Preamble Secret Warriors: Vol. Two God of Fear. God of War collects Secret Warriors issues seven through ten and Dark Reign: The List written by Jonathan Hickman. This volume picks up after the Howling Commandos attacked H.A.M.M.E.R. and stole a helicarrier for their own use. Would this volume pick up where volume one ended and […]
Avengers: Endless Wartime (Comic Files)
Preamble Marvel has positioned Avengers: Endless Wartime written by Warren Ellis and illustrated by Mike McKone as an event book. The title serves as Marvel’s first original graphic novel. Additionally, with a foreword by Clark Gregg and publicity mentions of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, they want us to remember the movies. Would Avengers: Endless Wartime […]
All New X-Men: Here to Stay (Comic Files)
Preamble As a kid I was introduced to Marvel comics through X-Factor. One of my most prized childhood issues is X-Factor #1 which brings back together the original X-Men of Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast, Angel and Ice Man (ironically none of these five are my favorite X-Man). So when Agent Ben told me about All […]
Secret Avengers #9 (Comic Files)
Preamble If there was ever a comic poised for a letdown for me, it is Secret Avengers #9. I love with a big old capital L the Mockingbird centered Secret Avengers #8. So it would take a lot for Nick Spencer and team to keep me from being disappointed with this Daisy Johnson focused issue. […]
Uncanny X-Men: Revolution (Comic Files)
Preamble My love of X books is well known. Honestly I read them at this point to provide me some relaxation, away from the hustle and bustle of S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters. But then yet again proving in Marvel NOW! all stories run through S.H.I.E.L.D., Agents Hill, Fury and Coulson all make appearances in Uncanny X-Men: Revolution. […]
Wolverine #9 (Comic Files)
Preamble Wolverine #9 shows Logan as he returns to the Jean Grey School. He investigates why Mystique invaded the school and deciphers an invitation left behind. And Wolverine discovers in his killable form that he is now the target of super villains. Situation Report Wolverine returns home to discover that Mystique’s incursion into the […]
Secret Avengers #8 (Comic Files)
Preamble I am going to say something that I have never said n my entire life. As I picked up Secret Avengers #8 “Cathedral” all I could think was I am really looking forward to this Mockingbird story. I have never in my entire life bought a comic because of Mockingbird’s role. I have honestly […]
Wolverine #7 (Comic Files)
Preamble I love Wolverine. Seriously I have done some major apologizing and explaining about The Wolverine. But I had quit reading Wolverine with the S.H.I.E.L.D. arc at the end, I thought. I was wrong because Nick Fury Jr. is back to hang out with his buddy Logan. Situation Report Thanks to a Microverse virus […]
Infinity #1 (Comic Files)
Preamble Infinity is here and like the last Marvel event Age of Ultron making its claim on a future MCU movie! Okay that may just be sarcasm creeping in. Infinity is a big story bringing together Earth bound and cosmic elements of the Marvel Universe. And with the inclusion of Thanos and the Builders combines […]
Secret Avengers #7 (Comic Files)
Preamble At the end of issue #6 faithful readers were promised answers in the saga of Secret Avengers. I was concerned that it may all be lies! Other than Coulson, okay and Barton, most S.H.I.E.L.D. agents seem truth allergic. Would Secret Avengers #7 just bring more deception? Situation Report Secret Avengers #7 takes place […]