Comic Book Thoughts

Guardians Of The Galaxy #1 - I absolutely loved this book. I was very impressed with #0.1 when that came out last month, and I am very happy to say that this issue really does carry on where the introductory issue left off. Prior to last month I had never read any GOTG before, it had never really interested me, but now I am very much looking forward to the next issue. The dialogue and art were absolutely superb, and it does a great job at really getting new fans like myself involved.
I understand that this is getting negative reviews in some circles as some people believe that it is not catering enough to the more hardcore fans of these characters. However, I think this book really will be standing on its own two feet in a few issues to come. The naysayers may even change their minds about it.
8.5 / 10

Bedlam #6 - Great way to end the arc. I am very much looking forward to where this may go. Spencer is writing a great tale here, and I am certainly on board! HOWEVER, I may be saving the next arc for trade as I have a feeling it may read even better that way. Don't let that put you off picking this up if you have been following this series though; it is still a great issue.
8 / 10

Superior Spider-Man #7 - This is still my favourite Marvel NOW! title. The series still seems to be getting better and better. I haven't heard of Cardiac before, and after this issue I am not pretty happy I found out about him here. I thought the fight between Cardiac and Spidey was pretty intense, and I cant wait to see how it will pan out in the end. Also, what a great scene at the end with the Avengers.
8.7 / 10

Mind The Gap #9 - I usually am not too keen on silent issue. I normally find them quite hard to get totally immersed in, and this one was the same at the start. However, when it became evident what was happening in it, I was completely hooked. This was superb. The issue literally did not need any words at all.
That's another thing, sometimes I think silent issues feel slightly forced, but this was suited this way of story telling right down to the ground. It looks like one of the more loved characters of the series may be in some pretty serious trouble. I just hope they don't make a mistake and kill her off too early; we will see. Also, we are promised a big reveal in the next issue and that is something that I really hope happens.
8.5 / 10

Action Comics #19 - I am absolutely gutted that this will be Diggles' only issue on this series. This story was great. The highlight for me was the characterisation of Lex Luthor. He was great in this issue, and I am looking forward to seeing more of him in this series.
I do agree with some reviews that argue that the whole plot to defeat Superman does seem a little used up, but I am still excited to see what happens nonetheless. I hope Daniels' writing will be as good as his art on this series. Yeah, this has been a series that I have enjoyed from the beginning really, but I have a feeling that this might really take off soon to become the title that a lot of people were hoping for.
8.5 / 10

Green Arrow #19 - I am still a big fan of this new GA written by Lemire. This particular issue was full of action, and it was great to see as much of Komodo and his daughter as we did. The big reveal of this issue was kind of ruined by the fold out front cover, however I am looking forward to learning the reasons behind these actions in future issues.
I still absolutely love the art in this book. I think that it suits the book  perfectly, and I advise everyone who hasn't seen this style yet to make up their own mind before taking note of some of the negative reviews surrounding it.
7.9 / 10

All New X-Men #10 - Bendis is sticking to the formulae of the entire series in this issue; which I suppose comes as a surprise to no one whatsoever. There is a lot of dialogue again here, but if you have been enjoying this series as much as I have so far, then you will certainly enjoy this issue.
I loved the reveal of the Uncanny X-men's plan in this issue, and I really cant wait to see just which member of the school will be joining them. I have a feeling who it is going to be, but we will just have to wait and see.
Still a great time to be an X-Men fan.
8.2 / 10

Age Of Ultron #4 - Still enjoying this series, however I am a bit confused about how this is going to make its issue quota. Still a lot of issues left, so I am expecting another kind of twist to be coming our way sometime soon. Another death in this issue, and I really liked the way that it was done. It was realistic as well as showing just what the good guys are up against in Ultron and his forces.
8 / 10

Uncanny X-Force #3 - I have been enjoying this series up to this issue, but I am a bit unsure now as to how much longer I will be following it. I enjoyed this issue right up until the ending; which I feel is leading the next issue into a direction I am not too keen on. This is still an enjoyable series, and I will reasses my thoughts on it after #4 has been read.
7.4 / 10