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Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 17d

Wolverines & Deadpools #2
Dadverine & Dadpool together again, with their successors. Banter is fun; Laura & Ellie are finding a rhythm. X-Force costumes are cool. Shadow King is a terrifying adversary and getting his claws into Ellie is bad news. I just keep thinking that Gabby should be here too.

Cover for Wolverines & Deadpools #2 by Alessandro Cappuccio and Marte Gracia
Writer(s)
Cody Ziglar
Penciler(s)
Rogê Antônio
Inker(s)
Rogê Antônio
Colorist(s)
Guru-eFX
Letterer(s)
VC's Travis Lanham
Editor(s)
Mark Basso

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Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 17d

Wolverine by Chris Claremont #1
Art style works with the brutal fight, featuring the X-Men! Love everyone's cameos, even if some of the moments are a little more forced. Still a fun issue from a great history moment setting up Logan rescuing Kitty from Ogun (even if it muddles the timeline).

Cover for Wolverine by Chris Claremont #1 by Steve McNiven
Writer(s)
Chris Claremont
Jess Harrold
Penciler(s)
Tom Reilly
Inker(s)
Tom Reilly
Colorist(s)
Chris O'Halloran
Letterer(s)
Clayton Cowles
Typeset
Editor(s)
Jennifer Grunwald
Daniel Kirschoffer

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Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 17d

Uncanny X-Men (Vol. 6) #19
My extreme dislike of the sentinel-dog made this hard to read; every panel it's in makes my skin crawl. Hotoru doesn't like cats‽ Kurt sees the situation with Jubilee, but I don't get him agreeing. At least she takes care of it quick; appreciate the final panel for sure.

Cover for Uncanny X-Men (Vol. 6) #19 by David Marquez and Matthew Wilson
Writer(s)
Gail Simone
Penciler(s)
Luciano Vecchio

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Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 17d

Ultimate X-Men (Vol. 2) #18
Confronting the Maester leads to some very upsetting artwork. Poor Akihiro. The X-Men come together to find Hisako, but can't do it without Yuriko! Maester is up to something even more sinister! Can't wait for the showdown! Art is effective at the emotional storytelling.

Cover for Ultimate X-Men (Vol. 2) #18 by Peach Momoko
Writer(s)
Peach Momoko
Zack Davisson
Penciler(s)
Peach Momoko
Colorist(s)
Peach Momoko
Letterer(s)
VC's Travis Lanham
Editor(s)
Wil Moss
Michelle Marchese

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Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 17d

Ultimate Wolverine #8
This issue hints at more interesting things: leave 'em wanting more? Angel is terrifying and the art is so cool. Little happens story-wise, then suddenly Death. I want to explore what happened, what we only see the edges of, but it's on to the next.

Cover for Ultimate Wolverine #8 by Alessandro Cappuccio and Frank Martin Jr.
Writer(s)
Chris Condon
Penciler(s)
Alessandro Cappuccio
Inker(s)
Alessandro Cappuccio
Colorist(s)
Bryan Valenza
Letterer(s)
VC's Cory Petit
Editor(s)
Will Moss

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Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 17d

Superior Avengers #5
The future team makes their final gambit against Wakanda. The political intrigue is short lived but it was always a distraction. Kristoff gets stabbed; Abomination lives up to his name. Betrayals abound, which is pretty inevitable given the team, yet I enjoyed each knife twist.

Cover for Superior Avengers #5 by R.B. Silva and Jesus Aburtov
Writer(s)
Steve Foxe
Penciler(s)
Luca Maresca
Kyle Hotz
Inker(s)
Luca Maresca
Kyle Hotz
Colorist(s)
Mattia Iacono
Rachelle Rosenberg
Letterer(s)
Cory Petit
Editor(s)
Danny Khazem

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 17d

Storm (Vol. 5) #11
I thought Bill rejected Godhood? He's speech was Thor-like, and he knew a lot of earth culture for an alien. Enjoyed Ororo finally facing Infinity (& Eternity by proxy). Hadad's approach is Beautiful! Love the connection to Phoenix & Scarlet Witch. Gateway talking out loud‽

Cover for Storm (Vol. 5) #11 by Mateus Manhanini
Writer(s)
Murewa Ayodele
Penciler(s)
Mario Santoro
Carlos Villa
Inker(s)
Mario Santoro
Carlos Villa
Colorist(s)
Fer Sifuentes-Sujo
Alex Guimarães
Letterer(s)
Travis Lanham
Editor(s)
Tom Brevoort

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Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 17d

Red Hulk #7
Ryker is a perfect example of abusers of power turning on their own eventually. I thought the fight would be longer, but that experiment is really torture. Bowen wises up a little (She should have known) while the robot pals face Shark Men. What a conundrum.

Cover for Red Hulk #7 by Geoff Shaw and Marte Gracia
Writer(s)
Benjamin Percy
Penciler(s)
Jethro Morales
Inker(s)
Jethro Morales
Colorist(s)
Bryan Valenza
Letterer(s)
VC's Cory Petit
Editor(s)
Mark Paniccia

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 17d

One World Under Doom #6
Honestly: this cover says it all.
But then again the writing, the pacing, the art of this debate are so striking it needs to be mentioned. Fantastic work. And the Spy Mission‽ Amazing. But Oh Wow that Climax!

Cover for One World Under Doom #6 by Ben Harvey
Writer(s)
Ryan North
Penciler(s)
R.B. Silva
Inker(s)
R.B. Silva
Colorist(s)
David Curiel

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 17d

Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #11
Great Art. The fourth wall breaking wasn't very effective for me, so I was thankful for the character reveal. That being said it's a neat framing device for an anniversary issue; I apricate the In Memorium. Grateful for the Midnight Mission.

Cover for Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #11 by Davide Paratore
Writer(s)
Jed MacKay
Penciler(s)
Domenico Carbone
Inker(s)
Domenico Carbone
Colorist(s)
Rachelle Rosenberg
Letterer(s)
VC's Clayton Cowles
Editor(s)
Drew Baumgartner
Devin Lewis

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Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 17d

Marvel Rivals: Hellfire Gala #1
Thing and Squirrel-Girl on the beach was the best part. Everyone is announcing their bios, but the Ultron Attack is a fun challenge. Less so the fight for the cradle. Why is it X-Men against Cap and He's trying to save them? Krakoan-Ultron is a big problem. Cute art.

Cover for Marvel Rivals: Hellfire Gala #1 by Simone Di Meo
Writer(s)
Paul Allor
Penciler(s)
Luca Claretti
Daniel Scalisi
Ig Guara

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 17d

Hellverine (Vol. 2) #9
Somehow still dealing with Hellfire & even more Red Tape. Some BS about a home despite him literally just losing one. Thankfully Aurora is here to slap some sense into him. Mephisto corners Akihiro into... doing his original plan? The government org is predictably no help.

Cover for Hellverine (Vol. 2) #9 by Kendrick Lim
Writer(s)
Benjamin Percy
Penciler(s)
Raffaele Ienco
Inker(s)
Raffaele Ienco
Colorist(s)
Bryan Valenza
Letterer(s)
VC's Travis Lanham
Editor(s)
Cy Pedro Beltran
Mark Basso

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 17d

Gwenpool #4
The Weapon X program continues to make killers it cannot control, surprising no one. Gwenpool can name a bunch of Spidey's. Fakepool is just trying to find herself. The Gwens coming together makes sense, the mindscape is illustrated so cool. Hope they can come to an understanding.

Cover for Gwenpool #4 by Chad Hardin and Edgar Delgado
Writer(s)
Cavan Scott
Penciler(s)
Stefano Nesi
Inker(s)
Stefano Nesi
Colorist(s)
Matt Milla
Letterer(s)
Ariana Maher
Editor(s)
Jordan D. White

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 17d

Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time #5
Competing voices became a fun narrative structure. Really enjoy the art in the opening splash & Hulk fight. Heartbreaking to discover it's not DP's death wish that's been driving the plot. How did this wild romp turn so emotional‽ Excellent Finale.

Cover for Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time #5 by Davide Paratore
Writer(s)
Cullen Bunn
Penciler(s)
Dalibor Talajic
Inker(s)
Dalibor Talajic
Colorist(s)
Lee Loughridge
Letterer(s)
VC's Joe Sabino
Editor(s)
Darren Shan

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Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 17d

Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #3
The art in this is disturbing. Castle in the exo-suit gets gross. That girl is not going to be ok. "It's all just gray" really hits home. Bullseye's final madness, fight, and its ending worked so well. Heavy ending, but it was always going to be, enjoyed reading this.

Cover for Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #3 by Steve McNiven
Writer(s)
Charles Soule
Steve McNiven
Penciler(s)
Steve McNiven
Inker(s)
Steve McNiven
Colorist(s)
Dean White
Letterer(s)
VC's Clayton Cowles
Editor(s)
Nick Lowe

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 17d

Captain America (Vol. 14) #2
Steve recently woken and jumping into mid-2000's military politics does not sit well with me. But sliding scale, I guess? Hard to trust anyone but Cap here. Oh no, a trap. Love when Doom answers an attack with Diplomacy. So Arrogant, so Doom. Storytelling is really good.

Cover for Captain America (Vol. 14) #2 by Ben Harvey
Writer(s)
Chip Zdarsky
Penciler(s)
Valerio Schiti
Inker(s)
Valerio Schiti
Colorist(s)
Frank D'Armata

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 17d

Avengers in the Veracity Trap! HC #1
The classic Avengers fight some monsters with really cool Pin-Ups. Thor's meta-breakdown is funny (Pay Creatives). Appreciate writers turning into kids, but then a little bogged down in "didn't write this" jokes. I always appreciate a "Power of story" issue.

Cover for Avengers in the Veracity Trap! HC #1 by Michael Cho
Writer(s)
Chip Kidd
Michael Cho
Penciler(s)
Michael Cho
Inker(s)
Michael Cho
Colorist(s)
Michael Cho
Letterer(s)
VC's Joe Caramagna
Editor(s)
Tom Brevoort
Sarah Singer
Charles Kochman
Lydia Nguyen
Marie Oishi

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Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 17d

Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 7) #9
Pete hasn't been the same since Hellgate, everyone in his life is worried. Maybe it's drugs? Maybe it's not Pete? "You two deserve each other." Ha! Either way eventually Spider-Man jumps back into action. And who is this new Kintsugi kid? Good writing creating mystery.

Cover for Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 7) #9 by John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna and Marcio Menyz
Writer(s)
Joe Kelly
Penciler(s)
Michael Dowling
Inker(s)
Michael Dowling
Colorist(s)
Marte Gracia
Letterer(s)
VC's Joe Caramagna
Editor(s)
Nick Lowe

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 17d

All-New Venom #9
Symbiotes versus Ock and the green team. The psychotropic gas makes a terrifying vision. Ock is more than a threat to this team, but it's cool to see them come together. MJ gets ruthless. The light coming from the window during the break up just feels insulting to Paul. Poor guy.

Cover for All-New Venom #9 by Adam Kubert and Laura Martin
Writer(s)
Al Ewing
Penciler(s)
Carlos Gómez
Inker(s)
Carlos Gómez
Colorist(s)
Frank D'armata
Letterer(s)
Clayton Cowles
Editor(s)
Jordan D. White
Emerald Bensadoun

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 20d

Werewolf By Night: Blood Moon Rise #1
Dracula collecting werewolves and testing them bodes ill. Although Jack finally teams up with Ted! (How did Drac catch Man-Thing!?) Nightmare messing with the pack is funny, and drawn so well. The horror vibes all hit.

Cover for Werewolf By Night: Blood Moon Rise #1 by Tyler Kirkham
Writer(s)
Michael Giacchino
Jason Loo
Penciler(s)
David Messina
Jason Loo
Inker(s)
David Messina
Jason Loo
Colorist(s)
Mattia Iacono
Jason Loo
Letterer(s)
VC's Joe Sabino
Editor(s)
Drew Baumgartner
Devin Lewis

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Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 20d

Vision and the Scarlet Witch (Vol. 3) #3
Vizh gets so emotional. Vin is very creepy and does not sound like him. Wanda should know better. Waltzing Musical Chairs of Death‽ This is Reaper's plan‽ Appreciate the family time, a weirdly silly issue before an inevitable confrontation.

Cover for Vision and the Scarlet Witch (Vol. 3) #3 by Russell Dauterman
Writer(s)
Steve Orlando
Penciler(s)
Lorenzo Tammetta
Jacopo Camagni
Inker(s)
Lorenzo Tammetta
Jacopo Camagni
Colorist(s)
Ruth Redmond
Letterer(s)
VC's Travis Lanham
Editor(s)
Alanna Smith
Sidney Stubbs

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Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 20d

Ultimates (Vol. 3) #14
Introducing Ultimate Emma, Wanda, and Pietro. Cap and Hawkeye have a cool showdown. Emma is as ruthless as ever. Of course billionaire CEOs are behind global war. Interesting issue introducing more players before the finale, still bringing all the pieces together.

Cover for Ultimates (Vol. 3) #14 by Dike Ruan and Neeraj Menon
Writer(s)
Deniz Camp
Penciler(s)
Juan Frigeri
Inker(s)
Juan Frigeri
Colorist(s)
Federico Blee
Letterer(s)
VC's Travis Lanham
Editor(s)
Wil Moss
Michelle Marchese

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Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 20d

Ultimate Spider-Man (Vol. 3) #19
Venom unleashing is horrifying and unexpected. Kingpin is making plans, but the Mysterios are plotting. Harvy's not all bad. The panel with the height markers! Pete is finally telling MJ Everything!! About Time! It takes so long!

Cover for Ultimate Spider-Man (Vol. 3) #19 by Marco Checchetto and Matthew Wilson
Writer(s)
Jonathan Hickman
Penciler(s)
Marco Checchetto
Inker(s)
Marco Checchetto
Colorist(s)
Matthew Wilson
Letterer(s)
VC's Cory Petit
Editor(s)
Wil Moss
Michelle Marchese

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 20d

Thing (Vol. 4) #3
Ben recovers the kid from the explosion (maybe losing Marty?) but now what? Hammerhead and Bullseye aren't happy, but Kingpin more so. To the tune of 10 million. Facing the Wrecking Crew is always fun, the kid adds more stakes. Juggernaut‽

Cover for Thing (Vol. 4) #3 by Nick Bradshaw and Rachelle Rosenberg
Writer(s)
Tony Fleecs
Penciler(s)
Justin Mason
Inker(s)
Justin Mason
Colorist(s)
Alex Sinclair
Letterer(s)
VC's Joe Caramagna
Editor(s)
Darren Shan

Shane @shanereviews.bsky.social · 20d

Spider-Man vs. The Sinister Sixteen #1
Sinister Six meets The Menu. Love everyone arriving at the restaurant, and the dinner pairings. (I didn't realize this was going to be set back a few years.) The arguments with Otto and Eddie made me laugh, the main plot even more. Very enjoyable to read.

Cover for Spider-Man vs. The Sinister Sixteen #1 by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson
Writer(s)
J. Michael Straczynski
Penciler(s)
Phil Noto
Inker(s)
Phil Noto
Colorist(s)
Phil Noto
Letterer(s)
VC's Ariana Maher
Editor(s)
Wil Moss