Marvel Archive

0December 10, 2011
The Defenders have returned to the Marvel Universe!

The Defenders are the classic non-team of the Marvel Universe. The Defenders make their triumphant return with Matt Fraction coming off his run writing Fear Itself with Terry and Rachel…
3December 8, 2011
Avengers vs. X-Men: Could this be Marvel’s biggest event of 2012?

Avengers vs. X-Men could be the biggest event in Marvel history. The roots of this story reach back to House of M and Messiah Complex. The event taking place in…
0December 6, 2011
Thunderbolts #166: Meet Jack the Ripper

I haven’t read an issue of Jeff Parker’s Thunderbolts run in awhile, something caught my eye in this issue though that I just had to see for myself. Through ways…
2November 26, 2011
Astonishing X-Men #44: Becoming Exalted

It has been awhile since I’ve checked in with Astonishing X-Men. With Regenesis I’ve been checking out different X-titles to see how they fare. Greg Pak is one of those…
0November 25, 2011
Secret Avengers #19: Mission to Aniana

Warren Ellis has had one of my favorite runs on Secret Avengers thus far. If you were a fan of his Global Frequency series, this run on Secret Avengers is…
0November 20, 2011
The Incredible Hulk #2: Is Bruce Banner the real monster?

I liked the first issue of The Incredible Hulk, heading into the second I was hopeful it would be as good as the first. With the second issue my experience…
1November 10, 2011
Avenging Spider-Man #1: Marvel Team-Up reborn

Let’s get this out of the way now, Avenging Spider-Man #1 is a comic that initially I had no interest in. My interest in Spider-Island died near the end and…
0October 29, 2011
The Incredible Hulk smashes back in Shattered Heroes!

The Incredible Hulk #1 begins a new direction for the Green Goliath. In the aftermath of Fear Itself, Bruce Banner and The Incredible Hulk have managed to separate from each…
0October 28, 2011
The Regenesis brings us Wolverine and the X-Men #1!

Wolverine and the X-Men #1 is the most unique X-Men series in years. Mixed in with my interest with all things X-Men being low as of late, this was going to…
2October 4, 2011
Amazing Spider-Man #670: Is Spider-Island starting to crumble?

With Amazing Spider-Man #670, Spider-Island started to fall apart for me. Dan Slott did a solid job building your interest with each issue of Spider-Island, keeping you wondering what was…
0September 19, 2011
Amazing Spider-Man #669: Spider-Island revealed!

The story of Spider-Island has been fueled with happiness, and just wondering if all these people having Spider-Man powers a gift or a curse? This issue is where we get…
0September 3, 2011
Part 2 of Spider-Island, Is it Spider-Man’s fault?

Spider-Island is an event that’s been quietly building into one of the best stories Spider-Man has had in recent history. In Amazing Spider-Man #668 we pick up from last issue’s…
0September 2, 2011
Warren Ellis has arrived on Secret Avengers!

The Secret Avengers are now in the hands of Warren Ellis, the mad genius of comics. If anyone can bring a fresh look at a series, Warren Ellis is the…
0August 27, 2011
Are the Ultimates truly ultimate?

The new age of Ultimate Comics has begun! The Ultimates #1 begins the new era for Marvel’s Ultimate Comics. There’s definitely a lot riding on the new Ultimate Comics, between…
1August 23, 2011
Spider-Island: Venom is here!

Throughout the Venom series, Flash Thompson has been through many trials and challenges adapting to his new situation. In issue 6, his greatest challenge has begun, entering into Spider-Island. In…
0August 17, 2011
Spider-Island: The Return of Cloak and Dagger

Cloak and Dagger have a mixed history in the Marvel Universe. They’re fan favorite characters that end up getting lost in the mix at Marvel. They’ve been together, separated, and…
0August 15, 2011
Welcome to Spider-Island!

Have you ever wanted to be Spider-Man? Could you ever imagine having his powers? Using his abilities? What about with this great power do you know the responsibility that comes…
0August 4, 2011
A Clash of Super Titans: Superman vs Hulk

In many genres, there are always those wish lists of dream confrontations. Those are clashes of truly epic proportions that fans want to see one day that may or may…
0July 29, 2011
Spider-Man prepares for Spider Island!

Spider-Man and Peter Parker have hit the big time to reference the initial story arc. Through the tragedies he’s experienced over the past few months things are still overall looking…
0July 28, 2011
Captain America: A Star Spangled Movie

In the Marvel universe, he is a true icon, an image of patriotism, from the red, white, and blue of his costume to the proud colors and star on his…
0July 25, 2011
Fear Itself: This Week’s Highlights

Recently, I expressed the opinion that of the DC and Marvel events for this summer, Flashpoint is the superior event. However, there are some wonderful issues coming out of Fear…
0July 23, 2011
It’s a new beginning for Daredevil

Daredevil is a character that’s never held my interest for a long period of time. That being said when you get Mark Waid involved with Daredevil, you just have to…
1July 21, 2011
Marvel Comics’ Fear Itself Vs DC Comics’ Flashpoint

In comic shops this summer, a war is being waged. No, I’m not talking about the fact that many comic shop owners are upset with the recent developments at DC…
0July 16, 2011
Captain America #1 Goes Back to Basics

July 22, “Captain America: The First Avenger” hits theaters, and Marvel Comics has been doing some wonderful things to promote this event. From special comics, such as the recent 4-issue…
0July 11, 2011
The Rise of the Red Skull has begun!

In the tradition of Magneto: Testament this is a look at another legendary Marvel villain, The Red Skull. Greg Pak and Mirko Colak deliver an unflinching look at this character…
0July 9, 2011
It’s time for Vengeance in the Marvel Universe!

It’s time for Vengeance! A new six issue mini series from Marvel that’s loosely sparked out of Fear Itself yet entirely its own thing. I’ve personally been looking forward to…
0July 5, 2011
Welcome to the All Winners Squad! Salute the Band of Heroes

As I write this it’s the 4th of July and what better way to celebrate this holiday than with the All Winners Squad Band of Heroes issue #1. I was…
0July 2, 2011
Captain America Comic Prequel Ending Disappoints

This week, the final issue of “Captain America: The First Avenger” hit comic book stands. This is the official prequel to the upcoming movie, and while I was initially interested…
0June 26, 2011
Remembering Comics Artist Gene Colan

This past week, the comics world lost a true legend. Gene Colan was one of the premiere artists of the Silver Age but stayed active in the comics business throughout…
0June 13, 2011
15 Love #1: Is the match worth watching?

There’s something to 15 Love #1 that I can’t quite put my finger on. This book has been in the locked files of Marvel since being commissioned by Bill Jemas…