Review: Ms. Marvel #29

I haven’t really been following this title, and now I’m very, very sorry. I also haven’t been following every tie-in with this event, but I’ve been following some of them and this is one of the few issues that has been entirely in the present. This is what I’ve been looking for in the narrative. Battles against overwhelming odds, chase scenes, and a surprise on the last page to get you ready for the next issue. What more can you ask for?

Brian Reed tells the tale of what happens to Ms. Marvel as one of the only heroes fighting the Skrulls in New York. I don’t know where all the other heroes in the Marvel U are, but I can tell you where the Skrulls are. Well, actually I can’t because they seem to be popping up everywhere, but there are a boatload of them in this issue and Mr. Reed makes it clear that they don’t like Ms. Marvel, or her resistance to their invasion, very much.

Doing a fine job on art, we’ve got Adriana Melo on pencils, Mariah Benes on inks, and Paulo Siqueira on pages 11 – 16. They convey the scale of the invasion and the overwhelming forces the heroes face beautifully. Now, I generally try to keep my reviews on the positive side but I have to interject here that while the art is well done, it doesn’t really do anything for me. These are professional comic book artists who have achieved mastery of their art form, so I don’t want to take away from that, but I didn’t feel that this was the best this book could have or should have looked. That said, the story does move along well and is one of the best tie-ins I’ve read so far.

Recommended for anyone following Secret Invasion.

COVER: GREG HORN
WRITER: BRIAN REED
PENCILS: ADRIANA MELO and PAULO SIQUEIRA
INKS: MARIAH BENES and PAULO SIQUEIRA
COLORS: CHRIS SOTOMAYOR
LETERS: DAVE SHARPE
EDITOR: STEPHEN WACKER
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Review: Fantastic Four: True Story #1

When Reed Richards can no longer find solace in the theatrical version of “Josie and the Pussycats”, you know something very serious must be going on! But when the whole world seems to lose it’s love for fiction, some villian must definitely be behind it! Now it’s up to the Fantastic Four, with the help of their old friend Willie Lumpkin, to get to the bottom of the problem. Get ready to take a journey through classic literature with the Fantastic Four as your guides in this all new four part miniseries!

Writer Paul Cornell (Captain Britain and MI:13, Wisdom, TV’s Dr. Who) and artist Horacio Domingues seem to have something really special going on with this series. This book was just a really fun, off the wall experience from start to finish. This is probably unlike any other Fantastic Four book you’ve read before! The story literally finds the FF using their imaginations to get to the bottom of the worlds sudden missing love for fiction. Along the way, the team encounters classic characters throughout literature including Dante (not the one from Clerks) and the Dashwood sisters from Sense and Sensibility. You really feel that Cornell has a great love for the classics with this story. Horacio Domingues’ art is just a blast to look at! His playful style is really a wonderful fit for this book. Just wait till you get a look at the Fictocraft! I would love to see what he could do with Spider-Man. This was just an all around great read that I truly had a blast with and can’t recommend enough!


COVER BY: NIKO HENRICHON

WRITER: PAUL CORNELL

PENCILS: HORACIO DOMINGUES
INKS: HORACIO DOMINGUES
COLORED BY: HORACIO DOMINGUES

LETTERER: DAVE LANPHEAR
EDITOR: TOM BREVOORT
Rated A …$2.99

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Review: Black Panther #39

The Skrulls think an invasion of Wakanda will be a walk in the park. But King T’Challa, the Black Panther, and the citizens of Wakanda have other plans! It’s non-stop Secret Invasion excitement as the Skrulls bring the fight to Wakanda’s front door! Black Panther #39 features the new creative team of writer Jason Aaron and artist Jefte Palo. Story wise, I thought this issue was a really good read. I loved the back and forth between the Skrull battleship and the Wakandan command center leading up to a final confrontation at the gates of Wakanda. I really appreciated the insight we get into the motivation of the Skrull Commander leading the Wakandan invasion. For me, it really helped make the battle feel more than just another Skrull attack. You knew the Skrull leading this mission was fighting for a purpose and I felt that really added to the story. Really great writing on Jason Aaron’s part. The art from Jefte Palo was kinda hit or miss for me. There were a couple of splash pages that I thought looked really good, especially some of the battle scenes. But than there were other spots that just didn’t really do anything for me. Overall, this was a really good issue and an excellent tie-in to the Secret Invasion event. There were some really well done battle sequences and the story was well written. This book is definitely worth picking up!

COVER: JASON PEARSON
WRITER: JASON AARON
ARTIST: JEFTE PALO
COLORIST: LEE LOUGHRIDGE
LETTERER: VC’S CORY PETIT
EDITOR: AXEL ALONSO
Rated T+ …$2.99

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Review: True Believers #1

The heroes of the Marvel Universe better look out! There’s a new team in town, and their not completely into the whole hero scene. In fact, if your a hero in the Marvel U., you better make sure all those dirty little secrets you don’t want the public to know are well guarded or you may end of like… You’ll just have to check out True Believers #1 to find out!

Written by Cary Bates (Flash, Star Brand, Superman) and illustrated by Paul Gulacy (Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu, Six From Sirius, Batman, Catwoman) issue one introduces us to the True Believers, a team of four computer hacking superheroes who use their powers and abilities to run a popular tabloid style blog that covers the slimier side of the Marvel Universe as well as the latest superhero gossip and dirt. The team’s leader, Mavis Trent who goes by the name Payback, also doubles as an adviser for S.H.I.E.L.D. I really, really dug the hell out of this first issue! The story is told from the view point of Mavis, who I found to be a really fun character to read. Bates’ dialog is very believable and has a great flow about it. This is the first time I have read any of Bates’ work, and so far I am thoroughly impressed. The story was very entertaining, and the cliff hanger at the end really leaves you wondering: did this really happen?

The art from Paul Gulacy is absolutely phenomenal! Once again, Gulacy is an artist I am not familiar with, but I thought the stuff he did in this issue was outstanding. Each panel was incredibly detailed and he draws some absolutely stunning women! I am really curious to see where this book goes. Based on the end of this issue, I’m wondering what kind of dirt we will be getting on some of our other favorite heroes? Definitely give this book a try, I can’t recommend it enough!

COVER BY: PAUL GULACY
WRITER: CARY BATES
PENCILS: PAUL GULACY
INKS: PAUL GULACY
COLORS: RAIN BEREDO
LETTERS: ARTMONKEY’S DAVE LANPHEAR
EDITOR: MOLLY LAZER & BILL ROSEMANN
Rated T+ …$2.99

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Marvel Noise Episode 42

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Going to San Diego? I’m not… But Phenomenal Pat Loika will be there! And he’s also here! In not one, but TWO segments. First, he offers up this week’s new releases and later, he returns to give us the rundown on what Marvel has planned for the convention this week! In between we hear from evaD (Bring ’em Back), Steve Raker (from his Comics Bunker), and Chris “Equinox” Chavez and Mike Sims both sharing some thoughts on recent reads. And our host pops up once or twice.

Comics mentioned include Immortal Iron Fist, Daredevil, Uncanny X-Men, X-Men: Legacy, She-Hulk, Wolverine: First Class, X-Factor, and Universal War One.

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Marvel items on sale, 7.23.08

Angel Revelations #3 $3.99
Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Guilty Pleasures Vol 2 HC Book Market Edition $19.99
Astonishing X-Men Vol 3 #25 Incentive Lee Bermejo Variant Cover – [PI]
Avengers Invaders #1 Directors Cut $3.99
Avengers The Initiative #15 (Secret Invasion Tie-In) $2.99
Black Panther Vol 4 #38 $2.99
Daredevil Vol 2 #109 $2.99
Halo Uprising Must Have $5.99
Immortal Iron Fist #17 Incentive David Aja Variant Cover – [PI]
Immortal Iron Fist #17 Incentive Dragon Logo Variant Cover – [PI]
Immortal Iron Fist #17 Regular Travel Foreman Cover $2.99
Incredible Hercules #118 2nd Ptg Sandoval Variant Cover (Secret Invasion Tie-In) $2.99
Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four #38 $2.99
Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four Vol 9 New Yorks Finest TP Digest $7.99
Marvel Masterworks Golden Age Captain America Vol 2 HC Regular Dust Jacket $59.99
Marvel Masterworks Golden Age Captain America Vol 2 HC Variant Dust Jacket $59.99
Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #1 $2.99
Marvel Comics Presents Vol 2 #11 $3.99
Mini Marvels Vol 1 Rock Paper Scissors TP Digest $9.99
New Avengers #43 (Secret Invasion Tie-In) $2.99
New Warriors Vol 4 #14 (Secret Invasion Tie-In) $2.99
She-Hulk 2 #31 (Secret Invasion Tie-In) $2.99
Skrulls One-Shot (Secret Invasion Tie-In) $4.99
Thunderbolts #122 (Secret Invasion Tie-In) $2.99
Ultimate X-Men #96 $2.99
Uncanny X-Men #500 Incentive Michael Turner Variant Color Cover – [PI]
Uncanny X-Men #500 Incentive Michael Turner Variant Sketch Cover – [PI]
Uncanny X-Men #500 Incentive Terry Dodson Variant Color Cover – [PI]
Uncanny X-Men #500 Incentive Terry Dodson Variant Sketch Cover – [PI]
Uncanny X-Men #500 Regular Alex Ross Cover $3.99
Uncanny X-Men #500 Regular Greg Land Cover $3.99
Uncanny X-Men 500 Issues Posterbook $6.99
Wolverine First Class #5 $2.99
Wolverine Vol 3 #66 2nd Ptg Steve McNiven Variant Cover $2.99
X-Men Endangered Species TP $19.99
X-Men Kitty Pryde And Wolverine HC Premiere Edition Book Market Cover $19.99
X-Men Kitty Pryde And Wolverine HC Premiere Edition Direct Market Cover $19.99
X-Men Legacy #214 $2.99

Product Updates:

  • Immortal Iron Fist #17 (MAY082277D, $2.99) will have art by Russ Heath in addition to Travel Foreman.
  • Marvel Adventures: Fantastic Four #38 (MAY082286D, $2.99) will have art by Graham Nolan, not Ronan Cliquet.
  • Ultimate X-Men #96 (MAY082257D, $2.99) will have art by Brandon Peterson and Clay Mann, not Mark Brooks.
  • X-Men Legacy #214 (MAY082326D, $2.99) will have art by Ken Lashley in addition to Scot Eaton.

Review: She-Hulk #31

When She-Hulk and bounty hunting partner/Skrull Jazinda land in Detroit tracking down a premonition Jazinda has regarding the highly revered Skrull Talisman, the pair find themselves crossing paths with private mutant investigators X-Factor who believe the duo are after some friends of theirs. But are these “friends” really who they say they are? Get ready as the Secret Invasion infiltrates the She-Hulk’s world in She-Hulk #31!

She-Hulk #31 continues the story that began in X-Factor #33 and ties into the current Secret Invasion event. Since Peter David is writing both books, the story in this issue fits in seamlessly with the one in X-Factor. David does a good job of mixing humor and action and keeping the story moving forward. Having not been a reader of either X-Factor or She-Hulk, I found the story was easy to jump into and I was able to pick up enough information from the characters that I didn’t feel I needed to read all of the She-Hulk back issues to know what was going on. The Secret Invasion parts of the story feel as if they could potentially be a big part of the event, but seem almost a little too big for She-Hulk and X-Factor. Then again, Peter David might just be setting up something that is going to play out in one of the bigger Invasion books. Either way, I’m definitely enjoying the story and I’m looking forward to the next issue of X-Factor to see how this pans out.

I thought the art from the team of penciler Vincenzo Cucca and inker Vincenzo Acunza was pretty solid. I wouldn’t call it spectacular, but I felt it fit the story well. I thought each of the characters were well drawn and that there were some pretty good action scenes. However, at times I felt that some of the panels may have been a little lacking in detail. There was nothing that was just blaring out at me, but there were just a few places here and there I thought the artist could have added a little more detail to the surroundings.

In all, I really had a good time with this book. The story was fun and has me looking forward to what happens next. If your enjoying the Secret Invasion event, and haven’t picked this book up before, definitely give it a shot. I think you will be glad you did!

COVER: MIKE DEODATO & RAIN BEREDO
WRITER: PETER DAVID
PENCILER: VINCENZO CUCCA
INKER: VINCENZO ACUNZA
COLORIST: BARBARA CIARDO
LETTERER: DAVE SHARPE
EDITOR: BILL ROSEMANN
Rated T+ …$2.99

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Marvel Noise Episode 38

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Shownotes are practically nonexistent as our host is more than a little sleepy. A quick rundown includes, Bring ’em Back, Marvel Unbound, multiple calls from Carlos, Steve Raker and the Comic Bunker, and some driving.

Titles mentioned in this episode include Amazing Spider-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, Punisher, X-Force, and The Twelve.

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Marvel items on sale, 6.18.08

Comics

Amazing Spider-Man #563, $2.99
American Dream #4 (of 5), $2.99
Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Guilty Pleasures #12 (of 12), $2.99
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Ghost Rider #24, $2.99
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Iron Man Director Of Shield #30, $2.99
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Marvel Adventures Avengers #25, $2.99
Marvel Adventures Two-In-One #12, $4.99
Marvel Illustrated Iliad #7 (of 8), $2.99
Punisher #58, $2.99
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X-Factor #32 (X-Men Divided We Stand Tie-In), $2.99

Collections

ETERNALS BY NEIL GAIMAN
COVER BY: JOHN ROMITA JR.
WRITER: NEIL GAIMAN
PENCILS: JOHN ROMITA JR.
“An intriguing plot and amazing visuals…one of the most entertaining and exciting Marvel titles I’ve had the pleasure to read in a long while.” – Kelvin Green, SilverBulletComicBooks.com More than thirty-five years ago, comics legend Jack “The King” Kirby returned to the House of Ideas with perhaps his biggest idea of all: the universe of the Eternals! Their creation was the result of Kirby’s ceaseless curiosity about the origin of man and his mythologies – but like many of the King’s concepts, it was definitely ahead of its time. Flash forward to 2006: Superstar creators Neil Gaiman and John Romita Jr. have boldly taken on these concepts with a loving hand, in the process telling a fresh and crackling fun yarn full of mystery, suspense and majestic power – all with an eye on helping establish Kirby’s creations as a vital part of the Marvel Universe once and for all. Against the backdrop of Marvel’s CIVIL WAR, the Eternals are being awoken one by one from a strange, waking dream, at once coming to terms with the fact that they are far more than the normal people they have thought themselves to be. They find there is little time to commiserate about such things, however, as they are thrust into a life and death struggle that spans both time and space! Collecting ETERNALS #1-7.
Rated T+ …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-781-2177-0

HULK: WWH – DAMAGE CONTROL
COVER BY: GREG LAND
WRITERS: DWAYNE MCDUFFIE and GREG PAK
PENCILS: SALVA ESPIN and RAFA SANDOVAL
World War Hulk is over. But the Aftersmash has just begun. Heroes and monsters rise and fall as the events of World War Hulk reverberate through the blasted ruins of New York City with goliath impact in a massive story featuring the Warbound, the Renegades, Heroes for Hire, Iron Man, Tom Foster and Damage Control. And yes, smashing will be involved. Plus: We don’t know if you heard, but Hulk came back to earth and made a HUUUUUUUUGE mess. Who’s S.H.I.E.L.D. gonna get to clean it up? DAMAGE CONTROL, the roughest, toughest dilapidated dirt dogs this side’a the universe. If anyone can clean up the aftereffects of World War Hulk, they can. But while they’re picking up the pieces, they find that the war…may not be over. Collecting WORLD WAR HULK: AFTERSMASH and WWH AFTERSMASH: DAMAGE CONTROL #1-3.
Rated T+ …$12.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-2388-0

IRON MAN: HAUNTED
COVER BY: JIM CHEUNG
WRITERS: DANIEL KNAUF & CHARLIE KNAUF, and CHRISTOS GAGE
PENCILS: CARLO PAGULAYAN, HARVEY TALIBAO, BUTCH GUICE, ROBERTO DE LA TORRE, and CARLO PAGULAYAN
As the man behind the mask, Tony Stark’s life has hit rock bottom. His plans for the super hero Initiative have hit a tragic snag. His former flame, believed dead, is being manipulated by one of his deadliest enemies. Even to his strongest allies, Stark appears to be descending into a mental breakdown while everything around him swirls out of control. Now, with the lives of millions hanging in the balance, Iron Man must fight his way out of the darkness and prevent the Mandarin from releasing a plague that would change humanity as we know it! Plus: S.H.I.E.L.D. has a problem, and her name is Madame Hydra. The leader of the world’s deadliest terror organization is also the lawful ruler of Wolverine’s old stomping ground: the island nation of Madripoor. Unable to depose her openly, S.H.I.E.L.D. sends in its best man to secretly take her down. His name? Stark…Tony Stark. But with his Extremis powers blocked and his Iron Man armor hovering in orbit for emergencies only, can the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. survive against enemies like Bloodscream and Roughhouse, who’ve nearly killed Wolverine himself? Collecting IRON MAN #21-28 and IRON MAN: DIRECTOR OF S.H.I.E.L.D. ANNUAL #1.
Rated A …$26.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-2557-0

JACK KIRBY’S GALACTIC BOUNTY HUNTERS VOL. 1
COVER BY: JACK KIRBY
WRITERS: LISA KIRBY & STEVE ROBERTSON
PENCILS: MIKE THIBODEAUX
An All-New series featuring characters and concepts created by Jack “King” Kirby! Meet the Berkleys, your typical suburban California family. But when young Garrett Berkley discovers his parents’ secret – that the science-fiction stories his father writes aren’t fiction at all, but autobiography – he’s blasted into a whole new universe of adventure, mystery and danger. Now, Jack Berkley must put down his pen, reassemble his old team and take up the mantle of being a Galactic Bounty Hunter for one final mission! Collecting JACK KIRBY’S GALACTIC BOUNTY HUNTERS #1-6.
Rated T+ …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-2629-4

MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS VOL. 6: MIGHTY MARVELS
COVER BY: LEONARD KIRK
WRITER: MARC SUMERAK
PENCILS: IG GUARA
Facing the foes no single super hero could withstand! When global threats surface, they must contend with the combined might of: Captain America! Storm! Iron Man! The Hulk! Giant-Girl! Wolverine! Spider-Man! It’s all-ages action in the Mighty Marvel Manner! Featuring the Crimson Dynamo, the Black Widow, the arrival of Ant-Man and more! Collecting MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #20-23.
All Ages …$7.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-2982-0

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: SGT. FURY VOL. 2 HC (and VARIANT EDITION)
COVER BY: JACK KIRBY
WRITER: STAN LEE
PENCILS: DICK AYERS
Get off your duff, goldbrick, and get ready for another k-ration of the adventures of Nick Fury and his Howling Commandos! From the heart of the Marvel Age Stan Lee and Darlin’ Dick Ayers bring you an assortment of WWII adventures that define the “War comic for people who hate war comics!” That means it’s for you AND everybody else, bunky! Fury and his crack squadron tackle the Axis powers across both the European and Pacific theatres — over land and under sea, from scorching sands of North Africa to the darkest jungles of Burma, there’s no order too tall for the Howlers! They’ll square off against Baron Strucker and his cadre of Nazi commandos, the Blitzkrieg Squad; meet the young Hans Rooten for the first time; and before you finish turning these pages, one will fall in the line of duty, forever changing the life of Nick Fury. To top it off, we’re including the first SGT. FURY ANNUAL, featuring a rare adventure of the Howlers in the Korean War and the story of Fury’s promotion to Second Looie! Collecting SGT. FURY #14-23 & ANNUAL #1.
All Ages …$54.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-2928-8

NEW AVENGERS VOL. 7: THE TRUST
COVER BY: LEINIL YU
WRITER: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
PENCILS: CARLO PAGULAYAN and LEINIL YU
Who do you trust? In the wake of the superhero Civil War, outlaw Avengers Luke Cage, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Spider-Woman, Dr. Strange and Iron Fist are still fighting the good fight, joined by two new recruits: mistress of mimicry Echo and long-lost Avengers mainstay Hawkeye, now Ronin. But when the heroes uncover evidence of a secret invasion by shape-shifting Skrulls, paranoia starts to tear the team apart. Who can they trust when any one of them might be an alien monster in disguise? Which Avenger betrays the group? And can the embattled rebel Avengers survive when new supernatural crime boss the Hood targets them with an army of super-villains? Find out in this prelude to Marvel’s SECRET INVASION saga – guest-starring Deathlok, Tigra and the Mighty Avengers! Collecting NEW AVENGERS #32-37 and NEW AVENGERS ANNUAL #2.
Rated A …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-2503-7

TERROR, INC.
COVER BY: JELENA KEVIC-DJURDJEVIC
WRITER: DAVID LAPHAM
PENCILS: PATRICK ZIRCHER
Meet Mr. Terror – he’s dapper, he’s charming, he owns and operates his own VERY successful business…and, oh yeah, he’s fifteen and a half centuries old and rotting fast. Doomed to decompose for all eternity, Terror forever replaces his festering limbs with fresh parts. The curse keeps him alive, but it’s what’s left of his twelfth-century sweetheart – encased in enchanted metal and serving as his right arm – that keeps him honest. Today, Terror runs a high-stakes private eye firm – espionage, investigations and assassinations for the extremely rich and extremely powerful. But after eliminating who he was told was a very bad guy, with extreme prejudice and in his own inimitable idiom, Terror learns he’s been had – he’s just murdered a major government intelligence chief. Now, with the feds on his rancid tail and whoever set him up looking to tie their loose ends, Terror’s on the run to clear his name and bring down the real bad guys. But the killers know exactly who they’re dealing with, and they aren’t making it easy for him… Don’t miss this 5-issue series of blood, guts, sex and salvation written by David Lapham (Stray Bullets) with jaw-dropping art by Patrick Zircher (CABLE & DEADPOOL). Collecting TERROR, INC. #1-5.
Explicit Content …$16.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-2756-7

ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 10: GHOSTS
COVER BY: MARKO DJURDJEVIC
WRITER: MIKE CAREY
PENCILS: MARK BROOKS and TYLER KIRKHAM
Red Ghost + Thanos = double death for the FF! Susan Storm — the Invisible Woman — is headed toward a science conference in Siberia when her airplane is mysteriously shot out of the sky! With her survival in doubt, Reed Richards must abandon his completion of the equally enigmatic Cosmic Cube at its most crucial time to confront none other than the Ultimate Crimson Dynamo AND the Ultimate Red Ghost! Who shot down Sue – and can she survive the horrors hiding in the snow? Plus: Ultimate Thanos returns! What has placed the Baxter Building — and a huge chunk of New York City — under siege? Aliens are among us, hunting the greatest force in existence: the Cosmic Cube! And in the race to command this deadliest of weapons, treachery and overkill are the order of the day…even from former friends! Collecting ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #47-53.
Rated A …$15.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-2898-4

And He’s Not Just a Talented Writer

Those of you that only think Jeff Parker is a damn fine writer as shown by his work in Agents of Atlas and X-Men: First Class are missing out on his other talents. For one, he’s a talented artist, as well.

This past weekend was the Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle, WA. Bring on the Bad Guys and Current Events segments host Pat Loika was a guest along with many other talented professionals, among them, Jeff Parker.

Saturday night, I received a text message with the following image attached:

Thank you Pat, for thinking of me. And thank you Jeff, for not only writing Cyclops as he should be written, but for this wicked rendering of the character. The love affair continues…