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by | April 4, 2015 · 3:18 pm

Saturday Review: X-Men #14, #15, & #16

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X-Men #14, #15, #16 (Marvel)

Way back in the day, before they were Astonishing, Amazing, Xtreme, or even Uncanny they were just X-Men—five mutant students and their professor going out to save the world from evil mutants who threatened humanity and the dream of peaceful coexistence they shared with Professor X. But what happens when the mutants themselves become the target? X-Men #s 14, 15, and 16 address this idea with the introduction of the Sentinels, one of the greatest reoccurring villains the team has ever faced. Continue reading →

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by | December 20, 2014 · 1:40 pm

Saturday Reviews: Super-Ego

(photo via magnetic-press.com)

(photo via magnetic-press.com)

Super Ego (Magnetic Press)
Written and illustrated by Caio Oliviera
Colors by Lucas Marangon

Do super heroes go to psychotherapy?  Does their need to provide vigilante justice come from a psychological problem–perhaps a savior complex?  One would imagine that it would have to, given the violence and chaos heroes see every day and the way they return to their job over and over.  Super-Ego “Family Matters” answers the question of what super hero therapy looks like and what its end goal must be.  The title is, of course, taken from Freudian theory on the ID, the ego, and the super ego. I nearly always like the books from Magnetic Press, but this one really captured my attention and imagination.  It is straightforward, clear, clean story telling, with a compelling hook and likable characters. Continue reading →

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by | December 13, 2014 · 5:53 pm

Saturday Review: The Paladin

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The Paladin (thepaladincomic.com)
Written by Chris Antzoulis
Illustrated by Fabio Valle

The Paladin is the first issue of a new series.  I actually picked up a copy at a convention, after meeting the writer and illustrator.  Based on the cover art, I was pretty excited to read it. I wasn’t disappointed.  It’s a fun read, and there is a lot of depth to the story–I had to spend a lot of time with the book to catch all the nuances. Continue reading →

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