NEW COMICS 4 THIS WEEK (05/22/24)
*All comics will be rated on a scale from 1 to 10*
Alan Scott: Green Lantern # 6 
Amazing Spider-Man # 50 
Batman/Superman: World’s Finest # 27
Blood Squad Seven # 1 
Cobra Commander # 5
Elvira Meets H.P. Lovecraft # 4 
Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance # 3
Immortal Thor # 11
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers # 120
ROOK: Exodus # 2 
The Sensational She-Hulk # 8
The Spectacular Spider-Men # 3
Superior Spider-Man # 7
Spider-Gwen: The Ghost Spider # 1
Symbiote Spider-Man 2099 # 3
Superman # 14
Thundercats # 4
Ultimate Black Panther # 4
Void Rivals # 9
Wonder Woman # 9
Amazing Spider-Man # 50– This 50th issue of ASM delivers a great amount of excitement along with some “OMG” moments that make this a thrilling experience; Putting a new spin on iconic elements such as the return of The Green Goblin and a revamped version of The Living Brain (Who is no longer the number one lamest Spider-Man villain); It’s been said that the Spider-Man/Green Goblin feud has run its course seeing as the two arch-enemies had classic battles throughout the years but this one will be surprising with the two of them pulling out their bag of tricks upon each other; However, what’s intriguing about this story is how Norman Osborn continues to be a sympathetic character all while trying his best to fight off the Goblin’s control that will pay off later down the road; Ed McGuinness’ artwork continues to be a true blessing in disguise for ASM because only he can provide such powerful fight sequences along with the one or two-page spreads that really displays the conflict between Spidey and G.G.; Other stories provided for this anniversary issue by Marv Wolfman, who delivers another Spidey/Black Cat story and shows that he has not lost his touch, Nikesh Shukla and ChrisCross (Haven’t heard that name in a while) spin a tale of Spidey spending time with the mother of a donut vendor he frequently visits as a favor while Lee Gatlin’s story goes comical with Spidey mistaken The Thing for The Rhino thanks in part to a series of mishaps. Finally, Joe Kelly teams with Juan Ferreyra for a short but unique Spider-Man/Doctor Strange story that, as always, leaves a lasting impressing on a supernatural level but feels like it should have been used for a limited series (Maybe next time); ASM # 50 delivers the opening chapter of a story that looks to keep the larger than life energy from this issue going, especially with the epilogue that was supplied by Zeb Wells and Todd Nauck (**NO SPOILERS**), but with the non-stop twist and turns on display the next chapter should be …… Would you like me to say it?! Amazing!
Blood Squad Seven # 1– This series answers an age-old question: How would a superhero team from the 90s survive in the modern day?! The creative team of Joe Casey and Paul Fry set out to give readers an answer but after it’s been all said and done, the answer isn’t all that great since this story is filled with so much satire and hyperbole to draw in readers but since “The Authority” and “The Boys” did justice with this particular concept, the story itself feels like if Aaron Sorkin himself was doing a superhero story that embraces the political drama rather than the actual heroes so that is a complete letdown in my eyes, especially when you take into consideration that this team is from the 1990s (The era that everyone and their mother loves); The action sequences are flat and it feels as if Casey and Fry were going through the motions of getting through this first issue before something epic happens. Say that Blood Squad Seven serves as a shining example of a good idea that should stay an idea….even if was inspired by the 90s.
ROOK: Exodus # 2– Two issues in and Dire Wolf is beginning to be a solid character due to the chemistry she shares with ROOK continuing the latter’s quest to escape Exodus is still enjoyable because you never know what Geoff Johns will throw at you whenever it tanks for giant cyber-enchanted bears, you’ll be waiting with excitement to see how ROOK escapes but now that the characters have been established it’s time to flesh out the background of Exodus but I have faith that Johns will deliver in the most explosive way that only he can.
Spider-Gwen: The Ghost Spider # 1– Gwen Stacy aka The Ghost Spider finds herself a full-time resident of the 616 Marvel Universe thanks to a new identity provided to her by Ouroboros of The Time Variance Authority but while fans got used to the funhouse mirror aspects of her own world, putting her in the 616 Marvel Universe may come off as a cheap ploy but I have to say….I think it’s brilliant since it opens up Gwen’s world in a way that hasn’t been done in the comics so it’s good that elements from both “Spider-Man: Enter The Spider-Verse” and “Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse” made their way into this new series. While I was always on the fence when it came to Stephanie Phillips’ writing, I feel as if she truly captured Gwen’s personality with ease while never going overboard by comparing her to the original Gwen Stacy that helps in making this “fish out of water” concept feel fresh while making strides on being a good superhero epic. From her showdown with Kraven The Hunter to that brilliant “Spider-Man 2” easter egg, this is a series that Spider-Gwen fans old and new will enjoy especially for fans who are getting into this series for the first time.
The Spectacular Spider-Men # 3– Three issues in and Greg Weisman and Humberto Ramos continue their wonderful focus on both Peter Parker and Miles Morales; This story throws the two of them in their greatest desires (Peter and Gwen Stacy as a married couple while MIles and Kamala Khan are a couple) may throw readers for a loop but still comes off as interesting since readers will already know that things aren’t what they seem to be and the only logical answer would be that this has Mysterio written all over it but Weisman and Ramos take a left turn with that theory and unveil the true villains of the weird soap opera that Peter and Miles are involved in (** NO SPOILERS** but I confess, I did chuckle at the identity of one of the villains); This issue may not be impactful like the first two but it as its moments that truly make it a compelling read that sees Weisman and Ramos continuing to be a strong creative team that are not afraid to take risks in their storytelling.
Well, that’s it for me this week. Thanks for sticking around and I will see you all next time.
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