders at his impaired level.
What I don’t fancy: The Greg Land art and the fluctuating power level of Magneto. Magneto’s power shifts as often as his alignment.
Buy or Nah: Buy It!
Venom Space Knight No. 5
What I dug: Pik Rollo, the Space Panda! I also dug the interaction between Flash and 803. 803 has a Marvin the Paranoid Android vibe.
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
