Review Search: Dave Lanphear
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Secret Warriors #12
January 29th, 2010 | By Chad Nevett
Another chapter in the epic ensemble novel that is “Secret Warriors.” A very good comic that isn’t suited to 22-page issues.
Doctor Voodoo: Avenger of the Supernatural #4
January 24th, 2010 | By Doug Zawisza
In seeking to upend the nefarious plot of Nightmare, Doctor Voodoo reaches deep into his past to find his true power.
Mighty Avengers #33
January 20th, 2010 | By Timothy Callahan
Reality punches are thrown. Bad stuff happens. And the Mighty Avengers live to tell the tale.
S.W.O.R.D. #3
January 18th, 2010 | By Chad Nevett
The best issue of the series yet as Beast works to stop Gyrich’s plan to deport all of the aliens on Earth.
Spider-Man Noir: Eyes without a Face #2
January 12th, 2010 | By Chad Nevett
The art and writing don’t work harmoniously and the plot is too coincidental in this 1933 story, while lacking a strong identity to push forward.
Secret Warriors #11
December 27th, 2009 | By Timothy Callahan
Hickman gets the story back on track after a few Dark Reign derailments in recent months.
Mighty Avengers #32
December 16th, 2009 | By Doug Zawisza
"Mighty/Dark" starts here, and it's an Avengers tale from top to bottom, stem to stern. This is what "Mighty Avengers" fans have been waiting for.
Spider-Man Noir: Eyes Without a Face #1
December 9th, 2009 | By Timothy Callahan
This second "Spider-Man Noir" series begins as strongly as the previous one.
Mighty Avengers #31
November 23rd, 2009 | By Greg McElhatton
At the end of the day, "The Unspoken" ends with an uninspired fight scene.
S.W.O.R.D. #1
November 11th, 2009 | By Timothy Callahan
This not-so serious look at Agent Brand's space operation is better than its art would lead you to believe.
Doctor Voodoo: Avenger of the Supernatural #2
November 10th, 2009 | By Doug Zawisza
Following a confrontation with Doctor Doom, Jericho Drumm, i.e. Doctor Voodoo, Earth's Sorcerer Supreme, has to figure out where he is and how he can return to Earth.
Dark Avengers: Ares #1
November 3rd, 2009 | By James Hunt
Ares is tasked with training up an elite crew of operatives.
Web of Spider-Man #1
October 19th, 2009 | By James Hunt
“Web of Spider-Man” returns as an anthology title.
Dark Reign: The List – Secret Warriors #1
October 8th, 2009 | By Doug Zawisza
We continue to see more of Norman Osborn's list in action. In this instance, one of the items on Osborn's list comes to him.
Doctor Voodoo: Avenger of the Supernatural #1
October 5th, 2009 | By Timothy Callahan
This series might have potential, but it's only hinted at in the first issue.
Secret Warriors #8
October 1st, 2009 | By Chad Nevett
Norman Osborn has a gun trained on Nick Fury. He doesn’t miss.
Anti-Venom: New Ways to Live #1
September 18th, 2009 | By James Hunt
Eddie Brock gets back out in the field of anti-heroics in his new guise as Anti-Venom.
Mighty Avengers #29
September 16th, 2009 | By Greg McElhatton
"Mighty Avengers" is amusing, but it actually feels like it's juggling a little too much at once.
Secret Warriors #7
August 25th, 2009 | By Timothy Callahan
Nick Fury robs a bank, and things get worse from there in this top-notch series from Jonathan Hickman.
Dark Reign: Mr. Negative #3
August 24th, 2009 | By James Hunt
We finally learn the origin of Mr. Negative, as he out-maneuvers the Hood.
Mighty Avengers #28
August 21st, 2009 | By Doug Zawisza
The Young Avengers make an appearance in the "Mighty Avengers" this month as someone who is not quite an Avenger is causing trouble for Mighty Avengers and Stature wants to stop it.
Captain America Theater of War: To Soldier On #1
August 16th, 2009 | By Timothy Callahan
Cap hits Iraq, and though the message of the story is clear, it's not a simple tale of heroic inspiration.
Mighty Avengers #27
July 15th, 2009 | By Doug Zawisza
"Oh my God. He Alpha Flighted 'em." That's right, true believer; some folks get Alpha Flighted in this very issue. Who? Well, that would be spoiling.
Captain America #601
July 14th, 2009 | By Chad Nevett
Meant to be an annual from 2007, Gene Colan joins Ed Brubaker for this story from World War II where Captain America and Bucky take on some vampires. It’s not the most engaging story, but the artwork is fabulous.
Secret Warriors #5
June 24th, 2009 | By Chad Nevett
The Howling Commandos versus H.A.M.M.E.R. versus Hydra! Need I say more?
Dark Reign: Mr. Negative #1
June 21st, 2009 | By James Hunt
Mister Negative takes on the Hood in a turf war as Dark Reign catches up with the Spideyverse in a big way.
Miss America 70th Anniversary Special #1
June 16th, 2009 | By Timothy Callahan
Van Meter and Macdonald have some fun with a Marvel not-quite-icon.
Mighty Avengers #25
June 4th, 2009 | By Doug Zawisza
The adventures of Henry Pym's Avengers continue with an attempt to reclaim the Dimensional Wave Inducer from the Baxter Building, home of the Fantastic Four. Oh, by the way, Reed Richards doesn't want to give it up.
New Avengers: The Reunion #4
June 2nd, 2009 | By James Hunt
Clint and Bobbi finally reach some resolution in their relationship, and find time to bring down the bad guys too.
Secret Warriors #4
May 16th, 2009 | By Timothy Callahan
Hickman sets the stage for a massive showdown next issue.
Fin Fang Four Return #1
May 7th, 2009 | By Doug Zawisza
Fin Fang Foom and some other mega monsters of yesteryear find themselves dealing with some rather unfortunate circumstances, just for the amusement of the reader. Oh, and Wolverine only appears once.
Captain America Theater of War: A Brother in Arms #1
May 1st, 2009 | By Timothy Callahan
Jenkins provides a moralizing story of war, but it does have heart.
Mighty Avengers #24
April 20th, 2009 | By Doug Zawisza
This issue is a nice little standalone segment steeped in the goings-on across, and history of, the Marvel Universe. That, and the Avengers meet G.R.A.M.P.A.
Mighty Avengers #23
March 30th, 2009 | By Doug Zawisza
Hulk, Iron Man, Hercules, Wasp, Jocasta, Vision, U. S. Agent, Stature, Amadeus Cho and Edwin Jarvis are the Mighty Avengers and this is the story of their battle against Chthon.
Secret Warriors #3
March 29th, 2009 | By Chad Nevett
Marvel’s best new series keeps on rolling with a confrontation between Fury’s Commandos and Hydra, while Fury meets with an old flame.
Secret Warriors #2
March 4th, 2009 | By Chad Nevett
Baron Strucker is back and the monocle is gone! Meet the man that’s beaten Nick Fury for years — without Fury knowing it!
New Avengers: Reunion #1
March 2nd, 2009 | By Timothy Callahan
Hawkeye and Mockingbird, back together again, and it's not all peaches and ice cream.
Mighty Avengers #22
February 25th, 2009 | By James Hunt
A newly assembled Avengers team come into conflict with Mordred – and themselves! By Slott and Pham.
The Age of the Sentry #5
February 4th, 2009 | By Chad Nevett
A failed attempt to recreate and recapture the Silver Age sensibility with two boring and inane stories.
Secret Warriors #1
February 2nd, 2009 | By James Hunt
Nick Fury and his “Secret Warriors” return following the events of Secret Invasion. By Bendis, Hickman and Caselli.
Mighty Avengers #21
January 22nd, 2009 | By Doug Zawisza
The new "Mighty Avengers" fits well into the new "Dark Reign" Marvel Universe, with Henry Pym leading a new "Avengers" team worthy of the name.
Wolverine: Switchback #1
January 8th, 2009 | By Timothy Callahan
The back-up story has a unique look, but the main story definitely deserves your attention.
Secret Invasion: Requiem #1
December 28th, 2008 | By Doug Zawisza
A collection of two vital reprints, framed by eight pages of new story begins to set the stage by addressing the issue of whom the "Mighty Avengers" will be avenging.
Captain America: Theater of War: Operation: Zero Point
December 23rd, 2008 | By Doug Zawisza
The "Captain America: Theater of War" series of single-issue tales continues. This time, Cap is after those pinko commies.
Mighty Avengers #20
December 17th, 2008 | By Chad Nevett
Bendis concludes his run on the book with a “Secret Invasion” epilogue that doesn’t do the job, because of a lack of focus.
Fantastic Four: True Story #4
November 16th, 2008 | By Timothy Callahan
This whimsical tale comes to its logically whimsical end
Mighty Avengers #19
October 16th, 2008 | By Doug Zawisza
The title of this issue may as well have been "Captain Marvel's Secret Invasion Identity Crisis Special," which would be more accurate to the story within.
Immortal Iron Fist #18
August 28th, 2008 | By Timothy Callahan
Even with the loss of Brubaker, Fraction, and Aja, "The Immortal Iron Fist" is worth reading.
Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane Season 2 #1
August 6th, 2008 | By Doug Zawisza
If you are looking for an adventure tale featuring Spider-Man, this book is not it. Looking for a story driven by strong characters that plays with a few of the toys in the Spider-Man sandbox and has fun doing it? This title is for you.
True Believers #1
August 6th, 2008 | By James Hunt
What is this comic? Where did it come from? What is it doing here?
