Canada Day Hours!

The Comic Hunter will be open on Canada, although I'll be opening a little later.

12pm-9pm

Board Game Night will be on as usual, starting at 5:45pm!

Remi's (slightly) Obsessive Reading Log! Week 9-10

Week 9 was pretty slim, having taken the weekend off for Cat's birthday, and spending a lot of time with her and whatnot, so I just merged it with Week 10.

Amazing Spider-Man: Shed wrapped up this week, and it was seriously one of the best ASM stories since the reboot with One More Day. Anyone who isn't reading this book should really look into it, cause it is consistently one of the best reads going.

Decided to catch up on Superman and Hulk, as a I was at least a couple months behind on their big events.

Fall of Hulks ended up being a bit better than I though, but still kind of pointless. Lots of explosions and double crosses, as if they're trying to mix the old style "Hulk Smash" with Bruce Jones' more intelligent run, and throwing in "Hulked-Out Heroes" just to sell a few extra books. The whole things seem a little much, but wasn't that bad in the end.

Superman's Last Stand and War of the Supermen was lots of fun, and wrapped up the story that they'd be working on for a few years now. Maybe a little too nicely, if I had one complaint. Other than Clark/Kal being "a little" depressed about the ending, it's more or less back to the status-quo. We'll see where JMS goes with the back I guess. Also very excited for Paul Cornell writing Action Comics, and seemingly turning it into a Lex Luthor book!

New Avengers started out strong, looking forward to what they're going to do with that!

Young Allies and Avengers Academy were two books I didn't expect much from, but both were pretty solid. A good light read from Young Allies, and a surprising twist for Avengers Academy!

Week 9-10 (June 7th-June 21st) (count = 95)
Action Comics (1938-) #887-889
Adventure Comics (2009-) #9-12
Amazing Spider-Man (1963-) #632-634
Astonishing X-Men: Xenogenesis (2010) #1
Avengers Academy (2010-) #1
Batman (1940-) #700
Blackest Night (2010-2011) #4
Booster Gold (2007-) #33
Crawl Space: XXXombies (2007-2008) #1-4
Daredevil (1964) #507
Deadpool: Wade Wilson's War (2010) #1
Detective Comics (1937-) #854-863
DV8: Gods and Monsters (2010-2011) #3
Fall of Hulks: Alpha (2010) (one-shot)
Fall of Hulks: Gamma (2010) (one-shot)
Fall of Hulks: Red Hulk (2010) #1-4
Fall of Hulks: Savage She-Hulks #1-3
Green Lantern (2005-) #54
Green Lantern Corps (2006-) #48
Heralds (2010) #2-3
Hulk (2008-) #18-22
Hulked-Out Heroes (2010) #1-2
Hulk: Let The Battle Begin (2010) (one-shot)
Incredible Hulk (2009-) #603-610
Justice League: Generation Lost (2010-) #3
Millar and McNiven's Nemesis (2010) #2
New Avengers (2010-) #1
New Mutants (2009-) #14
Punishermax (2009-) #7
Rebels (2009-) #17
S.H.I.E.L.D. (2010-) #2
Supergirl (2005-) #51-52
Superman (1939-) #697-699
Superman: Last Stand of New Krypton (2010) #1-3
Superman: War of the Supermen (2010) #0-4
Swamp Thing (1972-1976) #1-4
Ultimate Avengers (2010) #3
Ultimate Enemy (2010) #4
Ultimate Spider-Man (2009-) #11
Uncanny X-Men (1963-) #525
Walking Dead (2003-) #72
World War Hulks: Classified (2010) (one-shot)
X-Force (2008-) #27
X-Men: Blind Science (2010) (one-shot)
X-Men: Hellbound (2010) #2
Young Allies (2010-) #1

Total after Week 10 = 470 (-106)

Remi's (slightly) Obsessive Reading Log! Week 8

And for the first time since Week 1, and setting a new weekly record, I actually got MORE read than what I needed! OH MAH GODS!

I've been getting the Wildstorm World's End stuff since Wildstorm: Armageddon and the Number of the Beast mini series, but being overloaded like I am, most of those got put to the side. Sometime last week I decided I was in the mood to read some Authority, and that snowballed into me attempting to catch up with two years of Wildstorm Universe books! I've off to a decent start, but I've still got a fair stack ahead of me! We'll see what tomorrow brings! :)

Also read Alex Ross and Jim Krueger's most recent Marvel adventures: Avengers/Invaders, and it's sequel, The Torch, which just wrapped up.

They were pretty solid, a little typical of Ross and Kruegers work together, interested plot ideas, medium to good executions, quasi-classic story telling style. I'm always excited to see what they're going to do, because it won't read like anything else out there, but I'm never blown away. That being said, this fall will see their next project, The Invaders, come to fruition, and I'll be getting that too!

Last big thing I want to mention is Irredeemable and Incorruptible! I've been impatiently waiting for the TPBs for this, and finally snapped and grabbed the issues passed what I had in the three volumes that are out already. Great series, both of them! Can't recommend them enough, a good crossover for those who love super-hero books, or most alternative comics!

Week 8 (May 31st-June 6th) (count = 69)
Authority (2008-) #1-18
Avengers/Invaders (2008-2009) #1-12
Avengers Prime (2010-2011) #1
Brightest Day (2010-2011) #3
Franken-Castle (2009-) #17
Gen13 (2006-) #21
Hawkeye & Mockingbird (2010-) #1
Heralds (2010) #1
Incorruptible (2009-) #5-6
Irredeemable (2009-) #9-14, Special #1
Justice League: Generation Lost (2010-) #2
Mystery Society (2010-) #1
Number of the Beast (2008) #1-8
Spirit (2010) #1
Stephen King's N (2010) #1-4
Stormwatch PHD (2007-2010) #13
Thanos Imperative (2010) #1
The Torch (2009-2010) #1-8
Wildcats (2008-) #1

Total after Week 8 = 375 (-86, climbimg down for once, w00t!)

Remi's (slightly) Obsessive Reading Log! Week 7

I've decided to stop tracking it by day, and just stick to the weeks. I was getting myself totally mixed up trying to figure out what I read on what day! Obviously I get a lot more done early in the when I'm off, and often a stack on Wednesday on new comic day!

I managed to read I Kill Giants this week! I had read the first couple of issues when it came out, and it seemed like a lot of fun, but hadn't gotten around to finishing it till now. One of the best "young adult" stories out there, highly recommend this to anyone of any age group who has gone through any kind of "tough family situation". It was quite a touching story, but Joe Casey keeps its fun enough that it never gets too cheesy.

I also sat and read all of Phil Hester's Anchor. I was a little sad to see that #8 was the last issue in the series, due to poor sales, but he was at least able to finish up the main story that he wanted to tell, as he'd originally planned it for a mini series, but Book pushed him to make it ongoing. In the end, it was a fun story, recommended for anyone who has enjoying any of his Image work, or any of Kirkman's extended Invincible universe (of which, Hester's Firebreather, is a part of).

Quite enjoying DV8 up until now. Brian Wood is taking a 90s Wildstorm team, and completely changing all the rules/settings for a team book. Very "gender neutral" too. I would recommend this to my wife, where I wouldn't bother telling her to read Dark Avengers or Thunderbolts (the "other" different team books). :-P

Week 7 (May 24th-May 30th) (count = 40)
Anchor (2009-2010) #1-8
Batgirl (2009-) #1-6
Deadpool (2008-) #23
DV8: Gods and Monsters (2010-2011) #2
Enter The Heroic Age (2010) (one-shot)
I Kill Giants (2008-2009) #1-7
Origin of Marvel Comics (2010) (one-shot)
Rescue (2010) (one-shot)
Red Robin (2009-) #5-9
Secret Avengers (2010-) #1
SWORD (2010) #1
Thanos Imperative: Ignition (2010) (one-shot)
Thor (2007-) #610
Thunderbolts (1997-) #144
Ultimate Avengers (2010) #2
Walking Dead (2003-) #72
X-Factor (2005-) #205
X-Men: Legacy (1991-) #236
Zatanna (2010-) #1

Total after Week 7 = 306 (-97)

Remi's (slightly) Obsessive Reading Log! Week 6

Sorry I'm so late posting this, I guess I need to do Week 7 while I'm at it! It's been one of those weeks I guess. The Diamond Order was due, so hopefully everyone got their May orders in! Also, we had a VERY successful Mox Legacy tournament this weekend with 41 players showing up! Congrats to Rob Bull for taking the Mox!

As far as my readings go, big standout this week was the Obergeist HC, which I quite enjoyed. Sci-fi meets Supernatural via Nazis! Always entertaining :-P

I also got through Ed Brubaker's Marvels Project, while not being what I expected, was perfectly a paced, brilliantly drawn look at the dawn of the marvel universe!

Batman: Streets of Gotham is still great, and I'm happy I took the time to catch up on that!


Week 6
May 17th (count = 13)
Batman (1940-) #691-693, Annual #27
Black Widow (2010-) #2
Detective Comics (1937-) Annual #11
Marvels Project (2009-2010) #2-8

May 18th (count = 2)
Batman (1940-) #694-695

May 19th (count = 5)
Avengers (2010-) #1
Batman #696-699

May 20th (count = 6)
Age of Heroes (2010) #1
Amazing Spider-Man Presents: American Son (2010) #1
Brightest Day (2010-2011) #2
DC Universe: Legacies (2010-2011) #1
Haunt (2009-) #7
Legion of Super-Heroes (2010-) #1

May 21st (count = 4)
Gotham City Sirens (2009-) #7-10

May 22nd (count = 6)
Batman: Streets of Gotham (2009-) #7-12

May 23rd (count = 7)
Obergeist: The Empty Locket (2002) (one-shot)
Obergeist: Ragnarok Highway (2001) #1-6

Total after Week 6 = 266(-80)

Deadshot's Bullet Reviews Week of May 26th.

I am back with a handful of reviews that are mostly positive this week. I must be in a good mood! Now on with the reviews....

Thor#610
Keirion Gillen, Doug Braithwaite

The Siege is over and the Heroic Age has begun in the Marvel universe. All is happy and shining once again except for those poor Agardians who have had their home destroyed. This issue serves as a wrap-up for the events of Siege and starts laying the foundation for where the book will go next. The last piece of business to attend to before closing the door on this dark chapter of Marvel history? Beating the snot out of Ragnarok (or Clor as I like to call him). A solid tie-up stand-alone issue.
4 out of 5 bullets.


Batman: Return of Bruce Wayne #2
Grant Morrison/Frazer Irving

The table is set. The guests have arrived. Thanksgiving. Or...this is the second issue of Grant Morrison's epic(?) Batman: Return of Bruce Wayne mini-series. Picking up where last issue left off (except with a different artist), Bruce fights the KRAKEN! Okay, maybe not THE kraken but a kraken-like creature. Most of the issue sees Bruce playing the part of Brother Mordecai, Witch Hunter. Pretty standard witch trials type story and at the end Bruce quantum leaps to his next issue: Bat-pirates of the Carribean. Still not really feeling this story but if you are a Morrison or Bruce Wayne Batman fan, then this book is for you.
3 out of 5 bullets.


The Guild #3
Felicia Day/Jim Rugg

This final issue offers more the same from the first two issues which is a good thing. It's written by the writer/creator of the Guild web-series, Felicia Day so if you are a fan of that series, you owe it to yourself to pick up this book or the collected trade (its only 3 issues) when it becomes available. This final issue sees the official formation of the Knights of Good as well as a resolution to poor Cyd's love life with Trevor of the Randy Bards!
4 out of 5 bullets.




Superman: War of the Supermen #4
James Robinson, Sterling Gates/Eddy Barrows

It seems like I say this every week but...."It all comes down to this!!" New Krypton is no more and General Lane's plan comes face to fist with General Zod's mad desire to lay the smack down on earth. Believe me, if it is up to him, there will be lots of kneeling involved. Basically, this final issue of the month long mini wraps up the entire New Krypton saga that has been brewing for a number of years in the Super titles. If you like the big epic confrontation style books, then this one is for you. My one complaint is that I thought this part of the conflict (the actual war) should have gone on longer.
4 out of 5 bullets.


Justice League Generation Lost #2
Keith Giffen, Judd Winick/Joe Bennett

Max Lord is back and no one knows because no one remembers him except our Super Buddies Booster Gold, Fire, Ice and Captain Atom. The quartet attempt to get the first string DC heroes of what has happened only to be dismissed or abused by those they consider friends. Top that all off, they are systematically being discredited to make things worse. Giffen and Winick are serving up a familiar story but in an entertaining fashion. It does feel a little like Countdown to Infinite Crisis though. If you like JLI or Booster Gold pick this one up.
4 out of 5 bullets.


Wolverine Weapon X #13
Jason Aaron/Ron Garney

The war against the Deathloks continue as Wolverine and company attempt to find out what is causing all the Deathloks to appear and how they can stop them. However, the Deathloks seem to have a problem with being stopped and are prepared to screw up the timeline to prevent it. A fun story so far and I am looking forward to the rest of the arc.
4 out of 5 bullets.

The Wry's Rants for May 26 Comics

It's a beautiful day in the neighbourhood, a beautiful day for a neighbour. Won't you be mine? No? Well then fine. I'll just stay home and read some comics. Let's see... how about Secret Avengers #1, Green Lantern Corps #48, Amazing Spider-Man #632, and Detective Comics #865. Yeah... that's the ticket.


Secret Avengers #1

I want to tell you about this new series by Ed Brubaker and Mike Deodato, but SHHH!! It's a secret! Wait, what, that's not why it's called Secret Avengers? It's called Secret Avengers because it's like a black ops team? And also the team members are Steve Rogers, Sharon Carter, War Machine, Black Widow, Moon Knight, Ant-Man, Beast, Valkyrie, and Nova? And that the story is about Roxxon, a version of the Serpent Crown, and the team that needs to get their ass to Mars?
Okay, enough with the question marks. I don't know about Valkyrie and Nova (maybe because they're more like powerhouses), but the rest of team works with this "Black Ops Avengers" idea. It doesn't hurt that I'm a fan of both Brubaker and Deodato, so I had no problem enjoying this issue. Deodato's art is perfect for this concept, and of course Brubaker with his work on Daredevil and Captain America shows he can do the sneaky-stealth-espionage stuff. I recommend it to everyone! Well, at least give it a look.

Green Lantern Corps #48

Things are being cleaned up on Oa, but Tony Bedard and Ardian Syaf aren't leaving it at that. It starts with Ganthet, Guy Gardner meeting with Atrocitus on his home planet. Ganthet tells them about a dire situation that needs to be fixed, but we're not told what the problem is or what their plan is. What we do know is that Ganthet stops become a Guardian (even a Blue Guardian) and instead becomes a Green Lantern, with ring and everything. Oh yes, and it looks like the Alpha Lanterns are building their numbers as Green Lanterns are being requisitioned by them, which seens to be the active story right now.
The tricky thing with this book is that since it has a large number of characters involved, so if the current storyline involves Lanterns you don't care for, it results in an issue you don't care for. Personally, this is not the case for me on this current story. I recommend it for Lantern fans and those who liked Blackest Night.

Amazing Spider-Man #632

This is part three of a (I think) four part story by Zeb Wells and Chris Bachalo. The story is "Shed" and is about the Lizard shedding Curt Conners mentally by killing his son Billy last issue (I thought it was a "he seems dead but not really" moment, but boy was I wrong). There's also the literal shedding of the Lizard's body as a new Lizard emerges, stronger both physically and mentally. In fact, he's now able to communicate with the reptillian portion of our brains and have us act on our more base instincts. He makes Spidey run away, and causes actions in some random folk that are definitely more primal in nature. How's Spidey gonna stop him? No idea.
Definitely one of the darker stories that's been on Spider-Man. I'm not a fan of Bachalo's art, but in this story it works very well with the theme. Obviously you should pick up the previous two issues if you're planning on picking up this issue. Right now it seems to going for the "darkest before the dawn" feeling, and right now for Lizard is pretty freakin' dark. Recommended for anyone that likes Spidey.

Detective Comics #865

This is your brain. This is your brain on drugs. This is Dr. Arkham's brain, which is just $%#@ed up! By David Hine and Jeremy Haun, this is the second part of a two part story. It shows how Arkham became Black Mask as well as showing what's going on with him at Arkham. It shows how nothing is what it seems, whether it the goings on inside Arkham's head, or what's going on in Arkham Asylum itself. It just goes to show just how manipulative an expert in psychology can be. There's also a Second Feature with the Question, but I'm not recapping it. (see last week's rant on my opinion of second features)
I had dropped Detective after Batwoman took it over, but picked it up again after this story (involving BatMAN) No real action in this, but the story didn't need it either. After showing how Arkham is NOT in good hands, you know that we're going to be getting a recurring Batman villian. If you are a fan of the Batman rogues, or the Batman universe in general, I very much recommend this story.