June 16/10
I only picked up a few titles today:
comics:
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1. New Avengers #1 marvel comics(Bendis , Immomen) .-
Refrain from rating a new series. All Avenger Heroic Age titles have had a solid start. NA is no different. Doctor Voodoo and Dr.Strange appear in this and something is a brewing with the sorcerors whatchyamacallit amulet and the Avengers have to intervene.
If you like the others you'll like this one , if you havent picked one up yet.. check out any one of the Avenger titles caz if you like one you'll like all.
team members: Luke Cage (leader) , Iron Fist, Spider-Man , Wolverine , Thing , Jewel , Ms.Marvel , Hawkeye & Mockingbird
noob friendly: not really , complete noobs with zero knowledge of anything? it would be difficult to follow but It could also work in your favour too I guess. You gotta start somewhere right?
series: on going... current #1(6/23/10)
price/value: 3.99..Despite being a good comic , I cant sit here and say this is the best 4 bucks you'll spend at the comic book store. I read they're expanding the Avenger titles to 40 pages next month so maybe the value will improve.
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2. Black Widow #3 marvel comics(Liu , Acuna) ***1/2 -
A very good series so far , I picked up #2 on a whim and havent looked back since. I picked up #1 as well , and this is a fast paced , cloak and dagger story with lots of suprises , suspense and action. Writing is good its got me guessing and wanting more. The art is solid as ever , Black Widow looks amazingly sexy in one frame , a few pages later she looks bad ass , a few pages over she looks timid ,.. excellent pencilling. There's more to come , Im fully entrenched into this arc and cant wait for #4.
recommend: Yes , this is a balls to the wall series so far. Its a superhero , esponiage , mystery , suspense , ...
noob friendly: yes , you can jump on from #1 and not skip a beat. I do suggest jumping at #1 though which is still readily available off the rack , 2nd printing is due soon.
series: on going.. current #3(6/23/10)
price/value: 2.99 .. great value. Its just a fun book to get into.
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graphic novel:
3.Chew vol.2 'International Flavor' image comics(Layman , Guillory) ***** -
Chew is my favourite new series out in the market("new" in comic book terms , came out in 2009). Chew is just gross out , knock your socks off , edge of your seat , laugh out loud fun . Chew vol.2 is funny , smart , dark and twisted and did I mention funny? Writing is whimsical , the art is piercing , and as various comic critics put it "its like Guillory and Layman are soul mates caz their work go perfect together" and its 100% true. Chew is a required taste (excuse the pun) but if you take a bite dont be suprised you'll crave more!
recommend: Yes to the highest degree. Its a comedy , crime mystery , gross out , suspense ,... must see.
noob friendly: hell yes. You can jump on from any starting point of a new story arc but just get Chew TP vol.I 'Tasters Choice'
series: on going ..current #11 (updated 6/23/10)
pricing: comics $3 each except #1 1st printing = $100 and #2 =$16. Trade paperback vol.1 =$10 , vol.2= $14
