Prescriptions for 11/23/16
Pick of the Week:
Doctor Strange and the Sorcerers Supreme No. 2 is such an unpredictable series. I think the Mindful One might be my new Doop. I am curious about how Billy and Teddy have a kid? He is a product of Kree science or Billy’s reality warping. I am also surprised by what force is capable of cursing a reality warping Sorcerer Supreme.
Future Quest No. 7 makes me wonder why this isn’t an animated series. CARTOON NETWORK MAKE THIS AN ANIMATED SERIES POST HASTE!
Lake of Fire No. 4 reminded me of Critters 2 for some odd reason and bit of Stranger Things. I must say that pitting Knights against predatory alien parasites is a brilliant idea.
Mighty Thor No. 13 delighting the myth buff in me with the appearance of a Vanir and his musing about his people’s relationship with the Asgardians. Was equally delighted to see a giant, a Jotun who didn’t look like a giant popsicle.
Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur No. 13 loved that Luna defied the superhero convention of solving problems with their fists. I also dug the glimpse of Future Luna. It is a pity that the Future Foundation doesn’t exist. Would love to see her interact with Valeria Richards.
Worth the read:
Action Comics No. 968 has me a bit skeptical that such a strong willed person like Luthor would allow another force to influence him.
All New X-Men Annual No. 1 made me miss the times when Idie and Dani got to shine.
Amazing Spider-Man Annual No. 1 had some epic moments with the Shanghai staff masterfully owning the minions. It almost made me wished that Peter copied Bruce and had Spider-Men operating globally ala Batman Incorporated.
Batman Beyond No. 2 delighted me with the reference to Matches Malone. I am also surprised that alias even worked for Bruce back in the day.
Cage! No. 2 makes me wish that this was an animated series and Phil Lamar voiced Luke.
Captain Marvel No. 10 made me smile a bit that they dusted of the Master of the World and made me more of a threat. Also glad that Carol isn’t portrayed as a power mad hypocrite and is more of a fully realized character.
Chew No. 60 is a delightfully wacky and satisfying penultimate issue!
Civil War II No. 7 makes me wish that this series was 5 issues… why do Marvel Events end up long, heavy handed and painful?
Death of X No. 4 baffled me a bit, how does transmuting a terrigen mist cloud and informing the world about its effect on mutants a declaration of war? Black Bolt never owned up to his part in the M-Pox epidemic. They need to be accountable. I can also understand why Emma gave him a more noble death.
Deathstroke No. 7 made me breathe a sigh of relief that Slade isn’t as demented and crazed as the last issue painted him. He is capable of caring for his kids.
Detective Comics No. 945 humanized Clayface in the same manner that Remender humanized Deadpool. It surprised me with the appearance of Jean Paul Valley.
Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps No. 9 intrigued me with the Green Lantern afterlife. How come Abin Sur is the only one there?
Prowler No. 2 disappoints me that Hobie is put in this position. I am also surprised that the original Madame Web gave up his location, she always struck me as someone who would rather die than betray an ally.
Spider-Gwen No. 14 convinced me that Aunt May is a decent wonderful human being in every dimension. I also enjoy what a positive figure and mentor Jess has been in Gwen’s life.
Star Wars No. 25 left feeling whelmed… I expected more from the Scar Squadron with all the comic news sites hype. Krell did impress me with his focus and the lengths that he is willing to take in order to succeed
Super Powers No. 1 is more Teen Titans than Teen Titans Go (which is a good thing).
The Flash No. 11 pleased me that the Shade didn’t revert back to his villainous role but also disappointed me that he can’t have good things.
Ultimates 2 No. 1 has me partially intrigued about the end of Civil War II based on Carol’s comments about why she can’t lead the team. I also wonder how powerful/important America is to the grand scheme of things with her role of paramedic to the multiverse.
Venom No. 1 irked me, so Venom was homicidal killer, a lethal protector, then a deranged cannibal, then secret agent, space knight, and now he’s a homicidal killer again?
Vigilante Southland No. 2 reminds me of the syndicated series, Renegade, but with a cable edge.
Wonder Woman No. 11 surprised me with the big reveal. It makes me who is ultimately responsible for this plot.
X-Men 92 No. 9 delighted me to see fairly new characters like Deadgirl and Maggott. Died inside abit to see the X-Force uniforms. Also surprised that the old Blue Lips was taken out so easily.
Nah, Just Nah:
Batgirl No. 5, Blue Beetle No. 3, Enchanted Tiki Room No. 2, Frostbite No. 3, Han Solo No. 5, Harley Quinn No. 8, and Teen Titans No. 2 were boring as hell.
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