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Tag Archives: Avengers
Young Avengers vol. 1: Sidekicks TPB Review

Marvel
Writer: Allan Heinberg
Pencils: Jim Cheung
Inks: John Dell, Mark Morales, Drew Geraci
Colours: Justin Ponsor
In the genre specific confines of the comic medium it is so rare to be surprised by a superhero book, let alone one published by Marvel. Sidekicks is everything it shouldn’t be, fresh, energetic and intelligent. I cannot say that Heinberg’s Young Avengers… read more
Iron Man Disassembled TPB Review

2004, Marvel
Writer: John Jackson Miller, Mark Ricketts
Pencilers: Jorge Lucas, Tony Harris, Scott Kolins
Inkers: Tom Feister, Charles Wallace
Colours: Antonio Fabela, J.D. Mettler
Though Marvel’s finest would soon reassemble under the New Avengers title, the ‘Disassembled’ plotline saw the team exit with more whimper than bang. This book sees Tony struggle with the loss … read more
New Avengers vol. 1: Breakout TPB Review

2006, Marvel
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Pencils: David Finch
Inks: Danny Miki, Mark Morales Allen Martinez, Victor Olazaba
Colours: Frank D’Armata
Ever since its announcement, I’ve resented the New Avengers line-up. You see, in my Avengers, Justice League and X-titles consuming heyday I was always interested in the little guys; the Blue Beetles, Booster Golds and Guy Gardners of the … read more


