Wow! Just freakin’ awesome and if you are not onboard with all things Green Lantern related then you are missing out. Geoff Johns writes one heck of a tale here that formally introduces us to the Red Lantern Corps, rage powered individuals who are sure to give the Green Lantern Corps one hell of a time. Shane Davis pencils this issue and the guy is unbelievable. There’s a splash page in this issue that rivals what Ivan Reis is doing in the main ongoing GL book. Buy this one! Grade: A+

Dark Horse Comics: Hellboy – In The Chapel of Moloch ( one-shot )

For the first time in years creator Mike Mignola does the art duties on a full sized Hellboy tale. It’s your basic Hellboy goodness which in many, many ways is better than anything on the stands today. Creepiness abounds in this tale of an artist in Portugal under supernatural influence with Hellboy out to save the day. Buy this one too! Come on…it’s Mike frickin’ Mignola!! Grade: A+

Marvel Comics: 1985 #6 ( of 6 )

This mini, to me, has been a lot of fun. It’s all about the Marvel Universe’s characters in the real world circa 1985. Havoc ensues. This issue has the big confrontation between the villains and the heroes. Since issue 3 I knew where writer Mark Milar and artist Tommy Edwards were going with this but it’s still been a cool read with the nostalgia of the 1985 Marvel Universe. Not a fantastic read but definitely a fun one. Grade: B

Cover of the Week: DC Universe – Decisions #4 ( of 4 )

with the upcoming election I just had to pick this one!

Until next time– Peace…

Damn, I love this book and I love the hell out of the cover above!

Written by Greg Pak with art by Clayton Henry we find our hero, Hercules, and his pal Amadeus Cho taking a little down time on an island in the Pacific that also happens to be a hangout for Amazon warriors. These Amazons are packing heat and are in heat, looking for a male worthy to sire their next generation. There’s great action and humor throughout the issue and, as I’ve said in previous reviews of this title, I don’t mind at all that Hercules has taken over this old Hulk title. Pak’s writing is fresh and makes this book one of the firsts I read the week it comes out. Henry’s art is fun and action packed and the man can draw some sexy ass Amazons. The only thing I didn’t like about this issue was that it seemed kind of short. But still very cool. Thanks to this book, Hercules is quickly becoming one of my favorite characters around. He’s as cool as Wolverine but without all the brooding. Grade: B+

Red 5 Comics: Atomic Robo – Dogs of War part 2 ( of 5 )

Man, I so want to see a team-up book with Atomic Robo and Hellboy. They would fit together so nicely. Anyhoo, this second issue of the second volume from writer Brian Clevinger with art by Scott Wegener is a super fun read with the WWII adventures of Atomic Robo, on a mission to stop the Nazis and their “Laufpanzers” –walking tanks. The action is no holds barred as Robo goes after Laufpanzer after Laufpanzer with help from the G.I.s around him. It’s nothing deep but if you want an entertaining read then you can’t go wrong with Atomic Robo. Grade: A-

DC Comics: Action Comics #869

Thank you comic book gods for giving us writer Geoff Johns! The man is a force to be reckoned with and knows these DC characters in and out and tells fantastic stories that showcase the characters strengths and weaknesses in perfect form. This issue is part 4 of the Braniac storyline that has Superman confronting the real Braniac, not the probes that he has dealt with before. In the previous issues he learned the details of the fate of the Kryptonian city of Kandor, how Braniac captured the city and triggered the destruction of Krypton and has been doing the same thing all over the universe. So, Supes went looking for Brainiac and found the real deal but now the evil bastard has brought his ship to Metropolis so he can do the same thing to it and to Earth that he did to Krypton. This issue is great as you see Superman face Brainiac head on all the while Metropolis residents panic and Daily Planet workers deal with the Brainiac probes in some, what I like to call, “OH YEAH!” moments. Artist Gary Frank is stupendous in this issue and I hope he stays on forever. Awesome awesome awesome! Grade: A+

Until next time—Peace…

Writer Peter Milligan and artist Esad Ribic bring us an interesting tale that I’m assuming takes place sometime in the recent past concerning the existence of Atlantis and Namor, the Sub-Mariner.

We follow this tale with a group of sailors and a scientist looking to debunk the whole Atlantis legend. The sailors aboard the submarine taking them into the Marianas Trench recount a tale of Namor which the scientist scoffs at. Well, this being a book about Namor we as the reader know that there will be a definite close encounter with the fish-man. What makes this book work is the fabulous painted art. Ribic has done fantastic work with Thor and the Silver Surfer and I’m eager to see him depict Namor in all his angry glory in this mini. The book is $3.99 but worth the buy. Grade: A-

DC Comics: Green Lantern #34

Here we have part 6 of the 7 part “Secret Origin” storyline from writer Geoff Johns and artist Ivan Reis and it’s probably the best issue of this story yet. I felt initially that re-telling the origin of Hal “Green Lantern” Jordan was unnecessary but I actually have liked how Johns is working “The Blackest Night” prophecy into the origin. This issue has a cool fight between prophecy obsessed villain Atrocitus and Jordan and Sinestro. The characterization and the art really make this issue great and I have to say that if they take artist Reis off this book it will be a dark day for Green Lantern fans. The guy doles out some beautiful imagery that is action packed but he never skimps on details. Great read! Grade: A

Marvel Comics: X-Men – Manifest Destiny #1 ( of 4 )

This review is simple. Don’t waste your time here unless you like X-Men stories that seem like the equivalent of after-school specials. I used to be the biggest X-Men fan back in the late 80s and through the 90s but I’m just not feeling it anymore. With the exception of the monthly Astonishing X-Men, the mutant universe seems very bland and tired. If you are loving the direction of the X-books lately then you might want to pick this up but to me, it’s sucktastic! Grade: D-

Until next time– Peace…