Thor planting death flags everywhere, which would have more impact if Marvel didn't already spoil that "even an immortal can die".Thor planting death flags everywhere, which would have more impact if Marvel didn't already spoil that "even an immortal can die"....more
The giant bull god was not Dario Agger, but here's hoping Thor uses his bull-wrangling skills on the C.E.Ox.The giant bull god was not Dario Agger, but here's hoping Thor uses his bull-wrangling skills on the C.E.Ox....more
Less a superhero story, this collection of short stories is more a morality tale, and how humanity has come to grasp the reality of living with a liviLess a superhero story, this collection of short stories is more a morality tale, and how humanity has come to grasp the reality of living with a living god and pantheon in their midst.
Gaiman's writing ability is more or less a known quantity, but the genius of Buckingham, and the artist's ability to switch drawing styles and techniques to tailor to the mood of each short story is underrated....more
This oversized treasury edition is the best way to enjoy Peach Momoko's art on Demon Wars, her reinterpretation of the Marvel's Civil War filtered thrThis oversized treasury edition is the best way to enjoy Peach Momoko's art on Demon Wars, her reinterpretation of the Marvel's Civil War filtered through her native yokai mythology and mesmerizing cute, though grotesque art style.
However, this large book is a pain to store properly. It is with my other oversized book, like Ed Piskor's X-Men: Grand Design, and I hope to display it properly some day....more
Grant Morrison wrote a pretty good three-part Spawn story. Capullo was up to the task and even elevated his work, but a small part of me wishes the ScGrant Morrison wrote a pretty good three-part Spawn story. Capullo was up to the task and even elevated his work, but a small part of me wishes the Scotsman was able to work with McFarlane. A wasted opportunity for sure....more
McFarlane returned to the medieval milieu of Spawn #9, because the Spawn variant of that era was really interesting. The armored Spawn design looked cMcFarlane returned to the medieval milieu of Spawn #9, because the Spawn variant of that era was really interesting. The armored Spawn design looked cool. However, as a comic book, the dialogue and the captions were a chore to slog through....more
Of the four Spawn issues written by acclaimed creators, issue eleven might be the weakest , even if the plot is a homage of Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo, Of the four Spawn issues written by acclaimed creators, issue eleven might be the weakest , even if the plot is a homage of Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo, at least the climactic scene between the gangs, and Spawn as an apparition and less a bodyguard.
Gaiman's Spawn #9 was the best of the bunch, a seminal comic for sure, for better or worse. This would influence jurisprudence on creator rights lawsuits. ...more
A heavy-handed parable of the important lesson of a creator retaining the rights of their characters and works.
I wonder, when Superman goes into the A heavy-handed parable of the important lesson of a creator retaining the rights of their characters and works.
I wonder, when Superman goes into the public domain, if McFarlane and Sim would release a version of this book without the shadows on the obvious profile of the Kryptonian....more
This issue struck the fine balance of showcasing Gaiman's talent for prose and McFarlane's richly rendered line art.
This is my favorite Spawn issue anThis issue struck the fine balance of showcasing Gaiman's talent for prose and McFarlane's richly rendered line art.
This is my favorite Spawn issue and I'm always looking for affordable copies. It is just a well-done book. It also marks the transition from the matte paper stock to slick pages. Of course, it's the first appearance of Angela....more
This was the first Spawn issue that I have ever read. I bought it with my own money from a comic book store that no longer exists.
Then, a lot of the eThis was the first Spawn issue that I have ever read. I bought it with my own money from a comic book store that no longer exists.
Then, a lot of the early Spawn lore and Moore's writing went over my head. Reading it three decades later, this was actually a pretty good comic book....more
McFarlane remedied the biggest weakness of his series: the writing. For the next four issues after this one were single issue stories by acclaimed comMcFarlane remedied the biggest weakness of his series: the writing. For the next four issues after this one were single issue stories by acclaimed comic book writers. Before that, McFarlane ended his first seven issues on a strong note....more
Early Spawn had the same problems I encountered two dozen issues later in the stories that McFarlane plotted and scripted: Spawn whining too much, sluEarly Spawn had the same problems I encountered two dozen issues later in the stories that McFarlane plotted and scripted: Spawn whining too much, sluggish pacing, and repetitive stories....more
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