by Doc Schaefer | Feb 7, 2018 | Docs Corner, Reviews
SWAMP THING WINTER SPECIAL DC COMICS I heartily applaud both DC Comics and Marvel(?!) for this book. While called a Swamp Thing Special, this is much more than that. This is a true tribute to writer Len Wein and artist Bernie Wrightson whom we both lost just...
by Doc Schaefer | Jan 31, 2018 | Docs Corner, Reviews
AVENGERS #678 MARVEL COMICS After the disastrous pause in the action to spotlight Quicksilver last issue, the battle continues onward. So while action fans can rejoice, the rest of us are left wondering. This issues story really highlights the fact that this...
by Doc Schaefer | Jan 24, 2018 | Docs Corner, Reviews
AVENGERS #677 MARVEL COMICS Part 3 of the Avengers Epic Event throws all the confusing yet overwhelming battles and new characters to the back burner and chooses instead to focus in on … Quicksilver??? Two evil teams, a missing Earth, natural disasters,...
by Doc Schaefer | Jan 17, 2018 | Docs Corner, Reviews
Avengers #676 MARVEL COMICS With part 1 being something of a surprise, I was actually looking forward to part 2. However, the storyline seems to be bouncing around quite a bit. While the backstory of Voyager is interesting, I can’t help but compare it to a...
by Doc Schaefer | Jan 10, 2018 | Docs Corner, Reviews
DEJAH THORIS #0 DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT This zero issue is a wonderful introduction to the new series. Amy Chu’s story is spot on and Pasquale Qualano’s take on a young Dejah Thoris is appropriate for her age in the story. However, the concept is a bit...
by Doc Schaefer | Jan 3, 2018 | Docs Corner, Reviews
CAPTAIN AMERICA #697 MARVEL COMICS It’s always good to see stories that are not galaxy spanning, or present situations where the hero could never possibly win. A nice earthy tale spotlighting Captain America’s talents in more human terms. While not a...
