Amazing Spider-Man, Marvel’s flagship comic title, has seen a lot of changes in the past two years. In the wake of One More Day, readers saw a status quo with some reintroduced elements of yesteryear, some new elements, and the lack of other recent elements. I’ve been behind on the reviews because most of what I have to say about them doesn’t fit neatly into our review formats, so here’s another editorial. (Note that this introduction concludes the spoiler-free portion of the article.)
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Blackest Night Review – “Blackest Night #1”
Night has fallen on the DC Universe.
Blackest Night Review – “Green Lantern Corps: Emerald Eclipse”
With this review, our “Blackest Night” coverage is up to date.
Blackest Night Review – “Green Lantern #43”
The formal prologue, set before the Free Comic Book Day “Blackest Night #0” issue, details the creation of the first Black Lantern. In many ways, this is not what I expected, and that’s definitely a good thing. The main event kicks off next week with “Blackest Night #1.”
Weekly Comics Discussion – July 8, 2009
As usual, the complete list is available here.
War of Kings Review – “War of Kings #5”
The second last issue starts with the (spoiler protected) line “Word of Lilandra’s death comes to us early on what turns out to be the last day of the Kree-Shi’Ar War.” The series then pulls together the elements needed to set the stage for its final chapter.
Weekly Comics Discussion – July 1, 2009
Canadians take note: if your local comic shop is open on Canada Day, it’s going to be a very good day to check things out. If I don’t have to work that day, I’ll aim to get some reviews up mid-afternoon. As always, the complete release list is available here.
Blackest Night Review – “Green Lantern: Agent Orange”
The latest chapter leading into Blackest Night wrapped up this week. Next issue is the official prologue issue, detailing some of the Black Hand’s role in all of this.
Crossover Comix Updates
Crossover Comix Cavalcade receives its first updates since moving to its new home here at the Bureau.
Weekly Comics Discussion – June 24, 2009
As usual, the complete list is available here.