The Doktor’s Prescriptions of 1/13/2016
Pick of the Week – All New Wolverine No. 4
What I dug: How the grounding of Strange’s magic appears to be across the board now. Laura’s willingness to save her “sisters” and seeing value in their lives shows tangible character growth. Lopez is doing his thing… that monster looks like something Conan/Kull would face or a Zoanoid fodder for the Guyver.
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 – Birthright No. 13
What I dug: The glimpse into Mikey’s past and fleshing how he arrived at his current situation. His mother’s interaction with his wife feels believable and organic. The art continues to be superb!
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: BUY IT NOW!
Pick of the Week – Faster than Light No. 5
What I dug: The crew’s interaction with that alien race stood out to me. Mainly the fact that the aliens aren’t humanoid.
What I don’t fancy: Felt too short!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
Pick of the Week – Huck No. 3
What I dug: The Millar 2.0 writing style and Huck’s embodiment of heroic purity are a treat.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. No. 1
What I dug: S.H.I.E.L.D has a H.E.R.B.I.E! I love how Simmons is a field agent.
What I don’t fancy: Deathlok seems to be weaker than he was in his solo series. The technology used by S.H.I.E.L.D. seems as grounded as the television version. I feel that the premier spy agency should be using more advanced devices than Coulson’s flying car.
Buy or Nah: Buy!
All New Hawkeye No. 3
What I dug: America and Kate’s relationship in the present and the future feels like an organic and natural relationship.
What I don’t fancy: The lack of a future Noh-Varr…
Buy or Nah: Buy!
All New X-Men No. 3
What I dug: The insight into what makes a Bamf tick and the impact of Bamfs being exposed Logan’s vice.
What I don’t fancy: The choice of villains because I found them a bit boring.
Buy or Nah: On the fence!
All New All Different Avengers No. 3
What I dug: The Avengers dealing with the change in Vision’s personality for umpteen time. The development of Kamala and Sam’s relationship is intriguing.
What I don’t fancy: Part of me wanted to see Chris Samnee to handle the art chores.
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
Black Knight No. 3
What I dug: The fleshing out of the Weird World landscape is a visual treat. I love the fact that Kev Walker is handling the art chores for a few pages. Dane’s struggle with the Ebony Blade and its curse is an interesting journey.
What I don’t fancy: The shift in art is a bit jarring.
Buy or Nah: Buy!
Captain America – Sam Wilson No. 5
What I dug: The new Falcon is interesting!
What I don’t fancy: Cap-Wolf.
Buy or Nah: Buy!
Citizen Jack No. 3
What I dug: The twists and turns of Jack’s road to the White House is an unexpected ride!
What I don’t fancy: The move by Jack’s dark benefactor was too heavy handed!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
Descender No. 9
What I dug: How the story is unfolding and the interaction between the Tim Units.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: BUY IT NOW!
Extraordinary X-Men No. 5
What I dug: The motivation and determination of the Rasputin siblings is inspiring especially considering their past.
What I don’t fancy: Sinister!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
Figment No. 5
What I dug: The wholesome nature of the story!
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
Guardians of the Galaxy No. 4
What I dug: The bond shared by the Guardians and their willingness to save one of their own as well as defeating Hala cooperatively.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
Injection No. 6
What I dug: Ellis’ journey into the strange and the paranormal is a treat because the level work he puts into making such a story grounded and thrilling!
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
Limbo No. 3
What I dug: The world being formed and fleshed out with each issues. Mado the Warrior seems like a series I would watch as a kid.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy!
Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy No. 4
What I dug: N/A.
What I don’t fancy: N/A
Buy or Nah: Watch the cartoon!
Red Wolf No. 2
What I dug: How awesome Red Wolf! He defeated armed threats while handcuffed!
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
Reyn Vol. 2
What I dug: The Conan in Space vibe of the comic is all sorts of YASSSS!
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
Scarlet Witch No. 2
What I dug: The art.
What I don’t fancy: Felt that it would have been more interesting if the villain used was the same one used in Thor instead of some mort! I am confused about how Wanda’s abilities shifted from reality warping to chaos magic to witchcraft.
Buy or Nah: On the fence!
Secret War No. 9
What I dug: How the Richard Family and the Future Foundation story ended was so satisfying. I also loved how it explained how Victor got to the state he is in Invincible Iron Man
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: On the fence!
Shutter Vol. 3
What I dug: Kate is as intriguing and engaging as the world that she inhabits.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy!
Silk No. 3
What I dug: Peter and Cindy’s relationship and interaction felt natural. The art is so expressive.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
Squadron Supreme No. 3
What I dug: The team handled Cap’s Avengers well, especially loved the banter between Quicksilver and Blur. Their exposure to Weird World was welcomed.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
The Mighty Thor No. 3
What I dug: The art of the talented Russell Dauterman is a visual feast. Loki’s interaction with himself was unique and unexpected.
What I don’t fancy: Odin being an unreasonable jerk!
Buy or Nah: Buy!
Uncanny Avengers No. 4
What I dug: The conclusion to Rage of Ultron and return of a certain character.
What I don’t fancy: The villain!
Buy or Nah: On the fence!
Web Warriors No. 3
What I dug: Uncle Ben and a few of the Electro designs.
What I don’t fancy: Electro being the choice of villain used in this story!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
X-Men – Worst Ever No. 2
What I dug: Bailey has a Peter Parker everyman quality to him. The introduction of temptation in Bailey’s life was amusing.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
Previous Prescription – Amazing Spider-Man No. 6
What I dug: The return of the inverted Cloak and Dagger and the Parker Technology featured in this issue.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
Previous Prescription – Obi-Wan & Anakin No. 1
What I dug: A planet that is ignorant of Jedis in addition to Kenobi and Skywalker’s discussion about the purpose of Jedis.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
Previous Prescription – Rocket Racoon & Groot No. 1
What I dug: Pocket and Grub were interesting. Also liked the Rocket and Groot remixes in this issue.
What I don’t fancy: Nada!
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
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