Whoa... this is FUN!! I am no Marvel expert and have absolutely no idea how this fits into Marvel continuity or anything like that, but I am definitelWhoa... this is FUN!! I am no Marvel expert and have absolutely no idea how this fits into Marvel continuity or anything like that, but I am definitely enjoying myself. As far as updated origin stories go, I don't think it gets much better than this. I mean, Miles Morales must be one of the greatest teen characters in superhero history: his attitudes, the way he talks, his facial expressions - it's all spot-on. Bendis took a close look at Lee's original run, shuffled things around a bit, turned a few screws... and voila, we have a Spider-Man story that feels contemporary, relevant, fresh, lively, sweet, and works for all ages - no easy feat! I already ordered volumes 2 and 3 in my library.
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Whoa... this is FUN!! I am no Marvel expert and have absolutely no idea how this fits into Marvel continuity or anything like that, but I am definitely enjoying myself. As far as updated origin stories go, I don't think it gets much better than this. I mean, Miles Morales must be one of the greatest teen characters in superhero history: his attitudes, the way he talks, his facial expressions - it's all spot-on. Bendis took a close look at Lee's original run, shuffled things around a bit, turned a few screws... and voila, we have a Spider-Man story that feels contemporary, relevant, fresh, lively, sweet, and works for all ages - no easy feat! I already ordered volumes 2 and 3 in my library....more
Mildly entertaining homage to / parody of the hypermasculine-redeemer archetype, America's favorite hero concept from the pulps to superhero comics toMildly entertaining homage to / parody of the hypermasculine-redeemer archetype, America's favorite hero concept from the pulps to superhero comics to western movies (our hero's name is Shane) to the worst 80s action flicks to your typical video fighting game... Not bad but I feel this book could use more bite, especially considering our planet currently does not fare all that well with hypermasculine-redeemer types.
If you are looking for a more politically relevant (and still more ridiculous) pastiche of 80s action schlock, I recommend you check out the terrifyingly heroic world of Benjamin Marra: /review/show......more
Investigative journalism at its best! Jane Mayer's meticulously researched book takes a close look at a crucially important topic that is largely beinInvestigative journalism at its best! Jane Mayer's meticulously researched book takes a close look at a crucially important topic that is largely being ignored by the mainstream media: the fact that a few rather secretive (American, not Russian) billionaires are in the process of hijacking American democracy for their own selfish ends. Essential reading for anybody who has been wondering what the FUCK is going on....more
Not as deep as I've come to expect from Brubaker, but too sharp and compelling as a genre exercise for anything less than 3.5 stars.Not as deep as I've come to expect from Brubaker, but too sharp and compelling as a genre exercise for anything less than 3.5 stars....more
Brubaker and Phillips continue their merciless in-depth examination of the good ol' vigilante concept, and the result is an increasingly twisted littlBrubaker and Phillips continue their merciless in-depth examination of the good ol' vigilante concept, and the result is an increasingly twisted little page-turner of a comic book that walks the line between idealism and madness to more and more absorbing effect. Can't wait until my library gets the next volume!...more
What if Miss Moneypenny was more than just the agency's secretary? What if she used to be a super-spy in her own right? You know, without anybody beinWhat if Miss Moneypenny was more than just the agency's secretary? What if she used to be a super-spy in her own right? You know, without anybody being aware of it, the most secret of all secret agents... Okay, it may not be the most original or convincing premise in the world, and the execution also tends to be a bit on the generic side. And yet, this being a Brubaker book, it鈥檚 all stylish enough to make it worth your while....more
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