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Come on Rob, you barely tried…

December 1, 2024 at 4:38 PM

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So I put on Easy Like Sunday Morning while reading X-Force #30 and it made me feel things. leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plut...

X-Force #30 Review (★★★½) by plutar

Having reached this pivotal issue, I’ve decided to keep reading X-Force as part of my 90s X-Men journey. Surprisingly, this wraps up my favorite Arcade story. Sure, it’s vapid and inconsequential, but...

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November 17, 2024 at 3:21 PM

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Just wrapped up my thoughts on X-Men #11—the end of an era with Jim Lee at the helm. If you’re a fan of ’90s X-Men or curious about what made this issue so iconic, check out my full review here: leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plut... #XMen #Comics #JimLee

X-Men #11 Review (★★★★) by plutar

As flawed as this story may be, I couldn’t help but feel a surge of emotion on the last page of Jim Lee’s incredible run as the penciler, and eventually writer/plotter, of X-Men. His artistic vision a...

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August 10, 2024 at 1:30 PM

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Just read Uncanny X-Men #1 after a long break. Loved the campfire story vibe and the classic X-Men themes. Excited for what’s next! Read my review: leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plutar…#UncannyXMene#GailSimonen#ComicReviewe#XMenen

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August 8, 2024 at 2:23 AM

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Just reviewed Gotham by Gaslight, a moody Batman tale set in Victorian Gotham! If you’re into classic Batman stories with stunning art by Mike Mignola, check it out. Let’s chat about it! Read my review here: leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plut...

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Batman: Gotham by Gaslight #1 Review (★★★★½) by plutar

Until recently, I was entrenched in a nostalgic journey through the classic Chris Claremont era of X-Men comics and venturing into the early ’90s. My mission was to relive the comic boom of that time ...

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August 4, 2024 at 1:36 PM

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Check out my review of *Ultimate X-Men #1*! This issue is a refreshing take on the series with stunning art by Peach Momoko. Read more here: leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plut... #XMen #Comics #PeachMomoko

Ultimate X-Men #1 Review (★★★½) by plutar

Reading Ultimate X-Men #1 marks a significant shift for me as I start exploring some of the new comics I’ve been picking up on my trips to Sanctuary Comics in Edmond, OK. I decided long ago that new c...

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August 3, 2024 at 10:59 PM

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Feeling nostalgic for the ‘90s? Check out my review of X-Force #10, where Cannonball’s resurrection gets more convoluted than an episode of Baywatch. Spoiler: Liefeld’s art runs wild, but not in a good way. 😏 Read the full review here: leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plut... #XForce #90sComics

X-Force #9 Review (★) by plutar

In hindsight, it might have been better to cancel New Mutants at issue #50 and integrate the characters into other titles. This way, we could have avoided the downward spiral during Louise Simonson’s ...

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August 2, 2024 at 5:24 AM

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@joshwren.bsky.social

Just reviewed X-Men #10! Incredible Jim Lee art, but the storytelling falls short. Check out the full review here: [https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plutar/reviews/7302172](leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plut...) #XMen #ComicReview #JimLee #MarvelComics #ComicBooks

X-Men #10 Review (★★) by plutar

This is the next-to-last X-Men issue featuring Jim Lee before he heads off to Image and it features a beautiful cover. The issue suffers from the obvious turmoil in the comic industry at this point—a ...

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August 1, 2024 at 1:01 PM

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Just reviewed X-Force Annual #1! Great conclusion to Shattershot with amazing art by Greg Capullo. Full review here: [https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plutar/reviews/7295851](leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plut...) #XForce #ComicReview #GregCapullo #MarvelComics #ComicBooks

X-Force Annual #1 Review (★★★★) by plutar

What a great conclusion to the Shattershot crossover. This was a great annual, and there are many reasons why. It had a few stumbles, but just like the previous X-Factor annual before it, it was bette...

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July 31, 2024 at 10:04 PM

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Just reviewed X-Factor Annual #7! Great art by Joe Quesada and fun stories make this a standout annual. Full review here: [https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plutar/reviews/7289896](leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plut...) #XFactor #ComicReview #JoeQuesada #MarvelComics #ComicBooks

X-Factor Annual #7 Review (★★★★) by plutar

This is really good for an annual, especially. It’s probably the best of the X-Factor annuals by a long shot. What makes it great is the art from fresh names for the time. Joe Quesada is a guy who ros...

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July 31, 2024 at 6:01 AM

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@joshwren.bsky.social

Just reviewed Uncanny X-Men Annual #16! Nostalgic art and some memorable moments, but the story is still as confusing as ever: [https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plutar/reviews/7280132](leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plut...) #XMen #ComicReview #JaeLee #Bishop #MarvelComics #ComicBooks

Uncanny X-Men Annual #16 Review (★½) by plutar

This is a confusing book. It was one of my cherished comics as a child for the art and the Angel story, yet even then I knew at age 10 that this made zero sense. A lot of times, I would read comics an...

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July 30, 2024 at 2:13 AM

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Just reviewed X-Men Annual #1! Nostalgia hits hard with the Mojoverse tribute, but the inconsistency in art and story falls short. Full review: [leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plutar/reviews/7267043](leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plut...) #XMen #ComicReview #MarvelComics #ComicBooks

X-Men Annual #1 Review (★★) by plutar

This annual gives me some nostalgia for the Longshot mini-series, which I have fond memories of thanks to Art Adams’ art and PTSD from Ann Nocenti’s incomprehensible story. As with any tribute to the ...

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July 28, 2024 at 1:58 PM

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@joshwren.bsky.social

Just reviewed Uncanny X-Men #290! Storm’s characterization feels off, and the story lacks coherence. Check it out here: [https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plutar/reviews/7260532](leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plut...) #XMen #ComicReview #Storm #Forge #MarvelComics #ComicBooks

Uncanny X-Men #290 Review (★★) by plutar

This is a great cover. In many ways, Storm could be counted as the main character of the Uncanny X-Men since Giant-Size X-Men #1, but she’s written very strangely in this issue. In fact, everybody fee...

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July 27, 2024 at 1:28 PM

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@joshwren.bsky.social

Just reviewed Uncanny X-Men #289! Loved the focus on Storm and Forge. Check it out here: [https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plutar/reviews/7253881](leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plut...) #XMen #ComicReview #Storm #Forge #MarvelComics #ComicBooks

Uncanny X-Men #289 Review (★★★) by plutar

Storm is a multifaceted, complex character, and she deserves as complex a love story as she wants. Another “mansion” issue for the Gold Squad, there are no aliens or future bad guys this time, thanks ...

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July 26, 2024 at 12:50 PM

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@joshwren.bsky.social

Just saw the USS Flagg at Sanctuary Comics in Edmond, OK on Wednesday! It was so cool to see this massive GI Joe aircraft carrier in person. The size of this thing is incredible! #USSFlagg #GIJoe #SanctuaryComics #Edmond #ComicShop #Nostalgia #ComicBooks

July 26, 2024 at 12:00 PM

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Loved the anti-90s vibe of this Excalibur issue. Alan Davis sets a unique tone amidst typical comic trends. Full review: [https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plutar/reviews/7253693](leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plut...) #Excalibur #ComicReview #AlanDavis #MarvelComics #XMen

Excalibur #54 Review (★★★½) by plutar

While I have a fondness for everything Alan Davis does, I don’t thoroughly enjoy this but appreciate how anti-90s he was. This flies in the face of pubescent machismo and violence for violence’s sake ...

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July 26, 2024 at 11:52 AM

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Just reviewed a nostalgic fill-in issue of Excalibur. Loved the peek into Brian Braddock and Peter Parker's past. Full review: [https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plutar/reviews/7239147](leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plut...) #Excalibur #ComicReview #ScottLobdell #MarvelComics

Excalibur #53 Review (★★★½) by plutar

Scott Lobdell stories have me a bit conflicted lately during my reading of the 1992 X-books. He’s been a bit all over the place but consistently snarky. This fill-in issue, telling an old Captain Brit...

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July 24, 2024 at 2:42 PM

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Loving the Alan Davis run on Excalibur! This issue dives deep into Phoenix lore. It's a shame Rachel Summers doesn't get the credit she deserves. #Excalibur #ComicReview #AlanDavis #RachelSummers #PhoenixForce #MarvelComics #XMen #ComicBooks leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plut...

Excalibur #52 Review (★★★★) by plutar

I’m loving this Alan Davis run. He may not draw every issue, but it’s nice having his writing, especially at times like this issue. This issue has more lore about the Phoenix Force than anything else ...

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July 24, 2024 at 3:37 AM

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Deadpool's Diner in Marvel Snap is awful. 'Bubs' don't regenerate fast enough, so if you lose you're locked out for hours unless you throw 💰💰 at the game. Awful experience.

July 24, 2024 at 12:19 AM

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Just finished the latest Excalibur issue and it’s a mixed bag. Doug Braithwaite’s art starts strong but wavers, and the story has some odd choices! #Excalibur #ComicReview #MarvelComics #DougBraithwaite #AlanDavis #XMen #ComicBooks
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Excalibur #51 Review (★★★) by plutar

After the last issue, I couldn’t stop raving about how Alan Davis was a better writer on this series than anybody else. Now, with this issue, he's just writing. Instead of Alan Davis, we get Doug Brai...

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July 23, 2024 at 4:04 PM

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Just reviewed a disappointing Excalibur issue. #Excalibur #ComicReview #MarvelComics #XMen #RonLim #JaeLee #ComicBooks leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/plut...

Excalibur: XX Crossing #1 Review (★½) by plutar

This issue is disappointing. Similar to the last Excalibur one-shot, 'Air Apparent,' this story consists of single-character montages drawn by various artists. While there are some standout pages by R...

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July 23, 2024 at 4:02 PM

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@joshwren.bsky.social

Just finished reviewing Excalibur #49! Alan Davis shines again, but the lifeforce-sucking villains are getting repetitive. Anyone else notice this trend in the X-Universe? #Excalibur #XMen #ComicReview #AlanDavis #MarvelComics #ComicBooks #MarvelFans #Villains

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Excalibur #49 Review (★★★★) by plutar

Alan Davis produces another great issue with Excalibur #49. I wish he drew everything else I’m reading. His easygoing style is just so comforting to me. I won’t let the Alan Davis spell and the whiff ...

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July 21, 2024 at 6:10 AM