Writer: John Layman
Artist: Rob Guillory
Cover Artist: Rob Guillory
Publisher: Image
The writing that has appeared in the sky has put everyone on edge and for a change chicken is no longer a priority. Tony is in the process of tracking down a missing F.D.A. agent, Daniel Migdalo, who just happens to be voresophic. Month after month this continues to be a great book to read. Not only does it keep you on your toes and guessing, it also does an excellent job of maintaining interest and intrigue by creating depth to the characters, both old and new.
Writer: Jonathan Hickman
Artist: Dustin Weaver
Cover Artist: Gerald Parel
Publisher: Marvel
I have mixed feelings about this issues. In the long run this series is looking to be all kinds of fantastic. It is definitely one of Marvel's most unique series' and continues to be a display of excellent writing and art. However, in the short run there doesn't appear to be a straightforward connection between issues and moments. This best part of this issue, in my opinion, was the car scene in which Howard Stark and Nathaniel Richards discuss the way that they will handle leaving their families. The whole question conflict between whether or not it's better to leave your family with the hopes of return or to leave them with a clean break was an interesting thought and was well written. Overall, I thought it was a good issue, but there wasn't very much cohesion between this issue and the last.
Writer: Matt Fraction and Kieron Gillien
Artist: Greg Land
Cover Artist: Greg Land
Publisher: Marvel
Though this title has struggled since the end of Second Coming, this arc is bringing it back to the the level it once was. Matt Fraction is joined by Generation Hope writer, Kieron Gillien, and the two of them create an interesting issue. The mutant sickness is a nice idea, that as far as I know hasn't' occurred yet, which allows for the use of some of the second string mutants. It will be interesting to see the direction the power enhanced fake X-Men are taken. Their motivation, beliefs, goals, will all play a huge role by the time this is over. The most interesting part of this issue, and though it pains me to say it, was the cliff hanger in the Emma Frost portion of the story. Shaw has always been a formidable opponent and with his powers amped up it will be interesting how it all ends. My concern, though, is that there does not yet seem to be a connection between Emma's story and the other two parts.
Writer: Victor Hischler
Artist: Paco Medina
Cover Artist: Adi Granov
Publisher: Marvel
I thought that this was a great issue. For years now Scott has grown into this role of being the ultimate tactician and that is never more apparent than in this issue. He planned out the entire overthrowing of the vampires down to every minor detail. And the showdown between Dracula and Scott was all kinds of awesome, especially after following Scott blasting Blade's ass. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed both this issue and the arc.
Writer: Mike Carey
Artist: Paul Davidson
Cover Artist: Leinil Francis Yu
Publisher: Marvel
This two part arc is a much needed improvement from the last arc. We continue to get a play by play of the incident a the construction site. Hellion brings up the evolution of his powers, which makes him immensely powerful as well as his reasoning for ripping apart the robot. Cyclops comes off looking a tad hypocritical for judging Hellion, however, as the leader it does fall on him to make these sorts of decisions. Rogue, on the other hand, comes off as a raving lunatic who probably shouldn't be around kids.
Writer: Ron Marz
Artist: Michael Broussard
Cover Artist(s): Kalman Andrasofszky and John Tyler Christopher
Publisher: Top Cow
The first quarter of this epic event is over with this issue. Except for the 13th artifact, all the artifacts are now accountable and across the board six artifacts have joined the side of evil while the other artifacts have joined detective Sara Pezzini in the fight against evil. This issue, though it had a little bit of action, was mainly another set up issue for the big event. Eventually I'd like to see a bit more action, however I do think for non regular Top Cow readers, these introductory chapters are a blessing. Sara's daughter Hope appears to have an important role, though I can't imagine what that purpose is. Overall, it's a good issue, it could just use a tad more action.
Writer: Scott Snyder
Artist: Mateus Santolouco
Cover Artist: Rafael Albuquerque
Publisher: Vertigo
Arguably my favorite new series of this past year. Scott Snyder has created a vampire story that continues to shine amidst all these other vampire related books and shows. This issue focuses on the life and afterlife of Henry and Pearl. We learn of their secret feelings towards one another, especially now that we are seeing them over a decade later. The portion surrounding Haddie was perfectly executed, manipulating the world around her to create a more twisted world. Rafael Albuquerque takes a breakthis issue, but Mateus Santolouco does an excellent job taking over. The focus on Pearl is one that I've been looking forward to for a while now and the start of this arc does a good job of setting up the arc.
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S.H.I.E.L.D. is probably the only comic I will willingly and happily continue to read even though I'm not always following what's going on.