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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.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

December 30th, 2009 | By Augie De Blieck Jr.

Oz has never looked better in the comics format.

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.

The Marvelous Land of Oz #1

November 8th, 2009 | By Timothy Callahan

Skottie Young's art brings this storybook adventure to life.

Ambush Bug: Year None #7

October 31st, 2009 | By Timothy Callahan

Issue #7 in this 6-part series is a disjointed disappointment.

DCU Halloween Special 2009 #1

October 27th, 2009 | By Doug Zawisza

Continuing a DCU tradition, this issue features a bunch of fan favorite characters celebrating the Halloween season. The efforts put forth for the stories contained in this issue -- as well as the results -- are mixed.

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.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz #8

July 28th, 2009 | By Doug Zawisza

The first installment of the Marvel interpretation of this literary classic draws to a close. Don't weep. A follow-up tale is already in progress.

Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam! #5

June 14th, 2009 | By Doug Zawisza

Art Baltazar and Franco Aureliani step in to help get this title back on a more regular schedule. It is a different book with those two at the controls, but in an energetic sense, the enthusiasm is still very much present.

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.

Marvel Zombies 4 #1

April 14th, 2009 | By James Hunt

A new Midnight Sons team take on the ridiculous Marvel Zombies.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz #2

January 20th, 2009 | By Greg McElhatton

I don't know who at Marvel thought we needed an adaptation of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by Eric Shanower and Skottie Young, but that person deserves a huge raise.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz #1

January 3rd, 2009 | By Doug Zawisza

Everyone knows the story, but Eric Shanower and Skottie Young give it another vibrant re-imagination in this Marvel Illustrated version.

DCU Holiday Special #1

December 21st, 2008 | By Timothy Callahan

Joe Kelly and Kevin Maguire do nice work in an otherwise mediocre holiday anthology.

Marvel Zombies 3 #2

November 5th, 2008 | By Timothy Callahan

Machine Man Aaron Stack gets the spotlight in this fun-filled bloodbath.

Marvel Zombies 3 #1

October 7th, 2008 | By Timothy Callahan

A surprisingly excellent start to another zombie series from Marvel.

Tiny Titans #5

June 18th, 2008 | By Benjamin Birdie

"Tiny Titans" is the kind of comic the world needs more of. It's reverential without being slavish. It's cute and all-ages appropriate. And it's very cute.

X-Men: Divided We Stand #1

April 20th, 2008 | By James Hunt

A heavy focus on the cast of "New X-Men" means this “Divided We Stand” tie-in often feels underwhelming, though a mix of genuine established and rising talent saves it from complete mediocrity.

Tiny Titans #3

April 10th, 2008 | By Timothy Callahan

A genuinely funny comic book that the whole family will want to read.

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