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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 671 The pace really picked up in this issue. Mary Jane uses her powers. Peter comes face to face with Kaine and gets something he’s been missing back. The Queen and Madame Web actually do something. And perhaps my favorite moment, Number Six is revealed! Admittedly, I do …

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I read some stuff this weekend, so here is what I think:

 
 
 
Pigs #1
Written by Nate Cosby & Ben McCool
Art by Breno Tamura
Awesome cover by Jock
 
If you like good old fashioned Cold War inspired international sleeper espionage, this one’s for you.  Very enjoyable with a surprise ending.  And having read a …

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Because I forgot to post them (Sorry Dan)

Mr. Degnan’s Gradebook
week of August 10th, 2011
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 667: B+
I love Ramos’ Spider-Man art.  As for the story, I’d really like to know when this event takes place in regards to Fear Itself.
BATMAN AND ROBIN 26: B
Not a bad stand alone issue, but …

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Hey, I could make something out of this site if I got my act together, huh?
First-Impression Reviews
Flashpoint: Batman Knight of Vengeance #3 – B+
I wish DC didn’t feel the need to tie this so closely into the primary Flashpoint mini.  Works great as a stand-alone Elseworld story.
Punisher #1 – C
Photo-traced …

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I’m late getting the posted, not the reviews
Mr. Degnan’s Gradebook
week of July 27 and August 3rd, 2011
 
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 666:                         B
Jam packed issue leading into Spider-Island.  Fun stuff, but I question the timing of yet another big event, especially considering Fear Itself isn’t over yet.
 
BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT 4:                        B-
Great art but …

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Mr. Degnan’s Gradebook week of July 20, 2011
 
AVENGERS 16:                                                B
The interview style of writing employed by Bendis does not allow for suspense or surprise.  Great action scenes with the Hulk by Bachalo.
 
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN 506:                        A+
A very meaningful Fear Itself tie-in.  Hilarious last page, Tony Stark at his finest (or worst?).
 
HULK 37:                                                        C
Nothing …

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X-Men: Schism 1Written by Jason Aaron
Penciled by Carlos Pacheco

Review by Dan DThe X-Men event of the year begins with a bang featuring Kid Omega, a whole lot of Sentinels, and The Hellfire Club.
THE GOOD
Cyclops and Wolverine are front and center from the start.  We already know the outcome of the …

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Fear Itself 4
Written by Matt Fraction
Penciled by Stuart Immonen
Reviewed by Dan D
As The Serpent gains more power, Earth’s heroes make a strong stand.
THE GOOD
The action.  The major complaint among readers has been Fear Itself has lacked action.  This issue provides a bit of action (personally, I feel that the previous …

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Flashpoint: Reverse Flash
Written by Scott Kollins
Penciled by Joel Gomez
Reviewed by Dan (the original)
The history of the Reverse Flash’s vendetta against Barry Allen is revealed. 
THE GOOD
The “no-holds barred” approach.  Not often do we as readers get to experience the villain’s perspective, and when we do, the tone sometimes …

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We have a new reviewer this week.  So please welcome Dan G. to the mix.  If you’re interested in reviewing comics please contact us!

Lois Lane and the Resistance #1
Writers: Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Pencils: Eddie Nunez
Inks: Don Ho
Reviewer: Dan Garbark
Summary: Lois Lane accidentally becomes embedded in the enemy territory …