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Movie Review: X-Men: First Class (2011)
Reboot Off the Port Bow! A Film Review of X-Men: First Class By: Lawrence Napoli
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Movie Review: The Hangover Part II (2011)
The Quandary of Comedy Sequels A Film Review of The Hangover Part II By: Lawrence Napoli
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Review: Moon Knight #2 (Bendis & Maleev)
Wow! That pretty much sums up the second installment of Bendis’ and Maleev’s re-launch of Moon Knight. Just plain-WOW! Marc Spector is back in action on the mean streets of Los Angeles. Someone has been smuggling in Ultron parts and he needs to get to the bottom the situation before it gets any worse. It’s…
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Review: Flashpoint #2 (of 5)
Thomas Wayne tells Barry Allen,” They say lightning never strikes the same place twice.” For once I would have to say the mighty Batman is wrong! Lightning most definitely has struck again, but it’s within the pages of Geoff Johns Flashpoint that you will see this phenomenon! Though there is A LOT going on in…
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Review: Uncanny X-Force #11
Thirteen years after he was brought to the Marvel 616, Dark Beast finally returns to The Age Of Apocalypse — and he is not alone! Wolverine, Psylocke, Deadpool and Fantomex, reluctantly follow the vile Beast into the heart of darkness. There, they search for the one thing that will stop Angel from ascending as the heir…
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Review: Fear Itself #3
In war, there is always the first to fall. Whether king or peasant, righteous or rogue — there must always be a first. And on this day the Worthy have claimed first blood as their own. Issue three of the Marvel Universe changing Fear Itself, hits the stands with a devastating blow. Though not as…
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Review: Uncanny X-Men #537
In the dead of night, dreams dance through slumbering heads while vengeance teems at the fingertips of a silent stalker. Room by room, a shadow descends across the visages of our weary heroes, turning dreams to nightmares with a twist of the wrist. Kruun, the former leader of Breakworld, has set his trap perfectly; those…
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Review: The Mighty Thor #2 (Fraction and Coipel)
The skies over Broxton, Oklahoma are filled with a rumbling in the distance, one that will result in a deafening crescendo. As windows shatter and residents hug the floors in fear, an ominous voice echoes through their ears. Three words bring dread to all who hear –“Galactus is coming”– is a death knell to all!…
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Review: Green Lantern Corps #60
Bedard and Kirkham hold nothing back, this is THE quintessential Lantern book! You have read the first seven issues of War Of The Green Lanterns — now read the best! A duo of Earth Lanterns, Kyle Rayner and John Stewart, are steadfast on their mission to break Mogo free from the clutches of the fearsome…
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Review of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Taking His Talents Back to the Caribbean A Film Review of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides By: Lawrence Napoli
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Movie Review: Priest (2011)
Vampire Hunting: Judge Dredd Style A Film Review of Priest By: Lawrence Napoli
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Review: X-Men: Prelude To Schism #2
Issue one gave us a tale of Xavier reminiscing about how much Scott Summers has grown over the years. From naive Boy Scout to stoic leader of the entire mutant race, Cyclops stands as the quintessential savior of the X-Men. So what looms in the distance that has him so indecisive? What has his “family”…
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Review: Uncanny X-Force #10
*Warning: Spoilers* I’m not going to pull any punches — this was a set-up issue, plain and simple! And it was damn good! Remender brings us along for the ascension of Archangel, not as just the raging side of Warren Worthington III’s persona — but as the heir of Apocalypse! That’s right, with Apocalypse’s blood…
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Review: New Mutants #25
In the past two weeks DnA have not only revitalized their Heroes For Hire run, they have begun a whole new era of comic goodness on New Mutants! Who says lightening doesn’t strike twice?! An all new direction is just what this book needed and there is no better team to spin a book for…
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Review: Flashpoint #1 (of 5)
*Warning: Spoilers* Barry Allen is startled awake from a slumber that will be the last thing that seems normal. The world he opens his weary eyes upon, is similar but distinctly not his own. In this world, everything he had previously lost has been returned — but in true fairness, he is now without…
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Movie Review: Thor (2011)
1.21 Jigawatts! A Film Review of Thor By: Lawrence Napoli
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Review: Heroes For Hire #6
"This week on Redemption Island we have two winners — Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning!" Finally, after the last few issues of sub-par writing and even worse visuals, Heroes For Hire fans can rejoice that the dynamic duo are back in full swing again! Not since issue three has this book felt as fun and…
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Review: X-Men: Prelude To Schism #1
Stoic stands the leader of the mutant race. Unwavering, as a yet unrevealed threat creeps ever forward. There will be a reckoning that will divide this newly re-formed family and Paul Jenkins brings us front and center for the "Schism." This is the best Cyclops-centric story I have ever read; he has finally become the…
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Review: Uncanny X-Force #9
Issue nine of Remender's outstanding run, takes a break from the high octane, banter filled stories to give most of the team a well deserved breather – as I said – most of the team! With great trepidation, the team stays behind as Wolverine takes the spotlight and does a favor for none other than…
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Review: Moon Knight #1 (Bendis & Maleev)
The band of Bendis and Maleev is once again together to bring us a character that has had more re-launches than schizophrenic identities over the years. And I have to tell you, all my trepidation regarding this character was put to ease by this talented duo. The first of Marvel's "Big Shots" sets the bar…