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Superman: Earth One Graphic Novel Review
2010, DC Comics/Titan Books
Story: J. Michael Staczynski
Pencils: Shane Davis
Inks: Sandra Hope
Colour: Barbara Ciardo
J. Michael Staczynski updates the Last Son of Kryton’s origin for the inaugural release from DC’s new Earth One imprint; the publisher’s latest attempt to attract new readers with monthly titles that are free from all the cumbersome continuity and convoluted history which … read more
Posted in Graphic Novel Reviews
Tagged DC Comics, Earth One, graphic novels, J. Michael Straczynski, superhero comics, Superman
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Silver Surfer: Requiem Review
2008, Marvel Knights
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Artist: Esad Ribic
Could there be a more hippyish comic book creation than the Silver Surfer? A metallic dude who surfs the cosmos, refusing to cover his androgynous shame lest it cramp his streamline style. The Fabulous Freak Brothers have nothing on Norrin Radd.
While popular culture has latched onto the Surfer as … read more
Spider-man: Back in Black vol. 1 TPB Review
2007, Marvel
Writers: J. Michael Straczynski, Peter David
Pencils: Ron Garney, Todd Nauck, Ronan Cliquet, Colleen Doran
Inks: Bill Reinhold, Rob Stull, Robert Campanella
Colours: Matt Milla, John Kalisz, Jose Villarrubia
Spider-man has been yanked in some questionable directions over the last few years, which is why Back in Black, a refreshingly simple revenge tale, has the potential to … read more
Thor vol. 1 (J. Michael Straczynski) TPB Review
2008, Marvel
Story: J. Michael Straczyinski
Pencils: Olivier Coipel
Inks: Mark Morales
Colours: Laura Martin, Paul Mounts
In the midst of Civil War, many fans believed that Thor would make a triumphant return, and sway the win for the Registration Act opposition. Unfortunately, the resurrected Son of Odin turned out to be a cybernetic clone, of all things, created by … read more
Posted in Graphic Novel Reviews
Tagged graphic novels, J. Michael Straczynski, Marvel Comics, superhero comics, Thor
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