Prescriptions for 6/7/17

Pick of the Week:

Doctor Strange No. 20 made me want to find out more about the actual Sir Dog and the Werewolf Warlock of the Adirondacks.  It’s a welcomed change for Wong to find his own life outside of Strange.  Zelma from the Bronx shows great potential as a character and eerily reminds of someone I know.. knew.  The glimpses of Weird World makes me wish that Marvel did a Weird World Anthology series.

Extremity No. 4 was interesting that Dag & Jessica knew about Shiloh and it makes me wonder how this detail will pan out later. The bug nerd in me dug the insect mounts and was also grateful that there were no gigantic spawns of evil aka centipedes (kill them with fire!).  That beacon weapon seems like a cooler version of that trumpet Namor once owned. Shiloh’s decision spoke volumes and reminds me like Birthright, this can’t end well.

Black Bolt No. 2 made me realize what an elitist jerk Blackbolt is, even in his present circumstances he still has that chip on his soldiers.  He reminds me of Namor & T’Challa all three seem to think their actions can’t be judged or comprehended by plebeians because they are royalty

All-New Guardians of the Galaxy No. 4 revealed a terrifying aspect of the Soul Gem, particularly for those who experienced its power.  The readers also learn what’s Gamora’s motivation for the previous issues.  I wonder if Gamora’s quest will send her on a collision course with the Mad Titan.

Worthy Mentions:

Avengers No. 8 reminded me of the classic Avengers comic where Rogue took out the entire team.  Doom and Wasp actually work well together almost reminds me of his interaction with Valeria.

Champions No. 9 gave Viv sometime to shine and also introduced the Red Locust.

Nova No. 7 gave us a sense of how and why the Worldmind was corrupted.  Can’t imagine what it would feel like to experience the death of each Corpsman, then end up in a world where death is no more and never experience that sense of loss ever again.

Darth Vader No. 1 reveals why Sith light sabers are red and gives the reader a sense of how twisted they are.

Reborn No. 6 gave us a slight twist which reminded me of Ringo & co’s Tellos.  The villain was extremely flat and lacked any deep motivation to make him standout.

Superman No. 24 showed us how the towns people ended up in league with Manchester Black.  I am curious to see how he’s back.  Last thing I remember was Black killing himself after Supes lobotomized.

Deathstroke No. 20 intrigued me with Slade’s silver tongue preacher rhetoric and also illustrates how manipulative he is.  Guess even when Slade tries to be a decent person, it’s decent on his own terms.

The Burn Pile:

Many books were extra meh but nothing worth burning or mentioning.

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