The Doktor’s Prescriptions for 1/27/16
Pick of the Week – East of West No. 24
What I dug: How the landscape is shaping up with each issue. I am curious about why Conquest called War, “mother”? I am also curious about Wolf and Crow’s mission.
What I don’t fancy: Not a thing!
Buy or Nah: BUY IT NOW!!! Get a print, digital copy! Just get it!
Pick of the Week – Kanan the Last Padawan No. 4
What I dug: Stance and his relationship with the young Padawan clear illustrates where the hurt and anger is felt by the adult rebel came from. It’s nice to see General Sears from the Kage Warriors make an appearance as well.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: BUY IT NOW
Pick of the Week – Lazarus TPB 4
What I dug: The entire story and style remind me of an awesome first person shooter, but the exact story is so engaging.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: BUY IT NOW!
Pick of the Week – Prophet Earth War No. 1
What I dug: The entire Conan in Space vibe of the Prophet series and the imaginative creatures/items spawned from Brandon Graham’s mind.
What I don’t fancy: Felt tragically too short!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
Pick of the Week – Rasputin Vol. 2
What I dug: The explanation of Rasputin’s power and the cost of using his power. Glad that he was portrayed as more sympathetic than his historical counterpart.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
All New Inhumans No. 3
What I dug: The implication that there’s more to Swain than meets the eye. The art is excellent.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy!
All New All New Avengers No. 3
What I dug: The interaction between the Vision and newbie Avengers was priceless.
What I don’t fancy: The cover made much of something neutral.
Buy or Nah: Buy!
Angela – Queen of Hel No. 3
What I dug: Nah.
What I don’t fancy: How Baldur, Bors, and Skurge were treated like fodder and disposable goons.
Buy or Nah: On the fence!
Carnage No. 4
What I dug: The return of Toxin!
What I don’t fancy: The redesign of Toxin!
Buy or Nah: Buy!
Chew No. 54
What I dug: Tony Chu felt so organic and real despite the wacky world he imhabits.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy!
Daredevil No. 3
What I dug: …
What I don’t fancy: Seeing the Hand again as the main villain fodder and the dark tone of the story.
Buy or Nah: On the fence!
Extraordinary X-Men No. 6
What I dug: Grumpy Old Logan and Cerebra stole the show! The Victor Ibanez art was a huge plus!
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy!
Howling Commandos of S.H.I.E.L.D No. 4
What I dug: Found LMD Dum Dum more interesting and likeable than the original.
What I don’t fancy: Still don’t know how a monkey is a monster!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
Jupiter’s Circle No. 2
What I dug: How these issues are addressing social issues in a manner than most if not all Silver Age heroes did not. Can’t recall any Silver Age book outside Green Arrow and Green Lantern that addressed current and pressing social issues.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!
Monstress No. 3
What I dug: The interesting blend of European and Japanese mythologies that form the world. It feels like a mix of Hellsing, Lodoss Wars, and Inuyasha.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur No. 3
What I dug: The wholesome kid friendly nature of book within the mainstream Marvel Universe and Lunella is an endearing character.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!
Old Man Logan No. 1
What I dug: Logan’s quest reminds me of the Memento film.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!
Revival No. 36
What I dug: The remixed zombie concept and the cast.
What I don’t fancy: It seems like the momentum has died down!
Buy or Nah: Buy It!
Ringside No. 3
What I dug: The Wrestler vibe of the series.
What I don’t fancy: It feels a bit slow now!
Buy or Nah: On the fence!
Southern Bastards No. 13
What I dug: The cast of characters and the intricate webs that connect them.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
Spider-Woman No. 3
What I dug: The Skrull Prince and Jessica Drew’s water breaking at that particular moment.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl No. 4
What I dug: Doom and the leopard added to his attire added a certain flair to his personality
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
Venom Space Knight No. 3
What I dug: The artwork and the payoff at the end.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
X-Men – Worst Ever No. 4
What I dug: The explanation from Xavier and the ending.
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
