Preamble Thanos has lost that loving feeling! In Thanos Rising #3 our villain struggles with the pain of lost love and the inability to find fulfillment. In the end unable to fill this hole floating through the galaxy, he returns to his origins and a further step into darkness. Situation Report Readers of Thanos […]
Secret Warriors: Nick Fury Agent of Nothing (Comic Files)
Preamble In the wake of Secret Invasion in 2009, Nick Fury was yet again separated from S.H.I.E.L.D.. The superspy was labeled an outlaw and villain Norman Osborn took over Fury’s toys now labeled H.A.M.M.E.R. a more aggressive pose for sure. But despite being “Nick Fury: Agent of Nothing”, Fury still has plenty of time to […]
Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Comic Files)
Preamble In the wake of Nick Fury vs. S.H.I.E.L.D., the organization has been shattered. Agents are dead, and surviving agents are dispersed. Nick Fury has retired to a cabin with Agent Kate Neville, trying to avoid further involvement in the spy world that lead to the deaths of those he cared for. But in Nick […]
Strange Tales #135 (Comic Files)
Preamble How did Army officer Nick Fury become a member of S.H.I.E.L.D.? What did early S.H.I.E.L.D. look like? When did they get flying cars? These questions can all be answered in reading Strange Tales #135 from August 10, 1965. Situation Report As the story , “The Man for the Job”, opens Colonel Nick Fury […]
Hawkeye: My Life as a Weapon (Comic Files)
Preamble I have heard so many good things about the Marvel NOW Hawkeye series that I have anxiously been anticipating the collected trade, Hawkeye: My Life as a Weapon. I have heard it is both gritty and cool, which sounds intriguing since my Hawkeye is still primarily wearing purple with a giant H on his […]
Nick Fury vs. S.H.I.E.L.D. (Comic Files)
Preamble I have heard it said that Nick Fury is the James Bond of the Marvel Universe. He is the super spy amongst super heroes. If any storyline proves this statement its 1988’s Nick Fury vs. S.H.I.E.L.D., which easily could be rewritten for the English super spy. It is a tale of deceit, betrayal, and […]
Secret Avengers #4 (Comic Files)
Preamble The Secret Avengers continue their struggle against A.I.M., who has turned up this conflict by taking control of the Iron Patriot drones. S.H.I.E.L.D. struggles with how to best answer this threat which could embroil the world into a global war. Can Agent Coulson deliver to S.H.I.E.L.D. the one man who can take control of […]
Iron Man: Armor Wars (Comic Files)
Preamble The first Iron Man comic I ever read was Iron Man #229. In the midst of Tony Stark’s Armor Wars it was a pretty good place to start. Iron Man: Armor Wars shows need to have Tony Stark’s fanatical control of his armor. And the story has some pretty good action! Situation Report […]
Wolverine #4 (Comic Files)
Preamble Wolverine #4 brings to an end the “Hunting Season” story arc. And as a S.H.I.E.L.D. fan I can only hope that the Fury/Wolverine team-up continues in style and lots of action. Will the conclusion of this tale live up to my hopes? Situation Report This story is pretty straight forward. Wolverine seeks out […]
Secret Avengers #3 (Comic Files)
Preamble Secret Avengers has moved into its first real story arc. In Secret Avengers #3 the conflict between A.I.M. and S.H.I.E.L.D. moves forward as Fury and his team attempt to understand A.I.M.’s goals. With bullets flying in every direction, there are casualties! Situation Report Like Secret Avengers #2 , this issue follows two separate […]