The Doktor’s Prescriptions for 3/9/16

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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. No. 3
What I dug: How Rick Jones has become a power player without being someone’s sidekick. He’s heroic in an area that matters, he’s exposing the root of corruption instead merely battling the results like his peers.
What I don’t fancy: Neutering of Deathlok, he seemed more formidable in his solo series. He seems like a huge chump in this series.
Buy or Nah: Buy!

Pick of the Week – All-New Wolverine No. 6
What I dug: How Laura and her “little sister” took the higher road when confronting their tormentors.  The reveal of the true orchestrator of Laura’s recent troubles at the end.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: BUY IT NOW!!! Get a print, digital copy! Just get it!

Amazing Spider-Man No. 9
What I dug: How Peter’s intelligence & handiwork shined during his space adventure.
What I don’t fancy: A bit tired of Zodiac at this point.
Buy or Nah: Buy!

Black Knight No. 5
What I dug: The revelation of what it truly takes to wield the Ebony Blade and how Steve Rogers was vulnerable to the sword’s influence/corruption.
What I don’t fancy: Felt so short!
Buy or Nah: Buy!

Pick of the Week – Descenders No. 11
What I dug: The range of emotions displayed by the mechanical beings and the cyborg society’s reverence for mechanical lifeforms.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!

Pick of the Week – Doctor Strange No. 6
What I dug: The extreme nature of the war between science and the arcane was masterfully illustrated by Carlos Bacholo’s gifted hands. It was interesting to see how Strange’s colleagues fared in the war.
What I don’t fancy: Muddled nature of Wanda’s abilities, is she a reality warper or a powerful magic user.
Buy or Nah: Buy!

Guardians of the Galaxy No. 6
What I dug: The interaction between Pryde & Quill.
What I don’t fancy: Kitty’s current attire!
Buy or Nah: Buy!

Pick of the Week – Howard the Duck No. 5
What I dug: The bit of nostalgia when the audience saw what Howard considered home!
What I don’t fancy: The Collector… tired of seeing him at this point!
Buy or Nah: Buy!

Jupiter’s Circle No. 4
What I dug: The art & the NuMillar story style!
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy!

Limbo No. 5
What I dug: The origin of Clay and his struggle were revealed.
What I don’t fancy: … …
Buy or Nah: Buy!

Mighty Thor No. 5
What I dug: The slobber knocker between Odin & Jane, the return of rational Odin & the possibility of Odinson wielding Ultimate Mjolnir
What I don’t fancy: Nah!
Buy or Nah: Buy!

Mockingbird No. 1
What I dug: The trippy Vertigo nature of the story!
What I don’t fancy: Felt too short!
Buy or Nah: Buy!

Ms. Marvel No. 5
What I dug: The comedic payoff for the plot point established in the first issue. Also dug the Konoha inspired foes that she faced.
What I don’t fancy:
Buy or Nah: Buy!

Red Wolf No. 4
What I dug: Red Wolf’s skills were highlighted through his interaction with the modern world.
What I don’t fancy:
Buy or Nah: Buy it!

Rocket Racoon and Groot No. 3
What I dug: The comedic reveal and the team up with their pastiches.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!

Shutter No. 19
What I dug: The glimpses of the Kristopher kids childhood.
What I don’t fancy: Felt too short!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!

Spider-Man 2099 No. 8
What I dug:
What I don’t fancy: Miguel!
Buy or Nah: Nah!

Spider-Man Deadpool No. 3
What I dug: Wade’s paternal skills and his interaction with his daughter.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!

Spider-Gwen No. 6
What I dug: The conclusion of Harry & Gwen’s struggle.
What I don’t: Needed more Captain America!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!

The Haunted Mansion No. 1
What I dug: The writing, Joshua Williamson is on fire! His characters seem so real/organic despite their often surreal/trippy environments.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!

The Infinity Entity No. 1
What I dug: The return of Adam Warlock and his temporal interaction.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!

The Uncanny Avengers No. 7
What I dug: The Wrecker and his interaction with the Avengers.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!

Vision No. 5
What I dug: The overall mature Vertigo vibe without being a Marvel Max title.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!

Weirdworld No. 4
What I dug: The catbeast stole the show! Part of me hopes that he stays like this. Also loved how Becca & Goleta were there for each other!
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

 

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