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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 […]
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
The Serpent has chosen those he has deemed "Worthy" — and the world will pay the price for knowing fear! Book two of Fear Itself, though not as stunning as issue one, does exactly what a second chapter should — set up an insurmountable challenge laced with a cacophony of chaos! Devastation reigns supreme as
Blockbusters Round 1: Fast 5 Sets a New Benchmark
A Film Review of Fast Five
By: Lawrence Napoli
Brian Cohn has been arrested for the murder of a child, a murder he didn’t commit. His life has always been a struggle, fraught with mental abuse and later — full blown schizophrenia. So it is difficult for him to fathom just how he got into this mess, let alone why the detective assigned to the case just slid him a razor blade from across the police precinct interrogation table. Maybe it has something to do with the fact Detective Robert Neville enjoys making stitch work dolls out of little girls bodies.
Chapter five of Echoes is as disturbing and prolific as the first four issues were. It entices you to follow along as a man is slowly dragged into a situation he has literally no control over, and we as readers, get to sit back and enjoy every grotesque moment. Joshua Hale Fiakov has created a world that makes you question preconceptions of the genre. “Of course the schizo did it, he was off his meds man!” But within the pages of Echoes, the flaws of a disturbed man do not make him the typical deranged killer, on the contrary, he becomes the perfect scapegoat for someone far more cunning than he would ever be. The notion that those with mental instabilities are to be feared while people of authority are to be revered as heroes in the eyes of a community are thrown away — leaving a feeling of paranoia that subtly settles into your psyche. Those that are to protect us from villainy just have better skills on how to get away with the very things they are trained to stop. It is a notion that has been done many times before, but in such an intimate medium as comics — it becomes far more disheartening and realistic.
I have said it before during my review for issue three, but Rahsan Ekedal is an artistic genius that sets up a page layout like no other! The splash page that encompass pages two and three, tells the entire sadistic story of Det. Neville without a single word. Each individual box shows an aspect seen somewhere within the past four issues but reveals just how malicious and diabolical Det. Neville has been “behind the scenes” of this twisted tale. It is a rare artistic concept concocted by an artist that is grossly under appreciated.
Marvel keeps telling us at the CBN offices to vote with our dollars — well I have! My four bucks goes to a book that is not written by a conglomerate at a weekend retreat. It goes to a book that has minimal press, a smaller print line and a far better product than anything I have seen in awhile from the big two! So I am taking this time to implore you to pick up this book! If you can’t find the first couple of issues, it’s okay, the trade will be out soon and I beg you to pick one up. Fialkov has said he has ideas for an Echoes Vol. 2, but it is up to us to help that come to fruition. So, second guess that sixteenth Wolverine book and pick up something that will shock your perceptions of what a comic should be.
This is not just Horror at it’s best — it’s comics at it’s best!
When the Principles of Law Are Upended, an Agenda is Always to Blame
A Film Review of The Conspirator
By: Lawrence Napoli
Tomasi continues the breakneck pace that the War of The Green Lanterns is known for — but he also brings some thunderous surprises of his own, pushing Part Six as the forerunner for best issue yet! The four earth Lanterns, now a collection of uncontrollable colors, must overcome their ever growing distaste for one another
Capitalist Pigs, Communist Dogs and a Third Option
A Film Review of Atlas Shrugged: Part 1
By: Lawrence Napoli
This issue is heavy on drama and character development – but light on action. In short, long-term Invincible fans will appreciate it – but any new reader will be confused and disappointed. This is not the issue to begin reading Invincible if you've not been reading it up to now. I must say that I'm not
Beyond Binary, But All Too Familiar A Film Review of Source Code By: Lawrence Napoli Films that attempt to explore theories concerning physical reality as human beings perceive it must be well written and equally well thought out to make such grandiose thoughts translate to a person of average intelligence and attention span. These
This is a great time to be an X fan! Not only are we graced with the amazing talents of Rick Remender, but we are doubly blessed with back-to-back issues of Uncanny X-Force this month — who could ask for anything more! I have to say, when Craig Kyle and Chris Yost left at the
The facade has begun to crumble on the world of Age of X, but Carey’s epic tale still stands stronger than ever!
The penultimate issue of Carey and Mann’s thunderous take on an alternate reality for Marvel’s “Merry Mutants,” answers questions, while exposing the secrets that have been driving this tale from the very beginning. A certain Professor has awaken from his induced slumber and the true threat to the mutants of this world emerges from the shadows to lay waste to them all. Will our heroes be able to realize who they truly are before they cease to exist? Only Carey knows for sure, while the rest of us are forced to sit on the edge of our seats.
This has been one of the smartest X stories I have read in years. Although not too difficult to unravel the knots Carey strategically wove into his tale, it has been unique and intriguing with every turn of the page. He has made each character fresh and completely engrossing, as well as craft a complete world for them to interact in. Other writers have not accomplished that feat on books they have worked on for years, let alone in less than six issues. Mann’s art helps solidify Carey’s tale as one of the best collaborations in recent years. Not only a master of drawing beautiful physical forms, he crafts his own tale within Carey’s, that only helps to heighten the written word. This team has been a perfect match for such an engrossing story, and we the reader get to sit back and reap the rewards.
Revelations abound in this issue, ones that will have serious ramifications when our characters return to their proper place in their proper reality. Will the X heroes be able to stand together as a legion or be torn apart by one? I can’t wait to see where Carey takes us from here!
The cover begs the question," Who is Hot Pursuit?" but we already know the answer to that — Barry Allen! The real question should be," Is he friend or foe?" At least that will be the question on the lips of every fanboy at the conclusion of Geoff Johns second chapter of — The Road To
Professor X Never Had This Problem
A Film Review of Insidious
By: Lawrence Napoli
It has been a long wait for the latest installment of what, I think, is the best Avengers title out there. But as the old cliche' goes — it was well worth it! The quest to find the Scarlet Witch is over — but is it really? Wanda Maximoff, whom is betrothed to a certain
Marvel's first company-wide spanning story since Civil War has hit the shelves — and it has buried it's predecessors! Not since the September 11th tribute issues, has Marvel had its hand on the pulse of the nation the way they have for Fear Itself. There is an underlying fear in our nation, a fear of
CYCLOPS #1 PREVIEW
WRITER: Lee Black
ART: Dean Haspiel
COVER: Roger Cruz
PUBLISHER: Marvel
Going Bananas Over B-Cups
A Film Review of Sucker Punch
By: Lawrence Napoli
INVINCIBLE #78 PREVIEW
Writer: Robert Kirkman
Artist: Ryan Ottley
Colorist: FCO Plascencia
Writer: Joe Casey
Artist/Colorist: Mike Huddleston
Publisher: Image
Release Date: March 23rd, 2011
Amanda, What Big Eyes You Have. . .
A Film Review of Red Riding Hood
By: Lawrence Napoli
POWER MAN AND IRON FIST #3 PREVIEW
WRITER: Fred Van Lente
PENCILS: Wellington Alves
ART: Pere Perez
NEW MUTANTS #23 PREVIEW
WRITER: Mike Carey
PENCILS: Steve Kurth
INKS: Allen Martinez
COLORS: Brian Reber
Writer: Eric Trautman
Artist: Wagner Reis & Fabniano Neves
Colorist: Inlight Studio
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writer: Arvid Nelson
Artist: Lui Antonio
Colorist: Adriano Lucas
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Release Date: March 16h, 2011
Writer: Tim Seely
Artist: Daniel Leister
Colorist: Mark Englert
Publisher: Image
Release Date: March 16th, 2011
Writer/Artist: Jimmie Robinson
Colorist: Paul Little
Publisher: Image
Release Date: March 16th, 2011
Writer: Joe Kelly
Artist: Diego Greco
Publisher: Image
Released: March 16th, 2011
Alien Attack Films Are Fun
A Film Review of Battle: Los Angeles
By: Lawrence Napoli
