Thursday, April 15, 2010

BATMAN & ROBIN #11 REVIEW

Written by: Grant Morrison
Art by: Andy Clarke
Published by: DC
In the past I have been off and on this title. At the beginning I was definitely on, but as time went by I found that I would miss an issue here and there. Over all I feel that Grant Morrison has done an excellent job with the new duo. Keeping Dick's and Damien's personality in check and true to there character, which I find important.
In issue #11 we find Grant Morrison doing his utmost to build up a terrific mystery story, as we wait for the return of Bruce Wayne. The pacing of the book has been both on target and the plot over the last ten issues has been consistent and entertaining. The story has many of it's fans and followers hooked and invested to see where it is going to take you.
The art in this issue and in past issues has been fantastic in my opinion. The non-action scenes have been just as interesting to look at as the action sequences. Now, that's a mark of good visual story telling.
I am excited to see how this all wraps up in the end, I believe I shouldn't be disappointed, and I can't wait!
Variant Girl (Cami Berardi)
Please check out Jose and Elliott over at The Comic Culture Warrior Blog as well as their Youtube Channel.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN "THE ORIGIN OF THE HUNTER

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN "ORIGN OF THE HUNTER" REVIEW
Publisher: Marvel
Writers: Marc Guggenheim/Stan Lee/Phil Jimenez
Artists: Mike Mayhew/Steve Ditko/Chris Chuckry
Review by: Variant Girl (Cami Berardi)
THE LOW DOWN
Touted as the world's most feared hunter, the great Kraven and his hunt for the world's greatest prey, all take place in this one-shot out on comic shop shelves today. Kraven's obsession for the hunt drove him to his grave. Now his family looks to avenge his death, and once again give respect to the Kravinoff name. Ana, Kraven's daughter finds her Father's journal and begins to read the entries. She will learn to study her prey in much of the same fashion as her Daddy did. And she has Spidy right in her sights.
The Gauntlet has been set up carefully by the Kravinoffs thus far in the storyline. But before the shit hits the fan, in this issue we are treated to a more in depth look at one of Spider-Man's greatest foes.
This was simply and awesome read. With all the many, many, many, oh did I mention many Spider-Man comics that come out on a monthly basis, it's sometimes hard to keep it interesting. But with this one shot, I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed the read.
The comic had a real old skool feel to it and it was nice to not have to see babies being tossed out of tall buildings, or women getting raped. Nope, this was an issue that was reminiscent of the comic books I would have bought as a kid...a long time ago. All the stories were done well both in the writing department as well as the art. But I must admit my favourite story of the bunch by far was done by Stan the "Man" Lee. It was so refreshing to get that nostalgic taste of Spider-Man and his foes.
Plain and simple this book was a lot of fun, and am glad I picked it up. For awhile there I was off the Spidy kick because it was just too much and it was boring me, but I have to say this was a treat. This was something a little different which was exactly what I needed, it was a fun read. And after all, aren't comic books suppose to be fun? Or have we forgotten that these days?
Thanks for checking out my new posting home here on blogger. Please comment I love to read them :)
Also check out my boys on COMIC CULTURE WARRIORS BLOG/ YOUTUBE CHANNEL.

Monday, April 12, 2010

A Brand New Start

Hey everyone, as some of you know I no longer have my comic book file site and with losing that I lost my original blog. So here I am with a new blog for free- whoo hooo! I have a lot on my plate these days but I will try to put up reviews etc, as much as I can. '

Thank you to CCW, Jose and Elliott for all their support. To my other readers I also say thank you and you're support in the past has meant the world. I hope you enjoy, and I hope that I can continue to give you timely and entertaining reviews.

Cheers,
Variant Girl